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[SimCoug 5,976]

I've pretty much wrapped up the staircase set...

There are two sets - one that requires no dependencies and one that requires the CP mega props vol1, which you can see below:

 

If you would like to try these out ahead of time, check out my lot thread over at SimPeg. There's a link to download the set.

I'll get these up on the STEX at some point, but writing readme's and a few extra testing sessions need to happen first.

[Abrams 1,744]

I've pretty much wrapped up the staircase set...

There are two sets - one that requires no dependencies and one that requires the CP mega props vol1, which you can see below:

 

If you would like to try these out ahead of time, check out my lot thread over at SimPeg. There's a link to download the set.

I'll get these up on the STEX at some point, but writing readme's and a few extra testing sessions need to happen first.

Impressive!I really like it!

[kingofsimcity 5,740]

Those staircases look absolutely fantastic! Now I can finally break up my monotonous embankment sections and build some nice tiered downtown plazas.

 

45 minutes for this one. Think this one could be a nice as an apartment block too. I'm absolutely convinced this is the texturing/prop scheme I should've started with for my Maxis Enhancement Series.

 

[T Wrecks 10,210]

Hmm... the overall look is very good as usual, but I'd like to mention two thoughts. The first one is that you're using high-wealth grass. This works fine for what you are doing, but do you have any plans for medium or low wealth? The problem is that some BSC textures are only available as a high-wealth version, and if you want to offer lots in all three wealth levels AND keep a halfways coherent look between these, this is something you may want to think through thoroughly before you reach a point where going back would be too much hassle. That's a general thought relating to the entire concept. Then again, of course I don't know how far you would like to take your concept.

The second thought is just a minor detail and only related to this particular lot: I think there's too little space between the buildings. Depending on where you live, work, you could amost hand a sandwich to someone living/working in the room directly across the gap. This would make the rooms in the lower floors extremely poorly lit. IMO it would be better either to push the buildings together so that they look like one building, or to leave a bigger gap.

[MushyMushy 3,618]

The new metropolis I'm working on building on the southern tip of the (wonderful!) Humboldt Map submitted to the STEX a little while back. So far all I have is this medium/high density coastal development.

Yeah, just ignore the Software Mode...

 

 

 

 

As you can see, I messed with various elevations a lot.

[mayorplease 116]

...As you can see, I messed with various elevations a lot.

Looking good! 

 

On the last picture, is that a Tram-in-Avenue Tunnel? How did you make that? 

[timmetje 75]

Looks really good!!

[UndercoverNinja12 176]

The new metropolis I'm working on building on the southern tip of the (wonderful!) Humboldt Map submitted to the STEX a little while back. So far all I have is this medium/high density coastal development.

Yeah, just ignore the Software Mode...

 

 

 

 

As you can see, I messed with various elevations a lot.

I absolutely loved how you had the elevated (heavy) rail bridge directly cross roads the second it hit land. That really makes it look great! Keep up the amazing work!! 

[MushyMushy 3,618]

 

...As you can see, I messed with various elevations a lot.

Looking good! 

 

On the last picture, is that a Tram-in-Avenue Tunnel? How did you make that? 

 

 

It's actually just 2 lots plopped on the slope on each side. They are bus stops/FLUPs for Tram-in-Ave. Here's a link:

[Ltw 401]

Since the popularity of the monorail in my city is somewhat lacking I'm going to demolish some of my monorail-network. The monorail in the picture below is going to be demolished as well. I've also made some process with developing a new zone for offices (at the left side in the image). This new zone is not really part of the city at this moment. The avenue and the monorail are partly the problem. I'm planning on fixing that by building squares and perhaps placing one or two skyscrapers. Some space at the right side of the avenue should be demolished as well in order to get nice urban development. In the future the undeveloped area in this image should be zoned as well. Whether this should be reserved for offices or residential development is not clear yet.

 

[gunn260 2]

The new metropolis I'm working on building on the southern tip of the (wonderful!) Humboldt Map submitted to the STEX a little while back. So far all I have is this medium/high density coastal development.

Yeah, just ignore the Software Mode...

 

 

 

 

As you can see, I messed with various elevations a lot.

I love it when buildings are in various direction, makes the city alive. Also what diagonal apartments are you using?

[MushyMushy 3,618]

 

The new metropolis I'm working on building on the southern tip of the (wonderful!) Humboldt Map submitted to the STEX a little while back. So far all I have is this medium/high density coastal development.

Yeah, just ignore the Software Mode...

 

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As you can see, I messed with various elevations a lot.

I love it when buildings are in various direction, makes the city alive. Also what diagonal apartments are you using?

 

 

They're from one of Glenni's packs, although it's worth noting that I relotted them so the lots from the download will be pretty different looking.

[mayorplease 116]

Still working on the suburbs I posted earlier, since you seemed to like them, here is an update
 
Meanwhile I added a new industial area, which will continue on the next tile to the east. 
Also the commercial areas gradually expand with the number of sims moving in.
Any constructive criticism is welcome
 
Here is an overview of the tile, followed by a couple of close up shots:
 

 





Industrial area and freight yard:





The commercial park, with the first offices in town (excuse the temporary power lines ):

[SteveMSim 275]

I'm currently building a European style capital city.  I have not yet decided on a final name for it.  "Capital City" is just the working name for the city project.

