Green Depra

[Darmok 34]

Hey choco, very original that parade! Wondering how you did it!
Great pics (may I say as usual!) The green and relaxed ambiance is everywhere in your CJ!

Keep it up man, and have a great week end!

[Deathtoall 28]

Thats just masssive. If thats for 50 years, what's a 100 going to bring!! Nice villages and cities, i especially like Wilminkton! All those peirs and nice houses!

 

EDIT PAGE 12.

 

Wow first visit realy was stunning!

[seemurray2 21]

Awesome city, I love everything about it.  It's B-E-A-utiful!

[ElmarO 0]

The Natures Parade looks good. And I'm looking forward to the next update.

[choco1 4]

Thanks everyone for your gracious comments!  Sorry about the slowness of updates, but I wanted to get these next few just right before I posted them, and you will soon see why it tool me a while (plus I was studying for school)

 

Now, this is just a quick special preview before I post my next update.

 

But I'm sure you'll all like this just as much.

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This is the official emblem of Green Depra.  It is the logo for the governing council and appears on all official documents.  It was created by a great Green Depra Artist known as Picazo (pronounced: pi-ka-zo, not to be affiliated with any artists with an 's')

 

The Green Depra Times has gotten larger and has gained a large readers following, as it is the only newspaper in Green Depra.  The papers are getting larger and larger, and here is a grouped version of the first two pages..

 

Enjoy...

 

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Thanks everyone, look for an update on the Parade tonight and an update on the concert tomorrow morning..

 

Cheers, choco.

[Chappington 131]

I can understand her eating a bagel, or some other fast breakfast, but cereal? She was just asking to crash. Great newspaper, and beautiful region.

[poops2u 2]

LOL I love the story of the drunks and how the homeowner is suing for $7.50 to replace the cupcakes....LOL

Keep up the good work!

-P2U

[sim1234 62]

LOL! The newspaper is great choco! I love the stories! Keep up the great work!

[choco1 4]

Thanks guys!  They were very quick replies, I'm really glad you liked the newspaper!  Thanks for your comments, I will answer them as soon as I have time.

 

 

(update 20b)

 

This celebration has taken off, and the overall celebration is not half way through.  Natures Parade however, is coming to an end.  An it will end at a grand statue of a beautiful Godess.  She was the god of the ancient Depra Religion, which is no longer followed, but is still honoured.  Her name was Deprina and she was The Lady of the Earth, according to the ancient religion she was the link between Nature and humans and kept them in an eternal balance.  While the active religion is very dead, it is still celebrated as a piece of Depras Past, and as a ceremony for nature. 

 

The parade nears the end of its trip...

 

 

The floats drive towards the courtyard, it is called Deprina's Court.

 

 

And as they came in, hundreds of people were greeting them, and not just around the court, but on the streets near by people watched and celebrated.

 

 

A nice brick boadwalk had been set up to accomidate the many people.

 

 

As people were enjoying themselves, they got hungry.  The many stores near by had profited quite well from the event, and it had proved to be a great investment for the local economy.  A small shop near by names Mc Donalds also did quite well.  This tiny, new store was the creation of a local farmer, all the locals thought the idea of a shop which sold burgers very quickly to take away was stupid.  But aparently the farmer is considering opening a second store in Salt Bluff.  But critics still say The shops won't lead anywhere, theres nothing special about them, no one will ever recognise that stupid golden M but the farmer quickly said You'll see, You'll all see!  One day I will have stores all around the world, and everyone will want my Big Macs.  The farmer was quickly taken to a Mental Institution, and deamed insane by a doctor.

 

 

The statue has been covered by beautiful flowers of all colours...

 

 

 

 

 Many shops and buisnesses closed for the event, unless they were right next to the window, then all the workers gathered at the windows and watched the parade.  Many office celebrations like these happened all across Green Depra, in celebration of the achievements of the Green Depra Citizens...

 

 

Everyone joined in the party...

 

But soon, word spread around of the Concert of Colour was about to begin..

 

 

 It was amazing how quickly all the excited crowd moved off to go to the concert, it was like a stampede.  But no-one wanted to miss the concert. 

 

Only a few clean up guys and police were left...

 

But even they were wishing they were at the huge concert about to explode, just down the street.

 

 

Brace yourself Green Depra Viewers, the Parade of Nature might have finished, but the 50th anaversary celebrations are far from over..

 

Join me tomorrow for the coverage of the Concert of Colour!

 

Cheers, choco

[sim1234 62]

You posted an update 34 seconds after I replied! Anyway, the update is amazing choco and the celebrations are brilliant! Keep up the excellent work!

