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Update The landscaping props that vanished from the Stream workshop have reappeared, and in addition, some other assets that were removed are now back. Turns out this wasn't an issue of the content being removed, but some random stream glitch that was causing people's workshop items to randomly disappear. Its been going on for weeks apparently. Good news is that the missing landscaping props are back, along with some of the other assets that vanished over the past month or so. The bad news, is that I already put 2 days of work into my region and saved without all of the missing props re-added. This gives me two options. Either lose 2 days of work and get the missing props back from my backup save file, or keep using the file without the props and just re-add them whenever I notice something missing. I am heavily leaning towards the second option.

@TheMurderousCricketI think there is a way to save the assets to my hard drive so they can't be removed, but it likely will be a very involved process, considering I am subscribed to over 12,000 custom assets. Simtropolis only has a handful of custom files saved from the early days of cities skylines' release. The missing props are unfortunately, not there. So far, I think the damage is lot less than I was expecting, but still a real disappointment. I really hope this doesn't happen again. @koumus corporation Thank You. Really nice recreation. I could see my city looking like this in SC4.

It has been a while since my last post, and wanted to give everyone an update, as well as some spoiler pics for the upcoming post. After more than 2 years of work, developing Kanin fjord, the future of this journal is potentially at risk. Here is what is going on. Cities Skylines, unlike SimCity 4, stores all of its custom content on the Stream workshop. Downloaded assets such as buildings, roads, props, etc… are not saved on the player’s hard drive in the same way that SimCity 4 does. This unfortunately means, that when the creator of a custom building removes the asset from the Stream workshop, that building is then removed from your city. Unfortunately, this just happened with a set of commonly used landscaping props. This included a pack of fences and walls that I used extensively in my landscaping work. The first blow to my city. Countless hours of detailing work have now been lost. While this is not a fatal blow to the future of this journal, it is the first notable one, and may be a potential sign of things to come. The disappearance of a single set of props alone isn’t substantial; however, I’ve been noticing a slow trickle of customized assets disappearing from the Stream workshop since the release of Cities Skylines 2. It appears that an 8-year-old collection of custom assets in Cities Skylines is being removed piece by piece. For now, all I can do is fix what I can find with substitute props and hope this is the last time something like this happens. As long as this disappearance remains isolated or if the props are readded to the stream workshop, I’ll continue my work on this region. Only if this becomes a common occurrence, then I am going to have to consider whether or not I want to keep playing cities skylines. In the meantime, here are some spoiler and work in progress pictures for upcoming Entry 23. All of it new residential development.

@Honolulu Thank You. @hugues aroux Glad you have been enjoying the stay. @Jaketropolis Thank You. I am glad to have been an inspiration. @TheMurderousCricket Thank You. Sorry to hear about the medical emergency. Hope all is well.

