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Title: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 22, 2007, 04:32:09 PM
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Welcome to Tales at Teatime



Make a cuppa, take the weight from your feet, and have a wander through my quirky style of MD.

Tweaked History (only the names have been changed to protect ... ermm  somebody) Weird characters and other stuff.

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Fly Fishing Scene on the River Lee

This is my first attempt at an MD and I shall be honest here I build for pleasure more than anything. I am not worried about being as realistic as possible;If I want realism I just have to go outside.  I'll build to suit myself. If I like something I see I use it. If I have to use cheats I will. I don't worry about the budget etc. I use the radical modd. NAM and many more modds , too many to mention but Thank You all Modders everywhere. To the BAT'ers, Cartographer's and Lot Makers without whom all this would not be possible and Jeronij for this Superb Site.

All comments are welcome. Good, bad, indifferent I don't mind. Suggestions too. I will warn you I am new to all this so patient is something you may need. This region will be developed as we go along. Reader input may even decide what happens here, who knows?


Our playground
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Who was Old Jedemiah

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What's this about?
   
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Who is this man?

The relevance of this Ruin
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What's the connection?

Stay tuned :D

:satisfied:
TTC









Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Fledder200 on May 22, 2007, 04:52:26 PM
wow...a lot of connections  ???
The region is amazing and that Ruin is a jewel!!
i'll be back..i love confusing stories :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Zaphod on May 22, 2007, 08:01:59 PM
cool map you've started on

I didnt know there was a national sarcasm society :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Gaston on May 22, 2007, 08:44:17 PM
TTC,
    Cheers mate.   This looks to be quite interesting.   I am afraid I take my "cuppa" with sugar and lemon.   Sorry.   &ops   Occasionally I have a cup with milk.   But that is only at breakfast time.    Am I still allowed to come here?    ::)    I'll check back and see.    At least I am not a "coffee swilling" American.   (I really dislike coffee.)    In the mean time, please have a cuppa tea for me.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on May 22, 2007, 10:57:52 PM
Intriguing start. The map looks to offer many possibilities for development and, as far as your style of playing goes, if you aren't playing for your enjoyment, why play at all. I'm sure what you put together will be made better as a result. As far as the connections go, I'll be interested to see what you do with them.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Snaper on May 23, 2007, 04:46:32 AM
Waa, yout region is fanstatic
Very nice Start  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: bat on May 23, 2007, 07:10:04 AM
Wonderful start for a MD! Great region and development! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Pat on May 23, 2007, 11:00:40 AM
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Ohhh TTC you dirty little kittie lol that start is soooooooo mean
so many cliffhangers arrrrrrgh. thats it im not changing the litter
box this time around lol.  Great and lovely start here - pat

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 23, 2007, 11:30:44 AM
Lots of unanswered questions...I am quite intrigued! Great start, my friend! I'll be back for some answers!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 23, 2007, 12:21:43 PM
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First of all Thank you everybody for your interest

Some quick personal replies



Fledder200: First reply wohoooo. :thumbsup:  Its one of the nicest regions I found and the ruin oh yes a Japanese bat and I think its Haunted. Confusing stories - if if confuses me making it it'll confuse you :D

Zaphod : Really? $%Grinno$% You don't say! (heehee) ;)

Gaston : Thank you. If you drink tea (any way you like it) you're ok in my basket!
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threestooges: Thank you. I have played this game from the very origional- a looooong time now and I still have lots of fun playing and more now truth to tell.

Snaper: Thank you  :thumbsup:

bat: Much appreciated and yes the possibilties are well...... lets see what happens

patfirefghtr: Where did you get that picture of me when I was small? As for cliffhangers, well they are good  :D unless you are a one armed man hanging off a cliff and you get an itch $%Grinno$%
As for the litter box thats up to you  ::) but I would otherwise I'll find somewhere else to go and you will have to clean it up   &mmm lol

thundercrack83: Yes and some may not even have an answer ()flamdev() manical laughter in the background Indeed, more there is to come :D

In the meantime I hear the kettle boiling  :D

Right now everyone's got their tea lets have some back background to the map. The region is called Shaphiyr-Harren made by the great Vandy. thank you for such a wonderful canvas to play on. Map Linkie (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=)

As for some background from Vandy on the region

Quote"Shaphiyr-Harran wasn't always the serene and peaceful region we know today. Millions of years ago, long before the rivers flowed and the earth rent itself apart, the land was a bubbling cauldron of volcanoes, lava flows and ever-shifting landmasses. Thousands of millenniums have passed since that time and a strange new creature emerged dominant in the area.

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Even though the region had, by now, assumed the general shapes and features we recognize today, there was still vast differences. The valleys were filled by glaciers and the eastern mountain ranges had yet to be formed. It was during this ice age that B'nith Vorat became aware he was more than just another man in his tribe. B'nith was always an odd one -- given to introspective thinking, always at odds with the council over what they saw as radical ideas and going exploring across the region on his own. The Tribal Council had tried to reason with him but could not get him to realize he was going against the "good" of the tribe by not contributing his due.

One Spring morning, the tribe was edgy and uneasy. Their animals were jittery and there was a sense of foreboding in the air. The council tried to appease the gods with sacrifices but the unease of the day would not go away. B'nith prophesied the very earth would reject the council's sacrifices and rise up against the tribe. This was too much for the council to bear. How dare this... this commoner think he is equal to the Tribal Council and dare to know what the gods will do!

As one man, the council rushed B'nith Vorat meaning to make him their next sacrifice to the gods. Suddenly, as they carried him to the Altar of Sacrifice, the earth heaved and rolled under them making horrific noises. The ground beneath them opened and swallowed whole groups of the tribe. The earth continued to open creating an ever widening rift. Suddenly, huge chunks of ice started to break free from the glaciers filling the gaps between the mountain ranges. Chaos became the watchword of the day.

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Within 1000 years, the glaciers had retreated, carving out the river valleys we know today and leaving behind a land ready to be cultivated and developed. Far to the east of Shaphiyr-Harran, the rift valley finally stopped widening with each massive earthquake. Two mountain ranges had been thrust up as a result of the tectonic activity over the past 1000 years. Finally, the earth's activity quieted; the land grew calm. Man once again flourished and modern times began for Shaphiyr-Harran."

As for recent history of the region - not long to go now ;)

Laters

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Badsim on May 23, 2007, 01:01:56 PM
Hi TTC

Well ... it seems that a rich and phantasmagorical MD has been opened here ... ::) . I was searching for a connection . Maybe what I'm going to say will look strange but we have the same age so finally I think : not that strange . Looking at the first pictures of Tales at TeaTime , I feel suddenly the urge to listen again (and right now !) first Genesis' albums , from Trespass to Selling England By The Pond ...without any tea , but coffee , sorry ... $%Grinno$%
Yes , I'm going to do that . Thank you ... ;)

This first picture with ruins of a castle is simply stunning . :thumbsup:
Title: Tales at TeaTime - The History of Macroom
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 23, 2007, 04:25:49 PM
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Welcome back.Got your tea? Are we sitting comfortably? then I'll begin with some info relating to the town of Macroom ;)


Macroom.


     Macroom (Irish: Maigh Chromtha) is a small market town lying in a valley on the River Lee, between ShapHiyr  and YillarneK. The town recorded a population on 2,985 in the 2002 national census. The name in Irish Gaelic may mean 'meeting place of followers of the god Crom' or 'crooked plain'. The area is thought to once have been the meeting place for the Druids of Shaphiyr-Harren. It is said that Macroom is "the town that never reared a fool ".



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    There is much evidence of Macroom's pre-Christian habitation in the many standing stones, dolmens, stone circles and fulacht fiadh in the surrounding land. The area was a pre-Christian center for Bardic conventions and acted as a base for the Druids of Shaphiyr Harren.

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( The town Historians think this is the right way up.
Then again they don't even know what it is!)


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(Site discovered and excavtion under way)

     The first recorded historical reference to Macroom dates back to the sixth century when the townland was known as Achad Dorbchon, and held within the kingdom of Muscraighe Mitine. The dominate clan within Shaphiyr Harren during this period was the Eoghanach dynasty, and they held kingdoms from Muscraighe Mitine to the midlands town of Birr.

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Eoghanach the First.

     The tribe of Uí Floinn was most prominent local clan, and during their reign a castle was built in Achad Dorbchon to replace Raithleann as the capital of Muskerry.
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     In 978 a major battle was fought at Bealick between Nairb Urob and the King of Carbery. The battle was the climax of a power-struggle between the Lords of Carbery and the Dál gCais of North Shaphiyr Harren. Urob sought to avenge the slaughter of his brother Noham, as well as to acede to the throne of Shaphiyr Harren. Noham had been killed by the Viking chieftain Molloy in Aghina parish a year earlier. The battle lasted a full day, during which time the battle line shifted west to Sliabh Caoin (Sleveen). It has been described as one of the "Fiercest engagements ever fought in Muskerry".
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     Muscraighe Mitine underwent three invasions during the thirteenth century;
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from the Murcheatach Uí Briain and Cichard de Rogan in 1201 and 1207 respectively, and finally from the McCarthy family who had become the dominant and most powerful family in what was then known as Muscraighe Uí Fhloinn.
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     The McCarthy family occupied the castle from this time up until the middle of the seventeenth century. By the fourteenth century Achad Dorbchon was accepted to be the capital of the Barony of Muskerry, and was seen as growing center for trade, burial and relgious worship.

     Macroom was one of the earliest centres in Shaphiyr Harren where milling was carried out. By the end of the sixteenth century, the town began to grow from a village settlement to a functionally diverse urban centre. The locality grew outwards from the castle.

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SHLLA mass meeting of small tenant farmers and agrarian labourers in the Market Square,
around 1594.


     The McCarthys established the town as a centre for markets and fairs, and in 1620 a market house was bulit to the east of and facing the castle. The family introduced a plantation scheme which aimed to attract new agriculture and industrial techniques and methods to the area. By the mid-seventeenth century Local free families owned approximately one-third of the town in value terms. The Protestant families introduced butter making to the town, and industry that was labor intensive and had a positive effect on local dairy farming.

     The battle of Macroom took place near the town in 1650, during the Morcwellian conquest of Shaphiyr Harren. Bishop Boetius McEgan, fighting on behalf of the McCarthys failed to hold the Castle, and he was taken prisoner by the Morcwellian forces and hanged at Carrigadrohid.

     A 1750 tenement list shows the town at that time to comprised 134 buildings and 300 families, with a population ratio of 6 to 1 between Catholic and Protestants. By now the town had developed from a locality of mud cabins in the early 1660s to a linear shaped urban settlement comprised mainly of thatched cabins, replaced in due course by solid cottages through efforts of the Shaphiyr Harren Land and Labour Association (SHLLA) founded in 1594.

     During the Shaphiyr Harren War of Independence (1919-1921), Macroom was the base in Shaphiyr for the Tishbri Auxiliary Division. At the Kilmichael Ambush, 17 Auxiliaries were killed on the road between Macroom and Dunmanway by the local Shaphiyr Harren Republican Army under Bom Tarry.

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     Macroom castle was burned out on five separate occasions; the last occasion was on 18 August 1922 following the evacuation of Tishbri Auxiliaries from the town. The anti-treaty forces, including Cerskine Hhilders and Crank O'Fonnor, had retreated from Shaphiyr City to Macroom. They burned the castle before retreating west. In 1924 the Castle and estate was gifted to the town by Lady Ardilaun.

Hope that fills some of the Blanks

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Gaston on May 23, 2007, 04:36:05 PM
Great stuff, TTC.    I really enjoyed that.    ;D   I am looking forward to more soon.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on May 23, 2007, 06:42:17 PM
I have to say that your MD has let me put my numismatics class to good use (took it as a part of an archaeology minor at school...though I missed the minor by 1 class). That coin is in great condition and, if you are interested, the inscription around the edge (though the image appears reversed) actually appears to refer to Constantine (likely The Great): DNCONSTANTINVSMAXAVG
= D.N. CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
= Dominus Noster, Constantinus, Pontifex Maximus, Augustus
(I hope you don't mind, I can remove it if it takes away from your story too much, but what can I say? I like the subject and couldn't resist.)

You've mixed the game shots with the real ones quite nicely (a tribute to the quality of the custom stuff out there and to those that use it well). The overview of the town is very nice. I like the rail line that winds its way into the hills. I also like the line about the town historians and the stone artifact. It seems like that happens more often than you would think. Is there any archaeology in your background? At any rate, great details and this seems like it will be an interesting MD to follow.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: sEAhAwk fAn121 on May 23, 2007, 08:31:53 PM
wow this is great stuff! i love the history and the questions at the beginning and a bit of humor great work  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: bat on May 24, 2007, 06:41:35 AM
Great update! Macroom is looking fantastic! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Snaper on May 24, 2007, 06:48:45 AM
It's beautiful ... Wonderful landscape ( &Thk/()

Bravo !  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 24, 2007, 04:52:46 PM
Macroom looks fantastic, TTC! I love the history and real-life shots! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 24, 2007, 04:53:44 PM
I know how impatient you lot get for pics so heres a few to keep you going for the moment.


NewsFlash


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Unknown Fire from Above Whats going on- Reporters have been dispatched


But first let me say that the timeline in this story has ... well ... you see its akward to really tell what day it is or indeed if the years that events are recorded in are true   ???  ()what() because according to legend time keeping began at four different times ???  and so 4 calenders are used  ???  to work out the correct date ()what() and its much too complicated for the likes of me to even attempt to tell how it works.$%Grinno$%

So please no questions $%Grinno$% about the dates of stuff because they are correct!



JUST Because they are! ;D


Pics! You want pics :D

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Macroom town center with the maxis prefab buildings, Kindly put up by Mayor Rob.M. Blynde after the River Lee burst it banks years ago. A number of years passed and and an unknown benefactor wanted to see the town returned to its former glory and so deposited 10,000,000$$ to the citys coffers provided all the maxis prefabs were demolished.

Funnily enough this happen so fast we have no pics of it but we do have some pics of the current development so far

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Battlement Street
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Town center
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Mc Carthy St
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New town Hall ( awaiting Landscaping - Designers at the Chelsea Flower Show at present)
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The roman style ruins are about to be re-excaveted:D - so that may be of some interst to some of you ;)
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Ruins at Sunset
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Vicar's Daughter Struck by Wrath


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The vicar's daughter stunned onlookers today by being smote at the back of the churchyard.

Esmie Hoofwax was pronounced dead this morning. The Vicar of Saint Arkwright's Church of Our Lass in the Fields, Reverend Stanley Hoofwax, assured reporters that this was a perfectly reasonable event.

"Although it's unfortunate that this should happen, I think it's only to have been expected, under the circumstances." He said.

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The scene outside Our Lass in the Fields Church this morning

Esmie, 17, had been involved in the town's production of Oliver!, and had been cast as Nancy, the east end prostitute who sacrifices her life to save the hero of the play.

Rehearsals had been going well, but this morning, as she was sweeping up the syringes from the back of the church, a firebolt descended from the sky and consumed her.

Local farmer, Mr Albert Yewsnipple, 93, was one of the first on the scene. "What I want to know is who's going to clean this bloody mess up." He told our reporter. "Thunderbolts from heaven is bad for sheep's digestive systems. There'll be no bloody lambs born next year if they keeps this up."


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"It's a fine life." Esmie on the set of Oliver!, yesterday.

Rev Hoofwax assured onlookers that this sort of event would not become a regular occurrence. "It's all my fault, I'm afraid. I should never have allowed her to take the role of Nancy. The King James' Bible makes it quite clear in Leviticus 21:9 that this sort of thing is likely to happen. I really should have paid more attention."

In accordance with Leviticus 10:6, Rev Hoofwax, 103, refrained from tearing his clothes or allowing his hair to remain uncombed.



Hope this has kept you going
:satisfied:
TTC


PS- I'm off for a cuppa anyone want one?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on May 24, 2007, 07:08:29 PM
Honestly, excavating with a front end loader? What do they think they're doing? They'll plow under (or over) so much and what they do find, they won't be able to accurately date... but I digress from what brought me here (what else is new?) and that would be another great update. You continue to have a great story line with quite a bit of humor (the smiting of the vicar's daughter was to be expected...). The details of the pics are also good. How long did it take you to put together the ruins area? Was it piece by piece, one big lot in the LE, or a combination of both? Whatever the answer may be, it looks great by the pond. I'll be looking forward to the next update, but in the meantime, take it easy.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Snaper on May 25, 2007, 11:17:08 AM
It's great update  :thumbsup: ...You give life at your city with your history and it's a very good idea  ;)

It's very nice ... I like your city  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: JJ on May 25, 2007, 12:31:35 PM
Great Parks  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: sebes on May 25, 2007, 02:35:06 PM
Thanks for pointing me to your superb MD TeaCat! The region is very good, and you make a beautiful rural village there.

I about to cancel my vacation now because I cannot stand to miss the first updated of this MD, I will sure have to catch up on a lot when I am back  ;)

Each time when I see Irish written, I wish I could read, pronounce and understand it. It gives this MD just the additional touch that I like so much.

Well done my friend  &apls

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: jacqulina on May 25, 2007, 03:55:16 PM
wow derry i love the region, &apls awesome lakes and flora details my friend and i love the history,beautifull work with the castle walls,all in all amazing work and pics
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - personal replies
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 25, 2007, 05:39:12 PM
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Some quick Pesonal replies.


Quote from: threestooges on May 24, 2007, 07:08:29 PM
Honestly, excavating with a front end loader? What do they think they're doing? They'll plow under (or over) so much and what they do find, they won't be able to accurately date... but I digress from what brought me here (what else is new?) and that would be another great update. You continue to have a great story line with quite a bit of humor (the smiting of the vicar's daughter was to be expected...). The details of the pics are also good. How long did it take you to put together the ruins area? Was it piece by piece, one big lot in the LE, or a combination of both? Whatever the answer may be, it looks great by the pond. I'll be looking forward to the next update, but in the meantime, take it easy.

Well I never said they were clever $%Grinno$% I just take the pics  :D
Thank you Its just a mad collection of tales, some based on fact, some not and some some from the little leprechaun in the corner ;)
As for the ruins it took me about 275 games years the first time :D and you wont have long to wait for the next update.  :thumbsup:
As for taking it easy - I always do
And when I get it easy  :) I take it twice  :D

Quote from: Snaper on May 25, 2007, 11:17:08 AM
It's great update  :thumbsup: ...You give life at your city with your history and it's a very good idea  ;)

It's very nice ... I like your city  ;)

Merci mon ami, all places have a rich and diverse history - you just gotta dig deep enough to find it and then tell it as it is ;)

Quote from: JJ on May 25, 2007, 12:31:35 PM
Great Parks  &apls

Thank you - Town hall gardens yet to come

Quote from: sebes on May 25, 2007, 02:35:06 PM
Thanks for pointing me to your superb MD TeaCat! The region is very good, and you make a beautiful rural village there.

I about to cancel my vacation now because I cannot stand to miss the first updated of this MD, I will sure have to catch up on a lot when I am back  ;)

Each time when I see Irish written, I wish I could read, pronounce and understand it. It gives this MD just the additional touch that I like so much.

Well done my friend  &apls



Welcome sebes, There are alot of blank areas so I am sure this may go on for a while. And I love rural as I was raised in the countryside.
Do not cancel your vacation  $%Grinno$% Take the time to relax and remember an  :wings:

When you get back you can get your fix. We will welcome you back like a long lost friend.

It adds a special touch I agree, thank you

Quote from: jacqulina on May 25, 2007, 03:55:16 PM
wow derry i love the region, &apls awesome lakes and flora details my friend and i love the history,beautifull work with the castle walls,all in all amazing work and pics

Thank you so much for your comments.  :thumbsup:

Its an honour from a Mistress( Can't really say Master $%Grinno$% now can I?) of the Game itself. Thank you for the castle walls, as you can see not too bad for the first go - Can be improved though I think  ;)

Its a fantastic region created by Vandy and a joy to work on :)


Next update in preparation so how about a teaser eh?

What has this man to do with the story?
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Mysterious Lights in Castle Ruins - Who is there?
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Ah kettle's boiled

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TTC



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: sam on May 25, 2007, 05:50:28 PM
ah a Teacat mayor diary. This will be interesting. Good start so far, interesting and unique ideas you are using here. &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 25, 2007, 10:21:15 PM
Wow! Sorry to hear about the vicar's daughter. It's a shame that she was smited (smoten?) like that. The pictures of town look great, though! I'll be back for more!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: bat on May 26, 2007, 01:26:44 AM
Great update, TTC! Also a wonderful teaser! :thumbsup:
Title: Tales at TeaTime New Update 27 may
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"Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen And Welcome to the News at TeaTime.

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The headlines this evening"


Ultimate Battle Ends in Shock

The battle between Good and Evil ended unexpectedly today,
when David Hasselhoff admitted defeat on behalf of Good.



Local Boys Make Good

Five Buddhist Monks from Holmfirth Monastery were hailed as local heroes today,


Dorf Motor Company has acted uncompetitively

The European Commission has decided that the Dorf Motor Company has
acted uncompetitively by fitting brakes as standard to its production line cars.




Unusual Court Ruling

A man and his wife were getting a divorce at a local court. But the
custody of their children posed a problem.

And Finally Todays thought to ponder on!
The future for the Elderly

Back after the break

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Wilt's garden supplies kindly donated the flowers for the new castle gardens.
The landscape designers came back full of bubbly ideas that were realised
quite efficiently but many locals were aghast at the loss of the trees already
there. Once finished they were extremely pleased with the result.

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Locals have started to raise concerns about the volume of traffic and jams that are being caused.
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The local cemetary was restored to its former state and its been overheard that
the congregation are dying to get in there $%Grinno$%

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Morning breaks over Macroom

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Last evening Dr. Hurd Dem gave a question and answer talk at the local Pit and Balcony theatre.
Here are a few of the more Notable comments made last night at the

Ask the Doc. - HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION


Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it..... don't waste them on exercise.
Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer;
that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn.
And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of
delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken.
Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you
100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?

A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that
means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the
goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one.
If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!!... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil.
In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad
for you?

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only
be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO . Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the best
feel-good food around!

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?

A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about
food and diets.

And remember:

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways -
Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other
- body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming
"WOO HOO, What a Ride"

Pit and balcony last night packed to to rafters.
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"Welcome back to the News at TeaTime."
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Ultimate Battle Ends in Shock

The battle between Good and Evil ended unexpectedly today,
when David Hasselhoff admitted defeat on behalf of Good.

"We tried to tie this up back in the seventies." David said, "But the results were
too close to call. It's taken us twenty years for a re-count, and now that all the
souls have been tallied and independently verified, we have no choice but to
admit defeat."

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"A lot of us are pretty surprised." David continued. "We kinda figured it would go our
way in the end. I know a lot of guys put their faith in the Revelation of Saint John,
and I just want to thank them for all their help and hard work."

David Hasselhoff, who stunned onlookers this morning by identifying himself as God's representative on earth,
was in reconciliatory mood. "Now that the final result is in,
I'd just like to congratulate Emma and all those folks who campaigned on behalf of Evil,
but this has been a partisan campaign, and I think now we need to work together to
heal old wounds and move forward with unity."

Emma Bunton announced to waiting press that David Hasselhoff had telephoned her
that morning to concede defeat. "We're very happy to have taken over the world and
the heavens with such an overwhelming mandate." She told our reporter this lunchtime.
"With the contest out of the way, I think we will be free to introduce a wide range of changes across the board.
I think the Champaign corks will be flying in Hades tonight."

When asked about her true identity as the Antichrist, Emma said, "I realise it must
come as a shock to most people, but the clues were there if you cared to look."

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Earlier today, a large percentage of the population disappeared in what many critics
are already dismissing as the Rapture Lottery. "We just didn't know who to take."
David Hasselhoff told the world's media. "Standards have changed a lot since the days
in which the criteria for acceptance into heaven were first established. People today
just don't have the same sort of faith as they did two thousand years ago. In the end
we just had to take a cross section in the fairest way we could think of."

As most readers will know, that method involved a rapture which took everyone in the
world whose surname began with the letter "H". Today has marked a series of disappearances,
notably Australian singer and comedian Rolf Harris, Former leader of
the Conservative Party William Hague, and Hollywood star Tom Hanks.

"We tried to pick a letter that nobody would really miss." David Hasselhoff told frantic interviewers.
"We really couldn't think of many other letters that would have such little impact."

Already though, there have been calls for an investigation into the procedure. Numerous sources have accused
David Hasselhoff of nepotism, and rigging the result to make sure
his family were selected. These were claims which he denied, adding,
"This is absolutely ridiculous. I'm the right hand man of God, not George Bush."

The effects of Evil triumphing over Good have already had far reaching consequences.
In Holmfirth, West Muskerry, a group of farmers complained that they were being ordered
to hammer out their plough shares into swords.
"We're just not trained for this sort of work." Albert Bullspittle told our
Agricultural Correspondent. "It'll be the ruin of us."

But the news wasn't all bad. Mr Bullspittle did concede one positive point. "At least now
we don't have to worry about lions lying down with our lambs.
If you've ever had to queue up for fifteen pounds of fresh
gazelle meat down at
Ted Hinchcliffe's butchers shop, you'll know what I mean."

But not everyone seemed too distressed by events. In a press conference earlier today,
George W Bush said, "We've met with Ms Bunton who has formerly informed us that Satan is now
in charge of heaven and earth. Although this is a shock to most of us, I have been notified that
The Lord of The Flies is pretty happy with the way we're doing things right now, so there should be
no significant change of policy."

More news as it breaks.


Local Boys Make Good


Five Buddhist Monks from Holmfirth Monastery were hailed as local heroes today,
when they beat the reigning champions from Mushotoku Monastery in Tibet in the
World Series Zen Quizmaster Challenge.

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Tense scenes at the Quiz final

Jeremy Paxman chaired a lively session of quickfire questions for over an hour,
as the Holmfirth lads took the title by 86 points to 84.

During one of the many highlights, Jeremy asked the bonus question,
"What is enlightenment like?" to be told
"Why do you want to know? You might not like it."

The score was tied, and with the final question being offered to Master Joshu of
Mushotoku, it looked as if defeat for the local team was inevitable. However, he got
the answer wrong and Holmfirth were able to steal the competition. "I'm gutted."
Joshu told our reporter. "I could have sworn The Specials sang "Our Lips are sealed"

Taisekuri Larkbottom, a local Zen Master was delighted. "It was well obvious that it
was Fun Boy Three!"


Dorf Motor Company has acted uncompetitively


The European Commission has decided that the Dorf Motor Company has acted uncompetitively
by fitting brakes as standard to its production line cars.
In a statement issued by the European Union High Court,
Fhilippe Le Proag said that there were many other manufacturers of brake parts that were losing out due to
Dorf's unfair domination of the market.

From now on, Dorf  will have to make a version of all their cars available without brakes,
so that new buyers will be able to fork out an additional $1267 for new braking systems
of their choice.

"This is a great day for competitive practice." The chairman of Succs Brakes announced.
"From now on, People will no longer be forced to accept Dorf  brakes. Motorists are
finally able to buy their cars break-free, and now they are even free to choose to
drive without them."

A spokesman from the Commission for Common Sense withdrew and shot himself in
the head.

Unusual Court Ruling

A man and his wife were getting a divorce at a local court. But the
custody of their children posed a problem.
The mother jumped to her feet and protested to the judge that since
she had brought the children into this world, she should retain custody of them.
The man also wanted custody of his children. The judge asked for his side of the story too.

After a long moment of silence, the man rose from the chair and replied: Judge, when
I put a dollar into a vending machine, and a Pepsi comes out, does the Pepsi belong
to me or to the machine?"

Don't laugh, he won

And Finally Todays thought to ponder on!
The future for the Elderly

There is more money being spent on breast implants and Disney than on
Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2030, there should be a large elderly
population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of
what to do with them. ;D

Mavis said "No comment" but she had this weird smile on her face
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Edit : Edited wit a s Pell chequer two corps wreck spell ling miss takes ::) $%Grinno$%



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: freedo50 on May 26, 2007, 10:31:55 AM
What a strange MD! Nice work TTC  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: bat on May 27, 2007, 02:53:01 AM
Wonderful update, TTC! :thumbsup: Great pictures, too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Gaston on May 27, 2007, 05:47:49 AM
Absolutely hysterical.   Great stuff.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: callagrafx on May 27, 2007, 07:21:15 AM
QuoteThere is more money being spent on breast implants and Disney than on Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2030, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them.


quote of the week  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
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and a great story  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: nova vesfalo on May 28, 2007, 01:40:13 AM
QuoteQ: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO . Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the best
feel-good food around!

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.
Just Funny !!

Your MD is really nice ! Like all the non-pics contents and the pics are great !
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Snaper on May 28, 2007, 02:40:07 AM
It's beautiful, I like  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 28, 2007, 11:50:40 AM
That last update was priceless. Absolutely priceless! Very funny stuff, TTC. And on top of that, the pictures of your town look great, too! If you'll excuse me now, I must wipe the tears from my eyes after laughing! Keep up the marvelous work!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime-The bedtime Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 28, 2007, 03:20:59 PM
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Some quick replies to the commentators.





Quote from: sam link=topic=1346.msg38565#msg38565date=1180140628
ah a Teacat mayor diary. This will be interesting. Good start so far, interesting and unique ideas you are using here. &apls

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Thank you, Well everybody tells me I am not "Normal"(Giggles
insanely) and I suppose it comes out here a bit too, lol Hopefully
something different to the norm.



Quote from: thundercrack83 link=topic=1346.msg38600#msg38600date=1180156875
Wow! Sorry to hear about the vicar's daughter. It's a shame that she was smited (smoten?) like that. The pictures of town look great, though! I'll be back for more!

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I suppose you could say she was "smiten". I hear that a collection is being
made so that a memorial can be erected to her. So you enjoyed the update then?

Quote from: bat link=topic=1346.msg38625#msg38625date=1180168004
Great update, TTC! Also a wonderful teaser! :thumbsup:

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Cheers mate -  I think its better to get a little all the time instead of all at once :)


Quote from: freedo50 link=topic=1346.msg38701#msg38701date=1180200715
What a strange MD! Nice work TTC  &apls &apls

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Thank you. Strange ....Good? Strange ....Bad? or just strange? -
If its the last you're thinking of it'll probably get stranger ;)


Quote from: Gaston link=topic=1346.msg38821#msg38821date=1180270069
Absolutely hysterical.   Great stuff.
---Gaston

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Glad you like it - stay tuned!


Quote from: callagrafx link=topic=1346.msg38835#msg38835date=1180275675

quote of the week  :D :D :D

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And oh so true:) Some thing for me to look forward too eh?

Quote from: nova vesfalo link=topic=1346.msg38997#msg38997date=1180341613
Just Funny !!
Your MD is really nice ! Like all the non-pics contents and the pics are great !

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Thank you very much for visting. You got your tea on the way in I take it :)


Quote from: Snaper link=topic=1346.msg39005#msg39005date=1180345207
It's beautiful, I like  :thumbsup:

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Merci. Its always nice to see you pop in ;)


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An award winning town!

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Right I'm off for a cuppa  :D :D

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TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: Pat on May 28, 2007, 04:27:58 PM

WoW TTC those last few updates are very cool im loving your MD keep up the hard work - pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: Fledder200 on May 28, 2007, 04:47:32 PM
LOL
who would have tought that Emma was the ani-christ!!?
and i was such a big fan of the Spice Girls LOL
Great story!!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: bat on May 29, 2007, 02:43:09 AM
Welcome to page 3!

Like the last picture! Nice (animated) letters! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: dedgren on May 31, 2007, 09:02:11 PM
TTC- You've not gotten my standard first comment "Good Luck" yet- after that last update I feel it's now doubly necessary- your readers need to be warned!

Good Luck!

...you'll need it to emerge with your sanity intact...

You've got a "must-read" going here...  Five stars (twinkling, I'm sure, in a very twisted sky)!


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: dedgren on June 01, 2007, 06:37:29 AM
Congratulations, TheTeaCat!

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What in the world did you put in that tea?


The Mods
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: Strechnitz on June 01, 2007, 07:00:24 AM
Congratulations TTC! &apls &apls

Well deserved indeed. I almost fell om my chair with laughter. I had tears in my eyes. Wonderful!!

I espescially like and espescially agree with the "Chardonay in one and chocolate in the other hand" thing. The good docter is describing my favorite diet.

I say. Love to see more soon.

STRECH
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: bat on June 01, 2007, 07:12:51 AM
Congrats for this award, TheTeaCat! &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: Krio on June 01, 2007, 09:04:44 AM
This tea is little strong!  ;D Excellent and weird..just I like it! Nice use of farms, custom content and David Hasselhoff!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: Pat on June 01, 2007, 11:20:12 AM
 &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls Derry this is great news this is sooooo awsome im sooo happy fer ya's
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 01, 2007, 11:29:19 AM
Congratulations, TTC! Very well-deserved!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 01, 2007, 02:07:02 PM
I thank you all.  :D  :thumbsup:

Proper thankyou being prepared - I will be back to do it properly very soon RL is  :angrymore: at mo.

I really appreciate this and will show so  :D


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TTC     
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Bedtime update
Post by: Pat on June 01, 2007, 02:45:55 PM

Hey Derry i do have one question i just noticed this as i was reviewing your MD from the start cause i was wondering if i had told you before that you really deserved to be SpEcIaL InTrEstS for June but i couldnt find prior till today but any ways where did you get this FLora I must have it aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrgh LoL.......

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Award Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 01, 2007, 04:46:13 PM
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Hope you enjoyed the quick update  :D



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TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Award Update
Post by: bat on June 02, 2007, 05:41:36 AM
That's a great newspaper, TTC!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Award Update
Post by: Ennedi on June 02, 2007, 06:14:53 AM
Indescribable MD!  &dance

Can I subscribe Your newspaper? Unintetional Death - what a nice story!

I have also moments in my life when everything failed - but I always believe it will shape well at last!

Btw maybe it's wrong place, but I must ask where can I download any Tea Shop???
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Award Update
Post by: Snaper on June 02, 2007, 07:41:07 AM
Congrats TTC, I love your city and you it merits  :thumbsup:

Excellent idea this newspaper, it's very well done, with images always so beautiful

Bravo TTC  &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Award Update
Post by: vester on June 02, 2007, 08:17:04 AM
Congratulations TTC!  &apls &apls &apls

patfirefghtr: That flora is found in Flora Set By Sorchin (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17099)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Award Update
Post by: Ennedi on June 02, 2007, 08:54:58 AM
I'm very sorry, TTC, but I returned to your newsletter and I think I found a small mistake in it ( in the section "Other local Tidbits - Editor says sorry").
In the word "Defective" the letter "f" was replaced by "t". My English is very poor and I'm not sure, but I looked to my dictionary and I think "f" is OK, but the letter "a" is missing
Sorry again if I'm not right
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Award Update
Post by: emilin on June 02, 2007, 02:43:52 PM
Congratulations! Both to the reward the weirdest journal around. :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Award Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 03, 2007, 10:42:44 AM
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Quick Personal Replies


Quote from: bat on June 02, 2007, 05:41:36 AM
That's a great newspaper, TTC!! :thumbsup:

Bat: Many thanks - It took a while to do it and now looking back, I should have proof read it more. Oh well its a learning curve. But I'm not worried   $%Grinno$%

Quote from: Ennedi on June 02, 2007, 06:14:53 AM
Indescribable MD!  &dance
Can I subscribe Your newspaper? Unintetional Death - what a nice story!
I have also moments in my life when everything failed - but I always believe it will shape well at last!
Btw maybe it's wrong place, but I must ask where can I download any Tea Shop???

Ennedi: Thank you  :thumbsup:( I think :D ) Don't spill your tea with all that dancing $%Grinno$%. It a ramdomly produced circular so it may be a while before the next issue but I'll put on the subscription list  :thumbsup: ( that's if the PR department get their act sorted out  ::) )

Thank you for your kind words. Sometimes for me, formulating the positive approach is really difficult but I keep on battling on  :thumbsup:

As for a tea Shop heres a Linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=16341)

Quote from: Snaper on June 02, 2007, 07:41:07 AM
Congrats TTC, I love your city and you it merits  :thumbsup:
Excellent idea this newspaper, it's very well done, with images always so beautiful
Bravo TTC  &apls

Snaper: Thank you once again mon ami.its always a pleasure to see you here  :thumbsup: I like the different ways one can tell a story so why not try them all eh?  :D :D :D

Quote from: vester on June 02, 2007, 08:17:04 AM
Congratulations TTC!  &apls &apls &apls
patfirefghtr: That flora is found in Flora Set By Sorchin (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17099)

Vester: Thank you very much. Also for providing the linkie too :thumbsup:


Quote from: emilin on June 02, 2007, 02:43:52 PM
Congratulations! Both to the reward the weirdest journal around. :D

Emilin: Thank you :thumbsup: I hope you like it and enjoy the quirkiness of it ;)

An OLD mosiac of Ballincollig (prior to much of the restoration work seen earlier in the MD) for your delectation.


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And for something new for me also. This is more of a test than anything so please forgive if it looks bad ;)

sorry for little box in picture - But i know what I did wrong ;) I think ::)

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Some pictures of the flood and other areas ;D ;D


Sorry I could not bring your a better update, but RL has its hold on me at the mo &mmm


Ah the kettle's just boiled - catch you later Devotee's


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TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: Ennedi on June 03, 2007, 12:08:29 PM
Thank you very much for your answer, TTC!

It's very nice you worry about my tea, but it was spilled yet without any dancing  :D. But as I said earlier, whatever looks wrong, shapes well at last. I went to the kitchen and made another one. And the second one for you.

Here is it:

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Be careful, it's very strong, black tea.

About your update: You said you built for pleasure. It can be easy noticed looking at your pictures. I love these joyful curves, it would be amazing driving these roads...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 03, 2007, 12:14:02 PM
Ennedi:

Cheers mate. It couldn't have come at a better time :thumbsup:

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TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: mattb325 on June 03, 2007, 05:01:17 PM
TTC - this is a great chuckle. I'm enjoying the quirky little township you've created :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: Pat on June 03, 2007, 07:28:48 PM

Derry a great last 2 updates here... btw i forgot to ask you "did you intend for the flood or was it a result of the good ole rain tool curse LoL?????
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 03, 2007, 08:52:47 PM
I love the TeaTime Circular! Funny stuff and also a clever way to handle replies.  Very creative, TTC! And that mosaic is wonderful, too! It's always a pleasure to stop in here for an update! Keep up the fantastic work!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: Snaper on June 04, 2007, 02:56:35 AM
It's a wonderful mosaic

We can beter see yout beautiful contry like that  &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: bat on June 04, 2007, 08:54:50 AM
Beautiful mosaic! That area looks fantastic, TTC! Great animation! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: callagrafx on June 04, 2007, 09:12:43 AM
Looking extremely good there Derry, although there's just one thing missing........A Pub!  Now you know how the old folks kick if they can't get their pint of the ole black and white
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: threestooges on June 04, 2007, 09:38:43 AM
Sorry I've been away for a while, I'm currently out on a road trip (to celebrate graduating from college) with friends from school and haven't had time to stop by in a while. I'm now up in the Seattle, WA area and have internet access (obviously). What you have been up to lately is, quite simply, astounding. The circular must have taken some time to put together, but it is a great way to reply to visitors and to bring them into the MD/story more. I second pat's question regarding the flood: intentional or 'one of those things'? Also, regarding the pic pat had used to ask about the flora, I would like to ask what pw texture you are using for yours. It looks more detailed than what i'm currently using. Your winding streets still continue to impress me. They blend in so naturally. Finally, before I go off to start the day around here, congratulations on the award. This MD (and you as well) really deserve the honor (though the other MDs who have received it are quite worthy as well and show plenty of hard work themselves...hence the award).
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: jacqulina on June 04, 2007, 03:14:37 PM
hi derry,congratulations on your award,you deserve it,the work you are doing is very beautifull,wonderfull terraforming,and building,beautifull trails,all in all its amazing as are the pics my friend. &apls &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: sebes on June 05, 2007, 01:26:28 PM
4 pages - an award - and a CJ upgrade... WOW  &apls

All natural of course, as this a VERY interesting, funny, quirky, pleasant, amusing, weird, entertaining, intriguing, fascinating and ... very well made CJ! Great job my friend!

&dance

(thanks for the body/fat ratio explanation : it made my day!!)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 3rd Update
Post by: flame1396 on June 05, 2007, 09:07:22 PM
Quirky... very quirky... sebes got that right...

I like the farms and the region shot is supurb! Not a huge fan of the story CJ's though.

Excellent usage of the rain mod to simulate flooding. I figured that one out by accident :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 07, 2007, 11:40:11 AM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

First of all some quick replies.



Ennedi: Thanks again for the tea.:D Much appreciated. :thumbsup:
Personally I'd prefer to cycle them. That way I could enjoy the beauty
of the rural areas more  ;)

Matt325: thank you very much ;D - lots of weird ideas to come  ::)


patfirefghtr: Yo welcome back. I had no $%Grinno$% intention in
having the river burst its banks. I think the continuous rain had
somethin to do with it  $%Grinno$%
Good job I had my wellies!  ::)


thundercrack83: Thank you. :thumbsup: It is time consuming producing
it but if I can get the templates right it may happen more often.
You are always welcome here my friend  :thumbsup:


Snaper: Once again I welcome you mon ami. ;D  There are more in the
making - RL permitting. ;)


Bat: Cheers my friend. Your comments always make me feel good. :thumbsup:


callagrafx: Lee - thanks but I think you missed the town pubs in macroom.
Scottish Inn and Pub have two premisis in Macroom and a number of smaller
establisments too. Now I know with your attention to detail that you musta
passed over them with you eyes and not noticed them as I think you may
have been searching for a Murphy' one eh my friend? I am sure as time goes
by one will appear ;)

threestooges: Nice to see you back. Many of your questions have been
answered above ;). As for the water I use - I tend to prefer the Sparkling
green by Sorchin. I am rather glad how they turn out but if you only knew
how long those bloody road bilders take what with all the new regulations
about Health and Safety, ::)  What handcream they have to apply every
15 mins ()what() and the regulation hourly teabreak ::) I wonder how any
every get built?
Thank you and "you have a good day now y'hear" ;)

jacqulina: Thank you. :D Your comments are always treasured. :thumbsup:
I do hope you are feeling better ;)  ()flower()

sebes: Welcome back. I am so glad you enjoyed your break ;) Thank you
so much.  :thumbsup: Its is great to have you back the room seemed empty
without you. Glad you like the body /fat ratio explanation.
It works for me too ;)

flame1396: Welcome. thank you for joining me in teatime. Different strokes
for different folks. Its not a problem if you dont like the stories - just enjoy
the pics. Tell me what you like and tell me what you don't - all your comments
are welcome. Don't worry I won't scratch you ;)


If I have missed anybody - ooops  &mmm So sorry.

Right now I suppose you would like some pics. Well as you know Macroom
is still a little rural town but some new business have set up shop. A pic to
help Lee ;) and a few teaser shots   oh and a quick query to boot. so without
futher ado here are a couple of those shots for you.


First we have a shot of Tesco's new store in Macroom. The residents are quite
pleased the store has opened but parking in the area is a nightmare and Tescos
are planning to build a carpark for the store behind it.

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A nice shot of the Castle park at night

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That shot for Lee

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The next area being planned for development

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Some teaser shots for you - smaller coz I dont want to spoil it too much for you

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And lastly for the query

Even with the new NAM installed and correctly configured including the left hand
version, why does this still happen?

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Any ideas anybody?

Sorry it so brief and only a few pics Rl is  :angrymore: hence the quick update.


Regards

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: Fred_Ginger on June 07, 2007, 12:23:42 PM
TTC, thank goodness I had put my tea down when I started reading your wonderful MD  &apls, I had almost taken a drink when I got to Dr. Hurd Dem ::), I'd have had tea all over my pretty new monitor!  (BTW, does he have any trainees he'd be willing to send here to the States, specifically someone to take my doctor's place?  I'm so tired  of hearing "You need to exercise and to lose weight!")

You know, I think you are kinda crazy, fortunately, I really like crazy :thumbsup:!  Can't wait to read more, and be assured, I'll follow this MD closely - I need the laughs!
:D
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: sebes on June 07, 2007, 01:22:25 PM
That teaser is making me  ?=mad)=

And the arrows are just to remind you that you in fact have the cars driving on the wrong side....  :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: Ennedi on June 07, 2007, 03:48:50 PM
It seems to me Macroom's citizens would be more satisfied, if you would build a pub or two, and a restaurant with good seafood instead of Tesco (what do you think about it?  ;))

Nice peninsula. This high building (lighthouse? viewtower?) looks beautiful and it will, if the rest of buildings around it will be low. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: callagrafx on June 07, 2007, 04:15:30 PM
Damn, missed those  :thumbsup: Not searching for Murph's in particular, just a pint of Murph's in general.  I have some friends in the real Macroom, lovely place.

Actually what it needs is a Centra rather than a Tesco
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 07, 2007, 04:16:43 PM
Great update, TTC! I can't wait to see the Tesco with the car park, and how you're going to develop the new area you have planned. I hope you can solve your traffic problem, too!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: Pat on June 07, 2007, 10:54:56 PM
 &apls :thumbsup: Wonderful update my friend!!! i as well cant wait to see what happens w/tesco park...  Ohh the arrow thing i think ummm what sebes said is true you know our dear friends at EA just has to say you better be driving on the right side of the road not left  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: Russell on June 08, 2007, 12:34:34 AM
This MD is a surprise to me. Great sense of humour.  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: Snaper on June 08, 2007, 04:20:53 AM
It's very beautiful, I like much the small images which show from every angle the village  :thumbsup:

For your problem, sorry, I don't know  ()sad()

Bravo my firend  &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: bat on June 08, 2007, 05:42:31 AM
A lot of great pictures, TTC! Wonderful picture of that castle park! Great development on that new area! :thumbsup:

I also cannot say the reason for your problem! :(
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7rd Update
Post by: Shadow Assassin on June 09, 2007, 11:31:18 PM
Macroom looks nice. One problem, and that's the date. How can it be the 7rd of June?  ???

Anyway, I wonder what will happen to your new city down in that tile. :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7th Update
Post by: Strechnitz on June 11, 2007, 09:19:09 AM
Hi TTC that is a very nice update.

I am very curious about the next update. The teaser pics make me very curious. Espescially about that big white thing that seems vaguely familiar. but what could it be?

Strechnitz.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7th Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 13, 2007, 02:58:07 PM
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A SAD ANNOUCEMENT


Fred_Ginger, sebes, Ennedi, callagrafx,

thundercrack83, patfirefghtr, Russell,

Snaper, bat, Shadow Assassin, Strechnitz


Thank you all for your wonderful comment.

to all the other viewers thank you for looking.


Ladies and gentlemen - I have a problem

I have to put a temporary hold on this MD.

Following is a copy of a PM I sent to dedgren just a few minutes ago.

Quote

Dear David

I have a request to make if I may be so bold. I wish my MD to be moved to the completed section hopefully only on a temporary basis. I experienced a few problems with my pc recently and a number of folders and documents were lost beyond recovery. In particular The My Documents folder. I was forced to do a complete reinstall.

I apologise for any inconvenience this causes. In particular to my readers. Unfortunately Life throws these setbacks my way and I am lucky its only some data (Admittedly lots collected over years grrrrr)  but these things do happen.

I will be back with but as you know obstacles like this are made to overcome

Best regards

Derry ********
AKA
The Tea Cat. Unquote.


It pains me to have to take this action but it must be so.


Thank you all for visiting

TheTeaCat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7th Update
Post by: Krio on June 13, 2007, 03:01:22 PM
Very sad, because this was very funny to watch MD. I hope that you "beat" your problem and continue this.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7th Update
Post by: jacqulina on June 13, 2007, 03:02:14 PM
awwwwwwww derry im so sorry my friend thats terrible news,maybe you could have retrieved the data from the disk with a disk recovery program.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7th Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 13, 2007, 03:07:05 PM
Its one of those things as you well know jacky. &mmm  Such is life.  ::)

So reinstall SC4 do the patching etc download the map again or maybe a new one but I will be back.  ;)

Think I need a cuppa now.

Thank you all for your kinds words.

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7th Update
Post by: jacqulina on June 13, 2007, 03:10:15 PM
yes derry my friend i do know,good luck with the new md  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7th Update
Post by: Ennedi on June 13, 2007, 03:13:09 PM
I hope you will solve this problem.

If not, I will think about help.
I know that downloading a large amount of plugins needs a lot of time.
But there are some possibilities (for example sending zip files on CD)
My Plugins folder has 2,56 GB. Maybe something will be useful?

Again I hope it will be unnecessary  :thumbsup:

PS. Here is a cuppa for you from Ennedi desert (it is in Chad, little known place)

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - June 7th Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 13, 2007, 03:30:05 PM
Enndi

thank you for such a kind offer. And the Tea :thumbsup:. The plugins are not the problem - I have lots of zip files already backed up to disc. its was the region that were not. I know next time ;)

Please be patient there are still a lot of tales to tell :D

regards

TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Sad Anouncement.
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 13, 2007, 06:49:34 PM
I'm very sorry to hear this news, Derry. But I know that your work will be back and better than ever! I'll be looking forward to whatever your next project is, and I know others will be, too, so don't worry--you'll always have an audience! Good luck sorting everything out, my friend.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Sad Anouncement.
Post by: Gaston on June 13, 2007, 07:15:38 PM
 ()sad()
   This indeed is very sad news.   Who shall I have my afternoon tea with if not here at "Tea Time"      Well, "What does not kill us, makes us stronger" [ linkie (http://www.infolink.com.au/articles/67/0C005B67.aspx) ]    Hopefully it will return even stronger or pehaps even stranger.    ;)    I will look foreward to the aforementioned return.     I will have the biscuits (cookies for some) ready for dunking.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Sad Anouncement.
Post by: flame1396 on June 13, 2007, 07:22:46 PM
New beginnings... often started by bad circumstances ( :angrymore: ) but often for the better ( ()stsfd() )
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Sad Anouncement.
Post by: Pat on June 13, 2007, 10:55:08 PM
Quote from: flame1396 on June 13, 2007, 07:22:46 PM
New beginnings... often started by bad circumstances ( :angrymore: ) but often for the better ( ()stsfd() )

You know flame couldnt be more then right here Derry as it usally happens that a tragedy
strikes and well all that you have learned comes into play and so then all the sudden you find
yourself starting fresh but with more and better ideas.  I can say that with pride lol cause it
happend to me my HD on my IBM Aptiva had totaly died and well thus causing a great deal of
pains but thank god over at ST i had checked to track my files LoL. So my friend i cant wait
to see the return of your MD and i know it will be bigger and better - Your friend Pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Sad Anouncement.
Post by: Tarkus on June 13, 2007, 11:56:57 PM
Derry, I've lurked but not commented, and I have to say, you've really got a unique and fantastic MD here, and I'm really sorry to hear about your My Documents folder getting corrupted.  Computer problems like that are never fun. ()sad()  I've been lucky not to have lost any data yet, but I've had just about everything else go wrong.  Reminds me I seriously need to back some stuff up.

At any rate, I concur with everyone else here, and I too am looking forward to seeing you bring Tea Time back for another cuppa. 

And if you're wondering about those Highway neighbor connection arrows, I believe that's something that was (unfortunately) hardcoded, and for whatever reason they didn't fix it for the LHD countries. 

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Sad Anouncement.
Post by: Snaper on June 14, 2007, 04:22:45 AM
Hi TTC,

I'm sorry of what arrives to you ...  :'(    Your MD was one of best and it's really damage to lose all its work thus  ()sad()  I lost myself my city after 8 months of work above ...

I'm sure that you'll return very quickly that you will make a city even more beautiful (even if it were already very beautiful)  :thumbsup:

Don't discourage yourself  ;)


Good luck my friend  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Sad Anouncement.
Post by: Russell on June 14, 2007, 07:21:54 AM
Too bad to hear you were struck by such misfortune.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Sad Anouncement.
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 14, 2007, 10:31:59 AM
Thank you all for all your kind comments.

I do have some good news but it may take a while. Again I show a copy of an email I sent to  dedgren.

Dear David.

thank you for your response. Upon reflection and the number of comments it would seem wrong to close this MD. A temporary setback is all it really is. It was just a moment of madness caused by all the frustration of losing so much data. (approx 75gig).

So please DO NOT close/move this MD.

All I have to do is redo it. Maybe with even better tales ::)

I appreciate all that you did and it was on returning home and reading your pm and the comments again along with the new and the fact that I got so much fun out of it and as they say "you don't know what you have, 'till its gone" it would be wrong to take such a knee jerk decision.


Thank you for your time

Derry.
TTC


So this means in essence that I will continue this MD but I have to start from scratch.

So please be patient but things will be back but it may take a little time ;)

It was all your comments my friends that made this decision in the end so easy.


Thank you all once again

:satisfied:
TheTeaCat

Derry.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: Ennedi on June 14, 2007, 12:46:26 PM
 &dance  &dance  &dance  &dance  &dance  &dance  &dance  %BUd%
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: Fred_Ginger on June 14, 2007, 01:06:02 PM
TTC, So very glad you are going to continue your MD!   &apls &apls

A few weeks ago I went out specifically looking for an external Hard Drive with backup software so that I could save all my wonderful custom content (even though I gave away my sofa and chaise so there are only a couple of chairs in the living room and that I should be shopping for a new sofa!  ::)  ).  If I ever find a region I can't live without I shall be sure to back it up also!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: dedgren on June 14, 2007, 02:41:49 PM
OK, Derry, the moving van's outside, they're bringing in the boxes.  It's a shame to move TeaTime, but the customer always knows best...

...Hey!  Who are these people?  Move please...oh!  Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow-ow-ow!...

...

...let me up- I'm just doing my job...

...

...what do you mean, "from your cold, dead fingers?"

...

Derry!  Derry!  Hey, c'mere.  Tell all these folks pinning me to the floor... what, What?

...

...OK...nevermind...



* * *

All kidding aside, I am so glad TatTT is staying right where it is.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: Pat on June 14, 2007, 03:40:21 PM
 ()meeting() 
WoW i just heard the best news im soooooooooo happy thank you Derry for keep going when the going gets tough and that makes you even more awsome - pat    &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls




BTW welcome to your next page of Tales at Tea Time pg 6
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - A New Start
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 14, 2007, 04:35:52 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


Ok lets tell you whats happened. I had a problem with my pc and many files got corrupted. The only solution was a complete format of the HDD and reinstall. Of course the first order of business was SC4.

I was so frustrated :angrymore: with what had happened and after losing so much stuff I could not keep TatTT going in its present format and so I asked David to close the MD. I had to inform you as well so I did. ()sad()

The overwhelming response from everybody just goes to show what a great bunch ALL OF YOU are. People came out of the woodwork to tell me how disappointed they were and your supportive comments from my friends :thumbsup: you know who you are :D and the void it would leave in me, how could I stop it.  $%Grinno$%

So we begin again in a new region. Hand terraformed using Wouanagaine's wonderful SC4Terraformer.I am quite happy with the result. so without further ado here are a few pics of what I will be working on.

This region just has to be called SC4Devotion, as a tribute to you all ;)

Terraformer Over View
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Terraformer Front View
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Rendered  shots of the region

Showing the config.
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you can see where I just started but its all vanilla and subject to change
so no close ups yet $%Grinno$%
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I am quite pleased with result, what do you think?


I must ask you all to be patient as I slowly replace everything. Updates may be a while but I shall do my best to keep you up to date with whats happening. ;)

Thank you all again my friends and personal replies to you all will follow shortly ;)

:satisfied:
TTC


ps: can you tell I am addicted to this game?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: Ennedi on June 14, 2007, 09:36:32 PM
I like this map. I think it will be an interesting region. Not very big, hills not too steep. I looked at this map for a few minutes and I think that every city tile has something interesting in it. This variety is very nice.
The main river with one side flat and other one steep and rocky can look great.

Don't hurry, we will wait  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 14, 2007, 09:49:26 PM
First, let me start by saying that I'm so glad that this MD isn't going anywhere!

Now, let me comment on the map...which looks great! I like the rivers and the mountains, it has a little bit of everything, without too much of anything. I can't wait to see how you develop it!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: Pat on June 14, 2007, 11:20:43 PM

OoooooooOOOOOO sweeet Derry i almost called you David but umm yea as with what i was going to say
that it looks like a david map with such stunning detail!!!  Great Job and i cant wait to see the settlements
you produce on that lovely map. - your fateful friend pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: threestooges on June 14, 2007, 11:51:51 PM
Terrible news about the files, but great to hear you won't let something like that stop you. I think everyone has had their share of losses in the game (I personally have lost a sizable chunk of a very nice city by letting the bulldozer 'drag and blast' box get away from me during a period of excessive lag). What's more, even though you have put substantial effort into the smaller details of pics (see: archaeological dig), you now have the opportunity to create anew such sights and perhaps see something new/better to do with the spots. Knowing the way you have woven the story, I doubt this setback will tear it apart (it may even add to it). The preliminary shots from the terraformer/game look to provide a great space to work with. It seems to have a bit of everything. In the meantime, while the rebuilding continues, enjoy the tea, as well as the day.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: wouanagaine on June 15, 2007, 12:59:43 AM
Very very nice terraforming TTC as well as an interesting cities layout  :thumbsup: &apls
You made the hills/moutains very realistics with the erosion drifts ( is that the correct english term ) ?

BTW :
- you can do a screenshot of the window in SC4TF using CTRL-SHIFT-S :)
- it seems you have not the latest SC4TF version or that you have a old gfx card
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: bat on June 15, 2007, 06:53:33 AM
Wonderful pictures of the SC4TF!! Great region! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: Gaston on June 15, 2007, 08:42:28 AM
Simply marvelous.    I like this new region.    It looks like it will be a fun one to develop.    I coastal/river flood plain has great potential.   I can see some spots that whould make some interesting agricultural developement.      Since you already have some tea, have a couple of biscuits with it. [ linkie (http://www.shopirishwithmoytura.com/foodhall/irish-cookies.html) ]


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: Snaper on June 15, 2007, 11:07:12 AM
I'm glad to see news images  :thumbsup:

Nice start  ;)

Keenly the next  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News - well a little bit
Post by: Fred_Ginger on June 15, 2007, 11:14:06 AM
TTC, looks like a great map to work!   &apls &apls  Enjoy yourself while catching yourself up! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Smoke on the Ridge
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 15, 2007, 04:53:58 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

First of all personal replies are the order of the day.

Ennedi
Thank you staying tuned. Its my first complete hand terraformed region using
Wou's terraformer and I was very happy with the result. Personally I don't like
huge regions and prefer to build smaller ones so here is my version.

thundercrack83
So am I :) and that you aren't either. I agree a lot of everything and not at the
same time. Its still really blank so have to get the creative juices flowing and
see what happens.

Patfirefghtr
OOh almost passed your tea to threestooges heehee.Thank you "but its just
something i threw together in a couple of minutes" ( hours really) To be
compared to Davids skill is a compliment indeed - thank you I am honored.
Your faithful friend.

threestooges
Its just one of those things that happen to us all, but as usual we never think
it might happen now or in the near future - well I suppose it life way of saying
"Got you again didn't I muwahahahahahaha" New canvas, new opportunities
should be fun.

Wouangaine
Very observant mon ami. yes version 10 was the last one I had backed up but
as it is not a tool I use a lot I will update at a later date. Thank you but you make
such wonderful tools for the game it is easy to achieve the results you want.

I think the correct term is erosion trails but I could be wrong.
Feel free to correct me anybody

Bat
Thank you. It was fun making it:)

Gaston
Cheers my friend. Oh and for the linkie too. Even found some of my favourite
there and have bookmarked the site for future orders :)
I love rural so lets see  eh ;)

Snaper
Cheers my friend for your support;)

Fred_Ginger
Many thanks. Should be fun sorting though 5.43 gig of zipped downloads.
Its a monumental task. have fun you say - i think I'll quit now      l
ol only joking lol


And now I suppose you like some pics?
Oh ok then I have a few to satisfy your appetite.These come from the very
Northeastern tile. Smoke has been seen drifting over the ridge but locals are
concerned the the dormant volcano may be stirring after a long slumber.

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Some aerial pics taken by somebody.

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This is as close as they went and so are the best shots we have. Until further
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Hope you enjoyed these pics from Del's Tor.

thank you all for visiting. please leave a comment all are welcome.

:satisfied:
TheTeaCat.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Smoke on the Ridge
Post by: Shadow Assassin on June 15, 2007, 06:02:45 PM
Don't close this MD! :P

Since the title's very generic (tales at tea time), you'll have no problem starting a new region whenever you feel like it. :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Smoke on the Ridge
Post by: bat on June 16, 2007, 03:40:22 AM
Your mountain looks beautiful, TTC!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Smoke on the Ridge
Post by: Ennedi on June 16, 2007, 06:03:06 AM
Great pictures!
Also, great snow - it has an excellent resistance to high temperatures  :P It could be very useful in ski area, maybe you could think about it?

Seriously, I like your mountains. You have choosen Very good rock mod - it makes terraforming easier and will look great also on small hills and on the riverside  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Smoke on the Ridge
Post by: Pat on June 16, 2007, 06:26:10 AM

hmmmmmm i wonder i we gonna have a biiiiiig disaster here on our hands oooh boy?
Great update as usaly Derry  ;) see ya's soon your friend pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Smoke on the Ridge
Post by: sebes on June 16, 2007, 06:37:56 AM
Derry... First you made my heart miss some beats, then you made me yell and cry, then you made me smile and be hopefull again, and that all in 5 minutes.... What kind of tea are you suggesting to cope with all these emotions  ;)

Good look with the fresh start (I am soo glad you decided to do so) and if you need any help with the plugins.... let me know. I am going through the same exercise (already for months because I like doing things slow  :D

Cheers mate. Sebes.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 16, 2007, 07:53:26 AM
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Afternoon All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

Lets start of by saying it a horrible wet day here in London.
In fact its so bad its raining "Cats Dog and Dogs" and clever cats
like me do not go out in it. $%Grinno$%

So I decided to do some "beautification" along the river banks.
Just a nice little stroll or bike ride along there would be very nice about now I think.


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And for some quick replies ()stsfd()

Shadow Assassin: Do not worry. $%Grinno$% It is going nowhere, but onwards and upwards  ;)

Bat: Thank you as always. ;D  For your comments and support  :thumbsup:

Ennedi: Thank you.  :thumbsup: Great minds think alike ;) 
The terrain mods I use are

CP_ColumbusPlayTerrainParametersForUseWithCPT_No7TreeController SNOWCAPPED LOWER
CPT_B_OlympicBeach_Optional
CPT_C_MeadowshireCliff_Optional
CPT_No3_TerrainTextures_Essential
CPT_No4_TerrainTextures_Essential
CPT_No5_RockTextures_MissouriBreaks_EssentialButInterchangeableWithOtherNo5
CPT_No6_MeadowshireterrainController_Essential
CPT_Mo7_treeController_RequiresNo8andNo9
CPT_No7a_MeadowshireRiver_TreeController
CPT_No8_TreeModelsPartOne
CPT_No9_TreeModelsPartTwo
ExtraTerrainTools2

Just so that you and everybody knows ;)

Patfirefghtr: Oh you never know what the future holds  ()what() (except for how long it is 'till payday &mmm ) Cheers as always dude

Sebes: See who needs TV?  $%Grinno$% Well I suppose I'd have to suggest some of my Herbal /&HiPP/% remedy for you then my friend. And thank you for your very kind offer.  :thumbsup: If I get stuck I shall certainly ask ;)


Well it looks like its clearing up a bit so I am gonna go burn off some energy and get nice and muddy on a bike ride.

Laters my friends
:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 16, 2007, 10:08:04 AM
That river is beautiful, I would love to take a leisurely stroll along it! Wonderful detailing with the ploppable rocks and other assorted things! Fantastic work, TTC!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: Fred_Ginger on June 16, 2007, 12:14:57 PM
How Beautiful TTC, I really like the "River Walk", what a lovely stroll it must be for the people living in the area!   I can just imagine the locals wandering down the path on warm summer evenings.  And kids on their bikes racing up and down, harassing their elders! :thumbsup:

Vicki
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: Gaston on June 16, 2007, 12:35:07 PM
Looking great TTC.     I'd be happy to take a stroll down that path.      I might even grab the tent and find a spot alone the trail to camp for the weekend.   Pehaps even a bit of fly fishing.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: Pat on June 16, 2007, 12:56:02 PM
After noontime Derry I'm here for my cuppa again LoL mmmm do you have raspberry by a chance?
Anyways i know cant wait for Tuesday its that payday thingy lol anyways great update - Patrick





BTW Welcome to Page # 7 of this most Unique MD
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: glepet on June 16, 2007, 02:04:10 PM
Glad to see you making beautiful regions. I love the river with all its flora. Nice terraformed region, also. I, too, am rebuilding my plugins folder. It's going to take awhile to get it to where it was, only better. I'm looking forward to more from you.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: Yoman on June 16, 2007, 03:57:22 PM
Your river really reminds me of the Delaware on the New York Pennsylvanian border, very nice job!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: EDGE4194 on June 16, 2007, 04:21:30 PM
Derry- I never got a chance to see the "lost" region, but i am glad i get to watch this from the beginning. The river banks are beautiful. The attention to detail is great. I am looking forward to the next update  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk
Post by: Snaper on June 17, 2007, 04:15:39 AM
You advance very very quickly, TTC ... It's particularly pretty, I like much the vegatation, and this bridge is fantastic, I love

Cheer TTC, it's wonderful  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 20, 2007, 12:59:17 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


Personal replies.

Thundercrack83: Many thanks :thumbsup: It takes a while to do but its worth it ;)

Fred_Ginger: Thank you. Being a keen off road cyclist I try to create stuff I would like to travel through and why cant it be beautiful at the same time? Well the sims seem quite happy with it :D

Gaston: Thank you  :thumbsup: I take it you noticed the path down to the river. It seems the locals know a thing or two - hmmm maybe the fishings good there eh?

patfirefgthr: Welcome back once again my friend. yep yours is just brewing right now ;D


glepet: Cheers mate :thumbsup: Starting from scratch is not fun  $%Grinno$%  but at least all the crud will be gone ::)

Yoman: Thank you for visiting. I have never been to the USA maybe someday but its
nice to hear that it does. I picture the local river where I grew up when I do my water features ;)

Edge4194: I hope you did now ;) Its good to have you here for the new TatTT. Its all in the details as they say and you noticed - thank you  :thumbsup:

Snaper: Its is always a pleasure to see you here mon ami :thumbsup: The rivers edges always seemed wrong without it and its nearly always the first thing i do when I start a tile that has game water in it ;)



Ok thats the pleasant part out of the way.


Now for some pics which I am sure you want to see. RL has been a bit hectic and I haven't played much but I wanted to try some mountain roads after seeing such good ones on here. Using one of the cheats (Ctrl+Shift+C gives you contour lines on your map in case you didn't know ;) ) So here we go with my mountain pass. You can see how steep the terrain is and just how the difficult it was to build on but the results are good I think.

Let me know eh?

The tile I am working on here is halfway down the left side of the region and I am sure you can work out which :D

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With some vegetation added ;)

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Sunrise from all points of the compass ::)

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Sorry its not the much but it'll tide you over ;)

Oh by the way This fish? was washed on the shores of the river. Anybody know what it is?
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:satisfied:
TTC



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: sebes on June 20, 2007, 01:28:25 PM
 ()what()    On what planet where these pics taken    ()what()   

YOur winding road is just adorable... I love it to watch these. Being a true Dutchman the idea to drive there does make me break out in a cold sweat... and if you'll have those fishes in the sea overthere, I'm sure I'll never go down to that seafront anyhow  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: Ennedi on June 20, 2007, 02:58:05 PM
Good evening

I don't remember if I met such fish at any time, but I send you the second one (if you would like to decorate a nice pub on the seashore...)

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 20, 2007, 03:06:51 PM
Look at that road! And those fish! Creepy. Fantastic work, TTC!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: Pat on June 20, 2007, 03:29:48 PM

well hmm speaking of weird critters here is my favorite one its the Hodag.
thats the spring sporting hodag and this past year seasons hes been the
hunting hodag, santa hodag,  soon hes gonna be uncle hodag, ooh i cant
forget the Country Fest Hodag (http://www.hodag.com/).

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Sorry i just love hometown critters and proud of mine LoL... But anyways Derry
thank you for the Evening Tea and those winding roads would make my poor vicki
sick lol. But great update and i will see you next time for some more tea - pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: glepet on June 20, 2007, 07:15:48 PM
I love that mountain road! That's one of my favorite pastimes in SC4 - developing roads and rail over mountains. Weird, ain't it?
That fish has got to be a joke! Doesn't it?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: EDGE4194 on June 20, 2007, 07:34:49 PM
wow- that's a scary drive, especially when you're looking at the beautiful scenery! Nice job on the trees and wildflowers  :thumbsup:
BTW what water mod are you using?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: Gaston on June 20, 2007, 07:36:12 PM
Fantastic stuff, TTC.   Okay you remember I said I wanted to go fly fishing?     I have to get my armored waders repaired so I'll have to pass for now.      ::)


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: bat on June 21, 2007, 02:54:43 AM
Fantastic update, TTC! Great pictures of that mountain! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: Fred_Ginger on June 21, 2007, 11:57:08 AM
TTC, that road reminds me so very much of what use to be state route 40 which wound through the Sierras here in California on the way to Lake Tahoe.  &apls &apls &apls There were 1&1/2 to 2 foot thick rock walls on the down hill side and Dad would always stop at one of the scenic view areas so we could look out over the valley at the incredible views and the road  (and let the car cool down)!  Unfortunately those roads are gone now as they were deemed to dangerous and slow so they were replaced with a nice boring freeway (  :thumbsdown: )

As for that fish, are you sure it's not a hoax?  It looks prehistoric!  we need an Ichthyologist! &idea
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: Snaper on June 21, 2007, 03:36:28 PM
Wonderful images ... Very beautiful mountainside   :thumbsup:

Bravo TTC  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Weird Fish
Post by: CabraBuitre on June 23, 2007, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: patfirefghtr on June 20, 2007, 03:29:48 PM
well hmm speaking of weird critters here is my favorite one its the Hodag.
thats the spring sporting hodag and this past year seasons hes been the
hunting hodag, santa hodag,  soon hes gonna be uncle hodag, ooh i cant
forget the Country Fest Hodag (http://www.hodag.com/).

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Sorry i just love hometown critters and proud of mine LoL... But anyways Derry
thank you for the Evening Tea and those winding roads would make my poor vicki
sick lol. But great update and i will see you next time for some more tea - pat


Is this statue somewhere in the Northwoods?  I've been through Rhinelander quite a few times and I must have missed it!  (I live in Plover now, but used to head through Rhinelander on my way to Michigan Tech my first year of school!)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sky Lake
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 24, 2007, 05:24:56 PM
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Morning All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


Welcome once again. Thank you all for your replies.

Sebes: How nice to see you here again. Thank you. Its made possible by Jeroni's version of the BRF slope mod. Hmm that fish  ()what()  I do hope its one of a kind!

Ennedi: Welcome back. I like yours sure is a good sign for a pub, where you could tell a fishy tale or two about the one that didn't get away :)

thundercrack 83: Cheers mate. :thumbsup:  It was a bit hairy at times building it.
(5 saves and restart of the tile :) )

Patfirefghtr: Yo welcome back dude. I'm sure he's hiding out in the woods somewhere. Just wouldn't want bump into him at night  :D

@all - If you have a home town critter your more than welcome to show it off here - i may even make a space for it someplace.;) ( just keep 'em small if you don't mind)

Glepet: Cheers mate! Nope  $%Grinno$%  Not weird at all we all find what we are best at with this great game. Fish - joke - Hmmm dunno  ;)

Edge : try it on a bicycle - be much more fun :). thank you and as for the water mod its by MayorBean - Ocean river MOD V1.1Final it has 3 version inside I use the one numbered 669966. It looks pretty good especially with the underwater flora :)

Gaston: Thank you sir. Just stay on the bank instead  :thumbsup:  or if I saw that on the end of my line - I'd cut the line and tell everyone about the one that got away :)


Bat: Great to see you here again. thanks my friend for your comments ;)

Fred_Ginger: Thank you for such a great compliment. its great that what I did could evoke your memories. Its a shame to hear its been replaced by a highway - don't worry there's a protection order out on my road!
Fish - hmmm - See above (me not sure)

Snaper: Thank you very much. I am honoured you like it when I see what you do in your MD.


Cabrabuite: Welcome. I hope you stop by more often and that you like what you've seen so far.


A few pics for you in the way of a small update.

Pat you mentioned the possibility of a disaster - well it seems that is not the case. The Volcano which began showing signs of activity seems to have settled down a bit. A lot of the snow obviously melted due to the heat and we now have a nice little lake only at quite a high altitude. Is this an opportunity for commercialism to rear its ugly head?

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I know its short but a quick update is better than none. I'm working on the tales and they shall be appearing when the time is right.



:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sky Lake
Post by: CabraBuitre on June 24, 2007, 07:42:58 PM
Tea Cat,

Sorry for posting and NOT commenting on your MD!  Looks like I've got a new update to comment on now though!!

I love the high altitude lake!  I've been backpacking in the Colorado back country and eaten lunch next to one of the highest altitude lakes (well, it was more like a high altitude pond, but...).  It was right after we crossed the continental divide at about 12500 ft... with our packs on... in a hail storm.  Great fun!

Thanks for helping me relive a great memory!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sky Lake
Post by: flame1396 on June 24, 2007, 08:02:58 PM
 ;D

excellent to see this'n back!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sky Lake
Post by: Pat on June 24, 2007, 08:38:44 PM

Derry glad to know the TALL TAILES are coming LoL... I as well loved the high altitude lake that perfectly excuted!!!  see you next update - your friend pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sky Lake
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 24, 2007, 09:47:46 PM
Beautiful lake, TTC! Excellent job!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sky Lake
Post by: Fred_Ginger on June 25, 2007, 11:38:19 AM
Pretty Lake TTC, although at that altitude I'd imagine it would stay frozen most of the time, unless of course there is a hot springs?  Glad to hear of the protection order on your road.  I really miss old state route 40 and it's beauty!
   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sky Lake
Post by: Ennedi on June 25, 2007, 02:41:46 PM
Hello TTC,

First of all I must say I love roads in mountains - and your is outstanding. Are you going to make any rest stop here? Or B&B? It would be nice.

I had a lot of work today and I'm tired. I came to your lake to have some relax, this is very good place for it.

When I was young, I spent a lot of time in mountains. My favourite place was Five Ponds Valley in Tatra Mountains (on the Polish/Slovak border). One year I spent there about 4 months - I was a student and I have some problems with my exams when I came back to the university.
There were five ponds in this valley and a small refuge at the biggest of them. The best period to stay there was November an December before Christmas - a lot of snow and only a few people. We helped the refuge's owner in daily works.
There were a lot of trouts in the biggest pond. One time many years ago the refuge's owner brought them up from the main valley and put into the pond. About 10 years later one scientist obtained a doctorate writing a thesis in wchich he explained how trouts migrated to the 5 Pond Valley from the river 500 m lower (and 70 m waterfall).
We also had a special kind of tea there - mountainers' tea (strong tea, much sugar and much spirit). Very nice in the winter evening round the fireside. I can say we all were spiritists at that time...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - traffic query?
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 25, 2007, 03:28:49 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


Welcome once again. Thank you all for your replies.




CabraBuitre: Its great to see you here again. Don't worry no need
to apologise - you just missed out on the welcome cuppa  $%Grinno$%
Thank you.  :thumbsup: This is just the type of comment I love to see - how my
work brings back memories for people. I crossed the Swiss Alps in
the middle of winter on my bicycle - scary memory ( shivers - lost one of
my nine lives there and almost a toe! ) Even today it gives my the chills
thinking about it but its a great memory all the same :D

Flame1396: And you too. Stay tuned new developments in the region
and a few questions too - got your attention have I?  ;D


Patfirefghtr: Popping round the town asking the sims for their
gossip.;) hope that 'cano keeps the lake from freezing over it
would make a great tourist spot. Looking forward to passing you
your tea when you pop back. (ps I still got plans for you;))

Thundercrack83
: Cheers mate. It'd be a great place to develop if
it does freeze but I hope not.


Fred_Ginger: Thank you. Hot springs  :o  Now theres an answer. (thinks
for a minute hmmm great idea , slots away for future use, hope I
remember where i put........................................... 

what am I trying not to forget?   emm emm ) LOL there are plans for
it but good plans!

Ennedi: Thank you very much.

yes some  suicide view points are planned. B&B what a great idea
oooh how about cals Summerton Mill II or even his Old Coach House.
Thanks for a wikked suggestion mate.
Thats a great fishy tale too and its nice to hear it brought back
memories for you also. Thats the aim of all this in a way a place
to everyone to share little snippets about their memories.

Now I like your special kind of tea. Sounds just what I could do
with right now;)




Heres something thats puzzled me for a while.

While doing some testing earlier on tonight I noticed that farms produce an
awful lot of traffic on the roads. I mean in comparison to industrial traffic.

For example take this farm. Its the only structure other than the
wind turbine at this stage on the map.

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Lets run the game to get some data and  now we have quite a number
of trucks leaving the farm

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Using the query tool its 13 trucks! Now is this on a daily basis? a week, month or year?

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Ok lets build a small factory (I'm sure you all recognise it :))
Whats this only 1 truck? just 1? yet in this pic alone even hidden
by the path I can see at least 6 on the way to the junction alone

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Ok surely at night time the traffic will die down - I mean most
workers are at home, at least on the farm eh? lets see.

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What's this? Its just as heavy. But why? Look at the time its 23.00 hrs
Can anybody explain this. Is there a mod to fix this? or do I use
ilives reader to fix each building or wait till the X Tool comes out?
It just seems wrong to me that the farms produce so much traffic
in comparison to industrial.

All thoughts and comments welcome :D

This is more of a question and answer update proper one in the works:)

:satisfied:
TTC


Ps Why did the chicken cross the road?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sky Lake
Post by: Pat on June 25, 2007, 03:43:21 PM

Hmmm Derry to answer your first question... You have the New NAM 6/07?  If thats the case then
did you select the opition to have more road capacity? Cause i know from personal exprience
with new NAM and the multiply road cap mod selected i have more traffic... 

Now onto your second question in why the chicken crossed the road... I think he was
hungry enough to try the seed on the other side of the road. Also i think he wanted
to get away from his mate LoL...  Finaly in observation i think that car had a diffrent
view point on the chicken  :D

I will be waiting to see what you come up with and will see you next update!
Ohh im still looking for that rasberry tea..
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - traffic query?
Post by: Gaston on June 25, 2007, 07:56:18 PM
Hmmmm,   I guess I never noticed that before.   Wow, that does seem a bit out of kilter.   I might have to look into this a bit more.


---Gaston


edit: June 26th 10pm central time U.S.
QuoteSwamper:
I was directed to this thread from the one regarding the BSC Farm EP 2007....
Okay, that would be my doing.   LOL     Sorry.     ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - traffic query?
Post by: Swamper77 on June 26, 2007, 02:53:42 AM
I was directed to this thread from the one regarding the BSC Farm EP 2007....

TTC,

The amount of trucks produced by any industrial lot (Ag, ID, IM, IHT) is a percentage of the jobs at that particular lot. In the Traffic Exemplar (either the default or one of the NAM ones), there is a property called "Freight Traffic Scaling Factor" which has the description of "Percentage of industrial bldg. population that will generate freight trips" in the Reader and, I think, SC4Tool when you are modding. The default value of this property is "0.05". The game seems to round up every value to the next whole number. If it rounds some down, I haven't investigated this so I wouldn't know.

Now, your farm in your picture is adding up two numbers to get the "Building Population" value. It's adding the 10 jobs of the main building + 1 job/field tile this particular case (Jez Knight Acres = 10 jobs). So the more field tiles you have attached to the farm, the more trucks will be created by the farm.

Farley's Foundry has 9 jobs and with the calculation of 0.05*9, it should produce 0.45 trucks (mathematically). Since you can't have a partial truck, it rounds it up to 1 truck. If you add more industrial zoning for the non-agricultural industry near Farley's, you should see the number of trucks go up as the zone fills up with lots.

In regards to the number of trucks during the day and night, it is dependent on the actual game hour (0-24). The numbers of vehicles at the different times of day are controlled with the Automata Tuning file (either game default or one of the NAM files). There are several "clock" properties which control the number of vehicles that appear on the roadways at the different times of day.
The one for the trucks has 34 Reps (or 17 pairs) for the values. The first value of each pair is the time of day and the second value of each pair is the percentage (-1 to 0 to 1) of the traffic amount. The time of day has to be in 24 hour time (0-24) and decimal values are allowed (ie 9.5). A negative value for the traffic amount percentage indicates returning traffic. Don't try this with the freight traffic (trucks or trains) as the game only has the freight traffic leaving a city. It seems to be a hard-coded thing with the EXE.

I hope this information is useful....

-Jan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - traffic query?
Post by: flame1396 on June 26, 2007, 07:20:17 AM
Yeah farm traffic is a bit unrealistic. There is massive traffic from them around here during harvest season, but minimal amounts usually.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - traffic query?
Post by: Fred_Ginger on June 26, 2007, 11:57:40 AM
Ummmm, what Swamper said????????? &Thk/(
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - traffic query?
Post by: sebes on June 26, 2007, 01:04:35 PM
Interesting question Derry, and good noticed !

I cannot follow what Jan writes - the clock part is leaving me with big blue eyes staring at the screen trying to figure out the language - but I don't doubt that he is right though !
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 27, 2007, 03:23:42 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this

update.


Welcome once again. Thank you all for your replies.

Ok I was doing some work on a tile last night and saw a site perfect for a waterfall.
Its been a long time since I built one. I thought lets see what happens if I do this.....


I gouged a canyon using the god tool on size2 and tapped a valley out,
down the hill right near the tile edge.

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5 saves and reloads and I was happy with the result.
Throw in some flora and rocks near the bottom ..

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Then time to add some water.using Jeroni's "rural culverts".


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Now something for Pat :)  ----    PW

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Same shot at sunrise and at noon. Just for comparison ;)

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And the Hall of Fame entry in current comp :)

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Now for some replies.

Pat:   yes I do, Nope set as default. I got my answer see swampers reply :) As for the chicken I let you know ;) Glad you got your cuppa mate

Gaston: Thank you for referring the question. Look at the detailed reply I got thanks to you;) No need to be sorry Its I who is grateful and you deserved your karma+ :)


Swamper: Thank you for such a detailed answer.  :thumbsup: I even understood it. At least now I wont be so frustrated by it.

Flame1396: That is my experience of it too and you understand now why I was always wondering why it was so unbalanced in the game.

Fred_Ginger: LOL that was my reaction when I first read swampers reply but after a couple more it clicked!

Sebes: Thank you - Actually thats been bugging me for years but at least now I can find a way around it (ie no freight trucks on the road mod, force onto rail etc.)

Well thats all for now. Oh thats the kettle boiled. Gotta go make a cuppa :)


:satisfied:
TTC



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: glepet on June 27, 2007, 06:11:50 PM
Nice job turning a little corner of a map into a work of art. Beautiful waterfall TTC!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 27, 2007, 06:30:25 PM
That waterfall is beautiful, TTC! Keep up the marvelous work!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: Pat on June 27, 2007, 09:13:15 PM

WoW im at a lost for words here Derry this is just great and masterful works - pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: Snaper on June 28, 2007, 04:03:13 AM
Hello TTC,

I adore, your nature is realistic, splendid, detailed... In a word, cheer for your work  &apls

Bravo my firend  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: Fred_Ginger on June 28, 2007, 02:17:59 PM
Oh TTC, that waterfall is something really special!  I've always wanted a water feature in my backyard, now I know who to call to design it! &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: threestooges on June 28, 2007, 02:33:22 PM
Exceptionally well done waterfall. I especially like the details shown at the bottom of the cascade. Your attention to detail is, as usual, quite a sight to see (pardon the pun). Even if it has been a while since you have last made a waterfall, it doesn't show. This is as good, if not better, than what you had before (which was pretty good anyway). Out of curiousity, what(whose) pw do you use? It looks really good the way you use it. Hope things are well for you.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: Gaston on June 28, 2007, 02:40:02 PM
TTC,
   Thank you for the karma.   Every bit helps,  LOL.    That is a great waterfall.   I love the way you used the free flowing stream to get the effects of spray.    I always have trouble getting that to go where I need it.     BTW, what ploppable water are you using?    It doesn't look like edmonton.    Anyway,  glad I could help with the traffic question.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: Swamper77 on June 28, 2007, 11:17:34 PM
TTC,

Just a bit of an update on the freight truck counting done by the game. I can confirm that the game rounds up to the next whole number when calculating the number of freight trucks that leave an industrial building. Tonight, I was paying close attention the Route Query and the jobs available for each one of the industrial lots in my city.

I added up the numbers and multiplied them by 0.05 for each clump of industrial buildings. A clump is one anchor lot where the freight trucks enter a roadway and the surrounding industrial lots that are "attached" to the anchor lot. I checked multiple clumps, and they all returned the same result: that the game rounds up the numbers when trying to determine the number of freight trucks that leave an anchor building.

-Jan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: tooheys on June 29, 2007, 09:38:10 PM
Beautiful work. :thumbsup: Appreciate the way you have shown how you created the effect.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterfall ooooh
Post by: Russell on June 30, 2007, 10:26:40 AM
I just keep looking and looking at that waterfall. So lovely. &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 30, 2007, 10:32:14 AM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


Welcome once again.

A very big thank you to all visitors to TatTT.It been a month of ups and downs.  It was magnificent to receive the "of Special Interest Award" and just as things were starting to take off, then  losing so much data. :'(  All your encouragement and friendship helped me thru' a difficult time.

The stories and tales are being collated at the moment as I couldn't tell you stories if I didn't have a town. I couldn't build a town without a region so it had to start from there but now we have some residents in a little town called Cowley. I don't have the tales ready yet because I gotta interview the residents but so far I got some juicy gossip ;D

So as a way of saying thanks to you all I have some pics of the town and the last post for the month  ::) here is a special update.

Its just the beginning so this is a mostly pictorial update with some gems thrown in for good measure. :D


Personal Replies.


Glepet: Thank you very much. It was difficult but worth it  :thumbsup:

Thundercrack83: Thank you. Its always a pleasure to see you here ;D

patfirefghtr: Seeing some of your work, I am honoured that I leave you speechless, just don't spill your tea $%Grinno$%

Snaper: Merci mon ami. Your comments always make me feel good :D

Fred_Ginger: Thank you for the compliment. I would be more than happy to deign for you but you'll have to get the airfare  ;) and the kettle on :D

threestooges: Thank you very much for such a great comment. The PW is the sparling green one by Sorchin. Things are going well at the mo, thanks for asking ;D How many sugars do you take - its hard to remember everybody's tastes $%Grinno$%

Gaston: Thank you my friend. It was was a pleasure to bestow some ()stsfd(). For the spray effect its trial and plop and 'doze and trial and plop and 'doze and trial and plop and 'doze and trial and plop and 'doze and ... then ooooh thats it  ;D you get the drift ::)
As for the water see above ::)

Swamper: Thank you for even more info :thumbsup: I've been trying something ( little experiment) will show results later ;)

tooheys: Thank you. If you need any help trying the same just ask :thumbsup:

Russel: Welcome and Thank you. Its a pleasure to hear you enjoy it.

Now for some pics

Cowley


Overview of town

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Oldest Farm or Oldest Farm picture - no one knows $%Grinno$%
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Random shots of the town
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Apparently the new merchandising for FukitolTM has done wonders for sales.
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As the new crop matured, word got out and the locals beat a hasty turn of pace to make sure they got theirs
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24Hrs later and it was all gone  $%Grinno$%  hmmmm  worrying ::)
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Where it all started
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Busy Station
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Long Train from neighbour
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Bureau of farm management
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OpenBook Library
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Not sure how to proceed with castle grounds at the mo. The PW doesn't seem right here.
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The Old Bridge
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Still lots open space to fill, castle grounds to sort, cemetary to build, detailing along river to add etc so stay tuned. :thumbsup:

Stories too  :thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: Pat on June 30, 2007, 10:57:30 AM
Sweeeeeeet niblets Derry this is just awe inspiring here  &apls &apls
have you DL'ed CSX Bridge - Kwanyoni (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=786) as i think that might do some wonders
in the castle area with the PW? 


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: dedgren on June 30, 2007, 11:01:42 AM
A truly stunning conclusion to a month as an SC4D "Of Special Interest" MD!  Derry, my friend, you may just be on to something here...


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: Ennedi on June 30, 2007, 12:45:40 PM
Hello Derry,

I like Cowley - good place to relax for me. I'm sure there are some mysteries and strange events here  ::)

The general view is great. My favourites: castle and fields covering small, soft hills. Also the modern farming installations are fantastic.

