Developing Macedon

[collgab 10]

OMG- i can't understand why i never saw this CJ before its INCREDIBLE!!!

keep it up looks great!!!

[Gadfly 7]

This a great CJ, trees everywhere and open spaces.

This must be a time consuming job.

[GaBoR 7]

you are a STEX lover uh, love this one pretty much, keep up the amazing work

[Fabiocb 1]

once again awesome work with the waterways and the area arround the monument is becoming very nice, keep on the great work.

[sorchin 18]

Hello everyone: I have had a few people ask me about the small rapids (streams) that were in my last update. I'm not sure if you (the ones who were asking) were asking about the lighter water rapids or the darker smaller rapids surrounded by the concrete walls including the waterfall. The lighter coloured Rapids are the BSC RPK Vol1 Rapids found on Pegasus' web site. You must register and log in to download them... The other set (including the waterfall) are mine. I simply created two new textures and added some props and animated effects to them. They should be available for download within the next 24 hours. Take a look at Sorchins BAT thread for other things I'm working on.

usnaguy: Hey mate and welcome. Please look above for your answer concerning the rapids

Darmok: Hey my good friend John. Yeah, that's why the lack of updates lately my friend. That and I have been really sick with the flu. Please check the written part above for your answer concerning the Rapids buddy...

Nik-nik. Hey buddy. Have a good time mate. I'll see ya when you get back. I agree with you on the concrete walls. To be honest jeronijs walls look even worse here ( I tried them). I'm working on a BAT at the moment That I think will spice it up quite a bit. It will take awhile though

zzsim: Hello and welcome. Thanks for your wonderful comments mate

Kwakelaar: Het Gjurmund my good friend. Thanks mate. I believe I have fixed the lighting problem. Check my sig for a link to my BAT Thread. In my latest post there is a link to where Peg explains the best way to correct this problem...

collgab: Hello and welcome my friend. I'm glad you found it mate...

Gadfly: Thanks and welcome mate. It is very time consuming. But I enjoy it

GaBoR: Hey buddy. Thanks very much..

Fabiocb: Thanks my good friend. I appreciate it...

Update 30 B dedicated to Kwakelaar    Rapids...

Sorry for the lack of an update my friends. I have been very sick this week with the flu

But I'm feeling better now and have an update ready...

I am continuing the park area I started (probably for the next few updates). I will create a fairly complex water(rapid)way that will consist of over 10 waterfalls, the BSC rpk rapids and streams, Pegs streams and my own streams(rapids and waterfalls).

Lets start with some terraforming...

Now lets place some strategic waterfalls...

and...

Lets fill in the space with some rapids...

and...

it's starting to fill in...

Notice in this panned out view there is no "life" to the waterfalls (the only flaw with these rapids)...

I went into the Lot Editor to add a coulple of "Special effects" to animate the waterfall and rapids somewhat to get a more realistic look. Lets see the results...

That looks better I think...

Lets continue filling up the river rapids area...

And some more... I wouldn't want to be caught in those rapids...

Lets find a starting point where the river turns into these rapids we have been seeing...

Lets now add some flora to fill the area out...

Lets complete the flora...

This is my River (rapids) filler lots in action: They fill in better with Pegs streams and ponds but they work just fine with the RPK Vol 1 Rapids too with a little enginuity...

And another pic... The neat thing about these fillers as I like to call them is that the water really appears to be moving (obviously not in the pictures, but in the game)....

Some more pics of the Rapids completed area...

and finally...

This last pic is an overview of where the river rapids are flowing from, and where they are flowing too...

Update complete. 

Be sure to check out the STEX periodically for my new BAT uploads within the next 24 hours.

They will include the already seen River (rapids) filler Lots (there are 4 lots in all), and my two statue BATS named Statue Shieldman and Statue Swordsman:

Take care for now everyone.

Have a great day....

[utora 0]

Geez, this journal is simply amazing! The terraforming is superb, the custom content is awesome... I just got no words for it. You make me feel like a pathetic amateur  

Great job! I will definitely come back for another visit!

[Kwakelaar 92]

Weeeell, Utora you are not the only one feeling like a pathetic amateur, I am also amazed by this update with the rapids, very unique and I am looking forward to try out these new lots.

[Yoman3 5]

Wow the statues look great. As for the rapids great work. I downloaded them about a week ago and love them. It must be fun to go Kyacking there!

[jacqulina 162]

wow thats some awesome work on those waterfalls and rapids very beautifull excellent pics,the statues are fantastic

[kant01 5]

Hey sorchin,

Looks like I missed a few updates. Everything is looking so amazing - I love your use of the new RPK set! Looks really beautiful! I love the way you filled it all in with the various parks and wildflowers and bridges and rocks - very nice arrangement.  And I think your new statues turned out really well.

Great job!

[bat 6]

Great update!

bat

[Cjah 15]

My goodness....I'm speachless...

All I can say is that you are really making a name for yourself!

[ThePeoplesPerson 3]

Wow. Those river rapids are so realistic looking. You really were able to capture flowing water so well with them!

[Mickebear 2]

I was never here yet... you have done an excellent work with the rapids!!!

[cammo2003 20]

Hey, is there any chance of a *smaller* version of that first statue? I'm talking about the size of those smaller ones on the lot?

I love the statue, but I find the large one a bit *too* big for my liking. If not, that's ok, but it'd be nice.

Just a kind request.

[Micah 16]

I'm not sure if I've ever been here, but because of this last update, I'll try to start coming to this CJ much more often because I'm totally impressed with that last update. Sooo much detail in that river region. And your BATting skills are incredible and detailed as well.

Two thumbs up and excellent work!

[Rayden 7]

Nice work sorchin, really like your waterfalls new textures. They look very realistic.

