Canals

[Flumes 3]

I got a new computer! (Dell XPS FTW!) 

But I am having one big problem on downloading my SC4 stuff again (I know I could just copy my old plugins folder, but its a mess so I am just restarting)

Anyway, my problem is canals...

Is there more then one canal that you can download?  I looked on STEX as well as SC4D and the plex and it seems like there is more then one canal out there...  Also there are a lot of releases going out with these canals (bridges ext.)  So which canal system is the commonly used one??  Link?

Thanks!

[tahill79 13]

i like Pegs canals. hes even got a stream kit that you can combine them together.

[Alfred.Jones 2]

Hey Flumes,

There are a few different Canals available for use on different exchanges around the place

The most flexible and most used canal set is probably Simgoobers. This has many different add-ons which make it very versatile. Have a search on the STEX for some add-ons but the base set is here [Link] Some add-ons are also available at SC4D but you will need to register

An updated version of this set was made by Callagrafx which is exclusive to the SC4D LEX but well worth the register. Personally, I use this set because of how good it looks which the reflections and water texture. Some add-ons are available for this set as well but not as many as Simgoober's original set.

Another canal set that is exclusive to the SC4D LEX is Jeronij's urban canal set. I use this set regularly  as well. The only problem with this set is the lack of additional lots made for it.

As Tahill said, PEG has also released a set of stream, pond and canals. These canals look great in an industrial environment due to the dirty edge/wall and the industrial add-ons created for it. The stream and pond kits look very good in a rural setting or a suburban pond. Have a look on STEX for his stuff. (Have a search for stream, should get most of them) (or search CSK2)

Oppie made a very unique set of canals that have been around for ages. They appear deeper than the other canal sets which makes them look more realistic for boats and bridges. These are available on the STEX here [Link]

That is all of the canal sets I can remember at the moment. I know that the TSC team is preparing a new set of canals soon (have a look at their development @ SC4D)

Personally, I would suggest to use CAL's canals because of the aesthetic advantage

Hope that helps

AJ

[fern244 1]

I personally recommend Pegaus's Canals because of there realism.

[Flumes 3]

Thanks everyone. I am going with PEG's canal due to the industrial add-ons created for it.