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Title: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2007, 07:25:45 PM
Welcome to Mind Scape.
This is place where I will show my MD, work in LE, RL pics, contests and other interesting things that I am working on.  Sit back and enjoy your stay.

I figure I should start a Mayor's Diary, seeing how I comment enough times in everyone else's.

So, the map I am using is hand made by none other than ME.  Nothing special and quite frankly it may change totally from what it looks like now to what it may look like when it's done.

I am going for a realistic look so I do use lots of cheats (what ever it takes)  Only the looks matters to me.  I use lots of different bats from BSC, Simgoober, JBsimio, jestarr, Blam, Peg, Jeronij, you name it I may actually have it.  Well over 2gig in my plugin folder.  I do have the NAM, Block ALL Maxis Buildings By DuskTrooper, Industry Quadrupler V2.1 by toroca, Super Demand Ordinance by Buggi  and many others.


I would like to take this chance to thank everyone who has made this game much, much better than the day I bought it.  It's simple amazing what some of you can do.  This year I may actually try myself at making something.  Only time will tell though, I do have one boy now and another on the way.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2007, 07:35:39 PM
And without further wasting time here are some pics,

1.1
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1.2
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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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1.14
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I hope everyone enjoys these pictures and I will be back soon for another update. ;D

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Cali on February 27, 2007, 07:46:24 PM
i enjoyed those pictures alot. thanks for sharing :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: joelevan on February 27, 2007, 08:40:41 PM
Where did your get the train yard and the garbage yard lots?

Joel
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: meinhosen on February 27, 2007, 08:47:13 PM
That looks fantastic, rooker!

I love the industry, the port, the power plant... pretty much everything I see.  And I have to echo joelevan, where did you pic up that automobile junkyard?

Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Flipside on February 28, 2007, 12:02:17 AM
That is really good, Rooker. I like your industry - unique and realistic.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kwakelaar on February 28, 2007, 12:03:19 AM
This is very well made, great realistic industrial areas.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on February 28, 2007, 01:08:01 AM
Wow ... good taste for indusries ! Is that car junkyard your own stuff ...? :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Rayden on February 28, 2007, 01:18:18 AM
Nice good dirty looking industry  :P Very well laid out. Looking forward for more. ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Antoine on February 28, 2007, 02:02:25 AM
Woww ! The industrial place is very nice and impressive  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on February 28, 2007, 02:03:57 AM
Very promising! I love industrial sites, and you have built a really good one. Very high level of detail too. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 28, 2007, 04:44:26 AM
Good morning everyone.

Cali, thanks for the visit, glad you liked it and welcome to my mind, how ever deranged it my be.

joelevan and meinhosen, Welcome here and thanks for the comments.  The junkyard is made by North country dude, an amazing batter and lot maker.  I suggest everyone download everything of his.  I think he is the train yard/junkyard god.  Anyways you can find his stuff here, http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?page=1&keyword=north%20country&type=all.

Flipside, thanks for the ver nice comments, unique and realistic......that's my aim.  Welcome and enjoy your stay.

kwakelaar, Welcome here, I'm glad you like it.  I only have about a third of a large square done so far and this took me forever.  Build, destroy, move over one square, no,....don't like that either.

Badsim, I don't know what to say, you're here.  You have one of the best MD's I have ever seen.  So much detail.  I will be learning how to use the LE very soonWelcome to my MD. Any suggestions on how I could make this better?
The junkyard, mine, I wish I could make something only half as good as that.  No, as I said above, it's made by the amazing North country dude.

Rayden, Welcome here.  I really like industrial areas and ghetto neighbourhoods, so that's mostly what you will get from me. I'll post some more pics in a couple of days and I hope to see you again.

Antoine, Welcome to my place, glad you like it.  Impressive....thanks.  Trying to go big in the industrial.  Just as in real life (at least where I live, Toronto, Ontario) I will be making the industrial area along my highways, so there will be alot.  My map is 3x3 large squares with at least two highways through each one.  I hope to see you here again soon.

emilin, I love industrial areas, people need to work some where.  Thanks for the very nice comments.

Thanks everyone for stopping by.  And please don't hesitate to say what's good or what you may not like.
Bye for now.

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: NikNik on February 28, 2007, 07:07:21 AM
Hey Rooker,

It's quite a different start than I am used to.
Expecting to see some cities in develpment the first pics I see are.... waste port and plant. Smelly!

Nice those industrial pics. I see a lot of Evergreen containers there, I just made an order to them in RL for 13 containers LOL.

The petroleum port is very well done. I like the tubing and the storage tanks. Good work. That last pic with the three fuming pipes. Hellish!  ()flamdev()

Would it be foolish of me to ask where that great refinery is coming from?

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 28, 2007, 08:47:57 AM
Wonderful start! Great pictures! Your industrial area is looking beautiful! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Rayden on February 28, 2007, 12:55:34 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on February 28, 2007, 04:44:26 AM
Rayden, Welcome here.  I really like industrial areas and ghetto neighbourhoods, so that's mostly what you will get from me. I'll post some more pics in a couple of days and I hope to see you again.


Oh, you will, for sure, right after you make the next update ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Cali on February 28, 2007, 02:56:48 PM
it's ok ...i spend alot of time in my own deranged mind....that i thought... ;D"hey, Lets go spend some time in other deranged minds"
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Air6 on March 01, 2007, 02:33:55 AM
Great start. I like industrial areas too. I'm looking forward for more.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Darmok on March 01, 2007, 05:02:15 AM
Hey Robin,
WOW!!!
Now that's what I call I good start.... who am I kidding, it's not good.... it's GREAT!!!  &apls
Love that first picture with the recycling centers and the garbage pier! 
And the rest is VERY well done, the rough and dirty ambiance is all over the place! Loving it!

Again great start my friend... cant wait for the next one!

Regards to you and family

-John
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on March 01, 2007, 05:29:48 AM
Most of the time the industrial zone are so mix-up that they not great to see , but your's is very well done and i enjoy every pics. &apls &apls  Very good start my friend . Keep it up  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on March 01, 2007, 07:12:09 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on February 28, 2007, 04:44:26 AM


Badsim ...  Any suggestions on how I could make this better?



Not really if you don't use LE so far ... glad to hear you have the intention to learn : you have an eye for details , complexity (pipelines) an coherence so I'm sure you would excel with LE . When this time will come , I'll be there if you have any questions, don't hesitate to PM me ... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on March 01, 2007, 07:59:54 AM
Robin, hey-

Wonderful industrial pics.

1.14 in particular has that hellish gleam of progress to it.  You're well on the way to becoming a master of this particular genre.  I can't wait to see what comes next.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: krbe on March 01, 2007, 08:47:22 AM
It looks very much alive, with all those trains and pipelines. 1.14 could almost been taken from a movie :satisfied:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 02, 2007, 02:52:03 PM
I don't have any time right now to reply to everyone, but thank you for your very nice comments, please keep them coming.

Here's the next update.

All around my port is very low wealth, so here is my Ghetto.

2.0
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Enjoy until next time..............
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on March 03, 2007, 02:47:57 AM
wonderful pictures! Great update and work, rooker1! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on March 03, 2007, 05:31:12 AM
 :thumbsup: Look nice. The layout look very good too around the hospital zone. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on March 03, 2007, 05:56:20 AM
This new set about another subject-matter , confirms my opinion . :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Antoine on March 03, 2007, 06:01:11 AM
wow nice gettho wich look realistic !  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: pvarcoe on March 03, 2007, 06:52:14 AM
Nicely done rooker1!

Lots of concrete, just like in real life.
An industrial masterpiece.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 03, 2007, 07:56:04 AM
Good morning to everyone.  My boy is now down for his nap and I have some free time.  So I think I'll respond to everyone.

NikNik, Welcome to my MD, I like to be different and not follow certain proceedures.  I got your attention didn't I?  The petroleum port is only about a 1/5 of the overall size of the port, you will see more in the up coming updates.  As for the refinery, I believe you can find it here. (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?page=1&keyword=rising&type=all)


bat,Welcome, glad you like it.

Rayden, Hopefully you will see the second posting before I do the third, but if you don't, enjoy them both.

Cali, You are welcome in my DM anytime you want.

Air6, posting 2 is already up and the third will be very shortly.  Good you enjoyed the first.

Darmok,John, my good friend, glad you had time to stop in here.  I hope to hear more from you.

kimcar, I try very hard to have some kind of continuity.  I also try to force certain things to grow and you will never see any Maxis High Tech buildings.  I hate them, so blue........and unrealistic looking.  I like dirty and smelly.

Badsim, I think I might give the LE a try later on today.  Glad you stopped by.

dedgren, It seems a lot of people like that picture as well as you.  As for the master part, I don't know about that, although I am trying.  See you later.

krbe, Welcome here, glad you like the pipelines, it took a very long time to get them laid down just right. 


And now replying to comments after my second update.
It's so good to get so many people visiting/ commenting.  It makes me want to post more often

bat, very nice to hear from you again,thanks.

kimcar, thanks, glad you like the layout around the hospital.  Later.

Badsim, I'm glad you have the same opinion of my work.  In the next couple of days, you will see other genres.  I hope you like those as well.

Antoine, I think it's hard, sometimes, to make a realistic ghetto area, so it's good you like this one.

pvarcoe, Master piece, eh?  Thanks alot.  See you again soon.

I think I may have time to post pics again later today.  See ya later.





Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Cali on March 03, 2007, 11:17:42 AM
Cali, You are welcome in my DM anytime you want.


thank you ;D and i love the update, lots of concrete, definitly realistic
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 03, 2007, 12:38:06 PM
I back for another quick update.

Cali, I will definatley check out yours, but you haven't started one here have you?  I don't see your name.............

3.0
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Another quick one, enjoy and I have another almost ready for tomorrow.  Later.
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Antoine on March 03, 2007, 12:53:43 PM
Yes I like very much !!! Good job for this industrial place
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on March 03, 2007, 02:20:09 PM
Very nice indeed! Those megalots look really good. I might just have to download them now.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on March 03, 2007, 03:52:40 PM
Boy, Robin, some of those parking lot lights look bright enough to melt the cars parked underneath 'em...

Another trove of great urban pics.  Thanks for sharing.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Air6 on March 04, 2007, 01:49:50 AM
Another great update :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on March 04, 2007, 07:28:03 AM
Well, if the seedy part of town looks this good, I can't wait to see what your "nice" areas look like!  Very impressive stuff so far.   &apls

Quick question, if I may:  Can you point me towards the two buildings on the lower right of picture 3.3?  I'm not familiar with either one, but they appear to fit my usual style perfectly.

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Darmok on March 04, 2007, 12:50:42 PM
I really like what you're achieving here Robin! The ambiance in those pics is spot on!
I appreciate the generous use of parking spaces, (you know I like putting them almost everywhere!)
Picture 3.3, that industrial lot (the one with the chain link fence all around) what is it, did you created it with the LE?
I really like it!

Still watching!

Take care

-John

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 04, 2007, 05:25:42 PM
Thanks everyone for the comments and visit, I will reply to the comments tomorrow.

Here's a quick update as promised.

4.0
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4.10
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4.11
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Like I said before, replies tomorrow, but please enjoy these pics and good night.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Travis on March 04, 2007, 07:43:57 PM
Wow!

Those are some awesome industrial areas! In my opinion, industry is difficult to realistically recreate
in SC4, but you've really hit the nail on the head here. The factories, rail yards,
warehouses and docks all blend in perfectly. The buildings there are well-chosen too.

Keep up the good work!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: joelevan on March 04, 2007, 07:55:31 PM
I have said this in other threads, but...MAN...I LOVE those trains! This is a great MD. Please, keep it coming!

Joel
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Antoine on March 05, 2007, 01:49:38 AM
Wow it's very impressive !!!!! great work with good result  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 05, 2007, 05:34:01 AM
Good morning all, the sun is up and the sky looks great today.  I think today is going to be a great day.  I actually come to work around 7:00 am and the sun was starting to come up.  Not another cold, dreary winter day.  I hate going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark.  The day seems so short.

Anyways, those replies,

Antoine, Hey, how are you today?  Thanks for the great comments.

emilin,Thanks.  Those mega lots are awesome and I think well worth the time in down loading the material needed.  I down loaded Colyn's (CSX) manufacturing and dirty, but not the high tech.  My sims are poor and not very well educated. Hehehe  ( The Ghetto) ;)

dedgren, Hello, great to see you again.  I really hope those lights don't fry those cars, I wasn't told anything like that in the read me file.  $%Grinno$%  Anyways see ya later.

Air6, Thanks, I do try.

JBSimio, Wow, thanks for stopping in.  Thanks for the nice comment.  It's cool you like the seedy part of town, but I don't know if I can make a nice part we'll have to see.  Unfortunatley I don't think that will be for a while, you see I am creating this as I go and right now I am all caught up with the pictures I have taken.  I have no more city to show yet.  Next update will be Friday at the earliest.  As for those two buildings, one is part of Colyn's (CSX) mega industrial lots and the other I am unsure at this point, but I will find out and post later tonight, sorry for now.

Darmok, John, How are you doing?  Nice to hear from you again.  The chain link fence lot is part of Colyn's (CSX) industrail mega lots.  It's settled, my next update will show case all the industrial mega lots from Colyn.  I will try tonight.

Replies after my last update,

Travis, Welcome to my MD.  I agree, but with all these awesome lots the great BATters make, my job becomes so much easier.  Thanks for stopping in.

joelevan,  Thank, and yes those trains are awesome.  They are from North Country Dude on Simtropolis.  All his stuff is worth down loading.

antoine, Great to hear from you two times, once for each of my last two updates, and glad you like the industrial area. You are becoming a regular, thanks.

Bye for now and like I said, I will try tonight to make a Colyn industrial mega lot showcase.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: NikNik on March 05, 2007, 06:07:19 AM
You certainly got my attention!
Thanks for the link!

Ah...some weekend updates:

Nasty ghetto you've got there, Robin. Love the parking lots.

I like your use of the NAM puzzle pieces. That elevated road in theindustrial area is perfect! Good idea (I migt steal eh borrow it from you.

Lottza containers you've got there.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kwakelaar on March 06, 2007, 02:46:55 AM
Again some great industrial images. Your industrial areas are very well put together I love the container part as well as the harbours. Very inspiring to see what you have made.

I think the building JBSimio is looking for is a one of the Sainsbury bats by Simgoober
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on March 06, 2007, 05:38:31 AM
Looking at your industrial seaport ; you're not afraid by gigantism and that's a real good point . :thumbsup:
I don't remember have seen elevated roads& avenues like yours ... ()what()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on March 06, 2007, 09:38:31 AM
 &apls I definitely like your dockyard .Great update you have done.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 07, 2007, 01:48:07 PM
Hello all,
I have made it back from RL  (actually it should RB & RW for baby and wife) LOL

Replies,

NikNik, it was your attention and everyone else's I was try to catch.  I tried to make the ghetto nasty and hopefully a little bit realistic.  Any suggestion to improve?  LAying down those NAM puzzle pieces took a very long time, but I think it looks pretty good.

kwakelaar, Thanks for stopping in and yes you are right about JBSimio's questions.  I have a picture below and link.

Badsim,  In Toronto we have an elavated highway called the Gardinier expressway and it goes right through some industrial areas.  I may still change this area.  I like it but not totally satisfied.   &Thk/(

kimcar, Thanks for the comment.

JBSimio here are a few pics of Simgoober's, "Richardson's Dept. Store"  here. (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=15989)

5.0
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5.1
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5.2
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5.3
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And here is the Industrial mega lot showcase as promised (although two nights later, better late than never.)

6.0
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6.1
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6.2
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6.3
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6.4
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6.5
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6.6
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6.7
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6.8
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6.9
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6.10
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6.11
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6.12
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6.13
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6.14
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6.15
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6.16
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6.17
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6.18
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6.19
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6.20
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6.21
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6.22
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6.23
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6.24
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6.25
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6.26
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6.27
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I hope everyone enjoys these, and maybe I can change one person's mind about down loading these awesome mega lots.
Again they can be found here,  (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=164)   here,  (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=163)   here, (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=162)    here, (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=139)    and here. (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=138)


Good night for now and I should have something for later this week.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: petercintn on March 07, 2007, 06:46:36 PM
Well it's my first look into your mind, and I like it.  I really enjoyed the junkyard in he first shot, reminds me of some front yards.  Hehe!  I did enjoy.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on March 07, 2007, 08:04:13 PM
You could call that last update something cliched like, "The City Never Sleeps"...

...or you could just look at the pics.

Me, I just looked at the pics.  Nifty looking development, enhanced by your deft use of the graphics program you ran them through.

Great stuff, Robin.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Antoine on March 08, 2007, 12:20:30 AM
I love your industry ! That site look so realistic  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on March 08, 2007, 02:20:09 AM
Those lots look so good it's silly. ;D

And the way you build is truly great. It's not only the lots, but the spacing and flora, and the transit work too. Good job! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on March 08, 2007, 11:53:59 AM
I couldn't agree more!  The industrials are just great!  Thank-you for the links.  This is one area of my plugin folder that I have largely ignored... (didn't really mean to... just kept forgetting!) this will be a good start towards fixing that problem.  Very realistic pictures again.   &apls

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on March 09, 2007, 08:09:47 AM
Many great pictures! Great industrial area! Wonderful work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Darmok on March 19, 2007, 10:06:04 AM
Very good work again Robin, really like the dark ambiance!
One thing made me smile.... what was that horse carriage doing in a place like this at that time of night! hehehe...

Take care my friend!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Kokopelli on March 19, 2007, 11:44:27 AM
Wow, this looks great. I always try to build lots of schools to get high education levels so I can replace dirty indurstry as fast as possible with "clean" high tech. I'm going to rethink that and keep some dirty industry around longer.  Your industry looks so good. It has a dark "Blade Runner" feel to it. I would like to see some region pics too.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: pvarcoe on March 19, 2007, 02:51:13 PM
A beautiful set of industrial night shots.
Very well done.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on March 20, 2007, 06:34:28 AM
 &apls  I put my hat down , because you fit all these industries very well together that i can do ( if i tried  ;D ) .Great job.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: NikNik on March 20, 2007, 08:31:39 AM
Wow what a great industrial lots you put out there. Bit shame that all files are in nightlighting it makes descerning the details difficult. On the other hand nightlight pics are beatifull.

Great work and thanks for the linkies!

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Cali on March 20, 2007, 06:49:01 PM
there is definitly plenty of parking. i love the whole industrial sector. very nice work :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 20, 2007, 08:01:22 PM

Wow awsome work here and that idustrail area just rocks
and the shopping wow i tend to agree that some of them
lights can melts ya's lol, great job looking forward to seeing more - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Travis on March 20, 2007, 09:30:42 PM
These industrial areas look fantastic! You put those mega-lots to good use. I'm off to
download a few of them right now.  ;D Keep up the good work!

EDIT   

:thumbsup: Welcome to page four!  :thumbsup:    
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Heinz on March 21, 2007, 05:20:53 AM
i believe it's my first time around here and first thing that came to my mind after the first set of images was "I can't believe I've never been here before!" you have great stuff going for you there. some region shots or wide city views would be great. see you around, pal!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on March 21, 2007, 02:54:00 PM
Hello my friend!

I just went through your MD here and you do definately have a hand for industrials - and for making night pics of them!

Keep it coming

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on March 22, 2007, 05:12:25 AM
Hi rooker

Excellent (as usual now ::) ) work with these industrial megalots . :thumbsup:... hope to see them again in day time .  ;D
I enjoy your use of power lines even if there are not necessary . :thumbsup:

About the elevated avenues & road , we have some like these in my country ... I just wondered how to make them in game . this kind of network isn't my specialty ... ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on March 22, 2007, 05:14:30 AM
Hi Robin,  great pictures. I always love the look of industrial areas in the dark... Thanks! It would be nice to see some daylight shots too, to see the details on these beautifull mega-lots!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 22, 2007, 06:35:57 AM
Good morning all,

My hard drive has crashed and I'm in the middle of getting it fix, so there may not be an update for a couple of days or so.

Anyways, replies..........

petercintn, really glad you had the chance to stop by, Thanks for the cnice comment.  And as you can see industrial stuff is my favourite as well as that junkyard.  The junkyard can be found here. (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?page=1&keyword=junkyard&type=all)  I hope you like it.

dedgren, I guess you could call it that..........glad you enjoyed looking at the pics.  You know, I don't use a graphics program to enhance my pictures.  They are straight from the game.  I'm not very good at computer use.  Although this year I plan to learn a graphics program such as Adobe photoshop.  Do you think this will be good to use to enhance SC4 pictures and make mosaics (which I also don't know how to make yet)  The other thing, is to learn to use LE.  I look at how well Badsim's stuff is turning out and get very jealous!! :o

Antoine, Hey how you doing?  Thanks for dropin in, see ya later.

emilin,  Thanks alot, I do try.  Those industrial lots are awesome, aren't they? :thumbsup:

JBSimio,  You know, I think most MDer's go for pretty, rich, skyscapers and not realistic.  There is industry no matter where you go in the world.  Obviously more in some cities than others.  In Toronto where I live, there is alot of industrial sectors.  So this is what I see every day and what I know.  Therefore my Md reflects this.  Also, after reading everything in Aleking's CJ/MD, I now hardly have any $$$ in my cities, residential nor commercial.  It helps alot with dilipitation, I don't have any ever any more! ()stsfd()

bat,  Thanks for the nice comments and stoppin by.

Darmok / John, How are you my good friend?  The night pictures was my idea of giving the industrial areas that dark feeling.  And I can't find the horse carriage you are talking about for the life of me........oh well, see you again soon. 

Kokopelli, Thank you very much for that nice comment.  I do have schools in my cities, mostly for realism, but I do keep them right on target or slightly under.  And I max the taxes on high tech, I hate those Maxis lots, way to blue for me.
Ah........Blade Runner, I think I'm going to watch that again this weekend, now that you mention it.  Best Scifi movie EVER made!!!!

pvarcoe,  Thanks for the comments.  I'm glad you like what you see.

kimcar, Please put your hat back on, that's not neccessary.LOL  But I am glad you really like the indusrial shots.

NikNik, Thanks, I promise to do some day shots next time.  It's just that I really like the night lighting on the buildings.  Those BATter's do a great job, you know. &apls

Cali, I think lots of parking is realistic. Thanks for the comment.

patfirefghtr,  Glad you like it.  And I agree with you about those lights in that one parking lot.  I have since changed them to something I think might be a little better. ()stsfd()

Travis, I'm glad I have convinced some people to DL those awesome lots.  Gald you like them too.  Thanks.

zniehadajet, It maybe your first time here, but hopefully it won't be your last.  Thanks for giving my MD a chance.  See you again soon, I hope. ;)

Nardo69, And hello to you.  Thanks for the nice comment.  I have seen alot of your stuff and you seem to have been around SC4 for a very long time, so I respect your opinion.  And by that I mean, sometimes I wander if people's comment are because they are being nice or honest.  I prefer honest, someone doesn't like something tell me.  That's the only way to improve.  You know what I mean?
Hopefully that wasn't too much info on your first visit to my MD.......... &mmm

Badsim, What do you mean as usual?  When I become a pro at LE, than you can say that.  Until than I can barely hold this  %confuso to your MD my friend.  But, thanks, I'm glad you like it.
As for the elevated avenue and roads, they are part of the NAM puzzle pieces.  I think I may change that area to a highway, I think it may look better.  What do you think? ()what()

sebes, Glad you like the industrial areas as well.  I have already promised some day shots ASAP.  I will try as soon as my computer is fixed.


Well that's it for now.  I'll be back as soon as I can with the next update.
Take care everyone. ;)

Robin :)


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on March 22, 2007, 07:39:09 AM
I mean I like the way you use these Lots , your city planning .... "as usual" because update after update you're confirming my opinion .... ;D
About elevated avenues I think you should keep them because they're rarely seen ... may be , with them ,you should just avoid angles/curves. ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Darmok on March 22, 2007, 09:25:11 AM
Here it is, you can see it in pics 6.23 and 6.24....

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg339.imageshack.us%2Fimg339%2F9185%2Fcarriagemt5.jpg&hash=d53d1c55588c370c501dc9ea5f6649da3a411cf3)

Not the most romantic spot for a carriage ride ain't it?  ;)

But perhaps they needed a more "out of the way" place...  hum... hum...  ::)

See you!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 22, 2007, 11:40:22 AM
That's too funny John, I never even noticed that.   ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Rayden on March 22, 2007, 02:27:44 PM
I think the carriage driver was looking to the wrong direction (to the inlove couple) instead of the road and got lost, or maybe the driver fall asleep and the horse follow its own will and direction, or maybe there is a carrot deposit somewhere around and the horse followed the smell, just be imaginative John ;) :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on March 22, 2007, 02:35:06 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on March 22, 2007, 06:35:57 AM

Nardo69, And hello to you.  Thanks for the nice comment.  I have seen alot of your stuff and you seem to have been around SC4 for a very long time, so I respect your opinion.  And by that I mean, sometimes I wander if people's comment are because they are being nice or honest.  I prefer honest, someone doesn't like something tell me.  That's the only way to improve.  You know what I mean?
Hopefully that wasn't too much info on your first visit to my MD.......... &mmm


Don't worry about that, if I dont like something I usually post why I don't like and if possible how I think it could be made better ...

Just ask my friend John (Darmok)  ...  ;D

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 23, 2007, 04:50:45 AM
Good morning all,

Rayden, that's pretty funny, seeing how I have no farming sectors in my region yet.  So that horse came form a long ways away.  But, why a horse carriage on that lot?  I'm going to have to take it off in LE, I guess.

Nardo69 or Bernhard if you don't mind.  Thanks, I really appreciate that.

Anyways, I have great news, sort of, my computer now has a new hard drive, a much larger one and everything now works fine.  But, there's always a "but", I'm not so smart when it comes to backups and stuff like that.  I need to reDL everything and start all over.  It shouldn't take too long to do so.  If you all can be patient, I should be able to post new updates (pictures) next weekend. 

Robin  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: pickled_pig on March 23, 2007, 07:12:47 AM
You might have convinced me just there that those megalots are worth downloading, despite all of those dependencies...

-aaron
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Heinz on March 23, 2007, 09:56:50 PM
Quotezniehadajet, It maybe your first time here, but hopefully it won't be your last.  Thanks for giving my MD a chance.  See you again soon, I hope.

definitely not my last. love your work, pal. would love to see more.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 25, 2007, 12:44:50 AM

:angrymore:  :'(

Man rooker lol that sucks but i guess if i have to wait i will wait - pat  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 05, 2007, 10:17:44 AM
Hello all,

pickled_pig, Heinz and pat, thanks for stopping in. 

Just a little update with no pics.  My home computer is now working and I have been trying very hard over the last two weeks to download most of the stuff I use to have, but it is taking a lot longer than I thought.  I'm having a hard time finding dependencies, most of the links are now broken.

I wish there was a dependency master list with working links for the BSC stuff on the LEX or even here in the forums some where.  I know about Simgoober's list on the LEX but most of the links are broken.  I end up writing them down and than searching for them, very time consuming. 

Anyways, I think I need another week or so and I should be up and posting pictures again.

Robin   ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Heinz on April 08, 2007, 01:15:56 PM
good luck in tryng to find everything you used to have. keep your eyes open for new material. if you need any help, maybe the head honchos could help ease your journey. good luck rooker
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 09, 2007, 04:23:46 PM
Hello everyone,

I'm kind of back.  You see I still don't have all my stuff redownloaded.  But I am almost there.  I had a log, everything written down, so I am crossing everthing off as I go and I'm almost done.  Just a few hundred more to go. Hehehe.

Anyways, I started to make a map.  These are a few pictures of my progress so far.  Everything is obviously done by hand.  I'm not going for a perfect map, but just the right shape.  I'll do final terraforming as I actually make the cities. 
There will be alot of ports, train stations and a few airports.  Mostly a dense city core on most of the smaller islands and slowly easing down as we get closer to mountains.  Lots of very grimmy cities and lots of industrial.  Just the way I like it.



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Thanks for all your comment and to those that just visit.

