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Forkton - Update #24.1 - Work work, and some inspiration maybe
iviaarten posted a topic in Cities: Skylines City Journals
Hello everyone, So incredibly excited to get my hands on this game I thought I might as well show you around in the town I've made sofar. Welcome to the fresh new little town of Forkton. Named after the fork in the river that's the lifeblood for this new development. With the recent construction of a new highway, and Dutch style water-engineering to make sure the river doesn't flood anymore, these flood plains are prime real estate! edit: Decided to add a list of all the custom assets I've personally made for this city here in the first post for easy reference: - irrigation ditches set (of 4) for the farming area: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=410391936 - 8x8 median park (works great when plopping a few in a row): http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=408366479 - 4x4 parking lot for industrial zones: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=406213099 - 8x8 parking lot for the Stadium: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=408733322 - 5x1 waiting area for bus stops: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=410372973 - 7x2 waiting area for train station (next to pedestrian overpass): http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=410373233 Here's an overview of the town: and the intersection that connects the town to the highway. The main route leading into the town. As you can see, Forkton is a perfect place. No sign of trouble at all here... nope... that's just the eeehhhmmm, firworks.. yes the fireworks Let's take another look at the glorious fireworks that were organized to thank the wonderful mayor of this town. Also, the farmlands in the back. The industrial section in the front has been called 'Stink Strip' by the local of Forkton. I guess they have their reasons. The farmlands here on the fertile flood plains are the lifeblood of this town. The farmers were fighting over the land so much. The mayor decided to dig ditches between the fields. Only one case of 'attempted landgrab by drowning the other farmer' has been reported sofar. You can also see the railroad and the river in the back. Our scientists are currently trying to figure out how to take advantage of these things. We're not too smart here in Forkton.... This strip of prime real-estate along the riverfront has been called Riverfront Road. We don't have too much imagination here either Here are some pictures of 'Old Forkton'. A pleasant place to live in. Also note the pedestrian overpass. It was constructed after an unfortunate accident involving, a tractor, a chicken, and for some strange reason a rubber duck. Here's a look at 'New Forkton'. The fact that the newer people arrived at least 2 weeks later warrants the difference between old and new Forkton clearly. A different angle on the central commercial and park section. And another of the little neighborhoods. The population doesn't seem to mind that the rich people on the cruise liners seem to gawk at them like they were in a zoo _________ OOC: i'm SOOOOOO happy to be playing this game! Currently enjoying it a LOT. Thanks CO and Paradox for a great game. I think it can only get better from here- 267 Replies
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Hello there, friends! I've played SC4 before, but I discontinued years ago. Now I installed back my old Deluxe Edition game and decided to download some mods for the first time, especially the ones I found that fixed the stuff I hated most about the game (Like vanilla traffic), and some buildings I did like from the STEX. - English is not my mother tongue, and while I believe my writing skills are decent enough, please forgive me for any grammar or ortography mistakes I make. (Feel free to correct me in those cases, lol) - This game will be played with mods (Basically NAM, SAM, SPAM and some downloaded custom lots), and without cheats (I want to control the RCI and balance my budgest for myself) - The intent for this journal is to tell the story of my region from scratch. Since I am not a pro player, first entries could be of poor quality for you (Yeah, I've seen some other journals...Wow), but I aim to increase complexity and make more detailed towns in the future. - I want to thank everyone on this site, you're my inspiration for creating something in this game, and I make this post in the hope that you will like it. And if you don't... Just tell me and I will stop Feel free to give some tips and ideas, and I'd thank you all for highlighting me any catastrophical mistake that could lead to city failure if possible. Three River County Chronicles Chapter I (A pristine community) In 1952, due to its extensive animal and vegetal diversity, and the cultural and recreational value of its landscapes, Simnation decided to grant the Three River Peninsula the status of National Park. Access was allowed, but since no previous maps or roads existed, only scientifics and wilderness lovers would visit the area. In 1953, a geologist and explorer called Simdiana Jones was hired for fully cartographing the territory, and suggesting a way to bring all those natural marvels to the common sim. Several years later, the work was done, and the first roads started to appear, curving around the spots with the most stunning landscapes and views. Since the Peninsula was only connected to the continent throught one point, and the center of the Park could be too far away from any habitated land, Simnation goverment allowed Simdiana to found a little settlement with scientific and divulgation purposes. It was built at the end of the road network, where the road would fork in the future into several paths into the wilderness, and it was named "Simdiana Crossroads" by popular voting on the internet. With these improvements, the area grew in interest and fame, and more and more people started to visit the newborn touristic attraction and learn about their surroundings. When the new millenium came in year 2000, Simdiana Crossroads was a little thriving community, where several businesses had opened their gates to the public. Around two hundred people lived there, getting prosper with the visitors simoleons. The main problem they had was supplying the increasing population. From the several solutions that people offered, Simdiana Crossroads town council chose the "Landbridge Meadows ecologic and organic grow farm", which pretended to start its activity within the Landbrige that connects to to mainland. Fields soon started to be built, and crops soon began to grow, nearly as fast as the farming community grew. This is an airview for the region's current state. Aerial view of Simdiana Crossroads, a little touristic village in the Three River National Park. The village has several businesses, including motels, car-repairing and a little clinic for both villagers and unlucky travellers. A public parking is the perfect place to stay your car while trekking in the wilds. (Thanks Nexis for the parking lot) "Landbridge Meadows Ecologic and organic grow farms". Of course, the entire community is solar powered, and trees are planted in daily basis. You haven't tasted a better tomato! Thanks for reading!
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Author's Note: Yay, finally made a new update. I apologize for having only one update for this month. Next month is also going to be hectic. I will try to make an update next month but most probably it is quite impossible. I hope you guys enjoy this new chapter and thank you very much for the continued support. Please do not hesitate to leave a comment, I need some help to redefine how I play. Thank you once again. Replies to comments: .... THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. IT'S MORE FUN HERE! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me. Official site of Teiko is now available here.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: I have no excuse, well actually there are a lot but they won't matter anyway. Hahaha. I am happy that I am finally able to update this city journal after a long long long time. As I have stated before, this cj is not dead, the author is just lazy and busy at the same time, oh the oxymoron. Anyhow, thank you for the continuous support and this CJ is about to cross 10k views. Arigato gozaimasu. Replies to comments: --- THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. IT'S MORE FUN HERE! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me. Official site of Teiko is now available here.
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I currently work on an entry of my CJ and I want to build a village just with these lots, but my problem is that there are no Landmark versions of these included. I could really use them, because my Plugin folder is.....a bit "untidy" and I won't find any of the other R§ buildings, that hinder the fully development of the lots I want. And bulldozing everytime a unwanted lot appears doesn't functionate well too. So are there any landmark versions of these buildings, or can I create them with the LotEditor myself and if, how can I do this?^^ Thanks!
