Atlantsia (AIN)

[Ace3 1,209]

Author's Note

Hello reader. This is my first CJ in the forums section, so it most likely won't be as professional as many of the other CJs I've seen here, but I do hope you'll enjoy! Atlantsia is a fictional area on a fictional Island near Africa's West Coast. (I'm using "Adro's Map" from Team Downunder for this, with the THL Sandy Desert Terrain). So basically Atlantsia looks like this:

I guess we'll start with the airport. Enjoy.

Augusta International Airport

Airport Entrance From I-21:

Airport Departure Terminal (Night and Day):

Airport Arrival Terminal (Night and Day):

Gates and Ramps:

A plane on the taxiway:

The Gelusian Key, A sight seen from the left side of any plane that is on the final approach:

The airport in its entirety:

This CJ will soon be availabe on the CJ section too, so if that's more convenient, you can head over there. I hope you enjoyed. Comments are appreciated. Thanks!

  Edited July 26, 2012 by 10000000000000  

[Halen Of Dania 350]

Im accutaly loving the texture mod you have there. Your beaches and the terrain accutaly for the most part flow nicely and in with the devolped area's. I also thought that window view was pretty neat looking down on some island I didn't catch the name but oh well

Nicely done !!

Josh Halen

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Nifty! Glad to see you here.

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Beautiful work, the view from the plane window is my favorite.

[Benedict 3,119]

Great terrain, and a very complete-looking airport. Great start!

[simlink 1,098]

Nice airport and I like the terrain mod ou use. Great start!

[Dannibee 138]

I'm liking what I'm seeing so far, great work on the airport

[Ace3 1,209]

Edit: Noo! Not a Banner Typo

Replies:

@Halenbyname:Thank you.

@Schulmanator:Thanks, Glad to be here!

@Emperordaniel: Thank You! I thought it'd be neat to include that.

@Benedict: Thanks Ben.

@Sim_Link: Thanks!!!

@Dannibee: Thanks for commenting!

Inspiration for this entry:

This entry was inspired by Destin,FL. A magnificent tropical paradise I visited last spring. Although winter has arrived where I live, I still remember that vacation. I must also admit, I was inspired a little by Dubai, a true Atlantis. Anyways, I hope you enjoy. It took me about two weeks to make this city, and I had alot more free time than usual. The mosaics were quite a pain to create, but the end result felt rewarding. I've included some midnight shots and some high noon shots. Enjoy!

Trauadina, Arabian Nights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVRi1gbiXg0

Daytime Pictures:

And a shot of the whole city at night to finish things off

Thanks for Viewing. If you saw something you liked, don't hesitate to +1 and Comment . Its what keeps us CJers going. Have a great night/day

  Edited October 24, 2011 by 10000000000000  

[nathanthemayor 1,261]

Whoa!Nice airport and downtown area there!Almost looks like Dubai!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Sweet! And definitely more Dubai than Destin!

[Benedict 3,119]

Wow, some stunning night pictures there - thanks for sharing them.

[skyscraper 216]

woow awesome great to see a desert city

[emperordaniel 1,281]

fantastic

[Ace3 1,209]

Guys, I'm quite sorry about not posting the 3rd update here. Being New to the Old Journal Section, I accidentally started a new topic, please do not bump that. If you would like to see the third update, you can find it here. Replies to comments on Update 2 should be there as well, but please refrain from bumping the topic.

Quick Mentions:

Yes, what you are going to see today is literally the way it is described in the title. It’s a little bit different than what I usually do, but I thought it might make a nice entry. Basically I took it upon myself to do some lotting because one of the buildings that I truly would love to see in my region had an unfitting lot which it sat on. I wanted this building to echo the desert feel of the region, not stab it, so I went ahead and worked on the original lot. The building is the Mirage Hotel and Casino, from the Las Vegas strip itself. I liked the gold tint of the windows on the building. I thought it would look very nice in the open desert. Please take note that I did not try to lot it according to the real building, but according to the theme of Atlantsia. Here are some pictures of the original building in real life:

Beautiful right?

