Lemmie

Reading, UK

Nice update on the elevated rail system. I'm jealous! Awesome downtown, and I like the avenue expansion.

Lovely buildings and a beautiful layout. I really like the Parc Veronese. Very je ne sais quoi!

This is the Bay of Guanama, a collection of archipelagoes and peninsulas, looking west to the Pacific Ocean. This area has never been properly settled, except by pirates and smugglers doing the San Francisco - Callao hashish trade. It's many coves and remote islands served as perfect hiding places for these villainous hauls. Today however, the landscape remains natural and untouched. This is a strange and uncommon sight, so we propose to build a huge, sprawling metropolis. It's nothing personal Mother Nature. This is the San Jacopo Archipelago, a chain of islands stretching around the southern end of the bay. These are the northern bays of the peninsula of San Paolo. This is the Santa Martina channel, one of the main entrances through the bay from the Atlantic, to the Pacific. This means that rather than paying for use of the Panama Canal, Guanaman ships can just pass through these waters, bringing Guanaman trade to the rest of the world. This is the Isla des Montanas, or Island of the Mountains. This secretive place has many unexplored forests and secret gorges. Don't worry, we'll soon have a new expressway from north to south. This is the eastern coast of one of the peninsulas. You can see that the chain of islands we saw before now reaches coast to coast from here to the Isla des Montanas. And that's about it to start with! I have only used two cheats: The ones where you have no power or water requirements. Shameful I know, but I really don't like them. I should also add, this is my very first CJ.

Update No...something. You didn't have to wait long! This is one of the most developed areas of South Beach, and also one of the newest. There are many high-rises and wealthy commercial buildings. Crime here is some of the lowest in the region, and a new subway system has been implemented. This is College Gate. The City College park that you can see, was originally the grounds of the old colonial governors mansion. The mansion was demolished when Guanama became independant and the college was built. This artificial island was built for the PalmLeaf Movie Studio. The only way on or off the island is by ferry. This is Finance Plaza. Surrounding it is some of the city's most prominent commercial companies. An estimated 3.6 billion American dollars pass through the area every year. The South Beach Opera Hall is lit up for the first performance of that famous opera piece, Little Mouse. The mayor, his wife and extended family are attending the performance. Many people seem to think that the city's tallest building looks very familiar. We cannot say exactly why. South Beach Total Population- A staggering 149, 397 people! I'd just like to say, I've never made a city this big or complex. May it continue!

A new area has been selected for development. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//South%20Beach-27%20Jan.,%20001133373170.JPG align=baseline> This is the proposed South Beach Area, next door to Dorado. As you can see, it is covered in lush forests and has a prominent Pacific coastline. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//South%20Beach-2%20Nov.,%20001133373438.JPG align=baseline> This is the first picture of the new town. It is fairly small and unimportant, with a relatively tiny population. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//South%20Beach-28%20Aug.,%20351133457114.JPG align=baseline> This shows the new commercial opportunities being brought to the town. I also like the cat sign. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//South%20Beach-29%20Nov.,%20131133382687.JPG align=baseline> This is city hall and the surrounding parklands. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//South%20Beach-3%20Aug.,%20361133457335.JPG width=640 align=baseline> As the town grows larger, the commercial areas spread. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//South%20Beach-9%20Jun.,%20501133462226.JPG align=baseline> Drawn by commercial opportunities, hordes of young professionals flock to the city, settling in large apartment towers like these. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//South%20Beach-16%20Oct.,%20501133462325.JPG align=baseline> And it is places like this in which they work.

I suppose. I just wasn't aware of how long though. I am also stressed because of exams! AAAARRRGGGGHH! mayormommy : Well, you know what the news is, doom and gloom all the way.

Dorado CNN News: https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Dorado-1%20Nov.,%20291133214879.JPG align=baseline> On the twenty-ninth of November, the 4.15 from Town Central crashed at Packard Station, near the outskirts of the city. Of the hundred and fifty people travelling on the train, twenty-six died, and forty-three suffered serious injuries. Ambulance and fire crews worked tirelessly to help those trapped in the carriages, but a cut in funding before the accident hampered procedures. The mayor gave a press conference expressing his sorrow at the disaster, but said that the cut should not have had the effect it did. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Dorado-24%20May.,%20361133216263.JPG align=baseline> The new county courthouse opened today amid speculations that the first city judge, Hermione Waffle, had had a history of corruption and extortion. Miss Waffle, who was related to the city's most famous criminal, Jeremiah Bagel, has been accused by her contemporaries as an extortionist and blackmailer. They called for an investigation, but the mayor has declared it a no-go area. In a press release, Miss Waffle said the claims against her were unsubstantiated, and she was determined to wreck revenge on her critics. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Dorado-12%20Jan.,%20391133216875.JPG align=baseline> A series of suicides in the Blackgate area of the city was brought to a point last night, as father of two, Leonard Emery, threatened to throw himself off this high-rise with his two young children. Police managed to convince him to come down from the roof, and he was placed in a holding cell whilst his children were admitted to hospital following their ordeal. In response to police questioning, Mr Emery refused to give a reason why he had attempted his own life and that of his children, although the area of Blackgate has had problems in the recent past connected to high unemployment, crime and a flourishing cocaine trade. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Dorado-1%20Nov.,%20291133214903.JPG align=baseline> Sports news now, and the Santa Barbara Minor League stadium had to be cordoned off by police, following the collapse of one of the visiting players in the game last night. The player, Miguel Santangelo, is in a stable condition in the River Hospital next to the stadium. Police and environmental health agents are unsure at what triggered Mr Santangelo's collapse, although checks are continuing. Games are not expected to continue for several weeks. That's all from me, now back to our usual program for the evening...

