Blue Hope - The Interactive City Journal

[Zarp 0]

I think this new system, where people can build by themselves directly on the city will be the ruin of this CJ, due to two points:

1 - Things will get most likely unorganized and messy.

2 - Sooner or later the demands will "conflict", once many people are doing different things at the same time. I mean, not everyone will have exactly the same numbers.

My suggestion is to close the CJ for one week or two, even if it screws up the "Lot buying" system, you will be able to get back to the CJ's story itself, which is one the best on Simtropolis outright.

[rocketoink 3]

N4C, Most of the time windows city tiles opened in my apparently ultra-sensitive version of SC4 have worked perfectly, they just need an appropriately placed and sized place to estabilish. But, that means that you will have to have the region configuration along with the parcel. ------- Personally, I'm not for Option 2,since the plateau of this CJ would be then chocful of ground mines, prime to explode at the slightest movement, and although the plateau is mined already it is so evenly spaced out that it's almost impossible to get one. Or maybe end the CJ with, oh, say...The Union 93 Propaganda Bridge's set explosives were underestimated in magnitude and blow up most of the city. But anyway, it's your opinion based on ours. Merry Christmas.

[wittay 1]

Jeez, folks. I just spent the last four days reading this thread off and on. My work productivity was about half what it should be Thursday and Friday, and I have my annual review on Monday, too. Thanks a lot, guys  (don't worry, I usually operate at about 50% anyway )

Anyway, I want in. This is a development I would like a quote on when you get a chance, need4camaro. It's called Riverbend, and it's in Parcel 20, grid C4, just northeast of Cibertown.

Starting off with 30 points, I think I would need help from Schop and IHOPe. Also, if IHOPe is interested, I'm thinking of a scenic byway along the river, with grass between the road and the river. The street parallel to the river in the above graphic would be the first part, but I'm hoping to start it from Cibertown (or even Linaton) and go as far up the river as we care to.

ETA: Actually, now that I look at it, it would just merge with Highway 2 up the way. Maybe just a river parkway from Linaton through the future Riverbend area.

[iamihop11 19]

N4C: I have to say, you'd lose me if you switched to a more independent development system. I'd rather wait a month for a project to get moving than try to deal with all the uploading and downloading. Real development moves really slow, anyway. Also, my desktop, which I use for SC, doesn't have the internet (and is still in my dorm and I'm at home for the next month). It would be too many added steps, so I'd watch, but not develop. Good luck with your decision!

wittay: I know what you mean - this CJ really grabbed me while I was working this summer, which probably wasn't a great look-out, but it's just that cool. Ironically, I worked in an architecture firm, and one of their projects was an area called Riverbend. Anyway, I like the development, and IHOPe would be glad to help out. Once you get the cost, let me know how much you need to borrow. Finally, let me know the details of what (how much) you want Schop to help with and I'll get a vote from the directors.

Merry Christmas!!!

Ihop

[wittay 1]

ihop: Yeah, we have a Riverbend Golf Course out here that's pretty nice (I'm pretty sure I would think it was nicer if I played golf). It seemed appropriate, and it was either that or Wittay's Freakishly Awesome Estates.

[Jazzmaster 716]

Those signs look great! It'll be different from the usual, but whatever. I'll post pictures of my progresss as I go along to make sure they look right.  As for making diagnol signs, I just have to rotate a vertical one 45 degrees with gmax's rotate tool, it's VERY easy.

-Yoshi

PS: Thanks for updating the story!

[Need4Camaro 50]

Merry Christmas!!!

For a surprise Update, and as much as an Xmas Present I can offer you guys... I have added 50 Points to everyone's account...  and further more... I've decided to show you guys just how far we've come within the last Four and a Half Months... The reason being is, we continue to request for developments and information but not once do we look at our current developments and how they have contributed to Newark and that will be the point of this Update...

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First we'll start off with some basic infastracture...

The East/West Connector would probably be a prime example of a cooridoor that's been through some extensive changes... Lets have a look... 

E/W Connector's Old Western Terminus in the beggining of the CJ...

 

Now exists as...

Exit 6 along the East/West Connector was an At-Grade Intersection...Until...

...The coming of the 202 Tollway by Tuckaway Transportation...

Several More interchanges were upgraded such as...

 

 

 

Into...

 

 

 

[Mr. Monorail Man 3]

WHAT??? A Delay? When is the next Story Mode Update!???

[Need4Camaro 50]

Mr. Monorail Man - It will come soon... Btw just incase you didn't notice, there was already a story update and it was posted here

[Jazzmaster 716]

N4C: I gave Diggis the RIGHT MMLs this time. A bit of an upset though...

there was an error that occured when I merged the files into one .DAT file. The BAT descriptors got duplicated and made it impossible to make MMLs for them. I DO have backups of all the files on my hard drive, but if you want to hide the first two sets of highway signs with the MMLs, you must also download an updated version of the signs themselves and replop them. I promise it won't happen to the future ones though!

-Yoshi

[lilmanjs 2]

I love the suprise update. can't wait for more updates.

[lilmanjs 2]

is anything happening with this city journal?

[Mr. Monorail Man 3]

thanks despite the video has no sound, it's still good.

