Blue Hope - The Interactive City Journal

[Amerikaner 42]

Dolce Investments will be my company name, i am VERY interested in the West Newark area, could i get not only some game shots but also a transportation shot as well ??? Thanks so much that would be VERY helpful.

[Jazzmaster 716]

Sorry for the inconvenience, but I can't upload the file to the STEX. I must get permission from Frankie_Grove to use his hopper cars. However, I'm completely finished working on the plant. I know it's not the best, and I'll try to make a better version later.

Disregard my last post, the file was uploaded after I retrieved Frankie_Grove's Permission in just a few hours (shoutout to Frankie!).  It should be on the STEX any minute now...

-Yoshiisland

[Need4Camaro 50]

Just to let you all know, the next update is going to be huge as I have alot of requests and updates I have to acredit, aswell as a update to the storyline... ...this is going to take me awhile... ...sorry for the delays...

[MPTC 0]

no problem. take your time

[MPTC 0]

i know i said take your time but if you wait much longer the cj will die

[iamihop11 19]

It won't die; every missed hour does hurt, but life's more important, really. Besides, people can still email (or post) requests of areas to see to bluehopecj@yahoo.com

[Benedict 3,119]

Proposal number 2, please.

[lilmanjs 2]

on the new developments can you show updates of them from time to time so that peopole can see how things are going.

[Need4Camaro 50]

2nerdy4u - Thanks! Added your company!

CTF - You're welcome, added your companies and Yes, it is possible to biuld incinerators in Newark however you cannot name your price as that could make it unfair to other participants, that or everyone would strive to own a utility company and would make the CJ very unballanced. It is also governed by the points system as you'll soon see below.. Also Newark faces a water shortage. I suggest that instead of purchasing the old pumps, you biuld new ones and with your income, go back and purchase the old ones. If you just purchase the old ones then we will currently continue to be in shortage and I'll be forced into biulding new ones and you won't own them but biulding new ones first will ensure that you will dominate the water industry.

MPTC - Awsome, downloaded and it will be featured in this update!

ObladiOblada - Yes and your project and island will be named Global Village.. We'll need to work out arrangements of trash placement however.

Yoshiisland - EXCELLENT JOB!!! 250 Points added to your account!

Amerikaner -  Yes, coming up.

MPTC - Give me time and do not rush. This is a very long term project as I projected it would take atleast 2 years. The more requests I recieve, then the longer it is going to take me to compile. I am just finishing my college exams however now I have to enroll into another college so I can't always be around the computer but I do promise that when time and opportunity meet, and they will I will update Blue Hope as promised... Also emailing your requests will ensure that I will see to them.

iamihop11 - Thank you!

Benedict - 10 Extra Points! and that seems to be the winning vote so far...

lilmanjs - Yes, and yours will be displayed in this upcoming update...

Okay, good god where should we begin?..

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First off, The Points System has been updated!

To Attain Points - 

Replying to the CJ - 1 Point per post - spamming will not count however...

Owning Residential Property - 1 Point per tile will be awarded per Simulated Month... ...Your home will also count so your participation is encouraged...

Owning Industrial Property - 1 Point per tile + 0.2 Points per worker will be awarded per simulated month...

Owning Commercial Property - 2 Points per tile + 0.5 Points per worker will be awarded per simulated month...

Owning a Utility (Power Plant, Water Pumps, Trash, ect...) - 25 Points per month

Owning recreation - 2 Points per tile...

Contributing a Bat - Bats will depend on their importance, they must also be fairly realistic (coal plants MUST pollute, no single power plant to power an entire region, must have a realistic price, (not to high but not to low either...) and must have an advantage over SC4 plants... (for instance a coal plant is probably easily enough to power a large city tile...) ... Also extra points will be awarded should you contribute a  Bat I - or anyone requests...  But any Bat, even your own home, will contribute points

Transportation

Networks

Road in your name - 0.1 Points per tile and length of road will be awarded monthly.

Avenue in your name - 0.2 Points per tile and length of avenue will be awarded monthly.

Highway in your name - 0.5 Points per tile and length of Highway will be awarded monthly.

Interstate in your name - 1 Point per tile and length of Interstate will be awarded monthly.

If the transportation network is tolled and they're also owned by you, then you will also be awarded 0.2 points for every 50 cars that travel on it per month...

Rail - 0.1 Points Times number of tracks per tile ('s) and length of line will be awarded monthly.

El / Subway / GLR - 0.2 Points Times number of tracks per tile ('s) and length of line will be awarded monthly.

Monorail - 0.5 Points Times number of tracks per tile ('s) and length of line will be awarded monthly...

Rail Stop - 0.2 Points per tile Times number of tracks serviced + 0.2 Points per 50 passengers will be awarded monthly...

El / Subway / GLR Station / Mono Rail Station - 0.5 Points per tile Times number of tracks serviced + 0.5 Points per 50 passengers will be awarded monthly...

Bus Stop - 1 Point per tile times 1 Point per 30 passengers will be awarded monthly...

Ferry Stops - 1 point per tile + 1 point per 50 passengers will be awarded monthly...

Basically it works like this, If you purchase a rail line, or a segment of a line and that line has 4 tracks for 30 tiles lets say, it will equate to 12 monthly points and here's why -

One Tile of railroad = 2 tracks thus 

0.1 * 4 = 0.4 Points for 2 Tiles of Track

0.4 Points is now multiplied by the length or distance of the line... 30 tiles... which equals 12 Points...

You will only be awarded for providing the line, NOT the stations, the stations will have to be purchased separately to attain points from them... You will still attain points for rail lines that pass THROUGH stations however... and station owners will also receive points for the actual rail that passes through it as well...

