BTT: Time Machine - currently patrolling 2007

[SimCoug 5,976]

That San Diego image is awesome. 

[IL. 1,043]

It looks great

I like it 

[Schulmanator 5,812]

I still am impressed how you can ferret out the details of a week from so long ago. Impressive detective work.

[Benedict 3,119]

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Hi, SimCoug. eppisgood's recreations were really well done.

Hi, IL. Glad you're enjoying the Time Machine reports.

 

Hi, Schulmanator. Glad you continue to be impressed.

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We're in the Time Machine again, with the dials set for April 2004.

1 April 2004

Digby is still number one. As you know from previous updates there are no further images remaining, so enjoy a planning image from Stratburg. 

City of Edmonton, London and Kenora are in.

 

 

 8 April 2004

Congratulations to Crystal Junction on hitting number one. There are no images left in that CJ, so here's another transit view from City of Edmonton.

 

Kunimara and Region of Tempest Lake are in.

[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

 

Viva The Time Machine!

[packersfan 666]

Digby and Edmonton...and Crystal Junction...loved those!

[SimCoug 5,976]

Interesting - I think these are the first backgrounds that include any photo editing. Thanks again for the trip into the past.

[crazychickensc12 84]

Ah this thread definitely brings me back, cannot wait to see some AVR shots!!

[Benedict 3,119]

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Hi, packersfan. All three of those CJs will continue to be present in 2004 - they really were 'grandaddy' CJs.

Hi, SimCoug. Actually if you go back and look on the previous page the Digby background has some editing. Some of it is obvious, like the text boxes, but some of it very subtle - check the ferry terminal.

 

Hi, Schulmanator. That is a fantastic-looking time machine.

 

Hi, crazychickensc12. Great to see you enjoying the thread. You'll have to wait until the Time Machine travels to 2005/2006 for that - but you can bet it will be good.

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We're in the Time Machine again, with the dials set for late April 2004.

15 April 2004

Kenora jumps up to number one. There are no images left from jcab, so enjoy this bonus one from City of Edmonton. 

Lux City, Gooseville and Panamal Canal are in.

 

 

 22 April 2004

Crystal Junction is back at number one. The background image is from new entry Citta of Angelos.

 

San Diego and Toronto are also in.

[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.

[SimCoug 5,976]

I'm getting the impression that vanilla looks best from a distance

[Benedict 3,119]

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Hi, SimCoug. Hey, what are you saying about vanilla!? I think sometimes you're right... maybe one of the issues is that so far a couple of the few CJs from 2004 that have lots of images left are ones like City of Edmonton and San Diego, so they are over-represented. Just wait until 2005 gets going.

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April turning into May for the Time Machine this week...

29 April 2004

Digby holds on at number one. The bonus image is from San Diego. 

Binsur and New York are in.

 

6 May 2004

Digby makes it a 3-peat. The background image is from River Basin, which returns.

 

City of Edmonton and Gooseville are also in.

[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Awesome time travel!

[SimCoug 5,976]

Actually, when built right, vanilla region pics can stand toe to toe with custom content regions with all the bells and whistles.  

I have actually thought about trying to build a vanilla region just for old times sake, especially with everything I know now.  I think it would really test my creativity.  Maybe someday.  Until then, keep these good (old) times rollin'.

[Benedict 3,119]

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Hi, SimCoug. It would be interesting to see what you do with vanilla, although I think the crowd would be most displeased if it meant fewer New SorGun updates.

 

Hi, Schulmanator. Ready for another trip?

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More time travel to May 2004 via the Time Machine...

13 May 2004

The Human Body is in at number one. The bonus image is from San Francisco, which is back in. 

Kunimura is also in.

 

 20 May 2004

Crystal Junction is back at the top. The background image is from The Ragged Edge, which returns. This CJ was a big influence for me - a complex story with multiple plots involving mayors and their secret (and not so secret) ambitions. I loved every minute of it.

 

Golden Coast and San Diego are also in.

[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.

[woodb3kmaster 342]

These trips back into Simtropolis's past have been very interesting, Ben. I remember some of those CJs (having been somewhat active myself back in those days), and even by our present standards, they were pretty amazing.

 

One question: how close to the present are you going to get with these updates - all the way to the beginning of the original BTT? If so, I look forward to seeing how my early updates of Nyhaven did (with a certain amount of vanity, I suppose ) in the rankings.

