Anduin Valley Revisited

[Shadow Assassin 336]

So that's how you created those wonderful seaports. A great job indeed. I congratulate you.

[Alkaola 18]

wow darmok , this is definately a great piece of art , i think this CJ took many time , so its great to see the results ...

 

maybe its me but it looks like you are trying to let your cities looks like Jeronij's cities , and you've accomplished that , the realism of Jeronij's CJ and yours is undiscripeble

 

keep this up

[Darmok 34]

sloppet
Thanks, and for the buildings we must realize how much thanks we owe to all batters who work their b** off to produce those wonderful lots, if not for them SC4 would just be another game. What makes it this good is the community that thrives around it! And glad you liked the tutorial!

Ma8thew
Thanks for the compliment, and please you may pick up you jaw now!

Dhoppe
Hey man! We'll probably see each other over a pint at Maggot's anyway. The houses are named, garcia houses, Roosevelt houses, and also some other names, I'm on my lunch break so I can't verify.. I'll check tonight and give you a correct answer. In the mean time I think that I also use those :
Mediterranean Rowhomes by frogface
https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?mode=files&filetype=BAT&Str=mediterranean%20rowhomes%20updated

Thanks for your appreciation dhoppe it's always greatly appreciated!

YAH
What goes between you and Ol Maggot is your business, and knowing Maggot personally, I think that he wanted you near the Brewery for a very good reason!!! Thanks for the compliments, and glad to see that you liked the tutorial, cause I don't think I'm that good at explaining things.

MarineMorton
Welcome to Anduin Valley. Thanks for the kind words and do come back always glad to see new faces!

lanigansway
Thanks for the visit, as for the night pics, I'll try to accommodate you in a near future. Belfalas is already finished, but I'll go and see what I can do.

Dragon Anime
Thanks a lot for those comments, glad you liked the berlin buildings. I like them very much! And Oppies cathedral is simply awesome! Glad you liked the Mini-tutorial.

Oh by the way with this post you just attained the citizen level.

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So it is with GREAT pleasure that Mayor Darmok is giving to citizen DragonAnime his very own Anduin Valley Passport.

We're proud to greet you in our fine citizen group.

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godwin1020
Welcome to Anduin Valley!, thanks for the comments, that's what's keep us CJers going you know!
As for the terraforming, see the tutorial above, and for the tunnelling just follow that link :

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=44972

jacqulina
Say no more, just go to the Sheraton Four Points in Belfalas, and mention my name, there's always a suite available for those who posts in Anduin Valley. Thank you and have fun. And also glad that you liked the tutorial and I hope it can be of any help.

Timbuk2
Welcome to Anduin Valley! Thanks for the kind words, and just see the tutorial above for the link to Peg leveler tools.

DTangent
Welcome to Anduin Valley. Thanks for the visit, and as for the concrete walls, the best tip I can give you is this : the longer you terraform BEFORE plopping them, the easier it is! The main trick is this, even if your LOWER terrain is in a certain grade or slope, as long as you terraform the UPPER terrain to be LEVEL or fairly so by plopping single road patches adjacent to each other, then the concrete walls when plopped should be aligned quite correctly. Hope this'll help you! You can also read this thread : https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=57079

KOSC
Thanks for the thumb(s) up KOSC, and glad to see that I could be of any help!

Pooty
Long time no see! Glad you like the CJ Pooty, And thanks for your appreciation!

Swamper
Man you're GOOD.... That was EXACTLY it, it was PEG Pine trails railroad crossing, at it is a shame because I really like that lot. Do you think it could be possible to do it without removing the dirt texture?
A BIG THANKS to you Swamper.

creilmann
First, Welcome to Anduin Valley. Thanks for your compliments
I'm glad that you like the presentation, and as for the patience to do it, it's not so bad cause after a few updates you learn how to do it more efficiently, and anyway I like doing it that way!