Freight and Business

Freight Station - 0.2 Points per tile Times Number of tracks serviced + 0.1 Point per 10 freight trains will be awarded monthly...

Seaports - 0.2 Points per tile / harbor area Times Number of tracks serviced + 0.1 Point per 10 freight trains and 0.1 Point per 20 freight trucks...

Airports - 0.2  Points per tile / property area + 0.3 Points per tile for Hotels + 0.3 Points per 50 Passengers...>>

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Utilities>>

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Power plants>>

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Coal – 7.5 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts Divided by 1200)

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Oil – 8.5 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts Divided by 1200)>>

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Gas – 5 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts Divided by 3000)>>

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Solar – 7 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts Divided by 1500)>>

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Wind Mills – 4 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts Divided by 125)>>

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Nuclear – 25 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts divided by 1500)>>

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Hydrogen – 35 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts divided by 1000)>>

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Fusion – 75 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts divided by 800)>>

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Water Pumps>>

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Water Tower – (Maximum Capacity divided by 1500)

Water Pump – 2 Points Per Tile  * (Maximum Capacity divided by 2000)>>

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Super Water Pump – 4 Points Per Tile * (Maximum Capacity divided by 4000)>>

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Trash>>

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Landfill – 15 Points Per Tile * (Rating Level of Capacity (1-6) * 0.5)>>

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Recycling Plant – 5 Points Per Tile * (Tons Per Plant * 0.7)>>

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Incinerators – 8 Points Per Tile * ((Trash Burned divided by 20)+Megawatts divided by 15)>>

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Using Points

REQUEST: You see a spec of empty land you desire to start a subdivision or an office park and contact me, I will analyze the land and give you a points price ... or you see a business you'd like to take over and I'll give you their net worth, which will be based on their customers and employees in and give you a points price... You can also request to purchase and name a road for it's full or a partial length... Just know that a state road or Interstate will not lose it's number designation..

or you can wait for a 

lace w:st="on">SALElace>: I or other members in this CJ can sell property to trade points within the system, just notify me of the purchases and your points will be updated...  Pictures will show the lot or area or transportation network for sale... I personally will hold a sale at least once a week in the CJ to promote business and buyers... you will also get better deals should you wait for a sale instead of buying it outright.

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Zoning: >>

Residential/Commerce/Industrial>>

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Agriculture will cost 0.1 Point Per Tile>>

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Light will cost 0.2 Points Per Tile>>

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Medium will cost 0.3 Points Per Tile>>

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Dense will cost 0.5 Points Per Tile>>

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Accessories to Zoning:>>

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Near Major route (Commerce) – 0.1 Point per Tile.>>

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Near Expressway – 0.2 Points per Tile.>>

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Near Bus – 0.1 Point per Tile.>>

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Near Freight Rail line (Industrial) – 0.2 Points per Tile.>>

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Near Passenger Rail line (Residential) – 0.3 Points per Tile.>>

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Near GLR / EL / Subway (Commerce / Residential) – 0.5 Points per Tile.>>

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Near  Mono Rail – 1 Point per Tile.>>

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Near School (Residential) – 0.1 Points per Tile.>>

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Near Hospital (Residential) – 0.2 Points per Tile.>>

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Near major Park  - 1 Point per Tile.>>

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Beachfront Property – 1 Point per Tile.>>

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Transportation Networks>>

Streets will cost 0.1 + Wealth Value Per Tile

Roads will cost 0.2 + Wealth Value Per Tile

Avenues will cost 0.5 + Wealth Value Per Tile

Rural Highways will cost 0.5 Points Per Tile + 0.2 Points per Exit / Entrance Ramp...

Highways (Ground or Elevated) will cost 0.7 Points per Tile + 0.2 Points per Exit / Entrance Ramp...

Interstates will cost 1 Point per tile + 0.3 Points per Exit / Entrance Ramp...

Rail lines will cost 0.2 Points per tile + 0.2 Points per Freight Train and 0.2 Points per 50 Passengers.

El / Subway / GLR lines will cost 0.5 Points per tile + 0.4 points Per 50 Passengers.

Monorail lines will cost 1 Point per tile + 0.5 Points per 50 Passengers.

Tolls cost 5 Points per tile...

Bus Stops cost 0.5 Points per tile + 0.2 Points per 50 Passengers.

Train Stops will cost 0.8 Points per tile + 0.3 Points per 50 Passengers times number of tracks serviced.

EL / Subway / GLR Stops will cost 1 Point per tile + 0.5 Points per 50 Passengers times number of tracks serviced.

Monorails will cost 1.5 Points per tile + 1 Point per 50 Passengers times number of tracks serviced.

Freight Stations will cost 1 Point per tile + 0.5 Points per 30 Freight Trains times number of tracks serviced.

Ferries will cost 2 Points per tile + 2 Points per 50 Passengers.

Airport and Seaports will work slightly differently as with these, you will also have to purchase land rights before you can build or use the territory... then you will also have to pay for a structure as well...

Seaports will Cost 0.5 Points per tile for land rights + 1 Point per structure + 50 points per pier.

Airports will cost 1.5 Points per tile for land rights + 2 Points per structure + 50 points per runway.

