NAM General Discussion Thread

[B210 0]

Date: 6/13/2004 4:40:24 AM
Author:

I finally got my NAM working after taking things in & out of the plugins folder. I have to say that the hard work that goes into this mod is amazing. It is the best thing to happen to SimCity 4 since BAT buildings. Your first interchange was top class except for the unbroken lines but it's still great. If anyone wants to consider or try an interchange, see if you can give this one a go:

For those who don't know what a Melway is, it is a melbourne stree directory. The high (free (in oz)) ways are green, the avenues (highways (in oz) are black and the ,________, things mean bridges and tunnels. The arrows are for Australians (we drive on the LHS) and forget the black overpass near the M1 route marker at the bottom. A bit of a challenge I think.

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Ah, the [M80] Western Ring Road and [M1] West Gate Fwy interchange. I think it's one of the best interchanges in melbourne

[Tropod 144]

Date:6/14/2004 2:44:37 AM
Author:DuskTrooper

OK, is there a way to disable the auto prompt for overpasses and stuff?  It can get very annoying when placing roads, as I had to click cancel like 15 times in a row once while laying a single strech of road!

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Ok; for those of you that find the Auto Prompt annoying;

NetworkAddonMod_NoAutoPrompt_Plugin.zip

 

Once you have downloaded the file, place the Unzipped File in the exact, same, folder, as the Main Mod from the Mods page. Also, don't change the name of the unzipped file either.

Follow these instructions; and I don't see any reason why it should not work, and the AutoPrompt should no longer appear with any of the Overpasses. Simple, as, that  

 

In the next update for the Main Mod; I will change this so that the AutoPrompt for the Overpasses is absent by default. I'll still add & include an optional file though, for those that might like the AutoPrompt.

[DuskTrooper 314]

Thanks!

[pansarkatt 2]

Wow, that was quick! It feels like the mod is getting better by the minute...

Thank you Tropod for the NoAutoPrompt-update!

[punkz6 0]

Hey Tropod,
I've just downloaded the network mod and I wonder how to get rid of those double buttons...
Btw, I've just used one network mod at the time!

Thanx,
Punkz

[Tropod 144]

Date:6/14/2004 2:16:29 AM
Author:Tropod

Ok; the main mod has been updated: 

NetworkAddon Mod Details

Before using the latest update [or if you have any problems using it]; get rid of any previous Traffic/Transit related files you might have; OTHERWISE SOME THINGS WILL NOT WORK!

If you have the same Menu Button appearing for a particular item [say 2 or 3 copies of the exact same menu button], this is a definite sign that you still have an old traffic/transit related mod installed.

 

-The Cycling/Tab'ing issue for the Puzzle Pieces has been rectified.

Any BUGS that people find, post them here thanks.

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Congrats on the first post punkz6 . Read the above; and then take a harder look at the plugins folder.

 

 

 

Everyone:

Who'd like Pedestrian Malls, &/or also Pedestrian Footbridges [these would be for land only-though Ped Footbridges for water *may* be do-able]?

If so; then;

-someone [with Batting skills] care to make some 1x1 tile thingys, with trees and whatever else on them, but don't clutter the 1x1 tile up to much with stuff. Only make 5 at the most though [for now].

Either do this; or; if someone wants to just send me a copy of a piece of work they've already done, then they can. This would involve just the S3D file, but this must have been done with LODS in BAT & must be Textured, and it must only occupy a 1x1 tile [EDIT: Some 2x2 tile ones can be done if someone likes, but just do 1 of them thanks, for now: End EDIT].

When someone does this, well then I can see about getting some Pedestrian Malls in the game  [i may have to do some experimenting/testing first though, I dunno, but I really don't see any reason why fully fledged Ped Malls wouldn't work].

As for the Ped FootBridges; this would work similar like the Overpasses, only on a much smaller scale [a lot smaller]. Same goes here as for the Ped Malls [only 5, and must be done with LODS & Textured and everything etc].

[mikeyb66 30]

Hey tropod i'l help you out with some footbridges and pedestrian streets. I'll also work on those other things we discussed, i'll try and get some to you 2moro and at the latest on wednesday.