The parks, what can I say I love nature! I come from a little town alongside the St-Lawrence River, where we could either go to the beach (sand is almost as beautiful as Daytona, but the water is cold though!) or go fishing and all within a few minutes drive! And I've worked 8 years, 70 miles up in the forest in bush planes doing surveillance for forest fires. And even if I'm not there anymore, my love for the forest and nature is always there! And yes the batters and modders are spoiling us with those great park lots.

Whew that was a long answer, anyhow thanks again and welcome!

Shadow_assassin
Welcome to Anduin Valley, and thanks for your good comments!

Alkaola
Thanks a lot for your comments, piece of art... , yes it does take time, but everything worthwhile does! As for Jeroni's influence is concerned, it cant be denied he is the one who gave me the push I needed to go and do it. In my opinion he's the best terraformer in town!

Geez.... never had so many posters, I LOVE IT!

So still working on update 8, should be done by tomorrow.

Thanks for your GREAT SUPPORT, with a VERY SPECIAL THANKS to SWAMPER77 for his help, thanks man!

See you next update

Take care
Darmok

[Swamper77 90]

Darmok,

The no dirt mod should be a separate dat file. The file name of this mod is: SWAMPER-PEG_NoRailDirt_MOD_205. If that file isn't in your plugins, and yet the dirt is still gone, PM me and I'll have a look at the Pine Trail Railroad Crossing lot and see what's going on....

-Swamper77

[Timbuk2 0]

Hi all

thx a million for the tutorial and the links!

 

For the second time... great city(s)!!

 

I would have ommented earlier but i have school!

[Darmok 34]

Swamper

Tried your suggestion, it worked! Really thanks a lot for your help!

Timbuk2

You're welcome!

Dhoppe,

I found it, finally, I had to go all my backups of plugins, because those houses were installed before I had a bit of order in my plugin directory. But here's the link : https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?mode=files&filetype=BAT&Str=new%20york%20homes

They're called New York Homes by odd from sweden

Hope it'll help you!

[kingofsimcity 5,739]

I was, wondering, how could you become a citizen to anduin Valley...

[timotheus4 39]

6_04 is a true work of art, great job

[bobinator 0]

Looks awsome!! Been gone a couple of days and my, have I missed a lot!!! Your new waterfront pics look awsome!!! Keep up the grand work!!

[godwin1020 1]

Darmok, thanks really for the link, it is very useful to me.  feel happy to know that you fixed the problem, love your cities.

Godwin

[sloppet 3]

very nice passport!! that's great news!!

[Darmok 34]

KOSC
Strange   that you asked because, if I'm right, and I think  I am, you're the next in line, and it won't be long!

As for how a person can attain this level, it is a complicated process known only by a very few.  

But I'll say this : with a little observation you can easily guess it!

timotheus4
Your visits are few but VERY appreciated!
Thanks for the compliment, that part looks simple but required some work.

bobinator
Hey bob! long time no see, glad to see you're back!

Let me guess.... ski trip?
thanks for your comments, grand work  . I hope I can live up to your expectations!

godwin
Glad to be of service!  And as for tunnels, I was totally ignorant  before reading that thread, it's VERY useful.

And the other tip I could give you is to read several CJ's you'll find a lot of inspiration AND different ways to do things.

sloppet
Glad you like the passport, cause you and KOSC are both near of obtaining one!

So people without further ado here's

Update 8

Techie's nest
(This update will probably be more appreciated by those who asked for more technical shots.)

So here's the story

There's a weird place in Belfalas,  near the fusion reactor, that the older folks took a fancy of calling Techie's nest.
What they're refering to is a part of town that the technicians, and the white collars as well are fond of. In fact they're the only ones nuts enough and rich enough, cause it's trendy now, to live there.

So here's the Making of of Techie's nest

Here's the sector chosen by the promoter.

 

 

 

Terraforming is beginning. A hole is dug.

 

 

 

The bottom is flattened.

 

 

 

A pond is created, at this point of the project, Ol' Maggot raised a fuss about them techie's stealing his underground water source! But after several water analysis it was proved that it was not the case. So Maggot being the generous mac he is, offered to all workers a round of his finest draught!

 

 

 

Some terraces are created.

