Patricius Maximus

PROBE LAUNCHES AND THE DEVELOPMENT IS ADOPTED REPLIES: deion30296: Thanks. sedimenjerry: Thank you for your comments. psander5: Quite understandable. Glad you like it. crazyarchitect: Sure has. I see you took my suggestion about the sig. TimeMaster: Thanks. deathtopumpkins: Thanks. Glad you voted. Katcilla: Thank you for your comments. I would make it into a GIF, but I do not know how. If anyone knows, please inform me. binobi: I think it will. haljackey: Thanks for your opinion. edmonton_stinks: Again, thanks for your opinion. Meastro444: Thanks for your suggestions and your vote. jacqulina: Thank you. Hoganov's lobbying has turned out successful. A space probe has been launched on a year-long trip to the planet Agonus: And it is now on it's way: . Meanwhile, the River Bend proposal has been adopted unaminously. Thanks for your votes. Here is a western view: And the eastern portion: Note the sound walls. The amendment also passed unaminously, and they look good along I-30. That's all for this update. Please post comments, suggestions, and questions.

but you will keep them in mind for the future, right?quote> Of course. The DOT is open to all suggestions.

So much to comment on... The DOT is busy these days... The DOT is very pleased with the double diamond. It looks better than expected, again. Oilville looks nice. It's developing into another city centre. I like the weeds, but I'd advise demolishing some of the water closest to the highway, so more beautification can be added . Wow, Franklin Street's developments have grown. I almost feel like it's my little area (well, not really, but I was the first ). The DOT approves of the pedestrian trails. Not only do they add character to the city, they give people an alternative to driving, and makes it easier to exercise. The DOT approves the Mayor's proposal to widen Frontier Road. supercity's housing looks good, just add some more stuff between it and Highway 1 and it'll look perfect. Exit 1 looks good. I like the new map of Virgin Shores, since it now includes Oilville . The DOT does not approve of a second class of national routes at this time, since there is no need for them, and may become cumbersome to manage in the future. That was a lot of comments! I wish the DOT was this busy more often. Looking forward to Update 22. Patricius Maximus, Head of the Department of Transportation

Yes, You're back! 57 regions? This certainly will be interesting. I shall keep up with this, and even I may learn a few lessons . So, bring 'em on! - Patricius Maximus

A NEW PROPOSAL BY THE ADMIRAL REPLIES: un1: Thanks. TimeMaster: 1) Thank you. Yes, it is a new planet. 2) Outer space? Where else can meteors come from . sedimenjerry: It does suck. Hopefully it'll be a new power source. deathtopumpkins: 1) Dr. Hoganov is hoping the same thing. At present, he is lobbying for a space probe. 2) A consequence of the Plop-A-Shop set, but an amusing one. 3) Can't drive? Maybe the disappearing cars go to a parallel universe . crazyarchitect: 1) Thanks for your comments. 2) Wow! LIH has grown lately. I'll send you a PM soon with furthur comments. edmonton_stinks: Thank you. Ntq$310: That's the Assembly's problem, with the schools. Mother of Invention: Thanks. Hawkeye9: First time viewer, I assume? Anyway, thanks for your comments and your compliments about the videos. binobi: 1) That's a good idea. I'll consider it. 2) Yes, they are. flyinbird93: 1) Thank you. 2) Like it? I do. I'm what you would call an 'amateur astronomer'. I observe objects as much as I can. Most of my star-gazing is done early in the morning. Anyway, back on topic. 3) Can't? Bet you could if you tried. The retired Admiral turned real estate developer has proposed a proposal to the Assembly. The Assembly ruled that due to the scope of the plan, it should be subjected to a vote. Here's the area: And with his proposal overlaid on it: Please click on it for FULL resolution. An amendment to the plan has also been proposed. This one involves building sound walls on I-30 near the development. The main proposal and the amendment will be subject to seperate votes. Polls will be open until 22:00 UTC on 2008-08-27. Please vote, as any votes are appreciated. And, as always, post any of your comments, suggestions, or questions.