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: First off, I am overwhelmed. Yes, I am overwhelmed that I could cry. Thank you guys for all the comments. You just don't know how it inspires me much. I made this CJ because I just want to show the world how I play simcity and I am very happy that you have appreciated my style. Arigatou Gozaimasu! Just another out of the update announcement: Starting today, all my city journal updates will be taken into a first-point of view speaker. Each update is also stand alone but sometimes correlated. So when you skipped an update, fret not, you are not behind, as a matter of fact, welcome, you are just in time. The current theme is still in trial status, if the administrators and moderators permit, I think I will not have more problem. Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me. Replies to comments: --- THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. IT'S MORE FUN HERE! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me. Official site of Teiko is now available here.
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AUTHOR'S NOTE: I have changed the name of my country for some business and personal reasons. Please feel free to visit this site for more details. Also Devon News Online Journal have transferred to a new and better site, check this site out for more details and please do not forget to vote on the site's survey on the upper right! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me. Replies to comments: NielsC007: Thanks! That map surely did take some time to make. I am happy you liked it. Houston: Thanks Houston! I might need to use photoshop also soon. SimRico: Yay! I love Peyton-Stepford-Troy too! I'm working on with the summit as we speak. Took some time but I might be ale to pull it off sooner. Terring: Thanks Terring!ī 89James89: Thanks James. I am happy you liked this entry. I also love that scene in The Residences. It's the first high rise in this area fyi. Kisa Atsuko: Hahaha. I am glad you liked the images. NMUSpidey: Thank you NMUSpidey. Well I must say that learning is a gradual process. Hahahaha Neto Dari: Thanks Neto! Richie99: Yes, I did make a map for it. Hahaha Oh well, those BATs took time to find and I must say BAT hunting isn't easy. Roman_Samudra: I am not sure. Hahaha. Well took quite time to plan things out. Glad you liked it. titanesk: Done. CorpusDei: I love Krispy Kreme too! sarthakknight: Well so much for shopping, you have to find a work too! Mayor Gaetan: Done. andisart: Thanks for the beautiful BAT Andisart! I really love that building and I am glad I came across upon it. sarthakknight: Mini Dubai? Nope. I have quite a different plan in mind. Hahaha Magneto: Thanks Magneto! I must say that the long road to being a good CJournalist is still a way ahead. -- Hajimemashite. First off, I would like to apologize for this late entry. I had not been feeling well lately because of flu, fever and mild headaches. If you are wondering why, you will find it out in this journal entry. By the way, I am Kuroko Tetsuya. For those who had been with me in my past adventures in Kirisaki Daichi looking for some awesome vanilla milkshakes then you must have probably met me. However for the sake of those who don't allow me to reintroduce myself. Once again I am Kuroko Tetsuya, a young enthusiastic 100% Teikonian who is unfortunately tasked to you guide you around Teiko in some episodes. I am an acquaintance of Kise Ryouta, the incumbent minister for Internal and External Communications (MICE). Moving forward, I hope you like this entry and drop a comment below, vote a star or give us +1. They are all highly appreciated. Lastly, please do not despise my sickened appearance. Oh well.. enough with those stuff. I could feel like I'm writing this episode from bottom to top. Two days ago, our corporate team decided to go out for the Easter day. Well frankly, more than a religious occasion, we in Teiko treat it a national holiday for some other reason I haven't figured out yet. So, we in Seirin Enterprise Holdings Corporation decided to go to Hamada City. Where is Hamada City? Just little over to the north of Kamizaki District and left of Daisuke District. Hamada City is the second largest city in Beika Prefecture and is quite full of oddities. Arriving in Hamada City by car was the worst experience I could get. It was dawn when we reached the city boundary, somebody should have advised to use the train which is more comfortable not to mention faster. Hamada City boundary with Daisuke District. After another painstaking session of road riding, we finally arrived at the hotel we are required to stay. Teito Hotel Hamada, a small tourist hotel outside the city downtown. The hotel was small but comfy, seems like the company is cutting expenses lately, this hotel was in basically in the middle of nowhere or better yet in the middle of farmlands. Another shot of Hotel Teiko Hamada, it has around 150 rooms and a few amenities but it does not have a pool. To its front are rice fields. It was a tiring morning, so we did not go out prior to lunch time. I wanted to go to the city but I was forbidden to go alone so in the end we all decided to eat in a restaurant nearby. Hamada Square (it's not really a square, its more of a strip) in the middle of the rice fields, a popular tourist destination. Afterwards, we spent the whole afternoon there until we went to the onsen at around 5PM. Hamada Onsen, the only onsen in Hamada City and the nearest from Teiko Metropolitan Area. That's me, yes please don't be dazzled on how cute I am. My two superiors also enjoying their onsen experience. Well, it was really a good experience. I need to remind myself of visiting it once in a while. Relaxation for the body is the best rejuvenation style there is. The following day we decided to visit the Inoue Shrine sitting on top overlooking Hamada City. Inoue Shrine, a USESCO hailed heritage site. This place is one of the oldest remnants of the Bashimatsu Empire, Teiko's predecessor nation. Another view of Inoue Shrine. Inoue Shrine (bottom center) overlooking the onsen we visited earlier and the Inoue Temple. Afterwards we decided to visit the downtown since all we had did in the city was visit rice fields and old buildings. Whole Seirin Team walking through the streets of Hamada City. We decided a quick stroll around the town to buy some good souvenirs but I guess it wasn't a really very good idea. The downtown was quite far but we did go anyway. We finally got a taste of REAL urbanity in after a few walks. A little bit more to the north... Hamada Central Station, I'll definitely try my best to take the train back home after this... So my wish got granted earlier. We took a train from Hamada Central Station to Hamada Business Ward Station 1. Hamada Business Ward Station 1 which is also locally known as Shin Station in Dowtown Hamada, a few kilometers to the north. Well I never knew we can walk through the flyover but I guess that's only in Teiko. Shin-Niji Flyover connecting the two business wards of Hamada City (Shin and Niji). Shops at Shin District in Hamada City. We did a quick stroll around looking for whatever we can find that is cheap. Teiko's economy is quite a little but slow these days as the national election is fast approaching. It was a great day touring the downtown but rain fell hardly out of nowhere that we immediately decided to go back to the hotel Hard rain over downtown Hamada City. With nothing to do left, we decided that there is one last option to make: Leave..... It's sad but all vacations are just temporary, we have work the following day and for that matter the others agreed to take the train in going back to Teiko. At least my request got granted again, to say at least. Train leaving Hamada City, the last thing you should see would be the military outpost just the outskirts of the city. Well, that is it. Another week had gone by and another chapter closes but I wish to bring you around Teiko more in the coming days so please keep posted for updates! Lastly, as a souvenir, we took this picture from Kodak at Downtown Hamada. The place in the left is called Hamada Town Circle (Wait, they have a square and now a circle? ) and is a place full of residential condominium complexes. There you have it, the transcript of our short/long vacation trip to Hamada City. Tomorrow, I need to file my liquidation report for all the expenses done here, great back to work again. In the end, I hope to see you again in my coming journeys, Ja mata! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. IT'S MORE FUN HERE! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me. Official site of Teiko is now available here.
