Schulmania

[IL. 1,043]

@Schulmanator:

سلام

It worked thanks

[Schulmanator 5,807]

Coming up next...

Unless a certain condition is met. If it is, a BONUS update will precede it!

[simlink 1,098]

Woo, look forward to seeing those trees. Also saw in your replies you would like to see more of them. Holt District will be getting one or two when it launches. Won't have the numbers to match yours... But they are pretty nifty. Hope we see said bonus update...

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

What is this specific condition?

Can't wait for more!

...If I had won, I wouldn't know what to put on the island...

[SimCoug 5,973]

Nice job sim_link!

[Schulmanator 5,807]

The Wirdleplex: Salembourg

The island fortress of Salembourg, Schulmania’s Corregidor, guards not only the mouth of the strategically vital Wirdleonia River but also Schulmania’s first prisoners of war. Locked away in the tower, the prisoners are gradually giving away vital information for our military. If this information proves accurate, we may finally be able to develop a winning strategy to remove the pestilential invaders.

The key to winning the war might just be right here

This is the most secure place in the nation

There’s no easy way out if you are an escaping prisoner

But life is good on this military island, as evidenced by this fine example of officer quarters

One does not get the feeling of being trapped behind these sturdy stone walls

Especially with easy connections to the mainland from the ferry terminal, a cargo port and of course the naval bases

The enlisted barracks are full of sailors, soldiers and their families

Kittens think it’s funny to lean out the window and wave to a parent patrolling the wall just behind their home. Occasionally they throw paper airplanes in hope of reaching the wall from their window. So far, no one has made it.

The massive fort dominates the eastern end of the island…

…but the western end is lower density and mixed use. Here, Academy Circle leads to entrances for the various ports

Keeping such a massive installation fully provisioned requires a complex and secure logistics operation

A dedicated cargo port provides for the needs of the island

Of course other dedicated maritime facilities provide for other needs

In addition to the centerpiece fortress, we have many facilities in Salembourg

There is ample commerce for the resident population

And a lovely seaside chapel with an immaculate park

In an unusual step, Leech Labs has opened its first non-covert facility in Schulmania. Standing in sharp contrast to its surroundings, this facility is a joint venture of Leech Labs, the Office of Military Technology and the Schulmania Institute of Technology. Let’s hope they invent something to help us win the war!

In closing, here are some wider views of the island and its facilities.

The port complex

A view of the island looking north, showing the western part

A view showing the southwestern corner of the island and its naval port

[RipRap 4,400]

Nice

I hope you're ready... You've jammed QF military propaganda machine today

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Very cool fortress! And what a nice port! Looks like everyone has a seaside view!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Does Leech Labs use a lot of water?

I remember that building back from when I made my very first CJ, and it attempted to suck my water grid dry... At least I think it was that building, it was either that one or one other...

It's been over half a decade... I never thought I would see that building again...

Looks good, can't wait for more!

And maybe I should go to bed, as I keep making typos...

[Gn_leugim 858]

I just have two things to say. One, very nice city island. and two, how can you tell it is the safest place on the naton if I cant see a single anti-air defense feature?? one bomb raid and it is all gone!

[Schulmanator 5,807]

BTW, this is BY FAR the highest usage I have ever seen for a Maxis standard issue vanilla monorail. Can anyone top this?

[SimCoug 5,973]

Good to see the prisoners are secure - and regarding the monorail station - it's next to a toys r us! No wonder it's such a popular stop.

[Schulmanator 5,807]

sim_link Good news! I have added the 2 tree types you requested and I will begin work on the national park soon!

Gn_leugim Hehehe… you are correct on both counts.

IL. Awesome!

sim_link Awesome! I would like to see a lot more flag counters out there.

Lyhoko Leaci Unfortunately, I did not get that condition met. But, it’ll go in the hopper for another time.

SimCoug Woo hoo!

111222333444 Just the way we like it!

City_Master Thanks! They do have great views!

Lyhoko Leaci It does use a lot of water. But I have the water black hole to provide water for everywhere in a wide radius.

Gn_leugim Air defenses? We have cannons. And of course a secret!

Look what we have now!

SimCoug Hehehe! That should explain it!

And here’s a little hintypoo about the next chapter of Schulmania, currently in the on deck circle…

[Hester 700]

Looks good! Um..quite a flag you have there...

[Schulmanator 5,807]

The Wirdleplex: Isle of Cat

Some of you are familiar with one of the world’s oldest governments: the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isles, or so Wikipedia says. The island's parliament, Tynwald, claims to be the oldest continuously existing ruling body in the world. Of course, feline governance has persisted for millennia before that.

What is so interesting about the Isle of Man is that despite its name, it has a special link to the feline world. Man is well known not just for its national symbol, the triskelion, but also for its distinctive race of cats.

Note, this is NOT the planet Triskelion… that’s way on the other side of the galaxy!

The island rightfully prides itself on its distinctive breed of tailless cats, the Manx. This unique addition to the feline family is a source of pride not just for the island but also for felines everywhere. It is a special bond which has been celebrated time and again. The Manx government pays homage to its famous feline citizens with numerous commemorative monetary issues and other special items. Here are some examples.