 

 

 

On the upper level, after the water source was found, a bigger lake is created, so it can irrigate the whole sector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some pics of the terraces zoning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another angle for the upper level lake

 

 

 

The terraces are growing rapidly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lake terraforming is continuing, with the addition of a walkway and a park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A global view of this sector so far!

 

 

 

And this, people, was the story as told by Ol' Maggot himself over a pint of Entwash Extra Stout in the darkest corner of his brewery on a stormy night in Belfalas.....

Hope you liked it!

Thanks for your OVERWHELMING support, OVER 10 500 visitors now... who would have believe it!

To all of you who enjoy reading this CJ, please receive a big thank you.

To all of you who also take the time to write, know that your efforts are REALLY appreciated.

See you next time in Anduin Valley.

Take care
Darmok

[mayormommy 8]

So, Darmok, do you think the techies can see the harbor from their nest? It looks like almost enough elevation. The only thing I'd add is a nice library and maybe a private school for the techie offspring. Cute little neighborhood!

[dhoppeii 12]

Great Update and Great Idea.  I like the fact that it is setup like a nest as well.  I also really like how the rock is formed around the upper lake.  Makes it look like a crater created it.  I would be interested though to know where the lake is being fed from.  I see in pic 8_15 there is a waterfall in the upper left corner, but it looks like it is running right off the road....

 

I really like the terrace effect.  I was trying something like that yesterday.  I just haven't gotten it right yet...

 

Since, I am a technical engineer, I guess I will have to retire to this fine neighborhood....Especially because it is only a bus ride away from Maggot's Brewery....

[jacqulina 162]

i love that nest the pond is wonderfull really nice idea

[Kaze Progressa 1]

I've always seen this as the spiritual successor, almost, to Sculpting Columbia River. These cities take SC4 further than could have been imagined. I just wish I had the same terraforming ability - I may need you/Jeronij/*insert talented terraformer here* to help with the interactive CJ I may soon be running.

And if that CJ fails it's because everyone will be watching this and Columbia River instead Amazing update again.

[your_adress_here 11]

Looks great! I love techies nest, especially the way it is built and because of the ponds. Keep up the good work!

Oh, and I think Coca Cola and 'Ol Maggot have an agreement...hehe...

[thatmonkeysim 8]

i love all the aesthics that youve used in this city! i looks so beatiful...

this is one of those journals that will become legend in my book... those that become legand usually have high standards and people start complaining if you dont post an update in a while so you better keep up!

[Chris M 406]

Hey Darmok,

thanks so much for the passport. That is a great honor. I can't beleive I got one so fast. Once again thanks man.
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I think the update was so beautiful and the PEG pond kit really helps us in making realistic ponds. The global look was also something to check out. I love your tall condo/hotel buildings.

-DragonAnime

[Timbuk2 0]

great update!! I like the terraces, and the ponds, Ol'farmer Maggot sure is nice.

I like the aerial shot too, Belfalas is a great blend of older and more modern looking buildings and neighborhoods.

 

keep up the good work!!

[kingofsimcity 5,739]

Awesome update! I'm going to add this to my sig right away...

8_01- 03, I love those great terraforming tips! Somehow, I just can't get the slop as soft as the one on 8_05 with the small street.

 

8_06 Great pond, although that water looks like it could drain in 2 seconds.

 

8_07 Much better looking pond! PEG's stuff works really well when it comes to making asthetically pleasing places.

 

8_08 Great overview shot, and I love the smaller Zoning and use of Jeronij's walls. Looks brilliant.

 

8_09 Wow, I wonder how people get up those steps, I wouldn't want a little kid to get injured. lol

 

8_10 Great, Development starts!

 

8_11 That Trail Cut off looks nice, but Maxis should have made a Trail Circle end there....j/k

 

8_12- 8_14 I love those full overview shots and the zone looks like its growing terrificly!

8_15- 8_17 Oh wow! The Places have sure grown! Love the waterfall, very natrual! One thing, when the small stream above the waterfall goes into a bridge, does it lead into a neighboring city, because I could only see one end... Anyways...

