Curved Roads and New NAM

[dolsson 0]

At SC4devotion I've been reading about a curved road project--I believe that curved roads would revolutionize the look of SC4 and it's something I've dreamed about for years.  I hear that they will be part of an updated NAM, due out soon.  Does anyone have more information on that?  I tried a forum search but did not discover anything.

I have been away from SC4 for a while because I have been so busy with work, but curved roads would probably bring me back.

Regards,

David

[dedgren 830]

The curves you've seen will be in the next NAM, dolsson.  I'm working on others, as well.

David

[Meastro444 1]

well, others too? like 2x2 and such? nice...!

regards

Meastro444

[1ajs 49]

is this prank?

[patriots_1228 51]

no

this thing is for real. ive seen it at devotion and it looks great dredgen. when should we expect the updated NAM to come out?

[1ajs 49]

drools any pics?

[dedgren 830]

Yeah, here's one...

There's plenty more over at my CJ, Three Rivers Region [ linkie ].

There's another 60 pages of 3RR over at SC4Devotion [ linkie ].  Lately, we're doing diagonal airport runways.

The NAM, pats, comes out when it does- you know that.

David

[dolsson 0]

Man, I am really excited about this. I guess I'll while away the time by returning to another interest, a truly realistic marina. I know next to nothing about creating custom content, but I'm back on the trail....

I'll keep my eyes peeled for the release of those curved road pieces. All I've seen in development are rural pics, but I think the potential for use in urban areas is terrific.

[jacqulina 162]

this looks really cool just what i could do with excellent work

[Godzillaman 21]

Woah nice roads! good for more wild areas. i don't really see them in a big city...but still nice!

[Soup 0]

Aweome for suburban areas as well

[bearmans 0]

That is quite brilliant!!! Two questions is it possible to zone areas around the curves and are there some planned for highways because the curves on that have GOT to be the worst anywhere in SC4!

[Tarkus 6,932]

bearmans:  To answer your questions, yes, it is indeed possible to zone along the Wide Radius Curve puzzle pieces.  As far as Highway ones go, part of the problem is that the Highway is a 3D network, so that considerably complicates things in terms of making the pieces.  It would almost be as complicated as building a new interchange.  However, the RHW is an entirely different story.

-Tarkus

[Krukedogg 0]

Either im stupid or just blind but I can't find where to download the Rural Highway Mod or information on wether I can use it with the NAM network..

[Tarkus 6,932]

Krukedogg:  Check my sig--there's a direct link to the STEX entry for it.  And you need the NAM with the optional ANT Plugin installed.  If you're not sure if you have the ANT Plugin installed Check to see if you have the file "NetworkAddonMod_ANT_Plugin_Beta.dat" in your Plugins\NetworkAddonMod folder.  If not, you'll need to reinstall the NAM.

Though you may just want to wait for the new NAM to come out, if you know what I mean . . .

-Tarkus

[MarcosMX 222]

That's brilliant dedgren

BTW any news when the new NAM is coming out??

[Tarkus 6,932]

MarcosMX:  Well, you know we NAM types don't/can't give release dates.  We like to surprise people . . .

I can tell you this will be a rather different release than in the past, and it's a lot closer than anyone realizes, if that gives you any idea.

-Tarkus

[Pixelrage 34]

yet another breakthrough for sim city 4 that will change everything for the best

[tommiej 0]

sounds good tarkus!

[AndisArt 2,066]

That is wonderful!! A great addition that has been missed by many! Look forward to it very much

[bakercity 270]

I WANT THE NAM NOW, I WANT THE NAM NOW!!!!!!!! I can't wait (can wait for it) lol jk. HAHAHAHAHAHA

[Tarkus 6,932]

bakercity:  You won't really have to wait for it.  At least not much longer.

-Tarkus

[bakercity 270]

So, it MIGHT be out within a month or so?

[Eaglesmarty08 0]

I think these are great. How close can we zone to the curve? Are there multiple pieces per curve or is the curve one big lot?

BTW, I wonder if Tarkus means tomorrow..... The way he's been talking on the RHW thread. it's possible.

*Edit: I so called it.

[flame1396 9]

DO HIGHWAYS! Highway curves are needed, the in-game are so unrealistic. And as a bonus with most people's play style, the extra tiles taken by these curves are usually empty already.

[woodb3kmaster 342]

Larger curves for the Maxis default highways are inherently more difficult to make than those for roads, avenues, or even the RHW. This is because Maxis highways use 3D models; any new curves would have to be BATted, which requires extreme accuracy to ensure they line up with the straight pieces. The other networks are simpler since they use flat (2D) textures, and so they take much less time to make.

[flame1396 9]

Oh, you're right! I didnt even consider that fact!

[Montu 0]

Just wondering, how do you make the curves like that? I can't figure it out and theres no read-me on how to make the gentle curve like that and for railroads as well. Could somebody explain how to make the gentle curves please?

[ShadeSlayer 15]

Originally posted by: Kumba Just wondering, how do you make the curves like that? I can't figure it out and theres no read-me on how to make the gentle curve like that and for railroads as well. Could somebody explain how to make the gentle curves please?quote>

QFT, I want to use the curves.

[Andreas Roth 607]

The new gentle curves can be found at the end of the TAB cycle of the road puzzle pieces (the one that you can use to make modular road overpasses). All TAB cycles are listed in the readme file.