Robin   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on April 10, 2007, 01:22:50 AM
I like that map a lot. The fact that it's hand drawn makes for a very personal look. Terraforming like that is HARD and you deserve credit for achiving results like that. Looking forward to seeing how it will develop.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Heinz on April 10, 2007, 03:32:10 AM
looking better and better. nice touch, too. hope you get all the stuff you need soon. see you
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Mulefisk on April 10, 2007, 09:54:17 AM
Looks like a great map so far.
I envy your patience. I don't think I could ever manage to hand-terraform a whole region.
It's gonne be cool to see how it turns out!  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 21, 2007, 10:17:21 PM
Hello everyone,

I'm baaaccck,

emilin, Heinz and Mulefisk, thanks for stopping by and for the nice comments.

I think I have just about everything I need and I have started building again. This time I have most of the transit routes done first.  Trying to get the sims to ride the train and subway.  We'll see what happens though. &idea

Here are a few more terrafroming pictures, enjoy. ()stsfd()

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I'll start posting again on a more regular bases next week

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Flipside on April 23, 2007, 04:31:25 PM
Can't wait for the development, Robin. And you terraform it all yourself! A fellow-traveller, I see.  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: realdimension on April 24, 2007, 05:46:35 AM
Your industrial and harbour zones looks so realistic, very interesting  :thumbsup: Great region and terraforming!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on April 24, 2007, 12:34:56 PM
 &apls Very nice work on the terraforming. The third pic is my favorite one. Great job :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 26, 2007, 01:45:07 PM
Hello,

Flipside, thanks for the visit and please wait no further the next update is now here. :thumbsup:
realdimension, thanks, the harbour and industrial area took me a long time, hopefully I can get get back to something similiar soon.  I had lost everything a month or so ago.
kimcar, thanks, I don't have a lot of time to terraform that great.  I'd rather play the game.  Anyways I usually change the land too much as I go to do a great job terraforming something spectacular, if you know what I mean. ;)

In this update you can see that I am trying to build my transit system first.  It's not the way I usually do things.  I use to build outwards, or as I go if that makes sense.
Here is the next update, everyone enjoy.

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Until next time,
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Mulefisk on April 27, 2007, 09:42:39 AM
Great update, and I gotta say, this is looking very promising.
Looking forward to the next update!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: guurgkud on April 28, 2007, 11:03:29 AM
wow amazing update. thats looks very nice... cant wait to see the development :)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 03, 2007, 05:26:38 PM
A very quick update,
Thanks to everyone who has stopped by esspecially Mulefisk and guurgkud.

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Enjoy and I'll see you later

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Air6 on May 04, 2007, 04:18:34 AM
Great harbour... can't wait to see the final result.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on May 06, 2007, 04:24:41 AM
Beautiful terraforming and pictures! wonderful pictures of your transit system! Fantastic harbour (looking forward to the final version) :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on May 06, 2007, 03:18:57 PM

Rooker those where just stunning last few updates i missed. Great work and will see you soon again - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 08, 2007, 04:44:40 AM
No time now, but I have some super fantastic news.
My wife and I just had our second baby on Sunday May 6th at 12:39 pm.
The baby, Nicholas was born at 8lbs 6oz and very healthy.

Now I have two boys.  The other one, Matias, is now 13 and a half months old.

I will do a proper update as soon as possible.

A Super Happy Dad two times over!!

Robin   ()stsfd()
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: meinhosen on May 08, 2007, 12:35:42 PM
Fantastic news on the baby   :thumbsup:

Very nice work on the transportation network... I'm eagerly awaiting seeing how you fill in the rest of the city.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on May 08, 2007, 03:53:47 PM
 &apls Congrats to you and your wife for this great news. Take the time for your family, we can wait a bit. ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 08, 2007, 09:37:09 PM
WOW!

First, I must apologize for this being my first post here, I don't know how I missed your MD, but I am sure glad that I found it! I just   finished up going through all your pictures and you work is excellent, my friend! I love all the industrial areas that you have, especially those refineries in the first couple pages worth of pictures. And the port area that you're working on now looks immense, too! I will definitely be sticking around he to see further development!

Second (and more importantly), Congratulations to you and your wife on the birth of your baby boy! I hope everyone is well!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 09, 2007, 10:36:13 AM
Everyone is asleep and I have some free time.......for now.

meinhosen, Thank you very much and hopefully you like the next update.....tonight I hope.

kimcar, Thank you as well and I have taken the whole week off and some of next week too.  Great little vacation even if I stay home.  I get to to my older boy to the park, great times.

thundercrack83, thnks and no apologies needed.  Glad you like my MD and hopefully I see alot of you to come.  My wife and the family are very well, thanks.

See you soon

Robin
;D
:thumbsup:
 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ralph on May 09, 2007, 03:47:22 PM
Great enbience !
Good job !
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 23, 2007, 04:00:55 PM
Wow........my life is now busy than ever.  Starting my own company and I had no idea two boys were going to be so much work.  But I have found a few minutes to post a few pictures.

Ralph, thank for stopping in.

Very few, but please enjoy and I'll post again as soon as I can.

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And last but not the least by far a picture of my two boys, exactly how I like them......quiet and sleeping. LOL  Just kidding.
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Please enjoy until next time.


Robin   ()stsfd()


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 23, 2007, 05:22:32 PM
Looking good, Robin. I love the black-and-white pictures, and your children are beautiful! Good luck with everything!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on May 24, 2007, 12:52:22 AM
Edit: Congratulations on 100 comments!

A lot of development taking place around here. I really like the structure of it all. The transit system is very intricate. Great job!

And the boys look like nice kids too. Congratulations!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JJ on May 24, 2007, 04:36:46 AM
I love the atmosphere that is shown in the second and third screen shots! The last one is amazing  :-[
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on May 24, 2007, 06:38:37 AM
Great pictures and congrats on more than 100 posts in this MD! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on May 24, 2007, 04:04:54 PM
Nice kids. You done an excellent job  ;D Your wife have to be very cute to have nice kids like that  :D Just kidding. Great update BTW  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Flipside on May 24, 2007, 10:26:03 PM
Robin, I really dig the port city you're building there. I can never do one so good.

Q: What train station are you using there? It's magnificent.

Oh, and in the first black-n-white, which church is that! It's beautiful.

Keep up the updates - and congrats on the baby!  :o
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 31, 2007, 12:12:55 PM
Hello all,

thundercrack83, I was trying some stuff with my photo program.  I thought the Back and white would make the city look older, and maybe dirtier.  Thanks for the comment towards my kids.

emilin, thanks for stoppin in.  I thought this time I would spend alot of time on the transit network first while I can still see the ground.  I want to build a very busy DT Core. And the boys are very nice.....most of the time.  The oldest is climbing everything right now and the youngest ha to be fed every two to three hours.  My wife and I are very tired....well more her than me.  I can't breast feed.

JJ, I am trying to make a nice city and nice pics, I'm glad you like them.

kimcar, Thanks for commenting on the kids first.  Shows what kind of person you are.  I think my wife is very cute....so yah that must be where they get there good looks. 
And glad you like the update too.

Flipside, I really enjoy making seaports, but it takes a very long time. 
The train station is by ill tonkso and can be found here. (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17946).
And the church, is by xannepan and can be found here. (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=2296)

Here are some old pictures I had laying around.



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Enjoy until next time.

Robin    ()stsfd()

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on June 01, 2007, 06:14:30 AM
That's a beautiful city you have there! Wonderful pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Flipside on June 01, 2007, 11:00:18 PM
Robin, thank you so much for the links.  ;D

And I adore the new update ... is that a Hotel Regal?  :o I also like how you use one-way roads - I like them too, though you can get by just fine without them.  ;D

Great city - you're a master of the interplay between commercial and residential.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Mulefisk on June 02, 2007, 05:26:59 AM
You have some really great shots here.
It all looks very dense and realistic.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Snaper on June 02, 2007, 09:26:01 AM
It's very nice, the buildings are very diversified and with the Jeronij's modd, that gives to your city an impression of green city

Bravo  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on June 09, 2007, 05:49:57 AM
Good morning everyone,

bat, thanks for stoppin in and I'm glad you like the pictures.

Flipside, You are welcome, it's not a problem.  It's nice to help out when I can.  Yes, that's the Reagal hotel, great bat.  I tried using the one ways i my very busy Dt core.  I have since DL'd the less one way arrows in the new NAM and it looks much better.  I really don't use them very often because I like to see the raods jammed with cars. LOL.

Mulefisk, thanks and yes that part of the city is pretty dense, but the buildings are not very tall.

Snapper, thanks to you also.  I really like jeronij's street modd.  I hated the diiferent sidewalks in the different wealth areas.  And this part of the city is a little greener than the rest.  You'll see soon in the upcoming updates.  Industrial seaport.....

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Enjoy and I'll see you all again later...........

Robin  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on June 09, 2007, 06:02:15 AM
Hi Robin  :)

I see your MD first time and I really like it!

Especially the Shibuya and small commercials - this street must be very intersting place  ;)

I'm waiting for more!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on June 10, 2007, 03:39:33 AM
another great update, Robin! Fantastic pictures! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on June 10, 2007, 09:53:09 PM
Your bridges are absolutely beautiful. I think 7.1 is my favorite, but there was at least three pictures besides that one that I stared at in awe. Wonderful job, my friend! Wonderful job.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Snaper on June 13, 2007, 09:42:11 AM
It's very nice, great update  &apls

But the wind mill is very badly put, my opinion is that that should be in agricultural zones ans not in a district  &mmm

For the remainder, it's beautiful  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on June 13, 2007, 05:02:42 PM
 :thumbsup: Hum nice update mate. You show us very good pics. I like the first bridge pics very much. Great job with the nature layout . Looking forward. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on June 29, 2007, 03:34:54 PM
Hello all

Ennedi, thanks for stoppin in, I'm glad you like it.  I reaaly like to try to biuld ver y busy commercial areas.   And hopefully I'll see you again soon.

bat, thanks, glad to hear from you again...

thundercrack83, thanks for the nice cooments.  I do try to take my time when making a bridge.  Build and destroy, you know what I'm talking about.  See ya soon...

Snaper, thanks, and I see what you are saying about the wind mill.  Sometimes I use them when the powerline don't reach the area needing power.  Than I forget to blow them up....hehehehe.  I'll go back and destroy it just for you.

kimcar, thank you too.  Again with the bridges...I really like them also.  And you will see alot more in the up coming updates.

Now on with the pics...

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I hope you will enjoy these pictures and I will do my best to post more often.  Two children are a bigger handful than I ever imagined. 

Have a great weekend,

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Snaper on July 02, 2007, 09:36:12 AM
Very nice, I like much this update  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: flame1396 on July 02, 2007, 10:01:14 PM
Nice! I like the parking behind the buildings lining the downtown block
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 02, 2007, 10:05:59 PM
Another magnificent update! It's always a pleasure to view your work, my friend! Great job!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on July 04, 2007, 10:44:38 PM

Rooker an awsome last few updates sorry i missed them... This last update was great as welll i loved 8.0 as it has that real feel to it
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on July 05, 2007, 04:04:27 PM
 :thumbsup: Great update again . Look like a very realistic downtown  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on July 12, 2007, 03:52:59 PM
Hello all,
What a great start to the summer, at least where I am, in Toronto.  Great weather, barbeques, friends and beer, nothing better!

Anyways just quick update no replies right now, I'll do that later.

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Please enjoy and comment away.
Enjoy your summer the best you can, it's only here for a short while.

Bye for now,

Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on July 12, 2007, 11:35:32 PM
Nice and logic layout for the railways. the switches are placed where they need to be, no unnecessary  collection of switches. Good work! &apls  :thumbsup:

I just would have a standard rail between the passenger station and the railyard for passing freight trains and to keep the people on the platform a bit further away from the freight cars.  ;)

And I really like the layout of that rural buddybud - bridge with the "island" in the middle!  :)

Keep the great work!

Take care and make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on July 13, 2007, 02:22:17 AM
A wonderful "sunken" railway, rooker1! Great station! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on July 13, 2007, 05:36:13 PM
Hello all,

Time for some replies,


Snaper, thanks for stopin in and it's good you like the last update.
flame1396, nice to see a new name.  I thought the parking in behind the buildings was a good idea.  Glad you think so also.
thundercrack83, good to hear that my MD gives some pleasure.  Hope to hear from you again.
patfirefghtr, Hi, how are you, and no need for any apologies, you are all caught up now, just don't ever miss another update again......hehehe ;).  As fro picture 8.0, is it the park you like or the japanese bats.  If it's the park, I am doing my best to include more and more parks in my cities.  Sometimes I forget them!
kimcar, thanks for the comment.  That's the one I'm looking for.  I try to make my cites as realistic as possible.
bat, Thanks alot, I thought a sunken railway would look alot nicer.  Glad some one else agrees.

Nardo69, Now I skipped you on purpose.  I saw your last update with the rail lines and rail yard.  I really like how you set it all up.  Great work.  As you already know I am going for realism.  I tried my best to make it very logical and not too much.  It is very easy to get carried away with rail lines and switches.  So when you say there should be one common line for frieght and passenger....this is what I have, but you are suggestting it should be between the passenger station and the freight station.  I have obviously posted some pics.  Have a look a tell me what you think, please. Or if anyone else has any suggestions, they are always welcomed here.

I guess I could move the frieght cars down one square and put the new line there.  Is this what you mean?


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Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on July 21, 2007, 08:08:31 PM
Good evening,

Another quick update.........

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Good night and please enjoy......

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on July 24, 2007, 02:05:34 AM
Great new pictures of the downtown and railway! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on July 24, 2007, 02:23:48 AM
Sorry for not posting earlier ...  /wrrd%&

Yes - that is what I meant, move the freight yard one tile away.

Anyway that is one of the best big railway station I saw until now!  &apls

Good layout on these innercity avenues. And I like the Beton wall at the avenue tunnel - nice ugly ...  :D

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 24, 2007, 11:45:15 AM
Outstanding update, Robin! I love that tunnel coming into the city with the walls behind it, and the baseball stadium looks fantastic! Keep up the excellent work, my friend!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on July 24, 2007, 11:51:40 AM

LoL well i did miss a few updates again Robin sowwies RL...  BUT wow that railyard is a beauty and i really enjoyed the rail underpass... BTW yes its the parks i enjoyed... see you next time - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on July 24, 2007, 12:43:50 PM
 &apls Sorry for a late comment , my eyes still looking the pic 9.1 . I love it . Look so real. for sure the other are nice too ...but this one is my favorite. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 08, 2007, 07:05:03 PM
Hello all,

Replies,

bat, always nice to see you, glad you like it.
Nardo69, (Bernhard),   no apologies neccessary my friend.  I always say showing up soon or later is better than not showing up at all.  I moved the line over one square and next update I'll show you a pic.  As for the rail way station, I have a plan to do another one much larger and based off google earth pics.  The wall I used over the tunnel is by Marrast.  I always wanted to use it but never found a good opportunity until then.  See you soon.
thundercrack83, nice to hear from you.  As I said to Bernhard, I finally found a chance to use Marrast lot.  I think it turned out perfect.  I too like the baseball stadium bat itself, but I think I am going to relot it in LE.  I don't like all the grass.  You'll have to keep stoppin by to see it in one of the next updates.
patfirefghtr, no sowwies needed just show up on time next time......hehehe, just kidding.  The rial yard was a lot of work and I am very proud of how it turned out, and I'm glad you like it as well.  I have to keep that in mind about the parks, I always forget them.....hmmmm.  See you soon.
kimcar, Better late than never my friend.  I think if you liked that pic you'll like thie pics in this update, I have just about finished that area and that's what this update shows.

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Enjoy these pics for now and I'll update when I can.

Think about this,

Diane Arbus once said, "A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know."

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on August 08, 2007, 07:56:47 PM

Robin those was some very great pictures indeed... I so loved the first one as it so truely like a good shot with the shadows and what nots its perfect...  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on August 08, 2007, 09:50:07 PM
Very impressive. I like what I see, especially the RR. :thumbsup:

The area looks well planned and your pictures are great.

Can't wait to see more.

Cheers

Dave

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 08, 2007, 09:53:56 PM
God, I love those factories--and your railroads! Great update, Robin! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on August 09, 2007, 06:25:38 AM
Great pictures of the factories and railroads! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on August 09, 2007, 01:05:49 PM
 &apls Nice railway layout . It`s not easy to do and you got it . Great job. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 10, 2007, 05:33:09 PM
I had a chance to play this evening and now I have time to do a quick update.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by.....

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That's it for now,

But I'll leave you with this thought,
Gandhi said "Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever."

;)

Bye for now
Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on August 10, 2007, 10:14:00 PM

WoW Robin that was a real great update and i love that qoute from Gandhi - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on August 11, 2007, 01:55:23 AM
Welcome to page 8!

Great new pictures of that beautiful city, Robin! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on August 11, 2007, 03:37:00 PM
 &apls Nice low wealth zone. Nice pics too  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 17, 2007, 06:06:57 PM
Hello all,

Replies,  (before  update 12)


patfirefghtr, nice to see you here agian, and yah the shadows in the first picture are pretty cool, I never really noticed until you mentioned it.

tooheys, glad you like the pictures.  I do spend alot of time planning, destroying and rebuilding.  The part that takes the longest though is waiting for the right building to grow.  Most of my cities are growables only!

thundercrack83, great that you like the industries and rail road as they are my favourite also.  I try my best to make them as realistic as possible, hopefully I achieve that, even only if it's  a little.

bat, nice to see you again as well. As I said to thundercrack83, industry is my favourite.

kimcar, thanks for the nice comment, I do try my hardest to get it right.  Thanks again.

More replies,  ( after 12 )

patfirefghtr,  glad that you like this update as well.  The quotes are something new I am trying.

bat, nice to see you as always.  Thanks for stoppin by.

kimcar, I think low wealth is more common in most cities, especially around industry.  Thanks for the comment.


Now for this update,
These pics are for Nardo.  Nardo I have moved the rail line over, what do you think now?  There are also other improvements in the area as well.   Everyone enjoy............

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Just a few pics for tonight, so please enjoy and think about this,

Gandhi once said, "You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result."

Robin   ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on August 17, 2007, 08:52:42 PM
LoL only a few pics is better then none at all which reminds me i need to update my md lol baaaaaaaaaaad me lol....  I reallly love that railyard  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on August 18, 2007, 01:11:35 AM
Fantastic new pictures of that beautiful looking rail yard! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on August 18, 2007, 03:31:55 AM
Robin a great couple of updates :thumbsup:. Everything looks good, but in my opinion the best pic is this one:

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Just leaving so much open space, to me is a winner. It looks realistic, but something you really don't
see too often.  &apls (and something I find very hard to do)

Good to see a few more pic's of station and goods yard. An impressive layout.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Snaper on August 18, 2007, 01:28:55 PM
Very beautiful this station  :thumbsup:

I like much the remainder of aillor, all that there is beside the station  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 19, 2007, 08:10:28 PM
Good evening friends,

patfirefghtr,  Good to hear from you.  I figure a few pics is better than none also, but i also figure that I would do smaller updates instead of ones with 20 or 30 pics and than waiting longer in between updates.  Tell me which you would perfer.

bat, Thanks, do you see the difference?  I moved thr rail line over one square.  A sugeestion by Nardo.

tooheys, Thanks, I am really proud of that area, I think it turned out really good as well.  This is what I think a school yard looks like.

Snaper,  Thanks for droppin in, but waht is an "aillor"?  Glad you like the station though.

Here are few new pics,
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Enjoy these pics.
Comments and suggestions are more than welcomed.

I leave you with the thought of the update,
Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."

Some may say my imagination encircles the universe. hehehe   :D 

Robin   ;)


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on August 19, 2007, 09:06:30 PM
QuoteSome may say my imagination encircles the universe. hehehe

Robin i couldnt agree more with you on that little snippit... lol
On the thought of updates i say smaller is better that way you can have many updates.
So doing mulitply pics ( around 30 or so) and breaking them down to using 3-4 pics per
update whats i've been trying to do, so if i get caught with out anytime to play i can
just post the pics lol... like i have done lately lol... but of course i do one big update once
in awhile that is my personal update technique...  I do love your use of the raised parks
even though i havent figured out how to really work with them...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 19, 2007, 09:12:07 PM
Splendid update, Robin! I love the elevated parks especially! Keep up the great work, my friend! I'll be back to see more!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on August 19, 2007, 10:17:12 PM
Hello Robin,

As always very nice to see your pics  :)
My favourites are  13.2 and 14.0  :thumbsup:
I agree with tooheys about this pic with school and grassy area - very nice and realistic

Cheers
Adam
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on August 20, 2007, 02:06:09 AM
Robin, another great update.

Nice use of the parks, especially the way you have combined pieces from various sets  :thumbsup:

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on August 20, 2007, 05:47:56 AM
That are wonderful pictures of the parks! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 21, 2007, 06:54:27 PM
Hello all,

patfirefghtr, every update and there's pat with a nice comment.  Thanks alot man for the comment and understanding about the smaller updates.  Sometimes I think that is better than nothing (or too much)   ;)  This is my second time trying to use the raised parks.  They are user friendly, but there is just so many choices.   ???

thundercrack83,  Thanks for stoppin in.  You amy see more of those raised parks.  They maybe spread out through this city.  I like the fact that you can use them as underground parking and still get the park effect.   ;)

Ennedi, thanks for the cooments and I do try my best to please everyone and it's nice to see yoreally like at least two of pics.  hehehe  The schools around my house have very large open fields around the them.  So I thought it maybe a good idea.

tooheys, thanks, I tried to combine the different park sets the best I could, hopefully it worked well.

bat, nice to hear from you again, thanks for the commnet.

Without wasting any more time, here is the next update,
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That's all for now and I'll leave you with this thought,

Albert Einstein once said, "The question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or the others crazy?"  ???

Robin   ()stsfd()




Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on August 22, 2007, 05:43:11 AM
Great new pictures! Wonderful using of these canal-lots! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: NikNik on August 22, 2007, 06:32:00 AM
Wow, dear oh dear, I have not replied since April. About 4 or 5 pages ago.
A lot of updates since that I will not go into detals about. Robin it is good to see that between caring for your sons and your wife you manage to find some time to feed this MD.
Kids are one reason why I never started a CJ or MD.

Great use of those canal pieces. They look increadible there. A bit difficult to reach the island if you want to pay your loved ones respect, I guess.
Nice use of those diagional buildings in teh last pic (15.10).
BTW I like that pic 14.1 too where you combine the overhanging bridge in a triangular park. Great picture and very subtile use of it. You're a master.

Take care.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on August 25, 2007, 07:07:31 AM
These have to be the most realistic pics I've ever seen. You have quite an eye for detail, and your photoshopping skills is second to none! Thats a compliment, lol.

Great shots, and great building skills.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nisha on August 27, 2007, 07:38:39 AM
Hi Robin,

Your rail yards are so detailed and real and your placement of industry is excellent. I love the way you have used the raised parks and canal set too.
Every corner looks like a real, living, thriving city. Reminds me so much of Toronto.  :thumbsup:
I look forward to future updates.  :)

~Nisha
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on August 27, 2007, 01:17:08 PM
SO much around here that is so very very good. The railyard is outstanding, and so is 15.4. Above all i like your sense of urban spacing. Bravo! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on August 27, 2007, 07:54:11 PM
I think I missed an update in there, but I'm all caught up, and everything looks wonderful here, my friend! I love the parks and the railroads and all the custom content--excellent work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on August 28, 2007, 09:10:07 AM
Hello Robin,

That's a great update!  :thumbsup: I like the clear look of your pictures.
I was going to tell you what I like the most, but you will say I like 1 or 2 pictures  :D, and it is not true - I like them all!

But the place on first two pictures is fantastic  &apls
And you have a lot of great BATs here
I have the feeling this downtown is very friendly (not as in many real downtowns)
Good work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat56 on August 28, 2007, 09:23:40 AM
  &apls  &apls  &apls

Just perfect rooker, here is a place where I would live with pleasure...
I will stay tuned on your MD.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 28, 2007, 02:23:19 PM
Hello everyone,

Replies,
bat, I figured it was about time I tried them out.  And the verdict is.......they are great and very easy to use.  Thanks for the comment.
NikNik, I already said it all to ya, but no worries.  Better late than never.  You just have to know how to use your time wisely.  Now only if someone could teach me. hehe  Thanks for the compliments, you are too nice.
nedalezz, well thanks for the first part of your comment.  But the second part,.......I don't use photoshop and I don't even know how.  I am going to learn it one of these days, but I don't have too much time.  Two kids and a wife keep me very busy now a days.  ;) But thanks again.
Nisha, Nice to hear from someone that could be playing the game right next door....  ??? ....I try my best to make my city look as real as possible and it's very nice when someone else thinks I have acomplished that.  So thanks alot.
emilin, I am really liking the rail lines that I have made lately, so it's nice that you like them also.  I think sometimes it is so hard to get exactly what you want to grow, that I feel like giving up and let grow what may.  But my city is @90% all home grown, (hardly any plops) so it takes a very long time to exactly what I want.
thundercrack83, Thanks alot, the custom content took me a very long time to collect.  And the funny thing is....I have done it two times now.  My hard drive decided to die and I needed to find everything again.  Now it's all about the backups.
Ennedi, I'm glad you like all the pics.  I'm not too sure if I was going for the friendly feeling, but thanks anyways.  I never really thought about that part.  Just wait until I get to the industrial part of the city and the slums.......
bat56,Perfect you say, so I can't do any better?  Than I should just quit now while I'm ahead.  As for a place to live , let me see what I can do for you.  Loft, house....what are you looking for?

Now for the good stuff.........
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That's it for now.
And now I'll leave you with this thought,
Albert Einstein once said, "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted."


Robin   ()stsfd()

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on August 29, 2007, 02:14:21 AM
Now this is a nice cemetary! I especially like the diagonally walls (BTW where did you get them?  &apls

All I miss are huge chestnuts trees (or alike) like those along the main walkways on the cemetary where my grandparents are buried. (they would be something like the dot on the "i" ...  ;) )

Anyway: WOW

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on August 29, 2007, 02:32:55 AM
Robin, great work. A nice suburban cemetary. Love the church and great use of the walls (jeronij's I think).  :thumbsup:

Cheers

Dave



Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 29, 2007, 03:52:40 AM
The walls are jeronij's and you can find them on the LEX here (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=29) and here. (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=30)  They look great and are very easy to use!

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on August 29, 2007, 08:55:06 AM
Wonderful pictures of that great cemetery! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on August 29, 2007, 02:27:50 PM

Bad me Robin i missed an update here i cant belive it eeeeeeek... I'm soo sorry M8... Fantastic updates they are!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on August 30, 2007, 03:50:22 PM
I miss a couple update to mate . But still great job you have done. &apls &apls Specially the cemetary . Look a great place for rest in peace . Great work. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on September 01, 2007, 12:35:55 PM
Robin, congratulations!

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...The title says it all!


The Staff
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 01, 2007, 01:29:12 PM
Congratulations on making it to the Special Interest, my friend! I'll be looking forward to this upcoming month!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 02, 2007, 01:47:10 AM
Congrats to this award! &apls Looking forward to the updates!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on September 02, 2007, 02:36:55 AM
Congratulations on the reward! &apls

And that is a very nice cemetary, of course. The funeral taking place is a real killer pic (pun intended ;D).
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Manny on September 02, 2007, 05:02:07 AM
Very beautiful city! ! Bravo for this promotion  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on September 02, 2007, 06:40:04 AM
rooker1, your pics are so realistic and top-notch I immediately figured they were photoshopped, lol, sorry for that. But that just goes to say how great they actually are. Congratulations on your award, its very much deserved.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 02, 2007, 08:00:00 AM
 &apls Congrats . I`m happy for you and it`s well deserve
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nisha on September 02, 2007, 08:36:06 AM
Hello Neighbour, ;)

Great update. The church has such old world charm with the rural walls and graveyards. Nice details like the gates leading into the graveyard.
Congratulations on the ribbon! It is very well deserved.  &apls

~Nisha
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 02, 2007, 07:58:25 PM
OMG...........I'm speachless.

