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  1. Dealing with 'weedy' lots

    Edvarz replied to Flann's topic in SC4 - Custom Content

    I´ve had this exact problem with stage 6 lots outdeveloping stage 5's. Almost always, when I zone low density, the game will stop developing at stage 4 and I have to zone medium density to start getting stage 5's and higher, this also means that those stage 5 buildings get overtaken pretty quickly with bigger stage 6's, the game seems to prefer these for medium density zones. This is the way the game was designed, so the best course of action is manage your plugins with tricks like blockers or even tilesets. This solution is definitely a good one if you want to stop a particular set from developing (like those brownstones). One solution I use is to edit the tilesets of certain building sets, so in this case, you can set the Halifax houses to grow only in the Chicago tileset and the brownstones to grow only in the New York tileset. There is no going around the tedious part of making everything historical, though, bc when you switch to New York, the brownstones may take over, same thing when you remove the blocker file. You could also alter the growth stages, I would bet the Halifax houses are a lower one compared to the brownstones, if you match the growth stages in both sets' lot files, the Halifax houses cannot be overtaken by the brownstones, but both could be then replaced by buildings that are higher stage than them. To make these changes you could use the Reader, PIM-X (my preferred choice, personally), or SC4Tool, it's just a matter of ticking a few boxes! though it may get tedious

  2. Show us Your Interchanges!

    Edvarz replied to Haljackey's topic in SC4 Showcase

    I just blew 100,000 simoleons, half this city's budget, experimenting with an urban interchange for an expressway... I ended up with a common cloverleaf.

  3. The Milestone Thread

    Edvarz replied to owenluby's topic in Simtropolis Related

    I just noticed that I've moved upwards from Dog Catcher to Citizen!! I am finally a citizen of Simtropolis!
  4. Oh, yes, this happened to me once when my antivirus decided to minimize SC4 and the thumbnail didn't save properly. I'm using a custom resolution of 1366x768x32 with hardware rendering, but I don't think that is the issue, I was also playing another city tile and the thumbnail was ok, plus, I've been using that resolution since I installed the game in this computer. I don't think that would be possible, I would have to upload it without any of the city tiles, since I use A LOT of custom content and you would need to have my Plugins folder to run any of them. But you've given me an idea, maybe if I move the city tile to another region the thumbnail will update. I could also try @Cyclone Boom's method but the save file has the correct thumbnail when I open it on Reader v.093
  5. Already tried all that, to no avail, so it's not an issue of zoom level or seasonal changes. I think that is definitely correct, but is hard to find why it's happening, I'm not currently using a terrain mod and haven't made terrain changes in this particular region. I used the SC4 savegame reader to check the stored PNG and as you can see, it's not blurry at all (click to see it in full resolution), it looks as it should, so it could be an issue with the game itself maybe?

  6. Can't find it?... Ask here!

    Edvarz replied to JakeMD's topic in SC4 - Custom Content

    You know how whenever you get a notification that Cori replied to your post you expect something super useful/groundbreaking? Well this was not the case Thank you! I thought I had searched all of Haarlemergold's buildings for ones that might fit my cities' aesthetic, I was wrong
  7. I had noticed the terrain changes before, didn't know Maxis terrain could be seasonal too! But I was actually referring to the way the tile to the south looks blurry compared to the others

  8. Can't find it?... Ask here!

    Edvarz replied to JakeMD's topic in SC4 - Custom Content

    Hello! Anybody know where I can find this house?

  9. Show us What you're Working On

    Edvarz replied to Haljackey's topic in SC4 Showcase

    I have! I actually use them and have slightly modded them to my liking. I only wish Romualdillo had made some more because these are fanstastic