May 1, 2012 Regional Population: 8,128 Ny kanin fjord Population: 2,848 Kanin fjord Population: 4,334 Niðavellir Nikkel malm prosessanlegg (Niðavellir Nickel Ore Processing Plant) While Kanin fjord was constructing an airfield, new subdivisions, and a cable car system, Ny kanin fjord was significantly expanding its industry. The discovery of a dense nickel vein and nickel-rich minerals in the hills south of Ny kanin fjord in 2009 lead to the construction of the Niðavellir Nickel Ore Processing Plant (named after one of the nine Norse worlds, particularly the realm of the dwarves.), the Sindri Nickel Mine, and Brokkr Quarry (Both named after dwarfs of Norse Mythology.). The nickel processing plant began operation in June of 2011, with the capacity to process up to 50,000 metric tons of ore a year. The plant is a first stage ore processing facility, meaning that it only physically processes the ore, mechanically breaking it down from large boulders into small stones and grains of varying sizes. It does not chemically or electrically treat the ore. Once the ore is broken down, it is stored on site until it can be loaded directly onto a bulk carrier. Most of the ore that the plant processes comes directly from Brokkr Quarry and consists of nickel-bearing minerals that can be stored outside as small stones of varying sizes. The concentrated nickel ore from Sindri Mine is broken down in a sperate process into a grain-sized power and stored in enclosed silos. Once the plant went into operation, it provided Ny kanin fjord and surrounding region with just over 600 new jobs. Kjempenes havn (Harbor of the Giants) Navnår has been wanting to construct a support yard for ships that require engine and minor frame repairs, as well as basic ship maintenance for several years. The cost of outsourcing these tasks to companies in Stokkvågen was soaring. Building a new port that could manage repair and maintenance operations that was company owned reduced maintenance and repair costs by a staggering 37%, significantly boosting the company’s net profit, without sacrificing maintenance quality. Built on the south side of Lure strømmen, Kjempenes havn can accommodate up to 6 vessels at a time and has the necessary manufacturing capacity to repair and replace almost any type of engine or other mechanical part. The only limitation to the new facility is that most ships have to remain on the water during maintenance and repair. To assist with underwater repairs, the port has hired a specialized team of marine engineers and underwater welders. The new port was built in conjunction with the Nickel Processing Plant and consists not only of industries needed to maintain Navnår’s fleet, but light manufacturing industries that support the new processing plant and town’s railyards. Combined, the port and adjacent industries provide an additional eight hundred new jobs to the town. Since Navnår’s purchase of Kanin fjord’s South Port, shipping traffic along Kaninfjorden has increased dramatically. While Navnår is renowned for its safety record, collisions, groundings, and other shipping accidents along the fjord are impossible to avoid, with dense fog often being a common culprit. As a result, the Norwegian Coast Guard decided to construct a small station just south of Ny kanin fjord along the coast, and permanently stationed 3 fire and rescue ships in Stille bukt, to respond faster to emergencies on the fjord. Before and After Pictures Region south of Ny kanin fjord and Lure strømmen Kanin fjord/ Ny kanin fjord Region Niðavellir Nikkel malm prosessanlegg Pics The entire processing plant and quarry. The southern end of the plant Center of the plant Northern end of the facility. Entrance to the Sindri Nickel Mine. A conveyor system was built directly into the mineshaft to allow for the rapid removal of mined nickel ore. Brokkr Quarry Kjempenes havn Overview. The Port Port headquarters Intersection of Sleggesvingen and Malmveien, heading south Intersection of Sleggesvingen and Malmveien, heading North Residential development along Malmveien More residential development New Norwegian Coast Guard Station Industrial development along Sleggesvingen Thank you for the likes and comments on the last entry @koumus corporation, @hugues aroux, @Golan0, @Tamijo, @CaptCity, @simster007, @Honolulu, @JulioC, @TheMurderousCricket, @art128

March 17, 2012 Regional Population: 8,066 (+9.8%) Kanin Fjord Population: 4,371 (+20%) For centuries the old villagers have held a profound conviction that they are the destined stewards of Midgard (realm of Humans in Norse Mythology), and until death takes them, they shall be bound to Midgard. This belief among the older village folk has resulted in an unusual paranoia of airplanes. Some truly think that if they get onto a plane, the gods will strike them down for abandoning their responsibilities of taking care of Midgard. Another superstition of the villagers is that there are hidden doorways to Jotunheim and Svartalfheim (realms of the giants and dwarves) in the mountains of Tufjord Island. They have a fear of the mountains, believing creatures from other worlds venture through these doorways and inhabit the mountains and surrounding forests. Tyr flypass By early 2010, Tufjord Island had a population of nearly 20,000. The island was connected to mainland Norway by sea, train, and car. However, it was impossible to travel to the island by plane. The nearest airfield was 30 kilometers east of Nolborg. Pressure had been building for the past 5 years to construct an airfield somewhere on the island. Rough topography combined with a dispute between Kanin Fjord and Stokkvågen over jurisdictional control of the airfield had been holding up construction of the airfield. In May of 2010, the two towns agreed to construct the airfield at the base of Dvergfjell (Dwarf Mountain) under Kanin Fjord’s jurisdiction. Additional disagreements over the airfield’s name resulted in a lottery being used to determine the name. The airfield was named after the Norse god Tyr as a result of this lottery. Construction of the new airfield began in September of 2010 and was completed by March of 2012. The runway measures 30 meters wide by 800 meters in length. Topography surrounding Dvergfjell limited the size of the runway; therefore, many parts of the airfield are constructed to near minimum dimensions. Tyr flypass is designed to only handle small aircraft such as Cessnas and Learjets. Upon opening, an average of 10 small aircraft a day began passing through the airfield. Upper Kanin Fjord (Øvre kaninfjord) Development of Tyr flypass coincided with the construction of a new suburb of Kanin Fjord called Øvre kaninfjord. Øvre kaninfjord is the largest expansion to Kanin Fjord in the past 10 years. The new part of Kanin Fjord is located at the base of Dvergfjell to the Northwest of downtown, and can be reached by the mountain road Midgardsveien. By March of 2012, Øvre kaninfjord added an additional 900 residents to the town, increasing Kanin Fjord’s population by 20% in a matter of months. Additionally, Øvre kaninfjord became the region's unofficial mass transit hub, containing an airfield, bus depot, and aerial cablecar terminal. Other new amenities and businesses included a gas station, fire station, multi-story apartments, two grocery stores, an aircraft part repair shop, and other businesses. Kanin Fjord Region Kanin Fjord Øvre kaninfjord The mountain road of Midgardsveien Valhalla leiligheter (Valhalla Apartments), with a mural of Valhalla, Odin, and Thor on the side of the first building. Norway’s rapid economic growth had attracted the attention of the German family-owned grocery chain Aldi. Kanin fjord was selected as one of three towns in Norway for the construction of a new Aldi. This was quite a gamble for the company as these stores are Aldi’s first business venture in Scandinavia. American fast food arrives in Kanin fjord’s first McDonalds. Located off of Tyrveien on the lower level of the new aerial cablecar terminal. Now residents can enjoy a taste of America. The intersection of Midgardsveien and Tyrveien is considered the center of Øvre kaninfjord. The new aerial cablecar terminal, providing a connection between Øvre kaninfjord and the resort and soccer field at the northern end of Kanin fjord. The terminal is surrounded by medium density apartments and condominiums. Tyr flypass (Tyr Airfield) This is Tufjord island’s only runway, which averages roughly 10 flights per day. The runway and airfield is designed to only support small aircraft. The runway is too short to allow safe landing and takeoff of larger planes. Residential development under the gaze of the Dvergfjell. The end of Langdalveien The eastern end of Floveien. Small aircraft parts repair facility, and homes located along Buveien in the immediate background. These three homes are built closest to the mountain on the northern end of Floveien. New residential development on the south side of Øvre kaninfjord. Swiss-inspired housing on Troveien. Housing located along Kaninfjordenveien A couple of homes located on Moslingvei. Upper-class homes with some Finish inspiration.