[+Guest]

I have two buttons of just the ANT Network. Everything else I just have 1 button. I knoq that having two buttons means you have more than one transit mod, but the rest of the buttons are fine. Are there supposed to be two ANT Network buttons, or should I look harder for transit mods (I am 99.9% sure the only transit mod I have besides this one is traffic cop).

[Tropod 144]

Date:6/14/2004 12:25:14 PM
Author:iamrobk

I have two buttons of just the ANT Network.  Everything else I just have 1 button.  I knoq that having two buttons means you have more than one transit mod, but the rest of the buttons are fine.  Are there supposed to be two ANT Network buttons, or should I look harder for transit mods (I am 99.9% sure the only transit mod I have besides this one is traffic cop).

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Look..................harder.............same goes to anyone with the same problem.

[+Guest]

All right, I was just wondering because it was only that one button that was repeated.

[MTLT_17 26]

Hey Tropod,

 

I was wondering all of these interchanges are great, however, I was thinking maybe you could make one that is for the ground level highway. I mean there the main part of the highway need to go under a certian part you could  make it so that it digs a little hole. Also I was wondering when the Stack interchnage will be coming out. I really really need it for my LA region! So if you could answer these questions that would be great.

 

-MTLT

[punkz6 0]

Date: 6/14/2004 11:49:17 AM
Author:

Date:6/14/2004 2:16:29 AM

Author:Tropod

Ok; the main mod has been updated:

has been rectified.

Any BUGS that people find, post them here thanks.

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Congrats on the first post punkz6 . Read the above; and then take a harder look at the plugins folder.

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Mmmmm...
I've tryed to delete all the other mod. It work perfectly, but actually, I still get two buttons for the highway, puzzle pieces, etc etc...

[redlotus 16]

Date:6/14/2004 1:48:13 PM
Author:MTLT_17

Hey Tropod,

 

I was wondering all of these interchanges are great, however, I was thinking maybe you could make one that is for the ground level highway. I mean there the main part of the highway need to go under a certian part you could  make it so that it digs a little hole. Also I was wondering when the Stack interchnage will be coming out. I really really need it for my LA region! So if you could answer these questions that would be great.

 

-MTLT

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Patience, please.  It took me over a month to create the first interchange.  Right now I am waiting for TGC to email all of the model files that he's created for the stack interchange so that I can begin putting them into the game.  Of course, he's waiting for a monkey to flip a switch so that he can access the internet from home and send them to me.  Once I receive them, it will probably take a month to reskin the models, add the exemplars, paths, and RULs, and then alpha test.

As for a ground highway version of the diag-orth interchange, I have already begun the initial modelling, but I won't be able to start any serious work on it until after the stack is completed.

-red

[Casper3141 60]

Tropod when you get those Textures from Dexter for the ANT network do you think you can Mod it so when in Region Mode when you select the Transportation View it shows up RED like the other highways if so that would be great

[gambit529 0]

ok, these must be the most stupidest questions i have to ask

1. i have quite a few lots...how do i know what its even for if the filename doesnt have any description as to what it does?

2. some of these lots have built in mods...do i delete those .sc4models?

3. and whats with the sc4desc. files...obviously its description but do i delete these too?

4. is there a list i can obtain that has a full listing to all the files this file combines?

[Andreas Roth 607]

I'm following this thread from the very beginning, and I must say this mod will be among the best additions to the game ever! Kudos to all who have contributed their work and knowledge here! Esp. the puzzle pieces are something I've been waiting for ages - finally we can make functional bridges over land.

 

I don't know if this was suggested before, but I have an idea how to use the ANT network: Make diagonal streets! I'm pretty sure most of us are a bit annoyed that they can't do anything else than rectangular suburbs, so diagonal streets would be a great addition. The image below shows a small village where I used the ANT as diagonal streets (obviously photoshopped; the label says ANT Network, which I translated into German). It's not possible to develop buildings along the ANT network, but as you can see, this issue doesn't affect the look very much.

 

 

Next, I have to report a bug with the latest Network Addon Mod - the diagonal cloverleaf doesn't have any textures (see image below). I removed all other mods and plugins, but the problem remains. Did you accidentally delete some data in the mod files or something else?

