Blue Hope - The Interactive City Journal

[iamihop11 19]

Yeah, sorry, I got a bit carried away. I was acting. Although that'd be awesome to start in real life. Thanks.

[Jazzmaster 716]

Whoops, my bad. Toll style D is fine, just any old maxis one will do. And a great update, too!

-Yoshiisland

[lilmanjs 2]

how do I get in on the action of this city journal? the city is very cool looking.

[Need4Camaro 50]

Greenbean418 - Yes, that will be posted upon the next update!

Benedict - Yes, you will be penalized as the rail line gets busier because more trains means more rail wear and maintanence and since you do not own a rail station in this scenerio (freight or passenger) you also do not own the trains. However terms will change entirely should you purchase a rail or freight station as you will be credited points per passenger or freight using that station or stations. 

Basically - You do NOT get points for passengers or freight by owning just a railline because the passenger and freight trains are owned seperately from the rail. It's like trying to be payed for the cars that travel on your road, it just doesn't happen unless you setup a Toll or a Tax. 

You DO get points if you own a rail station for that rail line per passenger or freight delivered THROUGH THAT STATION.

Basically if you want to get paid for the traffic along the line, you'll have to purchase a rail station of some kind.

iamihop11 - With the amount of smog in my hometown and the lack of suburaban parks, I'd agree totally.

Yoshiisland - Awsome. That will be posted in the next update.

lilmanjs - It honestly really depends on how you want to start. By posting, you're automatically added to the score system and will start with 30 Points. I have a points system located here. Several members are taking several approaches. iamihop decided he wanted to start with a residential development. 2nerdy4u and Yoshiisland both purchased bridges. Benedict is seeking to purchase a railroad and Greenbean418 is going for his own private island! I suggest going with a development as they are currently the cheapest and most profitable due to high demands and city grants. Take a look at the region grid on I believe the first page and tell me what Parcel you want to look at and we'll go from there. If you want to look at a road, that can also be accomplished. There's several opportunities here so don't become too concentrated.

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*Announcement!*

I have college exams approaching throughout the beggining through the middle of September and many require my utmost attention in studying. I don't want to do it as much as you don't want to hear it but I have to. This means that I'm afraid my Updates will slow down until around Mid-September. They WILL NOT completely stop, just be slower. I will do more question answering however and I will be diverting my main focus in this CJ into the Interactivity scene only. Meaning Update 7 and forward will be postponed until Mid-September most likely.  However, your requests and development projects will still be started, completed, and posted as planned!

This is a large project and since it's still maturing it requires alot of attention and currently I have to divert some attention to preparing for my exams however, I'm still willing to start and complete projects with members who desire to participate in Blue Hope... That is all!

[Benedict 3,119]

Ah, now I understand. OK, when you show me the cost for parts of the SSL let me know how much it would be to buy or build a station. Thanks!

[Greenbean418 0]

I have a question- do I profit from putting hotels and condos on my island? and is there a height restriction?

[lilmanjs 2]

could I get closer looks at parcels 8 and 3?

[Need4Camaro 50]

Benedict - Okay, for the portions of the S.S. line you wanted to purchase, it would cost FAR too much... ...over 100 Points... ... So I priced you out a portion within your budget. 

Greenbean418 - Yes you do get profit from Hotels per the tile and residents. There's no MAJOR height restrictions so long as it's not so large that it looks out of proportions within the region view.

lilmanjs - Coming right up.

Alright lets satisfy some requests!!!

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Benedict wanted some information regarding the railroad so I'm going to satisfy that for him first!

I have priced the portion of 7B to 2K (the beggining of the Harbor connector) which will buy you a good portion of the South Shore Line. This line has two freight stations and I have included a price for them seperately. I have also priced the Harbor Connector portion out for you aswell.

First lets have a look at the rail line and rail stations.

 

We're over looking the two stations, and the begginng portion of 7B to the Eastern portion of the tracks at the top right corner of this photo. 

The rail station to the Farthest East services 38 freight trains and is Freight Station 1, and Freight Station 2 to the West of this station services No Trains and is Freight Station 2, Basically you only get paid for station 2 because it exists... It's really just an old station left over from the farming industry that prospered here. To give you an idea, if you want to biuld stations, plan to biuld them near Industrial areas, this way you'll make a profit! That or start your own industrial area and then plop a freight station.