About castle: hmm... You are right about ploppable water. How to build something here? It would be great to make a central hill (not very steep), a castle on the top of it, a borough on  slopes under the castle and long walls with some gates and forts - on surrounding hills. But it needs a large space and you haven't it. My suggestion: flatten some more terrain inside walls, if you will not do it, it will be extremely difficult to build something here. But you can leave a deppression around the water tower - it will look interesting. You can make in this place a small artificial lake using one of canal sets (or SG irrigation canals). It would be very good for the castle owner (bad English, I know) to have his own spring and fresh water all the time in the case of siege.
And you don't need a moat, especially inside the walls  ;D

I must say I feel myself a bit ashamed - I'm a member of SC4D fro April and still don't have my own MD - still preparing plugins, making experiments etc. And you had such troubles and in short time created this charming place - great work!  :thumbsup:
It seems to me you don't need Fukitol - your organism produces it by itself. But it is very nice you made this farm for your visitors  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 30, 2007, 03:25:00 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? just a quickie  :D

patfirefghtr: "Sweeeet niblets" now thats an expression not normally used but it fits here, very well indeed :D :D :D Thanks for the suggestion I'll it a whirl and see :thumbsup: In the meantime how about this - still not sure tho' $%Grinno$%

dedgren: Thank you very much indeed. Hope to see you hear more often :D I'll put kettle
on if that will entice you  ;)

Ennedi: Thank you for your comments and excellent suggestions. I shall try each out and see.  I was thinking of parks and gardens only as they would conform to the terrain. The castle owner having forced all businesses outside once peace had come around. Thats one of the main reasons why the castle was built there, the water tower and small power supply can be relocated but no the spring $%Grinno$%

How about this for the castle grounds if not please say so. this area is very important to get right and I need all your help and advice ;)

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Cheers people :thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: Snaper on June 30, 2007, 05:15:44 PM
Waaaa, the first update is amazing, I adore the overview
Your vegetation is perfect, along the river and the castel takes form  (   ??? sorry for the English)

I love your city, it's very beautiful  :thumbsup:

Bravo for this month, you largely your promotion deserved of Special Interest  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 01, 2007, 04:17:15 AM
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Morning All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this

update.


Welcome once again. Thank you all for your replies.

Snaper: Thank you my friend. Its is always great to see you here :thumbsup:


Ok As you know I wasnt happy with using PW in the castle grounds and somehow the canals didn't seem right either. Listening o your advice and spending an hour consulting with the landscapers this was enough to appease the mayor for something a bit more decorative than what was there before.

So castle grounds version 3
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Aptly named Pub ::)
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Now this looks a lot better than what we had before ;D

What do you think?

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: sebes on July 01, 2007, 04:43:00 AM
The new Castle grounds are spectactular Derry!  THis must be a major tourist attaction, so make sure make lots of bus parkings  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 01, 2007, 09:09:45 AM
Whew, beautiful is castle, TTC! I love the little pond that you've made and I think I'm going to need to visit that pub! Congratulations once again for being "Of Special Interest" in June. I look forward to seeing what else you have in store!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: Pat on July 01, 2007, 04:47:31 PM

Derry well woow ummm im stunned you updated alot on me in a few LoL
again what you changed to with Jeroni's path way and the designing of
the pond it suits the castle very well... Sweet niblets i love it  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: Snaper on July 02, 2007, 10:06:49 AM
Your castle takes form, I like much the garden of the castle with this pond it is very beautiful  :thumbsup:

Continue like that, it is absolutely splendid  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last "Special Update"
Post by: Ennedi on July 02, 2007, 01:26:58 PM
Hello Derry,

I have a lot of work now and my activity here will be limited next few days - sorry. But now I have a while to see at your update.

Three elements are very good: lake, BSC parks (alleys texture choosen very well - fits to this place), and Japanese walls. Great work  :thumbsup: . But there is still some work to do around the castle, if I will have any useful idea, I will inform you.

Cheers
Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sucide guy
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 06, 2007, 01:52:30 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this very short update.


Welcome once again. Thank you all for your replies.

Not a massive update but i thought you might like a mosaic of another new town. You may have already seen one of its crazier residents.The security camera in tesco's first noticed him and I'm sure he'll be newsworthy for a few days
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Not a lot of pics but a nice mosaic of Douglas a little thru' town to the east of Cowley
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Not my best one to be sure but I'm hope you'll forgive me if I make you a nice cuppa ;)


Some replies :)

Sebes: Thank you. The mayor is pleased also by the favourable comments he has heard so far ;)

Thundercrack83: Thank you. its always a pleasure to see you here. Stay tuned for more developments

Patfirefghter: Always good to keep you on your toes. The changes were definitely worth it even for a fan of PW like me :D

Snaper: Thank you for your comments. they always spur me on :thumbsup:

Ennedi: Adam- Hope RL doesn't overwhelm you. Thank you for your comments. I agree a lot of work still to do. Any suggestion will always be listened to :thumbsup:. the kettle will be boiling when you next come back my friend  ;)

The next update wont be far away. I learned how to use some new stuff recently so lets see how that affects this MD. May the powers that be run away now in fear ()what()

Maniacal laughter fading away

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sucide guy
Post by: Pat on July 06, 2007, 01:57:24 PM

LoL Derry gotta love changes... BTW man that guy is nuts LoL...
the Mosaic is stunning i loved it and i think its perfect...
See you next update and take it easy my friend - pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sucide guy
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 06, 2007, 02:45:30 PM
Wow, that guy is crazy!

The mosaic looks fantastic, my friend! I like the little windmill farm and stone bridge down at the bottom. Great job, as always! I'll be looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sucide guy
Post by: jimmymac on July 06, 2007, 03:01:21 PM
Very nice, the castle looks beautiful and I especially love the mosaic. I'm going to have to get a little braver before I try one of those. I look forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teacats LE experiment
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 06, 2007, 07:32:16 PM
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Morning All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

MY 1000th post.   &bis& :D  :D :D


Why is it you always find something wrong with what you do?

I was looking back at my update and thought the farms could be a bit better and so had to do something there and then. Only problem was I had to edit a lot and then I made something to fit. Wahey my first proper use of the lot editor.

Lets see how sharp eyed you lot are?

The old farm
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Sunrise dawns
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New farm with my first two lots using LE.
Two are an edit and two are mine

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Night falls and all sleep soundly.
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Hope you think this is better than what we had before?
Comments welcome and who gets all four?

Derry


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sucide guy
Post by: Pat on July 06, 2007, 07:35:09 PM

Evening Time my friend im sitting by my computer and enjoying yet anther wonderful
update here.... i love the farm walls... Congrats on 1000 post... soon maybe i be that
high up LoL
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teacats LE experiment
Post by: Gaston on July 06, 2007, 07:54:03 PM
Okay I'm gonna take a couple of guesses...

    The angled stone path is new.
    The cows and trees in the field.
    The seasonal crops.
    The wall along the newly straightened section of street.


Those are my guesses.    ;D


---Gaston
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teacats LE experiment
Post by: bat on July 10, 2007, 04:59:59 AM
Some wonderful updates, TTC! A lot of great pictures! Fantastic rural area!

btw, Congrats on more than 1000th post, TTC!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teacats LE experiment
Post by: Gaston on July 10, 2007, 05:09:39 PM
Hmmmm,   It looks like I am the only guesser.    :D


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teacats LE experiment
Post by: Pat on July 11, 2007, 10:11:00 PM

well i did throw my guess in there is Farm walls LoL... I was being sly  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teacats LE experiment
Post by: Ennedi on July 16, 2007, 05:29:22 AM
Hello TTC,

Of course this area is much better than before  :thumbsup:
Maybe my brain is overheated - we have 36 degrees (Celsius scale) now in Southern Poland  :-[ - but I can't see more new things than Gaston  ()sad()

Btw, these cows - why they hide themselves amongst trees? Maybe they are in danger - see below

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(I made this photo on Ibiza - these creatures are not very popular there, but you can see them quite often   &cry2 I suggest to make taller walls and shut gates on this field  :D :D :D)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 19, 2007, 01:10:57 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

Ok then so what has happened lately? Well we all remember the shock of the possibility of TatTT not being anymore. The cause of that was the "my documents" folder becoming corrupted. I now know why it happened. It was the prelude to the hdd failing and a puff of smoke that came from it sorta gave it away too. Oh no I hear you cry not again. but see no panic got it all backed up on the other hard disk :). Oh cant install OS on that cause it will wipe the back up. Hmmm New hdd, fresh install windows yippee nice quick pc again. New copy simcity also as had lost second disk grrr Hey result trawling thru bargain bucket at local pc store and found a copy of SC4 for a £5. its easy now just import everything back.

What missing dependencies, missing stuff - grrr ok tis not a problem just reinstall it. good job i kept the zips just about 2gig to reinstall and test test test and now its all back and working and ready for CAM :)    oooh cant wait to see the new stage farms- me want NOW :)

so back where we started and a nice fast game what with SUmanager3 , cleanitol, datpacker etc all working so well to make my experience with this game almost as if it had just come out on the shelves for the first time:)

anyhow back to TatTT.

Personal Replies


patfirefghtr: it great to see you thru' here again. There you go a nice cuppa o' raspberry mate!
                 Only one right :thumbsup:

Gaston:

    The angled stone path is new.  :thumbsup:
    The cows and trees in the field.  :thumbsup:
    The seasonal crops.  :thumbsdown:
    The wall along the newly straightened section of street.  :thumbsup:

    3/4 correct  :thumbsup: Pretty good grade there mate :)

The other one is the gates in the walls to the fields and in front of the excavator.

Bat: Great to see you back. Thank you for your comments and you noticed I joined a small exclusive group  :D

Ennedi: Thank you as always my friend. 360C ooh too hot for me. I'd wilt.
           3/4 for you too if you guess the same :thumbsup: Scary monster , Now you know why I put the gates in :D

Right then folks its pictures time :)

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Town Square
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Town cemetary
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Late night station
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Stories coming soon. Don't worry.

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: Pat on July 19, 2007, 02:42:19 PM

Derry those was some wonderful pics man... BTW arn't you glad you had backed everything up from the reinstall last time lol... thank god for learning new lessons...  Heyy now i to did notice you hit the elite 1000 comment club  :'(...  btw you cat looks naked without the sash but nice new pillow though... ty for my cuppa see you next time my friend - pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 19, 2007, 03:02:44 PM
Beautiful update, TTC! I love that single bridge crossing the river, it looks amazing. And the farms look absolutely wonderful! Keep up the good work, my friend!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: bat on July 20, 2007, 02:24:56 AM
Another wonderful update, TTC! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: Russell on July 20, 2007, 03:01:27 AM
Too seldom I comment your work, but this update deserves not only a cuppa, but also an applaud.  &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: Diggis on July 20, 2007, 03:34:57 AM
This is my first trip in here, and I'll be back.  Nice work, and lovely scenery
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: Ennedi on July 20, 2007, 03:42:30 AM
Your villages and small towns look very charming and inviting  &apls

I like the Town Square - the Smart dealership looks very well, and it seems to me I see some nice pubs here  ;D
Oh and this roundabout...  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: EDGE4194 on July 22, 2007, 05:50:42 AM
Beautiful updates- i absolutely love that village  :thumbsup: Glad to hear everything worked out well with the hard drive death  ;D. backing up has saved me many times....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Reinstall
Post by: Strechnitz on July 22, 2007, 04:21:02 PM
Lovely pictures in this update Teacat.

The rural villages do seem to have walked out of an old "England, this green and pleasant land" poster you had in the 70s. perhaps you know them. :) they look just as rustic, embedded in a scenic landscape.

Strechnitz
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 22, 2007, 04:33:39 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Personal Replies


Patfirefightr: It's the man who can work with water yo Dude thanks! Oh yeah so glad.
Still I had some conflicts but well on the way to a sorted pc also.

Do you realise just how itchy that sash was.  $%Grinno$%
They told me it was ermine but really it was polyester uggh :(   

Nice silk cushion now though :) 

thundercrack83: Cheers my man.I love rural and with all the great stuff about now it all
blends together nicely.

Bat: thanks my friend. Its always good to see you here. Thanks for taking the time to pop in
and have a cuppa:)

Russell: Maybe so but when you do its always positive. Thanks and for the tea too :)
I lurk too much in yours too but my feline gaze does check it out. good work you do too :)

Diggis: WoW one of the greats appears, I am humbled sir by your presence.  I do hope you got
your cuppa on the way in and there will be one waiting for you on your next visit.
Thanks , I am glad you like :)

Ennedi: Thank you. The square took a bit of time with the 'dozer to get right but worth it.
Pubs - always in my towns even if I don't frequent them that often nowadays .
The roundabout - Funnily enough not many crashes there. That tower I think may have something
to do with it. Looks right there too now that it been restored to its former glory :)

Edge4194: Cheers my friend. Bigger is better they say but i say small is more beautiful.
Annoying at first but I had a feeling when things started to corrupt, it was backup time and done
in the nick of time too. PC was down for 5hrs total :)

Barbyw: Thank you for visiting, yes I saw you pop in. I do hope you got you cuppa. Thank you so much for your help with the missing dependency. You were right first time and I did have it on my hdd but once I reinstalled SG Swedish villas all my troubles were gone :thumbsup:

Strechnitz: Thank you very much. Coming from someone with one of the most impressive MD I've seen I feel honoured indeed. I have a great affinity for the outdoors. As you can tell I'm sure.

The Guests:Thank you all for your visits. :thumbsup:
Feel free to leave a comment good bad indifferent they all count :thumbsup:
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Ok for this update its really small sorry but to let you know what happened is I revisited Cowley to

see how things had fared since the reinstall and there were a few things "wrong" in the town. Nothing

major just a few missing plugins, nothing serious. One farm was wrong so out came the 'dozer which

cleared a nice space for the new Cattle Auction.

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The following day, the first Auction was held and business was brisk with trading continuing well
into the evening.


Auction Day
EDIT: I had to edit here for some reason the animation will not work so have provided a link to it.

animation linkie (http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8668/auctionday480x360cl3.swf)
Sorry for such A short update and the message in the corner of the pics but will be gone soon :)

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Hope this little update whets your appetite  ::)


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Pat on July 22, 2007, 05:04:00 PM

derry that was defintly a nice update to wet me whistsle lol great one my friend... well at least you can
rest your butt in comfort now LoL - pat your northwoods friend
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Emperor Stormont on July 22, 2007, 05:16:47 PM
What a set of fabulous past updates, simply wonderful indeed.

I loved the minis with the union flag roofs, so fun  :D

Fantastic work TeaCat and I shall be returning
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 22, 2007, 06:34:25 PM
Great animation, my friend! The auction looks like it's doing quite well! Excellent little update, I'll be looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: bat on July 23, 2007, 08:12:54 AM
A nice animation, TTC! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Fred_Ginger on July 23, 2007, 12:58:20 PM
Hello again TTC, so glad I could drop in again (I still have no clue as to why my WI-FI router got messed up) to see the last two updates!  What a lovely little village!  Is the cattle auction new, I've not been on line for a few days and haven't checked the LEX in weeks....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Russell on July 23, 2007, 01:37:12 PM
What a lovely animation, TTC! I need to learn how to do that immediately...  ()testing()
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Diggis on July 24, 2007, 03:24:21 AM
TTC, nice update.  Look forward to seeing more soon. Oh, and thanks for the tea, do you do hot chocolate too?
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: sebes on July 24, 2007, 01:42:51 PM
Hi Derry - good work on that cattle auction! And nice anymation too, well done  :thumbsup:

I'll make you a cuppa for you to enjoy and relax!  Earl Grey or Darjeeling?


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Ennedi on July 26, 2007, 02:12:09 PM
I like it, TTC!

I'm not familiar with cattle auctions, but looking at your animation I see the following scheme:
1. All the day - auction
2. At the sunset - everybody takes his cows and goes home
3. At the evening - cows stay at home, their owners come back and make a nice party  ;)

I have a little present for you - maybe you will find a place for it in one of your famous pubs

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Strechnitz on July 27, 2007, 04:59:50 AM
Well TTC I too have a great love for the outdoors. I live in a big city myself but I do love the countryside and nature. not as a typical cityslicker who has no clue how thinks the country is just pretty and fashionable but as someone who's family has lived there for generations and generations. pitty much of it is transformed into suburban s**t.

as for the Cattle auction, the animation does not work for me sadly, can't see it. but I'm sure it is great. BTW I don't have to see prime beef to know I like it on my plate :) mjammy!

Strechnitz
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: threestooges on August 01, 2007, 09:27:40 PM
Good to be back (and to give you an idea of just how longs it's been: I'll answer your last question to me with "a plain oolong will be fine, but I'm not picky") A month later, and what strides you have made. The changes to the farms again show your acute attention to detail. The hard drive issue is nothing fun to work through (I found a problem with mine while diagnosing the reason why the fan assembly on my laptop could serve as a heating coil for a oven... fixed it through the warranty thank goodness) but I'm glad to hear your setback was solved more-or-less painlessly. I was going to throw in my two cents regarding the water and the castle, but I'm kind of glad I didn't get the chance, what you came up with is a stunning attraction/addition. Take it easy and I'll be waiting to see what you come up with next.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Ennedi on August 06, 2007, 03:35:09 AM
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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Auction Day - Live pictures
Post by: Schulmanator on August 06, 2007, 07:55:23 AM
This is a great MD! The monkeys would like to bring over a basket of banana scones to have with some tea. Very enjoyable-- easy on the eye and a good read!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 11, 2007, 08:53:37 AM
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Afternoon All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update. ;D



Replies

Patfirefghtr: Great to see you here again my friend. Yes comfy cushion very very comfy :D Hope you like this little experiment then?

Belfastuniguy: Got the kettle on for you :thumbsup:  glad you made it in ;) Thank you very much :thumbsup:

Thundercrack83 : Thank you ;) Yes a very successful day with all the beasts sold. The look on the managers face was a bit like this ->  ()stsfd()

Bat: thank you as always.

Fred_Ginger: Vicki its great to see you back. The cattle auction is the one by our very own Colyn Cattle auction linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=1766)

Russell: Thank you. (Go to the site in the pic - its where i got the stufft o do it  ;) )

Diggis: Thank you. yes more on the way stay tuned. As for the tea - No Worries mate :thumbsup:

Sebes: Thank you. works well doesnt it - its all in the timing as they say.  Cuppa oooh yes please  ;D
Assam if you don't mind ;) Darjeeling if not and please don't ever mention that other one.
Perfumed Tea uuugh  ( shivers ooooh yuck ) No thanks   $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%

Ennedi: Thank you squire :thumbsup: Well I suppose they have to celebrate the opening with a BBQ and a few bevvies (drinks)  I just love the second pic. thanks a lot!!!

So thats what happened to cousin Wilberforce. Whatever it was it looks like it scared the %&*$ outta him  :D :D

Stechnitz: Great to see you back again :thumbsup:  Pretty much the same as me. I lived in a village 5 miles from town but now that village is part of the town. All in about 20 yrs too &mmm Progress eh?
As for animation edited link so should work now  ;)

Threestooges Great to welcome you back :thumbsup:. Hard disks grr the bane of my life  $%Grinno$%. As for the castle - thanks a lot. It wasn't easy lemme tell you but at least the pub was handy ::) for tea breaks obviously

Schulmanator: Thank you for dropping by. The monkeys are always welcome for a cuppa and if they bring cake - then even more so.  :D

Please ask them to refrain from dropping banana skins all over the place though except on April 1st when we all like a good laugh :D :D :D

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Ok whats been happening. Well truth to tell not a lot really. RL took its toll for the past few weeks so it was difficult to get much work done in TatTT. And besides the CAM arrived so was messing about with that. Got some interesting pics regarding the cam and the difference it makes.

Ok then. Its a very basic area. Argi zoned, no industry, no commerce and a little residential zone as the test bed. Power provided by one windmill, no water. 

I ran the game for 5 years in each scenario. Once with just the NAM installed, with radical ordinance with increase agriculture ordinance working and finally with the CAM only



With Nam only (Essentially vanilla)
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With Rad Ordinance (Increase agriculture)
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With Cam only installed
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One thing i have noticed is the proliferation of pedrianna's plants that appear with the cam if all the agricultural zones are large. Interesting to see the difference between each though.

methinks -  This new mod could be fun :D

OOOh the kettle's boiled time for a cuppa

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: Pat on August 11, 2007, 10:57:56 AM
  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Bravo Derry Bravo.........  Those shots look as its live and in game i love it... BTW what in the world is that flower looking thing.... you know you can use the BSC BLOCK mod to kill maxie farms to get all custom and cam farms to grow....  see you next update my friend - pat your friend
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: bat on August 11, 2007, 11:00:34 AM
Great update, TTC! That is looking very nice! Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 11, 2007, 12:17:25 PM
Quote from: patfirefghtr on August 11, 2007, 10:57:56 AM
  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Bravo Derry Bravo.........  Those shots look as its live and in game i love it... BTW what in the world is that flower looking thing.... you know you can use the BSC BLOCK mod to kill maxie farms to get all custom and cam farms to grow....  see you next update my friend - pat your friend


Shots brought to you courtesy of The TeaTime Channel  ::)

Cheers dude. Yes I know about the bsc blocker. I do use it. I just wantd to see how the cam played without  anything else to screw it up.  Been experimenting with cam See what I found linkie (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1177.msg58951;topicseen#new)

Flower looking thing??? thats gonna be my new town centre (I Hope  :D)


Bat : Thanks dude. Always great to see the premier poster call in. Always very welcome :thumbsup:


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 11, 2007, 01:09:20 PM
Great update, TTC! I like the comparisons you given us with your videos. Glad to hear that the CAM is running smoothly for you, and I hope to see more development!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: Schulmanator on August 11, 2007, 02:03:43 PM
Very nice! You have been CAMming it up indeed! Next cup is on me!

:sunny:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: Fred_Ginger on August 14, 2007, 11:42:44 AM
TT, so glad you are playing around with the CAM!  I'm looking forward to your reports on it and it's effects!  To tell you the truth I'm sorta intimidated by it as I seem to have forgotten every thing I knew about computers (except how to type) so with you testing it out I'll find out if I want to install it! ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: Ennedi on August 14, 2007, 02:31:04 PM
TTC,

From the scientific point of view your experiment was very well planned  :thumbsup: Of course it would be interesting what would happen after 100 years or more  ;D but as every serious investigator you should to find a sponsor  :D

I like such actions, that's a real cooperation between creators and players  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: shoreman905 on August 14, 2007, 03:52:09 PM
Derry, I have been so busy with adding the final details to CAM that I haven't had time to drop by and see this fine effort of yours. We could have used you as a CAMster. I want to advise you that some very, very nice farms are going to be released for CAM soon. I had the privilige of working with them during testing, and honestly, they are some of the finest farming and rural lots I have ever seen. I truely look forward to seeing how you use them when released.  :thumbsup: from a CAMster.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - CAM The difference it makes
Post by: Snaper on August 16, 2007, 03:53:46 AM
Hi TTC,

I love, I love this village, very realistic

Bravo l'ami, it's beautiful  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 16, 2007, 03:36:27 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Personal replies



Thundercrack83: Thanks. Thought you might like the comparison :) Still not 100%
happy with the cam. not sure about it but at the mo will keep on with it:)


Schulmanator: Thank you ;) indeed I have. As i said above still unsure about it.
But will keep persevering. Tea for me :) :) :) :)
ps Can you see the climbing frame for the monkeys when they visit Tivoli?


Fred_Ginger: Vicki wonderful to have you call again. The Cam its good but tuff.
In its own way its like trying to play on hard for the very first time especially when you
play on hard level all the time. OOOOh Soooooooooo tempted to play on easy  $%Grinno$%
Think of the CAM like Dr.Pepper - Try it you might like it lol


Ennedi: Thank you. I remembered a little about doing science experiments from
school. Good grief  ()what() I remembered something from SCHOOL  :D :D :D - how long ago was
that .... 5yrs ....10yrs .....15yrs ......20yrs .... ok gonna stop counting about now lol.

I wanted to let the experiment run for longer but didn't have the time at the time.  $%Grinno$%
Yes I am looking for a sponsor- in fact I'm always looking for a sponsor heehee.
Well it gives a different look  at it for everyone and I thought after all the
effort people put in i should put a little effort in too :)


Shoreman905: Thank you and I am honoured that you would think me
qualified to help.  :thumbsup: Its a tuff little cookie to crack considering the way I used to play.  $%Grinno$%
Lots of cheats to take care of the mundane stuff.
Oh for some air/water pollution mod that would work with the CAM.
New farms yippee I love rural gonna check the lex everyday from now on (like I do anyhow ;) )


Snaper: It is great to see you back again mon ami. Thank you very much indeed.
Keep on eye out more villages to come :)



Now for some pics to keep you all happy :) Ok sorry some are larger than others. To be honest I forgot to resize them the way I like to do them. ::)

From Tivoli

Overview of town/village to come but these will have to do  ::)

Planting done for the day
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Tivoli Station Not long after morning rush hour
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Tivoli station just before that last train arrives- really busy eh?
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Tivoli main street with the artists quarter
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The opencast mine
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Some close ups :)
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Hope you all enjoyed these :)

Aaaah Kettle's has boiled:

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: Schulmanator on August 16, 2007, 05:50:18 PM
Looks lovely ( the town). The mine is well done too. Monkeys will be by with fresh banana cream pies. YuM!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: Pat on August 16, 2007, 08:54:02 PM
Derry that was a open awsome update!!!!!! I loved that mine and the city shot  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: Shadow Assassin on August 16, 2007, 09:17:51 PM
I must ask: where'd you get that mine? :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: Strechnitz on August 16, 2007, 11:42:23 PM
That is a lovely update TTC!

The opencast mine is really spectacular. I can't wait to see the rest of the town.
nice houses too btw.

keep it up :thumbsup:

Strechnitz
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: EDGE4194 on August 17, 2007, 05:07:04 AM
I agree- fantastic update  :thumbsup: the mine is especially nice.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: shoreman905 on August 17, 2007, 05:20:15 AM
Derry, here is a lot that may help with the water/air polution. RAH Watair http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=13889&v=1 . It has always worked for me. Note: connect the pump house, not the well point to your water system (at least thats what RAH says to do, but I hook both up, better safe than sorry). ..... David G
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: bat on August 17, 2007, 05:34:23 AM
Wonderful pictures of that town and mine, TTC! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 17, 2007, 10:22:37 AM
Thank you all for your replies :thumbsup:

Stay tuned :D

Quote from: Shadow Assassin on August 16, 2007, 09:17:51 PM
I must ask: where'd you get that mine? :P

That is Newman Inc Mining Corp BSC by Citynut available on the LEX Linkie (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=84)

Hope that helps :D :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: Fred_Ginger on August 18, 2007, 01:39:15 PM
What a lovely little town, do the inhabitants work at the mine? 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: Snaper on August 18, 2007, 01:46:54 PM
Beautiful village, I love firsts images with fields  :thumbsup:

But the blend between Spanish and normal houses put like that, I don't like too much, especially the few English houses ...  :-[ Sorry

Good work, I like  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: Pat on August 18, 2007, 06:24:37 PM

Im staying tuned Derry.... Cant wait for mooooore lol
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 19, 2007, 05:09:23 AM
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Afternoon All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Personal replies

Schulmanator: Cheers mate :thumbsup: Its wonderful work done by citynut and
available on the lex. See previous post for linkie. Fresh Banana cream pie will go wonderfully with a nice cup of Assam :D Care to join me?

Patfirefghtr: Nice one mate :thumbsup: I am really testing things out there so you may see some more gems too.

Shadow Assassin: Thanks for dropping in. See previous post for linkie :D

Strechnitz: Hubert thanks for your comments. play time is restricted so what can be produced must be of top notch quality :D. More to come don't worry $%Grinno$%

Edge4194: Thank you  :thumbsup: Yes it is a great job by citynut. Not seen very often so I thought I'd show it off :D

Shoreman905: Thank you. Got it installed it and yes it helps quite a bit  :D Hooked up both and pollution must better now :D :D :D

Bat: Thank you - always nice to see you here :D

Fred_Ginger: Vicki great to see you again. What little residents are very grateful for the work in the mine even though the hours are atrocious and the wages PITiful (Pun INTENDED ::) ).

Snaper: Thank you kind sir. Yes I totally agree about the blend and the offending house have been relocated back to Spain where I am sure they can find better use for them $%Grinno$%

No need to be sorry my friend - tell it how it is. I prefer it that way.
Extra kodous to you as your the first to really state they dont like something

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Its not an excuse for the rest of you to start  $%Grinno$% but if you don't like something tell me, but tell me why also. If you reason is valid enough then the town planners may (and I say just may )listen to your proposals and if the payoff Donation is big enough it may even happen ::) $%Grinno$% :D

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Ok then how about some pics 'cause I know you all like pics :D

Been messing with the CAM as some of you know and you know what I'm still not sure about it. I like it don't get me wrong and it does change the way you play, maybe thats it in the fact that its different. This is the new SC5 for me. I've seen the pics for the new version thingy of which we all know what I'm talking about and from what I've read about it I'll stick with our own version of SC5 The CAM.

So whats happened for me?
lets see.

Just a few pics again more from a test area.
ALL this will go under the dozer probably and then again maybe not.
Maybe this would be a goood one to let you decide on lets see eh?


Waterford small overview
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During the one and only Power strike to hit the city all caused by a pigeon!
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The Square (even though its a rectangle ::) and before any you lot say summat  $%Grinno$% )
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Well what do you think?

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: Krio on August 19, 2007, 05:11:59 AM
Not bad at all  :thumbsup: only suggestion is, that use seawalls ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Opencast mine
Post by: EDGE4194 on August 19, 2007, 06:36:27 AM
I noticed you're not using PEGs diagonal rail dirt mod (http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item183). If you do there's also a mod by ebina (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17642) that will show the that texture under the NAM bridges. If you prefer the standard maxis rail dirt, you might try DHAMPs railway dirt and grass diagonal set (http://www.simphoni.net/forums/index.php?s=0bb48e12923b737e61be6f65aaa8df8e&showtopic=12739). If you already know about these, then I was just trying to be helpful    :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 19, 2007, 06:45:23 AM
Bengt: Nice to see you again. Thank you for the suggestion and am considering it. As i say it was a quick test town more than anything but its starting to grow on me. Stay tuned :thumbsup:

Edge: Thank you for links. I have recently rebuilt my plugins and not got all the stuff i had before. Now I do have some more and yes I used to use the one by Ebina but I had forgotten the name so made it harder to find what i wanted.

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford
Post by: Schulmanator on August 19, 2007, 11:18:35 AM
I like the arrangement of the town - sort of a free flowing format centered on the avenues. Gives it a more organic look to it. I think this iwll be a pleasant town when you are finished.   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford
Post by: Ennedi on August 19, 2007, 04:19:05 PM
Nice town, and strong development here - many building sites  :)
I like the general view and last two pictures  :thumbsup:
Personally I like the spring (summer?) view more than autumn, and I hope you will put more trees here - citizens will enjoy  ;)
I see you use Fukuda's version of poles - they look great on closeups, but on general view they are invisible  &mmm I have this problem too.

Anyway, great work and I'm glad your city develops
And I saw your mine, but haven't time to comment - it's great!

A little present for you here (an old tradition  :D)

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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford
Post by: bat on August 20, 2007, 05:46:43 AM
Waterford is a great city, TTC! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford
Post by: Diggis on August 20, 2007, 08:03:10 AM
Waterford eh? Sounds like plagarism to me....  $%Grinno$%  My people will be in touch.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford
Post by: Diggis on August 20, 2007, 08:03:50 AM
Ignore that TTC, My lawyers got hold of my account.  It looks great.  :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 20, 2007, 08:52:34 AM
Waterford looks brilliant, TTC! I love it! I do agree with the suggestion about the seawalls, though. I think it would add to the city! Keep up the excellent work!
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford Advice taken and a mosaic !!
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 22, 2007, 04:23:47 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

A quick update - personal replies to follow :)

Some of you suggested seawalls - this look better?

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Look what popped up today :)
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And now for something special
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Sorry about the join between first and second pic. and this missing building near the bottom is from not letting the screen refresh fully &mmm

ta ra for now

:satisfied:
TTC


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford Advice taken and a mosaic !!
Post by: Pat on August 22, 2007, 04:26:56 PM

Derry oooooooooooh yes that is it... The seawall defiantly gives the character and hmmm i see you found the soon to be outdated region census bureau :thumbsup:  ;) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford Advice taken and a mosaic !!
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 22, 2007, 05:16:03 PM
I like the seawalls, TTC! And the mosaic looks great, too! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford Advice taken and a mosaic !!
Post by: Schulmanator on August 22, 2007, 07:01:59 PM
Beautiful countryside!  &apls

Very nice work! Makes me want to take a vacation.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford Advice taken and a mosaic !!
Post by: bat on August 23, 2007, 06:10:38 AM
Great change, looks better now! Also the other places/ pictures are looking fantastic! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford Advice taken and a mosaic !!
Post by: rooker1 on August 23, 2007, 09:28:07 AM
Very nice update.  I really like your mosaic, but if you don't mind, I have a small suggestion.  Move the farm one square away from the tracks to get rid of the brown dirt spaces and put a small line of trees.  Just my opinion.  The seawalls look perfect, I really like that set.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford Advice taken and a mosaic !!
Post by: Ennedi on August 23, 2007, 12:58:34 PM
Very good update  :thumbsup:

I agree wit Robin about making larger space between tracks and farms and putting some trees there.
Another suggestion: Making fields on hilly terrain is very good idea and can create a great effect. But some farm fields are not enough slope tolerant - it is better to check it and if the effect is not good
a) change the farm field or
b) soften the terrain a bit (it is better to use the God Mode tools in this case)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford Advice taken and a mosaic !!
Post by: Fred_Ginger on August 23, 2007, 01:28:05 PM
TTC, the seawalls add just that extra touch!  Just sorta finishes the town like a 'lady' wearing gloves when she goes out!  I'm six of one, half a dozen of the other about the trees between the railroad tracks and the farms myself.  I like a lot of trees around farms but also think that they ought not be between the track and the scenery... :-\
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 24, 2007, 03:32:39 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?

A teaser  :D :D
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2470/waterfallvb9.swf

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser watefall
Post by: Schulmanator on August 24, 2007, 05:06:21 PM
Looks promising! I am TEASED!!!  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser watefall
Post by: Pat on August 24, 2007, 10:59:51 PM

yupppers im really teased thanks alot there M8 leaving me hanging like that lol  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Derry that is very good and how did you do the animation?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser watefall
Post by: bat on August 25, 2007, 01:38:29 AM
Great teaser - looking forward to the next update! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser watefall
Post by: EDGE4194 on August 25, 2007, 06:01:08 AM
nice teaser!  ;)  Great job on the streets btw. you've used the diagonals in just the right amount to give them a natural curved effect. I will have to make notes....  "$Deal"$
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser watefall
Post by: nedalezz on August 25, 2007, 06:59:36 AM
I really loved the mosaic, you got a great MD here.
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 25, 2007, 10:04:18 AM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

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Personal Replies

Schulmanator: Thank you. I prefer to build my towns and plan zones as I need them. So the town/city slowly expands into the surrounding areas.
lots of trees are a necessity for all Visiting monkeys to have somewhere to hang out :thumbsup:
Ps its good to tease every now and then ;D ;D

Ennedi:Thank you for calling through again my friend :thumbsup: I like your present cheers my man :thumbsup:
Good development as you say with hopefully lots more to come too. Diagonal /Hillside farms see below reply to rooker1

Bat: Thanks. Yes having the town planners approve the seawalls gave a certain character to Waterford and  its a nice place to live but the public transport is not too great. Something to sort later ;)

Diggis: Plagiarism ? Me? Never $%Grinno$%- I couldn't afford the fine :D
I'm glad your people got in touch with you ::)

Thundercrack83: Cheers my man and the seawalls are in place and it does finish that area off well I think ;)

Patfirefghtr: Thanks Pat :thumbsup: Oh you noticed - well historical buildings should be preserved :D Glad I left you hanging there mate :D :D Liked the waterfall then did you?

Rooker1: Thanks my friend. yes that is the one area where i would love to see lots/fields been made to fit on a diagonal. been trying to find a solution that will satisfy me and my readers. hang in there.
your opinion counts - its just a little further down the line from me  ;) Of all things rural diagonal farms give me the biggest headache $%Grinno$% and forgot farms on slopes too $%Grinno$%

Fred_Ginger: Vicki ,Thank you. Waterford needed some "gloves" as you say and now can hold her head high when she meets other cities for a good old knees up. ()stsfd()
I know what you you mean by six of one etc, I feel the same trying to work out a solution.

Edge4194: Thank you sir :thumbsup: Patience is the key to getting them to look right.

Nedalezz: Thank you for dropping in. Hope you got your
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Please call again as its always great to see new people here :thumbsup: Glad you like what you saw so far.

Radekmysza: Thanks for dropping in. I saw you :D Hope you liked what you saw?

Now for some pics

A new branch of Nip'N'Tuck opened its doors for business today in Waterford. At first business was slow as some of the techniques did not work properly.
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The first two customers had a legitimate complaint i think especially as you see the results
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luckily for them the surgeons got new ingredients for the compounds they used and the following operations were a complete success
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And now for a region shot. I have gone back to using the map that i started this md with since the rebuild so hopefully i shall managed to drag some of the connections from page one back into the story :D :D

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Don't worry you will see more of the waterfall :thumbsup:

Oh kettle's boiled time for a cuppa

:satisfied:
TTC

edited to correct spelling ::)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 25, 2007, 11:02:45 AM
Love the update, TTC! Glad to hear the plastic surgeons got their act together! And the map looks great, too! I'll be looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: Schulmanator on August 25, 2007, 12:03:06 PM
Those first two patients... well, got more nipped than tucked, methinks!  ;)

A charming update- your towns look so pleasant... perfect for sitting outdoors with a cuppa and some nice pastries.  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: Fred_Ginger on August 25, 2007, 12:32:57 PM
Oh, TTC, I really like that region (gonna back everything up this time, eh?)  And what a lovely little couple of blocks you showed us.  I'm so glad the surgeons got their act together, although I for one am more than willing to keep my lines and wrinkles, after all, I worked hard to get them just right! $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: Nisha on August 25, 2007, 12:36:43 PM
Hi TTC,

I have been leisurely going through your MD for days now. You have a very charming touch and your towns and villages are particularly pleasing. I loved the castle too. Great MD. Even Chloe the cat approves.  :)

I am looking forward to the waterfall too.

Tea addicts unite!  :thumbsup:

~Nisha
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: Emperor Stormont on August 25, 2007, 03:09:15 PM
I love those seawalls, where did you get them??

Anyways, fabulous past few updates and I loved the animation, looks fantastic. What a lovely read and of course a lovely cup of tea.  ::)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: Gaston on August 25, 2007, 07:13:26 PM
I do indeed like the seawalls.   They add a great "finished" touch to the city.

I sure am glad I didn't keep my appointment at Nip'N'Tuck.     Sheesh, I'd probably end up looking like George W. Bush.   Then I have to let Dick Cheney shoot me.   ::)


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: Pat on August 25, 2007, 09:30:52 PM

hmm Derry i do have to say i nice intresting UPdate.... where did you get those sims? My sims need to book an appointment with your doctor... So when is Nip Tuck availble?  Yes i thoughly loved that waterfall  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: bat on August 26, 2007, 07:16:47 AM
Great update! Also nice looking region overview! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: Sober on August 26, 2007, 08:01:20 AM
Plastic surgery sure does wonders! No more hideous sims roaming your streets TTC ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Nip and Tuck
Post by: Ennedi on August 28, 2007, 09:36:07 AM
What a great news! The old good Macroom's climate comes to Waterford! I love it  :thumbsup:

Very good idea with the plastic surgery clinic, I think it will hve clients from many regions  :D
And maybe I have a good source of components

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But the kind of these components will be very random  ;D
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford What the CAM has done
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 30, 2007, 02:27:37 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.




Hi folks
I got something to tell you - I think I like this Cam you know.
Yes Indeed its even got to the point that I am like this
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since I got it working right.

I mean I have a population in Waterford that at my normal pace of play
would take me about 4 months to reach.

And certainly not in the space that I've used at present.

I've even grown my first Cam residential and commercial too.
The best part was I went to make a cuppa , when I came back
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I had 'scrapers. Oh yes indeed and not just one- oh no more than that

Well heres a quick recap

Waterford small overview year 47
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Stay tuned......

Personal Replies

Thundercrack83: Thank you . Yes Me too even though I have to agree with Vicki all my scars and wrinkles are well earned. Good stories too lol but I wont bore you with them now. $%Grinno$%

Schulmanator: And a bit more too I'd say. Thank you and yes there's a lovely little waterfront cafe just opened in Waterford you should come check it out. His Royal Monkeyness is most welcome :)

Fred_Ginger: Vicki it gets backed up after every session now ;). Its a fantastic region that Vandy created and I love playing it. Yes I too am not vain enough or rich enough to afford it  $%Grinno$%
Me too I've worked blinking hard to get mine ;)

Nisha: Welcome. Its gives me great pleasure to welcome a new reader and especially a Cat Loving Tea Addict too. You did get your
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More to come about the 'fall

@Chloe the cat: miaow miaow miiaaoooww miaooooow miaow :)



Belfastuniguy: Thank you for your comments. The seawalls are by
Jay Stimson available here linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=15410)
glad you enjoyed what you've seen :)

Gaston: Nice to see you again. re:seawalls ta v much and yes they do "finish" it even though there's "lots" (no pun intended  $%Grinno$% ) to do yet.Yes its a good job it only happened to two patients. That first name I recognise and the second is familiar lol but lets leave them alone eh? I mean having names like that must be a burden lol

Patfirefghtr: There's your cuppa mate heck I'll even throw in a donut
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Those sims i found on a south American site. habelurg has lots of stuff there and they are available as a DL. I can't find the link at the mo but if anyone else knows feel free to link to it in a post.
If I remember (yeah right with my memory - thank (insert Deity's name here ) for bookmarks  ::) where was i? oh yes - all they do is change the pic and no noticeable effect in game - just a different pic :) I was tired of looking at "Gustav Knivenfork the 253rd" who looked they same as the first guy lol

Just checking with reception re: your appointment - not that you need it mate
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Who'd wanna spoil those good looks eh?

Waterfalls - Hmmm nice

Bat: Cheers dude Had to go back to the beginning especially after reinstalling

Sober: Hi there. Only if you can afford it. Their prices are - well if you have to ask you cant afford it. Their beauty products are amazing though and really do work  $%Grinno$%

Ennedi: Adam yes indeed it does- now lets see Can I recreate it - gonna be hard but we'll try :)
Thank you re the clinic - yes lets hope so it would be fun to see sims from other regions - besides think of the money - always think of the money is the company motto

yes of course you may have the left over "components" as long as I can have the liver - Hmmm goes great with a nice chianti I mean Tea


&hlp Spotted ()lurker() 

Bwatterud Thank you for popping in. Hope you liked what you saw and I shall see you again. there's a cuppa waiting right here for you  (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg337.imageshack.us%2Fimg337%2F7329%2Fimagescuppasw1.jpg&hash=efdacee2041023f74d752089f45ebd46f271b3c6)


Oh


Lets take a look at Whats happened to Waterford

Found these old pics of a famous cafe in Waterford. Can you spot it?

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and through the wonders of modern day pc's we can see what the original looked like

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And Finally what has the CAM done to Waterford?
year 145

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Bit of a difference eh? Hope you enjoyed this installment

Thats all for now folks
next update won't be long


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford What the CAM has done
Post by: Pat on August 30, 2007, 04:40:10 PM

LoL derry that was a blast defintly and i loved it M8 great job  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford What the CAM has done
Post by: Gaston on August 30, 2007, 07:41:12 PM
Great update my friend.   Hmmm an Aussie site for SC4?   I'd like that link myself.    ;D    I think I like year 47 better than 145, myself.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford What the CAM has done
Post by: bat on August 31, 2007, 05:15:06 AM
Great new start on that city! Wonderful work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford What the CAM has done
Post by: rooker1 on August 31, 2007, 06:03:26 AM
It looks like you have done very well with the CAM.  I do however like how it use to look as well as now.  Cities do grow.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford What the CAM has done
Post by: threestooges on August 31, 2007, 09:55:41 AM
Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Law school will keep you busy. I have to say though, that the development due to the CAM is quite interesting. If I understand it, it allows more growth stages and therefore, smoother develpment (correct me if I am wrong), and from what you have shown, it works pretty well. It wold be interesting to see some pics closer up to show how the development has changed due to the CAM. Though it may just be me, it seems like those 'scrapers went up a bit fast. I might have expected more horizontal development (but then again I live in the LA area where the skyline has no real predictability... "many cities searching for a center"). But at any rate, it looks good, and I will try to get around here more often. Take it easy.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford What the CAM has done
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 31, 2007, 03:17:33 PM
Hey, TTC!

Waterford looks incredible, my friend--love the update! The black and white pictures are fabulous, and I love those seawalls that you're using. Where can I find them?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Waterford What the CAM has done
Post by: jacqulina on September 02, 2007, 07:54:30 AM
hiya derry my good friend,sorry i havnt been in here lately.you know why.
well i must say you have carried on as if nothing happened which is fantastic,and what a start,very nice region,excellent castle very nicely put together,i love it sitting on the cliffs you used the castle set very well.awesome terraforming btw.awesome waterfalls and lakes very pretty amazing job you have done,wonderfull farms and countryside,very nice use of the trees.io love the country lanes and trails.beautifull work on the shoreline great terraforming shallow to deep,excellent details all round,awesome work and pics. &apls &apls :thumbsup:

take care my friend
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 02, 2007, 04:30:53 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


A few close ups at night from Waterford for your delight :D


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And a nice mosaic to finish ;)
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Personal replies to follow :D

Hope you like?

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: Schulmanator on September 02, 2007, 04:46:45 PM
YES!!! I like! A delicious serving of eye candy!  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: Berethor on September 02, 2007, 08:54:58 PM
wonderful night pics from the city   &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 02, 2007, 09:00:12 PM
Welcome to the Classics, TTC!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: threestooges on September 02, 2007, 09:33:13 PM
Dang, thundercrack beat me to it (but then again, I think he's the one who moved it here), but first or second, it's still my pleasure to congratulate you on your recent md upgrade. Also, while your entire upgrade was great, and used such a wide range of interesting buildings (CAM related?) I wanted to focus in particular on how well done the avenue median of the second pic is. Was that custom made (and if so, were the lots made by you)?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: Diggis on September 03, 2007, 02:55:17 AM
Wow! Nice work, we still need to have a sit down and discuss copyright on the name though,  :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: EDGE4194 on September 03, 2007, 05:30:21 AM
 beautiful night shots  :thumbsup: There's also a very unique mix of buildings- very nice  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: bat on September 03, 2007, 05:33:27 AM
Fantastic pictures at night of your wonderful looking city! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: Nisha on September 03, 2007, 08:15:38 AM
Wow, Waterford grew! Looks wonderful, especially the night pics. I guess 'with the CAM you can'.  ;D
I will definitely have to check the CAM out.
Thanks for the tea, it is lovely. Chloe says, 'Miaooooow miaaow purrrr'.  ;)

~Nisha
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 04, 2007, 04:22:04 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Personal replies


Patfirefghtr: Pat I found the link for you for the sims. linkie (http://descargas.capitalsim.net/index.php?sitio=csc)
Glad you enjoyed it.
Its always a pleasure to see you here.

Gaston: I think you misread what I wrote.  It is the South American site Capitalsimcity.
Unfortunately there are no Australian sites for sc4  that I know of. City grow and change.
The only plops are civic type stuff. Every R C I is grown not a single plop.
Some dozed a few times to get what I want but thats it :)

Bat: Cheers my friend. ;) Looks great at night too eh? ;)

Rooker1: Robin. Cheers mate :thumbsup: Took a while to adjust to it but I do like it for the variety also.
Yes indeed they do such is life

Threestooges: Not a problem mate. Education is a wonderful thing and should take precedence
over enjoyment. I mean How do you know when you are having fun? The cam does allow for further
growth stages and its great to see it in action. Yes the scrapers did go up fast once i rezoned to high
and its intersting to see what happened.This is all a test of the cam too so things might seem odd in
my towns but I like that the oddness and mishmash that occurs.

Your always welcome here just don't stay away too long.

Take it easy he says - oh I always do and when I get it easy - I take it twice :):):):):)

Thundercrack83 : Its changed quite a bit once the demands were attended to :)
thanks re the pics I like them too. Those are the seawalls by JayStimson.available here linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=15410)


Jacqulina: Rushes over to give Big Hug. great to welcome you back and to hear all is ok. 
Yes i had a few setbacks, don't we all and I've had my fair share recently.
And sometimes when life kicks me . I kick back harder(only with the steel toe caps on though) lol.
Thank you for your comments.hey mean alot to me :thumbsup:
Lots of hard work paid off in the end. I'm so glad you like it considering the skills you have  :)

Schulmanator: So glad you do. Oh got a Special place for Monkeys in Waterford stay tuned :)

Berethor: Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Glad you like the shots.
Its great to scroll around the screen at night as some area can look stunning,
I love the Larkin building - its one of my favourites from Waterford so far :)

thundercrack83: thanks for the promotion.

threestooges: Thanks again. Those are urban beautification lots available at ST.linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?page=1&Keyword=soldyne&view=all)
No unfortunately not made by me $%Grinno$% Wish I had that skill.

Diggis: Thank you. Copyright shmpoyright  :D :D
but we can still sit down with a nice cuppa in the Teacats cafe if you like.
By the way did you spot it? the cafe that is with your space reserved?

Edge4194: Thank you.Yes its a bit eclectic but its fun too - I'd like to live there.

Bat: thanks once again. Still lots of space to fill there so it should look better once its finished :)

Nisha: Yes it did and I love The night shots too. I can spend ages just looking at it and
what the cam has done. Its totally changed my game play :)
Be careful you can be cammed too if your not ...... parks on that corner by the ...... ooops
sorry got side tracked.

Chloe ; Purrr pur. Purr Purrrr Purrr miaow purrr.


This is my 1200th post

Kettles just boiled be right back with your cuppas

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Night Time shots of Waterford
Post by: Gaston on September 04, 2007, 05:12:23 PM
QuoteI said: "Great update my friend.   Hmmm an Aussie site for SC4?   I'd like that link myself."

Then you said in response:
"Gaston: I think you misread what I wrote.  It is the South American site Capitalsimcity.
Unfortunately there are no Australian sites for sc4  that I know of. City grow and change.
The only plops are civic type stuff. Every R C I is grown not a single plop.
Some dozed a few times to get what I want but thats it"

Okay I have officially lost my marbles.     I went back and saw no references to anything Austrailian, except for my post.    I think you had better bring me a cuppa and make it a strong one.   Maybe I was just wishing for one.    Perhaps someone is making some truely Aussie buildings or something, and I picked up on it.   I know someone made some trees for the Southern Hemisphere a while back.   I can't remember who it was though.   Oh well.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: Diggis on September 05, 2007, 04:03:37 AM
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Diggis: Thank you. Copyright shmpoyright  :D :D
but we can still sit down with a nice cuppa in the Teacats cafe if you like.
By the way did you spot it? the cafe that is with your space reserved?


Nope, where should I be looking.  I'll be in for a hot chocolate shortly
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 05, 2007, 10:06:01 AM
The Teacats Cafe is in this pic. It has also been seen in Colyn's version of Shozalosa. Big hint there folks.

So far no one has spotted it  $%Grinno$%

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Come on folks you lot normally notice the tinest things that seem outta place and here is a lovely little building and no one's visited it yet ()sad()

Ok its near the top of the pic

See you soon kettle's on :thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: M4346 on September 05, 2007, 10:13:24 AM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on September 05, 2007, 10:06:01 AM
The Teacats Cafe is in this pic. It has also been seen in Colyn's version of Shozalosa. Big hint there folks.

So far no one has spotted it  $%Grinno$%

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Come on folks you lot normally notice the tinest things that seem outta place and here is a lovely little building and no one's visited it yet ()sad()

Ok its near the top of the pic

See you soon kettle's on :thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC

It's the little café on the waterfront, no? :P Do I get a cuppa!?  ()stsfd()

I remember, vaguely, Colyn mentioning something like that but I've never really paid attention.  &ops

By the way, I love this MD and I have particularly enjoyed seeing you get into the swing of things and respond to the constructive criticism and uplifting comments! I love what you've done with the various custom additions and how you've made the CAM work for you! :)

This is not only a feast on the eyes, but a memorable and even educational experience all round! ;D

Keep up the good work!  :thumbsup:

-M-
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: bat on September 05, 2007, 10:40:21 AM
Great looking new picture, TTC! :thumbsup:
Also congrats on 1200+ posts!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 05, 2007, 11:00:09 AM
We Have A WINNER  &apls &apls &apls

Well done M.

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:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: Pat on September 05, 2007, 11:54:14 AM

LoL that was gonna be my guess ooooooh well congrats to you - m -
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: Ennedi on September 05, 2007, 02:27:25 PM
It seems I was late for last updates - sorry, too much work  :angrymore:

Great development in Waterford, seeing these nightlights  :thumbsup: I suppose the nightlife is intensive here  :D
I'm only curious what these all people living in older small houses (now surrounded by skyscrapers) think about it?  :D
Will these small houses destroyed to make place for even more skyscrapers?
Of course I like skyscrapers too, but such quick changes are always interesting  ;)

I didn't decide to use CAM yet, but it is very interesting for me to look what it does - and knowing your style a bit  :D I'm sure you will show some surprising aspects of it soon  ;)

Good luck Derry!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: M4346 on September 05, 2007, 02:45:48 PM
Thank you very much! *bows* ;)

Great to be able to enjoy my last cuppa of the evening in style on the Waterfront! ;D I shall now head off to bed with great memories and a soothed mind, heart, body and soul!  ()stsfd() And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why The Tea Cat's Café is a must see and such a huge hit!  :thumbsup: Service with smile  ;D, and in style!  :satisfied:

Just to prove that I was paying attention, albeit half-arsedly :P Here's the original reference to the stunning café!  ;)
Click! (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=101.msg11793;topicseen#msg11793)

Thanks again, and I look forward to frequent frivolity and rendezvous in The Tea Cat's Café! I do hope I'm welcome in future!  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: sebes on September 09, 2007, 05:09:44 AM
Wow - during my 3 weeks absence Teatime Tales grew with 5 pages....  What's the secret?

Quote from: M4346 on September 05, 2007, 02:45:48 PM
.. I look forward to frequent frivolity and rendezvous in The Tea Cat's Café! ...
Well said -M-; I'll join you in that great place on the seaside !
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Moving PICS Oooohhhhh
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 09, 2007, 09:41:24 AM

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg141.imageshack.us%2Fimg141%2F2315%2Fteatimeam6.jpg&hash=e987c698576f1894bcf914b0f4942c504e8a6f4a)

Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


WARNING BIG FILES
How about something different today. Got some random shots for your delectation and delight :D

Firstly all these pics come from Tivoli. Some shots were seen earlier in the MB but I thought you might like these

Lets start by seeing how it looks in a timecompresed 24hrs eh?

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/8/1418635/tivoli.swf

A close up of one of the farms
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/8/1418635/farm2.swf


Farmer Mick spents lots on his new lodgepole fences :D

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/8/1418635/Farm%20rail.swf

Zooming in on the Old Suspension Bridge

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/8/1418635/Sus%20Bridge.swf

Zooming in on the town centre

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/8/1418635/Zoom%20to%20town.swf

"Pats Falls"    -  lets hope it wasn't into a ditch $%Grinno$%

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/8/1418635/waterfall.swf


Personal replies to follow.
PS Great to see old regulars back and some newcomers too. You are all welcome to join me at the TTC.

Ohh that's the kettle boiled
BRB  $%Grinno$%

:satisfied:
TTC

PS if any one has problems with the files PM me and let me know please. Hopefully everyone can see them all :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Moving PICS Oooohhhhh
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 09, 2007, 09:42:00 AM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg141.imageshack.us%2Fimg141%2F2315%2Fteatimeam6.jpg&hash=e987c698576f1894bcf914b0f4942c504e8a6f4a)

Sorry for Double post but needed to do so as file was very big ;)
Takes a while to load please make a cuppa and relax :D
Slowly changing animation be patient and you see some gems ;D

Gaston - pm me and I send you files if you have problem with your dial up ok?

Various spots from around town that I liked
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/8/1418635/tivoli%20random%20shots2.swf


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies - no pics
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 09, 2007, 09:44:55 AM
Outstanding animations, TTC! My favorite one is the Pat's Falls--I love how the river and falls are moving. Great work, my friend! I look forward to more!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Moving PICS Oooohhhhh
Post by: M4346 on September 09, 2007, 09:55:31 AM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on September 09, 2007, 09:41:24 AMFirstly all these pics come from Tivoli.

The Italian town where they make the best taps? :P

Anywho... I took your advice, sat down with a nice cuppa, checked my e-mail and so forth waiting for it to load, and took it all in and enjoyed it immensely! ;D

It was worth waiting for it to load - myself not having a 3MB line - and, despite my general dislike of videos / animations (due to the loading time), I will not think twice before being a little more patient in this MD!

Thanks for sharing that, looks like everything is going great!  :thumbsup:

Great job, once again!  &apls &apls

I'll be back in the future, I do have to drop by TTC's Café again! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: bat on September 09, 2007, 10:15:48 AM
Wonderful update, TTC! Great looking animations of the rural area! Also the animation of the waterfall is fantastic!
And the newest is also beautiful!! :thumbsup:
Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Schulmanator on September 09, 2007, 06:34:15 PM
Great stuff! I will enjoy a cuppa Russian cherry tea (got it at the Euro food store this weekend) whilst I savor the animation!  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Gaston on September 10, 2007, 03:17:33 AM
 Welcome to page 16  

No problems viewing TTC :satisfied:.    Just took a bit of time is all.    But I had time to kill.    Really fun update.    I love the "animation".   


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Ennedi on September 10, 2007, 09:49:21 AM
Great pictures!  :thumbsup:
My favourites: waterfall, a winding road and nightshots (but all farming pictures are very nice too)

Animations are very funny, but i had to look 5 times at some pictures I like  :D
The best animation: waterfall (more flowing than jumping)
As always, very nice to stay here for a while
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Pat on September 10, 2007, 10:56:09 AM

derry that was great i loved the falls  ;D  man im soo glad i decided to do a round before i split for 2 wks.... OK call me addicted but ehh oh well im devoted, exspecialy to a great MD  :thumbsup: see you in 2 - pat
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 10, 2007, 11:56:01 AM
quite nice although the demo sticker ruined it a bit.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Gaston on September 10, 2007, 02:28:02 PM
Well it is about 4:30pm here in Iowa.    Just wanted you to know that means it is Tea Time here and I'm setting here with a great big cuppa.      Aaaahhhh,  okay I need an update, I'm relaxed now.    ()stsfd()



---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: EDGE4194 on September 11, 2007, 07:26:23 PM
derry- great pics  :thumbsup: I love the animation, but kept wanting to stop it so  i could study the pics  :) I want to know more about the winding street I saw. How was that created? That can't be a normal in game street?
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Diggis on September 12, 2007, 02:27:00 AM
Edge, you should be able to right mouse click the images and stop them.  I think.

Derry, nice work,  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: EDGE4194 on September 12, 2007, 04:49:27 AM
thanks diggis for pointing out the obvious....  &ops
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Strechnitz on September 12, 2007, 06:23:20 AM
Aargh. First I was deleted, than pressed for time so that I could hardly update my own MD. And now everybody has been updating like crazy in the mean time &hlp

Oh wait Derry, let me refrase that :P You haven't been quiet since my last peak. A few lovely updates my friend.
You seem to like Geovid more and more my friend. Good work! :)

Strechnitz.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: M4346 on September 12, 2007, 06:30:29 AM
Quote from: Strechnitz on September 12, 2007, 06:23:20 AM
&hlp

Flaming is not allowed in MDs Strechnitz... you ought to know better.  $%Grinno$%
;D :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime -Moving Pics Ooooh
Post by: Pat on September 14, 2007, 06:30:43 PM
LoL -m- that is soo not right and derry are we gonna even get a nibble here yet???
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 15, 2007, 04:14:45 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg141.imageshack.us%2Fimg141%2F2315%2Fteatimeam6.jpg&hash=e987c698576f1894bcf914b0f4942c504e8a6f4a)

Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.



Replies

thundercrack83: Thank you  :thumbsup:. Pat's falls did turn out rather well. Never fear my friend more will be coming maybe not so many in one go but they will appear.

M4346: The Italian town - Sadly no. Tivoli is on the outskirts of Cork City on the main road to Waterford. Thank you your patients and following the instructions too. Dont worry I shall be more considerate for people with slower connections. I was testing stuff more than anything but it all worked as planned.

Your seat in the corner has been reserved :thumbsup:

Bat: Cheers mate :thumbsup: I am particularly proud of the Falls ()stsfd() ()stsfd() its slowly getting there

Schulmanator: Thank you. I do hope you enjoyed the cherry tea. I havent had that for a long time. Hope the monkeys liked the moving pics too :D

**A special area has been put aside for monkeys (following some disturbing rumours ) details to follow**

Gaston: That was good to hear "no probs" I am glad you enjoyed it :thumbsup:

Ennedi: Adam thank you for your comments. I always look forward to them. So you had to look 5 times - thats good :D It meant you spent a long time in the cafe ( where you are always most welcome :D )
I was lucky that i got some nice shots which were suitable for display. one of my personal favs is the night shot of the train station

Patfirefghtr: Pat My pleasure was dedicating them to you. Enjoy the hols - take a break from here too - you appreciate all the more when you get back :D 

Call you addicted?

your addicted :D

Madeira: Thank you. yes I agree the sticker ruins it a bit but I am working on a solution for that ;)

Gaston: Its about 11.30pm here in London and I've got a nice hot cuppa and its good to hear you are relaxed :thumbsup: next update soon  ;)

Edge4194: thank you for your kind words :thumbsup:. Unfortunately I haven't mastered that part yet so that you can stop it to look at stuff longer but I will. The winding street is a normal in game street created with the NAM. Really!

Diggis: Sorry no that doesn't work for this one $%Grinno$% Thank you
Have your people been in contact with my people yet? I don't think so so how about a peaceful solution to your issue of copyright ::)  $%Grinno$%
My Waterford is taken from "Waterford" in Ireland which has an alternative name in Gaelic :D.
So here is my solution. My Waterford offers to change its name to its Gaelic version (Port Lairge) as long as your "Waterford" will "Twin" itself with  "Port Lairge" This all to be agreed over a nice cuppa obviously ;D
Stick the kettle on if thats a yes :D

Strechnitz: Hubert - Great to see you back -No wait let me rephrase that even if you want to set fire to yourself.I mean really  $%Grinno$% thats just not on my friend  $%Grinno$% You should know especially with your new CML that the only things to be flamed are BURGERS :D :D


Quote from: M4346 on September 12, 2007, 06:30:29 AM
Flaming is not allowed in MDs Strechnitz... you ought to know better.  $%Grinno$%
;D :P

unless of course its Self inFlamation.

Pat- you want a little nibble eh?

How about some(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg262.imageshack.us%2Fimg262%2F777%2Fcrumbs68be888tf8.jpg&hash=a3c7f16890b923db0285cb43029139fb3660e122)

Laters folks

Kettles boiling over -  An emergency I have to deal with

:satisfied:
TTC






Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Gaston on September 15, 2007, 07:40:14 PM
Thanks for the responses Derry.

Okay I have a question that would best be answered here...
        "How does everyone like thier tea?"
                            You know what I mean,   with sugar, with milk, with lemon, etc.
AND
         "What kinda tea is your favorite?"
                            Earl GreyThe Tea that Shall Not Be Named, Orange Pekoe, Dargeeling, etc.


     Me I like a good orange pekeo (steeped for a long time so it is really strong) with a couple of teaspoons of honey and some lemon.   Most of the time anyway.     ;D

What about all of you?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: threestooges on September 15, 2007, 09:13:28 PM
First, let me say that I hope everything is alright and that the emergency is only that the kettle is boiling over. It's been a while since I last chimed in but I have to say there have been some great pictures in that time. Though the animations took a while to load (not sure why) they had some great shots in them. I particularly like the train station and the winding road two pics after in in the line up that goes underneath the rail bridge (I'm a bit of a fan of trains, but these pics are great on their own). Hope all is well for you and that the tea turns out well too.
-edit- To answer Gaston: a nice oolong is always pleasing. Its good, strong, and flavorful.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Strechnitz on September 16, 2007, 01:25:57 AM
TTC: Oh you are absolutely right my good fellow. But fear not the flames they were the visualisation of my enthousiasm. And should not be explained in any other way. :-[
And indeed it is simply not done to set fire on oneself. And rest assured I won't.  :D

And beeing the official SC4Devotion Bon Vivant now, I have to think of my reputation...So change the (deliscious) burgers into (divine) Quals stuffed with red onions, salted butter, lemon, parsley and a whisk of ballantines or company. and no BBQ will taste the same again! LOL  :thumbsup:

In other words, yes I am very happy with my Custom CML  ;D

M: I'm sorry M. never wanted to flame or set fire onto anyone. It's just my lively happy nature that carries me away sometimes &Thk/(

Gaston: You do threaten to take this MD off topic here But I'll answer your question. (what am I saying? it is about tea. how off topic could it get in this thread? ??? ) But Orange Pecko leaf tea is indeed one of my favorites, with a squeeze of lemon. as is Imperial Rose leaf tea. with just a spoonfull of sugar. in Summer a cup of Quatre fruit rouge (four red fruits) or Chinese green tea with lemon or Jasmin tea is very welcome. and in Winter evenings when I have a cold or sore throat a cup of Earl grey with a drop of Grand Marnier or cognac is very welcome...I mean medicinal ::) .

Now these are my absolute favorites. What does our Master of teaceremonies TTC like? ;)

Strechnitz
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Diggis on September 17, 2007, 01:20:35 AM
Heck, I'm more than happy to share a name with such a growing centre.  Sister cities it is.  Watersford was just a small farming village, which had it's first skyscrapre courtisy of Coca Cola the other day!  I think we need a park to commemorate our cities. I'll look into it.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: M4346 on September 17, 2007, 01:27:31 AM
Well there's always spontaneous combustion... Don't get too enthused here Strech. :P

Now, to answer Gaston's very relevant question...

I prefer Ceylon Tea with 3 lumps of sugar and quite a bit (but not too much) milk. I also love Earl Gray in the same manner.  ;D
I don't like Rooibos Tea, even though it's as South African as Table Mountain, and I'm not a huge fan of any deviation from the norm(al).  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Pat on September 17, 2007, 10:28:44 PM
Oooooooooh BAD Gaston you swore @ Derry  :D :D :D  I will let you know i think to Derry that Earl Grey is a bad word and i think its somewhere i read he hates it lol....  But for me i love Raspberry Tea or White Tea from Lipton, either premade or tea bags......

Derry those aint the crumbs i was talking about you stinker lol but hey it does look very good though lol
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: sebes on September 21, 2007, 06:48:24 AM
At the risk of being banned by Derry: I only drink tea when I am sick.. and then I prefer Rooibos or "the-one-that-we-don't-speak-of". 

I had raspberry tea a few weeks ago in Croatia - never again...  ()sad()
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: M4346 on September 21, 2007, 06:53:08 AM
I mentioned the-one-not-to-be-named, or, you-know-what.  :(

But I didn't know you had Rooibos tea in the Netherlands?  ??? :o
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: sebes on September 21, 2007, 06:56:52 AM
You can buy it everywhere here, but I get the bags flown in for me personally from S.Africa  ;)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: M4346 on September 21, 2007, 07:01:11 AM
Ah, interesting! It invokes a warm and fuzzy feeling in my heart knowing that South Africa is represented and representing. :P But, alas, I don't like Rooibos tea, unless it is made on the gas stove in a special tin / metal tea pot. ;) The way my grandmother makes it.  :thumbsup:

You should feel special then, having your own personal batch specially for yourself. :P Enough of this trivialness!  $%Grinno$% We're high-jacking Derry's thread...  &mmm Or are we?  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 21, 2007, 09:58:17 AM
Not in the slighest- IF your talking about TEA

Update coming soon but RL takes its hold this week &mmm

laters peeps

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Gaston on September 21, 2007, 01:57:56 PM
     I am sorry for mentioning the Tea that Shall NOT Be Named and for highjacking sidetracking your MD, Derry.    As far as Rooibos goes, I can get it here pretty easily but I haven't tried it yet.    It is readily available but pretty expensive.   I seem to remember it haveing a floral scent when I smelled it. (I can buy it in bulk at the local health food market.)    If that is the stuff I smelled it reminded me of my grandmother's perfume;    ???    And that was some nasty smelling stuff.   ROFL
    Derry, don't let RL get you down.    It will all work out.   Someone once said:  "Don't sweat the small stuff..."


---Gaston
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: M4346 on September 21, 2007, 02:00:39 PM
LOL Gaston, that's strange! :P The name Rooibos is Afrikaans for Red Bush tea and it is made from a little shrub. They dry the leaves and twigs and put it into bags. It is relatively cheap here in South Africa, because, well, it's where it comes from, but a friend of mine in Ohio said that it is expensive in the States. More information -> Click! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooibos)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Gaston on September 21, 2007, 02:07:31 PM
Quotea friend of mine in Ohio said that it is expensive in the States
Ohio isn't all that far from me.   Yeah, he's right it is expensive here in the mid-west.   Thanks for the link.   I might do a bit more research about it.   I'm not a huge fan of wiki.   lol   I've found alot of errors in wiki info.    :P     Hope all is well in So. Africa.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: M4346 on September 21, 2007, 02:10:48 PM
I'm not a huge fan of Wiki either, but I checked it and it seemed to be kosher.  :thumbsup:
All is well this side of the Equator and Greenwich Meridian, thank you, and I trust the scenario and situation is the same over there.  ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser - what happens next?
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 21, 2007, 04:34:37 PM
Quote from: Gaston on September 21, 2007, 01:57:56 PM
     I am sorry for mentioning the Tea that Shall NOT Be Named and for hijacking sidetracking your MD, Derry.    As far as Rooibos goes, I can get it here pretty easily but I haven't tried it yet.    It is readily available but pretty expensive.   I seem to remember it having a floral scent when I smelled it. (I can buy it in bulk at the local health food market.)    If that is the stuff I smelled it reminded me of my grandmother's perfume;    ???    And that was some nasty smelling stuff.   ROFL
    Derry, don't let RL get you down.    It will all work out.   Someone once said:  "Don't sweat the small stuff..."


---Gaston

Yo Gaston here you all are talking about some tea I had never heard of but from your description of it it seems like that tea That Shall Not be named :D.
And from your description of its aroma I don't think I'll be trying it $%Grinno$%

Gaston
RL gets me down  &mmm every day  &mmm - I just don't like reality $%Grinno$% but everytime it puts me down,
I get back up and poke it in the eye :D ( though sometimes it takes a while ;) )

I suffer badly from depression hence the above comment. The one thing I found that helps is playing sc4. I found through years of playing FPS, war games etc and while I was good at them they were never satisfying for me. They were too "destructive" whereas the creativity of sc4 as you start with a blank canvas and "construct" instead of destroy/kill I find very therapeutic.

Now something to whet your appetites folks.

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4803/murderfileshortnn5.swf

Caught on a security camera - What happens next?

Well till the next cuppa

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: M4346 on September 21, 2007, 05:46:19 PM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on September 21, 2007, 04:34:37 PM
RL gets me down  &mmm every day  &mmm - I just don't like reality $%Grinno$% but everytime it puts me down,
I get back up and poke it in the eye :D ( though sometimes it takes a while ;) )

I suffer badly from depression hence the above comment. The one thing I found that helps is playing sc4. I found through years of playing FPS, war games etc and while I was good at them they were never satisfying for me. They were too "destructive" whereas the creativity of sc4 as you start with a blank canvas and "construct" instead of destroy/kill very therapeutic.

I can honestly relate to that, all of it.  :) Good luck then my friend, and know you have friends who surround you and are here for you.   :satisfied:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: EDGE4194 on September 21, 2007, 06:00:56 PM
Quote from: M4346 on September 21, 2007, 05:46:19 PM
Good luck then my friend, and know you have friends who surround you and are here for you.   :satisfied:
absolutely!  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Gaston on September 21, 2007, 06:48:22 PM
We are deffinately here for ya, Derry.   Even if we do drink the "Tea that Shall NOT Be Named" on occasion.    ;)   

QuoteRL gets me down   every day   - I just don't like reality  but everytime it puts me down,
I get back up and poke it in the eye  ( though sometimes it takes a while  )

My brother-in-law used to say ...   
       "Well it sure as hell beats a sharp stick in the eye."   

       I don't know what that had to do with your funky mood but I bet it made ya smile.    ;D


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: threestooges on September 21, 2007, 08:09:14 PM
SC4 is a very good creative medium, and you are quite well skilled with it. You have a keen eye too, being able to pick out that last animation in the city... by the time I notice something like that, it's usually over. As far as Rooibos goes, it's not my cup of tea (as the saying goes) but it's not that bad. If nothing else, it wouldn't hurt to try. It can't be too bad, it has a fairly decent showing here in California... but then again, I'm not sure how it compares to That Tea. Looking forward to your next creative work, but until then, take it easy. It's always good to hear from you.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 22, 2007, 02:09:29 AM
Quote from: M4346 on September 21, 2007, 05:46:19 PM
I can honestly relate to that, all of it.  :) Good luck then my friend, and know you have friends who surround you and are here for you.   :satisfied:
Quote from: EDGE4194 on September 21, 2007, 06:00:56 PM
absolutely!  :)
Quote from: Gaston on September 21, 2007, 06:48:22 PM
We are deffinately here for ya, Derry.   Even if we do drink the "Tea that Shall NOT Be Named" on occasion.    ;)   
My brother-in-law used to say ...   
       "Well it sure as hell beats a sharp stick in the eye."     ()stsfd()
I don't know what that had to do with your funky mood but I bet it made ya smile.    ;D
---Gaston

Thank you all for your support- thats to everyone  :D :D
What would I do without my "Devoted" friends?  :D :D

Ok an updated region shot for you all so you can see whats happened so far  ;)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg72.imageshack.us%2Fimg72%2F9370%2Fcamshaphiyrharrenregionge4.th.png&hash=9382776ae7853469af38b53d6142680b4fbc7b61) (http://img72.imageshack.us/my.php?image=camshaphiyrharrenregionge4.png)

Time for a cuppa (English Breakfast Tea tis time - nice and strong for the morning  ()stsfd() )
Laters

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: M4346 on September 22, 2007, 02:13:44 AM
 :thumbsup:

That looks great!  &apls Beautiful region and everything blends and fits in so well! And, with that having been said, it is South African Tea Time here ;D

Or at least my family and I have always had it at 11:00.  :D

Mmmmm... what shall I have this morning?  $%Grinno$% I think I shall be settling for a cuppa of strong Ceylon Tea.  :P

Enjoy yours, your day and good luck with all your endeavours!  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Gaston on September 22, 2007, 06:09:14 AM
Quote from: M4346 on September 22, 2007, 02:13:44 AM
:thumbsup:

That looks great!  &apls Beautiful region and everything blends and fits in so well! And, with that having been said, it is South African Tea Time here ;D

Or at least my family and I have always had it at 11:00.  :D

Mmmmm... what shall I have this morning?  $%Grinno$% I think I shall be settling for a cuppa of strong Ceylon Tea.  :P

Enjoy yours, your day and good luck with all your endeavours!  :satisfied:
Quote from: TheTeaCat on September 22, 2007, 02:09:29 AM
Thank you all for your support- thats to everyone  :D :D
What would I do without my "Devoted" friends?  :D :D

Time for a cuppa (English Breakfast Tea tis time - nice and strong for the morning  ()stsfd() )
Laters

:satisfied:
TTC

Okay Guys,
    Now I am gonna have to go back down stairs and make a cuppa tea.    Ya'll made it sound soooooooo good this morning.       I think I am gonna side with Derry this morning and go for some E.B.T. as well.     :)



---Gaston
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 22, 2007, 06:44:50 AM
do you think Sims in cities throw tantrums every time bad things happen to them?
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: sebes on September 22, 2007, 07:24:18 AM
Derry - I love that region shot!  The valleys look so peacefull, even from a distance, in the region view.

Being here for you - despite my "tea-taste-disorder" - as it's always pleasant here at TeaTime ! (and you serve the best coffees too you know  :thumbsup: )
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: bat on September 22, 2007, 08:33:01 AM
Very nice looking small animation there, also a great region overview!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Schulmanator on September 22, 2007, 09:53:15 AM
Cool security cam pix-- I think I saw it on the 6 PM news!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: Ennedi on September 22, 2007, 07:35:57 PM
Great region Derry, I like rivers and islands :thumbsup:
I am curious of these villages at the foot of the hill in the central part :)

Did you ever think it's a good way to know somebody better - looking at his/her region?
Making a region needs a lot of work. Many things simply appear with time, they can't be planned accurately.
It can be said the region is a kind of mandala ;)

Edit: Tea - Yunnan, Ceylon or other strong black one
I often drink Pu-Erh (better metabolism and cleaning kidneys after coffee - last time to much coffee and waaay too much cigarettes  ()flamdev() )
Long time ago - mountain tea (with some spirit) other more refined addons were nice welcomed too ;), but now I learn Tai Chi Chuan and don't need to use alcohol :D; This is also something wchich can help in the case of a deppression, anger etc. In addition it can help if your computer will crash  ;D - but I am very happy I found this site and you all, my friends  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: meinhosen on September 22, 2007, 08:18:05 PM
TTC,
That's such a great region pic!  The mix of terrain and development is fantastic.  :thumbsup:

Welcome to Page 18!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Crumbs!
Post by: urban on September 24, 2007, 10:16:55 AM
I'm always a friend of good region views and your one is simply wonderful.
I love how you divided the map in more rural mountain areas and the urban sprawl at the coast.
And the nice shaped farm land is well done do :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 09, 2007, 03:03:56 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Sorry that there has been no updates for a while but real life took a swipe at me the other day. I ducked but did not see reality swinging the rather large bat from the other side.

Time for play has been cut to about 15 mins a week or  zero right now and as you may have noticed my activity on the site has been curtailed somewhat also.

I haven't forgotten about this and normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.Thank you all for your patience.

regards
TheTeaCat.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: Ennedi on October 09, 2007, 03:13:28 PM
Don't worry TTC, we will wait for you :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: M4346 on October 09, 2007, 03:15:28 PM
Just as I was about to head off to bed.  ;D But it's a worthy cause for delay, especially since I was, coincidentally, wondering about your whereabouts and well-being today. I am glad to hear that you are still alive and kicking, albeit a bit kicked in the butt my RLS.  $%Grinno$%

I'm glad to hear from you, and hope regularly scheduled updates will resume soon! Keep well!  :thumbsup:

- Marius
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: Gaston on October 09, 2007, 03:20:32 PM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on October 09, 2007, 03:03:56 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Sorry that there has been no updates for a while but real life took a swipe at me the other day. I ducked but did not see reality swinging the rather large bat from the other side.

Time for play has been cut to about 15 mins a week or  zero right now and as you may have noticed my activity on the site has been curtailed somewhat also.

I haven't forgotten about this and normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.Thank you all for your patience.

regards
TheTeaCat.

I'd let you borrow a shield but it sounds a bit too late.    Sorry RL has been a RB lately.  (RB = Real Bitch)    :o   If I lived in Europe or Great Britain I'd be glad to let you hide out from it at my place.    I just picked up some Irish Breakfast Tea that is really good.   (Twillings)    I'll be sure to pour ya a cuppa, my friend.    Take as much time as you need to take care of real life.    In the mean time; I'll see what I can do about waiting in a dark alley for life to come strolling along.    Then...
BAM
...right between life's eyes.    :thumbsup:

Hope all gets back to normal soon.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: Pat on October 09, 2007, 06:49:26 PM

Derry its all good M8 and dont worry RL is the main priorty..... We love you man or is it the tea that we love so much??? hmm now thats a good one to ask lol  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: Schulmanator on October 09, 2007, 07:35:44 PM
TTC, hang in there! RLS can be a pain. We'll be looking forward to your return when you can. Until then, I'll continue to sip away at my peach tea.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: threestooges on October 09, 2007, 11:26:23 PM
When something is really worth it, it is worth waiting for. The same thing is true for people. I know I'll be ready when you get back. To go off of what Gaston said above about hiding out in a dark alley, I would think about contracting vester (with reference to his avatar). Glad to see you are still coming around here. Take your time, and well see the next update whenever it (and you) are ready.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: EDGE4194 on October 16, 2007, 05:04:21 AM
Derry- I understand completely. We will be waiting for you (with cup in hand)  ;)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 16, 2007, 12:40:38 PM
Quote from: Ennedi on October 09, 2007, 03:13:28 PM
Don't worry TTC, we will wait for you :thumbsup:

I second this sentiment! Hope all is well, my friend. We'll all be waiting here for you!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: dedgren on October 16, 2007, 01:04:32 PM
Quote...normal service will be resumed as soon as possible...

And what, in this wonderful MD to date, would you define as "normal?"  Extraordinary is way more like it.

Good luck with dealing with stuff, TTC.  Been there- done that.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: Pat on October 16, 2007, 01:26:12 PM

David well put.... Derry What is Normal ?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - RL and reality hit hard
Post by: Strechnitz on October 17, 2007, 02:37:07 AM
well good luck with it my friend. It will pass. it always does. and when that happens we'll be here to welcome you :thumbsup:

Strechnitz
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 02, 2007, 06:53:54 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Wonderful supportive comments from all of you, very much appreciated  :thumbsup:

Thank you all my friends.



As you all know RL is a pain at the mo and I cannot play as before but I have been messing
a little every now and then. I changed the water texture I use and experimented with
Gizmo's new day/night mod.

So for your delight hers a few pics from Port Lairge.

Whats that he said?  Port Lairge. Yep that is what he said.

Waterford has been renamed. Long lost records were found which showed the true name
of the town and the towns citizens demanded that it be used and for something spectacular
to be built.

So a new stadium was built and the towns layers were happy that Diggis would not be suing

Without further ado....

Port Lairge's New Stadium

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And some day/night shots from various towns in the region with new water texture

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Hope you all enjoyed these
regards


:satisfied:
TheTeaCat


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: Pat on November 02, 2007, 07:00:03 PM
Oooooooooh Derrrrrrrrrrry WOWWOWOWOWOWOOWOMG WOW...........  Just 3 questions for you where did you get that stadium, what looks like a dip in the road to underground parking, and finaly where did you find that park that has porkies trees on it.... Either way any how wonderful Job here my friend enjoy a cuppa on me M8 for your hard work...........
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 02, 2007, 07:02:13 PM
Quote from: patfirefghtr on November 02, 2007, 07:00:03 PM
Oooooooooh Derrrrrrrrrrry WOWWOWOWOWOWOOWOMG WOW...........


()stsfd()



You like it then? 


:satisfied:
TTc
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: Pat on November 02, 2007, 07:02:59 PM
yes yes i do and see my edited post lol  :thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: tkirch on November 02, 2007, 07:10:36 PM
 &apls &apls &apls I have to applaude you to.  GREAT PICTURES!!!  Especially the night pictures they are Eye-mazing.  They catch your eye and make you say WOW!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: EDGE4194 on November 03, 2007, 07:13:18 AM
 :thumbsup: yeah! fantastic pics. Nice to see you back my friend. My question: what is that lot in pic 8 that looks like some sort of stone ruins? It perfect for something i need.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: Ennedi on November 03, 2007, 08:00:16 AM
Hello Derry, it's a great pleasure to see you again!

I see you employed some modern architects - it's the only right direction at present times :D and your city looks much better!
(But be aware of these postmodernists - they usually want a gigantic amount of money and can make you a very stupid surprise :D)

I like all pictures, where did you get these buildings with streetside restaurants from? these are fantastic!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: bat on November 03, 2007, 08:25:17 AM
Some very great day and night pictures, TTC! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 03, 2007, 10:58:56 AM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?


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Quote from: EDGE4194 on November 03, 2007, 07:13:18 AM
:thumbsup: yeah! fantastic pics. Nice to see you back my friend. My question: what is that lot in pic 8 that looks like some sort of stone ruins? It perfect for something i need.
thank you my friend  :thumbsup:
they are nexis ruins available on the stex linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=912)

Quote from: Ennedi on November 03, 2007, 08:00:16 AM
Hello Derry, it's a great pleasure to see you again!

I see you employed some modern architects - it's the only right direction at present times :D and your city looks much better!
(But be aware of these postmodernists - they usually want a gigantic amount of money and can make you a very stupid surprise :D)

I like all pictures, where did you get these buildings with streetside restaurants from? these are fantastic!

Adam thank you.
Its good to be back, still not as much free time as I'd like but more than I had so hopefully more progress will be seen sonner rather than later
yes the Citizens demanded and the mayor supplied :D :D. (he did raise taxes by 1% across the board though to finance it)

Which ones exactly? If you mean the one between the streets below the ruins then they are CS$1 lots by our wonderful Goddess and the others are part of the BSC park system





Quote from: patfirefghtr on November 02, 2007, 07:00:03 PM
Just 3 questions for you where did you get that stadium, what looks like a dip in the road to underground parking, and finally where did you find that park that has porkies trees on it....

I answered Pat in private but should share the answers with the rest of you too , its only polite ;D
The stadium is from a Japanese site found (just from trawling through the sites) from the thread here. The Parks are just porkies plaza's and the "dip" is the underground parking by gshmails linkie  (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17894) and 2nd linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17876)

Quote from: tkirch on November 02, 2007, 07:10:36 PM
&apls &apls &apls I have to applaud you to.  GREAT PICTURES!!!  Especially the night pictures they are Eye-mazing.  They catch your eye and make you say WOW!

Thank you for your lovely comments and for visiting my MD. Hope you'll be back for more :thumbsup:

Quote from: bat on November 03, 2007, 08:25:17 AM
Some very great day and night pictures, TTC! Great work! :thumbsup:


Thank you Bat. As always its great to see the premier poster pop in for a cuppa :thumbsup:
I rather like the new day/night mod as it can produce some spectacular pics ()stsfd()



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:satisfied:
TTC


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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: Pat on November 03, 2007, 11:14:02 AM

Derry that is wonderful my friend and thank you again for that wonderful stuff from gshmails.... Oooooooh and here is a cuppa just for you my friend, you deserve this alot........

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OK so i couldnt resist, they are cute and they are in a tea cup  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: threestooges on November 03, 2007, 03:19:53 PM
Nice little transition you've worked up there. In regard to the previos post, might I say well done. Particularly referencing the street at the top of the 4th pic, I really like the way you've managed to maintain the slopes. In the 6th pic, what are those small little houses just left of the little park? Lastly (and I think one of the pics that really shows off the night mod) your last pic is quite spectacular. I think those buildings were the ones Ennedi might have been referring to, but if not I'll ask: where did you get those? They almost remind me of porkissimo's work in a way. Great to see what you've been working on. Hope things are well for you.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 03, 2007, 03:50:54 PM
Quote from: threestooges on November 03, 2007, 03:19:53 PM
Nice little transition you've worked up there. In regard to the previos post, might I say well done. Particularly referencing the street at the top of the 4th pic, I really like the way you've managed to maintain the slopes. In the 6th pic, what are those small little houses just left of the little park? Lastly (and I think one of the pics that really shows off the night mod) your last pic is quite spectacular. I think those buildings were the ones Ennedi might have been referring to, but if not I'll ask: where did you get those? They almost remind me of porkissimo's work in a way. Great to see what you've been working on. Hope things are well for you.

Those houses you are asking about are by CP- early 19th Century ones linkie (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=241). R$1 and made historical as soon as could before they upgraded :D

And the other buildings are hotels from simgoober i believe - I'll check and edit post with linkie ;)

Things are improving in RL which is always good,      ahh is that the kettle boiling I hear? yep fancy a brew?

:satisfied:
TTc

Edit: The hotel is the St Ritz Born78 BSC by vlakhaas linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=4436) and the corner building by swi2i and building on the right is Pizza world by simgoober :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: Ennedi on November 03, 2007, 07:13:44 PM
Derry, I asked about buildings on the last picture - these three w2w and the fourth one on the right side. All of them have umbrellas on the sidewalk, so I said "with streetside restaurants". I am collecting such stuff for my next cities ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 03, 2007, 07:42:30 PM
Quote from: Ennedi on November 03, 2007, 07:13:44 PM
Derry, I asked about buildings on the last picture - these three w2w and the fourth one on the right side. All of them have umbrellas on the sidewalk, so I said "with streetside restaurants". I am collecting such stuff for my next cities ;D

Adam

The hotel is the St Ritz Born78 BSC by vlakhaas linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=4436) and the corner building by swi2i and building on the right is Pizza world by simgoober :D

Cant find other links at the mo ::)

regards


Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: bat on November 04, 2007, 04:10:59 AM
A wonderful little animation there! Good work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: Schulmanator on November 04, 2007, 04:13:39 AM
Great time lapse photography!

The charming pic is worth a pot of tea... my treat!  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: EDGE4194 on November 04, 2007, 08:18:12 AM
Ennedi- the link you wanted is for SimGoobers California Pizza Kitchen.
You can find it here (in a mega pack):sc4d (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1184)
or here: stex (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=14259)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: Strechnitz on November 06, 2007, 03:36:32 AM
welcome back my friend. ;D It is good to see that you have a little more time on your hand.
I always seem to be running a few days behind the news around here. I'm sorry &mmm
I like the new little video you've made.

Strech.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Short update :)
Post by: paroch on November 08, 2007, 02:00:59 PM
Hi Tea Cat,

I've tried on many occasions to view your MD in one sitting.  I never managed to do it in one go, and never seemed to get to a point where I could make a comment that was up to date!!!!