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IMPORTANT AUTHOR'S NOTE: I would like to apologize if some entries (Vanilla... -> Shipping...) lack images. I will no longer update/reupload those images because it is too many... Please understand. Hahahaha. Also, I could not locate some of the pics that I used in my hard drive which makes things worse. Anyhow, rest assured that the following entries after this will no longer use photobucket to avoid such hassle. Replies to comments: SimRico: Thanks SimRico! You'll get to see more stories like that in the upcoming updates. 89James89: Yay! Well, soon I'll get a feature that is featuring your name. #featureception Roman_Samudra: Hahaha. Yup 1997 was really a bad year. It is spelled as Touo is some books but I'd rather stick to Too. Richie99: Nice. I want to see you post such entry too soon. I am happy you liked it. kirkdangerfield: Thanks! I'll sure post more stories like these soon. So wait for it. 3ZZZS: Hahaha. I love Sword Art! #Hi5! AshaA--NE AshAZo (Approximation): First off, I can't seem to spell your name correctly so, sumimasen! Anyhow, thanks for liking the update. NMUSpidey: Hahaha. Sword Art Online is a game in an Anime Series (which has the same title). I'm happy you liked his story. sarthakknight: Yay! That's the spirit! I love people when they get inspired! --- Helloooooooooooooo! *waves cheerfully* The annoying blond is here. Oh well, as promised, I came back to update this cj. Hmm, I hope you are not really getting tired me and all my randomness. Otherwise, I will really cry. Well, well, well. Anyhow. Nothing has been really much up to be anticipated for this week, this is quite an old news but I still want to share it. Can you believe it, this guy actually survived the vote of no confidence??? Oh god, what is happening to Teiko's politics. I think I might need to go for a break. Now, let us not stick to much into that otherwise I might go berserk mode again! So for this weeks update, hmm, let me think, what was that again? Nah, wait... Eh... Oh yeah, I'm taking you to my office. No jokes, no witty bits just windows. Eh? Never mind what I just said. So yeah, I'm taking you to my office which is *rumbles pocket to find business card*, on Akashi Global District *continued rumpling of pocket*. Oh god nevermind! Let's just take a tour around Akashi Global District, that would be better! So how many of you remembered this image? This was taken a few months back then. Akashi Global City (February) Now, this place have totally undergone a metamorphosis. Akashi Global City (February) Hey, I can see my office now! Anyhow, I still don't remember the address. Ministry of Internal and External Communication (MICE) had just recently moved here and I'm still quite unsure of the road names. So let me grab this map... Uh where is it.. *sigh* Oh it's here. Map of Akashi Global City. As you can see this place has totally gone wild! So where do we start walking? Nah, never mind. Here are some cool places to hangout and to see in Akashi Global City. This shrine is the heart of Akashi Global City and that building to the left is my office. Nyahaha. How can I ever forget this address. This might be the result of overworking or I'm just plainly stupid. Well whatever suits the weather. Ministry of Internal and External Communications Office and AGC Shrine. A few walk from my office you will be able to see Metropolitan Mall. Oh those good box-type malls you see in nearly every district in Teiko. Well, Metro Mall is the largest mall chain the country (so far). Metro Mall @ Akashi Global District Well Metro Mall is the one of the four major retail districts in Akashi Global City. I think this place is really saturated with malls but as of the recent count, Kamizaki has now a total population of 165,000 (estimate), making it the most populous district in Teiko Metropolitan Area. Here are some few landmarks around this side Akashi Global City. Grand hotel is to the left, and that building in the right is the HQ of Teiko Airways, currently the second tallest building in the vicinity. Mandarin Oriental AGC (right) and National Archives and Peyton-Stepford-Troy Embassy (left) GT Center, home of Teiko's Sumala Banking Corporation (TSBC), Teiko's fourth largest bank. I personally love to see building from my office, it looks cool with all those wavy sides. Now this one is closer to my office, the first flagship stand alone store of Debenhams in Teiko. Another mall in AGC, this one is for those who are looking for al fresco dining and luxury, beat me to it, you're looking for Louis Vuitton? Hermes? Givenchy? They all have them here, that is why I don't often visit this place! Ok so those are some major landmarks on the eastern side of Akashi Global City. Now, moving more to the west, we can see some developments too but on a much shorter scale, I mean literally, the buildings are way too short, I guess balance of probability? The most prominent place is Lifestyle District. It is the newest hangout place for youth and those feeling youth. Main building of the compound housing shops, restaurants and night bars. Another landmark in this side of the land development is the Asiatown IT Park. It's called asiatown because it really looks like so Asian. Asiatown IT Park facing the Teiko Interstate. Toyota dealership can be seen on the lower right. Asiatown IT Park facing the Lifestyle District. Currently this is the latest project in this area, a strip of restaurants and shops called CityWalk. So far only three restos have opened yet. CityWalk, the first retail development of Sumimoto Properties, a land development giant specializing in residential properties. To finally cap this off, here are some few more noticeable developments around the whole area. The Residences @ Akashi Global City, the first highrise residential development in the vicinity. LTU Arena, the largest stadium to be constructed in Teiko to date. I heard I'm going to have a concert here, oops, just kidding, I'm not even a singer but I love karaoke, I'll invite you too sometime. Health care? Not a problem in AGC. Teiko Medical Center, a world-class hospital run by the government and is free for all (of course unless you aren't paying your tax!) Education? Not a problem either. Well as you can see, Akashi Global City has really been constructed to fulfill its purpose - a feat of civic transformation in the heart of Teiko. Akashi Global City - "The Home of the Passionate Minds" Now, why in hell am I even endorsing this place? Heh, must be because I work here. Anyhow, here is just one reason to consider when living here. If you look closely to the map, in the upper left is the Imperial Palace, the official residence of the Teiko premier. As long as you can handle living close to a politician, then why not? But don't worry here is an view that will surely make you want to live in this place. Row houses along Park Avenue overlooking norther AGC, to the upper left is Teiko Japanese School and to the far right is AGC business hub. Well I hope you like the travel around Akashi Global City, for information, the whole place is actually not developed yet. Around 30% of the place is still barren, I wonder when will buildings rise in those areas. Now, I better get to work or else you know what will happen. I hope to see you again in the coming episodes, Ja mata! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. IT'S MORE FUN HERE! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me.