 

Rail Traffic upon Freight Station 1.

A better view of Freight Station 1. It is now surrounded by High Tech Industries who benefit from the convinience, and residential suburban homes of Eaton. Below is a chart I prepared for you to give you a cost of the lines I just mentioned. Tell me which one you're interested and we'll go from there.

	South Shore	Harbor Connector
	16	10.4
	12.2	2.4
	27.4	6.4
		11.2
		6.4
		5.8
		4.8
		1.6
Monthly Expenses	55.6	49
CJ Monthly Income	39.8	19.2
Minimum Monthly Income	119.4	57.6
Points Per Real Month	63.8	8.6
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Freight Stations Expenses
Station 1 Monthly Expenses	27
Station 2 Monthly Expenses	8
BOTH - Monthly Expenses	35
Freight Stations Income
Station 1 CJ Monthly Income	10.2
Station 2 CJ Monthly Income	6.4
Station 1 Minimum Monthly Income	30.6
Station 1 Points Per Real Month	3.6
Station 2 Minimum Monthly Income	19.2
Station 2 Points Per Real Month	11.2
COMBINED Real Monthly Income	14.8

Although the Harbor Connector has less rail tiles, it has so many more trains using the rails to the seaport that it BARELY overcomes the expense difference of the tracks. If I were you I would recommend purchasing the South Shore line first as you're allowed to go up to negative 20 points, you just can't purchase while you're in the negative integers. Then when your points are updated, you will beable to purchase the stations, and perhaps more of the rail line....

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Greenbean418 wants a grid format of the island he is interested in purchasing and that will be presented to him below...

Each yellow square represents 4 tiles.

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lilmanjs - Now it's your turn for the Parcel Information you requested!

These are large images so it would be actually better for me to make them thumbnails and provide links to the actual size...

Parcel 8 Grid 1	Parcel 8 Grid 2
Parcel 8 Grid 3	Parcel 8 Grid 4

[Benedict 3,119]

OK, I'll go ahead and purchase that portion of the South Shore Line, track only. Thanks!

[Need4Camaro 50]

---------- I don't quite know how or why but for some unexplained reason, only half of my post posted -------

Parcel 3 Grid 1

Parcel 3 Grid 2

Pick out a Parcel and grid, then tell me which parcel. grid, and XY location you're interested in!

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Alright and for our final request, IamIhop11 desired to see Parcel 17, the sector just North East of the E/W connector. Thats coming right up!

Grid 1

Grid 2

You know the drill, pick out a grid and coordinate and tell me what you're interested in. Also if you're interested in an area, you can purchase it and convert it as long as it's not against zoning. 

Now... lets move onto our MiniUpdate!

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Good Morning Citizens of Newark!

So far, traffic is light and our traffic jam report is mostly good news for our hard core commuters!

Highway 35 North experiences a slight delay at the Interchange with The East/West Connector, traffic moving into Downtown without delays however!

Hwy 2 and The East/West Connector at Exit 9 is moving smoothly into and out of Downtown. There are no reported Delays leaving or going into Eaton!

Minor delays from Millidgeville along Highway 2, Highway 202 and Highway 6, the downtown bypass, however is bumper to bumper all the way to the Highway 35 Intersection. Use the East/West Connector for an alternative.

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Now onto our regional costruction plan! We have a few grand openings here so lets have a look shall we?

Eaton Bridge has just been opened for Tollings, commuters who do not wish to pay may use the East/West connector for an alternative. Additional roadwork is being performed to grade the incline into the bridge into more proffesional standards so Delays may incur.

-YoshiiIsland

The tolling project on the new Union 93 Propaganda bridge has also been completed. Commuters moving into and out the only bridge to South Island will now have to pay a toll. The mayer however states that this bring income that was used to maintain the bridge into more political matters!

Southbound Toll Booth, - To South Island.

Northbound Toll Booth - To Downtown.

-2nerdy4u

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And finally, Lina Park seems to be off to an excellent start showing early signs of development aswell as the completion of the subdivision road.

Homes are developing aswell as the competion of the subdivision road and the addition of a park.

