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Hi! For me, flora is essential when it comes to creating an atmosphere in the game, and I'm amazed by the latest Tree Controllers that use HD Tree Models (I use the Cascadia TC in my personal region, and I love how it enriches the landscape). I've had the project of a tropical island region in mind, but I never developed it, partly because of the lack of elements to create the proper ambiance for it, I must confess I'm not entirely satisfied with the existing tropical TC's. I'd like to tell you that I'm studying Forestry Engineering and my home is in a rainforest zona in South America, so I have knowledge about trees and forests, and I'd like to apply it to this game that I enjoy playing. However, I don’t have any modding experience. That's why I'm starting this thread. I would be very grateful if you could guide me on how to start working, I have the Reader and some HD tree models I've downloaded over time. Some of these are props, while others are MMPs. I've been reading some existing discussions about the subject but I still don't have a clear idea of where and how to begin my tests. My idea is to create a vibrant and species-rich tropical tree mod suitable to represent tropical areas from all around the world. I've searched extensively for HD Tree Models and found some interesting things, but for my purposes, there are limitations in the number of available HD tree models. I can work with the existing ones to achieve a reasonably good result. But if I’m ambitious, for a perfect Tropical Tree Mod I’d like to include a series of new models, I wonder if any experienced creator would be inspired to collaborate. Here I share some ideas I have: New models of tropical-looking trees: Many tropical trees have these buttress roots as an adaptation for sustain themselves (many are tall) in poor soils with much competence. Trees covered with epiphytic plants, this is very common in tropical regions: Standalone trees, some species reach really big heights, such as 40 meters, protruding from the canopy. More palm tress: nothing screams ¡Tropical! more than hundreds of palm trees Some bromeliads, ferns and shrubs for grow in steep slopes and cliffs: Arborescent ferns: That could be interesting: a "non vertical" model suitable for grow in slopes: Seasonal models for spectacular-blooming trees (a green model and a blooming model), or even have the foliage change between seasons (in many tropical areas, there are two seasons: the dry and the wet season). I'm just thinking about the possibilities here. I'd like to read your thoughts and recommendations, best regards! Javier.

I have a church similar to St Basil's Cathedral and many Soviet residential buildings. I'm still looking for some buildings that I saw in the past as the Orange Skycraper in Moscow (Mercury City Tower) and the Moscow State University. As far as I know there aren´t Kremlin themed walls, but if you find something just let me know.

Thank you very much! It will fit perfectly on my Russian-styled region

I love that Church! ¿Any idea of where can I find it?

Your tree models are amazing! I love them! If you need some recommendations or advices about flora species don't hesitate to ask, I can provide examples and pictures. I think new flora is one of the best ways to enrich the game experience.

Two picturesque streets from my latest city:

This is my first time writing here, I want to share with you one of my latest proyects in my personal region, an old city with many classical style buildings I've imagined for a long time and now finally is materializing. I really like how this is taking shape! Regards!

Epic views!!

¿Do somebody know if the Mercury City Tower of Moscow has been made for SimCity 4?

Hello everyone! I'm looking for the houses and buildings in these pictures. I want to make a tropical themed region and I love them. I couldn't find them anywhere and I'd be grateful if someone can help me.. In this particular picture, I'm interested in the buildings with arches and tiles, in red, light blue and yellow. I really like these too: Thank you in advance.

I can't see places north of the 60