First I wanna thank my parents, my friends and..........LOL
Just kidding, but thanks to Dedgren and the rest who pick me for this month's "Special Interest of the Month"


First let's start with the replies,

Bernhard, (Nardo69), thanks for stopping in.  I hope you like jeronij's walls and if I could find a chestnut tree, I would add it into the cemetary just for you.
tooheys, thanks for the nice comments.  Glad you like the cemetary, I hope it still fits in when I'm done that area or else it goes.
bat,  thanks alot.
patfirefghtr, no worries M8, you're all caught up now.
kimcar, thanks, I'm glad you like it.
dedgren, what can I say, but thanks, I'll do my best.
thundercrack, thanks.  Funny thing is, I just found out.  I don't normally go on the internet on the weekend.  I try to spend most of my time with my family and when I can I play the game.
bat, thanks alot, I'll try to make it a great month.
emilin, real killer, you are so funny.....lol, thanks.
Manny, promotions are good and I hope that you enjoy the rest of the month with me.
nedalezz, thanks for the great comment.   I'm trying to learn photoshop as I said before.  But my pictures to date are only sized and sharpened with a program called Irfan View.  It's very basic.
kimcar, thanks, I hope I deserve it, I guess we'll see soon enough.
Nisha,  Hello to you too neighbour.  Thanks for stoppin in again and for the nice comments.

I'll have some pictures in the morning, good night for now.

Robin   %BUd%

 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 02, 2007, 08:02:39 PM

Well Robin i did miss the chance to congratualte you properly and well a biiiiiiig congrates is in order for going to the OSITM  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 03, 2007, 10:55:07 AM
 %BUd%

Good afternoon all,

patfirefghtr, thanks alot.

Here are the pictures as promised and hopefully many more to come this month.

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Thought of this post,
"Ambition.......Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" 
Author:   Robert Browning 1812-1889, British Poet


Robin   ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 03, 2007, 11:19:03 AM
A fantastic update to start off the month, Robin! Your industries are always outstanding, and I loved the way you used the NAM curves in there, too! If this is what September is going to be like here, I hope it doesn't end!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 03, 2007, 11:32:51 AM
A very well deserved award for you &apls &apls

I lurk alot in many MD's and its time i commented more on the amazing sights I've seen here in yours. Judging by what I've seen so far it looks like Sept. is gonna be good :D :D

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regards
Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on September 04, 2007, 03:11:07 AM
Wow! That was a beautiful update! I've always had a softspot for industrial areas, and the one shown here have some very unique features. You have managed to build an area that isn't "dirty" whilest still maintaining the feeling of a real industry. Really, really good! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 04, 2007, 05:43:23 AM
Wonderful update, Rooker1! Great looking industrial area! Fantastic pictures! :thumbsup:

Looking forward to more in this month!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 04, 2007, 01:20:48 PM
Houuuuu ! Haaaaa!  WoWwwww.  ;D Hope you understand what i mean to tell.  ;D  &apls &apls I like the Nam curve you used too. Great job. No fantastic job. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 04, 2007, 03:51:39 PM

Robin i loved your update and the qoute of the week too.... The curves on the road a great as well.... we will see you next update - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 04, 2007, 06:16:40 PM
A quick thanks to thundercrack83, TheTeaCat, emilin, bat, kimcar and patfirefghtr for stopping in and making a great, supportive post.

Because this is a special month a have a surprise special update and many more special surprises for the rest of the month.  So without wasting any more time, here you go.........  ;)

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Enjoy and the next surprise it's right around the corner ......... or is it?

Robin   ()stsfd()





Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 04, 2007, 10:24:46 PM
Another magnificent update, Robin! I love the waterfront with the marinas and the residential areas look great, too! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 04, 2007, 10:50:08 PM

yuppers a truely great update yup yup... Robin you are totaly amazing here and will see you next update - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 05, 2007, 05:44:41 AM
Wonderful looking residential areas!! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 05, 2007, 12:37:10 PM
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My older son, Matias loves his little brother, Nicholas, very much.  He always wants to hold him, hug him and he's forever kissing him.  Here in this picture they are 18 months and 4 months old.  They are growing very quickly...almost too quickly.

Avery proud father....
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 05, 2007, 01:31:00 PM
awwwwww that is sooooo kool Robin... very cute kids  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on September 06, 2007, 04:34:09 AM
Robin, a couple of great updates. Like the work along the shoreline, but your suburbs really stand out. Love the houses and the road layout :thumbsup:.

However, nothing beats the creations in your last pic. :) A couple of lovely looking kids, just think what they will get up to
in a few years time :D

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 06, 2007, 12:29:59 PM
I thought I would do something else a little special and show the Toronto Skyline.  I live about 15 minutes north of most of these pictures.

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Just thought I would share some pictures I found on the net of where I live. 
Alot of times I find myself driving around down town (any where for that matter) and wandering  ??? if that building was CO$$ or CO$$$/ CS$ or CS$$.  If someone has BATted that building already or if they would consider it.  Or if I could copy the layout of the roads, streets, avenues or even the rail and subway lines. 
Sometimes I think I'm looking into the Matrix, but it's really THE SC4. lol  :D

Anyways enjoy these pics until the next special surprise.  ;)

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 06, 2007, 01:12:57 PM
Beautiful children, Robin! You're very lucky, my friend. And I love the Toronto skyline pictures, too!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: pvarcoe on September 06, 2007, 01:19:45 PM
Ditto from me too Rooker1.
The shot of the kids is great, and the Toronto skyline shots are cool too!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 06, 2007, 01:42:39 PM
Hello Robin,

So much great things here!

1. Fantastic waterfront  &apls - boats, marina and this littlle island  :thumbsup:

2. Very nice suburban area - a lot of life here, it's very busy at night  :D

3. You have fantastic sons - best wishes for them! Now I know why are you looking for good ski area  ;)

4. Great RL pictures of Toronto, it's abeautiful city, and the last picture with lights reflected in water is just amazing!
Maybe one day somebody will devise how to do something like this in SC4?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 07, 2007, 12:53:07 AM
Fantastic pictures of the Toronto Skyline!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nisha on September 07, 2007, 03:12:37 PM
Hey Neighbour,

Excellent updates. Such a beautiful waterfront too. It's a real joy to look at your pics.
Ah, Toronto. We were at the CNE last weekend and I was gazing at the Toronto skyline thinking the same thing.  ::)
The CN tower looks so good lighted up, don't you think?

Your kids are adorable. :)

~Nisha
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 07, 2007, 09:12:55 PM
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Good night and expect the big update Sunday night. 
Everyone have a good weekend, I know I will.  I'll be camping with friends, barbeque, beer and playing cards.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 07, 2007, 09:21:18 PM
Well, I can safely say that I am more than adequately teased! I can't wait to see what you've got in store for us next update. In the meantime, have a good time camping and toss a few back for me!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 08, 2007, 02:33:35 AM
Wonderful looking teaser! :thumbsup: Looking forward to the update...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 08, 2007, 03:44:46 PM
Very cute kids you have my friend. As for the Toronto pics , thanks to sharing them , cause , i went to Niagara Falls this summer and we cross Toronto by day. But by night it`s a very nice looking city. :thumbsup: Can`t wait for an update
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 09, 2007, 06:35:13 PM
Good evening,
I hope everyone had a great weekend, cause I know I did.

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thundercrack83, Thanks, I think I am so lucky also.  But so are my kids, they have me after all.  hehehe
pvarcoe, Thanks to you too.  Gald you like the T.O. skyline.
Ennedi, Thanks for stopping by.  And I glad you like everything.
bat, thanks alot, I think night time sky lines of any city look great.
Nisha, T.O is a great place to go at night, you gotta know that, nieghbor.  Thanks for the nice comments.

thundercrack83, Good to see that you are teased, that was the point.  Good to see I did a good job.  I had about twelve beers, and three of them were for you!! 
bat, and here is the update, you don't have to wait any longer, my friend.
kimcar, Thanks for the nice comment about my kids.  Next time you are in T.O, PM me and you can stop by for some beers, wine or what ever.

Now for the good stuff.......
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This is my heavy industrial port city.  No rich sims live here.  More pics of this city to come.

And for the thought of the day, (post)
"Nothing is permanent in this wicked world— not even our troubles," Charles Chaplin.


Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 10, 2007, 05:40:48 AM
Fantastic rail yard and great industrial port!! :thumbsup: Wonderful work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nisha on September 10, 2007, 11:39:22 AM
All I can say is... holy cow! You definitely have a knack for industry. Superb. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 10, 2007, 12:16:32 PM
Well, the railyard and the port look simply incredible, my friend! I love those garbage docks, especially! I've used them a few times myself. Great work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 10, 2007, 02:28:07 PM
 &apls &apls Very realistic. You did a super job . Great details too. BTW Thanks for the invitation  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 10, 2007, 04:24:24 PM
Hello Robin,

I agree with others - very realistic seaport area, and this railyard looks great!  &apls
My favourite thing - the peninsula  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on September 12, 2007, 04:12:47 AM
Like the RR layout, especially the large yard. The docks are nice too, and overall it looks like a busy port area.
Great work  &apls

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on September 12, 2007, 08:47:47 AM
Wow! This industrial area is awesome.  &apls

I think I will steal some of your ideas.  :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 12, 2007, 11:25:42 AM
Hello everyone,

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bat, thanks for stopping by.
Nisha, You know, I have always wandered what "Holy Cow" meant.   ???  But , thanks anyways, I think.
thundercrack83, Thanks, I'm glad you like it.  Those garbage docks by peg are awesome.  I think I use them in all my cities.  ;)
kimcar, thanks for the comment.  It means alot, because, realism is what I am going for.  As for the invite, no prob.
Ennedi, thank you also.  The peninsula wasn't planned.  It just kinda happened and when I was done I liked it, so it stayed.
tooheys, Thanks, I'm trying to make it very busy and dirty looking.  We'll see how it turns out in the next couple of updates, I think.  ;)
RickD, wecome to my humbe MD.  As for stealing, let's just say you are learning and going to use this knowledge to your own benifit. hehehe


This month I am trying do as many special things as I can think of.  Even after this update, I have lots more things up my sleeve.
So check this out.

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Bridges may be classified by how the four forces of tension, compression, bending and shear are distributed through their structure. Most bridges will employ all of the principal forces to some degree, but only a few will predominate. The separation of forces may be quite clear. In a suspension or cable-stayed span, the elements in tension are distinct in shape and placement. In other cases the forces may be distributed among a large number of members, as in a truss, or not clearly discernible to a casual observer as in a box beam. Bridges can also be classified by their lineage, which is shown as the vertical axis on the diagram to the right.
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Arch Bridge.....Megane-bashi, the "Eyeglasses bridge"
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Bascule bridge......Unknown
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Brunel Truss bridge or lenticular truss......The Royal Albert Bridge, crosses the River Tamar in Saltash, viewed from Saltash railway station.
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Cable stayed bridge, over the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) river at the downstream approach to the Gezhouba Dam locks.
This is a triple tower bridge with the central tower higher and supporting longer spans of the bridge.
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Cantilever bridge......Forth Bridge, Firth of Forth, Edinburgh.
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Cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge........Alamillo's bridge (Seville)
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Clapper bridge.....Tarr Steps, Exmoor, Somerset, England.
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Compression arch suspended-deck bridge..........Sydney Harbor Bridge.
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Curling bridge.........????
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Drawbridge.......Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga, Essex County, NY. Drawbridge to demilune. After 1933.
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The floating walkway and public dock of the Eastbank Esplanade on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The Rose Garden Arena is at the top and the Steel Bridge is to the left.
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Folding bridge.......Nederlands
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The top bridge is a plate girder bridge, while the bottom bridge is a concrete girder bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Lift bridge.....????
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U.S. 9th Army crossing the Rhine River. Wallach. M2, steel treadway, pontoon bridge.
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Rolling bascule bridge.......Pegasus Bridge.
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segmental bridge on 17th Street Bridge (AIA) over the Intercoastal Waterway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Under Construction)
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Self-anchored suspension bridge.........San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span.
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Side-spar cable-stayed bridge............ Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Simple Suspension Bridge.......Capilano Bridge, North Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Step-stone bridge......Tea Garden of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
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Stressed ribbon bridge............????
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Suspension bridge.........Clifton Suspension Bridge over the River Avon in Bristol, England.
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Swing bridge......????
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Tied arch bridge(Bowstring bridge)..........Pittsburgh skyline daytime.jpg showing only the Fort Pitt Bridge.
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Tilt bridge..........Gateshead Millenium Bridge.
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Truss arch bridge......Stoney Creek Bridge is just within the East end of Glacier Park.
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Truss bridge.......Seaboard Air Line Railway. Located near the village of Willow, Florida. Abandoned.
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Tubular bridge.......The Conwy Railway Bridge.
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Vierendeel bridge at Grammene, Belgium.
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Aqueduct.........Pont du Gard

I hope you enjoy the pictures of bridges from all over the world.
This is prelude to tonight update.  What a big day.   &opr

Robin   ()stsfd()










Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Bongoswimp on September 12, 2007, 12:39:18 PM
Ah, what an awesome MD!

Bridges are always fascinating. Thanks for that great overview, Rooker.
Btw where exactly in holland is that folding bridge? I'm really curious about that topsail schooner.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 12, 2007, 12:43:20 PM
Robin, that's a fantastic collection of bridges!  &apls &apls &apls

And your choice is brilliant, some of these bridges are extremely unusual and interesting  :thumbsup:
And it is a great inspiration for both MD makers and Bridge Engineers!

QuoteThe peninsula wasn't planned.  It just kinda happened and when I was done I liked it, so it stayed.

The best things come into being in such way  :D

Cheers
Adam
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 12, 2007, 12:47:53 PM
theyre nice, especially the gateshead bridge. the conwy bridge is very nice too, although they are all good.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sandokan on September 12, 2007, 12:50:49 PM
Wow! These bridges are really amazing! It was like a little world tour, and you showed us very interesting concepts!
Thanks for the pics.

And it's my first reply to your excellent MD. I'm stunned on how you depict the industrial areas and docks. Your approach to SC4 is very realistic (it doesn't seem to be SC4, it's like flying in helicopter over a real industrial area of some big city...)

You have great skills, Rooker... thanks for sharing it with us!

SANDOKAN
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 12, 2007, 01:40:03 PM
Excellent update on the bridges, my friend! I learned a lot! And I think the Stoney Creek Bridge was my favorite. I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nisha on September 12, 2007, 03:16:13 PM

Ohhh, what a wonderful variety of bridges. Bridges are truly marvels of engineering. I can't wait for your update.  :)
I actually have a pic of my husband on the Capilano bridge in Vancouver and he often wears his 'I survived the Capilano Bridge' shirt. :D

Holy cow... no idea what it means but I generally exclaim it when I'm surprised, pleasantly in this case. Somewhere in my mind it is connected to sacred cows but that is quite a stretch. Wikipedia enlightens further. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_cow_%28expression%29)

~Nisha
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 12, 2007, 08:00:56 PM
Good evening,
Thanks to all who have stopped by so far.  I will reply to everybody tomorrow night.

Here is the next part to the Bridge Update.
23.0
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23.1
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23.2
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23.3
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23.4
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23.5
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23.6
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23.7
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23.8
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23.9
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23.10
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23.11
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23.12
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23.13
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23.14
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23.15
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23.16
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23.17
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23.18
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23.19
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23.20
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23.21
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23.22
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23.23
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23.24
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23.25
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23.26
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23.27
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I hope you enjoyed the bridge tribute.
And of course I leave with this thought,
Robert Oxton Bolt once wrote, "A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind."

Good night for now.
Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 12, 2007, 08:54:23 PM
And now your bridges! Outstanding! Yours look better than the pictures! Great work, Robin! Great work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on September 13, 2007, 03:52:21 AM
Bridge, what bridge?? :D

Robin, you have done a great job here. My favourite is at the top, the first rail bridge, beautiful  :thumbsup:

23.19 also a stand out.

The landscaping and terraforming really set the scene. Something to aspire to  &apls.

Cheers

Dave


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 13, 2007, 06:24:13 AM
Fantastic looking two updates of the bridges! Wonderful work, Robin! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoder7652 on September 13, 2007, 07:25:38 AM
OK so I just found your MD!...shame on me, because there is some really great stuff here! I've went through the whole thing today and must say that I'm very impressed. Your level of detail is amazing. I particularly like your rail yards, industrial areas, dockyards, and trash areas. There are also many catching downtown pics that I really like. You have something to be proud of here...kudos!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jmdude1 on September 13, 2007, 11:25:13 AM
this is a great md. i like your use of bridges a lot, they look realistic and fit into the setting nicely. i also just found this md, i saw a pic of yours on the pic. competition thread (you got my vote!) so i came for a visit.
in pic 23.26 how did you make that road go over the tunnel entrance so close to the entrance? that looks amazing!
keep up the great work.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 13, 2007, 11:32:13 AM
these pictures are again wonderful and well planned
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nisha on September 13, 2007, 04:06:48 PM
Great bridges in very realistic surroundings. You have a good eye for detail and everything integrates so well.
I am learning a lot and believe me, I need all the help I can get. :)

~Nisha
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on September 14, 2007, 07:59:39 AM
 :).... I haven't left a comment there since a long time (I left you in an industrial area )... I have enjoyed your start and have to say that your progresses are ... spectacular . After the general impression , I watch again carefully at each picture to detect something .... that could be improve . $%Grinno$%
Well , I can't find something apt to say .  &apls

Did you use the "natural" day/night time taking these night shots (last update) ... I wonder why ( I thought it was a pity) so many buildings aren't enlightened  ?

Have to become more regular with you . :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 14, 2007, 09:25:49 AM
Hello Robin,

That's a great continuation of your bridge theme!

My favourites: the highway loop and Krummbach bridge (btw, some kinds of bridges give very interesting effects if they are used on the shorter distance as their creator provided  ;))

But one thing especially needs to be emphasized - an unique and very creative using of Buddybud Sunken Highway pieces  :thumbsup: , especially over the single rail line (if somebody doesn't know, there is no piece for single road/rail in this set - think a moment how was it done  :D)

Excellent work, Robin!


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 14, 2007, 01:15:29 PM
 &apls &apls Great work and pics of the bridges . I like what you did with the ones who cross the railways . :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on September 14, 2007, 06:10:52 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on September 05, 2007, 12:37:10 PM
A Special Interest of my Life for the Special Interest of the Month....

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My older son, Matias loves his little brother, Nicholas, very much.  He always wants to hold him, hug him and he's forever kissing him.  Here in this picture they are 18 months and 4 months old.  They are growing very quickly...almost too quickly.

Avery proud father....
Robin  ()stsfd()

Is nicolas wearing a wig? ???
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on September 15, 2007, 10:59:46 AM
They are wonderful kids, and their father has made some wonderful updates! Great job, Robin.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on September 16, 2007, 01:19:48 AM
Hi Robin,

It's taken me a long time to finally go through your MD.  And WOW, what an MD.  Your industrial areas are something we can all aspire to.

I also love the bridges - you must have alot of patience to do those.  The bridge in 23.5 /6 /7 is a great littel bridge but it is playing weird trickes on my eyes.  It looks as though you drive down to get onto one side but up to get on the other.  Is this just an optical illusion?

And 23.21 is my favourite.  Love that station with the houses on a raised platform above - very nice.

I'l make sure I visit more regularly in future.



Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 17, 2007, 07:47:06 AM
Hello all,

I thought I should do all the replies before too much time passed.  I had a plan to do it sooner but RL forced me to change them.  OH well, I'm here now and that's what counts.

REPLIES,
Bongoswimp, Wow it's really nice to hear from you again.  It has been a very long time.  It's good to see you here and commenting in my MD as well.  I thought the RL bridges would be a great prelude to the ingame bridges.  As for the folding bridge, I believe it's from this city, "Hoernbruecke".  I hope that's right, the page I got it from wasn't in english.  Anyways, I hope to hear from you more often and thanks for the nice comments.

Ennedi, I'm glad you like the RL Bridge update.  Like I said above I thought it would be interesting, But never did I think it would be inspiational.  Wow.....I'm good, hehehe.  And I too think the best things happen by accident or unplanned.  I'm definately not a very good planner.

Madeira, Very nice to you visit my MD, thanks for the nice comment.  I could have added sooooo many more bridges, but these are the ones that I thought were interesting.  I'm glad you agree.

sandokan, Yes, it was like in little tour of world wide bridges, that's what I should have titled the update.  jezzz, too late now.  It's really exciting for me when I can draw in new viewers to comment, so thanks, thanks alot.  As for the industrial areas, I do try my best and it is my favourite way to make a MD.  I don't like to make rich nieghborhoods, maybe it's because I have no RL experience or maybe it's because jestarr is sooo good at making industrial BATs!!! At any rate, it's my thing and I doubt it will ever change.

thundercrack83, Thanks for stopping in, and for the nice comment.  As I have said above, those bridges are the ones that I thought were the best.  And I sure lots of people maybe thinking the ones from thier own cities are missing, but you can imagine if I did any more, I wouldn't know where to draw the line and stop.  As for what's up my sleeve.......well you'll just have to wait and see.  But I will let this slip out.  I have something very special coming very soon.

Nisha, my friendly neighbor.  I just checked out the Capilano bridge in Vancouver, I can see why you would buy a shirt as you did.  That is very high and very beautiful.  I think I may need to add that to my "Places to visit in my life time" list.  hehe  and than I could get a shirt too.  The first thing that came to mind when I saw how high the bridge was, "Holy Cow"!!!   ;)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yanowhatimean.com%2Fphotos%2Fcanbridge.jpg&hash=4137404eec59742e4d208c66ef92f5ea5439b7a4)
Anyone interested inthis bridge, check out this site. (http://www.capbridge.com/)

thundercrack83, (again) thanks, I'm not sure I agree, but I did try.  Some of those RL bridges are magnificent.  And mine, well, okay I guess.  Some of my cities are nearing being finished, so I will have another bridge update in the future of much longer bridges and those my friend will be nice.

tooheys, Bridge, what bridge??  :D  very funny   :D Thanks fro the wanderful comments.  The terraforming around these bridges did take be some time.  Very fustrating at times.  Just when I think I have it, I don't.  Destroying and rebuilding  ???  again and again.  But that's what the game is all about, right?  Or is it just me  $%Grinno$% I hope not.

bat, Thanks for stopping by and the nice comment.

Yoder7652,  :o You just found my MD, yes shame on you!!  :D Just kidding  ;) Thanks for taking your time to go through the entire MD and I'm glad you like it.  And thanks for the kudos, I'm collecting them, hehe.  I hope to hear from you again soon.

jmdude1, Thanks for stopping in also.  I think that's the point to those other special threads is to draw more people into your own MD, if you have one.  ;) And thanks for the vote.  As for the answer to your question, it's Marrast Mtel lot which can be found on STEX. 

Madeira, (again) Thanks again for the nice comment, as for the planning, I never plan anything.  But I'm glad it looks like I do.

Nisha, (again), Thanks for the nice comments and when will you start a MD, I can't seem to find one from you.  I highly doubt you need to be taught anything.  Hope to see something soon.

Badsim, it's very nice to hear from you again, my friend.  I hope your summer went well and now you can relax a little and share some more of your wanderful city with us. Just between you and me (and anyone else who reads your reply) I plan to finish this region, which is almost done and delete SC4 from computer and start all over again with very specific bats.  I will be putting everything through the LE and changing their lots to match a side walk mod and this time build my city very slowly just as you have.  This time around I will not be settling for anything less than exactly as I want it to look.  I figure I have many more years of play in me and this game.  Your MD is something I will strive to reach.  I think I now have some basic knowledge of LE and maybe with your help, I can learn the rest.  Anyways, thanks for stopping by and I hope to hear from you again soon.

Ennedi, (again), I'm glad you like the continuation of the bridge theme.  I don't know if I really have a favourite bridge or not, but one thing for sure is the custom bridges are much better than the Maxis ones. The Buddybud bridge mystery, if it a mystery for anyone, I'm going to give that one some more time before I explain that one.

kimcar, glad you stopped by and like the bridge updates.  I think I like the rail bridges better than the others.  I took my time in places those a little more.  See you again soon, I hope.

NASCAR_Guy, I wasn't sure how to take this comment until I relooked at the picture.  no that's not a wig although I can see why one would ask.  My son had just woken up and he still ahs baby hair so it's very fine and light, it stands up very easily.  hehe

nedalezz, thank you very much, I am a very proud father and I'm glad you like my updates too.

paroch,  thanks for taking your time to go through the entire MD, that must have taken a long time.  ::)  As fro that bridge you speak of.  It's not an illusion, it is exactly as you say.  On one side it is a raised highway and on the othe it is on the ground.  I used the new on slope highway pieces and a lot (and I mean a lot) of patience.  Give it a try some time, the result is worth the effort.

Wow.....that took me a very long time.  I have never had this many replies before.  Although it feels like it took for ever to do these replies, it was kinda fun at the same time.  So keep the comments and suggestions coming.

Now I would like to warn everyone about my next big special surprise.  So watch closely as no one will want to miss this one.

Robin  ()stsfd()




Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Bongoswimp on September 17, 2007, 08:58:21 AM
Thanks man. Found the "Hoernbruecke". But it is located in Kiel, Germany. Not in Netherlands.
Your ingame bridges are awesome! Can't wait to see the surprise. :thumbsup:

Catch ya

Fabio ()stsfd() ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Madeira aka Constantina on September 17, 2007, 09:58:17 AM
still very nice. what about bridges in calcutta?
Title: Re: Mind Scape......A Big Special Surprise Coming Soon
Post by: Badsim on September 17, 2007, 12:16:05 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on September 17, 2007, 07:47:06 AM


Badsim, .... Just between you and me (and anyone else who reads your reply) I plan to finish this region, which is almost done and delete SC4 from computer and start all over again with very specific bats.  I will be putting everything through the LE and changing their lots to match a side walk mod and this time build my city very slowly just as you have.  This time around I will not be settling for anything less than exactly as I want it to look.  I figure I have many more years of play in me and this game.


This is a great new , Robin ! I think you're one of those are reading carefully what I'm saying on my MD so I believe that you've evaluated what you're going to start .
Years -  hours per mil - of work indeed.

I think that you've got the capacities , can't speak about your determination . I could tell you a few things more about this , but frankly , if I had known exactely what I started , I wouldn't  have started . So the best for you is that I don't say anything more about this .

My only advice so far is to use medium city tiles . I know that currently (with my current recent computer and  4Go of RAM - more wouldn't help , due to Windows -XP - limitations to allow more than 3Go to a single program  ) I'll be unable to achieve my large city tile (2010 ?) .But I'm intending to be there for years too ...  ;D

For anything else (about LE and props principally , soon X-Tool with its multiple windows LE , I hope so ...) , you can ask , ask and ask .... by PMs and  my personal e-mail address as well. ;)

Go ahead , Robin !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape......A Big Special Surprise Coming Soon
Post by: Asimov on September 17, 2007, 01:40:58 PM
Spectacular pictures you're showing here.
One question: The Highway-Access on the 5th picture, how did you create that one, using those ploppalbe Underpasses? Did I miss a new release, or did you mod that one yourself?
Title: Re: Mind Scape......The Big Special Surprise is here now!!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 18, 2007, 06:21:25 AM
Hello again to all,

I will do replies later tonight. As for now this seems to be a good time for my Big Special Surprise.
As everyone can plainly see that MD is in "Of Special Interest this Month", I am doing my best to keep it very interesting and special. 

So here it is,

I am going to hold a contest that will last for the rest of this month only.
There will be ten pictures altogether from people's MDs and BAT threads in each round.  All pictures will be from SC4D only. (this site)
All you have to do is be the very first to tell me two things, their username and the name of his or her thread it came from.  The answers must be in order with the pictures as they appeared.
The very first and only the very first person to correctly name all ten pictures from that round will be the winner.  I will donate to SC4D ten Canadian dollars in his/her name.  Unfortunatley, once you have won a round you can not play again.

There will be five rounds, so if you don't win the first, watch very closely for the other rounds this month.

I also dare anyone to match my donation per round or any amount at all.
In the end I will be donating a total of fifty Canadian dollars, five rounds at ten Canadian dollars each in the names of five different people.







One Example
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Answer,
Badsim, AntigOne



Good luck to everyone and the pictures will be posted later today.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask.


Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape......A Big Special Surprise Coming Soon
Post by: jeronij on September 18, 2007, 07:20:36 AM
This is one of the most original and funny ways I have seen to support a web site, and I just can say : Bravo  &apls and Thank you  :thumbsup:

Btw, I hope the next pictures are a bit more difficult.  ;)  :D :D :D ...
Title: Re: Mind Scape......A Big Special Surprise Coming Soon
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 18, 2007, 10:50:18 AM
Absolutely fantastic idea, Robin! You are certainly making your time in the Special Interest thread, for lack of a better word, special! I graciously commend you on your fine idea, and I will definitely be looking forward to participating in the contest!
Title: Re: Mind Scape......The First Round Has Begun at 2:27pm!!!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 18, 2007, 11:27:55 AM
So without wasting any more time here are the pictures to the First Round.
Now remember, in order tell me user name and which thread it came from.


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Pic#10
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These pictures are as they are where they came from, No alterations at all.

Good luck to all.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape......A Big Special Surprise Coming Soon
Post by: Ennedi on September 18, 2007, 03:07:52 PM
Robin, you are a crazy guy!

You not only give money for everybody's pleasure, but you also motivate everybody to see everything  :D :D :D

You deserve a little snack

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(Whisky and some salmon - can it be?)

I'm afraid I will be late for the first round, but maybe I will try in the next one :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape......A Big Special Surprise Coming Soon
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 18, 2007, 03:15:14 PM
OK, I don't know them all, but since it's for a great cause, I figure I'll get the ball rolling and, hopefully, someone will be able to fill in the blanks. Here we go:

1. Dark_Jedi06, Reginam de Domena Lorella
2. Shadow Assassin, Ensenada (????)
3. ????
4. ????
5. Alek King of SC4, AK's Custom Content Showcase
6. Snaper, London
7. marcszar, Stagnation or Prosperity?
8. dedgren, Three Rivers Region
9. ????
10. ????
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 18, 2007, 04:52:48 PM
Very good thundercrack83,

Two and six are wrong.
Who else will give it a try.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape......A Big Special Surprise Coming Soon
Post by: threestooges on September 18, 2007, 08:35:46 PM
I believe #10 is patfirefghtr from his MD waterfalls and #9 is crystal city by football fever... This should help contribute to the goal (great idea with the donations too).
Title: Re: Mind Scape......Only a few more empty space to go.
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 03:59:22 AM
threestooges......1 for two.  Correct on number nine but wrong on the other.

Come on guys, is this too hard?  &mmm Who's going to finish this up?  ???

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape......Only a few more empty space to go.
Post by: metasmurf on September 19, 2007, 04:30:28 AM
3# prolly jestarr's batshowcase
#4 debussymans showcase
Title: Re: Mind Scape......Only a few more empty space to go.
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 04:38:14 AM
metasmurf, nice to hear from you.  And yes you are correct. 

So close........someone just has to put it all toghether and fill in the last three. 

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape......Only a few more empty space to go.
Post by: bat on September 19, 2007, 06:25:18 AM
Fantastic ten pictures, Rooker1! Wonderful work on the bridges, rail station and dam! :thumbsup: sorry
Title: Re: Mind Scape......Only a few more empty space to go.
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 06:33:04 AM
Wait a sec, bat, those are not my pictures,  $%Grinno$% although they are wanderful indeed.  :thumbsup:  They are part of a contest I am holding.


Robin    ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape......Only a few more empty space to go.
Post by: bat on September 19, 2007, 06:54:01 AM
Sorry for that :-[



btw, the 250th post in your MD!
Title: Re: Mind Scape......Sooooo close
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 07:22:12 AM
So this is what we have so far.

1 Dark_Jedi06         Reginam da Domena Lorella
2 ????
3 jestarr                jestarr stuff
4 DebussyMan        DebussyMan's Showcase
5 Alek King of SC4   Ak's Custom Content Showcase
6 ????
7 marcszar             Stagnation or Prosperity
8 dedgren              Three Rivers Region
9 football_fever       Crystal City
10 ????

Still three missing spaces. 
Now if someone wanted a cuppa Tea, but not earl grey in Fort Lauderdale or Lexington County that would be the place to visit.   ;)  (hint, hint)


Robin 
Title: Re: Mind Scape......Only a few more empty space to go.
Post by: Ennedi on September 19, 2007, 07:28:37 AM
10: Amapper, Lexington County  :D

(I have no time, but maybe will find the rest ;))
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 07:45:42 AM
Very good, Ennedi, number ten is correct.  Only two left now.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 19, 2007, 08:00:58 AM
No 6: skyscraper, Fort Lauderdale  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 08:14:28 AM
Ennedi, right again, my friend.  One more to go.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on September 19, 2007, 08:59:09 AM
And number 2 is an early shot from "tales at tea time" by TheTeaCat
Title: Re: Mind Scape....First round winner....threestooges
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 09:28:39 AM
Very good, I think this round will go to threestooges.
Congratulations.  I will donate ten Canadian dollars in your name to SC4D at the end of all five rounds.
Here is the completed list from the first round.


1 Dark_Jedi06         Reginam da Domena Lorella (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2130.0)
2 TheTeaCat          Tales at TeaTime (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1346.0)
3 jestarr                jestarr's stuff (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=95.0)
4 DebussyMan        DebussyMan's Showcase (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=322.0)
5 Alek King of SC4   Alek Link of SC4 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=255.0)
6 skyscraper           Fort Lauderdale (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1515.0)
7 marcszar             Stagnation or Properity (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1113.0)
8 dedgren               Three Rivers Region (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=112.0)
9 football_fever       Crystal City (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=444.0)
10 amapper            Lexington County (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2226.0)

All of these Mds and BAT threads are amazing along with their creators.  If you haven't visited these before you should check them out as soon as possible.   &apls
Thank you to all those who played.  :thumbsup:
The next round will be starting later on this afternoon.    ;)

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 19, 2007, 09:50:07 AM
Congratulations, threestooges! Way to finish up the round, my friend!
Title: Re: Mind Scape.......The Second Round has begun!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 11:58:46 AM
Now it's time for the Second Round!!

Let's get it on.........

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Pic#9
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Pic#10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg48.imageshack.us%2Fimg48%2F483%2Fround2pic10wq4.jpg&hash=281ba69f8cdea2cc8869ae444351c5f1603fa0b0)

Good luck to everyone and enjoy.


Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on September 19, 2007, 12:05:53 PM
Pic 5 is from Cal in Cal bat thread


Robin - what a wonderful competition &apls.
And very pleased too that one of my pics was chosen for the first round :thumbsup:

Certainly deserving of a
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg337.imageshack.us%2Fimg337%2F7329%2Fimagescuppasw1.jpg&hash=efdacee2041023f74d752089f45ebd46f271b3c6)

I look forward to seeing how the rest of the rounds go :D

regards
Derry

btw Welcome to page 14
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metasmurf on September 19, 2007, 12:47:55 PM
1. mascarz batshowcase (umh spelling?
2. ??
3. jestarr's bastshowcase
4. mattb325 (eh?) batshowcase
5. CAL's batshowcase
6. Citynuts padded room
7. Spa's atlantic retreat
8. Kawlekars (uhm spelling?) courtyard
9. Jmyers batshowcase
10. prepos batshowcase

This proves that I've been lurking to much in the BSC creations sub-forum  ::) Now that's devotion, isn't it?  :D

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vester on September 19, 2007, 01:01:23 PM
Yeah that is devotion. Well 8 is spelled Kwakelaar's courtyard.

Have seen #2 somewhere. I would say in a MD.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Travis on September 19, 2007, 01:15:27 PM
I think I've got it...

Thanks to metasmurf for getting #7 and #4, had no idea about those two.  :)

The list:

1). Marcszar, Marcszar's BATs

2). JBSimio, JBSimio Inc.

3). Jestarr, Jestarr's stuff

4). Mattb325, BAT Showcase

5). Callagrafx, CAL's BAT Cave

6). Citynut, Citynut's Padded Room

7). Spa, Spa's Atlantic retreat

8 ). Kwakelaar, Kwakelaar's Courtyard

9). Jmyers2043, Jmyer's rural retreat

10). Prepo, Prepo's BAT thread


PS: Any chance of one of my pics being entered? I doubt it, they're probably too obvious.  ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape...Travis is our Second Round Winner!!!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 19, 2007, 03:40:42 PM
Wow, today went super fast. 

Travis  is Round Two's winner.

Congratulations. 
I will donate ten Canadian dollars in your Travis' name at the end of all five rounds.


Here are the official answers to Round Two.

1.  marcszar             Marcszar's BATs (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=795.0)
2.  JBSimio               JBSimio Inc. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=351.0)
3.  jestarr                jestarr's stuff (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=95.0)
4.  mattb325            Bat Showcase (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=327.0)
5.  callagrafx            Cal's Bat CAve (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=342.0)
6.  Citynut               Citynut's Padded Room (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=162.0)
7.  spa                    Spa's Atlantic Retreat (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=573.0)
8.  kwakelaar            kwakelaar's Courtyard (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=372.0)
9.  jmyers2043          JMyers Rural Retreat and Small Shops (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=536.0)
10.prepo                  Prepo's Bat Thread (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=991.0)


This is just a handful of the great BSC members that create some pretty awesome stuff for us everyday.  I have provide the links to check out their stuff.  I hope you like it as much as I do.   ;)

Round three will have to start tomorrow as I don't have anything ready.  I never thought it would go this fast.  :o  I hope everyone is enjoying themselves.   ()stsfd()

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape....The Third Round has Begun now!!!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 20, 2007, 07:01:59 AM
Well.......it's time to start the Third Round!!!

Here are your pics,
Pic#1
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg128.imageshack.us%2Fimg128%2F8214%2Fround3pic1km3.jpg&hash=ced58f7a38b5c0da56ff5d299bdc8ee282ddb3e3)

Pic#2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg219.imageshack.us%2Fimg219%2F6940%2Fround3pic2bt3.jpg&hash=743b42195437443af13cd6d8ab7b96ab50203836)

Pic#3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg505.imageshack.us%2Fimg505%2F835%2Fround3pic3ps4.jpg&hash=52b1bc85c68353f444964f725aaf77d71e14dda7)

Pic#4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg523.imageshack.us%2Fimg523%2F5207%2Fround3pic4hu3.jpg&hash=82259ff7d72449ed10d50610e78eec1bba6e0afd)

Pic#5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg525.imageshack.us%2Fimg525%2F9743%2Fround3pic5kr5.jpg&hash=62aab24b959595088d49bd17f1b4f18f791c2339)

Pic#6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg519.imageshack.us%2Fimg519%2F919%2Fround3pic6pz6.jpg&hash=415ca2f99962b37e09169c8d3ec650287c49eb31)

Pic#7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg261.imageshack.us%2Fimg261%2F6356%2Fround3pic7yk3.jpg&hash=69dc3e7a82ac21e7572ccdd9876c04f361f29dad)

Pic#8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg515.imageshack.us%2Fimg515%2F2518%2Fround3pic8rn4.jpg&hash=8a83252ffb380539f2341150e6e2fc480c03764a)

Pic#9
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg220.imageshack.us%2Fimg220%2F3929%2Fround3pic9vy2.jpg&hash=67948e3b7b8965ca7255ecf74106f834fe110dfa)

Pic#10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg204.imageshack.us%2Fimg204%2F4727%2Fround3pic10kp5.jpg&hash=4bd17ac5125d135a9eede13167e66c5253804160)

Good luck to everyone and have fun.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on September 20, 2007, 07:53:34 AM
Well, I've already won, but I can at least get this round started:
#4 Esenada, Discover the Mystery - Shadow Assassin
#10 Ennedi plays Shosaloza - Ennedi

Good luck this round.
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Contest still going, Two right so far.
Post by: rooker1 on September 20, 2007, 08:20:03 AM
threestooges, of course you can play and you are right on those two.   ;)

Robin   :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 20, 2007, 09:01:08 AM
#6 - Boernie, The Hanston Region
#7 - Rayden, Little Italy 2

Looking for more... ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape.....6 more to go!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 20, 2007, 09:47:40 AM
Ennedi, youare also correct.

So this is what we have so far,

1.  ????
2.  ????
3.  ????
4.  Shadow Assassin    Ensenada. Discover the mystery   
5.  ????
6.  Boernie                 The Hanston Region
7.  Rayden                 Little Italy, Part 2
8.  ????
9.  ????
10. Ennedi                  Ennedi plays Shosaloza

Good luck with the rest.

Robin   ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 20, 2007, 12:57:43 PM
8. St. Helena / Republic of Mackinac, sEAhAWk fAn 121, I believe...

Not sure about the other ones, but I'm going to look around!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 20, 2007, 02:31:09 PM
thundercrack83, you are correct.

Robin   ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on September 20, 2007, 02:34:47 PM
Is number 3 toohey Region of Balnavia?????
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 20, 2007, 03:57:10 PM
No, sorry paroch.   $%Grinno$%

Robin    :satisfied:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: NASCAR_Guy on September 20, 2007, 06:04:28 PM
3=Tropicana
8= St Helena/Mackinaw(SP?)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 20, 2007, 06:07:59 PM
No 2: nedalezz, Qumma - from Desert to Rose
Title: Re: Mind Scape.....four more to go.
Post by: rooker1 on September 20, 2007, 07:19:39 PM
This is where we are at right now.

1.  ????
2.  nedalezz               Qumma - From Desert to Rose
3.  ????                     Tropicana........
4.  Shadow Assassin    Ensenada. Discover the mystery
5.  ????
6.  Boernie                 The Hanston Region
7.  Rayden                 Little Italy, Part 2
8.  sEAhAwk fAn121     Saint Helena, A Great Lakes Metropolis...........
9.  ????
10. Ennedi                  Ennedi plays Shosaloza

NASCAR_Guy, I'll give you half of three, but we still need the creator.   ;)
Still have four more to go.

Robin   8)

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 20, 2007, 07:33:05 PM
Tropicana is by Pat Riot.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Danthe on September 21, 2007, 12:51:10 AM
Uh, it's very original idea rooker1 :thumbsup: And... it's crazy idea :D Well... I answer for one of them:
1. rooker1 - "Mind Scape". It's your pic :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape........Two more to go.
Post by: rooker1 on September 21, 2007, 03:34:56 AM
Thanks thundercrack83 and Danthe.  We are getting very close now.

1.  rooker1                 Mind Scape
2.  nedalezz               Qumma - From Desert to Rose
3.  Pat Riot                Tropicana........
4.  Shadow Assassin    Ensenada. Discover the mystery
5.  ?
6.  Boernie                 The Hanston Region
7.  Rayden                 Little Italy, Part 2
8.  sEAhAwk fAn121     Saint Helena, A Great Lakes Metropolis...........
9.  ?
10. Ennedi                  Ennedi plays Shosaloza

Only two more now.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on September 21, 2007, 03:47:46 AM
Robin, great idea. Sorry that I haven't been able to participate in the first couple of rounds, but if there is one over the weekend, I'll be there. As for the final two this round, no idea (yet), working on it though.

Cheers

Dave

PS. Is No.9 Jimmymac's Shaping Invermere Valley ?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 21, 2007, 06:00:49 AM
Ohhhh, that's a good one, but wrong answer.   $%Grinno$%

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nisha on September 21, 2007, 08:40:49 AM
Alright, I think #9 is from Mike's Showcase by Mikeaut1. Still trying to figure out the last one. :)

~Nisha
Title: Re: Mind Scape.......Only ONE more to go.
Post by: rooker1 on September 21, 2007, 08:58:52 AM
Nisha, you are correct my friend.  &apls
Who will get the last one?  &Thk/(

Robin   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 21, 2007, 12:38:42 PM
Got it!

5. Asimov's SC4-Impressions by Asimov.
Title: Re: Mind Scape...thundercrack83 is my 3rd round winner!!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 21, 2007, 03:53:51 PM
Horahh.....
So we have another winner, thundercrack83.   &dance  I will donate ten Canadian dollars in your name at the end of the five rounds.

1.  rooker1                 Mind Scape (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=601.0)
2.  nedalezz               Qumma - From Desert to Rose (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2025.0)
3.  Pat Riot                Tropicana, an MD by Patriots (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1861.0)
4.  Shadow Assassin    Ensenada. Discover the mystery (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=824.0)
5.  Asimov                  Asimov's SC4-impressions (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1567.0)
6.  Boernie                 The Hanston Region (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2426.0)
7.  Rayden                 Little Italy Part 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2412.0)
8.  sEAhAwk fAn121     Saint Helena, A Great Lakes Metropolis........ (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2160.0)
9.  Mikeaut1               Mike's Showcase (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1382.0)
10. Ennedi                  Ennedi plays Shosaloza (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2157.0)


I hope everyone has enjoyed the three rounds so far.  There will be two more rounds, but I think I'll leave those ones until the end of next week.
I will be posting a special tutorial tomorrow and the topic is top secret for now.
See you all tomorrow.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 21, 2007, 09:06:33 PM
Outstanding! This is a great competition, Robin! I can't wait for the next round!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 22, 2007, 12:16:03 AM
Yes, a great competition! And also looking forward to the next round and to the tutorial! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 22, 2007, 07:45:15 PM
Hello all,

First let's do some Replies........

Bongoswimp,  Fabio, I kow I said it already, but it's nice to see you visit my MD.  I haven't heard from you in along time.  I am sorry for not stopping by your CJ, but I have a hard time with a certain site, no names need be mentioned.  But, when are you going to start a MD here.  That would be great.  I'm sure everyone would enjoy something from you here.  Anyways, I hope to hear from you again soon.  :)
Madeira, thanks, I think.  ???  What about the bridges in Calcutta?  There are so many bridges world wide, I sure I missed thousands and thousands.  As I said, these are the ones I found to like the most.  See you again soon.
Badsim, It's always good to hear from you.  I enjoy hearing your thoughts.  &Thk/(
I don't know if I have evaluated everything, but I'm going to do it.  You are right about two things though.  I do have the determination and the capacities I will have to work on a little.  I'm learning as I go, you know.  So where ever you can help, it would really be appreciated. 
As for the city tile size.  I have already learned that a Large Tile is too big no matter what.  I enjoy to fill every tile with something.  ;) 
Until next time.....
Asimov, Hey, thanks.  It's nothing new, it's just a tunnel.  I carefully covered as much as I could with trees.   ;)
jeronij, thanks for stopping in.  I know you are very busy.  I wanted to support the site for a long time and I don't like to do things the normal way.  So now you know a little part of me.  Get use to it cause I'm going to be here for a long time.  ()stsfd()
thundercrack83, Thanks alot.  As I said to jeronij, I like to be different and what better month to do it in.  I hope to hear from you again soon.  Thanks for taking part in the contest.  Great work on winning the third round.
Ennedi, I'm different not crazy, or at least that's what my shrink says......
Thanks for the whisky and salomon.  I had a really bad experience with whisky last year and I said I would never drink it again.  But that bottle you have there looks interesting.  "Glen Blair"???  I don't think I've had that before.  And thanks for taking part in the competition.
threestooges, thanks for taking part in the competition and winning the first round.  And you even came back for more in the third round, thanks.
metasmurf, thanks for stopping by and taking part in my contest.  And man you almost finished off the second round before anyone had a chance.  Great job, my friend, great job and very devoted too.  And there's nothing wrong with lurking.
TheTeaCat, Thanks for stopping by and taking part in the competition.
vester, Thanks for fixing that.  Kwakelaar's name is a hard one to spell from memory.  ;)
Travis,  Thanks for taking the time to play and winning the second round.
paroch, thanks for stopping in to play the game.  See you later.
NASCAR_Guy,  Thanks for playing also.  Hope to hear from you again soon.
Danthe, Thanks for the nice compliment and for taking the time to stop and play the game.
tooheys, Dave, no worries, I'm sure you'll be able to take part in the last two.  I think I'll do them later in the week. 
Nisha, Thanks for playing the game. 
bat, thanks.

Alright that's all the replies from the last couple of pages.  I don't think I'll ever wait that long to reply ever again.
As for the tutorial I promised, it'll have to wait until tomorrow morning, sorry.
But here is a teaser.....kinda.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigpineystudios.com%2Fimages%2FKings%2520River%2520Bridge.jpg&hash=254f1762646bee9783299652252902f9dfd70804)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbu.edu%2F%7Emcondren%2FFSVB%2FBridges%2FMP-Lee-Creek.jpg&hash=e4a072acfb8d2e6e0757fd709db87e5572ba9956)


Well that's it for me.
But think about this,
  Rose Kennedy once said, "Birds sing after a storm.  Why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them."

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on September 22, 2007, 08:34:10 PM
Well, I'm guessing that the surprise tutorial will be in reagard to either bridge construction, or river making (but that's just a guess, heh heh). As long as the option is open, I am happy to participate in the MD competition. Go out and enjoy the sun, I'll be looking forward to the tutorial whenever it's ready.
Title: Re: Mind Scape...Making the perfect Bridge Tutorial.
Post by: rooker1 on September 23, 2007, 06:56:07 PM
Hello all,

First of all, I'll be doing the forth and fifth rounds of the competition later near the end of the week.
As for the tutorial, threestooges, you are right this tutorial is going to be about making game bridges over plop water rivers.  Note to everyone, this is my first attempt at something like this.  So if you have any suggestions, please feel free and suggest away.
So let's get started........


1. Here you can see I have started with a totally flat land.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F4053%2Fnorthcountrytut1ca0.jpg&hash=8af1ccd5ded22152928d3539b85c81665e485e54)

2. With smoncrie's Hole Digging Lots (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=3599&v=1), I lay down two rows as you see in the picture.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F3931%2Fnorthcountrytut2xq5.jpg&hash=3424def7950bbeeb3b9ea0795e55ae524f91aa96)

3. Run the road over them to activate them.  Now make it wider and all the same depth. 
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F5822%2Fnorthcountrytut3hx1.jpg&hash=d0d46bbf34ea25e5aef7686371315aa8285137a5)

4. I than like to raise the land up ever so slightly. You're now asking yourself, Why, right?  Well just wait and you'll see why.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F1917%2Fnorthcountrytut4nv3.jpg&hash=e47f45dabe13918b2c1cc892db0c0c43d52d6333)

5. Now raise all the land that was in the hole to this new height.  Which should now be about seven or eight meter deep.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F7615%2Fnorthcountrytut5wr1.jpg&hash=803cfbae68f6efb265e198941cadc134469d1200)

6. All done....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F903%2Fnorthcountrytut6ze6.jpg&hash=7a0393ab348130971b28c193b4f00f0d346382ff)

7. Now, again with the Hole Digging Lots, use the one that raises the land fifteen meters.  Run it across the water bed's width, like in this picture. So you wondering earlier why I raised the river bed back up.  It's because I like the share the height difference btween river bed and bridge height.  This method is also good for Nam Bridges.  I think in the end it has a more realistic look and now looks more three dimensional, making the oictures look more alive.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F3306%2Fnorthcountrytut7pp1.jpg&hash=0b29e6c3dac4bb0aea792af5e73d62b6d1045790)

8. I now make the river bed with rail pieces and the river bank with road pieces so it is very clear.  At this point make the river base two tiles wide.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F4461%2Fnorthcountrytut8kq8.jpg&hash=b4b11b7da99e014e53581c11d74f966ffa6ba6f8)

9. Lower the land very, very little using the mayor mode tools in the corner of the river bed where the bridge will be.   
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F1410%2Fnorthcountrytut9oq0.jpg&hash=008095e93bcccccfae917b9973704005d0e1e329)

10. Now using gizmo's waterflora modd (http://gizmo.lunarpages.com/download.php?d=Archived%20Mods&name=WaterFlora-V1.zip) let it rain in that little hole you just made.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F2314%2Fnorthcountrytut10ec5.jpg&hash=ab8c4414ed13c25fa98c7e688b86e56437767037)

11. Now let's try some of the game bridges.  The six that came up are the only ones availiable because of the short span.  But you know what I don't like how this one looks.  Let's try another.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F121%2Fnorthcountrytut11wq4.jpg&hash=02543530f5acf03278ad5136a3fb69c27effcf26)

12. Nope....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F3148%2Fnorthcountrytut12wm0.jpg&hash=1959e7408562da406036ada3a76bd16b2a792758)

13. Don't like this one either.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F2927%2Fnorthcountrytut13au9.jpg&hash=1a42c0953148f8549efa40ec1877fbf0c0b09c57)

14. Not this one...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F1699%2Fnorthcountrytut14mf5.jpg&hash=6338bdc1619a3915473e1cf8f95345ed9ef086ac)

15. I like this one but not for this application.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F4087%2Fnorthcountrytut15qa2.jpg&hash=25c42eee0880b4e79c5c02e831fcd2e22b6ff779)

16. No, none of these look right. 
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F6561%2Fnorthcountrytut16xt8.jpg&hash=cae549d84dd582edcb8a94d7d562798b6678624e)

17. I have an idea.  Let's make the river bed three tiles wide.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F6569%2Fnorthcountrytut17kw3.jpg&hash=b517c6380680be99ef974fdabd7c7b16d9529823)

18. That worked.  The bridge now looks even on both sides.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F6448%2Fnorthcountrytut18zx1.jpg&hash=be0047cf0b5afa3f20b7de58e15346ada64534dc)

19. Not my favourite, but it's better.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F2865%2Fnorthcountrytut19nk4.jpg&hash=0e086984aa1347ea75a71d718c1928a934c4b06c)

20. Yah, I like these now, but this one is too much.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F4509%2Fnorthcountrytut20ro9.jpg&hash=c5431ed8f19e7d602329a3f308fdeb231fdbf771)

21. Much better.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F7384%2Fnorthcountrytut21py4.jpg&hash=e813177801ad6be94d4c9f54e9d99e7ed5371d40)

23. Love this one but it needs to be longer and higher.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F376%2Fnorthcountrytut23nd4.jpg&hash=3fa51c1dcb3acbc7054ad5d5fb7e58b844dd02a2)

24. I like this.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F1828%2Fnorthcountrytut24ex9.jpg&hash=5bf10adad2d1feafd800d11eb393a7e47bb5b2be)

25. I think I'm going use this one.  I like the truss.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F2545%2Fnorthcountrytut25we2.jpg&hash=61692ec58166864d97266e3b4fe45ef9487617ab)

26. In this picture, I have moved down river a bit to do a train bridge.  Same steps as above to get to this point.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F4765%2Fnorthcountrytut26nm0.jpg&hash=76ee98bbcc7ddcab52d7db6b6d96ebe54714eab7)

27. Here you can see that the river splits.  We are going to have a two bridges.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F3541%2Fnorthcountrytut27up7.jpg&hash=53daeadccc9d639f7c10b88062e8cd2d3fd74eee)

28. Add the gizmo's water in both river beds in line to where the bridge will be.  This time I have decided to make the river bed three tiles wide.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F3053%2Fnorthcountrytut28sg7.jpg&hash=d2b978baa2f788969566f1d227c8da031f1caa12)

29. I have quickly choosen the bridge I like. Except this time to get both bridge ends to look right I had to riase the land for the bridge up just a tiny bit using the mayor mode tools.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F7087%2Fnorthcountrytut29ek2.jpg&hash=ce6f7c415e38fe608290abbcfef049d44b799779)

30. Here's an over view of my bridges to this point.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F1058%2Fnorthcountrytut30uj7.jpg&hash=345ddd40f364a9307b411f14397570c716ecbba8)

31. Now with your favourite plop water modd, fill the entire river bed.  I usually leave the road pieces on the shore, so I can clearly see where the river bed is.  My favourite plop water is jeronij's  (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=172)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F5626%2Fnorthcountrytut31hk1.jpg&hash=a0176ead390089caa30bb133b538a76701d6e872)

32. Over view with the river bed now full of plop water.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F4916%2Fnorthcountrytut32qv8.jpg&hash=6f261aca5e95cf647858b5277577aec006e6d2f1)

34.  Now we need to add some eyecandy.  I like to start with cycledogg (http://[url=http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?page=1&Keyword=cycledogg&view=all)]plopable rocks from cycledogg[/url].  I have link to an entire page of his stuff because everyone should have it all.  So I line the river bed with the rocks, usually the green ones.  Add your favourite trees.  I will not link these because there are so many and I think I have them all. 
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F8784%2Fnorthcountrytut34rw1.jpg&hash=6e9005bde2bf922206414695a2b11802b2c2ce1e)

35.  In the end you should have something like this.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F6876%2Fnorthcountrytut35fw8.jpg&hash=6cbd970c9df5d36513fec3a4cd48a8cf0d2813d2)

36.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg166.imageshack.us%2Fimg166%2F9991%2Fnorthcountrytut36bp1.jpg&hash=31aae35b2d38f8d1359470c589e4ec4d08f5cc3f)

37.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F2916%2Fnorthcountrytut37fh4.jpg&hash=671021de520be7f21c89215f85ca66e3246ecb09)

38.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F2441%2Fnorthcountrytut38ru6.jpg&hash=be62f25f9fd4c0638ac1ee2a692c8ddbe5ab0bea)

39.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F1695%2Fnorthcountrytut39rl8.jpg&hash=59a19d6e60e92782fa4cd3fabb0789c91225e067)

40.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F787%2Fnorthcountrytut40ky7.jpg&hash=749b0c053201b24091f3170354a961e38f0c0600)

41.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg228.imageshack.us%2Fimg228%2F533%2Fnorthcountrytut41cy7.jpg&hash=91b44a72aee05f94d5f32e26458e288e986c9008)

Well that's it for me.  I hope my tutorial was decent and understandable.  If you have any questions please feel free to ask. 