 

 

Finally, I made some custom icons for the overpasses and puzzle pieces menu items. If you want to use them, download the ZIP I attached to my posting.

 

[sjh123 0]

will it be possible for y-interchanges on the highways

a straight highway splitting into 2 diagonal ones

[Casper3141 60]

Tropod i Think a Great step for the Network Addon Mod would be to try and Make Culdesacs for Streets that way we can have more realistic Suberbs

[Tropod 144]

 

 

@Andreas Roth;
hhmm...that is a very odd problem you have. There is only one thing that I can think of that mught cause this, but it can't be that because no one else [nor myself] have this happening [& the actual files that would possibly cause this to happen seem to be in order]. So, the only other thing that might be causing this is the Graphics card maybe &/or faulty hardware/software? Best/First thing I can suggest is to try and download the Mod again. It is possible that your installation of RH/Deluxe might be corrupt though.; if it is you may need to reinstall it. Otherwise I'm at a loss . I'll see if I can't pintpoint any problems with it though, but I doubt I will.

As for using the ANT for diagonal Streets; many people have put forth suggestions, but I rather not have it look like anything that people might try and use and expect RCI to develop along side; otherwise people are just going to wonder/think that there's something wrong with it.

As for the Menu Icons; thanks, I may use these for the mod, they look very well done .

 

 

@gambit529;

1.  i have quite a few lots...how do i know what its even for if the filename doesnt have any description as to what it does?
2.  some of these lots have built in mods...do i delete those .sc4models?
3.  and whats with the sc4desc. files...obviously its description but do i delete these too?
Lots have absolutely nothing to do with what is going on in this thread. It's why it is called NetworkAddon MOD [as opposed to a Lot]. As for any Lots with built-in mods though; well still, none of them should have any bearing with what is going on in this thread. If you have a problem with a LOT file, you're best to talk to the person who made it.

 

4.  is there a list i can obtain that has a full listing to all the files this file combines?
For the Network Addon Mod? Read the Technical Notes that comes with the documentation. It gives some explanation as to what files the NetworkAddon Mod relies on and includes.

[arrellb 2]

I, for one, like the auto prompt option. Thanks for giving us a choice.

[unusualfire 0]

OMG accidents do happen..lol As I was watching this, the traffic kept coming and coming piling on top of each other.LMAO It got as high(pile) as that offramp.

[Casper3141 60]

holy crap Unusualfire

[RalphaelNinja 244]

Tropod dood and company....

Keep up the good work everyone.... this is one gorgeous Modd!!!

Somebody had asked for traffic circles at Simcity.ea, perhaps this might be a good place for it to be designed and added? (just a thought)

Ralphael

[arrellb 2]

That is a great pic. I wish that I could get my ortho exchanges could do that!

[arrellb 2]

Ooohhh...yeah...traffic circles...

[DRoseDARs 0]

[THREADJACK]
Argh...not traffic circles ...roundabouts. A traffic circle is a different beast from a roundabout. Please people, keep the terminology straight. My fellow USAmericans are hopeless; at this rate we'll never adapt to proper roundabouts...
[/THREADJACK]

That is all. Carry on...

[Alkaola 18]

Please tropod i didn't follow this thread, but i don't understand it and i downloaded some networks add on's but its just not working , my roadnetworks are totally messed up can you please tell me what to download to get the same what you people have ?

 

Give me some links please

 

Thnx Alk.

[frogface 352]

Date:6/15/2004 5:56:10 AM
Author:Alkaola

Please tropod i didn't follow this thread, but i don't understand it and i downloaded some networks add on's but its just not working , my roadnetworks are totally messed up can you please tell me what to download to get the same what you people have ?

 

Give me some links please

 

Thnx Alk.

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you must delete all traffic mods, that includeds thingsl like traffic cop,.

you need to make sure you only have the latest version and you dont have old versions installed. that is basically all. Tropod can probably explain better

[Alkaola 18]

oh thanks frogface! its downloadable from teh mod exchange?

[builderman 3]

Date: 6/15/2004 5:14:35 AM
Author: NinjaMan
at Simcity.ea

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Greedy corporations are taking over the world! Now ea is a top level domain, what next?

I think I might have gotten this working, I'll have to launch SC4 soon and see.