Anduin Valley Revisited

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Looks great, Darmok...

Eh, what happened to those cycleways?

[creature 0]

Date: 7/11/2005 9:14:27 PM Author: aldara6166

Darmok, I'll answer this for ya. creature, we use this as a method of leveling the ground we wish to build upon.  If you have an area that you want to uniformly be the same height, you can plop a single street or road tile on that tile.  Then, if you start plopping single street or road tiles around it, all of the adjoining tiles will automatically adjust to the exact same height as the first tile.  Hope that helps...it is a super easy way of terraforming without the god mode tools.

Cheers mate.  I thought it might have been something along the lines of terraforming, just wasn't 100% sure.

-creature-

[dhoppeii 12]

Hey D, hope your week is going well, I know mine is.  Loved the last two updates.  This most recent one realy stood out for me.  The new, interesting way you presented the first couple of pics was pretty cool and I absolutely loved the white trails along the pond.  Just brilliant.  Enjoy the week.

 

 

[pikatchoum 2]

Hey!!

Great presentation

Il very like the lake and the trail,very peacefull

 

[Darmok 34]

 

Pika (twice! ) and Codythemonkey
Thanks for your appreciation guys!

utora
Just having fun, utora, I really do believe that's the secret in playing SC4! That and patience I guess, and that is the hard part for me, I'm usually a bit impatient at times  ! So it's a lesson each and every time for me.

Nardo
What can I say besides thanks for those compliments Nardo!

Wyldone
I never noticed that you wrote in all-caps Wyl.  
Write as you feel it, no problem here!
I've downloaded the canals yesterday,  I'll probably be using them in one of my medium/rural city in Anduin Valley. See you next update.

Oh and by the way, there's a word here from the AVC.

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Anduin Valley Council is proud to announce that the visitor known as Wyldone has attained the citizenship level by his constant interest and visits to Anduin Valley.

Citizen Wyldone please receive your genuine Anduin Valley passport and may it serves you well!

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creature
First, Welcome to Anduin Valley, Creature.
And thanks for those very kind words, as I said often, I'm just trying to have fun with the game, and the credit must be shared with Jeroni who was and still is a GREAT source of inspiration for a lot of us!

And for your question I believe that aldara aswered it very well!

Al
First Al, thanks for helping creature!
And don't mention it for the little promotion, that book of yours is really interesting and probably will be on a Best Sellers list one day, believe in yourself man!  As for the terraforming pic I'm just looking for a new twist in presenting them, glad you liked it.
See you in Tarrytowne

sirgeoj2
First, Welcome to Anduin Valley Sirgeoj2, wow! two new faces, this time, always glad to see new people here.  Glad you appreciate our little region. As for the banner I like working with Photoshop, such a great piece of software.
 
thatmonkeysim
Well TMS you know what I'm gonna answer... so here's the answer

If you're talking about the white walking paths (or the black ones for that matter), they're the :  Diagonal Trail Parks White version by Jeroni

Take care

DragonAnime
Glad you liked it Chris, that was the idea all along for the park I design it with that purpose in mind, reading spots!
See you in Palm Point (btw congrats on passing the 30 pages mark! )

Shadow_Assassin
Hi S_A, Thanks! And don't worry about your cycleways, they will be MASSIVELY used in Osgiliath, I just wanted to used them as a real cycle network, not just a little here an d there. And in Dol Amroth the city design I had in mind did not go well with that idea, and the next city, Emyn Arnen wont be suitable for that purpose either. (You'll realize how when you see it!). So that left me with Osgiliath which will be a big city. Where I live, we have a lot of those cycle ways, and a lot of them are really like a network, so I've decide to take inspiration from those. I'm actually as I write these lines in the testing and rough planning stage of the O.C.N.N. (Osgiliath Cycling and Nature Network) There goes the scoop!
Take care!

D
Hey... glad to hear from you!  And also glad to hear your vacation's going well, mine is 10 days aways (can't wait). I wanted a new way of presenting those pics, still working on the idea. And the pond, well what can I say, we reading freaks know how important a good reading spot is, don't you agree?  So go back relaxing my friend, forget about us for a while, and enjoy your stay. Take care pal!