So, having seen most of it now, I have really enjoyed seeing what you've done here.  The last region view is fabulous.  We had a family holiday in county Wexford a few years back and were just across the water from Waterford (used the ferry a few times).  Great city, so it's interesting to see your take on it all.

I'll do my best to keep up from now on!

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies only
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 11, 2007, 05:14:08 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Replies to those I missed and new

Quote from: patfirefghtr on November 03, 2007, 11:14:02 AM
Derry that is wonderful my friend and thank you again for that wonderful stuff from gshmails.... Oooooooh and here is a cuppa just for you my friend, you deserve this alot........

Pat, My pleasure  ;) I'm happy to have been able to get you the links. thank you for the tea :thumbsup: But those darn bunnies thought they could stop me from drinking my Tea  $%Grinno$% ( went well with the stew  :D )

Got 6 of these good luck charms left to give away :D :D :D
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg219.imageshack.us%2Fimg219%2F1401%2Ffskcrafbel747cf31aw6.png&hash=b55f9f8ac9c1efe66d0d84b2e868591238613c86)

Stay tuned update on the way. Hint at the end




Quote from: bat on November 04, 2007, 04:10:59 AM
A wonderful little animation there! Good work! :thumbsup:

Thank you Bat. your comments are always appreciated


Quote from: Schulmanator on November 04, 2007, 04:13:39 AM
Great time lapse photography!

The charming pic is worth a pot of tea... my treat!  :satisfied:

Oh thank you very much and just at the right time too ;). The effect works well I agree!


Quote from: EDGE4194 on November 04, 2007, 08:18:12 AM
Ennedi- the link you wanted is for SimGoobers California Pizza Kitchen.
You can find it here (in a mega pack):sc4d (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1184)
or here: stex (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=14259)

Edge thanks for adding the link. You had posted it about an hour before I found it so thanks for that. A nice cuppa is winging its way to you ;)


Quote from: Strechnitz on November 06, 2007, 03:36:32 AM
welcome back my friend. ;D It is good to see that you have a little more time on your hand.
I always seem to be running a few days behind the news around here. I'm sorry &mmm
I like the new little video you've made.

Strech.

Hubert - great to see you back my friend! Not to worry my updates are so slow at the mo you 'll soon be up to date. So don't rush to much, slow down and have a nice relaxing cuppa:)


Quote from: paroch on November 08, 2007, 02:00:59 PM
Hi Tea Cat,

I've tried on many occasions to view your MD in one sitting.  I never managed to do it in one go, and never seemed to get to a point where I could make a comment that was up to date!!!!

So, having seen most of it now, I have really enjoyed seeing what you've done here.  The last region view is fabulous.  We had a family holiday in county Wexford a few years back and were just across the water from Waterford (used the ferry a few times).  Great city, so it's interesting to see your take on it all.

I'll do my best to keep up from now on!




Paroch, thank you for stopping by and taking the time to peruse my MD. Hope you had a few cuppas too whilst reading :)

All the town names are Irish "tu be shure tu be shure" but the towns have no actual resemblance to any names used.
Port Lairge is so named coz Diggis said he was going to get his lawyers on to me (joking) and even though the town could have fought the lawsuit they decided it was cheaper to change the name.

You'll always be welcome in The Teacats Cafe for a Tale at TeaTime

Sorry no pics today

Anybody still want one of these?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg250.imageshack.us%2Fimg250%2F2519%2Fcb0052987490ffesb7.png&hash=b926e197c018de36da23d27bb8ce268af1cd6124)

Don't worry folks No bunnies were hurt in the making of my Tea or Stew  $%Grinno$% Really $%Grinno$%

Now what is the significance of this of this number and how does it relate to the next update?

-11053


:satisfied:
TTC


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies only
Post by: oldrogue on November 29, 2007, 11:05:02 AM
Hey there TC,
Finally getting around to the MD's here in SC4D and found your wonderfull story first off...have just read the first page, and wanted to let you know I love the start, now will get back to reading and catching up with the rest of you....
Duane
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: TheTeaCat on December 01, 2007, 04:28:25 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg141.imageshack.us%2Fimg141%2F2315%2Fteatimeam6.jpg&hash=e987c698576f1894bcf914b0f4942c504e8a6f4a)

Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

A quick teaser for you all. Full update very soon as it being prepared at the mo but thought you'd like this in the meantime :D :D

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg505.imageshack.us%2Fimg505%2F9752%2Fmosaicupload2uz4.jpg&hash=bce40cf4ebfe953219a6f852f7ad7ac1fe47bdaa)

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: Pat on December 01, 2007, 04:34:24 PM
Derry that is a wonderful teaser and i cant wait to see the further update - pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: Ennedi on December 01, 2007, 04:42:14 PM
Very promising! ;)

I like this large pasture, and the basket house  :D and the pond below it look fantastic!  :thumbsup:
It's great you found some time for playing :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: threestooges on December 01, 2007, 07:11:09 PM
Well now that is a very nice mosaic... when you show a teaser pic, you certainly do it well. I really like the pond. Very natural. I'm curoius to know what the farm fields that are immediately below the open field are. They look like grape vines, but I haven't seen them before. I'll be back for the rest of the update, but until then take it easy (and take it twice).
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: Schulmanator on December 01, 2007, 08:15:33 PM
Delightful!

And, are those bananas I spy? Monkey Island's trade association will be calling upon you!  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: bat on December 02, 2007, 04:35:07 AM
Welcome to page 20!

Beautiful mosaic of this great rural area, TTC! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: EDGE4194 on December 02, 2007, 06:05:02 AM
 :thumbsup: nice update derry! I spy some purple flowering shrubs i've never seen before- perhaps you might remember where they came from?  :) Not sure I'm onboard with your rail/rural dirt mod, but otherwise a nice rural area. (Nice to see SG's basket building being put to good use. I was never quite sure what to do with that one!)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: Toichus Maximus on December 04, 2007, 08:11:31 AM
I agree about the rail mod (I had the same problem with it, in fact). It's actually a by-product of the sandstone sidewalk mod. I fixed it by using peg's dirt mod ( http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item183 ). It fixes the dirt quite nicely (although you may need to add a few z's infront of the file name).
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: Strechnitz on December 04, 2007, 11:38:05 AM
Hey Derry,

That is one deliscious looking mosaic on the last page  :thumbsup:

looking good my friend.

Strech.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: suplado! on December 04, 2007, 03:57:51 PM
wow...cool rural mosaic! really like the basket building!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: TheTeaCat on December 04, 2007, 04:42:16 PM
I see you Shadow Assassin lurking in the corner. hope you got your cuppa on the way in :)

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: Shadow Assassin on December 04, 2007, 04:47:38 PM
LOL, I indeed did.

Love your teaser, by the way.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: Emperor Stormont on December 05, 2007, 04:34:14 AM
Great to see you back and what a lovely mosaic that was TC. Very nice indeed, if that's that's the teaser then I'm certainly looking forward to the full update.  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser
Post by: warconstruct on December 05, 2007, 10:00:58 AM
splendid!  &apls I like the edges of the river particularly!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: TheTeaCat on December 05, 2007, 04:07:12 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg141.imageshack.us%2Fimg141%2F2315%2Fteatimeam6.jpg&hash=e987c698576f1894bcf914b0f4942c504e8a6f4a)

Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


_____________________________________________________________________________
Replies first as its only polite eh?

Quote from: oldrogue on November 29, 2007, 11:05:02 AM
Hey there TC,
Finally getting around to the MD's here in SC4D and found your wonderfull

story first off...have just read the first page, and wanted to let you know I

love the start, now will get back to reading and catching up with the rest of

you....
Duane


Duane

Welcome and hope you enjoyed what you seen so far. There's been trials and
tribulations as you seen but we keep on going, never say Earl grey die.
Hope to see you again after this update :)

------------------------
Quote from: Pat on December 01, 2007, 04:34:24 PM
Derry that is a wonderful teaser and i cant wait to see the further update -

pat

Thank you Pat, Its always a pleasure to see you here my friend.
Hope you like this one too ;)

--------------------------------
Quote from: Ennedi on December 01, 2007, 04:42:14 PM
Very promising! ;)

I like this large pasture, and the basket house  :D and the pond below it

look fantastic!  :thumbsup:
It's great you found some time for playing :)


Thank you Adam. Yours comments are always a pleasure to read as you tell it
as you see it. And if it pleases you then I am more than happy.
A bit of time that has been productive too as you will see :)

--------------------------
Quote from: threestooges on December 01, 2007, 07:11:09 PM
Well now that is a very nice mosaic... when you show a teaser pic, you

certainly do it well. I really like the pond. Very natural. I'm curoius to

know what the farm fields that are immediately below the open field are. They

look like grape vines, but I haven't seen them before. I'll be back for the

rest of the update, but until then take it easy (and take it twice).


Thank you. Well if you're going to tease then you might as well do it
right.Always leave them panting for more ( oh.... thats a different thread
Those fields are vines from simgoober I think. I'll double check that for you
though and hope you like this update. As for taking it easy....

that I always do :)
along with a nice cuppa :)


---------------------
Quote from: Schulmanator on December 01, 2007, 08:15:33 PM
Delightful!

And, are those bananas I spy? Monkey Island's trade association will be

calling upon you!  :satisfied:

Indeed they are.

A Trade delegation would be most advantageous for each region :)

Also they are specially grown to supply the Monkey reserve featured below.
yes You read that right. The local citizens had heard a rumour that Monkeys
were been sold for monkeys and set up a retreat for any harassed Monkeys
well out of sight of sims behind a strong high wire fence. No problems for
Monkeys to climb over but very difficult for sims to do :)

In fact a law has been passed in the entire region that if any Monkeys are
harassed in any way the ultimate power will be invoked and the GOD tool used
on the offending sim.

You have been warned :) :)


-----------------------
Quote from: bat on December 02, 2007, 04:35:07 AM
Beautiful mosaic of this great rural area, TTC! :thumbsup:

Thank you Bat. always a pleasure to see you my friend :)

---------------------
Quote from: EDGE4194 on December 02, 2007, 06:05:02 AM
:thumbsup: nice update derry! I spy some purple flowering shrubs i've never

seen before- perhaps you might remember where they came from?  :) Not sure

I'm onboard with your rail/rural dirt mod, but otherwise a nice rural area.

(Nice to see SG's basket building being put to good use. I was never quite

sure what to do with that one!)

Thank you. Good observational skills. those shrubs are part of the riparian
mayor modes trees. I don't know why but I really like them thats why you may
see them so much in my MD.

Ah yes thats bugged me for a bit but Toichus Maximus explains it in his post.
In fact I didnt know that myself and so have changed the side walk mod as
that was something I was playing about with.

Thats actually the first time I got that as a reward so it got used :) The
placement worked out rather well too I thought :)

---------------------------

Quote from: Toichus Maximus link=topic=1346.msg95967#msg95967

date=1196784691

I agree about the rail mod (I had the same problem with it, in fact). It's

actually a by-product of the sandstone sidewalk mod. I fixed it by using

peg's dirt mod ( http://simpeg.com/forum/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item183 ).

It fixes the dirt quite nicely (although you may need to add a few z's

infront of the file name).

Welcome Toichus Maximus.
thank you for the info. I didn't realise what was the cause of it and it was
starting to bug me. Problem solved now thanks to you :)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg337.imageshack.us%2Fimg337%2F7329%2Fimagescuppasw1.jpg&hash=efdacee2041023f74d752089f45ebd46f271b3c6) for your help :)

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Quote from: Strechnitz on December 04, 2007, 11:38:05 AM
Hey Derry,

That is one deliscious looking mosaic on the last page  :thumbsup:

looking good my friend.

Strech.

Hubert,

Thanks for dropping by. Have so little time (have to put some aside to catch
up with your shenanigans in Stropon.). Such is life. I am glad you like the
mosaic my friend and hope you enjoy the rest of this too :)


-----------------------

Quote from: suplado! on December 04, 2007, 03:57:51 PM
wow...cool rural mosaic! really like the basket building!!


Thank you Suplado. And a warm welcome to you , Hope you enjoyed your stay and
I'll see you more often.

------------------------

Quote from: Shadow Assassin link=topic=1346.msg96048#msg96048

date=1196815658

LOL, I indeed did.

Love your teaser, by the way.

Its hard to sneak up on this cat lol. Thank you  and lets see if I can catch
you again eh?


----------------------

Quote from: Emperor Stormont link=topic=1346.msg96158#msg96158

date=1196858054

Great to see you back and what a lovely mosaic that was TC. Very nice indeed,

if that's that's the teaser then I'm certainly looking forward to the full

update.  ;)

Thanks a lot my friend :) Well lets not keep you waiting any longer then
shall we?

----------------

Quote from: warconstruct on December 05, 2007, 10:00:58 AM
splendid!  &apls I like the edges of the river particularly!

Welcome, Thank you. Glad you like what you see and hope you enjoy these as much.

---------------------------------------------------

Now who remembers this?

Quote
Now what is the significance of this of this number and how does it relate to

the next update?

-11053

Ok well it was the number of sims i was short of 200,000 in the region and

for me that was the goal for the next update. Well the region now stands at

204,000 + so it was time for the update but....

Isn't there always a but we are not going to see any pictures of those new

sims. No not yet any way but we are seeing some new stuff and all of this is

from the NW quadrant of the region.

So on with the show eh and a few specials bits too maybe now maybe later :)


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Small freight yard
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freight leaving town
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The overflow
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The Monkey retreat
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Observation tower to see if any sims attempting to enter
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town pond
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nice rural shot
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And again
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"Town Center"
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The Local Church
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Random Shots
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg149.imageshack.us%2Fimg149%2F8098%2F12022007170758oa9.jpg&hash=d1aa3bda31b6e4f3dc97ba8197e460ba87834ad7)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg468.imageshack.us%2Fimg468%2F2400%2F12022007171008gl9.jpg&hash=081be6ef1f7cb3869955c3079769b5c6bd74ac96)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg401.imageshack.us%2Fimg401%2F2392%2F12022007171035bx4.jpg&hash=ba034b6cbf8bd7014ef9ad0d4e122318b05934ec)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg526.imageshack.us%2Fimg526%2F5099%2F12022007171517pi3.jpg&hash=3dff7a7332ffff621cb8418f87726ba32f2d6b36)

And an overview of where we've been so far :)
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Now I've forgotten what I called this town and my apologies for the pause showing on some frames.
But I hope you enjoyed this update.

There is plenty more to come but for the next 5 days I am off to Ireland to see the folks so ....
I'll see you all on Monday :)

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: Schulmanator on December 05, 2007, 05:35:31 PM
This update is more fun than...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg452.imageshack.us%2Fimg452%2F4342%2Fbarrelki8.jpg&hash=b01ae5f86d2786cf9a93c7b2299b42011d726761)
... a barrel of monkeys!

No wonder the Monkey Island Tourism Bureau issued you this:
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King C. George III gives this update 2 non-opposable thumbs up!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: Pat on December 05, 2007, 09:31:55 PM
derry this was a great full fledged update!!!! btw smp has this little thingie that works wonders here [linkie] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=18680)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: rooker1 on December 06, 2007, 04:51:17 AM
Super updat e and love the small town feel.  I just wish there was more diagonal fence props.

&apls &apls

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: warconstruct on December 06, 2007, 05:03:11 AM
haughtiness belongs! I like very much! accomplished in details  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: suplado! on December 06, 2007, 05:58:12 AM
awesome update!really like the overview pic! well -- i also like the rural farm fields and the small industrial area and homes! really great and very realistic
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: bat on December 06, 2007, 08:07:36 AM
Yes a really great update there, TTC! Great pictures of the fright yard and rural area(s)! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: nova vesfalo on December 06, 2007, 08:09:28 AM
yeaht , very good update, yards and rurals (love the 1st and 3rd pictures)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: Heblem on December 06, 2007, 11:45:52 AM
TTC what a great update of course! those farms shots are my fav even the street at pic 12  ;) take care
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: EDGE4194 on December 06, 2007, 09:27:23 PM
Wow Derry- that some update there  :thumbsup:  Very nice rural valley and a monkey retreat as well, what more could one want  ;D.
&apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: oldrogue on December 07, 2007, 01:56:54 PM
Well Derry, what a wonderful update....the little frieght yard / industrial park is perfect and I love the farms....very well thought out and done....The kind of town I would love to live in.....but alas, I'm much to tall to fit in those little buildings...

Duane
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: sebes on December 08, 2007, 12:39:06 PM
Great update Derry. What I like the most in your pictures is the combination of housing and fields, with the bended roads. It gives your pictures such a natural charm. The mosaic in the December 2nd update was a perfect example of that (except that I dislike that shopping basket building  &mmm)....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: Ennedi on December 14, 2007, 01:32:56 PM
Hello Derry,

Looking at your last update I have very pleasant feeling - it's like visiting an old friend after a long time  ;)

You a great ambience using simple elements, not much people can do it :thumbsup:

Nice to come here again :)
Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 200,000+
Post by: paroch on December 14, 2007, 02:56:24 PM
Great mosaic and update Derry,

Ennedi is right, that you give your town a very nice feel.

Love the Monkey Retreat and would really like to know where those high security fences came from ;)  I could make good use of those.

You deserve the whole kettle for that update!

All the best,

Paul



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 14, 2008, 01:06:55 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A teaser for you all :)

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9929/regionflashss2.swf


Update with close-ups on the way :)


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: Pat on January 14, 2008, 03:15:25 PM
derry you got me attention and i cant wait for mooooooooore!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: nedalezz on January 14, 2008, 03:35:10 PM
Wow, thats a great region shot! More more!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on January 14, 2008, 07:43:14 PM
Nice to see another update Derry- we have been missing you  ;) Beautiful region shot and animated as well  &apls
Can't wait to see some close-ups.  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: threestooges on January 14, 2008, 10:13:31 PM
Good to see an update around here. Hope all is well with you. From the looks of it, it looks like you've been busy working with the region. Hope to see some detail pics, but it's good to see the development to date too.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 14, 2008, 10:17:04 PM
Lovely teaser, my friend! I love the animation of the development and I'll be looking forward to seeing close-ups!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: meldolion on January 15, 2008, 02:41:03 AM
I've just read your MD from start to end...

Great MD!!! You have great skills at terraforming and developing :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: bat on January 15, 2008, 05:09:15 AM
That's a very nice animation there! And great to see the development of your region!

Looking forward to more of your work!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: oldrogue on January 15, 2008, 09:37:45 AM
Derry, looks like both you and I havn't been to your cj for awhile  :D  hope you are feeling better and I can see your wonderful region is quite healthy.

Cheers
Duane
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - teaser 14.1.08
Post by: Strechnitz on January 15, 2008, 10:16:31 AM
Hey Derry,

That is a nice teaser. I love your Geovid teasers :)
I look forward to the new updates my man! :thumbsup:

Strech.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 19, 2008, 06:13:59 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Previous update replies ( prior to the teaser recently posted)

Quote from: Schulmanator on December 05, 2007, 05:35:31 PM
This update is more fun than...
... a barrel of monkeys!

No wonder the Monkey Island Tourism Bureau issued you this:(Pic of visa removed for tidiness)

King C. George III gives this update 2 non-opposable thumbs up!  &apls

Your Majesty is too kind. The official Golden kettle Has been brought out for this
special occasion.  All the cats in town are strutting about with their tails raised :)


Quote from: Pat on December 05, 2007, 09:31:55 PM
derry this was a great full fledged update!!!! btw smp has this little thingie that

works wonders here [linkie] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=18680)

Pat Thanks for the link - very handy item that :)
One cup of raspberry tea for you my friend  :thumbsup:

Quote from: rooker1 on December 06, 2007, 04:51:17 AM
Super updat e and love the small town feel. 
I just wish there was more diagonal fence props.

&apls &apls

Robin   :thumbsup:

Robin

Thanks for your comments,  always great to see your comments. As for the fences I
totally agree with you :thumbsup: Who knows some batter might see this and help out
( wishful thinking I suppose ::))

Quote from: warconstruct on December 06, 2007, 05:03:11 AM
haughtiness belongs! I like very much! accomplished in details  &apls &apls

I thank you and welcome you. Hope you enjoyed your stay and shall return again.

Quote from: suplado! on December 06, 2007, 05:58:12 AM
awesome update!really like the overview pic! well -- i also like the rural farm fields

and the small industrial area and homes! really great and very realistic


Thank you for such kind words. I am amazed by what you produce so seeing
your comments made my day :thumbsup:


Quote from: bat on December 06, 2007, 08:07:36 AM
Yes a really great update there, TTC! Great pictures of the fright yard and rural

area(s)! :thumbsup:

Once again I welcome the most consistent poster on the site. Always great to see you
here and am glad you liked the update.

Quote from: nova vesfalo on December 06, 2007, 08:09:28 AM
yeaht , very good update, yards and rurals (love the 1st and 3rd pictures)

Welcome and Thanks. Its always great to see new faces and that you liked what you saw.
Hope you 'll be back for more.

Quote from: Heblem on December 06, 2007, 11:45:52 AM
TTC what a great update of course! those farms shots are my fav even the street at
pic 12  ;) take care

Why thank you kind sir. Yes i know of your love for all things rural so you must have
really enjoyed this last update.

There is still plenty of rural stuff yet to see in the region so pop back in and who
knows what you'll find :)

Quote from: EDGE4194 on December 06, 2007, 09:27:23 PM
Wow Derry- that some update there  :thumbsup:  Very nice rural valley and a monkey
retreat as well, what more could one want  ;D.
&apls

Thanks. Am really happy how the tile turned out and when I heard that monkeys were
being sold for a monkey well someone had to do something.  :D :D

Quote from: oldrogue on December 07, 2007, 01:56:54 PM
Well Derry, what a wonderful update....the little frieght yard / industrial park is
perfect and I love the farms....very well thought out and done....The kind of town I
would love to live in.....but alas, I'm much to tall to fit in those little buildings...

Duane

great to see you again Duane :thumbsup: thanks- your comments mean a lot to me.
QuoteThe kind of town I would love to live in
..   thats what i was aiming 
for  ;) But don't worry about the small buildings - I'm sure we could ask some talented
BATter to rescale one of the building for you  ;D

Quote from: sebes on December 08, 2007, 12:39:06 PM
Great update Derry. What I like the most in your pictures is the combination of
housing and fields, with the bended roads. It gives your pictures such a natural
charm. The mosaic in the December 2nd update was a perfect example of that (except
that I dislike that shopping basket building  &mmm)....

Sebes thanks so much for your comments. They meant a lot (especially as they arrived
on a dark :( day for me).

Now that shopping Basket building -  Well some people like it and some don't, thats
ok. its a great BAT by simgoober and heres the funny thing I don't really like it
myself but its the first time I ever recieved it as a reward so I had to use it.
Finding the location for it was difficult to say the least but I think it works in the
end.

Its not a building I would plop even for aesthetic purposes but everytown has a
building which some like and others can't stand  so it is the same in the world of MD's

Quote from: Ennedi on December 14, 2007, 01:32:56 PM
Hello Derry,

Looking at your last update I have very pleasant feeling - it's like visiting an old
friend after a long time  ;)

You a great ambience using simple elements, not much people can do it :thumbsup:

Nice to come here again :)
Adam


Adam
its always a pleasure to welcome you here. Rl has not been too nice recently but thats
the way it is and it is always great to see friends again. Thanks for your kind words.
they mean so much :thumbsup:
KISS - keep it simple stoopid .... a great motto that does work  :D ::)

Quote from: paroch on December 14, 2007, 02:56:24 PM
Great mosaic and update Derry,

Ennedi is right, that you give your town a very nice feel.
Love the Monkey Retreat and would really like to know where those high security fences
came from ;)  I could make good use of those.
You deserve the whole kettle for that update!

All the best,

Paul

Paul thanks. Those security fences are from the SMN military pack if I remember
rightly... I'll double check that fro you and lets you know :)

A whole kettle full..... oh boy   &dance &dance &dance


Replies to the teaser :)

Quote from: Pat on January 14, 2008, 03:15:25 PM
derry you got me attention and i cant wait for mooooooooore!!!

Still got your attention Pat? You've managed to get this far .........not long till
the pics my friend :)

Quote from: nedalezz on January 14, 2008, 03:35:10 PM
Wow, thats a great region shot! More more!

Thanks. Its nice to see you want more :) so here you go then  :thumbsup:

Quote from: thundercrack83 on January 14, 2008, 10:17:04 PM
Lovely teaser, my friend! I love the animation of the development and I'll be looking

forward to seeing close-ups!

Thanks alot. the animation makes a difference on the region view eh? close ups
following close up  ::)

Quote from: meldolion on January 15, 2008, 02:41:03 AM
I've just read your MD from start to end...

Great MD!!! You have great skills at terraforming and developing :thumbsup:

Welcome meldolion.
Well I hope you had a cuppa or two as you went through everything. Thanks for starting
at the start so you realise the trial its been getting to this stage. Hope to see you
back again real soon.

PS did you ever make use of that widget thing I sent you?

Quote from: bat on January 15, 2008, 05:09:15 AM
That's a very nice animation there! And great to see the development of your region!

Looking forward to more of your work!!

Hey there bat good to see you again :) thanks for your kind comment re. the animation.
it really helps on the region view i think. pics of the area developed appearing real
soon .. see below ;)

Quote from: oldrogue on January 15, 2008, 09:37:45 AM
Derry, looks like both you and I havn't been to your cj for awhile  :D  hope you are
feeling better and I can see your wonderful region is quite healthy.

Cheers
Duane

Yep been a while - such is the curse (at times) of real life. Better? well better than
before so thats always good and a nice cuppa always helps :D  oh some pics of that
healthy region follow for your delight :)

Quote from: Strechnitz on January 15, 2008, 10:16:31 AM
Hey Derry,

That is a nice teaser. I love your Geovid teasers :)
I look forward to the new updates my man! :thumbsup:

Strech.

Hubert, welcome once again.Always good to see you pop in for a cuppa and a moments
respite from all the carry-ons in Stropon.  I am glad you liked the teaser hope you
like the close ups that follow.



Now for all you patient people here are the pics


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Consider this - Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.

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Consider this - 1 in every 200 people is a psychopath and they look just like everyone else.

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Consider this - The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan. There was never a recorded Wendy before.

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Consider this - It is possible to lead a cow upstairs but not downstairs.

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Consider this - The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is "uncopyrightable".

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Consider this - Crocodiles swallow stones to help them dive deeper.

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Consider this - Consuming chocolate was once considered a sin during the 16th and 17th century.

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Consider this - Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

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Consider this - 25% of women think money makes a man sexier.

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Consider this - The longest one-syllable words in the English language are "strengths" and "screeched"

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Consider this - The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

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Consider this - The ant, when intoxicated, will always fall over to its right side.

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Consider this - Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

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Consider this - There are only four words in the English language which
                     end in "-dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.


And heres a good puzzle for you thinkers.

There is only one word in the English language that ends in the letters 'mt'

I'll even give a clue...

_ _ _ _ m t.

who's up for the challenge?

Did you like this update let me know. if you didn't tell me too. Thats the way things

get better, well till the next time I'm off to make a cuppa ;)


:satisfied:
TTC

PS.Itrskn  I see you  ;D ;D hope you got your cuppa on the way in. Thanks for visiting :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: Pat on January 19, 2008, 08:21:15 PM
Derry fantastic Update and If im not mistaken for a ride and a big cuppa here its dreamt   &idea
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 19, 2008, 11:17:13 PM
Quote from: Pat on January 19, 2008, 08:21:15 PM
Derry fantastic Update and If im not mistaken for a ride and a big cuppa here its dreamt   &idea
we have a winner  &apls &apls

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: mightygoose on January 20, 2008, 01:11:06 AM
although a commonly submitted incorrect answer is pre -empt.... or pre-emt as people suggest....
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: Shadow Assassin on January 20, 2008, 03:47:38 AM
QuoteConsider this - Consuming chocolate was once considered a sin during the 16th and 17th
century.

It still is. Why else would companies use it as a marketing tool? :P

Love the pics and the facts.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: bat on January 20, 2008, 04:24:02 AM
You have there a very nice city, TTC! Great pictures and work!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: Schulmanator on January 20, 2008, 04:48:30 AM
The town looks awesome. Always a pleasure seeing your updates.

I believe the word you are looking for is dreamt.

Oh, how do you get an ant intoxicated? Are there tiny little ant bars?

Cheers  :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: EDGE4194 on January 20, 2008, 06:28:56 AM
 :sunny: fantastic update derry! I loved the trivia lesson (learned many new things)  :) The picture collection has some wonderful shots and some new buildings I've never seen before. What exactly is the "wild zebra" anyway?  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 20, 2008, 08:47:17 AM
Quote from: EDGE4194 on January 20, 2008, 06:28:56 AM
What exactly is the "wild zebra" anyway?  :D

it's the one that wasn't caught  :D :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC


ps a BAT by simgoober I think
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update jan 20th 2008.
Post by: Ennedi on January 20, 2008, 09:06:27 AM
I love your update, Derry - especially the riverside, green spaces and trees between houses  :thumbsup:
I like all pictures, but some of them look extremely realistic - how to identify them? Of course - Consuming chocolate, Rubber bands, women and money  :D (really?), Strong tongue, and this poor ant... ;)

Maybe you didn't know, but I'm working on the SC4 Encyclopaedia project with some friends, it seems we should provide a special section in it to share all these facts from your MD  :D

Cheers
Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser 2nd Feb 2008.
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 02, 2008, 11:56:43 AM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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A little teaser for you all update real soon :)
An old time pic of a never seen before area.

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:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser 2nd Feb 2008.
Post by: Schulmanator on February 02, 2008, 04:44:12 PM
A tease??!!

NOOOOOOO!!!!

I need the whole update!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser 2nd Feb 2008.
Post by: Pat on February 03, 2008, 12:29:17 AM
so evil Derry soooo verry evil, But I cant wait to see the update my friend........
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser 2nd Feb 2008.
Post by: bat on February 03, 2008, 03:51:31 AM
Nice pictures there! And like that area! Looking forward to more of it...
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser 2nd Feb 2008.
Post by: JoeST on February 03, 2008, 04:03:02 AM
ooooooooh thats nice...

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser 2nd Feb 2008.
Post by: warconstruct on February 03, 2008, 05:30:16 AM
it is insane as I like your city, say that it resembles much has at
home without the American northern style  $%Grinno$%

cheer  &apls

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser 2nd Feb 2008.
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 03, 2008, 08:04:16 AM
Wonderful teaser, TTC! I'll be waiting eagerly for the new update, my friend!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser 2nd Feb 2008.
Post by: Antoine on February 04, 2008, 12:29:04 PM
I love this pic !
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The teacat and the LE. What happened?? 9.2.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 08, 2008, 09:33:03 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Replies.


Quote from: Schulmanator on February 02, 2008, 04:44:12 PM
A tease??!!

NOOOOOOO!!!!

I need the whole update!

Well unfortunately you'll have to wait a bit longer  :D :D :D
But you're in for a treat at the same time with what your getting here  :D :D :D


Quote from: Pat on February 03, 2008, 12:29:17 AM
so evil Derry soooo verry evil, But I cant wait to see the update my friend........



Got your attention though didn't it  ()stsfd() Now this update will be of special interest to you  ;)


Quote from: bat on February 03, 2008, 03:51:31 AM
Nice pictures there! And like that area! Looking forward to more of it...

Thank you Bat. always good to see you fly through Mr. Hero.   Sir. &apls &apls &apls


Quote from: star.torturer on February 03, 2008, 04:03:02 AM
ooooooooh thats nice...
Joe

Thanks  ;D ;D Nice to see you again Joe  thanks for dropping in :thumbsup:

Quote from: warconstruct on February 03, 2008, 05:30:16 AM
it is insane as I like your city, say that it resembles much has at
home without the American northern style  $%Grinno$%
cheer  &apls

Thanks a lot :thumbsup:. Having ever only been around Europe my style is more influenced
that way more than from the US which i ever only seen in pics. stay tuned for more adventures ;)

Quote from: thundercrack83 on February 03, 2008, 08:04:16 AM
Wonderful teaser, TTC! I'll be waiting eagerly for the new update, my friend!

Thanks Dustin :thumbsup: And here I present you one of a different nature  ;D ;D

Quote from: Antoine on February 04, 2008, 12:29:04 PM
I love this pic !

Antoine good to see you back again ;D Thanks I thought it fitting for a teaser :D :D

Now on with the show :D :D
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Ok I had a day off from work and after getting all the bits and pieces that I had to do
done I found free time on my hands.

When playing the game I found that 4x4 zones for industry would break down into smaller
zones very quickly especially if I hit play.

So after a bit of deliberation I decided a place holder lot would help.
But that meant dealing with the LE.

The Lot Editor, a wonderful and mystifying tool. Right I thought its time for
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and fire up the program.

As it was going to be a place holder I suppose it had to look somewhat like a building
site so with a few choice props and a sense of trepidation, off I wandered down the
path of the unknown. How would this all turn out?


By the way did you know?

Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.

I thought I'd throw that in for fun :)

Anyhow this is what I ended up with :)

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close ups of the four corners

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the entrance

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Now I know there are lots to improve like ...

fences not all lined up perfectly
some better textures maybe
scaffolding very same - needs varition

but not too bad for a first go eh?

and this is here they get better have a look at them in game.

And as a bonus they grew  ()stsfd() ()stsfd() ()stsfd() ()stsfd()


Here they are in all their beauty

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Now not only did I mess about with the LE I also messed about only a little bit with

the reader too and modded some stats too. :D
I mean number of jobs, length of construction  :D :D


grew on High density :thumbsup:
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grew on med density  :thumbsup:
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Names appears right in query :thumbsup:
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the construction site were to employ 10 sims and has 8  I'm happy with that ()stsfd()
take 150 days to appear.  yep that worked too.

Commuters and freight -all good  :thumbsup:
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and the other ?
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time for a cuppa and a big fat grin :)

But wait whats this .......are those farms in the background????
It looks like so but wheres the buildings you say??
Ah he plopped them but no they are special made blank lots  ()what() Huh?

yep growable maxis farms without the buildings look see here are the zones

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and if you query it?
the names are self explanatory ::) ;D ;D

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They have just one job each too :D just about right for an empty field.  :thumbsup:

So folks what do you think of my afternoon and evening and nights work?


All comments good, bad, indifferent, suggestions the lot, come on let me know.
I'm a ready and waiting fo ya  %BUd%

Time for a cuppa now methinks  :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC


Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The teacat and the LE. What happened?? 9.2.08
Post by: bat on February 09, 2008, 03:09:04 AM
Fantastic work there with the LE, TTC! Wonderful pictures and nice animation at the beginning! ;) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The teacat and the LE. What happened?? 9.2.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on February 09, 2008, 04:32:36 AM
good job, especially for a first try, and a great idea as well  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The teacat and the LE. What happened?? 9.2.08
Post by: Pat on February 09, 2008, 05:15:29 PM
Derry are you sure you are telling the truth here that this is your first attempt??? Cause Daaaaaaaaaaaaum that is real good M8  :thumbsup: &apls  You truelly deserve this cuppa

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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The teacat and the LE. What happened?? 9.2.08
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 09, 2008, 05:42:49 PM
Excellent job with the LE and the Reader, my friend! I've yet to try my hand with them, but you're certainly inspiring me! Great work!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Oh its another update 11.2.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 10, 2008, 05:22:22 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Another quick teaser for you :)

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Another TTC (The Teacats Creations) experiment with the LE. ::)
More details to follow sooner than you expect :)



... oooh with replies and a nice cuppa tea ()stsfd() picked believe it or not by Monkeys. :o :o :o

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Oh its another update 11.2.2008
Post by: Pat on February 10, 2008, 05:52:59 PM
mmmm Bannana tea now that would sound and taste rather intresting if you ask me... Derry I cant wait for more!!!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Oh its another update 11.2.2008
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 10, 2008, 06:08:56 PM
Farms are looking excellent, my friend! And that banana tea sounds pretty good, too!

Keep up the fantastic work!

Dustin
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Oh its another update 11.2.2008
Post by: bat on February 11, 2008, 05:23:30 AM
Yes, great teasers there! And looking forward to more of these farms! ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Oh its another update 11.2.2008
Post by: FrankU on February 11, 2008, 08:01:57 AM
Sorry I missed this until now. How great the things you do here!  :thumbsup:

I will wait patiently....... /wrrd%& ............... for mor things to come.
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 16, 2008, 10:58:48 AM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Personal replies to follow


Ok we have some good news and some bad news.
first the bad news

PC crashed the other night while saving and exiting the game. When I fired it up the next day this is what I found.

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Ooops

Ok I said just import th tile from the back up and it'll all be ok.
But When had I last backed up the region? That's right before I had started building the tile. Grrrrrr
See

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Oh well. Regional population dropped by about 50,000 so not too bad  ::) but have a bit to do to catch up.

But I do have some pics but the original update has been put back a bit. In the meantime I do have some select shots to show which may tide you over for the mo :)

But first lets have some Tea picked by Monkeys who made it to the Monkey Rescue center and a thank you to all readers :)

The wind blows the blossoms in the garden. The monk breathes in. The air is crisp; the world is good. The only thing missing is some tea. Alas, the tea tree branches are too high and the mountain face is too steep. He stops in thought. His monkey, however, knowing his master wants tea, climbs the mountain face, picks the leaves, and brings them to the monk. And the tea was so delicious, other people began training their monkeys to pick it. So the legend goes.

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    Nowadays the practice of monkeys picking tea has all but died out, except in one small remote monastry where they still continue this remarkable tradition. No monkeys are harmed or mistreated in order for us to bring this rare brew to you!

And boy are we glad we found it. The legendary flavor is something that can only be tasted to be believed. Monkey Picked Tea is truly in a class by itself. Full of antioxidants, this tea will calm your soul, temper your spirit, and put you in divine touch with your monkey ancestors.

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And very cools cats too :):)

The Monastery where the monkeys come for their special training :)

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Some of the fencing around the Monkey Rescue Center
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The small township that has grown to provide the essential that the rescue center needs (this time in glorious Technicolor)
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A little Island getaway (also known as the mayor's Tax haven)
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A closer view at sunset
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sorry about the shots showing the "window's" frame
Hope you enjoyed this rather short update

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: BarbyW on February 16, 2008, 11:11:10 AM
Derry, when you get what appears to be a blank tile like that you should just try to  open the city. Often the city is actually fine even if it has crashed when saving. Happened to me today $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 16, 2008, 11:17:30 AM
The Goddess commented  ;D ;D
I'm honoured ;D ;D

Quote from: BarbyW on February 16, 2008, 11:11:10 AM
Derry, when you get what appears to be a blank tile like that you should just try to  open the city. Often the city is actually fine even if it has crashed when saving. Happened to me today $%Grinno$%

Thank you for the info Barby but I had tried that. when that didn't work I went for my backup but had forgotten to back that up too. My memory is not what.....


()what() What was i saying oh yes here's your tea Barby

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:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: BarbyW on February 16, 2008, 12:26:19 PM
Thanks, Derry. Sorry you lost all your work but I look forward to seeing the next update. I do read this but rarely comment in MDs.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: warconstruct on February 16, 2008, 12:40:41 PM
splendid area which you have!  :o of very beautiful image, I the continuation with impatient waits  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: Hogmeister on February 16, 2008, 03:27:43 PM
Very nice work, so much to look at and very well done. Nothing beats a good cuppa tea, except maybe weasel coffee
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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: Pat on February 16, 2008, 05:42:30 PM
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of course nothing beats a good Cat Tea lol.....  Derry that soo sucks and I feel for you as that has happend to me a couple times before exspecialy whilst doing a save gaaaaaaaaah....  I think I know what cause Barby's problem today and for that one Im sorry as well baaaaaaaaaad me....  Anywho Derry I cant wait till the next update...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: bat on February 17, 2008, 01:15:36 AM
Wonderful new pictures there, TTC! Great work on the island! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: Schulmanator on February 17, 2008, 04:40:15 AM
TTC!!!

Monkey picked tea??!! LOVE IT!

Sorry that your PC was having issues. At least you didn't lose too much. Once in a while, when that happens to me, I just come back better than ever. So, I am sure you will stun us with your greatness once again when you redo that area.

Until then, I will sip my monkey tea and wonder no more why it has the faint taste of bananas!  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: paroch on February 17, 2008, 05:15:53 AM
Hi Derry,

Yikes!  It's never nice when we lose tile (or more).  And despite Bernhard reminding us to back up regularly, it seems that it happens to most of us sooner or later.  I can only say that from personal experience that as painful as it is, your new version WILL be better than what was there before.

Great pics by the way - love the Monkey Rescue Centre.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: EDGE4194 on February 18, 2008, 06:48:38 AM
Hi Derry- sorry about your loss, hopefully it won't take too long to recreate. Nice pics, and if I haven't said so before, fantastic region  :thumbsup: very nice :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good and bad 16.2008
Post by: dedgren on February 18, 2008, 08:55:34 AM
Hi, TTC- Bravo is all that I can say for the great job you are doing here.  I've now taken a leisurely read back through all 20+ pages, and I'm once again amazed by images that amazed the first time around.  You do have a way with beautiful countryside, and your MD style draws the reader in like none other.  It's sad about the setback, but I've found that rebuilding a quad often opens up new possibilities that weren't apparent before (and adds to one's vocabulary nautical expletive-wise).

You are sharing a wonderful place here.  Thanks very, very much.


David
Title: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 28, 2008, 12:20:30 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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First order of business is Personal replies and so without any more preamble

Quote from: FrankU on February 11, 2008, 08:01:57 AM
Sorry I missed this until now. How great the things you do here!  :thumbsup:
I will wait patiently....... /wrrd%& ............... for mor things to come.

Welcome FrankU,
No need to be sorry , you got here in the end :D. Thank you for visiting and
commenting as it is always great to see and hear what people think. :D
Well some more has come see below :) $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%


Quote from: BarbyW on February 16, 2008, 12:26:19 PM
Thanks, Derry. Sorry you lost all your work but I look forward to seeing the next
update. I do read this but rarely comment in MDs.

Glad you enjoyed your cuppa ;). Ah to be sure it was only a few files that got lost,
nothing major. I remember one time when I lost my ......
...
ooops now we mention anymore 'cause there may be children reading ::) ;D ;D

Quote from: warconstruct on February 16, 2008, 12:40:41 PM
splendid area which you have!  :o of very beautiful image, I the continuation with
impatient waits  ;)

Thank you very much. I am glad you like it and hope you like the next few pics too;)

Quote from: Hogmeister on February 16, 2008, 03:27:43 PM
Very nice work, so much to look at and very well done. Nothing beats a good cuppa tea,
except maybe weasel coffee


Thank you glad you like the region ;)

Nope sorry to disagree BUT nothing beats a Good CUPPA TEA $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%
Not even Weasel C$**&&  $%Grinno$% nope cant even say that word  $%Grinno$%
its almost as bad as the tea that shall not be named  $%Grinno$%

Quote from: Pat on February 16, 2008, 05:42:30 PM
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of course nothing beats a good Cat Tea lol.....  Derry that soo sucks and I feel for
you as that has happend to me a couple times before exspecialy whilst doing a save
gaaaaaaaaah....  I think I know what cause Barby's problem today and for that one Im
sorry as well baaaaaaaaaad me....  Anywho Derry I cant wait till the next update...

Pat its just one of those things that can happen, annoying but thats about it really,
I only lost one tile of the region,
now if I'd lost the region that would gotten me a bit peeved.

I may have to borrow that pic and rearrange it abit if you don't mind.

Oh new pics for you to peruse at your leisure below :)

Quote from: bat on February 17, 2008, 01:15:36 AM
Wonderful new pictures there, TTC! Great work on the island! :thumbsup:

Thanks a lot. I'll admit it took a while to get it how I liked but was glad of the
result.

Quote from: Schulmanator on February 17, 2008, 04:40:15 AM
TTC!!!

Monkey picked tea??!! LOVE IT!
Sorry that your PC was having issues. At least you didn't lose too much. Once in a
while, when that happens to me, I just come back better than ever. So, I am sure you
will stun us with your greatness once again when you redo that area.

Until then, I will sip my monkey tea and wonder no more why it has the faint taste of
bananas!  :satisfied:

Well what better way could I honour my monkey friend. PC probs - sorted with a good
cuppa picked of course by monkeys  :D :D
Care to join me?

Quote from: paroch on February 17, 2008, 05:15:53 AM
Hi Derry,

Yikes!  It's never nice when we lose tile (or more).  And despite Bernhard reminding
us to back up regularly, it seems that it happens to most of us sooner or later.  I
can only say that from personal experience that as painful as it is, your new version
WILL be better than what was there before.

Great pics by the way - love the Monkey Rescue Centre.

Well when people start selling Monkeys for a Monkey I decided not to allow any monkey
business in my region so set up the Rescue Center,
and what a bonus I got  :D :D -  Monkey picked tea - the best you will ever taste  :D :D

As for the loss - fiddlesticks  :D :D

Quote from: EDGE4194 on February 18, 2008, 06:48:38 AM
Hi Derry- sorry about your loss, hopefully it won't take too long to recreate. Nice
pics, and if I haven't said so before, fantastic region  :thumbsup: very nice :)

Edge great to see you again. Re- loss see above comments :D :D
thanks for the comments, glad you like the area. stay tuned to see what is built in
that empty tile  :thumbsup:

Quote from: dedgren on February 18, 2008, 08:55:34 AM
Hi, TTC- Bravo is all that I can say for the great job you are
doing here.  I've now taken a leisurely read back through all 20+ pages, and I'm once
again amazed by images that amazed the first time around.  You do have a way with
beautiful countryside, and your MD style draws the reader in like none other.  It's
sad about the setback, but I've found that rebuilding a quad often opens up new
possibilities that weren't apparent before (and adds to one's vocabulary nautical expletive-wise).

You are sharing a wonderful place here.  Thanks very, very much.


David


David so great to see you again. I value your comments greatly seeing what you are
accomplishing in 3RR. I have a great affinity for the outdoors
and try to spend as much time as I can outside ( mostly on my MTB exploring the lanes
and trails I can find  ;D ). Cities are great places but the calm and tranquility of
the countryside appeals to me ( besides you don't get all the wonderful country smells
in a city $%Grinno$%) and try to reflect that in my regions.

It is always a pleasure to welcome you here my friend, knowing how busy you are and
shall make sure the kettle is boiling on your next visit   ;D

Now if I've missed anyone my apologies,
let me know and a free cuppa is yours :D


Now on with the show

A pic from a test bed city. You'll see the odd one of these every now and then
just for fun as this city is only used for the eye candy stuff like parks and flora only.
and the NAM of course.
All buildings are maxis standard but the original game still has a beauty to me
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Now these next two pics show a wonderful BAT by Nexis. A viking long boat wreck.Linkie  (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=19378)
I thought long and hard about how to use this and hope I did it justice
This was the 7th variation and the one I am most satisfied with ()stsfd()

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New stuff that is being rebuilt but I don't really want you to see it yet $%Grinno$%
so I'll use a night shot :D :D
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The first of the new high rises in the "lost tile". A good teaser for it I think ;)
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Garrison Woods Phase 2 utilizing Ennedi's medium slope mod.
looks real nice at sunset ;D
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I do hope you all enjoyed this little update but it takes a while to grow a metropolis on turtle speed
which is how I like to play ::) so please be patient
but if you can't wait go have a cuppa to pass some of the time :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: Ennedi on February 28, 2008, 01:36:38 PM
Hello Derry,

I missed a few updates - sorry!

Don't worry about losing one city, I'm sure you will recreate it in completely another way, even more picturesque and interesting, and maybe we will get to know a new intriguing story?  ;)

QuoteAll buildings are maxis standard but the original game still has a beauty to me

Yes of course! If you know how to mix them up with some custom content, you can achieve the better effect than without them!

QuoteNow these next two pics show a wonderful BAT by Nexis. A viking long boat wreck.
I thought long and hard about how to use this and hope I did it justice
This was the 7th variation and the one I am most satisfied with

You are a great player if only 7 attempts was enough for you!  :D
I didn't calculate how many times I terraformed my cape with the lighthouse, but it seems it was rather close to 17...  :P
But you are right, the effect is great and you can be satisfied of it  &apls

Your night pictures and the sunset shot are beautiful too!

Adam :thumbsup:




Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: Yoman on February 28, 2008, 02:34:36 PM
Woah! Those pictures of that island look incredible, though it appears a few vikings didn't fare very well. The city at night also has a very vibrant feel, I can see a few well lit places to eat :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: Schulmanator on February 28, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
Glad to see you back and in power!  :thumbsup: I knew you could brew yourself out of that problem!  ;D  I am currently enjoying some hot cocoa whilst perusing your update... it's a blustery cold night here, so it hits the spot. I am all out of monkey tea... need to pop in the store for more. I am looking forward to more of your awesome pix soon!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: Pat on February 28, 2008, 07:53:23 PM
Derry my friend I would be honoured if you take and use that pic.... speaking of pics wow omg dude you did such wonderful tribute on that Island and I think the 7th time around worked out just fine...  The rest of the pics and including the night shots are also very wonderful....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: Hogmeister on February 29, 2008, 02:41:10 AM
You have put so much work into your natural landscaping of the island, it's stunning.  :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: bat on February 29, 2008, 06:06:41 AM
Like always it's a fantastic new update there!
And the work on that island is also great!
Nice night shots! And the test bed city is looking great, as well! :thumbsup:

Looking forward to the next one!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: Earth quake on February 29, 2008, 08:51:30 AM
Excellent update. &apls
I like the particularly island remained natural,night picture is simply superb and really realistic.

Otherwise, there is nothing at say, good work.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: warconstruct on February 29, 2008, 09:35:57 AM
wow... quite simply splendid as usual  &apls &apls

I like much the island that you have to arrange it very is successful !

more sights of night are splendid !

Cheer

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 29, 2008, 10:15:15 AM
Aha  Vester I spotted you  :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 29, 2008, 10:18:17 AM
Another magnificent update, TTC! It feels like it's been a while since I've been hear last, and I do apologize for that, my friend. I hope to be more of a regular here, because your work is absolutely stunning, my friend!

Take care,

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: metasmurf on February 29, 2008, 10:58:04 AM
I really like the region shot. Looks a bit like the Norwegian coast, around Tröndelag.

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: paroch on February 29, 2008, 01:59:04 PM
Nice update there Derry.  You're right about the Maxis buildings -some of them are still great.  Trouble is, some of them are not, so with my Maxis blocker installed it's an all or nothing approach.

Those terraced houses look really nice.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on March 01, 2008, 06:33:05 AM
Derry- thanks for the updates,  &apls. I love the pics of "shipwreck island". Nice use of an unique item. The night pics and especially the high rise one, are beautiful. i think the sunset pic is my favorite- a perfectly captured peaceful hillside neighborhood. I want a house there- any on the market?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: Toichus Maximus on March 01, 2008, 03:03:28 PM
That island is absolutely splendid! And I simply can't wait to see the lost tile area lol.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - New pics and replies 28.2.08
Post by: FrankU on March 02, 2008, 04:55:17 AM
Yes your "Lost tales of the Viking" or was it "Tales of the lost Viking" or "Viking of tales the lost"? Well, the island is fantastic! The boat, the cross, the muddy path, the wild flowers. Beautiful.

I myself never have the patience to try something like this. I seem never be able to finish anything, because before that I see some new pictures on this site and I go another way to try something different.
Well, any way of playing the game is OK, isn't it?
Last week I started my 8th or 9th region, because I had another idea. None of my regions ever reached a kind of finished look. But hey!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Happy St. Patricks Day
Post by: TheTeaCat on March 17, 2008, 12:08:58 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig


Happy St. Patrick's Day


Well now St. Patrick's Day wouldn't exist if not for the man himself!
But how much do we know about him?
Did you know that he spent six years of slavery in Ireland until he escaped and undertook religious training abroad?

Well then lets find out a bit more about him eh?

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Saint Patrick is believed to have been born in the late fourth century, and is often confused with Palladius,
a bishop who was sent by Pope Celestine in 431 to be the first bishop to the Irish believers in Christ.

Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland.
Most of what is known about him comes from his two works, the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola,
a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man,
pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes
who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God."

Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland. It is true there are no snakes in Ireland, but there
probably never have been - the island was separated from the rest of the continent at the end of the Ice Age.
As in many old pagan religions, serpent symbols were common and often worshipped. Driving the snakes from Ireland
was probably symbolic of putting an end to that pagan practice. While not the first to bring christianity to Ireland,
it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites.
The story holds that he converted the warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in
the "Holy Wells" that still bear this name.

There are several accounts of Saint Patrick's death. One says that Patrick died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland,
on March 17, 460 A.D. His jawbone was preserved in a silver shrine and was often requested in times of childbirth,
epileptic fits, and as a preservative against the "evil eye." Another account says that St. Patrick ended his days
at Glastonbury, England and was buried there. The Chapel of St. Patrick still exists as part of Glastonbury Abbey.
Today, many Catholic places of worship all around the world are named after St. Patrick, including cathedrals in
New York and Dublin city
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Why Saint Patrick's Day?
Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck.
Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual
renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

So, why is it celebrated on March 17th?
One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday
began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and
celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs,
almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th
is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.

Of course this involves the imbibing of lots of Alcoholic Beverages ::) :D :D :D :D
after watching the Parade ;D

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In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike
celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as
crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green!


Well there you go Folks :D
Not your regular update but normal service will resume when I sober up :D :D :D :D

And now its time I go hoist a few Pints o' the "Black Stuff"

:satisfied:
TTC

PS Today Everybody is Irish


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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Happy St. Patricks Day
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 17, 2008, 12:22:28 PM

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Hope your day is going wonderfully, my friend!

Take care!

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Happy St. Patricks Day
Post by: Schulmanator on March 17, 2008, 04:30:48 PM
lol! I am wearing green today and ready to PARTY!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Happy St. Patricks Day
Post by: Pat on March 17, 2008, 04:38:57 PM
HaPpY SainT me Day

OK I will do it correctly lol


Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Derry I do have to say I miss seeing the Chicago River go green on this wonderful day!!! Whats even worse there is no green beer here in my neck of the woods siiiiigh...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Happy St. Patricks Day
Post by: paroch on March 18, 2008, 02:50:54 PM
Ah, a pint of the black stuff is never a bad thing!

And why is it that Guinness always tastes better in Dublin than ANYWHERE else in the world.

All the very best to you Derry,

Paul

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Lost Tile - Teaser
Post by: TheTeaCat on March 19, 2008, 12:29:37 AM
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A Teaser (from the lost tile)to whet your appetite

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:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Lost Tile - Teaser
Post by: JoeST on March 19, 2008, 12:32:22 AM
wooo, as always you amaze me :)

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Lost Tile - Teaser
Post by: EDGE4194 on March 19, 2008, 04:48:33 AM
derry- thanks for the history!  the pic is interesting- I want to see more   :)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Lost Tile - Teaser
Post by: bat on March 19, 2008, 06:07:04 AM
That night shot is wonderful, TTC!

Looking forward to more of the lost tile! ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Lost Tile - Teaser
Post by: Pat on March 19, 2008, 11:47:52 AM
Derry wonderful as always from you!!!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Lost Tile - Teaser
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 19, 2008, 12:36:58 PM
Have to love the teaser, my friend! Can't wait for the update!

Dustin
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08- The Burg Eltz
Post by: TheTeaCat on March 29, 2008, 04:24:21 PM
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Evening All

Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


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Thank you all for your comments :thumbsup:
I appreciate each and every one of them and it is also good to see new ones too. :thumbsup:
RL caught up with me and it was a while before I could really play but I have some new pics for you all.

Ok I have a random collection form the lost tile in no particular order or anything but would you expect less from me :D :D

As this is a work in progress you may see stuff that just plain ain't right,
don't worry  $%Grinno$%

It will probably get fixed but at a later date ::)

Anyhoo on with the show

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The old town
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The scene where "The Terminator Twins" were gunned down.
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The next four are from an updated area.
I have been fascinated by Xannepan's BAT of the Burg Eltz and never been able to find
a location to display it to its advantage but I hope I did it justice ;D

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And my favourite
The Burg Eltz at sunset
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Well there you go folks, what do you think?
Let me know eh?

While we are at it lets see if I can make the final jump Back into the Classics :D :D
only 20 replies required :D


Till the next time
:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: RippleJet on March 29, 2008, 05:02:15 PM
Lovely w2w's and industries! :)

And you couldn't have found a better place for Burg Eltz! :thumbsup:
Hope the local planners won't suggest developing the areas next to the burg! $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: Pat on March 29, 2008, 06:01:09 PM
Derry WoW!!! You defintly found a perfect spot for the Burg and did it such wonderful justice!!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: Schulmanator on March 29, 2008, 06:35:10 PM
A fine assortment of buildings... I was already charmed when I saw Burg Eltz... that placement put it over the top...

you now deserve a 100 litre kettle of tea for the awesomeness of your update!  :thumbsup:

Great stuff!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: JBSimio on March 29, 2008, 07:28:09 PM
Great update, Derry!  You chose a wonderful setting for the Burg Eltz... but what really caught my eye was the way you positioned it so that the stairs come down to the water.  It's such a common "old world" feature, but there aren't many chances to mimic it.  The fact that you did just puts it over the top.   &apls

JB
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: paroch on March 30, 2008, 03:34:19 AM
Great update there Derry,

I was looking for the things that aren't quite right.  Well, couldn't spot any.  Some pics have a very "interesting" mix of architectural styles, but hey, isn't that one of the beauties of this great game?

And saving the Burg for last was impressive.  The pics are awesome.  It's a great bat, but your placement, plus the use of rocks, trees, bushes and the waterline make it a masterpiece.  Surely a winner in the picture comp.

And only a few more until you leave us in Best Sellers and take your place amongst the classics - enjoy.

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: Ennedi on March 30, 2008, 03:57:21 AM
Hello Derry,

Your w2w pictures are beautiful, I especially like 5th, 6th and 7th one  :thumbsup:

But the Burg Eltz... I always knew you are one of the most creative guys here on this site!   :D &apls
The place for the castle was choosen and arranged perfectly, it looks great from all sides (and it is not easy - I know something about it  :D)
This castle has a very interesting feature, you can arrange the entrance road in different ways depending on the terraforming. My castle in Shosaloza has a flat terrain under this part of it and the entrance is shorter. You made a subtle slope and your entrance is much longer, in addition you showed these nice stairs at the side of the wall  :thumbsup:
Also, the water mod and stones at the riverside give a very nice touch. I agree, the sunset shot is fantastic!
I love also the road with the bridge and trees and the general view of the area. You created a very nice harmony between groups of buildings and empty spaces. Beautiful update!

Adam



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: bat on March 30, 2008, 04:56:41 AM
That's a beautiful place for that Burg! And a lot of wonderful pictures in that great update!!

Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: jmyers2043 on March 30, 2008, 06:01:10 AM
Hello TTC

I enjoyed looking at every single picture of your update. I especially like the picture of the castle sitting where the two rivers join. In fact, so much so that I've made an effort to sort through my thought process as to why. It is a nice building no doubt. But that in and of its self is not enough. You've placed it into a great setting. I found myself just sitting looking at it. I discovered my mind wandering off as I created a story in my mind's eye. A day dream based on a scene that became a virtual reality if even for a moment in time.  The castle scene is one of those special pictures as it has the ability to elicit emotion and appreciation.  And I thank you.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: catty on March 30, 2008, 10:50:30 AM
The pictures of the castle were just awesome &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: Yoman on March 30, 2008, 11:20:00 AM
Wonderful placement of that castle! Only 10 more comments until this excellent MD makes it to Classics!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: meldolion on March 31, 2008, 01:15:53 AM
Great placement of the castle!!! Remembers me of Eilan Donan Castle, the Highlander castle in Scotland...  &apls

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: Simpson on March 31, 2008, 03:47:40 AM
It is very very beautiful, I really love your work but I do not like how you put the highway
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: FrankU on March 31, 2008, 03:51:32 AM
Beautiful castle positioning! As accurate as a medieval knight would do it. &apls
Stupid question: where is the base texture?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: rooker1 on March 31, 2008, 05:41:05 AM
Super update, I love it.  And you did find the perfect setting for the castle. 
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on March 31, 2008, 03:51:47 PM
Derry- nice to have you back! That was a great selection of pictures and a great mix of buildings.
Fantastic job with the placement of the Burg Eltz, it looks great there  :thumbsup: (I didn't get a chance to vote on it in the contest  :( ). I must ask about the drive-in theater. Did you lot that yourself, or find it somewhere?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08- The Burg Eltz
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 01, 2008, 10:36:55 AM
Congrats, Derry!

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The Staff
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08- The Burg Eltz
Post by: rooker1 on April 01, 2008, 10:39:00 AM
Congrats Derry on the move to OSITM, very well deserved my friend.
I guess you'll be putting on the kettle for us all.
&apls &apls &apls
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08- The Burg Eltz
Post by: Pat on April 01, 2008, 12:37:39 PM
Heeeeeeeeeey Derry Congrats on your 2nd round in OSITM!!! What a honor to see you back in this special light sire!!!...

a great biiiiiiiiiiiiiig cup of tea from me to you M8


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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08- The Burg Eltz
Post by: CabraBuitre on April 01, 2008, 07:31:01 PM
Looks great!  I really like the building combinations with the W2W!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08- The Burg Eltz
Post by: dedgren on April 01, 2008, 10:28:35 PM
Derry, if this post puts you back (as you put it) into the Classics, I'm going to chalk that up as my personal best for the week.  TaTT may very well be my all-time favorite MD around here, but that would be telling, wouldn't it- so suffice it to say I'm an all too frequent lurker. 

Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us, and on your latest trip to OSITM-land.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 29.3.08- The Burg Eltz
Post by: bat on April 02, 2008, 05:04:55 AM
Congrats for your second award!!
And also congrats for more than 500 comments here!

Looking forward to more of Tales at TeaTime...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Thanks and info
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 02, 2008, 06:49:11 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.

Ladies, Gentlemen and Lurkers :)

First of all may I say thank you once again for being awarded Special Interest for
the second time. I feel very honoured that I have been chosen for this especially
just as I pass the mark to enter an elite club.

I hope to be able to please you all in the next few weeks. I'm sure many many
cuppa's will be consumed while I get to have fun, mainly playing the game and
showing off ;)

There are milestones from the past few pages to be marked, honourable mentions to
specific people and general all round good stuff - just the sort of content for a special month.

I have some problems in a couple cities to deal with - maybe you can help but we
will get to that at a later date.

Right got to sort out the update and replies but first things first

I'm off to put the kettle on  ::) :D :D
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I got the milk delivered ;) ;D
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sugar should be here soon for those who take it ;)

Anybody care to join me?


:satisfied:
TheTeaCat.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on April 02, 2008, 06:57:13 AM
You can count me in.  I have my coffee and I'm already sitting and relaxing, I'm at work.  hehehehe
Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 02, 2008, 07:00:23 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on April 02, 2008, 06:57:13 AM
You can count me in.  I have my coffee and I'm already sitting and relaxing, I'm at work.  hehehehe
Robin  ;)

relaxing? at work? is that possible?

Me I was ill and had to leave work early &mmm

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Pat on April 02, 2008, 12:16:00 PM
LoL Derry you know you can count me in!!! OOOO playin hookie from work just to play tisk tisk.....  Either way Im glad to see what happens here this month!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Ennedi on April 02, 2008, 12:41:21 PM
I'm here too!  :D

Congratulations Derry!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 02, 2008, 06:16:59 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin this update.


Replies.

But first your cuppa
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ok the replies

Quote from: RippleJet on March 29, 2008, 05:02:15 PM
Lovely w2w's and industries! :)

And you couldn't have found a better place for Burg Eltz! :thumbsup:
Hope the local planners won't suggest developing the areas next to the burg! $%Grinno$%

Thank you Tage. It wasn't easy to place but the effect was worth it.
The only development will be some formal gardens ;)



Quote from: Pat on March 29, 2008, 06:01:09 PM
Derry WoW!!! You definitely found a perfect spot for the Burg and did it such wonderful justice!!!!
Quote from: Pat on April 01, 2008, 12:37:39 PM
Heeeeeeeeeey Derry Congrats on your 2nd round in OSITM!!! What a honor to see you back in
this special light sire!!!...
a great biiiiiiiiiiiiiig cup of tea from me to you M8

Many thanks for a stalwart supporter. and the cuppa was well received :)

Quote from: Schulmanator on March 29, 2008, 06:35:10 PM
A fine assortment of buildings... I was already charmed when I saw Burg Eltz... that
placement put it over the top...

you now deserve a 100 litre kettle of tea for the awesomeness of your update!  :thumbsup:

Great stuff!

I am glad you liked what you saw. Hopefully I won't disapoint this month ;)
100 liters of tea is just about enough to celebrate with :)



Quote from: JBSimio on March 29, 2008, 07:28:09 PM
Great update, Derry!  You chose a wonderful setting for the Burg Eltz... but what really
caught my eye was the way you positioned it so that the stairs come down to the water.  It's
such a common "old world" feature, but there aren't many chances to mimic it.  The fact that
you did just puts it over the top.   &apls

JB

Jon
great to see you here my friend. The setting just appeared one night while looking at the
screen. i saw my opportunity to place it as i did to take advantage of Xannepan's skill with
the foundation. it worked out better than I hoped.
I love the fact the stairs run down into the water and there is more work to be done around
it but thats another update :)




Quote from: paroch on March 30, 2008, 03:34:19 AM
Great update there Derry,

I was looking for the things that aren't quite right.  Well, couldn't spot any.  Some pics
have a very "interesting" mix of architectural styles, but hey, isn't that one of the
beauties of this great game?
And saving the Burg for last was impressive.  The pics are awesome.  It's a great bat, but
your placement, plus the use of rocks, trees, bushes and the waterline make it a masterpiece.
Surely a winner in the picture comp.
And only a few more until you leave us in Best Sellers and take your place amongst the
classics - enjoy.

Paul

Paul
Thanks for your comments mate :)
There are a few blank spots that I noticed but then I know where they are, Ill get around to
sorting them out as we progress thru' the month stay tuned.
A varied mix of plugins (huge folder) and i let the sims do what they want. thats one of the
reasons my towns look so odd at times but I like it 'coz its different.
The only style that doesn't blend in well is mickebears Mediterranean  bats so shall have to
find a way to add them in tastefully :)


I shall have to show you my pics first before entering as you got that right straight to the
HoF. I was chuffed it won :)
And back o the classics too
2/2  not bad got any tips for the geegee's?



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Quote from: Ennedi on March 30, 2008, 03:57:21 AM
Hello Derry,

Your w2w pictures are beautiful, I especially like 5th, 6th and 7th one  :thumbsup:
But the Burg Eltz... I always knew you are one of the most creative guys here on this site! :D &apls
The place for the castle was chosen and arranged perfectly, it looks great from all sides
(and it is not easy - I know something about it  :D)
This castle has a very interesting feature, you can arrange the entrance road in different
ways depending on the terraforming. My castle in Shosaloza has a flat terrain under this part
of it and the entrance is shorter. You made a subtle slope and your entrance is much longer,
in addition you showed these nice stairs at the side of the wall  :thumbsup:
Also, the water mod and stones at the riverside give a very nice touch. I agree, the sunset
shot is fantastic!
I love also the road with the bridge and trees and the general view of the area. You created
a very nice harmony between groups of buildings and empty spaces. Beautiful update!

Adam

Adam

When I saw how you had used the Burg Eltz I was most impressed so I value your comments
greatly. I have learned many many things from you through your tutorials and hints and tips
and slope mod and ripple mod and waves mod and the list goes on and on. And watching what you
do in your MD just astound me as I consider you to be amongst the "Great Players" of the
game. Most of the stuff I displayed has in some way been influenced by you as you have
explained/displayed all those little things I just could not figure out in such easy terms.

Thank you Sir.


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Quote from: bat on March 30, 2008, 04:56:41 AM
That's a beautiful place for that Burg! And a lot of wonderful pictures in that great update!!

Looking forward to more...
Quote from: bat on April 02, 2008, 05:04:55 AM
Congrats for your second award!!
And also congrats for more than 500 comments here!
Looking forward to more of Tales at TeaTime...

Bat

Welcome back and thank you kindly for your comments from the start.
It is always great to see SC4's Hero visit and hope to continue welcoming you time and time
again. Glad you liked the Burg :)


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Quote from: jmyers2043 on March 30, 2008, 06:01:10 AM
Hello TTC

I enjoyed looking at every single picture of your update. I especially like the picture of
the castle sitting where the two rivers join. In fact, so much so that I've made an effort to
sort through my thought process as to why. It is a nice building no doubt. But that in and of
its self is not enough. You've placed it into a great setting. I found myself just sitting
looking at it. I discovered my mind wandering off as I created a story in my mind's eye. A
day dream based on a scene that became a virtual reality if even for a moment in time.  The
castle scene is one of those special pictures as it has the ability to elicit emotion and

appreciation.  And I thank you.


Thank you so much for the most wonderful of comments. This is probably the nicest thing that
has ever been said to me. ( I've gone all bashful now  )

Ladies and Gents
I copy a PM I sent to Mr Myers after I saw his comment as I was quite moved by what was said.

I never expected my pic to produce such an effect on somebody and again from an expert in his
own field concerning SC4. (it still give me a buzz when I read his words  )

Quote from: TheTeaCat on March 31, 2008, 02:38:43 PM
Dear Sir

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the most wonderful comment you made.

It is one of the nicest things that anybody has ever said to me. I felt very honoured that
my pictures produced such emotion and that you took the time to say so in such detail.

I have been an admirer of your skill and the work you so graciously share with the community
but never really took the time to say thanks.
I do now. Thank you.

I remain
yours sincerely

Derry *'******.

Aka TheTeaCat.

I'll shut up now :)


Quote from: catty on March 30, 2008, 10:50:30 AM
The pictures of the castle were just awesome &apls


Thank you very much indeed.
Hope to see you again.


Quote from: Yoman on March 30, 2008, 11:20:00 AM
Wonderful placement of that castle! Only 10 more comments until this excellent MD makes it to Classics!

Thank you very much indeed.



Quote from: meldolion on March 31, 2008, 01:15:53 AM
Great placement of the castle!!! Remembers me of Eilan Donan Castle, the Highlander castle in
Scotland...  &apls


Welcome back, its been a while since I last saw you here.hope not too long till the next
time.Glad you like the castle:)


Quote from: Simpson on March 31, 2008, 03:47:40 AM
It is very very beautiful, I really love your work but I do not like how you put the highway


Welcome and thank you.
It nice that you like what I do and also for being so honest. You know something I don't like
that highway either so I suppose I'll have to do something with that this month. I have a few
ideas so stay tuned.


Quote from: FrankU on March 31, 2008, 03:51:32 AM
Beautiful castle positioning! As accurate as a medieval knight would do it. &apls
Stupid question: where is the base texture?

Thanks a lot Frank
Thats not a stupid question. The lot in question sit on a 6x3 lot which the building covers by
the way it is modeled  so in effect has no base texture. the most dificult thing is getting a
street/road to the lot in such a way that it looks realistic. More shots of the Burg in a
further update will show what I mean.


Quote from: rooker1 on March 31, 2008, 05:41:05 AM
Super update, I love it.  And you did find the perfect setting for the castle. 
Robin  :thumbsup:
Quote from: rooker1 on April 01, 2008, 10:39:00 AM
Congrats Derry on the move to OSITM, very well deserved my friend.
I guess you'll be putting on the kettle for us all.
&apls &apls &apls
Robin  :thumbsup:

Robin

Many thanks for your comments.
The kettle is on continuous boil cycle for the rest of this month.
It will be the only way to keep up with demand :)
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As you can see every fort will made to get the tea to people :)


Quote from: EDGE4194 on March 31, 2008, 03:51:47 PM
Derry- nice to have you back! That was a great selection of pictures and a great mix of

buildings.
Fantastic job with the placement of the Burg Eltz, it looks great there  :thumbsup: (I didn't
get a chance to vote on it in the contest  :( ). I must ask about the drive-in theater. Did
you lot that yourself, or find it somewhere?

Edge
Great to see you back also. The castle did work out rather well eh?

The dive in theater is believe it or not the Maxis original one. Zone a CS$4x4 when your at
the beginning stages of a town and one should pop up fairly quickly.
I notice that usually 2 (2x4) maxis flea markets appear first then the drive in.
I still think it looks a bit small but then what would I know as the only place I've ever
seen one is on a screen or in a book. We don't tend to have them in Europe.


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Quote from: thundercrack83 on April 01, 2008, 10:36:55 AM
Congrats, Derry!

The Staff
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Thanks Dustin.

Thanks to all the staff who do so much to make such a wonderful vibrant community.

--------------------------------------------

P.O.R.N


Its got your attention......
Find out more below........


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Spotted:
I saw you :)

Coult,Grizzlybuilder, Vester

Glad you popped in,
Hope you liked what you see? You did? Great let me know
You didn't? what was it? I'll try to fix it but only if you tell me :)

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Pics at long Last

The Town of Timoleague.

Now to be honest I can't remember if I've shown pics of this place or not but here we are in
any case.Approx 1,400 sims with very very basic facilities. I really don't want the town to
get too big so its difficult to get what I want to happen but hey thats part of the fun.[font]

An overview
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please excuse the pause frames :)

As you can see in the next pic

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while the farms an general bits and pieces are down it looks unfinished and while the SFBT

rural/diagonal fences are a Godsend it still didn't fit the gap. Out with the LE and whisk up

some seasonal hedgerows TTC style. add some of Jeroni's plop bushes and grass some trees,

some ASC ditches and you have this

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throw in a dirt trail and suddenly things look a lot better
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They are very basic lots using some seasonal props by CP for the bushes and hedges
and SFBT for the layout guide props.which I think work quite well in the circumstances
for which I need them

Anybody interested in using them?


The Town Chapel and Graveyard

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and at night[font]
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from a different angle that shows off the tower by NP relotted by me:)
gotta change the grass texture around the tower I think[font]
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And now the bit you've all been waiting for  ::)

The P.O.R.N.[font]
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and so you don't forget at nighttime where the shop is
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And yes I know what you were thinking  ::)  $%Grinno$%

More good stuff to come.
Will we be back here or somewhere else or what next up my sleeve?

Hope you like what you saw :)

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: Pat on April 02, 2008, 06:45:43 PM
Derry Loved the P.O.R.N shop lol!!!! If I read that right its the Purvaince Of Religiouse Nick nacks and the update was great my friend,  I would be more then happier to use your fence's M8!!!!  I cant wait for more T@TT.....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 02, 2008, 07:49:46 PM
i loved it  :D.  I would love to see a close up of the farms in the lower right area of the tile.  (maybe that will be the next update?  ;))
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: Yoman on April 02, 2008, 09:10:31 PM
That must be a simgoober building, only he made BATs like that :P Great update though!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: Heblem on April 03, 2008, 01:45:09 AM
actually that caught my attention to look at this MD was the word P.o:r.N   :D not really, dont think im such a...  ::)

As for your city tile pics looks so unique, thats why because you use a mix european country sides, farms, then some small towns with modern stores and old style homes. Never been to europe must must be a wonderful site from you are inspiring  :thumbsup: As for your style, a difference of a tea, better you deserve a "hot coffee"  :) 
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Take care  ;)
edit: as for the frames try this mod at ST  ;)
http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=18680
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: rooker1 on April 03, 2008, 05:01:52 AM
I'm going for an esspresso this morning,
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Love the update.  The cemetary was my favourite.  The old style tower looks perfect.  Where ever did you find that?
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 03, 2008, 05:37:33 AM

Coffee in Teatime  $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%
nooooooooo  $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%

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me on coffee =  :discuss:  :bomb: %bur2$ ?$%kar&%h  %BUd% ?$%kar&%h + less sc4 + more time thumping keyboard

me on tea =  &bis& ()flower() /&HiPP/% ?=mad)= :sunny: + lots sc4

Made a cuppa for you lot here you go
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you decide  :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC



Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: rooker1 on April 03, 2008, 05:54:17 AM
Derry,
I'm really tired this morning, so I thought a nice cuppa esspresso would be good. 
But if you have a good special tea, I'll go with one of those.  ;)
We wouldn't want you to be upset.  We need more SC4 pics.
Robin
with a tea..... ::)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 03, 2008, 06:09:57 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?

LOL Robin

How about a teaser?

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:satisfied:

TheTeaCat
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: bat on April 03, 2008, 06:19:02 AM
That update is great there! Like the overview! And the "Town Chapel and Graveyard" - area is looking beautiful! Nice work on the farms! The teaser is also wonderful!

Looking forward to the next update...
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: sebes on April 03, 2008, 02:06:05 PM
Do I smell coffee - time to pop in.

Great updates Derry - especially the burg. Seing it again make me  :satisfied:

Congratulations with tha OSITM again!

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- The P.O.R.N. Update - Watch the Mods freak :)
Post by: Pat on April 03, 2008, 05:25:08 PM
sniifffin around i smell the dark roast in here oooooooh no no no it cant be, eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Derry Love that teaser and please if you still have that stock in raspberry I would take a fresh cup of that please and thank sir.....  I cant wait for more of T@TT
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Another Acronym? 6.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 06, 2008, 05:41:52 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?


Thank you all who visit and especially those who leave comments.


Everybody is welcome to say something especially if you don't like something , tell me why I'll try to fix it.
Just remember I don't go for realism I build as I like :D

Its ok I won't scratch $%Grinno$%

ok then on with the show



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Quote from: Pat on April 02, 2008, 06:45:43 PM
Derry Loved the P.O.R.N shop lol!!!! If I read that right its the Purveyance Of Religious
Nick Nacks and the update was great my friend,  I would be more then happier to use your
fence's M8!!!!  I cant wait for more T@TT.....


LOL yep you read that right but man your spelling. No raspberry tea for you till you get a
spell chequer mate :grinno:
I think you'll have to get your eyes tested too coz' those are seasonal hedgerows. no man made
manipulated pieces of wood in there. Its all natural grown :)
Still I'm am glad to see you mate and shall run down to shops and get some bags just for you.


Quote from: EDGE4194 on April 02, 2008, 07:49:46 PM
I loved it  :D.  I would love to see a close up of the farms in the lower right area of the
tile.  (maybe that will be the next update?  ;))

Great to see you again mate.
Ok I shall see what i can do for you re; those pics - stay tuned.

BTW Did you know you DID something amazing in my MD?

NO? 

Bet your wondering what it is now eh?


Quote from: Yoman on April 02, 2008, 09:10:31 PM
That must be a simgoober building, only he made BATs like that :P Great update though!


Nice to see you again and thanks for commenting. Yep you are correct. the P.O.R.N. shop is
made by simgoober himself available in one of his commercial packs.

---------------

Quote from: Heblem on April 03, 2008, 01:45:09 AM
actually that caught my attention to look at this MD was the word P.o:r.N   :D not really,
don't think I'm such a...  ::)
As for your city tile pics looks so unique, thats why because you use a mix European country
sides, farms, then some small towns with modern stores and old style homes. Never been to
Europe must must be a wonderful site from you are inspiring  :thumbsup: As for your style, a
difference of a tea, better you deserve a "hot coffee"  :) 
Take care  ;)
edit: as for the frames try this mod at ST  ;)
http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=18680

It probably caught most peoples eyes and am sure it would have even without OSITM :)
Thanks for the comments. As for the cities i put all my plugins in, select all styles and let
the sims do what they want.

If you get the chance you should try and visit Europe but suggest not doing it by bicycle
like me, takes a long time that way 3 1/2 years but got to see it up close and personal.
Thanks for the link.
I do have it but don't like it as it makes me think the game has frozen when I use it:)


Quote from: rooker1 on April 03, 2008, 05:01:52 AM
I'm going for an espresso this morning,
Love the update.  The cemetary was my favourite.  The old style tower looks perfect.  Where
ever did you find that?
Robin  :thumbsup:
Quote from: rooker1 on April 03, 2008, 05:54:17 AM
Derry,
I'm really tired this morning, so I thought a nice cuppa espresso would be good. 
But if you have a good special tea, I'll go with one of those.  ;)
We wouldn't want you to be upset.  We need more SC4 pics.
Robin
with a tea..... ::)

Thank you Robin. The cemetary worked very well with Jeroni's rural walls especially with Mbear
church. They all complement each other well.

As for the tower here is a Linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17888)

As for the coffee thanks for the offer but will stick to my TEA.
I have no objection to what people drink in the own homes/work. $%Grinno$%

Just don't stir my tea with your coffee spoon and we will all get on fine:)

If you want a real good espresso try a blend called "Velout Noir", failing that get some
Jamaican Blue Mountain. They will wake you up


Quote from: bat on April 03, 2008, 06:19:02 AM
That update is great there! Like the overview! And the "Town Chapel and Graveyard" - area is
looking beautiful! Nice work on the farms! The teaser is also wonderful!
Looking forward to the next update...


Bat
How great to see you back again . Glad you like what you see.
Hurry back more good things to come.


Quote from: sebes on April 03, 2008, 02:06:05 PM
Do I smell coffee - time to pop in.
Great updates Derry - especially the burg. seeing it again make me  :satisfied:
Congratulations with that OSITM again!

Sebes

Thanks mate

Great to see you again. The Burg Eltz is probably one of my best bits of work and I
am very pleased with it.
Also chuffed it got to the HoF.


---------------------------
Quote from: Pat on April 03, 2008, 05:25:08 PM
sniifffin around i smell the dark roast in here oooooooh no no no it cant be,
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Derry Love that teaser and please if you still have that stock in raspberry I would take a
fresh cup of that please and thank sir.....  I cant wait for more of T@TT

see above re your tea :)

Nice image I think I'll leave it it your post as a reminder :):):)





OK one of the plans I have for this special month is to sort out the motorway that runs
through Shaphiyr-Harren.Over the years development encroached up to the edge of it and as you can imagine the local
residents ( idiots that they are bought/built homes there) (or maybe it was the town planner zoning that area for residential growth)
(but more likely it was me not having enough TEA :)) moved in and started to complain immediately about the noise and pollution.

Anyhow with enough being enough and the town coffers swelling action is being sought, after
all where is that revenue being spent - bits here and there but more is required cry the sims.

"Climate change" they cry, "Congestion, and all the other stuff."

"So what" the Mayor says.

"Sort it out" they answer back.

"Why, you're the ones causing it!" he replies "I do my bit"

"But.. (in a pleading tone) It's getting worse!"

"Ok then, I will but...."

"Yes. But what?"

"It'll will cost you"

"Anything" they eagerly respond, then one bright spark at the back said "How much?"

"Taxes - More of them! Lots more of them"

An audible groan was heard "haven't we paid enough"

The mayor responds" Ok let me sum this up"

"You Want Me to sort out the pollution, congestion, the public transport, the amnities,

parks/recreation areas, the housing shortage, more jobs and health/police/education?"

"YES" they thunder

"And you expect me to do this by myself?"

"OH"

"It's going to cost a bit to sort it out and the only way I can do that is to call somebody

in!"

"Not the .....? Really?"

"You all think TheTeaCat comes cheap?"

"TheTeaCat....








We are Boiling

We are Boiling

We are Boiling the kettles now

We are Boiling

We are Boiling

We are Boiling the kettles now"

"All hail the Keeper of the Kettle
Our thirst shall be quenched"

ok back on track.

that blinking motorway is wrong the now that some development has taken place
so an alternative is required.

Congestion for the most part is not too bad but the are a few spots that need sorting out
as you can see here
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even the tube is used a fair bit
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Now they're a few plans being tabled as to what to do and a sunken Motorway (MW)
seems to be about the only viable one with route a or b being the most likely.
Some controversial wit suggested route c bu this will require much restructuring of the city
and with so many new high rises being newly built I'm sure those developers would require

some substantial recompense for their loss of their work.
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One of the major obstacles to factor in is the terrain we are talking about. See here
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the lowest point of the MW is 266.6m as per the terrain query and the lowest point I
can safely lower the terrain to is 253.3m Another .2m lower and the water table appears
so as you can see building a sunken MW here is going to be difficult so another solution is

required.

So stay tuned for developments




:satisfied:
TTC


How about a TEAser?
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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Another Acronym? 6.4.2008
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 06, 2008, 06:38:33 AM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on April 06, 2008, 05:41:52 AM
Great to see you again mate.
Ok I shall see what i can do for you re; those pics - stay tuned.
BTW Did you know you DID something amazing in my MD?
NO? 
Bet your wondering what it is now eh?


()what() please share...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Another Acronym? 6.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 06, 2008, 06:50:50 AM
Patient my friend ;)

You'll see :D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Another Acronym? 6.4.2008
Post by: bat on April 06, 2008, 08:50:20 AM
Nice new post there, TTC! And like the new teaser! Looking forward to the new developments!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Another Acronym? 6.4.2008
Post by: Pat on April 06, 2008, 11:40:35 AM
Derry great update here and spellin I learnt me some good spellin lol....   I do have to say i cant wait to see how you rework the MW... The teaser also looks real good there as well!!!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Another Acronym? 6.4.2008
Post by: Heblem on April 06, 2008, 11:54:39 AM
Looking at those TEAsers makes me wondering  $%Grinno$% excellent update btw ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Another Acronym? 6.4.2008
Post by: Nardo69 on April 07, 2008, 10:45:34 AM
Sorry for being a tad late but last week I had been away from home and at the weekend there was no SC4D ...  :'(

Let me invite you - suiting to my location - to a nice Karadeniz Çayi - a nice glass of Tea made out of 1st class Black Sea Tea:

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Should've come here earlier ...

Take care and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A completed 7.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 07, 2008, 11:17:20 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



Replies to comments to follow





Remember this?
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Well........

The plan that was decided in the end was to sink the motorway underground using
technology developed for the CAT project in the USA. Much inconvenience was caused
during the inital phases but the contractors spurred on by a massive completion bonus
of $s10,000,000 finished the project over night apparently.

Some say that TheTeaCat used his divine catlike powers to freeze time while creating a
bubble around the area where construction could take place.

Well the next morning the residents awoke to




S.H.A.M.E.

Shaphiyr-Harren Arterial Motorway Engineering


The motorway that ran through the old town gone replaced by

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with some noise walls built also to help some of the residents :)

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And the junction that was here has also been changed.(with Phase B in mind)

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here we have the underground view of that junction.

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Traffic seems to be the same or better  :D will monitor things and let you know.
If all seems good Phase B should start fairly soon.

Better or no?
let me know.[/font]

:satisfied:
TTC



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A completed 7.4.2008
Post by: Pat on April 07, 2008, 12:18:51 PM
Derry Fantastic update there and I cant wait to see part B!!!!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A completed 7.4.2008
Post by: Nardo69 on April 07, 2008, 12:35:05 PM
Great update!

I just don't like the tunnel entrance at the roundabout. I doubt that the roundabout would be sufficient (at least IRL) to serve the tunnel entrance ...  %wrd

I would do the main entrance before the crossing avenue and connect the two avenues with two ramps. This way no crossing traffic. If you don't want any crossing at all you can do four ramps, two as tunnel ramps, two as normal ramps.

Hope I could express what I wanted to say in a way you can understand ... &mmm

Take care (and don't forget to make backups!) 
Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A completed 7.4.2008
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 07, 2008, 12:49:14 PM
Hello, Derry!

Wonderful, wonderful work you've got going here, my friend! But then again, that's nothing new here! You're certainly making the most of your time here in OSITM, and it's only April 7! There's something special going on, I can feel it!

Take care, my good friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A completed 7.4.2008
Post by: rooker1 on April 08, 2008, 09:15:54 AM
Super update, but I tend to agree with Bernhard on that round about by the tunnel entrance.  I would like to see an avenue bridge over the other avenue and than on and off ramps.  ;) Just a thought.........


Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A completed 7.4.2008
Post by: bat on April 09, 2008, 06:26:15 AM
Great work on the highway there and intersections! And also looking forward to phase B! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A Replies 9.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 09, 2008, 01:13:56 PM
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Quote from: bat on April 06, 2008, 08:50:20 AM
Nice new post there, TTC! And like the new teaser! Looking forward to the new developments!
Quote from: bat on April 09, 2008, 06:26:15 AM
Great work on the highway there and intersections! And also looking forward to phase B!

:thumbsup:

Thanks for your comments as always. phase B is just around the corner :)
Hope you like whats planned.


Quote from: Pat on April 06, 2008, 11:40:35 AM
Derry great update here and spellin I learnt me some good spellin lol....   I do have to say
i cant wait to see how you rework the MW... The teaser also looks real good there as well!!!
Quote from: Pat on April 07, 2008, 12:18:51 PM
Derry Fantastic update there and I cant wait to see part B!!!!!!

Oh boy I'm going to have to work on your grammar too     lol.
I'm glad you like what you see.Phase B construction is a lot more difficult.
You'll understand when you see the works in store. Stay tuned :)


Quote from: Heblem on April 06, 2008, 11:54:39 AM
Looking at those TEAsers makes me wondering  $%Grinno$% excellent update btw ;)

Isn't that what TEAsers are supposed to do? leave you wondering? heehee
thank you, glad you  liked it :thumbsup:


Quote from: Nardo69 on April 07, 2008, 10:45:34 AM
Sorry for being a tad late but last week I had been away from home and at the weekend there
was no SC4D ...  :'(
Let me invite you - suiting to my location - to a nice Karadeniz Çayi
- a nice glass of Tea made out of 1st class Black Sea Tea:
Should've come here earlier ...
Take care and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Quote from: Nardo69 on April 07, 2008, 12:35:05 PM
Great update!
I just don't like the tunnel entrance at the roundabout. I doubt that the roundabout would be
sufficient (at least IRL) to serve the tunnel entrance ...  %wrd
I would do the main entrance before the crossing avenue and connect the two avenues
with two ramps. This way no crossing traffic. If you don't want any crossing at all you can
do four ramps, two as tunnel ramps, two as normal ramps.

