Anduin Valley Revisited

[dhoppeii 12]

Glad to see you are back and with some power my friend.  I am sure you are going to have some fun with the new machine, of course, it will be completely outdated in about 3 weeks  I'm waiting on my new monitor as we speak.  I finally got around to ordering a new....19 flat panel, plus I figured since I was spending the Jack, I might as well go ahead and place an order for another gig of ram...w00t.

Let's take a look at your update shall we?

 

We start with some tech shots, I really do like those....The markets look fantastic as does the extra parking provided.  Ahh, another airport tram, let's hold on for the after the click shot.  BTW, what are those small type tower lots above the tunnel entrance?

 

The new residential area looks great.  Of course I always enjoy watching it develop.  What I really like about the area is how the zonez are connected to each other.

 

There is that after the click pic.  I like the use of the commercial zoning around the tram and there are those small towers again....my curiosity is killing me.

 

Great update D, it's good to have you back......I kind of figured that your machine up and died on you.  It wasn't sounding too healthy when you got back from vacation.  I'll meet you at the Dunkin Donuts there in pic 13_17 before work tomorrow

 

Have a great week.

[bartinator 1]

Beautiful as usual, great city you have there Darmok. I really like your use of parks and tree lots. You should call one of your cities Tanagra lol. I live in Quebec as well,  I live around the Montreal area. Well I'll be looking forward to the next update.  Have a good day and welcome to page 41.

[Darmok 34]

 

6underground
Thanks man, I agree about the Sun Bank building, it is really good looking and has a real life look!

Chris
Hey Chris glad you liked it! About the asphalt mod it's already in use, It just that those pics are quite old. In fact you'll see in this update some pics I had to take anew in Dol Amroth and the asphalt look is there now.

Nardo
Hi Nardo, I really do understand and I send all the good vibes I can to you and your family.
I appreciate your good words, and those 1 tile deep res zones are great to produce High density neighborhoods. Thanks for the tip about the other bus stop, I'll be downloading them on the STEX this afternoon.
Take care my friend

kb
Hey KB, thanks for the ketchup!
 
Jacky
Hey Jacky! Yep up and running except for certain little details to adjust here and there, but this rig is belching fire!
have a nice week!
 
AL
Nope nothing wrong, now! as I said to Jacky only thing is that I have to reinstall a lot of things and that takes time. But I'm having fun doing it so!

Thanks for the tip,  those are the things we tend to forget, using it now, you'll see a picture today that'll show it.

Just downloaded the parking spaces, appreciate the info!

The building you want is the Trump International Hotel Tower Toronto ver. 0
by pda

See you in Tarrytowne!

 
Shadow_Assassin
Hey S_A
Yep I think I was kind of lucky there! And as it was not an HD crash, I lost nothing!
Thanks for the support man! Oh by the way, I really like your Cycle ways,  they're doing great in Osgiliath, in fact there will be an entire Cyceways network in the city!
  
D.
Yes buddy, back and ready to rumble!
Hey great news about the monitor,  I know I'm really satisfied with mine! Working in 1600X1200 is breathtaking!  And I'm sure you'll appreciate the extra RAM, we never have enough of the stuff.

Please don't die of curiosity!  Those towers are The Black Hole Water Tower
by gshmails here's the link.
I'm really glad to be back and also that the new machine is up and running. I sure hope you'll have a great week too and that you'll receive your new monitor shortly!

Take care D

bartinator
Hey Bart! I see that you have a certain STTNG knowledge! This was one of my favorite episode the best one in my opinion being The Inner Light.

Thanks for your support and the welcome to page 41. And here's update 14!

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Industry, residential and food!

Here's the continuation of the new industrial sector.

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A new source of water has been found! Pure as crystal! Rumor has it that Ol' Maggot himself found it!

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An overview of the situation so far

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Near the opera back door, some landscaping remained to be done!

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Here's the result

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A new residential sector is planned.

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The zoning is barely done that the tennants are already waiting for their condos!

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And the finished sector.

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Here's Les Halles, that IMHO is one beautiful and detailed lot!

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And a new picture of the former Acura dealer, now selling Honda.

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Here you are folks! Another one gone by.

You'll notice that some of those pictures had been taken today on the new PC. I can't tell if there's a big difference in quality though.

As always your support is greatly appreciated!

See you next update

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In the meantime
Take care
Darmok

[aldara6166 109]

Another great update D.  I really like how, in just about every update, you tend to use Jeroni's parking spaces from his Tarmac Trailpark set to really add emphasis to your construction.  Those parking spaces and entrances behind/between each condo building looks great...Ultra-realistic.