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Just a teaser of what's to come in update 12 or 13 (not sure yet!) Here's a mystery pic. If someone can guess where this will lead, a monument will be erected in his honor.

 

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Till next time folks.
Darmok

[Wyldone 0]

Oh, WOW!!! How sweet is this?!? Thanx, a lot, man! Oh, I've always dreamed of havin' my own passport for Anduin Valley. I accept this passport with great honor. Thanx, again! This is GREAT!!!

 

Now, keep it up, man. As I am an honorary Citizen, now, I'm gonna be comin' here a lot, man. Keep up the fantastic work, D-man! I always look forward to gettin' in front of my computer and loggin' in to Simtropolis, so I can check for updates in the brilliant CJ, Anduin Valley! Bravo, man! Keep us proud!   From now on, I won't miss an update, man. I wouldn't miss any update for the world! I LOVE this CJ!!!

[mentarman 14]

I like all the work you do in PhotoShop (or whatever program you use) to make your pics look all nice and professional (well, not professional, because who plays SimCity professionally, but I can't think of a better word and I think you know what I mean. ). Also it's nice that you take time to show how you do things so people can learn from what you do in your city.

[gurrgkud 2]

wow... this is really beautiful!! sooo... magestic!  lovely!

[kingofsimcity 5,740]

I'm guessing the path is to Minas Tirth?

[kmoh4346 2]

This is pretty amazing work you done here. BTW, how do you become a citizen? And I definitely love how you manage to interact with your Cj fans. I would say that I could learn a thing or two from you! Cheers

[Deathtoall 28]

Oh nice work, i love how real your terrain looks and where does that secret path go?

[thatmonkeysim 8]

i guess jeronij!

thanks for directing me to those paths!

just so you know ...again... I DRAW ALOT OF INSPIRATION from this CJ! and i love the way you use the streets to terraform... i used it once or twice in my CJ now but i think im gonna use it more often...just because of this CJ

keep the work up amigo!

[oroen 0]

Hey Darmok, just dropping by as I do now and then. I really like the brook alongside the highway. From Update 8 I really like the area surrounding the school of architecture. The diner in 8_09 does add a nice touch. It actually looked a bit odd to me at first, sandwiched between a mid-rise condo and a small factory. But I started picturing what that might look like in real life, and it would be not so bad really.

[jacqulina 162]

congrats wyldone,awesome work as usual i loved the terraforming,love it all,and i am sure you will find something

[Darmok 34]

 

Wyldone
All those who've received it deserved it Wyldone, by their support and interest in Anduin Valley, so I'm glad that you appreciate it. And stay tuned there's more to come.
 
mentarman
Welcome to Anduin Valley mentarman!
I use photoshop, and I'm not a professional SC4 player , and as for the technical side of my posts, I do like them. I remember when I began watching Jeroni's SCR and every time he was showing technical pics I was awed (and still am)  to see how he was doing it! I guess I just fell in the same bandwagon...and loving it I might add. Nice to have you here, and feel free to visit anytime you want!

gurrgkud
Hey gurrgkud! thanks for those kind words!
  
KOSC
Hey KOSC, Nice try man, but that's not it!
Better luck next time!

kmoh4346
Welcome to Anduin Valley, Kmoh.
The citizenship is kind of a mysterious process that only a few select elders know.
NO No it's not that complicated,  If you read the answer to Wyldone in this post you'll have part of the answer, and if you stick around, you'll soon find how! (It's really not complicated).
And as for the interactive part, I really believe that when someone takes the time to write in Anduin Valley to express his or her opinion, then it's a simple matter of courtesy to answer that person, simple respect in fact. Glad you appreciate Anduin Valley and come back anytime, the more the merrier!
Take care 

Deathtoall
Welcome to Anduin Valley, Deathtoall. (Wow three new visitors this time!)
Thanks for your comments, and the secret path won't be a secret for long. In a couple of updates you'll all know!
 
thatmonkeysim
Hey TMS. Don't mention it for the link, in fact if you make a research in the STEX with Jeroni's name you'll find all his lots, and there great! And you can't imagine how pleased I am if I've given you some ideas and inspiration, I really am! So glad that for once I can give back a little, to this community!
Take care

oroen
Hey Oroen, well you have exactly the same reaction I had at first with that lot, I first saw it in Dhoppeii's La Plaisance (see the link in my sig), and thought that it was good looking. Afterwards I was not so sure, until I tried it, and now the more I see it the more I like it. It just feel right in an industrial setup. Thanks man!

