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Belfastsocrates
I've been crafting and developing Perseus for many years and so much still remains to done, it's a long term project and I simply use it as an expression of creativity. It's not a 'realistic' place, there are elements that are perfectly plausible but 'realism' is not what interests me. I've created a place with a rather unique history and somewhere that embraces and encourages technological achievement and progress. It could be argued that the Perseus I have created is idealistic, but where's the harm in...
Belfastsocrates
Passau is the capital city of the Viceroyalty of Perseus and home to over 2.9 million people. It’s the largest urban area within Perseus and one of Atlantica-Alba's largest and most densely populated cities. The city has a rich and varied history stretching back over 900 years. It was initially settled as a small harbour on the sheltered island eastern coast and opposite the western shore of Royal Cytheria, thus providing a new trading route between the two.The first Europeans to arrive were the Dutch and...
Belfastsocrates
A selection of views from across the West Illford area of Passau. West Illford is dominated by large scale retail and social housing. Social housing in Persus is well-funded and well-maintained, the country has a strong ethos of quality and affordable home provision for social housing tenants. Unlike the United Kingdom the purchase of social housing by tenants, known as 'right to buy' is not permitted and that has allowed the supply and quality of housing to be controlled. West Illford also encompasses...
Belfastsocrates
Many thanks for all the likes and comments for the previous update! Final update from this city tile. This area is primarily residential with some light industrial. It's also home to the Illford Tram Depot which is of course thanks to the fantastic Gogar tram depot by @Simmer2 This area is immediately adjacent to the Royal Victoria Hospital site featured in a previous update. As mentioned before, this tile now has corruption so not all images are up to my standard and I would have changed some normally. ...
Belfastsocrates
I'd been meaning to showcase this area a long time ago but this game file has serious problems and errors so I've had to move on from it as any new saves result in corruption. I have been able to do a little work thanks to recent game stability and take some images but they are not up to my standard but I want to show them regardless as a lot of work went into this city tile. There will be two final updates from the West Illford area of Passau and this update will focus on the University of Passau's sports...
Belfastsocrates
Firstly my apologies for such a long delay between updates, real life has a tendency to monopolise my time rather frequently.A fellow member previously commented on the marina that was featured in earlier updates, as such, I have taken such advice on-board and decided to completely redesign the marina area and instead assigned the area to act as the University of Passau's Boat Club.The University of Passau Boat Club was founded formally in 1850, although rowing at the University of Passau has a history...
Belfastsocrates
The so-called 'University Island', officially known as Carrick Island, is an island located in the River Carrick. Up until 1815 it was a large sandbank, the result of sediment build-up in the largely tidal Carrick River. The Passau City Corporation began reclamation work in 1815 and created a new area for development. The University of Passau were the first to acquire land and commence construction, the first buildings to be completed were the new University of Passau Science Library and Gregson Camera....
Belfastsocrates
The Gregson CameraThe Gregson Camera was one of the first two buildings to be completed on University Island. Both buildings were completed in November 1830 and were dedicated by His Majesty King William IV whom was undertaking a visit to the British colony following his succession to the throne in June.The new library building was commissioned by Sir Michael Gregson, the Chancellor of the University of Passau at the time, and was paid for as the result of a gift from Lord Beersbridge, a University alumnus...
Belfastsocrates
Located at the heart of Carrick Island is the Gilbert Scott Building. Designed by, and named after, the renowned British architect George Gilbert Scott, it was one of his last buildings with construction commencing in 1874 and completed on August 10th 1884, six years after his death.The building is a 144m (472 ft) long by 75m (246 ft) deep, and six storey high, symmetrical structure built in the modern Gothic Revival style. As such, it displays a multitude of stone carvings, including gargoyles,...
Belfastsocrates
Passau's Illford District is home to the internationally renowned University Of Passau, a seat of Persusian learning for over 200 years. The University of Passau's campus is primarily concentrated across the Illford District and is the largest university in Perseus and its most prestigious.200 years of growth and development have resulting in a varied campus encompassing a range of architectural styles and each area of the large campus has a distinct character. That development continues to this day with...