 

Can't wait to see the next couple of weeks' worth of updates!

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Are you going to have a Top 100 for the time Time Machine as well?

[Benedict 3,119]

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Hi, woodb3kmaster. My plan is indeed to go all the way up to the start of BTT (Dec 2009). I am looking forward to seeing your CJ make its real debut!

 

Hi, Schulmanator. You might be able to convince to run those numbers for a retrospective annual top 100, although this first year may just be a top 50.

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The BTT Time Machine makes another trip to 2004.

27 May 2004

Digby hops back to the top spot. The bonus image is from Cape May, NJ. Interestingly, Jetty Jockey continues his love of Cape May with his CJ in the new section. 

 

City of Edmonton, River Basin and Buffalo Region are also in.

 

 3 June 2004

Digby holds on to the number one spot. The background image is from River basin, a former number one. 

 

Turry Metro Region and Natures Fury are in.

[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.

[packersfan 666]

I probably never reached a Top Ten with Cambellsport, Rabourn, or Sessquenna (maybe Sessquenna)...

[Benedict 3,119]

 

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Hi, packersfan. I don't remember your first two, but the last one definitely rings a bell. I've got about 5 and a half years of TM updates to go, so you'll have to stay tuned to see if any of them make it.

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The BTT Time Machine is back in action.

10 June 2004

Crystal Junction is back at number one. The bonus image is from Binsur, which is back in.

 

Also in is Norwich.

 

 

 17 June 2004

Nexis of Genesis reaches the top of the chart. The transit map image is from Norwich.

 

Turry Metro Region and The Ragged Edge are in.



[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Are you going to do a Top 100 for each Time Machine year too? That'd be kind of cool.

[Fox 1,444]

Ahh.. you just made me remember The Human Body by MrVegetable .. I loved that CJ!

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Oh my god.

 

I remember half of those CJs.

 

 

 

I feel so old.

[SimCoug 5,976]

I'm impressed that you are finding pictures for all of these weeks.  It was neat to see Jetty Jockey in that last update - I really enjoy his current Cape May CJ, I didn't realize it went so far back

[simlink 1,098]

Interesting to see you go back in time here, definitely cool.  

[Benedict 3,119]

 

 

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Hi, Schulmanator. Sure, I'll be doing some year-end specials for the Time Machine.

 

Hi, Fox. Yeah, a great name for a great CJ. Sadly no pictures left.

 

Hi, Shadow Assassin. So dramatic, you old thing you! Thanks for stopping by, and congrats on your Trixie.

 

Hi, SimCoug. It takes some diligence, but I've been successful so far, and as I get closer to the current time, pictures are more plentiful.

 

Hi, sim_link. Thanks! It's been a lot of fun for me to go back, too.

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More from the BTT Time Machine...

24 June 2004

Nexis of Genesis stays at number one. The bonus image is from Citta of Angelos.

 

Puerto Nuevo is in.

 

 

 1 July 2004

Halcyon Sound is in at number 1. Also in, and featured in the background image, is Minneapolis.

 

New York and Mandursuro are also in.



[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

I spy with my little eye the erstwhile Wally World in that pic!

[TekindusT 3,809]

joerg ran a CJ! I had no idea of that!

[Benedict 3,119]

 

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Hi, Schulmanator. That must have been one of the very early bats - aarrgghh, it's everywhere.

 

Hi, TekindusT. It's amazing the names I've come across. Even Meg had a CJ at one point.

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More from the BTT Time Machine...

8 July 2004

Digby is back at number one. The bonus image is from Cape May, NJ.

 

Aldebaran and The City of Adelaide are in.

 

 

 

 15 July 2004

Digby holds on to the top spot. The background image is from City of Edmonton.

 

Welcome to Cascadia is in.



[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Rock on, time machine!

[Benedict 3,119]

 

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Hi, Schulmanator. Thanks for supporting the Time Machine!

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Time for another BTT Time Machine trip...

22 July 2004

Just want to show you my region bounces in at number one. Sadly no images left from that CJ; the bonus image is from former number one River Basin.

 

 

 29 July 2004

Crystal Junction moves into the top spot. The background image is from Norwich.

 

Kunimura and Gooseville are also in

[Caveat: until early in 2005, many CJs were lost in the big purge, so some that you may remember from 2004 will be missing].

Enjoy, and happy 10th anniversary, Simtropolis & SC4.