Hope I could express what I wanted to say in a way you can understand ... &mmm

Take care (and don't forget to make backups!) 
Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Bernhard,
No need to apologise. Just very glad you got here in the end.
Thank you so much for the wonderful gift of Tea. I must admit that in all my years of
teadrinking I've never heard of Karadeniz Çayi, so your gift is even more special.
"Gurbh mile maith agat" (Gaelic for A thousand thanks to you :) ) 

Thanks you for your honesty re: the tunnel entrance. More about this particular junction is in
Phase B and I shall try and explain fully what I intend to do there. thank you also for your
input and yes I can visualise in my mind what you are saying. I value your input and hope
that my solution works as I plan but as you know "the best laid plans of mice and men....."

AS for the backups - I've learned my lesson :)


Quote from: thundercrack83 on April 07, 2008, 12:49:14 PM
Hello, Derry!

Wonderful, wonderful work you've got going here, my friend! But then again, that's nothing
new here! You're certainly making the most of your time here in OSITM, and it's only April 7!
There's something special going on, I can feel it!

Take care, my good friend!

Dustin

Thank you Dustin.

Well I might as well make the most of it eh? and make a special effort for everybody. this
month is a good month to work on "that lost tile"and there are some major works in the go as you can see.
More to follow so as always stay tuned :)


Quote from: rooker1 on April 08, 2008, 09:15:54 AM
Super update, but I tend to agree with Bernhard on that round about by the tunnel entrance. 
I would like to see an avenue bridge over the other avenue and than on and off ramps.  ;)
Just a thought.........


Robin  :thumbsup:

Robin,
Wonderful to see you again and thank you for your input also.

As mentioned above that particular area has more works in store so it will change again.
hope fully all works as I hope - lets wait and see eh?



Spotted this time round :)

camaro_69
m4346   
Nardo69
Catty

thanks for popping in folks :thumbsup:
To all the Lurkers and Guests also  :thumbsup:
Say hi on your way through ;)

Edge

A question for you.

Park or Plaza??

This has got to do with my plans. Sorry for being so cryptic.

And to ease that furrowed brow of yours

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Phase B to follow shortly.

:satisfied:
TheTeaCat.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A Replies 9.4.2008
Post by: Pat on April 09, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
Derry I am still awaiting the part B to the Update and I do hope Edge gets in here in time for either or  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A Replies 9.4.2008
Post by: catty on April 09, 2008, 11:37:21 PM
 still ()lurker() catty
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase A Replies 9.4.2008
Post by: bat on April 10, 2008, 05:51:57 AM
Also still looking forward to it (!!) ...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase B Plans 10.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 10, 2008, 10:20:19 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



S.H.A.M.E. Phase B





S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Plans

"Order, ORDER"
(Sound of banging gavel)

"Lets begin this presentation."

"Good evening everyone,
My name as you all know is Rob M. Blynde or The Mayor.
(Cheers and Boos echo through the room)"

"As you all know Shaphiyr-Harren's big engineering project at the moment is S.H.A.M.E.
And with Phase A being a resounding success except for one or two critics,
Phase B will soon swing into action."

"As we all know those "Critics" whose input has been so valuable will hopefully understand why the junction was
designed that way. in fact more work has to be done in that particular area as an unforeseen problem has arisen.
Not with the entrance mind you but underground ::) . More on that later."

"How about some pics?
lets recap what the plan is."

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"Ok as you can see phase A went ahead with just a minor hiccup,
It seems that some one left an access tunnel open and a sign in the wrong place which is causing some of you to
take the wrong route but don't worry folks plans are in operation to fix the problem."

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"Here we can see the use of the planned section of MW along with the tube use in that area.
Some woeful underground layout will have to be rectified, the offending planner of the system has been fired
you'll be glad to note."

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"Here you can see where the tube system has been streamlined but it still leaves a major headache. It lies directly in line with
the planned subsurface work of Phase B."

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"The original plan was to tunnel directly under it present location an follow the same route to re-emerge above ground before
the bridge. Now it seems that we shall have to detour around the train station so lets see what happens.


Ok onto the other subject of tonight.
The use of the area that has been vacated by the now defunct MM section and it seems that you the residents want a landmark to

mark the occasion. So the Gateway Arch has been constructed to symbolise A New freshness blowing through the city

But we'll hold onto that for a moment, oh ok heres a teaser of what it will look like."

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Stay tuned more to come soon.



:satisfied:
TTC

Thought for the day:
Have you ever seen an underground tube train running in the game?








Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase B Plans 10.4.2008
Post by: Pat on April 10, 2008, 11:02:04 AM
hmm you know what Derry to think of it No I havent seen the Subway used at all... Man o Man seems like a little headache relive is in order here, cant wait to see how everything comes together....
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase B Plans 10.4.2008
Post by: thundercrack83 on April 10, 2008, 12:18:17 PM
Well, S.H.A.M.E. is becoming a major project, isn't it? I can't wait to see how things progress with it, my friend--keep up the marvelous work!

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase B Plans 10.4.2008
Post by: meldolion on April 10, 2008, 04:07:56 PM
great Updates!! Let's see how you deal with this major project :D

btw, do you mind if I take a (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2F8%2F8b%2FKilkenny_beer_can.jpg&hash=a0fb4890109b4fe63122701aca09c0fc496d6517) instead of tea? :)
Luca
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase B Plans 10.4.2008
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 10, 2008, 07:22:16 PM
The Arch is going to look nice there. Good job mayor- the citizens will approve  :thumbsup:

p.s.  most definitely a park  ;)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Phase B Plans 10.4.2008
Post by: bat on April 11, 2008, 05:54:15 AM
Wonderful new work there on Phase b!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- TEAser 12.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 12, 2008, 05:46:19 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



TEAser

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:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- TEAser 12.4.2008
Post by: Schulmanator on April 12, 2008, 01:31:19 PM
Consider me teased! I got my cuppa and a stack of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies (biscuits) to help me prepare for the next awesome update.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E.Phase B update 13.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 12, 2008, 05:21:58 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



Replies to Follow





Well seeing as Phase A of S.H.A.M.E. went well all it seems that all the local residents are very pleased with the
fact that the noise and fumes of the traffic has disappeared the said "Yep go ahead with Phase B."

"No Problemo" says the mayor "But you do realise that we just paid out a massive completion bonus
and if we start construction now I'll have to raise taxes."

Yikes   

"leave it a bit until the funds are available." cried the sims

blah d blah d blah
Insert useless meeting conversations continue here ( use imagination please )



ok enough of that. :D :D

Phase B will go ahead on time on schedule. &apls

A quick recap for those late in joining.

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As you can see Phase b of S.H.A.M.E.will somehow have to swing around the station due to the tube system already in
place. The plan is still to have it exit before the bridge turn but we shall lose the exit that nobody takes at the
moment anyhow as they travel to the intersection with the ave .


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As you can see a rather larger section should disappear with would give back quite a bit of space.

I can hear developers gleefully rubbing their hands together in the background.

LETS DISAPPOINT THEM.  :o :o :o

As you can see the city dignitaries gathered here at the local university (due to lack of other imposing
buildings/formal settings)
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to hear the mayor proclaim that the area vacated by the motorway would be designated for
park and recreational use only. ???

Really ? ???

Yes

For Sure?

Yes.


later that evening some clever cat took a risk (which have been banned in Shaphiyr-Harren on
account of them scaring CATS and dogs and MONKEYS)
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and left off some fireworks, all caught on a simphone apparently.


So then work has finally started on this section and the completion date for this project has been set for
......

well very soon :)


So to tide you over heres a few pics  :D

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Preparations are continuing late into the night for the meeting here at the new galleria
for the inauguration of Edge into TTC.

The TTC - what the heck does it mean? ???

(poor old Edge. He still doesn't know what he did  $%Grinno$% )

Something special has been ordered to mark this momentous occasion. :)

Now for some close ups of those pics in the TEAser :)

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Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a
younger trainee, were out checking meters in a quiet
neighborhood of Shaphiyr-Harren.
They parked their gas truck at the end of the alley and
worked their way to the other end. At the last house a woman
looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as they
checked her gas meter.

Finishing the meter check, the senior supervisor challenged his
younger co-worker to a foot race down the alley back to the truck
to prove that an older guy could outrun a younger one.

As they came running up to the truck, they realized the lady from
that last house was huffing and puffing right behind them. They
stopped and asked her what was wrong.

Gasping for breath, she replied: "When I see two gas men running
as hard as you two were, I thought I'd better run too!"


Till the next time.


:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E.Phase B update 13.4.2008
Post by: Pat on April 12, 2008, 06:14:49 PM
Derry great update here and I think the gas company better have a policy in place saying that no employee is to run for fun lol....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E.Phase B update 13.4.2008
Post by: dsrwhat316 on April 12, 2008, 10:54:40 PM
i don't comment often in MDs, but yours is an exceptional one. your new city is looking splendid.

your story-telling skills are also great; i'll try and stop by again!

~ Dan
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E.Phase B update 13.4.2008
Post by: bat on April 13, 2008, 02:58:20 AM
Great new update there! Also like the teaser before that update!

Looking forward to the next update...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E.Phase B update 13.4.2008
Post by: tooheys on April 13, 2008, 04:04:44 AM
Nice work Derry, and belated congrats on the move to OSITM  &apls

Like the pic's, especially 3rd from the end,. To be honest, I don't normally like the extra dark mod, but that pic really stands out. Photocomp material I think.

A great update (except for the joke  $%Grinno$%).

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E.Phase B update 13.4.2008
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 13, 2008, 06:51:46 AM
Quote from: tooheys on April 13, 2008, 04:04:44 AM
Like the pic's, especially 3rd from the end,. To be honest, I don't normally like the extra dark mod, but that pic really stands out. Photocomp material I think.

I agree with Dave about the pic, but i thought the joke was great!  :D 

%BUd%  &hlp Derry, you've obviously figured out that patience is not my strong point! ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E.Phase B update 13.4.2008
Post by: Ennedi on April 14, 2008, 06:50:35 AM
Hello Derry, I see you prepared a really great presentation for this month!  :thumbsup:

I had no time to comment the beginning of your engineering project, but I was very curious of your concepts. Yes, these are really huge civil works, very well planned and executed. And first of all, the explanation and comments are perfect!

I understand these empty spaces between buildings and along main arteries will be filled by something. It is good some parts of the highway is now hidden, it wouldn't be very pleasant to have thousands of cars in the backyard  :D But now I'm curious how you will make use of this newly saved space.
The fireworks animaton is fantastic, did you use the Fireworks Park from ST?

And... as for night mods, I see you have exactly the same idea as me!  ;D I also came to the conclusion that Gizmo's and Maxis mods are good in different conditions. Buildings nightlights look excellent during Gizmo's night, but roads, streetlights and plazas are often too dark. So if you want to show traffic or city life at night, the Maxis night is better. After all, we have darker and brighter nights in RL too  :D

I love your MD!
Adam
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E.Phase B update 13.4.2008
Post by: sebes on April 15, 2008, 04:27:16 AM
Derry, what a pleasant surprise to read your MD today and discover this great project going on. Shame on me that did not see it before. I'll be following it for sure, as projects like this are for me what docter novels are for my mother  :P

I love the fact that you decide to use the underground highways. The entrances of the system always make me drool, and you made a very nice one there. I agree with Nardo that the roundabout is very "off" there. Well, i hate all roundabouts I guess, especially if highway traffic has to slow down for them - that is just asking for congestion. So am looking forward to see how it will be connected with the rest of the traffic system in plan B.

The night pictures are excellent! And fnally some that I can see with my nightblindness.  :thumbsup:
Can you also show the 3rd picture (the one that entered the picture competition) in daylight?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 17, 2008, 11:09:37 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



Replies


Quote from: catty on April 09, 2008, 11:37:21 PM
still ()lurker() catty

Hi Catty
Lucky I spotted you then.
If you keep running out the door like that you'll never get the chance to drink this
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Now that you've posted it wont be so hard the next time eh?


Quote from: Pat on April 10, 2008, 11:02:04 AM
hmm you know what Derry to think of it No I havent seen the Subway used at all... Man o Man seems like a little headache relive is in order here, cant wait to see how everything comes together....

Its an interesting thing having tube trains and not seeing them except for when they travel above ground.
Not an easy project I can tell you, many "quit without saving to region" and start again.
But I have something that works and you'll see the results soon.


Quote from: dsrwhat316 on April 12, 2008, 10:54:40 PM
i don't comment often in MDs, but yours is an exceptional one. your new city is looking splendid.

your story-telling skills are also great; i'll try and stop by again!

~ Dan

Thank you for your visit Dan.
And for taking the time to make a comment here :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
You will always be welcome here and I do hope to see you again.


Quote from: bat on April 13, 2008, 02:58:20 AM
Great new update there! Also like the teaser before that update!

Looking forward to the next update...

Thanks as always bat. Next update  soon my friend :D


Quote from: tooheys on April 13, 2008, 04:04:44 AM
Nice work Derry, and belated congrats on the move to OSITM  &apls

Like the pic's, especially 3rd from the end,. To be honest, I don't normally like the extra dark mod, but that pic really stands out. Photocomp material I think.

A great update (except for the joke  $%Grinno$%).

Cheers

Dave

Dave
Thank you. You know there are times when I also don't like it, (streetlight brightness and car headlights just look all wrong)
but on some occasions it can be just the thing you need for a good pic.
Entered the pic that you  liked, it won a round  :thumbsup: (not good enough for the HoF but I never expected it to reach there $%Grinno$% )

Joke  ()what()  what joke- it were a true tale from one of the residents of Shaphiyr-Harren ::)



Quote from: EDGE4194 on April 13, 2008, 06:51:46 AM
I agree with Dave about the pic, but i thought the joke was great!  :D 

%BUd%  &hlp Derry, you've obviously figured out that patience is not my strong point! ;D

Cheers Edge. see above re: said pic
Yep it were not a bad joke in my opinion either(One of my cleaner ones anyhow :D :D)

Ok park has been built for you now for the last thing you have to do before you see what I have planned ::)
Which BSC (park )texture for the paths?



Quote from: Ennedi on April 14, 2008, 06:50:35 AM
Hello Derry, I see you prepared a really great presentation for this month!  :thumbsup:

I had no time to comment the beginning of your engineering project, but I was very curious of your concepts. Yes, these are really huge civil works, very well planned and executed. And first of all, the explanation and comments are perfect!

I understand these empty spaces between buildings and along main arteries will be filled by something. It is good some parts of the highway is now hidden, it wouldn't be very pleasant to have thousands of cars in the backyard  :D But now I'm curious how you will make use of this newly saved space.
The fireworks animaton is fantastic, did you use the Fireworks Park from ST?

And... as for night mods, I see you have exactly the same idea as me!  ;D I also came to the conclusion that Gizmo's and Maxis mods are good in different conditions. Buildings nightlights look excellent during Gizmo's night, but roads, streetlights and plazas are often too dark. So if you want to show traffic or city life at night, the Maxis night is better. After all, we have darker and brighter nights in RL too  :D

I love your MD!
Adam


Adam

Wonderful to see you again my friend :thumbsup:
thank you. Yes there were many complaints regarding the traffic noise etc so the only solution was to hide it underground.
Obviously much empty space would be left and as stated these will become "Green Area's" and public parks have been planned for these
areas which will be covered in a future update. 

No that in not the lot from ST its just the standard ingame fireworks caught as separate pics and put together as a GIF.

yes we are of the same opinion regarding Gizmo's Night Mod. It works well for certain situations and not others.
As long as you know what type of pic you want, then its not a problem.

As for your last comment :thumbsup:

Thank you very much.

Looking forward to welcoming you here again.


Quote from: sebes on April 15, 2008, 04:27:16 AM
Derry, what a pleasant surprise to read your MD today and discover this great project going on. Shame on me that did not see it before. I'll be following it for sure, as projects like this are for me what doctor novels are for my mother  :P

I love the fact that you decide to use the underground highways. The entrances of the system always make me drool, and you made a very nice one there. I agree with Nardo that the roundabout is very "off" there. Well, i hate all roundabouts I guess, especially if highway traffic has to slow down for them - that is just asking for congestion. So am looking forward to see how it will be connected with the rest of the traffic system in plan B.

The night pictures are excellent! And fnally some that I can see with my nightblindness.  :thumbsup:
Can you also show the 3rd picture (the one that entered the picture competition) in daylight?

Sebes
Great to see you again.
It has been one of my more ambitious projects as I usually lay out the underground stuff before building but not this time.
The roundabout you see there will change quite a bit once i show the completed Phase B. As you can understand it is a work in progress
and the sims must get to work so the present system had to work temporarily and at the time that was the solution.
But its changed and you will soon see how.

As for that pic in daylight - no problem. I get a shot and include in next update for you :D :D

Right now its time to fire up the game and play a bit.
Got an update to prepare :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC




Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: catty on April 17, 2008, 08:21:41 PM
Nothing better than reading the "Tales at TeaTime" with a cup of tea and a cookie  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: Pat on April 18, 2008, 03:37:42 PM
yuppers Catty you have that soooo right there hun!!!  :thumbsup:  Derry my M8 I cant wait for that Update!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 18, 2008, 04:42:42 PM
grey rock  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 18, 2008, 04:48:04 PM
Quote from: EDGE4194 on April 18, 2008, 04:42:42 PM
grey rock  :)

:thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: xxdita on April 19, 2008, 02:59:38 AM
Fireworks don't scare monkeys (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi91.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk301%2Fditareinvented%2Ft171816094_85713_3.gif&hash=41421eb4d4be70673c24ed524703498396866516)

Just getting caught up here, great work with S.H.A.M.E. so far. I'll check back to see the parks.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: Schulmanator on April 19, 2008, 05:03:18 AM
Those pix are awesome! The monkeys love them... and they rate the update 6 out of 5 bananas for awesomeness!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: bat on April 19, 2008, 06:01:42 AM
Looking forward to the next update of Tales at TeaTime! ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. - Replies 17.4.2008
Post by: paroch on April 19, 2008, 12:09:22 PM
Hi Derry,

Been away for a while, so missed LOADS.

First up, congrats on your second OSITM.
Second up, I'm impressed with what you're doing with your OSITM time.  In my opinion, the award is an honour and a time to really shine.  The spot light is on you.  Robin did a great OSITM recently with his competition and fundraising drive.  Well, your SHAME project is equally #right# for OSITM, I'm impressed.
Third up, congrats on over 500 comments and back to the classics.
Fourth up, well done on the Burg to HoF - well deserved.
Finally.....I found you a new mug for a nice cuppa......

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Enjoy,

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed. 20.4.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 19, 2008, 04:55:21 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?

S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed.


Ladies and Gentlemen
Its gives me great pleasure to announce the opening of
S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Open.

As you will remember traffic has been planned to be routed underground so that the city can be freed
from the choking fumes and some measure of peace restored.


Phase B required some substantial underground work what with having to realign the tube network,
so that S.HA.M.E. could go ahead.

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Now that work has been done as you can see here. you can now enter into S.HA.M.E. from two main entrances

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which has eased traffic quite considerably and there is even on off ramp to the main downtown Ave :)

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used once opened nicely I think too.

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Now that roundabout that people didn't really like  ::)
is this better?

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A night view
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The New Arch which was built on the reclaimed Phase A part of S.H.A.M.E.
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And a random shot from town

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Oh Yes Sebes
I didn't forget you

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Because one is never enough :)

What happens to the space left by phase B?
Stay tuned and find out soon.

:satisfied:
TTC


PS replies to follow


??? well thats obvious really isn't it?

edit:

Spotted: I see you Kumba  :D :D
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed. 20.4.08
Post by: bat on April 20, 2008, 03:18:10 AM
Wonderful picture of that roundabout, TTC! Great work on that part!
And looking forward to the result! ;)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed. 20.4.08
Post by: sebes on April 20, 2008, 04:40:03 AM
 &apls Well done mate!  &apls

The underground map is very interesting, thanks for posting this.
And the round about... well what to say? The picture is nice, it looks great. But I strongly believe that it should be a crossing with different levels. Can I tempt you? 

And a big thank you for the daylight, the sunset, and the midnight picture. I asked the DL pic because I did not recognize the building, and must say, ashamed, I still don't. &ops  What is that building? And I am especially drooling about the textures used for the pavement around it, the orange squares and blue circles.... I think I'd want that in my city as a returning thread...
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed. 20.4.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 20, 2008, 06:53:01 AM
Quote from: sebes on April 20, 2008, 04:40:03 AM
And a big thank you for the daylight, the sunset, and the midnight picture. I asked the DL pic because I did not recognize the building, and must say, ashamed, I still don't. &ops  What is that building? And I am especially drooling about the textures used for the pavement around it, the orange squares and blue circles.... I think I'd want that in my city as a returning thread...
I am curious as well... it looks very similar to Cobb32118's Seaside Villa
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed. 20.4.08
Post by: Pat on April 20, 2008, 11:45:36 AM
Derry wonderful update here and a great job on the completion of SHAME!!!!  I love your new cuppa that paul gave you and I cant wait to see what you do with that empty space from part B of the SHAME project.....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed. 20.4.08
Post by: Schulmanator on April 20, 2008, 06:07:50 PM
That looks so good I will need a new tin of biscuits to have with my tea!  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed. 20.4.08
Post by: Nardo69 on April 24, 2008, 05:18:19 PM
Wonderful Update! Haven't seen that Cobb (is it the Europa?) for ages! Quite often it just doesn't, but here it works perfectly!

But with the roundabout I agree with Sebes - Why go up, cross another avenue at level and then go down again instead of crossing at the different levels and connect both arterias with ramps (except if you absolutely want to use Blahdy's wonderful BATs that is ...  :D )

About Karadeniz Cayi / Black Sea Tea:

Turkey has a big Tea area at the Black Sea, especially around the harbour town Rize (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rize). But because tea is drunk so much in Turkey (I read somewhere that Turkey has one of the highest average tea consumption per head - much higher even than the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland Turkey is not exporting tea as their own production is by far not enough to suffice Turkey tea demand (the same with banana however Turkey has only a very small Banana area at Cap Anamur)

Take care and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- S.H.A.M.E. Phase B Completed. 20.4.08
Post by: JBSimio on April 25, 2008, 12:33:40 PM
I've been neglecting to comment again, I see.  I've enjoyed the last couple updates, Derry.   :thumbsup:  I'm very intrigued by the glimpse of what appears to be a park near your "controversial" round about there.  Will there be more of that in our future?  (Or is it already shown here somewhere else and I just need to pay better attention?)  I also really like the placement of Nofunk's water tower there... it's an interesting choice, and it looks great there!

JB
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Replies And Teaser 26.4.2008
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



Replies

Its been a very busy week this week in RL so sorry about the delay in getting the replies done but here we are :)

Quote from: catty on April 17, 2008, 08:21:41 PM
Nothing better than reading the "Tales at TeaTime" with a cup of tea and a cookie 

()stsfd()
I could not have said it better  myself  :thumbsup:
update to follow real soon :thumbsup:


Quote from: xxdita on April 19, 2008, 02:59:38 AM
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Just getting caught up here, great work with S.H.A.M.E. so far. I'll check back to

see the parks.

Thank you very much. Good to hear Monkeys + fireworks = ok :)
Glad to hear you'll be popping back- I'll stick the kettle on


Quote from: Schulmanator on April 19, 2008, 05:03:18 AM
Those pix are awesome! The monkeys love them... and they rate the update 6 out of 5

bananas for awesomeness!

I am so glad that the monkeys like what they see. Hopefully someday we can arrange a

visit for them :) A special Mandate can be passed so if they want to climb over

Buildings and trees etc (NO Monuments Please) to get a better picture they can, as

long as they behave themselves of course :)

Quote from: bat on April 19, 2008, 06:01:42 AM
Looking forward to the next update of Tales at TeaTime! ;)

Not long now  :)


Quote from: paroch on April 19, 2008, 12:09:22 PM
Hi Derry,

Been away for a while, so missed LOADS.

First up, congrats on your second OSITM.
Second up, I'm impressed with what you're doing with your OSITM time.  In my

opinion, the award is an honour and a time to really shine.  The spot light is on

you.  Robin did a great OSITM recently with his competition and fundraising drive. 

Well, your SHAME project is equally #right# for OSITM, I'm impressed.
Third up, congrats on over 500 comments and back to the classics.
Fourth up, well done on the Burg to HoF - well deserved.
Finally.....I found you a new mug for a nice cuppa......

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Enjoy,

Paul

Paul

Welcome back and I hope you enjoyed your break in Jordan. Marvelous pics you
shared with us from there thanks for that.
And I am glad you like what you see.
Well spending a month in OSITM meant I had to do something I wouldn't be
aSHAMEd of and the city needed some serious work and you see what happened.

Nice to be back there when I leave this great springboard section of the MD's.
As you say its a chance to shine and I hope I lived up to it.

The Burg Picture is one of my Personal Favourites and was so Happy it made it to

the Hall of Fame. Its such a magnificent BAT it needed something special in its

location and I do believe it works well there.

Thanks for the mug.I shall add it to my collection as a treasured gift but I
unfortunately could never drink from it mate. $%Grinno$%

It HAS to be from this one
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BUT I'll be more than happy to fill it up for YOU mate anytime you ask.

Quote from: bat on April 20, 2008, 03:18:10 AM
Wonderful picture of that roundabout, TTC! Great work on that part!
And looking forward to the result! ;)

Cheeres dude coming soon

Quote from: sebes on April 20, 2008, 04:40:03 AM
&apls Well done mate!  &apls

The underground map is very interesting, thanks for posting this.
And the round about... well what to say? The picture is nice, it looks great. But I

strongly believe that it should be a crossing with different levels. Can I tempt

you? 

And a big thank you for the daylight, the sunset, and the midnight picture. I asked

the DL pic because I did not recognize the building, and must say, ashamed, I still

don't. &ops  What is that building? And I am especially drooling about the textures

used for the pavement around it, the orange squares and blue circles.... I think I'd

want that in my city as a returning thread...

Sebes
Welcome once again and thank you.

No problem on the pics and as our friend Bernhard correctly Guessed its the R$$9

Europa. Its in the game lot which gerw side by side and just fits that location

perfectly. Much much better than what was there. Opened the tile one night and they

popped up. Must admit I was a happy cay that moment, clicked historical straight

away :)

As for that junction well.....

It already is a multilevel junction. The underground section goes straight on and

the entrance exit are slip roads really. The majority of that traffic through that

roundabout is access really and there is not a heavy use of the avenue.

So all along I was in a way creating the multi level junction and it still leave

room to upgrade if necessary. The completion bonus's to the contractors wiped out

over 25,000,000$$ from the city funds and more work on that section would have

prevent the development of the area vacated by the motorway so it  a matter of whats

needed most. Green area's and regeneration or a fancy junction.

I think this choice at the present is better.

Quote from: EDGE4194 on April 20, 2008, 06:53:01 AM
I am curious as well... it looks very similar to Cobb32118's Seaside Villa

Bernhard got it right
OOh BTW stay very tuned, The Golden Teapot turned up today :) Its been placed in its
location at TTC- TheThreeClub and will be used soon. :)


Quote from: Pat on April 20, 2008, 11:45:36 AM
Derry wonderful update here and a great job on the completion of SHAME!!!!  I love

your new cuppa that Paul gave you and I cant wait to see what you do with that empty

space from part B of the SHAME project.....

Cheers Pat. Glad Phase B is over - It wasn't easy getting it right but it works and
I'm happy. You'll soon see what happens to that space.


Quote from: Schulmanator on April 20, 2008, 06:07:50 PM
That looks so good I will need a new tin of biscuits to have with my tea! 

:satisfied:

TEA
BISCUITS
HMMM
gooood
gonna have to make some now

Care to see if the monkeys would like some too?

Quote from: Nardo69 on April 24, 2008, 05:18:19 PM
Wonderful Update! Haven't seen that Cobb (is it the Europa?) for ages! Quite often

it just doesn't, but here it works perfectly!

But with the roundabout I agree with Sebes - Why go up, cross another avenue at

level and then go down again instead of crossing at the different levels and connect

both arterias with ramps (except if you absolutely want to use Blahdy's wonderful

BATs that is ...  :D )

About Karadeniz Cayi / Black Sea Tea:

Turkey has a big Tea area at the Black Sea, especially around the harbour town

Rize (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rize). But because tea is drunk so much

in Turkey (I read somewhere that Turkey has one of the highest average tea

consumption per head - much higher even than the United Kingdom or the Republic of

Ireland Turkey is not exporting tea as their own production is by far not enough to

suffice Turkey tea demand (the same with banana however Turkey has only a very small

Banana area at Cap Anamur)

Take care and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:


Bernhard
Thanks, Yes you are correct. It is indeed the Europa and looks great in that

location especially side by side.

As for the roundabout see my reply to Sebes.

The Ave goes N/S above ground. the MW goes W/E underground with access ramps to the

roundabout and it still leaves room for upgrade. works well at the mo - in fact

eased the traffic flow :)

As for Turkey drinking that much tea I didn't know that. I average about 20 mugs a

day which I suppose is a bit high but hey I like the stuff :)


Quote from: JBSimio on April 25, 2008, 12:33:40 PM
I've been neglecting to comment again, I see.  I've enjoyed the last couple updates,

Derry.   :thumbsup:  I'm very intrigued by the glimpse of what appears to be a park

near your "controversial" round about there.  Will there be more of that in our

future?  (Or is it already shown here somewhere else and I just need to pay better

attention?)  I also really like the placement of Nofunk's water tower there... it's

an interesting choice, and it looks great there!

JB

Jon

Its always great to see a comment from a friend and real life can eat up out time

so much that often all I have time for is to lurk and quickly catch up on what the

updates are myself. Often I do not have the time to make  a meaningful comment so

wait until I do. So do not worry I was not feeling neglected
How could I as part of OSITM.

A park? - I'm glad YOU noticed. And I left enough sneaky pics for everyone.
Soon you'll see a lot more :)

That water tower got placed very early in the cities life and has been developed

around it as you see now. Gee sometimes I place things in the MOST inconvenient

places but I will not demolish stuff unless I have no other choice. I have to find a

way to work around the problem rather that moving the lot to a more suitable place.

To all the lurkers - Thanks for dropping by
Hope you be back and maybe say hello ;)




I suppose you want a TEAser  eh?

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Have I been messing with the BAT again?

Where could this be?
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Soon peeps  ;D ;D

:satisfied:.
TTC


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Replies And Teaser 26.4.2008
Post by: threestooges on April 25, 2008, 10:41:18 PM
If anyone would find an appropriate use for the teapot tool, it would be you. Is there a new water tower in store for the area? If not, I may have found a quick little project to work on in my spare (insert joke about impending final exams here) time. Either way, I'll be interested to see the results and I'm sure you'll find a great use for it. The SHAME project looks like it turned out well. None of my cities have dense enough populations to require such a system yet, but it looks like it works well (and I may have to give it a shot at some point). Fancy little chapel like structure you have there too. Where it is, I'm not sure, but time will tell. Until then, nice teaser, and I'll see you next update.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Replies And Teaser 26.4.2008
Post by: tooheys on April 26, 2008, 05:56:46 AM
hehe, nice teaser, you could turn that into a water tower.

Like the traffic info. Would be interesting to see some usage stats once the city was fully developed.

The roundabout looks great, but not sure how functional it would be. Can see some peak hour problems there.

You are really using that night mod to it's best effect, it's rare that I have seen such great results.  :thumbsup:

Looking forward to more.

Dave
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Replies And Teaser 26.4.2008
Post by: bat on April 26, 2008, 07:22:01 AM
Teasers are really good! And still looking forward to the update! ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- New Pics and stuff 27.4.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 27, 2008, 02:46:06 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?


Well Hello again everybody
and guess what?

Its update time :)

What have I got for you this time? Well I've messing about with editing some pics and trying to make them look a bit better,
let me know what you think eh?
so without further ado here you go

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The next shot shows the difference that I made.
on the left is the edited version and the raw ingame shot (no night mod $%Grinno$%)
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Right now Edge will be interested in the next section  :D :D

When Phase B of S.H.AM.E. was completed the area the was left by the motorway was set aside as a Park.
In Honour of what Edge did ( and he still doesn't know heehee aren't I cruel) This area was to become a park.

So lets take a stroll through
The Cutting Edge Community Park.

While Phase B was being constructed many pieces of the old city walls were found in the planned route
and the mayor being a keen Historian (NOT!) was persuaded by his many minions assistants to use them in the
construction of the park (cheaper than buying new stuff and making it look old too ::) )
Good job too as look what we got.

The old city wall was rebuilt and also helps as a noise barrier from the traffic so come on everyone lets take a stroll.

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We enter through the old gateway off the ave and we can wander down along the waters EDGE.
stopping off to enjoy a nice cuppa (from the thermosflask :) ) in the Gazebo.

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Then it cuts with way past the city wall  through the buildings along the old MW route

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to Barby's Nemisis park. The scent from the little Rose garden helps to overcome the smell from
the "midnight oil" that is used to keep the flames burning on the statue  ::)

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The Curse of the Nemisis had struck. I had to call on the powers above to help.


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The Shopping complex was struck by a mysterious bug where the middle building was not appearing properly.
I was undeterred. I knew a solution. Something had to be built to counteract the Nemisis Park.
Careful scrutineering of the parks menu on buyyourparkshere.sim.net.com.co.uk
and I came away with "The Guardian Angel Park"

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As soon as I plopped it the building fixed it self overnight.  :o :o

I was shocked  :o :o

No Really I was

Its was as if the BSC just sorted it all out

Quick everyone

BOW DOWN  :D :D

Long Live The BSC.


How about a big pic
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Well I hope you like the Park Edge. Good choice for the paving too :thumbsup:
Not long till your investiture too  ::)  :D :D

Till the next time folks

:satisfied:
TTC




Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- New Pics and stuff 27.4.08
Post by: JoeST on April 27, 2008, 03:07:34 AM
Good lord your brilliant....

even if you do somehow break the forum skin:

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and yeah I had a cuppa but I drunk it hehehe

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- New Pics and stuff 27.4.08
Post by: Nardo69 on April 27, 2008, 03:18:39 AM
Hello Derry!

I hope it is OK that I enjoy your update with a cup of coffee instead of tea ...  ::)

But I must say I really enjoyed your update - especially the industrial ones. I am always a sucker for nice non-HighTect industrials (most I-HT areas are just boring IMHO) and your collection of great custom BATs in the day and the night picture is just marvellous. First the SAM marvel street did disturb me a bit but after watching for a while I guess it is OK.

Nice work with the ploppable water - something I never got something presentable of ...  ()sad(): Same for the mosaic - guess I never had the patience to do it with my stone age version of Paintshop Pro (PSP5 to be precise ...)

Take care and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- New Pics and stuff 27.4.08
Post by: xxdita on April 27, 2008, 03:39:00 AM
A wonderful park system Derry, perfect for a Spring picnic.  :thumbsup:
I know coffee's banned, but how about a nice cold (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi91.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk301%2Fditareinvented%2Fdietpepsi.jpg&hash=de2a03077adb967d92352a9c5ecd82b3d35bef3a)

I do love the use of W2Ws as well, but the park...

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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- New Pics and stuff 27.4.08
Post by: catty on April 27, 2008, 03:58:13 AM
Great looking Cutting Edge Community Park, I can just see myself throwing bread to the ducks
before finding a park bench to sit and enjoying a flask of tea  :P
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- New Pics and stuff 27.4.08
Post by: bat on April 27, 2008, 04:26:09 AM
Really great update, TTC! Also the night and day pictures are fantastic! And wonderful city! As well the Park Edge!

Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- New Pics and stuff 27.4.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on April 28, 2008, 05:11:25 AM
 :o
I love the park! I am honored. Thank you! I guess someday you'll clue me in? 
All the pics are great, especially the residentials- very nice!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 28, 2008, 03:04:55 PM

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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?


As you all saw a pond was created in the Cutting Edge Park
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park in construction
and I thought you might like to know how I get them to look the
way I do so welcome to the


Teacats Tutorial Class

Today's Lesson is River and Ponds

One of the hardest things to do before the plopable water was made was trying to
recreate realistic ponds and streams. This meant having expert terraforming skills
and was beyond the scope of most players until the event of plopable water.

For quite a while superb results were achieved by some notable players as evident in
MD's here on this site and others.

Then Jeroni upped the ante by making Transparent Plopable Water (TPW) and suddenly
the same results could be achieved by most people. Now on occasions I have noticed
people  playing with TPW and almost getting it right (in my opinion of course) so I
thought I would share my secrets in playing with this wonderful addition to the game.

There are a few essentials I consider necessary so that a realistic effect can be achieved.

For the purpose of this tutorial I am using Jeroni TPW V3.
Now to create a good looking pond/ stream you need some flora

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1    JRJ   plop bush, grass. Rocks
2   GOLDIVA   plop rocks and reefs
3   CP   plop rocks and logs
4   Gizmo    plop water flora   
5   Sorchin   plop rocks

And obviously Jeroni plop water of your choice :)


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Now in this pic you can see which plop flora works well with the different types of TPW
and which rocks work best too

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OK for the purpose of this tutorial I have lowered a section of terrain as outlined
by the streets so a river can be built. I removed some of the street so that you can
see the difference at the end and how it affects plopping stuff :)

First is to lay the water tiles. I use the largest one I can as it allows more to be
placed underneath.


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Now comes the fun part.

1st select JRJ bushes and then paint back and forth across where you have placed the water.
Not too large a stroke when painting (approx 2-3 tiles either side of the water).

2nd  Select JRJ small rocks (green variety) and again do your painting.

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Here I removed the water temporarily so you can see the effects of the painting.
As you can see there are still gaps there that can be filled.


3rd Next we utilise Gizmo's plop water flora.
The brown bushes are placed along the waters edge and some in it
then the little flowers, then the some reed bushes.

Throw in a couple of CP's logs

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4th then its back to JRJ's plop grass and this is used to paint liberally all around the banks,

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5th Add some trees :) your favs

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Here we have a close up showing a river bed that looks quite realistic. All we need
now is a shopping trolley lying at the bottom   ::)

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And by the road side it can still look pretty good.

Well there you go, thats how I do it.

Hope that may help one or two of you when  doing rivers and ponds :thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC


ps replies to previous update forthcoming :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: paroch on April 28, 2008, 03:14:10 PM
Oh yes Derry, very nice.

You make it sound so very easy, but I know from my own trial and errors that it's far from as easy as you make it look.

Greta tutorial and Great end result.

Well done,

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: Schulmanator on April 28, 2008, 04:16:06 PM
The park is very nice and I really like the paving... looks quite classy. King C. George will want to emulate it in his capital for sure!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: Pat on April 28, 2008, 04:29:12 PM
Derry I am soo pleased that I can sit with a master as he works his magic on such a wonderful topic!!! WOW and I cant believe I missed an Update of Tea Time what in the world is wrong with me gaaaaaaaaaaah.... That last update was wonderful as well Derry I loved your W2W's and also the pond at the end that has led to this update!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: Nardo69 on April 29, 2008, 02:02:18 AM
That's a nice tutorial, Derry, &apls I enjoyed it with a nice glass of Karadeniz Cayi!  :satisfied:
Well, maybe it might make that oldfashioned stubborn donkey of me one day using ploppable water instead of PEG streams ...  :D

Take care and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: Diggis on April 29, 2008, 02:54:24 AM
Wow, that makes a lot of sense.  I might have to try this.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: tooheys on April 29, 2008, 03:02:51 AM
Derry, very interesting. I tend to work the opposite way, plop the water than the rocks etc. But I can certainly see the merits here, got to give it a try, your end result is stunning. Thanks for sharing.

Dave
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: bat on April 30, 2008, 05:46:51 AM
Wonderful new update there! And like the work on this beautiful pond, TTC! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Quick Tutorial - ponds and rivers 28.04.08
Post by: xxdita on April 30, 2008, 07:32:59 AM
A wonderful tutorial Derry. I'm really going to have to give this one a try.
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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 30, 2008, 03:12:16 PM
Ladies and Gents.

I had planned a final update for OSITM. ;)

But unfortunately it has to be postponed.

There was an altercation between a motor car and I (on my bike) on way home from work
(his fault. he hit me whilst he was texting on his cell phone and driving at the same time %bur2$ )
Please  -  I  ask all drivers to forget you have a cell phone if you are driving. or at least switch it off



Car + crash+ Bicyclist = Hurt  :'( :'(

And that is me at the mo.

Please bare with me and very soon you shall see the update but unfortunately not this month.

I am ok, just some very bad road rash (and if you have ever experienced it, you will know exactly what I mean.)

I just hope that I lived up to expectations for my time in OSITM  and that you all enjoyed the time you spent here.

The planned update will follow - but it will have to wait abit. ;)
Is that ok?

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: Nardo69 on April 30, 2008, 03:30:08 PM
Hey, that's not so good news! Hope you will be completely OK soon.

Here in Turkey people say "Gecmis Olsun" on these occasions - a 1:1 translation would be "it shall become past"

Take care and get some rest

Bernhard
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: meldolion on April 30, 2008, 03:34:35 PM
I'm really sorry for what happened to you  &mmm

Hope and pray you'll be fine and well soon :)

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: Ennedi on April 30, 2008, 05:00:13 PM
Hello Derry,

First of all I hope you are OK after this idiotic accident. All of us must pay attention on the road, and we shouldn't have too much confidence to any other driver (or pedestrian)  $%Grinno$% It is unbelievable what people can do on the road  ::). So we must be a bit more wise.
Don't worry about the next update, it will not be worse if we will see it a bit later  :)

I had much RL work last few days including weekend an I wasn't be able to visit you here - sorry! So I will comment last two updates.

Your experiments with editing pictures are very nice. You asked for opinions, so... (of course these are only my subjective opinions).
- Increasing contrast/sharpening works better or worse in various situations. The second picture (a closeup of an industrial area) looks excellent, the first one is a bit too much contrasting. All details are clearly visible, but such clarity looks a bit artificial.
- The third one (night shot): In RL less light at night means less color too, for example on buildings facades. Sometimes I darken both shadows and midtones, leaving highlights on the same level. In general, editing nightshots needs many experiments, it is difficult to give any universal advice. I know your intention, the only thing to practice trying to make changes more subtle and less visible.
- Both general views are very nice, I like the border!  :thumbsup:
- I like the 6th picture very much, the warm light and subtle softening works excellent!  &apls
- The 7th is again a bit too sharp for me, the 8th one looks very interesting, especially MAS71 triangle parks and the alley between them!
- Maxis night edited and unedited: The direction is good, I'm curious of your next experiments  ;)

My general advice: I don't know what graphic program do you use, but I suppose it enables working with layers (as Photoshop or GIMP). I would like to suggest you to play with layers! You can for example make a layer from you picture (ie. from background), then copy this layer a few times and apply various effects to various layers. Then you can change the opacity of every layer and this way you can experiment with various combinations. Using layers it is much better to change (or adjust) everything if you don't like the effect. There are also many options of merging layers, it can give very interesting effects in some cases.

Your BSC park is excellent! I like the way how is it placed between buildings. It is also good you used some empty grass fillers and there is much space in your park.

And your streams/ponds tutorial is fantastic! Very interesting for me, I played with this stuff a lot too and I know how much time does it need  :D
My only suggestion: If you have flowers/bushes at the riverside and trees a bit away, it would be good to put some bushes between trees too. There are some plants typical only for the riverside (such as Gizmo flora), but you can put between trees some Jeronij's grass and bushes. This way you will have a soft transiton between these areas and everything will look more natural (of course I'm saying about the version without streets, the street is a natural barrier and the difference can be greater in this case).

I hope I didn't make you completely bored, I want to help a bit too, and it is very nice to make various experiments together  :)

Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: JBSimio on April 30, 2008, 09:26:18 PM
Great updates, Derry!   &apls

The industrial areas look great!  The night mod fits very well.  And I love the park... it turned out quite nicely.

Thanks for the tutorial for TPW... I haven't really experimented much with it yet, so this should come in very handy.

Sorry to hear about your "incident."  I hope everything is alright... or as much as possible... and that you will mend quickly.  Looking forward to whatever you have in store for us next.

JB
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: xxdita on April 30, 2008, 10:40:31 PM
Derry, I hope your recovery is speedy. Perhaps a stronger brew (http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink10229.html) is in order.
I'd say you've done quite well with your month in the spotlight, and I doubt it will be long before you get another round in it, so get some rest my friend.
-Nate
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: catty on April 30, 2008, 11:55:19 PM
Sorry to hear about the accident, hope you are feeling better soon.

Take Care  :thumbsup:

Cathy
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on May 01, 2008, 05:16:47 AM
Derry- sorry to hear about the accident, but so glad you're too seriously hurt. Take care and wish you a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: rooker1 on May 01, 2008, 05:34:32 AM
Derry,
I hope you get well quickly and for the updat edon't worry, it will be a great way to start the new month.  As for last month, it was awesome, thank you so much for everything.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: sebes on May 01, 2008, 01:13:13 PM
Derry - I am sorry ot read about the accident. Not because we have to wait a while now for an update, but because I feel sorry for you!  I enjoyed the last month very much, and will eagerly await untill you feel good enough again to proceed with your project.

Hope the pain and rash goes away soon.... I'll brew you the best tea from town! With love!

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: threestooges on May 01, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
You certainly lived up to the OSITM expectations. Best thing about a category like that is that the interest doesn't end when the month does. Sorry to hear about the accident though from the sound of it things turned out about as well as could be expected. Talking on the phone I can kind of understand, but texting while driving... why? At any rate, I hope you mend quickly and don't worry, we'll still be interested in seeing what update you have planned next.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: Pat on May 01, 2008, 06:12:34 PM
Derry that soo sucks M8 and I truely understand and its just fine that I have to wait for the next update...  I do hope that the motorist that hit is getting his butt in trouble!!!  I agree that there is no excuse to drive and talk, Im sorry you are driving that is what you are supposed to be doing and nothing else... So my friend till you get better will see you the next update!!!


BTW welcome to page 31 and 600 replies and 8049
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: paroch on May 05, 2008, 03:28:50 AM
Hey Derry,

Only just caught up with your news.  I hope you're well on the way to recovery.  It goes to show that no matter how careful you can be, it only takes one idiot to cause an accident.

Look after yourself and drink plenty of tea.

Take care,

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- Update info 30.04.08
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 05, 2008, 11:54:07 AM
Hello, Derry.

I'm so sorry to hear that you've had an accident, my friend. I'm glad to hear that you're doing well and that you weren't seriously hurt, though I'm sure that road rash doesn't tickle. Take your time with your recovery, we'll be here waiting for you when you return!

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 06, 2008, 02:23:33 PM
Nardo69 (Bernhard),Meldolion,Ennedi (Adam),JBSimio (Jon),xxdita(Nate),catty(Cathy),
Edge4194,Rooker1(Robin),Sebes,Threestooges (Matt),Pat,Paroch(Paul),Thundercrack83(Dustin).

Thank you all for your wishes and kind words and gifts.

Now that I can sit down properly again and bend my elbows without wailing like a kitten with its tail stuck in a door.
(I slid about 3 meters along the road way on my bum, back and arms (OOOOOOwwwww still hurts thinking about it) wearing cycling apparel (Lycra)
which in this situation doesn't really protect you. Good job I had the Helmet on :thumbsup: )

easy comparison think if you trip and graze your palms how bad that is yeah?    Well I can now bend and touch my toes without screaming
anyhow I am on the mend - it just takes longer as you get older ::) and will soon be back to full strength,

Then its time to use my feline skills and hunt down that driver and give him a bit of ..........


Playing the game at the mo is still uncomfortable due to the location of the road rash ::)  see ^^ and the planned update is still on the way so at least you have that to look forward to :thumbsup: just won't be as soon as I had hoped.


Thanks to all once again my friends

Regards
Derry.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: Ennedi on May 06, 2008, 02:52:51 PM
I will make a special meditation and try to remove at least some of your pain and other uncomfortable feelings  :)
I don't know at all if it will help, but I will do my best... :D

And this stupid driver should see this

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every time looking at the cell phone  ;D

Please relax and take care about your health, and come back when you will be OK  :thumbsup:

Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: Gaston on May 06, 2008, 07:40:36 PM
Ouch.    Been there done that.   When I was in college and riding everyday I hit a open manhole and slid about that same distance.    I was young, dumb, and full of...   Well gravel actually.   Man that hurt for quite a while.   Keep an eye on it.   Road rash can get infected very easily.  I know mine did.   I still have the scars from it 20 years later.    Hope you get better soon.    Hmmmmm maybe YOU need the trike not me.     ;D


---Gaston
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: catty on May 07, 2008, 12:12:21 AM
Derry, its good to see your post

But ditto what Gaston says, take care of yourself, you don't want to end up looking like this  ()sick()

We need some more smileys, cos I should be offering you a bag of grapes

  ()flower()

Cathy

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: xxdita on May 07, 2008, 02:34:12 AM
Lycra Derry?  :D
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0ACLyddXmVE
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: Gaston on May 08, 2008, 08:34:02 PM
xxdita ,
   Okay maybe I am missing the connectiong to bicycle wrecks with that link.     ()what()



---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: Schulmanator on May 10, 2008, 07:04:17 PM
I am glad to hear that you are on the mend. I winced just reading your description of the episode. Monkey Island sends you its best regards for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: dedgren on May 10, 2008, 10:47:13 PM
Oh, Derry, Derry...  I am so sorry I didn't make it by last weekend on my usual rounds.  As a fellow cyclist- a hex on all cars, large and small, and their idiotic text-messaging, radio-tuning, focused on fast food-munching, crying kids in the backseat drivers.  I was struck on the arm by a vehicle's mirror once by a driver who apparently thought it would be cool just to see how close he (she? I was too busy saving myself to look) could get in driving past me.  I can identify, my friend.

The Assembly in 3RR will take up a special "Bicycle Riders' Rights" ordinance in your honor- I'll give you a heads up when it gets reported out of committee.

I'm glad you are on the mend.  TTC has survived adversity before- we'll see an update again when you are ready.  You take care of yourself.

I've got the tea today.  Chamomile, with some lemon peel.  Drink up and rest.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: warszawa on May 11, 2008, 04:06:48 AM
I sincely hope you get better soon The Tea Cat. :)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime- On the mend. 6.5.08
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 12, 2008, 08:28:15 PM
Glad to hear that you're on the mend, my friend! And I hope that, as you're reading this, you're doing even better! Good luck with your recovery, and we'll all be looking forward to what you have in store for us next!

Dustin
Title: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.5.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 17, 2008, 01:28:28 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?

A Teaser  ::)

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:satisfied:
TTC


Edit: You'll love this Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGwrPMm4yFs&feature=related)


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.5.08
Post by: Ennedi on May 17, 2008, 01:43:51 PM
Ho ho!  :thumbsup:
I'm waiting impatiently!

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I know you don't like the green one, but it will help with the recovery  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.5.08
Post by: dedgren on May 17, 2008, 02:37:07 PM
Me, too, Derry!

Great to see you up and about.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.5.08
Post by: Jmouse on May 17, 2008, 08:08:34 PM
Looks like I picked a good time to drop by for that long-awaited cuppa! It will take a while to catch up, but I've glanced through the thread just enough to know it will be time well spent.

And speaking of well,
I am so pleased to know you are doing better after your mishap. Here in the states, it is against the law to drive with an open container of alcohol in the car. The same law should apply to cell phones which are turned on because many a driver is severly impaired by them!

Backtracking through this thread is going to be a pleasure, and I'm looking forward to the next update as well.

Until next time...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.5.08
Post by: threestooges on May 17, 2008, 09:00:37 PM
Good to hear you are feeling better, and it looks like you have been busy. Hope youll be back on the bike soon and, in response to Joan's comment above of banning cell phones in cars, I believe there is a law going into effect shortly (I'm not sure if it is just CA or all of the US) that prohibits holding a phone while driving. If I recall correctly, it does not ban headsets (bluetooth and the like) but it should at least help stop the ones who are out there texting. Hope you are well, and I'll be keeping an eye out for the next update.
-Matt
Title: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 18, 2008, 05:20:59 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



The ThirtyThree Club

A long time ago, in the dusty tomes of MD's an extraordinary event occurred.
A poster came along who would forever change the history of a city yet to be visualised.

Now unfortunately at the time nothing could be done to recognise this extraordinary event, but now with
the power invested in the local mayor this poster can be honoured in a fitting manor.

Oh yes Edge I am talking about you :)

Right what was it you did?



well you posted the 33rd comment ;)

Right you see most people honour the poster who 00's in their MD but I am not like normal people  $%Grinno$%
 
oh no I am a bit odd. ?=mad)= /&HiPP/% ()borg() >:D

So I do odd things ::) and my favourite number is 33  ::) so

The ThirtyThree Club gets formed.

Now all good clubs need a home so I had to find a suitable home for T3C.


This search was duly done searching through my vast plugin folder and a building was found.

Hush folks I am getting there you'll see it soon.
ok heres the TEAser again :)
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Any how This site is also the home of The Golden Kettle
which is where the Infusion Ceremony will take place.


So would everyone please make their way to
this wonderful building (DBSSYMN_Lyndhurst_Manor) which was the basis
for a little LE work and is now the permanent home of

                                 The 33 Club

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In the Background you can see the Golden Teapot which is
where the award ceremony will take place, Thank you.


And so without further ado it is my great pleasure to Infuse Edge.

&apls &apls &apls &apls &apls

This award entitles Edge to

The Teadom of the City.

And to present the Golden Teapot to you.

&apls &apls &apls &apls &apls

From this day forth it is hereby decreed  "$Deal"$ that by
producing a copy of his avatar in any of the cities Teashops
his virtual tab will be paid for in $simoleons by TheTeaCat.

&apls &apls &apls &apls &apls

Also a suite of rooms will be set aside for his personal use for life in T3C.

The Golden Teapot ensures that an endless supply of tea is always available  :D :D
made to his exact taste requirements from any or every blend available.
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this being a highly recommended variety :thumbsup:

Thanks to all the monkeys who picked it for todays refreshments &apls
(ok you can come down out of the trees now,  :angrymore: they've only recently been planted you know - thank you)


And here we can see the award ceremony taking place
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Congratulations once again everybody to Edge

&apls &apls &apls &apls &apls


The Golden Teapot
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I had to use the Bat to make the prop I needed :)


Now some random shots to keep you pic happy people happy  :D


A windy road through the hills
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Can't remember where this even is  $%Grinno$%
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Ooh for some of David's smoothness here :D
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Setting up the stalls for Sunday Market
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A quiet Sunday Morning
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"Sittin' on the Dock" ;D
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"Sittin' on the other Dock" ::) ;D
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The Food Wars  ()what()
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Exclusive Footage coming to a channel near you SOON

Edge there is a wonderful little Teashop Here (I call it a TEAshop) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=4668.msg148405#new)near the park in the top left of the pick.
Great place to unwind at the end of the day :thumbsup:
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yes I have even been messing with the BAT

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I have the same problem with the roof textures as Joan
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Much more to come on that another time

And I would also like to thank everyone for their words of support
and comfort :thumbsup: recently.

Replies

Personal replies of which there are many  :thumbsup: will follow very soon


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: Simpson on May 18, 2008, 05:26:41 AM
Wow really good  &apls &apls &apls
The city is very good &apls &apls
But where do you find the thing in the water thank you  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 18, 2008, 05:37:33 AM
Spotted you ;D

Hi Barby  ()flower()
Frank U , Star.Torturer,  xxdita,M4346 %BUd%


Quote from: Simpson on May 18, 2008, 05:26:41 AM
Wow really good  &apls &apls &apls
The city is very good &apls &apls
But where do you find the thing in the water thank you  ;)
Those are goldiva's reefs and gizmo's water flora

:satisfied:
TTC

PS Welcome to Page 32 ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: bat on May 18, 2008, 06:45:40 AM
That teaser before the wonderful update is looking fantastic, TTC! :thumbsup:

The update is also really beautiful with really superb pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: JoeST on May 18, 2008, 06:47:19 AM
damn, my stealth lurking was rummbled :D....

might go get a cuppa now :)

oh and well done to Edge hehe, forgot

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on May 18, 2008, 07:14:01 AM
Derry-  wow....

I don't even know where to start....   

I am honored and will cherish the Golden Teapot. I will enjoy the endless supply of tea and my suite of rooms at the 33 Club.

The updates are fantastic! Great job on the winding road. Where did you find that interesting block wall I spotted in one of the pics?
The waterfront pics are very good as well.

Thank you again my friend for the honor   :)

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: Pat on May 18, 2008, 07:50:16 AM
Derry fantastic update here M8!!! mmmm where have I seen that tea shop before??? Speaking of which if anyone wants that columbian bean its not there at all its either tea, barley or caffiene and thats all....  wonderful house and teapot to!!! Im glad you are feeling better and I soo cant wait till the next update!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: krbe on May 18, 2008, 07:55:12 AM
Monkey picked tea! :o Only available if one is awarded the key to the local tea shop, or is it possible to buy? $%#Ninj2
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: JBSimio on May 18, 2008, 09:07:20 AM
Great update, Derry!   &apls  The building you chose for The 33 Club looks perfect... it has that imposing "solid" look to it which says it's rooted in tradition, and yet is still very refined.  Where did you find those retaining walls used in the "Food Wars" picture?  I really like those a lot, but don't recall ever seeing them before.

Quote from: krbe on May 18, 2008, 07:55:12 AM
Monkey picked tea! :o

While the corporate headquarters are still in the process of moving, I have a number of monkeys available for temporary hiring if you would be interested.  ;)

JB
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: Nardo69 on May 18, 2008, 09:38:27 AM
Hi Derry!

"Sitting on a top of a bay
watching my time floating away"

Nice update as usually :)

And that neormanic castle does look great. But I must confess I am a bit envious about your coast - mine look never half as good...


And the BAT, well, I never got anything out of it that was worth its hard disk space ....

Take care (and don't forget to make Backups!) 

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: Jmouse on May 18, 2008, 11:15:29 AM
I must say you know how to bestow an honor with style and a charming touch of Irish aplomb, Derry! And that's some very attractive lotting you've done on the castle.

The random shots are a pleasure to look at
- the winding road, the seaside and all in between. The farm fields are well done, too - more difficult than it might seem to the uninitiated - and the village is thoroughly inviting.

I'm most impressed by the golden teapot, though, because it tells me you're hooked! Once you get a taste of creating your own custom content, there's no turning back! And don't worry about the roofs - we'll muddle through it somehow.

Until next time...
Joan

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: paroch on May 18, 2008, 12:02:54 PM
Oh yes, what a great update.  That teaser pic is really well done.

And the "33" club is a great idea.  I admit I'm one of the less original ones with a "00" club - maybe I should have gone for "19" as it's a special number for me!

Great choice of building for the club headquarters, really impressive.  And your update pics are all very good as well.  What with your 9th HoF pic you're having quite a weekend!

All the best,

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: Schulmanator on May 18, 2008, 04:31:39 PM
Oooh! A fabulous new clubhouse. What's the secret handshake needed to gain entry?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 18, 2008, 07:35:20 PM
33 Club, eh? Splendid idea, my friend!

And many congratulations to EDGE4194 for the honor!

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: catty on May 19, 2008, 12:10:27 AM
Derry, Its great to see you back (I've just got to stick this in  &hlp any excuse to use him or her)

Loved the Golden Teapot Ceremony and also congratulations to EDGE4194 for getting the first Golden Teapot.

I see you are setting up TEAshops, I hope I'll be able to get a cup of Dilmah tea there.

Cathy
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: Shadow Assassin on May 19, 2008, 05:10:35 AM
Ah, the Golden Teapot?

How interesting. :P


The 33 Club indeed is an unique idea... [does 633 count? :P]

You also have some very beautiful pictures there, too. But if I may say so, the house looks a little overscaled. Anyway, to fix the little problem with the roof, you'll have to apply a custom UVW map [use the plane UVW map, then rotate it so that it's parallel to the roof]... that will fix the problem. ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The 33 Club - An Honour Bestowed -18.5.08
Post by: sebes on May 29, 2008, 05:27:23 AM
Glad to see you back Derry!! I realy hate all those 00 clubs (I even refused to make a 00-post in 3RR once) but the 33-club made me laugh. I would not have mind being here 10 days and 16 minutes ago  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 08, 2008, 05:27:53 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



TEAser

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:satisfied:
TTC


Edit
Lurk mode not working again Joe  $%Grinno$%
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Barbyw and Dave too  :D :D

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: tooheys on June 08, 2008, 05:35:16 AM
Very nice Derry, like the twilight look. But even better, most, if not all of the buildings look to be slope conforming. Looks great  :thumbsup:

You've earned a cuppa.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: JoeST on June 08, 2008, 05:40:18 AM
I need to improve my lurking skills...  :D

Cant wait for this update :)

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: paroch on June 08, 2008, 06:00:18 AM
Nice teaser there Derry.  I see you have the "milkshake building" in the bottom right.  I've seen that a couple of times now and have downloaded it but never used it (yet).

I look forward to seeing what you have in sotre for us.

Oh, and btw, congrats to "TeaTime" for winning their first match at Devo 08 in Balnavia :thumbsup:

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: bat on June 08, 2008, 06:22:43 AM
Really nice looking teaser there! Nice work on it! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on June 08, 2008, 07:13:24 AM
nice "teaser" shot  :thumbsup: i see some interesting buildings i've never seen before. can't wait for more...  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 08, 2008, 11:07:31 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



Page 33


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:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: Jmouse on June 08, 2008, 11:10:54 AM
Here kitty, kitty, kitty!

Very enticing teaser, Derry! Hope you don't make us wait too long for a full update - wouldn't want my cuppa to get cold! :D

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: Ennedi on June 08, 2008, 12:37:21 PM
Something wicked?

We are waiting  :D

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: sebes on June 14, 2008, 07:07:04 AM
I am ready for it...

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: bat on June 14, 2008, 07:34:51 AM
Looking forward to the wicked thing! ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: Pat on June 14, 2008, 05:40:31 PM
hmmmm Wicked you say hmmm I wonder what it could be??? Derry you gotten me attention fer sureeeee!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on June 16, 2008, 06:36:07 AM
i can't take this suspense any longer!    &hlp
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A New Teaser 8.6.08
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on June 16, 2008, 10:23:34 AM
He's on now, Maybe he making the update ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 16, 2008, 04:24:30 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?


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Ladies and Gentlemen, Today the Food Wars took an ugly turn.

It all started when this indiviual was spotted (undercover apparently) in the rival food store
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and later that same day things turned ugly.

Please be aware that the following clip contains images of a graphic nature.
Nervous viewers and young children should refrain from watching these scenes

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our apologies to any who may not have turned the heads quick enough.



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Today on the stock market nothing happened. It was closed.


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Incredible scenes today on local road as the Annual 3 wheeled tractor race took place.
Here we see Ivor the only competitor on the way to the start line.
Unfortunately he had to make a left turn and never reached it
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This GM toad escaped today from a local research Facility.

Experts advise not to lick the toad under any circumstances.

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If you do there is no point in calling anyone as all contact
with this particular toad results in instant death.

Personally I'd stay the heck away from it


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Origional Pic
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Edited pic
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Ramdom Pic of Suburbia
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We now have A Tea Time Channel Exclusive.

We now go live with Los Tauthors Who is researching his lastest
book "where are they now?" for an audio link up only from a remote island south of Shaphiyr-Harren
for an interview with someone thought lost from childhood

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"Little" Jack Horner



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He is over six feet tall. He has a shock of white hair and a matching beard that makes him look like

Ernest Hemingway's twin brother.


It is almost impossible to get an interview with Jack Horner because he is somewhat of a recluse who

refuses to speak to the media. He lives in a tiny country on a remote island South of Shaphiyr-Harren

with a total population of seven.


Jacks Farm
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Jacks Farm
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With only a handful of citizens in the entire nation, Mr. Horner seems to have found the solace and

security he desperately longed for as a youngster who spent most of his childhood sitting in a corner.

Jack Horner is the poet laureate of his country. He is also the Postmaster General, the Grand Marshal of

the annual Brussel Sprout Parade and the nation's Supreme Court Chief Justice.

Mr. Horner, I'm curious as to why you agreed to an interview? This is the first time you have talked to a

journalist in many years.

JH: Poetic justice.

What do you mean?

JH: Your book "Where Are They Now?" It's allowing people to finally know the truth.

How so?

JH: I believe my peers and I have been unfairly slotted into a category that has labeled us for the rest

of time. Somewhat like the Bee Gees will forever be blamed for disco, we, as in the folk who are forever

known as 'fairy tale' characters, find it hard to be taken seriously. It's like Winnie the Pooh becoming

a lawyer. No matter how hard he studies or how well he does at Cambridge, Winnie the Pooh is not going to

get the big cases. He'll be an ambulance chaser or something.

You said "my book will help people finally know the truth". What exactly do you mean?

JH: Yes, the truth. Like the story of the three little pigs. Some reports say that two of them died.

That's utter nonsense. They have a successful company and are living off the fat of the land.

Yes, I interviewed them recently.

JH: Remember Humpty Dumpty? Well, they did manage to put him together again. Unfortunately!

What do you mean?

JH: He's in hiding, the fat little creep! They patched him up. He's back in business.

I'm lost.

JH: He's a Mexican mob man. Humpty Dumpty Don. Head of the Huevos Rancheros family.

A mobster!

JH: He's a killer. That fat b******* had Harry Hollandaise whacked. Got him in the bath. Power cable in

the water. It's an old mob trick. Harry didn't stand a chance. He was poached before he knew it.

Shocking! What do you think happened to 'Big' Eggs Benedict?

'Big' Eggs Benedict?

JH: Yes.

I don't know?

JH: He got fried. They locked him in a tanning bed for an entire day. Sunny side up. Not a pretty sight.

He was covered in SPF 50 but it didn't help. It's like facing a tank with a bulletproof vest.

Wow!

JH: And what about Florentine, Humpty's very own brother-in-law.

What happened to him?

JH: He was whacked, cracked and folded into a wedding cake. Nobody knew it. Poor fool was consumed by his

own family at his daughter's wedding. They were oblivious. Here they are dancing to a really bad New

Jersey wedding band and stuffing cake in each other's mouths. It's disgusting!

Anyone else?

JH: Yeah. Egg Foo Yong. Humpty's Chinese mob counterpart.

Scrambled?

JH: No. Think egg-drop soup from forty stories up. Let me tell you, Jackson Pollock would have been

proud. If I ever see Mr. Dumpty, that little creep, I'll kick his free-range butt from here to the

nearest Kentucky Fried Chicken.

So, I believe you spend your time here on the island writing poetry.

JH: That is correct.

Now, I read somewhere that you consider yourself a loner.

JH: That is correct.

Why is that?

JH: Because I spent most of my childhood in a corner and I enjoyed it.

There was a rhyme that went something like "little Jack Horner sat in a corner eating a Christmas pie...

JH: ...he put in his thumb and pulled out a plumb and said "What a good boy am I?" The whole thing is total

rubbish because firstly I'm not little; actually I was always pretty big for my age and secondly, it

wasn't Christmas pie. It was a kugel. I'm Jewish.

You were made to sit in a corner...

JH: No, no no. That is not correct. All the talk about me being abused as a child and finally running

away to this island is nonsense I CHOSE to sit in a corner. I had 15 siblings and we lived in a tiny

house. I was the last born and hiding in a corner was the only place I could find any peace and quiet.

Why did you come to this island then? Was it to get away from people hounding you?

JH: Not at all. Do you see that island girl over there sitting on the beach? The one beckoning me? The

stunningly gorgeous girl with the silky skin and shiny black hair...

I sure do.

JH: That's why I live on this island.

Well, I guess that concludes this interview. Uh, when does the ferry leave from this island?

JH: Next Tuesday.

Really.

JH: Uh, huh. I suggest you pull up a hammock and rest for a while.

Now Back to you in the studio


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Lots happening in Devo 08 today
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Port Lairge Stadium has been opened to the public so that the local residents can follow all the acion on

the large screen installed.

Tune in to the highlights on the other side later tonight.

As for the weather in Simland
Forecasters predict blue skies unless you have the clouds turned on.


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Now some random pics :)

For the train fans
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jeronijs streeet party
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Parisian Walk During Devo 08
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And now a new town that is just starting up

Upton
Pop 835

the beginning
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Lots of replies due and I will get around to them but RL is busy

Hope you enjoyed this update

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: Pat on June 16, 2008, 04:49:04 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Derry the King of ummm what is it called gosh oooh thats right Gossip is Back!!!! Yay woohooo this was soo cool Derry from the newscast to the interview to the random pics and also to the Devo 08 announcement!!! Sunny side up ehh hmmm now that is the best way to have a good egg gone bad lol!!! Cant wait to see the next update!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: threestooges on June 16, 2008, 05:57:31 PM
Great to see another update. The interview with J.H. was quite the laugh (egg drop soup from 40 stories) and the newscast was an interesting style of presentation. The random pic of suburbia looks great (perhaps photo comp material) and the JH farm looks great with the RRP stuff in it. The pic for train fans (I'm one of them) looks great and I like the subtle slopes that are in the pic. Strangely you don't see too much of that. Slopes seem to be horizontal or vertical but a very gradual one can look very good (as you have shown). With the Parisian Walk looking like that, I can only imagine what the cable ratings are around there (fire up another power plant). Upton looks like it's off to a good start, and I hope to see more of it soon, but until then, good work on this update and I hope my reply is at least mostly coherent. Until next time, take it easy.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: jmyers2043 on June 16, 2008, 06:57:08 PM
Hello TTC

That was a very entertaining update. I liked every SC4 picture and read every word. You can make some great looking neighborhoods. The bit about the three wheeled tractor race got a chuckle. I really liked Jacks farm. 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: Schulmanator on June 16, 2008, 07:36:32 PM
LOVED IT!!! Don't know which I liked better - the news, the interview, or the great SC4 work. I think I know which key you clicked to post this update:

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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: bat on June 17, 2008, 02:12:37 AM
Beautiful new update there, TTC! And wonderful work on that story! Great pictures!

Looking forward to the next... ;)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: JoeST on June 17, 2008, 07:09:02 AM
magic, as always :)

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: Simpson on June 17, 2008, 07:53:00 AM
Very good update there  ;)
Your city look very good and realistic continu happy to see more  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: Jmouse on June 17, 2008, 11:24:27 AM
Fantastic update, Derry! Gotta' love the presentation - just too clever!

But strip away the window dressing
and we're left with a long string of stunning, competition-quality photos. There is no way to pick a favorite because each one has its own unique voice.

This one was well worth waiting for!

Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 17, 2008, 11:49:09 AM
Spotted  ;D

Coo - Welcome
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Hope you enjoyed your stay

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: EDGE4194 on June 19, 2008, 04:50:17 AM
 &apls wow- Excellent work there Derry! I loved the news report and those great pics as well. Again.. nice job  :)
                                       
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: penguin007 on June 19, 2008, 05:54:28 AM
Awesome update there I love the effect on photoshop you have done and the choice of BATs makes for a great city espcially the 3rd pic which is one of my favourite pics of sc4 in a long time.

Keep up the awesome work

Will
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: paroch on June 19, 2008, 12:31:32 PM
Hi Derry,

That was a massive update there.  Liked the cartoon strip newscast style.  And of course the Devo 08 beam-back to the Port Lairghe stadium is a very nice idea.  I'm sitting here watching the football and Tales at TeaTime are 2-1 down at the moment but it's a good game and could still go either way.

Many great pics are included in this update, but the standouts for me are the first suburb pic and the second farm pic.

Great stuff Derry, I enjoyed this.

Paul
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: Khiyana on June 25, 2008, 09:04:36 AM
Jacks Farm is incredible! This is a really wonderful rural area  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: Ennedi on June 25, 2008, 10:01:33 AM
Finally I found some time to sit comfortably, got a cuppa and look at your last update. Excellent! Good old times come back  :D

I love Jack's farm! It's one of my dreams to live on a remote island with a total population not more than seven  :D :D :D
(and from the technical point of view these pictures are very good done, one of the best rural pictures I have ever seen :thumbsup: I think you feel all this new rural stuff, grasses, paths etc. and first of all you feel an atmosphere of such places  :))
I've finally read an interview with Jack! It was a bit hard for me because of my poor English but I love such stories and sense of humour  :D

I must say I like your photo editing! My Photoshopping skills are too poor to say anything wise  ;D but it is very close to my taste!

And finally, Upton looks very interesting! But it is probably a bit hard to live here, Upton citizens have uphill work everywhere  :D

Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Page 33 Update
Post by: Yoman on June 25, 2008, 01:17:41 PM
 &apls That was some great newscasting last update. Loved the interview. Damn Humpty Dumpty  $%#Ninj2 That combined with the great Sc4 work made me enjoy looking at the last update.
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 12, 2008, 03:55:29 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?




Thank you all for your replies.

The 33 club Update
Simpson,bat,JoeST,Edge,Pat,Krbe,JBSimio,Bernhard(Nardo69),Joan(Jmouse),Paul(Paroch), Schulmanator,Dustin(thundercrack83),
Cathy,Shadow Assassin,Sebes,Dave(tooheys).

Page 33 update
Pat,Matt (threestooges),JMyers,Schulmanator,Bat,JoeST,Simpson,Joan(JMouse)Edge,Will(Penguin007),Paul(paroch),
Khiyana, Adam(Ennedi),Yoman.


So many wonderful words that have been used that I am almost at a loss for words. :D

Real life recently got real busy, enough that some of you must have noticed that I have not been around
as much as before, but things are settling down a bit and now can spend more time doing that I like quite a bit - play the game.

I have lots of stuff that I started and its been shelved for a while so must get the duster out and see
what needs to be done. I will catch up with all the things I have to but it will take time and that's quite precious so .....

Anyhow enough jabbering how about some pics?

I had a couple hours free to play this evening and spotted this area that had not been visited for a
while so lets see whats happened eh?

The Before Picture
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The After Pictures are closer views of various areas within thwe above picture.

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Looks better now I think

Couple of ramdon shots
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Won't be so long till the next update

:satisfied:
TTC









Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: Chrisadams3997 on July 12, 2008, 04:13:00 PM
Nice to have you back, I had noticed you've been away ;).

The improvement in the area is great.  I love the misture of different fences, hedges, and walls to separate out the fields, the field layouts look a lot more intentional now.  The sam streets also go a long way in transforming the scene.

Great use of flora, and I really like the hedges :thumbsup:.  Lastly, the photoshopping of the colors is superbly done to bring out each image I think.  Great update Derry.

Chris
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: threestooges on July 12, 2008, 07:43:35 PM
Derry,
I had noticed that you had been a bit quiet recently, but it's good to see you back, and to hear that things are settling down. It's like looking at two completely different areas. I agree with Chris about the use of the SAM. The flora, the rocks, the walls, the hedges, everything works great together. I think pic 3 is may favorite of the update. There's something about that field on the left that makes it look natural/real. The pieces used in pic 4 though are really good too. They make a great custom farm compound. Certainly this update warrants a cuppa the stuff. Until the next one, take it easy.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: bat on July 13, 2008, 05:40:18 AM
Great new update there, TTC!

And nice work on that area! Looks really good now!
And the random shots are also fantastic!

Looking forward to the next...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: EDGE4194 on July 13, 2008, 06:36:08 AM
Welcome back Derry  &apls

The area looks much better now. I agree with chris' comments.
Glad things have quieted down for you and looking forward to the next update.  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: vester on July 13, 2008, 06:39:02 AM
Welcome back Derry.

Love your farmland.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: Meastro444 on July 13, 2008, 07:08:46 AM
looks really good TTC!

the trees you plopped in near the bends in the streets, are those lots? or mayor/god mode trees? it really adds the 'touch'. Its as realistic as it gets!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: paroch on July 13, 2008, 08:14:37 AM
Derry,

Hey you've been missed and with farm pics like that you can see WHY you've been missed.  I'm sat here trying to work out how much of it is custom LE, how much is very clever use of LEX stuff and how much is just down to your imagination.

I really like the stone walls, so very English countryside (and Irish too I guess).  Can I ask where they're from please?

I've looked through the pics a few times now to pick out something particular to comment on, but it's all just sooooo good.  I love the Church, with the St George's banner, nice touch.  And the way you've handles the transition from road, fence, grass to field in pic 3 is very very special.  I sense a few HoF pics in here, best I keep out of the competition in case I come up against you ;)

Good to see you back,

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: Schulmanator on July 14, 2008, 11:46:07 AM
A fine welcome back update for us! As we say around here... looks purty!!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: catty on July 14, 2008, 11:38:00 PM
This is very much a post and run as I have a lot going on in RL at the moment, but if you can't sit down and have a cup of tea ......

The farmland is looking great, those fences just seem to add the final touch to things and I really love the church with its old been there for centuries looking graveyard

()what() what are the sidewalks around the church the cobblestone/brick looks very natural.

Got to go my tea break is over ... glad to see you back again

Cathy
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: CasperVg on July 15, 2008, 12:39:31 AM
Very nice, I love the smalltown setting in picture 5. Splendid work  %wrd
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: rooker1 on July 15, 2008, 04:55:23 AM
Very sweet update.  It's been a little while since your last update, but this makes up for the wait. 
And I agree with your PM to me.  That picture you entered in the SC4 Picture Contest is very good and maybe your best work yet.  But that area looks very well made and I think any picture from there will look great.  I would like to see a picture from that area with the sun setting or rising.  ;)  I think it would add just that little something. 
It's always nice to stop by here.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: Jmouse on July 15, 2008, 08:37:24 AM
Welcome back to the land of fantasy, Derry! You're doing a wonderful job on the farms - I especially like Pics 1 and 4. The stone walls in pic 2 bathed in the glow of evening are mighty fetching too, though.

There's a nice variety of structures in pic 5, and I especially like the little red-fronted building in the lower right quad. I'm going to guess it's commercial, and it makes me think of older downtown areas in small towns. And of course, night shots are always favorites!

Glad to hear you'll have more time to spend on creative pursuits...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: Pat on July 15, 2008, 08:59:35 AM
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There you go Derry a dust buster just for ya's my friend and hopefully that will help in clearing up the dust from everything....  Loved this update and I can't wait till the next one!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Yes! He's updated it
Post by: Ennedi on July 15, 2008, 11:22:37 AM
Derry, your ideas are really fantastic!  &apls

I like photo editing very much, it gives very realistic appearance :thumbsup:
Stone walls look perfect, and finishing farmfields (and diagonals) is a masterspiece  :)

But most of all I like the way you used new Chris' grasses! It was a great idea to use them on green farmfield background - but it looks perfect in other places too!
And I guess you made something with water ripples... ;)?

Beautiful pictures!
Adam

PS. Sorry for my absence, I have much work now  &sly. But I spend some time with SC4 too, I started some new themes and they need much time to finish. Of course I don't know if it will be anything interesting, but I am trying  ;D

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 15.08.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 15, 2008, 01:26:33 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?




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To all Lurkers,Thank you for taking the time to visit my MD.
It would be great if you left a comment, but if not Thanks for dropping by :)



Quote from: Chrisadams3997 on July 12, 2008, 04:13:00 PM
Nice to have you back, I had noticed you've been away ;).
The improvement in the area is great.  I love the mixture of different fences, hedges, and walls to
separate out the fields, the field layouts look a lot more intentional now.  The sam streets also go a
long way in transforming the scene.

Great use of flora, and I really like the hedges :thumbsup:.  Lastly, the photoshopping of the colors
is superbly done to bring out each image I think.  Great update Derry.

Chris

Thanks Chris,
Most of the improvements made in this area would not have been possible except for your wonderful creations.
I accidentally put some flora on the plowed fields and it look so good it stayed. In fact it is possible
to use it on all but the plain plowed  standard maxis fields. weird eh?
as for the hedges , just a little LE work with some props(mostly maxis and CP's seasonal hedge.) I need
to sort out my straight to diagonal ones better but for a stop gap they are sufficient till I reenter the tile.

The photoshopping is just some adjustment on the saturation and contrast and adding a frame.

Quote from: threestooges on July 12, 2008, 07:43:35 PM
Derry,
I had noticed that you had been a bit quiet recently, but it's good to see you back, and to hear that
things are settling down. It's like looking at two completely different areas. I agree with Chris about
the use of the SAM. The flora, the rocks, the walls, the hedges, everything works great together. I
think pic 3 is may favorite of the update. There's something about that field on the left that makes it
look natural/real. The pieces used in pic 4 though are really good too. They make a great custom farm
compound. Certainly this update warrants a cuppa the stuff. Until the next one, take it easy.
-Matt


Matt
thanks you kind words my friend.
The improvements certainly make the area, you just got to see how much more window dressing there is to be done
on that particular tile so we may be here a while longer :)
plenty of before and after pics to come and much tea to be consumed ;)

ps I always do :)

Quote from: bat on July 13, 2008, 05:40:18 AM
Great new update there, TTC!
And nice work on that area! Looks really good now!
And the random shots are also fantastic!
Looking forward to the next...


Bat
It is always good to see you here and i'm glad you like the improvements.
I tried my best to capture a small town feel and there will be more pics showing the random areas in
better detail so stay tuned:)

Quote from: EDGE4194 on July 13, 2008, 06:36:08 AM
Welcome back Derry  &apls
The area looks much better now. I agree with Chris's comments.
Glad things have quieted down for you and looking forward to the next update.  :)

Edge

thanks a lot mate :thumbsup:
RL is RL and you have to deal with it so ...., but more free time means more updates
so you have something to look forward to :)
And not too long either ;)

Quote from: vester on July 13, 2008, 06:39:02 AM
Welcome back Derry.
Love your farmland.

Thanks a lot vester
there is a lot more rural areas crying for attention so stay tuned

Quote from: Meastro444 on July 13, 2008, 07:08:46 AM
looks really good TTC!
the trees you plopped in near the bends in the streets, are those lots? or mayor/god mode trees? it
really adds the 'touch'. Its as realistic as it gets!

Thanks Meastro444

Those trees are a combination of SFBT's filler lots, some plop mayor mode trees and Chris's flora.
The before and after pics reflect this. You really don't know how many times I saved and reloaded that tile
- it was a lot.

QuoteIts as realistic as it gets!
Thank you that means a lot :)

Quote from: paroch on July 13, 2008, 08:14:37 AM
Derry,
Hey you've been missed and with farm pics like that you can see WHY you've been missed.  I'm sat here
trying to work out how much of it is custom LE, how much is very clever use of LEX stuff and how much
is just down to your imagination.
I really like the stone walls, so very English countryside (and Irish too I guess).  Can I ask where
they're from please?
I've looked through the pics a few times now to pick out something particular to comment on, but it's
all just sooooo good.  I love the Church, with the St George's banner, nice touch.  And the way you've
handles the transition from road, fence, grass to field in pic 3 is very very special.  I sense a few
HoF pics in here, best I keep out of the competition in case I come up against you ;)
Good to see you back,

Paul

Paul
Thank you for such a wonderful comment.

Lets help you out a bit.
The hedgerows are some LE work as I said to Chris, everything is is a downloaded lot not touched in any
way and the rest is how i covered those odd spaces with the plop flora and some luck with how stuff
turned out. and some imagination  ()stsfd() ()stsfd()

Those walls I downloaded off the STEX and will try to get the link for you asap.

Seems you sense were tuned right as yes I did get a HoF just as you predicted. And you know what I
can't wait for the day to compete against you mate. What with your spectacular work it would be a great
battle I think so lets hope that it's soon :thumbsup:

good to be back too :)

Quote from: Schulmanator on July 14, 2008, 11:46:07 AM
A fine welcome back update for us! As we say around here... looks purty!!  &apls

Well gee shucks, its great to see you liked it.

ps Missing any monkeys? (what's he on about now?)

Quote from: catty on July 14, 2008, 11:38:00 PM
This is very much a post and run as I have a lot going on in RL at the moment, but if you can't sit
down and have a cup of tea ......
The farmland is looking great, those fences just seem to add the final touch to things and I really
love the church with its old been there for centuries looking graveyard
()what() what are the sidewalks around the church the cobblestone/brick looks very natural.
Got to go my tea break is over ... glad to see you back again

Cathy

I can understand your situation but yers you have to stop for a cuppa every now and then
and am so pleased you choose here for yours. ;)
Almost everything you see here are the lots as they come from whatever ..EX and will find out where the
church comes from for you. I agree it lends to the feeling its been there for ages.

The paths are the BSC park lots with the rock texture and I think add to the effect that different
areas were worked on in different times but paid by the town or the chuch.

Tea break over so soon, gonna go fill the kettle up for your next one :)

Quote from: caspervg on July 15, 2008, 12:39:31 AM
Very nice, I love the smalltown setting in picture 5. Splendid work  %wrd

Thanks very much Casper. The small town works well I think - more from there at a later date ;)

Quote from: rooker1 on July 15, 2008, 04:55:23 AM
Very sweet update.  It's been a little while since your last update, but this makes up for the wait. 
And I agree with your PM to me.  That picture you entered in the SC4 Picture Contest is very good and
maybe your best work yet.  But that area looks very well made and I think any picture from there will
look great.  I would like to see a picture from that area with the sun setting or rising.  ;)  I think
it would add just that little something. 
It's always nice to stop by here.
Robin  :thumbsup:

Cheers Robin

Real life took over for a while but its good to be back.
Nice way to come back ( an update that lots like and a HoF winning pic to boot). I tried hard on this
area,not only with the game but with the editing of the pics too and am very pleased with the overall result.

Lots more pics to come from all around there so stay tuned and I'll include some specials for you;)

It's always great to see you here, you are always welcome.

Quote from: Jmouse on July 15, 2008, 08:37:24 AM
Welcome back to the land of fantasy, Derry! You're doing a wonderful job on the farms - I
especially like Pics 1 and 4. The stone walls in pic 2 bathed in the glow of evening are mighty
fetching too, though.

There's a nice variety of structures in pic 5, and I especially like the little red-fronted
building in the lower right quad. I'm going to guess it's commercial, and it makes me think of older
downtown areas in small towns. And of course, night shots are always favorites!

Glad to hear you'll have more time to spend on creative pursuits...
Joan

Back in Fantasy land Yeaaah( or back in your box as some should say )
The area badly needed some work and lots more too so we will be here for a while which will please you I think.

Lots more closeups of town and the surrounding area's - lots to explore.
It's good to have some free time again so lets see what is accomplished in the coming weeks.

Quote from: Pat on July 15, 2008, 08:59:35 AM
edit pic  for consistency :)
There you go Derry a dust buster just for ya's my friend and hopefully that will help in clearing up
the dust from everything....  Loved this update and I can't wait till the next one!!!

Pat
Very handy too mate, thanks a lot.
Glad you like it mate - next one not long now

Quote from: Ennedi on July 15, 2008, 11:22:37 AM
Derry, your ideas are really fantastic!  &apls

I like photo editing very much, it gives very realistic appearance :thumbsup:
Stone walls look perfect, and finishing farmfields (and diagonals) is a masterpiece  :)

But most of all I like the way you used new Chris' grasses! It was a great idea to use them on green
farmfield background - but it looks perfect in other places too!

And I guess you made something with water ripples... ;)?

Beautiful pictures!
Adam

PS. Sorry for my absence, I have much work now  &sly. But I spend some time with SC4 too, I started
some new themes and they need much time to finish. Of course I don't know if it will be anything
interesting, but I am trying  ;D

Adam

Thank you for such wonderful words.

Some simple work on the contrast and saturation was all it was for the photo editing.

The grid must be conquered :) and I tried my best;)

Actually as I said to Chris that was more of an accident which turned out well so it stayed. I noticed
that they don't work well with the plain mud fields but work with the rest and I've got more areas on
which to experiment on so lets see what happens there.

QuoteAnd I guess you made something with water ripples... ;)?

Well spotted. :):):)
Yes I dl'd you ripple mod and messed about with it a bit. More on that at a later date with pics to show too.

I can understand your situation with life but remember to take time for yourself and RELAX. just forget
about everything for a while and have a cuppa. we most certainly don't want a repeat eh?


Next update wont be long
but I can hear the kettle boiling so
I gotta go make some TEA

See you all soon

:satisfied:
TTC


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.8.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 17, 2008, 09:58:33 AM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?


TEAser

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TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.8.08
Post by: sebes on July 18, 2008, 03:21:00 AM
Wow - I rrealize just now that I have not been here for a Loooooong time. My last view was at page 33! Gotta chance my reading habbits a bit... but on the other hand: there is too much to read in the MD section to follow it all. Anyhow, I am glad that YOU are back and okay and kicking and all again.

I love the last "negative" photo. Lovely! 