 

I see that you did take my suggestion as to how to intersect streets with avenues in the Les Halles pictures...looks good!   I am also patiently waiting to see how you redo the airport tram with those other parking lots.

 

Great job man... keep em coming...

[mayormommy 8]

Nice work - I only see a few spots left for more development! I like the open spaces you've left too, though. Glad to have you back with new machine!

[bartinator 1]

As usual a completely stunning update. Where did you get those big lamp posts? Yes I do have some knowledge of the Star Trek universe. On the TNG The Inner Light is also my favorite. I like DSN more then TNG though. Well till the next one et la bonne chance avec votre mise

[pikatchoum 2]

hey...i missed a lot of update because of my hollyday...

it will take a huge for have a look after all the wondefull things you probably made

The last update is incredibly amazing!!!the developement is superb and so realist!a real perfect work

[dhoppeii 12]

Great stuff D.  Really like the look and the feel of the industrial area.  I also like what you did with the parking behind the residential apartment buildings in 14_11 and 14_12.  The Les Halles area was beautifully done my friend, but of course, I have come to expect no less from you.

[gurrgkud 2]

Hey there! Wow that was a nice update   I really love the way this is going. everything is so well planned and so pretty   Keep it up! Cant wait to see more

[Metropolis 11]

Darmok, this CJ is AWSOME, each update you post just amazes me. You are doing a very very very great job with it.

[your_adress_here 11]

Good Ol' Anduin Valley! Looks better than ever!

[Darmok 34]

Al
Yep those parking spaces and the new ones you told me about in your previous post, are becoming my bread and butter. When I go to the city that's the first thing I complain about, lack of parking space! So it's kind of a revenge for me I guess! LOL

Keep those remarks comming!  

mayormommy

Thanks, and I think there's only two maybe three updates left before going to Emyn Arnen! And god it's good working without the menace of an imminent crash!
 
bartinator
Thanks Bart.
Those lamp post are :   Highway Light Towers v2 by The Great Chozo

And I must say that my favorite one beside TNG would be Enterprise. More nuts and bolts I guess.
 
pikatchoum
Hey Pika! hope you had a good vacation! can't wait for your next update in San Esteban!
Thanks for your appreciation man!
 
dhoppe
If you like industry,D. I think that you'll appreciate Emyn Arnen. It'll be a mix of industry and farming. And I hope that I've learned well what you've been teaching us in LPC.
 
gurrgkud
Hey gurrgkud, thanks man, but planning is not really my forte, I mostly wing it along the way, I just start with a general idea and then go with the feeling of the moment... carpe diem!
  
Mayor Dave
Hey Mayor Dave, Welcome to Anduin Valley! and thank you for the compliment.
  
YAH
And good Ol' YAH always there to give an encouraging word! Missed you man! BTW, do you plan to continue with your CJ? The storyline was interresting!
Oh, and I like your sig... so true so true!

And now folks, here's.......

 

Here's the sector that we will work on today.

Some basic terraforming

 

Some trees and zoning.

 

An overview

 

Mansions are appearing! Potential buyers, to your wallets.

 

Here's a detail about what MasterPlanMan was saying a month ago about the overutilisation of cement or brick walls, sometimes we can just put grass and trees and the look is very natural indeed. Though I wouldn't want to do the lawn there!

 

Some new houses (soon to be replaced by more expensive ones)

 

Another overview

 

Terraforming for the walkways

 

 

Rebuilding process is started.

 

Coming nicely

 

Early layout of the lower sector.

 

 

What it looks like now! And as promised to Shadow Assasin, he have the first pick to chose his house.

Continuation of the trails and park

Some terraforming to bring the trails to the opera

 

 

And a Flower market is comming to town, doing great business with the Opera!

 

Here you go folks, only one, maybe two more before going to Emyn Arnen!

I'm always glad to read your comments and suggestion, so like Aldara is saying, keep em comming!

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In the meantime
Take care
Darmok

[sloppet 3]

great work!! really fantastic updates!! Keep it on!  I love this new banner Darmok! Great work!

[gurrgkud 2]

Wow! the posh sector looks amazing! Very nice and pretty . Those white trails can do wonders.. eh? hehe...  keep it up!

[Chris M 406]

A few updates to catch up on, Darmok.. First of all I love the tunnel shot, really nice work on how you did the fences around the tunnel, looks really realistic. Also, very nice honda dealership..might have to pick up a Civic and tune it up.

Great posh section! I really love the way everything looks, and the houses in that area, definitely would like to live around there. Extremely nice work as usual, D.