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Teiko Real Life Stories: Kirigaya Kazuto - A Life Full of Gaming
jmsepe posted a City Journal entry in 帝光 | Teikō
Replies to comments: SimRico: Thanks SimRico! I am happy you are liking my updates. Kudos to the Teiko & Peyton-Stepford-Troy partnership and the whole United SimNations! Schulmanator: For now business is good! Richie99: Yes, soon we will have bigger ports! No, those ships come when you plop the seaport. feeroz123: Thank! I am using ennedi's slope mod. Yeah, I wish I could find the tree controller I want, I've had a hard time finding which one will suite my taste. NMUSpidey: Thanks! It did quite took a time to terraform those areas. 89james89: Haha. Those maxis one was really old school. Good thing I downloaded these ports. Well, we can have a new airport soon.... very soon... SimRico: Thanks SimRico! I hope it get's featured again. aysk8er: Thanks! Well, I actually did on the first city I used the Simpeg ports but for these three (Kaijo, Takao, Nozomi), the land area is too small for rail. Superbacon: Thanks! Well this is an anime fanfiction CJ. So drop by to see more anime characters soon. Neto Dari: Thanks Neto! --- Sword Art Online, Alfheim Online, Gun Gale Online and the newest virtual reality game in Teiko, UnderWorld are household names among the youth and even the young professionals. Who would have not known these portfolios that made Teiko Metropolitan Area the heart of United SimNation's gaming industry? From online games to virtual reality MMORPGs, majority of these originated in Teiko and most of them are developed by only one company - Blue Lightning Gaming Corporation. Easily commanding 90% of Teiko's online gaming market, Kirigaya Kazuto a.k.a. Kirito can any day retire from his work already but had decided to continue his passion for gaming and bring in more innovative ideas the world has never seen. Today, Devon News Online Journal (DNOJ) pays homage to the father of online gaming and the developer of the rather infamous, Sword Art Online. Kirigaya Kazuto a.k.a. Kirito, the father of online gaming. DNOJ: Kirigaya-san a.k.a. Kirito, welcome to the show. Without further ado, allow me to directly to my questions. Everybody in Teiko knows Sword Art Online, Alfheim Online, Gun Gale Online and UnderWorld. I mean you are definitely a celebrity. Just a question of interest, how did it all start? Kirito: Wow. To be honest, I never thought that things would be this big. First of all, I was really a computer maniac from the start. I was born into my late parents in 1976 as sickly boy. I was not allowed to go out so most of the time, I was alone in my room playing computer or doing some random stuff. Young Kirito facing his computer in his room. Kirito: Uhm, so this is an image of my neighborhood. The biggest house you see is ours. Kirigaya Residence at Kaijo District, 1990s. Kirito: I enrolled at Kaijo Private School back in 1979. I was three years old that time. I don't know why and how but my parents managed to enroll me and being a good only son, I obeyed. School was definitely boring, I could barely remember my elementary and secondary years. Being quite an anti-social, I really never had any chance to go out with friends. Kaijo Private School, the oldest high school in Teiko. DNOJ: Uhuh. That's quite a story. So all those years, you never had any major activity that you enjoyed going out with people? Kirito: There are some school field trips aside from that I think there are none. Most of the times I go to my hideout. DNOJ: That must have been a lonely life! Kirito's "hideout", Kaijo library at Kaijo Park. It is also clear that Starbucks coffee was still here, the first Starbucks in Teiko. Kirito: Well, things worked out like it is until I got enrolled at college in the University of Kaijo. It was the most prestigious university that time and as always my parents wanted the best for me. Kirito as a student in the University of Kaijo. University of Kaijo, 1993. Kirito: In college, I took up computer science and engineering, I was very ambitious in taking up two different course at the same year. In my first year thesis, I created the lightning platform, this was the original software needed for Sword Art Online and in my second year, we have fully launched Sword Art Online 1.0. Opening Video of Sword Art Online 1.0 DNOJ: We? Kirito: Ah yes, I met a lot of friends in college who have the same passion as mine but sadly our success was short lived. The game was too expensive to run and nobody wants to support it financially even my parents. It wasn't long until I finally found myself using drugs as defense mechanism for the failure thinking my life was worthless. In the end, I found myself at Too Rehabilitation Center a year later. Too Rehabilitation Center, Rehab Island, Too in 1996. The facility is now closed down and is transferred to a new location. Kirito in his later days at Too Rehabilitation Center. Devon: I'm sorry to hear that. Kirito: Well, everybody was very very disappointed at me that time. I remember I could not even dare talk to my father. Kirito at home after his rehabilitation process. Kirito: However, I still managed to complete my studies in my final year and I immediately set out to restart the computer game again. I loaned some funds from my family, it was actually a reward for graduating, and created Lightning Games Corporation. Lightning Gaming Corporation Official Logo until 1997. Kirito: It was really a struggle at first. I was the only one manning the whole thing but my innovative gaming style proved to be eye-catching to some investors. At the end of 1994, Lightning Games turned profitable with the help of some angel investors, we were still around 40 employees that time with three servers running. However, we were still small, so we were doing a lot of cost cutting, in fact, I was force to become the model for Sword Art Online 2.0. Hahaha Lightning Gaming Corporation, 1994. Sword Art Online 2.0 Official Art in 1995. Kirito: However, the economic crises of 1997 and the death of my parents took a big toil on me and the company. It was very difficult to be professional at that time knowing your parents was murdered leaving me as the only survivor of the tragedy. Even until know, although the culprit has been caught, I could still feel some chills running down my spine. Residential properties were a big hit during the economic crises of 1997. National GNP growth declined to negative for the first time in Teiko's history. Kirito: In the end, Lightning Games decided to close down. I was on my way to file for bankruptcy when Blue Skyy Financials called me and offered to help the company stay afloat in return for 50% of the company's total stocks and naming rights. At first I was hesitant but I guess the inner passion moved me and I took the deal. in 1998, Lightning Games was relaunched as Blue Lightning Gaming Corporation. Current Main Office of Blue Lightning Gaming Corporation at Marina-chu, Kiajo. Kirito: Since then, we have been publishing all sorts of gaming databases, consoles and programs. I think in total we have released 14 games already including UnderWorld. I am really happy and thankful for what happened to me. It was like a fairy-tale but this one's for real. Sword Art Online 3.0, the current and latest version, poster. Sword Art Online User Interface at the Virtual World DNOJ: That is indeed a wonderful tale. So as of the moment, aside from office and gaming what else do you do? Kirito: Well in particular, I engage in philanthropic works with the Wammy Foundation and at the same time I have to be a father to my three children and a good husband to my wife, Asuna. Kirito and his wife, Asuna at their resort house in Too District. DNOJ: Indeed! Thank for your time Kirigaya-san. We are very proud to have such a successful Teikonian like you. As for my last question, what is the advice you can give to our viewers? Kirito: Uh. Well, life is like a game. No matter how high your level is, it does not make you invincible to problems and just like any game, it does not matter how many times you failed, what matters is that you have completed your quests and you have finished the game victoriously. Kirigaya Kazuto is a well known fellow in Kaijo District, he is one of the few Teikonian who innovated ideas that are out of their generation. Dubbed as the father of online gaming, Kirito is adored by many gaming developers and is internationally well-known in the gaming world. He is also listed as 29th richest Teikonian and 19 on Teiko's Most Powerful People. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. 