Tandini

That little pond caught my attention foremost: Very fine & realistic MMPing! - Whereas of course I absolutely don't want to belittle the work on that huge airport. Impressing work!

Hey, your airport is progressing very well! I like how you extended the rail track at Hertz's and the plazas in the teminals! Only one tiny disturbance: Diagonal parking lots (Do such exist? Never discovered ones) ... -  Criticism on highest level ...  ;-) Fine work inded!

Not just 'kidding around' with the basic game - and presenting it -  imo calls for some courage and a (grim ;-)) sense of humor ...   You definitly hold both!  Viewing your entries, I couldn't restrain grinning...   Rural scenery is quite my liking - your 2nd entry left me completely surprised - didn'n consider it possible such like with the basic game  ...   Keep it up!

Well, I wouldn't like at all living in an apartment complex like theese ... but how you composed the high wealth apartment complex is amazing.

Forget my last comment - Ha, you made it! This hit me ... What a grungy atmosphere! Especially the 5th and 8th/9th pic.

Too neat - needs more dirty garbage ;-) - Just kidding ... Love the sepia colored BW pic!

Well, what might I add? I like the way you bring in green to your city - refreshing...

I too like the 4th pic very much, and the 2nd last - especially because of the warmth of the light. Btw. Where are the walls from (in the 4th pic)?

I like the layout of the South East suburb very much! Well done with the Mermaid's Cove!

Indeed - great update! Love the deforestation scene - so detailed, also the backup generators. Your MMP-ing skills are impressing!

Aaah! The 2nd pic ... reminds me - hmm - somehow - darn - but where?  ...  ;-)  ...  Inspirations - - - We benefit from each another, don't we?   Very nice entry! Well outworked mmp-ing.   @ takemethere: I was hesitant to post on 'older' entries. - Following your example, I like the idea of encouraging this way.

Superb! Especially like the pond!

Lovely farming scenery! Very fine MMP work. Nice layout of the farm!

After looong time of inactivity discovered this CJ. The swamp is my favorite... Interesting layout of New Amshin downtown - I like the 'symmetry'.

Stepping in after a looong time of inactivity, your CJ catched my attention - especially the part where you started the new region (entry 48).  Very fine MMP work in general! - Funny story! - Enjoyed this entry.

Spectacular indeed!!!  - And you forgot about it? - What more gems did you forget about???

A Journey Trough Finland Replies: @ggamus: I'm happy that you like the layout! - - - - - Chapter 4: Porto Neshold Revisited Construction works at Porto Nesholt have been successfully completed. The engaged people and companies were able to stick to the time-frame, although there were adds to the approved plans. The calculated costs of 1.35 M$ were slightly exceeded because of these adds. The final costs amounted to 1.57 M$. As we attach great importance on sustainability in Finland we are committed to reduce waste by applying the 3 R's principle: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. So the blown and excavated rocks as well as the wood that had to be cut were worked into building material for the retaining walls and the tenements. The buildings are constructed of contaminant-free and environmentally safe materials. They comply to our low energy consumption standards. Residents are happy to live in an ecological environment. First, have a look on how it looked like before construction works began. Pic. 4.00: A view of the former Porto Nesholt. Pic. 4.01: Now, the new face of Porto Nesholt from the same direction of view (Click pic for HD). Then some more overviews ... Pic. 4.02: ... from North (Click pic for HD) Pic. 4.03: ... from East (Click pic for HD) Pic. 4.04: ... from South (Click pic for HD) ... and some close-ups: Pic. 4.05: Here we look down into some backyards that were heavily shadowed by the former rock-wall. Now the residents are very happy to have more light. They look forward to the Green Up of the yards and parts of the retaining walls. Pic. 4.06: Looking down from the gravel path heading from the East side of the island to the west-gate of the old stronghold. We see the stairs that were added during the construction works, considered as a reasonable shortcut to the upper level homes. Pic. 4.07: Close-up look down from the east-tower of the ruins. Pic. 4.09: This house (in the middle with the parasol) was also added to the approved planing. Pic. 4.10: A close-up onto the afore mentioned stairs. Pic. 4.11: In the course of the Porto Nesholt expansion the pier below 'Falling Waters' was enlarged to serve the increased demand. (Side-note: The last picture shows the changed water. In the next update I will show the postponed overviews of Nesholt with the new game water) -- - - - So, by for now. I hope it's been worth the wait... Again, your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated.

Uuhhh - that's soo ugly! Wouldn't like to work there at all  - - -  You've done a pretty realistic work here... 

@all: I really enjoy your liking it that much!   @Kruness: Brevity is the soul of wit...   :D  - - -  But . . . you definitely will get more!   The walls: Because I didn't find some I really find fitting for this purpose (Mediterranean Style), I lottet them myself. And before you ask - yes, I plan to release them. But 'cause I'm a complete newbie in LOTing, it will take some time figuring out all the things to consider... You may follow my thread “Tandini's Treasure Box"

Aahhh, this is really nice! This little Island and the sole hut on it... The water fits perfectly!

I absolutely love the sound of the Shakuhatchi!

Very, very nice! (I sometimes thought about building a zoo - but didn't find the time yet...) Good idea with the outlook at the tiger's pit - but - hmm - the people on that little bridge beneath - uhmm - are they really safe? .... -  - -  Ahh, I almost forgot, that kitties are somewhat hydrophobic ... ;-) I always keep an eye onto your work - so much inspirations here!

A Journey Through Finland Replies: Thank you again for your enthusiastic comments! @Lost Realist: Indeed, it takes some time, leveling the terrain especially at junctions and winding roads until I find them fitting... @Mithrink: There will come more! - Well, I decided to limit each standard update to 10 pics (I personally find, if there are very much details - as I tend to - it would be difficult to grasp it all ) @standop: Uumm, hmmm, well - from 'gimp' ... @SimCoug, Schulmanator: True, it takes a lot of patience, but it's worth. I love working on slopes - it makes the scenery so much lively and realistic. @spursrule14: (quote from the post at your "Best of the Best! Weekly edition" just an hour ago) "Wow - I'm surprised! And pleased. Thanks for the nomination! Well, I noticed this "Best of the Best" button some two weeks ago, but I didn't realize the meaning - because I simply didn't know about this thread ... LOL :lol: I'm not yet familiar with all that's going on here ..." - - - - - Teaser: Porto Neshold Expands ... editorial of the March 30, 1998 issue of "The Finnean Herald" (Please, read carefully): More comming soon ...

Hmm - the picture isn't showing up... someone else with the same problem?

Wow - I'm surprised! And pleased. Thanks for the nomination!   @spursrule14: Well, I noticed this "Best of the Best" button some two weeks ago, but I didn't realize the meaning - because I simply didn't know about this thread ... LOL I'm not yet familiar with all that's going on here ...