  10. Show us What you're Working On

    Edvarz replied to Haljackey's topic in SC4 Showcase

    After I don't know how many years, I have finally downloaded and modded enough buildings to make a latin american historic neigbourhood!
  11. I love this mod and have been using it since Cori brought it up in an attachment! I really hated when R$$$ sims took over entire neighborhoods only to then leave because they had overdeveloped and couldn't find enough jobs, they also lowered my overall population when they replaced some six R$$ houses to build a huge McMansion. And it was the same with commercial areas, I always ended up with infinite rows of CS$$$ and CO$$$ with the same building repeating over and over again. But that's all in the past!! Also, my dense urban centres with wall to wall apartment buildings are so much more easy to develop since I installed the NKO! Personally, I see the NKO as the city passing comprehensive anti-gentrification legislation, where any redevelopment of occupied areas that entails displacement of residents or destruction of a historic building always has to be subject to mayoral approval, while densification can be seen as the previous occupants getting a new apartment in the new buildings. Not entirely unrealistic, even if there's probably no city in the world with those kinds of laws. You can still be all Robert Moses and bulldoze entire neighborhoods if you want, but the choice is up to you. Anyhoo, it's a must have, IMHO

  12. BCH0899's L.A. BAT Thread

    Edvarz replied to bch0899's topic in SC4 BAT & Lot Workshop

    All of the houses look amazing! Excellent work. One question, when you mod and lot them, are you using the Plugin Manager X or the regular Plugin Manager and lot Editor? I ask because PIM-X is much more handy, lets you work quicker and gives the buildings balanced stats easily, sometimes the ole' Maxis PIM gives weird stats to buildings and they could not work as intended.

  13. L.A. R$$ House Pack 1

    Edvarz commented on bch0899's file in Residential

    Indeed, and it is definetely realistic, so I wouldn't call it a "flaw" or anything like that. If the roof paint reflects sunlight, then logically it should appear brighter. I think the issue with color is more of a question of blending in with the game's palette, in which the whites seem to be duller. Ultimately, this is a question of taste and perception; people who build cities set in hot climates would probably have no problem with brighter colors (they may actually look for them). If you allow me a suggestion, you could open a BAT thread to recieve even more feedback, not only from us but from the guys who have tons of experience BATting.

  14. L.A. R$$ House Pack 1

    Edvarz commented on bch0899's file in Residential

    Came here to comment about this too, but don't worry, you are definitely going places with your BATs, From what I've seen, many creators have had trouble harmonizing white roofs with the rest of the game's color palette. But it's only one detail, the models and even the lots are really well done. Hope to see more of your work and I'll definitely use these houses.

  15. ¿Qué estás haciendo?

    Edvarz replied to matias93's topic in Simtropolis en Español's Plaza Mayor

    Wow! La verdad es que no tenía ni idea de ello. El único lugar donde se me ocurre que podría haber más información al respecto es el propio museo de la torre

  16. Show us What you're Working On

    Edvarz replied to Haljackey's topic in SC4 Showcase

    Nice!! Does that mean we're finally getting some neocolonial/californian style houses for SC4? Those were actually pretty popular in some parts of Mexico City in both middle and upper class neighborhoods Chido! I love the design of the top of the building. It does recall the ancient mayan ceremonial centers. As with many of your buildings, it will surely find a place in my skyline

  17. 1445 W 10th Ave

    Edvarz reviewed bch0899's file in Residential

    Great!! Insant download, we need more buildings of this type in the game. Hope to see more uploads in the future

  18. Show us What you're Working On

    Edvarz replied to Haljackey's topic in SC4 Showcase

    Some Downtown gridbusting and detailing! @Diego Del Llano's Torre Reforma and Torre Colpatria really stand out next to diagonal networks, and they could not have been more perfect for this spot The neighbourhood right next to these big towers, with more diagonals And lastly, opposite the towers are some art deco government offices, courtesy of mattb325

  19. Brazil

    Edvarz commented on korver's City Journal Entry in True Earth

    I´m always fascinated by your recreations, and this quantity of images is just amazing. I´ve spent like half an hour looking at this entry! Outstanding work, as always

  20. Show us What you're Working On

    Edvarz replied to Haljackey's topic in SC4 Showcase

    Hey! Thank you! Ironically, this quarantine period has been busy with home office work but it's always good to unwind in ST and SC4

  21. Show us What you're Working On

    Edvarz replied to Haljackey's topic in SC4 Showcase

    Grids were broken...

  22. ¿Qué estás haciendo?

