Holt: One Year Later

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Darkness continues to swirl through HD - and beyond...

 

Our mystery character is a whistle blower. He alerted the HDRPS about the corruption and plan hatched by the insurer, vice regional chair and developer. And then, only a few days later, he suffered a blackout during an announcement where the vice-chair was present. Could these events be related? Find out right now...

 

 

 

 

 

19.1 | I began to slowly wake up... I heard door shutting. The doors of the mysterious van I was in swung open and the cold air flooded in. We certainly weren't in Holt District anymore, it was snowing. It almost never snows in Holt District. The masked people grabbed me and I saw where they were taking me - a delapitated looking house that seemed to be surrounded by a swamp. It was cold out and was snowing heavily.

 

 

 

 

 

19.2 | The area was definitely a swamp land - and it looked fairly isolated. That worried me... would anybody find me? What was going to happen to me... who were these people? My mind was racing and my heart was pounding. Was this the end? Or... were they going to rough me up into not saying a word? Was going to the police the wrong thing to do? So many questions raced in my mind...

 

 

 

 

 

19.3 | They took me inside, sat me down and tied me to the chair. The room was dark, cold and woefully ugly. Despite the situation I was in, the first thing that came to mind was how dated the wood panelling is. They began to walk away from me into the kitchen area. I was getting worried again as I ran out of things to distract myself with. They tied me really tight, I don't think I'm getting out of this chair...

 

 

 

 

 

19.4 | I began wondering what kind of person could go to the kitchen and start cooking while a hostage sat in their living room. Then it hit me - they were gone. The car doors outside slammed. And that bacon smell was turning to burnt meat and wood that's on fire - there's a glow and embers coming from the kitchen. Uhoh. This isn't going to end well, is it? The smoke detector went off...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.5 | That same moment, the HDRPS in assosciation with the Orchidsen Police Service (OPS) stormed and raided the Holt District regional offices. By order of the Province of Orchidsen government, the building was to be turned upside down as part of a corruption investigation. The scheme is falling, as is the Holt District government...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kifflom112

It certainly did - high demand for all types of development it putting a strain on developers.

 

City_Master

Thanks, I try to choose something that capture the feeling of each city. I did that myself with the region photos.

 

TayMay27

Yea, I'm a bit of a numbers nerd myself. That is a road, not a highway. Just a very busy one, haha.

 

SimCoug

So do I, kinda fun looking over the progress.

 

vivapanda

Thanks, glad you liked it!

 

TayMay27

It doesn't always rain here, but it gets pretty rainy through November and April usually. 

As for the shopping centre, I'm not sure. I just downloaded it, and the dependencies, and it worked. Are you sure you have all the dependencies and installed them correctly?

 

City_Master

Decisions, decisions. At least it isn't a canoe. I don't like canoes...

 

Fox

Thanks, glad you like the 'burbs!

 

vivapanda

Thanks, I've tried taking a more interesting twist with my titles recently.

 

SimCoug

She sure isn't - but as you can see by now mother nature isn't the only thing to take seriously.

 

Kifflom12

It's evident some people like to take advantage of others, and sadly some are in the HD government.

 

Schulmanator

We certainly do, and it's only going to get worse.

 

City_master

A tornado is not very fun, and it doesn't look like there'll be another for a while. But another destructive force is on the loose...

 

TayMay27

Thanks, glad this is able to please on so many levels!

 

Schulmanator

Let's hope...

 

City_Master

Insurance companies aren't in the business of losing money, so it's clear this one wants to make sure its profits are extra high.

 

Fox

I'm hoping they'll get what's coming to them as well. Whether they do or don't will all be revealed soon enough...

 

SimCoug

Thanks, this is one of the first HD updates where the plot is more important than the photos, so I'm glad you liked both elements. I'd be weary of the cops, as well, but at this point what other choice was there?

 

vivapanda

I hope so too, but we'll need to wait a while longer.

 

vivapanda

 

City_Master

It probably isn't.

 

Benedict

Thanks, I am to tease... er... um... please.

 

Schulmanator

Glad you are! - more to come on these projects soon.

 

Kifflom112

Both are correct, but which site each goes to is a mystery. And there are 4 types of development, each site is something different...

 

Fox

While industry is expanding, no industry porjects this time around.

 

 

 

 

[Charlie_Zane 963]

This is even worse! I hope the guy get's out all right! 

Oh dear!

[SAVAGExPHOENIX 955]

Oh man, talk about an intriguing storyline!

[Fox 1,444]

Love the second picture.. I can't tell if it is SC4 or not.. lol

 

Nice story line again, It's becoming a mystery I have to solve..

[coolwiththecool2 827]

nice job! right before my pc went out again i got the shopping center to work. And nice use of the sims 3(?), i'm with fox though, cant tel if the second pic is sc4 or not...and interesting storyline

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PARTS OF HD ARE IN FREEFALL... BUT WHICH ONES?

