Galesfeburg

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

January, 60EL: Contact

Lyhoko: The results of the pole are as follows: 1 vote for expanding the northern riverside, 0 votes for expanding the southern riverside, 1 vote for expanding into the mountains, and 5 votes for expanding Galesfeburg.

Downtown has expanded somewhat, though there is isn't yet a great desire to expand here, due to the still significant open areas around the city. The city hall, however, does make this region its home, located just off the main road at the bottom center of the picture.

Most of the recent development is down by the previous extension of town, though in this case it mainly just fills in the gap that was left between the two parts of town. The sort of open blocks in this region also allow for sizable open areas for the kids to play, as well.

The new powerplant has been surrounded by development as well.

For whatever reason, a lot of shops have popped up in this region...

And now, back to downtown, except at night. The farmer's market is looking a bit out of place now... Maybe it should be moved to another part of town?

And of course, the map. Click for full size.

Lyhoko: 0th Street?

Space

Roughly 100 light years rimward and anti-spinward of the planet Maiyan a Myonian CS-1 dropped out of a wormhole on the edge of a solar system.

Captain: Begin scans.

Crew 1: Will do.

...

Crew 1: Nothing of note to speak of here.

Crew 2: Just another empty system, with no signs of life of any sort.

Crew 3: Huh?

Captain: What is it?

Crew 3: A ship just showed up on the long range scanners, in subspace. Estimated arrival time is 1 minute.

Captain: What sort of ship?

Crew 4: Unknown, no record of this sort of ships is in the databanks.

Captain: Raise shields.

The CS-1's shields activated, and several seconds later, a hole in the fabric of space opened up and spat out a ship.

Roughly 2000km away, the new ship activated its own shields and powered its weapons, without even bothering to try to communicate.

Lyhoko: Up next is the next census, and the continuation of the encounter.

Poll

Lyhoko: What should be added to town next?

Lyhoko: Remember to look closely at which option is which number when voting. Don't say something like "3 - expand southern riverbank." 3 is expand to the mountains, expanding the southern riverbank is 2.

 

Lyhoko: Voting is now closed!

1: 5 votes

Expand the northern riverbank region

2: 0 votes

Expand the southern riverbank region

3: 3 votes

Expand farther south, towards the mountains

4: 3 votes

Expand Galesfeburg

Lyhoko: Please choose one option per poll at a time... but you may vote more than once, as long as you do not double post. Let other people have a chance to vote!

Lyhoko: Feel free to offer suggestions on how to implement things as well. Or suggestions on new improvements for later on.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Still Option 4, and I would say, yes, move the farmer's market.

 

And that ship looks familiar. Is it who i think it is?

[jason leo 485]

 

I'm still with 4, and move the farmer market seems like a good idea. And can you give the link to the city hall and the white tower next to it ?

[Benedict 3,119]

Option 1, please.

 

Congratulations on your Trixie!

 

And woah, it suddenly got all sci-fi in here... I suppose it was only a matter of time.

[SimCoug 5,972]

I also will vote for option 1.  Some interesting developments here - and congrats on the Trixie. 

[simlink 1,098]

I'm going to be different this time and say 3 - expand towards the mountains. Let's make some mountain estates!

[Charlie_Zane 963]

I'll go with option 1!

 

They look like huge spaceships!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Replies:

SimCoug: Just another example of having fun with Myonian words...

Schulmanator: We'll have to wait until the next Simlymics to see if it worked, though...

City_Master: Glad you like it!

Benedict: Thanks for voting!

jason leo: Thanks for voting!

packersfan: Thanks for the comment!

SimCoug²: Coming up soon: A really big map of everything.

old joe: ... Why would I want a place for throwing Molotov cocktails?

sim_link: It is still a relatively small city, and SC4 doesn't seem to have much in the way of medium sized non-skyscrapers.

Schulmanator²: That depends on just who you think it is...

jason leo²: City hall:

(not quite white) Tower: https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1107 (part of a pack, and watch out for the dependencies.)

Benedict²: Thank you! The science fiction still will only show up from time to time, though.

SimCoug³: Thank you!

sim_link²: Thanks for voting!

City_Master²: They're both at least 500m long... and wide, in the case of the pyramid one.

[jason leo 485]

Thank you for the links, Lyhoko!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

March, 60EL: Census, 60 EL

Lyhoko: As this is a census update, the poll will continue to run until next update.

Starting out in a different, and new area here, to the northeast of Galesfeburg. Not much here, though, other than a couple farms and a stream.

