Anduin Valley Revisited

[Darmok 34]

Just a quick answer for Sc4frk

Those walls are   JBAT Castle Wall Set ver. 3 by jbbry232

 

 

More detailed answers with next update

 

Take care all!

[dhoppeii 12]

Hey D.  Not much time today, but I had to comment.  First off, as always, thanks for the tech shots.....You now how much I enjoy those.  I like how you kept the cruise port separated by that ridge....Looks great.  The park trails all through the area are a fantastic touch and the ruins especially the part that crosses the avenue is great.  Oh, and I really like the look out tower with the steps leading up to it.  Fantastic stuff my friend.  Enjoy the week.

 

Regards,

 

D

 

 

 

-- It is my distinct honor, to welcome you, the citizens and visitors of Anduin Valley to Page 30 --

[tanpinquan 0]

Absolutely beautiful.
I especially like the cliffs behind the seawalls

[aasim45 1]

Awesome, just Awesome !!!!

[jacqulina 162]

awesome update great tutorial,such beautiful detail love the way you have used the castle walls

[Chris M 406]

Hey Darmok,

RLS hit me yesterday, or cleaning for that matter. Hehe...tourist traps, good idea I think it is nice to see tourist traps in the summer like they should be seen. I like the terraforming for the coast. I love the hills. Once again trails, ahh we love the trails, they look great also. I love the way you use the trails in such a diverse way.

[jeronij 13]

Hi Darmok,

 

That last update was outstanding. Incredible. Cruise Line and tourist traps. What a lovely park

Keep your imagination going   !!!

I

[sloppet 3]

Wow page 30!! Great work so far D.!! When will you post the next update?

[Darmok 34]

 

SloppeT
Thanks, twice! for your two comments, next update should be tomorrow (noon).

KOSC
Thanks man, glad you liked it, as for the port, there's a new one on the stex now and I think I'll try it next time around.

sc4frk
Thanks sc4frk. Glad you like it.

D.
Even a short comment is appreciated from the Boss of La Plaisance.

I can't help it, I like the tech shots too. We said it before, it's the best way to learn from one another!

Yeah the ridge, it was a remnant of the big bridge I've initialy build in Norht Cair Andros if you remember, I was about to level it, but kept it I don't know why thinking that perhaps it could serve later. And when I decided to put the port I was glad I did.

Thanks for your welcome to page 30, do you believe that, 30... and you're comming strong with already 19 pages! And you were not sure to start a CJ, well I'm sure that a lot of lurkers and readers are glad you did!

I'm sure I'll have a good week even if the weather's crappy!

Have a good one!

tanpinquan
Thanks tanpinquan, you can read a bit of the cliff's story in my answer to dhoppeii.

aasim
Thanks for your very kind comment aasim! and always glad to see you in Anduin Valley!

Jacqulina always glad to read your comments!  Did you posted new pics in the accomplishment thread?

Dragon
Hey Dragon, whith summer comming, RLS will hit harder and harder I guess! Thanks for your comments, and as for the tourist traps, well the locals must make a living hey!

Jeroni
Hola amigo, how is it going on the other side of the sea?

Really glad you liked the update, not as spectacular as your latest mosaics though!

Folks, unless you already saw them, you MUST go look at  those pictures in SCR, they are simply incredible!

Thanks for your visit and I can add that I'm humbled by your compliments amigo!

Take care!

See you next update dear readers.

Take care
Darmok

[RadioheadFan 1]

The cruise line and tourist traps are looking great. Your use of the castle walls and pine trails combined are amazing, and as usual, your use of the tarmac and white trails are unrivalled, except perhaps by the Creator himself. Keep it up!

RHF

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Looks great, Darmok. Hope to see more of Anduin Valley... any news on those houses?

[aldara6166 109]

Wow!  This update was just...Wow!

I love the port area...one question, is that some sort of walkway along the sea walls?

 

And your park looks great...I couldn't have done better myself!

 

But, one question...jeronij's trails look different for you than me...did you edit them in LE?  Or is there an update set I don't know about yet?

 

The update is awesome...  keep em coming!

[Darmok 34]

RadioheadFan
Thanks RHF, those are great compliments! I'll try to live up to them!
 
Shadow_Assassin
Hey S_A
Thanks! Any house you see can be yours! But as I said before if I would be you I'd wait for Dol Amroth, I think it'll worth it.

aldara6166 
Hey Al,
nope no walkway on the seawalls  it's the regular set by Jero, same thing with Jeroni's trails, I'm not sure he updated them.
Thanks for the comments, your support is always appreciated! and as for the update, here it comes!