Traffic light constructed upon the Intersection of the new and renamed, Lina Park Way and Highway 2.

Closeup of Lina Park Way.

The opening of Lina Park attracts biulders, investors and brokers. Today they're preparing for a BBQ Cookout for their Network Meeting at Lina Park!

-iamihop11

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Thats it for now fellow Simtropolitans! Have fun and take care!

[Benedict 3,119]

Oh, and I suppose I had better enquire about insurance, too!

[2nerdy4u 1]

good mini-update. Good to see theyre using my bridge!

[Need4Camaro 50]

Benedict - Insurance costs 1 point for every 5 Points you earn off of any object, basically. Insurance for the South Shore line will cost 12.76 Points dropping your income 1/5th ... meaning your new income would be 51.04 Points per real month. Are you certain you want insurance? It would benefit mostly on the bridge as thats the most fragile part of the rail network however should a few tiles of railroad somehow become destroyed, you will be reimburst those tiles of railroad multiplies times 3 and the income those tiles produce... Your request will be updated, is there any particular color you want your line to show on the map? Any names you want to rename it?

2nerdy4u - Thank you!... The traffic count remained the same on the bridge. No decrease at all so I suppose they don't mind the toll too much. But then again what choice do they have?

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ANNOUNCEMENT! - Newark Island is facing a power-crisis and NEEDS YOUR HELP! Currently the island is running primarily on coal plants due to the abundance of coal found in the Wachita Mountain Range! However the growth of Industry and Residents in the region has piled the demands upon the coal plants. We're asking for a more efficient, preferably coal, powerplant that can power a population of atleast 250,000 Residents! If you have a Bat or have Bating experience and would like to provide a Power Plant to Newark, I will offer the following!

- 200 Free Points!
-  Power Plant IN YOUR NAME!
- 50 Extra Free Points if Coal Based - City Grant
- Monthly Income based on the Power Plant
- Your choice in where to biuld
- No Biuld Costs! - City will pay for it!
- Ability to run your own electrical power lines!
- If you're creative enough to Bat a Powercompany, it will be placed in Downtown at a place of your choosing!


This is an opportunity you won't want to miss. It gives you the ability to promote yourself at the cost of NOTHING and not to mention, FREE POINTS! ... The Power Plant however does have to be by you.

This score so far...

Name	Points
2nerdy4u	-3
Almighty Nienaber	50
Amerikaner	50
autoVino	50
Benedict	2.4
cleaner475	50
Cjah	50
Cowboy[Texas]	51
Critterman	50
DarkEldar	30
Dr Lezard	50
granto93	50
Greenbean418	34
homeandaway	30
Houston_Fan	30
iamihop11	19.7
jacqulina	53
jimmyCo	50
Krio	50
lilmanjs	31
manman99	50
mencc1701	50
Moshi	30
MPTC	30
MsD	50
ObladiOblada	56
ODST_27	50
PennDOTguy	50
PhatHead	50
rct3twins	30
SaltandVinegar	50
Sim_Air	31
Simfan34	50
sobol	50
Tommy_Vercetti3	30
truflip99	30
Yoshiisland	-13
yoshikoroyimara	30

[iamihop11 19]

Alrighty. Just real quick, I wanted to make sure you realized that I really wanted to create a non-profit org. in Blue Hope (schop institue?). We can discuss how that might work, or if you think it would be worth it/actually work.

I like the way you incorporate stuff that we're doing and set it up like news clips. Very fun to read about Lina Park, although it looks like Blue Hope's gettin' more and more expensive to live in, what with all these toll bridges. On behalf of my Lina Parkians, I must voice my disapproval .

Anyways, to business. This might seem like a lot, but I'm cookin' up some ideas. That said, these are all long-range projects (I'm poor now anyway) so there's no rush.

1. I'd like to see A1 and A2 for a possible commercial development in between hw. 2 and the railroad. I realize this would require relocating the power lines to the strip of land behind the houses across the street, which might be expensive. We'll need to discuss that point. I would also be interested in the development at the fork a litle further north.