 

8_18 Golbal view? Alwesome as always, And this one is exceptional with the new zone!

 

Wow, The longest comment I've ever typed!

 

Great Work!

 

Cheers,

KOSC

[godwin1020 1]

Great work darmok, i like the park in 8_11, keep it up

 

A question, how do you solve those commute problems?

Godwin

[FullStrenght 74]

Your CJ looks really good so far! I wish I had the patience to make such beautifull parks and layed out cities...

[itsi 1]

Yes, man.......
today i have had a look to your great CJ, and for me ists one of the best i

[Ma8thew 77]

I love your new and interesting ways of building.

[Darmok 34]

 

mayormommy
You know what? I don't know! And the library and the private school are excellent ideas! Thanks!

dhoppeii
Thanks dhoppe,   I must confess that I chose the name first just out of the blue, and then seeing the name the idea of having it shaped like a kind of bowl or nest came  . The rock will change later on in the updates, I've chosen an older looking granite or something.

The stream source? Ah! Ha! It's coming from the mountain which is adjoining Belfalas on its eastern side, it's called Zirak Zigil (dont ask the signification of the name, it's in Dwarves language) which in turn is adjoining with the bigger Emen Muil, look at this pic, (I took it yesterday for you to see it more clearly)

As you can see, it comes from underground, so this is pure clean mountain water! I've heard that Ol Maggot himself is interested in making a new Pale Ale with it!

The terrace, boy oh boy!  The Mayor terraforming tools were used more than once!  But in the end it was not so bad!  Just a little patience is all.

Want a nice house in the nest? Say no more, just take your pic and let the City Council arrange a deal with one of the residents. This'll be in recognition of the farming counseling service you gave to Belfalas.

 

jacqulina
Thanks jacqulina, your nice comments are always appreciated!
 
Kaze Progressa
Thanks for those good words,
But I really believe that if you have imagination, the rest is only observation and practice. If you take the time you'll get it, of that I am sure!
 
your_adress_here

Thanks YAH, and don't overindulge in Ol Maggot's beer!!!!

thatmonkeysim
Welcome to Anduin Valley. Legend!  ... Thanks, I don't know what to say to that, besides thanks a lot!
As for the updates I intend to do the whole Anduin Valley region. As long as my PC's holding, I'll post!

DragonAnime
You're welcome man! the passport is well deserved.
And thanks for all your good words!

 

Timbuk2
Thanks, and yep, Ol' Maggot is a swell bloke! Glad you like the mix of old and new, cause it was one of the idea behind the creation of Belfalas.

kingofsimcity
First of all, A special thanks for having a link to Anduin Valley in your signature! That's REALLY apreciated you know!  (and by the way, if it's not too much trouble for you, could I ask that you make a slight correction to the name, you've put an extra r, it's just Anduin instead of Andurin)

Second : A big thanks  for that looooonnng post! Nice analysis of my work!

and third :

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The Anduin Valley Council, is proud to announce the arrival of a new citizen! Citizen kingofsimcity is hereby awarded his own Anduin Valley passport with all the privileges attached to it's possession. Please receive it and may it serves you well!

 

 

 

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godwin1020
Thanks for your encouragements!
Commute problems! I must confess that in Belfalas there's not that much traffic, first I'm using the NAM with one of the perfect pathfinding options (or whatever it is called, I don't remember exactly!) and the city has only around 16 000 citizens! So not much problem.

FullStrenght
First, Welcome to Anduin Valley.
Thanks for the comments,  and you just said something quite right there! Patience.  I really believe that this is the MAIN ingredient in all the interesting CJ's. So if you TAKE the time to do it, you WILL do it! For my part it was a short phrase of Jeroni in his Sculpting Columbia River CJ that gave me the kick in the pants I needed to change my view of SC4. He simply said, and I quote : QUOTE... This is a suggestion to who wants to hear it, PLAY WITH SC4, and NOT AGAINST, that's the key...END OF QUOTE
And end of sermon too! 

