Candyland

[jacqulina 162]

excellent port my friend very nicely layed out excellent work and pics

[penguin007 27]

Nice port and downtown there I like

Will

[homeandaway 1]

CANDYLAND! lol! - this is a great start to a new CJ my friend! I like it very much!. the mosaic is absolutely stunning! - the selection of high-rise really do mix well together! - hope to see more!

[IDS2 3,344]

Thanks everyone! I'll reply to you all tomorrow but I have to announce something: from now on I will be including special events (of the US anyway, or famous people) in this cj. For example, this cj started too late for the 4th of July, but tomorrow I'm going to try to put a flowery-by-highway mosic in rememberence of Ladybird Johnson. Just so you know, that's an example, but will be done. So will Halloween, Thanksgiving (for America) or if requested other holidays of countries. Just so you know.

[Mikeaut1 261]

That is one impressive port area... really wonderful. That downtown rules!! Wicked awesome!

[IDS2 3,344]

archesrule29: Thanks! It seems realistic to me to have them nearby, at least where I live. Thanks again!

jacky: Thanks! Somy's got some great stuff, if it weren't for him my ports would stink.

penguin: Thanks! I'll have plenty more of it.

homeandaway: Hey you're back! Thanks for coming in, I'm glad you like it so far. I've got another one right now too...thanks for your support!

Mikeaut1: Wow thanks! I think that city was my favorite to build so far. Lots of fun...actually there's one that surpasses it...but you'll have to wait...

Time for the dedication...

"Ladybird Johnson"

Claudia Johnson, the wife of Lyndon B Johnson, the 35th president of the United States serving from 1963-1969, nicknamed "Ladybird," she is famous for beautifying the highways all around America. She raised some funds and eventually had a law passes requiring every state to spend one quarter of 1% on wildflowers to be planted along highways. In memory, I have created a mosaic of...well...a highway going through some wildflowers. What else?

As always, I hope you like it! Enjoy!

[jacqulina 162]

beautifull flowers where did you get them my friend,yes somy has done some awesome work.excellent work and beautifull pic

[Krio 624]

Bumpy highway dosen't make justice for old woman.

[penguin007 27]

lovely highway. Is there a region view you can show us at all?

Will

[Deever 23]

Your Across the Bay was awesome! Your CBD there was pretty realistic.

As for the highway, it's alright. Maybe some traffic would be nice. The concept is there though. I sure would like to drive on a highway with flowers everywhere to greet me.

[IDS2 3,344]

jacky: aren't they? They're by Sorchin and I believe they're on the STEX. Thanks!

Krio: lol! It is bumpy, I never level them. So true...

penguin: Thanks! That's what this update it, a region view.

Deever: wow thanks! Yeah I tried to apply all I knew to that one I forgot about the traffic, I have effects off. I should remember to turn it back on! Yeah, those flowers are everywhere now, each state has different wildflowers that are natve to the location...lol I saw it on CBS

Well, here's the purpose of the update: region views! I'll start with Leavenworth...I'll try to do region shots every 10 updates

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Name: Leavenworth, named after Leavenworth, Washington (Bavarian village, quite nice )

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(map: SCUBS Gotham City)

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population: (as of today)

Residential- 48,648

Commercial- 128,353

Industrial- 7,698

Capital: Leavenworth City (33,616)

Largest City: Leavenworth City (33,616)

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Region view:

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Khantayka:

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(map: Mackenzie River Delta by Flamesrock)

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population: (as of today)

Residential- 2,585,285

Commercial- 3,795,962

Industrial- 372,319

Capital: New Malibu (327,530)

Largest City: Woodbrook (442,103)

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Region view: as you can see, I am currently connecting two larger cities (far right north and central metropolis)

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Like I said, I'll try to have a region fact file every 10 updates with new info. Enjoy!

[Cockatoo 2,256]

Wow, never seen that before! Nice job with the past few mosaics and you're region is looking good.

[IDS2 3,344]

Thanks C0ckatoo!

Here's the next update...

Modern Industry

Though not the largest industrial center, Portofina is definitely the most advanced, as you can see. Nearly 100,000 sims work in these high-tech industries each day.

Enjoy everyone! Hope you like it! There are a couple more Portofina ones left I believe...I'll try to be more fluent in the updates.

By the way, if you see this icon, click it!

Enjoy everyone!

[penguin007 27]

Wow!! great mosaic. very modern industry! Thanks for the region pics Im so so grateful theyre some of my favourite pics

Can't wait for the next update

Will

[Cleaner475 150]

very modern very cool but I'd edit one or two pics or take a sunset pic now that would look very cool!

keep it up, great mosiac!

Richard

[Deever 23]

Wow! Those high-tech industries are definitely part of the skyline! Nice use of Somy's BAT's.

Nice port too. interesting ships.

[jacqulina 162]

excellent industry wonderfull work,awesome mosaic my friend

[IDS2 3,344]

penguin: Thanks! Yeah I'll try to put those in every once in a while.

cleaner: Thanks, a sunset picture sounds good nice idea.