Recreation

Parks will cost 0.5 Points per tile.

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Beaches will cost 7 Points per tile.

Sports (except Tennis / lace w:st="on">lacename w:st="on">Skatelacename> lacetype w:st="on">Parklacetype>lace>) will cost 10 Points per tile.

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Utilities>>

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[Need4Camaro 50]

Hydrogen – 25 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts divided by 800)>>

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Fusion – 50 Points Per Tile * (Megawatts divided by 400)>>

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Water Pumps>>

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Water Tower – (Maximum Capacity divided by 1000)

Water Pump – 2 Points Per Tile  * (Maximum Capacity divided by 1500)>>

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Super Water Pump – 4 Points Per Tile * (Maximum Capacity divided by 3000)>>

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Trash>>

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Landfill – 10 Points Per Tile>>

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Recycling Plant – 3 Points Per Tile * Tons Per Plant>>

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Incinerators – 5 Points Per Tile * ((Trash Burned divided by 15)+Megawatts divided by 12.5)

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[Need4Camaro 50]

Name	Points
2nerdy4u	24.6
Almighty Nienaber	50
Amerikaner	56
autoVino	50
Benedict	25.4
cleaner475	50
Cjah	50
Cowboy[Texas]	51
Critterman	50
CTF	35
DarkEldar	30
Dr Lezard	50
granto93	50
Greenbean418	34
homeandaway	30
Houston_Fan	30
iamihop11	4
jacqulina	58
jimmyCo	50
Krio	50
KingTitan	30
lilmanjs	28.8
manman99	50
mencc1701	50
Moshi	30
MPTC	19.9
MsD	50
ObladiOblada	71
ODST_27	51
PennDOTguy	50
PhatHead	50
politicman	30
rct3twins	30
SaltandVinegar	50
sebbyb07	30
Sim_Air	31
Simfan34	50
sobol	50
Tommy_Vercetti3	30
truflip99	30
Voulpiotis	30
Yoshiisland	242
yoshikoroyimara	30

[lilmanjs 2]

I would like to create a transit system that covers all above ground transportation(excluded: all roads and railroads) and subways. if anyone would like to join me in this company I would love that. also could it be called Tuckaway transportation systems.

[Need4Camaro 50]

Company Names	Points
Dolce Investments - Amerikaner	0
South Shore Independent Railway, Ltd - Benedict	0
Newark Water Company - CTF	18
Greater Newark Area Disposal - CTF	17
Newark Power Company - CTF	0
Schop Insitute - iamihop11	28.1
Camarious -- Newark - MPTC	0
RIVIHA Investment group Ltd. - ObladiObladi	0

With that said, CTF desired to see information regarding utilities...

Recycling Centers
Cost Per Tile	3.0
Income Per Tile	5.0
Tiles Occupied	6.0
Citywide tons	25.0
Number of Plants	7.0
Tons Per Plant	3.6
Income Per Ton	2.5
Cost Per Plant	21.4
Plants desired to Purchase	7.0
Total Cost	150.0
Income Per Plant	12.5
Income for 7 Plants	87.5
Minimum Monthly Income	262.5
Total Monthly Income	112.5

[Need4Camaro 50]

Water Pumps
Cost Per Tile	2.0
Income Per Tile	2.0
Maximum Capacity	20,000.0
Cost Per Pump	26.7
Plants desired to Purchase	6.0
Total Cost	160.0
Income Per Pump	20.0
Income for 6 Pumps	120.0
Minimum Monthly Income	360.0
Monthly Income	200.0
Super Water Pumps
Cost Per Tile	4.0
Income Per Tile	4.0
Maximum Capacity	200,000.0
Cost Per Pump	266.7
Plants desired to Purchase	1.0
Total Cost	266.7
Income Per Pump	200.0
Income for 1 Pump	200.0
Minimum Monthly Income	600.0
Monthly Income	333.3

And again, I'll suggest that you biuld water pumps before purchasing older ones, as Newark is facing a water shortage... You will then eventually go and purchase the old pumps and have control over the water market..

[Need4Camaro 50]

Now lets have a look at some of our developments!

First, I want to begin with the overall construction project of the new found, Global Village!

As we can see, the addition and construction of a new hotel towers above the construction of city-grid style roads which loom above a ferry station which connects the Global Village Island into the Lantia and the Mainland of Newark. The west is growing rapidly!

Zoomed further out to view more of the island for future development projects. As we can see here, a set of High Tension Power Lines race from lantia, walk across water, and into the Island Community. They await the final step in the process, to activate power.

Close up on the development...

Changed view to get a better perspective of the island and the position of the development.

Looking at the Northwest Corner of the island from Global Village...

Congratulations ObladiOblada ... Here is your deed..

Not bad - for such a low cost to build you certainly make out very well with your income! Keep up the good work...

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Next up, Lets have a look at the progression of Lantia and Tuckaway Place!

First we'll begin with the construction project that extended The East/West Connector into the new formerly proposed, Lantia Pkwy... The project completely relocated a portion of Highway 2 and The South Shore Rail line as pictured here.. further North (we're looking South/East)

The Old alaignment of Highway 2 now meets Highway 2 at an 2 intersection. You will be required to take the new portion of Highway 2 to cross the freeway...

An overview photo of the new completed East/West Connector and Lantia Parkway over Lantia and Tuckaway. Lantia Parkway begins at Exit 0, The terminus of the East/West connector. From there it continues NorthWest, offering an exit into Tuckaway. Lantia Parkway does not have numbered exits.