I will be doing an update in the next couple of days.  I ahve had some time to play last week so I do have a bunch of pictures just about ready.

I have something a little different for everyone to think about.
There was these three women that needed to share a hotel room.  The front desk clerk said the room would be $30.00.  So each woman paid $10.00 each.  They proceeded to their room.  A few minutes later the desk clerk remembered that there was a discount that week.  He called over the bell boy and told him to give the women back the $5.00 they over paid.  As the bell boy walked to the room he couldn't figure out how to evenly split the $5.00.  So he decided to keep $2.00 for himself and give each woman $1.00 each.  Now this means each woman paid $9.00 each, which now makes $27.00 in total plus the $2.00 the bell boy kept, that equals $29.00.  Now the question is, where did the other $1.00 go?

Think about that for awhile and I'll see you all soon.

Robin   ()stsfd()









Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on September 23, 2007, 07:46:54 PM
The tutorial is quite clear, and I like the road idea to level off the bridgeway. That makes it much easier to make those double bridges (like the rail bridges you showed). Something not clear however, is that puzzling little question you posed at the end... at first glance it makes sense, but after some quick math it makes much more sense. they haven't paid 10-1 dollars, the price change changes the rpice they actually paid for the room 25/3=8.33. So after getting their dollar back, they have their room at 8.33+1= 9.33 and 9.33*3=28 plus the 2 the bellboy kept, and there's the missing dollar. Make 'cents' (read also 'sense')?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 24, 2007, 12:07:07 AM
Hello Robin,

That's a great start with making tutorials! &apls
Your tutorial is very good done. You showed all steps of making the river beds and bridges, and showing various kinds of bridges is very ueful :thumbsup: - everybody can see how the particular bridge looks in this situation.

I have two technical comments:
1. It would be good to turn on the grid (simply pressing "G"), when you show the terraforming process, The terrain shape will be more clear for everybody. Then you can turn the grid off showing the final effect.
2. I understand why you lowered the terrain using the Hole Digger for Sunken, but if you want to have a river bed only 7-8 m deep, you don't need to lower the terrain by 15 m and then raise it by 7 m. You can do it in one step lowering the terrain by 7-8 m.
How to do it? Use Extra Cheat Plugins, turn on the Terrain Query (or press Ctrl+X and write Terrain Query in the command line, then press Enter).
Now lower the terrain a bit (only one tile, it will be good to have the grid turned on). I f you think it's enough, flatten this tile putting street on it.
Now check the height and compare with the base level. If the river bed hasn't the needed height yet, adjust it in the same way.
But there is a good side of your method. If you used the sunken tool first, you have a slope and you can compare levels - you know where you are when you are raising the terrain  :thumbsup:

It is very good if people show their working methods. Usually there are more than 1 way to to a particular thing. Maybe it would be good if I would show my rivers and bridges, it would be an occasion to compare our methods? (I don't think in terms "better -worse" at all, using different methods ve achieve different effects :) - I think about learning one from another).

Edit: You made your riverside with some straight lines (as most other things it has good and bad side ), but the work you have done to hide them by stones, logs and trees is really fantastic!  &apls &apls

As for your question:

Everything is OK with cash :D but we shouldn't add 27 $ paid by women to 2$ taken by the boy.
Women paid 27$ (first they gave 30$, then received 3$).
Where are these money?
The clerk has 25$ (he received 30$, then gave 5$ back)
And the boy has 2$, total 27  :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 24, 2007, 12:23:26 AM
Wonderful tutorial there, rooker1! Great pictures of that beautiful place! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 24, 2007, 10:09:50 AM
Well, that a clear and concise tutorial there, Robin! And the finished product is absolutely beautiful! Excellent job, my friend! Oh, and I'm going to need to think about that riddle!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 24, 2007, 01:43:52 PM
 &apls &aplsGreat tuto my friend. This will be very usefull. Great idea too the competition with picture . Too bad i didn`t have time to play , but is very generous of you.  take care. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Contest starts tomorrow morning!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 27, 2007, 07:08:20 PM
Good evening All,

First, let's talk about that riddle.  It's just a play on words and very bad math.

30-5=25                     
25+(3x1)=28
28+2=30

NOT
10-1=9
9x3=27
27+2=29

Because I told you what to do, you assume I was doing the math correctly.
Hehehe

REPLIES.....

threestooges, thanks for stopping by.  It looks like you were on your way to the right answer.  Very good.

Ennedi, thanks for those interesting tips.  I didn't know that.  I just like to split the height diiference between water bed, land and over all bridge height.  Your tips make more sense though.  But like you said everybody has their own methods.

bat, thanks.

thundercrack83, thanks for the nice comments and I hope you didn't spend too much time on that riddle.  There are alot more to come in the future.

kimcar, thanks my friend and you do have time to play again.  There will be more to come.

The next round will start tomorrow morning around 8:00 am.  So everyone get ready.

Until than, I'll leave you all with this riddle.
There is a pink single story house and everything in it is pink. The doors are pink, the windows are pink and the TV is pink. What color are the stairs?

Robin   ;D



Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Travis on September 27, 2007, 07:13:05 PM
QuoteUntil than, I'll leave you all with this riddle.
There is a pink single story house and everything in it is pink. The doors are pink, the windows are pink and the TV is pink. What color are the stairs?

If it's a single story house it won't have stairs.  $%Grinno$%

Didn't fool me on that one.  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape....The Forth Round has Started!!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 28, 2007, 04:54:23 AM
Hello all,

Travis great work on that riddle.  I guess it was too easy.

Well here are the pictures to the Forth Round of my competition

Pic1
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg511.imageshack.us%2Fimg511%2F171%2Fround4pic1cc2.jpg&hash=440ce464e69c7588a2674b4705c23ae95a60f853)
Pic2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg511.imageshack.us%2Fimg511%2F989%2Fround4pic2ma8.jpg&hash=17015d16bd3474984ce26fbde768f4425cbf28e0)
Pic3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg208.imageshack.us%2Fimg208%2F7063%2Fround4pic3ck3.jpg&hash=23a2a79465fb35a426215e065b18dedd164ff6cd)
Pic4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg210.imageshack.us%2Fimg210%2F120%2Fround4pic4lr6.jpg&hash=2a33612c38a7b66919c0bf048eba4bdf440d7402)
Pic5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg212.imageshack.us%2Fimg212%2F2851%2Fround4pic5bo2.jpg&hash=8692ba0b1b4a76597c756aa14160a250f36e3cba)
Pic6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg229.imageshack.us%2Fimg229%2F1426%2Fround4pic6rz4.jpg&hash=9ea138be2f4d38773911f236540d915afd49694e)
Pic7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg517.imageshack.us%2Fimg517%2F2126%2Fround4pic7dx1.jpg&hash=0db4664ef07f938adcd191af3af3aafafa273206)
Pic8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg204.imageshack.us%2Fimg204%2F4991%2Fround4pic8wd1.jpg&hash=cb53a7a1dc4d6fd6a8334caddd11764d4655082f)
Pic9
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg225.imageshack.us%2Fimg225%2F549%2Fround4pic9sa5.jpg&hash=44efa8467ef3f68c761988a49648e2d8eabf238c)
Pic10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg72.imageshack.us%2Fimg72%2F9845%2Fround4pic10jy8.jpg&hash=5e1c5cc6a5e6d9be1431378d8894174e1253458c)

Good luck to every one on the Forth Round.

Riddle,
What gets wetter and wetter as it dries?

Robin   :thumbsup:





Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 28, 2007, 06:57:14 AM
Picture 7 is from Bliss   by Russell,
picture 8 is from Urland by Nardo69 and
picture 10 from AntigOne by Badsim.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 28, 2007, 07:04:15 AM
bat, you are correct on all three. 

Robin   &apls


Wow.....300 POSTs.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on September 28, 2007, 07:34:34 AM
Pic 2: kelis - OSaKa ReGioN
Pic 4: Dark Jedi06 - Reginam da Domena Lorella
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 28, 2007, 07:43:07 AM
Ennedi, your are also correct with those two.

Robin   &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on September 28, 2007, 10:19:24 AM
#5 is from Heartland by meinhosen

and as far as the riddle goes, I would suggest a sponge (wetter and wetter as it dries).
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Only four more answers to go!
Post by: rooker1 on September 28, 2007, 10:38:26 AM
threestooges, you are correct on both points.  Although I would have accepted a towel as well.

Only four more to go.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on September 28, 2007, 01:59:47 PM
Number 1 is Kitsune's "The Building of a Nation, The story of Tenshi".

Title: Re: Mind Scape....Only three more answers to go!
Post by: rooker1 on September 28, 2007, 04:17:35 PM
paroch, you are correct.

This is what we have so far.

1. Kitsune        The Building of a Nation
2. Kelis            OSaKa ReGioN
3. ????
4. Dark_Jedi06  Reginam da Domena Lorella
5. meinhosen    The Heartland
6. ????
7. Russell         Bliss
8. Nardo69       Urland
9. ????
10.Badsim        AntigOne

Only three more answers to go.

Robin   &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Shadow Assassin on September 28, 2007, 09:38:13 PM
3's from Praiodan's CJ. I don't know what it's called.

6: Shaping Invermere Valley by jimmymac

9: No idea.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 28, 2007, 09:51:33 PM
Hey Robin wow this is simply amazing riddles you have been doing here... and the update as well on the TUT is very usefull, its something i would have never ever thought of and to see the start of the flat land to the finish product was swweeeeeeeeeeet..... Well heres my guess at the 3 missing ones


1. Kitsune        The Building of a Nation
2. Kelis            OSaKa ReGioN
3. Muzz           Calderwood
4. Dark_Jedi06  Reginam da Domena Lorella
5. meinhosen    The Heartland
6. Jen_P          Random Images by Jen
7. Russell         Bliss
8. Nardo69       Urland
9. Nedalezz      Qumma - From Desert to Rose
10.Badsim        AntigOne
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 29, 2007, 07:02:53 AM
Three and nine are still wrong everyone.
SA has six correct.
Robin   ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 29, 2007, 10:06:03 AM
Shot in the dark...

9. emilin, Developing Islas Gemas?
Title: Re: Mind Scape....One More Answer To GO!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 30, 2007, 05:44:32 AM
This is where we stand right now.  We need one more answer.

1. Kitsune         The Building of a Nation
2. Kelis             OSaKa ReGioN
3.
4. Dark_Jedi06   Reginam da Domena Lorella
5. meinhosen     The Heartland
6. jimmymac      Shaping Invermere Valley
7. Russell          Bliss
8. Nardo69        Urland
9. emilin           Developing Islas Gemas
10.Badsim         AntigOne

I think number three might have something to do with small blue people....  ;)

Robin   ()stsfd()

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on September 30, 2007, 06:32:04 AM
Number 3 is from Metasmurfs Showcase
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 30, 2007, 12:23:24 PM
sebes is my forth place winner.  Congrats.

1. Kitsune         The Building of a Nation (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2293.0)
2. Kelis             OSaKa (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2363.0)
3. metasmurf     Metasmurf's Showcase (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=84.0)
4. Dark_Jedi06   Reginam da Domena Lorella (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2130.0)
5. meinhosen     The Heartland (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=556.0)
6. jimmymac      Shaping Invermere Valley (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1492.0)
7. Russell          Bliss (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1101.0)
8. Nardo69        Urland (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=793.0)
9. emilin            Developing Islas Gemas (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=261.0)
10.Badsim         AntigOne (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=217.0)

Here is a complete list.  I hope everyone enjoyed this round.  Only one round left, which will start in just a little while.  This will be your last chance.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape....The last Round has started now!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 30, 2007, 01:16:04 PM
And Here is the final round,  this round will only have five pictures.

Pic1
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Pic2
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8546/round5pic2dl5.png
Pic3
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Pic4
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Good luck to everyone.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vester on September 30, 2007, 01:20:54 PM
Number 3 is Lars'. I would say from the SC4 Picture Competition
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on September 30, 2007, 01:38:01 PM
1 ??
2 Strechnitz'   Stropon
3 Urban's        Walker Island
4 Jen P's        Random cities
5 Pats           Waterfalls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 30, 2007, 06:37:21 PM
sebes you have 2, 3 and 4 correct.  Who's going to get the other two answers.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 30, 2007, 07:14:54 PM
I guess the last one is Antigone or somethings Badsim as done.   ???
Title: Re: Mind Scape....One More Answer To GO!!
Post by: rooker1 on September 30, 2007, 07:42:23 PM
kimcar you are correct, number five is AntigOne by Badsim.
But who is number one?   ;)  ;) nudge, nudge.

1. ????
2.Strechnitz  The Neo Byzantintian Empire of Stropon
3. Urban       Walker's Island
4. Jen_P        Jen's random cities
5. Badsim      AntigOne


Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 30, 2007, 07:47:28 PM
for the laughs of it all Robin is it you?

ohhh hey btw welcome to page 17!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Thanks for a Great Month Everyone!
Post by: rooker1 on September 30, 2007, 08:54:32 PM
Yes, Pat, you are my fifth round winner.  Congrats.

1. rooker1     Mind Scape (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=601.0)
2.Strechnitz  The Neo Byzantittian Empire of Stropon (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=978.0)
3. Urban       Walker's Island (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=389.0)
4. Jen_P       Jen's random cities (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=259.0)
5. Badsim      AntigOne (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=217.0)


Here are my five winners and who assisted them.

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I have donated fifty Canadian dollars to SC4D ealier today in these five people's names.  Thank you to everyone who took part in my little competition. 
I hope it was as much fun for you all as it was for me.  I really had a lot of fun this month.  When I started this month I had 169 replies, now I'm up to 320 and 2958 reads. 
That is pretty awesome, thanks everyone.


I have to get up at 5:30 am for work, so good night.
But before I go try this one,

Which Path?
You walk up to a mountain that has two paths. One leads to the other side of the mountain, and the other will get you lost forever. Two twins know the path that leads to the other side. You can ask them only one question. Except! One lies and one tells the truth, and you don't know which is which. So, What do you ask?  ???

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 30, 2007, 08:59:51 PM
Sorry I missed the last round, Robin! I must say you definitely made your time in the Special Interest category worthwhile, my friend! Next time we see you, it'll be in the Classics! Have a good rest--you've earned it!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Shadow Assassin on September 30, 2007, 09:20:35 PM
I'd do this. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0327.html)

:D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on October 01, 2007, 02:10:43 AM
Robin, it was a great action! &apls

And congratulations for coming to Classics  :thumbsup:

As for your question - sorry, my brain is overheated now, I have cold and over 38oC (but I am trying to visit at least a few of my friends :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on October 01, 2007, 02:53:37 AM
Lol, the one that gave everyone the most trouble was your own MD :D.

Great work Robin, I have been lurking, but couldn't come up with the answers. Congrats on a great month and welcome to The Classics, well deserved  &apls

Oh, I I'd ask them, "What would your twin say".

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 01, 2007, 05:22:30 AM
yes, it was a great month and competition! and Congrats to the winners of the five rounds ;)
Also congrats to the Classics. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on October 01, 2007, 07:21:50 PM
Congratulations to those who won the contests, congratulations too to the increase of comments.

To attempt to answer your newest riddle: my question is similar to tooheys'. I would ask: Who would your twin say is telling the truth? The lying one would say "he would say I was." and the one telling the truth would say "he would say he was." This means (if I wrote that all correctly) that the one that gets indicated (regardless of which twin you ask) is the liar. Therefore you would not listen to the advice of that one.

However, since you only get one question, the question should be: "Which path would your twin say is the path to take to get over the mountain. (assume A is the correct path, and B is the incorrect path)

The liar would say: "he would say to take path B" (lying about what the other would say)
the honest one would say: "he would say to take path B" (telling the truth about what the other would say)

Therefore you know to take path A.

That was a fun one.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on October 02, 2007, 02:26:00 AM
Robin, I was a tad remiss with my last post, firstly yes congrats to the winners of the comps, but I think a lot of the applause should go to yourself for the generous donation to the site  &apls.

And I did have the opportunity to review the tutorial, great work, easy to follow and will certainly be doing some experimenting along these lines.

Well done, and will be watching to see you come up with next.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 02, 2007, 08:06:35 AM
Wow.....I'm in the big league now.  I'm in the Classics.

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thundercrack83, you missed the last round, that's alright, you were in most of the others.   ;) 
Yah, Classics, that is pretty cool, eh?  I was in Best Sellers than go to SIOTM and come out and go to Classics.  I'd like to thank the people and.......hehehe  Hey, without you guys I wouldn't be here, so thanks. 
As for the rest, we'll just have to see.  I had a lot of fun this past month and if I can keep it up, I'll try.  Thanks for the support and nice comments my friend.
Shadow Assassin, you are correct, very nice rendition you found.   :thumbsup:  Thanks for stopping by.
Ennedi,  I'm glad you had fun in my MD last month and thanks for the compliment.  I worked pretty hard.  I hope you get better quickly.  Having a cold sucks.   :(
tooheys, Yah, my picture got everbody, I think.  But my contest, I deserve to be in it.  You assisted in round three, that counts for something. 
Thnk you very much for the compliment.  But I have wanted to donate for a very long time.  Every time I read that someone else would like to donate but can't for some reason, I felt a little bad.  So I thought of the competition.  I know I donated the money, but a least someone else can feel good about it as well.  Or at least I hope so. 
Glad you liked the tutorial.  It was my first time writing one.  I think you can tell.  But pratice breeds perfection, I always say.  So watch out there maybe others in the future.
bat, Thanks alot, glad you enjoyed yourself.
threestooges, very good on the riddle.  Thanks for stopping by my friend.  I have added my answer down below.

Just so no one over heats their brain too much on the last riddle here is the answer. 
Riddle again,
Which Path?
You walk up to a mountain that has two paths. One leads to the other side of the mountain, and the other will get you lost forever. Two twins know the path that leads to the other side. You can ask them only one question. Except! One lies and one tells the truth, and you don't know which is which. So, What do you ask?

You ask each twin, "What would your brother say"? 
This works because.... Well let's say the correct path is on the left side. So say you asked the liar "What would your brother say?" The liar would know his brother was honest and he would say the left side, but since the liar lies, he would say right. If you asked the honest twin the same question, he would say right, because he knows his brother will lie. Therefore, you would know that the correct path was the left!

Now if you all liked that one, here's another.

1000 Bucks
So, I give you ten envelopes and a thousand dollars, all in one dollar bills. You have to distribute the money into the envelopes in such a manner that no matter what number of dollars I ask you for, you can give me one or more of the envelopes, containing the exact amount I asked for without having to open any of the envelopes. 
How do you distribute the money among the ten envelopes?   ()what()

Good luck with this one and enjoy.  ()stsfd()

Oh, I do have a quick question to anyone.  Does anyone know where there might be a good tutorial on how to use the LE?  For a beginner, I would like to learn everything.  :)

Robin   8)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on October 02, 2007, 05:10:56 PM
For the first pic , i lnew that i saw it somewhere  ;D ;D Hey great concours my friend and i`m very happy and i congrats you for be in the Classic.  &apls &apls :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on October 03, 2007, 02:25:53 AM
The power of Aussie minds ( and Google)

The contents or the ten envelopes (in dollar bills) should be as follows: $1, 2,4, 8, 16, 32,64, 128,256, 489. The first nine numbers are in geometrical progression, and their sum, deducted from 1,000, gives the contents of the tenth envelope.

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 03, 2007, 03:37:29 AM
Good Morning everyone,

Kimcar, thanks for stopping by and the nice comments.
tooheys, very good use of your computer, but did you give it a try first?  ::) 
Anyways, you are right.  With those numbers, I could ask for any amount and you could give it to me.

I have a proper SC4 update ready for tonight, see you all than.

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on October 03, 2007, 03:40:25 AM
Why waste my diminishing brain cells when I can use my compooter  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on October 03, 2007, 04:13:35 AM
Quote from: tooheys on October 03, 2007, 03:40:25 AM
Why waste my diminishing brain cells when I can use my compooter  ;D

1. When you don't use any organ for a long time, it can atrophy (thank you Robin for preventing us against it  :thumbsup:)
2. The brain is more safe sometimes - did you ever experienced a CTD?  :D

I will wait for the update, Robin  %BUd%
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on October 03, 2007, 11:05:48 PM
In regard to your question regarding LE tutorials, I looked around. Most of what I have learned I picked up here and there. After a quick search, I found one or two things on the ST Omnibus, but nothing that was really comrehensive. As a result, I have started work on one myself. While I wouldn't call it comprehensive, it should take the beginner through the necessary steps of creating a new lot. I'll try to put it in the LE tutorial section here.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 04, 2007, 06:51:23 PM
Hello all,

Well tooheys, I guess you have a point, I wounldn't want to diminish your brain cells.  I just thought I could stimulate them a little.   ;)
Ennedi, I heard that atrophy was something very bad, I hope tooheys doesn't have it. hehehe just kidding CTD, No I don't think so.
threestooges, thank you so much.  I feel like you made it for me.   ::)  That tutorial was perfect.  Everyone should check it out.  I gave you a karma point, anyone who takes their time to do a tutorial like the one you did, really deserves one.

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Think about this until the next time,
Oscar Wilde once said, "Success is a science, if you have the conditions, you get the result."

Good night for now,

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 05, 2007, 01:26:42 AM
Wonderful update there, rooker1! Great looking city!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 05, 2007, 07:19:43 AM
Is that building in picture 25.3 a train station? I've never seen that one before!

And also, of course, outstanding update as usual, Robin! The trains look fantastic and I love the residential areas with the row homes!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on October 06, 2007, 03:09:02 AM
WOW - that pic 25.1 , with the row houses, looks soo much like the city where I grew up - except that you made it slightly (understatement) greener....  Great job!

How did you do that and what houses did you use?

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on October 06, 2007, 03:41:11 AM
Have always had a soft spot for townhouses/rowhouses. Nicely done, not always seen in such a green environment, they are usually back to back with little but concrete surrounding. But I must say, I prefer the way you have used them here.  :thumbsup:

As for using my compooter, I was just honest enough to admit it  ::)

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on October 06, 2007, 10:58:11 AM
Those row homes are incredible, such a green feeling to the area. I will however suggest turning off the UDRIVE IT icons ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 10, 2007, 08:17:24 PM
Hello to all,
I took a small break, but now I'm back.

REPLIES,

bat, thank for stopping by.
thundercrack83, yes, that's a train station, but I can't seem to figure out where i got it from.  ()what()  Sorry....thanks for the comment.
sebes, Did you like where you grew up, if so I thanks.  :thumbsup: Sometimes I get carried away with the trees I plant.  As for the row homes, Block Maxis, taxes, patience and make historical.  Not much help, eh?  ???
tooheys, thanks and no worries about using your compooter, I was just giving you a hard time.  ::)
Yoman, Yah, I noticed that after I posted the pics.  I feel like I just started yesterday...... $%Grinno$%

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Think about this for a minute..........
"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." Eleanor Roosevelt

"He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still" Lao Tzu

Until next time,
Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 10, 2007, 08:46:44 PM
Stunning! Absolutely stunning, Robin! The railroads are beautiful and I love the canals, too! Great work, my friend! Great work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on October 11, 2007, 12:04:39 AM
Robin,

These closeups are a new quality in your MD. They look fantastic!  &apls

Textures around the Gare du Nord are something new and look great!
And this bus station :thumbsup:


Edit: and of course canals add a lot to the general look :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nova vesfalo on October 11, 2007, 01:54:45 AM
wonderful update ! Nothing is empty, everything has is little details, the first pic is amazing with jeronji wall , canals and the railway. the iron loft and the maxis school feets well here ! You've made something reaaly good, the selection of buildings is really great and coherent ! and the railway station fits quite greatly  !!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rushman5 on October 11, 2007, 03:22:08 PM
Amazing use of glenni's new sewage craphole (in a good way right?) with jeronij's canals.  Keep up the excellent transitions between custom content
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on October 11, 2007, 05:06:58 PM
 &apls &apls Super work with these canals. I like the details you put on.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: stocktons_pimp on October 11, 2007, 07:56:00 PM
this is impressive...

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Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 12, 2007, 05:29:05 AM
A very good using of these cnals! Also great pictures of that area! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on October 12, 2007, 06:07:24 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on October 10, 2007, 08:17:24 PM
Did you like where you grew up, if so I thanks

No - I did not - people were to narrow-minded there... 8 years of clashing (and still, when being in the mall there I feel a strong urge to get in my car and flee....right Diggis???).

But don't get me wrong Robin - your picture is absolutely fantastic: I admire all that are able to create cities in SC4 that look so stuningly real... and that pic is one of the best examples of your skills IMO  &apls

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on October 12, 2007, 03:13:27 PM
The rail approach to the train station is excellent, a very smart application of JRJ's canals and walls as well as Glenni's new sewage thing.

I look forward to seeing this city area more :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on October 14, 2007, 02:26:19 PM
Hi Robin,

I've missed a few updates and it looks as though you've been busy.  A belated well done on the "spot the MD" competition - a great idea.

I use loads of terraced (row) housing, so I really like 25.1.  You've used the trees very nicely there.  Your comment about "make historical" rings true.  The amount of times I forget only to see them upgrade!

I also really like the train/bus station combo, nicely done.  Which bus station is that?  I don't think I've seen it before.

All the best,

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 14, 2007, 04:20:18 PM
Time for another update and some replies.

Replies     Replies     Replies............

thundercrack83, thanks for the great comment, you're making me blush.  $%Grinno$%
Ennedi, Thanks alot.  I'm trying something a little new.  A lot of the lots have some fine tuning in LE.  I'm trying it out now and just wanted to try some simple things.  Interesting that you noticed.  ()stsfd()
nova vesfalo, Thank you also.  I am trying to step it up a notch.  Add some more details and fill every square with something useful.  ;)
rushman5, thanks.  I was trying for a long time to fit in Glenni's sewage lot and I think it turned out pretty good where I put it.   ()stsfd()
kimcar, I like the canals very much.  This city will be all about the little details.  I hope to do alot of work in LE for this city.
stocktons_pimp, welcome here and thanks for stoppin in and checking things out.  Nice to hear from new people.  I'm glad it impresses you.
bat, thanks alot.
sebes, wow, I hope I didn't hit a nerve.  &mmm I think I know how you feel, I get like that sometimes when I go to the mall.  So many people bumping and pushing......  I do try my best and it's really nice when someone else notices the details and thinks my work is some what realistic.
Yoman, Thanks, I think I did a pretty good job on the rail aprroach, glad you think so as well.  As for jeronij's walls, they seemed to fit in perfectly for the city.  I plan to use them alot, I just hope it doesn't end up looking like I used them too much.
paroch, thanks for stoppin in.  I used one of your pictures in the competition.  Did you notice?   ()stsfd() I'm glad you liked the pictures.  Making things historical is now a habit.  As for the awesome train station with the bus station on the side, it is JENXGareDuNordBeta, done by the great by xannepan and can be found here. [Linkie] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=14430&v=1)  This is one of most favourite train stations ever.   :thumbsup: Hope to hear from you again soon.