Lotting The Mirage

Ok, so basically this is what the original lot looked like. I don’t think this would fit well with Atlantsia’s vast desert-like theme. It’s just to grassy with not so tropical trees (not my type ).

I started by checking the properties of the lot. The main building functions as a landmark and is placed as a building, not a prop. It’s original lot was 16x14 tiles, I think I can shrink this a bit.

I pulled up a similar landmark-functioning building.

Then the I enlarged it so the lot was 50x60 tiles, this way I can make sure that when I replace the current building, I can find the Mirage in the menu. (Buildings that won’t fit on a smaller lot won’t appear on the menu.)

The building showed up in the menu

I then plopped it on the lot.

The lot was then shrinked to 15x13, a little smaller than the original.

A base texture was chosen.

And then applied throughout the lot.

I picked a neutral sidewalk texture that appealed to me. I think I’ve lotted some other props on this specific base texture before, so they might fit nicely with this building.

The texture was then applied to the entrance, replacing the sand.

Some Casual Props were added to make it more realistic.

I decided to put more palm trees along what would be the front of the hotel.

The pool on the left appeals to me more in this case.

I placed it and then used the sidewalk texture I had chosen earlier to surround it. Some props were also added around the pool.

This overlay texture seemed to blend nicely with the sand, so I used it to create the sidewalk.

I then made the sidewalk base texture border the lot.

The Overlay textures were re-done.

Then I covered the bordering sidewalk base texture with an overlay texture.

A fountain here might look nice.

This area was emptied out, it will be lotted as the employee parking area. The Guest parking area will not be part of this lot.

I liked these parking textures the most.

They were plopped down.

The sidwalk was then added to the sides.

Several car, human, plant, and bus props were plopped down on the parking lot.

Hedges with desert palms were added to the sides. This created a clear division between the parking and the pool.

A small backup generator and a small fence will finish it off

The Final Product:

I plan on using it in the upcoming entry, maybe an oasis in the back will look nice next to it

Thanks for coming, I hope you enjoyed. If you saw anything at all that you liked, disliked, or weren’t sure of, you can always leave a comment below and I’d be pleased to hear your response. +1 and rate please. Thank you and have a great night/day.

[Yuu Caa Sim 55]

Those night shots are really great, especially all those skyscrapers. I'd say you've gone above and beyond your inspiration!

Very nice job showing how you relotted The Mirage too. I think the original looked nice too, but yours definitely fits in better with your region's theme.

  Edited January 29, 2012 by yunxiang  

[КaZZ 203]

very interesting, super environment!

[rewright 804]

You've done an outstanding job with this journal, the tutorial is a very nice bonus, with so many great buildings and details. :thumb:

Question: I noticed the sand seemed to have a different texture in the last picture than in the early ones. I've tried that mod and found it did that at odd times.

Dick

  Edited January 29, 2012 by rewright  

[Ace3 1,209]

Replies:

@Yunxiang: Thank you very much

@Testuser1234: Thanks

@Rewright: Thank you. Actually, I was experiencing some problems with the

texture I was using. Whenever I tried to open a tile at a higher elevation, the game crashed.

I switched to the LBT Chihuahuan Desert Terrain Mod due to that . Sorry, I forgot to mention it.

Quick Mentions:

This will be our last update at Trauadina. After this update, we’ll look at the history of Atlantsia and its modern day culture. Then we will see some smaller villages and towns outside of Trauadina as well as some floral work updates, and maybe a tiny surprise . East Point is a portion of Trauadina. It borders North Trauadina’s Strip to the West and Augusta International to the South. There are many hotels and tourists attractions here because of its location near the airport. The highway enters the city from the villages northeast of here. Enjoy!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Awesome! I like the new look.

[vivapanda 422]

That region view is and the sunset pictures are really stun ing!

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Desertastic!

[rewright 804]

Super job on the airport by the way.

[Ace3 1,209]

Replies:

@Schulmanator: Thank you very much!

@Vivapanda: Thank you!

@Emperordaniel: Lol, Thanks man!