Closer photo of The E/W Connector and Lantia Parkway meeting Highway 2 over Lantia! Also the new addition of a ferry station provides commuters with a new route into Global Village... Culdesacs have been added into the former intersection with the East/West Connector and Highway 2, This makes one less at grade intersection for the East/West Connector.

Closer image of the new Exit 0... Highway 2 and The South Shore Line pass under the freeway where as the Westbound Ramp merges into the Freeway after the overpass to provide more speedup room. Eventually ramps along the East/West connector will be upgraded to this standard to ensure safer merging.

Lantia Parkway continues Northwest, offering an exit and Eastbound entrance into Tuckaway...Return access is granted further west...

Return access into Lantia Parkway, currently the ramp is closed as there are no further exits or intersections from this point forward. Engineers are debating design plans for whether it should continue as a limited access highway or return into an at-grade road...

Tuckaway at Lantia Parkway...

...And not long after the completion of the road, the power company opened the channel for electricity and soon Tuckaway and Lantia began to grow... Farms also began planting their crops around the outskirts of the city. It is possible that their delivery routes will be based on Lantia Parkway...

Construction of a new Hospital at Lantia Parkway's new exit.

Congratulations of your developments lilmanjs and MPTC...

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Next up... Lets have a look at progression of Talliup Corner and Linaton...

Linaton is off to a grand start. the town is proposing a new school and hospital to support its population however this is up for debate by it's creator, 2nerdy4u.

And with the construction of the new power plant, Talliup Corner seems to be flourishing as well!

Congratulations iamihop11

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Next up, Yoshiisland has contributed a power station to Newark... I think it's about time we had a look at the new heart and soul of Newark...

A coal generated power plant now lies North of Newark in the Wachita Mountain ranges where a railroad feeds from the coaling plants into the power station to deliver it raw coal. The plant is advanced and produces little to no pollution and as an alternative it also feeds on Solar Rays for auxillary power. Currently the Plant has replaced three older and smaller plants that were over encumbered and produces about 50% of the cities power. (there are more plants further north)... This addition has put an end to the power crisis of Newark and for it, Yoshiisland for his excellent service and delivery time has been awarded 250 Bonus Points! Congratulations Yoshiisland!!!

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Next up, Amerikaner desired to see some shots of Newark's Western Area followed by the most up-to-date map... Also Amerikaner, remember that the area you choose does NOT have to be a blank portion... you can purchase and destroy areas for your development as you see fit...

First being the map...

Nothing much has changed besides the additions of tolls, the purchase of the South Shore Rail Line by Benedict, and finally the extension and construction of The East/West Connector and Lantia Parkway...

Western Newark on the base of the Wachita Mountains... Highway 37 Zig Zags its way up.

Looking further west on the base of the mountains...

Looking above, Northward on the mountains...

Closer Zoom of the bottom of the mountains...

Further west... many new residential developments dwell here... there are no police stations, schools, or hospitals in this area.

Further west still... No police stations, hospitals or schools...

Southward, the western Newark area meets the expressway.

And finally the southwest portion of Western Newark...

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I'm not done yet either... Next up is Story mode... -- I'm going to post this first however...

[Jazzmaster 716]

Sweet update, lots of development, glad to see my power plant in there! I'm still thinking about what to do with these point though...maybe I'll buy a bridge...hmmm....

-Yoshiisland

[lilmanjs 2]

Originally posted by: Yoshiisland Sweet update, lots of development, glad to see my power plant in there! I'm still thinking about what to do with these point though...maybe I'll buy a bridge...hmmm....

-Yoshiisland quote>

 

maybe you could join me as a partner of Tuckaway Transportation systems.

[Jazzmaster 716]

Yes, it's a possibility. I'll think about it!

[lilmanjs 2]

I thought that we need other transportation systems since the highways and roads seem to be getting crowded and in some places almost hard to drive though.

[CTF 0]

Thank you for the price lists, Need4Camaro. Soon my requests will result in me buying something.

The NWC would like to offer their services to Global Village and Lantia. Here is the deal, if Lantia and/or Global Village promise to use the NWC as their sole supplier of water than the NWC will pay for the construction and maintenance of pipes and pumps to deliver it.

[lilmanjs 2]

Originally posted by: CTF

Thank you for the price lists, Need4Camaro. Soon my requests will result in me buying something.

The NWC would like to offer their services to Global Village and Lantia. Here is the deal, if Lantia and/or Global Village promise to use the NWC as their sole supplier of water than the NWC will pay for the construction and maintenance of pipes and pumps to deliver it.

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would you supply tuckaway with water as well? you will be the sole supplier of water.

[CTF 0]

As you can see I am a little strapped for cash so it is a first come first serve deal with my services.

The NWC would gladly extend the deal to Tuckaway. Is their a preference as to where you want the water pump(s)?

Need4Camaro, what are the maintenance and building costs for water mains?

[Jazzmaster 716]

Originally posted by: lilmanjs

Originally posted by: Yoshiisland Sweet update, lots of development, glad to see my power plant in there! I'm still thinking about what to do with these point though...maybe I'll buy a bridge...hmmm....

-Yoshiisland quote>

 

maybe you could join me as a partner of Tuckaway Transportation systems.quote>

 

I think I'd like to be your partner with this!

Okay, since roads are overcrowded, we could...

1.) install bus stops to reduce traffic, the more people in one vehicle the better!