The town of Bredli has grown a little bit, but for the most part, it's much the same as before.

Population: 1,198

The unburg to the north of Nyuumau has grown a bit as well, but it's still an unburg.

Nyuumau itself has grown a bit more as well, with an extension of 2nd street into what was previously a farming area.

Population: 1,235

Just some farms between Nyuumau and Galesfeburg... the farming tower complex is new, though.

There's been a bit more development down near the mountains, but as big as this place is, it's just short of becoming a town, so it's still an unburg.

Random farms to the northeast of Galesfeburg, again.

The unburg with the crazy highway interchange has a couple new buildings, but otherwise is much the same as before.

Burgburg doesn't seem to have changed much at all recently.

Population: 1,045

The Galesfeburg farmers market has been moved next to where the highway ends, where there still are some farms and no towers.

Galesfeburg itself hasn't changed much since the last time it was shown, but that is to be expected seeing as it was just shown recently.

Population: 17,354

And now a region view. Bit more farms scattered about than before.

Total population: 22,441

Population not in towns: 1,609

And of course the region view. Click for full size, but be warned, its a big one this time.

Lyhoko: "Gurl" and "miedliŋ" are Myonian for "boy" and "girl," respectively. Make sure you don't mix those two up.

Space

Crew 2: They're firing!

Captain: Return fire, evasive maneuvers!

While the CS-1 isn't known for its maneuverability, due to the long distance between the two ships, they were able to dodge some of the incoming energy blasts. However, the same was true of the enemy ship, as well. A couple minutes of shooting rounds back and forth passed without either ship knocking out each others shields.

Crew 5: Shields at 43%

Captain: What is the status of the relativistic cannons?

Crew 6: 4 of the 8 are ready to fire.

Captain: Target the ship and fire one round.

Crew 6: Rodger.

The CS-1 turned to aim directly at the unknown enemy ship, which brought the main weapons out of line of the target, but replace them with something far more powerful. The CS-1 suddenly visibly recoiled as a solid chunk of metal was launched at over 99% the speed of light.

The last few rounds from the CS-1's main guns were just reaching the enemy ship when the hunk of metal hit the ship's shields and just kept right on going, before tearing through several decks and flying right out the back of the ship, along with a bunch of debris, parts of it still traveling at a significant fraction of the speed of light. Meanwhile, back at the ship, the parts that were hit but weren't launched out into deep space vaporized and exploded, blasting out an even bigger hole in the side of the ship.

Crew 3: They're jumping back into FTL!

Crew 1: They seem to be going back in the direction from where they came.

Captain: Let's leave before they bring reinforcements. ...This is going to mean a lot of paperwork...

Poll

Lyhoko: What should be added to town next?

Lyhoko: Remember to look closely at which option is which number when voting. Don't say something like "3 - expand southern riverbank." 3 is expand to the mountains, expanding the southern riverbank is 2.

Lyhoko: Voting is now closed!

1: 5 votes

Expand the northern riverbank region

2: 0 votes

Expand the southern riverbank region

3: 3 votes

Expand farther south, towards the mountains

4: 3 votes

Expand Galesfeburg

Lyhoko: Should the two big islands to the north of Galesfeburg be developed in the future, or should they remain natural?

Y: 5 votes

Yes

N: 0 votes

No

Lyhoko: Please choose one option per poll at a time... but you may vote more than once, as long as you do not double post. Let other people have a chance to vote!

Lyhoko: Feel free to offer suggestions on how to implement things as well. Or suggestions on new improvements for later on.

[jason leo 485]

Those islands should be developed in the future, IMO.

[Benedict 3,119]

Great census. I like the use of the word 'unburg'.

 

Option 1

 

Y - Develop the two largest islands

N - Do not develop any of the smaller islands, unless it is for nature reserves with small visitor centers.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

September, 60EL: Beach

Lyhoko: The results of the poll are as follows: 5 votes for expanding the northern riverside, 0 votes for expanding the southern riverside, 3 votes for expanding into the mountains, and 3 votes for expanding Galesfeburg.

Lyhoko: The results of the other poll are 5 votes for developing one or both of the two islands north of Galesfeburg, and 0 votes for not developing either. Further details will be decided in the future.


Another beach! This time its technically on the Yanar River, but it's still close to the ocean... But a beach is still a beach.


Another street popped up on the western edge of Bredli, as well.


The bad crops in the farm from before have since been replaced out houses... so is that somehow a good way of getting rid of crop diseases?


