Riverton

[edmonton_stinks 5]

This region is gorgeous. Reminds me a bit of that part of Southern Ontario between Toronto and Ottawa that I like to call cottage country. Lots of nice, quaint little towns around there.

Can't wait to see more villages!

[edmonton_stinks 5]

Hate to double-post, but where did you get those small town style downtown commercial buildings?

Note: I mean where on the STEX. If someone posts and says "on the STEX" that is not helpful.

[The Big Z 103]

Schulmanator  ~ Thanks.  I'm really having fun doing this.  This is the first CJ I've done with this much rural.  I am planning on making a larger city off in the distance from River Meadows.

edmonton_stinks ~ Thanks.  I got the buildings from the BEX.  It can been found at BEX.  There are a lot of BAT's, Lots, and Modds there that can't be found on the STEX.

[mencc1701 0]

edmonton_stinks: I'm from the Kawartha region, and I know exactly what you mean. Reminds me of home.

And on that note, Big Z, if I was you, I'd build a larger town somewhere near one edge of the map, of maybe 50-60,000. Probably a spread-out, very green town, but I find that most regions like this in real life tend to have small cities anchoring them, usually acting as a sort of gateway to the region. Of course, it's your CJ, so do what you like, just a thought.

[sc4portugal 10]

great work

[The Big Z 103]

mencc ~ Thanks for the idea.  I'm open for any ideas, really.  It's a always great to hear what others do when they build cities/regions.

sc4portugal ~ Thanks.  I'm glad that you like it.

[Amerikaner 42]

wow, lovely update, as usual i love all the towns, its growing slowly(not that thats a bad thing lol) and in my case, brings out a really great job, that last update was proably my favorite, great job

[The Big Z 103]

Amerikaner ~ Thanks.  I'm glad that you like the updates.

Everyone  Sorry for the long absence.  I've been lurking, but I haven't been able to seriously play SC4 for a little while.  I hope to have an update in the next few days.

[granto93 4]

very nice CJ, i share your love for rural towns. keep up the great work and dont let the big cities eat the towns up lol

[Amerikaner 42]

looking forward to those updates

[The Big Z 103]

Well, it definitely has been a long time.  So sorry for the wait.  I got busy, then bought a new computer.  I've been recently back at building Riverton.  Here are some random pictures from the region, and an updated region picture.

 

This is in River Bend.  I'm rather proud of myself.  All the time I've played this game, and I'm finally figuring out how to get the transit to work right. lol

 

Why horses need to be in pastures...

 

 

Something bad happened...What caused it?  What damage did it do?  Is Bald Mountain becoming more active?

 

 

Oops, I forgot to add the region picture!  I hope you like it, and that it gives you some excitement for the next update!

 

[mosselman 0]

Hmm Love the colours of the farm fields

[penguin007 27]

Yay its back I love the region pic

Will

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Looks good! And everyone better watch out for that volcano!

[The Big Z 103]

Thanks everyone.  I hope to have an update sometime soon.  I don't want it to go another long time before updating.  I'm also getting some good ideas for the rest of the region.  I mean, after all this is only about 1/4 of the region. hehe...

[jacqulina 162]

very nice shot of the volcano,great update my friend,excellent work and pics

[DaViru- 2]

goodness great job on terraforming!

[The Big Z 103]

Update #6

It was a rather calm day, like any other day in Riverton, when rumbling was heard from the ground.  Without warning, a huge plume of dust, rock and magma shot into the air above Bald Mountain.  People were forced to evacuate homes, and the railroad was closed. 

After several hours of eruption, the mountain returned to its once quiet self.  Though many were puzzled at the sudden eruption.   There were no warning signs.  There was no earthquakes to proceed the eruption.  What had caused this slumbering giant to awake so violently?

The national government was intrigued as well, and decided to found a base in River Meadows, and thus sent a team of Volcanologists to Bald Mountain to investigate.  Finally, after many months of investigation, and testing, the team of experts have unanimously decided the the building of a road and railway that now connect River Meadows with the up and coming town of Lake Ridge had caused stress to the ground, causing it to weaken further down toward the mountain.

The residents of both communities are remaining alert and vigilant.  Wondering what surprise their now restless neighbor has in store for them.

* * * * * *

The new town of Lake Ridge has been formed, and has quickly become the center of commerce throughout the region.  Though, its neighbor across the river delta, Lakeview, is giving Lake Ridge a run for its money.  Lakeview now boast the Coca-Cola Headquarters, and several other prominent buildings.  However, Lake Ridge continues to move forward with great enthusiasm toward their high goals.

Lake Ridge Commercial District

Lake Ridge Shopping District

There is a Hecht's, Sears, Kohls, and Nordstrums

One of the many Lake Ridge Suburbs:

The Region of Riverton:

Population: approx. 40,000

I think is the most of the region that I've shown so far.  I'm still working on the Southern part of the region, but the North East and most of the North West is finished.

[penguin007 27]

Nice suburbs and the other pics look great although I would love to see more custom content in the CBD

Will

[Teeparex 6]

Well, I'd certainly like to live there. Looks like the location where they would film something like Lord of the rings. Beautiful terraforming and towns.

[aleko 0]

wow nice job!

[The Big Z 103]

penguin007 ~ Thanks.  I'm still working on the custom content.  I had too many plugins on my last computer, and so I'm slowly working on organizing them here so they don't go out of control.  Hopefully as the CJ progresses, you'll see some more.

Teeparex ~ Thanks.  I'm rather flattered since I love Lord of the Rings!

aleko ~ Thanks.  I hope you keep checking in time to time.

[The Big Z 103]

OK, I've been doing some thinking, and have been rather inspired by some of the other CJ's here.  I have been thinking of starting a new CJ called Antiquitus that has to deal with a country/countries type feel.  Such as founding of the country and such.  So, my question is, what does everyone else think of that?  Should I stop this one to start that one?  If I leave this one, I won't be updating it often(Not that I am right now, anyway. hehe).  Comments?

[penguin007 27]

sounds good cant wait for the new cj and good luck

Will

[DougOZ 0]

that's a hard decision... i know you are gonna do a good job on the next CJ, but, is good if you could get Riverton completed... (my opinion) i can't wait for the next update

and also...beautifull story, and nice and realistic Cj...