Frankie_Grove

beautiful update! the city blends quite well and the close up shots make it even better!

Great Update! Hope to see more soon!

Originally posted by: Spinmaster Missile Misfire - if you have that missile test range, occasionally a missile will explode - and rain fire all over your city. An excellent reason not to ever have one (or if you're evil... to have one ). One time... I swear I did have a freight train crash, complete with a toxic spill. I don't remember, however, if it just "happened" or if I had done it myself via UDI (I am evil, sometimes ). I'm pretty [sure] it can be done via UDI, but I half-recall it just happened on its own once. I remember being surprised anyway. But I haven't seen it since, and it was a long time ago, so I don't remember 100%. Can anyone confidently confirm this?quote> I too experienced that toxic spill..the disaster auto go to thing happened and all. Train crashes DO happen on their own (especially at congested crossings or busy track, similar to roads). I have never had a missile misfire though..

Originally posted by: belfastuniguy I'm not sure why we have focused so much on Walmart employees, I think the major issue is not the are paid a low wage but the social support systems in the United States is awful compared to Europe. I'm not a socialist but I do agree with social support, Free health and free education. This does not exist to a degree but the social institutions are underfunded and seen as unimportant. Maybe if the US had developed and well funded social support then the wage issue would not be a great as it is. quote> Those support systems should only go to those willing to work for it...unless you are physically disabled or have other limitations to your job or contribution to the country, you should work.. And NOTHING in life is free (well..with the exception of those free samples at Wal-Mart or Sam's). Europeans are taxed to death to pay for the lazy man's (those who refuse to work, yet are capable) health and education..

i smell a bee conspiracy...

Looks great! love the region shot too

From as far as I can see, it takes experience within both types to really know which is ..'better'. Most European folk who live in my area would never go back to living in Europe, I don't know if it's just the more free and less taxed environment or what, I even have new neighbors from France who like living in the US more than their country. The youngins especially enjoy it because they do no have to pay so much in taxes that they are paying nearly twice the value of the product. (such as if they go to buy a game or something). However, this is just a random thing i observed through personal experience, it does not necessarily reflect everyone's views...

Originally posted by: trebuchet77 Right no, I believe capitalism is holding technological progress back. People are more concerned with money than with actual production. If the proper research was invested in robotics, the prices of just about everything could become next to nothing in no time at all. This would enable a quasi-socialist system to be established with no effort. However, capitalists fear this because t means CEOs wouldn't rake in a few million dollars for sitting at a desk--in short, marginalized profits. Thus, industries researching robotics recieve no government support at all because of the evolutionary economic system that could be achieved withing several decades.quote> But if we throw all our money into robotics...we lose jobs...then everyone is suddenly jobless, homeless, etc.? I don't see how that is such a good thing to invest in robotics..maybe robots for deep ocean or space exploration...but not to replace everyones job....

Originally posted by: M-SIL Both areas has there good and bad but I personal prefer capitalism (with regulation to control greed) because it gives people the freedom to create goods and services and self-independence from the government services like welfare (which make people lazy and unproductive). Thats my opinion.quote> I agree with you 100%..welfare indeed makes people lazy. And with proper regulation, capitalism can work quite well. Welfare was intended for a time when it was neccessary (the Great Depression) and is not quite as neccessary today, with the exception of the disabled, etc.

Originally posted by: MrFingersI think that every degree more of Socialism that a country takes, is a degree further away from Capitalism.quote> That's the idea, socialism is the anti-capitalist form of government.

I wanna say capitalism because it allows every man to make his future, and it is what he or she makes it, it's not preset or limited.. oh and this will definately turn into a flame war ..

great update beebo!

Hey! Great CJ you have, love the American look of it! my only question is, what base texture are you using as a filler for most of your suburbs? (the grass, not the paved surface).

Um...well i've been here for a year and 3 days...that makes me an annuarian (sp?)

Originally posted by: Duke87 They are not, however, entitled to force those opinions on others, which is something devoutly religious people tend to have a bad habit of trying to do, because "it's what god wants" or some other such excuse.quote> Well the devout religious folk just believe everyone should have a chance...and wether or not you agree with it, you should always accept their beliefs and respect them as people. Even though you disagree...it's tolerance, and it is something everyone should learn..

Originally posted by: beebs As for some basic troubleshooting, check that you've done the following if it isn't working for you. - So far as I know it only works on Windows computers... if you're running Macintosh or Linux it won't work. - So far as I know, you need to be using Rush Hour/the Deluxe Edition. - Make sure you've placed the DLL file in your MyDocuments/SimCity4/Plugins/ folder. - Make sure you've unzipped it before you put it in. - To make the cheat menu appear, make sure you're right clicking the little box, not anywhere else on the screen. - Alternatively, you can just type the cheat in and it'll still work all the same. - Some cheats don't actually work.quote> Also, It cannot be under any subfolder.

great variety! i love all the trees you have right in the neighborhoods and even the business areas! great job

Great update beebs! keep it up!

Love the update! Great farms around the town, not just bland squares

Wow! I love that highway overpass....i've never seen it before...great job on this update. (btw, your love for maxis low density houses and stuff shows )