And a night view of the central and new parts of town. Not too much development, but then this area is separate from the rest of the area. Maybe if something big is placed nearby things will change?


And of course, the map.

Lyhoko: "Böwvau" is Zukish for sun.

Poll
Lyhoko: What should be added to the region next?

Lyhoko: Remember to look closely at which option is which number when voting. Don't say something like "3 - expand southern riverbank." 3 is expand to the mountains, expanding the southern riverbank is 2.
 
Lyhoko: Voting is now closed!

1: 1 vote
Expand the northern riverbank region

2: 0 votes
Expand the southern riverbank region

3: 1 vote
Expand farther south, towards the mountains

4: 5 votes
Expand Galesfeburg

Lyhoko: Should an airport/spaceport be added to the region? And if so, where?

A: 6 votes
Northern side of the river, largely open and allows Galesfeburg to expand without running into it.

B: 0 votes
Southern side of the river, easier to get to but could cause problems with future expansion and in finding a good position due to mountains and development.

C: 1 vote
The region is not yet ready for an airport/spaceport.

Lyhoko: Please choose one option per poll at a time... but you may vote more than once, as long as you do not double post. Let other people have a chance to vote!

Lyhoko: Feel free to offer suggestions on how to implement things as well. Or suggestions on new improvements for later on.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

I say 4a.

And a beach is a beach... very true. Growing up, ours was a small patch of sand placed along the lakeside.

[jason leo 485]

4A

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Everyone loves the beach!

I'm going for 4A, Galesfeburg needs room to expand and there is plenty of room for an airport on the other side of the river! Just a small one that can reserve land to expand later on. 

 

A ferry should directly connect Galesfeburg to the airport which could be replaced with a bridge in the future.

[rubberduck3y6 45]

Great region and maps!

 

I vote for 4A. Put a small airfield north of the river linked to Galesfeburg by ferry which can all be upgraded later. How about expanding Galesfeburg east into some of the farmland around the highway junction over the railway?

[SimCoug 5,972]

3a for me - The region view is looking awesome

[Benedict 3,119]

1A

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Replies:

 

jason leo: You're welcome.

jason leo²: Thanks for voting!

Benedict: I never had any plans for developing the smaller islands, there's just no room on them.

Schulmanator: The first beach I went to was just a small lakeside patch of sand as well.

jason leo³: Thanks for voting!

City_Master: Thanks for your suggestions!

rubberduck3y6: Thanks for voting!

SimCoug: I think I might need to add trees to some of the other surrounding city tiles sometime soon, before the region expands even more.

Benedict²: Thanks for voting!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

February, 61EL: Construction

Lyhoko: The results of the poll are as follows: 1 vote for expanding the northern riverside, 0 votes for expanding the southern riverside, 1 vote for expanding into the mountains, and 5 votes for expanding Galesfeburg.

Lyhoko: The results of the other poll are 6 votes for an airport on the northern side of the river, 0 votes for an airport on the southern side of the river, and 1 vote for no airport.

Development has spread to the larger of the two islands to the north of Galesfeburg, though for now there still isn't much here, and it's only accessible by ferry... or by swimming or flying there.

Construction has begun on the airport, but it is a bit empty right now due to not being finished...

There's places for planes to load and unload, but no planes...

The tower is up, but there's no runways to watch just yet.

There is a ferry connection to the airport to the south of it though, along with the regions only really noticeable bridge.

And of course, the map.

Lyhoko: "Wuþr" is Zukish for eternity, "Se" is Zukish for hallway, "Ciea" is Zukish for river, "Nëla'ha" is Zukish for custom and "Tizä" is Zukish for center.

Lyhoko: Who names a street "hallway?"

Poll

Lyhoko: What should be added to the region next?

Lyhoko: Remember to look closely at which option is which number when voting. Don't say something like "3 - expand southern riverbank." 3 is expand to the mountains, expanding the southern riverbank is 2.

Lyhoko: Voting is now closed!

1: 1 vote

Expand the northern riverbank region

2: 0 votes

Expand the southern riverbank region

3: 0 votes

Expand farther south, towards the mountains

4: 4 votes

Expand Galesfeburg

Lyhoko: Should a bridge be built connecting this new development to the rest of Galesfeburg?

Y: 2 votes

Yes

N: 3 votes

No, the ferry is fine for now.

Lyhoko: Please choose one option per poll at a time... but you may vote more than once, as long as you do not double post. Let other people have a chance to vote!

