Acorn Creek Region - An American Story

[PhilsCafe 8]

REPLIES

bobinator: Thanx for your positive comments. I'm glad you like it.
rewright: Thanks a lot. That wasn't that difficult. I wish I had the ability to build such scenic cities as you have...

After going back in time, we're back in good old 2005. City Tour part 3, enjoy.

- Phil


CITY TOUR: ACORN CREEK'S WESTSIDE DISTRICT PART III
I recently got this postcard from Grant...




CITY STORIES: GRANT URBANIZATION PROJECT


All right, someone seems to have too much spare time. And I'm not talkin' about me...


One of the proposed measures is the extension of the city's rapid transit network (RTN). Besides, city officials consider to build another police station, a medical facility and a library. City parks and green spaces will keep the small town feel of this quarter.

Credits: Don't forget to check out the full list of credits in the very first post...

[PhilsCafe 8]

Welcome to page two (EDIT: ST 4.0 pages...) of my CJ. Thanks everyone who posted on page one and I hope I can count on your support on this page too... and on all of the following pages.

- Phil


CITY INFO: ACORN CREEK METROPOLITAN AREA
Let's have a quick look at some population data:

POPULATION: 66.619

ACORN CREEK: 64.690
Cape Oakdale 0
Fort Hunter 1.138
Portstown District 2.323
Watergate District 0
Westside District 61.230

THREE MILLS: 1.929




Check back for an update soon...

[PhilsCafe 8]

Hi everyone. Today, I'm gonna do what I wanted to do for so long... I'm gonna present you Upper Westside, one of my favorite parts of the city. Enjoy.

- Phil

CITY TOUR: ACORN CREEK'S WESTSIDE DISTRICT PART IV

Just left to that roundabout you can see my favorite place in Acorn Creek: H... the Hard Rock Cafe of course.












CITY STORIES: BELLAVISTA ARSON PART I


A few hours after the event, an armed splinter group of Gram (Grant Residents Against Megalomania) claimed responsibility for the arson at Bellavista station. The group announced that they are willing to do anything to 'fight for democracy'.


Credits: You'll find a full list in the first post of this CJ...

[ar3man2005 0]

Wow.....I like your JC much more than mine !! GREAT !! LOVE IT !
the Time setting in mine JC is 1840's yours is 1970's....haha, that why my City graph look so differnt from yours...I like your graph....very Nice!

 

I am learning form yours....., when my City goes to 1900's , then will much more modern!!

[ar3man2005 0]

I love this so much...very nice!!  I like how you diaplay a train system map and a proposal route have made...well done~~

how you remeber the creater of those BAT and LOT you have been downloaded and displayed in the pictures?...I wanna to appreciate those wonderful Bat maker!!

( oh..sorry for my double message, I forget i can edit the first one... )

 

 

[MrCinatit 30]

you are doing quite a good job, PhilsCafe. i like the way you have told the history of your region, as well as the presentation of your photographs. you are doing a most excellent job.

[bobinator 0]

That newspaper is just awsome! Awsome job with it! Thanks for posting in my city journal too! Anyways, great job and I'm awaiting the next update!

[juantrev 0]

I love your updates.  Can we see updates of the problematic parts of town... I want to see if the unemployment has improved?

[PhilsCafe 8]

Thank y'all for your numerous comments.

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ar3man: Thanx for the good comments. I'm glad you like my graphics too. Actually, this CJ is set in the year 2005. I'm going back in time from time to time though and the 70s are an important period in the city's history. Talking about the credits: I don't have that much files in my Plugins folder, so I know which buildings may appear. While saving the file, I usually add the creator's name to the .zip-file name) and there's still the STEX, where you can find out.
MrCinatit: I always admired your work. And now, I'm glad you like my work. Thanx for the compliment.
bobinator: Thank you too. Well, the newspaper took me about five or ten minutes to make... not that much to write but it tells everything you have to know - that's effective.
juantrev: Of course, there will be problematic parts and I'll show them... later. Since I'm still workin' on the city, some parts aren't ready yet. But as soon as they are, I'll post them. The uneployment in Westside District has improved, as you can see in the following update.

- Phil


INTERLUDE: WESTSIDE DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOODS
It's been a while since the last state of the city address. Mayor Harding pointed out his latest success with the emprovement of unemployment. There are enough jobs in the city and the metropolitan area. The next step is to increase the average income for example with HT industry. At the moment, Westside District offers the best paid jobs in the region.











GRANT URBANIZATION PROJECT: UPDATE
A brief update to the GUP, mentioned in a previous post.




A third phase is still in the planning process.


Credits: Definitely worth to take a look at... see the first post.

[oroen 0]

Nice that you show planned projects! Always good to see how people change things in their cities.

[debueno 0]

Hey Phil,

Wow!  I love how you made the transit authority expansion map!  It reminds me of the maps they had in Washington, D.C. when they expanded the subway lines! Also, the news reports are very realistic; they build a history for the CJ, getting you right into the action!

 

Keep it up!

 

- debueno

[Compromise 1]

I am new to Simtropolis and I have spotted this CJ and I love it. I like its realism.