ECONOMY? HOUSING PRICES? POLITICAL STABILITY? 

STAY TUNED...

 

 

[coolwiththecool2 827]

darn it, I was about to buy a house here too lol

[Schulmanator 5,813]

Uh oh!!!

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Oh dear!

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Sometimes a fresh coat of paint is needed.

Other times it's a full scale renovation.

This is the latter.

 

 

Fresh new look. Coming Soon.

[Schulmanator 5,813]

Sorta has a 70s vibe to it. Cool!

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KUHAN STIRRINGS TEASER

 

 

This site in Kuhan seems innocent enough. Northing major happening here... right? Just infrastructure in the middle of nowhere...

Though some say something "fun" is coming this way...

 

And hey! That doesn't look like the regular Holt District logo... what's up with that?

 

 

Stay tuned to find out what exactly is going on here in Kuhan.

...And for more of the new look - launching soon!

[coolwiththecool2 827]

something fun? looking like that? cant guess what it is at all....could be a fair?

[Schulmanator 5,813]

Definitely something interesting on the way!

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NAME THAT AMUSEMENT PARK!

 

Now is your chance to name an amusement park! Wicked Parks is seeking names for its new park in Holt District! Located in Kuhan, the park is nearing completion. To submit your name, merely post here! You have 24 hours to do so. After which time, a winner will be announced and whoever suggests the winning name, as selected by Wicked Parks, will get an exclusive sneak peek of the park!

 

Wicked is currently known for naming its parks "Wicked [City Name]", but wants to try something different. As such, "Wicked Holt District" and "Wicked Kuhan" aren't viable submissions. 

 

Get it? Sound good? Get naming! Feel free to submit more than one. 

If duplicate names are suggested the first person to have suggested a specified name gets the sneak peek.

This applies to all versions of HD (ST, SC4D, Simopsis, Simmania) - not just the version you post in.

 

Wicked looks forward to your suggestions!

 

 

 

 

[Jack³ 291]

I remember Highland had a Roller Coaster called Wicked Timber!  I see some trees behind it...Wicked Oak?  No, I don't think I would be too interested in riding a Wicked Oak.  It's purple:  The indigo snake is purple.  The Wicked Snake/Viper?  That's probably the best I can come up with.

 

Kuhan's very own Wicked Viper!  What do you think?

[Schulmanator 5,813]

The Wicked, Wicked West...

 

The Wrath of Kuhan...

 

Kuhannywood...

 

K-Vegas...

 

Kuhany Island...

 

(my favorite is the 2nd one)

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BEAUTIFUL NIGHT IN THE CITY

 

It's a beautiful night in the city. The bright city lights shine and the towers soar to the sky. But...

 

 

 

...does that say this picture is from Kuhan?! Since when does Kuhan have skyscrapers?!

Things are changing in Holt District.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME THAT AMUSEMENT PARK: RESULTS!

 

I am please to announced the winner of the "Name That Amusement Park" contest. WRANER wins with the suggestion "Everest Peak"

Wraner will get a sneak peek of the entire park before it is shown in an Holt District update!

 

Wicked Parks has already made up the logo for the park:

 

 

The park will be opening soon. Stay tuned for the update the covers it.

 

[Schulmanator 5,813]

"Wrath of Kuhan" was a close second,right? It'd bring us Trekkies in by the bushel!

[SimCoug 5,977]

Looking forward to the park

[Jack³ 291]

That is an excellent logo!  

[coolwiththecool2 827]

nice skyscrapers!

and for the name, try Kuhan Land Resort, or Holts Berry Farm (named after Knotts Berry Farm)

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TRIXIES HAVE ARRIVED AND HD IS A WINNER!

 

 

NOMINATED FOR 7 AWARDS:

Best SC4 City Journal

Most Aesthetically Pleasing SC4 City

Best SC4 City Planner

Best Newspaper in a SC4 CJ

Most Entertaining SC4 City Journal

Most Realistic SC4 City Journal

Best Use of Added Media in an SC4 CJ

 

RUNNER UP FOR:

Best SC4 City Planner

Best Newspaper in a SC4 CJ

Most Entertaining SC4 CJ

 

 

 

 

 

ALL I CAN SAY IS... THANK YOU! 

I never expected to be nominated in more than 1 category, if at all. To be nominated a leading 7 categories amongst all CJs and BATs is an extreme honour - so thank you so much to all of YOU! Coming runner up in those 3 categories is also an extreme honour. 

You keep Holt District going - I appreciate all of your support, comments on each update and going out and nominating Holt District in so many categories. So just a HUGE THANK YOU!! Let's hope 2013 is another great year for Holt District and all of your projects!

 

I'd also like to give a special shout-out to Packersfan who won Best SC4 City Planner, the award I received last year. Nice work, DOW really deserves it.

 

And with that I have this little "thank you" picture. It's the least I could do!

 

 

 

To celebrate I hope to finally get a full update sometime this week. Stay tuned for more details.