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Here is the thought of the day.
Buddha once said, "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."

Well that's it until next time.
Robin   ()stsfd()

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: amapper on October 14, 2007, 07:26:21 PM
I like the industrial pond area in this last page. It's all very creative and fun to look at. Lots of things to miss first time around, only to pop out on the next visit. Really nice job.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on October 14, 2007, 08:48:08 PM
Robin, I've lurked here for a long time... but I honestly don't know if I've ever posted in your thread or not.  If not, you have my apologies.  You never cease to impress.  There's so many things to look at... it's amazing how much you stuff into each update!  Everything blends together so well in ways that I would never have even tried.

I also have to mention that I really enjoyed your "donation contest."  I don't look at nearly enough to have participated, but it was fun to watch.  It almost kind of scared me how many people knew those things so quickly!

Anyway, bravo my friend!   &apls

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 14, 2007, 08:50:38 PM
Hey, Robin!

Train stations and stadiums--it can't get any better for me! Excellent work! Add in the Avenue-GLR and you've got yourself one heck of an update! I'll be looking forward to see more, my friend!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on October 14, 2007, 09:15:12 PM
I must say that Nob's tram depot looks excellent next to Guard Du Nord. Really top notch here.

I eagerly await more of this city :) Particularly the canal system, which is stunning at the moment.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 15, 2007, 07:28:36 AM
Another fantastic set of pictures there, rooker1! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape....First Official attempt at LE.
Post by: rooker1 on October 16, 2007, 03:06:27 AM
Please forgive me, I'll be right back.............
Okay I'm back now.  My boy has a really bad cold and wanted one last hug before papi went to work.

So good morning to all,

Replies,

amapper, I figuredI would add the pond to see how it looked.  I completely satisfied , It may be demolished, not sure yet.  Thanks for the nice comments.  ()stsfd()
JBSimio, first thanks for stoppin in my friend, good to see you hear.  No apologies necessary, you are here now and that's all that matters. Thanks alot, I always try to impress myself and at the same time I hope to impress others.  So when you say your impressed, I know I'm diong a pretty good job. As for the donation contest, I just wanted to donate in the first place and second, I wanted to make my time in SIOTM very Special and I think I accomplished that.  Watch my MD closely, I think I'll be doing a smaller version of the contest again, some time in December.   ;) It was nice to read you and I hope to see you here again soon.
thundercrack83,
Quote from: thundercrack83 on October 14, 2007, 08:50:38 PMTrain stations and stadiums--it can't get any better for me! Excellent work! Add in the Avenue-GLR and you've got yourself one heck of an update! I'll be looking forward to see more, my friend!
Same thing I thought my good friend.  Glad you like it. :)
Yoman, I was hoping someone else thought Nob's tram station looked good there.  Thanks for the comfirmation.   :thumbsup:
bat, thanks for stoppin in.

Now......this my first attempt with LE that I'm going to share with you.  I have been using it for a quite some time now.  I'm still learning so these next pictures are very basic.  But I thought they turned out pretty good, so I'm sharing.
The first picture is the original JENX Gare Du Nord by xannepan (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=14430&v=1) with no changes.  In my opinion this is one of the best train stations every made.  The architecture is so beautiful. 
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The next pictures show my minor changes.  Sometimes those kind of changes are the best kind. ;)
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So please tell me what you think and how I could have done it better, please.  Good or bad, I'm ready.  ;)

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on October 16, 2007, 03:58:46 AM
As a railwayfan I must confess these are some fine railway pics on this page's updates!  :thumbsup:  &apls

Nice work with the new Kanals from Jeroni, I must confess I wasn't able to make something out of them that I could show anywhere ... Just the "connection" to Glenni's sewer "irritates" me a bit: the water level seems to be lower in the sewer yet the water seems to pour out of the pipes with a rather high speed and power - so strong pumps over there?

Take care and don't forget to make Backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on October 16, 2007, 05:40:15 AM
What do I think? I like it very much!

Some little props you added look very good, I think it could be even more of them (but not too much :))

What could be improved?
1. Maybe a bit more streetlights around the station and the bus stop?
2. I like the roof of the big bus stop, especially it's shape. Maybe it would be good to make some metallic sheen on it?
3. I would like to suggest you to check some other bus automata. They can (but don't need of course!) be more colourful, it would make the station's surrounding more alive.

Of course these are only my personal opinions, everything looks good as is :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 18, 2007, 10:06:58 PM
Just pictures for now, I'll explain in the morning....so tried.....

Good morning everyone.  My wife woke me up at the computer last night at 1:15 am.  She says Im addicted to the game and asked if there is someone I could talk to here about my addiction and to get help.  I told her, I am getting help.  Badsim is giving me pionters so I can learn LE".  I explain to her what LE was and she just walked away saying, "Just a hobby......."  I'm sure everything is okay, this morning I found a little note in the bathroom,"I LOVE YOU."   ()stsfd()
Anyways, I got about four hours of sleep, I'm at work now and I feel fine.......for now. Soon I'll have my coffee.

So, check out these pics.  I'm really proud of these.  I think it turned out really good.
The tram station in this pic is at 191% usage. This is the very middle of my down town.  ()stsfd()
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These are the new The Apex Apartments by jestarr and are in testing right now.  As you can see they are awesome in game.  :thumbsup:
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Here you can see The Ossowo Beet Sugar Factory by jestarr also in testing.  Man this guy is amazing at waht he does.  &apls
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I took a few of these as I like them soooo much!
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Enjoy, good night......zzzzzzzz

Well that's it for now.  I should pretend I'm working seeing as that's where I am.  ;)
Enjoy.........

Robin   :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:






Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 18, 2007, 10:22:59 PM
Rest well, my friend--and know that your update was magnificent! Your railroads continue to astound and your industry is incredible, as well!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: urban on October 19, 2007, 01:28:37 AM
that's an amazing industrial city. The railway, the rowhomes are great and so many added details :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 19, 2007, 12:38:59 PM
Hello all,

I didn't have time to do replies for the last update and I have some free time at work right now.

REPLIES...........

Bernhard (Nardo),
Quote from: Nardo69 on October 16, 2007, 03:58:46 AM
As a railwayfan I must confess these are some fine railway pics on this page's updates!  :thumbsup:  &apls
You know every time I do work on the my rail lines, I think of you for just a second.  "I wander if bernhard would do it like this?"
I'm glad you like it.  I do have a question, maybe you know the answer.  How many train modds can you use at once, one or lots?  Why I ask is because I do have one.  I DL'd a Go train modd from STEX by bigredfish which can be found here. [Linkie] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=3348&v=1) if anyone else wants it.  Now, I'm not sure if it's because of this modd or not but I don't see freight trains.  There can be both on the track at the same time, right?  Call me the new guy or whatever, but I never used a modd for my trains until a few weeks ago.  I guess I could try taking it out and see what happens, right? Oh and before anyone says anything, yes I read the read me.
Anyways thanks for stopping in and the great comment.

Ennedi, super reply, thank you soooo much.  I really like criticism, it's the only way one can improve anything.  I think the station can use more props as well.  I'm trying new things all the time.  I'll keep posting new pics of the station as I add the new props.  As for the bus automa, that sounds interesting.  I should do that.
You can critique my work any time you want.  As a matter of fact I want you to.  Thanks in advance my friend.  ;)

thundercrack83, I went to bed right after I posted and it seemed like as sound as I got to sleep, I had to wake up.  I get up for work every day at 5:30 am to be at work for 6:30 am.  I'm usually in bed around 10:30pm.  Anyways, it's the weekend now and if needed I'll just take a nap with my son.  hehehe  To my wife....."Sure honey I'll put him to sleep for you."   hehehehe  This city is going to be all about life around the rail lines and industrial areas as you'll soon see in this next update. 
See ya next time, my good friend.

urban, Hey how are you?  Have you been here before?  Never mind it's not important cause you're here now.  Glad you like the city.  I'm trying to make it as dirty, yet still as liveable as possible.  The city basically surrounds this main rail station as the focal point.  As for details, isn't that what's it's all about?  The more you can add the better it should look.   ()stsfd()

Anyways, that's it for the replies.
I'll leave you all with this attempt at photoshop.  What do you think?

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See ya later.
Robin   :thumbsup:




Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dragonshardz on October 19, 2007, 04:30:27 PM
nice update. good "atempt" at photoshop, too.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 19, 2007, 06:39:26 PM
Oooh, I like the Photoshop, Robin! It gives it a bit of an antique feel! I can't wait to see more of your experimenting!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 19, 2007, 06:47:20 PM

Hey Robin you have deffintly improved alot here since last time i stopped in WOW.... Great last few updates here and i do love the tram station and the last pic the B&W shot.....  Just perfect!!!!!!!!  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on October 20, 2007, 05:23:52 AM
With or without photoshoping , great work Robin !   :thumbsup:  &apls &apls

You used a lot of Lots I don't know , so that's not easy for me so see your changes ... your priorities now have to be ; people , trees and streetlights .In front of Gare du Nord , for example , between the avenue and the road of the station , you could use carefully (very carefully) a ploppable tree from the Mayor Mod to plop regularly the same tree ... have you ever tried that ?
Love your work with Jeronij's cementary walls (isn't it ?) along the railways with diagonals . ( I have to get them ! ... ::) )

Keep it on . ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: urban on October 20, 2007, 05:47:40 AM
I have to admitt, that I wish to write 10times as many posts as I wish too &ops

I like the grey in that picture, wich makes it more dirty and the opposite of affluent (don't know what the opposit of affluent is %confuso wait.)... impecunious.
I can smell the smog of the factories and how it permeates throughout the windows and walls of the flats and how it lays down like a haze on the trees and plants :satisfied:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 20, 2007, 06:10:10 AM
Wonderful new pictures! Great work, Rooker1! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on October 20, 2007, 07:20:55 AM
Excellent update Robin!  The station-area is very nice, and so is your choice of billboards!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on October 21, 2007, 01:17:13 AM
Robin, you like the pic's, I love them. Exceptional work, the attention to detail is quite superb  :thumbsup:

That second photo with the rail station and tram depot is brilliant, that deserves a place in the Hall of Fame &apls

Can't pick a fault with anything here, you are really setting a benchmark for the rest of us to live up to  :)

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on October 21, 2007, 09:14:53 AM
 &apls &apls Geez , What a great job you did with this industrial zone. We not just see it , we can feel it . So that`s mean you done an gave an excellent layout to your work . Very nice and detailled pics too. As your photoshoop try , it`s a good one too. Have fun Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sandokan on October 22, 2007, 08:08:20 PM
This MD never ceases of amazing me. You're a true genius in mixing the residential buildings with the dirty, smoggy, wonderful smokestacks of the industrial ones. I can't distinguish your photoshop pic from a real postcard of any real life industrial city. Really outstanding. What is the BIG train station you're using as the center of your town? And what are those diagonal walls? Are those available for download or did you modify it with the LE?

THANKS for sharing your talent!

SANDOKAN
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on October 25, 2007, 03:15:05 AM
Great pic (I guess I should know that by now ...  ;D )

As for the automata, well, unfortunately I am the completely wrong person to answer your question. I would say meinhosen or swamper should be the right specialists for these kind of questions.


Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tkirch on October 25, 2007, 03:36:40 PM
Great pictures.  I particularly love your train network.  I struggle in trying to make mine and yours looks so natural.  I am in awe.  Great job.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on October 25, 2007, 11:53:12 PM
Mind-blowing, Robin, without an exaggeration. This has got to be one of the best MD/CJs I have ever had the priviledge of reading. Your last update was particularly mouth-watering; it doesnt get any more realistic.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 26, 2007, 08:37:40 AM
Hello all,

Time for some Replies,

dragonshardz, Thanks alot.  I sat "attempt" because I'm still doing a lot of experimenting.  Most of the effects I don't like.  I want to be able for viewer to not see what I did and still have the pic look as good as possible.  ;) See ya soon.
thundercrack83, Hey, how you doin?  It's always nice to see you here my friend.  Where do you find the time to do your stats and still have time to play and view these threads?  You must have extra hours in your day, about 30 hours or so?  I think a good antique feel would be to use the sephia effect.  I like it and think it looks good, but I have heard others say they don't like it.  I thought I would take out some of the colour and the pic you saw above is the end result.  More experimenting is this to come.
patfirefghtr, Yah, I can agree with that, you haven't said anything here for a while.  Since your last post I have taking up LE and stepped up my game a little.  This may sound arrogant, but it's my aim to have the best industrial, residential city here.  ::) For instance, I played for four hours last night and I wasn't happy with any of it so I quit with no save.   >:(  I'll have to try again tonight.  ;D
Badsim, Always nice to see you stop in here.  I won't be spending too much time photoshoping, just enough to have a little break here and there.  I'm sure the lots you don't know are the ones I am testing for BSC.  I am now a scrutineer.   ;)  Anything else you see and like, just ask and I'll gladly tell you where I got it.  I see your point about people, trees and street lights.  But the Gare du Nord is already at max props or something like that.  It will no longer save as with the new stuff I out on the lot, which is why I PM'ed you about what you did.  I think I'm going to rip apart the entire lot and start again.  I DL'd everything you suggested, but I'm having problems configuring ILive's Reader.  If someone could help that would be cool.   I have some other lots fixed up.  You should be able to see them in the up coming updates.  Yes, those are Jeronij Rural Walls SF - Warm Version, which can be found here (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=29)  [linkie], these are the ones I am using, and JRJ Rural Walls Lots Cold Version which can be foundhere (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=30).  I just wish he had made a crumbling wall lot ;) Maybe he is reading this.  I really like the warm version, but both are great and very easy to use.  Anyways, I hope to hear from you again soon.
urban, hey, no worries.  There is no need to comment here tens times more, just remember to comment each time I post.  hehehe   ;) 
Quote from: urban on October 20, 2007, 05:47:40 AM
I like the grey in that picture, wich makes it more dirty and the opposite of affluent (don't know what the opposit of affluent is %confuso wait.)... impecunious.
I can smell the smog of the factories and how it permeates throughout the windows and walls of the flats and how it lays down like a haze on the trees and plants :satisfied:
This was my goal.  Thanks for noticing.  Now come back very soon, okay.
bat, Thanks for stopping by, always good to see you here.
sebes,  Thank you very much.  I'm just learning the ins and outs of LE.  So it's taking some time to go through the props I have, but when I find some I write down their number so they don't get lost again.   ;) I'll have more custom lots coming very soon, in the second or third update from now.
tooheys, good to see you, how are you doing?  Thanks for such a nice comment my friend.  I do try extemely hard now.  It's all about the smallest details.  As for a bench mark, thanks, but there are alot of MD's here better than mine.   ()stsfd() But it's nice to be in a category with them.   ;)
kimcar, Thanks.  This is exactly what I am aiming for.  I'm glad you like and feel the pics so well.  Does that make any sense, ...oh well.  You understand, I'm sure.   ;) Right now the photoshoping is just for fun, good or bad.
sandokan, I do believe I have a new poster here.  Thanks for taking your time to stop by, I hope to see you here more often.   ;)  I don't know about genius, but thanks.   ::)  As for the train station, that is the JENXGareDuNordBeta, one of the best train stations ever and can be found here.  (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=14430&v=1) [linkie]  And the walls if you look at Badsim's post above, I have included the link there.  I hope to hear from you again.   ;)
Nardo69, my good train enthusiast friend.  Your rail line/ train pics get me every time.  One of these days I'll get ya.   :D  Until than I'll just keep on visiting your awesome MD and watch for all your tricks.  Thanks for the suggestion, but for some reason everything is okay now.  Maybe there wasn't enough demand to show them.  There is now!!!
tkirch, Thanks for the nice comment and stopping by.  As far the rail lines go, just watch what I do (I guess) and go check out Nardo's MD.  Now he has some great lines.  He is truly the master at this art work.  The only other thing I can suggest, Some time less is more.   ;)
nedalezz,
Quote from: nedalezz on October 25, 2007, 11:53:12 PM
Mind-blowing, Robin, without an exaggeration. This has got to be one of the best MD/CJs I have ever had the priviledge of reading. Your last update was particularly mouth-watering; it doesnt get any more realistic.
Okay, okay, you are making me blush now.......Thanks a lot.  You can come back here any time you want with comments like that.   :D

It means a lot to me when people post such comments.  My drive to continue is always raised to new levels after I read all my comments here.  Thanks to all the commenters and to the viewers.
My next update will be tonight or tomorrow morning.

Until than think about this,
Elbert Hubbard once said, "No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one."

I haven't had one recently, but I do need one.  ;)

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 27, 2007, 10:04:46 PM
Hello All,

Just a quicky,

30.0
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30.3
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Some teasers for what's to come.  A new stadium in the down town.   ;)
What do you think so far?

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 27, 2007, 10:06:05 PM
Robin wonderful update and a teaser at that... IMHO i love it!!! cant wait to see more of the new downtown stada area - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 27, 2007, 10:18:00 PM
WOW! Splendid teaser, Robin! The train station and the stadium look amazing right next to each other. I can't wait to see the update!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rushman5 on October 28, 2007, 06:29:16 AM
Those are some beautiful places with wide-open spaces!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 28, 2007, 11:33:48 AM
Looking wonderful these teasers! Also looking forward to that update! Great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 28, 2007, 07:08:37 PM
Hello,

Replies,

patfirefghtr, Thanks fro stopping by and here are some more pics for you.
thundercrack83, It's a new stadium, I didn't like the way the other was working out.  I destroyed the entire block and started agian.  Tell me what you think of this update.
rushman5, Wide open spaces, where?  It's supoose to to look very crowded.  It is my down town after all. Anyways, thanks for stopping by and please come again.
bat, Thanks alot, here is the next update, I hope you enjoy.

31.0
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31.1
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31.3
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31.4
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31.5
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31.6
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31.7
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31.8
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31.9
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31.10
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31.11
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That's it for tonight, please enjoy and tell me what you think.

Think about this until next time,
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do."

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on October 28, 2007, 10:43:08 PM
Another amazing update! Your city is so life-like, and your placement of the buildings is second to none. I love what you've done with the stadium, but my favourite part is definitely how you've managed to plan and build your canals, they look incredible.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 29, 2007, 08:00:00 AM
Wonderful update there! The area near the stadium is looking very great! Fantastic work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 29, 2007, 12:50:27 PM
I liked this area in the teaser, and I'm even more a fan of it now that I've seen the full update! You've meticulously placed everything, and it all seems to go together perfectly! The stadium, the train station, the GLR stations--it all has the feel of a fantastic downtown area. Great job, as always, Robin!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rushman5 on October 29, 2007, 02:06:56 PM
Btw, bywide open spaces, I mean the amount of detail put into your work on the plazas!  I love the rework even better than before.  Keep it up !
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on October 29, 2007, 03:29:14 PM
Great stadium there Rooker - you've really put it in a great setting.

Last few updates have been awesome.  Sooooooo many great pictures that I've struggled to single any particular ones out for a specific comment!  Mind Scape is certainly a great place to visit to see how it can be done.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 30, 2007, 07:06:02 PM
Good evening all,

Replies,

nedalezz, Thanks for stopping by my friend.  There is no planning here just play and destroy is my method.  Very fustrating sometimes, I have destroyed entire cities this way.  ;)
bat, thanks for the nice comment.
thundercrack83, Hi my good friend, thanks for the great comment.  It's comments like this that keep me trying to get better and better.  Here are smoe more pics of the surrounding areas.
rushman5, Oh, okay I see what you are saying.  Thanks for stopping in again and I'm glad you like the reworked area.
paroch,  I'm glad you are at a loss for words and can't single out any particular picture.  It's my goal to keep you amazed.  :D

32.0
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32.1
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32.3
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32.4
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32.5
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32.6
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32.7
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32.8
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32.9
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Enjoy the pics and until next time think about this,
George Washington said, "Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse."

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on October 31, 2007, 06:17:45 AM
When I see these screenies I really have to rethink if I give it another try at the picture competition until its HoF becomes Rooker1's showroom ...  :thumbsup:

Favourites are 32.2 - 4. That small industrial / harbour is just great - but situated so close top the highrise I am qasking myself when it will be tear down to make place for next big guns ...

Great work with the water plants, too, and that obelisque in the middle of the ponds is a great layout, too!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 31, 2007, 07:28:15 AM
Really nice pictures of the downtown! Also great pictures of the parks! :thumbsup: Wonderful work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on November 01, 2007, 04:16:03 PM
 &apls &apls &apls So many nice pics my friend.You did a super job with the downtown layout. Look very nice . Keep going. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: BigSlark on November 01, 2007, 04:33:51 PM
Robin,

I just caught up with all 20 pages of Mind Scape and I must say this is an incredibly impressive development. I really like your downtown, it reminds of Toronto, I imagine that its not entirely coincidence...

Looking forward to more interesting developments,

Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on November 02, 2007, 04:01:21 PM
Robin I am in awe  :o

After the last 3 updates I can only think of this: Every picture that you post is a jewel - it feels like looking at the Hall of Fame here!! (we just stop voting, masochist can close the picture competion and rename Mindscape into HoF  ;)


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 02, 2007, 04:44:48 PM
Hi Robin,

More great pics.  I particularly like 32.0 (great buildings) and 32.6  (nice layout).

There is something about the quality (the sheer clarity) of your pics that is really special.  I'd be interested to hear how you capture your pics - standard in-game camers, Clic2Pic, or something else?

Keep 'em coming!

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 02, 2007, 06:42:19 PM

WoW Robin wonderful updates my friend... I love those monstoures buildings you got going there....  Your Costals and that trasition from the Canals to the Ocean is just OMG sooooooo stunning wow OMG..... you are gooooood....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tkirch on November 02, 2007, 07:14:48 PM
Robin, another great update.  You always have a great eye for picture taking.  You know what will look good.  I love Underhill Casket that is a great bat, love that one.  Bixels buildings look great in here too.  Great job and thanks for sharing what you do with us
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on November 03, 2007, 04:22:22 AM
Hello Robin,

Sorry for late comment, I have much work and your cities grow very quickly  ;)
I see there is a closeup time in your MD now - very good, you have a lot of fantastic things to show here! :thumbsup:

I like practically all pictures, so I don't want to analyse them one by one.
I have only one suggestion:
You started to use Hongkong skyscrapers - it's a pleasure to see them here, they are really excellent. These buildings have very interesting base level - with entrances, large halls, restaurants, gardens, pools and so on. The ground floor usually occupies much larger space than the building itself. the ground floor of such building can be a fantastic element of the arrangement of the street level - but you must arrange the surrounding too. What I mean? Wider sidewalks with various props,more parkings, much more lights and - if it is possible - some low, modern pavillons (mainly commercial) wchich would blend with these skyscraper bases. And maybe some skywalks to go from one building to another without going outside?
But it will be difficult to do it all using only the existing stuff. In fact it will be difficult to make something better than you did yet. I'm afraid you will have - earlier or later - follow Badsim's advice: some Lot editing!  :D
I know it is hard to do so much work ( I have the same problem), but if you will do it, you will enter to the elite club of the very few leading Mayor's Diaries (not in the terms of "better - worse", but in the terms of the pioneer work and raising SC4 to the even higher level).

Cheers
Adam :thumbsup:

Edit: Reply No 400 - congratulations!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on November 03, 2007, 10:48:11 PM
Robin, more great work.

Pictures 32.6 and 32.7 are at the top of my list.

The monument park is well put together and the night lighting in the stadium pic is  :thumbsup:. Love that station.

If anything, there is probably a bit too much vegetation in the water near the fishing boats in my opinion.

Regardless, another superb update  &apls


Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 04, 2007, 09:07:15 AM
More great shots of that fantastic area, Robin! I've always been a fan of those Hong Kong buildings, and they look outstanding in your city!

Oh, and congratulations on reaching 400 comments, my friend! You've definitely earned it!
Title: Re: Mind Scape....."Inspiration"
Post by: rooker1 on November 07, 2007, 08:46:03 AM
Good morning All,

Let's start with some REPLIES,

Bernhard, (Nardo69),  my good friend.  Don't be so hard on yourself.  It is your pictures of your railways that I study and try so hard to mimic.  I try very hard with my pics and I'm glad I'm finally at a level where others enjoy my pics and can maybe see the effort I put into them.  And the HOF only has five of my pics so far.  Check back at the begining when I first started to post my pics.  I bombed big time with several 10/0 scores.  I didn't like that so I tried harder and maybe I can now say it paid off.   ;)
I'm glad you liked those pics, I entered one of them in the competition  ()stsfd() , but I'm still uncertain if that entire area will stay like that.  The city has taken on a shape I did not invision to begin with.  I wanted a dirty city with an even dirtier port.  With buildings like that, a dirty port maybe out of place. 
We'll just have to see what happens.
bat, Hey man, thanks for stoppin by and I'm glad you like everything.
kimcar, nice to read you.  When will you be continuing your MD?  I miss it very much.
Kevin, (BigSlark),  nice to see you stopping by my friend.  If it reminds you of T.O it's for good reason, it's what I know.  Hope you'll stop by more often and than you won't have to catch up on 20 pages.  ;)
sebes, You are just too funny, you are making blush.... ()stsfd() But you don't have to stop.  Comments like this make me very proud of what I am doing, THANKS.
paroch, Thanks for the comment.  I just use the standard game camera and Ifran, but the one thing I do is sharpen the picture in Ifran.  Hope this helps.  ;)  Also I have all my settings on max quality.....
patfirefghtr, thanks for the very nice comments pat.
tkirch, I'm glad you like everything so far.  But don't get too comfortable with Bixel's BATs where they are, I maybe destroying them all.   ::) 
Ennedi,  It's very nice to read you.  Bixel's skyscrapers maybe being destroyed, I'm still unsure if that is the direction I want to go.  I agree with what you are saying.  I need to take tose BATS and run them through LE and add some more "life" to them.    The skywalks will be a nice touch, I happen to know where I can find some.   ;) 
Hope to hear from you again soon my friend.  ()stsfd()
Dave, (tooheys), very nice to see you here.  Thanks for the comments and I think I agree about the vegetation in the bay there.  That maybe going as well.  Too clean for my liking.......
thundercrack83, the StatsMan, it's always nice to read you my friend.  Thanks for the nice comments and noticing that I made it to 400 comments.  This MD is going to be here for a long time to come.  My goal is 100 pages!!


I call this update,
"Inspiration"

33.0
Here you can see the over all layout of the city and the port.  There are only the two rail lines into the port area (these are the black lines) and the one branch that breaks off to smaller industrial zone.
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33.1
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33.2
This dock looks awesome.  I love it....The shape of it and all those ships docked.  It looks like a place to dock for a long priod of time and maybe some kind of manufacturing of goods.
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33.3
Close up, same dock.
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33.4
Close up, same dock.
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33.5
Close up, same dock.
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33.6
Close up, same dock.
Notice how many cars are parked all over the dock area and not just in a specific parking lot.
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33.7
Close up, same dock.
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33.8
This pictures and forwards look like they maybe ship salvage yards.  Docks where ships can be fixed and, or salvaged.  Very dirty looking.  And notice the tracks going into the water to guide the ships in and out of the water.  Also some of the smaller ships are covered, so maybe this is also a storage area.
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33.9
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33.10
Some storage space for sure here and maybe even some new large boats.
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I find it amazing how all those ships can be all jamed together like that.
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Here we can see a small marina along side a new up to date, very clean container shipping dock.  This one really amazes me.  This will be the dock that I will try to recreate in game. It looks like it is all concrete.
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Look at this.............Everything in it own spot and perfectly organized..........  This dock is huge, I tried to count how many containers and this is what I came up with....they all seem to be about 10 by 55 containers at 3 by 3 sections.  I can not find any rail line that comes directly to this area, so that means everything is trucked in.
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Smaller docks here, seems very clean and organized still.  This area seems to have alot of manufacturing buildings around it.  I love the shape of this corner dock area.
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Top left hand side it looks like those are new vehicles to be exported.
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More vehicles for export.
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Zoomed out picture of the area.
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Just west of the pervious pic.
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You can find this port in Athinai (Athens) and the city is Perama.
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This is one of the largest and most interesting ports I have found on Google Earth in all my GE surfing.  I have a small obsession with touring cities with GE and looking for interesting ports, rail lines and stations and highway layouts.
I hope everyone has enjoyed this tour.  There maybe other in the future, depending on how this one is recieved.