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Replies to comments: NMUSpidey: Haha. It's ok. I'm happy it intrigued you but it will take more time before things will actually happen. Richie99: Thanks! I just love writing fanfics and so this CJ is one big fanfic, i also like those characters too. Neto Dari: Thanks! I will definitely have more of those but with more in game images. Houston: Well, it really took time but all those hiatus was due to an exam. It's summer break now and I am happy to be able to spend more time with this CJ. --- Whats up! I bet you have missed my face badly in this CJ. It's been a while that I finally got some time to update this CJ, I mean me personally updating this. Well, I hope you had fun with Kuroko on that Vanilla journey (never mind him, he's vanilla milkshake addict) and never mind the last update too (I mean don't let it sink too much on your minds). We as Teiko officials aren't actually supposed to talk about it. Well, but seriously I am not really sure of that so called transcript and until now it is still a talk of a town. Oh well, let's proceed to the updates cause there is so many of them that I need to share. Okay, so where should I start? Hmmm... First, I was warn everybody that Teiko's currently in a middle of a political havoc, well that actually happens every year but this 2014 is somewhat greater than last year and the last year and the last last year. Why? Because the national elections is coming up this November, well not that I care but most of the Teikonians do (Oh what a bad official am I). Anyhow, speaking of havoc, the Teiko Regional Council (Central-46) had just voted to undergo a vote of no confidence against the head of the council, I bet you must met him during the last update (Kensuke Fukui). I wonder if he will survive. Read more here. Well, one of the issues that is being tackled is the transcript and some even questions his house in Kyoritsu but overall, I think the problem was about transparency of his dealings. Anyhow, this is his house in Kyoritsu. So what you think, it's pretty lavish ei? Fukui Residence, Kyoritsu District taken during the Autumn of 2013. As of the moment, here is the unofficial total count of the votes that was carried out. Meh, I don't like him anway. So who cares? LOL. Well, for everybody's info, it needs 19 votes to vote him out and looks like we are inching closer to it. I'm not happy okay, I'm just excited, no I mean worried, yeah worried. Moving on to other updates, I will be talking about shipping and since I mentioned shipping, I immediately drew this picture out.... Himuro Tatsuya and Kagami Taiga from Kuroko no Basket. You'll meet them here in this CJ very soon. Okay, just Kidding! Maybe not this type of shipping, LOL. I might have drunk some alcohol again. When I said shipping, I'm talking about this! Teiko is the heart of the the United SimNation's logistics industry and to prove to you the worth that title, here are some of the developments that has been going on around town. These are just some of the major port of entry in Teiko Metropolitan Area. Let's do some throwback shall we? Remember when Port of Kaijo was two separate identity that I wonder why is that so? And those sloppy slopes was such an eye sore? Okay, here are some of the images, I knew you might have a hard time remembering it. Former Port of Kaijo Former Ferry Terminal of Kaijo District Well, recently, the District Council of Kaijo led by Yoshitaka Moriyama (a cool best friend of mine ) just did some major renovations and look at Kaijo's port recently. I mean, this is a total makeover! I was from Stepford Island last week and when I went home, I was totally shock. Hats off to my friend for making the impossible happen. Let me present to you, the new Port of Kaijo. New Port of Kaijo Closer look of the port and the cargo bay. Cargo port corner. Ferry passing by the new Port of Kaijo. Newly renovated ferry terminals. Speaking of ports and shipping, all these are currently controlled by the Ministry of Trade and Industry headed by Namikawa Reiji and the Ministry of Transportation, administered by Furihata Kouki. So if you have plans on opening business here in Teiko or exporting your products to our small city state, it is pretty much welcome but word of advise, we don't do smuggling here. So drop by by their office located at Teiko Special Economic Zone in Hayama Island, Kirisaki Daichi. MTI Center, Hayama Island, Kirisaki Daichi Speaking of opening businesses and opportunities, Kaijo is really improving well into drawing a lot of investors. Believe it or not, that old district is bringing in the first Mama Peyton's Greasy Spoon in Teiko Metropolitan Area. That restaurant is famous for its burger and is one of Peyton-Stepford-Troy landmarks. Drop by here for some awesome food but beware because the line is long! Mama Peyton's Greasy Spoon Logo Mama Peyton's Greasy Spoon beside Buffalo Grill, Downtown, Kaijo District I know Teikonians are exited about this new restaurant. Everything you do is fine, just please don't eat like these two. Two of the first customers of Mama Peyton's Greasy Spoon. Going back to shipping, so one port does not actually make a lot of difference right? So here is another one. This port is located at Takao Industrial Park, this is the largest privately owned industrial park in United SimNations. Two thousand years ago (actually its just a few months ago), this place also look like a total mess... yet it is highly productive. Here is another throwback. See how messy that place on the left is. That is Takao Industrial Park before. So Takao Industrials, the sole proprietor of the business park also went some major renovations. So looking at the new port facilities and land expansion, it is expected to bring in 10,000 industrial jobs. Also, see that tall building in the middle? Don't worry it is not misplaced, that is Takao Industrials HQ and out of the blue, they just want a highrise building. Now, Takao Industrial Park boasts a very well organized industrial friendly location. Port of Takao with the cargo bay and two of the largest factories currently constructed in the industrial park. Ferry is bringing in workers from all parts of Teiko to the industrial park. Clsoe up view of the Port of Takao Terminal 1. Last but not the least, I hope you are not tired of all these seaports. Nozomi was a sleepy town of 2,600 people and this piece of land here was barren except for the road connecting Takao District to Kogomo North. Now, the very awesome Yami Bakura (I like his style but I don't like his personality, he's evil!!) had developed this land into something else that even I'm having a hard time assesing. A barren land in Nozomi with the TNK Road passing though it. The current land now has high quality seaport facilities, it even has its own port authority office. Well, being in the middle of Teiko's most populous district and largest private industrial park surely has some of its perks. Nozomi Industrial Center as of yesterday. Port of Nozomi with the ferry terminal. Close up with the Port of Nozomi. Ferry boats carrying workers. On the right is Akashi Seijuro bridge, the longest bridge in Teiko. (Going up leads to Kogomo North, Going down leads to Kyoritsu). These are the new ports and newly renovated ports in Teiko Metropolitan Area. For the record, they are really bringing in a lot of industrial opportunities in Teiko. After all, Teiko is the leading manufacturing and technology center in the United SimNations. As a proof the strong businesses we have here, our own homegrown Industrial Illusion is soon making an appearance in Stepford Island with a construction of a 50 hectare production facility. Construction of the mega production site of Industrial Illusion in Stepford Island. Well, I guess that's all of it. Oh, I forgot something. This one is really one of my personal favorites. Site of Teiko National University in Kirisaki Daichi. Those grid lines are part of the construction protocol. I'm really happy to see the construction of a new university in Teiko and not just any university, it is a national university - Teiko National University. I'll update you more about it soon. Oh don't worry I'm still loyal to my alma mater, University of Kaijo. It is still the best school in Teiko. Well, I hope I have quench your thirst for some awesome update. I will be back soon to bring you more. (If I wouldn't be called in for any event again). Great day or night ahead! Wait before I forget, (how many times do I have to say this?) all those names in hyperlink will lead you to their profile. Try clicking it and see for yourself. Cheerios! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. IT'S MORE FUN HERE! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me.
