Acorn Creek Region - An American Story

[oroen 0]

Ah yes, the ever-present current trend of naming roads after local politicians (I'm guessing that's who Birnen is).

[sloppet 3]

page 8!!!

[Cjah 15]

As sloppet said welcome to page 8...I wonder how this C.J. will do in 2006 and hopefully it will do as great as it did in 05!

I can't wait for the next few updates!

[Simworld 056132 1]

Hahaha, that weather is nothing. Currently 60F where Im at.
Anyway great updates there. Im looking for more.

[+Guest highstreet]

cool cj love it keep up the work

 

[Nardo69 51]

Nice R$ - seddlement. These little neo-romamesque / gothic chruches in the middle of the highrises reminds me always of the better examples of Batman etc or the church in The Crow - typical american - in Germany you see the towers quite far.

Nice touch with the b/w pic to show before / after!

HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIEND!!!

May 2006 b at least as good as 2005!

Bernhard

[jacqulina 162]

you are welcome and thanks/i know when you have finished the port it will all look awesome/it does allready anyway

[Compromise 1]

Nice update there, keep it coming!

[PhilsCafe 8]

Hello again. I have another small update for you.

PERSONAL REPLIES

Darmok: Thanks for your feedback my friend. I'm glad you like my extensive use of parking lots. Public transport is rare in Portstown . Thanks again for stopping by and take care.

oroen: Thanks for dropping by. And you're right, Mr Birnen indeed is a local politician. He has been murdered some time ago and his death caused quite a stir in AC, because he was young and popular. The Mayor certainly benefits from naming a parkway after him. Thanks again and take care.

sloppet: Thanks for opening page 8. Maybe it is a good sign, beginning the new year on a new page. Thanks again.

Cjah: Thanks for the welcome on a new page. As I said to sloppet, maybe that's a good sign. But anyways, I also hope that it'll do well this year. Thanks you and take care.

Simworld: Thanks a lot man. I'm glad you liked the update. 60F, eh? We had about 23 last week (but it wasn't enough to get a white Christmas...). Thanks for stopping by.

highstreet: Welcome to Acorn Creek. Thanks a lot for your visit, it's very much appreciated. I'm glad you like it.

Bernhard: Thanks a lot for the kind words my friend. I'm glad you like the church. I tried to show tradition (the influence of a European culture) in contrast to modern city building, if it's that what you mean with typically American. I also know America only from the movies . And thanks for the well wishes. Take care and I hope you have a good one too.

jacqulina: Thanks for the kind words. It's great to see that you like it. I've seen some of your latest work in the 'show us your accomplishment' thread and I liked it a lot. I'm looking forward to your CJ. Thanks again and take care.

Compromise: Thanks for dropping by mate. I always appreciate your comments. I'm glad you liked the update. Again, thanks and take care.

Thanks for your great support during the last year everyone. It's always appreciated. Now enjoy this rather special update. Take care everyone.

- Phil


INTERLUDE: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

One year has passed. It's time for another look at the development in Acorn Creek and sourroundings.



>Click here< for a hybrid map of that area.

A small bonus for y'all.



EDIT: And a bonus sneak peek of Urbaile.



^ A small test: Please localize this picture on the map above. (hint: See page 6)

That was it for now, I hope to have another update for you soon .


Credits:
SFBT Park Set by Andreas Roth; Wal Mart Supercenter by Bobbo662; Mc Donald's by kevdan25; Simple Bus Stop by morifari; Scenic Drive Kit by Pegasus; Small Warehouses, Modern Warehouses and Auto Factory by SimGoober. Thank you.

[PhilsCafe 8]

Sorry for the double post... just a small update.

CITY STORIES: BELLAVISTA ARSON TRIAL DAY I




That was it for now. Take care.

[oroen 0]

I'm glad you bumped this because I missed the last update I like the little maps--simple but get the point across and good for an overview and/or reminder of the region. And I know where the stadium is.

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Looks good, Phil.

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I'd suggest one thing there. Cut off that southern part of Downtown ward (the narrow section poking into the Docks), and add it to Portstown. Alternatively, you could all make that a new Ward. Just a suggestion.