The large container dock will be one of my inspirations for an up coming port in my city, South Shore.  This port will most likely be about three medium tiles long and I will be doing a lot of new lots in LE.  I am now looking for some very large and dirty looking industrial buildings, so if anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to post a link.


Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 07, 2007, 10:33:17 AM
Looking forward to that city part and update! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on November 07, 2007, 01:53:20 PM
Hello Robin,

You draw our attention to really interesting details!
As for me, you were absolutely spot on, I will prepare to build a seaport in the near future :D (although my vision goes in a different direction as yours, but your GE pictures are extremely informative.
I am very curious of your version of this seaport, I'm sure it will be something excellent!

And here are skywalks for you (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=15962&v=1)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on November 08, 2007, 01:17:08 PM
Thanks for showing these Robin. Pireaus is my favorite port! Efgharistw!

The pictures that you made from the close in zooms are marvelous. What made you decide to check and zoom right there?  by the way, I guess those cars are just being imported... I don't think Greece has any car factories for export.

Quote from: rooker1 on November 07, 2007, 08:46:03 AM
Comments like this make me very proud of what I am doing, THANKS

Anytime my friend, any time ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 09, 2007, 07:53:21 AM
Gooooood Morning all,

REPLIES,

bat, thanks, but you'll still have to wait for the SC4 update.  I have some more inspirational pics for the up coming port.
Ennedi, Nice to read you.  Here are more very interestinf details.  I'm glad you enjoyed the GE pics, I have a few more.
Thanks for the SkyWalks, I'm sure I can use those.
sebes, hello my friend.  How do you know about this port?  Ahhh, yes imported cars, that's what I meant..... &ops.

I have a few more inspirational pics for my up coming port.  These pics, I think you'll find totally different although still a seaport.

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This is Melbourne, Australia.  Notice the rail lines.  It would be very interesting to try to make a city in SC4 with this much rail.   ;)
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A closer zoom.  Here I just want to show the rail lines.  The port itself is very similiar to the pervious pics I showed.  It is very clean and organized.  You can see the city Newport and it's train station.  Just north east of that you can see branches of train lines going into the industrial areas.
The city also has a very nice tram line setup, from residentail to comercial and partly into the industrail areas.
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This Fukuoka, Japan.  I won't show any more of this harbour, I just wanted to point out the protection it has from the ocean.  I believe that a lot of this port (the land) is man made.  On closer inspection you can see walls bieng made in the sea and slowly being filled.  The road leading to the island look the same as well.
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This is Kanda-machi, Japan.  In the top right you can see the airport built right in the sea.  When looking at this on max zoom you can see the retaining walls, very interesting.
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Closer zoom of Kanda-machi.  In some of the following pics you can see the break walls the city has biult.
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Kanda-machi
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Kanda-machi
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Kanda-machi
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Tobataku, Japan.  Now this is a beautiful port.   :o Maybe only in mind.....  ::) It looks soooo dirty, I love it. 
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After seeing this.  Now Somy's lots make much more sense to me.  Now I think I can use them properly.   ;)
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The next update will include some SC4 pics........or will it.   ;)  Maybe something from LE....
You'll just have to wait and see.

I'll leave you all with this riddle,

When and where does 99+1=60?

Until next time,
Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 09, 2007, 06:23:08 PM
Robin you are soooooo terrible verrry much so indeed lol..... Love the arial shots and i cant wait to see what you have in store next update - pat


oooh to answer your riddle ummm i dunno, maybe here in Riddle Oregon (http://www.city-data.com/housing/houses-Riddle-Oregon.html)
Title: Re: Mind Scape....TEASER, My Seaport LE Lot
Post by: rooker1 on November 09, 2007, 09:46:41 PM
Just a teaser for now.

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Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on November 10, 2007, 04:22:34 AM
I am teased as I have not been in a long time.... this looks very promissing  :satisfied:

I know Piraeus because I have been there, and walked a lot along the shores. I loved it a lot - lot of things going, people on the streets, and many boats!  Unfortunately I had no digital camera yet at the time, otherwise I'd post some pictures for you.
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Dock 1 made in LE!
Post by: rooker1 on November 10, 2007, 06:09:24 AM
Good morning,

Replies,

Pat, thank for stoppin in.
sebes, nice reading you.  Why did you visit the city?  Was it a nice place?  From GE it looks like a very industiral city.  Too bad you had no camera.  Pics of the city would have been perfect.   ;)

Well now it's time for the update.
This is the largest lot I have done in LE so far to date.  After seeing the lot in game, I have found some things I'm going to change.. I want it to be more crowded.  I'm going to probably fill the lot to max props, cause I know there is a lot on there already.
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That's it for now.  Please tell me what you think could be better.  Just remember that this is just the first piece of many.  ;)
I'll give some of you more time on the last riddle.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 10, 2007, 06:57:14 AM
Very impressive Robin &apls

I still haven't had time to go through this amazing MD properly but I shall have to make the time to do so.
With just a quick skim through it I adore your level of and attention to detail :thumbsup:

Will definitely be back for a more in depth study ;D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on November 10, 2007, 08:52:42 AM
What could be better ? Are you serious ?  ;D  It`s just so real like that . Amazing detail you put on. &apls &apls &apls Super job you done my friend , super job. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: capo on November 10, 2007, 09:04:37 AM
This page took quite a while to load, but it was well worth the wait. Well you asked for an opinion, here it is: I think it looks great  ;D The iron fencing, oldschool feel and the truck driving through the building on the second pic is what strikes me first as beauty.

On a more critical (and constructive) note: the propane tanks on the first picture seem a bit misplaced, they have no real connection to the surrounding buildings and I doubt the safety inspector would appreciate these highly explosive tanks next to these cranes.

Great industrial work here, I can't wait to see the final result!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jmdude1 on November 10, 2007, 09:12:23 AM
hi rooker,
i have to say, that dock area looks amazing! im doing the same thing as you actually, ive made about 10 industrial warehouse lots to add more variety and realism. just a friendly suggestion, you might want to try the container prop pack/prop family that SA used in ensenada, just a thought though, not sure if thats the effect youre looking for or not, theyre just a bit more realistic than the SC4 container effect.  also, where can i find the large brown brick warehouses youve used? they look great but i dont think i have that prop pack.
i like the randomness that youve created with the variety of prop use and the high level of activity, things seem to be busy. i also like how youve overlapped the props so it seems like the trucks are parked in the warehouses, something i like to do too.
keep up the great work, i look forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 10, 2007, 10:59:11 AM
I've just been sitting here gazing at those pictures of the ports you've posted, and I could look them for days, believe me!

But then, I scrolled down and saw your port pictures and I must say that I'm very impressed, my friend! I can't wait to see how you add more props and I'm definitely interested in seeing the finished product. It's always a great time when I see an update here!

Take care!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 11, 2007, 03:16:15 AM
Hi Robin,

Some nice updates there.  It's very interesting that you show us real life maps/shots and then describe what you're trying to achieve.

Some similar comments as sebes from me.  I agree that it is likely those cars are coming into the country, Greece isn't known for it's motor industry!  Piraeus is effectively the port for Athens.  It is a city in its own right but is also effectively a suburb of Athens.  As well as the commercial docks, you can also catch one of the many ferries or hydrofoils to the Greek islands.  I've been there once and it is a pretty mad place - lots of hussle and bussle - very hot, dry and dusty.

I was going to post some pics of Southampton port in the UK (but don't want to intrude on your MD).  It's a container port and what is so unusual about it is that it is a fair way up a tidal river.  Large container ships have to arrive and depart with the tide but it still can handle HUGE container ships.  I was given a guided tour of the port as part of an old job I did about 4 years back, it was very interesting.  If you'd like the pics and brief explanation let me know and I'll either PM you or post on here, whichever you'd prefer.

As for the lots you're building - I admire your patience and skill.  I've tried a couple of tiddlers, so good luck with them - first one is looking good to me!

All the best,

Paul

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 11, 2007, 03:38:12 AM
Wonderful pictures of that! Looks fantastic! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on November 11, 2007, 04:03:07 AM
Like Paroch, I don't want to hike this MD with my chattering about Pireaus, so you can read it in the PM I just send you.

This last update is of a typical robin quality again  :thumbsup:  The lots shown are carefully lotted, with just the right sets of props, trucks, containers and cargo. I do like the propane tanks, even if it might not be the safest place to put them. IT's just these kind of small details that make watching your quays a lust for the eye   
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: squidi on November 12, 2007, 08:23:55 AM
you have a abslotuly great harbour i love the feeling and it was a nice inpiration for me.
showing the RL photos was a great idea. im also planing to make a harbour and looked also a bit around with google earth and to see yours was a good aditiv
the details from your lots are also great done not to much just the right level for this so well done
may i ask you some question for my harbour later ? couse at the moment i am testing some stuff but not really happy

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 12, 2007, 12:00:11 PM
ooooh Robin that is indeed a great port there wow!!!! That is such a busy port wow!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Dock Two made in LE.
Post by: rooker1 on November 12, 2007, 06:11:45 PM
Replies tomorrow, but here is what I am working on now.

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See ya tomorrow with a lot more pics.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 13, 2007, 12:58:35 AM
sweeeeeeeeetness Robin im waiting to see that dock devolpe!!! - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 13, 2007, 12:11:40 PM
Hello all,

It's now my lunch hour so I thought I would use this time to do some replies.

TheTeaCat, It's always nice to read you.  I hope you find the time to go through the entire MD and tell me what you think.  I'm sure you will notice a difference from the begining till now.  I ahve always tried to make realistic cities, but my knowledge of other programs has aloowed me to step it up a level or two.  I hope my recent pictures proves this. 
Anyways, thanks for stoppin in here and for the nice compliment.

kimcar, Yes I am serious my friend.  hehehe.  Thanks. I'm glad you think it looks realistic, after all that is my goal.  If you have any suggestions for the up coming lots or know of any very large industrial BATS, please do tell.  See you again soon.

capo, Hey, nice to see you here.  Sorry the page took so long to load.  But I am glad you thought it was worth it in the end.  As for the lots I am trying to add as much action and realistic details as I can.  I'm glad you noticed the truck driving into the building, I thought it was a nice touch.  No worries about the propane tanks, you don't like them, so they are gone now.  ;)  You can always give me critisism my friend, I can take it.

jmdude1, Thanks for stoppin in and commenting.  I haven't started my lots for the inner ground areas.  I can't wait to see what you have.  And yes you were right about the containers.  I put those ones in to see what it looked like and needless to say you and I didn't like it.  I did end up changing them.  You'll see in tonight's update.  Those brick buildings are by the amazing BATter Nob and can be found here. (http://tokitoko.hp.infoseek.co.jp/lot_landmark.htm)  [LINKIE] in the Naval Ports. 
I hope to hear from you again soon, it sounds like we are working on similiar things at the moment and there is nothing more fun than comparing notes.  ()stsfd()

thundercrack83, Very nice to see you here.  I'm glad you like what you see.  I also have the same problem when look at GE.  An hour or two can easily pass while searching the world for ports, airports or just nice land features.  :)  I am now using GE as a reference on how things should look to get a more realistic feel in my MD.  Soon it should start to show through if it hasn't already.   ;)   I am now working on the second of I don't know how many dock lots there will be in the end.  But I will guess about ten or more. 
See ya later.

paroch, Thanks for the breif history of the port.  For sure, if you have pictures and more info on ports.  Post away my friend, post away.  Just remember to keep the pictures small.  See ya soon.

bat, always nice to see that you have stopped by.  Thanks.

sebes, Thanks for stoppin in and for the PM.  It's great to hear from people who have some experience of different places around the world.  THAT IS WHAT MAKES THIS COMMUNITY SO GREAT!!!!  Sorry but I did get rid of the propane tanks.  capo and I didn't like it.  I just hope you guys like what I put in it's place instead.
squidi, It's very nice to see you here.  You are one of my favourite MD creators at the moment.  I can see you going far with that one.   &apls You and anyone else can always ask me anything , any time.  Whether I have the answer is a different problem.   ;) 
patfirefghtr, (twice) It's always sooooo nice to see you here. lol  Thanks for the nice comments.

Well that's it.
Oh, one more thing, the riddle.  I see no one tried this one, or it was just to hard.

When/where does 99+1=60

ANSWER:  This solution requires you to think a little because the numbers are not to be taken literally.  Looking at a stop watch or digital timepiece such as on a microwave, 99 clicks off, then one more, to arrive at 60 seconds, or in some cases 60 minutes.  Another way to think about it is:  99 percent of an hour or minute + 1 percent of the hour/minute would = 60 minutes or minute.


Now I'm done and I'll see you all again later with lots of lot pics.  hehehe  I just had to say that.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tkirch on November 13, 2007, 05:26:22 PM
That dock looks great!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: BigSlark on November 13, 2007, 08:32:10 PM
Holy cow! That's one impressive set of dock lots! I can't wait to see them in action.

And of course, I have to ask, will these ever see the light of day for the rest of us poor slobs who have port problems?  $%Grinno$%

Great work, Robin. You're not only a great MD'er but also a great lotter. Have you thought have picking up the BAT yet?

Cheers,
Kevin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 13, 2007, 08:34:13 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on November 13, 2007, 12:11:40 PM
thundercrack83, Very nice to see you here.  I'm glad you like what you see.  I also have the same problem when look at GE.  An hour or two can easily pass while searching the world for ports, airports or just nice land features.  :)  I am now using GE as a reference on how things should look to get a more realistic feel in my MD.  Soon it should start to show through if it hasn't already.   ;)   I am now working on the second of I don't know how many dock lots there will be in the end.  But I will guess about ten or more. 
See ya later.

I'm with you, there, my friend! Those maps are a great place for inspiration! I can stare at them for hours, trying to find a way to duplicate it in SC4. Then I try...and fail! But that's half the fun! I can't wait to see more of your ports, as your work is as much an inspiration to me as the maps!

Take care!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on November 14, 2007, 12:41:13 AM
Lol, the propane tanks must of exploded because that was the only pic I couldn't download.

I noticed Dustin's earlier comment about the RL pic's and agree, I could look at them all day, they can provide so many great ideas. (although would never model anything on Melbourne -good ol' Aussie interstate rivalry ;D)

The port lots look great. Nice detail and can't wait to see some distanct shots showing the entire port in operation.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 14, 2007, 03:16:34 AM
Good morning everyone,

REPLIES,
tkirch, Thanks for stoppin in.
BigSlark, Thanks alot.  I didn't think of releasing them to the public, I didn't pay any attention at all to what prop packs I was using.  I know for sure there is alot of different prop packs needed.  But we'll see later if I can fix them up and there needs to be a demand for them, we'll just have to see.  ;)  As for the BAT, let me learn one thing at a time.  See ya my friend.
thundercrack83, good to read you again.  GE...... &Thk/(.....nough said.  Thanks for the very kinds words.  You'll have to wait and see if I can accomplish a realistic or not.  I think what I have so far is pretty good, but as I have said before, I'm just learning how to use LE.  Come visit again my friend.
tooheys, There was a huge explosion. hehehe  ;) I was looking at Melbourne for my next project.  I think the rail lines there are crazy.  ??? As for a distant shot on the port....I will do my best, but I have soooo many more lots to make, I'm not too sure when that will be.  But, what I will do for you from now on is do the highest shot possible including all lots done to that point.  ;)
Wou, it's always nice for me to read a new poster.  Thanks for stoppin in and of course it's a lot.   :D Very funny pun.   :D

37.1,
New Dock number Two
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Dock One with it's small changes.  It is also TE'd now, although I'm unsure if I will TE an entire street for frieght only.   &mmm  We''ll have to see.
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Dock One.
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Dock One.
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Dock Two.  Here you can see where it will join Dock One.  Some more details have to be added still.
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Robin   ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: wouanagaine on November 14, 2007, 03:27:12 AM
That's a LOT for sure !
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Shadow Assassin on November 14, 2007, 04:02:31 AM
I definitely wouldn't mind an overview when it's all done...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on November 14, 2007, 04:15:40 AM
Looking extremly good! &apls

The old warehouse with big windows, what is that? I don't think I have seen it before. Is that a NOB prop too?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 14, 2007, 07:20:35 AM
Fantastic pictures of these docks! Great work on that part of the harbor! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 14, 2007, 09:32:02 PM
yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmies Robin those Docks are wonderful, you have such great talent!!! BTW i think the demand has increased some lol... I personal dont care about dependecies, yea sure they are a root of evil but if evil makes something that soooo good then I want it LOL...... See you next time - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 14, 2007, 10:06:00 PM
I can only concur with what everyone else has already said about this dock--simply extraordinary, my friend! For just learning how to use the LE, you're certainly doing a bang-up job! Keep it up!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on November 15, 2007, 12:59:21 AM
Robin, nice work  :thumbsup: Pat said yum...mies, well I'm drooling (of course that could be the smell of the BBQ next door  $%Grinno$%).

Just in case they become available to the public, I'll put my deposit down for a set right now ;).

Cheers

Dave

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: squidi on November 15, 2007, 09:43:20 AM
your docks are looking really great and everything looks like it is in action
that will become a beautiful harbour full of life  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jmdude1 on November 15, 2007, 03:41:40 PM
hello again rooker,
things seem to be coming along nicely with your port work. i can just imagine how much time youre putting into each one. also, i like the latest pics of your boats! once again, great minds think alike! check out this thread  http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2443.0  it might help you remove the squares that are shown under the japanese ships. also, near the end of the thread there is a link for creating other boats/ships that float. it does take time but they look great and add a lot of life to your seaports. looking forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on November 15, 2007, 06:58:38 PM
 &apls &apls Still pretty good job on your dock mate.  :thumbsup: You want suggest ? Maybe i got one. About a little snack-bar , a kind of little fast food a bit ugly. I guess we see some in some port. Just a suggest . Have fun
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on November 16, 2007, 06:41:35 PM
Well you asked for my advice so here it is.

On my exploration of container terminals after our friend emilin here sparked my interest in ports, I noticed that they were quite new in most cases, second they were never mixed with other terminals, like dry bulk, or general goods. On your lots there are warehouses, general goods, and ship docks (great idea btw) on the container quay. I would move these all elsewhere in the port and dedicate the entire pier to containers.

I took a look through Athens port and I love your idea of docking those ships together, very original and it adds a nice touch, I would add the ship props in LE though so that they touch each other and are not sitting on those ugly lots (you can see the concrete sticking out). Still quite genius though, I'm defiantly going to implement it in my ports.

You can view most of what I said about the dedication of the container facilities in this picture here. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Singapore_port_panorama.jpg) Its Singapore container terminal (truely massive, look how far it extends to the right). As you can see though its basically containers as far as the eye can see.

You can also see the truly massive amount of containers on that quay. I'd suggest putting 5-7 times more containers in close clumps than you did, you should have the room if this becomes a container only quay. I also noticed a lot of smaller cranes to move the containers around in the yard, I'm thinking of using the BSC container cranes that go in their rail yards when I get to my container areas.

Well thats my advice for the moment, I'm going to keep you updated via PM on the progress of my port props, and as soon as any one of them is done I'll be sure to share ;D




Oh look, I started a new page, congrats on 23 fine pages!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on November 18, 2007, 05:20:50 AM
Robin, you are a great man! :thumbsup:

The amount of work you put in these custom lots must be really incredible! And I must say the effect is great!
It's a real pain in SC4 we have too little place for every larger industrial/seaport area. So we had to find clever solutions to make everything as realistic as possible. Your last big lot is very interesting because of it's diversity, a lot of packs/bags/barrels and so on, much traffic and many different buildings - everything create a really busy look. You have a good eye to details, all diversified stuff you collected here is consistent. &apls

I wish you good luck in this difficult work, I'm sure I will learn a lot from you! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sober on November 18, 2007, 11:00:06 AM
Whoa, that looks awesome rooker. Those homemade docks you've got there are just breathtaking. It's already hard enough to place those 1x1/1x2 seaport lots here, and you're messing with 6x17! Like SA said, I can't wait for an overview of just the docks, it's bound to look huge!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 19, 2007, 10:04:44 AM
Good Morning Everyone,

Replies,

Shadow Assassin, I'm afraid an overview maybe a fair ways off.  So many things to do still.  ;) Good to read you though.
emilin, Thanks for the nice comment and yes that is another one of Nob's prop.  I like them soo much.  I think I will eventually incorporate all of his port props in my port lots.
bat, thanks my friend.
Pat, I'm glad you like my work sooo much that it looks like you are ready to eat it.   :D  As for the demand to share this stuff...well you'll just have to wait and see.
Dustin, (thundercrack83), Thanks for the nice comment.  And I am just learning, it's just takes me about three to four hours to do each lot, sometimes even more.  The biggest problem is that I have so many wanderful props to cycle through.  ;)
Dave, (tooheys), I'm sure it was the BarBQ next door, because I except no responsiblity for the drool on your key board.  :D  As for releasing something, you'll just have to sit back, relax and see what happens.   ;)
squidi, Thanks for stoppin in and the nice cooment.  I want the docks to appear as they have a lot of life, I'm glad you think so.
jmdude1, Thanks alot for the link.  I think I will just have to do that to those ship and maybe even add some more ship.  And yes it does take a very long time.  I spend about 4 hours, plus or minus a bit.   ;)  But I take my time.  I hope to see you back agian.
kimcar, Thanks for the suggestion, I'll see what I can do about adding something along those lines.
Yoman, Well, thanks for all those ideas.  I will consider them.  Actually I have decided to stand back for a second and reconsider how I am doing this.
Everyone should take a look at this link here. (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Singapore_port_panorama.jpg)
This port is huge and has so much to look at.  I have new ideas in my head now.
Ennedi, Thanks for the very nice comment, although I would go as far as to say, Great man".  hehehe ::) But I like it.  ;) I do put a lot of work into each lot, but I work very slow and methodical.   ;)
Sober, Thanks for stoppin in and the great comment. When I am done I plan to have the biggest custom dock anyone has ever seen.
moooaaahhhahahahahah.  (That was my evil laugh)  ;)
But as I said to SA, it'll be along time, I think, until it's done.

I will see what I can do to get a proper update out tonight.
Bye for now.

Robin   :thumbsup:



Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: calibanX on November 19, 2007, 03:34:01 PM
Wow, you have done an amazing job. You work so fast too! I'm looking forward to watching your docks develop.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on November 19, 2007, 03:59:51 PM
Hopefully you'll have more props to play with when you start off again  ;)

I look forward to seeing how this progresses.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on November 19, 2007, 04:03:56 PM
man, what is thhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaatttttttt! That is the finest dock ever created for this game! Incredible, WE MUST HAVE!

Seriously, wow. You have an incredible eye for such things. As for the Singapore port, I have had the pleasure of being next to it...busiest port in the world, and it shows!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on November 19, 2007, 04:40:26 PM
this is awesome work Robin!
i'd never commented here before, but visited your md many times and all i can see here is great work.
btw, this docks are soo nice :thumbsup:

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 19, 2007, 08:36:35 PM
Qiuck Update,

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The lots are incomplete, but I thought I would show my progrees and how the lots are fitting together.
All suggestions are welcomed, please.

Replies will come in the morning,
Good night,

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on November 19, 2007, 10:16:54 PM
Looks like your making good progress on the relots. You used those gantry cranes very well and have created a nice shipyard, now you just need a lock and it would be a drydock. Just one thing though, I wouldn't put a loaded vessel under those cranes, as they're intended to service ships, not to load them.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on November 20, 2007, 12:50:18 AM
Sweet  :thumbsup: Great work Robin. Will cede to Yoman's knowledge re the overhead cranes (I've got no idea), but they certainly do look good.

Solved my problem, plastic wrap on the Keyboard ::)

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 20, 2007, 06:26:22 AM
Really great progress threre, rooker1! Wonderful pictures, too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Zelgadis on November 21, 2007, 06:53:32 PM
Hello!  I missed you and your city pics!  I haven't looked through all the pages yet, but what I've seen so far is fantastic.  :)

ISF
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 21, 2007, 07:02:18 PM
Robin that port is something else wow!!! great job and see you soon - pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 21, 2007, 09:47:36 PM
Another very late update for me.  So pics only and replies later.
I dedicate this update to xannepan and the awesome work done on JENX Antwerp Cathedral.
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Good night for now and I'll be back in the morning,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on November 21, 2007, 10:19:57 PM
God is that cathedral stunning. One of the most impressive BATs of all time. And you've used it in a pristine setting that just emphasizes its beauty. Another fine job well done  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 22, 2007, 04:59:32 AM
Good morning All,
And Happy Thanks Giving to all celebrating it today.

Replies,
Yoman, Thanks for stoppin by and for the tip.  I don't know what cranes are used for what, so thanks.  I think I have found something that will work a little better.  You have to wait and see in the next update, maybe.
tooheys, Yah, I think you are right.  I too think Yoman night be the pro here on cranes.  Good to hear you have a solution for your key board.   :D
bat, Thanks for the nice comment and you can call me Robin if you'd like.
Zelgadis, Hello to you, long time no hear.  It's good to see you hear and I hope you can start a MD here as I hear yours is about to end.  That's okay cause the next one will be bigger and better, they always are, take a look at mine.  It's my best one ever.  See ya around.
Pat, It's always nice to hear from you.  I'm glad you like it.
Yoman again, I must agree.  This has to e the most beautiful Bat I have ever seen.  The amount of work, time and details is absolutley incredible. I can't even imagine how many hours was spent on this one. 

That's it, that's all....for now.
I will be back with more port docks this weekend.

Robin   ()stsfd()

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 22, 2007, 06:13:22 AM
That's a fantastic looking cathedral there! Also wonderful area around it and great update, Robin! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on November 22, 2007, 09:35:15 AM
nice area you managed to make there! the cathedral is great and looks really nice with those parks around it :thumbsup:
lovely update.

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 22, 2007, 02:44:35 PM
Hi Robin,

You have been busy.  I loved looking at your port LOTS.  The effort put into them shows through, well done.  I've jsut PM's you some pics of Southampton container port and how they use straddle cranes to move containers around the port.  It's just another alternative.

And as for the cathederal and its surroundings - what a job, truly amazing.  It looks very very special.  The way you've mixed the canals, walkways and parks really works brilliantly.

All the best,

Paul

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 22, 2007, 02:49:55 PM
Hello All,
paroch (Paul) just shared this with me in PM and I thought that I would share it with everyone else.  I think he has explained the process very well with some awesome pics.


Quote from: paroch on November 22, 2007, 02:31:12 PM
Hello Robin,

I said I'd send you some pics of Southampton port.  Sorry it's taken me some time.  My MD has taken up a lot of time recently plus I've had a lot of work stuff this week as well.

Anyways, here is some stuff you may find of interest. "$Deal"$

I used to do a job that involved working with importers and exporters, so I got a tour of Southampton port. I'm not sure how much you know of UK geography, so forgive me if I'm telling you things you know.....

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Southampton is on the south coast of England.  Off the coast is a large (by UK terms) island called the Isle of Wight.  The container port is up by the letter "U" in Southampton, so a fair bit up the river.

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Here's an overview of the port.  You can see the road and rail links at the top of the port.  The port can only fit three or four ships at any one time.  And because the port is up the river, they have to come and go on the tide.  That said, the port can still accommodate the largest container ships around.
You can also see how many containers there are in the port.

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Here we are zoomed in a bit to see the road and rail access.


Southampton use "straddle cranes" to collect the containers and take them to and from the quay side.  This means the containers can only be stacked three containers high.  The straddle crane drives over the stack of containers and either picks one up or drops one off. 
When a container needs to go on a ship it is identified by its serial number, the straddle crane is driven to the correct stack and then it will pick up the container and take it to the quayside.  Here a fixed crane will pick it up and transfer it onto the ship.

This means that that containers have to be kept in nice neat straight rows so that the straddle cranes can get to them easily

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In this pic I've circled the straddle cranes at work.