[your_adress_here 11]

That's a great looking Posh Sector! I dunno if I'll ever be interested in playing SC4 again...but if you show me enough good stuff, you may awaken my need to play again! And can I do a request?...Even if I can't, I am doing one . Could I see the Harbour, where my estate and my Coca Cola office is? Thanks alot!

[dhoppeii 12]

More great stuff my friend.  You picked quite the big area to show off today.  I always enjoy your presentation and your walk through approach.  You continually remind me that I should be taking plenty of pics while building.  I really do like, as well, pic 15_06, where you used the grass on slope instead of the retaining walls.  Looks rather natural.  Later pal.

[Metropolis 11]

Another great update darmok! Your parks look fantastic BTW, I was wondering how you got your grass to look like thishttps://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//untitled.JPG align=top>

[Darmok 34]

Just a quick answer to Mayor Dave,

that grass comes from Cycle Dog Mod just click HERE

 

Other answers will follow perhaps tomorrow.

 

Take care

[sorchin 18]

Just wanted to say this is a real awe inspiring Journal my friend. Your artistry, journal presentation, and use of Photoshop are increadible.

Thanks for putting all the time and effort into it. I (and I'm sure everyone who see's this CJ) thank(s) you

[jacqulina 162]

wow awesome work excellent details and the design is fantastic,and as allways the pics are awesome

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Lovely work, Darmok. I rather like how everything is laid out, but...

Maybe have an area of the city that follows natural contuours, rather than terraforming every square inch of it? It would look nice, as well.

[bartinator 1]

Wow that's some nice work there Darmok. I always like the way you blend urbanization with nature. As far as Enterprise goes I liked it when it first started but it got a little cheesy towards the end though. I do agree with you though about the nuts and bolts, to bad we wont get to see it anymore. Anyway as usual great update can't wait till the next one.

[pikatchoum 2]

Very green and natural i like it

 

15_06 :i very like this kind of small hill for separeted the avenue and the garden.beautifull

 

Nice flower market too

 

 

[Nardo69 51]

Hi Darmok!

Great work in your last updates!
I like especially how you put Jeroni's park tiles around the high rises - you got really a hand for them!
You made the posh sector lovely green, maybe there's a house for Urland's mayor if Mr. Schlaubauer drives him round the corner???

Nardo

[Darmok 34]

 

sloppet
Good to see you back sloppet, thanks for your good comment on the banner.
 
gurrgkud
Thanks man! Those trails surely are great to work with!
 
DragonAnime
Hey Chris, seeing how you're working in Palm Point it's certainly understandable that you have less time to visit. As for the houses, in the posh sector you're welcome to make an offer on the one you like, only catch is, Shadow_Assassin has the first pic.
 
your_adress_here
Well taking a break once in a while is not a bad idea. Gives the time to have new ideas! as for pictures of your house and office sure See below!
 
D.
Hey D!
Taking pics, will be easier now! No fear of crashing anymore! And as for the grass wall, It does look more natural.
See you in La Plaisance!
 
Mayor Dave
Thanks Mayor Dave, as for the grass, see my previous post!

sorchin
Welcome to Anduin Valley, Sorchin, and a big thanks for those compliments!
 
Jacky
Hey Jacky, thanks, how's your CJ's project going?
 
Shadow_Assassin
Thanks man, I'm trying to, in fact you'll see more natural slopes in the next town, Emyn Arnen.

bartinator
Hey Bart, I agree about the Enterprise cheesy last seasons,thanks for your support!

pikatchoum
Thanks Pika, when will you give us an update in San Esteban? 

Nardo
Hi Nardo, As I said to Chris the houses are up for grabs, make an offer on your favorite one!And thanks for your constant support my friend.
Hoping that you'll learn to live with your loss.
Regards

Here's the pics requested by YAH,

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https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//av_request_yah_02.jpg align=baseline>

and as I know he is fond of previews, here's two sneak peeks of Osgiliath.

 

 

 

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https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//av_osg_prvw_02.jpg align=baseline>

 

Working on Dol Amroth last update.

 

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Take care

Darmok

[gurrgkud 2]

hmmm very nice Yah's has a really really nice house! Those previews look amazing.. cant wait to see more!

[Traffic_Jam 0]

Very cool update Darmok!

[barnatom 0]

Darmok:
This is the first time I visit your CJ and I am very, very impressed. Such a great use of trees and parks and little trails and rivers and creeks and ...

I am nearly speachless.

One thing I don't like that much: The huge skyscrapers that are peaking out of your park-like landscape here and there. I think some of them are a little bit oversized for the places they occupy.

But not counting that: Simply amazing.

[your_adress_here 11]

I see you have worked a bit on my house in my absence! And a chopper! Wow!!! I can't wait to see more. Keep up the awesome work!