Oh... It seems that we have an official announcement by the AVC

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Hear ye! Hear Ye! The Anduin Valley Council, is proud to announce that another fine citizen will be joining us!

The visitor known as Oroen, has attained with his last post, the citizenship level. So it is with great pleasure citizen Oroen that the AVC gives you your own and genuine Anduin Valley Passport. Receive it and may it serves you well!

 

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Jacky
Always, there Jacky! I've read that your first CJ's crashed? Sorry to hear, hope the next one will be OK! Still looking to identifiy the houses.
Take care!

 

 

 

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Random, stadium and museum...

Pics uploaded a few at a time. Thanks for your patience. DONE!

New commerce near the schools

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An overview, showing where we will do a new connection for the highway system

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Here's the process

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And the finished thing. As the people of Dol Amroth take their reading seriously, sound walls were added to cut the excessive noise from the intersection

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A nightshot and a random pic

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I couldn't resist, so yesterday I went back to Dol Amroth, modified this little intersection by adding Dhoppeii's bus stop. That small lot is  a great asset to the game!

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Terraforming for the stadium is beginning.

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Pedestrian access added to facilitate traffic.

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Zoned and ready to build, note that the Acura dealership will be relocated to a more convenient location.

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And replaced by the DAC (Dol Amroth College)

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The area almost finished.  Note that the trump building will be the last High rise in DA

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Some High density residential is planned nearby.

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And just near the elementary school a Museum donated to Dol Amroth by the estate of Mr. Stuart Small who made a fortune selling laboratory rats.

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Hope you enjoyed it! 11 is in the works

Your support is deeply appreciated folks!

Till next time

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Take care
Darmok

[palmgurl 1]

i like the mistery pic! i like your highway how it goes around and atlease someone doesn't have that mod that makes freeways black it is yucky!

[Wyldone 0]

Another fantastic update, D-man! Ya never cease to amaze me. That area around the new stadium is just breathtakin'. Ive always wondered how to get more demand for those high rises. My cities could really use the demand. Unfortunately, every city I try to update always has demand for farmin' and never any commercial demand. I wonder why that is. Anyway, keep up the great work, man! Yes, this CJ is on its way to the top!

[kingofsimcity 5,740]

D, Amazing update. I love every asset and just about how many captain jacks are in this region?

Looks great!  

[aldara6166 109]

D,

The update looks great.  I like the stadium zone and the college.  And the sound barriers around the library are a nice touch...don't want people interupted while they are reading The Golden Chimaera now do we.

 

Nice, very, very nice...  keep em coming...

[thatmonkeysim 8]

great job D!! i love update 10 the way you made the stadium sector was awesome! as usual you give me alot of ideas for my CJ!

[creature 0]

The stadium area is excellent Darmok, all the buildings go together like a jigsaw piece.  Great update yet again mate

-creature-

[jacqulina 162]

awesome work and terraforming you do,great pics they are allways so pretty,and thanks,i have done a waterfall i am proud of it ,it looks so pretty

[MasterPlanMan 1]

This CJ is an SC4 clinic. 10_3 ~ really gorgeous area there! I dig the gently sloping hills ~ top notch landscaping going on! Again your sense of space is right on. The waterfall and where its placed is impressive. Looking forward to getting a faster IC so I don't have to wait so long to view your updates!

 

[gurrgkud 2]

Wow very nice! i like the highway.. and that stadium section came out looking really nice!  of course...  just like everything you do.. it is very beautiful indeed

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Looks great, Darmok.

Stuart Small selling laboratory rats = a link to Stuart Little, maybe?

[Darmok 34]

 

palmgurl
Hi Palmgurl, thanks for your comments, though I'm sorry to disappoint you about the highway, cause in the next city (Emyn Arnen, already finished now) I've used the blacktop highway mod. I used it because here in Canada we don't have a lot of concrete highways, but the jury is still out about the look, I'm not so sure that I'll keep it, I may revert to the original grey look, which could pass for old asphalt, which is kind of greyish too! Still thinking about it, so don't despair.   