The states look very good. I regret not having taken a look sooner. Everything looks great. My favorite landmark so far is the underwater tunnel. I just have two reccomendations: 1. Get the No One-Way Arrows Mod, now part of the NAM. 2. Get a better sig banner. The one you have now doesn't exactly showcase the best of the states. I would be happy to lend assistance in creating one. Other than those points, this is one of the best CJ's I've encountered. Definently on the higher end of quality. - Patricius Maximus

DTP: Your idea about the atlas is good. I would like that. Justin: I think that your endeavour sounds great. It would be nice to have another Virgin Shores type CJ going on here. While I'm too busy to be the DOT head of two regions at once, I could give yours my advice. I would think, to have a little variety, that it'd be good to have the government of your CJ slightly different. Other than that, I'm looking forward to it's debut. Crazyarchitect: I like your plan. I may vote for it, but not before I've seen the competitor . Patricius Maximus, Head of the Department of Transportation

The DOT has noticed and evaluated Ntq$310's request, and DTP's comments. The DOT, like the Mayor, is getting tired of diamonds. So, I propose a parclo variant known as a "partfold diamond": The diamond-like side will be the one nearest to Ntq$310's development. Ntq$310: With your permission, this revision will be adopted to the plan. iacmann: We request your permission to revise your interchange to a partfold diamond. DTP: After all these proposals are finished, I need to make a request for the atlas. With all the interchanges popping up, it would be nice to have their shapes in the atlas diagrammed, such as this. Not saying it should be exactly the same, but it is a good example. This proposal, if adopted, will aid the DOT in it's elected duties quite well. Patricius Maximus, Head of the Department of Transportation

some do it simply because they think it's fun to get smashed. My former college roommate would binge drink for that reason, as would many of his friends. Yeah, when you hit legal drinking age there is no longer the "look at me and how cool I am because I'm bucking authority" aspect, but that doesn't stop the people that drink simply because what want to get smashed out of their mind every weekend.quote> If they do it because of that reason, they're going to be drunks anyway. What difference does it make it they start at 18 or 21? Either way they're ruining their future. So, let's make the more rational ones more responsible. - Patricius Maximus

Looks great, especially the FAR. Looking forward to the next update, and 20 000 views. - Patricius Maximus

DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES AS METEOR SOURCE IS LOCATED REPLIES: TimeMaster: What a coincidence. Glad you liked the paper. Hahayoudied: We may never know. You're right, let's hope not. bluemoose: It was in a very remote area, and the fallout was minimal. So, they were the only casualties. Katcilla: 1) Not a cemetery. Maybe a monument? 2) Thanks. deathtopumpkins: Perhaps a new power source. If more of the mineral can be located. Precovery images have traced the meteor to an object in the outer reaches of the local star system that has recently been discovered. Most astronomers have begun to call it 'Agonus', derived from a latin synonym for "combine", in reference to the fusion incident. Here's the discovery image with Agonus circled: Estimates for it's size place it around 0.9 times the mass of Earth, although more accurate measurements are required before that can be confirmed. Back in North Franklin, a new commercial development and shopping center have been built along SR-17: And a new level of the residential area has been built. The area is almost complete, and the development plan soon will be: Both the development and the meteor story will be continued in the coming updates. Lastly, I have made a new video showcasing traffic on SR-17: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hO6E8MDX6U. Please post comments, suggestions, and questions.

Lowering the drinking age, or abolishing a drinking age will have a good net effect. It will encourage responsible habits when it comes to alchohol consumption. Teenagers and adolescents have an instinct to seperate from their parents, and thus as an extension, not abide by their decisions. This extends to drinking, since they are defying their parents by consuming alchohol. If the drinking age is lowered, then it's not a big deal anymore, and it looses it's appeal. They consume less, and that means less accidents on the road. - Patricius Maximus

I'm enthusiastic. Just not hysterical. Perhaps I used the wrong punctuation.

The proposals look good. It also looks as if abcvs has done some, um, touching up here. But the reason was sufficient. The DOT has nothing to report. Patricius Maximus, Head of the Department of Transportation

New update scheduled when SC4D returns!quote> Can't wait for it.

Looks pretty good, and I'll be looking for more. - Patricius Maximus

Wow. Your cities look very nice, and you've made a great CJ. I'll be back sometime. - Patricius Maximus

SPONTANEOUS FUSION REPLIES: un1: Thanks. simcityplyr100: Glad you think so. You will see more... Very soon... deathtopumpkins: Not Patrillite . Ntq$310: Thank you. sedimenjerry: 1) I think so myself. 2) Read about it in the paper . haljackey: 1) Thanks. 2) You'll see more videos, I assure you . bluemoose: 1) No, not Kryptonite. 2) You'll have a short wait. Schulmanator: Thanks. No, it isn't. TimeMaster: An interesting idea. edmonton_stinks: Glad I have. Archean: 1) No bombing needed . 2) I am as well. We'll see what they do. Here's today's paper: I believe that it needs no furthur explanation. Please post comments, suggestions, and questions.