 

[monkeywater 910]

I'm currently building a European style capital city.  I have not yet decided on a final name for it.  "Capital City" is just the working name for the city project.

 

 

What is the cool circular building with 4 wedge buildings around it?  I like it!

[SteveMSim 275]

 

I'm currently building a European style capital city.  I have not yet decided on a final name for it.  "Capital City" is just the working name for the city project.

 

 

What is the cool circular building with 4 wedge buildings around it?  I like it!

 

 

It's the JENX Bourse de Commerces, available over at the LEX: https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1525

[Alejandro24 575]

I'm experimenting with forests and rocks n' stones, and I don't know what I'm doing:

 

[gviper 922]

I'm experimenting with forests and rocks n' stones, and I don't know what I'm doing:

Love the mixture of conifer and deciduous trees!

[gviper 922]

I just finished a renovation and modern revamping of my Vista Del Mar Capistrano Beach area. I switched out some transportation items and grew and plopped some new buildings. Before and after picks are below:

 

Before

 

After

[SharkSark 397]

 

I am working on the capital city for my upcoming City journal this is the container port and in the background you can see an elevated Oil refinery and heavy industrial area (WIP)  

[airman15 4,113]

I'm experimenting with forests and rocks n' stones, and I don't know what I'm doing:

 

 

You just gave this guy another episode on his TV show-

 

[MushyMushy 3,618]

Kinda reminds me of NYC.

Some GLR and passenger rail (which turns into a subway network) is visible at the bottom.

Once again, ignore the Software Mode...

 

[airman15 4,113]

More progress on the airport. Having multiple taxiways actually built makes a huge difference.

 

 

To cover up that unsightly grass on those two protruding ILS glideslope jetty's, I planted some of Xannepan's terrain brushes to complement the rock walls.

 

And to test the spacing of the taxiways, I am using Xonedl's C-5's as a happy medium for large birds like the 747 and A380. It's an amazing model and I might place a few at this airfield once I figure out the portion to the west of the fighter ramp! Spencer Air Force Base could always use a few extra transport jets.

[Alejandro24 575]

Great airport project. I'm looking for a guide or tutorial to build custom airports, is there anyone?

[_Michael 2,681]

More progress on the airport. Having multiple taxiways actually built makes a huge difference.

 

 

To cover up that unsightly grass on those two protruding ILS glideslope jetty's, I planted some of Xannepan's terrain brushes to complement the rock walls.

 

And to test the spacing of the taxiways, I am using Xonedl's C-5's as a happy medium for large birds like the 747 and A380. It's an amazing model and I might place a few at this airfield once I figure out the portion to the west of the fighter ramp! Spencer Air Force Base could always use a few extra transport jets.

 

Great airport project. I'm looking for a guide or tutorial to build custom airports, is there anyone?

Airman15,

Well I still have a lot to learn! Your airport is looking really good! 

Alejandro24,

I'm not to sure, but when I was building my first airport I could find a good guide. A search on YouTube might bring up the odd video, but I'm not too sure! Good luck in your airport building!

[MushyMushy 3,618]

Great airport Airman!

 

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I'm not sure what I'd do without all of the great stuff the NYBT has put out.

Normally I don't like skyscraper jungles, but when the city has a certain theme going it seems alright to me.

 

[airman15 4,113]

Great airport project. I'm looking for a guide or tutorial to build custom airports, is there anyone?

 

There are several tutorials on YouTube that show the basics of building an airport, but it's really up to the imagination of the builder as far as the planning goes. I'm drawing ideas from other airports made in SimCity and even from real airports on Google Maps, like San Francisco Intl.

 

For this particular airport, there are several rules i'm keeping in mind as I work:

-Diagonal turns and exits are to be used for allowing aircraft to choose between different taxiways.

-Add redundant taxiways, as this airport is going to be handing multiple AC at a time.

-A380's have their own devoted taxiways and paths so they don't clip other aircraft going to and from the gates. (Remember the A380 has an 80m wingspan and that translates to 5 tiles wide).

-I use avenues to plan out where the taxiways out, as they are the same width. Plus they can be changes easily if needed.

 

But if you would like a custom airport and don't want to build it up tile by tile, I would recommend the

[gviper 922]

Great airport Airman!

 

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I'm not sure what I'd do without all of the great stuff the NYBT has put out.

Normally I don't like skyscraper jungles, but when the city has a certain theme going it seems alright to me.

 

Awaiting the Bat Signal from Gotham City Police Headquarters any moment now. Nice feel to it.

[Wildchild343 3]

So I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. I'm working a region that I want to fully develop and I think it will be fun to share as I go.

Any thoughts are welcome (but I may ignore your options, fair warning). 

 

This is my region, Grand Chaos.

 

 

A few shots of Forrest Village, a small residential city. 

 

 

And Builder Vile, the industry city. 

 

 

Very much a work in progress that I'm adding to almost every day.  

[gviper 922]

So I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. I'm working a region that I want to fully develop and I think it will be fun to share as I go.

Any thoughts are welcome (but I may ignore your options, fair warning). 

 

This is my region, Grand Chaos.

 

 

A few shots of Forrest Village, a small residential city. 

 

 

And Builder Vile, the industry city. 

 

 

Very much a work in progress that I'm adding to almost every day.  

Patterns look interesting. Pics are too small (at least just clicking on them) to really get a sense of what you have going on.  If you love it...cool, keep going!