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Replies to comments: Schulmanator: Interesting. I love milkshakes in general but I also haven't tasted a wasabi shake but it sure do like to taste one. SimRico: Thanks for liking my CJ in general. I also like the way you make your CJ run! Neto Dari: Thanks. Yep, thanks to NAM, I finally have better roads. Ln X: Thanks, I really pondered on those advice you gave and it did turned out well. SimRico: Yep! Benedict: Hahaha. Definitely vanilla milkshakes FTW! Tonraq: Haha, thanks. Well that slogan is from the Philippines. Richie99: True but too much plugins will kill my computer. So I have to limit things. SimRico: Well, you're lucky because I like gifs too and here are some more for you! --- DISCLAIMER: In the most disturbing moment of time, Devon News Online Journal (DNOJ) has managed to grab a copy of the transcript of the so the called late night meeting at the Teiko Regional Council Hall at Kogomo North last March 13, 2014. Although the following men have declined that such meeting occurred and stated that the transcript is nothing but a fabricated document. We, in the DNOJ team have decided to post this for everyone's information. The following is an illustration and an artist's impression of what transpired during the meeting. Readers also have to note the following information: Akashi Seijuro, Teiko Premier is in a state visit with other Teiko dignitaries to Peyton-Stepford-Troy to attend the Inauguration of Teiko International High School (link and link) at the time of this meeting. -- It was already around 2:13 AM when the Devon News team have received a call from an unnamed source (the witness had requested to hide his/her real name) that an uncalled for event is currently occurring at the Teiko Regional Council Hall. Following the call, the witness has send photographs of cars arriving at the seat of Teiko government which is verified by our analysts to be authentic. Around 2:31, our news team have once again received contact from our source and this time, we were wired to a live audio from the meeting. TRANSCRIPTION BEGIN @Begin @Language: Teikonian (Translated to English for readership purposes) @Participants: Lelouch Lamperouge (Minister of Interior and District Government) Makoto Hanamiya (Council Representative, Kirisaki Daichi District) Light Yagami (Minister of Justice) Yami Bakura (Council Representative, Nozomi District) Mello (Member of the Teiko Special Advisory Board) Kensuke Fukui (Chairperson of Central-46, Teiko's Highest Legislative Body) Unknown Voice @Location: Teiko Regional Council Hall, Kogomo North District @Time: 2:32 AM #Soft chatters, footsteps and other unverified noise. Lelouch: Good evening gentlemen. I must say that I appalled that everyone is here. Hanamiya: What evening? It's already dawn. Quit fooling around and start this meeting. Yami: I don't understand, we have never done this. I mean, we don't do meetings at dawn. What's the matter all of the sudden? Lelouch: You will see. #Short laugh Lelouch: I'm pretty much aware that you all know why we are here. #Computer booting up, flashes of lights, short chuckles Lelouch: It is very imminent that A's actions has been very suspicious during the past few days. Light: We all know that. Is that the only reason why you called us all for? Lelouch: No, beyond suspicious. I am sure that he already have clues that the accident is deliberate. #Loud chatters and whispers. Light: That's impossible! I cleared that case myself. He could not possibly have any more intel than that. Artist's impression of Mello eating during the meeting Mello: Oh, really? It isn't something new Light. I wonder why people here are even shocked about it. Light: Shut up Mello, unlike you I don't just actually sit around and eat chocolates all day. Mello: Huh? Are you accusing me of negligence? You really have some big ego out there. Light: You don't... Lelouch: Enough! Light, are you sure you have made a clean job? Light: Well of course! Lelouch: Then I do not have doubts in your words. At this rate, I'm pretty much sure L's predictions will come true and by that time, he had just created his own grave. For now, we will just have to be more discrete. #Short pause, static for around 17 seconds. Fukui: I think this is unfair. He had not done anything wrong. Yami: Excuse me? Are you taking drugs lately Fukui? It seems like you are totally wrong. Fukui: No, what I meant is that these late night meetings are totally... #Heavy sigh. Lelouch: Against conscience? You are really funny Fukui. After you took a vital role in that recent crash, you dare utter such words? What a coward. You're just saying that because he's your friend. Fukui: Of course not. I am not the one who gives in into some type of over-friendly sentiment. As if, who's the one playing when the cat is away? Mello: You did not just compared Lelouch to a mouse. #Loud simultaneous laughs. Lelouch: Anyway, for something I really have wanted to share tonight. The real reason I called all of you for. Gentlemen, please take a good look on the screen. Project X is complete. Artist's impression of Fukui's reaction. Fukui: You've got to be kidding me! Hanamiya: Interesting, it seems like all the efforts of waking up early did have some rewards. Light: True. This is perfect, I can feel that skyfall is about to occur. I am impressed Leouch. Indeed, I am impressed. #Hand claps Fukui: Skyfall already occurred this is project Gloucester. Mello: Well as long as Clovis does not know about this then everything is fine. "A" fans like him should be totally removed. He's a hindrance. Lelouch: Well, I assure you all that my brother knows nothing of this and he will be removed, although apparently not required unless he stands in the way. Light, is there a way for you to use your office against him? Light: Sadly none, military courts and civil courts have different jurisdictions and protocols. Only the head of the Central-46, Fukui can do go against him in court but I'm pretty much sure... Fukui: Stop putting words into my mouth. Yes, I'll find a way to deal with him. Are you finally satisfied? Lelouch: Then it is settled, we proceed as planned. Are there any more questions? #Static for 4 seconds then computer beeps up, soft chatters. Unverified voice: Greetings, in any case, I just want you all to know that the discourse in here is being recorded in real time. Artist's impression of Lelouch's shock face. Lelouch: Huh? Who the hell are you? Yami: Reveal yourself! Unverified voice: That is all, good day ahead gentlemen. #Computer beeping, loud chattering. Hanamiya: Who in the world is that? Light: You better fix this Mello, if that was real and this conversation gets out. We will all be in trouble and all our efforts will be in vain. Mello: Yes, no need to worry, for the record, I might have a clue on who that person is. Lelouch: Yes, it seems like I do have a clue to. Let us end this meeting for now. If that was a prank or not, I simply do not want to take the bait. Just proceed as planned, other matters will be sent through v-com. Hanamiya: Right. Yami: I agree. #Soft chatters, footsteps, movement of chairs, loud unverified noises. @Transcript Duration: 00:32:54:24 @END THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. SOMETHING BAD IS BREWING HERE! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me.