2.)Upgrade the transportation thoroughfares, like streets to roads, roads to avenues, and avenues to highways.

3.)Maybe we could build more ground heavy rail or just add more stations?

I'm just throwing my ideas on the table.  If you have any input, you can just notify me.

-Yoshiisland

[Sydney Claridge 106]

Ok, I had a question.  What would be the cost to extend the Lantia Parkway north to Highway 6 (initially) as a two-lane (one each way, as in road tool), controlled access (no intersections or driveways) toll road?  I would prefer electronic-only toll booths (see joeynymets and Goldiva on the STEX), and preserve right-of-way for future expansion and widening to 4 lanes when traffic need is met and I have more points.  If I do not have enough points, (this post will make me have 31, I think) I'll see if anyone wants to operate it jointly.

[iamihop11 19]

Houston_fan: I don't have many points at the moment, but I've got a decent income per month, so when that starts kickin' in, I'd be glad to help develop the toll road, and perhaps some developments off some of the exits -- more cars = more tolls

[2nerdy4u 1]

Good job Need4Camaro. I'd now like to see the area south of Lina Park. Thanks.

[Need4Camaro 50]

Yoshiisland - Choice is yours!

lilmanjs - I'd suggest biulding bus stations throughout the city first, starting from the city center... Many portions of Highway 202 are overcrowded... I'd also suggest using preexisting raillines, although you're going to have to get permission from Benedict and pay him a small price to use his portion of the South Shore Line...

CTF - I'll provide the pipes at no charge as I also provide powerlines at no charge. You'll just be responsible for the actual pumps themselves.

Houston_Fan - I'll calculate that for you... I highly doubt it will be expensive as roads only cost 0.2 Points per Tile while Avenues and Rural Highways cost 0.5 Points per Tile... For roads it takes 5 tiles make 1 point so that will get you pretty far, and or avenue's it will take 1 Avenue portion for one point... We'll see though...

Just curious how does everyone like the new Lantia Parkway and the transition from the east/west connector?

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Story Mode - Part 1

-- Early in the morning, a suspicious meeting was held to determine the fate of Newark, and our hero Soni...--

-- A group of executives sat around a large table in an off to discuss business...--

Mr Brown: Can I ask, why have we been called together at 4 in the morning?

--A woman with long black hair perhaps to just below her lower ribs replied--

Woman: To discuss the matter of an American Soldier running amok Newark. He isn't supposed to be here...

Mr.Brown: Yes, Soni Shuensha? You caught him too Jade?

Jade: As a matter of fact, yes and he had to be escorted out...

--A man, a very tall man with long grey hair had his chair turned from the group, looking outside into Newark's Downtown area--

Man: It seems as if we have a dellima *chuckling to himself*

--Another Man - Dressed in Black and a Black trench coat replies...--

Man-2: Only that an American Soldier is running Amok, tell me why were we all ajourned for just one Soldier anyway? Commander Sean?

--Sean rotates his chair slowly to reveal himself to the crowd... His eyes are grey however he doesn't appear old. He is about 6' tall and a medium muscular biuld... He prances his fingers together laughing to himself...---

Sean: Ah...yes... ..just one soldier... ...What could be the matter? We own most of Newark as it stands. The industry is wrapped up in our hands... ...What could one soldier possibaly do?...Hm?? Antione?

Antione: Virtually nothing... as you made it explici -

Sean: ENOUGH!!!! 

--Seans voice echo'd throughout the room, sending a shock of nothing less than terror through the hearts of those who heard it... everyone cringed--

Sean: Over the past few months our native lands have been selling themselves dry!! American companies have been moving in to take advantage of the riches that behold here left and right! New subdivisions and developments are practically WELCOMING outsiders!!! ...attracting them like little ROACHES waiting to be stomped upon!!! The deal with the mayor was explicit and clear! He was allowed to invite Americans into Newark for the sole purpose of working for OUR Industries! That isn't the case any longer! Many of our industries have sold out into American banks! Our profits are dwindling by the day! And now their soldiers are back in our land! You realize what this means? Take a hint, they even sold TWO of the downtown bridges and TOLLED them! Newark is going to SELL ITSELF into a state! Where there's one soldier, there's bound to be several more within these city limits! I want that soldier tracked and rotting by tomorrow morning! 

--Soon, sunrise approached--

Sean: Clan Falcon will settle for nothing less... ...Jade, what is the status of Project Zeta?!...

Jade: --Silent for a moment, recovering her train of thought-- Oh..oh...sir... The detonation devices are on their way... They'll be ready to launch as soon as they arrive..

Mr.Brown: Detonation devices? Why're they going to be launched as soon as they arrived? I thought the construction project took time to plan before we just blew the turf away...

Sean: There'll be absolutely no planning of that type necessary when it comes to destroying... The Union 93 Propaganda Bridge...

Mr.Brown: What?!

Sean: You heard me, we're going to blow it up...

Mr.Brown: But...why!?

Sean: --Raises his arm and shoots the cieling with his pistol three times... Everyone ducks-- To show the Americans just what happens when they take over our land... To show them what happens when you mock us by blatantly tolling our city...To show them the price they'll pay for buying ANY entice in Newark... This land is OURS and we're NOT giving it up... Consider the destruction of the Union 93 Propaganda Bridge.... as a warning.. --Sean stated in a grim voice--

Jade: Sir, what about the American Soldier... Should I send one of our members after him?