[Mikeaut1 261]

Awesome update!! I really like this city journal. I love the newspapers and this update especially. Great!!

[Vitruvius 0]

Great update! Congratulations to Green Depra!

The celebrations remind me a little of the festivities on Summer Isle in the film The Wicker Man ...

 

Edited: what the heck are gongratulations?

[MsCharamut1969 8]

You're doing a wonderful job....great work of the land and an eye for creations.

Where in the world did you get the parade...never saw or knew that parades were in SC4...hmmmmm maybe I should keep an eye on my streets...I have an old old city and I didn't get a parade

 

Great job...hope you keep this one alive.

 

 

CHARA

[pipishere 3]

Ohhh a great newspaper & a fabulous update! The celebrations are well under way aren't they?! Great work on the images

[Darmok 34]

I just love a parade!
That's a lot of people on the streets! And the bit about the insane farmer

Really great work with that parade choco!

[Goldfish4209 9]

Nice parade! How did yuou do the parade?!?!?! I want to have it BAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDD!

[MasterPlanMan 1]

Nice work with the LE on the parade! Glad to see you using the program more it can be addicting though as I soon found out.

Your presentation is really coming along as well ~ nice job with the paper and emblem!

 

Congrats on reaching year 50 and getting to page 12 ! Now you are a page ahead of me ~ looks like I have some catching up to do.

 

Excellent job as always ~ look forward to seeing more!

~MPM

[choco1 4]

Thanks everyone so so much for all the gracious support!  We have just one 50th anerversary update left before we move back to the city development!  Green Depra is developing nicely and is on the brink of becoming a new nation!

  jacqulina You're welcome, I'm glad you like it!  Thanks for your comments, very much appreciated.

 

jeronij Hey Jeronij!  Thanks for stopping by, its a pleasure to have you post.  Don't worry, I did the same thing just recently in Anduin Valley, I'm sure I posted there!   Thanks for your comments, and I'm really glad you liked Wilminkton!  I feel proud to have given one of the best city designers on Simtropolis ideas, I've gotten plenty off you! Hope to see you again!  Cheers mate!

 

toxicpiano Thanks for your comments, I hadn't even thought about uploading them!  They don't do anything, and are just eye candy, but I would be happy to work something out if you want to TE them.  Post here or PM me if you want to.  Cheers.

 

pipishere Thanks pipi, glad you liked it! 

 

Nik-nik Yes, I really love those apartments, they look great.  They were made by Stephh (or a name close to that!) and the lots were edited by Andrea.  Glad you liked it and I hope you liked the finish, thanks!

 

Fabiocb Thanks for your comments, yeah I liked the police, I thought it was cute!

 

GMT Thanks mate.  I hadn't thought of releasing them, but I guess I could!  But they don't move or anything so its probably not that interesting to most people.

 

Darmok Hi friend!  I used the lot editor to make the parade, it was simply placeing props on a large lot!  Thanks, I was aiming for a lazy atmosphere! I did have a good weekend, thankyou!  Cheers mate.

 

Deathtoall Hi!  Yeah, it is pretty big for 50 years, but Green Deprovians love their celebrations!  Just look at the soccer game on page 5! Insain people! Thanks for your comments!  And thanks for opening the page!

 

seemurray2 Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you liked it!

 

ElmarO Hello!  Glad you liked the parade, catch you around!

 

Splime Hey splime!  I love your name, it sounda awsome! Thanks for your comments.  Its wierd isn't it?  You know that is a true story, it happened in the UK! Very odd!

 

poops2u Thanks, I'm really glad you liked the paper.

 

sim1234 Thanks sim1234!  I'm really glad you liked the update!

 

sim1234 (about 34 seconds later! ) That was freaky wasn't it!  Almost instant!

 

Mikeaut1 Thanks very much!  I'm glad you liked the paper and the upadates!

Vitruvius Thanks, I haven't seen that film, but I'm sure you're right!  Glad you liked it, and please excuse my bad spelling! It was 12 o'clock at night!

 

MsCharamut1969 Thanks for your comments!  And parades aren't in Simcity 4, I spent a while making a lot in the lot editor which looked like a parade.  It doesn't move or anything, it just looks good.  But its great to know you thought it was real! I will try, cya around!

 

pipishere Thanks again my friend!  Yep, the celebrations are going off!  Cheers!

 

Darmok Thanks, I'm glad you liked the farmer bit!  I couldn't help but write something about it! Thanks mate!