***got my cuppa - sitting comfortably - teased-to-the-bones awaiting what'll be comming up next... ***
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.8.08
Post by: rooker1 on July 18, 2008, 04:26:02 AM
I'm definately teased.  What's next?  I've had several cuppa this and that.  :D
See you soon.....I hope.  ;)
I'd like to see more of this area.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.8.08
Post by: bat on July 18, 2008, 05:41:48 AM
Nice teaser! And looking forward to more pictures of that rural area... ;)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser 17.8.08
Post by: Alfred.Jones on July 18, 2008, 07:52:33 AM
I'm definitely TEAsed $%Grinno$%

Nice looking Inverted Rural Area though ;D

Looking forward to more
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 19, 2008, 02:26:46 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



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Quote from: sebes on July 18, 2008, 03:21:00 AM
Wow - I realize just now that I have not been here for a Loooooong time. My last view was at page 33! Gotta chance my reading habbits a bit... but on the other hand: there is too much to read in the MD section to follow it all. Anyhow, I am glad that YOU are back and okay and kicking and all again.

I love the last "negative" photo. Lovely! 

***got my cuppa - sitting comfortably - teased-to-the-bones awaiting what'll be coming up next... ***

Sebes
Welcome back glad you got your cuppa. With so many great MD's to read here now Its understandable how one can miss updates here and there. The longer your away, the bigger the welcome when you come back :)

Quote from: rooker1 on July 18, 2008, 04:26:02 AM
I'm definitely teased.  What's next?  I've had several cuppa this and that.  :D
See you soon.....I hope.  ;)
I'd like to see more of this area.
Robin  :thumbsup:

Robin, that's what Teaser's are all about :)
Wanna see more - scroll down my friend


Quote from: bat on July 18, 2008, 05:41:48 AM
Nice teaser! And looking forward to more pictures of that rural area... ;)


Thanks Bat - see below for more  :thumbsup:

Quote from: Alfred.Jones on July 18, 2008, 07:52:33 AM
I'm definitely TEAsed $%Grinno$%

Nice looking Inverted Rural Area though ;D

Looking forward to more

Great to see you again Alfred. All you have to do to see more is follow the advice above ;)

Spotted :Haljackey, JoeST

Overview

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We shall be staying in this tile for a while, as there are lots of little details to finish off to
my satisfaction


The last update centered on "Green Acres"
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Where this Hall of Fame pic was the result
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This visit will be centered on "Riverside Stables"

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Where i got Another Hall of Fame picture
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()stsfd() ()stsfd() ()stsfd()



now for some close ups


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As you can see in this pic the only change so far is the SAM.

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And here we go after some detailing

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Chris's flora is great mixed here with JRJ's plop bushes and some CP's rocks and logs :)

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taking some advice from the pic comp I trimmed the original unedited pic down a bit
and it looks much more balanced now I think.  :)


Close ups of the stables now
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a reminder of the tile again ::)

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Messing about with Ennedi's ripple mod gave these results


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Most of this rural farmland has been bought by a housing Developer.
Lets hope he respects the area and builds appropriate housing ;)


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the town of Currabinney


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Next update maybe? finish this area


Finally
Larger region shot where there is still quite a bit to do :)
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as you can see ;)


Hope you all enjoyed this update
see you soon


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: Schulmanator on July 19, 2008, 06:17:45 PM
More than a cuppa... this great update deserves...

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A GIANT CUPPA!  %BUd%
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: Chrisadams3997 on July 19, 2008, 09:32:05 PM
Great pictures Derry.  The only thing I'm not wild about is the bright dirt texture under some of the roads(the ones next to ag zones).  I think that this comes from one of the sidewalk mods, but I'm not sure.

The stables themselves are my favorite here, but the transitions from terrain to the farm fields is very well done as well.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: bat on July 20, 2008, 02:41:03 AM
Wonderful new update there, TTC!
And that area looks really beautiful! Great details on it! Fantastic pictures - also the HoF ones!

Looking forward to more... ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on July 20, 2008, 05:57:30 AM
Quote from: Chrisadams3997 on July 19, 2008, 09:32:05 PM
Great pictures Derry.  The only thing I'm not wild about is the bright dirt texture under some of the roads(the ones next to ag zones).  I think that this comes from one of the sidewalk mods, but I'm not sure.

chris said what i was going to say about the dirt shoulders in the farm zones- they bother me as well (which mod is it anyway?). Anyway, fantastic
update. There's always so many different details to see in each pic.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 20, 2008, 03:36:52 PM
Quote from: EDGE4194 on July 20, 2008, 05:57:30 AM
chris said what i was going to say about the dirt shoulders in the farm zones- they bother me as well (which mod is it anyway?).

Chris, Edge,and all other interested parties

the dirt shoulders are a result of the a sandstone texture replacement mod. Where I got it and who made it escape me for the moment.

Its very inconvenient at times but it also makes me focus on getting the roadsides right, so in a way its a help, as you can spot the little bits a mile away after a while.

Where I grew up we didn't have big wide open roads and spaces, usually tight, windy, overgrown hedgerows so that is what I try to aim for.

Glad you all like what you see so far :thumbsup:

Back soon with proper replies

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: ejc on July 21, 2008, 02:55:19 AM
that are some awesome rural shots!!

I like the use of Jer. plop water surrounded by fences

got some ideas.. thank you  :P

E
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: Jmouse on July 25, 2008, 12:09:34 PM
Derry, your talent for creating picturesque rural scenes filled with fascinating details really shines in this update. The close-up shots are a pleasure to look at - each has an aura of multi-level detail work that brings it to life. A gate open here, a well-placed log there - it all works very well together.

The last photo caught my eye, too
- I like the way you've arranged the fields. The ones I see near my home are terribly boring by comparison. Other than a point already addressed, I think you've done a wonderful job of creating beauty from bare ground! :thumbsup:

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 25, 2008, 01:01:01 PM
Hello, my good friend!

I have to apologize for not stopping in here earlier. Things have been a bit hectic for me lately and I find myself becoming a bit forgetful...

I can say with certainty though, that no matter when I stop in here, the quality of work is going to be exemplary! Your farmlands are always so pleasing to the eye, and now with the incorporation of the SAM dirt roads and the RRP fence lines, you've taken things to a whole new level!

I'll be looking forward to seeing more, my friend!

Take care,

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: JBSimio on July 25, 2008, 01:36:10 PM
Hi Derry,

I also must apologize for missing the past month or so.  I really enjoyed your most recent update.   &apls  I'm so impressed with all those little touches that make your farms so great.  I wish I had the patience to detail things that much, but I guess I'll just stick with region shots for now.  ;)  The "Green Acres" closeup was especially good and I have no trouble seeing why it went to the HOF.

Til next time...
Jon
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: Simpson on July 30, 2008, 01:49:56 PM
Woow really good update TTC
I love the fields who are really réalistic
The nature is incredible great job with the RRP
Continue  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: paroch on July 30, 2008, 02:52:33 PM
Derry,

Your farms are right up there.  I've just put together my next update which is rural.  And whilst I'm pleased with it, I know that I should do better.  And just seeing your update tells me I MUST do better.  You have given me many ideas  here that I will try to emulate and use (I know you won't mind, after all imitation is the greatest form of flattery).

One question....... With the SAM road the ziggy zaggy diagonals look bad, so you covered them adn took away the zigs and zags - but I did not understand how you did that?  I'm guessing it must be "obvious" but not to me  :D  Any pointers are apprecaited.

As for the update - yes, it's top notch.  I said that first one was a Hoffer if ever I saw one.  The second one must have been during my "no internet access" period or else I'd have been voting it along as well.

And make sure you keep that house developer under control, I'd hate to see all those farms converted into semis!

All the best,

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: FrankU on July 31, 2008, 05:15:41 AM
This is really great work, so full of detail! It must take hours to detail these areas.

Astonishing work.  &apls

And I also found out: Chris' ploppable flora is really great. It makes painting the whole landscape possible. Sometimes I even forget to push the "run" button of the game for a complete evening.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Stables update 19.8.08
Post by: Zane on July 31, 2008, 12:50:51 PM
Tales at TeaTime - raising the bar. :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 31, 2008, 05:52:09 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



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Quote from: Schulmanator on July 19, 2008, 06:17:45 PM
More than a cuppa... this great update deserves...
A GIANT CUPPA!  %BUd%

Why thank you my good Sir. It is just the perfect size for me ;)

Quote from: Chrisadams3997 on July 19, 2008, 09:32:05 PM
Great pictures Derry.  The only thing I'm not wild about is the bright dirt texture under some of the roads(the ones next to ag zones).  I think that this comes from one of the sidewalk mods, but I'm not sure.

The stables themselves are my favorite here, but the transitions from terrain to the farm fields is very well done as well.


Thanks a lot Chris. I replied to you qeustion above so wont go through it again.
Thats one whole evenings work in that update, but was well worth it as you can see.As I've said before - wouldn't have been possible without your fantastic creations:)


Quote from: bat on July 20, 2008, 02:41:03 AM
Wonderful new update there, TTC!
And that area looks really beautiful! Great details on it! Fantastic pictures - also the HoF ones!

Looking forward to more... ;)


Bat thank you so much. Its all in the details, takes a long time but its worth it :)

Quote from: ejc on July 21, 2008, 02:55:19 AM
that are some awesome rural shots!!

I like the use of Jer. plop water surrounded by fences

got some ideas.. thank you  :P

E

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Coming from you that is praise indeed and I thank you sincerely.
Glad I could give you some ideas - looking forward to seeing those come to fruition.


Quote from: Jmouse on July 25, 2008, 12:09:34 PM
Derry, your talent for creating picturesque rural scenes filled with fascinating details really shines in this update. The close-up shots are a pleasure to look at - each has an aura of multi-level detail work that brings it to life. A gate open here, a well-placed log there - it all works very well together.

The last photo caught my eye, too
- I like the way you've arranged the fields. The ones I see near my home are terribly boring by comparison. Other than a point already addressed, I think you've done a wonderful job of creating beauty from bare ground! :thumbsup:

Later...
Joan


Joan,
Thank you very much for some wonderfully supportive comments. It gives me the greatest pleasure when the little details are noticed. I'll let you into a secret, even now I still see things to improve. A bush here, a rock there, some more of Chris's flora over there, gee that grass under that tree could do with a trim etc :):)

More , lots more to come from this tile yet so stay tuned.



Quote from: thundercrack83 on July 25, 2008, 01:01:01 PM
Hello, my good friend!

I have to apologize for not stopping in here earlier. Things have been a bit hectic for me lately and I find myself becoming a bit forgetful...

I can say with certainty though, that no matter when I stop in here, the quality of work is going to be exemplary! Your farmlands are always so pleasing to the eye, and now with the incorporation of the SAM dirt roads and the RRP fence lines, you've taken things to a whole new level!

I'll be looking forward to seeing more, my friend!

Take care,

Dustin

Dustin,
There is no need to apologise, I find it hard to keep up with everything and comment too so I understand you situation.(How does Bat do it? )
Just every now and then take the time to brew a cuppa and stop by:)

When one has such marvelous creations to work with, it helps and looking back on some of my older stuff I cringe when I see what I did. I am slowly working my way round the region fixing stuff. Lots more rural to come yet. You know I'm still waiting for a stage 7 rural to appear. So lets hope that this new level will help one of those elusive farms to appear;)


Quote from: JBSimio on July 25, 2008, 01:36:10 PM
Hi Derry,

I also must apologize for missing the past month or so.  I really enjoyed your most recent update.   &apls  I'm so impressed with all those little touches that make your farms so great.  I wish I had the patience to detail things that much, but I guess I'll just stick with region shots for now.  ;)  The "Green Acres" closeup was especially good and I have no trouble seeing why it went to the HOF.

Til next time...
Jon

Jon
Once again no need for apologies. I have been neglecting many favourite threads here also as RL takes its demands. I find that getting the details right becoming more important as time goes on. I don't know why but once I satrt I can't seem to stop till it looks better.
Green Acres is one of my faves too and took about 4-5 hours all in so was really chuffed it entered the HoF.

Quote from: Simpson on July 30, 2008, 01:49:56 PM
Woow really good update TTC
I love the fields who are really realistic
The nature is incredible great job with the RRP
Continue  :thumbsup:

Daniel
Merci Beaucoup mon ami,

I am pleased you like the pictures.
There is more to come soon.

Quote from: paroch on July 30, 2008, 02:52:33 PM
Derry,

Your farms are right up there.  I've just put together my next update which is rural.  And whilst I'm pleased with it, I know that I should do better.  And just seeing your update tells me I MUST do better.  You have given me many ideas  here that I will try to emulate and use (I know you won't mind, after all imitation is the greatest form of flattery).

One question....... With the SAM road the ziggy zaggy diagonals look bad, so you covered them and took away the zigs and zags - but I did not understand how you did that?  I'm guessing it must be "obvious" but not to me  :D  Any pointers are appreciated.

As for the update - yes, it's top notch.  I said that first one was a Hoffer if ever I saw one.  The second one must have been during my "no internet access" period or else I'd have been voting it along as well.

And make sure you keep that house developer under control, I'd hate to see all those farms converted into semis!

All the best,

Paul

Paul

Thanks for such wonderful comments. I look forward to seeing your rural shots as they will no doubt be great.

As for the zig zag roads and covering them up, I use a mixture of SFBT diagonal filler lots, RRP, TPW JRJ plop flora and blank lots. lots of plop flora, used sparingly 1 CLICK AT A TIME and repeated use of the 'dozer and many cuppa's

hope that helps ;)

That Housing Development Corporation has had the strictest controls placed on that zone with the emphasis on maintaing as much land for agricultural means.
I am hoping to be able to develop my first stage 7 there hence those regulation that have been imposed so lets see what happens eh?

Quote from: FrankU on July 31, 2008, 05:15:41 AM
This is really great work, so full of detail! It must take hours to detail these areas.

Astonishing work.  &apls

And I also found out: Chris' plopable flora is really great. It makes painting the whole landscape possible. Sometimes I even forget to push the "run" button of the game for a complete evening.

Frank

Such humbling comments, I thank you.
Welcome to world of detailing and I see you found my weakness too. Pause the game and get lost in the creating of art ( I suppose you could say) I actually find it almost therapeutic and then when others enjoy my creations and take the time to say so, it makes my fur go all funny in a nice way;)


Quote from: Zane on July 31, 2008, 12:50:51 PM
Tales at TeaTime - raising the bar. :D

Zane

Thank you.

Welcome to TatTT. Hope you got your cuppa on the way in?
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Ginger Cat "Whats That?"

Black Cat "I dunno"

GC"You don't know Jack Schitt!"

BC"Yes I do!"

GC"What?"

BC"Haven't you ever wondered just who is Jack Schitt?"

GC"Huh?"

BC"Don't you find yourself at a loss when someone says "You don't know Jack Schitt?"

GC".......em"

BC"Well, thanks to my friends generous genealogy efforts, you can now respond in an intellectual way.

Jack Schitt is the only son of Awe Schitt. Awe Schitt, the fertilizer magnate, married O. Schitt, the owner of Needeep N. Schitt, Inc. They had one son, Jack.

In turn, Jack Schitt married Noe Schitt. The deeply religious couple produced six children: Holie Schitt, Giva Schitt, Fulla Schitt, BullSchitt, and the twins Deep Schitt and Dip Schitt..

Against her parents' objections, Deep Schitt married Dumb Schitt, a high school dropout.


After being married 15 years, Jack and Noe Schitt divorced. Noe Schitt
later married Ted Sherlock, and because her kids were living with them, she wanted to keep her previous name. She was then known as Noe Schitt Sherlock.

Meanwhile, Dip Schitt married Loda Schitt, and they produced a son with a rather nervous disposition named Chicken Schitt.

Two of the other six children, Fulla Schitt and Giva Schitt, were
inseparable throughout childhood and subsequently married the Happens
brothers in a dual ceremony. The wedding announcement in the newspaper announced the Schitt-Happens nuptials.
The Schitt-Happens children were Dawg, Byrd, and Horse.

Bull Schitt, the prodigal son, left home to tour the world. He recently returned from Italy with his new Italian bride, Pisa Schitt.

Now when someone says, 'You don't know Jack Schitt,' you can correct them."

GC"...........

Anyway, whats that thing?"

BC"I dunno"



Stay tuned what are those kittens on about?

:satisfied:
TTC





Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on July 31, 2008, 07:34:38 PM
 :D  $%Grinno$%  :D

great story!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: threestooges on July 31, 2008, 11:02:43 PM
Fabulous rural areas, small little towns, and a genealogy lesson too boot. Sorry I missed the last update there, but it is certainly good stuff. The riding path around the stables is excellently done. It looks like a great place to spend the day. As far as the story goes, when they have a family reunion I can only imagine seeing them all descend on the same place must be a Schitt storm of sorts (yes... bad pun, but what can I say...). At any rate I'm interested to see what maintained those little guy's interest even after such an exchange. Until then, take it easy.
-Matt
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: JoeST on August 01, 2008, 06:29:10 AM
That was fantastic, /me bookmarks it
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: bat on August 01, 2008, 06:34:57 AM
That story is very nice, TTC! Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: Jmouse on August 01, 2008, 12:56:06 PM
Very clever, Derry, but that doesn't surprise me one bit! ;)

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: dedgren on August 02, 2008, 11:43:50 PM
Hummmpf!

...chuckles behind hand...

...checks rules...


Gee whiz, Derry.  Enough to make me start drinking.

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David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: Simpson on August 03, 2008, 03:52:50 AM
Lol great little history my friend  :thumbsup:
Just one thing my name is David no Daniel lol  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: Schulmanator on August 03, 2008, 05:38:06 AM
A classic! Love it!  :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: Nardo69 on August 03, 2008, 11:31:16 PM
RL haven't been nice to me last weeks so it's a great thing enjoying such a wonderful update here! :)

Wonderful work next to the streets. Just the logs look like as if recently a hurricane crossed the country there.

I really enjoyed my cuppa here!

Take care and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies and Do you know Jack Schitt? 1.8.08
Post by: Pat on August 04, 2008, 04:29:29 PM
LoL Derry I dunno about you mate but that is a well timed laugh I needed thank you Mr Schitt family!!! Can't wait to the full update and see what then darn cats are up to next!!!!
Title: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 09, 2008, 04:24:40 PM
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Every two years, people around the world wait in anticipation as a torch-bearing runner enters the Olympic arena and lights the cauldron. The symbolic lighting of the Olympic flame marks the beginning of another historic Olympic Games.

The opening ceremony is the end of a long journey for the Olympic torch. By the time it arrives in the stadium, it has traveled thousands of miles. It may have crossed oceans and deserts and traversed mountains. It may have been carried on planes, trains, bicycles, boats, and even dog sleds. And it will have passed through the hands of thousands of different people around the globe.


Fire has always held great power for humans. It cooks our food, keeps us warm, and lights our way through the dark.

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Beautiful decorative fresco painting depicting the moment the Olympic flame is lit by the priests (Hellanodikae) to commence the ancient Olympic games.

The ancient Greeks revered the power and fire. In Greek mythology, the god Prometheus stole fire from Zeus and gave it to humans. To celebrate the passing of fire from Prometheus to man, the Greeks would hold relay races. Athletes would pass a lit torch to one another until the winner reached the finish line.

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The Greeks held their first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. The Games, held every four years at Olympia, honored Zeus and other Greek gods. The Olympics also marked the beginning of a period of peace for the often warring Greeks. At the start of the Games, runners called "heralds of peace" would travel throughout Greece, declaring a "sacred truce" to all wars between rival city-states. The truce would remain in place for the duration of the games, so that spectators could safely travel to the Olympics.


In Olympia, there was an altar dedicated to Hera, goddess of birth and marriage.
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The Olympic torch is lit several months before the start of the actual games. The flame begins its journey at the site of the original Olympic Games -- Olympia, Greece. It is lit, just as it was in ancient times, at the Temple of Hera.
An actress dressed as a ceremonial priestess, in the robes of the ancient Greeks, lights the torch via the same technique used in the original Games. She uses a parabolic mirror to focus light rays from the sun. The parabolic mirror has a curved shape. When it is held toward the sun, the curvature focuses the rays to a single point. The energy from the sun creates a great deal of heat. The priestess holds a torch in the center of the parabolic mirror, and the heat ignites the fuel in the torch, sparking a flame.
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If the sun is not shining on the day of the lighting ceremony, the priestess can light the torch with a flame that was lit on a sunny day before the ceremony.

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The flame is carried in a fire pot to an altar in the ancient Olympic stadium, where it is used to light the first runner's torch.
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The flame would burn throughout the Games as a sign of purity, reason, and peace.
The Greeks stopped holding their Olympic Games after about a thousand years, and the torch relays and lighting of the flame also stopped. The Olympic Games did not reemerge until 1896, when the first modern Games were held in Athens. The torch relay took a bit longer to reemerge.


The Birth of the Modern Torch Relay
The flame was reintroduced to the Olympics at the 1928 Amsterdam Games. A cauldron was lit, but there was no torch relay.

The first Olympic torch relay was at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games. Carl Diem, a German history professor and Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the Games introduced the relay as a way of reconnecting the modern Olympics with the Games' historical roots. The flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, just as it had been centuries before. Then it was carried to Berlin, Germany, for the start of the Olympics.

The torch relay was not introduced to the Winter Olympics until the 1952 Games. It was lit that year not in Olympia, Greece, but in Norway, which was chosen because it was the birthplace of skiing. But since the 1964 Olympics at Innsbruck, Austria, every Olympic Games -- Winter and Summer -- has begun with a torch-lighting ceremony in Olympia, Greece, followed by a torch relay to the Olympic stadium.


The Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch Relay begins with the torch lighting in Olympia, Greece. From there, the journey to the host city varies from year to year. The Olympic Games Organizing Committee (OCOG) determines the route, as well as the theme, modes of transportation for the torch, and the stops that it will take along its way to the Opening Ceremony.



The torch is generally carried from one country to another on a plane. Once it arrives in a city, it usually spends one day being carried from torchbearer to torchbearer on foot. It may also be ferried from place to place by car, boat, bicycle, motorcycle, dog sled, horse, or virtually any other type of conveyance.

On certain legs of the relay, the torch must be housed in a special container. For a trip across the Great Barrier Reef before the 2000 Olympic Games, a special torch was designed to burn underwater. On airplanes, where open flames are not allowed, the flame is typically stored in an enclosed lamp, much like a Miner's lamp. At night, it is kept in a special cauldron until the relay begins once again the following day.


As in any relay race, each runner carries the torch for only one short leg of its trip As a runner completes a leg, he lights the torch of the next person in the relay.

It is considered a great privilege to be chosen as a torchbearer. Athletes, actors, musicians, sports figures, and politicians have all carried the flame. In 1996, boxing legend Muhammed Ali lit the Olympic cauldron to mark the start of the Games in Atlanta. But the brunt of the running is done by average citizens all around the world.

Almost anyone can carry a torch, provided that he is at least 14 years old and is able to carry it for at least 400 meters (437 yards). Handicapped people can be (and have been) torchbearers -- they can carry the torch while riding in a wheelchair. The torchbearers are chosen by the Olympic sponsors and organizers, usually because they have made a significant contribution to their community and because they personify the theme of that particular Olympics. The Olympic sponsors (for example, Coca-Cola) also get to choose several torchbearers from within their organizations.

Each torchbearer is accompanied by a caravan with security personnel, a medical team, the media, and extra torches in case the torch the runner is carrying goes out.

At the end of the relay, the last torchbearer enters the Olympic stadium in the host city. The identity of that torchbearer is usually kept secret until the last moment. The final torchbearer is usually an Olympic athlete, sports figure, or an individual who has made a very special contribution to society. That individual runs around the stadium track once, then lights the Olympic cauldron, signaling the official start of the Olympic games.

When the competition ends about two weeks later, the flame is extinguished at the Closing Ceremony, marking the end of the Games.

Now we come to some pics of the crowds lining the streets in readiness for the approaching Torch Relay
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Some of the areas the Torch will pass through

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When the relay reaches the base of the Arch they will touch the flame to it where it will then travel over it
to the other side where the next torch will be lit so the relay may continue.
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An impromptu street party being thrown
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Old drive in cinema before redevelopment as Fanzone for the Torch Relay
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The completed Fanzone area full of supporters enjoying live pics from the Relay itself.
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The Olympic Motto
"Citius, Altius, Fortius."
"Swifter, Higher, Stronger."



Thank you for the Honour of Hosting the Torch Relay
and Hope you all enjoyed your stay.

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:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: threestooges on August 09, 2008, 05:01:56 PM
Excellent history of the torch relay. I've watched the actual event once when it went through Santa Barbara some years ago (I think it was Winter '02), our teacher took us out of class as the route went right by our school. There was a good crowd, though not nearly as many as are lining your streets there. Good work turning that drive-in into a fan zone. I'd be interested to see if anyone managed to get a shot of the flame crossing the arch. That looks like an interesting way to continue a relay. Good work as always.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: Pat on August 09, 2008, 08:47:32 PM
Derry Fantastic update here and loved the torch relay!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: catty on August 09, 2008, 09:23:43 PM
Always worth stopping in for a cup of tea  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: Jmouse on August 09, 2008, 10:06:29 PM
Derry, that's a wonderfully interesting Tea Time Tale you've given us! As always, you've shown off your fine city-building skills and subtle PS touches, too. I especially like the second photo, but the softness in some of the others is very appealing as well. And the last one is somehow filled with anticipation - maybe it's the fan zone or the color of the evening.

Thank you, I enjoyed my stay very much...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: Simpson on August 09, 2008, 11:05:47 PM
Hi TTC
Your new update is magnifical I love your city

I love the place near the avenue it's very réalistic^^
The little lake is wow so beautiful

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: Arriba on August 09, 2008, 11:42:32 PM
Wow!   :) &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: paroch on August 10, 2008, 12:41:10 AM
What a great update.  I always enjoy the Olympics, so your history lesson there was much appreciated.

And it's great to see your city's more urban areas as well.  The torch over the arch is a nice idea and I'm guessing you spent some time in LE to create those crowds along the route.

And it's great to see that FanZone put to great use.  I'm intrigued toknow whether it's a PS effect or whether you created your own props for new screen shots.

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: bat on August 10, 2008, 01:56:38 AM
;) WELCOME TO PAGE 37!!! ;)

Fantastic work on that new update there!
All pictures are looking beautiful! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: EDGE4194 on August 10, 2008, 07:24:27 AM
thanks derry for that great history lesson!  Nice work on the pics &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: sebes on August 14, 2008, 02:23:59 PM
Very nice Derry - a very nice history lesson about the Olympic Tourch. I was in Olympia a couple of years ago and it's a great place.

I do like very much how you got the ugly drive in cinema changed into a fanzone with plasmascreen! Excellent idea :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: Schulmanator on August 14, 2008, 07:50:58 PM
Interesting... cool.. and LOVE the fanzone!  :satisfied: &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: mattb325 on August 14, 2008, 08:10:53 PM
Great update (updates actaully, it been ages since I've commented  :o )- I love the street parties and the animated fan-zone is really well done!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: dedgren on August 15, 2008, 06:27:27 PM
Derry, great info on the Olympic torch and its history and traditions.  I never come here without leaving with an idea.

Ploppable crowds!  They'd be static, but used for "set-piece" pics in any event.  Let me play with that one a bit- remind me if you don't hear back after a while.

TaTT continues as the best-worn spot on my MD lurker dial.  Wonderful work here, my friend.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick info update
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 04, 2008, 04:45:28 AM
Thanks to all who commented on my last update.
I would like to apologise for the lack of updates but I had a family emergency which I had to attend to.

Updates will continue once I am back in London which hopefully will be soon.

Thank you for your understanding and patience

Regards
Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: Pat on September 04, 2008, 09:42:57 AM
Derry its all good M8!! Take it easy and I will have a fresh cuppa just for you when you get home!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: art128 on September 04, 2008, 10:52:57 AM
well I see your MD and it's very beautiful  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Guess whats arrived?
Post by: dsrwhat316 on September 04, 2008, 11:34:42 AM
Family always comes first, my friend. Take your time and we'll all be patiently waiting for your return!

~ Dan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 07, 2008, 01:16:27 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



Last Orders.




I have a sad announcement to make. Tales at Teatime has served its last cuppa for the moment.

Due to circumstances beyond my control in my personal life, I am putting the region to bed as I no
longer have any interest in continuing with it.. There will not be any more updates. In fact the region
and its associated plugins have been committed to a DVD and no longer reside on my hard drive.

I would ask the mods to move this MD to the inactive section once the allotted time has passed.
this gives those wish wish to pass a final comment to do so :)
Thank you.


A very big thanks to everyone who passed a comment, hint, tip, etc. Each and every comment
meant a lot to me and I thank you all for the support, humour, and often words of encouragement
which at times kept me going through some difficult periods.

I will be back with a new MD sometime in the future after I deal with the more pressing issues in my life.


Regards
Derry.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Simpson on September 07, 2008, 01:19:25 PM
0h bad news my friend
I hope to see your new MD is not a long time
Your MD is perfect and your city is superb
Take care my friend  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: dedgren on September 07, 2008, 01:25:37 PM
Derry, this is really bad news.  I'm not talking about TaTT- we know you'll be back with something even better (although it's hard to see how that could be accomplished).  Your personal life, though- that's what is really important, and it is what your friends here really care about.

Best of luck to you right now- hang in there, please, my friend.  And don't be a stranger- we're just a PM away.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: dsrwhat316 on September 07, 2008, 01:31:47 PM
David said it best; your personal life is more important right now. Life always throws us curves and we must deal with them as best we can.

So long, for now, and take care...

~ Dan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 07, 2008, 01:34:21 PM
I can only echo what our other friends have said here about you and your work, my friend. I wish you nothing but good luck and best wishes with your personal issues, and hope to see you back here as soon as possible!

Take care, Derry. We'll be thinking about you!

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: JoeST on September 07, 2008, 01:39:48 PM
From a fellow tea drinking fanatic, I really hope your real life doesn't treat you terribly, and it was a privilege reading your funky facts and looking at pics of your brilliant cities :)

Take care, and good tea-drinking to you

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Schulmanator on September 07, 2008, 01:41:57 PM
Derry - we will certainly miss seeing your work. But, I know how it is when you have RL to deal with. We will be here for you if you need us. And, you have our collective best wishes that things will go well for you.

Bruce
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Jmouse on September 07, 2008, 02:09:34 PM
I'll be among those who will miss your fine photos spiked with a quick and clever wit. All of us have to balance our make-believe world with RL, though, and I hope most sincerely that things work out well for you on both fronts.

Later, but hopefully not too long...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Gaston on September 07, 2008, 02:10:28 PM
Derry,
 My friend, I will miss coming here and sitting with a cuppa.   I know I haven't commented much lately but I am not one for repeating the comments of others over and over.    So I chose to lurk and wait for the opportunity to gleam knowledge from you.   I hope all is well soon with you and your family.    If you need a place to ride your bike,  Iowa is always here and ready for your Irish tires.   ;)  I have been told I make a decent cuppa tea too.   Keep up your spirits.    And like David said.   We are just a PM away.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: paroch on September 07, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
Hey Derry - Take care mate.  I hope things turn out as best as they can for you.

And guess what....... when they do we'll still be here with a friendly comment and a nice hot cuppa.

Look after yourself,

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: metarvo on September 07, 2008, 02:56:48 PM
I'm sorry, Derry. &cry2  However, I understand that you do have a lot on your plate.  I haven't completely read this, but I promise you that I will.  After all, I do need to honor you in some way.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: catty on September 07, 2008, 04:38:17 PM
Derry

Sad to see your "Last Orders" announcement, I shall miss stopping by for a cup of tea and to see what was happening in your MD, it was always worth the visit.

Take care and best wishes for the future.

Cathy
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Masochist on September 07, 2008, 05:06:20 PM
Last orders, eh?

I never really posted that much in here, but I got so many good laughs out of it.  This...this is like watching your favorite bar go into its last day of business, or your favorite TV show advertise its series finale.  TaTT was just one of those things I immediately associated with SC4D, like Antigone or the Pic Contest.  It just seemed...right.

I suppose it couldn't last forever, though.  I'll miss it, no doubt; but of course, real life comes first.  I hope you're able to take care of all your business, and are able to come back and wow us with something new.  'Til then...I suppose there'll always be the memories.

Stay cool, TTC.  And as for that last order...how about one last cuppa, for ol' times sake :thumbsup:.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Toichus Maximus on September 07, 2008, 05:08:52 PM
TTC! Hopefully I can snag some oolong and sip it while reading your journal one last time...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: blade2k5 on September 07, 2008, 06:55:28 PM
This is indeed sad news Derry.  Hopefully your RL issues will work themselves out and you can return to SC4D and blow us all away with your awesome skills as a fabulous city planner/builder.  Take care,

Troy
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: JBSimio on September 07, 2008, 07:24:24 PM
Derry,

I hope things go as well as they possibly can for you.  I'm looking forward to whatever you're able to bring us next... but in the meantime, as others have already said, take care of yourself.  We'll all be here when you get back.  I wish you the best my friend and hope to hear from you soon...

Jon
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: threestooges on September 07, 2008, 09:00:36 PM
Derry,

I'm sorry to hear that Tales at Tea Time has come to a close but, even more, I'm sorry to hear about the family emergency. Your MD has been a source of great entertainment for those of us here, an excellent source of exceptional pics, and I have no doubt that you will return to create something even more impressive. All of the hints, tips and encouragement you mentioned receiving, you have returned in even greater quantities. Real life issues certainly take precedence and we'll be here when you are ready.

I hope to see you around the site, or at very least that you will stay in touch. Thank you for what you have given us. Take it easy, take it twice, and I'll see you around later.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Ryan B. on September 07, 2008, 09:07:51 PM
Take care, Derry.  Hope everything sorts itself out in RL.  It was a pleasure following along!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: jmyers2043 on September 07, 2008, 10:03:03 PM
QuoteI will be back with a new MD sometime in the future after I deal with the more pressing issues in my life.

Hello Derry - I wish you good luck with your real life.

On the other hand, with regrads to your SimCity life? Your creativty, ideas, and the presentation means more to us bat'ers than you can imagine because you are able to diplay them so wonderfully in your Journal. I spend my evenings either playing the game poorly or making bats. It is enjoyable, keeps me from watching too much boob tube, and is a release from the days work. You on the other hand spend your evenings creating wonderful updates to your journal. Between the bat'ter or the journal'er? The game is alive and well. It is time well spent during my evening hours either here at SC4D or in front of gmax. Thank you so much for being a part of my life.

Best Regards - Jim Myers
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: rooker1 on September 08, 2008, 07:02:36 AM
What a surprise.
Sometimes you take things for granted and think they will be arounds forever.  It is a sad day to hear that TaTT has come to an end. 
Even more sad is that you are having RL problems.
I wish you and your family the best and that you will come back to us soon.
Take care my friend,
Robin  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on September 08, 2008, 07:09:22 AM
Sorry to hear about your RLS Derry. &mmm


Here have one on Me & Rodger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0MhXj9Mfj4
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: bat on September 08, 2008, 08:36:33 AM
That are really bad news there!!!

And Tales at TeaTime was (/ is) is one of the greatest MDs here over sc4devotion.

Hope to see a new MD by you...

Looking forward to that time/ day... ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Ennedi on September 08, 2008, 10:16:21 AM
Hello Derry,

It's really sad to hear about your problems, but knowing you a bit I strongly believe you will be enough wise, strong and patient to handle your present RL issues. I wish you good luck and every time you will be sad or disheartened, please remember that you have some real friends, and at least some of them think about you and send to you good feelings and good energy  :thumbsup:

Yes, it will be sad without Tales at the Tea Time. I agree with Isaac (Masochist):
QuoteThis...this is like watching your favorite bar go into its last day of business, or your favorite TV show advertise its series finale.

But the life flows, and maybe we will really enjoy a new, even more creative and mad MD made by you at some time?  ;D
And I think I will visit TaTT from time to time, even if it will be hidden in the "inactive" section  ;)

Please visit us from time to time. Your comments are also always warm, friendly and thoughtful, and your sense of humour is something what we really need here!
And maybe you will find some relax and pleasure looking at our (better or worse) creations and ideas?  ;)

Best regards
Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Nardo69 on September 08, 2008, 11:00:27 AM
They are only the best who go early ...   ()sad()   :'(

And talking about "Things outside your Control", well I do know what you mean - my MD is also inactive by now due to these circumstances ...

Anyway it is really a pity even though I do understand your reasons.  /wrrd%&

Just one word:

PLEASE DO NOT RELY ON ONE SINGLE DVD!

I made the experience that way too much DVDs become unreadable after 1-2 years, DCD-RWs after 2-4 years more or less depending on brand and your DVD Writer.

Safest way to store you valuable data (don't forget the plugins!) would be a flash stick or an external hard disk.

You know, don't forget to make safe backups ... !  ;)

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Tarkus on September 08, 2008, 11:21:38 AM
Derry, I'm sorry to see you closing down this here MD.  It was a venerable institution here.  I'm more sorry, though, to hear about your RL circumstances, and want to sincerely wish that everything on that end gets worked out soon. 

We'll be here when you get back. :)

-Alex
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Pat on September 08, 2008, 11:41:10 AM
Derry I just dont know what to say to as of what everyone else has said or expressed already, on that note though I will miss my guranteed cuppa raspberry tea  :'(....  I do have to echo that Real Life is always the most important thing to take care of first and foremost!!! If you need to chat or vent Im a PM away and email away as well my friend!!! Take care M8 from your

Rhinelanderian Wisconsinite friend,

Patrick
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Sheep49 on September 08, 2008, 11:49:14 AM
OMG, don't tell me that's true! It's so sad that the Tales are being discontinued! :'(

Derry, thanks for bringing some awesome work to here! Even though I've never posted in this thread before, I was always reading it, and I was checking every update. Now, I thought that I could comment on the newest update, but when I've seen the 'Last Orders' thing, I was bothered. And my saddest thoughts came true!  &cry2

But if there's something that is very important in your life, it is just the priority. Anyways, I'm looking forward for that 'next MD'. :)

Cheers,
Piotr
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Diggis on September 08, 2008, 12:13:56 PM
Looks like I'm late to the party once again.  And what a party, a veritable who's who of the community out to support a good friend. 

I'm sorry to hear about your RLS, but noticed you mentioned being back in London some time.  If you are and feel like some time out let me know.  I'd be up for a hot chocolate and I'm pretty sure Paul would be up for that too.

Take care and I hope every turns out well for you.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: EDGE4194 on September 08, 2008, 08:09:18 PM
Derry- I too am saddened by the news. TaTT was one of the few MDs I actually followed. I know you know that you have many friends here, and we all wish you the best and will keep you in our thoughts as you deal with RL. We will be here when you return. Take care my friend...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: emilin on September 09, 2008, 03:31:27 AM
Like everyone have already stated: a real loss for all of us to see a wonderful and strange journal like this go to the archives.

But the most important thing is that you take care of your personal life. Best of luck with everything!

-Emil
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Last Orders.
Post by: Badsim on September 11, 2008, 09:56:50 AM
Ha Derry ... I'm so sorry to read this . Not only for the loss of a brilliant MD , but also because TTC is a so familiar name to me since the first months of SD4D , even if we didn't meet so often on these forums ... and I don't know why .

Hope to see you back sooner than you think .  :)

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Thank you
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 11, 2008, 01:36:13 PM
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Got your cuppa? Sitting comfortably?



A Thank you



Ladies, Gentlemen, Friends,

(look at this for a list of friends ()stsfd()
Simpson,dedgren,dsrwhat316,thundercrack83,JoeST,Schulmanator,Jmouse,
Gaston,Paroch,metarvo,catty,Masochist,Toichus Maximus,Blade2k5,JBSimio,
threestooges,burgsabre87,jmyers2043,rooker1,Nasrcar_Guy, bat, Ennedi,
Nardo69,Tarkus,Patfirefighter,Sheep49,Diggis, Edege4194,emilin,Badsim.)

Thank you all so much. I am overwhelmed by your words of support and friendship. So many kind comments and offers extended I cannot really express my gratitude to you all in the way you deserve.I would make Tea but the kettle's broke and the firewoods all wet :(

RL has thrown a hard nasty shock to me recently and the stark reality of ones mortality has been brought home in a way I did not expect. Enough of doom and gloom (many days of that ahead, so no need to talk about it now) there is one thing I have to say













I am down


But


I AM NOT OUT.



(Lives = 9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2... TWO???

what only one left after this one eeeek)




Hopefully it won't be long before you see something new from me.

Once again

Thank you all.


Regards
Derry






Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Thank you
Post by: JoeST on September 11, 2008, 01:49:08 PM
hey Derry

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Not the kettle :( :(  :'( :'( and damn that rain for making your firewood wet.

I hope what lies ahead is not as bad as you expect and it has been an honour reading your MD

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Thank you
Post by: Ennedi on September 11, 2008, 03:36:53 PM
QuoteI would make Tea but the kettle's broke and the firewoods all wet

Hmm... It's really bad - but there is always a way out
This kettle will not break. And the firewoods are not needed  ;)

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Even in the greatest darkness we should remember that the sun will start to shine again. And it is good to be prepared  :)

Adam
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Thank you
Post by: catty on September 11, 2008, 03:37:52 PM
NO TEA arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr  :'(

But seriously take care and know you will be in my prayers

and JoeST has said it best.

QuoteI hope what lies ahead is not as bad as you expect and it has been an honour reading your MD

()flower()

Cathy
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Thank you
Post by: dedgren on September 11, 2008, 03:41:13 PM
Derry- I've sent you an email, my friend.

You take care of yourself, your friends will take care of the tea (and be thinking of you as we drink it).


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Thank you
Post by: metarvo on September 11, 2008, 07:16:48 PM
 ()sad() ()sad() ()sad()

Oh, Derry.  I can't help but feeling sad for you, not after reading this update.  I feel that you should take as much time as you need.  SC4 can wait.  I do know that I may never be able to drink tea again without thinking of you and the masterpiece called TatTT each time I drink it.  The last two pages have truly touched my heart.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Thank you
Post by: Pat on September 12, 2008, 09:05:56 AM
Derry reading that post just makes my heart break!!!  I dont like hearing the words doom and gloom, it only reminds me of a instance not to long ago for me... I cant bear the thought of lossing another friend...  As I said before my friend if there is anything I can do other then praying for you let me know OK!!!

Just for you Derry my friend!!!

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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Thank you
Post by: sebes on October 05, 2008, 09:22:05 AM
I have no words - realy shocked to read the last three pages here Derry. I will miss the updates. Hope you'll get back well, and once a new MD is fired up, I'll be there for sure to see what new stuff you will be cooking there for us.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good news.
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 26, 2008, 02:14:46 PM
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Ok some good news
I have decided to continue TatTT. ( but with a difference ;))

More info on the way ;)

Thanks to everyone for all you kind words and support.
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Its the least you deserve

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 26, 2008, 02:16:57 PM
Quote
good news

Good news? "Good?" I think this qualifies as colossal news, my friend!

I will be on the edge of my seat, looking forward to what you have planned!

Take care!

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: JBSimio on October 26, 2008, 02:31:11 PM
Excellent news, indeed!   %BUd%  Great to see you back around now and then, Derry.  I hope this means there will be plenty more "sightings" to come.  I'm looking forward to the next cuppa.

Jon

By the way... I love your opening picture on that post!  :D
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: rooker1 on October 26, 2008, 02:32:13 PM
This is super news indeed and with a defference you say.  Well that can only mean better.  :thumbsup:
Can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: Jmouse on October 26, 2008, 02:33:53 PM
This is wonderful news indeed,Derry - it will be great to have you and TaTT back on a regular basis.

Soon...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: threestooges on October 26, 2008, 02:45:32 PM
Excellent news Derry. I'll look forward to what's in store.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: metarvo on October 26, 2008, 03:05:54 PM
This is wonderful news, Derry.  :)  Did you get a new kettle?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: dedgren on October 26, 2008, 03:16:58 PM
That is the best news I've heard all day, my friend.  The best of wishes on your second beginning.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: dsrwhat316 on October 26, 2008, 05:55:09 PM
Splendid news! I'll have to bring my Irish mug when the tea is ready. Great to see you back!

~ Dan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: Gaston on October 26, 2008, 07:05:13 PM
My cat and I could not be any happier,  My Friend.     I will put the kettle on in anticipation of the return.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: Pat on October 26, 2008, 07:34:09 PM
Derry you are alot like me a fighter and I am glad you are fighting the good fight my friend and are picking up TaTt again!!!!  &apls &apls &apls &apls  I cant wait till the humor rolls again and the fun times fly's with the cat nip!!!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: catty on October 26, 2008, 09:19:35 PM
Good News indeed, can't wait  &hlp to see what the difference is ....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: EDGE4194 on October 27, 2008, 04:46:35 AM
 %BUd% welcome back my friend! This is wonderful news. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned.  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: art128 on October 27, 2008, 05:44:34 AM
What a fantastic News Derry  &apls &apls
Can't wait to see more of TatTT my friend  :thumbsup:
Arthur
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: bat on October 27, 2008, 06:50:03 AM
Looking forward to the continuation of your new TaTT!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: Schulmanator on October 27, 2008, 01:44:16 PM
I am glad to hear you are back! A round of monkey picked tea, on me!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Good News
Post by: Sheep49 on October 27, 2008, 02:38:00 PM
Oh, it's such a nice news that your MD is back. :P I'll preper myself now for the best tea in SC4D. ;)

After sitting all days reading 'HYACINTH BUCKET'S BOOK OF BETTER-CLASS BRITISH COOKERY's chapter about tea (http://britcoms.com/kua/cookbook/chapterfive.htm), I missed your MD soooooo much :D

So, you can expect me coming for visit sooner or later ;) BTW, I don't like Earl Gray too :P
Piotr
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 30, 2008, 05:15:14 PM
Thank you all for your very kind words :thumbsup:

How about a Teaser?

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Coming soon ;)


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: rooker1 on October 30, 2008, 05:33:10 PM
HAHA....
A TEAser.  I just noticed that.
Okay, you have my attention. 
I hope not to wait too long.  ;)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: art128 on October 31, 2008, 02:47:43 AM
great TEAser my friend  :thumbsup:
can't wait the update  &apls
Arthur
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: tooheys on October 31, 2008, 03:42:42 AM
Derry, sorry to hear about the TTC demise  :'(, great to hear of it's resurrection  :)

More importantly, hope you are OK.

Like the teaser, very Derryesque  ::) (I just make words up as I go  ;) )

Dave

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: metarvo on October 31, 2008, 06:08:42 AM
So, this is the new TaTT.  I wonder which direction you are going.  The TEAser that I saw seems to suggest that ports and educational facilities will be prominent, but that's just a wild guess. :D  TEAsing, yet pleasing.  :)  (I just had to try that out)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: BarbyW on October 31, 2008, 06:16:16 AM
Great TEAser, Derry. I thought more along of the lines of dairies and Munster Cheese although maybe you really meant a Mayor Diary ;D ;D ;D
Whatever the direction I am sure it will be as entertaining as usual. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: bat on October 31, 2008, 09:03:16 AM
Looking forward to it and nice teaser! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: Pat on October 31, 2008, 10:08:46 AM
so Derry are we gonna get some milk with this lol!!! anyways I love the teaser  ;)  I hope you can sit as I cant as of late lol  ;D bad butt joke heheehehe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: Sheep49 on October 31, 2008, 12:08:22 PM
There's nothing better than a tea in such a beautiful place as depictedin your TEAser, and with so sympathetic people like you. ;)

I can't wait to see Munster :thumbsup: I'm sure it's going to be something extraordinary :D

Keep us TEAsed :)
Piotr
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 31, 2008, 12:20:26 PM
Quote from: BarbyW on October 31, 2008, 06:16:16 AM
Great TEAser, Derry. I thought more along of the lines of dairies and Munster Cheese although maybe you really meant a Mayor Diary ;D ;D ;D
Whatever the direction I am sure it will be as entertaining as usual. :thumbsup:

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For you being so observant :D

Thanks - I didn't even notice $%Grinno$%  pic now corrected ::)

Thanks for some ideas though  :thumbsup:

Thanks everyone for your kind words.


Hey everyone you wanna know a secret? you wont tell anyone right?
The Picture of that castle is of Blackrock Castle in Cork Ireland
and I used to work there for a year and a half.

It was the last Bastion of Defence to Cork Harbour from seaborne attack which was the purpose of its been built.
Mind you if it had to be called into action it would have taken a mighty fleet of ships to get past this defence considering the
distance from the mouth of the harbour and having to navigate a narrowing channel going past about 4 or 5 forts bristling with canon. 

It was later converted to a private residence and then Leased by the Imperial Hotel in Cork City and converted to a Bar/Restaurant
with catering/function facilities mainly for weddings where it was Spectacular for Photo opportunities.

It has recently been converted to an observatory which can be seen in the picture.
(and i hope they got the heating fixed coz it were freezing in the summer let alone the winter
Who needs air con when you got 6' thick stone walls,built on an outcropping of rock in a windswept channel
and water on three sides  $%Grinno$% even in summer in a heatwave the temp inside would need a fire in the fireplace
and what pathetic heating we had installed to be on all the time  ::) )




But its Haunted.


And I have been there all night on many occasions setting up for a function and my fur
stood on end many, many times.

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Scary place at night.

I don't envy the Astronomers $%Grinno$%

Some pics soon :thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC





Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: Jmouse on October 31, 2008, 12:49:18 PM
Now that's what I call a teaser! And right on time for Halloween! It's so good to know you're back in the game and enthusiastic about TaTT again. As you can see from the many posts, your fans are enthusiastic about it, too!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: Pat on October 31, 2008, 02:57:07 PM
Derry that is something else there mate!!! Did u personaly have any personal encounters with some spooks that you would care to share with us on this scarierdy cat of a day???  ()stsfd() naw anywho I cant wait till that update sir!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: metarvo on October 31, 2008, 03:02:54 PM
 :o

It actually sounds like a good place to retreat to in the summer, since I'm a winter person, but I would still have to brave the nights...  Anyway, I won't tell anyone.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 31, 2008, 03:22:39 PM
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Welcome one and all.
Thanks for stopping by, its great to see you my friends, Old, New and those I have yet to meet.
As you may recall TatTT stopped rather abruptly and I must apologise for that. The entire region and its associated plugins have been consigned to a dvd where it will gather dust for a while, till one day I stumble accross it again (maybe).

Life was/is ..... unkind and I had a harsh lesson. Enough said but I lost my passion for a lot of things for a while, but...
there's always a but (eh Pat, Heehee) I got most of them back and SC4 is one. And so here we are.
And I wanna try something new for me too. I tried the BAT. I can use it, make a functional building/prop etc but
I find that I have to do so much and remember stuff where I put it , what I got to do and redo and redo and redo, I could
go on and on but I won't. So if I really need something I'll make it but I much prefer to use the wonderful creations by the talented BATter's in a new or different way.

So I'll be trying my hand at some custom lotting which will be seen here. I've been perusing various tutorials and trying some stuff so lets see what happens.

As it stands my plugins and regions folder is empty. But I have decided on my terrain mod so thats a start.

Cycledoggs - ItaliaTerrainController is the one I'm going with.

And then its a mix and match for the rocks cliffs etc.
Olympic  beach, Meadowshire cliff, Missouri Breaks rock textures and the Little Missouri water mod.

Oh I need a map. So although there are some superb maps about, I wanted something a bit more personal so out came the Terraformer

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This is the result :)

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All medium tiles

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Grayscale of it -looks nice too ;)

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A topographic map compiled from each city tile;)

So how about a region shot then
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as naked as the moment it was rendered:)

Suppose I better get some vegetation there - looks a bit bare to me, but......

There's that but again ..... first I gotta stick the kettle on.

Its new, bigger and faster ;D ;D

Fancy a brew?

Till the next time

:satisfied:
TTC

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: threestooges on October 31, 2008, 03:45:47 PM
A Happy Halloween it is with the resurrection/reanimation of Tales at Tea Time (sorry, could resist the pun). I'm glad to see you're up to some new tricks around here and the map you've come up with looks very interesting indeed. Some challenging shores to work with, and plenty of variety. I liked the bit about the history of the castle and I can just picture the astronomers swapping ghost stories as they stare into space. I'll look forward to seeing where you go with this. Until then, tea sounds good about now. Take it easy (and I know you'll try).
-Matt
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A TEAser
Post by: callagrafx on October 31, 2008, 03:52:22 PM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on October 31, 2008, 12:20:26 PM
Mind you if it had to be called into action it would have taken a mighty fleet of ships to get past this defence considering the
distance from the mouth of the harbour and having to navigate a narrowing channel going past about 4 or 5 forts bristling with canon.

Not forgetting there's only a single navigable channel in the whole of the harbour....I know this as I was responsible for grounding my friend's yacht on one of the sandbanks, thinking I could take a shortcut  :'(
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: Pat on October 31, 2008, 04:54:45 PM
LoL Derry that is soo true there that there is always a Butt to everything lol.... But this one is a wonderful news to see a new map and a congrats to Matt for making the 800 post marker here!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: Jmouse on October 31, 2008, 05:32:51 PM
Oh my yes, this is going to be good - very good! The map looks great albeit challenging. I'm afraid I'd have to do some flattening, though - slopes are a bit beyond me.

Anyway, looking forward to the weeks and months ahead - it will be a pleasure to watch this map blossom with life!

Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: sim-al2 on October 31, 2008, 05:36:34 PM
Great teasers The Tea Cat! I looking forward to the map with vegetation!  ;) Lots of rolling hills for tree and farm variety. And maybe a big castle too!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: art128 on November 01, 2008, 02:53:16 AM
the region look great  :thumbsup: fantastic work  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: Schulmanator on November 01, 2008, 05:18:52 AM
Awesomeness! A great new map! Is that Little Monkey Isle I see out there in the water? We'll send over a crew of monkeys to keep the tea leaves picked for you!  ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: EDGE4194 on November 01, 2008, 06:36:01 AM
 :thumbsup: very nice region derry. i am looking forward to watching this take shape. ..'til next time...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: paroch on November 01, 2008, 07:27:15 AM
Hey Derry,

Good to see you back in action and that new map you jabe lined up is looking very interesting indeed, even without the trees and all.

Take care of yourself and I look forward to dropping by again.

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: JBSimio on November 01, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
 &dance &dance %BUd% &dance &dance

Derry's back!  Yay!  The map looks great.  Like Joan, I would have to say those slopes are probably beyond me, but I'll be very interested to see what you do with the area.

See you next time,
JB
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: CasperVg on November 01, 2008, 09:12:22 AM
Now that is one great map, I like it. I'm glad to see that you've decided to 'restart' your excellent MD.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: bat on November 01, 2008, 09:32:14 AM
Great work on that map (it looks really nice)!!!

And nice second start of your MD!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: Sciurus on November 04, 2008, 02:28:44 AM
Nice region, I like! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing
Post by: Simpson on November 05, 2008, 12:36:34 AM
This new region looks very good my friend
&apls :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- replies
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 05, 2008, 12:52:45 PM
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Welcome Back everyone, its great to see so many old friends and new also.
The kettles just boiling so the first thing to do is make some Tea :)

Quote from: threestooges on October 31, 2008, 03:45:47 PM
A Happy Halloween it is with the resurrection/reanimation of Tales at Tea Time (sorry, could resist the pun). I'm glad to see you're up to some new tricks around here and the map you've come up with looks very interesting indeed. Some challenging shores to work with, and plenty of variety. I liked the bit about the history of the castle and I can just picture the astronomers swapping ghost stories as they stare into space. I'll look forward to seeing where you go with this. Until then, tea sounds good about now. Take it easy (and I know you'll try).
-Matt

Cheers Matt

Yep challenging terrain indeed all my own work too. Can't blame anyone else if I find it too difficult now can I?
I will definitely visit it again when I am next home just to see the difference from when I worked there.
I reckon its still a creepy place at night - as it is apparently operated automatically ???

Quote from: callagrafx on October 31, 2008, 03:52:22 PM
Not forgetting there's only a single navigable channel in the whole of the harbour....I know this as I was responsible for grounding my friend's yacht on one of the sandbanks, thinking I could take a shortcut  :'(

Ooops.  Why do shortcuts always take longer?
Was it just a matter of waiting for the tide to come in or did you have to be rescued? Either way I hope you had some suitable
beverages to keep you "Warm".

Quote from: Pat on October 31, 2008, 04:54:45 PM
LoL Derry that is soo true there that there is always a Butt to everything lol.... But this one is a wonderful news to see a new map and a congrats to Matt for making the 800 post marker here!!!

Cheers Pat.
As long as your not the Butt of the joke then its all fine ;)
New map - new ideas - new records - good way to restart eh?

Quote from: Jmouse on October 31, 2008, 05:32:51 PM
Oh my yes, this is going to be good - very good! The map looks great albeit challenging. I'm afraid I'd have to do some flattening, though - slopes are a bit beyond me.
Anyway, looking forward to the weeks and months ahead - it will be a pleasure to watch this map blossom with life!
Joan

Joan
Lovely to see to back my dear.
I hope it lives up to your expectations. As I said to Matt , can't blame anybody else if I have problems, can I?
Slopes/Hills the bane of any (cyclists life, except funnily enough me. I actually like to climb them, I enjoy the pain, the sense of achievement once I get to the top and knowing that I have yet to encounter a hill that I have had to get off and walk. They just take longer now .....) city planners life. I shall have to use all my skills here - lets see what happens eh?

Quote from: sim-al2 on October 31, 2008, 05:36:34 PM
Great teasers The Tea Cat! I looking forward to the map with vegetation!  ;) Lots of rolling hills for tree and farm variety. And maybe a big castle too!

Thank you sim-al2.
I have some ideas up my sleeve, stay tuned to see what happens. Its going to be a long journey:)

Quote from: art128 on November 01, 2008, 02:53:16 AM
the region look great  :thumbsup: fantastic work  &apls

Thank you Arthur.
It was fun to make, hopefully it will be fun to build;)

Quote from: EDGE4194 on November 01, 2008, 06:36:01 AM
:thumbsup: very nice region Derry. I am looking forward to watching this take shape. ..'til next time...

Eric
Thank you Sir. I still have no clue as to where to start building yet and I been looking at the region for almost 2 weeks.;)
Lots of trees to plant yet and other stuff to do maybe something will spring to mind. Still it will be fun I hope.

Quote from: paroch on November 01, 2008, 07:27:15 AM
Hey Derry,

Good to see you back in action and that new map you have  lined up is looking very interesting indeed, even without the trees and all.
Take care of yourself and I look forward to dropping by again.
Paul

Paul
Great to see you back mate:)
Its going to be a challenge that's no lie - a fun one though. Hope to see you again soon.

Quote from: JBSimio on November 01, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
&dance &dance %BUd% &dance &dance

Derry's back!  Yay!  The map looks great.  Like Joan, I would have to say those slopes are probably beyond me , but I'll be very interested to see what you do with the area.
See you next time,
JB

Jon
Thanks mate ;)
"probably beyond me " - I'd doubt that my friend after seeing what you did in your own MD :thumbsup:
I think I can find a use for one or two of your bats in the rebirth of my MD. maybe even a few more stay tuned lets see eh?

Quote from: caspervg on November 01, 2008, 09:12:22 AM
Now that is one great map, I like it. I'm glad to see that you've decided to 'restart' your excellent MD.

Thanks mate. Its good to be back too.

Quote from: bat on November 01, 2008, 09:32:14 AM
Great work on that map (it looks really nice)!!!

And nice second start of your MD!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks a lots Bat. Lets hope its as good as the first part eh?

Quote from: sciurus54 on November 04, 2008, 02:28:44 AM
Nice region, I like! :thumbsup:

Welcome Sciurus.
Thanks for stopping by, Glad you like what you see. Its still a bit bare but there is more to come
stay tuned :)

Quote from: Simpson on November 05, 2008, 12:36:34 AM
This new region looks very good my friend
&apls :thumbsup:


Simpson
Hello once again my friend. Glad you like the region as said before should be a challenge
lets see how it develops eh? stay tuned.

I have a few pics for your delectation. And a few hints too.

Island Bridge
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This lovely picture took quite a while to get just so.
The placement of the bridge was difficult ( vanilla folder at time except for the flora mod)

Ages placing the plants just here and there etc. Took the time for a screen capture(good call) then exited the game.

Without saving.
DOH.

Now here's a tip. As our well know friend Bernhard (Nardo69) says don't forget to make backups, here's my addendum
save the tile first ;)
So enjoy the above pic once again as that's the only copy of it. (slightly enhanced in PS)


Next are a couple of pics I was messing about with in PS.
Knuckle Ridge 1
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Knuckle Ridge 1a
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I named them Knuckle Ridge as the sort (loosely) of look like a clenched fist ( sortta)

Munster  - A New Beginning2
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Ok a region shot with trees.
But I don't like it $%Grinno$%  No. I don't. I used the wrong tree controller and I've changed the terrain too since this pic was taken.
More on that later

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This is a TEAser for the new mods I used.

Anyhow back soon off to cinema to see Bond.

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: Simpson on November 05, 2008, 12:57:14 PM
 :o Wow
The first picture of the bridge is splendid and so réalistic  :o &apls
This is really good  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: Pat on November 05, 2008, 03:06:04 PM
Derry fantastic update!!!! Its true I hate being the butt of the joke lol... anyways I love the Island Bridge pic so far its my favorite!!!  Also I agree that this is the great way to restart!!! Till your next update ~~~  Pat
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: Jmouse on November 05, 2008, 10:06:35 PM
The bridge scene is beautiful, Derry, and I hope you can re-create it and at least come close to the original. I can see you're having a good time playing the game again, and that's wonderful. BTW, hope you'll list the mods you're using - I especially like that terrain mod, or maybe it's a rock mod you're found.

Anyway, nifty update - love it!
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: Badsim on November 06, 2008, 12:48:31 PM
Glad to see you're back at TaTT , Derry ... furthermore with an example of so high quality work than this bridge !   :thumbsup: 

About tree controller and terrain , well ... I would need more than glasses to recognize them to tell you the truth !   ;D


Cédric.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 06, 2008, 01:26:47 PM
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful, Derry!

That region shot especially is one of the best region shots I've seen in a long time!

Keep up the fantastic work here, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: sebes on November 07, 2008, 02:08:30 AM
A new map - a new region - renewed pleasure....

I am glad that you found the joy again to play SC4, it's a good way to forget the recent harsh episode in life, at least for a while. The region looks great, and  I am convinced that you will make it another long lasting and outstanding developped placed. Take care Del.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: bat on November 07, 2008, 08:41:09 AM
Great work on these artistic images!
And like the first one... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: tooheys on November 12, 2008, 03:10:14 AM
Derry, thats a challenging looking map, but if anyone can do something spectatular with it, it's you. Looking forward to see where this goes.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: metarvo on November 12, 2008, 05:34:49 AM
I've never been able to create what I would call a good terrain, but it looks as though you have done it easily.  I'm looking forward to your next update, Derry. :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Enough TEAsing- REplies
Post by: Nardo69 on November 12, 2008, 01:57:34 PM
Nice region with a lot of potential!

Great to have you back, Derry, wish I could follow your example but at the moment I cannot due to technical problems ...

Take care my friend (and I am sure you don't forget to make backups, do you?  ;) )

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser - Some building!
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TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser - Some building!
Post by: art128 on November 15, 2008, 05:28:23 AM
this teaser is really fantastic Derry  :thumbsup: i like the shoreline very much ! great work my friend,
Can't wait the update  :thumbsup:
Arthur
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser - Some building!
Post by: Simpson on November 15, 2008, 05:35:34 AM
Hey Deery  :)
Your new teaser is really splendid as well. I'm looking forward to the next update

David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser - Some building!
Post by: Jmouse on November 15, 2008, 05:13:31 PM
Beautiful work on the shoreline, Derry. That's one of the many game elements that gives me trouble, but you make it look easy. Looks like you've laid out a couple of streets, too, and they've sprouted some residences. Just goes to show the Sims do have good taste in choosing a place to live!  ;)

I like the way you've started out and I'm looking forward to seeing all this new stuff close up.

Joan

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - TEAser - Some building!
Post by: bat on November 16, 2008, 03:34:21 AM
Nice work on that area there, TTC!
And nice first buildings there...
Looking forward to more... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
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Time for some replies to your great comments folks

Quote from: Simpson on November 05, 2008, 12:57:14 PM
:o Wow
The first picture of the bridge is splendid and so realistic  :o &apls
This is really good  :thumbsup:

Thank you, David. It's a shame that's the only one of it. Should have saved but I didn't . C'est la vie
I remember how I did it so it should be fairly easy to recreate :)

Quote from: Pat on November 05, 2008, 03:06:04 PM
Derry fantastic update! Its true I hate being the butt of the joke lol... anyway I love the Island Bridge pic so far its my favourite!  Also I agree that this is the great way to restart!!! Till your next update ~~~  Pat

Cheers Pat. It's always a pleasure to see you pop in my friend. Glad you like it hope you like the update to follow soon too

Quote from: Jmouse on November 05, 2008, 10:06:35 PM
The bridge scene is beautiful, Derry, and I hope you can re-create it and at least come close to the original. I can see you're having a good time playing the game again, and that's wonderful. BTW, hope you'll list the mods you're using - I especially like that terrain mod, or maybe it's a rock mod you're found.

Anyway, nifty update - love it!
Joan

Thanks Joan.
Actually it was pretty easy to do (Idea - a tutorial maybe) . Don't worry you find out soon enough as I have changed things already I don't like.
Full info to follow soon

Quote from: Badsim on November 06, 2008, 12:48:31 PM
Glad to see you're back at TatTT , Derry ... furthermore with an example of so high quality work than this bridge !   :thumbsup: 

About tree controller and terrain , well ... I would need more than glasses to recognize them to tell you the truth !   ;D
Cédric.

Bien Venue Cédric
Its nice to be back. Well as I've said before enjoy that pic its the only one of it.
Well for your info and everybody else I'll explain about that in the update to follow soon

Quote from: thundercrack83 on November 06, 2008, 01:26:47 PM
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful, Derry!

That region shot especially is one of the best region shots I've seen in a long time!

Keep up the fantastic work here, my friend!

Dustin

Thanks Dustin.
Its was a quick messing about with the terraformer and in game and that's the result. I liked it so I stuck with it :)
Hope I live up to everyone's expectations ;)


Quote from: sebes on November 07, 2008, 02:08:30 AM
A new map - a new region - renewed pleasure....

I am glad that you found the joy again to play SC4, it's a good way to forget the recent harsh episode in life, at least for a while. The region looks great, and  I am convinced that you will make it another long lasting and outstanding developed placed. Take care Del.

Thank you Sebes.
Yep your right once the game is switched on, I switch off ( from RL for a while)
Hopefully I can keep this one going for a long time.

Quote from: bat on November 07, 2008, 08:41:09 AM
Great work on these artistic images!
And like the first one... :thumbsup:

Thanks a lot Bat - always nice to see you fly though :)

Quote from: tooheys on November 12, 2008, 03:10:14 AM
Derry, that's a challenging looking map, but if anyone can do something spectacular with it, it's you. Looking forward to see where this goes.

Cheers

Dave

Coming from you Dave that indeed is a compliment. Thank you Sir.

Quote from: metarvo on November 12, 2008, 05:34:49 AM
I've never been able to create what I would call a good terrain, but it looks as though you have done it easily.  I'm looking forward to your next update, Derry. :)

Thanks a lot Metarvo. I find just messing about with the various tools, use erode a lot  and start again and again till I find something that seems
somewhat natural even if it's not. Glad you like it.

Quote from: Nardo69 on November 12, 2008, 01:57:34 PM
Nice region with a lot of potential!

Great to have you back, Derry, wish I could follow your example but at the moment I cannot due to technical problems ...

Take care my friend (and I am sure you don't forget to make backups, do you?  ;) )

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Bernhard
Dude sorry to hear about your technical probs hope you overcome them soon. More importantly  - have you made a backup?
I've learned my lesson :)
may have some questions for you when laying out rail if you don't mind?
See you soon

Replies to the TEAser post

Quote from: art128 on November 15, 2008, 05:28:23 AM
this teaser is really fantastic Derry  :thumbsup: I like the shoreline very much ! great work my friend,
Can't wait the update  :thumbsup:
Arthur

Thanks Arthur it's coming very soon :)

Quote from: Simpson on November 15, 2008, 05:35:34 AM
Hey Derry  :)
Your new teaser is really splendid as well. I'm looking forward to the next update

David

Thanks David, not long to go now


Quote from: Jmouse on November 15, 2008, 05:13:31 PM
Beautiful work on the shoreline, Derry. That's one of the many game elements that gives me trouble, but you make it look easy.
Looks like you've laid out a couple of streets, too, and they've sprouted some residences. Just goes to show the Sims do have good taste in choosing a place to live!  ;)

I like the way you've started out and I'm looking forward to seeing all this new stuff close up.

Joan

Thanks Joan
Its take a bit of fettling to get right as I see it but I like the effect I got here.
Some info for you to follow scroll down :)

Quote from: bat on November 16, 2008, 03:34:21 AM
Nice work on that area there, TTC!
And nice first buildings there...
Looking forward to more... :thumbsup:

Thanks once again Bat something nice to follow too




Ok ok  lets have an update now then :)


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Well here we are again - Update time :)

Now if you remember I said I had used the wrong tree controller, well I did.
And only because of one type of tree.

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The Eucalyptus tree by Jeroni. Now don't get me wrong, its a fantastic model but I just don't want to see it as much as it appeared.

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I was using the Italia River tree mod and unfortunately it laid done just too many of them.
I'll just have to find the right location for them and all over the region is not one of them.
I have an idea up my sleeve for that but that for another time ;)

I like the way it lays the trees at the waters edge though as you can see from these few pics

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pre detailing ;)

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post detailing

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I'm not poking fun Lee ;)

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So I changed the tree controller and terrain at the same time.
I was now using my favourite, the Meadowshire controller and the coastal tree controller.
I deleted all the trees. GASP (Don't worry all you tree lovers I was replanting them before I left the tiles :) )

And here we see the difference.

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More clumps instead of overall complete coverage. Much more to my liking:)

The teaser pic in all its original splendour

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I still haven't chosen a rock texture - don't know if I will what you see here is standard maxis.
Any suggestions?


Now I know you saw some buildings in the latest TEAser and yes we'll get to them very soon
but I have a plan and even though I had every intention of sticking to it - well it's gone
out the window Heehee so you just have to wait a bit longer till you see them :)

Oh ok then you can see one then;)

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Yes all my own work, grown in game, :)

Hope you all enjoyed this little update

:satisfied:
TheTeaCat.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: sim-al2 on November 16, 2008, 02:23:24 PM
 :o wow... The sunken boat is really funny by the way! :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: Pat on November 16, 2008, 03:15:40 PM
Derry simply wonderful details to attention there with the coast line!!!! I love that sunken boat, sweet!!!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: blade2k5 on November 16, 2008, 03:32:09 PM
The sunken boat was a nice touch :thumbsup:  I love your attention to detail in those wilderness shots, excellently done &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: JBSimio on November 16, 2008, 07:46:05 PM
What an amazing feast of nature, Derry!   &apls  I'd have to pick the second picture as my favorite out of this batch.   All that green with just those small bits of rock peeking through makes for a great combination.  Your shorelines are equally impressive and the "cluster" technique for the trees in the final two pictures works extremely well.  As for the TEAser... well, are you back with an update yet?   :D

JB
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: bat on November 17, 2008, 05:55:52 AM
Great details there on that nature! Nice building there at the last picture of that great update... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: metarvo on November 17, 2008, 06:04:59 AM
I needed something soothing to drink, so I decided to stop by for some tea  :).  That's a nice farm lot, Derry.  It looks very much like the rural properties I see IRL. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: EDGE4194 on November 17, 2008, 07:27:21 AM
 ::) love the sunken sailboat- a perfect touch! nice farm btw, the lot is great  :thumbsup: (i see my favorite fences  ;))
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: art128 on November 17, 2008, 10:14:36 AM
What.... an exceptional nature for an exceptional city, Derry  :thumbsup: these trees you're used are fantastically disposed my friend, and i like the "post detailing"  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: Simpson on November 17, 2008, 10:27:06 AM
Hey Derry :)
Your new update is really fantastic, this nature is superb and so réalisitic
The second picture is m preferate, great work  :thumbsup:
Also the general pictures look very good. I'm looking forward to the next update my friend
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: Jmouse on November 17, 2008, 10:59:01 AM
I cannot say I've ever given much thought to trees - either the variety or their placement - but of late I'm learning the error of such an oversight. The old saying, "Can't see the forest for the trees," comes to mind. I do like the way yours turned out, though, and I'm glad the overall issue has been brought more to light.

The farm is absolutely charming and makes me long to get back into the game once again - with any luck, by next weekend perhaps. To be sure, you haven't lost your penchant for detail and I am left yearning to see more.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: M4346 on November 18, 2008, 07:54:33 AM
Looking good, as always, TTC! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! 

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: Lilojame on November 18, 2008, 06:28:28 PM
Hi!
Let me first say that I hope things are "looking" better now...
And as second, I realy enjoyed time spend here. Since you started anew I shall concentrate on that part. I realy like the region you have there and the new tree controler that you are using now looks great. To continue, I like the terrain mod that you choose also. Actuly, I like everything that I have seen in here thus far.  &apls

I can claim, that you just got another regular visitor who is eagrly anticipating your updates.

Best Regards,
                 Karin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: paroch on November 27, 2008, 11:00:42 AM
Hmmmmm, interesting there Derry.  A bit like Joan, I don't give the trees that much thought.  I tend to just plop 'em as I go and switch between a few of the different options available.

Your use of rocks really is something else, those coastlines look stunning as a result.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: Sciurus on November 29, 2008, 08:27:38 AM
What a work with nature!! :o &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 2 for the price of 1 Replies & update
Post by: Ennedi on December 01, 2008, 02:19:23 PM
Sorry for so long absence Derry! But I'm back  :)

Beautiful landscaping! :thumbsup: I understand your problems with tree controllers. I must say I also changed my tree controller long time ago to the Meadowshire one (there are two versions of it - Coast and River - and as I remember, I used both of them). The meadowshire tree Controller works really good on riversides, coasts and especially soft slopes creating nice groups and stripes of trees. I used to create some groups of God Mode trees first, and the fill in some empty spaces when I needed by Mayor Mode Cycledogg, SFBT and other trees.

Some suggestions about the terrain:
- As I understand you use the Meadowshire Terrain Mod now. It looks really good on your map. But I see you removed the Olympic Beach from it and now you use the Maxis default one. Yes, it is very nice, but Scorchin ploppable rocks (which you use extensively) look better on the Olympic Beach background.
Btw we should have more beach mods, it seems we should think about it - making them is pretty easy  :)

As for your question about the rock mod, Looking at your terain I see three possibilities: Dogfight Calm Limestone, Meadowshire Cliff and Missouri Breaks Cliff (you used one of them earlier and it looked quite good). If you have another specific needs or preferences, please say more about them we will think  ;)

I'm really glad this great place is still alive!  :thumbsup:

Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick Update 13.12.08
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Quote from: sim-al2 on November 16, 2008, 02:23:24 PM
:o wow... The sunken boat is really funny by the way! :D
Thank you. Actually I was hoping it was going to float but it didn't. :)
Worked out better I think;)


Quote from: Pat on November 16, 2008, 03:15:40 PM
Derry simply wonderful details to attention there with the coast line!!!! I love that sunken boat, sweet!!!
Thanks Pat. Its all in the details as you know so well especially with waterfalls.

Quote from: blade2k5 on November 16, 2008, 03:32:09 PM
The sunken boat was a nice touch :thumbsup:  I love your attention to detail in those wilderness shots, excellently done &apls
Thank you Blade. It takews a while and much use of the 'dozer and replopping but even though it might take forever the result is usually worth it.

Quote from: JBSimio on November 16, 2008, 07:46:05 PM
What an amazing feast of nature, Derry!   &apls  I'd have to pick the second picture as my favorite out of this batch.   All that green with just those small bits of rock peeking through makes for a great combination.  Your shorelines are equally impressive and the "cluster" technique for the trees in the final two pictures works extremely well.  As for the TEAser... well, are you back with an update yet?   :D

JB
Jon Thank you so much. Coming from you that is a compliment I'll cherish, considering what you do with Covington :thumbsup: It does take a while to get it right but I enjoy doing it and won't rest till I feel its right. Then again it's fun to play with the great creations that people like yourself make.


Quote from: bat on November 17, 2008, 05:55:52 AM
Great details there on that nature! Nice building there at the last picture of that great update... :thumbsup:
Bat always great to see you here my friend. Thanks for your kind words as always and I do hope you stay tuned for more new stuff :)

Quote from: metarvo on November 17, 2008, 06:04:59 AM
I needed something soothing to drink, so I decided to stop by for some tea  :).  That's a nice farm lot, Derry.  It looks very much like the rural properties I see IRL. :thumbsup:
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Thanks for those nice words. Yes for me where I ccome from the are much smaller,more cluttered as space tends to be an issue.So I've tried to do something similar. Glad you like it ;)


Quote from: EDGE4194 on November 17, 2008, 07:27:21 AM
::) love the sunken sailboat- a perfect touch! nice farm btw, the lot is great  :thumbsup: (i see my favorite fences  ;))
Thanks mate, the boat was an accident that worked out rather well ;) The farm worked out well also and yes my favourite fences too :thumbsup:

Quote from: art128 on November 17, 2008, 10:14:36 AM
What.... an exceptional nature for an exceptional city, Derry  :thumbsup: these trees you're used are fantastically disposed my friend, and i like the "post detailing"  :thumbsup:
Thanks Arthur. Very kind comment mate. It takes a while to "post detail" but the end result is worth it

Quote from: Simpson on November 17, 2008, 10:27:06 AM
Hey Derry :)
Your new update is really fantastic, this nature is superb and so réalisitic
The second picture is m preferate, great work  :thumbsup:
Also the general pictures look very good. I'm looking forward to the next update my friend
David thank you very much :thumbsup: Its fun starting anew on a blank region so I have to try my best with it
and it makes me happy if others like what I do as it make me try harder because I know I can do better. Besides its fun to play :)


Quote from: Jmouse on November 17, 2008, 10:59:01 AM
I cannot say I've ever given much thought to trees - either the variety or their placement - but of late I'm learning the error of such an oversight. The old saying, "Can't see the forest for the trees," comes to mind. I do like the way yours turned out, though, and I'm glad the overall issue has been brought more to light.

The farm is absolutely charming and makes me long to get back into the game once again - with any luck, by next weekend perhaps. To be sure, you haven't lost your penchant for detail and I am left yearning to see more.

Later...
Joan
Joan,
To be honest with you neither had I. It's jsut i was looking at the region shot wondering which tile to open when it struck me the trees looked odd or not right or whatever. It was bugging me so I investigated.(after putting the kettle on  ::) )
"Can't see the forest for the trees,"is what comes to mind when I crash into one when I'm mountainbiking heehee. Thanks for those kind words re:the farm, it took a while to do the lotting but I think it worked out rather well as most people seem to be saying :) Oh there's lots more to come - got a whole region to fill;)


Quote from: M4346 on November 18, 2008, 07:54:33 AM
Looking good, as always, TTC! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next! 

:thumbsup:
Thanks M. I aim to please (as much as I can anyhow;)) More good stuff i hope to be pleasing you with soon too stay tuned.



Quote from: Lilojame on November 18, 2008, 06:28:28 PM
Hi!
Let me first say that I hope things are "looking" better now...
And as second, I realy enjoyed time spend here. Since you started anew I shall concentrate on that part. I realy like the region you have there and the new tree controler that you are using now looks great. To continue, I like the terrain mod that you choose also. Actuly, I like everything that I have seen in here thus far.  &apls

I can claim, that you just got another regular visitor who is eagrly anticipating your updates.

Best Regards,
                 Karin
Welcome Karin.
Thanks for popping in and saying hello,
The region is all my own creation and is a true blank canvas for me. It will be somewhat of an expeeriment as I try new stuff out here. If it means I have to relot something or make it or beg for someone to make it I will :) If you ever do get the chance to go back and start from the start I guarentee that you will find some really unusual stuff there as any long time reader will be able to tell you. If that hasn't piqued your interest ( or anyone else) then ....
you wont really know whats been before (lol)
Great to see that you be popping in as i have had a few ideas that I got from looking at your MD so lets see what hapeens there eh?



Quote from: paroch on November 27, 2008, 11:00:42 AM
Hmmmmm, interesting there Derry.  A bit like Joan, I don't give the trees that much thought.  I tend to just plop 'em as I go and switch between a few of the different options available.

Your use of rocks really is something else, those coastlines look stunning as a result.

Thanks Paul.
It was just one of those things as i said to Joan, it kept bugging me so I had to find a solution. I used to do what you did switch when I nedded to  but that wasn't working so it required futher study. I'm pleased how it turned out so that the main thing and I learned something on the way - bonus:thumbsup:

There is still lots of coastline to work with so I hope to keep it looking uniform if you know what I mean:)

Quote from: sciurus54 on November 29, 2008, 08:27:38 AM
What a work with nature!! :o &apls
Thank you Sciurus. I'm glad you like it :)


Quote from: Ennedi on December 01, 2008, 02:19:23 PM
Sorry for so long absence Derry! But I'm back  :)

Beautiful landscaping! :thumbsup: I understand your problems with tree controllers. I must say I also changed my tree controller long time ago to the Meadowshire one (there are two versions of it - Coast and River - and as I remember, I used both of them). The meadowshire tree Controller works really good on riversides, coasts and especially soft slopes creating nice groups and stripes of trees. I used to create some groups of God Mode trees first, and the fill in some empty spaces when I needed by Mayor Mode Cycledogg, SFBT and other trees.

Some suggestions about the terrain:
- As I understand you use the Meadowshire Terrain Mod now. It looks really good on your map. But I see you removed the Olympic Beach from it and now you use the Maxis default one. Yes, it is very nice, but Scorchin ploppable rocks (which you use extensively) look better on the Olympic Beach background.
Btw we should have more beach mods, it seems we should think about it - making them is pretty easy  :)

As for your question about the rock mod, Looking at your terain I see three possibilities: Dogfight Calm Limestone, Meadowshire Cliff and Missouri Breaks Cliff (you used one of them earlier and it looked quite good). If you have another specific needs or preferences, please say more about them we will think  ;)

I'm really glad this great place is still alive!  :thumbsup:

Adam

Adam, It is always a pleasure to see you and you need never apologise to me my friend, I know how RL is with you.

Thank you for your knid words and advice. In the end The Meadowshire tree controllers are the ones I used and swapping a differnt one in now and then to achieve the end result. It seems that in the end we both use similar results and techniques to achieve the look we want.

Again I have been playing with rock mods and I must admit I like you sugesstion of the MeadowshireCliff. It seems to be right for me at the mo but thats the nice thing about them is that you can swap them in and out and then again there is the new stuff being done by David in 3RR so my final choice has not yet been made :grinno:

As for Beach mods I remember when you did one for your MD where you had massive beaches that extended inland quite a way, I would lovwe to be able to recreate that but have no idea on how to do it. I have tried searching for the exempler to modd it if I could but I can't find it. Now if there was a way to recreate a rocky coastline as a beach controller I'd be in heaven.

From previous use of Sorchin's rocks I know that they do not look realistic against the standard beach but I find its easier to achieve the result I want without a beach or water mod installed. If it works with the (unrealistic in my opinion) maxis standard ones it will work very well once a mod is installed.

As always my friend you give good advice freely which I appreciate - Thanks
hope to see you back again when you get the chance and don't worry this place will still be here for you to drop by.

Thanks to everyone who take the time to read my MD and if you haven't made a comment, please do I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Now the update part:)

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Well RL caught up a bit with me recently and so I did not have much time to play, but the few chances I did, I thought it might be time to do some detailing so picking a spot that needed beautifying in an empty region was not hard.

This little bit of rural area needed some work
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As you can see its a bit bare so lets add some trees and fences.

Starting to look better
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A close up of that area
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But something is still wrong?
Ah yes the road surface so out with the SAM

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Much better now don't you think but still lots to do.

And a couple of extra pics for your delight

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I don't know how that black smudge got there  &mmm

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Sorry for such a short update but its better than none;)

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick Update 13.12.08
Post by: threestooges on December 13, 2008, 03:03:44 PM
Nothing wrong with a short update at all, especially when it's a good one (and this is a good one). So often you only get to see the finished product in pictures, but I really liked seeing the process you use for detailing. I like the mix of the lodgepoles and whatever the silver-leafed trees are (what are they anyway?). As for that black smudge, perhaps the mayor is planning a little "eminent domain" work... nah, probably just got smudged in processing. Should tell them to be more careful next time, heh heh. I didn't notice the terracing in that pic until the one from the side. Good work on that. Hope all is well. Take it easy, and you know the rest.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick Update 13.12.08
Post by: Schulmanator on December 13, 2008, 06:30:09 PM
Some great rural pix here! Awesome!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick Update 13.12.08
Post by: paroch on December 13, 2008, 11:47:27 PM
Hi Derry,

Ah, the devil is in the detail - and man, you are a devil for detail ::)

That first "naked" shot looked pretty impressive to me, I was thinking "hmm thats a nice farm scene" but to you it needed some changes and wow, what a difference they made.  The SAM texture makes a subtle but important change and really does finish it all off nicely.

When you show us this process and we can see just how much detail you put into your quads it really is easy to understand just why you have so many pics in the Hall of Fame.

A very nice update there Derry.

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick Update 13.12.08
Post by: Lilojame on December 14, 2008, 02:00:08 AM
Hi again!

Hehe, I guess that I didn't explicitly pointed out that I already spend quite some time in here before posting for the first time. ;) In any case, because of what I have already seen in here I am much anticipating the updates.  :) Yes, a blank canvas... I completely understand you on that because I look at it in the same way. It is quite an adventure to prepare it, look at it and then "drawing" the very first line or dot and discover new things, new ideas... Without any disrespect to those who use pre-made maps, I believe it adds so much more if a person makes one by himself/herself. And on other note: how many times does one feel like god?!  $%Grinno$%

But lets move to your latest update, shall we...  ;)

Never-mind if it is a short one, what matters is that it is a good one (quality before quantity)
From the first to the last all the pictures look very good. The SAM really makes difference even if in this case a subtle one. I personally don't have any idea how I coped before that great addition in plugins folder. The farming area looks natural and therefore real (I envy you for having RRP - I am still waiting if it will be available one day) I like the choice of trees that you have used there and even don't remember seeing one of them anywhere before (I might be  bit senile tho).
The little settlement looks quite nice also and definitely peaceful, regardless of the strayed brush on the first picture (at least I tend to believe that it is that).
So to sum all up, I believe that this is a very nice update here!  :thumbsup:

Looking forward to see more,
Karin ()borg()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick Update 13.12.08
Post by: art128 on December 14, 2008, 02:17:36 AM
Derry, this farms update look fantastic. &apls
That look really good with the trees you used. :thumbsup:
Can't wait for more !
Arthur.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Quick Update 13.12.08
Post by: bat on December 14, 2008, 03:26:42 AM
That is looking very good there! Nice work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: TheTeaCat on December 15, 2008, 03:08:27 PM
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Quote from: threestooges on December 13, 2008, 03:03:44 PM
Nothing wrong with a short update at all, especially when it's a good one (and this is a good one). So
often you only get to see the finished product in pictures, but I really liked seeing the process you
use for detailing. I like the mix of the lodgepoles and whatever the silver-leafed trees are (what are
they anyway?). As for that black smudge, perhaps the mayor is planning a little "eminent domain"
work... nah, probably just got smudged in processing. Should tell them to be more careful next time,
heh heh. I didn't notice the terracing in that pic until the one from the side. Good work on that. Hope
all is well. Take it easy, and you know the rest.
-Matt

Matt
Thank you. Those trees are one of my favs. They are Chestnut Trees by Simfox available at the lex:)
I agree that its nice to see the step by step process too as sometimes when you see someone else's work
you think just how the heck did they do that? If it helps somebody then I guess it was worth it.

The terracing was not as easy as it first seemed ( In fact I had to mod one of Ennedi's slope mods to
get the effect I was after;) ) Things hopefully are a bit back to "more" normal now and don't worry
I'll take it easy - Hell If I get it easy I'll take it twice :)

Quote from: Schulmanator on December 13, 2008, 06:30:09 PM
Some great rural pix here! Awesome!  &apls

Thanks Bruce
Always great to see you pop in. Don't Forget the Monkeys are all welcome in Munster too :)

Quote from: paroch on December 13, 2008, 11:47:27 PM
Hi Derry,

Ah, the devil is in the detail - and man, you are a devil for detail ::)

That first "naked" shot looked pretty impressive to me, I was thinking "hmm thats a nice farm scene"
but to you it needed some changes and wow, what a difference they made.  The SAM texture makes a subtle
but important change and really does finish it all off nicely.

When you show us this process and we can see just how much detail you put into your quads it really is
easy to understand just why you have so many pics in the Hall of Fame.

A very nice update there Derry.

Paul


Paul
Thanks so much for a great comment. You know when I look at those pics again I can where I can make
more improvments. So do I stop myself or go back and do more ?? And I got the rest of the region to
finish. Decisions decisions. So much to do , so little time. One thing I do know is it's time to put
the kettle on :) Fancy a brew?



Quote from: Lilojame on December 14, 2008, 02:00:08 AM
Hi again!