A WALKER'S VIEW REPLIES: un1: Thanks. It is 800 x 600, instead of 640 x 480, so it is a lot clearer. deathtopumpkins: 1) They do look right at home -- as if the road was just waiting for them. 2) I think I got them from this. sedimenjerry: 1) You do? Ring roads, bypasses, or both? Anyway, I'd like to see them. 2) Well, I know what you meant . This update will mainly focus on the footpaths and trails in Eastern Adamsburg. However, I thought I'd put in a shot of the sound walls near a regular avenue. They look nice there: The eastern trail starts here, near the tollway and a residential district: And it winds southeast to an arterial road. High traffic warranted the construction of a pedestrian bridge: Over to the east is a crossing point for footpaths. A bridge provides access over the tollway to the northern part of the city: The bridge connects to an undeveloped area, which will be filled in with residential soon: That's all for now. Please post any of your comments, suggestions, and questions.

EAST ADAMSBURG TEASER REPLIES: deathtopumpkins: 1) I'm glad you like the "feel" of it. 2) You haven't? Maybe this will provide an example, if you wish to build one. 3) Thanks. 4) No traffic generators. It's genuine commuters in that picture. haljackey: 1) You think so? Great. 2) Really? Glad you think so. 3) It will get some use. Wouldn't be much of a ring road if it didn't . sedimenjerry: 1) Perhaps this will explain it. 2) Thank you. I like the "detail" as well. Sometimes the littlest of things can make a big difference. I have a teaser of new developments in East Adamsburg, and below is this CJ's first video, and my second overall. Hope you like it. . In contrast to my previous video in Franklin County, this one was recorded in 800 x 600 resolution. I'm thinking that some of the ones in the future will have a 16:9 aspect ratio, and be 800 x 450. Please post feedback, and... Please post comments and suggestions.

you aren't going to run out of breath typing are you quote> No.

Ooh... Nice stuff. I got some of that in an earlier endeavour . Keep up the good work, Schulmanator, et. al. - Patricius Maximus

Glad it was approved. I don't know about health and education coverage. That's the DHE's concern. I like a little professionalism myself. You're doing fine. I have that refresh problem myself on active threads. Patricius Maximus, Head of the Department of Transportation

GROWTH IN NORTH FRANKLIN AND A STRANGE MINERAL REPLIES: Ntq$310: Thanks. Perhaps it can be mined... psander5: I'm glad I inspired you. Some of the disasters can be kind of silly, but the meteor pictures combined with the text made for an interesting update. sedimenjerry: Thank you. un1: Glad you think it's nice. crazyarchitect: Thanks for your comments. TimeMaster: Part of the reason was your request, and I thought a meteor would be perfect. deathtopumpkins: Yes, a video. I wanted to make one like in the GTR, and when I made one, I thought it would be different, since only a handful of CJ's have video. Hahayoudied: Maybe never, maybe soon. bluemoose: Thanks. Katcilla: Thank you. Your feedback is appreciated. Archean: 1) Sunday night? How about Sunday morning? 2) Astronomers have confirmed that no bigger thing is coming soon. jacqulina: Thank you. Schulmanator: Thanks. binobi: 1) Perhaps a research center. But which government will it be? 2) No plans for this. Access is currently provided by an airport about 40 km away. edmonton_stinks: You'll find out... dedgren: 1) Ah, you've returned. I'm glad you like my use of the disasters. Hope 3RR is doing good. Those Fractional Angle Roads are amazing. Great for rural areas. 2) It is? I'm honored. I have a similar list at SC4D (ST is my "home base" ). The meteor punctured a small aquifer, which is connected to the Hanging Cliff one via a underwater cave, and as such, water poured out: But the waters quickly receded back into the ground. After that, the mineralogists arrived by way of SR-285: One of them started a survey with a shovel and pick, dug a hole, and found... ...an unknown mineral. Like nothing they have seen before. It glowed in irregular pulses, and the mineralogists quickly departed for the nearest laboratory. What does this mean? No one knows. But the government is sure to get it's hands on it. Back in North Franklin, a retaining wall has been placed near I-30, and new developments are still creeping eastward: And another view: Both North Franklin and the meteor storyline will be covered in the next few updates. The next one, however, will feature a video showcasing Hanging Cliff. So, please post your comments, suggestions, and questions.

Fay looks like it's going to drench New Orleans before turning again. Sure has been a long-lived storm, or does it just seem like it?