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Uhmm. Ah... Erm.. Ah. Okay, I got this. Hello. You might be wondering what happened to the blond guy, he actually went missing for some time. Kidding! He's actually busy for his official installation as the new minister and he left me in charge of updating this journal. So let see, I wasn't exactly sure what to post but I'll do my best. By the way, I am Kuroko Tetsuya, Kise's teammate before. You don't believe me? Here's a proof. Hey, that dog is sure too famous, I presume. Really now, I don't have any position in the government that's why I can't post such related stuff but I am free-lance blogger though. Hmm... I know! How about we take a trip around town? I will share to you some beautiful spots for vanilla milkshakes. Yep, vanilla milkshakes, that is my favorite drinks. In case you're wondering, vanilla milkshakes are quite popular in Teiko. In fact, Devon News Online Journal once featured it. So, what do you say? Let's go and take a trip around town. First off, this is where I live. It's quite interesting we managed to have this property in the middle of Josei district. (See that little house in the middle of sprawling buildings?) Not to mention that our abode is just a short walk from the station and the Josei Metropolitan Mall. I would love to do some road trip because we get to see more sights but traversing through inter districts will take us days plus my car is under repair as of the moment. So for now, let's take advantage of the newly operational mass transit system. Oops, looks like our train is here! For our first spot. We will be arriving at JapanTown station. I know this place has been featured a long time ago but let me feature it again, this place has a lot of Japanese style milkshakes and personally I like this one from Wasabi Coffee, Teas and Shakes. They really have awesome milkshakes and the new wasabi flavored- vanilla milkshake is definitely worth a try! Here is a cup of wasabi flavored-vanilla milkshake! Now, boarding Loop Line (official name of Teiko Met. Area elevated rail, I haven't check the name for the subway and ground rail yet) again, we will travel to the next district, Kirisaki Dachi (the spelling is indeed different here, I don't know why ). The Loop Line goes a long way before our next stop so here are some cityscape views. Upon entering Kirisaki Daichi one could simply notice the big lot in the middle of the concrete jungle. I'm not sure how things turn out here although the label is very imminent though. That lot has been abandoned for some time and that construction yard is useless, in fact people are using the area as a concert ground now. Going through the urban area closer, we can now see more cars and the traffic. Here is the famous row houses of Kirsaki Daichi, this place is now historical and heritage as I can remember. Yeah, this is the place where our incumbent General Clovis la Britannia was born. Finally that's the station we will be stopping over now. So, we'll be exiting the platform here - Hara Avenue Station. In case you get lost, just notice the two tall buildings - Kirisaki Daichi Paloma Residences, it will be the marker to identify this station. From here, we'll be taking the bus to the Marina Ward. The trip will probably take 20 minutes, don't worry I'll be watching you so you won't get asleep. Hop on! This is the Hara Avenue intersection, this one busy thoroughfare... Arriving at the Marina Ward, we walk off to the next place for awesome vanilla milkshake. The Kirida Restaurateurs is one of the classical restaurants in town not to mention one of the most expensive too. Here, you can try their gold-label vanilla milkshake. In case you are having a hard time locating the restaurant, it's near the top with the red mark. They have an exquisite mixture of classical, elegant and modern dishes and that includes exotic vanilla milkshakes. Some people say that they really put edible gold in the milkshake hence the name, I wonder if it is true. Here, why don't we try it. For our last destination, we will be riding the taxi because there are no buses in where we are going. We could ride the train but the station is much a longer walk. First off, we need to cross the bridge, the place were going is in another island, it is actually a part of the land rehabilitation project. You can check that I'm not lying in the Devon News Online Journal site. it's a bit traffic.. as always... I wonder what would have happened if mass transit is not available. A few more roads to conquer.. I hope you're not asleep yet. Notice that there is a change in the height of the buildings. Finally, after a long commute time, we have arrived at Maji's Place, it has a small lot but it is on the avenue,. A few more in that avenue and you'll end up at the Teiko Special Industrial Area (TeSIA). This place is one of my personal favorites although the milkshakes are cheap, going here from my house will cost you a fortune but nevertheless, the expenses are worth it. Here, they have my favorite classic vanilla milkshake. I really like the classic ones. You can definitely see me happy right? So that's the last and oh, it will be a long trip back home again, should I drop you to your hotel? I guess that would only be fair. So to cut time, hmm let's take the ferry. I wonder why we never used that earlier, it could have saved much time. I hope you enjoy our mini-adventure in Teiko Metropolitan Area, don't worry unlike that eerie and annoying yellow-haired male, I just don't post updates about blah and blah and blah (no offense Kise-kun), I will take you personally around town again soon but for now, I hope you enjoy this trip hunting for awesome vanilla milkshakes. I'm quite full so here's a parting gift. Enjoy your stay in Teiko! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE UNDYING SUPPORT, SEE YOU NEXT TIME! TEiKO. IT'S MORE FUN HERE! Disclaimer: Some pictures are not mine, all of them are credited to their rightful owners. They are used under the fair-usage policy. If you want your pictures removed, feel free to message me.
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Advice on Launching my CJ (many questions)
DonVitoCorleone posted a topic in SimCity 4 General Discussion
Hello Simmers: After reading the many great tutorials, posts, comments and downloading a goodly amount of maps, mods, bats, and lots- I am near ready to launch my CJ. I also have come up with the overall layout in paint for my region and have even finished (for now) tr full nam rhw and rail for th first city. That bing said: 1. While everyone had their favorite method, assuming you use damn: how do you organize all your buildings? I was going to use "theme" for commercial skyskrapers as anexample (ie: paris, hk, nybt) 2. I read about effects of plopping (zots but I do tastyzots) and no cars on the road. About what percent plop do you do? I was even plopping res simply to have pretty neighborhoods. 3. Plugin folder: mine is a mess. Adding stuff to damn can take a long time to find. Debating moving each folder with the mod/bat into one with the authors name as I am going to continuously download more everyday. Any other advice? Thank you guys. Love the community here! Don Vito Corleone Mayor / Olive Oil Small Business Owner / Rumored "mob"ster. -
Well, I just wanted to let you know that I'm making a break. My cat just died today and I'm pretty depressive. When I'm feeling better I will start to work again. Don't know how long I need. Sorry for all un-replied comments. Have a nice day though.