Sean: No, I want this to be clean.. messy... but clean... get a hold of Navras the bounty hunter... He'll make quick work of him I'm certain.

--Jade does just as she was commanded and soon, upon sunrise... Navras entered the room--

Navras: I've been called here, Judging by the crowd... I'm certain there was no mistake...

Sean: ...No...there was no mistake at all... Navras... I am Commander Sean of the Clan Falcon. You do realize we are the largest organization in Newark and currently the top stock collector I am certain right?

Navras: Aaahh Yes... It is a pleasure... Sean... What can I do for you?

Sean: The pleasure is all mine... rest assure... Jade...

--Jade opens up a brief case and pulls out an application... Soni's old employment application--

Jade: This application was written and forged by an American Soldier who attempted to forge his identity but failed... Look I need you to go to this address, hunt for, and kill this soldier... He lives in Eastern Millidgeville, near Highway 4...

Sean: And you can name your prize... 

Navras: Very tempting... Okay, I'll do it... I desire a-

Sean: Ta Ta Taaa... You name your prize, AFTER his head has been delivered... you have until this time tomorrow morning to get the job done... Don't fail me Navras...

Navras: ...Failure... Pfftt... I'm incapable...

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--Meanwhile, at 9 A.M. Soni was heading to work... He had finally found a niche in Newark. Things at the seaport were going very smoothly and he was finally making enough money to avoid the struggle of life. For once, Soni was enjoying this city.--

--Proceeding west on Highway 4 in Eaton--

Soni: It's a nice day out.. Today is going to be great, I can feel it... Chris said we're going to have a special delivery... 

-- Soni stopped and paid the Toll to cross into Newark, there was no hassle this go round... in comparison to the money he was making $3 was petty cash... Soni had been thinking seriously about purchasing a new car but didn't want to become to obvious yet...--

--Crossing over the Eaton Bridge, there were so many things visable...to his left he could see the Oconee river rush into the mouth of the bay... and to his right he could see Downtown Newark aswell as several other bridges spawning into the infinity of the blue skies--

Soni: Simply pleasent... ... I wonder when Ol Cornell is going to give me an update on what happened with my background, or how they were able to track me... Not that it matters much, I've got what I wanted...

--Soon the bridge let Soni off into Downtown Newark where he proceeded about crossing Highway 35... The terminus of Highway 4 and down into the roads that letway into the Seaport...--

--Soni proceeded onward pulling his parking pass out of his glove compartment...--

--Soon he crossed over the railroad tracks in which a train with an imported shipment proceeded northward, the fresh air met the soot of nearby factories and refineries... He was finally at the Seaport--

--Soni crosses the railroad tracks and presents his parking pass... gaining entrance to the port and parking nearby.. Soni leaves his parking pass on the rear view mirrow and walks into the checkin station--

Attendant: Mr.Shuensha?

Soni: Affirmative... 

Attendant: Chris Vanderse would like you to work on Dock 1 today... 

Soni: Cool...

-- Soni walked across the entire seaport... eventually finding Dock 1..--

Chris Vanderse: Your supervisor isn't here today so I'm going to be out with you guys!... It appears we have a very special shipment in today... It's loaded to the max. It had to be unloaded and shipped via freight train into the Mountains...

Soni: Special delivery? Is it from Santa Clause?

Chris: *Chuckling* Easy on the sarcasm boy.. No, it's from a private organization... They're shipping a core reactor for the new Power Plant for Newark... Our power problems will finally come to an end! It's schedule for depature this evening... Come we've got a long day ahead of us... Nate, Ready the crane!..

Nate: Crane is operational and ready...

--Chris summoned a team of men and they headed for the dock.--

Nate: Sir She's docked and ready for boarding!

Chris: Roger! Crew, prepare the crates... When Nate gets the crane over here, I'll need you to bind the cables!

--Soni and the Crew did as commanded... There were several crates, They managed to secure them all however.. Soni managed to get a peak at the new generator for the FBC Sun and Coal Power Plant--

Soni: They're all secure sir!

Chris: Nate they're ready, stand secure and prepare to lift!

--Nate does as told ad lifts the crates from the ship, setting them down on the dock--

Chris: Excellent, NOW... we need to get them into a rail car to prepare for shipping...

--A small engine was used to manuever the rail car into the loading bay... Nate positioned the crane to move each crate onto a pallet where they where pushed into the rail cars via a small motorized vehicle. The process took hours to complete...--

--Until sunset even... however it was completed as scheduled... and soon, as scheduled... the train arrived for pickup.--

Soni: Amazing, it wasn't fashionably late...

Chris: Yes, we've made arrangements to get this load out of here as soon as possible... Newark SERIOUSLY needs this delivery on time... Go on and help on bay 2 for the remainder of your shift... and then of course you can go home... 

--Soni does as told as the evening grew later... Traffic was calmer now and he could enjoy the evening illumination of the Seaport... and to the Northeast, Downtown...--

--Soni looked southward and had a view of the lights flickering on one by one on the Union 93 Propaganda Bridge... and South Island began to emit its dull glow...--

Soni: Whats down there?

Man: Huh?

Soni: Across that Bridge that carries Highway 35... where does it go?

Man: Thats South Island... It's a mostly residential community thats biult on an island south of here. It's mostly new, land values are sky high but it's far from complete, many residences are still in their first developmental stage. Eaton is still in far better condition, but that will change very quickly...

Soni: Ahaa... ...Anyone important down there?