[Fabiocb 1]

nice terraforming, those falls looks nice, waiting for more.

[sorchin 18]

utora: Thanks you my friend and welcome. I am humbled by you kind words. I am glad you'll come back my friend. Your welcome anytime.

Kwakelaar: Hey bbuddy. Your definately NOT an amateur my friend. Your BAT's are great and your support of me is great as well buddy. I appreciate it

Yoman3: Hey my friend. Yeah you have to be brave to go down those rapids. That's for sure.

Jacky: Thanks as always my good friend. I appreciate your support..

kant01: Hey buddy. It took me quite awhile to get it the way it is. Lots of trial and error. Some CJ 'ers can do it effortlessly, not me. The finished results take's (as I said) quite awhile.. Thanks for your support...

bat: Thanks buddy

Cjah: Hello my good friend. It's been a long time. I'm glad you dropped by buddy. Thanks my friend for your comments. Your journals have left me speechless many times. So I know the feeling.

ThePeoplesPerson: Hello and welcome mate. Glad to have you aboard. Thanks for your kind words buddy.

Mickebear: Glad you stopped by my friend. I'm honored MB. Thanks for your comments mate...

cammo2003: Hello and welcome my friend. Hmm. To be honest I have had several requests to change a few of my BAT's. In the future if I have time, sure no problem. But unfortunately I can't make any promises. I have several other BAT's I'm working on at the moment. I'm sure you understand my friend I just don't have time at the moment.

Micah: Thanks Micah and welcome my friend. Your welcome anytime..

Rayden: Thanks buddy.

Fabiocb: Thanks my friend.

Update 31 Dedicated to kant01 

 

Mansions in Rivenfjord:

This update I have dedicated to creating a very wealthy area near the parks area in Rivenfjord. 

There will be both an upper and lower wealthy area. Lets start will the upper (hillside) area here...

Notice the dirt road turn to a beautiful red sidewalk...

Now lets create a road leading down the hillside with a tunnel near the bottom...

Lets terraform the tunnel a little...

And the finished result...

Lets move downslope a little for some more mansion creations...

Lets terraform this area...

Now the fun stuff. Putting the mansions in place...

Lets finish this area....

Time to add some shops (The rich love to shop)...at the bottom of the hill.

 

A panned out view of the shops...

Another angle....

A tiny mosaic of the work done in this update...

And at night...

Thats it for now. Next update in progress. Have a great day everyone...

[Yoman3 5]

O can I have a mansion there???? LOL great work. Yeah you sure have to be brave to go down those rapids, you are so right.

[Morm0 0]

Dude i can't believe you all made in sc4rh.. Honestly your region is unreal, your BAT's is cool and everything is perfect. I think you are very creative person.. A+ for your cities! respect dude

[ginchael 1]

Nice rich area...how many ST celebrities live there?

Great job, keep it up!

[sorchin 18]

Yoman03: Hey buddy. Since yuor the first to ask. You can live in anyone you like

Morm0: Hello and welcome my friend. I'm honoured you would make your first post with my cj. Thanks buddy. I hope to see you again...

ginchael: Hey mate thanks very much. There are still openings if you want to move in

I should have an update later today ....

[sorchin 18]

Update 32 Dedicated to jacqulina 

This update will concentrate on 3 areas; A sloped parking lot, a land bridge and a small residentila commercial area.

Lets start developing the parking lot:

First we need to terraform:

Now lets slope the land:

Laying the concrete:

Now lets touch it up:

Now for the land bridge:

And the bridge:

Time to complete it:

And finally the res. com. area. 

First we'll terraform:

Time to zone the area:

Lets see the results:

Not a bad medium to high wealth area:

Now a couple of panned out views. Notice the sloping roads going up/down the hillside:

and finally:

That's it for today everyone.

Enjoy the rest of your day/evening..

[PhilsCafe 8]

Hi Steve.

I nearly forgot how much fun it is to watch you developping a new area. I like Rivenfjord a lot. In a way it's a typicall "intechange village" with the few low-density residential housing and the mid-rise commercial building close to the on-/off-ramp, very nice touch. And the four guards towering over the highway are very interesting: They could be the entrance to a theme park or something like that... kind of an alienation effect, but still quite convincing.

Also great setup for the statue. The parks look wonderful. And you're attention to details is amazing once again. Very colourful and rather fantastic (Disneyland-ish... ) sure, but truly beautiful.

And your last update explains everything... that's quite a destination. Great job my friend.

I'm looking forward to your next update, take care Steve.

- Phil

[sorchin 18]

Hey Phil my good friend. Thanks buddy. It's ggod to see you again. I hope you get to work once more on your journal mate. It's one of my favorites. Thanks for your support

[Fabiocb 1]

WOW

what a nice updates man, awesome terraforming, that viaduct with bridges is so smart and nice, oh and please how did you make this effect with the flowers and stones/rocks.

[ginchael 1]

Wow, those roads sure are confusing...

I'll take you up on that offer...can I have one of the mansions on top of a cliff? It will be easier to dispose of minions who have failed me.

Good job as always, man.

[sorchin 18]

Fabiocb: Hey buddy. thnks mate. The rock lot is one of my own. It's easy to make. Go to here and download the 9th landmark down (the stonehenge one). Go into the lot editor, type in rock, you should see a number of different rock types, dark rock, med rock etc. they are a small prop rock. Then put a whole bunch of them on a 1x1 empty lot, rename it and your done. It should show up in the game no problem.

The flowers can be found here. 

Hope this helps..

ginchael: LOL. Yeah no drinking and driving on those roads.. There is the one mansion on the cliff. It's yours buddy. Hang your miniions all you like.

[Equilibria 16]

While I've never seen any town quite that bright, this is beautiful work. Great job.