As usual pics uploaded a few at a time (sorry about that!) Finished!

Update 11
Cruise Line and Tourist traps (part two)

So, to keep the tourists a bit longer in Anfalas, the City Council, decided to add some touristic accommodations.

Here's the proposed sector, notice that the pub and the little museum have been demolished to make place to more adequate buildings.

 

Buildings with more flair and elegance are built, including a very posh shopping center!

 

Even a non-denomination temple has been built to give the tourist a place to meditate.

 

 

An overview so far, and in the designated zone, a lighthouse will be added for the tourists benefit.

 

Here you can see the completed Lighthouse project.

 

 

 

A city overview

 

To replace the little pub, a museum on the History of Anduin Valley is built. With an adjoining fountain.

 

The addition of a theater is another piece of the tourism effort puzzle!

 

 

 

Another visit from our friend the whale

 

 

An overview with two new souvenir shops on the avenue

 

And some night shots to finish this update

 

 

So that's it for the tourists traps!
Hope you liked it!

Next one should be... let me see.. hummmm.
Oh I got it, Residential an educational!

I'm not good at finishing lines! But I'll give it another try!
Thanks to all, lurkers, readers, posters, commentators, critics, viewers and of course citizens and friends!

Till next time

Take care
Darmok

[Ma8thew 77]

Very nice! Why don't you try one of Pegasus's new lighthouses?

[Darmok 34]

Hi Ma8thew!

While I was posting, I was thinking of doing it! Though would be hard right now, being on my lunch break! But in this case I think I'll do just that tonight and post an updated pic with the new Lighthouse, that's one of the disadvantage to have a 2 to 3 weeks advance on the updates!

I was thinking of trying the PEG Screw Pile Lighthouse. We'll see if it comes up OK!

Thanks for your suggestion!

[sc4frk 0]

wow, great huge update!!! keep it up!!!

[Chris M 406]

The Touristy area in Anfalas is looking nicer and nicer, I love the temples and the different park lots you are using. I really loved the overview of Anfalas that is such a nice looking city, think I can move into a house there ? I really like the lighthouse as well, I have made a lighthouse in one of my newer cities you will see in Palm Point, I hope you like it.

[kingofsimcity 5,739]

Very Good work as always D!

I love the elagant and posh shopping center! I should place a order for construction on one too!

I also like all the technical shot and the views of the city. Looks really nice!

 

I also enjoy the museum in Anfalas...I also love the theater, and everything else here.

 

Great job.

Regards

[MasterPlanMan 1]

What a nice clean layout! Looks like a great place to live! Great job on the sloping of bridges and road grades. More gamers need to improve on this. Way too many 30-40% grades out there in CJ land. Your port is amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.

[pikatchoum 2]

I really like the way you build on the hill 

You seems to play with the relief (damn,i don't remeber the english word ),and thaht a vey nice feeling

[Darmok 34]

 

sc4frk
Thanks sc4freak!
 
DragonAnime
Thanks Dragon, glad to see you like Anfalas, and as I said to Shadow, there is no problem for any of the Anduin Valley Citizens to choose a house in Anfalas, though I think that Dol Amroth will be a bit more upscale! As for the lighthouse perhaps I'll upgrade it to Peg Lighthouse, either Caisson style or the new one! Screw Pile Lighthouse

See ya in Palm point!
 
KOSC
Hey KOSC!
Thanks my man! I just tried to be tourists friendly that's all! Usually people on cruise ships have a shipload of money to spend, so great names as Cartier Louis Vuitton Gucci or Rolex always are a good bet!
Welcome tourists!
BTW great update you made in Goldenrod amigo! your oceanfront is great work! Loved it!
Take care!
 
MasterPlanMan
Welcome to Anduin Valley MasterPlanMan, as for the sloping thing, that is due to the use of BRF_Tunnel and slope mod, GREAT mod!
Glad you liked the seaport! And if I can help you in anyway just ask!
Thanks for your good words!
  
pikatchoum
Thanks Pika, and don't worry about the not finding the english word, I read both french and english, so I understand what you want to say! And yes I really like to use the landscape, I find it challenging at times!  (And sometimes frustrating!)
So thanks again for your comments, and please read what's following.

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Hear ye! Hear ye!
The Anduin Valley Council, is proud to greet yet another citizen in Anduin Valley. So it is with great pleasure that the Council is giving to pikatchoum, the title of Citizen, and with it his own genuine Anduin Valley Passport! May it serve you well pikatchoum, welcome to Anduin Valley!