As some of you may or may not be aware, Cities Skylines 2 is being released within the next month. I felt it was important that I let everyone know that I will most likely not be purchasing Cities Skylines 2 for quite some time. Over 2 years of work has been invested in Kanin Fjord, and I intend on keeping this journal up and running for the foreseeable future. There are still plenty more posts to come as the region grows. Here are a few spoiler pics for the next post Thank you for the likes and comments @Pille0503, @simster007, @TG24, @jakis, @Honolulu, @Dead_End, @koumus corporation, @CarstenB, @TheMurderousCricket, @Golan0, @CaptCity, and @hugues aroux.

@simster007 Thank You. I am glad you enjoyed reading the entry. @TheMurderousCricket Thank You. Adding signs to the roads is something I've wanted to do for quite some time, but only now just finally got around to it. The signs, I think add another dimension of realism to the city and actually give a sense of where Kanin Fjord is located in relationship to other towns and regions in the county, from the perspective of the people living there. It actually required a bit of effort to create these signs. I had to watch a few YouTube videos on importing textures, then had to find an object to apply the texture to and manipulate that object into appearing as a sign. Each sign is actually a combination of multiple objects, one for the sign itself, another for the sign background, one for the scaffolding and pole, and another for the lighting. Of course, once I got a process for creating a sign down, it did become relatively easy, but still each sign required about 15 minutes to half an hour to make. Most of the effort was spent on the research. I spent probably a few hours exploring highways on Google Streets in Oslo and Bergen Norway to get an idea on how Norway's highway and road signs work. Wikipedia was a good resource along with a few other sites. The signs are probably not exactly how Norway marks their highways, but are at least a good approximation.

The recipes are a nice touch. Also, the pics of the swamp are quite beautiful.

@TheMurderousCricket Wonderful entry. I particularly enjoyed The Mirror of Seeding. Such a high compliment to mention a part of Kanin Fjord! Thank You.