This might also include a passenger railstation, depending on the demand for it, a bus stop, at least two parks, and I might request permission to extend that across hw. 2, and buy up and rezone some of those small residential plots into commercial (it's prime real-estate). Related to this, I would like to get some data on hw. 2 and the RR near that, to get a sense of traffic and because purchasing some length of these might be useful. (Name for this project to be determined.)  The more I study this, the huge-er this project is looking. I'll need to save up some points. I'm curious about how expensive this land would be.

2. In B4 and A4 are found some enticing commercial buildings. I might be interested in purchasing some of these, perhaps developing behind them, and ensuring more road-accessible park-land. Conversely, instead of developing, I might decide to establish a protected wild-life area in the green area in B3/B4. This might also be an example of a Schop Institute project. This would be called Talliup Corner.

3. Finally, on a more personal note, I am eyeing F2 as an interesting location for my own personal home. Details are...well, non-existant.

Thank you muchly

And again, no rush. Real life will always be real life, no matter how determined gamers are to "just say no."

[2nerdy4u 1]

Originally posted by: Need4Camaro

If you have a Bat or have Bating experience and would like to provide a Power Plant to Newark, I will offer the following!quote>

The Power Plant however does have to be by you.quote>

 

Confused?

Anyway, I found this one...

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=928

same stats as the Maxis one (which you can change if you want), but it looks much better...

250 points... Maybe I should open a commercial district near Lina Park... or toll all of the roads leading out... hehehe!

[iamihop11 19]

I think he meant a really big power plant that'll power a lot more? Maybe?

[2nerdy4u 1]

ok try this:

https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17385

[MPTC 0]

may I see parcel 3

[Benedict 3,119]

Great! And yes to the insurance, who knows what will happen in the storyline. I like the name of the South Shore Line, so that can stay. How about purple for the color.

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull work so far looking really great my friend

[CTF 0]

I would like to join this CJ, if that is possible. Would it be possible to start a power company and by one of the coal plants, or help finance the construction of the planed power plant?

[Need4Camaro 50]

iamihop11 - Okay, a Non-Profit Org will be no problemo. Basically as the CJ goes along, you look around places that you see that could benefit from recreation or a park and tell me, and we'll go from there... If the city desires to biuld a park then that too can be arranged under your points. You can also choose from the grid for a Park, there is no limit to the size of the park, it can be as large as you can afford. Now as for your requests..

1. A1 and A2 from which Grid? Grid 1 or 2?

2. B4-A4...Again I'll need to know which Grid.

3. Okay, keep me posted!

2nerdy4u - Basically it means that you have to provide your OWN bat and not one from the exchange. one that you created.

MPTC - Parcel 3 has just been recently posted, scroll up into my just previous MiniUpdate and tell me which Grid and Crosshair you want to look at (Exampe Grid2 D3) They're clickable but for the heck of it I'll paste you a shortcut to the fullsized map... https://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa303/Need4Camaro/MiniUpdate2/Parcel3Grid1.jpg

and...

https://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa303/Need4Camaro/MiniUpdate2/Parcel3Grid2.jpg

Benedict - The map will update that portion of The South Shore Line with Purple. I'll have photo's coming up on the next update.

jacqulina - Thank you!

CTF - Yes you may join at any point period or time. By posting you'll automatically be added to the score system and you'll begin with 30 points. With that, each time you post you'll gain 1 point. and whatever you purchase will cost points... ...It is very possible to start a power company infact I'm requesting anyone with batting experience to make me a power plant and a power company. If you do, it will instantly be in your name. If you find you're unable to do that however, then you can buy a powerplant however you'll be in competition with another power company...

[CTF 0]

Unfortunately I am not a BAT'er so I can't help you with that. Can you give me a list of what plants I can purchase and for how much? Are other utilities able to be purchased?

Also your city looks great, I love how realistic it is, although this CJ is the first one I've posted in I do snoop around a bit and it's clear you put allot of work into not just building this city but also coming up with this interactive CJ system.

[iamihop11 19]

Oh, sorry. From the first grid. I forgot there were two.

And would other people be able to donate to the non-proffit? Or would it be based on city funds or my funds?

[MPTC 0]

I would like to see Grid 1 C6 & D6

thanks

[Jazzmaster 716]

Uh oh, those Sims need power! If I can I'll try to make one, but I can't promise anything for now...