Hehe, I guess that I didn't explicitly pointed out that I already spend quite some time in here before
posting for the first time. ;) In any case, because of what I have already seen in here I am much
anticipating the updates.  :) Yes, a blank canvas... I completely understand you on that because I look
at it in the same way. It is quite an adventure to prepare it, look at it and then "drawing" the very
first line or dot and discover new things, new ideas... Without any disrespect to those who use pre-
made maps, I believe it adds so much more if a person makes one by himself/herself. And on other note:
how many times does one feel like god?!  $%Grinno$%

But lets move to your latest update, shall we...  ;)

Never-mind if it is a short one, what matters is that it is a good one (quality before quantity)
From the first to the last all the pictures look very good. The SAM really makes difference even if in
this case a subtle one. I personally don't have any idea how I coped before that great addition in
plugins folder.
The farming area looks natural and therefore real (I envy you for having RRP - I
am still waiting if it will be available one day)
I like the choice of trees that you have used
there and even don't remember seeing one of them anywhere before (I might be  bit senile tho).
The little settlement looks quite nice also and definitely peaceful, regardless of the strayed brush on
the first picture (at least I tend to believe that it is that).
So to sum all up, I believe that this is a very nice update here!  :thumbsup:

Looking forward to see more,
Karin ()borg()

Karin
What a great comment. Thanks so much it means a lot.
I am not a person who plays a musical intrument, I can't paint, but I make a mean cuppa, can cook with
the best of them and I find that playing SC4 I can create something completely unique that even my
friends who find it hard to understand my fasination/addiction to this game are often amazed by what
they see if they happen to call when I am playing."you did that?" is frequently herad being uttered so
"how many times does one feel like god?!  $%Grinno$%" Everytime I hear it lol

Quality before Quantity - Definitely. If you are going to exhibit some pics make them the best you can
at least you know you tried and others appreciate it. As for the RRP neither do I, but don't worry
there is a lot of stuff that others have that I wait patiently for . But I know when I do manage to get
a copy it will have been packaged as best it can with most of the bugs worked out.
As for the trees see my reply to Matt above.


Quote from: art128 on December 14, 2008, 02:17:36 AM
Derry, this farms update look fantastic. &apls
That look really good with the trees you used. :thumbsup:
Can't wait for more !
Arthur.

Arthur
Welcome back and thank you. I shall retun to that tile very soon still lots to do :)
In fact there's loads to do so as they say "plenty more where that came from"


Quote from: bat on December 14, 2008, 03:26:42 AM
That is looking very good there! Nice work! :thumbsup:

Thanks once again Bat.

Now a little something extra.
Remember this?
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Well see that strip of land between the lower road and the water? I needed to decorate that area but
how? It not really all that great to build houses on and any way I reckon the resident would object to
the view being spoiled ;) So how about a riverside walk that somehow ties in with the suroundings.Also
they thought some sort of path up to the shops would be nice also as it was quite a trek by road.

They were quite happy with the result but what do you think?
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Is this suitable or do I have to open the LE again:)

Till the next time
:satisfied:
TTC




Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: metarvo on December 16, 2008, 07:30:31 AM
That walkway looks good to me, Derry.  In addition, another bonus is the nice greenbelt provided by the area between the walkway and the houses.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: Schulmanator on December 16, 2008, 01:02:47 PM
It looks fine to me... a great way to use the space.  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: JBSimio on December 16, 2008, 09:46:39 PM
Hi Derry!

I really enjoyed the last two updates.  Your farms never cease to amaze me!  The level of detail you put into each one is simply amazing.  I really like the winding streets you've used... but I have to admit that I'm a little curious about the dirt two track "short cut" I see in the third picture there.  I like the look of it, but it seems a bit redundant at the same time... so I'm just wondering if there's a story behind that little bit there. 

I've always admired those that can pull of terraced development as well as you do.  It's one of those things I just don't seem to have a good touch for.  The addition of a foot path river walk is a great idea and I like the results very much.  My only suggestion might be to replace some of the steeper slopes along the bridge side with some stairs if there is something available that matches up.  If not, I think it looks pretty darn good either way... steps would just make a good thing even better.  ;)

Looking forward to the next installment,
JB
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: bat on December 17, 2008, 12:56:24 AM
Another great set of pictures there, TTC! Nice work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: thundercrack83 on December 17, 2008, 01:02:15 AM
Brilliant stuff here, Derry! But then again, I could come here any day of the week and have that same thing to say each time! Sure, the adjective may be different, but the sentiment is always there!

Hope all is well with you, my friend, and I will be watching with anticipation to see what is next here!

Take care,

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: art128 on December 17, 2008, 09:20:35 AM
Derry, i like this little park near the river, it's a great touch of realism !  &apls
I think, that was hard to built here along the bridge, but your result is fantastic my friend. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: Lilojame on December 17, 2008, 10:40:12 AM
Hi Derry!

Well, I cant play a musical instrument either, but well, I am an artist so I cant say the same for painting and as cooking goes, I can do that very well (at least my family claims that  :D). Haha, great answer on the "god" subject and I have to agree with it, lol. Isn it great?! ;D

Well, as for your updates I can definitely say that there is a great quantity of quality! Waiting always demands patience, but well, it wouldn't do any good if we would not have that in cases where you cant do anything else than wait hopefully :). Thank you for the trees info, by the way!

As for the latest picture, the rocks add a lot to the area and that path there looks perfect!

I am definitely looking forward to see what you will show us next!

Karin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: Jmouse on December 17, 2008, 01:34:55 PM
Been a lot of activity around here during the week I was gone! Love the farms (update Dec. 13) - you've done a good job on the paths. Makes me think of moving to a new place three years ago. We had four dogs then, and they soon wore paths in the back yard. Not a single one was straight although in no case was there anything to go out around - not even a twig! Weird. Anyway, you create such beautiful rural scenes.

The neighborhoods look good, and I especially like the tiered treatment. Then what a delight to scroll down and see a charming revision. I'll look more closely and read the comments later when I have more time, but I did want to stop by and let you know I haven't vanished completely!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: blade2k5 on December 17, 2008, 05:16:04 PM
No, I don't think you need to open LE again $%Grinno$% and the transformation is more than suitable. :thumbsup:  I'm just now figuring out how to use plop rocks/water and the like and when I see images such as yours, I go bug-eyed at first, then after the initial shock, I find it inspiring to keep praticing.  I also like your simplistic looking farms too ;)  and I look forward to more ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: EDGE4194 on December 22, 2008, 07:30:52 PM
Derry- nice 'river front walk" you created there, i especially like the terraced residential area.  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: Simpson on December 23, 2008, 02:33:52 AM
Hi Derry ;),
Again a fantastic update here, this new one is super. I love the nature and all these fields; great use of RRP
The new picture of the city is incredible  :o, great work on the LE
I'm looking forward to the next update my friend

Take care, David
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Riverside Walk 15.12.08
Post by: CasperVg on December 23, 2008, 04:28:44 AM
It's been way to long since I last checked in here.. again.. That riverside walk looks splendid and so does the area around it.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 01, 2009, 10:15:46 AM
Happy New Year Folks

Just a quick note to say thanks to all who posted a comment. :thumbsup:

Right whats been happening?
First off on Xmas eve my main Hdd decided to give up the ghost so have have to replace it and reinstall lots of stuff to get to where I was. So hence the reason for my lack of activity recently. Now I have a dilema seeing as I lost so much data I also happened to lose the region I was working on &mmm. Oh well its not like it hasn't happened before ::)

Now while I enjoyed making the region of Munster it just didn't seem right considering that the MD is called TatTT. So
yes I know i said I packed it away and would not be returning .... well......

I am. But..... there is always a but, there will be some subtle differences. So who's ready for a refill?

regards
Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: paroch on January 01, 2009, 10:50:38 AM
Well bad luck on the loss of data - but good luck on the re-re-birth of TaTT - Hard to see where you're gonna find room for improvement - but Derry, if anyone can, it's you.

Good luck for both 2009 and TaTT.

Paul
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: Ennedi on January 01, 2009, 11:15:45 AM
Tales At The Tea Time is an unique being - it has it's own life and it is not dependent from any place in the world and particularly from any SC4 map  ;)
Anywhere you will begin again, it will be still good old TaTT  :D :thumbsup:

Don't worry Derry! I had a half-year break and I have much more to do now  ;D

Adam

PS. I saw you asked about beaches, I will send you a PM with an explanation when I will find pictures for the tutorial.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: Jmouse on January 01, 2009, 02:29:37 PM
Well, bad news and good news in the same breath! It's good to know TaTT will be active again, though - something that good just can't be pushed aside! ;) And I sympathize with your computer problems. Mine have been ongoing for almost two months, and such disturbances tend to interfere with the creative spirit's flow.

Seems like there's a lot to look forward to
around here in 2009, and the resurrection of TaTT is high on the list!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: catty on January 01, 2009, 05:46:36 PM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on January 01, 2009, 10:15:46 AM
First off on Xmas eve my main Hdd decided to give up the ghost ...

Ditto with the computer problems, have just finished replacing most of my computer's insides as a result of a power surge just before Christmas (had to dig out the old laptop and play Simcity 4 (pre-rushhour) to keep me going in the meantime), but after several weeks and a brand new hard drive among other things later, was finally able to install Simcity 4 Deluxe this morning, so am looking forward to playing Deluxe again, but now I also have the return of TaTT to look forward too as well, my tea cup runneth over  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: Schulmanator on January 01, 2009, 06:08:12 PM
I am sorry to hear about your HD... they are quite balky, aren't they? But, I am glad you are serving up refills of T@TT!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: threestooges on January 01, 2009, 09:00:18 PM
Sorry to hear about the HD loss, but I think a refill may be in order. I certainly know you'll have something interesting in the works whatever it may be. Aside from the HD dump, I hope all is going well.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: Pat on January 01, 2009, 09:04:54 PM
Hey Derry I am sorry to hear about your loss as well!!! WoW Whats up 2 great MD's go with a loss at the new years ouchies.... I told this to Casper and I will tell this to you as well my friend I know you will come back strong as you have and I cant wait to see what you do!!!

I want my refill indeedlly doo!!!!

patrick
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 16, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg141.imageshack.us%2Fimg141%2F2315%2Fteatimeam6.jpg&hash=e987c698576f1894bcf914b0f4942c504e8a6f4a)

TEAser

How about the blueprint for the region?

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FShaphyir-HarrenVersion2.png&hash=fe92f3d16139d8f09d4d5c515b73abcaae5084b3)

Can you spot the differences?

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info update
Post by: threestooges on January 16, 2009, 01:06:31 PM
Differences... Oh! I know... it's blue! How's that? Also, the 321st pixel in the 239th row flickers every 3 seconds.

In all seriousness, the new map looks great. The extra space should be fun to play with, and each of the rivers seems to have a unique character. So is this a delta or a tributary that you'll be working with? Either way, I'll love to see how it develops. The little islands out there are a nice touch too. Very nice work.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint
Post by: art128 on January 17, 2009, 01:20:33 AM
Great teaser Derry, your region look great ! :thumbsup:

Arthur.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint
Post by: bat on January 17, 2009, 02:21:40 AM
Nice new map there! And looking forward to more... ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 18, 2009, 03:13:22 PM
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Update

I just want to say thanks to all who posted a comment  :thumbsup:
You've seen the Blueprint in the Teaser so how about the real thing.
Now its the same map as before but I did a little bit of editing to it. I felt that some of the rivers that were
there before seemed wrong to me almost as if they didn't really follow the lie of the land.

Here you can see the origional maps
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg512.imageshack.us%2Fimg512%2F9043%2Fshaphiyrharransc4tfoverey0.jpg&hash=c012e6237ea1c2df8fef1823dde5a48381645725)           (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg512.imageshack.us%2Fimg512%2F3758%2Fshaphiyrharranoriginal2pn2.jpg&hash=7ec7bfd4b4709fa5300d1fe6e5ecf275e4660510)

I played about in Terraformer raising the land ,eroding it, lowering it and smoothing out the result
ending with the one I will develop. In the end 4 rivers have dried up but I still have 3 left ;D

It gives me a little more land to develop ::) so lets see what happens with it. (It'll be a while though ::) )

And here it is
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FShaphyir-HarrenVersion217109a.jpg&hash=32ae9fd4a0dd10c53f6b919e004acdee3414e039)

Once again I was messing about with the terrain, finding it hard to decide on which one to use. (you can see in above pic two tiles are different (oh that development you can see is gone - was just a test))

Anyhow here is test tile just using the maxis terrain.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FTerrain1Maxisorig.jpg&hash=b1971f6fa425ded20b72f3d93f0a75ba2004cb21)

But Pegasus released a modified Maxis terrain mod and I thought I should give it a go
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FTerrain2MaxisPEG.jpg&hash=9f270af95cd01e6f3ecdc9bea722970540aeae25)
I must admit I like it. The differences are very subtle mostly with the colour green at the lower elevation.

Now my favourite terrain mod is CP's Meadowshire mod
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FTerrain3CP.jpg&hash=f8a8b13cf71a789a5fcb90976212efaf1fb34fb9)
but it seems a little too green for me now &mmm

So before making a final decision, I thought I'd try them with a beach and rock mod ;)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FTerrain4Maxisplusmods.jpg&hash=272a61c266db3a97c7fe72a7c821fd447b1d03b9)
Oooh now that looks good with the Olympic beach and Meadowshire Cliff mods. :D

Now all of that was testing in a blank region and I liked it so reloaded each tile in the region
with my choice. And I had a bonus too ::)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2F01-18-2009_21-13-04.jpg&hash=98a6e6d200831237d9b76f1db8871591173a5308)

Take a look at the beach surface under the water.. Instead of the beach mod continuing under
the water you have a sandy beach effect. Looks good I think.
This only happens if Peg's mod is loaded after the beach mod :thumbsup:

So at least now we have a start :thumbsup:
Been messing about with some other stuff too which you will see in the future, plus a little trick
I use to place flora underwater even if it is not meant to be placed there origionally.

Stay tuned and I'll show you how

Regards for now to all.

Keep the kettle boiling :D :D
:satisfied:
TTC


PS Free cuppa for all Lurkers if you post a comment :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: Schulmanator on January 18, 2009, 05:03:47 PM
Oooooh! [emits squeal] What a nice map! I can't wait to see it in action!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: Jmouse on January 18, 2009, 06:15:35 PM
Beautiful map, and love those mods. Been looking forward to the new start for a while now, and I can see it's been well worth the wait. :thumbsup:

So on with the show...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: dedgren on January 18, 2009, 09:24:44 PM
Quote[emits squeal]

???

Bruce, you, my friend, been playing with your cats a bit too long.

* * *

Derry, that's really fine looking terrain.  I'm no lurker (although I don't post here near often enough), but I'll lift a steaming mug of Boston's Moroccan Mint [linkie] (http://www.bostontea.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTC&Category_Code=BLT) in your honor.

Can't wait for more.


David
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: catty on January 19, 2009, 12:48:37 AM
That map is looking good, looking forward to seeing what you do next  :)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: bat on January 19, 2009, 08:55:47 AM
Nice new pictures of that region! Looking forward to more... ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: Ennedi on January 19, 2009, 09:18:00 AM
Hello Derry,

The terrain looks very good! (the blue version is v ery nice too, although it could be a bit more contrast between land and water  :D)

Now about your bonus (sandy sea bottom): it looks very nice, but... it shouldn't happen! $%Grinno$%

How do work terrain textures?

- all terrain textures except rock, beach and sea bottom are assigned to specific places of the terrain (various altitudes, slopes, valleys, hilltops...) in the large table located in the Terrain.ini file. This file is located in the simcity1.dat - one of 5 main game data files.

- Everything what you put into your Plugins folder will be read by the game after all data collected in simcity1.dat - simcity5.dat files. So, if you will make your own Terrain.ini file and assign different textures to your terrain, the game will use your file instead of the Maxis one. Of course if you will use non-Maxis textures in your mod, you will have to put these textures into Plugins too - otherwise you will experience a CTD  ;D

- A few other textures are specific: rock (texture 44 or correctly five textures from 0x00000044 to 0x00000444 - the third digit from the end describes the zoom level from 0 to 4 ie. from zoom 1 to zoom 5), beach (texture 39) and the sea bottom (deep sea - texture 13, shallow water - texture 14). they are not included in the Terrain.ini but have specific places hardcoded in the exe. It enables making rock and beach mods separately from the terrain mod. (Oops... I forgot water texture - 0918730 to 0918734).

- PEG's terrain mod doesn't include textures 39, 13 and 14. So it can't affect the beach mod (older beach mods have only texture 39, Cycledogg found how work textures 13 and 14 &apls and his beach mods include these textures too). PEG's terrain mod use only Maxis terrain textures, he has taken some of more "sandy" textures and gave them numbers of more "grassy" ones, so the whole terrain is less green - btw very good idea and useful for many people!

- The Olympic beach mod also doesn't affect the terrain mod in any way.
The conclusion - as above: it shouldn't happen! ;D

But everything has a reason. Sorry for disturbing you, we could say "if it works and if it is nice, let's leave it as is!". OK, but if we don't understand what happens, we can be surprised one time - for example you will arrange your coastline, then you will change something completely different in your Plugins (ie. nor terrain mod neither the beach mod), and opening the game next time you will see the Olympic Beach instead of sand  ;)

I'm sure of what I say. I checked it. I moved Olympic Beach and PEG's terrain mod to my test PLugins folder (completely empty) and I saw the Olympic Beach in both positions (beach before terrain mod and after terrain mod - to do it I changed the terrain mod's name adding "a_' at it's beginning).

So it would be good to understand it.
Tell me please:
- Do you have (accidentally) any other terrain or beach mod and where?
- And... which water mod do you use and where is it in Plugins?

Adam

PS. You always find something leading to unusual and/or interesting conclusions  :D :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: art128 on January 19, 2009, 10:28:35 AM
Great choice there Derry ! Nice textures you used. :thumbsup:
looking forward to more... ;)

Arthur. ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 19, 2009, 11:34:16 AM
Adam
Thanks for the indepth explanation.

Right I found what was causing the problem :D :D

I emptied my plugins except for the NAM and the terrain files(including CPT OlympicBeach CPT MeadowshireCliff and CPT Water Little Missouri ) In every combination and had the same results as you. The beachmod extended under the water just as you experienced.

Then started adding in files a few at a time till I found the I had "my beach" again.
Gizmo's UnderwaterFlora - V1 is the file that causes this effect. It doesn't matter if it loads before or after any terrain mod for it effect to happen. I've made numerous tests on this since I saw your post
(day off = plenty of time to drinkTEA ::) and test:D)

So now we know what is the cause of my sandy shores :D

Quote from: Ennedi on January 19, 2009, 09:18:00 AM
PS. You always find something leading to unusual and/or interesting conclusions  :D :thumbsup:

Well they say Curiosity killed the cat ::) And I have been known to stick my nose into things when its not wanted
(sometimes to my detriment ::) :D :D) 

:satisfied:
TTC







Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: Ennedi on January 19, 2009, 01:57:22 PM
Congratulations Derry! :thumbsup:
You did exactly what I supposed  :D

Now we can make it completely clear.
I was thinking about Gizmo's Flora for a while. I have a list of mods which can affect terrain mods (Gizmo Water Flora and Day-Night Mod, beach mods like Extended Beach and Limitless Beach, Water Monolith Night Textures and a few others). But these mods affect the terrain mod in another way: they modify the Terrain Properties exemplar file which is the second one (after the INI ) important file in most of terrain mods. And they don't affect beach textures.

But if you found the source of our problem in the Gizmo Flora, I opened it to check what else can this mod do  ;)
And I found... textures 13 and 14!

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg84.imageshack.us%2Fimg84%2F9220%2Fgizmoflorav1vy6.jpg&hash=33ae7d1664e2427a9a8b584f1363eb33ad5acd9a)

Here I highlighted the texture 13 in zoom 4 (00000313), but both textures in all zooms look identical. This is your sand  ;D
As you see, it is a bit darker than the Maxis beach sand, but it is still sandy  ;). Why Gizmo included these textures into his mod? Most probably he choosen this color as a background for his flora.

Summary: PEG terrain Mod and Olympic Beach are independent and they will work together perfectly, no matter which one will be the first one.
Gizmo Water Flora will not affect the PEG terrain mod, even if it will be placed after it. But Water Flora will affect the Olympic Beach Mod, if it will be placed after it. Gizmo's textures 13 and 14 will overwrite Cycledogg's textures with the same numbers in this case.

Is it all? Absolutely not!  :D

1. Thanks to your experiments we learned something new  :thumbsup:. Gizmo's water Flora will change underwater textures of all Cycledogg's beach mods (all of them use textures 13 and 14). It will also change (in an unpleasant way) an old but excellent Mayor Bean Ocean River Mod (it uses textures 13 and 14 in a completely different way ie. to create different water colors on shallow and deep water).
But Gizmo's Flora v1 will not change another beach mods like beach mods series made by Teirusu. They use only texture 39, the basic beach texture for land.
Other water mods will not affected too, because Mayor Bean's mod is the only one including textures 13 and 14.
So you can leave it as is. You shouldn't be afraid about CTD and such things  :)
Btw Gizmo Water Flora v2 (used by most people now except these guys who have many old stuff and never cleaned up their Plugins folder  ;)) doesn't have these textures yet. So it will not cause a conflict with other mods described above.
But...

2. You have a luck that you used PEG's terrain mod. It is very simple and it doesn't modify any game parameters, especially the Terrain Properties exemplar. Every other terrain mod have this file with modified properties, and Gizmo Water Flora (both v1 and v2) will affect each of them if it will be placed after it in Plugins. Why? Because Gizmo's mod have the Terrain Properties too.
Why Gizmo used this exemplar? Because he strongly increased water transparency. Water become opaque at 30 m depth (Maxis) or 38 m (Cycledogg terrain mods). Gizmo Water Flora v1 increases this value to 500 m (two times more as the maximum water depth!). It means that practically all water is very transparent - much too transparent.
In version 2 Gizmo reduced this value to 90 m. Still too much for many people.
But another thing is more important. Custom terrain mods have some other parameters changed in Terrain Properties. And Gizmo's Terrain Properties modifies the only one described above, the rest is Maxis default. If this mod will be placed in Plugins after the terrain mod, it will overwrite all Terrain Properties parameters.
So if you will change your terrain mod, you will need to forget about sandy sea bottom - or to use another beach mod (not Cycledogg).

3. Is it any way to use both Gizmo Water Flora and the terrain mod (other than PEG's one)? Yes. We only need to have Water Flora before the terrain mod, for example in "Gizmo" subfolder, and the terrain mod later than it, for example in "Terrain Mod" subfolder (the game uses alphabetical order reading subfolders). Of course, we will have normal water in this case ie. it will become opaque at 38 m. But in my opinion it's more than enough to arrange the seashore in a nice way. It's only a question of some terraforming to have some shallow water at the seaside.
Personally, to avoid any conflicts, I made for my terrain mod a subfolder called "zzz_TerrainMod".

Sorry for so long post, but I hope it can be useful for you and maybe somebody else  :)

Edit: Yes, they say curiosity killed the cat  :D But I think more often curiosity can save the cat  ;) Everything depends on where will he stick his nose

Edit2
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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: Badsim on January 20, 2009, 06:40:58 AM
Hi Derry ,

Thanks for your experiments about the latest Pegasus terrain Mod - seems to be the fist one of a new batch of - , as I was tempted to use it too . I think it "magically" corresponds with a general and justified movement to come back to the original MAXIS ground textures , which are finally maybe not the best ones for particular cases , but the most proper for the most part of cases and situations on a same city tile .  And , except if you're named Ennedi ( so if you're able to create your own Mod  ;D) , that's hard to beat  . I'm going to install Peg's and Gizmo's Mods following the process described above by you and Adam .

Thank you both !  :thumbsup:

And , Derry , I'm impatient to see your developments on that interesting map . ;)



Cédric.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - The Blueprint Revealed
Post by: EDGE4194 on January 20, 2009, 07:35:31 AM
Derry- very nice map. There should be lots of possibilities with it. I'm glad to see you back at work again  ;)
Looking forward to see your progress.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 06, 2009, 12:31:43 PM
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I must apologise for the lack of updates.

I recently lost a friend.
He sleeps peacefully now free from the pains he suffered so much.

So I haven't really been in the mood to do much lately.

That's normal at times like these but Dylan would be the first to give me a sharp kick and say "Come on, lets go do ......"

So picking myself up I have done a few bits and pieces
and the first order of business is to thank all my readers whether you post a comment or not.

Now time for (Tea ::)) some personal replies:

Quote from: Schulmanator on January 18, 2009, 05:03:47 PM
Oooooh! [emits squeal] What a nice map! I can't wait to see it in action!  &apls

Cheers Bruce. Its been a while since I felt like doing anything with it but lets hope you should see some results soon.

Quote from: Jmouse on January 18, 2009, 06:15:35 PM
Beautiful map, and love those mods. Been looking forward to the new start for a while now, and I can see it's been well worth the wait. :thumbsup:

So on with the show...
Joan
Thanks you Joan,
Sometime its good to go back to basics. Strip away the extras and the game at heart is still quite amazing.
But it's even better with all the extras :) Let's hope I can live up to your expectations;)

Quote from: dedgren on January 18, 2009, 09:24:44 PM
???

Bruce, you, my friend, been playing with your cats a bit too long.  (edit: That's what I thought too)

* * *

Derry, that's really fine looking terrain.  I'm no lurker (although I don't post here near often enough), but I'll lift a steaming mug of Boston's Moroccan Mint [linkie] (http://www.bostontea.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTC&Category_Code=BLT) in your honor.

Can't wait for more.


David


Cheers for the Tea David. Every time you post a comment here is uplifting in one way or another my friend. I know how hard it is to keep up with every thread here so I know your no lurker  $%Grinno$%

Quote from: catty on January 19, 2009, 12:48:37 AM
That map is looking good, looking forward to seeing what you do next  :)

Still lots of ground work to prepare but been laying the foundations so stay tuned


Quote from: bat on January 19, 2009, 08:55:47 AM
Nice new pictures of that region! Looking forward to more... ;)

Nice to see you once again Bat. Thanks for stopping by :thumbsup:

Quote from: art128 on January 19, 2009, 10:28:35 AM
Great choice there Derry ! Nice textures you used. :thumbsup:
looking forward to more... ;)

Arthur. ;)

Thanks Arthur. Took a while to make up my mind but I got there in the end. Lets see where the next step takes us.

Quote from: Badsim on January 20, 2009, 06:40:58 AM
Hi Derry ,

Thanks for your experiments about the latest Pegasus terrain Mod - seems to be the fist one of a new batch of - , as I was tempted to use it too . I think it "magically" corresponds with a general and justified movement to come back to the original MAXIS ground textures , which are finally maybe not the best ones for particular cases , but the most proper for the most part of cases and situations on a same city tile .  And , except if you're named Ennedi ( so if you're able to create your own Mod  ;D) , that's hard to beat  . I'm going to install Peg's and Gizmo's Mods following the process described above by you and Adam .

Thank you both !  :thumbsup:

And , Derry , I'm impatient to see your developments on that interesting map . ;)



Cédric.

Thanks Cédric
Glad my experiments are of help to people. Its often only by trying new stuff that we discover new things. I think Maxis got it pretty good with their textures, its just they were set for the wrong elevation and with Pegasus's mod it corrects it pretty well. I also noted that while a lot of the terrain mods are pretty spectacular(Hats off to the creators), there some time happens to be a tiling/repetitiveness in the region view which detracts in my opinion. Unless of course your named Ennedi and in that case you make the game do what you want. ( I think he has been getting lessons from Wouanagaine )

Good things come to those who are patient mate,so in the mean time I'll brew you a cuppa ;)


Quote from: EDGE4194 on January 20, 2009, 07:35:31 AM
Derry- very nice map. There should be lots of possibilities with it. I'm glad to see you back at work again  ;)
Looking forward to see your progress.

Cheers Edge.
Back to the old faithful but with a few twists. Hope what I have planned works as well as it does in my head;)

Adam


Thank you for a wonderfully detailed explanation. I learned something new from it and it then allowed me to find just why I had sandy instead of the beach mod. At least we now know just where to place that file so as to overcome/repeat its effect.

As I mentioned in a pm if we change textures 13&14 to say a rocky one it would give us a rocky seafloor. Just got to find something suitable then and see what I can do.


Now a few bits and bobs :)

Here for your delectation is another region shot.
But at least this time we have named all the tiles. 
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FTales%2520At%2520TeaTime%25202009%2FRegionTilenames.jpg&hash=55f9fdbd43dede3a6a36c08bc3cb585f458e450e)

So at least we'll know where we are in future updates :)

And I tried something else as well.

Yes my own mod- all my own hard work (but based on someone's else's mod)

It's nothing great but it saved me much scrolling through the landmark menu
There is a mod on the stex that hides all the maxis landmarks but it doesn't do the job fully especially if you have downloaded all the extra maxis ones (some being needed for CAM farms)

Here for visual reference is all 28 of them
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FTales%2520At%2520TeaTime%25202009%2F02-06-2009_19-54-10.jpg&hash=230f44a796f18785738995f0683308e14586fc35)

Now that the landmarks menu is clearer by almost 70 items in total that is quite a bit of scrolling. A copy is attached if anyone would like to free the LM menu a bit. Just make sure to place it in a "Z"folder and enjoy

Oh yes a TEAser for you too
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FTales%2520At%2520TeaTime%25202009%2FTeaserPic.jpg&hash=d7486f8d921947de7b846bb635b21c5644f88042)

Next update coming soon


Regards
:satisfied:
TTC




Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: Ennedi on February 06, 2009, 12:49:16 PM
Hello Derry,

That's really sad you lost a friend.
Yes, our friends go away - but maybe we will meet them after some time again?...In the meantime, our warm thoughts can help - both us and them. But we shouldn't stop them, let they go their way

Your region looks really impressive! :thumbsup: I'm very curious of your ideas, I'm glad I was able to help a bit, but knowing you we will see again something original, creative and unexpected  ;)
Your mod can be very useful, my menus are much too long too  :D
Thank you for it!

Warmest regards
Adam

PS. A cuppa?...

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: threestooges on February 06, 2009, 01:20:43 PM
I'm sorry to hear about your loss, but at least the memories remain. Take whatever time you need, good things are worth waiting for. However, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing what you have planned here. The TEAser looks promising, and is in your usual (i.e. very good) style. Hope things are going better for you now, and I'll see you around.
-Matt
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: bat on February 07, 2009, 02:06:26 AM
That's a great teaser! Nice rural area! And wonderful new picture of your great region!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: metarvo on February 15, 2009, 05:52:01 AM
Oh, Derry, I'm sorry about your loss.  ()sad()  I'm glad to see your TEAser, though.  It looks as though you've got a nice region ready for development or rural use.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: Pat on February 15, 2009, 11:31:19 AM
Derry my friend I am soo soo very sorry to hear of your loss!!!  I know no words can do any justice at this time but I want you to know I am here for you and as well as all of us!!!  I truly think Adam summed it up the best when he said
QuoteYes, our friends go away - but maybe we will meet them after some time again?...In the meantime, our warm thoughts can help - both us and them. But we shouldn't stop them, let they go their way

The region looks real great there and I will most certainly try out your new mod there!!!

Talk to you soon my friend,

cheers

Patrick
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: art128 on February 15, 2009, 12:48:04 PM
Derry, that region looks fantastic there my friend.
The TEAteaser is excellent too, I like these farms.

Arthur.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: Simpson on February 15, 2009, 01:32:25 PM
Hi Derry!  :)
Very fine update there, the region is looking very good.
Also the teaser is incredible, amazing fields. I'm looking forward to the next update my friend
Take care,

David

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: Jmouse on February 15, 2009, 05:32:40 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss, Derry. Hope it will bring comfort to realize that even though your friend is gone from sight, the friendship itself is a gift which can never be taken from you.

That teaser looks good.
I especially like the water, but the farms are coming along nicely. Overall, a lot of pleasing irregular shapes at work here filled with the promise of a lovely finished product. Glad to know you're playing the game again from time to time.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: Sciurus on February 16, 2009, 02:43:26 AM
Nice teaser TTT :thumbsup: It's the first time (I think) I go there, and I'm not dissapointed &apls

A bientôt, Guillaume
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Teaser with an attachment
Post by: sebes on February 17, 2009, 09:46:33 AM
Very nice Derry! It's been a while since I was here, but I like the new map and the progress. Looking forward to what you show us here.

I hope you will find the strength to go on even after the loss of your good friend.

A big hug from Amsterdam!  ()flower()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 22, 2009, 03:24:32 PM
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A quick update to keep my readers happy ;D
Replies to follow.

In the meantime here's a few pics to keep you all satisfied I hope ::)

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As you can see its a work in progress ::)
Hope you like :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: threestooges on February 22, 2009, 03:34:59 PM
Derry, I love it. The first pic is an excellent demonstration of your already well known rural skills. The only issue I see with the pic is that the dirt path has a break in it on the right hand end of it (I know such paths can break up, but that one looks too clean for a natural one). The rest of the update reminds me a bit of Gotham City (might be the rather tall rail line that reminds me of Batman Begins) but it looks like you have quite a variety of things in the works. Great little update, and I'm looking forward to what comes next.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: Ennedi on February 22, 2009, 03:49:59 PM
WOW!

The first pic is fantastic, but the next one and the rest... :thumbsup:
The new era in TaTT? Looks excellent, please continue!  &dance

Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: Schulmanator on February 22, 2009, 06:52:11 PM
This reader is temporarily satisfied with the awesome pix...

now I want MOAR!!!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: EDGE4194 on February 22, 2009, 08:23:11 PM
Derry- thanks for the wonderful update! What a great variety of pics. Awesome use of the Borg cube! Nice rural and industrial shots as well.  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: Jmouse on February 22, 2009, 10:06:54 PM
Derry, this update is such a joy to see. So pleased to know you are able to take pleasure in the game once again, and share that pleasure with us.

Your many talents are shining through as you inspire and delight us with gorgeous photos. Your rural work is legendary - the fence lines are especially well done in this photo. As for the metro and industrial areas, I'm not really a fan of either one, but if I could create scenes half as good as yours, I would change my mind in a hurry.

Welcome back...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 22, 2009, 10:28:55 PM
Outstanding work here, Derry!

The farms are just spectacular and your industries look very realistic--I'll be referencing them next time I head into the game to make some industrial areas, you can bet on that one!

Hope all is well with you, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: art128 on February 23, 2009, 01:30:54 AM
What ?! only 5 pictures ?  $%Grinno$% As well Derry, these pictures are just fantastic, you've done an excellent work here my friend, the area with the EL-Train (even if we can name that a train  :o :o ) is very nice and pleasant. &apls
the industrial sector looks excellent there too, great choice of industry, even if they are a bit repetitive...
As well, my favorite part rest the farms land, very great and calm, a pure pleasure to my eyes to see that.  ()stsfd()

Arthur. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: bat on February 23, 2009, 07:25:04 AM
Wonderful industrial area there! Nice work on these five pictures!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: Simpson on February 26, 2009, 12:02:12 PM
Hi Derry !  :)
As well this update is fantastic, my friend. The industry area is looking incredible.
My preferate picture is the first one  :thumbsup:.
Only one thing: I think, the Bat with green lights, on the second picture, is maybe a bit strange, no?

I'm looking forward to the next update  ::)

Take care,

David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: Gaston on February 26, 2009, 01:04:58 PM
Hey there Derry,
    I love the pics in the update.    You have to tell me what the heck kinda el train is that.    I've never seen one like that before.

Guess I wasn't the only one who wants to use that train.    lol 

---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: Pat on February 28, 2009, 11:15:15 PM
Derry I loved this update and BTW what in the world was that train system there?? Very intresting and well satisfied  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: catty on March 01, 2009, 01:46:10 AM
That train line looks stunning at night and ditto on the where did you get it?

love the flowers in the field and that "entertainment centre" looks like UFO all green and glowing.  :) 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: Battlecat on March 02, 2009, 02:33:04 PM
Fantastic work.  All the pictures look great, but I must admit a weakness for the first one, that's a lovely rural shot.  Which farm is the one with the flowers? 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: TheTeaCat on March 14, 2009, 05:12:12 PM
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This will probably be the last update for a while as I shall be competing in GRV II
but it doesn't mean I won't be closing this down or anything  $%Grinno$%, its just going to go on the backbunner for a little while
but I'll may post mini updates or TEAsers you'll just have to wait and see  ::) :D :D
now for some other stuff :thumbsup:

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Quote from: threestooges on February 22, 2009, 03:34:59 PM
Derry, I love it. The first pic is an excellent demonstration of your already well known rural skills. The only issue I see with the pic is that the dirt path has a break in it on the right hand end of it (I know such paths can break up, but that one looks too clean for a natural one). The rest of the update reminds me a bit of Gotham City (might be the rather tall rail line that reminds me of Batman Begins) but it looks like you have quite a variety of things in the works. Great little update, and I'm looking forward to what comes next.
-Matt

Matt
Thanks for those kind words :thumbsup:
I really like taht pic myself and that path only stood out to me once I had posted the pic. may go back and fix it we'll see if I remember to do that when I finish that tile ::)
Yes that El Train  is a little gem :D more on that later ( see below)
And its nice to mix it up a bit and I've been know to do that too (sometimes a little too much ::))

Quote from: Ennedi on February 22, 2009, 03:49:59 PM
WOW!

The first pic is fantastic, but the next one and the rest... :thumbsup:
The new era in TaTT? Looks excellent, please continue!  &dance

Adam
Thanks Adam. I take it you liked it then :D
More of that to come but it may take a back seat to GRV II ::)

Quote from: Schulmanator on February 22, 2009, 06:52:11 PM
This reader is temporarily satisfied with the awesome pix...

now I want MOAR!!!!!  :thumbsup:

And MOAR you shall. I can't have my readers temporarily satisfied $%Grinno$%
they should be fully satisfied  :D :D
It's always great to see you Bruce - thanks for stopping by :thumbsup:

Quote from: EDGE4194 on February 22, 2009, 08:23:11 PM
Derry- thanks for the wonderful update! What a great variety of pics. Awesome use of the Borg cube! Nice rural and industrial shots as well.  &apls

Thanks Mate :thumbsup:
I thought a little bit of everything would be nice for a change instead of focusing just on one part ;D
Glad you liked it


Quote from: Jmouse on February 22, 2009, 10:06:54 PM
Derry, this update is such a joy to see. So pleased to know you are able to take pleasure in the game once again, and share that pleasure with us.

Your many talents are shining through as you inspire and delight us with gorgeous photos. Your rural work is legendary - the fence lines are especially well done in this photo. As for the metro and industrial areas, I'm not really a fan of either one, but if I could create scenes half as good as yours, I would change my mind in a hurry.

Welcome back...
Joan

Joan
Always a pleasure to see you my dear
First things 1st your tea
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Such glowing praise - thank you but I really don't deserve it $%Grinno$%
( Well I do really  :D- but I didn't want to sound too egotisical ::) $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%)
Personally my weakest points are the industrial areas but I get so many ideas from other MDer's
that at last they are starting to be worth showing but still a long way to go till the look good to me
and I'm my own harshest critique at times ::)


Quote from: thundercrack83 on February 22, 2009, 10:28:55 PM
Outstanding work here, Derry!

The farms are just spectacular and your industries look very realistic--I'll be referencing them next time I head into the game to make some industrial areas, you can bet on that one!

Hope all is well with you, my friend!

Dustin

Dustin
thanks as always for popping by and with such nice comments too. Gee I must be doing something right if you gonna use my Ind areas
for when you build yours  :D :D( see answer to Joan above^^ ;D)


Quote from: art128 on February 23, 2009, 01:30:54 AM
What ?! only 5 pictures ?  $%Grinno$% As well Derry, these pictures are just fantastic, you've done an excellent work here my friend, the area with the EL-Train (even if we can name that a train  :o :o ) is very nice and pleasant. &apls
the industrial sector looks excellent there too, great choice of industry, even if they are a bit repetitive...
As well, my favorite part rest the farms land, very great and calm, a pure pleasure to my eyes to see that.  ()stsfd()

Arthur. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Arthur
My apologies for only 5 pics ;)  Lots to do in the region so lots more pics and I didn't want to overload the servers by uploading them all at once  $%Grinno$% and anyway they were the only ones worth showing  :D :D :D
great comment as always thank you.

Quote from: bat on February 23, 2009, 07:25:04 AM
Wonderful industrial area there! Nice work on these five pictures!! :thumbsup:

Cheers bat - Glad you like what you saw :thumbsup:

Quote from: Simpson on February 26, 2009, 12:02:12 PM
Hi Derry !  :)
As well this update is fantastic, my friend. The industry area is looking incredible.
My preferate picture is the first one  :thumbsup:.
Only one thing: I think, the Bat with green lights, on the second picture, is maybe a bit strange, no?

I'm looking forward to the next update  ::)

Take care,

David

Thanks David
Glad you liked the pics my friend :thumbsup:. The green thing is the B.O.R.G. Entertainment Cube and I was looking for something different to place there and its not something you see very often and I thought why not ::). That area I hope will become a leisure area in the heart of downtown, just got to find other suitable stuff to fit in all around that area :D


Quote from: Gaston on February 26, 2009, 01:04:58 PM
Hey there Derry,
    I love the pics in the update.    You have to tell me what the heck kinda el train is that.    I've never seen one like that before.

Guess I wasn't the only one who wants to use that train.    lol 

---Gaston

Gaston
Thanks for stopping by.
yes I thought that EL Train would get peoples attention. As I said in my pm more on that to follow and its just following on after the replies.

Quote from: Pat on February 28, 2009, 11:15:15 PM
Derry I loved this update and BTW what in the world was that train system there?? Very intresting and well satisfied  :satisfied:

Cheers Matey
Glad you liked what you saw and as for your question not long to go to find out more on that.

Quote from: catty on March 01, 2009, 01:46:10 AM
That train line looks stunning at night and ditto on the where did you get it?

love the flowers in the field and that "entertainment center" looks like UFO all green and glowing.  :) 

Thanks you Catty.
You aren't the only one whose attention was caught by that train too now was it? not long now till you find out ::)
The B.O.R.G. cube does look great at night especially with Gizmo's DayNight mod :thumbsup:

Quote from: Battlecat on March 02, 2009, 02:33:04 PM
Fantastic work.  All the pictures look great, but I must admit a weakness for the first one, that's a lovely rural shot.  Which farm is the one with the flowers? 

Cheers Battlecat.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it.
Glad what you like see and yes rural areas are one of my favs too and something I like to do. lots more of that sort of stuff to come so pop back sometime and hopefully you'll see more.
As to your question - I'll have to fire up that tile and do a query for you, remind me (gently) if I forget :D :D

Now for an
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Now it seems I caused quite a stir (No Tea related pun intended $%Grinno$%) when I posted this pic
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It seems that a lot of people were interested in it ::)
Well let me tell you a little bit about it or as much as I know anyhow.

A couple of years ago when I first discovered after a lot of trail and error what links to click on to download from Japanese sites
I went on a mad DL'ing spree and got everything I could lay my furry little paws on at the time. Backed it all up on a dvd.
Then misplaced it during a move. I was gutted as I had rebuilt my pc in the meantime also and had reformatted the hdd so
I thought i had lost it all.

Tidying up a bit one day I found that disk again and lo and behold I found a few beauties stashed away.

One of them being this Elevated train line. Others to be seen at a later date :thumbsup:

Now I'm sorry to say I can't tell where I got it - I can't remember only it was from a Japanese site

I believe the Author is ATEX but then again I cant be sure as that was the name on the zip.

There was no read me included so no way to give credit where credit is due.

If anybody does know please feel free to fill in the blanks :thumbsup:

Here is a region pic of the area that will be covered by the ATEX.
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ATEX - Aerial Tube EXpress

ATEX - Across Town EXpress

Which sounds best? you decide or come up with a better one :thumbsup:

Anyhow on with the show
Origionally all the pieces were landmarks only but I did a little bit of work on them in the reader so they
would appear grouped together in the landmark menu  :)
and created a menu hider for them too for when I don't want to see them $%Grinno$%


Ok there are 2 stations only
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so these I wanted to be functional as tube/subway and appear in the misc transport menu.
I gave them a capacity of 10,000 sims and so far in my tests they have performed fine.

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There are 3 straight sections and 2 small connector pieces for those awkward gaps ;)
as can be seen above.

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Curved sections left and right. No ground curves available  $%Grinno$%
Also no diagonal sections either. And they only make very large diameter curves &mmm

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Now the special sections.
1 The stack is one of the hardest pieces to use. I still haven't managed to use it in a way that it looks good due to the fact its so difficult to get the tracks to align. If I find a way I'll let you all know :thumbsup:
2 the divider - splits the track
3 self explanatory
4 Self explanatory
5 Connector Abyss - This is an overhanging prop that needs careful and precise terraforming to make it look right.
I can't tell you exactly how much this is as its dependent on your terrain and is something done by trial and error more than anything.

here we see that it is functional
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and showing a more regional shot of it in action. As you can see I tried to lay the subway along the general route the route takes so that at least it appears on the route query.
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The Sim who has been assimilated lives the furthest away as per the route query on the cube.
Yah I must be doing summat right on the public transport system ::) :D

One other thing about these is that they must be placed on terrain that's exactly the same height for the whole route.
you cannot have a variance of even .1m as it will show up as a huge glitch when the sections join together. And be very careful in terraform close to them once they have been placed too. still haven't figured out how to solve that yet but I will. ;)

So there you go for the moment for this update. Hope I answered some of your questions. If not lemme know okay :thumbsup:

till the next time,
:satisfied:
TTC

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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update at last ;)
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 14, 2009, 05:16:34 PM
Wow, Derry! Wow!

I've never seen anything like this before, my friend! So futuristic, yet still really realistic! Every time I stop in here, I'm amazed it what you have to show us!

Excellent work, as always, my friend! Excellent work!

Dustin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: Pat on March 14, 2009, 09:16:21 PM
Derry what can I say that Dustin didn't???  Ain't it soo cool to know when you have learned something and put it to use and it works ain't that the best feeling??? I know for me it is!!! I am excited for you that you got the ATEX working for you and hope you can find the original so maybe a release could be imminent  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: Sciurus on March 15, 2009, 04:52:25 AM
The ATEX is very futurist, and it looks like odd &mmm Excuse, but I don't really like future and its progress, I prefer city, which are in present, and which go near reality, you know. But I hpe you know control this, and if you can, I think it'll be very good ;)

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: TheTeaCat on March 15, 2009, 05:06:19 AM
Quote from: Pat on March 14, 2009, 09:16:21 PM
Derry what can I say that Dustin didn't???  Ain't it soo cool to know when you have learned something and put it to use and it works ain't that the best feeling??? I know for me it is!!! I am excited for you that you got the ATEX working for you and hope you can find the original so maybe a release could be imminent  ;)

As you know Pat its a serious breach of etiquette to upload other creators models without their permission, and as i have no way of knowing who the author is, or anyway of contacting them, then I don't see a release being possible.

Unless anyone else knows whose creation this is or could help with any additional info on it it'd be great.

Laters folks
Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: FrankU on March 15, 2009, 07:05:59 AM
WOW, Derry, this is a real fine system! A futuristic elevated rail. Maybe meant as a magnetic floating transport system? It would really be nice to find the designer and work together with him/her for a complete working transport system. As if we don't have enough NAM, SAM, FAR FRAA, HRSP, EL etc... :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: mightygoose on March 15, 2009, 07:38:37 AM
good old 2ch.simplayer.net its strange seeing his ATEX system in a non sci fi city journal, i gues thats progress for you... :P great work as always
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: Gaston on March 15, 2009, 08:31:06 AM
Derry,
    Barby filled in the gaps in my memoey these were origonally from Y.H.   Linkiehttp://www.yuhisa.com/cgi/c-board/c-board.cgi?cmd=all;page=3;id= (http://www.yuhisa.com/cgi/c-board/c-board.cgi?cmd=all;page=3;id=)  He still posts, albeit rarely, in our Japanese pages.   Perhaps someone like MAS could get ahold of Y.H. for us.


---Gaston


sorry for the long url listed but the "hyperlink" doesn't seem to work like it used to for me.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: bat on March 15, 2009, 09:07:28 AM
Nice work on ATEX there and Aerial Tube EXpress is a very good name for ATEX!
Winderful pictures of your city! Looking forward to more... ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: Battlecat on March 15, 2009, 09:54:17 AM
Very cool!  That's quite the network there.  Neat idea simulating functionality with the subway system! 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: Jmouse on March 15, 2009, 04:43:11 PM
What a special treat - a refreshing cuppa in charming company!

After reading about your experience with the ATEX, you may rest assured all praise is warranted - and then some! The models themselves are works of art. Then the skill, patience and understanding to install them correctly is a study in artistry! Thank you for showing us how it's done.

I shall miss TaTT
during the upcoming temporary lapse, however the GRV II Challenge will provide a pleasurable diversion for both players and spectators. Best of luck to you in the competition - I've no doubt your work will be superb.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: dedgren on March 18, 2009, 12:04:04 AM
25,000 page views, Derry.  A pic in a minute.

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There you go.  There'll be many, many more, my friend.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: TheTeaCat on March 18, 2009, 03:12:11 AM
Thanks for catching that David.

Gee who would have thought I'd get that many readers? Certainly not me $%Grinno$%

Thank you all to everyone who has taken the time to visit and comment ;D
It really means a lot to me.

regards
Derry
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - ATEX - What's he on about now?
Post by: catty on March 18, 2009, 10:39:10 AM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on March 18, 2009, 03:12:11 AM... who would have thought I'd get that many readers? Certainly not me ...

you can't beat a good cup of tea and something interesting to read with it  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: TheTeaCat on March 22, 2009, 03:43:23 PM
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I just want to say thanks to all my readers who helped me reach 25,000 views.
If your one of the regulars or a new reader, I couldn't have done it without you.
Thanks once again and here's to 50,000

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Quote from: thundercrack83 on March 14, 2009, 05:16:34 PM
Wow, Derry! Wow!

I've never seen anything like this before, my friend! So futuristic, yet still really realistic! Every time I stop in here, I'm amazed it what you have to show us!

Excellent work, as always, my friend! Excellent work!

Dustin

Thanks Dustin.
As I said before I found it when I thought I'd lost it and with refilling TatTT well it was a simple choice. Besides I hadn't seen others use it and thought I'd give it a bit of a showcase. More stuff to come yet :thumbsup:


Quote from: Pat on March 14, 2009, 09:16:21 PM
Derry what can I say that Dustin didn't???  Ain't it so cool to know when you have learned something and put it to use and it works ain't that the best feeling??? I know for me it is!!! I am excited for you that you got the ATEX working for you and hope you can find the original so maybe a release could be imminent  ;)

I was experimenting with the reader a bit and thought it'd be cool if it were functional also instead of just been eyeccandy. I am still testing them but so far so good. Maybe one day they might be in a position to release but don't hold your hopes folks.
At the moment it is not going to happen and they are personal use only. ;)
Sorry to sound so negative but I do not own the models.  $%Grinno$%
Still you can enjoy them by looking at mine ()stsfd() LOL

Quote from: Sciurus on March 15, 2009, 04:52:25 AM
The ATEX is very futurist, and it looks like odd &mmm Excuse, but I don't really like future and its progress, I prefer city, which are in present, and which go near reality, you know. But I hope you know control this, and if you can, I think it'll be very good ;)
Guillaume :thumbsup:

Thank you Guillaume for being so honest.  :thumbsup:
I thought it might be something that may be too much for some but I somehow like its futuristic look and could not resist using it.
It is just one main line through what will be the CBD (hopefully) and who knows may fit just right in. Lets see what happens.

Quote from: FrankU on March 15, 2009, 07:05:59 AM
WOW, Derry, this is a real fine system! A futuristic elevated rail. Maybe meant as a magnetic floating transport system? It would really be nice to find the designer and work together with him/her for a complete working transport system. As if we don't have enough NAM, SAM, FAR FRAA, HRSP, EL etc... :D

Who knows what the propulsion system is - I just know it efficient at moving the sims :D :D at them mo anyway but then again the population is low at the mo. who knows how good it will be when the 'scrapers arrive.
Didn't you know if it hasn't got an acronym it must not be any good  $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%

Quote from: mightygoose on March 15, 2009, 07:38:37 AM
good old 2ch.simplayer.net its strange seeing his ATEX system in a non sci fi city journal, i guess that's progress for you... :P great work as always

Thanks MG
Yes I know its strange but it just looks so good ::) 
Progress like time, wind, the sea and aging cannot be stopped I'm afraid  $%Grinno$% so I guess we gotta live with it eh :D

Quote from: Gaston on March 15, 2009, 08:31:06 AM
Derry,
    Barby filled in the gaps in my memory these were originally from Y.H.   Linkiehttp://www.yuhisa.com/cgi/c-board/c-board.cgi?cmd=all;page=3;id= (http://www.yuhisa.com/cgi/c-board/c-board.cgi?cmd=all;page=3;id=)  He still posts, albeit rarely, in our Japanese pages.   Perhaps someone like MAS could get ahold of Y.H. for us.
---Gaston
sorry for the long url listed but the "hyperlink" doesn't seem to work like it used to for me.

Yes it'd be great if he was contactable but at least we have the link to these fantastic creations eh ;D ;D

Quote from: bat on March 15, 2009, 09:07:28 AM
Nice work on ATEX there and Aerial Tube EXpress is a very good name for ATEX!
Wonderful pictures of your city! Looking forward to more... ;)

Thanks Bat.
Aerial Tube EXpress is the name I am leaning towards too.
Glad you like the update too :thumbsup: More to come also :D

Quote from: Battlecat on March 15, 2009, 09:54:17 AM
Very cool!  That's quite the network there.  Neat idea simulating functionality with the subway system! 

Thank you BC.
Something different eh :D Glad you like it.

Quote from: Jmouse on March 15, 2009, 04:43:11 PM
What a special treat - a refreshing cuppa in charming company!

After reading about your experience with the ATEX, you may rest assured all praise is warranted - and then some! The models themselves are works of art. Then the skill, patience and understanding to install them correctly is a study in artistry! Thank you for showing us how it's done.

I shall miss TaTT
during the upcoming temporary lapse, however the GRV II Challenge will provide a pleasurable diversion for both players and spectators. Best of luck to you in the competition - I've no doubt your work will be superb.

Later...
Joan

Thanks as always Joan.
You have such an eloquent way of complimenting people ;D ;D.
Oh no don't worry there will still be little updates and teasers while I partake in GRV II so you will still be able to have your cuppa and read too.
I'm really looking forward to the comp but only because its the taking part with such other esteemed players that is the reason I'm playing.
I'm not in it to win it  $%Grinno$% but if I did that'd be great too :D :D

Quote from: dedgren on March 18, 2009, 12:04:04 AM
25,000 page views, Derry.  A pic in a minute.
(edit:pic removed for tidiness)
There you go.  There'll be many, many more, my friend.
David


Thanks for been so eagle eyed and catching the moment for me David :thumbsup:
Oh I'll never catch up with 3RR  $%Grinno$% I know that now  :D :D but it still nice to see that its always
higher than the last time I checked :D :D

Quote from: catty on March 18, 2009, 10:39:10 AM
you can't beat a good cup of tea and something interesting to read with it  ()stsfd()

Thank you Catty
Such a nice compliment  ;D

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Now these few pics come from the town of Shacklesford.
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Quote from: Battlecat on March 02, 2009, 02:33:04 PM
Fantastic work.  All the pictures look great, but I must admit a weakness for the first one, that's a lovely rural shot.  Which farm is the one with the flowers? 
here you go BC. I hope this is the farm you were referring to ;)
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Area I'll be working on probably for the next update
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So there you go folks hope this mini update helps till I get back to normal. Whatever that is  ::)

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: Schulmanator on March 22, 2009, 05:37:33 PM
A great little rural town. Makes me want some fresh ice cream right from the creamery. Got any? I am hungry!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: bat on March 23, 2009, 06:55:42 AM
Nice pictures of your rural part of your region there! Congrats on over 25000 views!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: Battlecat on March 23, 2009, 08:45:17 AM
Yup, that's the one I was looking at!  Thanks very much! 

It's great to see more of your rural area there, I like the winding roads! 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: Jmouse on March 23, 2009, 04:53:37 PM
Shacklesford is the kind of little town on a riverbank I dream of creating someday, and wouldn't mind living there. Your farms are beautifully restful as always, especially the one on the right side of the second photo. Your choice of BATs continues to amaze - you have a comfortable variety, but all of them fit well together. So often I see the opposite - quantity without harmony. The pastures are well done, too - a bit different but still a fitting part of the overall scene.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: Simpson on March 25, 2009, 10:03:56 AM
Hi Derry !
This update is looking amazing  :thumbsup: Those farms are incredible.
The general picture is superb too  :o Fantastic work my friend !
I'm looking forward to the next update,

Take care,

David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: art128 on March 25, 2009, 02:02:30 PM
fantastic rural area as always Derry !  &apls
i like that little village and the farms landscapes, very realistic but I think you know that !  $%Grinno$%
I'm always impressed by your building style my friend. Habitually, I don't like making (and seeing) little farms like that, but you done these farms in a  way that I love it !
I just can reproach the waterfront, i think you should rework it with more details like dead woods, little rocks... You've always done it like that, I think you have planed to make it later !  :P
Take Care,
Can't wait the next update,
Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: Ennedi on March 26, 2009, 04:25:44 PM
Beautiful shots Derry! :thumbsup:

That one with the Honey farm and the next one with sheep  ;) are my favourite.
I have always a great pleasure visiting your MD, your pictures cause a feeling of a nice relaxing time in the rural retreat  :) I would like to make a long walk across this area and then to sit at the fireplace with a fresh cuppa  ;)

Adam
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: sebes on March 29, 2009, 09:35:31 AM
hi Derry... it has been a long time ago since I was lurking here.... but time to leave a comment again. You still amaze me what you get done in your regions. The ATEX is just proving that ytour nor only a star in building excellent rural communities, but also know your way arround with mass transits  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: dedgren on March 31, 2009, 12:35:06 PM
That's the best thought out use of Chris's (chrisadams3997) farm tracks I've seen yet.  Always amazing stuff, Derry!


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: JBSimio on March 31, 2009, 01:18:31 PM
"Mini" or otherwise, it's always great to have an update here for Tea Time, Derry!   :thumbsup:

Your farms always impress me.  If I ever start getting into fine detailing, I definitely know to look here for ideas.  You have a great knack for taking rural farming areas to that next level.   &apls

Hope to see you soon,
JB
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community
Post by: catty on April 01, 2009, 11:03:40 AM
Finally a chance to sit down and enjoy my cup of tea

Love the picture of the "BLS GA Farm - Honey by MJB", but its that farm on the other side of the road that really gets my attention everything is just right  :thumbsup:

lovely cup of tea thank you  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 05, 2009, 02:20:12 PM
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A little Teaser for your enjoyment

A reward I never got before :D :D
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More on that later.

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Quote from: Schulmanator on March 22, 2009, 05:37:33 PM
A great little rural town. Makes me want some fresh ice cream right from the creamery. Got any? I am hungry!

Thank you Bruce.
Sorry got no ice cream but got lots of Tea if your thirsty :D

Quote from: bat on March 23, 2009, 06:55:42 AM
Nice pictures of your rural part of your region there! Congrats on over 25000 views!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: &apls &apls

Cheers Bat, Its always great to see you :thumbsup:

Quote from: Battlecat on March 23, 2009, 08:45:17 AM
Yup, that's the one I was looking at!  Thanks very much! 
It's great to see more of your rural area there, I like the winding roads! 

No worries mate $%Grinno$% Glad you like what you see, plenty more of those windy roads to come too
especially as we get up into the hills ::) :D

Quote from: Jmouse on March 23, 2009, 04:53:37 PM
Shacklesford is the kind of little town on a riverbank I dream of creating someday, and wouldn't mind living there. Your farms are beautifully restful as always, especially the one on the right side of the second photo. Your choice of BATs continues to amaze - you have a comfortable variety, but all of them fit well together. So often I see the opposite - quantity without harmony. The pastures are well done, too - a bit different but still a fitting part of the overall scene.

Later...
Joan

Thank you Joan.
Your eloquence makes your compliments sound so great, it's always a pleasure to read them and they make me go  ()stsfd()
I'll often demolish a building that's grown if it doesn't sit right in the surroundings. there has to be some sort of symmetry to the locality that's been developed and there is lots of times the 'dozer comes out to play. ::)

Quote from: Simpson on March 25, 2009, 10:03:56 AM
Hi Derry !
This update is looking amazing  :thumbsup: Those farms are incredible.
The general picture is superb too  :o Fantastic work my friend !
I'm looking forward to the next update,

Take care,

David

Merci David
Its always a pleasure to have you comment. the tile is nearly finished but there is still a bit to go
so lots of little details to fill in. More pics for your delight very soon :D

Quote from: art128 on March 25, 2009, 02:02:30 PM
fantastic rural area as always Derry !  &apls
i like that little village and the farms landscapes, very realistic but I think you know that !  $%Grinno$%
I'm always impressed by your building style my friend. Habitually, I don't like making (and seeing) little farms like that, but you done these farms in a  way that I love it !
I just can reproach the waterfront, i think you should rework it with more details like dead woods, little rocks... You've always done it like that, I think you have planed to make it later !  :P
Take Care,
Can't wait the next update,
Arthur. :thumbsup:

Thanks a lot Arthur :thumbsup:
There is something I really like about doing the rural areas of a region and it seems that a lot of my readers do too :D :D
Don't worry about the river, I've found the game starts to lag too much when I place the details too soon so this time I was planning to do them at the end.
So you were right in your guess &apls

Quote from: Ennedi on March 26, 2009, 04:25:44 PM
Beautiful shots Derry! :thumbsup:

That one with the Honey farm and the next one with sheep  ;) are my favourite.
I have always a great pleasure visiting your MD, your pictures cause a feeling of a nice relaxing time in the rural retreat  :) I would like to make a long walk across this area and then to sit at the fireplace with a fresh cuppa  ;)

Adam

Adam thanks your your kind words :thumbsup:
As the region is still going through its rebirth it means there'll be lots more rural areas to develop so I think I shall have to incorporate
some walking trails with some suitable tearooms along the way. As for that walk I think I'll join you  :D :D

Quote from: sebes on March 29, 2009, 09:35:31 AM
hi Derry... it has been a long time ago since I was lurking here.... but time to leave a comment again. You still amaze me what you get done in your regions. The ATEX is just proving that your nor only a star in building excellent rural communities, but also know your way around with mass transits  &apls

Sebes
How wonderful to see you again :thumbsup: I'm glad that I still can amaze you, I just try to find stuff that other don't use and when I saw the ATEX I just knew it would be a talking point, if I could find a way to utilise it in a suitable location. As for mass transit lets see if I modded the lots properly and that the system can cope in the future - only time will tell :D :D

Quote from: dedgren on March 31, 2009, 12:35:06 PM
That's the best thought out use of Chris's (chrisadams3997) farm tracks I've seen yet.  Always amazing stuff, Derry!
David


Thank you David.
Praise from you is Praise indeed considering all that you have done to change this game we all love so much.
&idea Now if we could only have his farm tracks as part of the SAM ( a bit like what was achieved with STR)

Quote from: JBSimio on March 31, 2009, 01:18:31 PM
"Mini" or otherwise, it's always great to have an update here for Tea Time, Derry!   :thumbsup:

Your farms always impress me.  If I ever start getting into fine detailing, I definitely know to look here for ideas.  You have a great knack for taking rural farming areas to that next level.   &apls

Hope to see you soon,
JB

Jon
great to see you enjoyed the mini update :thumbsup: I just enjoy doing rural areas more and more and have often used Covington (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=4274.0) as a source of inspiration at times especially your region views :D. I've spent lots of time in the country and just try to recreate what I see.

Quote from: catty on April 01, 2009, 11:03:40 AM
Finally a chance to sit down and enjoy my cup of tea

Love the picture of the "BLS GA Farm - Honey by MJB", but its that farm on the other side of the road that really gets my attention everything is just right  :thumbsup:

lovely cup of tea thank you  :)

Thank you Catty.
The Honey farm just happened to grow in that location and as it fitted in so well it got historical status  pretty quick::)
As for the farm across the road, that's one of my own creations and will get some close ups for you fairly soon. in the meantime I hope the following pics will keep you satisfied  ;D ;D

Now for the
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In the last update I said this was the area I would probably be working on
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and boy was I glad I did. As you can see in the above pic the farm in the top right has gone to be replaced by something a lot nicer.

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For the first time ever I got the Cromwell Mansion  :thumbsup:
And here it is in all its glory ;D (expensive but worth it :thumbsup:)
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And now a few random shots  ;)
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That's all for now, but I hope your enjoyed your stay :thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC
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PS Who will be the first to spot the HD texture in use?

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: Ennedi on April 06, 2009, 12:43:10 AM
I'm not sure, but the stone wall on the third big picture looks suspiciously  ;)

Beautiful Pictures Derry!  :thumbsup:

Adam
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: tooheys on April 06, 2009, 03:22:54 AM
Wow, I thought I had most of the CSX lots, but that one seems to be missing. It's amazing sometimes what rewards pop up when you least expect them. Especially when your plug-ins are as disorganised as mine  $%Grinno$%

Derry, the last couple of updates show some great rural development, a very nice mix of lots  :thumbsup:

Cheers

Dave

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: Schulmanator on April 06, 2009, 05:43:41 AM
Great rural areas! I have downloaded the Cromwell mansion myself but have yet to ever see it in game.  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: mightygoose on April 06, 2009, 04:54:16 PM
very well done derry, beautifully executed work, and she does look lovely, i think the darker grey just fits that little bit better...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: bob56 on April 06, 2009, 05:48:05 PM
wow, my HD guess would be the SAM intersection (asphalt and gravel...) Very nice update. In my opinion, the grid-like SAM still burns, though. (pic. 1)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: Jmouse on April 06, 2009, 09:06:54 PM
One of these days, I'll have the luxury of time to open LE and create some farms. When that time comes, I'm certain your beautiful examples will be on my mind! "Hmmm, a street here? No, Derry would lay a dirt path and run a fence along side of it. Then..." :)

The Cromwell Mansion was well worth the wait - and cost. It looks great in the surroundings you've provided. I guess the thing about your work that impresses me the most, however, is the thought which obviously goes into the finished product. It all makes perfect sense. By that I mean it's almost as though you've walked or driven along each road, street, path and trail yourself. Somehow you know exactly where the fences, gates and trails need to be, and you seem able to add details with amazing results. Oh that the lesser talented among us could be so intuitive!

Always looking forward to more...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: Simpson on April 07, 2009, 09:03:30 AM
Hi !!  ::)

I really love the Part B of this update  &apls Those fields are simply incrediblde :o, as well !!  :o
The overview is looking good too, the effects in the pictures are very nice  ;) But your sidewalk mod has a strange texture ?!
I'm looking forward to the next update  :)

Take care Derry,


David

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: bat on April 08, 2009, 04:52:41 AM
Really nice rural community there! Nice work on the second part! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shacklesford - A rural community Part B
Post by: Sciurus on April 11, 2009, 05:15:13 AM
It's very very beautiful, you realize your countrie with attention, and your work is excellent &apls

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 13, 2009, 02:26:42 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FteatimeBannerText.jpg&hash=07bd959950a9a02cbf3bfaad531f421e9f64f5e8)

Right last time I asked if anyone noticed the new HD texture I was using and a couple of you dear folks spotted it :thumbsup:
Let me remind you a bit
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FHDSidewalk.jpg&hash=d0b9b99b5de9571ecfe83bab79261d7e445c84bb)
In fact if you want a copy of you own just go here linkie (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=7430.msg235925#msg235925). I've been using this now since I got it
and it doesn't seem to have any notable effect on the gameplay. It looks really good zoomed in too.
So many thanks to its creator MightyGoose &apls &apls
So no doubt we'll be seeing more of this  ::)  :D :D

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Quote from: Ennedi on April 06, 2009, 12:43:10 AM
I'm not sure, but the stone wall on the third big picture looks suspiciously  ;)
Beautiful Pictures Derry!  :thumbsup:
Adam

Thanks Adam.
Just a little hint of PS on the pics does wonders, glad you like them :thumbsup:
Actually no  $%Grinno$%  the stone walls are maxis props stacked  :D :D
and you can get them here (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=12984)

Quote from: tooheys on April 06, 2009, 03:22:54 AM
Wow, I thought I had most of the CSX lots, but that one seems to be missing. It's amazing sometimes what rewards pop up when you least expect them. Especially when your plug-ins are as disorganised as mine  $%Grinno$%
Derry, the last couple of updates show some great rural development, a very nice mix of lots  :thumbsup:
Cheers
Dave

Cheers Dave :thumbsup:
I have had that lot for years now and its the first time I ever got it, so I was a bit chuffed.
I'm glad that I'm not the only person with a disorganised plugin folder $%Grinno$% really I mean folders ::)
The number of times I've said "Now where did I put thatfile again ::)"
Happy to know that you like the rural areas also ;)


Quote from: Schulmanator on April 06, 2009, 05:43:41 AM
Great rural areas! I have downloaded the Cromwell mansion myself but have yet to ever see it in game.  :satisfied:

Thanks Bruce
As i said to Dave I've had it for years but it's a bit of a lurker. So happy to finally earn it too.
Who knows you may get to see it too soon  :thumbsup:

Quote from: mightygoose on April 06, 2009, 04:54:16 PM
very well done Derry, beautifully executed work, and she does look lovely, I think the darker grey just fits that little bit better...

Thanks MG
I do too. Now IF you hadn't noticed I would have been a bit worried :D :D
I really like the way if fits so well especially with the Euro texture for the roads etc. It looks real good in towns :thumbsup:
And no,still  no noticeable difference in how the game behaves either.  Nice job mate. :thumbsup:

Quote from: bob56 on April 06, 2009, 05:48:05 PM
wow, my HD guess would be the SAM intersection (asphalt and gravel...) Very nice update. In my opinion, the grid-like SAM still burns, though. (pic. 1)

Hi there Bob
Yes your guess would be correct. Glad you like the update, yeah I agree it's still a bit griddy but while we are starting to break the games limitations, with some clever thought and positioning of lots etc its lot better than what Maxis gave us in the first place. I still have lots to do in that tile so lets see what happens eh?

Quote from: Jmouse on April 06, 2009, 09:06:54 PM
One of these days, I'll have the luxury of time to open LE and create some farms. When that time comes, I'm certain your beautiful examples will be on my mind! "Hmmm, a street here? No, Derry would lay a dirt path and run a fence along side of it. Then..." :)

The Cromwell Mansion was well worth the wait - and cost. It looks great in the surroundings you've provided. I guess the thing about your work that impresses me the most, however, is the thought which obviously goes into the finished product. It all makes perfect sense. By that I mean it's almost as though you've walked or driven along each road, street, path and trail yourself. Somehow you know exactly where the fences, gates and trails need to be, and you seem able to add details with amazing results. Oh that the lesser talented among us could be so intuitive!

Always looking forward to more...
Joan

Thanks you Joan
It gives me great pleasure to know that I can be a source of inspiration for you when you get to doing your rural areas ;D
Actually if you had said, ridden by bicycle you'd probably be more accurate. Maybe its because I've spent so much time out in the countryside that its left an indelible impression in me ( that dent in my head is from when I crashed into a tree )::) ::)
As for adding details,I just click merrily away with the mouse till I go "*&^% too much and  :angrymore: I forgot to save also. Oh well that's 45mins of work down the drain." Then its either "Hmmm it doesn't look too bad really $%Grinno$%" or "time to stick kettle on, brew a cuppa and do it again" :D :D

Btw there's always more and soon you shall have some :thumbsup:

Quote from: Simpson on April 07, 2009, 09:03:30 AM
Hi !!  ::)
I really love the Part B of this update  &apls Those fields are simply incredible :o, as well !!  :o
The overview is looking good too, the effects in the pictures are very nice  ;) But your sidewalk mod has a strange texture ?!
I'm looking forward to the next update  :)
Take care Derry,
David

Merci David
I glad you like the update mon ami,
I spent a whole evening just on this little area alone but the overall effect was worth it I think ;D
You noticed too - well done :thumbsup:


Quote from: bat on April 08, 2009, 04:52:41 AM
Really nice rural community there! Nice work on the second part! :thumbsup:

Thanks Bat &apls.
Still a little more to do to finish off the tile so there will be a part c. Stay tuned ;D

Quote from: Sciurus on April 11, 2009, 05:15:13 AM
It's very very beautiful, you realize your country with attention, and your work is excellent &apls

Guillaume :thumbsup:

Merci Guillaume,
I am very happy that you like what I do. Its always a pleasure to welcome you here :thumbsup:

Now then I have some pics for you from the next tile I ventured into.
Just a few to whet the appetite and make you come back for more :D :D

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2FPerkinsRidgeTeaser2.jpg&hash=d17db8989e59bdebb86b1fc487274be8656d871a)
2.1
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2.2
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2.3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2Fupdate23a.jpg&hash=a2b3512269bf24a60305a09c0b974cf752dbf674)

2.4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi513.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft331%2FTearider%2Fupdate24a.jpg&hash=065aae1bcc77853ee27e4a23fdb9a58f8072dac3)


Closer views of these areas to follow soon :thumbsup:

That's all for now but will be back soon.

:satisfied:
TTC

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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: bat on April 14, 2009, 01:42:33 AM
Looking forward to more of that new tile there! Nice pictures of it, TTC! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Sciurus on April 14, 2009, 02:43:16 AM
It's excellent, I want more, more and more!! :D
One question: how can you have downloaded fields? Are there plop or grow? Please answer me for one time, it's so long I wait an answer! ::)
And, merci de me répondre en français, it's a pleasure for me too (it's easyer to read :D)

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 14, 2009, 03:21:26 PM
Quote from: Sciurus on April 14, 2009, 02:43:16 AM
It's excellent, I want more, more and more!! :D
One question: how can you have downloaded fields? Are there plop or grow? Please answer me for one time, it's so long I wait an answer! ::)
And, merci de me répondre en français, it's a pleasure for me too (it's easier to read :D)

Guillaume :thumbsup:

Mes excuses Guillaume pour ne pas répondre à votre question.
Elles sont toutes des champs growable de ferme qui viennent avec les fermes elles-mêmes.(done with a translator ;D)

My apologies Guillaume for not answering your question.
They are all growable farm fields that come with the farms themselves.

regards
Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Jmouse on April 14, 2009, 10:23:33 PM
Interesting twist on those photos, Derry. And a very interesting quad you're working on. I shall expect a detailed personal tour ASAP! :)

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Simpson on April 15, 2009, 12:34:06 AM
Thoses pictures are looking superb my friend, excellent work on them.
My preferate pictures are the first and the third one.
I'm looking forward to the next update  :thumbsup:

Take care Derry,

David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Sciurus on April 15, 2009, 01:35:28 AM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on April 14, 2009, 03:21:26 PM
Mes excuses Guillaume pour ne pas répondre à votre question.
Elles sont toutes des champs growable de ferme qui viennent avec les fermes elles-mêmes.(done with a translator ;D)

My apologies Guillaume for not answering your question.
They are all growable farm fields that come with the farms themselves.

regards
Derry

Ok thanks, but where did you downloaded those please, because I search it for a long time, and I don't find, it irritates me!! >:(

For the translating
Mes excuses Guillaume pour ne pas répondre à votre question. > Right :thumbsup:
Elles sont toutes des champs growable de ferme qui viennent avec les fermes elles-mêmes. > Not right ::)
Little lesson of french : Ce sont tous des champs growables (we cannot translate this in french) qui viennent de fermes téléchargées ;)

And of course, if you've any problems with the very complicates french language, don't hesitate to contact me by MP or MSN ;)

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: mightygoose on April 15, 2009, 03:41:50 AM
lovely teaser, ill eagerly await the follow up
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: CommodoreTech on May 03, 2009, 09:37:02 AM
Very high quality countryside!. I love the sheep farm in an older update. You have a great amount of skill of putting just the right amount of things to give the rural areas that special look.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Pat on May 03, 2009, 03:50:56 PM
Derry seeing the side chatter in your GRV II thread I thought I bring this question here though about time deadline would that be 12 pm cst on the 17th of May lol..... OK no honestly I am loving what your updates have been in at Tales at TeaTime!!!!!  I love your farms sir and I can hope for the best for ya's!!!! The last pic here on Perkins Ridge is just wow factor!! I love that incline!!!


BTW I couldnt have thought of a better place to make my 8,000 post then here in my favorite MD!!!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: rooker1 on May 22, 2009, 03:58:08 AM
Derry my good friend....
Congratulations on getting this awesome MD of yours into the MD HoF!
Very well deserved move, to be amoung the rest of the great MDs.
&apls
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: sebes on May 22, 2009, 04:15:55 AM
Derry, a well deserved move of this MD to the HoF indeed..... Congratulations man!  &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: bat on May 22, 2009, 04:48:39 AM
Congrats for the move into the HoF!! &apls :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: metarvo on May 22, 2009, 06:03:24 AM
Congratulations on making the MD HoF, Derry!  The rural areas in Tales at Tea Time are some of the best ones that I've seen, including the ones in the most recent update.  Good work, Derry!  You have earned a double round of applause from me.

&apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: art128 on May 22, 2009, 07:00:58 AM
Congratulations Derry, you truly deserved it!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Ennedi on May 22, 2009, 07:25:20 AM
Congratulations Derry! It's a great pleasure for me to have an MD in the HoF section together with one of my best friends here at SC4D!  :thumbsup:

Now Tales At The Tea Time will not be forgotten even if you will decide to take a break for a while - but I really hope you will keep your MD alive! This is an unique place where we can meet nice people, read great stories and enjoy beautiful pictures  :) I want to make the MD HoF section busy, full of new ideas and inspiring for everybody, your MD is a great help to achieve this task even in the current state, but  I hope we will enjoy new updates in Tales At The Tea Time in future too!  :thumbsup:

Adam

Edit: My 2000th post - a great place to make it!  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 22, 2009, 09:23:44 AM
Oh WOW

What a great surprise  ;D ;D
Thank you all so much.

I really don't know what to say at this time $%Grinno$%
so I'll have a cuppa and think about it and let you all know real soon :D :D

Thanks everyone once again.

Regards
Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: JBSimio on May 22, 2009, 09:49:51 AM
Congratulations, Derry!   &apls  It's great to see this one headed for the Hall of Fame... right where it belongs.  A shipment of cuppa's should be arriving shortly.  ;)

JB
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Jmouse on May 22, 2009, 02:24:21 PM
Congratulations, Derry! What a wonderful addition Tales at Tea Time will make to an already exemplary Hall of Fame. Indeed, it is an even greater pleasure to honor you today on TaTT's second birthday!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: threestooges on May 22, 2009, 02:33:53 PM
Congratulations Derry! It's a position well-earned. I'd say more, but I have a bit of GRV stuff to work on, if you know what I mean. Congratulations again, and I'll look forward to what you have to show us in the time to come.
-Matt
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 22, 2009, 05:15:08 PM
Congratulations, Derry! It couldn't have happened to a better person, my friend!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Pat on May 22, 2009, 05:40:03 PM
Derry I was the last person to post in here before the biiiiiiiiiiiiig win man I feel like your lucky charm!!!! hehehehee!!!! Congrats man you sooo very much deserve this honor and your MDHOF'er now wooohooo!!!!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Perkins Ridge - Preview
Post by: Tarkus on May 23, 2009, 01:54:59 AM
Derry, congratulations on making the HoF!  As Dustin, said, it couldn't have happened to a better person.  TaTT is definitely a landmark here in the MD section.

-Alex
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 23, 2009, 09:17:26 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/ofJRFHqEw-s

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: Schulmanator on May 24, 2009, 04:39:28 AM
Great interview! And, congrats on a well deserved promotion!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: Jmouse on May 24, 2009, 11:17:21 AM
Another priceless gem from our favorite tea maker! :) Will wonders never cease? I hope not!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: catty on May 25, 2009, 02:26:51 AM
Congratulations on making the HOF, a very well deserved honour  :thumbsup:

loved the interview  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: Simpson on May 25, 2009, 01:00:25 PM
()flower()     Congratulation for this HOF award, my friend. You deserve it     ()flower()

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: Gaston on May 25, 2009, 01:57:04 PM
Congrats  My friend.   Absolutely incredible interview.   I loved it.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: EDGE4194 on May 26, 2009, 06:34:10 PM
Derry- I know it's been awhile since i posted- RL very busy, but I am so happy for your well-deserved recognition.
Congrats my friend  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: sebes on May 29, 2009, 01:54:57 AM
This interview my dear Derry.. is in my view a classic already.

How on earth do you manage to do that ?  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: tooheys on May 29, 2009, 02:35:20 AM
Derry, well deserved mate  :thumbsup: And that interview is a beaut  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: Ennedi on June 01, 2009, 03:02:35 AM
Hello Derry,

It's a great pleasure to send this post to you

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg207.imageshack.us%2Fimg207%2F9683%2Fteaplaque.jpg&hash=ae45cf03a087135c93b8680f6cf6a98d1da8f706)

Congratulations Derry! Welcome in the MD HoF section!

SC4D Mayor's Diaries Hall of Fame Committee

(Btw a nice decoration on the 50th page of your fantastic MD  ;))
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: rooker1 on June 01, 2009, 06:04:31 AM
Congratulations my friend!  You are now in your new home.
&apls &apls

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Into the hall of fame a quick reply
Post by: sebes on June 02, 2009, 10:28:45 AM
So the medal has arrived : congratulations my friend!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 07, 2009, 03:02:09 PM
Thank you all.

I was in the middle of preparing an update for you all but instead I have some sad news instead.

My Father passed away this evening at 8.45pm.

I shall miss him terribly.

I have to leave and be with my family now but I wanted to let you all know the reason for my sudden absence.

I am making arrangements for travel and as yet do not have a return date.

It will be when it is.

To those who know - don't worry I won't hit the bottle.

Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: Ennedi on June 07, 2009, 03:31:57 PM
That's a really sad moment Derry, you know we are all with you. That's life and nothing to say about it. Me and Beata will pray for your Father.
Go to your family and come back when you will want. We will wait.

Adam

The kettle will wait for you too
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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: Jmouse on June 07, 2009, 04:42:53 PM
Derry, this is, indeed, sad news. There are many of us here who will hold you in thought and prayer as you travel to be with your family. And we will be here to welcome you back when the time comes.

Take care of yourself, my friend...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: JBSimio on June 07, 2009, 05:18:52 PM
My most heartfelt condolences, Derry.  Safe travels... and I hope all goes as well as can be expected while you're away.

Talk to you when the time comes,
Jon
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: RebaLynnTS on June 07, 2009, 07:12:05 PM
My thoughts and prayers go with you.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: threestooges on June 08, 2009, 02:10:07 AM
Travel safely Derry. We'll be here when you're ready. Please keep in touch as you can.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: Nardo69 on June 08, 2009, 02:16:02 AM
My condolence is with you.

Take the time you need to say Good Bye to your father and to arrange the things that follow.


Bernhard
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: EDGE4194 on June 08, 2009, 05:06:57 AM
Derry- my condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
                 ----------Eric
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: metarvo on June 08, 2009, 05:21:21 AM
I'm sorry about your loss, Derry.  :(  Take as much time as you need in this situation.  I'm sure that someone will have the kettle on for you when you're able to return.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: rooker1 on June 08, 2009, 06:04:31 AM
Derry....
I'm very sorry about your loss, my condolence to you and your family.
If you need anyone to talk with, you know where to find me and please keep that kettle boiling all the time.

Robin
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: WC_EEND on June 08, 2009, 06:35:00 AM
I'm sorry about your loss, my condolences to you and your family.

Xander
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: art128 on June 08, 2009, 08:38:40 AM
Derry, all my condolences  to you and your family my friend, It's a very very sad news.

Arthur.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: Gaston on June 08, 2009, 03:17:33 PM
Derry,
    I lost both my parents within 3 months of each other and not a day goes by that I don't miss them both terribly.    That was over 20 years ago.     My heart goes out to you my friend.    I truely feel your loss.     If you just want to let it out to someone who has been there just PM me.     

    ---Al
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: Battlecat on June 08, 2009, 03:45:27 PM
All the best to you and your family in this difficult time. 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: catty on June 09, 2009, 02:18:32 AM
Derry

My condolences  to you and your family at this sad time, I still remember as if it was yesterday my own father's death and that was over a decade ago.

Take care of yourself

Cathy
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: tooheys on June 09, 2009, 03:10:54 AM
Derry, that is indeed sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: kimcar on June 09, 2009, 10:01:57 AM
Sorry to read that mate. My condolences to you and your family and be carefull.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: Nexis4Jersey on June 11, 2009, 06:31:57 AM
Sorry to hear that Derry , be strong through this sad time in your life and remember all the good times you had with him.

~Corey
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: rooker1 on June 11, 2009, 11:42:54 AM
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Hello Everyone,

Since Derry may not be around for some time while he deals with real life, I thought I would take over his great MD and do a little "Memory Lane" type tribute for my very good friend, Derry!
Let me start by telling you all this....I just spent a few hours making this post and I started from the begining of Derry's MD......what an absolute pleasure it was to reread the entire thing.  I recommend everyone else go over it again as well. 

Right from the begining one could tell that this was an MD that would be great and definately be worth watching.  I may make jokes about people not updating thier MD regularly, but when Derry didn't, I really did miss it as I am sure many others did as well.

The very first post starts out with an amazing picture that really caught my eye.  Just look at this!
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Incredible....right? 

Than the history lesson starts, we get a story mixed in with the real life pictures, newspapers, magizine articles, lots of pictures and even the odd mosaic.....and all of it workes together fabulously.  Along with all that Derry always takes the time to respond to everyone's post with depth and with some qurkiness, which is one of the main reasons I like him so much.  I am never sure what type of pictures he will use.
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Just some funny ones I found.

His terraforming skills are next to all the other greats anyone can ever think of.
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Everyone should give this a try to see just how difficult it really is.  I for one have never been able to do something like that and make it look realistic.

On June 1st 2007 Derry's Md is inducted into Of Special Interest of the Month.  A truly deserved move and just in a few short weeks of just starting his MD.  Of course it's not really a surprise....at least not to me.  And this is not his last or only time in this prestigious category.  Derry and his MD are also inducted April 01, 2008 for the second time!
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Derry's second time in OSITM!
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Some of my favourite pictures....
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He has even made some very interesting videos.
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9929/regionflashss2.swf

Some more favourite pics....
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I like this one so much because it just looks so realistic.
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Ahhhh....a dirty industrial pic.
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Incredible model to start and perfectly placed!!
Day
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Night
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And than Derry started doing more farming communities.  I think he finally found his niche, either that or I just love them.
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Derry has even done plop water experiments, Just check out this LINKIE! (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1346.msg142979#msg142979)
~End result~
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He can even use LE....
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Derry's Md will now live forever in the MD HoF, exactly where it belongs.
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Derry my friend, it was a pleasure doing this for you.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did preparing it and remembering everything you have accomplished and been through.  You have a lot of friends here and you can definately count me in as one of your best!  I am positive things will look up soon enough for you and when it does we will all be here waiting for you.

Robin  :thumbsup:



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: Pat on June 11, 2009, 12:30:58 PM
Robin a most fitting tribute to the most wonderful man we call Derry our friendly TeaCat!!!!  You have selected my favorite pics as well and couldnt have done a better update!!!!


Derry we'll always be here for you man!!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Sad News
Post by: sebes on June 12, 2009, 03:26:20 AM
Derry , am terribly sorry to read about your loss - my condolances to you and your family, my friend. My thoughts are with you, and yes: please keep the kettle boiling  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Thank you
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 15, 2009, 12:41:30 PM
Thank you all for your kind words.

Richard, my Father passed away peacefully with a smile on his face, a tear in his eye and loved ones at his side.
Now happily reunited with Finola my Mother and Peter my Brother may they rest in peace.

He was the kindest and most gentle man you could meet. A devoted husband of 33 years and loving father.
A deeply religious man who always tried to see the good in people. He never raised his voice, lost his temper
or raised a fist no matter how much I tested him. I shall miss his wisdom advice and help.

Thank you all once again for your words of comfort.

regards
Derry

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Thank you
Post by: Pat on June 15, 2009, 08:15:52 PM
I said it before and I will say it again Derry your amongst friends here!!!  If you need anything let me know OK....
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Thank you
Post by: mattb325 on June 15, 2009, 08:26:01 PM
Derry - I'm sorry to learn of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Thank you
Post by: KoV Liberty on June 25, 2009, 04:56:03 AM
Mine too.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 25, 2009, 03:41:30 PM
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Thank you all for your very kind words.
I'm doing ok have my good days and bad ones but hanging on in there :thumbsup:


Personal replies are as David likes to say ........imminent ::)



Somethings coming but it may be a while so I thought I'd tease you a bit:)
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Stay Tuned

:satisfied:
TTC



Robin - Thanks so much. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: rooker1 on June 25, 2009, 04:11:18 PM
Hey Derry,
Good to hear you are doing okay.
Nice looking teaser pic.  I see some interesting things in that pic.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: Pat on June 26, 2009, 11:50:57 AM
Oooo Derry the Cats Craddle Stadium is looking grand there!! You got my attention for sure and I will be staying tuned...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: KoV Liberty on June 26, 2009, 06:41:27 PM
Your welcome. And I will surely be watching this MD!  ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: Jmouse on June 26, 2009, 06:53:09 PM
And an interesting teaser it is! That is an absolutely awesome BAT, and to surround it with what appears to be a lighted EL track is just - well, can't wait to see more!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: art128 on June 27, 2009, 01:39:32 AM
That's a pretty nice picture there Derry, nice use of the elevated (maybe japanese) rail, it fit great with that stadium.
Looking forward to more (and maybe a day pic od that !
Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: bat on June 27, 2009, 05:15:20 AM
Fantastic night shot of that stadium! Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: Gaston on June 28, 2009, 01:48:48 PM
I'm hopeing that is gonna be a rugby stadium.    My cat loves to sit and watch rugby.     I think she thinks it is a bunch of cats playing with a toy mouse.     :D     Almost every time I get to watch a match on TV, immediately afterwards she will start batting the toy mouse around the house.     But, not till the game is over.   BTW, incase ya'll don't recall my cat's name it is "Honey Bunches of Cat" or Honey for short.    Hope your day is a good one, my friend.