 

itsi
Welcome to Anduin Valley! and thanks for your compliments.  Coming from an austrian, it's even more
appreciated, knowing how great parks and public places and fountains there are in austria, just by looking at the great pictures my sister brought back with her from her trips in Vienna. Man that is one country I'd love to see by myself!
again thanks and welcome!

Ma8thew
Thanks for the compliments, I think that my way of doing things, have been greatly influenced by several other CJ'ers. The first and foremost being Jeroni with is magnificent work in Columbia River and also dhoppeii with is unique way of creating thriving rural communities in La Plaisance County, Marrast with the precision and calmness of Eladremme, and so many others... That's what I like the most in Simtropolis, the way each other can help, and inspire you in so many ways.

 

 

And now folks here's
Update 9
Mixed nuts...
strange title! but fitting I think!

Well it seems that our little community as attracted the Stock Exchange attention and they asked if they could have a nice location in the city. So the city council have allowed them to install their building near the old town!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The AVAC (Anduin Valley Artisitc Community) have decided to sponsor a special housing project, for the modders and batters of Simtropolis, who are known to suffer from acute simcitytis. So this special condo will be build for them, including all the latest in supercomputers and secure wireless connections for LAN parties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Belfalas is not that big an airport was out of the question, BUT the city council voted a budget for an Airport Tram service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And as the Mayor is a frequent flyer, a new road is build to connect the Tram service to the Mayor's Square.

 

 

 

With the arrival of the Airport Tram Service. A Convention center is deemed a good addition to the city. So you'll see in the following pictures how this has been realized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And a more global picture

 

 

 

So here it is.

That was a small one,  hope you liked it anyway.

As always, thanks for your GREAT!!! support. 

Take care
Darmok

[jeronij 13]

Hello Darmok,

 

I see the things in Anduin Valley are going quite well  !!! I specially liked the Techie

[kingofsimcity 5,739]

Hey Darmok!

As Always, love the city, and ohh! Thanks for the passport!

 

9_01, and 02: Awesome work with the awesome stock exchange! Those streets must be really crowder. That Giant cathedral at the bottom left corner of 9_02, where did ya get it! It looks awesome!

 

9_03-9_05 Great House for Modders, Batters, and LotTers! I'll take a room!

 

 

9_06-9_08 Very busy area, and that street could be clogged after all those cars going to Belfala Tram.

 

9_09-9_13 What an area for a convention center. i wonder what was the purpose ofr the small boutique at the top left corner powered by a wind palnt though... And those rowhome you got at the corner of 9_13, what are they? 

 

As always my friend, great update!

 

Cheers,

KOSC

[dhoppeii 12]

Ahhh, where do I begin my friend

 

First off, thanks for showing me where that water was coming from....It was bugging me...I'm a little anal retentive that way....If maggot makes a nice pale ale from the fresh mountain spring water, then I say, bring me half a glass of Guiness and bottoms up....

 

I noticed in your remarks, that you mentioned my technique of city building to be an inspiration....Thank you for that....I am truly humbled that fact that you have taken some inspiration from me, when you were the driving force behind me even starting a CJ.

 

And now to the update...

 

In the first couple of pics that highlight the Stock Exchange, I just love you European the buildings look.  Especially when not too far away, the start to mix up.  I also noticed the statue in pic 9_02.  Nice touch...

 

Nice placement of the Artisitic community building.  That sure does look familiar....

 

Great idea with the Airport Tram service and the subsequent convention center.  These will be a nice addition to Belfalas, especially with the tourist industry down on the waterfront.

 

I noticed in your last pic the farms.  I thought through previous conversations that you were using the BSC Farming EP?  If your are, do you have the no Maxis farms mod installed?

 

Great Update as always......

 

Later...

 

 

[Chris M 406]

Where do I begin..well I totally love the update, the spring and everything looks so nice. Do you mind if I build my self a small nice house out there ? The stock exchange picture is alos really magnificent. I'll say it again the Berlin buildings fit in so well. Nice update and I really look forward to using my passport in the near future.

-DragonAnime