Wyldone
Hey Wyl, don't go thinking that I'm that good at creating that much demand, (don't get me wrong, I can when I play the game seriously, but it takes more time), in Anduin Valley I went for the looks, so I'm using a lot of mods, including super demand mod: Super Demand Ordinance  by Buggi September 04, 2003 . And to avoid dilapidation of the buildings, I use this one: Abandonment Dilapidation Modd  by ralphaelninja . And this way I have more fun. Before Anduin Valley I've always played SC4 by the book, but these days I enjoy it more with no holds barred!
Take care man

KOSC
Here's the only one who've ventured a guess about the mystery pic so far!
Captain Jack's is very appreciated in Anduin Valley,  and if I remember correctly this one grew by itself! I didn't have the courage to blast it! I like that lot.
See you in Fusciene Bay amigo!

AL
Hey Al. Yep! we need all the peace and quiet we can get so we can appreciate that fine piece of literature!  Keats, Hemingway and the likes move over, the young generation is coming!

thatmonkeysim and creature
Thanks for your comments dudes!

Jacky
Did you post anything on the accomplishment thread since then?

MasterPlanMan
Wow, thats the first time Anduin Valley has been compared to a clinic! Thanks . And talking about faster things, I'll have to change my box (PC), the crashing is back with a vengeance! Yesterday it was even crashing, while rebooting! I've tried everything I could but it seems that this is the end! I'm backing up my sc4 folder every other day. The thing is I don't know where I'll find the money! Ah the joy of technology!

Gurrgkud
Thanks gurrgkud, I've looked at your new city Cordova , it looks fantastic! keep it up

Shadow
Hey S_A, Give the man a cigar! I was wondering if someone would catch on the little joke about Stuart Little! Good eye man!

Take care folks!
Darmok

[Wyldone 0]

Hey, thanx, D-man! Yeah I think this'll give me the edge I've needed. Now, abandonment I can deal with 'cause, in my opinion, it's kinda interestin' to have some abandoned lots and, in some cases, towns that look like run-down ghettos. It gives the city more variety, if ya ask me. But anyway, thanx for the mod links, and don't let us down, man. Keep the updates comin', keep buildin', and keep playin' man! This is truly one of the best CJ's I've seen in a long time! Keep it up!

[Chris M 406]

Man, Darmok that is one nice update..that is really amazing work you put into every part of your cities, that is what keeps me coming back to this CJ. That stadium sector is really a great idea, and that is another thing I like about Anduin Valley you always select a certain area and highlight it with parks that make it look great. That avenue above the museum looks so realistic.

[Darmok 34]

wyldone
Don't mention it Wyl, glad to help.

Chris
Thanks amigo! Glad you liked it!
See you in Palm Point!

And here's

Part a - Industrial expansion and City Hall

 

Pics uploaded a few at a time, thanks for your patience. DONE!

Here's the sector that the city council zoned for this industrial expansion

 

Some terraforming

 

Some zoning

 

here's some close- ups of the results (I've named them backwards sorry!)
The lower part near the train station including a truck stop just in front of the freight station

 

The middle part above the truck stop

 

The upper part near the avenue

 

And an overview of the finished sector

 

Now that the Trump building is completed, the official announcement of a pro soccer team coming to town is made, the stadium and the team are sponsored by Mr Trump itself, and the team will be named : The Dol Amroth Corporate Raiders.

 

An overview of the new high density residential near the Trump stadium

 

Here's where the City Hall will be built

 

Always thinking of the pedestrians the city hall is connected to the mayors house. (So he can walk to work)

 

And near the Cross Memorial park, a pedestrian overpass is added so the citizen can also walk there if they want to.

 

Just north of the highway, the Newman Rail Warehouse. This to better serve all the retailers in Dol Amroth.

 

 

Here you are folks, this was the first part of update 11, second part should be monday.
Have a great weekend, and as always thanks a million,
(no I wont type them this time ) for your great support.

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Till then
Take care
Darmok

[gurrgkud 2]

Oh wow! very nice! that industrial sector fits perfectly there. Im also liking how u placed the city hall and the mayor's house next to the water... that looks very beautiful there.

 

Btw... whata lazy mayor...  hehe

 

Looking very nice!!