Goldfish4209 Hey goldfish, as I said I used the lot editor and made it out of props, see my personal comments on the last page, because I answered you in those.  Thanks for your comments!

 

MasterPlanMan Hi friend!  I'm really glad you like my presentation!  And I am becoming addicted to the LE, its a great way to get my CJ realistic and get the lots I want!  Thanks for you congradulations, and I might be beating you in pages, but I could never beat your city design and nightshots!  Thanks mate.

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Everyone:

Now, I have had a few people asking me to release the lots onto the STEX.  But as they stand they aren't much.  Really they just look good and are handy for CJ use.  They don't move, they don't connect to actual roads and just sit there.  I would be happy to release them under my name, if everyone wanted them enough and someone would Transit Enable them for me.. But I'm not sure if anyone would download... because anyone could really make them with the Lot Editor..

 

More updates soon, I will try and make personal comments sooner because I am replieing to the same people alot!

 

Cheers everyone, choco.

 

EDIT:  THIS IS MY 500TH POST ON SIMTROPOLIS!!! I JUST LOVE THIS SITE AND AM PROUD TO SAY I HAVE CONTRIBUTED 500 POSTS!!

[Eastwinn 6]

Well, your CJ made it's way into my signature. You should be proud of your City Journal.

[Mdz1001 0]

It's amazing how much detail you put into this CJ. This is by far one of the best CJ's in terms of appearence and aesthetics. Even though the amount of green is unrealistic in the real world because not everyone in the world keeps perfect lawns, it sure looks awesome. Great job, and I am proud to make my 700th post in this thread.

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Quite a nice job, Choco. I like how it's so... bright.  '); height=15 alt=Insert smilie src=https://community.simtropolis.com/assets/emoticons/3.gif width=15 border=0>

An excellent job indeed. Me likey. [i've been saying that so many times... lol]

[baller23 2]

 Sorry for not posting fast to your update!

Anyways you should release them in the STEX because they look good!

I also like the newspaper layout and the Green Depra logo at the top and congrats for getting 150,000 pop.

[TheCrybKeeper 300]

Hello Choco,

I have been playing catch-up. Trying to pick up where I left off last.

How ever did you make the sims come out for a parade?? I am astonished, surprised and curious, all in one!

Now all you need, is a large, floating SpongeBob Balloon and all will be complete.

 

Really professional looking newpaper, you have here also!

 

Keep On Keepin' On,

Frndo.

[jacqulina 162]

awesome work on the celebrations love what you have done,excellent pics too

[ElmarO 0]

Very nice update. The parade, the newspaper and the logo look really good.

[Nardo69 51]

Congrats onb the Jubilee and hey, great parade!

Also the newspaper, $7,50 for cupcakes ... eating cereals while driving - so what do we learn of it: eating cereal is dangerous!


Great sense of humour!

Bernhard

[Simworld 056132 1]

Sorry, I have been vacationing in the big city for a day, so I did not get time to post.

 

Anyway, nice journal out there going so far. Green is beautiful, makes me wanna wear my glasses

I hope to see a update soon, and remember alerts.

[Nik-nik 3]

Nice show Chocolatemax!

Great statue, great those round flower pods on the paveway around the statue. Never noticed them on STEX before.

 

I hope that insane farmer never leaves the asylum. Things like that would disturb the community. Take away burgers hah! . I hope such a place will never poor down to Wilminkton. The market in Wilminkton would prefer take-away beers I guess

That Sushi place on the otherhand looks also nice. Where did you get those bats? They are growables?

 

Looking forward to the concert.

 

Oh by the way, those two drunks in Wilminkton were not related to me.

[choco1 4]

FIRST OFF:  I want to say a huge sorry to everyone!  I meant to have an update up by tonight, but again have run out of time.  I have just been so bogged down with homework.  And even when I do have time there has been several Internet Screw Ups.  Very annoying! 

 

There might be a chance for getting an update this time tomorrow, but don't bet on it.

 

I really want to rap up this whole celebration thing, but when I tried to upload them tonight, my internet froze.

 

I think the problem should be fixed soon, so expect an update definately before the

 

weeks end!

 

I feel like I'm letting you guys down, so sorry.

 

School finishes for the year in a week, so once that is up expect many, many updates!  But right now I have exams and much homework.

 

I will reply to comments tommorrow!

 

Thanks for all the comments!

 

Cheers, choco.

 

[markod 0]

I'm terribley sorry if this question has been asked already, but where did you get the tall pine trees? I'm new at this plug-ins stuff. Thanks a lot!