@Rewright: I appreciate that. Thank you!

Quick Note:

I recently realized I hadn’t included a proper introduction, so this is basically the facts and all that other good stuff that you might care less about. I just wanted to add it so I can refer future entries back here. This brief look at Atlantsia explains the rapid city growth in the arid desert, international relations, commercial trade, and the modern culture of the nation.

An In-Depth Look at Atlantsia

This is the national Coat of Arms. The horse represents power and gracefulness, while the helm at the top of the crown represents the desire to explore.

The Atlantsian National Flag.

Atlantsia is located on Africa’s west coast. The terrain is mostly sandy desert with mountains strewn throughout the island.

Geographical Information:

Location: Latitude 20°W, Longitude 25°N

Average Annual Maximum Temperature: 38.9°C (102°F)

Average Annual Minimum Temperature: 25.1°C (77°F)

Average Annual Rainfall: 6.2 mm

Average Annual Amount of Daily Sunshine: 10 hours

General Information:

Estimated Population as of 2010: 5,415,800

Prominent Ethnicities: African, Arab, Egyptian, English, Indian

Government: Representative Democracy

Major Traded Goods: Exports: Oil, Gold, Wheat, Seafood, Spices–Imports: Steel, Silk, Spices, Cotton, Cocoa, Milk.

International Relations:

Ally- United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Brazil

Unfriendly: None at moment

Neutral: China, Japan, Thailand, Oman, Egypt, Mexico

Major Trade Partners: United States, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Malaysia, China

Timeline of Pinnacle Moments:

900 A.D: The island is first explored by sailors; it is decided unfit for civilization

1360 A.D: Silk and spice traders use the island as a trading facility, ports are built

1400 A.D: Small settlements are created. The island is dubbed Atlantsia.

1600 A.D: Atlantsia becomes a monarchy

1950 A.D: A large oil field is discovered beneath the sea. Oil rigs soon appear. Ports are renovated.

1960 A.D: Atlantsia turns into a Democracy

1980 A.D: Atlantsia receives its first international airport

2000 A.D: Large cities have grown. Seaports and airports are expanded throughout the years.

Present: The nation is growing fast and is prospering.

So what is Atlantsia like today?

Atlantsian Ports are some of the busiest in the world.

Future plans for large complexes are underway.

We will continue to reach for the skies.

Until this is your Atlantis....

That's it for now guys. You probably now know that I am rather bad at making these kinds of entries. Anyways, comments are appreciated. Thank you as always for viewing.

  Edited February 18, 2012 by 10000000000000  

[AdoxxBE 289]

Whoo, I missed some updates

Great info update

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Cool looking national symbols. And the map is well done too. Looks authentic.

Rock on! :ducky:

[Ace3 1,209]

Replies:

@Adooxx: Thank you!

@Schulmanator: Thank you very much!

Quick Notations:

I recently applied for the AIN, and I was accepted (which brings me much delight). I felt that free time was beginning to once again reappear, so joining a union seemed like a good idea. The reasons I picked AIN over USNW should remain confidential, but really the union just appealed to me more. I hope that my USNW friends won’t mind. The main outcome of the application is that I feel more dedicated to creating better cities and structures. The things some of the AIN members have created are simply marvelous, and I feel I have to compete with them

Minor Changes:

Of course, I needed to modify my nation here and there to fit in well with the union, so here are the changes;

Location- (previously in Atlantic Ocean by Africa) (now bordering Oman and Yemen)

Estimated Population:

Down to 3,946,000

However, other than those two categories, the nation is basically the same. It will still be a joy to develop, and I think you may even like it more. Thanks for putting up with me so far, here is the update.

Thank you very much for viewing. Comments are well appreciated. Thanks!

[elavery 1,013]

I love Atlantsia. I have been invited to join AIN and USNW - not sure who to join, if any.

[SIMplemente 41]

wow! it's amazing! thanks for sharing!

[Fox 1,444]

Stunning looking port area. Love the colour of the water.

[vivapanda 422]

Wow! those pictures are so colourful! How did you edit them?