Thanks again, everyone!

 

 

[Benedict 3,119]

Well done - your list of nominations is very impressive!

[Schulmanator 5,813]

Awesome! and Trixi-licious!

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Congrats on your Trixies.

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Everest Peaks Amusement Park

 

A lot has been happening in Holt District beyond the swirling darkness, and today we're taking a look at one of those projects. Poking our heads up above the clouds we are visiting Everest Peaks Amusement Park. Located in Kuhan, this park was completed under the BOLDNEWHD plan. Constructed and operated by Wicked Parks, this large amusement park will draw people from Holt District for a day (or two!) of twisting fun. The park, as you will notice, is not the only thing out in that area. Some land owned by Wicked Parks was developed into residential housing, very spawly-residentaial housing. So let's get a move on and take a look.

This update also marks the debut of the new Holt District update look and official retirement of the rectangle logo. You treated us well, Rectangular Logo! But it's time for a fresh new look.

 

 

 

 

 

20.1 | We start off with a bird's eye view of the park and surrounding area. The park is filled with vendor booths, rides and roller coasters. And if you're looking for a parking spot, it should be easy in the parks expansive, newly paved parking lot!

 

 

 

 

 

20.2 | Zooming into the parking lot you will notice a rail line. This rail line now has its first commuter rail stop in Holt District here at Everest Peaks. Despite being the home to the Provincial Capital, to this point Holt District hasn't been service by Government of Orchidsen Transit, or GO. It is now, though! 

You will also notice the private broadcaster OTV's local broadcast studios here. It houses studios of OTV Holt District and several OTV-produced television shows' sound stages.

 

 

 

 

 

20.3 | Moving to where the real action is, Everest Peak's main entrance. The line ups are long to get in, today. Perhaps one of the cashiers that's supposed to be at the main entrance is in the maintenance building snoozing...

 

 

 

 

 

20.4 | We move on to the water park portion of Everest Peaks. It's not open today since it's a bit chilly, but will be full of hustle and bustle come the summer.

 

 

 

 

 

20.5 | This coaster, CYCLONE, is a transplant from one of Wicked Parks older properties. That property is in the process of being reconstructed from the ground up and it was decided this coaster would be moved here to Everest Peaks.

 

 

 

 

 

20.6 | Here we have the SPEEDWAY gokarting course. Rubber tires (somewhat ) cushion those who crash mid-way through the race.

 

 

 

 

 

20.7 | This area houses some general attractions, including bumper cars, and a smaller roller coaster suitable for those who aren't ready to tackle the hypercoasters quite yet.

 

 

 

 

 

20.8| ThunderRun is another popular attraction - something about going through that hoop twice is thrilling. That and going backwards. That's pretty cool.

 

 

 

 

 

20.9 | And of course there is SkyScreamer. You may be able to see your house from the top, though you probably won't be up there long enough to notice. Or your eyes will be closed.

 

 

 

 

 

20.10 | And to end of the update, a little teaser. I mentioned that not only a park developed our in rural Kuhan. That wasn't a lie. Suburban sprawl has struck the area in a big way. We'll look at it a little more in depth next update. 

 

 

 

 

 

City_Master

Things tend to get uglier before they get better. Let's just hope they actually get better

 

daTSchikenhed

Thanks! It's fun to take a different direction once in a while. This storyline has been fun to develop.

 

Fox

It isn't SimCity 4 - The Sims 3 is what it is. Perhaps you can solve the mystery, perhaps not.

It's taken several twists and turns so far...

 

TayMay27

That's awesome but sucks at the same time. Hope your new computer will treat you well!

The second pic is The Sims 3.

 

TayMay27

Sometimes things are portrayed worse than they are. So please, feel free to buy a house in HD!

 

Schulmanator

Uh Oh Indeed...

 

City_Master

Things may get messy... or they may not.

 

Schulmanator

Thanks - hope you like the full new look!

 

TayMay27

This update should answer that question!

 

Schulmanator

I'm always for interesting things.

 

jack3oh3

I vaguely remember that, Highland was always awesome.

 

Schulmanator

You made this a very tough decision with all of those!

 

Schulmanator

Indeed it was, really! It had a logo made and everything.

 

SimCoug

Hope you liked it!

 

jack3oh3

Thanks - I'm finding myself really into logo/graphic design right now. 

 

TayMay27

Glad you like the skyscrapers... more on those later.

 

Benedict

Thank You - I was stunned to be honest!!

 

Schulmanator

Indeed - congrats on your trixie as well!

 

Aaron Graham

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Schulmanator 5,813]

Looking good! Perhaps they could rename the cyclone as "The Wrath of Kuhan"????

 

[Kifflom112 355]

This was an awesome update, I really like the park. Reminds me of Carowinds a little bit for some reason.

I like the typical suburban sprawl too.

[Fox 1,444]

Very cool looking amusement park! I can't wait to visit!

 

Congratulations on winning a Trixie too.. much deserved.