Belfastsocrates
The Victoria Library is one of the University of Passau's greatest treasures. It was initially constructed to serve as the library of Victoria College, a college established to provide university education to women in Perseus. Victoria College was amalgamated with the University of Passau in 1915 and its students became full members of the University. The library was retained and today continues to serve its role as a library and reading room. The library's collection comprises 600,000 items, covering...
Belfastsocrates
The University of Passau's Biomedical and Life Sciences Campus is a recognised global centre of excellence and the focus of the University's research activities as well as being home to the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical and Biological Sciences. It's also home to the renowed Institute for Global Food Security, Centre for Advanced Materials Research, Nanotechnology Research Centre and the Life Sciences Core Technology Centre.Click here for the full size
Belfastsocrates
The University of Passau's Biomedical and Life Sciences Campus is a recognised global centre of excellence and the focus of the University's research activities as well as being home to the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical and Biological Sciences. It's also home to the renowed Institute for Global Food Security, Centre for Advanced Materials Research, Nanotechnology Research Centre and the Life Sciences Core Technology Centre.
Belfastsocrates
On the 11th November 2014 the Viceroyalty of Perseus stopped to mark Armistice Day and remember the thousands of Persusian nationals that died fighting tyranny in the First and Second World Wars.The tributes were led by His Imperial Highness Prince Julius who led a wreath at the National Cenotaph in Passau he was joined by the Governor-General of Perseus, leaders of Perseus’ political parties, Ambassadors from Commonwealth Nations and European nations as well as the Ambassadors from Ireland and Germany,...
Belfastsocrates
Just a quick post to say I haven't forgotten about my promised update. I was away skiing so time somewhat restricted me and I couldn't find the time to finish a few things and post the update before heading off. The update will however be uploaded this weekend! I'll also reply to everyone individually as well. Thank you all for your on-going support This post has a dual purpose though. I'd like to hear your suggestions for what you'd like to see more of from Passau and wider Perseus. I have tended to...
Belfastsocrates
This marks the end of the 'information' aspect of Perseus. From now updates and images will focus on the city, people and daily life. I'll have government announcements, newspapers and magazines from Perseus. Hopefully the background info wasn't too boring! REPLIES@MilitantRadical - You'll be seeing a lot more of them as the CJ progresses. This CJ will have more than just in-game shots and having RL people as the cabinet make that job a lot easier! @Tankmank - I'm pleased you still enjoy them Josh. Some...
Belfastsocrates
The majority of all government departments are located within the Axehaven Park Government District of Passau, located to the south of Legislative Palace and Imperial Quarter. Axehaven Park was originally laid out to serve as the headquarters of the British Viceroy that governed the Ben Madigan during its time as a British Colony. It continued to serve as the primary hub of national governance when Ben Madigan achieved autonomy and later independence from the United Kingdom.The two original buildings from...
Belfastsocrates
REPLIES@Oggey: Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope the new updates are to your liking.@Schulmanator: I'm honoured to see you commenting on my CJ. I hope you find future updates interesting and enjoyable@MilitantRadical: Thank you! Coming from you and based on your own work that's a massive compliment. He does make for a handsome Prince doesn't he? lol@Schriefer: I'm so pleased you find it all so beautiful. I hope you enjoy this and following updates just as much@KonstantinII: Thank you. There...
Belfastsocrates
Free time for game play has been really restricted lately but with the time I get I've been working on developing a light industrial area around the existing Perseus Rail depot. It'll be a mix of buildings devoted to research, some high-tech engineering/manufacturing and distribution/warehousing. This sort of development is out of my normal comfort zone but I'm hoping to have some preview images and possibly some finalised shots in the next week or so. The area I'm working on will actually be spread over...
Belfastsocrates
The final instalment of this tour around Passau Island. It's been a delight to showcase this project and one I didn't think I'd be able to thanks to errors and CTDs that plagued my gaming experience for over a year. A massive thanks to be very talented creators that made this modern development possible. Without the fantastic buildings from the likes of @mattb325, @Diego Del Llano, @Reddonquixote, @kellydale2003, @JP Schriefer, @Girafe, @kingofsimcity, @on001222, @Huston, @Xyloxadoria, @SimFox, @AndisArt...
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