Entry 20: Lost? Follow the Signs! (Note: I’ve been experimenting with a new LUT; therefore, the color scheme of the pictures has changed from older entries. The previous LUT was causing blue colors to appear extremely white and desaturated). October 15, 2011 (A day later) Kanin fjord’s layout is typical of a European town. Roads and buildings were constructed on an as needed basis, rather than being preplanned. As a result, a complex network of winding and twisting roads traverses through Kanin Fjord. There is no hierarchical road system in the town. Even E220 has a complicated route as it passes through the town. All auto and trucking traffic between Stokkvågen and the Norwegian mainland pass through town. This results in thousands of vehicles traveling through town every day. Unless one lives and works in Kanin Fjord and has learned the town’s roads, it is quite easy to get lost in town. Adding to the complication was an inaccurate and poor system of road markings. It has been estimated that as many as 100 motorists a day were making wrong turns and getting lost in town. While lost drivers occasionally stop at a store to get directions and buy something, most tended to be more of an annoyance than benefit to the town. People aimlessly driving through town was creating unnecessary traffic issues and headaches for town residents. Illegal U-turns are a persistent issue for local police. Early in 2009, Kanin Fjord entered into a municipal development partnership with Stokkvågen to fund upgrades to E220. This included a significant budget for adding highway signs with clear directions. While not perfect, the new system of road markings ended up reducing incidents of lost drivers by almost 95%. Another important part of the town’s partnership with Stokkvågen is to begin the eventual conversion of E220 into a limited access motorway with no stops between the two towns. Part of this project included the construction of the Midgardsveien interchange. Midgardsveien is a new road that winds its way up the mountainside to a new suburb of Kanin Ford called Øvre kaninfjord. (More about Øvre kaninfjord in the next post). Newly completed E220- Midgardsveien intersection. Approximately 1.1 kilometers west from the center of Kanin Fjord. Before and after pics. The Midgardsveien Intersection was constructed for non-stop traffic. This way the merging traffic onto and off of E220 will have a minimal effect on existing traffic patterns. This stretch of E220 is the most heavily used road in Kanin Fjord. It is not uncommon for occasional traffic jams to occur. Heading east on E220 approximately 1.6 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading east on E220 approximately 1.5 kilometers west of Kanin fjord. The east Midgardsveien exit. Heading east on E220 approximately 1.4 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading west on E220, approximately 1.3 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading west on E220, approximately 1 kilometer west of Kanin Fjord. The west Midgardsveien exit. Heading east on E220, approximately 0.9 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading west on E220 towards Stokkvågen, approximately 0.8 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading east on E220 right before E220 veers to the right with the main traffic lane turning into Fjell sti. Approximately 600 meters west of the center of Kanin Fjord. Fjell sti leads to the old village while E220 heads into downtown Kanin Fjord. Traveling east on E220 and Fjell sti, approximately 400 meters west of the center of Kanin Fjord. The center lanes are Fjell sti and outer lanes are E220. Leaving Kanin Fjord, heading west on Fjell sti, approximately 500 meters west of the center of Kanin Fjord. Center lanes are Fjell sti, and outer lanes are E220. Entrance to downtown Kanin Fjord, traveling east on E220. E220 goes to the North Port, while the right exit goes to the South Port. Tunnel entrances. E220 on the right and provincial road 245 on the left. The right tunnel leads to the north port, while the left tunnel goes to Ny Kanin Fjord. Provincial Road 245 exiting the Hjortfjorden tunnel and entering downtown Kanin Fjord. The beginning of Provincial Road 245. This is a non-stop route to Ny Kanin Fjord. The 5.9 kilometer route consists of two bridges and two tunnels. Intersection of Havet, Lakseveien, and Provincial Road 245. Typically, this intersection is referred to as the geographic center of Kanin Fjord. It also is the most congested in the town as all traffic passing through must travel through this intersection. Entering Kanin Fjord from E220. The end of Midgardsveien where it merges into E220. Kanin Fjord’s residents refer to this complex network of roads as Korketrekker (The Corkscrew) If you accidentally turn onto Provincial Road 245, you will have to drive all the way to Ny Kanin Fjord before you can turn around. A few parting shots of Kanin Fjord.

@Ke|is Thank You. I am glad you are enjoying this city journal.

@TheMurderousCricket Thank You. I figured with so many horrible legends the town has, that there had to be a few good ones.