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Take care everyone!

Darmok

 

[pikatchoum 2]

WOW,i'm very proud 

It's a great honor for me to become citizen of a so beautifull city!

 

Comme apparement tu te d

[dhoppeii 12]

Hey D....How ya doin?  Hopefully well.  Well, I have a little more time today so let's take a look.

 

You know I like when you highlight the intended area of development....I really like the next three pics....Very European looking.  I don't recall seeing development of this type in AV before.  Looks Great...

 

The lighthouse is perfectly place on that point....Do you know which rock mod you have installed?

 

Woah.....pic 11_10, you replaced the pub with a museum....em hello...  Well, it is an interesting little lot....Looks cool.

 

Love the little theater in pic 11_11, but I feel sorry for the business to the right of the theater.  However do they get into their parking lot

 

Hey, looks like you are gonna need to install more whale watching towers....

 

I really like the night shots especially the last one.  The big building on the left there has some fantastic night lights.

 

Another fantastic update....Looking forward to the next.

 

Take Care My Friend,

 

D

[RadioheadFan 1]

Wow...simply awesome as usual.

Your use of the Quatre Saisons with the Paris buildings really catches the eye. It looks really nice, as one would expect...

Replacing the pub with a museum was interesting, and it worked out really well. The fountain is definitely a nice touch!

And, all the new shops, and the lighthouse, and all previous tourist traps are looking good as well.

Keep it up buddy!

RHF

P.S. Congrats pikatchoum on your citizenship? Join me for a cup of java at my house in North Cair Andros!

[aasim45 1]

Wow !!! I really don't know what to say. No compliment from me would do justice to your Superb Update!!

[newyorkrunaway1 110]

Very Realistic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jacqulina 162]

congrats peekachoum,i love your tourist area,great pics,very pretty design,i havnt had the time to put more pics yet,but thanks for asking

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Looks great, Darmok. Yeah, I might wait till Dol Amroth.

[Darmok 34]

Pikatchoum
You're welcome pika, you earned it!
I hope that you'll like the rest of Anduin Valley Story!

Bienvenue parmi les citoyens de Anduin Valley!

D.
Doing fine man doing fine!
I really like those Parisian buildings they have a real elegant and historical look!

The lighthouse, well, see below I tried something else yesterday, I usually don't do this, but Peg made several good looking lighthouses AFTER Anfalas was built and I wanted to see how it would look! I think I'll work on that concept a little more, I have a few other ideas!

The rock mod is  PEG ROCK MOD II Weathered Granite

You seem to find the museum a bit odd. I thought it would have that particular quaint look that a histrory museum might have, so this way it attracts the tourist attention! But I guess I wouldn't live in it! (BTW the architectural inspiration comes from Gaudi's work, if I remember correctly the description file).

And you call me Eagle Eye! Thanks for pointing it out I'll fix the parking entrance problem!

Never saw so much whales than in Anfalas! I guess they like the seaport!

And yes the Quatre Saisons building is really striking at night!

Have a great week!
 
RHF
Thanks man, if we want the tourist business we have to put some good attractions hey!

Glad you liked the little museum, I think that besides using it as such there wouldn't be much other uses for it! And I wanted to use it.

And thanks for making pika welcome by your invitation, you certainly deserve that P.R. Guy Title!
 
aasim45
Thanks aasim, for someone who didn't know what to say that was pretty well done! Glad you appreciated it!

And there's something for you too!

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Hear ye, Hear ye!
The Anduin Valley Council is proud to announce the comming of yet another fine citizen in the Anduin Valley community!

aasim45 please receive your own and genuine passport in recognition of your constant support and interest of the Anduin Valley history! May it serve you well!

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newyorkrunaway1

Welcome to Anduin Valley NewYork!
And thanks for that enthusiastic comment!

jacqulina
Thanks Jacqulina, and hope to see more of your pics someday!

Shadow
Thanks S_A
And I think that you'll find a good house in Dol Amroth.

 

And here's some updated pics of the lighthouse

 

 

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What do you think? Is it more touristy this way?

 

That's it for now folks, update 12 is on the way

 

Take care

Darmok

[MasterPlanMan 1]

Date: 6/14/2005 3:15:27 PM Author: Darmok

MasterPlanMan Welcome to Anduin Valley MasterPlanMan, as for the sloping thing, that is due to the use of BRF_Tunnel and slope mod, GREAT mod! Glad you liked the seaport! And if I can help you in anyway just ask!

Darmok

Thanks for the info ~ still doing all my sloping with in-game tools ~ going to have to try this mod!