Great updates though, keep it up!

-Yoshiisland

[lilmanjs 2]

could I get a residental area built in parcel 3 grid 1 on 3e and 3f.

[Need4Camaro 50]

CTF - I can give you a list however the Island is going through major changes as far as the power grid is concerned as I'm going to change the power plant style so there's going to be alot less of them soon. It would be unfair for me to give you a powerplant list and then have to tear several plants down, is it okay if I wait about a week before I submit you a list of powerplants? Thank you for the compliments, I put alot of time and thought into it... It is based on the suburban sprawl theory that many of the South Eastern cities are facing (Atlanta, Charlotte, Greenville, Jacksonville, Miami, ect...)

iamihop11 - Okay, Pictures from the first grid will be displayed by this evening! Yes people can donate points to the non profit, it doesn't have to be just you. Later on in the CJ when the timeline gets moving, I will show you how the city is standing financially and that will also play a role in our choices but right now, we're nowere near danger so all ideas are welcome.

MPTC - Very well, Parcel 3 - Grid 1, C6&D6 will be displayed by this evening!

Yoshiisland - Cool, keep me posted, I'll give you about a week to start and if you can't then I'll just download one from the exchange, as no hard feelings or anything but the city has to keep power.

lilmanjs - Yes that is very possible, Im going to zoom in for some pictures and then I'll need you to draw me a general layout in which you want me to follow for the residential area and post it. From there we will continue development!

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Sorry for the delay in updates but I've been extremely busy lately with studying and work. Infact I had most of my entire day taken up yesterday in which I had to use my normal update time to rest and recover.

Alright, Alittle fun while you're waiting for the next update... 

POP QUIZ!

Rules: First three viewers who PRIVATE MESSAGE ME THE ANSWERS (DO NOT POST THEM HERE!!!) will earn an additional 40 Bonus Points if they get atleast 15/20 correct!!! I don't care much for spelling so long as it's not too difficult to comprehend. Here's the questions and good luck!

1. What is the island of Newark code named and by what organization was this name given by?

2. What is the First and Last name of the Main Character of Story Mode?

3. What suburban city does that character now live?

4. Why can't the Cornell show the true appearence of himself and his allies around the city of Newark?

5. When the main character arrived, what method of transportation did he use to enter Newark, and what about to meet the Cornell?

6. What is the name of Newarks only Limited Access Freeway? How many Exits does it have? and is it a FULL 100% Freeway?

7. At what Interchange (Exit Number) does The Limited Access Freeway, stated above, meet Highway 37 and how about Highway 35?

8. How many times does that Limited Access Freeway cross Highway 2?

9. In what compass directions do Highway 2, Highway 4, Highway 6, Highway 35, and Highway 37 travel? (Not all of them travel the same way...)

10. What highway is dedicated to being the Downtown bypass, but is now considered obsolete due to the development of Industrial Complexes in it's route?

11. What is the PRIMARY method of delivery goods to the Newark Seaport?

12. Is the Union 93 Propaganda bridge tolled? What was it formerly known as before it was renamed? Who now owns it?

13. What was Lina Park before its development? Which suburban community is Lina Park considered to be located in? 

14. How many freight rail lines does Newark have? Does Newark have any rail lines dedicated to passengers?

15. What resource is currently Newark's primary resource in which it exports and manufactures into goods?, it is currently being derived from Mount Kendra...

16. Mount Kendra is located in which compass direction from Downtown? Off of what Highway is it located off of?

17. What mountain range is Mnt Kendra located in?

18. What is the name of the river that proceeds North East from the Downtown area and runs parralell with the edge of the Mountain Range?

19. What is the name of the Suburban and Dense Residential Community located on the Eastern side of this river, the dense portion of it is just East of Downtown Newark.

20. From the story, is the island of Newark politcally stable, or unstable according to the Cornell?

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You must answer every question that a question number asks for it to be considered correct. I'll go over the answers after I recieve three private messages regarding this quiz. There's no timelimit but do remember that the first three to submit will win the points. Good luck!

[MPTC 0]

that took a while

[2nerdy4u 1]

Huh... I pmed him the answers a few hours ago... Extra points are always good!