[errea 0]

superb city. what are u planning on for the future? to add, how do u create those road underpasses, because i really wanna learn how to build those. i would recommend that u use the NAM rural highways mod if u're gonna build a highway away from civilization, but otherwise, well done, man, well done. can't wait to see more.

[Jazzmaster 716]

I'm also wondering about Mr. N4C's absence, he may be working really hard on an update, in RL, or both, but I REALLY don't want this CJ to die now...

If you're there dude, the new MIS has come out and other new NAM items! You're going to want to grab those for your cities!

-Yoshi

[Need4Camaro 50]

lilmanjs - Ooooh yes.. I've been working extremely diligently as you're about to find out...

Mr. Monorail Man - There should be one more on the way before Jan.7th so be on the lookout

errea - Thank you and I hope you enjoy your stay...Most of those ARE rural highways... mainly just using a texture mod... ...As for the overpasses, They're apart of Nam. if you show me exactly what overpass you mean, I'll make a quick tutorial to show you...

Yoshiisland - Look no further... This MIS is out?!?! AT LONG LAST... Darnit that means I'm going to have to replace all those one way roads and take updated shots! ... It'll be a project in the works but it'll be worth it! Can you make an electronic toll gantry for the MIS ramps? - Edit: Whoa, I just had a look at the RHW / MIS... wow...just...wow... I might need a minute on that sign request...

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First announcement, I have seen all of your requests and havn't forgotten about a single one. I had to prioritize on the website seeing as though this was going to be my last break for awhile (updating is relatively simple and quick, the website, until it's complete is a different story...)

I invite you all to have a look at the website again, I have updated the news chamber in allowance for it to carry multiple updates... This will be the system used to show your bio and development on the investors page aswell because it takes a grande 5 minutes to update in this format... ... Thats not all, have a look at the Parcels/Grid section, I am proud to say that it is now fully up to date and 90% COMPLETE!!! Will definately be finished by this weekend in which to allow you to choose a sector and plan...

The next story update should be due before Jan.7th along with a score update...

WITTAY - Welcome aboard... The cost for your development is...

Cost to Biuld	31.1
Monthly Expenses	31.1

[Mr. Monorail Man 3]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I can't wait because you know how it is with the hollywood writers strike. And to think about it, it all started with DVD sales.

[Mr. Monorail Man 3]

Oh and I Really need a toll booth for the new RHW/MIS.

[Need4Camaro 50]

Quick Update: I've been working around with the MIS... It's pretty cool but not quite as flexible as I'd like it. I believe I'm going to leave the interchanges as they remain with some minor modifcations here and there... I will only require full useage of the MIS on newer Freeways and Interstates...

[jacqulina 162]

looking forward to more my friend

[jacqulina 162]

looking forward to more my friend

[bbfan02 23]

Hey, fantastic highways and interchanges! I like the zoning too.

-bbfan02-

[wittay 1]

Far out. If I can talk Schop into donating the 1.1 points for the parks, I'd like to move ahead.

[Need4Camaro 50]

wittay - Eh don't worry about the 1.1 point, thats negligble, I'll biuld it for you...

[Benedict 3,119]

Great new update - nice job!

[MPTC 0]

Hey Everyone I'm Back from Paris, i see i didn't miss to much but i will see what N4C has for me

[Need4Camaro 50]

Benedict - Thank you...

MPTC - Welcome Back...

HoustonFan: Any news on your development along Highway 45? and how it was going to be performed?

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Before we get started, and this time so EVERYONE will notice (and not blame me for not updating it...) The Storyline has been updated!

You can view the update HERE ... It DOES have sound...

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Lets begin...

First, I want to congratulate our new member Wittay with his first development in Newark! A town called Riverbend... lets have a look...

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Congratulations Wittay... Here is your deed...

Keep track of it incase a conflict with your score arrises...

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Secondly... Willg, Pepinere Views has come a long ways since it was biult... spawning its first skyscraper and the tallest biulding outside of the downtown area! Lets have a look!

Convinient to the A2 Tollway Corridoor, Pepineer Views has become a prominent Upperclass High Density area in the Newark Region...Spawning its first Sky Scraper in 2031. Condo's and townhouses surrounding it provide an urban feel while shops and stores are conviniently located around the area. The Tollway provides a quick commute method to the workforce of Newark...

A closer look at the tower the development...

Congratulations Willg...

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Secondly, Newarks Major Expressway, 202/A2 Tollway and portions of the E/W Connector will undergo a project to beautify the Exit / Entrance Ramps... A Palm project... As seen below, already completed at the Exit 4 interchange with Highway 35... 

This means that every interchange will recieve palm trees in the median of the highway between the break in the Centermounted High Mast Lights. Exit ramps will also recieve them in an urban plan to beautify Newarks Highways...

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And now for a points update...

Name

[willg 0]

2 things 1 a skyscraper yes

and 2 after seeing the update i would like to by and rebuild the harbour

[Need4Camaro 50]

willg - I have a plan for the harbour but I'll keep your request on queue...  Let me figure out exactly what I'm going to do with it and give you your options...

[jacqulina 162]

looking good there my friend