Raysfan16

For more pictures of the airport, including an epic close-up mosaic, visit my city journal Moraine. https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=36&threadid=111454&enterthread=y&STARTPAGE=5

Hey! I got to reply before you edited the title! Nice update. I enjoy (in a sinister way) seeing sprawl take over the desert and farms. Although it wouldn't be too common to see an avenue intersection completely filled with business then desolate the rest of the way.

Hey, GreekMan. Thanks for the comment. Hope you like the full airport. Glad you liked the corruption update, lol. Stop by again! Welcome, tostartpressanybutton. I like the username. Glad you like it (Are you referring to the cj itself or the update?) Either way, thanks for the comment. Welcome back, DITRO. If by 'business' you mean bad business and crime, nah. The airport is okay. It's the city. Stay away from the city. And the suburbs. Hey, look who's here....it's b22rian! Thanks for the comment! I hope you return to see what else I have ready to post. Last but not least, hi ComputerGuy. I don't really care about your suggestion being a 'failure', lol. Such a hoodlum. And your wish is granted down below! Now for my pride and joy. Moraine International Airport. This was the first major airport I've completed, besides small rural ones. Without further ado...

Second comment! Nice to see your cj is finally out. I'll keep an eye out on the horizon to see what you have in store for us.

Well...I guess you could tell by the reply count that that was a failure. Whatever. It wasn't my suggestion.... Everyone look at ComputerGuy! Welcome back, Oktoberfest. Thanks for the comment. Speaking of your hometown Chicago...does that banner of Heldapei look sorta familiar? Ad I already sent a letter with frowny faces. I got laughed at. ComputerGuy, thanks for stopping by again. I don't think there were any profts from that...just personal gain from Heldapei and many rustrated citizens who couldn't withdrawl from the bank in time. Hey, CSGdesign. Thanks for the comment about the region view. You found out the daytime photoshop mistake. Congrats! NOTE: The mistake was me forgetting the Ray Izfan Bridge in the daytime region view! look closely on page 4. Not much today...just wanted to let you guys know I still have a pulse. Here's a teaser showing what's coming.

This is a very good CJ. I've been lurking around the past couple of updates, but I'd like to give two thumbs up to this CJ for realism. Especially Greensboro, it reminds me of some small Piedmont town scattered throughout the Carolinas. Great job!

Cultural? Suburbs? Wow, I haven't heard those two wods in the same sentence in a long time. Anyway, for an outer-ring suburb, that is pretty good, fairly densely packed compared to the outer ring one I live in. Seems like a nice place to live, especially with that masterpiee of a park and mass transit options.

Hey, CG. You will be able to tell I got your suggestions below. Thanks for the comment and I looked at North Lakewood...not too bad of a place to live! Glad the citizens are supporting the small businesses...though I couldn't find many in the vicinity while looking in Google Maps. Welcome to Moraine, subedei. Thanks for the kind comments, I hope you drop by to see more. Welcome back, TmiguelT. Thanks for the comment. As for the airport, it'll come eventually. Just be patient while I take care of suggestions that aren't so time-consuming. Hello, Mr. Beer. Thanks for the comment! The night map is a secret, I might do a tutorial soon. And the suburbs will always be there! Just keep stopping by and who knows what will happen! Thanks for stopping by, GMT. Welcome back, DITRO. The southern peninsula is a popular choice, you'll see it eventually. Same with the Northwest Connector. And Dion Brock is sadly a ways away, but he is the focal point of the story so don't worry! Hey, Dan. NIce to see you in here as always. Glad you like the region view. You sure you don't have anything you particularly want to see? As you might've been able to tell in a previous update, Darryl B. Heldapei was one of the worst and most infamous mayors in Moraine's history. This is one of his worst stories. Our story begins in Braddock Bend. The CEO of Moraine Bank released a statement on Heldapei's stuning decision which put less power to banks. "This recent decision by the administration has put many banks in the area on life support. We simply cannot function with our vital systems crippled, which is essentially what Heldapei has done. We cannot take this. I have scheduled a meeting with the Mayor himself, and the citizens must be educated on this because it puts the LIFE SAVINGS of a significant number of people at stake. Protests will be the only way to compromise against this swine of a moyor whose decisions are rash and incomprehensible for anyone who has any involvement int he local banks." Of course, Heldapei didn't take this too kindly. In a secret meeting with his right-hand man, Curtis Blankenship, Dion developed a sinister plan based on the 'readjustment' on 'againg and decayed' pipes laid down 7 years ago. Moraine Bank as it stood before the scandal Heldapei's workers constructed a spur pipe network to serve ine industrial area...and another purpose. Then, on March 4th, 1992, KABLOOEY! People going to Moraine Bank couldn't get a drink of water, use the bathroom, or do anything which involved water. This caused complaints directed at the regional manager. Meanwhile, Heldapei 'recieved word' on what happened and released a statement himself. "I have recieved word of the accident regarding the layout of basic utilities of the Moraine Bank in Braddock Bend. Our crews are working to fix this problem as soon as possible; their patience will be rewarded eventually. We appreciate your support." Once out of the media's presence, Heldapei breathed a sign of relief. His plan had worked! Meanwhile, his adminstration seized the armored cars meant to transfer money to and from the bank. It was disguised as a reposession crew taking them due to expired licenses. So, the employees of the bank waited for a chance to safely transfer all of the money in the vault. But it never came. After four months of waiting and giving as much of the money back as possible, Moraine Bank closed for good.