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Well this is not a normal CJ update and is instead a progress update that will be shown with a gif. I hope you all enjoy Auroa's progress so far! (I'd suggest opening it in a new tab to zoom in) (Replies will be next update)
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Hi Simtropolis! Loved the city journals available here on the forums and thought I would work on building a country like region called Ionia. Will update with stats and basic info about the country as I can "gather" them. Here's to a hopefully successful journal!
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I'm thinking about making a CJ for SimCity 2013 and if I do ill need some tips on how to make it better. So do you guys have any tips for me. And sorry if this is in the wrong forum I didn't want to put it in the cjs because it wasnt one.
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WARNING: My first city journal THE BEGINNING The first people to come to servitum are unknown. It is said that they may have been sims who protested against OldeSimNation and left looking for new friendlier shores. Whoever it was didn't do a very good job. There are a few journals left behind written in OldeSimlish that were found. They tell of harsh living conditions and an "special" ruler. In the descriptions of the lands back then it is said that the island was very large and the only body of water on it was a small river that went about one mile in. As small amounts of sims came they tended to build small crude towns with about 200 sims each. Many of these towns often fought each other and were very hostile. Whenever they conquered a town they would burn it to the ground and take all the sims and use them as slaves in their town. Eventually the island was called servitium which can be roughly translated from Olde Simlish (Latin irl) to Simlish (English irl) as slavery. The towns with the best fighters prospered. Eventually a great wave struck the land said to be caused by the angry watcher and left the size of the island to about 1 sq mile and oddly shaped. Only 2 towns survived. One of the survivors journals esitmated that around 3,000 sims died while another said around 20,000. This can also show that some of the sims may have not had much knowledge of the towns around it. In time the waters retreated but the few towns remaining died off. The lands sat empty for most likely 500-2000 years. THE REDISCOVERY In the year of 1824 a sim, Simpher Columber, later found the lands again and built a wealthy port town that thrived off of a resource that had newfound value, coal. Many sims came there thinking they would get wealthy on coal and take whatever they mined. NO. Simpher was very strict about what people took for themselves. Because of this, he became quite wealthy and built a grand mansion. Over time the town grew the what is estimated to be 40,000 still somewhat small for the times but steadily growing. Eventually the sims, even the enforcers as they were called plotted agaisnt him. They tried to burn down his oversized living quarters but failed because of a very sudden storm that caused some of the strongest rain ever. Around a month later, everything was steady there and Simpher was happy with his town. As he was on his bedroom balacony laughing at his poor sims below him a meteor hurled through the atmosphere headed for what should have been the nearby ocean. For some reason that is still unknown, the Earth's rotation was quicker at that moment and it hit right where Simpher's beautiful estate was. Needless to say Simpher Columber was dead. The meteor carried large amounts of radiation and lava inside of it which caused the whole town to burn to the ground. Almost every sim died. The lands were now viewed as the Devil's lands and thought to be cursed. THE RE-REDISCOVERY In the year of 1988 a new future mayor found the lands of Servitium and thought it was a beautiful and glorious island that had never been touched. He commanded his grew to stop there and set up a nice camp. The next day he contacted the mainland and told Evil Dictator (yes that is his full name) of the Sim Nation about this newfound land that has never seen a sim before. Many sims refused to go to this lands because even with the horrible ruling of Evil Dictator they loved it there. The man didn't care and still settled. Eventually a small amount of sims came. They loved it there and didn't want other sims to crowd up these glorious lands. His town thrived. They had an ungodly surplus of food and not even a single sim who had commited a crime. This town existed for about 15 years before the water levels eventually had completely swallowed the original town up. Only one sim hadn't survived the slow rising of the sea. All the remaining sims headed back to the mainland and made a new life there. The island once again was empty. CURRENT TIMES In 2011 sims made what they said would be that last try of inhabiting the island. They set up their lands by where Simpher Columber made his town. Surprisingly nothing happened bad to them within their first year of settling. They haven't been growing that much though. Many sims lack the ability to actually put forth some effort to make the town grow. What will happen to Newport? My next post will tell. Thanks to anyone who read all of that. That is the background of the new region I made. Give me your thoughts on it. Oh and if you're wondering I made it on Reflection Atoll (That's the name right?)
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It is possible to make a City Journal of another SimCity game, instead of SimCity 4 or SimCity (2013)? If it is, we got to have a permssion from a moderator or something? Or I can do that without any permission or restriction? I'll be waiting for responses...
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This is a quick sneak preview of what is to come. Hope you enjoyed this teaser! Please comment and rate if you enjoyed! -Tastycakes
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What's the best method for taking good-quality photos from SC4?
grstudios posted a topic in SimCity 4 General Discussion
Hi, quick question: I am starting a CJ soon, which I never did, hence I don't know how should I take good-quality photos for it. Have to mention that I wish to take photos during the design of the region so for now it's on hold... I can't wait to start... I did try some options that I thought would do the trick: Tried PrtScn to Windows Paint - result: awful; tried Region Census: it dosen't fit for close-up pics; tried taking pictures within the game: far from the quality I want. My PC specs: (don't know if helps but it post it anyway) Windows XP SP3 Intel Dual E2180, with 2GB RAM; along with an onboard Intel express chipset graphics card. I have set the resolution of the game to 1366*768, which fits my screen (wide 19" Samsung). Thanks in advance for anybody replying... Guy -
Update 1.4 - Starting With Suburbs - Suburban City - CBD
Jimmy Buzaid posted a City Journal entry in Blue Rock Region
Welcome to the other part of Warrence. Before, we saw the ghetto (Update 1.3). But we will now see another side that was transparent from Hampstead. I present to you the small, thriving, suburban CBD. Not many people commute in and out of the CBD though. Most of the people who work in the CBD live in the CBD. They live in Zaidi Living Quarters (ZLQ). These are many tall apartment buildings owned by the government. All office building's are in walking distance from the ZLQ. We will be visiting the part at the bottom of the mosaic. One of two ways to leave the CBD. Some people who work in the CBD live in the condos to the left. This avenue bridge is another way to leave the CBD. The office buildings. ZLQ in the top of the picture. The first building in the ZLQ, Zaidi Tower. -
Update 1.0 - Starting with Suburbs - Intro If you would like to visit this CJ in the other CJ section click here. Welcome to my CJ! Blue Rock Region. This is my first CJ. Welcome to Blue Rock Region. I would love recommendations/tips. Seventown, a community of Kingston, with Sky Condos. This is the tallest building in the area so far. Sky Condos is conveniently is located along RR7 (Region Road). Two competitor diners on Payton Pike/RR 3 in Cambridge. Blue Bay is in the upper-right corner. The Cambridge Traffic Circle. You can see the Bus Stop. Buses commute to Blue Rock City.