Man: South Island is where most of the Stock Investors of Newark live and form... Many of Newarks hottest players live there...

Soni: Players?

Man: I'm talking the about the most powerfullest mobs that control Newark, they call them clans... Currently Clan Falcon is the largest and most powerfullest... It is leaded by Sean...

Soni: Who is Sean?

Man: I'll put it short... ...Sean is a very powerfull dictator... If you leave him alone or you're no threat to him, you have nothing to worry about... But if you're in his way... or pose threat to him... you'd better get the heck out of dodge, or feel the consequence of his unforgiving bitter wrath... He's noone to play with rest assure.

Soni: I see... And your name?

Man: Vector...

Soni: Nice to meet you... Vector --Shakes Vector's hand--

Vector: I'm certain I can say the same... Mr.Shuensha...

Soni: --Smirks--

Chris: Gentlemen, you have done a great job and your service was much appreciated... Thanks to you.. Newarks lights shall never dim again... And for you Soni that should mean you'll never have to save little girls from electrical fires again... --Chuckles--

Soni: Heh...Lets hope not --to himself: I know I didn't come to this island for a vacation but that was a bit extreme...--

Chris: I'm relieving you of duty now! You're clear to go home, I'll see you all in the morning! Good night!

Soni: Good night Chris

Vector: Good night!

--And they all proceeded back to their cars...--

--Soni proceeded down the seaport road, crossing the railroad tracks that led into the industrial districts of Newark... Downtown in sight, Soni lied back and in his blissfull moment just relaxxed, enjoyed the cloudless sky which casted upon the lights of downtown Newark, and turned on the radio... Soni was 19... but even he at times enjoyed soft music... such as jazz, or soft trance... He turned on his radio and tuned into a station that was featuring trance... and proceeded...--

--To his right, he watched as the seaports lamps passed by, one by one and watched the colorfull lamps of distant ships entering and leaving the port into the abyss of darkness that represented the ocean...--

--Soon leaving the seaport district entering the commercial office district just west of Highway 35... Downtown's towers growing larger to his left...--

--And Soon he passed over the Oconee river, the beats of his radio pulsing softly as he crossed over the Eaton Bridge and Downtown's skyscrapers easing away in his mirrors while Eaton positioned closer into view--

--And upon docking into Eaton, payed another $3 Toll, the music sudated him too much to really care... he continues to proceed Eastward--

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Story Mode - Part 2

--Into the city streets of Eaton--

Soni: Ah yes... It's been a long day... I can't wait to get home...

--The silence was broken by Soni's phone ringing...--

Soni: Hello?

Cornell: Soni... It's me...

Soni: Cornell! I haven't heard from you in awhile...

Cornell: Have you been keeping a low profile?

Soni: Yes... I have been for the most part...

Cornell: Keep it that way, look; I've looked into your background and something as gone horibaly wrong...

Soni: What do you mean?

--Soni passed into Eaton's suburban areas...--

Cornell: I mean somehow, your background has a loophole, instead of showing your new identity, it's reverting back to your REAL identity, it's showing and basically telling everyone that you're a real American soldier! Soni, if they now know you're a soldier, you're definately going to have underground mobs after you!...

Soni: Crap!... How did this happen!?

Cornell: I don't know... Honestly if I didn't know any better... I would say you were set up for some reason, and not by anyone here.. but by the U.S., the country you were sworn to serve and protect!

Soni: WHAT?! But why?!

Cornell: I can't be certain but it doesn't add up that you have the only profile that would just magically reverse to your true identity... they're using you as bait for some reason... but I don't know why... Be extremely cautious Soni... they know where you live now... If I were you I'd go home, get everything you need, and find get a hotel until we can figure out what to do...

--Soni was suddenly stopped by a late freight train traveling upn the rails of Benedicts portion of the South Shore Rail Line--

Soni: Huh, this is odd... Trains are never really here at this time of night...

Cornell: Soni I really have to let you go now, talking to you is now an endangerment to myself and several other soldiers here... I bid you farewell and good luck soldier...

Soni: Copy that...

-- The train took 15 minutes to pass, Soni hung up the phone and proceeded home with anxious intentions--

--Soni continued into Millidgeville parallel with The South Shore Line... ... Meanwhile however...--

Navras: This is his home... He should be here by now... Conner... Get ready, he won't get a chance to react...

Conner: --Chuckles-- No... that he won't... --Loading his Bazooka with missiles-- He and several residents will know the consequences of having a U.S. Soldiers in their presence...

Navras: ... Terminate him...

--Meanwhile, Soni heard the sound of cracking and explosions in the distance, in the horizon he could see the sky glowing with a bright orange hue just ahead of him... the ground trembled...--

Soni: What was THAT?!...

--Soni got closer... to his subdivision, and bared witnessed to the horror that awaited him...--

--Flames were consuming nearly every home in the subdivision.... smoke rising into the sky and people screaming for help, help that wouldn't respond as there was no fire department this way and no police to stop the carnage that was ensuing... Soni pulled off of Highway 4 in total disbelief and even into the subdivision where he witnessed...--

--The devistation of his subdivision as people rushed and fled from their abodes...--

-- Many were even asleep during the attack and never had a opportunity to escape... Just ahead of him Soni even witnessed a man screaming for help, and before Soni could get any closer, the house swelled into a bubble and EXPLODED like an over inflated balloon!!--

Soni: No.....noooo... what happened??

--Soni proceeded down onto the streets he lived off of, to find more of the same... and eventually his house...--

Soni: All of these.. innocent people!! Was it because of me?!

Soni: Was it ME that you wanted?!!! You JERKS!!! WAS IT ME!?!!?? --Soni was outraged and screamed into the lifeless night sky... filled with the death of innocent people...-- --His house was nothing more than a pile of rubble on the ground...--

--Homes everywhere lie devistated... and it occured to Soni that if that train had not been late... then he might have been home early enough to feel the suffering as well... --

Soni: THEN COME FACE ME!! AND FACE JUST ME!!!

-- But nothing replied, just the dead and stillness of the night air in the desolate area of Soni's home...--

Soni: YOU HEAR ME!? FACE ME ALONE!!!

--And even still, nothing but deadness awaited--

Soni: YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH THIS!!!

--And the air was still filled with silence...--

--Until that is, Soni heard the motor of another vehicle easing up behind him--

--And then, Soni turned to see...--

Navras: So you want to face us ALONE eh? --Pulling out a machine rifle--

Soni: --In total shock, just leaps in his car and restarts the ignition, slamming it into gear and gunning the pedal!!!--

Navras: AFTER HIM CONNER --Conner slams on the gas and chases in hot pursuit as Navras loads his Machine Rifle-- I don't know how you survived the explosions kid! But rest assure you won't be living much longer!!!

--They came speeding in a frenzy out of the subdivision, Tires Screeching as they peeled out making a right turn--

Soni: Crap!!! Cornell wasn't kidding at all!!

-RAAAPTAPTAPTAAAAPTAAAAAP-

--Bullets came SCREAMING from the machine riffle into the frame of Soni's car! Soni lied low and kepted it floored..--

--They came racing out, taking a red light on Highway 4 as a suggestion!!! "Should I stop?" Luckily the intersection was clear during this late hour in the middle of nowere... Soni had no idea as to where to go, but one thing was for certain, the bullets continued to search for him...--

--RAAAAP TAP TAP-CLANK-CRACK-SPLAT--

Navras: Give up kid you can't outrun us in that bulky piece of junk!

--They raced down onto the rural road that served the homebound commuters... Soni desperately didn't want to hurt anyone but had no other choice but to keep his speed up... 70 - 80 MPH...cars flying by honking at the eratic drivers!! ...The bullets silenced for a moment, Navras was obviously reloading...--

Navras: Conner! Run him off the road!!

Conner: Yes sir!

--The bounty hunters merged into Oncoming traffic lanes and raced into Soni's driverside rear fender ... the force making Soni's rear wheels loose traction during the curve ahead... pushing him hard into the Grass sending Soni into a struggling frenzy!--

Soni: Crap!!! --Turns hard left, counter steering his momentum somehow regaining control of his overweight vehicle, tapping the gas in a frenzy and when the rubber re-met the road he slammed on the gas, the engine roaring into a loud whine as he jolts back onto the highway!--

Navras: Darnit, how'd he evade that?! Thats it... --Pulls himself out the passenger window, with his riffle and begins spraying Soni's roof with bullets!!--

Soni: !!!.. Darnit!! 

--This continued, oncoming cars honking angrily as they passed through the rural midnight country... Bullet holes penetrated through much of Soni's car and the Bounty Hunters hot on his tail!--

Soni: !! Yes the Freeway, Maybe I can outrun him there!

--They cleanly blow another red light as they make hard right turns, squeeling through the intersection, Navras firing  away at Soni through the entire course!--

Soni: Yes!! Here we are!!

--Indeed, they crossed over the overpass that led them above The East/West Connector... --

--Soni pulled the E-Brake and released it, turning hard left sending him in a turning immediate frenzy into the Westbound entrance of The East/West Connector! The Bounty Hunters however weren't deceived so easily managed to turn as well.. They both slammed on the gas picking up speed, entering the freeway...--

Soni: Come on...COME ON!!!

--They both met the surface of the freeway where many night commuters were returning from their shifts... Navras

Navras: This is the end of the road for you kid! I can't fail!! --Whips out his Machine Rifle and continues firing away on Soni's vehicle... Soni swerving between the right and left lanes trying to avoid... 90 MPH... 100 MPH.. the center lane dividers were flying by now, they were at the mercy of god's speed...--

Navras: Conner, I need a good head shot, I want you to pull up beside him!

Conner: Yes sir!

-- And they did, and despite how much Soni tried to go faster, Navras was right.. Soni's car was simply too heavy to outrun Navras... ...Navras switched into the left lane slowly gaining on Soni... pulling his riffle out... first the rear bumper was visible, then the quarter panels... and evenually the rear windows... Soni was running out of time, he had to do something!! But what?!--

-- Then it clicked!! The second he came close, and side by side, Soni saw the opening of a Highway Island full of tree's... he wouldn't even have to hurt an innocent person... Soni slammed his car HARD left and into the bounty hunters vehicle sending them flying into the trees at 120 MPH!!! Dust and dirt kicked up and Soni regained enough control of his car to remain on the highway, however the bounty hunters weren't so lucky...--

-- And they too, were forced to face the same doom as the innocent residents they inflicted in search of Soni back in the millidgeville subdivision... smashing into a tree, bursting into flames, and becoming another statistic of the East/West Connector...--

To be continued...

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[2nerdy4u 1]

Oh no! Is it too late to buy insurance?

[CTF 0]

That was an..... unexpected update, a good one though. I can't wait to see the front page of the paper next update....