I like the wiki. By the way, I was just wondering, what makes Camano a Lost Land?

Great update. I love the small agglomeration along Central Avenue and the interchange. However, with the status of Douglas Acres as a suburb, a couple of things are missing with the road layout. 1- Curved roads: With straight roads, teenagers and impatient commuters will speed down those roads and put children in danger. 2- Houses facing the avenue: On one pic there were houses facing Derby Grange road. Planners would've opposed this because it is a major thoroughfare, not a quiet, desolate street like ones inside the suburbs. Ugh...I hate planning like a suburban planner. But seriously, your region so far is an absolute masterpiece!

Those skyscrapers are nice, but so are Dubai's and look where they're going.

Duckbill Inlet Replies Thanks for the comment, N106. Who knows what happens to Duckbill Inlet? Currently, the outlook is actually good. Welcome back, TmiguelT. Glad you liked the update, short updates are my style! Hello again, CG. Glad you like the town, sorry to hear about Costco and Target. May I ask what town it was? And the church, I'm almost certain that it was made by mrbisonm, try searching Nexis SC3K church. Hey, Dan. Actually, Duckbill Inlet doesn't have too much of a problem witht he overly wealthy...In Moraine, not everything is lost...Thanks for the comment. Welcome to Moraine, Wrightguy0. Thanks for the kind comments about Duckbill Inlet. Hopefully the Heldapei administration might turn around. WHo knows. Welcome, Oktoberfest. Thanks for the comment, and I think you're right about them having a baby. Moraine is a bit smaller, so let's say it's a midget. And which city is the mother? Hello, chptrk. Even though you didn't comment, thanks for keeping my thread moderated. I appreciate you protecting us innocent citizens from the abominable D-word. No seriously, thanks. Very correct, Mayor of Tempest Lake! Thanks for the comment, and come back soon! Hey GreekMan. Thanks for dropping by in here again and leaving a comment. I hope to see you back! Welcome back, Benedict. Thanks for leaving a comment again, glad you're a fan of gentrification. Hello, Jamonbread. Glad you liked it! I thought the brick roads were a nice touch too. Thanks! Hey, redrummage. I didn't even notice that! LOL! Good observation! Thanks for leaving a comment. Welcome back, CSGdesign. Are you a psychic? You got your wish. Thanks for the comment. Quit annoying us with your lame pics, Raysfan16. You suck at photoshop. The circle with the 7 in it is crooked! And you even forgot to photoshop in the Ray Izfan Bridge! Jeez. Regional Views Replies Welcome back, Oktoberfest. I hope you become a regular in here-- be patient and there will be an airport in your future! Thanks for the comment, DITRO. Hey, CG. I might release a tutorial on that, if you have photoshop it isn't too difficult. Thanks for the comment. Glad you could drop by to leave a comment, N106. Just wait 'till 2010 to see the regional view! Welcome back, DCMetro34. Surely you've seen downtown enough by now.... Welcome back, Benedict. I like the vocabulary you used, haha. Thanks for the kind worrds, hope to see you back. And also, welcome back chrissc94! Thanks for the suggestions, you inspired my next update(even though it was imminent anyway, lol). Well, after doing all these replies, I've noticed I have left Moraine covered up for the most part. I would like you guys to suggest to me what parts of the city or metro area you want to see. Anything. PM it to me, or reply in here, I don't care. If you've done it already, I hear ya- you don't have to do it again. Suggestions are also welcome, you can even borderline flame, just make sure those are over PM Go go go!

Interesting update. I like the signs. Where are all the residewnts that go to Target?

Aww...still in the +10. Gained one spot, I believe.

Well, I'm looking forward to seeing myself in Season 3! As for the contest, I give up.

YES!!!! AOE3! I will be following this!

Well, another quick little update. I'll do replies when it isn't 11:30 on a school night. Improved night region view...why not use the transportation map to overlay the satellite view? Shoutout to CSGdesign for making my transit map look cool. People who have been closely reading this journal and its few updates will notice a mistake that has to do with Photoshop on the daytime region view. Anyone have ideas on what it is? Enjoy...replies later.

That's pretty cool. I myself love playing around with text styles, and especially blending like the first picture.

Hi Stephen, Welcome to the site. We don't know what downloads you're talking bout. Please be more specific. And if you've searched quite a while, chances are they aren't there. When what you're looking for comes to mind, it also might get more attention in a different section of the forum. This section is for real-life architecture and cities. I hope you find what you need!

Whoa....that's incredible.

Welcome to my new BAT Thread! I'm a newcomer to BAT, and right now I will probably be posting more questions than pictures. Hopefully after I learn more the balance will turn the other way. Here's the first thing I have to offer. Not quite 800x600, so I hope this pleases the mods. Questions, comments, and suggestions of ANY KIND will be greatly appreciated!

Whoa! It just keeps getting taller and taller....just like the Nyhaven skyline. The window textures are bothering me just a little bit, but I'm liking the overall structure and marble texture.

It's obviously impossible to recreate LA. Look at the gid pattern. You simply can't do that in SC4.