Ladymame

It is always good to have another angle described to better understand. In fact, I've recently come across an example of your long answer and it is, indeed, very cumbersome. Your explanation encouraged me to try again. I decided to just take the plunge and am currently braving the daunting task of downloading some CAM starter packs and their dependancies from SC4D. True, the site is not perfect (which site is?)and can sometimes be fustrating, but if one considers the massive amount of files they have and how quickly those files are updated and increased in number, one can certainly appreciate the mind boggling job they do of keeping track of all those dependancies for you. The more I download the more respect I have for the folks over there. Thanks, without you pointing me to see things from another point of view, I'd be missing out.

Neddiggis...I knew there was a reason, otherwise it would already have been done, the BSC folks never miss a trick. When I do download from them I use that prop list religiously. But more details about the prop packs and how they are arranged helps in coordination with downloads, and I thank you so much for the deeper understanding.

For new lots...is there a way to "include" the dependancy in the download instead of downloading the dependacy separately? I've seen this done by people who create both the lot and dependancies, but can it be done with someone else's dependancy (instead of an out-of-date link)? How about folks like PEG and SG? They link us to their prop packs for the lots they make, but can they include those prop packs as files within the new lot? What are the possibilities of someone taking the time to update SC4 devotion lots to be this way? (Wow! That would be mind boggling project!) I'm sure I'm not the first to have this idea, and it would probably have already been the trend if it was possible, but can the idea, at least, be rehashed? I love the SC4 lots but am unable to use them because of the extreame number of depencancies required for nearly each and every one.

I only discovered your CJ yesterday. It's one of the most fun things I've come across in a long time. I have a problem with many, many city screenshots not showing (just little red x's, too bad, I'm trying to learn by example). Even so, I am getting so much enjoyment just from the story and suspense, this is negligable. Usually, I go to sleep thinking of the stresses of the day or those of tomorrow. Last night I thought over several aspects of your story trying to connect the dots a figure out "what next?). It was a wonderful change and I had the best sleep in days. I've only made it through a few pages but am eager to read more (it was hard to turn off your story last night). I read tons of sci-fi, scientifically possible, totally off the wall fantasy and also in between. I just needed to let you know how much enjoyment I'm getting out of this and to applaud your brilliant imagination and thank you for sharing it with us. I'm sorry about your computer problems, I know how fustrating that can be. Good luck and come back soon.

I received the list just fine and didn't need the links. This will make using the lots so much easier and greatly less intimidating. Thanks to the team for all the fantastic lots. Thank you so much for sending this list!

Simgoober: Back in June you posted that you were working on a list of prop and dependancy packs. Have you been able to complete it? If so, where can I find it?

When will these NAM updates begin showing up in the Modding Files section? It still has the Sept 4, 2004 version. These updates are difficult to find even when you know where to look! Any plans to some updates soon? Thanks.