Recently, the Isle of Man called upon is feline population to host the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Douglas, the capital of the island. Below are several examples of the collaboration between felines and the humanoid Manx population.

The circulating commemorative coin from the games, featuring its Manx feline mascot

The feline population was delighted to participate in the games

The Bureau of Feline Affairs was pleased to stage many public appearances for the Isle of Man’s feline population

Including educating schoolchildren about the integral role of felines in the world

In recognition of this honored role felines have on the Isle of Man, the Bureau of Feline Affairs is prepared to offer these humanoids a rare privilege: Manx citizens will be able to travel into the feline zone of Schulmania, Harar and dependencies with only a passport and no visa required. In addition, the BFA has dedicated an island off the coast of The Wirdleplex to serve as a tourist destination for humanoids who come to cherish felines and enjoy a relaxing vacation. Toward this end, Wirdleplex Governor von Bremerhaven has dedicated the all-new Isle of Cat.

Don’t you like our new Isle of Cat ad campaign?

As a resident of Schulmania, I arrive at the ferry terminal

All arrivals are greeted by a limo and whisked away to their hotel. The Isle of Cat (IOC) has been granted special dispensation to have limousines.

But, if you are not a resident of the Feline Zone, you may arrive instead via Schulmania’s first cruise ship terminal

The IOC-Maxis Terminal sits next to the Bureau of Feline Affairs Office, which handles security, border control and visitor assistance

Leaving the terminal, we can see the rocky shoreline. But, fear not – there ARE beaches aplenty!

Perhaps you’d like some lunch? The limo will take us to the 6-star restaurant (and you thought 5 stars was a nice rating!) for a fabulous meal. Celebrity chef Wolfgang Purr will dazzle your taste buds!

Afterwards, we could head over to the Feline Yacht Club and have a leisurely sail…

As a guest on the IOC, all boats are available as a complimentary service. And free sailing lessons are available if you are a landlubber. But, if you want someone to sail it for you, they will – but that’ll cost ya.

Afterwards, we have more of the island to explore!

Hestorb Villas has a lovely outdoor market. Want to buy some cra… I mean lovely trinkets?

Let’s head over to the star attraction, SchulmAtlantis Resort. It has great rooms, each with an ocean view. And lovely grounds and a fine outdoor pool.

Over in the gardens they are having some sort of line dancing class. Wanna come?

You could hang out at the pool. But I won’t. I don’t tan; I just turn red and burny. So no laying out by the pool for me.

I will head over to the beachside Bureau of Feline Affairs Cultural Center. I understand their having a Sim City contest and I wanna join in.

It’s right by the beach so we can have lots of fun! And no sunburn!

Let’s all enjoy a wide expanse of pristine golden sandy beach. If you’re like me, you’ll head to the shore and pick up shells and try to skip them like a rock. I almost never get more than two hops, but I keep on trying. One of these days…

  Edited July 31, 2012 by Schulmanator  

[Hester 700]

I would love to go. And the prospect of meeting all the Manx kitties and other felines is alluring. I wonder what it costs to rent a blue towel?

[nathanthemayor 1,263]

Wow, that looks beautifial, looks like the Greek islands, where I was last week....

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Do you need some SPF 50 sunscreen? Or you could just swim instead of laying by the pool...

Looks good, can't wait for more!

[Gn_leugim 858]

nice isle, nice beaches, thou in a geological perspective they don't make much sense, how does dark brown rocks turn into white clear sands? ^^

And glad to see you are taking care of air defenses

[Markus J 242]

Looks cleaner and nicer than any beach I'll be making (lol)

I mean come on, that place has it going on. Mine... Long Beach and Santa Monica... enough said right?

Also the Maxis cruise ship port looks so out of place, why on Earth did they decide to have the parking lots on the side?

[RipRap 4,400]

Nice Island

Why the three legs though? can't we just put cat legs?

  Edited August 2, 2012 by 111222333444  

[Schulmanator 5,807]

Yes, I know that my official map of Schulmania is ancient (the last full map was made in 2009!). But, after being prodded to do so, I am going to make a map showing the newer areas of development in the west. Be looking for it soon.

Meanwhile, there is new stuff in Harar for you to see... so head over there now!

[SimCoug 5,973]

Ooooooh - I'll be waiting patiently for your map!

[Hester 700]

I love 111222333444's idea of putting on cat legs!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Did I hear "map"?

Can't wait for more!

Frescoshop...

[Schulmanator 5,807]

I am attempting to tear myself away from the electrifying Olympic events on TV to finish the aforementioned maps... and other stuff. Please stand by!

And may the best cat win!

[Gn_leugim 858]

shocking gymnastics XD

[Hester 700]

Good one, Gn_leugim! :-)

[Schulmanator 5,807]

So, fellow Olympics watchers, which do you want to see cross the finish line first? A new map or three .... or a new town? Your choice will be next up!

[Hester 700]

Town.