Entry 19: Those Enchanted Stones October 14, 2011 Regional Population: 7,348 (+7.2%) Kanin Fjord Population: 3,642 (+1.1%) Ny Kanin Fjord Population: 2,834 (+0.9%) Nolborg Population: 223 (+9.9%) The tricking of Rán: A God’s revenge A thousand years ago there was a Fisherman who lived by the sea. He worked and lived on the ocean and was content with his life. The goddess Rán was envious of the Fisherman’s happiness. One day, she appeared in physical form on his boat and warned him to never sail on the sea again, or she would use her net to drag him down to her watery underworld for all eternity. Out of fear, the Fisherman left the sea and fled into the mountains. Fishing was all he knew. He had no concept of living off the land, only living off the sea. All he had to eat was the fish from his last catch. This managed to sustain him for 10 days and 10 nights. On the tenth night, while eating his last fish, the god Loki appears to the Fisherman and offers a deal. (Loki, who had just been ejected from a feast hosted by Rán’s husband Ægir, was now after revenge) Loki wanted to anger Ægir and Rán, and he saw a perfect opportunity to use the Fisherman to his advantage. Loki picked up a stone, fashioned it into a perfect sphere, and enchanted the stone with a displacement spell. The enchantment stone worked by rendering the Fisherman and his boat invisible to Rán and projecting an illusion of the Fisherman in another location. The idea was to keep Rán endlessly chasing a mirage every time the Fisherman went out to sea, causing her great anger and disappointment. The Fisherman accepted the stone and traveled back to the ocean. He continued his life on the ocean, once again, and was quite content. For the remainder of his years, Rán was tricked every time the Fisherman sailed the sea. Her annoyance had no bounds, but she was never able to figure out Loki’s illusion, and the Fisherman died happy as an old man. To believers of the Fisherman’s tail, the stone that Loki crafted into a sphere was taken from a land now referred to as Engavågen. For centuries, boat captains, fishermen, and sailors would land on the shore of Engavågen, and search for spherically shaped stones. The rounder the stone, the better protection it would offer. It is believed that these stones will shield one from Rán’s tricks and treachery. To this day, it is a town tradition for every ship captain to keep a rounded stone from Engavågen on their boat while on the water. That New Old: Heimdall havn Many of Kanin’s Fjord’s original villagers have succumbed to the rapid growth of the region, and even to buyouts from various developers. In order to preserve some of the village’s heritage, Kanin Fjord’s City Council hired a developer to recreate a traditional Northern Norwegian fishing village on the bank of Kaninfjorden. This would, once again, allow the original villagers to have a life on the sea free from the bustling expansion of the region. A small inlet on the shore of Engavågen was selected as the best location for such a project. The new development was named Heimdall havn after the Norse god Heimdall. Inspiration for the design came from small fishing villages located on Norway’s northwestern coastline. While the layout may seem haphazard at first, the design is intentional, providing a sense of old ruggedness while being constructed to modern standards. The topography of the inlet consists of a small and shallow naturally protected harbor and rough and rocky terrain. Construction of the village required roughly a year and was completed in July 2011. Once complete, Heimdall havn provided housing for 125 of Kanin Fjord’s original villagers. Additionally, the village has a convenience store, general store, marine repair shop, and boat part manufacturing warehouse. Engavågen Prior to 2009, Engavågen remained largely uninhabited, and consisted of a single ferry crossing and road. In late 2009, that all changed. The topography of Engavågen was considerably more favorable for development compared to the steep terrain of Kanin Fjord. Additionally, a major road highway already ran through Engavågen, providing preexisting direct access to Norway’s road system. Between early 2009 and the middle of 2011, Engavågen’s population increased from 6 to nearly 500 (624 including the population of Heimdall havn). By October 2011, Engavågen consisted of a mixture of low and medium density housing, several businesses, an orphanage, an elementary school, a library, and a soccer field. This was now the new hot spot for immigration into the Kanin Fjord region. Kanin Fjord to the left, Ny Kanin Fjord to the right, and Engavågen in the center. North-South Aerial Photo of Engavågen Development along E220 in Engavågen, with Heimdall havn in the center of the image Residential development on the west side of Engavågen. Roads to Heimdall havn Heimdall havn from E220 Heimdall havn New school, library, orphanage, and medium-density housing. Additional pics of the school and library Closeup aerial Small subdivision located along Høgholtet on the eastern side of Engavågen Soccer has become quite a popular sport in Kanin Fjord with the addition of a third large soccer field. Small subdivision behind the soccer field. Exit off of E220 to Heimdall havn. New roundabout at the intersection of E220 and Selsbanesgate

Entry 18: Filling in the Spaces. June 30, 2010 Regional Population: 6,855 Kanin Fjord Population: 3,604 Ny Kanin Fjord Population: 2,810 Nolborg Population: 203 Small Update A few completed projects in Kanin Fjord. No stories in this post. Old Christian missionary overlooking the South Port. I’ve been wanting to complete this church since my first post; however, only now finally got around to completing it. New boat repair shop and convenience store located at the intersection of Havet and Bolagsgata. This is also the south entrance of the South Port. This also included an additional parking lot. Interesting fact, the city banned all private boats from the loading dock after this area developed. Citizens must now use the South Port Marina to access the water. Before and after pics More pictures of the South Entrance Development of another mid-rise apartment building and new housing on the cliffside right off of Hytte, next to the town school. Without being able to expand outward, the town is now developing all land within its borders. Mid-rise developments are favored due to the large number of units that can be packed within a relatively small land area. Before and after pictures. Additional pics of the development next to the school.