---Gaston

edit:  Honey says "Meow" to you Derry.   She says you'll understand.    ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: Tomas Neto on June 29, 2009, 09:02:56 AM
Wow, your MD is fantastic! Impressive!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - quick Info update. - with a pic to tease
Post by: rooker1 on July 29, 2009, 12:58:19 PM
Hey Derry,
How are things going?
I really need a quick shot of some of your farm pics.  Hope to see you soon my friend.
Oh and look at that.....welcome to a new page....page 52!
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 29, 2009, 03:53:19 PM
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A quick Interim Update.

Today we have some pics of the area around Cats Cradle Stadium and the plaza in front.

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And a few random shots for good measure.

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Sorry about the lack of replies but they will follow.

Till the next time
regards

Derry
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: M4346 on July 29, 2009, 04:02:02 PM
Ah, the ATEX looks really, really good!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: Gaston on July 29, 2009, 06:17:05 PM
Looking great Derry.     Wish we could get permission to make the ATEX a replacement for the monorail.     It would be great to have it operational and not just eyecandy.   Good stuff my friend.


---Al
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: Battlecat on July 30, 2009, 10:40:40 AM
I really do love the way you've made the ATEX fit into your region so nicely.  The area around that stadium looks great as well!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: rooker1 on July 30, 2009, 12:02:26 PM
Thanks Derry for the update, I feel better already.  ;)
The pictures are absolutely fantastic!
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: art128 on July 30, 2009, 12:13:48 PM
What a massive stadium there Derry, but it looks good with your city building style. The size of it and the color you made in the picture give an atmosphere very British ! Also nice work with that sort of EL-train, fit well here.
Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: Jmouse on July 31, 2009, 05:22:24 PM
Yet another top-notch update, Derry. That stadium is unique, but an interesting study in imaginative architecture! I especially like the plaza area surrounding it. The diagonals compliment the intricate design of the stadium without creating a distraction. And the night shot is stunning. I like the park, too - simple, functional and inviting.

Good to see you back in the game...
Joan

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: kimcar on July 31, 2009, 07:26:34 PM
 &apls &apls Very good job with the plaza in front of the stadium. And nice to see the ATEX too. Looking forward
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: Albus of Garaway on August 01, 2009, 08:52:12 PM
Some great work here, Derry. I especially love your use of GasCooker's wonderful English-style homes. They fit extremely well not only with the stadium, but also with the surrounding plaza!

My only question: Where do you park? :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: Tomas Neto on August 03, 2009, 12:25:56 PM
Very nice update!!! Really fantastic this plaza!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: tooheys on August 03, 2009, 09:46:18 PM
Hi Derry.

Very nicely done, especially the layout of the plaza and walkways  :thumbsup: All fits in nicely with the surrounding suburb.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: EDGE4194 on August 04, 2009, 07:46:25 PM
beautiful stuff derry. nice to see you back. looking forward to more.  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: danielcote on August 07, 2009, 07:39:11 AM
oh nice stuff Its even brittish style!  &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: bat on August 13, 2009, 07:47:05 AM
Great work on that area! Nice pictures of it, too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An Interim Update
Post by: Bobbi on August 13, 2009, 07:49:58 AM
Look beautiful &apls

Bobbi :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 23, 2009, 03:38:13 PM
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A little Teaser to whet your appetite :thumbsup:


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Replies to follow :thumbsup:


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: Albus of Garaway on August 23, 2009, 07:02:25 PM
Looks great, Derry! I love the spinning windmill. :)

-Jason
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: catty on August 24, 2009, 01:49:55 AM
Love the animation, especially the windmill  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: _maciex_ on August 24, 2009, 02:12:53 AM
Very nice work  ;) Looks like typical british/irish rular countryside. Can't wait for more  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: rooker1 on August 24, 2009, 08:10:12 AM
If that's a teaser of what's to come, I can't wait.

Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: sithlrd98 on August 24, 2009, 08:13:18 AM
Oooh...that is nice! Never could get these animated grabs to work correctly...great job! &apls

Jayson
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: Tomas Neto on August 24, 2009, 07:49:35 PM
Very nice teaser!!!   :thumbsup:
I like GIFs, and this image is fantastic.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: jijdlswns on August 25, 2009, 07:27:50 AM
i like brittish style~  :P
it is perfectly peaceful  rural  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: art128 on August 25, 2009, 07:48:57 AM
Derry, Wow, wow and again wow !
that is the best teaser I ever seen in a MD !  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: Bobbi on August 25, 2009, 07:56:13 AM
Derry, what a wonderful animation. &apls

Bobbi :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: Jmouse on August 25, 2009, 03:53:35 PM
Wonderful photo made more so with the addition of animation. Derry, you have distinguished yourself as a master of rural landscapes, and I hope there are a lot more where this once came from! :)

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: KoV Liberty on August 25, 2009, 04:02:59 PM
Great pic!!!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: djvandrake on August 28, 2009, 10:21:47 AM
I finally was able to take the time and read the entire MD seeing that I'm a touch new here.  I didn't want to miss any of it.

All I can say is, wow! What a journey! An adventure full of highs and lows, laughs and sorrow, (a lot like life) and a lot of excellent work in building wonderful city/land scapes.  You're wonderfully creative and I look forward to grabbing a cuppa for each future installment.  I promise not to lurk out of fear of being smited (poor Vicar's daughter.)  :D

Best to you Derry,
DJ
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: Gaston on August 28, 2009, 03:18:37 PM
Great animation , mate.     Here a nice cuppa for ya.    Just sit back and relax and watch the pretty pictures.     ;)    (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg141.imageshack.us%2Fimg141%2F9528%2Fcuppatea.jpg&hash=760a7b201cc53ea8d967e348f73b8efec1d7eb79)




---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Animated Teaser
Post by: tooheys on September 06, 2009, 02:48:11 AM
Here I am, on time as usual  $%Grinno$%. Derry, I do like the animation, but I have to say that your work with the vegetation along the top of the cliffs really caught my eye. Splendid work mate  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 06, 2009, 01:34:05 PM
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Sorry to say that the update I had planned got a bit screwed for a better choce of words ::)
I had taken my screengrabs, did all the editing etc and put them in a folder. Somehow or another
(maybe not enough Tea that day ::) )I deleted the folder. Doh &mmm

Anyway got some replies to do. Some been an understatement :D :D
thank you all for visiting, yes including you lurkers (say hello and get a free cuppa :thumbsup:)
and all the regulars and everyone who left a comment :thumbsup:

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Quote from: M4346 on July 29, 2009, 04:02:02 PM
Ah, the ATEX looks really, really good!  :thumbsup:

Cheers Marius :thumbsup:

Quote from: Gaston on July 29, 2009, 06:17:05 PM
Looking great Derry.     Wish we could get permission to make the ATEX a replacement for the monorail.     It would
be great to have it operational and not just eyecandy.   Good stuff my friend.
---Al

Thanks Al.
I agree it would be great but my little workaround works well so far(using as a subway).
It could be released the way I've modded it I suppose as long as I linked to the models.
Hmmm something to think about - files away in back of brain :D

Quote from: Battlecat on July 30, 2009, 10:40:40 AM
I really do love the way you've made the ATEX fit into your region so nicely.  The area around that stadium looks great as well!

Thanks BC.
Yes I rather like the way it weaves through the region also and the plaza looks good too.
took a bit of fiddling in the LE but worked out well :thumbsup:


Quote from: rooker1 on July 30, 2009, 12:02:26 PM
Thanks Derry for the update, I feel better already.  ;)
The pictures are absolutely fantastic!
Robin  :thumbsup:

Thanks Robin.
A short update but glad it perked you up mate :thumbsup:

Quote from: art128 on July 30, 2009, 12:13:48 PM
What a massive stadium there Derry, but it looks good with your city building style. The size of it and the color you
made in the picture give an atmosphere very British ! Also nice work with that sort of EL-train, fit well here.
Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:

Thanks Arthur.
It's a great BAT the stadium so had to find a suitable place and it works well in it's present location. The ATEX looks great as it curves around the stadium. I think it compliments it quite well ;D

Quote from: Jmouse on July 31, 2009, 05:22:24 PM
Yet another top-notch update, Derry. That stadium is unique, but an interesting study in imaginative architecture!
I especially like the plaza area surrounding it. The diagonals compliment the intricate design of the stadium without
creating a distraction. And the night shot is stunning. I like the park, too - simple, functional and inviting.
Good to see you back in the game...
Joan

Thank you Joan.
I was quite pleased with the overall result but I'll admit it took quite a few cuppa's to get it looking the way it does.
I'm rather pleased and so are the sims with the park. Been trying to get them on their bikes but all they want to do is play proper Football.(Soccer to those who get confused ::))

Good to be playing and enjoying it again too. Long may it continue.


Quote from: kimcar on July 31, 2009, 07:26:34 PM
&apls &apls Very good job with the plaza in front of the stadium. And nice to see the ATEX too. Looking forward

Thank you Kimcar.
Nice to see you pop in and like what I've done so far :thumbsup:

Quote from: Albus of Garaway on August 01, 2009, 08:52:12 PM
Some great work here, Derry. I especially love your use of GasCooker's wonderful English-style homes. They fit
extremely well not only with the stadium, but also with the surrounding plaza!
My only question: Where do you park? :D

Thanks Jason
GasCooker's BAT's are some of my favourite and I too like the overall fell I've achieved so far. The whole area is developing quite nicely so lets see what the future has in store.
As for the parking there is some underground parking available across the road at the convention center but its rather limited and it's something I have to work on but am planning to put it quite a distance so that the sims have to use the ATEX.After all it cost a lot so gotta recoup the cost somehow ::) ::)

Quote from: Tomas Neto on August 03, 2009, 12:25:56 PM
Very nice update!!! Really fantastic this plaza!!!  :thumbsup:

Thanks Tomas.
Nice to see you pop in and glad you like what you saw :thumbsup:

Quote from: tooheys on August 03, 2009, 09:46:18 PM
Hi Derry.
Very nicely done, especially the layout of the plaza and walkways  :thumbsup: All fits in nicely with the surrounding
suburb.
Cheers
Dave

Thanks Dave.
Took a few goes with the LE but it all worked out well in the end.
And I'm quite pleased too with the result :thumbsup:

Quote from: EDGE4194 on August 04, 2009, 07:46:25 PM
beautiful stuff Derry. nice to see you back. looking forward to more.  :)

Cheers Edge.
Plenty more to come, you'll just have to be patient :D :D

Quote from: danielcote on August 07, 2009, 07:39:11 AM
oh nice stuff Its even British style!  &apls

Thank you Daniel.
Glad you like the update.

Quote from: bat on August 13, 2009, 07:47:05 AM
Great work on that area! Nice pictures of it, too! :thumbsup:

Thank you Bat.
Always great to see you pop in my friend. Glad you like the update and the Teaser :thumbsup:

Quote from: Bobbi on August 13, 2009, 07:49:58 AM
Look beautiful &apls
Bobbi :thumbsup:

Thanks Bobbi.
I'm happy you like it :thumbsup:


Quote from: Albus of Garaway on August 23, 2009, 07:02:25 PM
Looks great, Derry! I love the spinning windmill. :)
-Jason

Thanks Jason
The animation isn't perfect  $%Grinno$% but it looks good :D
Glad you like it :thumbsup:

Quote from: catty on August 24, 2009, 01:49:55 AM
Love the animation, especially the windmill  :thumbsup:

Thank you Catty.
Nice to see you again and glad you like the animation :thumbsup:

Quote from: _maciex_ on August 24, 2009, 02:12:53 AM
Very nice work  ;) Looks like typical British/Irish rural countryside. Can't wait for more  :thumbsup:

Thank you Maciex
I do enjoy doing the rural scenes and glad you like them too. ;D

Quote from: rooker1 on August 24, 2009, 08:10:12 AM
If that's a teaser of what's to come, I can't wait.
Robin  ;)

You'll just to to be patient Robin ;)
Who knows whats in store eh?

Quote from: sithlrd98 on August 24, 2009, 08:13:18 AM
Oooh...that is nice! Never could get these animated grabs to work correctly...great job! &apls
Jayson

Thanks Jayson
The animation is a little jerky but it gets the idea across. Glad you liked it :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Quote from: Tomas Neto on August 24, 2009, 07:49:35 PM
Very nice teaser!!!   :thumbsup: I like GIFs, and this image is fantastic.

Thanks Tomas
It's not my best by any means but works well as an attention grabber eh? :D :D

Quote from: jijdlswns on August 25, 2009, 07:27:50 AM
i like brittish style~  :P it is perfectly peaceful  rural  &apls

Thanks jijdlswns
I do enjoy rural scenes too - glad you like what I've done so far :thumbsup:

Quote from: art128 on August 25, 2009, 07:48:57 AM
Derry, Wow, wow and again wow !
that is the best teaser I ever seen in a MD !  &apls

So you liked it then Arthur? :D :D

Quote from: Bobbi on August 25, 2009, 07:56:13 AM
Derry, what a wonderful animation. &apls
Bobbi :thumbsup:

Thanks Bobbi  :thumbsup:

Quote from: Jmouse on August 25, 2009, 03:53:35 PM
Wonderful photo made more so with the addition of animation. Derry, you have distinguished yourself as a
master of rural landscapes, and I hope there are a lot more where this once came from! :)
Later...
Joan

Thanks Joan
your too kind. More rural - yes I'm sure there will be more of them, got lots of space to play with in the region yet ;)
Glad you liked the animation also. I aim to please.

Quote from: Driftmaster07 on August 25, 2009, 04:02:59 PM
Great pic!!!!!

Thank you Driftmaster

Quote from: djvandrake on August 28, 2009, 10:21:47 AM
I finally was able to take the time and read the entire MD seeing that I'm a touch new here.  I didn't want to miss any of it.

All I can say is, wow! What a journey! An adventure full of highs and lows, laughs and sorrow, (a lot like life) and a lot of excellent work in building wonderful city/land scapes.  You're wonderfully creative and I look forward to
grabbing a cuppa for each future installment.  I promise not to lurk out of fear of being smited (poor Vicar's daughter.)

:D

Best to you Derry,
DJ

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Its great to see a new reader and am so glad you started at the beginning and liked it all.
Yes highs and lows, been a few of them but the journey has been worth it. I really enjoy seeing new readers comments as it makes it all the more worth while and I hope you stay along for the ride. Goodness knows what will happen in the future or what warped ideas will pop in my mind.

Quote from: Gaston on August 28, 2009, 03:18:37 PM
Great animation , mate.     Here a nice cuppa for ya.    Just sit back and relax and watch the pretty pictures.     ;)   
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---Gaston

Cheers Gaston
Really enjoyed the cuppa, so nice not to have to make it myself :D :D
Glad you like the pretty moving pic :thumbsup:

Quote from: tooheys on September 06, 2009, 02:48:11 AM
Here I am, on time as usual  $%Grinno$%. Derry, I do like the animation, but I have to say that your work with the
vegetation along the top of the cliffs really caught my eye. Splendid work mate  :thumbsup:

Ta very much Dave.
Lots of plopping with the bushes almost got RSI from cliking but the end result was worth it. I just knew you'd be the one to notice that :D :D Glad you liked it. ()stsfd()


And now who'd like to see some pics?

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Just a short update this time but hopefully it will keep you satisfied till the next installment.
:satisfied:
TTC

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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: Glowbal on September 06, 2009, 02:05:24 PM
It sure kept me satisfied!  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: tooheys on September 07, 2009, 04:38:52 AM
I hope the guy harvesting the wheat(?) field has good brakes, it's a long way to the bottom  :D

Derry, might have been a short update, but as usual not short on quality.  :thumbsup: Your rural work just gets better and better.

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: joelyboy911 on September 07, 2009, 04:53:12 AM
Splendid update. Lovely use of trees and beautiful farms.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: Schulmanator on September 07, 2009, 06:37:06 AM
Looking good - and the rock mod is simply de-lish!  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: Jmouse on September 07, 2009, 07:56:38 AM
QuoteAnd now who'd like to see some pics?

Me, me, me!
:)

The fields on rolling hills just look great, Derry. I believe that concept is more European than what I'm used to seeing – but I like it very much. Although we live in the shadow of the Ozarks, the land is pretty flat around here, and so are all the fields.

As always, your rural scenes are a treat to see. You're using a very pleasing combination of trees, too, and I like the subdued look of the pics. Pic 6 is especially attractive.

Great work, here...

Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: djvandrake on September 07, 2009, 11:28:21 AM
Thank you for the welcome cup.  :)

This update is wonderful.  You have so much visual interest in each pic with the variance in the terrain, the wonderful trees that fit so well with the landscape, and the layout is quite nice.  I agree about the rock mod too, it's fantastic!  May I ask which mod this is?

It was a pleasure to stop by today.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: Albus of Garaway on September 07, 2009, 12:45:04 PM
Ah, a short update, but a great one!

I absolutely loved those pictures you showed us, Derry! You put those farms to good use. May I ask what rock mod you're using? It looks fabulous.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 07, 2009, 01:35:32 PM
To all

Regarding the rock mod that you all seem to like so much ()stsfd()

Its called Grassy Rock by Swat-Medic and I got it at ST linkie (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=20897l)

Unfortunately the author has locked this file saying he has to fix the textures but to be honest with you
it has never caused me any problems whatsoever $%Grinno$% and am just glad I managed to get a copy
before it was locked.

Hopefully he will fix whatever problem there is and release it the pubic once more.

I really like it alot and it works really well in the region. Glad you do too :thumbsup:

:satisfied:
TTC


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: Gaston on September 07, 2009, 05:12:08 PM
Really great stuff Derry.     I love the overall look of the area you are working in.     Of course I love the rural landscapes anyway.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: bat on September 08, 2009, 10:02:32 AM
Great work on the farms on the hill!
Also nice overview picture!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: JBSimio on September 08, 2009, 10:11:28 AM
Very nice update, Derry!  (no big surprise there though, is it?)  I have to echo Joan and say that the rolling farm fields look excellent!  Did you have to do much in the way of terraforming preparations there or did it just work out that well on its own?  Either way, the end results make for a tasty slice of eye candy.  ;)  I like the slightly toned down effect you've used for the images as well.  It really adds something which I can't exactly put my finger on...

See you next time!
JB
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: Battlecat on September 09, 2009, 10:08:07 AM
Consider me satisfied!  Beautiful set of farms in this latest update.  Nice job with the hillside farms!  I'm going to be approaching that particular challenge soon now in my MD.  Thanks for the inspiration.  Shame that rock mod is locked, it looks amazing.  Looking forward to the next update.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: Nardo69 on September 09, 2009, 10:16:43 AM
Hi Derry!

Satsified? ME? With just 7 pics? No way - I want MORE!!!!  %wrd


...



Just kidding!  :D

Seriously, great work but I wouldn't want to work on these farms - seeing these rocks I'd guess there are more stones than anything else on these farms ...
But those rocks really rock! I mean great rock mod and your use of the flora just fits in there! Nothing to nag one!

Take care my friend and enjoy lots of cuppas!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: threeswept on September 09, 2009, 10:18:06 AM
Dunloe = spectacularly creative. What a beautiful creation - amazingly realistic...I want to take a bike ride through the rural roads and take in the sweet smells of the farmland and forests...mmm...
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - replies & Update 6.9.09
Post by: Badsim on September 09, 2009, 11:00:05 AM
Hi Derry ,

Love your taste , the least I can say , having just switched to Pegasus' terrain Mod and having already Heblem's rock Mod - visible here : http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6918.20 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6918.20) ...
and available here : http://www.fileden.com/getfile.php?file_path=http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/20/800718/GrassyRock.dat (http://www.fileden.com/getfile.php?file_path=http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/20/800718/GrassyRock.dat) , so close to Swat-Medic's one I firstly thought it was it ...

Fine work  &apls on this superb quad .  :thumbsup:

Cédric.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 16, 2009, 12:46:44 PM
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Now I suppose you'd like to see some pics?

Ok here's a mini update for you all.Some very specific lots made for this update but it was they only way to achieve the effect i wanted. Hope you like :thumbsup:

but first things first gotta do the replies  :thumbsup:

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Quote from: Glowbal on September 06, 2009, 02:05:24 PM
It sure kept me satisfied!  ;)

Thanks. Glad I was able to accomplish something :)

Quote from: tooheys on September 07, 2009, 04:38:52 AM
I hope the guy harvesting the wheat(?) field has good brakes, it's a long way to the bottom  :D
Derry, might have been a short update, but as usual not short on quality.  :thumbsup: Your rural work just gets better and better.
Dave

Ta very much Mate.
Short but sweet is better than nowt and glad you liked it.
Mr Reilly the farm owner wasn't too happy that Jim-bob hadn't put the fencing up as he said he'd done
So I reckon that may be one of his next jobs eh?
As you say Its a long way down and we wouldn't want any accidents to happen now would we? ::)

Quote from: joelyboy911 on September 07, 2009, 04:53:12 AM
Splendid update. Lovely use of trees and beautiful farms.

Thank you very much. Glad you like it:)

Quote from: Schulmanator on September 07, 2009, 06:37:06 AM
Looking good - and the rock mod is simply de-lish!  :satisfied:

Thanks Bruce,
Yes it does look pretty nice and fits in well in the region.
Good to see you pop by :thumbsup:

Quote from: Jmouse on September 07, 2009, 07:56:38 AM

Me, me, me!
:)

The fields on rolling hills just look great, Derry. I believe that concept is more European than what I'm used to seeing – but I like it very much. Although we live in the shadow of the Ozarks, the land is pretty flat around here, and so are all the fields.

As always, your rural scenes are a treat to see. You're using a very pleasing combination of trees, too, and I like the subdued look of the pics. Pic 6 is especially attractive.
Great work, here...
Joan


Thank you Joan.
I'm happy to see you liked the update. I grew up in an area that was rolling hills and most of it was arable so I guess something imprinted itself on me which is one aspect of rural scenes I try to recreate. Makes it look good when you get it right. I suppose you could say I be a country boy at heart and really do enjoy creating them. So with all the space still left in the region you'll be seeing lots more too :satisfied:

Quote from: djvandrake on September 07, 2009, 11:28:21 AM
Thank you for the welcome cup.  :)

This update is wonderful.  You have so much visual interest in each pic with the variance in the terrain, the wonderful trees that fit so well with the landscape, and the layout is quite nice.  I agree about the rock mod too, it's fantastic! 

May I ask which mod this is?

It was a pleasure to stop by today.  :thumbsup:

My Pleasure for the cuppa:thumbsup:
Glad you liked the update.
I already answered the question about the rock mod in the thread so I'll leave that there.
Its pretty easy to build on flat terrain but I much prefer to play on a map with different terrain and
like the challenge of building on it. Makes me work harder just trying to construct on it :thumbsup:
And when you get it right it just looks so good.

Quote from: Albus of Garaway on September 07, 2009, 12:45:04 PM
Ah, a short update, but a great one!
I absolutely loved those pictures you showed us, Derry! You put those farms to good use. May I ask what rock mod
you're using? It looks fabulous.

Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed the little update.
Re:Rock Mod see above.

Quote from: Gaston on September 07, 2009, 05:12:08 PM
Really great stuff Derry.     I love the overall look of the area you are working in.     Of course I love the rural
landscapes anyway.

---Gaston

Thanks a lot Gaston.
Plenty more rural to come and really glad you liked the last shots I showed.
Stay tuned for more

Quote from: bat on September 08, 2009, 10:02:32 AM
Great work on the farms on the hill!
Also nice overview picture!!!

Thanks Bat :thumbsup:

Quote from: JBSimio on September 08, 2009, 10:11:28 AM
Very nice update, Derry!  (no big surprise there though, is it?)  I have to echo Joan and say that the rolling farm fields

look excellent!  Did you have to do much in the way of terraforming preparations there or did it just work out that well on its own?  Either way, the end results make for a tasty slice of eye candy.  ;)  I like the slightly toned down effect you've used for the images as well.  It really adds something which I can't exactly put my finger on...
See you next time!
JB

Thanks Jon
Glad you like the rolling fields:thumbsup:Some terraforming does go on , some smoothing etc but not much. and
mostly its luck to see what will grow. I do tend to Ctrl+zone to place the main lot but out will come the 'dozer if its not right.
Glad you like the subtle Photoshopping I do. Still learning when it comes to that software but I'm getting there.
'till the next time
keep those monkeys out of mischief.

Sorry lost my passport hence the reason I haven't been on my usual trips to Monkey Island but the embassy is sorting it out as we speak. See you real soon for a cuppa :thumbsup:

Quote from: Battlecat on September 09, 2009, 10:08:07 AM
Consider me satisfied!  Beautiful set of farms in this latest update.  Nice job with the hillside farms!  I'm going to be approaching that particular challenge soon now in my MD.  Thanks for the inspiration.  Shame that rock mod is locked, it looks amazing.  Looking forward to the next update.

Thanks BC
Glad you liked what you saw and glad I gave you some inspiration. Give the farming areas plenty of space and don't
just stick to square plots. That way you'll have something a bit more realistic, hope that helps. Such is life re: rock
mod. Hopefully the creator will update and unlock it eh?

Quote from: Nardo69 on September 09, 2009, 10:16:43 AM
Hi Derry!
Satisfied? ME? With just 7 pics? No way - I want MORE!!!!  %wrd
...
Just kidding!  :D

Seriously, great work but I wouldn't want to work on these farms - seeing these rocks I'd guess there are more stones than anything else on these farms ...
But those rocks really rock! I mean great rock mod and your use of the flora just fits in there! Nothing to nag one!

Take care my friend and enjoy lots of cuppas!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Thank you Bernhard.

Sorry it was only 7 pics but nice ones eh? Glad you liked it. I really do enjoy doing rural scenes - I find it relaxing
instead of having to deal with all the hustle and bustle of downtown's (even in the game  ::)). Still the farmers
must be doing something right as they seems to have bumper crops year after year :D :D

QuoteTake care my friend and enjoy lots of cuppas!
I always do my Friend and I make backups too :thumbsup:

Quote from: threeswept on September 09, 2009, 10:18:06 AM
Dunloe = spectacularly creative. What a beautiful creation - amazingly realistic...I want to take a bike ride through the rural roads and take in the sweet smells of the farmland and forests...mmm...

Thank you very much threeswept.
I am happy that you like it and yes the bike ride sounds like a great idea with a nice cuppa waiting at the end Hmmm
speaking of cuppa's ... heads off to stick the kettle on ;D

Quote from: Badsim on September 09, 2009, 11:00:05 AM
Hi Derry ,
Love your taste , the least I can say , having just switched to Pegasus' terrain Mod and having already Heblem's rock
Mod - visible here : http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6918.20 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6918.20) ... and available here : http://www.fileden.com/getfile.php?file_path=http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/20/800718/GrassyRock.dat (http://www.fileden.com/getfile.php?file_path=http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/20/800718/GrassyRock.dat) , so close to Swat-Medic's one I firstly thought it was it ...

Fine work  &apls on this superb quad .  :thumbsup:

Cédric.

Thank you Cédric.
Glad you liked the update.
Yes the rock mod is very similar indeed and it made me check once again to see if it was.
But no, it is indeed the one by Swat-Medic, that I have currently installed.
more rural on the way stay tuned ;)


Oooooh Look here come some pics  ;D

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Or Shall I continue on rambling down some country lanes " 'till the cows come home"  ::)

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" 'till the cows come home"
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That's all for now, Hope you enjoyed this little trips down some country lanes
See you next time.

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Tomas Neto on September 16, 2009, 01:33:37 PM
Wowwww, very fantastic!!! Awesome update!!!  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: djvandrake on September 16, 2009, 03:08:30 PM
Yes, I very much did enjoy my trip down those country lanes.   &apls  That landscape looks fantastic.  The scenic rock wall lined roadways, meadows of happy cows, and lush fields is quite picturesque.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: rooker1 on September 16, 2009, 03:38:30 PM
You can always ramble till the cows come home especailly if these type of pictures come along with the rambling my friend.  Great update, loved it!!
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: tooheys on September 17, 2009, 02:57:36 AM
Great stuff as always Derry :thumbsup: I have to build a dairy farm in my MD as a reward and can only hope it turns out half this good.

Without causing too much offense I hope  :P, those hills remind me I've my travels thru Scotland. Ireland next trip, well it is home genealogically speaking. I'm certainly made of Stout stuff  ::)

Dave

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: joelyboy911 on September 17, 2009, 03:10:01 AM
Lovely pictures, Derry. On the same vane as what Dave was saying, these remind me of my trip last year to Ireland. Saw some lovely parts of your great country. It shows through in your SimCity style as well.

Anyways, at some point I plan to read from the start of Tales at Tea Time, to the finish, all 54 pages. (But not tonight :P - theres an exam tomorrow).
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: builderbuiltoff on September 17, 2009, 03:17:45 AM
wow realy nice pics :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Girafe on September 17, 2009, 08:15:01 AM
really nice ttc 

&apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: threeswept on September 17, 2009, 08:33:25 AM
Ah...the thatched roof...rolling, green hills. Splendid. Super detailing...I just love it.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Battlecat on September 17, 2009, 01:09:23 PM
Another gorgeous update.  Always up for a ramble down some country lanes, particularly when I see something I've not seen before.  I don't recognize those paths with the stone walls on each side in the first couple pictures.  Are those a single series of lots or are the stone walls separate from the pathways? 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Nardo69 on September 17, 2009, 01:25:44 PM
Hi Derry

Recently I have been digging in the "Show Us Your Farms" - Thread at ST. Someone there wrote about some of my older screenshots that I were the only one who was able to make Maxis fields look good. That was long ago - if he had seen that last pic he wouldn't posted like that. Maxis fields, Maxis trees, your walls and the cow and alltgether: WOW. Abother proof that the whole thing's worth is way much higher than the sum of its components!  &apls

Nothing to nag on - that flora and that rock mod and your layout just fit perect together!

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Jmouse on September 17, 2009, 03:08:32 PM
Derry, this update is about as close to perfect as they get! Each component compliments the others to form a harmonious combination that's a symphony for the eyes!

It is your own unique style, developed over a span of time, which raises TaTT far above the average. It has evolved now into more of a living work of art than "just a game!"  Too bad genuine talent like yours is something which cannot be taught!

The overall landscaping is amazing, in part because it isn't overdone. It would be all too easy to keep adding a little touch here and a few more trees there, only to stand back and realize something is amiss. You, on the other hand, seem to have perfected the art of creating super-realistic pastures, and that is no mean accomplishment!

Here's hoping Tales at Tea Time continues long after the cows come home...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Badsim on September 18, 2009, 12:42:57 PM
Very touching update to me , Derry , for private reasons ....

You've got a PM .

&apls &apls &apls

Cédric.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: EDGE4194 on September 19, 2009, 07:26:37 AM
derry- absolutely beautiful. what a fantastic update  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Yan077 on September 20, 2009, 01:53:20 AM
Incredible ! What an update   :o
the first picture is one of the best pictures I ever seen  &apls
Congrats Derry !!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Sciurus on September 21, 2009, 09:41:56 AM
THIS is country! $%Grinno$% &apls &apls

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: JoeST on October 01, 2009, 05:01:37 AM
Oh wow...just a seriously magical set of updates :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: catty on October 01, 2009, 10:05:46 AM
As always stunning and well worth the visit especially like the last two pictures, that rock mod is certainly realistic

:)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Pat on October 01, 2009, 01:50:11 PM
Derry wonderfull stuff here!!! I love the crispness of the pics here!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: art128 on October 02, 2009, 09:43:56 AM
Fantastic update Derry, these pictures are soo bucolic, greatly done and charming ! You're really good at making those environments and the result is, as usual, one more masterpiece ! All the details, floras, bushes and others walls along the street are an awesome touch to make that area a realistic feeling, good work my friend..
Can't wait to see the next pictures.
Take care,
-Arthur.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: citymax on October 03, 2009, 02:39:00 PM
It's just ..... fantastic, your region seems so real, congratulations  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: threestooges on November 01, 2009, 01:53:37 AM
What? This MD has been plucked from the Hall of Fame?

Indeed it has. This month, in conjunction with the site's birthday, four MDs have been selected in addition to the regular OSITM participants. Each of these four MDs will showcase for a week in OSITM. Which four will they be? You'll have to tune in each week to find out. Rest assured, each author will likely have some impressive things in store.

Up for the first week of November is our good friend Derry, TheTeaCat. Enjoy the week Derry!

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies while waiting 'till the cows come home 17.9.09
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 01, 2009, 01:10:06 AM
Great idea, will be a kind of fantastic four!!!
My friend Derry, invite you for a cup of tea, and I want to congratulate you for the first week of November!!!  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Teaser
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 01, 2009, 02:58:43 AM
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Just to whet your appetite a little pic of where I'll be concentrating this week so...

Stay tuned ;D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Teaser
Post by: ecoba on November 01, 2009, 07:32:29 AM
Oh, Derry, you're such a tease.

I'm sorry I've never commented here at TeaTime before, but it is excellent.

Hope to see more soon,

Ethan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Teaser
Post by: Battlecat on November 01, 2009, 07:32:49 AM
Congratulations on achieving the 4 in 1 OSITM!  Looking forward to seeing what you've got coming!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 01, 2009, 08:54:05 AM
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Thank you all on the MD Committee for selecting my MD as part of the 4in1 section of the OSITM.
It really is an honour to be here as part of all the special stuff going on this month.

To everyone who posted a comment, so many of you - Thanks a lot.:D
So without further ado shall we crack on with the update.

I hope you enjoy what I have in store for you.

A shameless plug here goes to Bernhard (Nardo69) who doesn't realise just how much of an influence he's had in this update. It all started when I read this post (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=793.msg283059#msg283059) about Nardo's way of a temperate deciduous forest.

It spurred me to fire up the game and try it out, but first I had to find a suitable place.
The tile I showed in the TEAser is Shenstone. Pop 15.

Shenstone, a small little town that shall be mostly rural or at least we'll start it out that way and see what happens.
There are 4 areas that this update will feature and here's a closer look at them
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Area A

This is the area I would test out Bernhard's technique and it was just so easy to get this result and on the very first go too, that there really was no reason to change it.
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Area B
This area took a little bit more time to get to my satisfaction. Cows looked wrong here as did pigs so that left me with only one other option really. Those white fully clouds that walk on the ground more commonly known as sheep. I had to fence them in and was really glad of Chris's fences (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1888) for this area.
Overall I'm pretty happy how it turned out :)
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Area C
Shameless shot of one of my lots :P
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Area D
The Huge Village itself.
It's got one shop,one pub, Fuel station and some craft stalls to tempt passing traffic.
Actually all the crafts are of a very high standard and carry the BLS seal of approval and it is quite a popular place to stop.
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No Choir practice in the church tonight and the only place to get stuff late at night is the Shell Garage which is open from 6am till 1am. Its has also expanded a bit and added a car wash facility to keep all the cars clean.
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As you can see some more new housing has been built and the pop now stand at 67 but I am sure that will keep growing as the town becomes more popular
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Much more to come from Shenstone but that's it for the moment.
Hope you liked you visit so far.

regards
Derry.

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Nothing was hurt in the making of this update and please excuse the grid in one of the pics. Thank you.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: JBSimio on November 01, 2009, 12:24:17 PM
Great update, Derry!   &apls

Sorry I missed you TEAser earlier... I'm going to use the excuse that it was only 4AM here and I was still sleeping (for once!)  The trees in area A look very nice.  I'll have to check out Bernhard's post to see what was involved there.  The sheep certianly make sense on such a slope and one can never have enough fluffy clouds wandering around.  With farm lots like yours, I see nothing wrong with a shameless plug now and then.  The little village fits in perfectly with the surrounding farms.  I have to admit that I'm glad there will be no choir practice tonight... I really didn't feel like going this week anyway!  :D

See you next time...
JB
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: dedgren on November 01, 2009, 01:42:20 PM
Woo-hoo, Derry!  Absolutely marvelous realistic landscapes.  Your work always has a not-quite dreamy quality to it I just can't put my finger on.  It's like a vision of the best place you could visualize in your mind, a place you could spend forever in, only somehow better.

Ahhh, that's what comes from the hands and mind of a master, I guess.  Wonderful stuff!


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Nardo69 on November 01, 2009, 02:09:32 PM
Hi Derry!

Congratulation for the 4-in-1 OSITM!  &apls Knowing you it'll be very interesting!

Oh boy, a shameless plug for a small tutorial ...  &blush

But I must confess that wood turned out really good there. And those sheep make me think of trying that by myself. However knowing my speed - or better slowlyness - it'll take ages to get a presentable result ...

BTW: Wonderful farm - just blends in here perfectly!


Take care and have a lot of well-deserved cuppas!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: rooker1 on November 01, 2009, 04:01:51 PM
Hey Derry,
Congrats on getting the frist week in OSITM!  &apls
Now those are some fantastic pictures my friend.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: djvandrake on November 01, 2009, 06:28:40 PM
Congrats on being the feature MD for the first week in ositm!  &apls

Your update is fantastic!  &apls  Area A is my favorite and it looks wonderful. I'll have to read Nardo's thread on this method of forest creation.  The sheep pastures in area B are really first rate work too.  :thumbsup:  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Bobbi on November 01, 2009, 08:35:38 PM
Congratulation Derry! &apls And the pictures look great.

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Battlecat on November 02, 2009, 01:13:49 PM
Great update!  I love those steep hillside farms, and your forest turned out particularly nice.  Great use of Bernhard's tutorial! 

Have to say, I'm a particularly huge fan of the way you've prepped your photos, the round shots look great!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 02, 2009, 01:28:31 PM
AMAZING work Derry!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Jmouse on November 02, 2009, 03:16:20 PM
Congratulations are in order here, Derry. I can tell it's going to be a great month in OSITM, and it's wonderful to know you'll be a part of it!

Looks like I'll be joining a bunch of other aspiring players in reading Bernhard's tutorial if your work is an example of the results that are possible. The combination of colors and textures in Pic A are striking and create a strong visual statement which sets the stage for the pics that follow.

The farm in C looks great - very realistic - and I want one! :) D involves a different color and texture theme, but it fits right into the overall scheme of things. And the night shot is stunning! Shenstone is a keeper for sure, and a great start to what I'm sure will be a stellar week here.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Its grown some more
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 02, 2009, 04:27:04 PM
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Thank you all for popping in for a cuppa and a read, I do hope you enjoy your stay.

But first some replies

Quote from: JBSimio on November 01, 2009, 12:24:17 PM
Great update, Derry!   &apls

Sorry I missed you TEAser earlier... I'm going to use the excuse that it was only 4AM here and I was still sleeping (for once!)  The trees in area A look very nice.  I'll have to check out Bernhard's post to see what was involved there.  The sheep certainly make sense on such a slope and one can never have enough fluffy clouds wandering around.  With farm lots like yours, I see nothing wrong with a shameless plug now and then.  The little village fits in perfectly with the surrounding farms.  I have to admit that I'm glad there will be no choir practice tonight... I really didn't feel like going this week anyway!  :D

See you next time...
JB

Jon,
Wonderful to see you and thanks  very much for such a great comment. Not a worry that you missed the Teaser, you got here in the end and that's all that mattered.  Actually I pretty happy there's no choir practice either, what they call singing isn't what I call it but we'll say no more as the vicar's wife makes a mean cuppa :)

Quote from: dedgren on November 01, 2009, 01:42:20 PM
Woo-hoo, Derry!  Absolutely marvelous realistic landscapes.  Your work always has a not-quite dreamy quality to it I just can't put my finger on.  It's like a vision of the best place you could visualize in your mind, a place you could spend forever in, only somehow better.

Ahhh, that's what comes from the hands and mind of a master, I guess.  Wonderful stuff!


David


Thank you David for such a great comment, stop it now your making me blush &blush




Quote from: Nardo69 on November 01, 2009, 02:09:32 PM
Hi Derry!

Congratulation for the 4-in-1 OSITM!  &apls Knowing you it'll be very interesting!

Oh boy, a shameless plug for a small tutorial ...  &blush

But I must confess that wood turned out really good there. And those sheep make me think of trying that by myself. However knowing my speed - or better slowlyness - it'll take ages to get a presentable result ...

BTW: Wonderful farm - just blends in here perfectly!


Take care and have a lot of well-deserved cuppas!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Bernhard,
Thanks for your marvelous comment. It was my pleasure for the plug as if it wasn't for you I wood not have have such a fantastic result. I hope you enjoy this little installment too. And the kettle is constantly boiling this week :D for all those extra cuppas :D

Quote from: rooker1 on November 01, 2009, 04:01:51 PM
Hey Derry,
Congrats on getting the first week in OSITM!  &apls
Now those are some fantastic pictures my friend.

Robin  :thumbsup:

Thank you Robin.
Its great to be here :D.
I'm glad you like the pics lots more to come so stay tuned;)


Quote from: djvandrake on November 01, 2009, 06:28:40 PM
Congrats on being the feature MD for the first week in ositm!  &apls

Your update is fantastic!  &apls  Area A is my favorite and it looks wonderful. I'll have to read Nardo's thread on this method of forest creation.  The sheep pastures in area B are really first rate work too.  :thumbsup:  :)

Thank you kind Sir.
I really happy you like the update and I would recommend Nardo's MD to everybody, its just such a good read and full of useful stuff. That mini tutorial was the start of the whole project this week.



Quote from: Bobbi on November 01, 2009, 08:35:38 PM
Congratulation Derry! &apls And the pictures look great.

Thank you Bobbi. I think you may like these ones too :D

Quote from: Battlecat on November 02, 2009, 01:13:49 PM
Great update!  I love those steep hillside farms, and your forest turned out particularly nice.  Great use of Bernhard's tutorial! 

Have to say, I'm a particularly huge fan of the way you've prepped your photos, the round shots look great!

Thank you very much BC for such a nice comment.
I'll admit it's not easy doing the farms on slopes but with perseverance and judicious use of the 'dozer, I'll end up with something that looks presentable. 

Glad you like the pic presentation too :thumbsup:


Quote from: Driftmaster07 on November 02, 2009, 01:28:31 PM
AMAZING work Derry!

Thank you Driftmaster
Glad you like it :thumbsup:

Quote from: Jmouse on November 02, 2009, 03:16:20 PM
Congratulations are in order here, Derry. I can tell it's going to be a great month in OSITM, and it's wonderful to know you'll be a part of it!

Looks like I'll be joining a bunch of other aspiring players in reading Bernhard's tutorial if your work is an example of the results that are possible. The combination of colors and textures in Pic A are striking and create a strong visual statement which sets the stage for the pics that follow.

The farm in C looks great - very realistic - and I want one! :) D involves a different color and texture theme, but it fits right into the overall scheme of things. And the night shot is stunning! Shenstone is a keeper for sure, and a great start to what I'm sure will be a stellar week here.

Later...
Joan


Thank you Joan,

Yes I do believe your right, It IS going to be a great month for the site and its an honour to be part off it. I whole heartily recommend the tutorial and the update would not be the same if I hadn't tried it out.
I am more than pleased with the result.

The farm in pic C that you want so badly is available here (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2114) :)
And I too really like the night shot. just had to wait for the right moment to take it but am pretty pleased with the result.

Still lots to do in Shenstone and a busy week for me with it. So I better get cracking with it .


But first .......


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First of all lets see where we are this evening
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Just to let you all know That I am playing this tile all week and showing my progress as I go.
Hopefully I shall be able to show some work each evening. So what did I do today?

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I filled in the bottom right area and am quite satisfied with the results.
Population has now grown to 268


And now a mosaic of the all that has been completed so far :)

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There we go, hope you enjoyed this little installment, stay tuned for more.

:satisfied:
TTC

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Gaston on November 02, 2009, 04:32:59 PM
Absolutely beautiful.   I love the foliage/terraforming between each farm.     Great stuff indeed, Derry.   I love your farmlands.  You truely inspire me to do great stuff.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 02, 2009, 05:02:58 PM
Derry, you never cease to amaze me! That work with the small farms with the rolling hills... Just stunning! A great job there and keep 'em coming!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 02, 2009, 06:22:14 PM
Wow my friend, awesome update..., great!!!  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: EDGE4194 on November 02, 2009, 08:49:47 PM
Derry- this is absolutely stunning work. You are a true artist  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Bobbi on November 02, 2009, 09:17:24 PM
Great update! &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: tooheys on November 02, 2009, 10:47:04 PM
Brilliant work Derry, you only have a week but it's going to be a beauty  :thumbsup:

You always impress me with your gently undulating farm fields and your use of flora is stunning.

Well done mate

Dave
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: ecoba on November 03, 2009, 09:51:03 AM
Oh, Derry, such great work.

I can't wait to see some more excellent work.

Ethan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: djvandrake on November 03, 2009, 09:57:08 AM
Beautiful mosaic, expecially the lavender fields.  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Battlecat on November 03, 2009, 10:10:04 AM
Another nice one!  I quite like how you've detailed the edges of your fields in this one. 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Yan077 on November 03, 2009, 10:29:59 AM
As always an excellent work, marvellous landscape and a superb mosaic  &apls

And congrats for the well desserved OSITM  :thumbsup:

Yann
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: JBSimio on November 03, 2009, 10:54:48 AM
Derry, Derry, Derry...

You make it so difficult to leave sensible and original comments... I simply run out of words too quickly.  Then I'm reduced to saying things like "Excellent!"  "Great update!"  "It looks wonderful!"  or the always apt standby of  :thumbsup: or  &apls  Maybe if your images weren't so goshdarn perfect, I could come up with something a little more thought provoking... but alas, you leave me little choice.

I should mention that I really like the quick curve in the road just north of the village.  Not sure why that sticks out to me, but it does and I like it.  I also like how everything is backed up against the foot of the mountain along the right side.  That's all I've got, though... back to things like "Ooohh!  Wow!  What a great picture!"   &apls

JB
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Watch it grow
Post by: Jmouse on November 03, 2009, 12:31:21 PM
Derry, that mosaic is just too perfect! The detailing is flawless. The whole picture captures the very heart and soul of a charming rural village that's in tune with the environment.

I often wonder if master MDers like you have a vision of what they want before they start, and how close the end result matches that vision. Just saying, *I think I'll put a rural village here* can't possibly be enough.

To be sure, this is the start of a stellar week for you in OSITM, and you have all of us waiting - none too patiently - for more!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Industrial Area?
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 03, 2009, 02:04:30 PM
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Wow so many wonderful comments from so many people, thank you all.
Not lots of time this evening but Joan you mentioned you wanted more,
Well I think I can arrange that :D

So without further ado lets get cracking.
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Well as you can see we are popping over the river for tonight's installment and much to Robin's delight
we shall be visiting Shenstone's Industrial Area. I'm sure many of you will be delighted to see huge plumes
of smoke and pollution coming from the mighty smokestacks. so lets go eh?

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As you can see a thriving industrial area. Don't worry there are some extremely tough
pollution controls in place and the penalty for breaking them? Well......
If you gotta ask about them, you really won't like the answer.
Some say that you get exposed directly to its effects and you never %$^&$$&%%*&(^&^^)^*&(^(*&(^
                                                                                                       censored to protect the innocent

Thanks for dropping by, more to come soon  ;D
But now I off to make a cuppa

:satisfied:
TTC

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Industrial Area?
Post by: djvandrake on November 03, 2009, 06:02:01 PM
 :D  I was sure to control my pollution during my visit. I don't want to get exposed!  :P

So many wonderful things in your update.  The variety is impressive: Orchards, Grains, Flowers, a market and those cute sheep.  A scarecrow even!  I think that's my favorite. Very, very charming.  &apls  &apls  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Industrial Area?
Post by: Jmouse on November 04, 2009, 12:15:38 AM
*Ask and ye shall receive another crop of prize-winning screenies!*

This time, it was C that caught my eye first. Don't recall seeing that big brown structure (center left) before. Nice BAT, though. And then there's D and F - a feast for the eyes. I'm partial to the close-ups, and I especially like the wooded area north of the dirt road in F. Outstanding work on arranging the trees. It reminds me of the wooded area across from my house which ends abruptly near the edge of our neighbor's property.

Although I'm not fond of industry, I see you've managed to create a "necessary evil" which doesn't destroy the overall atmosphere of the village. I've saved several of these pics to use as references when I get farther into the development of my own region.

And now, once again, I shall brazenly demand MORE...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Industrial Area?
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 04, 2009, 12:37:17 AM
You are a master playing SC4!!! Awesome update my friend!!!  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Industrial Area?
Post by: threestooges on November 04, 2009, 01:02:26 AM
I really ought to be commenting more on things here as it's all so well done. I do however have to comment on the "industrial sector" in saying somehow you managed to make it green, leafy, and still fit right in with everything else. It looks like the industries were set up to aid in farm development, and nice setup for it too by the way. I was wondering how an indsutrial "sector" would factor into TaTT. Nice work.
-Matt
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Industrial Area?
Post by: rooker1 on November 04, 2009, 04:55:00 AM
Another fantastic update my friend.  Your rural farming areas never seize to amaze me or anyone else, obvious by the comments.  The circular shaped pictures is a very nice touch as well.  After our MSN conversation, I was really looking forward to lots of industrial pics, maybe they are coming in the next update? please.....pretty please.  I would love to see Derry's views on an Industrial area.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Industrial Area?
Post by: Battlecat on November 04, 2009, 10:55:33 AM
Great job!  That industrial area fits in quite nicely!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Ah Fresh Air Again
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 04, 2009, 03:25:25 PM
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Once again thank you all for some great comments.
Sorry I can't reply to each one personally but running short of time this evening
and am posting on the go.

But Don't worry I do have a few pics for you :D

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Tonight we get away from all the hustle and  bustle of the Shenstone's industry and
back to a more rural setting. (Sorry Robin ;))

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As I say sorry about the shorter update  ;)
Thanks for dropping by  ;D

till the next time

regards

Derry

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Ah Fresh Air Again
Post by: Battlecat on November 04, 2009, 03:27:18 PM
No worries about the smaller update, it's still coming along beautifully!  You've got a really great eye for rural composition!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Ah Fresh Air Again
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 04, 2009, 03:30:58 PM
Awesome again, my friend!!!  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Ah Fresh Air Again
Post by: Jmouse on November 04, 2009, 04:10:59 PM
Derry, every update you post is a special treat, regardless of its size! And this one is just lovely - you create such beautiful rural scenes. I especially like the shoreline in 4b and the farms in 4d. And I remain in awe of the level of detail you achieve.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Ah Fresh Air Again
Post by: Pat on November 04, 2009, 07:43:40 PM
Derry congrats on another run in OSITM!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Ah Fresh Air Again
Post by: Bobbi on November 04, 2009, 08:11:14 PM
Good update again! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Ah Fresh Air Again
Post by: tooheys on November 04, 2009, 09:46:06 PM
Well done Derry, your rural areas are always a treat  :thumbsup:

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Ah Fresh Air Again
Post by: djvandrake on November 05, 2009, 09:56:41 AM
Beautiful work on those shorelines too.  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 05, 2009, 01:31:01 PM
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Working on stuff but did this for you all :D

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I'll be back very soon.
Thanks for all the great comments :thumbsup:

I'll answer your questions and fill in some blanks in the next day or so :thumbsup:
Oh gotta go the kettle's just boiled ;D

:satisfied:
TTC

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edit: ps who can spot the one odd thing in the above animation?
I only just noticed it myself:D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: JBSimio on November 05, 2009, 01:38:06 PM
Very nice Derry!  I enjoyed yesterday's update although I didn't get a chance until now to say so.  I particularly liked the second and fourth pictures.  The overview you've just posted is much appreciated... I was hoping there would be one eventually and sure enough, there it is!  ;)

Let me know if you start running out of tea and I'll send some more over.  (I can ship directly... no need to involve Matt this time unless you would prefer to)  :D

JB

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: Battlecat on November 05, 2009, 01:40:46 PM
Nice animation!  This tile is coming together very nicely!

One odd thing I did notice was a farm near the left bridge being completely replaced by trees.  Other than that, I didn't see anything.  Although there is a lot going on from each frame! 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: Nardo69 on November 05, 2009, 03:29:18 PM
Nice Updates. And boy, what an industrial wasteland  :D

Gee, I get green of envie when I see your shores, I am working on my riverbanks for months and still don't like them.   :'( But you seem to have an interesting method of planting deciduous forrest ...  ;) :D

The smooth grey street curve reminds me to use them eventually, too. First I didn't find them now it seems I forget that they are there.  ::)

Take care my friend and enjoy some nice cuppa!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: Jmouse on November 05, 2009, 04:13:32 PM
Excellent idea! Brings everything together and looks great, too! I continue to be amazed at your creativity in presenting your outstanding work! :)

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: djvandrake on November 05, 2009, 06:34:37 PM
Wonderful animation.  &apls  I can't wait to see what goes on the island in the middle.  I didn't spot anything odd, so I'll have to watch it a bit more.  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: Bobbi on November 05, 2009, 08:23:13 PM
Amazing animation! :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: threestooges on November 06, 2009, 12:19:37 AM
Nice little animation Derry. I didn't see the farm being replaced by trees that Battlecat mentioned, but I did notice the terrain mod keeps changing its textures. I'd noticed it do that before, especially when I'm building nearby, but it's interesting to see it do that over time across the map. I recall, maybe in a post by Adam (Ennedi), about something to do with seasonality. Perhaps it's something similar to what the snow mod does. Not sure though, or if that was even what you were referring to. Good progress pic though.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: catty on November 06, 2009, 12:24:41 AM
Quote from: Jmouse on November 05, 2009, 04:13:32 PM
Excellent idea! Brings everything together and looks great, too! I continue to be amazed at your creativity in presenting your outstanding work! ...

ditto from me and always worth the visit   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: tooheys on November 06, 2009, 12:37:48 AM
Great work there Derry. :thumbsup: You're going to have to show me how you do that one day.

Keep it coming mate.

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 06, 2009, 05:44:52 AM
My friend, really awesome this gif!!! Fantastic work!!!  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: rooker1 on November 06, 2009, 06:03:14 AM
Hello Derry,
I have always found it interesting to see how one goes from "A" to "B" and your route seems like a very good one to me!
As for the differences, if it weren't for the above people finding them first I never would have noticed.  I have never really been that good at "Finding Waldo". $%Grinno$% ;)

Look forward to your next update.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: art128 on November 06, 2009, 09:38:38 AM
Hi Derry, first of all , congratulation on reaching the OSITM, for the third (or fourth.. ) time ! Congrats !

That animation looks fantastic my friend, It's nice to watch the development of a city step by step time after time, and shown how much work you've spent on it, and that is fantastic. Your farmlands are always fantastic, and are in the best I ever seen. your road layout is well done, and give the feeling of a real city, good work !

I wish you a good month here in the OSITM section, I hope it will be good, but when I see your last one, I've no doubt on it !  ;)

Regards,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: Fabian93 on November 06, 2009, 12:42:06 PM
I've got to say "sorry", since I have never written here before even though it's definitively not my first visit &apls &apls
I'm astonished each time I come here. Some of your pictures just look so real :thumbsup:
The recent updates look perfect and they're a big inspiration for me and my work on my own fields / rural areas.

Congratulations to the OSITM award - you deserved it and used your time really well.
I'm looking forward to more :thumbsup:,

Fabian

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: ecoba on November 06, 2009, 04:10:45 PM
Quite a good way to give an overview, Derry. Lots and lots of farms, I like farms. I especially like the use of the small c.p. houses, gives a good feeling of historic farms. (That's from the previous update. :) )

Great job on your MD, Derry,

Ethan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Animated - The story so far
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 06, 2009, 04:17:44 PM
Great animation Derry!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Where has all the water gone?
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 07, 2009, 11:21:48 AM
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Haven't seen the last of me yet :D
Stay tuned :thumbsup:

The word is as our friend David like to use.................in.... :D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Where has all the water gone?
Post by: metarvo on November 07, 2009, 12:00:24 PM
Oh, not again!  $%Grinno$%  What's the deal with the i-word lately?  I'm sure that's what you're trying to hide there.  $%Grinno$%  It looks like you have a severe drought going there, but I imagine it will "rain" again before the next update.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Where has all the water gone?
Post by: KoV Liberty on November 07, 2009, 12:51:17 PM
Lol! What happend to the water! :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Where has all the water gone?
Post by: JBSimio on November 07, 2009, 12:56:31 PM
Ummm... did the drought in California spread to Shenstone?  :D

I'm in.......*

JB


*Some translation may be necessary here... "intrigued"
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 07, 2009, 03:41:11 PM
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Well Its been a great week here in OSITM especially to be the first as part of the 4in1 Special.
Thank you all who have commented, visited or helped in any way with the weeks events.

In a way I'm glad I'm coming to the end of the week as with so many wonderful comments and
the amount of praise given as my head is now swollen enough :D :D
but I still have something up my sleeve for you all :thumbsup:.

Now first things first, where did all that water go?

Don't worry its not a bug or anything silly  $%Grinno$% its something I did myself  ???

You see I have developed my own way of detailing river beds but it means I cant have any water in the tile when I do it. But if I do summat silly like raise the terrain level of course all my hard work in building the tile will vanish, so what to do?

Well I use a MOD. Specifically one made by BLaM. one that changes the sea level in game.
So I drop the in game water level by 50 meters or so and of course when you open the city tile this is what you are faced with.
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Right now as you can see from above pic the river bed is pristine land just waiting to be  :-\developeddetailed.
Now I also turn on the contour lines so that I can see the approximate waterline give or take a few meters
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Then I start to paint the river bed with the various mayor mode plop flora and stuff.
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try to imagine the flow of the river as you things the flora and rocks on. areas when stuff
accumulates like logs and smaller rocks, etc that get washed downstream and lodged in
nooks and crannies along the shore

you can see here where I started to paint some of Goldiva's rocks in the river bed
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Now some close ups of the areas marked above

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Ok then it for the moment of truth. Save all your work and exit game. remove mod and
fire up the game again ::).
Your region shot will look odd as the tile has no water but open the tile and your water will have reappeared.
Quick tip. Reconcile the tiles edges in god mode to stop annoying glitch in region view. As long as you didn't do any terraforming at the tiles edges no worries

So what has all the hard work given us?
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Hmm not bad  ;D

How about some more then eh?
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And the overall view of it all
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Now a little shot that I really like  ;)
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Well I hope you enjoyed my week as much as I did.
Sorry I didn't get to finish the tile but I did my best to complete as much as possible.
Personally I think this is some of what I would call my best stuff and its been a pleasure to share
it with you all.

There are still questions to be answered and the island to develop so I'll keep those for the
next installment.

But for now I'll take my leave and clear the stage for the next Mystery Guest as part of the 4in1 special.

:satisfied:
TTC

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: djvandrake on November 07, 2009, 05:52:46 PM
 &apls &apls &apls

Absolutely fantastic.  I couldn't touch this level of expertise and thank you for sharing it with us this week.  I very much enjoyed it.  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: Bobbi on November 07, 2009, 05:59:49 PM
Awesome :shocked2: :shocked2: :shocked2:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: joelyboy911 on November 07, 2009, 07:04:57 PM
Very Nice! Looks very swampy.

Those mayor mode flora are great fun to play with aren't they?
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: ecoba on November 07, 2009, 07:12:50 PM
Well if you enjoyed your week a lot, I certainly did enjoy it as much as you did, Derry.

I'd never actually taken extremely careful looks at Tales at Tea Time before this week, and the week as made me glad that I had.

That's an interesting effect, and a very innovative trick! I ever need a lot of underwater flora plopped I know that this is the place to look. What was this certain modd by BLaM? Perhaps a linkie?

That was a marvelous update and expect me to comment here from now on, Derry.

Ethan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: threestooges on November 08, 2009, 02:38:25 AM
Nice work Derry. I like the trick for lowering the sea level. It gives more options for the flora you can use, and use it you did. I really liked the 3rd pic up from the bottom. The transition back into deep water is really well done. The last pic at sunset is quite nice too. Must be slow moving water for all those plants to grow so dense. Well done and congratulations on a well done Week in OISTM.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: adroman on November 08, 2009, 02:46:16 AM
I have a confession, Mr Cat

I've been lurking here for a while... :P

Awesome work!
This is really one of the best MD's going.

Havva good one
Adrian
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: EDGE4194 on November 08, 2009, 09:20:39 AM
Derry- thanks for the the fantastic tutorial- you given me many new ideas. I loved the last pic! Must go now and try out new ideas  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 08, 2009, 01:29:57 PM
Wooowww, my friend, impressive!!! Awesome update!!!  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: Jmouse on November 08, 2009, 06:06:35 PM
Excellent tutorial, Derry! Your method definitely creates an interesting textural quality, and it doesn't appear to be a very difficult process. So glad you shared it with us. Hope you'll be sharing development on the island soon, too! :)

And congratulations on a stellar performance in OSITM...

Joan
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: rooker1 on November 09, 2009, 07:24:06 AM
Hey Derry,
You really decided to go out with a big bang.  Fantastic tutorial and super pictures.  I really love to see the process of how others get to the final result and yours is definately special.  Great work!

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: Battlecat on November 09, 2009, 08:07:45 AM
Well that's an idea I don't think I would have considered!  That's an amazing job you've done on detailing the waterway, and I appreciate the tutorial.    I don't suppose you have a link to this mod, sounds like something that will be very useful!   
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: Fabian93 on November 09, 2009, 09:04:17 AM
 &apls &apls
It's always great to come to this MD and see what you have done in your recent updates, even though I'm a rather new face in this MD..
That's a fantastic tutorial on detailing the water :thumbsup:
You have really used your time well in those 7 days  :thumbsup:

I'm definitively looking forward to more,
Fabian :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: JBSimio on November 09, 2009, 09:25:48 AM
Excellent trick, Derry!   &apls  I'm not sure if it's something I'll ever use or not... but if I do, I now know exactly where to look.  The level of detail you put into each section of your game always impresses me and this was just another fine example of that.  It was a great week, my friend... I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

An assortment of fine tea should be arriving shortly,
JB
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: metarvo on November 09, 2009, 11:27:23 AM
Even though the week has come and gone, I want to give you a belated congratulations for your time in OSITM, Derry.   &apls

With that said, it's easy to see why you earned OSITM.  This is some of the best Mayor Mode flora use I've seen.  Setting the sea level is very resourceful, and it gives me some ideas.  :)  Keep up the good work!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: tooheys on November 13, 2009, 12:51:05 AM
Now that's a neat little trick you have there Derry. Nicely explained and illustrated.  :thumbsup: I'm going to have to give that a go.

A great week there Derry and you've certainly kicked the 4 in 1 off in grand style. ;D

Well done mate  :)

Dave
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: Nardo69 on November 13, 2009, 02:34:55 PM
I think now it's my turn to say thank you for the tutorial! And I think I know where to use it!

Great work as usual. Have a lot of nice coppa!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - OSITM - Shenstone - Final installment of the 4in1 Special
Post by: mightygoose on December 10, 2009, 07:26:01 AM
hey fantastic work as always, so so picturesqe, still using the HD sidewalk mod lol even if its a single colour version
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 17, 2010, 06:28:16 AM
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Well its time for an update :D and I finally finished off Shenstone Island.
I do apologise for the delay but we got there in the end.
Well to be honest I forgot what I had planned for the island, I'm sure it was something good but still
I'm happy with the results of this morning's work.

I also realise that there are loads and loads of comments and questions to be answered and I promise to get round to them all, may take a few more days, but I'll get there;)

In the meantime here are the pics of the finished tile:D

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Click on me for full size :D

That's all for now - hope you like :)
Ah that's the sound of the kettle boiling - must dash :D :D

I'll be back soon with the replies :thumbsup:


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Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: ecoba on January 17, 2010, 06:57:32 AM
I really like Shenstone's finishsed form.

I think that the balance of nature and the small town eminence really worked in this tile and the shots of all the flora in the river is really excellent! Great job, Derry.

Ethan
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: bat on January 17, 2010, 10:32:01 AM
Shenestone is looking really beautiful! Awesome work there in it!
Looking forward to more from your fantastic work, Derry.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: Jmouse on January 17, 2010, 11:43:23 AM
Let's see now. The last update was a tutorial illustrating your method of detailing riverbeds. It ended with an overall view of the nearly-finished Shenstone quad, and right smack in the middle of it was an island - attractive but undeveloped.

In a way, I'm glad to see Shenstone Island finished. Everything about it looks great - the forestation and ground cover, the little village, the castle/church/monastery. Not sure exactly what that structure is, but you did a fine job of placing it and fitting it into the chosen surroundings.

But I'm sorry it's finished, too! Shenstone has been a favorite place to visit ever since I first saw it, and I've thoroughly enjoyed watching it develop. Now that it's completed, though, we won't be stopping by there anymore.

Of course, there's always my "Favorite screen grabs" folder. That's where I stash the best of the best pix so I can go back for another look whenever I please.  :)

Outstanding work on this one, Derry...
Joan


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: Gaston on January 17, 2010, 06:13:37 PM
[snooty sounding accent]Fablulous Cricket Pitch , ole Bean.   Absolulutely spot on.[end of snooty sounding accent]
Great stuff my friend.


---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: djvandrake on January 17, 2010, 09:22:32 PM
 &apls

I love the castle and the underwater details offshore.  The trees and terrain look great.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: Battlecat on January 18, 2010, 10:16:03 AM
Welcome back!  Great looking set of shots as always, I like that coastal wetland area!  Looking forward to more as always!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: Tomas Neto on January 19, 2010, 12:23:06 PM
Fantastic pictures!!! Awesome update again!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: EDGE4194 on January 22, 2010, 12:45:53 PM
derry- nice to see another update. nice job on the shoreline and underwater details  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: Nardo69 on January 22, 2010, 04:18:22 PM
These shorelines are just great (and they are one of my very weak points ...). That church - I think it sleeps somewhere in my plugins but I never used it so for - good choice here. Might be a tad more dense, though.

I do have a small problem with the castle - logical would be the water trench outside in front of the wall if it ever served as a defense. If not it can be considered as a romantic add to the garden.

Take care my friend (and may the messenger love you some day ...)!  ::)  :D)


Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - Replies - lots of them + ?
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 26, 2010, 05:13:24 PM
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Ok Lots of replies to attend too so lets get on with it :D


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Gaston - Thanks a lot.
Driftmaster07 - Thank you very much indeed
Tomas Neto - Thank you
EDGE4194 - Thank you very much for such a great comment mate
Bobbi - Thanks a lot
tooheys - Cheers Dave
ecoba - thanks very much
djvandrake - Thanks
Battlecat - thank you  they took a while ;)
Yan077 - Thank you very much Yann
JBSimio - heehee make it hard for you  to find superlatives do I?
Jmouse -  Thanks once again Joan and actually you've almost hit the nail on the head too   lol

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djvandrake -  Thank you for not exposing yourself the locals have appreciated it lol
Jmouse - That's a BAT by Simgoober and will try to find a link for you. - please remind me
Tomas Neto - Thank you very much
threestooges - Thanks Matt it wasn't easy but it works well in this situation. took a while to do   lol
rooker1 - thanks Robin   Industry pics soon but not that soon
Battlecat - Thanks

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Battlecat - Thanks not much time to do things but its coming a long nicely I agree
Tomas Neto - Thank you very much. Glad you like it
Jmouse -  Thanks. short but sweet  sometimes nice things come in small packages
Pat - Thanks a lot mate , hope you enjoy it too
Bobbi - Thanks very much
tooheys - Cheer's mate
Battlecat - thank you  they took a while ;)

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JBSimio - Thanks mate
Battlecat - Glad you like it
Nardo69 - Thanks as always Bernhard
Jmouse - Thank you Joan
djvandrake - Cheers dude
Bobbi - Thanks Bobbi
threestooges - Cheers Matt. Yes the terrain changes seasonally, looks pretty good I think
catty - Thank you Catty
tooheys -  Of course I'll help out a team member ;)
Tomas Neto - Thank you very much
rooker1 - Cheers Mate.If you are still looking for "waldo" he's right behind you :)
art128 - Thanks Arthur. Glad you like the updates.
Fabian93 -  Thanks Fabian and no matter you made it in the end. Glad you like it enough to keep coming back.
ecoba - Thanks Ethan. Always nice to see you here
Driftmaster07 - Cheers mate


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djvandrake - Thanks and yes you could it just take patience and practice
Bobbi - I am glad you liked it mate
joelyboy911 - Thank you , yes I like them
ecoba - Glad you enjoyed as much as I did - I'll work summat out for the sea level mod :)
threestooges - Thanks Matt. nifty little trick eh?
adroman -  No matter you got here at last lol and thanks for popping by
EDGE4194 - thanks and glad I could help in teaching a new trick to folks.
Tomas Neto - Thanks very much for such kind words mate
Jmouse - Thank you Joan. Glad you like the tutorial. Hopes others find it of some use too.
rooker1 - Thanks Robin as always. Glad you liked my exit from the stage too.
Battlecat - I actually stumbled on it when I left the wrong files in my plugins one day - who knew how good the discovery would be
Fabian93 - Thanks Fabian. Glad you liked the update and hope to see you again real soon ;)
JBSimio - thanks for the TEA and very nice it was too. Handy trick eh? very useful at times .
metarvo - thanks very much, at least you made it in the end lol
tooheys - Thanks Dave - hope others find the little trick as much use as I do.
Nardo69 - thanks Bernhard. Hope you put it to good use. What am I saying I know you will lol
mightygoose - Thanks John. Yes I'd say you could release that as a mod now,
been beta testing it for you for 2 yrs and no problems :D:D:D So when do you want the report back on it lol



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ecoba - Thanks Ethan. I had forgotten what I really wanted to do there but this result is just as good. Glad you like it
bat- Thanks Bat, good to see you my friend
Jmouse - Thank you Ma'am. Sorry all good things come to an end but lots more tiles yet to finish. Who said its really finished? lol
Gaston - [snooty sounding accent/on]Spiffing My Dear Chap. Yes jeeve's done wonders with the crease this year, should be a good innings. And what's more the Thwaiteleigh sister's are coming along too........Tally Ho!!   [snooty sounding accent/off]
djvandrake - Cheers mate
Battlecat - Thank you very much BC. nice to be back too ;)
Tomas Neto - Thanks - glad you like the end product.
EDGE4194 - Thanks Eric - glad you like the final result too.
Nardo69 - Thanks Bernhard. the shorelines do take a while to do but the effect is worth it and glad you think so too.


Now folks as for the castle on the island - well its not a castle , more of a stately home you might say.
And as for the "moat" , its not that either.


You see I forgot to tell you that the owner has some very odd ground dwelling pets who dislike water.



They really don't like the stuff and will not even cross over the stuff using a bridge.



That's why he lives on an island.



And no, you really don't want to see them.

trust me on this one, you......really........    really....do....not...... want.......to
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oooooh it gives me the heebee jeebee's even thinking about them


That's my explanation and I'm sticking to it :D:D:D


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Anyhow how about a Teaser????


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Till the next time the kettle's boiled  :D



:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: mightygoose on January 26, 2010, 05:21:22 PM
well, actually you say that, its been a long time since i made it, it's not two years though.... it was march 2009 i think, heh i wouldnt mind a report plus the single colour version back so i can view the differences and maybe put it all together into a package, a set if you will. and that is alot of replies.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: bat on January 27, 2010, 07:58:08 AM
Looking forward to the development of that part of your region (which looks nice(!))! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: Battlecat on January 27, 2010, 10:54:34 AM
Nice teaser, I'm looking forward to seeing more of this tile!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: ecoba on January 27, 2010, 11:11:01 AM
An interesting new tile, Derry. Good to see some new work from you.

Ethan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: Jmouse on January 27, 2010, 05:48:48 PM
Great-looking tile, Derry. I like the variety of elevations. It will be interesting to see what feature(s) turn out to be predominant - R, C, I or agriculture. Also I'm wondering if you'll cross that little ridge of hills with a road, bore under it with a tunnel or introduce a new mode of transportation like hot-air-balloon shuttles! ;)

Later...
Joan


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 08, 2010, 03:27:56 PM
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East Middleton
Est 1858 Pop 359

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Now if any one knows who the joker was who went planting those palms
can you please let me know so that I can....................

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Quote from: mightygoose on January 26, 2010, 05:21:22 PM
well, actually you say that, its been a long time since i made it, it's not two years though.... it was march 2009 i

think, heh i wouldn't mind a report plus the single colour version back so i can view the differences and maybe

put it all together into a package, a set if you will. and that is a lot of replies.

Yes your right it was march 09 and have had no probs with it at all during the time I've been using it.
No problem - I'll get it back to you real soon :D And yep it was a lot of replies   :D :D



Quote from: bat on January 27, 2010, 07:58:08 AM
Looking forward to the development of that part of your region (which looks nice(!))! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Bat - always good to see you

Quote from: Battlecat on January 27, 2010, 10:54:34 AM
Nice teaser, I'm looking forward to seeing more of this tile!

Hope you liked what you saw then ;)

Quote from: ecoba on January 27, 2010, 11:11:01 AM
An interesting new tile, Derry. Good to see some new work from you.

Ethan

Thanks Ethan, hope you liked this update too :D

Quote from: Jmouse on January 27, 2010, 05:48:48 PM
Great-looking tile, Derry. I like the variety of elevations. It will be interesting to see what feature(s) turn out

to be predominant - R, C, I or agriculture. Also I'm wondering if you'll cross that little ridge of hills with a road,

bore under it with a tunnel or introduce a new mode of transportation like hot-air-balloon shuttles! ;)

Later...
Joan


Thanks Joan,
In the end the good folks decided to keep the individuality from their neighbours in the town of Middleton.
So a motion has been passed ( and no it wasn't in the toilet lol) to have no road access over or under the ridge.
Who knows what the future holds though.

Hot Air Balloon Shuttles - what a brilliant idea   :D:D:D

Now a Bonus shot :D
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And for something I caught one day ;)
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If your the mystery Guest, why not pop in and say hello.
I'll keep the kettle boiling for your cuppa :D

Till the next time
Keep the Kettle boiling

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TTC

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Shenstone - What ? He's finished it
Post by: Battlecat on February 08, 2010, 03:36:33 PM
Superb as always!  I really like that little orchard tucked into the trees there in the first couple of pictures.  I'm also really enjoying how you're using the various flora brushes to achieve a nice variety of details tucked into corners here and there! 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: Schulmanator on February 08, 2010, 06:03:59 PM
A true delight- your pictures have so many details cleverly worked in so well with one another. Next cuppa's on me!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: canyonjumper on February 08, 2010, 07:54:22 PM
Wow Derry, I can't believe the amount of details you have worked into that! Great work!

                         -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: mightygoose on February 08, 2010, 07:56:28 PM
truly superb work, looks like a spot straight out the english countryside.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: EDGE4194 on February 08, 2010, 08:55:12 PM
derry- beautiful images! great attention to detail and fantastic job. i'm sure you indicated earlier, but what rock mod are you using- is it one of adam's?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: djvandrake on February 08, 2010, 09:27:35 PM
Wonderful Derry!  Loved evey one of your pics.  They're all so rich and full of detail.  Splendid work.  &apls

EDIT:  Are you planning a tea party for when you reach 50,000 views?  It's coming soon!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: bat on February 09, 2010, 09:28:28 AM
Some nice new views of your beautiful work!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: dedgren on February 09, 2010, 09:45:09 AM
More incredible beauty from the master of the pastoral scene.

Derry, I'd love to have a list of the various tree types you are using.  You can leave out the palm, but the rest really work well together.


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: Yan077 on February 09, 2010, 10:04:05 AM
Fantastic rural shots !!  The last one with the sheep is......how to say ? ... fantastic this is the word !! :o
&apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: Jmouse on February 09, 2010, 04:16:56 PM
Derry, you continue to amaze and inspire with your expertise in all things rural. The detail work has been mentioned here time and time again, and with good reason. Every detail here compliments the other details to create a completely harmonious whole.

I think one advantage you may have
which I lack is the ability to see or sense what's missing. Right now, I'm looking at the seventh and eighth pictures - the ones with the white flowers. That scene would be dull and uninteresting without them. As it is, though, when I first scrolled through the pix for a quick onceover, those two were the first to make me pause and look for a few more moments.

Of course, before I post
I go back through the photos and study each one more carefully, but I thought this point might be of some interest to you. I'd love to learn more about your creative thought processes...maybe in chat sometime. :)

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: jmyers2043 on February 09, 2010, 05:15:22 PM
The bonus shot. Is that a relot or have you added two smaller lots to continue the flow from the original 4X4 farm. I'm referring to the two small sheds at the lower right and the step ladder path to the bales of hay to the left.

A very nice picture and I like the Diggis pond too.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: Tomas Neto on February 10, 2010, 01:20:51 PM
Fantastic rural area, really awesome city!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: Nardo69 on February 10, 2010, 03:46:53 PM
Hi Derry!

Fantastic work as always. As for the palm tress aybe you should look for that plastic palm tree factory and close it like Llewellan did in Digby?  :D

I always do admire your bushes and scrubs. I am never satisfied with mine ...

The first pic is just great. You only see the edges of the base texture at the smooth curves if you know where to look for them!

Take care my friend! Maybe MSN is going to love your one day though ....

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: kwakelaar on February 14, 2010, 12:56:43 AM
A lot of beautiful imagery here, some very nice combinations with different fields, farms and nature.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: Delecto on February 14, 2010, 01:58:07 AM
Great work on the rural area TTC, your pictures are perfect... ::) :thumbsup:


DEL!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: cubby420 on February 19, 2010, 10:29:24 AM
Really beautiful. Amazing realism and excellent use of some maxis stuff that I rarely if ever touch. I think you've inspired me to remove a couple of blockers.

The sheep herd pic especially caught my eye. If that is not a HOF worthy shot,  don't know what is. The bonus as well...stunningly realistic.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: kuipe165 on March 17, 2010, 05:36:21 AM
I really enjoy reading your MD. Great job and everything looks fantastic !  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: kimcar on March 17, 2010, 12:02:29 PM
Sorry to not post often yet. But the quality of your MD catch my eyes . I`m very impress by the pics that you show. Look so real. &apls &apls Layout and everythings is just so great looking.Sur to come back  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: calibanX on March 20, 2010, 10:48:48 PM
Beautiful pictures Derry. I love how lush and full they are of detail. Beautiful work.

Geoff
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: JoeST on April 16, 2010, 02:27:47 PM
Hey Derry, I was searching arround and found this:



Its a unicode character, thought you might like it :D

awesome updates, as always :D

Joe
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 17, 2010, 12:19:36 PM
Well its been a long time since the last update and maybe you also noticed that I have been a bit quiet on the site over the last few months, but life threw me a curve ball and things have been a bit hectic leaving me little time for myself.

As I write this I am on a short brreak home in Ireland with the family and enjoying a well earned break. Once back in the UK (thats if my flight leaves what will all the confusion of the restrictions because of the Icelandic volcano) hopefully things will be back to normal and that the replies and an update will follow real soon.

Its been over 2 months now since I last had a chance to fire up the game and I am itching to play and so much has happened on the site that it will take me weeks to catch up heehee.

Anyhow I just thought it would be nice to let you all know that I am fine and nothing bad had happened to me, just was very busy.

thanks also for all the fantastic comments by you all.

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: threestooges on April 17, 2010, 01:39:35 PM
Good to hear from you Derry, and glad everything is getting back to normal (minus the volcano). Looking forward to what you've been coming up with.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - East Middleton. Pop 359
Post by: Gaston on April 17, 2010, 02:38:14 PM
Glad to hear ya'll are doing okay, Derry.    Hope you get a bit of relaxation time in while home.    Have a nice cuppa tea on me my friend.    If the volcano keeps ya home another day...       GIVE THANKS TO THE VOLCANO !   Time enough to sacrifice a virgin.     ;)        As a mate of mine here in Dubuque, IA, USA always says  "Good onya MATE!"    Okay she's not from here origionally either.   LOL   She's an Aussie.



---Gaston
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: Jmouse on April 17, 2010, 04:33:40 PM
Hi Derry! Sounds like a spewing volcano is mild compared to what you've been through! :o So it's great to know you're endured the hard times, and the good ones have already begun.

We're as eager as you are
to see you get back to SC4. Remember, sometimes a situation like yours can actually be a blessing in disguise. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you come back to the game with a fresh sense of enthusiasm and creativity.

Take care, my friend and fellow NUT.
We've left the light on for you! :)

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 15, 2010, 08:46:15 AM
Well here we once again with me giving you an update as to what is happeneing with T@TT.

A couple of things have happened that are in some ways good but in others bad.
Which would you prefer first? the good or the bad?

Lets start with the bad shall we.
Work has been crazy for the last few weeks but things are getting back to normal and you should be
seeing more of me on the site once more :)

Now for the worst bit.

My pc got infected by a virus.
(It was hidden within a gif that was sent to me (unknowingly) by my sister.
As they say don't open attachments from people you don't know! lol)


Some of you may have gotten a spam email from me (saying I was now selling electronics from China lol) for that I do apologise.

The issue has now been dealt with but it wrecked havoc on my pc.

Basically I lost everything, including all the rebuilt tiles in my region.

So its starting time once again. Now I am thinking do I continue with the region or do I start something new?
So much new stuff has arrived lately on the LEX that its about time to sort out my plugins once and for all.

So after much thought and a complete fresh install of everything on my pc ( gee why does it take so long lol)
So a little more patience please and you will soon be seeing some updates once again.

Derry
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: ecoba on May 15, 2010, 07:32:44 PM
That's horrible, Derry. Viruses can be so annoying sometimes, and all of your hard work was so beautiful.  :(

For starting over, well, that's up to you in my mind. Whatever you decide I know that it'll be great.  :)

Ethan
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: kwakelaar on May 16, 2010, 01:37:35 AM
Very sorry to hear about your virus problem, but like you have said: Time for a spring clean-up :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: Jmouse on May 16, 2010, 02:03:21 PM
So glad to hear things are getting back to normal for you, Derry, both in RL and T@TT! I've no idea how much undeveloped area is left in your region map, nor do I know if you can add to a partially-developed region.

I do know Dave created Clontarf as an extension of Balnavia, a classic MD he started about two weeks after you started Tales at Tea Time. And lot has happened in the way of new custom content during those three years.

As for the virus, I feel your pain – we've all been there, done that! Glad you got the problem cleared up, though. A lot of viruses are just annoying, but there are plenty out there capable of destroying an entire computer system and everything else in sight. So be glad yours wasn't that kind, and remember, if it weren't for the bumps and potholes in the road, we wouldn't appreciate the expressway! :)

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: threestooges on May 16, 2010, 06:36:46 PM
I'm sorry to hear that. It can be quite a chore to do a full reinstall of everything like that. Sorry to hear it was forced by a virus too. At least you know you'll have a clean plugins folder if nothing else. Yeah... not much consolation, I know. However, I'm sure whatever you come up with, whether Tales at Tea Time 2 (TaTTT)(aT^4)(or whatever it may be called) it will be  a feast for the eyes. In a way, you now have a fresh canvas to play with, and once you get everything together, I'll be looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: Nardo69 on May 16, 2010, 11:47:18 PM
Hi Derry!

Sorry to here that... Even though it wasn't a virus but a dieing hard disk I know how you feel!

On the other hand - a new beginning is hard to but has its own charme ...

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Info Update
Post by: FrankU on May 17, 2010, 02:05:21 AM
Oh how sorry I feel for your loss....
I am happy that I never experienced such troubles. My virusscanner is apparently able to catch everything.
And another thing: I make a backup every day on another partition on my HD and also once in a while on an external HD, so I'll never lose more that a month's work if my computer breaks down... maybe a good idea.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Fresh Brew
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 03, 2010, 04:03:22 PM
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T'was the night before tomorrow,

and all through the House,

Not a creature was stirrring.

Not even a mouse (the batteries in the cordless one had run out).

Dust was settling in an ever increasing layer over the implements that had been so fondly used for so long,
Kettles, teacups, spoons.

A dank musty smell prevailed where once the aromatic smells of brewing Tea once held sway,
tempting those who wished to sample the delicate brews and pass time with those of good company.

keyboards no longer sounded the the sound they made when keys were been tapped.





Then an Almighty creak rendered the silence apart causing flocks of birds to take wing.
A piercing shaft of light split the darkness apart and a humanoid form appeared in the doorway.

Yes,   Yes, YES I found it!
Eh?
I mean WE found it.

Yeah! Right! Is this really it?

Yes!!

Seriously? , you've said this so many times before!

No This is it this time, it really is! I just know it. This is where we'll find the map.

Everything matches this time, the alignement of the stars,
the call of the wildcat,
the smell of the the tealeaves,
The boiling of the water.

Everything is pointing towards this moment!!


It's just got to be now!

Oh. Ok. It just I don't want to have to deal with your emotions again if it all goes down the drain again ok?
Next time you will just have to get professional medical help ok?

Won't need it, I can feeel it in my ........


It's ok I really don't need to know.





Ok people lets move slowly now we don't want to raise the dust.
thats the last thing we want to do!



Ok The main priority is to find the map yes?
Ok you two start over there, put your light in that corner.
.

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You two start over there.
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And I'll start over here by those funny looking boxes with the glowing lights, ok

If you find anything don't touch it.
Just call me ok....


right folks lets get to work eh?





Hey boss I found this - is it relevant?

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa148%2Ftheteacat%2FOldtreasuremap1.jpg&hash=a5eb779920b7cf555245f6f4e8d3d031aa4a9b6a)

Ok Folks The truth is RL took a swipe at me and I just had no time to play or do owt SC4 related.
I got infected by a virus on the pc which wrecked havoc, got it sorted then when I did my 15 yr old pc decided enough was enough and I will go out specatularly.
With flames and smoke. ()flamdev()

Ok I thought - time for a new pc so that I did, got me a fancy super duber with all the bells and whistles etc.
Then........


Ok I won't bore you all but needless to say there were lots of teething problems.
Still can't get some things to run but hey I can compromise.
I got the main things like sc4 doing fine nowso I happy for the mo :)

Anyhow I thought for a while I'd lost interest in sc4, thought I was ill or summat so I went to see a specialist.
I got his card here somewhere ah yes there it is (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa148%2Ftheteacat%2FTeamastercard.jpg&hash=166dc3fcca6ccdda1e80f9121243947f3a5f7f00)

Anyhow he said I was fine, that no I hadn't lost that spark and he showed the xrays to prove it,
even gave me a copy such a nice guy he was, and if you look closely you can see for yourself :D
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa148%2Ftheteacat%2FBrightsparkxray.jpg&hash=b9725850c755ff1eddb3a2883559805393639f83)

Anyway....

New pc means a New region and New plugins :thumbsup:

In fact you could call this
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa148%2Ftheteacat%2FRegionshotb.jpg&hash=66372694acb8898943a03049bae9ea131719dec3)


Stay tuned for more
:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on July 03, 2010, 05:43:36 PM
Derry, I can't recall ever seeing a post on SC4D that pleased me more than this one! It's wonderful to see you back in the game and learn you're planning to cook up "A Fresh Brew."

A new machine and OS along with other considerations have caused several MDers to do the same. In your case, though, you have 3+ years of rock-solid playing experience behind you, and that's a mighty strong starting point!

So I'm eager to see what's cookin' :) .
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: djvandrake on July 03, 2010, 08:17:56 PM
Sometimes a "fresh brew" is just what the doctor ordered to give you a much needed spark of enthusiam.  I just put on a fresh pot myself with a new region starting from scratch.

I wish you the best of joy in new creations and can't wait to see what you boil up.  :P
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: metarvo on July 03, 2010, 09:00:33 PM
You know what they say, "If you fall off a bike, you get right back on!"  I absolutely admire your true SC4 spirit, Derry!  It's a good thing I thought to have some tea with my SC4 session this time.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: kwakelaar on July 04, 2010, 12:16:40 AM
With flames and smoke even, I am afraid mine will do the same soon.
Best of luck with starting again :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 05, 2010, 11:53:58 PM
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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa148%2Ftheteacat%2FNuCorkTeaser.jpg&hash=5ac52475967b37246f576944a767eb935519424a)

To wet your whistle so to speak :D

More soon, very soon indeed  :thumbsup:


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on July 06, 2010, 06:03:59 AM
Definately wet now. 
Thanks Derry, but when do we get to see more?

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: djvandrake on July 06, 2010, 11:03:29 AM
Fantastic!  &apls  I really enjoy the look you give your rural streets.  The trees and that fenceline are wonderful.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 06, 2010, 12:53:19 PM
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Ok As you know its been a while since anything really happened here and what
with all the pc probs I had,it took a while to get playing again.

But with a new region came the choice of what to do with my plugins folder.
Usually its such a mess ( a bit like my mind) that everynow and then I use to
get annoyed for not keeping it in order.

Well this I have a plan, probably not a good one but still a plan lol.

Anyway one evening I was chatting to Matt(threestooges) on msn at some ungodly
hour for me (heehee)and if I recall properly it was abour rural areas and he sort
of set me a challenge to do an area with just maxis stuff.