Damn! Brastoval Bay over already? It's not fair! Anyway, you've done a fantastic job. I especially like the skyscrapers: very chic. I also like the diagonal streets.

A new town is being built next to San Diego. It will be called Dorado, after the gold that was supposed to be here but wasn't actually. Here. In so many words. Ahem. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Dorado-8%20Sep.,%20041133087678.JPG align=baseline> This is a basic overview of the city. It has grown very fast in a few short years. This is the Pan Am secondary expressway. It runs through the town and will continue to the rest of the region. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Dorado-6%20Aug.,%20051133087845.JPG align=baseline> This is a view of the local school and the library. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Dorado-8%20Sep.,%20041133087694.JPG align=baseline> This is the Mayoral Mansion, where mayor Juan Laredo resides. Next to the residence is the Bergham wood. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Dorado-8%20Sep.,%20041133087734.JPG align=baseline> This is the poshest residential building in town. It has good transport, education and health facilities, but is rather poorly located on the east side of town.

Thanks!

A lack of interest seems a general feature of this topic.

Update on Singen Cove. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Singen%20Cove-13%20Oct.,%20441132936619.JPG align=baseline> This is our second visit to Singen Cove, and because of it's prosperous new neighbour, it too is becoming rich and successful. Some random pics of the new houses and commercial. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Singen%20Cove-19%20Jul.,%20461132936746.JPG align=baseline> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Singen%20Cove-19%20Jul.,%20461132936771.JPG align=baseline> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Singen%20Cove-19%20Jul.,%20461132936780.JPG align=baseline> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Singen%20Cove-19%20Jul.,%20461132936802.JPG align=baseline> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Singen%20Cove-27%20Jun.,%20481132937044.JPG align=baseline> Agriculture has mostly disappeared and all dirty industry has been eradicated.

Oh yeah. Statistics for San Diego Average Life Expectancy: 89 years. Average EQ Scores: 165 Average Yearly Income: 45,000 simoleons Ships passing through waters per day: 13 Average house price: 119,000 simoleons Average number of smuggled parakeets per month: 17

Thanks Bazzuka! I will keep that water mod in mind for the next time I do a city. Anyway, Update 2. This is the new township, San Diego. At the moment it is mostly low-wealth , low-density housing, but this I plan to remedy. The new ferry terminal built some way down the coast. The new industrial area and ferryport. Many people have to take the slow-moving ferry to get here. See, I told you! Sure, it's not very impressive, but it's something! And here is the same area a few months later. Much better, I think you'll agree. A new rail link is built to get the commuters... ...to work! (Well duh.) https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//San%20Diego-10%20May.,%20371132782199.JPG align=baseline> My prestigious new beachfront area!

Huzzah! Third comment!

Update 2 coming as soon as I feel it necessary.

Update No. 1 The first area has been chosen and is to be settled very soon. This is Singen Cove, a small bay on the eastern peninsula. It is a hilly, fertile area, with beaches and forests. Regeneration. A village has been built, and a small ferry port constructed. An industrial area provides most of the jobs in the town. The Cliffside farming area provides food for the town and fresh produce for export. A newly built ferry port allows to the coastal road leading to the rest of the region. Singen Cove is becoming much richer thanks to the money from farming. Several large houses have sprung up, and more desirable commercial property is establishing itself. The coastal road ferry port has become a township in it's own right. This was triggered when a marina was built to attract more affluent residents. Singen Cove Statistics: Average life expectancy: 68 years. Average EQ scores: 90 Average yearly income: 29,000 simoleons Ships passing through waters per day: 6 Average house price: 50,000 simoleons Average number of soft toys eaten by three year olds per month: 4 Thanks to the two people who bothered to comment!

Yeah! Many thanks for your help - some credit must go to you!

Yeah, sorry I wasn't clear on that. Yes, it won't allow me to upload onto ST. I'm practically techno-ignorant, so I don't know how to re-save as a jpg. Or whatever.

For some reason, the format isn't supported. Anything I can do?

Thanks.

A question: how do I access my pictures that I take in game to edit them in paint? I am using Windows XP.