Lyhoko: Feel free to offer suggestions on how to implement things as well. Or suggestions on new improvements for later on.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

I still say 4y for me

[Benedict 3,119]

1N

 

I really like the futuristic buildings that form a cluster where the hospital is.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

June, 61EL: Airport

Lyhoko: The results of the poll are as follows: 1 vote for expanding the northern riverside, 0 votes for expanding the southern riverside, 0 vote for expanding into the mountains, and 4 votes for expanding Galesfeburg.

Lyhoko: The results of the other poll are 2 votes for adding a bridge to northern Galesfeburg and 3 votes for staying with the ferry.

The airport runway has been completed, with an extension into the ocean in order to fit it in place. The runway is about 3600 kesan / 2160m in length.

And the rest of the airport. Note the area to the left which is open for future expansion.

Back in Galesfeburg, the previously open area just south of the original port has finally been filled in, with a mix of more industry and some housing.

The area around the football field has had some more development as well.

Which also extends out to the east.

And of course, the map. Click for full size.

Lyhoko: "Sheŋk" is Myonian for leg, and "Kni" is Myonian for knee.

Lyhoko: Knee? Not elbow?

Poll

Lyhoko: What should be added to the region next?

Lyhoko: Remember to look closely at which option is which number when voting. Don't say something like "3 - expand southern riverbank." 3 is expand to the mountains, expanding the southern riverbank is 2.

Lyhoko: Voting is now closed!

1: 0 votes

Expand the area around Bredli

2: 0 votes

Expand the area around Nyuumau

3: 2 votes

Expand farther south, towards the mountains

4: 2 vote

Expand Galesfeburg

Lyhoko: Should Galesfeburg begin to expand into the farms?

Y: 2 votes

Yes

N: 3 vote

No

Lyhoko: Please choose one option per poll at a time... but you may vote more than once, as long as you do not double post. Let other people have a chance to vote!

Lyhoko: Feel free to offer suggestions on how to implement things as well. Or suggestions on new improvements for later on.

[vivapanda 422]

The expansion looks yet another time awesome!

My vote is 3Y

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Replies:

Schulmanator: Thanks for voting!

Benedict: Glad you like them! ...I got them from some Japanese site, but I don't remember where, exactly...

vivapanda: Thanks for the comment!

[SimCoug 5,972]

It's been a little while since I've hit the CJ forums... but you grabbed my attention with that airport

 

I vote N - keep the farms (and add more)

[Benedict 3,119]

4N, please.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

December, 61EL: Unnamed

Lyhoko: The results of the poll are as follows: 0 vote for expanding the northern riverside, 0 votes for expanding the southern riverside, 2 votes for expanding into the mountains, and 2 votes for expanding Galesfeburg.

Lyhoko: The results of the other poll are 2 votes for expanding into the farms and 3 votes for not expanding into the farms.

Lyhoko: A tie again...


Development has now spread down the coast to the south, with a new group of farms a little ways away from Galesfeburg.


A new town is in the area as well, but currently no one has been able to come up with a name for the place... So effectively, it's still and unburg, even though its big enough to be a town of its own.


For the most part the town is built on the side of a hill along the coast.


Farther inland, it flattens out, however, and several additional farms appear. There's more of the massive grass fields as well, for some reason...


As well as some more standard farms and pastures.


And here's the ....ununburg? at night.


And of course, the map.

Lyhoko: "Burg" is Myonian for hill, "Rak" is Myonian for rock, "Mur" is Myonian for sea, and "Sheid" is still Myonian for main.

Poll
Lyhoko: What should be added to the region next?

Lyhoko: Remember to look closely at which option is which number when voting. Don't say something like "3 - expand southern riverbank." 3 is expand to the mountains, expanding the southern riverbank is 2.

 

Lyhoko: Voting is now closed!

1: 1 vote
Expand the area around Bredli

2: 1 vote
Expand the area around Nyuumau

3: 6 votes
Expand farther south, towards the mountains

4: 3 votes
Expand Galesfeburg

Lyhoko: Also, what should the new town be named? Note that names may need to be adapted into Myonian or Zukish to fit in.

Lyhoko: Please choose one option per poll at a time... but you may vote more than once, as long as you do not double post. Let other people have a chance to vote!

Lyhoko: Feel free to offer suggestions on how to implement things as well. Or suggestions on new improvements for later on.

  Edited June 23, 2013 by Lyhoko Leaci  

[Schulmanator 5,787]

I say 4.

 

And a town name? I'll have to ponder it. It's hard to get a good one... I'll have to see when inspiration strikes!