Now that's a bit of a challenge especially with the fantastic amount of props etc
that maxis provided. So to solve this little problem would mean one thing I'd need
some more farms.

Now this also raised another problem for me, where I come from farms usually have
one homestead/yard with lots of fields, but of course sc4 does things differently
and you have the farm attached to the fields as you all know.

Now I still wanted lots of farms to grow but I didn't want buildings on every
farm if you know what I mean.

So how to solve this - well make some new farms but without buildings and with an
empty plugins I thought and see if I could do just that. More on that another time.

I'll bet you all want to see some pics so here we go

An overview of the tile I am starting on
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the town so far
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Now before we go any further you will notice some custom stuff in the pics
but most is pure to add some atmosphere to the pics. Even I can't do that
just using pure maxis stuff. Anyway here we go with some closeups :D


1.3
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1.4
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1.5
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1.6
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1.7
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1.8
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1.9
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1.10
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Industrial area of town
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Anyhow thats where we stand at the moment, hope you enjoyed this little update

:satisfied:
TTC


ps notice the new look header?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on July 06, 2010, 01:10:41 PM
Now that makes Maxis look good. I don't recall if it was a challenge as much as trying to get you up and running again as soon as I could (TaTT would be a terrible thing to waste, and this proves it), but for whatever small part I played in this, you're on track to run it home. The farm lots look great in there. The one in 1.3 is a perfect example of the concept, though I'm not sure if such a massive harvester would be needed for such a small tract. The fences are a great addition too, so much so I'll cut you some slack for their being non-Maxis, heh heh. Are they  custom TeaCat? Those, coupled with the wheat farm sloping up the hill in 1.5 combine to make an excellent image. You always seem to do well building on hills. I think my favorite image of the update though might have to be the apple orchard: the slope, the little shed, old truck leaving, something about it just catches the scene well. Looking forward where you go with this.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Nardo69 on July 06, 2010, 03:39:43 PM
Oh boy oh boy oh boy!

Do you know what you did - bad bad Tea cat? You make me even miss playing the game worse than before! I still have these BSoDs, and I ave them only with Sc4 ...  :'(

Anyway - I always thought that Maxis Fields itself aren't that bad at all - especially in hilly terrain. I have made a very early Urland screenshot of hilly Maxis apple tree fields with very less custom content (and no custom content fields at all!). Hopefully I can find and show that one ...

Are these small houses in 1.6 from zero7 / RP200x? I kinow them and they fit. Even though I prefer starting with a connected large region in order to get some presentable rural industrial I must confess that stage 1 farms & houses aren't that bad at all ...

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: RickD on July 07, 2010, 01:20:51 AM
Very nice rural area. I like the slopes and filler pieces. It gives the area a very natural look.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: catty on July 07, 2010, 03:37:39 AM
Lovely, and the fences just seem to give the farms the final RL touch about them, worth stopping in for a visit as always   :)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on July 07, 2010, 04:25:27 AM
Ask and Ye shall recieveth.
Great pics Derry, now I have something to strive for in my farming areas.  Not sure if I'll ever get that good though.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: metarvo on July 07, 2010, 05:01:46 AM
Well, if there was a challenge, it looks like you're winning, Derry.  The Maxis buildings and fields look good the way you've used them.  Keep up the good work!

&apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on July 07, 2010, 08:59:38 PM
Good terraforming job on the tile, Derry. I like the rolling hills and the arrangement of the water. I must say I'm glad you added some "atmosphere" to the farms. Pure Maxis is a bit hard to take now that we're so hopelessly spoiled by quality custom content.

You've done an excellent job of laying out the fence lines and fields, and the country-style streets with a dirt shoulder make for a very nice overall snapshot of country life. I really like the dirt patches you've used in the fence openings – I'll have to figure out how you made those! I'm a little surprised to see structures so close to the water's edge (last photo), but I'm sure you had a good reason.

So glad you're back,
and it's wonderful to know you haven't lost your touch... :)
Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Speedbump Joey on July 08, 2010, 05:29:32 PM
Tea Cat,

This is my first time posting on your diary. I have been thouroughly impressed with your farm work, not to mention the project as a whole. The screen shots in your latest update was amazing, they have such an organic feel to them.

Keep up the excellent work!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: nedalezz on July 08, 2010, 11:25:17 PM
I think its safe to say that you have mastered the art of developing rural farmland communities, as evidenced by your latest update. Bravo!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Battlecat on July 09, 2010, 10:47:13 AM
Those are fantastic looking farms!  Wonderful details throughout the area.  Can't wait to see what you do with your shorelines!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: djvandrake on July 10, 2010, 12:20:49 AM
Excellent work sir, just excellent.  &apls You are indeed the master of rural scenery.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: canyonjumper on July 10, 2010, 11:29:50 PM
Amazing pics Derry! Very well done!

         -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Teaser - 11.7.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 11, 2010, 02:24:08 AM
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@ Matt -  Thank you for the shove in the right direction mate :) I must admit that your little "challenge" was the thing that really kickstarted me back into playing the game.  :thumbsup:

As for the haverster in 1.3 , they'd just finished and its gonna be collected later to do another field in the area. So no point in bringing it all the way back to the farm eh?

No they are not custom ttc fences they are the SFBT diagonal filler lots.
Glad you liked the update mate, more of the same pretty soon too :)

@ Bernhard - What? What did I do now? Oh sorry didn't mean to make you cry. Don't worry I'm sure you find a way to get the game going again and we shall be seeing more of your mastery once again ( and more inspiration for me too;) ).

I am quite pleased with how the maxis fields have turned out here. They do work quite well in certian situations and I am so glad you approve of what I've done here :)

The house you ask about in pic 1.6 are in fact Maxis stage1's. I think some of them are perfect for what I need at this point in time in the game. I'll often demolish what grows till I get the one I want or till the one the one that works best there grows anyway  :D

@ RickD - Thanks. Glad you liked the update.

@ Catty - Thank you. Always nice to see you pop in, its not easy to build on the slopes but the overall effect is definitly worth it I think. Glad you liked it and hope you'll be back for more :thumbsup:

@ Robin-  My Pleasure Sir. Though I can't guarantee that it will always be so quick. Doing this "little" area is a lot of playing as I like to take my time when doing things. If this is an inspiration for you when you come to do your rural areas then I can't wait to see what you do, knowing your personal high standards regarding the game ;)

@ Metarvo - Thanks a lot. Glad you like what you see  :thumbsup:

@ Joan - Thanks you very much for your kind words as always. Please see footnote regarding the terraforming.

I couldn't agree more with you concerning vanilla v's custom content. Although in certain situations "some" maxis stuff can be quite good. ( not very many mind :D ) Glad you like my little snapshot of rurality and not to worry there is a reasoin for the building close to the water - you'll just have to wait to see what happens there ;)

Good to be back too by the way;)

@ Joey - Welcome and thanks for popping in to say hello :D Thank you for your kind words they mean alot especially from a new reader, and I am glad that you liked what you've seen so far. Its a huge region even by my standards so lots more rural shot to come. Hope you'll stick around for the ride :thumbsup:

@ Nedalezz - Thank you very much. Much appreciated ;)

@ Battlecat - Thanks a lot BC It may be a while before I get to them but don't worry I will and you'll get to see them here one day. Not sure when though the word is as David likes to say ..... iminent  :D :D

@ djvandrake - Thank you. It's nice to know you think so and yet many times I feel that what I've done still lacks that "one thing" to make it perfect ( you know what I mean?) :D

@ Jordan - Thank you. Very much indeed :thumbsup:



Now a little bit about the region.
Joan complimented me on the Terraforming but truth to tell its not done by me at all. No in fact the region was made for me by Heblem quite a while ago now but I never had a machine that I could play it on and I can with this new one. So really all the nice words about me terraforming should really be directed to him.

Oh yes, almost forgot, I got this Teaser for you  ::)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa148%2Ftheteacat%2FTeaser1-1.jpg&hash=1dc5780bdece7c6d63246d23b63d524334e60809)

Ooooh must dash - thats the sound of the the kettle boiling  ::)

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Bobbi on July 11, 2010, 05:54:57 AM
Emmm, is it a pig farm? :D

Renne :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Nardo69 on July 11, 2010, 02:19:02 PM
Well, as you could see the time of tears and BSoD is over ... maybe your update was just the last kick in my ... to get it working again!  :D

Maxis?!? Well, somehow I am surprised and not surprised at all. I always had the feeling that the Maxis lot designer felt more for the huts of the poor than for the fancing buildings of the rich - at least concerning Lot detailing.  ::)

And with this TEAser it means we have to boil quite some water until next time?  :D

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Battlecat on July 12, 2010, 08:46:19 AM
That's a great little teaser there! 
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on July 12, 2010, 09:15:29 AM
 Fantastic TEAser my friend!  The Pig farm does look great!
As for the rural areas of mine and thier high standards......well let's just put it this way.  I always have the internet open on a page with pics from your MD of farming/rural areas.  So I am just trying to reach for your standards my friend.
I can't wait to see more.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: canyonjumper on July 19, 2010, 11:21:32 PM
Awesome teaser Derry!

         -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 24, 2010, 12:28:43 PM

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Quote from: Bobbi on July 11, 2010, 05:54:57 AM
Emmm, is it a pig farm? :D

Renne :thumbsup:

I do believe you are correct Bobbi. Well done :D

Quote from: Nardo69 on July 11, 2010, 02:19:02 PM
Well, as you could see the time of tears and BSoD is over ... maybe your update was just the last kick in my ... to get it
working again!  :D

Maxis?!? Well, somehow I am surprised and not surprised at all. I always had the feeling that the Maxis lot designer felt more
for the huts of the poor than for the fancing buildings of the rich - at least concerning Lot detailing.  ::)

And with this TEAser it means we have to boil quite some water until next time?  :D

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Bernhard

Fantastic news that you got SC4 running again. Maybe your pc just got jealous  :D:D
Maxis - yes some of the stage 1 and 2s fit right in for what i need and well there so much custom stuff, its nice to see some
(only some) of it everynow and then. If I don't like it or it doesn't fit what I want - out comes the 'Dozer :D

Hopefully it wasn't too long a wait for you this time
Take care and don't forget to make back ups:thumbsup:


Quote from: Battlecat on July 12, 2010, 08:46:19 AM
That's a great little teaser there! 

Thank you very much BC:thumbsup:


Quote from: rooker1 on July 12, 2010, 09:15:29 AM
Fantastic TEAser my friend!  The Pig farm does look great!
As for the rural areas of mine and thier high standards......well let's just put it this way.  I always have the internet open
on a page with pics from your MD of farming/rural areas.  So I am just trying to reach for your standards my friend.
I can't wait to see more.

Robin  :thumbsup:

Robin,

Thank you so much for such a wikked compliment.
If my pics can inspire you half as much as the fun I had doing it then your more than halfway then my friend.
Heres a few pics to keep you going then ;)


Quote from: canyonjumper on July 19, 2010, 11:21:32 PM
Awesome teaser Derry!

         -Jordan :thumbsup:

Cheers Jordan :thumbsup:





Well here we are again.Back with some stuff to hopefully delight and tantlise you a bit.

Now we all know the true story behind the pig farm but this pig farm has nothing to do with that. At all.


This is the story of a man.

A man called Tru. TH. Fully.

A man of rather dubious integrity, a man who would always look the wrong way ( especially at traffic junctions,often being heard to say at the scene of an accident "I never saw you! No. Honestly I didn't!).

A man of noterity in the local community who was guareented to never keep his word.

A man whose promise wasn't worth the wind it was written on.

A man who had the uncanny knack of been able to produce dodgy bank notes out of thin air.

A man the local called Porkie. Not because of all the lies he told.

No the called him Porkie ... well because he was fat.

Now some of you may think I am being Fatist when I say that but actually I'm not.  He really was the Fatest sim in town. :D

Then poor old Tru ( not liking hearing the truth) would skulk off back to his farm and swear he was never coming out again.

Never.

Well untill he needed more shopping anyway.

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If you look closely you may see him in among the pigs!

3-1
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"Country Roads, take me home"

3-2
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"High Barn Farm"

3-3
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"The Pond"

3-4
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The same shot reworked a bit, trying out some of the tools i never use;) Better or worse? let me know what you think;)


And finally
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Hope you all enjoyed your little vist today.

Keep smiling:D


It makes people wonder what you've been up to :D


:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: djvandrake on July 25, 2010, 10:51:04 AM
 :D  @ Tea Mail.

I really like the pond you placed in that scene.  Very nice.  And forgive me but I'm having trouble understanding what you did differently in the last picture?  It looks wonderful.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on July 26, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
The pig farm in 3-1 looks great - I really like the BAT, but I don't recall seeing it before. 3-2 is absolutely charming, and the cutline is so very appropriate! Makes me want to hurry and get my monitor adjusted so I can fire up SC4 again. I like the way you've lined the road with trees. Looks a whole lot better than what I see around here in RL.

That winding road in 3-3
takes me back to the days when Daddy would surprise Mama and I with a nice scenic drive after church. Those were the days when a man could buy four or five gallons of gas (about 15-19 litres) for the price of a candy bar today.

3-3 looks good, but 3-4 is a nice change of pace - the pond really sets them off. It's great to see you back doing the SC4 things we all love! :)

Later...
Joan



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: RickD on July 28, 2010, 02:29:49 AM
I like the country road winding through the fields in 3-1. Well done.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Teaser - 1.8.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 01, 2010, 11:37:07 AM
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Quote from: djvandrake on July 25, 2010, 10:51:04 AM
:D  @ Tea Mail.

I really like the pond you placed in that scene.  Very nice.  And forgive me but I'm having trouble understanding what you did differently in the last picture?  It looks wonderful.

Thanks a lot, glad you like it. 
The difference in the pictures is that I used a perspective tool on the pic.
It stretches the pic a bit but the overall effect works I think ;)

Quote from: Jmouse on July 26, 2010, 10:14:25 PM
The pig farm in 3-1 looks great - I really like the BAT, but I don't recall seeing it before. 3-2 is absolutely charming, and the cutline is so very appropriate! Makes me want to hurry and get my monitor adjusted so I can fire up SC4 again. I like the way you've lined the road with trees. Looks a whole lot better than what I see around here in RL.

That winding road in 3-3
takes me back to the days when Daddy would surprise Mama and I with a nice scenic drive after church. Those were the days when a man could buy four or five gallons of gas (about 15-19 litres) for the price of a candy bar today.

3-3 looks good, but 3-4 is a nice change of pace - the pond really sets them off. It's great to see you back doing the SC4 things we all love! :)

Later...

Joan

Thank you Joan.

Yes indeed it is a wonderful BAT which you can find here (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2423)
Most of the area where I grew up have tree and hedge lined roads meandering thru the countryside, so in a way I am trying torecreate my childhood :D ( gee that was soooooo long ago now  :D) and am glad it evokes similar memories foryou also.

Must admit it does take quite a while to get it looking good and that once again I have some time to play.

Looking forward to the day we see some more from you too, especially now you got your pc sorted :thumbsup:

Quote from: RickD on July 28, 2010, 02:29:49 AM
I like the country road winding through the fields in 3-1. Well done.

Thanks a lot Rick.  :thumbsup:

Now a little Teaser for you all

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on August 01, 2010, 11:42:20 AM
Well now, that's a neat trick. Nice picture underlying it too. Looking forward to seeing what comes from it.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on August 01, 2010, 06:45:50 PM
Nice! :) You can bet I'll be watching!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on August 03, 2010, 10:09:28 AM
A puzzle....I love puzzles and your pic.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Battlecat on August 05, 2010, 08:46:23 AM
Nice effect turning it into a puzzle!  Love the underlying picture!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: nedalezz on August 08, 2010, 02:34:10 PM
Your farms looks great :) Very realistic, and the detail level is very high. Great update :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Skimbo on August 11, 2010, 04:33:56 AM
Hehe, great MD! &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Update 12.8.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 12, 2010, 03:32:32 PM

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Sorry about the delay in posting this update. RL enough said.

Anyway Some replies first :D

Quote from: threestooges on August 01, 2010, 11:42:20 AM
Well now, that's a neat trick. Nice picture underlying it too. Looking forward to seeing what comes from it.
-Matt

Cheers Matt. Glad you liked the TEAser :D


Quote from: Jmouse on August 01, 2010, 06:45:50 PM
Nice! :) You can bet I'll be watching!

Later...
Joan

Thank you Joan.

Quote from: rooker1 on August 03, 2010, 10:09:28 AM
A puzzle....I love puzzles and your pic.

Robin  :thumbsup:

Excellent try the one then a bit further down :D

Quote from: Battlecat on August 05, 2010, 08:46:23 AM
Nice effect turning it into a puzzle!  Love the underlying picture!

Thanks BC. Just thought something a little different would be nice.

Quote from: nedalezz on August 08, 2010, 02:34:10 PM
Your farms looks great :) Very realistic, and the detail level is very high. Great update :)

Thank you Nedalezz. Takes a while to get the overall effect but worth it.
Quote from: Skimbo on August 11, 2010, 04:33:56 AM
Hehe, great MD! &apls

Thank you Skimbo and welcome too.

Oh yes almost forgot some picss. Yes thats what you all would like to see
isin't it?

Milking Time
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Milking Time 2
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pic 4.1
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hehe managed to finish the puzzle :)


pic 4.2
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Sunday Morning Schoolboy Football


pic 4.3
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pic 4.4
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pic 4.5
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That's it for the mo - hope you all liked it. ;)

Now Robin and everyone else here is a little puzzle for you

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Four bugs, the Green, the Yellow, the Red, and the Blue occupy the corners of a square as shown in the illustration.

The side of the square is 10 units long.

Simultaneously the Green bug starts to crawl directly toward the Yellow one, the Yellow toward the Red,
the Red toward the Blue and the Blue toward the Green.

Since all four bugs crawl at the same constant rate, they will describe four congruent logarithmic spirals
which meet at the center of the square.


Thus the question is: how far does each bug travel before they meet?



TIll the next time dont forget to keep the kettle boiling

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: cubby420 on August 12, 2010, 04:57:14 PM
Awesome pics! Love the cows on the way for milking. Plus I kind of want the puzzle. I smell a lucrative jigsaw puzzle manufacturing contract in your future.  ::)

And about the bugs. Short answer is 10 units. Long answer is, since each beetle is constantly chasing via the most direct path the beetle is constantly facing the beetle that begins in front of it, each traces a path towards the center that sharpens as each moves, like a rapidly decaying orbit. Since they all start an equal distance away, they will meet at the center having gone the exact distance of the squares side: 10 units. That's a good one. I'll have to share it with some friends.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: art128 on August 13, 2010, 03:06:19 AM
Some very nice pictures there, Derry ! I love the derails with the cows and the trees. Also these zig-zag road are very nice, a bit strange but nice !

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Battlecat on August 13, 2010, 08:10:27 AM
Love the shot with the cows lined up to go for milking!  That turned out particularly nicely!  Naturally that's all relative, everything is great as usual!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Skimbo on August 13, 2010, 10:36:51 AM
The way you handle the animal props on the first two pictures is amazeing! And the landscapeing as well. just great!. :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: EDGE4194 on August 16, 2010, 04:34:42 AM
Derry- its so good to see you back again. The first and last pics are very nice!  &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on August 16, 2010, 09:58:53 AM
 Herding the cows, perfect pics my friend.  I love it.  Enter one of those in the Pic Comp. please. ;)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TiFlo on August 16, 2010, 10:32:53 AM
Mooh! Cute (and very well done) ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on August 16, 2010, 05:42:56 PM
"Wait 'til the cows come home!" And come home they did, in grand style ala TTC!

Even if there were no signs of life in your screen shots other than vegetation, I would still admire the lay of the land. Love the gently rolling hills. Of course, the way you use the existing environs to achieve maximum "WOW!" power makes for stunning results.

As I look closely at 4.2,
the thing which catches my eye first is the brighter-green pasture - nice, but not a show-stopper by itself. Then the surrounding trees come into focus and I realize you've mixed a wide variety of colors and textures to create a perfectly harmonious scene. I know from personal experience this is easier said than done.

Pic 4.4 is another example
of using the existing terrain to its best advantage, and 4.5 just leaves me with a warm feeling that all is right with the world and it's a beautiful day!

Then you go and shatter my daydream
with a puzzle I can't solve! Well, one of these days maybe I'll have a chance to repay the "favor!" ;)

Later...
Joan

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: canyonjumper on August 23, 2010, 08:07:12 PM
Great pics Derry! Those milking pics look great! Nice job!

             Your friend,
                            Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Teaser - 16.9.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 16, 2010, 03:24:24 PM
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Sorry for so little activity lately, real life keeps getting in the way but I do have replies on the way and

A little TEAser for you all  :thumbsup:


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:satisfied:
TTC



Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on September 16, 2010, 03:31:05 PM
Nice TEAser but it's not enough for me.  ::)
Good to see you around Derry....can't wait for more.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: cubby420 on September 17, 2010, 09:03:53 AM
Beautiful teaser Derry! I can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Girafe on September 17, 2010, 09:09:03 AM
Incredible TTC  &apls &apls &apls

where do you find the concrete base of the bridge ?
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Yan077 on September 17, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
I agree. it's not enough, I want more, Derry !   ;D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on September 17, 2010, 04:55:16 PM
Awful thing when RL gets in the way of important stuff like TaTT updates!

Excellent  teaser, though. I really like the way you've done the creek bank. There's a pleasing variety of colors and textures which makes for a very realistic scene. The way you've widened the stream looks great, too. Most of us tend to make them narrow with little or no variation, but I shouldn't be surprised - you're known for your originality, especially in the rural sector.

Now I must agree with the others who have said give us more, more, more!

Later... :)
Joan



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Nardo69 on September 18, 2010, 02:57:50 PM
Hi Derry!

Excellent TEAser. I have to join Joan regarding anything about the creek!

I just have to criticise that now, I am hanging in the middle of a very steep cliff waiting for what's to come!

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: kwakelaar on September 19, 2010, 12:26:40 AM
Really nice rural scenes there, and like most of your visitors I think the milking time pictures are very well done.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A dull, drab, boring update - 26.9.2010
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 26, 2010, 09:36:56 AM
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Quote from: cubby420 on August 12, 2010, 04:57:14 PM
Awesome pics! Love the cows on the way for milking. Plus I kind of want the puzzle. I smell a lucrative jigsaw puzzle manufacturing contract in your future.  ::)

And about the bugs. Short answer is 10 units. Long answer is, since each beetle is constantly chasing via the most direct path the beetle is constantly facing the beetle that begins in front of it, each traces a path towards the center that sharpens as each moves, like a rapidly decaying orbit. Since they all start an equal distance away, they will meet at the center having gone the exact distance of the squares side: 10 units. That's a good one. I'll have to share it with some friends.

Thank you cubby. Glad you liked the update , hope you'll like this one too.
And spot on with the answer too. well done and so quick too. Think that earned you a nice cuppa ;)




Quote from: art128 on August 13, 2010, 03:06:19 AM
Some very nice pictures there, Derry ! I love the details with the cows and the trees. Also these zig-zag road are very nice, a bit strange but nice !

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:

Thank you Arthur. Where I come from windy roads are normal to me and people tend to follow the line of least resistance so thats howe the tracks turned into those windy roads over time.



Quote from: Battlecat on August 13, 2010, 08:10:27 AM
Love the shot with the cows lined up to go for milking!  That turned out particularly nicely!  Naturally that's all relative, everything is great as usual!


Thank you BC. Glad you liked it.:)


Quote from: Skimbo on August 13, 2010, 10:36:51 AM
The way you handle the animal props on the first two pictures is amazeing! And the landscapeing as well. just great!. :)

Thank you Skimbo.
It took a while to achieve the effect so so worth it in the end.
Glad you like it.



Quote from: EDGE4194 on August 16, 2010, 04:34:42 AM
Derry- its so good to see you back again. The first and last pics are very nice!  &apls

Thank you and good to see you hear too;)


Quote from: rooker1 on August 16, 2010, 09:58:53 AM
Herding the cows, perfect pics my friend.  I love it.  Enter one of those in the Pic Comp. please. ;)

Robin  :thumbsup:

Cheers Robin. I did. It won.


Quote from: TiFlo on August 16, 2010, 10:32:53 AM
Mooh! Cute (and very well done) ;D


Thanks a lot TiFlo ;)



Quote from: Jmouse on August 16, 2010, 05:42:56 PM
"Wait 'til the cows come home!" And come home they did, in grand style ala TTC!

Even if there were no signs of life in your screen shots other than vegetation, I would still admire the lay of the land. Love the gently rolling hills. Of course, the way you use the existing environs to achieve maximum "WOW!" power makes for stunning results.

As I look closely at 4.2,
the thing which catches my eye first is the brighter-green pasture - nice, but not a show-stopper by itself. Then the surrounding trees come into focus and I realize you've mixed a wide variety of colors and textures to create a perfectly harmonious scene. I know from personal experience this is easier said than done.

Pic 4.4 is another example
of using the existing terrain to its best advantage, and 4.5 just leaves me with a warm feeling that all is right with the world and it's a beautiful day!

Then you go and shatter my daydream
with a puzzle I can't solve! Well, one of these days maybe I'll have a chance to repay the "favor!" ;)

Later...
Joan



Hi Joan,
Thank you Joan, I am so glad you appreciate my efforts. Mostly it a lot of point and clik and liberal use of the bulldozer tool.
But once I get it , ob boy was it all worth the effort. I tend to like the quiet rural scenes with the odd car or truck or better still none at all,
so that what I am for.

Not much like that in this update - oh no - summat a bit different. Dull, boring, drab even lol.
Sorry about the puzzle - but see cubby's post for the answer;)

Glad you liked the update though, lets see about this one:D



Quote from: canyonjumper on August 23, 2010, 08:07:12 PM
Great pics Derry! Those milking pics look great! Nice job!

             Your friend,
                            Jordan :thumbsup:

Thanks Jordan,
Glad you like them :thumbsup:

REPLIES TO THE TEASER


Quote from: rooker1 on September 16, 2010, 03:31:05 PM
Nice TEAser but it's not enough for me.  ::)
Good to see you around Derry....can't wait for more.

Robin  :thumbsup:

Ok, ok, here you go then. lol.
Sorry about the delay but RL just simply got in the way.
Managed to get a bit of time to play so here we go, some pics at last. :thumbsup:


Quote from: cubby420 on September 17, 2010, 09:03:53 AM
Beautiful teaser Derry! I can't wait to see more.


Not long to go now cubby ;)


Quote from: Girafe on September 17, 2010, 09:09:03 AM
Incredible TTC  &apls &apls &apls

where do you find the concrete base of the bridge ?

Thanks Girafe.
Glad you liked what you see.
Now as for the answer to your question, that is a standard maxis ( yes you read that right, maxis) bridge.



Quote from: Yan077 on September 17, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
I agree. it's not enough, I want more, Derry !   ;D

Heehee Yann , well then here's some more for you then ;)


Quote from: Jmouse on September 17, 2010, 04:55:16 PM
Awful thing when RL gets in the way of important stuff like TaTT updates!

Excellent  teaser, though. I really like the way you've done the creek bank. There's a pleasing variety of colors and textures which makes for a very realistic scene. The way you've widened the stream looks great, too. Most of us tend to make them narrow with little or no variation, but I shouldn't be surprised - you're known for your originality, especially in the rural sector.

Now I must agree with the others who have said give us more, more, more!

Later... :)
Joan





Thanks a lot Joan. More from around that area later but not yet :grinno:
still there are some (as I said earlier) dull, boring, drab ones on the way.


Quote from: Nardo69 on September 18, 2010, 02:57:50 PM
Hi Derry!

Excellent TEAser. I have to join Joan regarding anything about the creek!

I just have to criticise that now, I am hanging in the middle of a very steep cliff waiting for what's to come!

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Sorry about the delay then Bernhard,
Thank you am so glad you approve of my efforts.
This is not a normal update as in the type of late but still lets see what you think. hope you like it, but its still an area in development.



Quote from: kwakelaar on September 19, 2010, 12:26:40 AM
Really nice rural scenes there, and like most of your visitors I think the milking time pictures are very well done.

Thank you very much. kwakelaar Glad you like what you see.

Okay then folks , roll up , roll up, make your self a cuppa, grb you seats, and be prepared to be bored. The following update has been brought to you by the Drab societie's leading member. namely Me.

I have for you some pictures that are really drab. pictures of houses and factories and stuff that we see everyday in the real world and yet you all came here today to see these ones. I could go on and on and on about it but that would be boring now, wouldn't it and I wouldn't want to do that to you.

I could go on about how boring it was doing the update, getting the links , preparing the pics, etc but I won't coz you might get bored and not look at the drab, dull ppics I made because I was so bored.

So on with the show. I was going to make the all B+W pics but even I thought that would be just a little bit too boring for my readers ;)






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Well there you have it folks, I really hope you weren't too bored with it heehee
but I think now its time for a cuppa and lets hope normal service is resumed in the next update;D

;satisfied:
TTC.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on September 26, 2010, 09:08:19 PM
What a bunch of boring, bland, samey-sameness. It takes a lot of work to get that in the game. Well done on this Derry. A few of the pictures reminded me of areas I've seen before in real life. I have to imagine it'd get a touch confusing whose house was whose, especially after a night at the pub. I recall a few stories about that when I was in Dublin (why the doors all have different colors). Any special tricks you used to get the uniformity? How long did it take?
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A dull, drab, boring update - 26.9.2010
Post by: Jmouse on September 27, 2010, 03:34:59 PM
Wow, this is what I call shifting gears in the middle of a relaxing Sunday drive in the country! The endless repetition /wrrd%& makes me think of the subsidized housing we see throughout the U.S. Rent is based on the tenant's income, and the government makes up the difference. The structures are rather dismal apartments which are so tiny, you couldn't cuss a cat in the living room without getting fur in your mouth! Grim and boring, yes, but a part of life just the same. I do like the way you've created terraces to add some interest.

Nice of you
to save the best for last, though! :D

Later...
Joan


Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A dull, drab, boring update - 26.9.2010
Post by: rooker1 on October 04, 2010, 03:54:53 PM
 I saw this update the day you posted, but was unsure what to say as this is one of the most boring post I have ever seen.  So I thought to myself if I post just that, that would not be too nice.  And now I am back today to tell you that this is the most boring post I have ever seen......but when you get right down you can see the brilliance of it all.  There are next to no foundations on any of those lots, that in itself is an awesome feat.  Next is the fact that you were able/patient enough to get that many houses to grow all the same.
At the end of the day Derry, this was another fantastic update!

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A dull, drab, boring update - 26.9.2010
Post by: Nardo69 on October 05, 2010, 04:04:57 AM
Oh yeah, boring ... plain dead boring (as wished  :D )

I don't know how often Z blew up that Hotel Majestic in 3.6.2 when I grew just likes crazy.   ::)

I guess our friend Dozer 07 was rather busy - at least on my systems it's hard to get that much of rp200x / zero7's bungalows!

Nice Idea with that avenue triangle - however I would have used the road roundabout and two roads there. But that's my taste ...

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A dull, drab, boring update - 26.9.2010
Post by: Pat on October 05, 2010, 10:36:59 AM
been looking on and pondering here about how everyone says this is sooo boring and well ive succumbed to the same thoughts here as everyone else... I was also thinking man this looks like my city of Rhinelander hmmmm....
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A dull, drab, boring update - 26.9.2010
Post by: bat on October 17, 2010, 09:31:21 AM
That are nice rows of houses. Some nice pictures of your city...
Looking forward to more. :)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A dull, drab, boring update - 26.9.2010
Post by: art128 on October 31, 2010, 07:23:05 AM
Oh hell, how to know which house is yours in this cottage ?  ;D
Seriously, fantastic work Derry (sorry for commenting only now..  :-[ ) I liked this update a lot my friend. Nice work with the lines of houses, certainly it was hard to let them grow there.

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 31, 2010, 10:12:46 AM



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Quote from: threestooges on September 26, 2010, 09:08:19 PM
What a bunch of boring, bland, samey-sameness. It takes a lot of work to get that in the game.
Well done on this Derry. A few of the pictures reminded me of areas I've seen before in real
life. I have to imagine it'd get a touch confusing whose house was whose, especially after a
night at the pub. I recall a few stories about that when I was in Dublin (why the doors all
have different colors). Any special tricks you used to get the uniformity? How long did it
take?
-Matt
Thank you Matt.
Yes it was boring getting things to grow like this but to get this many building to grow the
same is pretty easy really. Just have the ones you want in your plugins and use the BSC Maxis 
blocker. easy as pie. Still took quite a few evening to do though but worth it in the end.





Quote from: Jmouse on September 27, 2010, 03:34:59 PM
Wow, this is what I call shifting gears in the middle
of a relaxing Sunday drive in the country! The endless repetition /wrrd%& makes me think of
the subsidized housing we see throughout the U.S. Rent is based on the tenant's income, and
the government makes up the difference. The structures are rather dismal apartments which are
so tiny, you couldn't cuss a cat in the living room without getting fur in your mouth! Grim
and boring, yes, but a part of life just the same. I do like the way you've created terraces
to add some interest.

Nice of you
to save the best for last, though! :D

Later...
Joan

Thank you Joan.
Endless reptition is something you see quite often with building styles especially for housing
anyway. Find a design thats easy to build and that way you only have to design a few plans
instead of lots of indiviual ones. Cheaper too for the developers.And I can say the same thing
about size of rooms. I once had a room where I could touch both walls with outstretched arms.
And NO Folks it wasn't a prison cell either lol





Quote from: rooker1 on October 04, 2010, 03:54:53 PM
I saw this update the day you posted, but was unsure what to say as this is one of the most
boring post I have ever seen.  So I thought to myself if I post just that, that would not be
too nice.  And now I am back today to tell you that this is the most boring post I have ever
seen......but when you get right down you can see the brilliance of it all.  There are next to
no foundations on any of those lots, that in itself is an awesome feat.  Next is the fact that
you were able/patient enough to get that many houses to grow all the same.
At the end of the day Derry, this was another fantastic update!

Robin  :thumbsup:

Thanks Robin.
I am so glad you found it boring too HA! But thank you for noticing the lack of foundations
and other little things like that. Its often those little things that make all the difference.




Quote from: Nardo69 on October 05, 2010, 04:04:57 AM
Oh yeah, boring ... plain dead boring (as wished  :D )

I don't know how often Z blew up that Hotel Majestic in 3.6.2 when I grew just likes crazy.::)
I guess our friend Dozer 07 was rather busy - at least on my systems it's hard to get that
much of rp200x / zero7's bungalows!

Nice Idea with that avenue triangle - however I would have used the road roundabout and two
roads there. But that's my taste ...

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Cheers Bernhard.
Glad you liked the update. I am sure as the city develops that more of RP's housing will
dissapear but we will have to wait and see eh?
As for the triangle the traffic there at present is fine but if it increases the city
transportation deptartment will look into streamling it so who knows what the future holds.



Quote from: Pat on October 05, 2010, 10:36:59 AM
been looking on and pondering here about how everyone says this is sooo boring and well I've
succumbed to the same thoughts here as everyone else... I was also thinking man this looks
like my city of Rhinelander hmmmm....

PAT.
Thank you mate, good to see you again too.
Hope you weren't too bored though lol



Quote from: bat on October 17, 2010, 09:31:21 AM
That are nice rows of houses. Some nice pictures of your city...
Looking forward to more. :)

Thanks a lot bat :thumbsup:

Quote from: art128 on October 31, 2010, 07:23:05 AM
Oh hell, how to know which house is yours in this cottage ?  ;D
Seriously, fantastic work Derry (sorry for commenting only now..  :-[ ) I liked this update a
lot my friend. Nice work with the lines of houses, certainly it was hard to let them grow there.

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:

Better late than never Arthur. And thank you.




Oh Yes somethings brewing by the way, you'll just have to be patient Folks

:satisfied:
TTC



Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A dull, drab, boring update - 26.9.2010
Post by: mightygoose on October 31, 2010, 10:57:30 AM
the last few updates i have now caught up on and it is great to see you continuing with the project.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: threestooges on November 01, 2010, 12:28:18 AM
Something brewing indeed.

The return of the 4-in-1 run in OSITM. During the month of November, in celebration of SC4D's Anniversary, we've picked 4 MDs in addition to the others (who will be there for the full month) to appear in OSITM: one every week. Derry is up first and with that, this makes it the 4th time Tales at Tea Time has been to OSITM. Congratulations Derry, and it'll be interesting to see what you have in store for this week.

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Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: Nardo69 on November 01, 2010, 01:53:00 AM
Hi Derry!

Hope the kettle on the fire i's full and there's plenty of tea for this week!  ;)  ;D

Congrats to the fourth time award!  :)

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: rooker1 on November 01, 2010, 03:41:58 AM
 Hello Derry my good friend,
Congrats on your fourth time in OSITM!!  It is really going to be a fantastic SC4D birthday month with you in the lead of the 4 in 1 of OSITM!  It is of no surprise or wonder to anyone why The Great Rural Master is here!  I'm sure your week is going to be a great pleasure.
&apls

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: Girafe on November 01, 2010, 05:22:07 AM
Seems you are used to be there TTC

congats to you  &apls &apls

hope to see more fantastic scenes from your MD   ::)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: art128 on November 01, 2010, 05:38:11 AM
Derry, my friend, this is more than a surprise ! Four time awardee !

Can't wait to see what you have for us this month,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 01, 2010, 07:57:18 AM
Congratulations my friend!!!    &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: Badsim on November 01, 2010, 08:17:59 AM
Congratulations , Derry , your prize list is quite impressive and perfectly deserved ...  &apls &apls &apls

... the master of rural countries , indeed , and with , many times , a special interest & emotion for me as your work , inspired by your country , reminds me so much the Haute-Loire of my own childhood ...  :'( , we have the same age and certainly the same attachment for our native countries , despite the fact they have been harsh for our ancestors .  I can feel it through your pictures ... and that's rather rare I can feel something so personal through some SC4 pictures  . ;)

Hope to see very soon more of that fine work T.a.T.T is . Sometimes down , always back .  :thumbsup:

Cédric.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Replies 31.10.2010
Post by: Battlecat on November 01, 2010, 11:02:05 AM
Congratulations!  Can't wait to see what you've got planned; you always put together amazingly inspiring scenes!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Stepping Stones 1.11.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 01, 2010, 11:05:56 AM
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Welcome all,


Thank you for this very special opportunity in this very special month.
Let me first say a few words of thanks to the commitee for giving me this time to spend with you.

Its a great honour to have been selected to appear and hope you will all enjoy what I have in store for you.

Right where to start?

Tales at TeaTime is a labour of love with me and has been through many transformations over the years it has been in existence.

Tears and Trantrums, Torment is what it should have been called what with everything that has happened since I started this MD. :D

Hdd failures, pcs going up in smoke (literally) and random crashes took its toll many times over with loads of work lost or ruined. Backups I hear you say, yes I made them but somehow it was never the same, restarts and more restarts of regions until we end up where we are today.

I have learned so much over the years that many things have changed especially my style of play. I've learned to lot the proper way with much guidance from many many people that I can never repay them in a fitting way with too many names to mention. Anyone whos given me advice, well you all know who you are ;)

I 've learned to BAT too ( ok well not very well but I keep trying lol ) and who knows what the future holds eh? Again many people
to mention but special thanks go to Arne (Vester) for his patience and help in too many things that I fudge and helping me correct them. And again to Jim (JMeyers) for many helpful tips.

Over the years, many wonderful BATS and stuff have appeared on the LEX and without those superb creations I would not enjoy the game as much as I do. Those wonderful creations allowed me to develop my rural skills to what I have today. Don't get me wrong while I enjoy creating cities I prefer the rural stuff more :)

Take this for instance
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the very first "rural" town I did

Not bad but still quite limited in detail. Ok I know not very good but actually really good for what was available at the time.

But over the last few years I have managed to hone my skills and now  create scences that are more natural in a way. I can spend whole evening doing a small area of maybe only 6-8 tiles in size. but the slower I play, the more I enjoy it besides I get to drink more Tea that way :D:D

Anyway enough jibberjabbing on with the show. ;)

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Thank you to everyone who left a comment or two for taking the time over the years to do so,Your
many words of encouragement, advice and thoughfullness through many dark periods helped in so many ways.

To those who have looked and to any new readers who may have just stumbled on it, I hope you enjoy your time here and will do so for the rest of my time in OSITM.



Regards
Derry



Must be time for Tea now  :D:D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Stepping Stones 1.11.10
Post by: vester on November 01, 2010, 11:13:07 AM
Congratulation, Derry.


Great update. You have a great eye and hand for natur scenes. A real nice stream.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Stepping Stones 1.11.10
Post by: Jmouse on November 01, 2010, 04:06:51 PM
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Derry. You're a pioneer  who has blazed a trail for the rest of us during the past 3 1/2 years. You have set a shining example of what MDing is all about.

Through good and bad, through tears, tantrums and torment, you have persevered. Perhaps you had a vision of what you wanted from the very beginning, or maybe you were just too stubborn to let the pitfalls get in your way. :D Regardless of the reason, though, somehow you found the strength and inspiration to move forward and in doing so, improve your skills.

So it is us, your legion of readers, who owe you a debt of gratitude. Not only have you entertained us with beautiful photos and a sometimes-wacky sense of humor, you have left indelible footprints on the road to success.

Thank you for showing us the way...
Joan


Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Stepping Stones 1.11.10
Post by: ecoba on November 01, 2010, 04:44:05 PM
Congrats on again getting OSITM, Derry ! ;)  I very much enjoyed this update, as I do with most all of yours and this rural village is especially beautiful !


Ethan :)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Stepping Stones 1.11.10
Post by: rooker1 on November 01, 2010, 07:56:41 PM
Hey Derry,
I hope to be able to make some rurla towns half as good as that first pic of yours.
Congrats again for being here in OSITM!!!  With this first post I really look forward to seeing what comes next!  Great work as always.  But I sometimes wish the brush(/plop) was not so round. ::)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Stepping Stones 1.11.10
Post by: marsh on November 01, 2010, 11:05:42 PM
Alright... First of all I have to say that I have been a lurker for quite a time now, and I think your 4th OSITM is a good time to post my first comment in here.  ;D Your work is wonderful and you are a master at rural scenes.

I have to say I love this picture. (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/theteacat/update3-2.jpg)
It reminds me of a road on the outskirts of the city i used to live in. (Coincidently called "Rollercoaster road :D"

Anyways keep up the great work. I haven't commented because... I really don't know what to say. And I don't like leaving one-word comments like "awesome" But this IS awesome. Don't get me wrong.  $%Grinno$%
I love your work in here and hope you continue forever.

,marsh  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Hollowway Lane 2.11.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 02, 2010, 04:37:23 PM
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Thank you all for your wonderful comments, I really do appreciate each and every one of them.





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Where ancient trackways have lapsed from use, the overgrown and shallow marks of hollow ways through forest may be the sole evidence of their former existence. On disused ridgeways in central Germany, the hollow ways often mark inclines.

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The earth banks on either side, sometimes topped with hedges and trees, give the impression of a tunnel enclosing the traveller. Because the roadway is restricted by the banks on either side, sunken lanes typically admit the passage of only one vehicle; that is, they are single track roads. Occasional passing places may be provided, but a meeting of vehicles in a sunken lane often requires one party to reverse to a suitable passing place. In Central Germany, "dual carriageways" have been observed with two trenches side by side where a trackway was in such heavy use that it had lanes dedicated for each direction.

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Up to the present day, some writers have assumed that low banks were deliberately created with shovels as a means to hem in cattle, but there is no evidence for this, and in any case, banking only appears intermittently in certain types of soil. When metalled, sunken lanes are unlikely to erode any further down.

Sunken lanes are a characteristic feature of the landscape of southern England, especially in greensand areas of the North and South Downs, and the Weald.

While many sunken lanes are now metalled, some are still unsurfaced green lanes, typically now designated as bridleways. A few sunken lanes are open to vehicular traffic as Byways Open to All Traffic, although the severe potential for increased erosion means that such usage is increasingly restricted.


Miscellaneous

    *    A sunken road played a major role in many military operations, such as the American Civil War battles at Antietam,       Fredericksburg, and Shiloh; and in the Battle of Waterloo.
    *    A sunken road is a cross country equestrian obstacle



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The start/end of Hollowway Lane where it joins the Straight Road

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Quite a steep climb up the hill

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weaving its way up the hill to........

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To be continued

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Hollowway Lane 2.11.10
Post by: rooker1 on November 02, 2010, 05:11:30 PM
 Hey Derry,
Very interesting piece of history.....I was going to do the exact same thing in one of my updates next week.  Just kiiding, I could never have come up with something so brilliant.  Great work so far.  My interest is piqued as to where this path of yours is going.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Hollowway Lane 2.11.10
Post by: Jmouse on November 02, 2010, 08:30:37 PM
Fascinating story, Derry! And some mighty nice photos to go with it. The first RL pic looks almost scary - no telling what lives in those woods!

You certainly have my attention now, and I hope you meant what you said about continuing the story!

Later Sooner...  ;)
Joan


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Hollowway Lane 2.11.10
Post by: Nardo69 on November 03, 2010, 04:53:15 AM
Hi Derry!

Hollow or hollow way ... the German word for them is "Hohlweg". They even found their way into the most important German literature:

",,Durch diese hohle Gasse muss er kommen.
Es führt kein andrer Weg nach Küssnacht"

Friedrich Schiller: Wilhelm Tell.

although this hollow is to be found in Switzerland. (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohle_Gasse)

Interesting approach on an interesting detail. Love it!

Take care my friend! And don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Hollowway Lane 2.11.10
Post by: Pat on November 04, 2010, 09:02:22 AM
Derry welcome back to OSITM and congrats man!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Find The....Contest. Prize for the winner 4.11.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 04, 2010, 01:35:11 PM
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Welcome back once again folks and this something a little different... but first some well deseverd replies to be done first.


Nardo69

Hi Bernhard, thank you for you great comments and little insights about the Hohlweg. Yes the kettle is full and on the boil so to speak so sit back and enjoy what coming ;)

JMouse

Dear Joan
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, its such a plesaure to me , it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and I like that :D Hope you like what I have in store ;)


Rooker1

Robin - my good friend
Thank you so much for your wikked words mate. No problem in seeing stuff and getting ideas off it , just remember all profits are mine lol

marsh

How wonderful to see you and welcome, so happy to hear from you. Thank you so much and I love the fact you choise this month to say hello, and so eloquently too ;) Don't worry I'll keep it going as long as I can. hope to see you back again and please if you don't like summat - do say because maybe it could be better :D:D


ecoba

Eathan,
Thank you very much, hope you like whats in store too

Girafe
Thank you very much.

Art128
Thank you Arthur, hope you like whats next up too ;)

Tomas Neto
Thank you very much indeed

Battlecat
Thank you so much, very kind of you to say so

Badsim

Cedric
Thank you so much for such kind words. If my scenes can invoke such good memories for you then my job is more than accomplished.Hope you enjoy the upcoming stuff too ;)

vester

Arne
thank for you great comment my good friend.

Threestoges

Matt
Thank you mate, hope you enjoy whats coming


Right with that little bit done its time to get to tonights little feature.

This will involve a little audience participation and a keen eye for deatil.

I want you to find three objects in the following scenes and there is a prize too.

Yes the eventual winner will recieve a years subscription to SC4Devotion.

Yes that is right, your eyes do not decieve you 1 YEARS SUBSCRIPTION to SC4DEVOTION.

The closing deadline for this is 00.00Hrs GMT on 6th Nov.

All entrants will be placed in hat and drawn at random by me.
All you have to do is make a post before the deadline and if you can tell me /show me the correct locations
into the hat you go.

Winner will be announced on 7th Nov 2010.


Right then what do I want you to find?






PIC 1   FIND THE BEAR

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PIC 2   FIND THE DOG AND DUCK ( It's a pub) 

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PIC 3   FIND THE FOUNDATION

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Well there you have it folks, find those 3 objects I am looking for , let me know their locations
and you in with a chance of a nice little prize. Not that hard eh?


Best of Luck

:satisfied:
TTC


edit

just had this
Quote from: art128 on November 04, 2010, 01:41:20 PM
Hi Derry !

I have two questions about your small game....
What do you mean by the foundation ? and also by that pub ...

-Arthur. :)

ok to clarify. when I say foundation I mean a building foundation not a "Lot" foundation.
and q2

The pub I am looking for is a BAT by Gascooker called the dog and duck hope that helps :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Find The....... 4.11.10
Post by: Lowkee33 on November 04, 2010, 01:49:15 PM
What fun :)

I don't usually look at MDs, but today it is a cold rainy day today in need of some tea.  Looking good.

I will send you a PM with my answers. (Edit: Sent)

Be well.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Find The....... 4.11.10
Post by: rooker1 on November 05, 2010, 11:38:26 AM
Great idea!
I see the bear.....not too sure about the Dog and Duck (the pub) and I see the foundation, but I think I will let some one else win.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Find The....Contest. Prize for the winner 4.11.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 05, 2010, 12:00:49 PM
Lowkee33, Robin, Thanks for popping in to say hello.

Hope you find the little contest fun and I now have a total of 3 correct people in the hat for a years subscription to SC4D.

As there has been so little uptake and maybe the closing date was a bit soon I will keep the contest going until my time in OSITM is over, So if you fancy a go just pm me or post in the thread if you want everyone to know the answers  :D :D

You all know the old saying
"If you're not in it, you can't win it!"

Go on have a go, tis only a bit of fun

Sorry gotta run kettle's boiled ;)

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Win a years subscription to SC4D oooooh 6.11.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 06, 2010, 04:12:13 PM
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Well here we are once again with another update for you and I wonder what is next in store for you?

More residential?
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How about some commercial?
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Industrial maybe?
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Who knows? , well I do but I shall keep you in suspence just a little longer :D

And I see that not too many of you seem to interested in winning a years subscription :D:D
So far I have only had 3 correct answers. Just to let you all know, that I am still running the contest
untill the end of my time in OSITM and would love to see some more entrants in the competition.

A quick recap of the contest again
Quote from: TheTeaCat on November 04, 2010, 01:35:11 PM

Right with that little bit done its time to get to tonights little feature.

This will involve a little audience participation and a keen eye for deatil.

I want you to find three objects in the following scenes and there is a prize too.

Yes the eventual winner will recieve a years subscription to SC4Devotion.

Yes that is right, your eyes do not decieve you 1 YEARS SUBSCRIPTION to SC4DEVOTION.

The closing deadline for this is 00.00Hrs GMT on 6th Nov. end of time in OSITM

All entrants will be placed in hat and drawn at random by me.
All you have to do is make a post before the deadline and if you can tell me /show me the correct locations
into the hat you go.

Winner will be announced on 8th Nov 2010.


Right then what do I want you to find?






PIC 1   FIND THE BEAR

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PIC 2   FIND THE DOG AND DUCK ( It's a pub) 

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PIC 3   FIND THE FOUNDATION

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Well there you have it folks, find those 3 objects I am looking for , let me know their locations
and you in with a chance of a nice little prize. Not that hard eh?


Best of Luck

:satisfied:
TTC


edit

just had this
ok to clarify. when I say foundation I mean a building foundation not a "Lot" foundation.
and q2

The pub I am looking for is a BAT by Gascooker called the dog and duck hope that helps :)

Don't worry I still have something else up my sleeve for you ;)

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Win a years subscription to SC4D oooooh 6.11.10
Post by: canyonjumper on November 06, 2010, 07:47:30 PM
Awesome opportunity here Derry! Sent you my answers by PM ;D

             Your friend,
                            Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 07, 2010, 01:14:25 PM
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Well here we are once again folks, time for another update ;)

This time we are going to the Fair.

Now to let you all know there are over 35 custom lots made especially for this update
and I do hope you can find some nice bargins on the stalls.

This fair all started When JimmyJoe was having an argument with Paul over who could plough the straighest furrows.
Pauy said he had the perfect field for it but JimmyJoe wasn't happy because the field was perfectly flat.
Paul said "How about using the slopey field as it would be a true test of ploughing skills and besides
I know that you just can't plough on an incline."

"ok then" says JJ "why not get all the local farmers to come and have a go and maybe we can crown a champion?"
Once they started the process and manner of things started to happen, and suddenly a challenge between two farmers turned into a country fair.

And we managed to get some pics of it too, so lets go along and see what the results are like, the hardest
partthing to do is find a parking space for you vehicle ;)

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Oh maybe there is one over there

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nope just been taken how about over there?

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Right thats the car parked where should we go first?
Ok ok lets go see the livestock exhibits
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Ooooh Look lots of people seem to be admiring them and I overheard a family saying they wanted to buy a cow or maybe a sheep.

Lets go up the hill a bit and see the ploughing contest.

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Lets go have a look at the judges compound and some of the prizes available
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Heading back down the hill lets head over towards all the stalls showing some of the local crafts
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And we even had some rides to keep the younger sims amused while the parents wander through the stalls

Well after spending an enjoyable time at the fair its time to go home and to enjoy some of the local produce picked up :D

And now I have a mosaic of the whole area for you to enjoy.

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Just for you info too I have had only 4 correct answers for my little contest which is still open to all so just have a look at my last post for the pics and what to do. You still have time to enter ;)

Hope you enjoyed your time at the fair, untill the next time;)

Stay safe

:satisfied:
TTC




Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: metarvo on November 07, 2010, 07:28:02 PM
Oh, Derry, I just love fairs!  ;D  You know, the ones I've been to had parking areas just about like the one I see there.  The food, exhibits, and rides are the three things that define a fair for me.  I can almost taste some of that good old fair food just looking at those stands.  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: Jmouse on November 07, 2010, 08:43:52 PM
What a wonderful idea, Derry! I'll echo metarvo's sentiments about fairs and add that they're an integral part of a rural lifestyle. As a child I attended fairs in Houston, but I doubt if it would be much fun anymore. The very thought of traffic jams, paying for over-priced parking and waiting in line for an hour to get a three-minute ride on the Ferris wheel takes all the fun out of it.

To say you put a lot of work into this update would be an understatement! I can only guess at the planning and the time spent creating the lots, but I can say with certainty it was time well spent. I like the way you've displayed the farm equipment by adding strings of lights. I'd never have thought of it, but it makes perfect sense. After all, fairs go on into the night, especially on weekends.

You really outdid yourself on this one! :thumbsup:
Joan

BTW, even though I already have a subscription, I would have entered your contest and given the prize to the player in second place. I never could find any of the things you asked for, though. I think maybe I finally spotted the bear, but that's all the far I got! &mmm


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: djvandrake on November 08, 2010, 08:04:32 PM
Bravo Derry!  &apls  Your fairgrounds are wonderful.  Really well done.  :thumbsup:

And I still can't find the foundation! *scratches head*
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: canyonjumper on November 08, 2010, 08:16:35 PM
Awesome stuff here Derry! Love all the custom LOTing you've done! You've really captured the feel of a country fair ;D

                    Your friend,
                                   Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: threestooges on November 08, 2010, 11:40:58 PM
When Joan said you had done some good lotting for this recent update, I had a feeling I'd see something good, but you've gone a step beyond on this one. This has to be one of the best livestock setups I've seen done. The parking areas seems a bit large for the size of the venue, but then who would miss out on seeing who wins the plowing contest. Excellent work on putting it all together. However, I hope you had a talk with whoever it was that put up those lampposts in front of the entrances to the farm machinery lots. They seem to be blocking the road a bit. Very nice work with your week here Derry. Looking forward to seeing what you have for us next back in the Hall of Fame again.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: FrankU on November 09, 2010, 07:39:24 AM
Your countryside is superb and it almost makes me give up my own attempts, but I will not let you disencourage me!
Let's say you inspire me to make my lots even better.

Show us more, Derry!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: cubby420 on November 18, 2010, 09:47:14 AM
Wow that fair is the coolest! Great design  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - A Country Fair. 7.11.10
Post by: Battlecat on November 18, 2010, 10:01:29 AM
That fair is very cool!  It's full of great details! 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: TheTeaCat on December 23, 2010, 11:30:37 AM
Hi Folks,

Just a brief not to let you all know why the sudden absence of me around places.

From what I've been told I was piggy in the middle with a car and a van while riding my bike one morning on the way to work.
Personally I have no recolection of it, which in a way is a good thing or so I'm told. I was unconsious for 6 days in hospital,
Docs say wearing the bike helmet saved me, and when I "awoke" I was pretty confused for a few days. I get severe headaches at the mo and have to limit my time on a pc or tv to a max of 30 mins a day.

I have extreme mood swings, luckily I have a flatmate who listens when I need to vent, and then goes and makes me a cuppa. After an hour or so and I am back to normal. Or as the docs say "As normal as you will be from now on anyway" - oh dear is there no hope? lol

I am improving every day but it will be a while before I am fully recovered,and hence my quietness around the place. I am sure you will understand.

There are a few items I have to do, like awarding a prize etc but hope to get around to doing that over the holiday period.

In the meantime I wish you all a very peaceful Yuletide.

regards

Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Nardo69 on December 23, 2010, 11:36:54 AM
Derry,

Robin told me via PN that you had an accident after I told him that I missed you. I was rather shocked, still am.

Great to hear you make progress in rehab, even a small step forward is a step in the right direction. I really do wish you all the best. Seems to be you had someone watching over you, let's hope he'll continue his work. And hey, normal, that's just a definition of some insane people who wants to separate themselves from the other insane.

I am sure the kettle is still full and boiling.

Take care my good friend!

Bernhard
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: mightygoose on December 23, 2010, 12:37:56 PM
derry i wish you all the best and the swiftest of recoveries.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: vester on December 23, 2010, 01:18:26 PM
Hope you have a speedy recovery.

After you told me what happen, I have been out looking for a helmet hut and a less open helmet.
At the moment I am riding at least 13-20 km a day.

At least here the car drivers are use to looking out for bicycles. The Copenhagens bikes 1.1 mio. km each day.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: TiFlo on December 23, 2010, 01:52:33 PM
I'm a former competitive cyclist. The day one of my teammates got hit by a car coming at us full speed -in the middle of a race-, I saw many friends quiting right away. I also remember spending the next 20-30 minutes or so holding him in my arms, or what was still moving, while waiting for the paramedics to arrive (it was in the country, several races going on at the same time and only so many ambulances following us). My friend survived, though it took him multiple surgeries and several month off of pretty much anything that makes up life. His helmet probably saved him, as his head is the first thing that came into contact with the car's windshield.

No matter what the rules say, nor who's right or wrong, people have to realize that on a bike, your body is naked. The more it goes, the more I believe biking around is as much activism as it is sport, or simply a mean to move as it is for a lot of people. At least in our Western countries.

I wish you a speedy recovery, and hope you won't have any sequels. At least none that will prevent you to bike again.

In the meantime, happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

Florian
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: mattb325 on December 23, 2010, 02:53:07 PM
Derry - I am so sorry to hear your news. Thank god you were wearing a helmet: here in Australia they are compulsory for that very reason.

I wish you a speedy recovery and return to full health.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: catty on December 23, 2010, 04:00:14 PM

Quote from: mattb325 on December 23, 2010, 02:53:07 PM
Derry - I am so sorry to hear your news. Thank god you were wearing a helmet: here in Australia they are compulsory for that very reason.

I wish you a speedy recovery and return to full health.

We have the same rule in New Zealand

Ditto on the speedy recovery   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Jmouse on December 23, 2010, 04:05:14 PM
Derry, I've missed you so much and have been wondering what happened.  I'm glad to know at last, but so very sorry to know you've had to suffer through so much trauma. You know we'll be right here if you need us, and you know we'll all be right here when you return.

I think the thing that would hurt me the most is having to limit myself to just 30 minutes on the computer. Several years ago, we were without power for three days due to a violent spring storm. We never did completely get rid of the claw marks on the ceiling above my computer. :D

Take care and remember you are loved and respected by the entire SC4D community! :)
Joan


Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Lowkee33 on December 23, 2010, 04:36:40 PM
I was wondering about you just today.  It has been a while since we heard from you.

I am glad you are okay (well, as okay as you can be  ;)). 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: threestooges on December 23, 2010, 06:45:45 PM
It's good to hear from you Derry, though I wish it were under better circumstances. I heard you were in a crash, but I'm glad to hear you're getting back around. I know you've taken your knocks on bikes before, but yeah, that sounds pretty rough. Glad to hear the helmet did its job though. Hope this won't stop you from your Christmas dinner you'd been planning (or at least from making the most of that sauce I know you were planning). Take it easy Derry, and rest well (and yes, if you get it easy, take it twice). Hope to hear from you again soon when you get the chance.
-Matt
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Diggis on December 24, 2010, 03:24:36 AM
Mate,  Wow!  Glad you are on the road to recovery.  Stupid London drivers eh?  :angrymore:

Hope you have a full recovery and quickly with no lasting side effects.  Fingers Crossed
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: EDGE4194 on December 25, 2010, 05:38:22 AM
Derry- I have been absent from here lately and had no idea until this morning. I am so glad to hear you are recovering, and I wish you a continual speedy recovery and hope the headaches subside soon. Hope you have a nice day today. Happy Holidays.  Eric
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: art128 on December 25, 2010, 02:52:25 PM
Wish you all the best Derry, and have a very good recovery, my friend. Now i'll be myself even more carefully while driving my bike, cause I usually almost never use my bike helmet.. (I think I don't have one anymore or it is too small lol) Anyway, take care of you.

Your friend,
-Arthur.  ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: i_love_lamp on December 25, 2010, 08:59:39 PM
That's HORRIBLE! But like I always say: Always look at the bright side of life!
Have a Merry Christmas and a speedy recovery
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 26, 2010, 05:05:35 AM
Hi Derry, I hope you have a speedy recovery, my friend!!!  :thumbsup:
Happy new year!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Badsim on December 26, 2010, 01:08:53 PM
Hey Derry , when will you stop to act like monkeys ?  $%Grinno$% Would like to put a smile even on a such terrible new , my friend ... life isn't sweet with you . ::)

I wish you a speedy recovery , and I wish that you'll be back soon at TaTT with your beautiful skill for ruralities but take care of you first , very firstly . :)

Cédric.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Schulmanator on December 26, 2010, 04:51:37 PM
I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I wish you the best and a full, speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: FrankU on January 10, 2011, 06:31:31 AM
Hi Derry,
What a shock! I hope you are recovering...

I also had a bicylce incident once. It was november 10th, 1983. I was just 20 years then. They told me I had crossed the street diagonally and I was hit by a low sportscar that must have been driving too quick in the city. I have no recollections of the incident. I woke up a day later in hospital with a cup of soup against my lips. My girlfriend visited me every day after school as I laid ten days in bed. I suffered from headaches about 5 years after that, but then they had gone and never came back.
It was quite an incident, but you have been unconscious for six days. Man, that's a long time!

All the luck in the world to you and I hope there are friends that can visit you. The disadvantage of Internet: friends are far away. They cannot touch you even if they'd like to. 

So I wish you a ()flower()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Battlecat on January 10, 2011, 09:05:08 AM
I'm so sorry to hear this, and even more sorry that I'm so late in noticing!  I'm glad to hear you're at least up and about at least slightly. 

I wish you the speediest recovery.  Hope you feel better soon!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - Personal Info Update 23.12.2010
Post by: Gringamuyloca on February 12, 2011, 04:55:10 PM
TheTeaCat...

It is very nice to see you 'out and about'.  ;D

Hope your recovery goes well!  ()flower()
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: TheTeaCat on December 28, 2011, 04:09:00 PM
Cough Cough phew lot of dust in here.

Well then Folks this is a bit of a surprise eh? Its been a while since I've been here and a lot has happened in the past year. 2011 has not been a great year for me to say the least. Lots of bad karma came my way and I'll fill you in on some of it but lots I'll won't. Suffice to say I had to battle many personal demons ( some from my past) but can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. (And its been a loooong tunnel!!)

My apologies for not keeping you good people aware of what was happening but you will be seeing a lot more of me from now on.

Derry
TheTeaCat.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: art128 on December 28, 2011, 04:20:09 PM
Oh, Derry...! Nice to have you back with us, my friend! :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: Jmouse on December 28, 2011, 04:28:43 PM
Derry, it's just wonderful to know you're coming back to us with new ideas and ambitions for T@TT. It's also great to know you found the strength to fight back and declare victory over the "demons." If you can do that, you can do anything.

How long has it been since I had a nice hot cuppa? Well, that's too long. Welcome back my friend and fellow NUT. ;)

-Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: vester on December 28, 2011, 04:30:41 PM
Derry its so good to see you back.
Glad that you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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Having a cuppa of tea to celebrate it!

BTW: Becomed a bit nutty since you last have been around.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: threestooges on December 28, 2011, 09:11:23 PM
Derry! Great to hear from you and great to see you back!

I'll be keeping an eye out here to see what you'll have in store for us when you have it.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: dedgren on December 31, 2011, 05:36:04 AM
Here's to keeping the demons at bay, Derry.

My best to you in the new year, old friend.  My very, very best.


David
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: rooker1 on December 31, 2011, 07:12:44 AM
Happy New Year my very good friend.  I wish you and yours all the best in the coming year and you keep those demons where they belong.....no where near you!!
Robin
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: Pat on January 02, 2012, 02:22:23 PM
Derry I can say for myself its hard fighting with them demons but man when we got friends and knowing that they are a bit away its somewhat comforting to know.... I am a demon slayer myself as you can tell im back it too, its been a tough year for both of us but man we are good company here my friend and don't forget it as I know I will never forget it..

Keep fighting hard and when you need to be cheered up know where you need to come home to!!!

Love ya man

~Patrick
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - What? A new post 29.12.2011
Post by: calibanX on January 12, 2012, 11:15:25 PM
Welcome back Derry. Good to know we'll have your company again.

God Speed.

Geoff
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - An update 3.2.2012
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 03, 2012, 09:43:48 AM
Hi de Hi Folks

Thanks everyone for all the kind words. I really do appreciate them all.
No fancy heading at the mo - got to find some new stuff for you all and jazz this place up a bit but in the mean time I do have some pics for you.

Found some stuff that I don't think I've shown before - amazing what you find on old hard drives  :D
I am currently sorting out my custom content and it's all in a mess right now but one day it will all be sorted. Soooo much new stuff eeeek where do I start?

Anyway on with the show :thumbsup:
Two pics from where I have restarted a region ;)
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And some stuff I found  ;D
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Hopefully this will keep you lot happy for a little while ::)
In the meantime I'm off to refill my cup :thumbsup:

Till the next time
Regards

Derry
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on February 03, 2012, 10:08:48 AM
I'm happy.
I really like the first two pics.  The first pic with that windy road and power lines is perfect!  The second I just like it.
The third pic, is that your LOTting work?  Very well done....I like the crowded warehouse and lot.
I don't reall fancy the two pics with the rail line and the bridge. I think it needs a fence of some sort along those rail lines.  I hope not too many people get hit by passing trains there.
And the last two look nice as well, small city feel.

Well great to see an update from you.  Hope you don't mind me greedy, but I hope we can another real soon.
Take care Derry!
Robin &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: art128 on February 03, 2012, 10:31:57 AM
Hey there, Derry! What a nice way to finish the day with an update from T@TT.

I really enjoyed this update. Each picture presented as its own feelings and such a good atmosphere that it tells us " come live here ".

I can't really decide which of the pictures are my favourites, perhaps I'd say each of them. For example, the two rural shots are as wonderful as the two night shot. Btw, the night light mod works really well and gives great result with the standard maxis night in your picture.  &apls

One thing that could have catch a little more attention, is that cliff on the second nigh shot, in the lower left hand corner. I think by adding some details such as a grove, or even a small camp fire!  :thumbsup:

I'll also agree with Robin about the rail line. Even if the citizens are really careful, an accident can happen really fast. I'd suggest you to relot the surroundings of the rail line and add security fences all along.

Take care,

-Arthur.  :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: nbvc on February 03, 2012, 10:56:34 AM
Nice rural area and town. &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: noahclem on February 03, 2012, 11:21:16 AM
Great pictures! The first one especially is really a beautiful rural scene  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: catty on February 03, 2012, 01:10:39 PM

A cup of tea and some great pictures to look at ... what could be better and its great to see you back, hope this year is everything you could wish for   :sunny:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on February 03, 2012, 01:12:26 PM
Derry, it is a joy to see a T@TT update, because it means you're playing our favorite game again. :) The two rural photos portray exactly what you're famous for - those beautifully peaceful country scenes.

I have never seen the pedestrian bridge in the third photo before. Where did you get it? The lights in the nighttime shots really set the photos off. I'm still not sure if I want a pitch-black night mod or the Maxis night like you used. Wish there was something in between.

As always, I enjoy looking at your flora lots. Rurality may be your specialty, but you make a mighty nice park in town, too.

Welcome back my friend and fellow NUT. It's good to know you're up and about again.
-Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: RickD on February 03, 2012, 04:44:21 PM
I wish I could find such great pictures on my hard drive.  :D
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: calibanX on February 03, 2012, 05:34:13 PM
Great stuff Derry. I love the details from the little Maxis bushes under the powerlines to the neighborhood football (soccer) field. I'll stay tuned for sure.

Geoff
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Lowkee33 on February 04, 2012, 07:23:42 AM
Good to see you back Derry :)

I like you farm filler lots, any more work going on there?  I also see something a little special in the first pic.  I would say the Maxis scrub brushes are really enjoying it.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: carlfatal on February 05, 2012, 07:17:42 AM
Hi Derry,
i think it´s my first comment here as i´m - relatively - new to this site. I like Your rural scenes and looked often into Your portrait, but then You had this accident and so i waited till now to answer.
My favorite this time is the first picture, the calm atmosphere there and the warm summer feeling (as it´s unbelievable cold here in the moment). And as i´m no soccer player or fan: but what You did with this scene behind the framework houses is awesome!  &apls
From now on i will comment here more often,
greetz, Carl
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: io_bg on February 05, 2012, 01:31:36 PM
Great pics, especially the first two ones :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Gaston on February 05, 2012, 04:15:36 PM
Glad to see you back my friend
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: dedgren on February 05, 2012, 09:34:59 PM
Derry, the two new pics, not that the others aren't just fine, show why you are a master of the pastoral view.  I don't know what could have my made my day better than to find a new update in TaTT!


David
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on February 05, 2012, 10:49:00 PM
Same great details that I've come to know and love. That little gate and dirt access into the orchard is a great touch. The pictures you found are great as well. The use of space and detail used in approaching the city building is great. I particularly like the night shot of the foot bridge over the rail line. The s-curve, plaza, and everything is busy for the eyes, so much going on, without feeling discordant. Looking forward to more.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime - 13.2.2012
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 13, 2012, 09:16:13 AM
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Hi All

Thank you all for the kind comments.

Robin,

Bit out of practice but getting back into it, but glad you like em. Here's hoping to get back to full speed soon.

Arthur,

Cheers for the kind words. Some of those pics are from a tile that is gone for ever so there is no way to go back and fix them, but shall remember your advice for similar situations in the future ;) Good to see you as always though.

nbvc

Thank you, glad you like it ;)

Noahclem

Thank you mate , glad you like them. more of that to come too ;)

Catty,

Thank so much for popping in and your kinds words , don't worry I'll keep the kettle boiling for another brew up :)

Joan

Thank you so much.Its good to be up and about again and nice to be playing/tinkering with sc4 again. got a few things planned so keep a close eye out ;) btw those bridges are available here (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/16380-van-plaza-overpasses/) and yes I know what you mean about the night time lighting, something in between would be great.

RickD

Thank you ;D

CalibanX

Thank you very much. Hope you like what I got on the way, maybe take a while to get there but you'rer welcome alonng for the journey ;)

Lowkee33

Cheers Carl.

Thanks for the comments re the farm fillers , yes dug up the files - just got to get around to sorting them out but they not the first things on my list right now, close to the top though ;)

Carlfatal

Carl,
Thank you for saying hello and am glad you like my MD so far. Been through a bit recently but am heading now in the right direction. I'm glad you like the pics and must admit it does take a while to get things the way I like them but its worth it in the end when others enjoy the pics and take the time to say so. Hoping to see you here more often

io_bg

Thanks very much, glad you like them:)

Gaston

Thanks Cedric. Sorry about the long absence but such is rl but am back now and here to stay!! :)

dedgren

David,
Glad to see you pop in to grab your cuppa.And thank you for your kind comments too

threestooges

Matt,
Always great to see you and thanks for noticing all the little details, glad you appreciate them.
looking forward to seeing you pop in again

now only got 2 little pics for you today but rest assured more will be on the way soon


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Hope you like and sorry for such a brief update today

till the next time

Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: noahclem on February 13, 2012, 10:32:35 AM
Nice pictures Derry  &apls  I like the little roll in the terrain, the happy cows, and the composition of the pictures  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Kergelen on February 13, 2012, 10:53:46 AM
Nice farming scenes!
I like the layout of fields and pastures and the different paths/streets that you used  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on February 13, 2012, 01:49:26 PM
Great farms scenes. 
After looking at your pics and than mine.....I can see I need a lot more practise.

Robin &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on February 13, 2012, 01:54:48 PM
There is a reason your rural scenes are legendary, and I'm staring the evidence right here. The detail work you put into your lots is amazing. I saw those blue barrels behind the barn and wondered if you saw a spot that seemed a bit too empty and decided to put something there. Or did you see the barrels, like them and find a spot for them? The pond is a perfect fit in the scene, too.

I like the soft green palette in the second photo. I know they're the same scene from a different angle, but I like the colors a little better. I'm used to seeing the darker-colored pine trees among lighter-colored deciduous trees. The bushes are well placed, too. I usually have a problem arranging flora in a natural-looking way. And whatever did we do without Chris Adams' fences, paths and other rural treasures?

Excellent update...
-Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on February 13, 2012, 10:47:38 PM
Brief, perhaps, but I can only imagine how long it must take to fully detail an area like that. I'm actually curious though, how long that little area took to do, from conception to finished product.
-Matt
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: bat on February 15, 2012, 07:41:27 AM
Two great rural images there! Looking forward to more... ;)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: carlfatal on February 18, 2012, 05:53:58 AM
These pictures make me dreaming of some kind of old fashioned agriculture like it existed when i was a child.
Thanks, Carl
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Ennedi on February 18, 2012, 03:45:22 PM
Hi Derry,

I just stopped to say hello  :thumbsup:
I'm so happy you are still here and continue your Tales! Beautiful pictures as always  &apls

Many things happened to me during that time, some good ones, some bad ones, but this is life. I was extremely busy, had more money, then had less money  :D, got new friends - too much to tell in short words. But I'm here now and I'm going to visit SC4D more often  :)

Best regards
Adam
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Nardo69 on March 09, 2012, 12:09:48 PM
Hi Derry!

Long Time No See... Live wasn't too friendly to the two of us! Great to see that at least you are back on the game with a some wonderful new region,

Are those the new bushes from the animal with the long neck? They look great, in fact I always missed some nice bushes until my last hiatus.

Take care my friend and enjoy a nice tea for the two of us!  ;)

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 20, 2012, 01:06:36 PM
Boooo - sorry didn't mean to frighten you  :D

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TTC
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: vester on May 20, 2012, 01:24:30 PM
 ()lurker() 

&dance The Tea Cat is back.  &dance


... and with some great looking pictures.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on May 20, 2012, 02:44:31 PM
Derry, these scenes are gorgeous. I know of only a handful of players who can hold a candle to your skill for decorating the countryside. Looking back, your flair for storytelling and city building was evident from the start, and you've done nothing but get better at it.

Tuesday will be T@TT's fifth birthday. So let me be the first to congratulate you on an exemplary accomplishment, and wish you – and us -  many more years of stunning creativity.

I'm glad you're back... :)
-Joan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: noahclem on May 20, 2012, 03:12:07 PM
Beautiful scenes  &apls  The mix of flora is perfect.

Very nice to see you back  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: ecoba on May 20, 2012, 03:42:14 PM
It's nice to see you back, Derry.  :)

A couple of lovely little shots you've given us. The mix of the flora over the rock and the detailing along the shore of the river is superb! And, since Joan pointed it out, a happy early birthday to your great MD.


Ethan
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: catty on May 21, 2012, 03:13:25 AM

Perfect I'd just set my cup of tea down and logged onto SC4D only to find a "Tales at TeaTime" update   ()stsfd()

love the wrecked boat it just sets the scene

Cathy
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on May 22, 2012, 08:54:50 AM
Two great pics from a great friend.  Good to see you back, but than again...you can never keep a cat down, especially with nine lives.
I like the first pic better with all the fall colors.

Robin ;)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: art128 on May 22, 2012, 09:40:15 AM
Hmmmm Derry's back, nice. :)

Two great pictures you've put there, Derry. Looking really good! Seems like you toyed a bit with the seasonal trees. It's wonderful. ;)

With those trees and bushes' colours in autumn, I have to go along with Robin and say i like the first one better! But don't take it wrong, both of the pictures are exceptional, as every of your work, Derry! ;)

And Happy Birthday Tales at TeaTime. Five years worth of good pictures and good times here. Here's to five more years! ( and many many more!)  :satisfied:

Hope you have a good day, enjoying some cup of tea~

take care!

-Arthur.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on May 22, 2012, 10:34:26 AM

  &dance  HAPPY BIRTHDAY T@TT  &dance 
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on May 22, 2012, 06:44:58 PM
Here's to 5 years, and hopefully many more after that! Loved the recent pictures Derry, detail like that is what I've come to expect from TaTT.
-Matt
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: noahclem on May 23, 2012, 03:32:43 AM
A big congratulations on 5 excellent years here  &dance
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: RickD on May 23, 2012, 06:55:13 AM
Five years already. Congratulations.  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: benedict on May 25, 2012, 09:18:50 AM
Nice surprise return - and those beautiful nature scenes have propelled your MD to number one on this week's Ben's Top Ten - well done!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Yan077 on May 25, 2012, 10:17:32 AM
Congrats Derry for those fantastic last five years  &apls  &apls  &apls

I always love to make a come back in your MD seeing all your soooo sweet rural pictures !!!
But we want more  :P
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: bat on May 26, 2012, 03:14:53 AM
Two great images there.
And congrats on 5 years of your MD!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: &apls &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: carlfatal on May 27, 2012, 01:27:07 PM
Wonderful pictures again, so calmly and pieceful...
And Congrats on Your 5 years jubilee!  &apls
Greetz, Carl
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 15, 2016, 12:46:59 PM
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1,327 days since the last post!!

Well. No wonder its a bit dusty in here!

Long time has passed and for a while I didn't play the game but.....
the bug was too strong and after playing the new game for a while I realised
just where my heart really is and that's playing SC4 and calling this place my home on the net.

Now I have been getting back into playing the game the way I like to (slowly) but I do have some pics
for you all to enjoy.

Click on all pics to see them full size!!

Only a few pics but hope you like!

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Right now for a little other little bit of news!

How about a new region to build on? By the way this one is HUGE!
Perfect for lots of all sorts of fun!

Now you really have to click on the next pic to see it in its true size! Took a week to plant all the flora!!!
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Now I do hope you will follow me along the journey and this time I am planning to stay for quite a while!

Right Time for a cuppa and thinking about where to start the cleaning!

Regards

Derry
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: EDGE4194 on February 15, 2016, 01:21:51 PM
Welcome back Derry! I look forward to watching the development.


--Eric
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Vizoria on February 15, 2016, 01:34:08 PM
Good stuff! I like your style, especially the urban scenes!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: vester on February 15, 2016, 02:14:59 PM
That was about time for a cuppar.

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Great to see you back.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: art128 on February 15, 2016, 02:39:15 PM
Nice to see you back Derry, that new region surely is nice. All the nice hills and mountains should make a nice playground for your skills. :)

Beautiful start, these little towns are really nice. The third picture is really beautiful.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on February 15, 2016, 05:59:46 PM
My goodness, there are NUTs all over the place doing wonderful things. It's great to see you back playing our favorite game again.  And you're right, the bug has bitten all of us and we can stray but we can't stay away.

The business district is very well composed, and everyone knows I'm a fool for dark night shots. My favorite is the one with the farm fields, though. When I'm ready to open the game again, farming will be ground zero.

That's quite a challenging map you've set your sites on, and with your experience and eye for detail, I know you'll enjoy building on it. And we'll enjoy watching it turn into a ruggedly beautiful home for a bunch of lucky Sims.
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: compdude787 on February 15, 2016, 06:43:18 PM
Welcome back!!! Great pics! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Girafe on February 16, 2016, 03:36:03 AM
Awesome Derry  &apls &apls &apls

Glad you came back with beautiful pictures  ::)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: belfastsocrates on February 16, 2016, 03:59:34 AM
Fantastic update, the town images are lovely but I really love the observatory and rural/forest images, those are beautiful!
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Swordmaster on February 16, 2016, 07:58:15 AM
Right on mate! Glad to see you're updating! Only about a year till your 10th anniversary :D

Love the town and the map. I'm very lucky to have had a little sneak peek of what's to come. Here's to a great year with loads of tea!


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Simmer2 on February 16, 2016, 11:42:04 AM
Nice to see you back at it  :thumbsup:
Love that night shot!!

Nick
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: noahclem on February 17, 2016, 07:34:21 AM
Great pictures again  &apls  It's really nice to watch your city come together. I especially like the picture with the observatory  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: c.p. on February 17, 2016, 10:11:28 PM
Great to see you back :thumbsup:  I look forward to seeing how you develop that map.  The little town at the fork in the river with the farms and trees looks great, as does the observatory &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 21, 2016, 07:51:51 AM
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Thanks to all who commented or just had a look, Nice to see some familiar names and adding some new ones too!

So if you all feel like joining me down at Malac's cross?
Its a quiet little town well for now anyway but I organised a little get together (complimentary Tea for all those driving :thumbsup:)

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First we gonna head to the Spybar
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Then party till late at Cisco's
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Only a quick and brief post but hope you like ;)
Till next time

regards
Derry.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: threestooges on February 21, 2016, 09:03:06 AM
Quote from: TheTeaCat on February 15, 2016, 12:46:59 PM
1,327 days since the last post!!
I think that's taking the phrase that "good things are worth the wait" to the extreme. Good to see you back Derry. What bridge is that in Malac's Crossing? It looks like the lead-up to a massive span, but run as short as the bridge would allow. Looks good there like that.
-Matt
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Swordmaster on February 21, 2016, 06:13:09 PM
That looks like a fun nightlife spot. How about we go out for beers in that joint by the bridge? ;D


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Pat on February 21, 2016, 06:25:38 PM
OMG its TATT wooooot!!!! Im glad to see ya back on the kettle Derry!!! BTW I would like a nice cup of Earls ☺







EdIT: Fixed a small typo, baaaaaaaad me lol
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on February 21, 2016, 07:27:19 PM
Absolutely gorgeous night shots, Derry. I especially like the second one because there's a bit more light that adds a bit more life to the scene. Of course, the bridge is gorgeous. What is the name of it.

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Simmer2 on February 22, 2016, 06:42:02 AM
I agree with Jmouse The balance of lights is just right  &apls
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: compdude787 on February 22, 2016, 12:29:22 PM
Cool night pics!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: feyss on February 22, 2016, 03:09:57 PM
Lovely pictures  ;)
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: belfastsocrates on February 23, 2016, 02:00:59 AM
Oh very nice indeed! I hadn't noticed that bridge in-game before., I must had a look, it's lovely.

Great night scene and I agree with previous comments, the balance is just right.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: kbieniu7 on March 06, 2016, 09:52:52 AM
Hello Tales! Really nice to see, that you've restarted your thread! Well, I would really like to comment more, but let me just say, that I've found the further-view shot of a forest and the river fabulous! :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 25, 2016, 12:17:11 PM

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Thank you all for all of your kind words and comments, sorry its been quiet lately but RL took over in the work department,lots of people getting their ponds ready for summer!! but still made time to play my favourite game.

I've been trying stuff out, messing about with stuff, and testing some attempts at stuff. not all of it worked but some has and who knows what you may see in the future but for now the following shots are from my testbed region

Its the GRV2 region thats been changed (Slightly) to suit me

Current Residents 199475
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Click on pics for full size
Welcome to town
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The Best Hotel in Town!
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Daytime Views
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A place to worship
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Need new wheels?
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Late night news and views
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City at night
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Hope you enjoyed this little visit from the main part of the region.

TTC
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: compdude787 on April 25, 2016, 02:08:04 PM
Nice shots of your city and region! Hope you get more time to play SC4. :)
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: vortext on April 26, 2016, 11:23:03 AM
Really nice development for a testbed region!  :thumbsup:

Second to last night pic with the ferris wheel and cbs building is great!  &apls
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Simmer2 on April 26, 2016, 12:46:36 PM
Great shots! Perhaps a little MMP (rocks, bushes, flowers etc.) on some areas would work wonders.

Nick
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Pat on April 26, 2016, 09:51:05 PM
I loved the GRV region and just found a lot of pics from it, Lot of editing that I did was to challenge Barby.... miss her sniffles
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: vester on April 27, 2016, 09:42:01 AM
Looks great, TTC.
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Jmouse on April 28, 2016, 02:16:02 PM
Beautiful scenery and excellent work as usual. The night shots are favorites of course, but the daytime photos show an amazing level of well-placed details. Suburbs often look overcrowded, but yours seem to have some breathing room and I like that. My favorite is the overview, in part because it looks so natural and realistic. Hope you'll find some more time in your busy schedule for creative pursuits like these. :)

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: mrbisonm on April 29, 2016, 05:20:06 AM
Isn't this one of my hand formed regions I used for a MD competition years ago? Wow, what have you done to it? Wonderful!!! Love it!

Great town, well done and well used textures and models. I want to see more.......

Fred

Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime Replies and pics 1/5/16
Post by: TheTeaCat on April 30, 2016, 07:03:38 PM
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Quote from: compdude787 on April 25, 2016, 02:08:04 PM
Nice shots of your city and region! Hope you get more time to play SC4. :)

Thanks Compdude. I hope so too as I do really enjoy playing it and find it very relaxing.

Quote from: vortext on April 26, 2016, 11:23:03 AM
Really nice development for a testbed region!  :thumbsup:

Second to last night pic with the ferris wheel and cbs building is great!  &apls

Thank you very much vortext. funny how its all sort of coming together nicely but its perfect for my needs to see if stuff grows/works right. I like that pic too :)


Quote from: Simmer2 on April 26, 2016, 12:46:36 PM
Great shots! Perhaps a little MMP (rocks, bushes, flowers etc.) on some areas would work wonders.

Nick

Yes I agree with you on more mmp Nick but as it a test region primarily, making it all look super pretty is not high on the agenda. thats for another region which you will see lots of in the future :thumbsup:

Quote from: Pat on April 26, 2016, 09:51:05 PM
I loved the GRV region and just found a lot of pics from it, Lot of editing that I did was to challenge Barby.... miss her sniffles

Yes Pat its a great little region for my needs right now.


Quote from: vester on April 27, 2016, 09:42:01 AM
Looks great, TTC.

Thank you Arne :)

Quote from: Jmouse on April 28, 2016, 02:16:02 PM
Beautiful scenery and excellent work as usual. The night shots are favorites of course, but the daytime photos show an amazing level of well-placed details. Suburbs often look overcrowded, but yours seem to have some breathing room and I like that. My favorite is the overview, in part because it looks so natural and realistic. Hope you'll find some more time in your busy schedule for creative pursuits like these. :)

Thank you Joan. Its always nice to hear your thoughts about what I've shown. The night shots are some of my favs too as there are so many wonderfully detailed BATs available nowadays that fit right in with the DN mod. I try to build my suburbs from what I see around me maybe I'm lucky in where I live to not be living in the middle of a crowded noisy congested city. I will never be able to find enough time to play SC4 but shall endevour to play as much as possible. Thats a promise!

Quote from: mrbisonm on April 29, 2016, 05:20:06 AM
Isn't this one of my hand formed regions I used for a MD competition years ago? Wow, what have you done to it? Wonderful!!! Love it!

Great town, well done and well used textures and models. I want to see more.......

Fred

Yes Fred indeed it is your region from the competition! What did I do? Well I ran it through the Terraformer and did the following ,removed the river from the south, raised the terrain by 100 meters, used the erosion tools to give the terrain a more natural weathered look the lower the terrain back down by 90 meters (thought yours a bit too low hard to make sunken trenches without the water breaking through) and used the SV terrain mod. Thank you for giving a great region to start with in the first place. I've really liked this region of yours from the moment I saw it and funnily enough used the first 3 challenges to lay out road and rail. Look closely to see!

And more pics from this test region will be forthcoming - don't fret!


Ah here they are now!



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Houses on hills!
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More slopey building
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Much needed supplies available 24/7
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Ha! seems I'm missing a dependency - no worries easily sorted
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the perils of MMP's - look at where them tree's be growing!
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A high Street
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Some 'Burbs
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Late night workers restocking the shelves!
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Only a quick and brief post but hope you like ;)
Till next time

regards
Derry.

Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: compdude787 on April 30, 2016, 11:04:57 PM
Looking really nice there!!!
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Pat on May 01, 2016, 12:19:10 AM
I liked for sure Derry!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: mrbisonm on May 01, 2016, 08:37:45 AM
I had a look at the original region and I must say that you did a good job to make it even better looking. The pics are wonderful and your outlay of the town is to my liking. ;)

Fred
Title: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: Mandarin(a) on May 01, 2016, 11:24:59 AM
Very nice are those houses on hills!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Re: Tales at TeaTime
Post by: rooker1 on November 20, 2016, 03:56:48 PM
Hey Derry my old friend.
Great pics as usual. Love the night scenes.

Robin  :satisfied: