The Empire of Amaltheia {Adrian Union}

[2nerdy4u 1]

Nice update. I think I'm starting to see a Greek/Roman naming system going here. Nice stadium. Nice work.

[The Big Z 103]

Welcome to Page 2!!!  Woohoo!

Well, to celebrate Page 2, and the insomnia that I am cursed with tonight, I am posting a teaser/update.  Its not an official update, but it might as well be, type of thing....Anywho, to the pictures!

This is Garland's Traffic Volume Graph.  For a long time, I always had really bad traffic, and I could never get cars from being the most used form of transportation.  That is, until I learned was a transportation network was.  Key word being 'network'.  So, now I find that I can get most of my people to use bus or walk.  Although, it is not always the case, as you can see.

This is the Daisy Hill Community of Garland.

This is the new booming Commercial District of Garland.

This is a shot of Garland, as of now.  It has about 4,000 people in it.  As you can see, there is only one spot of industrial.  That is because the industrial district is all in Garland Point(a different city tile).

Ok, that's all for now.  However, there is some bad news.  When I went to save, after taking the pictures, SC4 shut down on me.  The good news is that the city is not lost(Thank Goodness!), but it probably won't look the exact same in the 'official' update.  Hoped you enjoyed this teaser/update.

[jacqulina 162]

excellent residential my friend,i like how you have layed out the commercial very nice work and pics

[2nerdy4u 1]

Nice work. Very nice, in fact. Quite nice, indeed. It's such a pity though that SC4 tends to crash a lot...

[ky72x 13]

You're off to an excellent start! Nice layout of the roads and all of the zones. The buildings blend pretty well in Garland. I like that last shot of the zones, it's good to see things from a different perspective. Keep up the good work, I can't wait for more!

- Kyle

[suplado! 23]

cool update! the neighborhood looks really nice with those roundabout...and the zone view looks good..

[The Big Z 103]

bbfan02 ~ I find that messing around with random pics on photoshop is a really good way to at least get a basic understanding, which is what I have.  Thanks.  I'm trying to keep most of the traffic on the roads and avenues.

2nerdy4u ~ Yeah, me too!  Thanks for the help!  The Greek/Roman stuff was inspired by you!  It is a bummer that SC4 crashed, but I think it might have been my own fault.  oopsy

jrhnemo ~ Thanks.  It was something that I just made up on the spot.  hehe

suplado! ~ Thanks very much.  I got the parkings lots off of STEX, if I can remember correctly.  I'm liking the roundabouts.  I recently downloaded some roundabouts from the BSC Website that SimGoober made.  They plop at the end of a street.  Its a nice way to still have a roundabout, without taking up 4 tiles.  Its too bad they're not transit enabled, though.

mkaustin ~  Thanks for your comments.  And thanks again on the great map!

Jacky ~ Thanks.  I'm trying to think of some real life examples, and ideas on commerical, as well as residential, layouts.  Its fun what you can find with maps. hehe

ky72x ~  Thank you for stopping by, and for your comments!  I'm hoping that I can keep up the flow in the town.  My main goal with this city itself is to start to understand how the Sims in my city use the transit systems vs. driving in cars.

[jacqulina 162]

it sure is my friend lol,looking out for more of your work

[The Big Z 103]

I know I said I wouldn't be able to update everyday, and these really aren't 'updates', just random pictures.  Today I was working in Garland Point, where the industrial center is.  I want to post a couple of 'teaser' type pictures.  I'll have an update on Garland Point later on.

This is the area closest to Garland, but it is still halfway into the large city tile from Garland.

This is one of the smaller ponds near the farming community in Garland Point.  There are a lot of moose in this area.

This is an overview of Garland.  There is approx. 5,000 people in the city.

This is the currently plan for the future zoning of Garland.  The idea is to encompass the small commercial area with residential, to prepare for a larger, downtown area to the north of the current development.  Green is Residental, Blue is Commercial.  And the Red will be where a new Avenue will be placed.

Well, I hope you enjoyed these pictures.  Thanks to all for your comments and for visiting.

[penguin007 27]

Wow that town looks awesome nice and leafy

Will

[suplado! 23]

cool town...the avenue layout looks really nice!

[bbfan02 23]

Great overshot of the area. Looking great.

-bbfan02-

[Geronimo 4]

Nice town you have there

[mkaustin 1]

looking forward to that new development

[ky72x 13]

Garland Point's teaser shots look good. The power lines fit in that industrial area very well. Nice overview of Garland, and it was great to see your future plans for the city. Keep up the excellent work!

- Kyle

[2nerdy4u 1]

Great work. The power lines you've used are excellent and the overview is excellent. I'm looking forward to seeing Garland after more expansion!

[The Big Z 103]

Jacky ~ Thanks.  I hope you like the 'recent additions'.

penguin007 ~ Thanks man.  I like my cities to have a little more trees in them because I feel that they give it life.

suplado! ~ Thanks.  I'm trying to work on a layout where most people use the avenues and roads, rather than clogging all the streets.

bbfan02~ Thanks.  I hope you'll like the next update, too.

Geronimo ~ Thanks for stopping by.  I'm glad you like it. Visit again!

mkaustin ~ Thanks.  Hopefully I can get an update together soon.  I was working on the development last night.

ky72x ~ Thanks.  I got the power lines from STEX.  There is a wide variety, but I liked these ones the most.

2nerdy4u ~ I should have the expansion done sometime today, or tomorrow.

[Shanna 1]

Awesome work, the residential area is more realistic!

[bbfan02 23]

I always liked the replies logo. Where you create it?

-bbfan02-

[The Big Z 103]

Shanna ~ Thank you very much.  Visit again soon!

bbfan02 ~ I used Photoshop to make it.  The font is called, 'Burnstown Dam'

Well, this is a semi-update.  Its more like teasers for a larger, soon to come update.  Enjoy!

These shops/apartments are across from the newly built University of Garland (UG).  They are convenient for housing and have small restaurants on the first floor.

Garland has experienced a huge boost in commerce and in residence.  With a current population of 20,000, this once small rural town is turning into a thriving city.

The future of transit in Garland.

Just a note:

All of these pictures are from new development.  I haven't changed the older part of the city.  So, the neighborhoods and such are still intact.

[jacqulina 162]

yes i do very much my friend your doing some beautifull work,i love the trees too excellent work and pics

[bbfan02 23]

Nice train crossing the avenue. Cant wait for more!

-bbfan02-

[2nerdy4u 1]

Nice work. Looks like that car is about to get run over by the GLR train. Looking forward to your update.

[penguin007 27]

Great use of BATs cant wait for more

Will

[Somebody 12]

in your teaser pic for garland point what was that bluish building with what looked like solar panels for a roof. is it on the stex. Nice CJ, I like the suburban look the whole city try to keep that look thru the whole history.

[mayorbk 66]

Great city and pictures!! keep up the good work!

[The Big Z 103]

I learned how to do the coolest thing with  photoshop.  I wanted to...er...show it off. hehe.  Tell me what you think.  Should I use these now as the Update and Replies Banners?

Jacky ~ Thank very much.  I like how trees seems to give a city a more relaxing feel.

bbfan02 ~ Thanks!  This is my first attempt with GLR.  I usually rely on train, and I haven't used El-Trains in a very long time.

2nerdy4u ~ Yeah, he better watch out.  Mwahahahahahaha!

penguin007 ~ Thanks man.  I hope you like what you see next.

Somebody ~ I don't know off the top of my head, but I'll find out when I play again.

mayorbk ~ Thanks!  Come visit again, soon!

{EDIT NOTE: How about that new Replies one mkaustin?}

[bbfan02 23]

Well, they look cool. But, I think some people cant read them. But the decision is up to you.

[mkaustin 1]

Wow.  That is cool.  Especially the "update" one; the pink in the "replies" hurts my eyes

[edit: yeah, the new "replies" is easier on the eyes!]

[2nerdy4u 1]

Nice banners. I think the replies banner has colors that work together better than the update ones, but both are nice.

And the region shot is cool too