Need Texture/flora

[LuapYllier 8]

I wish to do a region based on the Jacksonville FL area. If you google the "Kestner Creek, Atlantic Beach FL" area which is on the Intercoastal Waterway I am looking for some way to replicate that look. The main thing needed is a brown grass like a darker version of the everglades.

I would also like a terrain texture set that basically has no "beach" texture...just grass right up to the water. Or possibly replacing the beach color with a darker base color (brownish/brackish) that could be used as the base for the wetlands flora.

If anyone knows of some specific mayor ploppables that would apply or if you are creators if you would like to work with me to create a texture/flora mod that would be northern Florida appropriate I would love to chat with you.

EDIT: here is a Pic

  Edited July 6, 2011 by LuapYllier  

[simcity4deluxe 95]

I've been there, I could make it, but taking a break from making Japan. BTW other part of my family lives there.

[LuapYllier 8]

I've been there, I could make it, but taking a break from making Japan. BTW other part of my family lives there.

Do you know if it is something that needs to be made or possibly already exists?

[Gringamuyloca 47]

Have you checked out 'rivit's' Coastal Modd? It could get you a little closer to what you want...

Your other alternative is to want it bad enough to 'play' around with the 'terrain / flora files'.

I mentioned in an earlier post that Lowkee33 and _marsh_ are 2 currently active masters of 'terrain alteration' (there are more members, hopefully the community can help name some more!) The desire to emulate a specific geography / industry / lifestyle is what created this site (and others)

How far are you willing to take your 'desires'? There have been thousands who's aspiration to create and tenacity to persevere through the learning curve to 'mod /BAT / lot' what they wanted... which is why we have such an awesome custom content pool to draw from.. somebody wanted something that wasn't 'readily' available.

Just don't forget to have fun.. it's the whole point of the 'game!

  Edited July 6, 2011 by Gringamuyloca  

[LuapYllier 8]

The part that sucks for me is that I don't really want to get started on my actual city construction until I get the terrain to a point where I am comfortable with it. It just does not look right and it bugs me lol. I found some varying flora mods that were not intended for wetlands but might have some pieces I can use. I am about to load them up and try them out. I will also look into that coastal one.

I have done enough crafting and building in other games to know that while I am technically proficient with the learning and tools, I am artistically defunct. I can't create new things to save my life. I am like a big zerox machine for objects. For instance I did some building in Second Life for a while and used some of the 3d programs like 3dmax, blender, and mudbox. Even taught myself to use photoshop to some extent. My problem is I build what I like and what I like is always something I have seen before...so I copy things. You could give me a picture of almost anything and I could build it in SL. However it isn't very fullfilling to be a zerox.

I may eventually play with some things but right now I just want to start playing. I honestly can't believe no one else has created any wetland areas in this game. Has to be out there somewhere. Though I imagine most people do not build undeveloped areas in thier cities.

EDIT: Ok I went and looked at the coastal modd. I had seen that one before. It is exactly what I don't want actually. I have enough various ploppable sands that I can create the beaches where necessary, my problem is the large amount of inland waterways in Jacksonville. Those water edges do not have nice bright sandy beaches all over the place. It is typically just grass or weeds right up to the water or in many cases a dark marshy wetland between the buildable area and the water.

  Edited July 6, 2011 by LuapYllier  

[x493x 446]

Try some things by PEG, I would be surprised if he hasn't made anything suitable for your needs, or Heblem.

[simcity4deluxe 95]

try this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh1LRc0f-VQ

I know it's Italia, but the water is black though.

  Edited July 6, 2011 by simcity4deluxe  

[LuapYllier 8]

You have a link to that mod? I searched for italia but it did not come up.

I have the PEG stuff...it is the closest so far.

[simcity4deluxe 95]

https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1527

[LuapYllier 8]

Thanks...I never seem to look over there lol. I find the site difficult to manuever in.