    Edvarz replied to matias93's topic in Simtropolis en Español's Plaza Mayor

    ¡¡Wow!! Ya había visto tu Diario de Alcalde y siempre me pareció de los mejores, además de un ejemplo a seguir al construir ciudades. La identidad gráfica del gobierno también me parece genial. Espero que podamos ver más de la República de Metzú por aquí. @ESP15 Jamás había oído que el presupuesto de los hospitales se recortara solo. ¿Será que tienes algún mod? Honestamente, nunca había escuchado de un problema similar. Hola, qué tal. Bueno, ya con el GMAX puedes empezar a diseñar lo que tú quieras, pero asegúrate de que tenga el BAT (building architect tool) que es el que permite exportar los modelos para usar en SC4. Cuando ya tengas un modelo funcional necesitarás el Plugin Manager y el Lot Editor, para hacer edificios, props y lotes funcionales, están los programas originales de Maxis pero yo recomiendo el PIM-X (Plugin manager extended). Lo puedes descargar aquí

  23. ¿Qué estás haciendo?

    Edvarz replied to matias93's topic in Simtropolis en Español's Plaza Mayor

    En el otro hilo, @matias93 hablaba un poco de la mezcla de estilos arquitectónicos en ciudades de latinoamérica, y bueno, es algo que yo mismo he intentado recrear. Aquí les van un par de imágenes de lo que ha resultado. Aún es un trabajo en progreso. Un barrio del siglo XIX construido alrededor del Palacio Legislativo de Heblem.
  24. Ohhhh. Hay tantas cosas aquí que no sé cuál comentar primero. @roulettesoad12 Con esos tres sets y la lista de Matias tienes más que suficiente para comenzar a construir una ciudad latinoamericana! Y bueno, si me permiten autopromocionarme desvergonzadamente, tengo varias sorpresas en el horno que no he podido sacar al STEX (En la vida real doy clases, y cuarentena y todo, es un trabajo demandante). Precisamente para compilar una lista como la de Matias es que pensaba que sería buena idea concentrar todo el contenido en un mismo sitio. @matias93 Muy pocas veces se le pone atención a los estilos modernistas y decó en latinoamérica, buena idea el recomendar contenido europeo oriental. Yo uso mucho los edificios de los sets modernistas, hay de todo, casas, edificios pequeños, edificios de fachada continua, en ciertos barrios es el toque que falta a la mezcla de estilos arquitectónicos que uno puede ver en las grandes ciudades latinoamericanas. @Barroco Hispano Genial!!!! Aún hacen falta muchas casas de estilos barroco y neoclásico, los suburbios estilo EU con baja densidad y patios abiertos no son lo más adecuado para nuestro tipo de ciudades. Incluso los solares grandes con patios suelen y solían tener fachadas continuas de cara a la calle, cosa que es bastante difícil de replicar con el contenido actualmente disponible. @Diego Del Llano ESTOY SOÑANDO Y NO QUIERO DESPERTAR!!! Tantas veces he pasado por el edificio La Nacional y siempre me he preguntado cómo se vería en SC4. Ahora veo que la respuesta es: magnífico!!!! Sin duda hace falta mostrar los ejemplos de este estilo en las ciudades latinas. Hay tantos ejemplos icónicos en la CDMX, no sé cuáles estés pensando recrear o ya hayas comenzado pero mis recomendaciones son: El Anexo Guardiola del Banco de México, justo al lado de Bellas Artes El Edificio de la Lotería Nacional, en el cruce de Júarez con Reforma La Secretaría de Salud, justo a la entrada del Bosque de Chapultepec El Edificio Ermita, en el barrio de Tacubaya El Museo de Arte Popular (antigua estación de bomberos), en el Centro Histórico a una cuadra de la Alameda E incluso sé de edificios que después de los sismos de 1957 y 1985 tuvieron que ser demolidos o reducidos, pero tendría que investigar más

  25. Can't find it?... Ask here!

    Edvarz replied to JakeMD's topic in SC4 - Custom Content

    : Hi! Does anybody know where to find these mansions? (The one on the top left, the one on the top right and the two ones on the bottom right)
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