[LakeTrash311 0]

Date: 3/7/2005 4:43:11 AM Author: ar3man2005

I love this so much...very nice!!  I like how you diaplay a train system map and a proposal route have made...well done~~

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I like it too. Looks very authentic, like something you would see from a mobility authority. I like the newspaper articles as well, looks like you put a good deal of effort into 'em.

 

Overall a very good CJ you have going, keep it up!

[PhilsCafe 8]

Thanx a lot for the feedbackeveryone, it inspired me a lot.

PERSONAL REPLIES

oroen: Thank you. I guess I'm gonna keep that for later updates
debueno: Actually I was inspired by the Metro (that was before I downloaded the Metro set by bigredfish). Thanks.
Compromise: Welcome to Simtropolis. I'm glad you like my CJ.
LakeTrash311: Thank you for your comment. You're right, it took me awhile to do these newspaper articles.

I'm glad you all liked that transit authority map. There will be another one maybe with the blue line already on it.

- Phil


CITY STORIES: BELLAVISTA ARSON CONTINUED

EDIT: Well, that was a sneak preview of the future... (I've updated this newaspaper article and messed up the date)


CITY TOUR: ACORN CREEK'S WESTSIDE DISTRICT PART V










I have no idea what to do with this room...


PS: As you maybe have noticed, I did some slight changes in presentation. I'm posting larger pictures (520x390). And I'm using the same scale for every picture. How do you like it?


Credits: See first post.

[Compromise 1]

Nice new update. I like the newspaper report.

[AfroThunda 1]

Whoa, nice work... I have missed this CJ until I checked out your sig, man I am impressed. Your use of the graphical maps and what-not are amazing I really like how you put those together, I cant wait for the next update!

  -Afro

[jacqulina 162]

great work

[Compromise 1]

I have now added this CJ to my visit list in my re-done signiture.

[sloppet 3]

really cool updates!! nice CJ

[PhilsCafe 8]

Due to the great feedback for my last update, I decided to comment on your replys before I have an update (forgive me that).

Compromise: I'm glad you like my work. Thank you so much for adding my CJ to your sig. Looks good there. (EDIT: and thank you that you wrote Acorn Creek correctly...)
AfroThunda: It's great that you checked out my CJ. Actually you were the first one commenting on my first approach (which was the Beautiful Acorn Creek CJ)
jacqulina: Thanx a lot for your comment. Your comments are always appreciated, no matter what others say.
sloppet: Thanx for your support.

Check back, there will be an update soon (maybe tomorrow).

- Phil

[comdude21 6]

I really like the way this CJ is going. The graphics are great, and the way you discuss in detail each part of the region is great. This CJ has some real potential, you've shown a lot of work ethic here. Great job.

comdude

[PhilsCafe 8]

Thank you comdude21. I'm still experimenting to find out what people want to see and what not. I have quite an idea right now.

A small update....

- Phil

CITY TOUR: ACORN CREEK'S WESTSIDE DISTRICT PART VI




At least he still has that view. Let's wait till there are skyscraper rising into the sky...



That was it from Westside District (at least City Tour-wise). But I'll be back soon for some major projects in Lower Westside and Downtown.


Credits: See first post for a complete list.

[dhoppeii 12]

Great Update and great looking region.....Aside from the city, I am really impressed with your presentation.....It is awesome.  I really like the semi-transparent overlay of the region, showing what area you are focusing on.  Nice....

[Compromise 1]

Nice update.

 

I do like the extras in the pictures such as sub-headings and mini-maps.

[sloppet 3]

nice update.. i really like this new town hall. it's cool!

[PhilsCafe 8]

Thanx ya'll for your comments.
PERSONAL REPLIES

dhoppeii & Compromise: I'm glad you both like my presentation. As many other city journalists, I was inspired by Digby when I decided to do it like this...
sloppet: Thanks, I like it too. It is the ingame S.F. City Hall.

Update time!

- Phil


CITY STORIES: IN THE NEWS


The freelance writer, I think his name was... Mr Tromp, was right last time: It was murder. But who benefits most from Mr Birnens death? (um, if you haven't noticed yet, there is a story in this CJ... )




Credits: Check out the first post for a full list.

[sloppet 3]

very interesting update!! it look really realistic! keep up the good work!

[jacqulina 162]

i like yor news page great and thanks for your comment

[Compromise 1]

Nice sports arena and mass transit network.

[PhilsCafe 8]

Thank you everyone for your comments.
REPLIES

sloppet: Thank you.

compromise: Thank you.
jacqulina: Thank you. I paid a lot of attention to details when I did that news page and I'm glad you've mentioned it.

Now enjoy another update.

- Phil


CITY TOUR: ACORN CREEK'S WESTSIDE DISTRICT SUMMARY
Before we leave Westside District, your tour guide likes to sum up what we've seen so far and also what has changed since our last visit.








Okay, time is up. I hope you enjoyed the tour. Don't forget to leave the money...



...just kidding.













The Westside District City Tour ends here. But there will be updates from time to time. And there is still the unsolved Bellavista arson case...


What would you like to see next?
There are two offers in the travel agency's brochure (you can find a region map on page one of this CJ):

A. Acorn Creek's Fort Hunter and Portstown Districts
B. Three Mills, a charming farming town in the city's south.


Credits: ...see post 1.