Deever: They sure are! I believe they're among the tallest in the city, almost a second downtown. Thanks!

jacky: Thanks! I have to say they were my favorite to build.

Well, everyone, sorry for the lack of updates. We had a power surge the other day and my internet was down. So, today, I have some catching up to do. I'll start with this...and don't worry, I have 2 small mosaics that I'll try to show this afternoon. I made them specifically as teasers for next week's updates, in which we'll be leaving Portofina. All I can say is, make sure you have a nice beach mat and some sunscreen! Though I must admit the borders are only to cover up the minus signs...

THE PORT

Industrial capital it may me, Portofina doesn't have the largest industrial population of the region.However, it is currently the only place to export goods such as coal, oil, or steel. The entire nation relies on Portofina to send and receive goods every day. If it weren't for the ports, the region wouldn't be nearly as large as it is. Oh and by the way, see that large patch of dirt near the top right? That's one of the settings for the reply banner. The other one was before Portofina was built.

Enjoy everyone! And prepare yourself for the sun!

[The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz 27]

Lookign very nice, but ti would be better to see some cars on the road! What, did everybody die?

[BlondeTwiggy 43]

wow!! Sorry i havent visited in a while lol, I liked the HT mosaic (from the 19th), the new one is huge and i like it as well! The port looks good, love the water mod, but I gotta agree w/Muzz, is everyone walking to work today? Yay for them, environmentally conscious Sims!  Looking forward to some sun, but I always forget the sunscreen and burn   

[penguin007 27]

The port is looking great there

Will

[jacqulina 162]

i can well believe it and an excellent job you have done,the residential is looking very nice too,excellent work and pics my friend

[Schulmanator 5,787]

That port is ROCKIN! Awesome mosaic!

[SimRabbit 48]

excellent port, and nice mosaic,

[IDS2 3,344]

Muzz: Thanks, lol, I always forget to keep automata on, I'll make sure to have it on whenever I can, though these mosaics are dated, so I can't change them now.

BlondeTwiggy: Thanks! *makes checklist* that Brigantine mod does look nice, doesn't it? Yeah, the sims are all walkers. But they're wearing invisibility cloaks! lol yeah no emissions except for breathing. And I'll have the first shot of sun tomorrow with some shots of the same city today.

penguin: Thanks! Glad you like it.

jacky: Hehe thanks, yeah I like them to blend together, thanks so much.

Schulmanator: Hehe! Thanks! No Led Zeppelin concert on the pier though. But the TSW shoe factory is thinking about setting up shop on the north side.

SimRabbit: Hey thanks! Glad you like it.

Well well well, you're all such a lucky bunch, today you get TWO mosaics! Lucky ducks!

The Hillside/The Hillside from the Other Side

As we board the tour bus, we get on I-47. We head northeast and enter the Kona Island Tunnel, the 1.2 mile long connection between Portofina and Kona Island. As we come out of the tunnel, we immediately pass through large hills so only the tallest skyscrapers are visible. We soon arrive in the town of Tent Pegs, a small coastal community of 35,000. We stop at a market to restock on items and then head north. Soon we come to a large avenue y-stack and take the northeast fork. Going through some cottages, we have a choice: turn right and enter the resort complex or stay on the northgoing road into town. We stay going north and are treated to these next two mosaics, downtown Kona Ridge. Notics how the palm trees are only on the side of the road: if you have ever been to Hawaii or other tropical island, you'll know that not every tree is always a palm tree. The city council, however, voted to plant tall coconuts along the side of the road to fool tourists who didn't care to enter the woods. Well I'm sure if you're reading this you're one of the few who will, so thank you, but I'll hold off now and just show you the mosaics.

As you can see, the area is densely urbanized and there isn't really a density transition here. But hey, nobody cares. Sorry for the no traffic.

Enjoy! And remember, tomorrow I'll show you the resorts and the beach!

[penguin007 27]

Nice mosaic looks pretty nice place to live

Will

[IDS2 3,344]

Thanks penguin!

So, I'm posting this late again. But I got it the same day this time. I just added some nice sun...

SOLITUDE

Not much left to explain...though solitude is completely the wrong word. If I counted right there are no less than 15 resorts in Kona Ridge. This mosaic shows 2. To prevent being asked later, the hotels are:

tall-Conrad International by HKABT

short-Oppie's beach resort

Bright enough? I'm still seeing stars. But believe me, it gets brighter. However, the temperatures stay cool all day, usually getting no higher than 80 degrees Fahrenheit and well out of the way of hurricanes. If you think this picture was bright, this was only the late morning sun, just wait until it's noon! (that explains why there are no shadows)

Enjoy everyone!

[penguin007 27]

Nice resort looks nice to go to

Will

[suplado! 23]

nice pics...

[Cockatoo 2,256]

I'm really liking the port areas but my only criticism is that you're mixing the Sci-Fi BAT's with you're ordinary realistic buildings and town planning. I think it could look alto better if you removed them but it's you're choice. I like the effects on the last mosaic alot, maybe you could turn off that grid though (Press G key in game)

Overall great work, I love how some of you're cities are looking!