But excelllent work on the map.

[Darmok 34]

Loved the map and the stadium area!

And

[slann 0]

*Grinning*

Congrats Phil on yer 1st anniversary *smile* and I really love that map - it looks really nice...

and I do love your avatar

I agree with shadow assasin - maybe you should consolidate the bottom area or it may be nuts to administer *grin*

C ya soon!

[dhoppeii 12]

Looks great Phil.  I really like the map you made of the area.  Very nicely done and I can't imagine how much time you have into that.  I also liked the newspaper.....nice mix of real world stories in there.  Have a great weekend man.

[Simworld 056132 1]

The newspaper is fabulas. Gweat wok dere and I cawnt wat 4 moore

(Spelling mistakes part of speech)

[psteverific 8]

Hi Phil
I usually like to read right through a CJ to get all the back-story, and I'm especially glad I did in this case... there are a few twists in this tale. Seems like Acorn Creek can be a dangerous place at times.

 

Your newspaper looks great (reminds me of the Montreal gazette somehow) and it is very well written.

It really helps convey the story well.

I also like the way you've laid out your pictures, your journal has a nice flow to it.

 

I look forward to reading more on this story... and to see the continuing city development, of course!

I'll be dropping by again soon

[rewright 804]

Phil- I love the map! That is one thing I have not been able to do, and I really like maps. For now I'll just enjoy yours.
-Dick

[fgottes 5]

Great CJ, Great Maps, Great Story, Great test.    I agree w/ Darmok the stadium is just south of the NE Beltway.  A game, McDonalds and Walmart - I see you got a trifecta.

[jacqulina 162]

i love the maps excellent work looking forward to more great updates

[sloppet 3]

I'm looking forward for some new updates here phil!

[ElBarto92 7]

This is a really great CJ - I can't believe I just discovered it! Congrats on the one-year anniversary, and I hope to see a new installment soon! Keep up the awesome work, philscafe!

[Cjah 15]

Nice stadium!

It is really realistic at its current location.The fast food near it and the large amount of parking available to the public is really awesome!

 

Great map and I can't wait for more!

[PhilsCafe 8]

I'm afraid, no update today. But let me reply to your great comments:

PERSONAL REPLIES

oroen: Thanks for stopping by. I intended to add something special to that update and then I came up with this, just for fun. I was surprised how it turned out, I've never looked at Acorn Creek this way. I'm glad you like it. Take care.

SA: Thanks a lot for your feedback, I really appreciate that. Keeping your suggestion in mind, I'll redistrict that area as soon as there is some more developemt in that area. Thanks again for commenting, I'm glad you like the map. Take care.

Darmok: Tr

[dev 47]

Wow...first time I've ever seen this CJ...and I have to say it is truly awesome! I love the way you are making hometown USA...really cool! Keep it up!

[nealos101 20]

Ah yes, Ive looked past the last two updates, and even though they are small they still have that... thing to them. I would never be able to get that affect, even if it was as simple as photoshopping it! lol, but really, this CJ is still good, and I like that newspaper!

 

Thanks for the comments in mine!

 

Nealos101

[sloppet 3]

Can we count on an update this week??

[PhilsCafe 8]

A Message from the author: I'm a little out of touch with the region because I haven't played it lately... but there will be a small story update very soon, probably on Monday. In the meantime, take care everybody and thanks for your great support.

dev: Hometown USA, eh? I like that... Welcome to Acorn Creek and thanks a lot for that compliment. I'm glad you liked it.

nealos: Hey thanks mate. I'm still not sure what you mean with that effect (in fact it could be a photoshopped one... I heavily edit all of the pictures), but I'm glad you still like them. Thanks a lot for your support. Take care.

sloppet: Thanks for stopping by. It's always great to hear that people care about my CJ. I hope your question is answered. Otherwise don't hesitate to ask again... thanks again man.

[Fabiocb 1]

awesome work, and those maps and the planning is just great man. Keep on the great work.

 

[vidioman 21]

Being a fan of cartography, I really like that map you've made! And Ronald Tromp? Haha! Brilliant!

Nice to see a city journal that isn't a sea of skyscrapers!