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And here is a pic of a straddle crane.

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And here you can see the straddle cranes leaving the containers which are then picked up by the large fixed crane to be transferred on board.


You may already have known all this, but after seeing your pics of ports I thought you may be interested.

I must catch up with mind scape as I know you were planning a port - I'm interested to see what you did.

All the best,

Paul





Please enjoy,

Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Berethor on November 22, 2007, 09:24:58 PM
This port is awesome also the pics of cathedral with the park are really stunning. I'll come more often to see your amazing MD   ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 22, 2007, 09:27:28 PM
WOW! That cathedral is immense, my friend! And the park with the obelisk along with it is absolutely extraordinary! Fantastic job here, Robin! Simply fantastic!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 23, 2007, 08:38:14 PM
Good evening,
Thanks to everyone how has stopped by and checked out my MD.  I have recieved alot of PMs about port and I appreciate everyone of them very much.  I think I have actually learned some very interesting facts.

Anyways, here is where I'm at so far.  I have some custom seaport lots just about done and now I am working on the container lots.  In the pictures below you can see a front left and right and I'm working my way back.  In the end these two will be TE'd for rail and frieght.
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Please if you have any suggestions, good or bad do tell.
The lots are still missing some life, I just want to make sure they fit together properly.

I promise to do replies with the next update.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Filasimo on November 23, 2007, 08:41:21 PM
i cant get my jaw to come off the floor where did u get that white/blue/red crane???
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: cameron1991 on November 23, 2007, 08:58:43 PM
Thats an incredible looking port! but the container lifters look like they would hit each other as they pass each other.
I think that most container ports look a bit devoid of life, but maybe some trucks would liven it up a bit.
Other than that, it looks amazing! I hope you can release this!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on November 23, 2007, 09:10:21 PM
Robin, They really are fantastic looking lots. :thumbsup: I do tend to agree with cameron1991 though, perhaps a double rail line would provide a bit more space to seperate the lifters, although I am sure that that is easier said than done.

Can't wait to see the results once they are TE'd. Watching with great interest.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on November 23, 2007, 09:28:07 PM
Hello Robin,

I have a lot of work in RL now, so I can't visit you as often as I would like to. But I looked at your last updates and I must say you really make very interesting things!  &apls

The cathedral is great, and it's surrounding with canals and alleys is beautiful! I see only one element which could be (maybe ;)) improved:
- there is a huge obelisk in the front of the cathedral. Both the cathedral and the obelisk stand out from the city landscape. Both of them "wants"  ;) to dominate. It would be very good to
- place the obelisk in the bigger distance from the cathedral (you would achieve very interesting composition line in your city landscape), or
- replace the obelisk by the smaller one.
I know both things can be very difficult (especially the first one, you arranged the obelisk surrounding perfectly), and everything is good as is - just think about it :)

RL pictures from Southampton are very interesting, the best thing in your analyses (and in your lot editing) is you take care about the real functions of particular lots - cranes, roads, storage areas.
Your last update is very interesting too. These smaller cranes (container movers) have two functions:
- loading/unloading trains and trucks transporting containers into the port and outside of it
- loading/unloading trucks transporting containers to the big cranes on the waterfront (to load them on ships, other trucks take unloaded containers from the ship and go with them to the storage area.
It means you must have at least a road along every storage area, and you can have railways only in some places.
You have roads everywhere, but in some places your container movers work only over the storage area and railway. They should be able to load/unload trucks too.

There is a little strange thing on the last wagon (it is clearly visible on the second and third picture). You have two containters on the wagon (green containers "Evergreen") and one of them is sunken. I think it can be easy improved. you shouldn't put two containers on the one wagon in such way.

These are little things, and all area looks fantastic! I'm waiting for your next ideas! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: cameron1991 on November 23, 2007, 10:28:29 PM
Ennedi
The wagon with the Evergreen containers is supposed to be like that.
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You can see the 'well' on this model railcar. It basically makes use of empty space that was otherwise unused and lowers the containers by about 50cm to give extra clearance for tunnels and overhead cables. It also means infrastructure doesnt have to be modified for these wagons to pass through safely.
I hope that explains it for you  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 24, 2007, 01:21:24 AM
Hi Robin,

I'm glad you liked the Southampton pics, and I'm honoured you used them in your MD.

I continue to be impressed by your work in LE.  I've only played with it with small lots and just moved a few bits around.  I can only imagine how long it must take to locate all the correct props and fit them in the right places.  I think the pics of your latest lots look awesome.  Containers travel the world, so I'm sure those Evergreen, Hyundai, Hanjin and Maersk containers are recognised by everyone on here.

Can't wait to see the overall port you've got brewing.

All the best,

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 24, 2007, 01:35:48 AM
Really great work on that, Robin! Wonderful pictures of them, too! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on November 24, 2007, 02:55:39 AM
Quote from: cameron1991 on November 23, 2007, 10:28:29 PM
Ennedi
The wagon with the Evergreen containers is supposed to be like that.
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You can see the 'well' on this model railcar. It basically makes use of empty space that was otherwise unused and lowers the containers by about 50cm to give extra clearance for tunnels and overhead cables. It also means infrastructure doesnt have to be modified for these wagons to pass through safely.
I hope that explains it for you  ;)

Of course it explains the fact the container is sunken. Thank you very much for showing this example! :thumbsup:
But the purpose of it is to be lower with the container loaded, not to load two containers on it - and it was the second part of my comment :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on November 24, 2007, 07:45:30 AM
your lots are looking great!
i agree with cameron1991 and tooheys about the separation between storage areas.
and the multi purpose white/red crane is really nice!

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 24, 2007, 08:03:45 PM
Good evening,

I'm want to thank everyone who has been so nice to give suggestions and I have recieved some really good info from the PM's you have sent me.

I have some bad news and some very good news.
The bad news is that I have five lots just about done (doesn't sound bad yet) and I have learned earlier tonight that there are problems with the lots that I have decided to relot.  I will be starting all over from the begining.
I think it is better to find out now before I was completly done and than to not be able to share these with the public. 
Good news.  I have spent a couple hours with RippleJet learning how to make a proper lot.  I will be learning what ever I need to, to be able to release these lots to the public.  It may take me a long time, but it will happen sooner or later.  ;)

Now that I have a very good idea on what I am doing, it shouldn't take me too long to get back to where I was.  I will keep you all up to date as I progress.

Good night for now,

Robin   :)

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 24, 2007, 08:11:44 PM
Hello again,
I would like to share another PM that I think have some incredible pics.

The first is from figui.
Quote from: figui on November 23, 2007, 05:15:21 AM
hello Robin

firstly, some views. this is almost all urban area of montevideo (1.5 million inhabitants)
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montevideo bay:
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montevideo is the capital of uruguay, and it has the biggest seaport of the country, though not as big as ports in other bigger countries.

the container terminal:
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on the left (western) dock. nowadays is being expanded to the west, to accomodate another dock and expand the container's area; two new cranes have recently arrived.
this terminal uses a similar method as southampton port to manipulate containers ("straddle cranes")

a multi-purpose terminal:
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situated to the right of the second dock seen above.
in this case, containers are manipulated with other equipment (i don't know how to call  it in english- here we say: "grúa de patio" or "transtainer") i had circled them in the above pic.

grua de patio:
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this "gruas de patio" allow to stack up to five containers without any separation between rows, but require elevators to drive the containers near the crane that loads the container ship.

hope i did not bored you with this
mauricio.

No you didn't bore me, thanks my friend.  I think everyone will enjoy this.

Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Shadow Assassin on November 24, 2007, 08:17:29 PM
You should pass those pics on to Yoman for his Port Realism Project... :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 24, 2007, 08:47:19 PM
Quote
No you didn't bore me, thanks my friend.  I think everyone will enjoy this.

You're right on, there, my friend! I never tire of staring at this stuff! Thanks to you, Robin, and to you, figui!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on November 24, 2007, 08:56:53 PM
i'm glad to know i can be helpful in someway ()stsfd()

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dragonshardz on November 25, 2007, 10:16:12 AM
figui, those are overhead container cranes. at least that's what i call 'em.  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on November 25, 2007, 12:15:02 PM
Quote from: Shadow Assassin on November 24, 2007, 08:17:29 PM
You should pass those pics on to Yoman for his Port Realism Project... :P

And you should look at the pictures that include seawalls ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: squidi on November 25, 2007, 09:56:54 PM
great update there robin  &apls &apls &apls

i love the huge asian crans from your port and the lots are looking very well

im a bit busy to say more but want you to know i was here and like your stuff  ;) and there are really interessting props you used :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on November 26, 2007, 04:04:27 AM
Hello Robin ,

A long time I didn't add a comment there , but I'm following your work and progresses eagerly . ;)
Your work about seaports bring me back memories ... NOB's seaports were among my first works (never shown here but visisble at Simphoni ) , and I can simply say I wasn't so good .
Wonderful pictures too about Xannepan's cathedral , unusual environment ( you know we expect to see a cathedral at the very heart of old downtown so surrounded by old bulidings as well ) but wonderful !  :thumbsup:

Keep on this , Robin , you know now how it can be gratifying to create our own custom content . :P

&apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rushman5 on November 30, 2007, 07:30:02 PM
May I reply in relation to the ports?

My hometown, Baltimore, has a fabulous port, with cars, chemicals, containers, and even oil being trasported through the city.  Seagrit is known as the most famous of these, and I just wanted to share the sight I see only a mile away from where I live.

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Must be sunday - no ships!
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See the gold dome?  The apartment building to it's left is me!

Here's a good example of the warehouse, container mix.  Seagirt can fit up to six ships at once
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I love this shot, how you can see how to base the piers.  They have warehouses just like you have done in the L.E.
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I'll stop killing you by showing you one last overview.  I think you have done a fantastic job with your port work.  Som of them are a little too rustic for modern times, but hey, you may be going for that.  This last picture can also help many other players who want to place their ports effectively.  Geography has everything to do with the placement of ports, and I hope you remember that as you apply these lots to your cities.  Best wishes, and I'll stop nearlt jacking your thread.
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Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Zelgadis on December 16, 2007, 07:22:49 AM
Wow...  Gothic cathedrals and gritty ports.  You do it all.  :P  I haven't seen any of those Japanese ports and ships on any of the Japanese SC4 sites I've visited though...  But I do have a tendency to look right at something and not see it, so I should perhaps look again.  :P

ISF
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on December 16, 2007, 10:30:45 AM
The detail and work you put into your lots and this MD is simply incredible and motivation in itself! The last couple of updates have been great; I especially love the seaport. The Fursan Seaport is currently under construction, and the ideas Im getting from this MD are great.

One of the finest MDs on the site, definitely.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on December 18, 2007, 11:44:00 AM
Robin alot of fun and exciting things going on in here and Im loving it!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 08, 2008, 06:52:30 AM
Hello All,

It's incredible how fast time goes by when you are busy with other things.
I have been working hard on some new seaport lots for quiet some time now.  I have about eight lots just about completed and will be showcasing them here and I'll see where it goes from there.  The lots are very big, IMO, 7x, 8x, 9x and 10x, although there is some smaller filler lots, about 4x4.  ;)
Also as some of you have figured out by now, I am a scrutineer for the BSC Team.  This takes up alot of time as I take this position and scrutinizing very seriously.  I have been playing with all the stuff the BSC Team has been making and not progressing in my city as fast as I would like sometimes.  But this is something I have excepted gladly and I apoligies for the lack of updates over the last month and a half.  I think what I will do is figure out a schedule where I may upate every second weekend or something like that.
I really appreciate everyones comments, suggestions and  PM's.  Keep them coming, I can never get enough ideas from you all.
I will have an update this weekend for the seaport and for my city.

Until than, sit back and relax and enjoy this joke.

A guy walks into a bar with his pet monkey. He orders a drink and while he's drinking, the monkey starts jumping all over the place. The monkey grabs some olives off the bar and eats them, then grabs some sliced limes and eats them,then jumps up on the pool table, grabs the cue ball, sticks it in his mouth and swallows it whole.
The bartender screams at the guy, "Did you see what your monkey just did?" The guy says, "No, what?" "He just ate the cue ball off my pool table - whole!" says the bartender. "Yeah, that doesn't surprise me," replies the patron. "He eats everything in sight, the little twerp. I'll pay for the cue ball and stuff." He finishes his drink, pays his bill, and leaves. Two weeks later he's in the bar again, and he has his monkey with him. He orders a drink and the monkey starts running around the bar again.
While the man is drinking, the monkey finds a maraschino cherry on the bar. He grabs it, sticks it up his butt, pulls it out, and eats it. The bartender is disgusted. "Did you see what your monkey did now?" "Now what?" asks the patron. "Well, he stuck a maraschino cherry up his butt, then pulled it out and ate it!" says the barkeeper.
"Yeah, that doesn't surprise me," replies the patron. "He still eats everything in sight, but ever since he ate that damn cue ball he measures everything first!"


Robin   ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on January 08, 2008, 10:44:36 AM
 ;D Great joke rooker. I beleive that we have to do that sometimes when we get older  ;D (  To much information ) As for your lot , can`t wait for see them . So have fun  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 08, 2008, 12:00:48 PM
It sounds like you've been quite busy lately, my friend! I can't wait to see your new lots, and good luck with the scrutinizing, too! I'll be looking forward to seeing more progress and development here!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 09, 2008, 04:59:42 PM
Hello,

I spent most of the day making the Table of Contents on the first page.  It's not done yet, but should be soon.

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I hope you enjoy the random pic from around my city.

Joke of the Post....

No Need To Pay
The bartender asks the guy sitting at the bar, 'What'll you have?'
The guy answers, 'A scotch, please.'
The bartender hands him the drink, and says 'That'll be five dollars,' to which the guy replies, 'What are you talking about? I don't owe you anything for this.'
A lawyer, sitting nearby and overhearing the conversation, then says to the bartender, 'You know, he's got you there. In the original offer, which constitutes a binding contract upon acceptance, there was no stipulation of remuneration.'
The bartender was not impressed, but says to the guy, 'Okay, you beat me for a drink. But don't ever let me catch you in here again.' The next day, same guy walks into the bar. Bartender says, 'What the heck are you doing in here? I can't believe you've got the audacity to come back!'
The guy says, 'What are you talking about? I've never been in this place in my life!' The bartender replies, 'I'm very sorry, but this is uncanny. You must have a double.' To which the guy replies, 'Thank you. Make it a scotch.'


See ya later
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on January 09, 2008, 06:28:12 PM
Lol, got to love those jokes, great ways to get free drinks also!

Even if you did spend alot of time on that great Table of Contents, this update was long and full of awesomeness  ;D It was like a full tour of a city that seems to me alot like Chicago. Loving the railyard in the first picture also (though ain't sure why the monorail is there :P).

Looking forward to more of this. And you and Fred just got me back into my Port Realism Project, now to spend hours on wiki searching for some good pictures :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on January 09, 2008, 06:40:22 PM
Wow Robin!  Quite the eye feast you've prepared tonight...  &apls

I particularly enjoy the canals in 41.13 and 41.29... both look so realistic.  I also like your sunken rail line in 41.14.  There's something about how your industries just spill over into other parts of the city that's a very welcome change.  Very reminiscent of Chicago or any other rust belt city.   :thumbsup:

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on January 10, 2008, 09:43:12 AM
nice pictures Robin!

i also love the rail ones, esp that of the double rail overpassing the double sunken rail (14.14) and the one over the canal (14.13)

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on January 10, 2008, 10:38:16 AM
A lot of really great pictures there, rooker1!
And wonderful places, too! :thumbsup:

Also good work on the ToC! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 10, 2008, 11:43:41 AM
That joke was pretty clever, Robin, but not as good as that update!

The second picture with the trains was one the best things I've seen in a while, and every picture was of that caliber! You continue to do some outstanding work, my friend! Keep it up!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dsrwhat316 on January 10, 2008, 02:24:37 PM
wow, i love your sunken rail and the canal transition into the in-game water!

i also like the rows and rows of apartments/rowhomes; must've taken awhile to get them to grow just right!

just absolutely stunning. beautiful work!

~ Dan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on January 13, 2008, 02:33:31 AM
Hi Robin,

What an update.  Plenty there to feast my eyes upon.

The city does have a nice feel about it and many of the pictures are uber-realistic.

My particular favourites are:

41.11 - the use of a one tile wide BSC park is a good touch, adds a green feel to what could otherwise be a concrete jungle!

41.14 - Yep, those rail tracks have caught a few peoples' eyes and it's easy to see why.

41.16 - Something almost artistic about that one.  If you put that in the picture competition it has got Hall of Fame written all over it.

41.24 - Really catches my eye.  I think this is just VERY realistic looking.

41.29 - Nice transition!

The only one I don't like (and of course it's all a totally personal thing) is 41.2.  Love the red train - but the white and green train just looks blocky and unrealistic.

And of course, we still have your port to look forward to.  Awesome work Robin, we've missed you!

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 13, 2008, 02:40:51 PM
Hello,

Let's do some replies.

Yoman, good to read you.  I figured I should start the ToC, it was long over due.  It's not very hard to do, but it is time consuming.  I wanted to do a long tour of the city for a few reasons.  I havent done an update in a long time and I forget very easily what I have already shown.  As for the monorail, I wanted to see what it looked like in game.  It is now gone.  Good to see that you are back at the Port Realism.  I'm having inspiration problems.  But I will be showing soon what I have done very soon.  ;)

JBSimio, thanks for stoppin by.  Thanks for the very nice compliments.  I like to do dirty industrial areas.  I'm not much for rich fancy areas.

figui
Quote from: figui on January 10, 2008, 09:43:12 AM
i also love the rail ones, esp that of the double rail overpassing the double sunken rail (14.14) and the one over the canal (14.13)
I'm not too sure how realistic, but I like it too. 

bat, Thanks alot for the nice comments, it's always nice to read you.

thundercrack83,
Quote from: thundercrack83 on January 10, 2008, 11:43:41 AM
That joke was pretty clever, Robin, but not as good as that update!
very cool comment. thanks alot man.

dsrwhat316,thanks alot.  I really like the row homes also and it's not too hard to get them to grow like that.  I have a few tricks.

paroch, I',m glad you like all those pics and I'll consider entering that one pic in the contest.  As the white and green train.  It may not look very nice but it is the train here in Toronto.  The Go Train.
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The red train has already been removed from the lot.  I was just trying something.

Anyways, nice to hear from everyone.

Here's the teaser pic from the next update.
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Which base texture do you like?  The one on the Corner Lot or the Side Lot.
I am working on a very large group of Lots and I just about have all the little details wrapped up.

Joke of the Post.
Two men from Texas were sitting at a bar, when a young lady nearby began to choke on a hamburger. She gasped and gagged, and one Texan turned to the other and said, "That little gal is havin' a bad time. I'm a gonna go over there and help."
He ran over to the young lady, held both sides of her head in his big, Texan hands, and asked, "Kin ya swaller?" Gasping, she shook her head no.
He asked, "Kin ya breathe?" Still gasping, she again shook her head no. With that, he yanked up her skirt, pulled down her panties and licked her on the butt. The young woman was so shocked that she coughed up the piece of hamburger and began to breathe on her own.
The Texan sat back down with his friend and said, "Ya know, it's sure amazin' how that hind-lick manoeuvre always works."


That's all Folks
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on January 14, 2008, 12:33:31 AM
Very, very impressive! Everything looks amazing, actually. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on January 14, 2008, 01:28:51 AM
That teaser is looking really nice! Looking forward to that harbor! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rushman5 on January 14, 2008, 01:02:28 PM
funy joke, oh yea, cool port.  I laike the corner textures better, they look more 20th century.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 14, 2008, 01:13:27 PM
I'm a fan of the corner texture, too, Robin, though they both look great to me. Excellent work with the ports, my friend!

Oh, and congratulations on 500 comments, too! Only the third MD to get there so far!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on January 14, 2008, 03:20:39 PM
Robin wonderful updates here and I am loving the Jokes of the post!!! I do however miss the qoutes of the post though.... Anywho its good to see you MDing again...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on January 14, 2008, 03:40:22 PM
Massive, sensational update! The work you put into your cities is something to be marvelled at. Just a question; in picture 41.10, that BAT is incredible! Any links or idea who made it?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 15, 2008, 04:31:07 AM
Good morning,
SOME REPLIES,

emilin, thanks my friend for the nice comment.  :)
bat, the pics of the harbor will be in the update tonight, so stay tuned.  ;)
rushman5, thanks for taking the time to reply.  At this point I'm unsure which base texture to use as I thought the other looked better.  &mmm

Quote from: thundercrack83 on January 14, 2008, 01:13:27 PM
Oh, and congratulations on 500 comments, too! Only the third MD to get there so far!
Incredible, at least for me.  This is my most sucessful MD.  Although I have only had two others, but I am very proud of this one.  ()stsfd()
Pat, I'm glad you like the jokes and the quotes.  Anything to make life a little lighter and happier.
nedalezz,  The building you are asking for can be found here [LINKIE] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=16988&v=1) and is called COCO Park made by dmscopio.

Quote of the Post  (for Pat)
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring


Joke of the Post
Making a bet at a bar
Two guys were in a bar, and they were both watching the television when the news came on. It showed a guy on a bridge who was about to jump, obviously suicidal. "I'll bet you $10 he'll jump," said the first guy. "Bet you $10 he won't," said the second guy.
Then, the guy on the television closed his eyes and threw himself off the bridge. The second guy hands the first guy the money.
"I can't take your money," said the first guy. "I cheated you. The same story was on the five o'clock news." "No, no. Take it," said the second guy. "I saw the five o'clock news too. I just didn't think the guy was dumb enough to jump again!" 


Until tonight, enjoy your Day
(my tonight  ;) )
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on January 15, 2008, 05:52:08 AM
 &apls  Very good update Robin. Nice to see that you use park around your work .A lot of work over ther.  :thumbsup: BTW great joke too. ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tkirch on January 15, 2008, 02:03:14 PM
Great joke.  And the update is fantastic.  Your pictures are so realistic, I think they look amazing.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Air6 on January 18, 2008, 04:26:10 AM
Your last update is just wonderful. I really like your city. Great work  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 18, 2008, 05:05:40 AM
Just to keep you up to date.
Sorry I haven't posted my progress on the Seaport LOTs I'm working on as I didn't get the time I thought I would have to finish up the finner points and I have lost a little bit of the inspiration, I'm not very happy with how it has turned out.  But what I will do late tonight is post what I have and hopefully get some feed back and be reinspired by your comments. 
I'm also waiting to see what Yoman has for (this Brat, inside joke) me.  The seaportcrane that he created last is just amazing!!!  I'm using them everywhere.  &apls

And here is a way back play back.  I made this stuff back in February of 2006.  ::)
42.0
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42.1
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Quote of the Post
Quote from from a boy my wife babysits.
The kid loves going to the internet and he keeps track of his passwords on a post-it note.
I noticed his Disney password was "MickeyMinnieGoofyPluto," and I asked why it was so long.
This is what he said immediatley back at me, "Because....they say it has to have at least four characters."


Everyone have a fantastic day and I'll check in here tonight.
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 18, 2008, 11:23:10 PM
Alright, here it is finally.
Some LOTs that I think I can share with some confidence that they are okay, not great, but okay.
There are some small details I need to add, but I thought I would get everyone's opinion first.

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Well that's it Folks.  Tell me what you like, dislike, any ideas.
I'm off to bed now as it's now just after 2 am. 
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Shadow Assassin on January 19, 2008, 12:30:05 AM
Is it just me, or is there a LOD error with the cranes [see the pictures where the crane is behind the ship]?

Love the seaport, by the way.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on January 19, 2008, 06:52:43 AM
Great work on these LOTs! And wonderful pictures in your previous post! :thumbsup:

Congrats on more than 500 replies!! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 19, 2008, 07:51:02 AM
Stunning, Robin! Stunning! Your works with these ports is fantastic, my friend. Every time you have an update here, I'm filled with inspiration and want to go build ports, too! Keep up the outstanding work!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on January 19, 2008, 09:29:52 AM
Quote from: Shadow Assassin on January 19, 2008, 12:30:05 AM
Is it just me, or is there a LOD error with the cranes [see the pictures where the crane is behind the ship]?

Love the seaport, by the way.

Yeah there is, there used to be one from the exact opposite direction also, but xiziz fixed that, but when I discovered the one from this view also he supplied ultra complicated LODs that just won't render correct. So now I'm gonna wait until he redoes the textures.

In the meantime robin, just don't take pictures from that angle  ;)

Seaport looks awesome btw, much busier than my garbage one :P

EDIT - may want to reduce the number of cranes on the dockside there (my big uns) maybe by just 1 or 2, not that many). And I'll be sure to have you test the newly textured cranes :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on January 21, 2008, 01:09:27 PM
Wow! Those lots look stunning! You can actually understand how those containers go from the ships and onto the trains and trucks - something that I have never been able to achive. &apls

By the way: In the update before the port lots there are some very nice looking bus shelters, what are those?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: squidi on January 23, 2008, 11:57:07 PM
great new updates robin  &apls

i really like your residential and industrial areas from the update the page before

about the port lots:
they really show your knowledge about ports and lot editing and yomans cranes are looking very good
for my taste they maybe looking too busy  ;) what only shows how much work u was puttin in them
maybe you should think about to reduce the number of trucks sometimes but i say that not becouse it doesnt looks good it doesnt confirm with the GE pictures i saw (maybe i havent seen the wright GE pictures)
if you really like it that way, let them in becose it doesnt look bad

paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on January 24, 2008, 12:13:14 PM
Quote from: squidi on January 23, 2008, 11:57:07 PM

about the port lots:
they really show your knowledge about ports and lot editing and yomans cranes are looking very good


Bah they suck  :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: squidi on January 25, 2008, 09:35:34 AM
Quote from: Yoman on January 24, 2008, 12:13:14 PM
Bah they suck  :P

;)
the textures could be better but i like the rest of them
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on January 25, 2008, 02:18:50 PM
Quote from: squidi on January 25, 2008, 09:35:34 AM
;)
the textures could be better but i like the rest of them

Bah, the entire model sucks :P New one is much better.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Hogmeister on January 25, 2008, 04:29:48 PM
The container terminal is excellent a must for any city
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on January 29, 2008, 10:42:45 AM
Robin that was a wonderful update... I loved 43.2 the best with full activity...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on January 30, 2008, 01:42:27 AM
Robin, love the work  :thumbsup:

The lots certainly look busy enough, and I know you have some final touches to add, so I was wondering if you were planning
on adding any peeps for that extra touch. Regardless, I could find a home for these lots anyday.

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 30, 2008, 08:47:19 AM
Hello everyone,

Yes I am still alive, just very busy when I get home.  I am doing some home improvements and it has been taking longer than I originally thought.  I will do my best to put something together in the next day or so.

Let's work on some Replies,
Shadow Assassin, you have a very good eye.  I had never noticed that.  But I was never really looking for anything though, i was very busy creating the LOT.  Or maybe I was just  /wrrd%& .  At any rate good catch, now Yoman is working on another one.  :thumbsup:

bat, it's always nice to hear from you.  I'm glad you like the pics and the LOTs.  :)

thundercrack83, thanks for the super comment.  It's things like that, that give me new life to continue on when I lose some of the ghusto.  Thanks again my friend.  ;)

Yoman, don't worry I still like the crane very much.  But I do wait very patiently for the next one.
I was considering only using one crane per dock, now that you think so too. I will change it.  I wanted the port to look very busy.  I am trying to find timed props so it always looks different at different times of the day.  Most of my props are from jestarr.  :thumbsup:

emilin, I 'm doing my best to make the port look realistic and functional with the props that I can find.  I'm glad that you think I have accomplished this. Thanks.
As for the bus shelters, You can find them in here [LINKIE] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=14010&v=1) .  This set is called Diagonal Intersection RoadTop SubwayBus Station by uroncha.  And this is another really good set called ROAD TOP MASS TRANSIT by cogeo and can be found here [LINKIE] (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=13510&v=1)  I hope this hepls you out as these are my favourites.  ;)

squidi, thanks for taking the time to give your opinion.  I will consider your ideas and maybe make some changes.  Although I do like the very busy look.  I hope you continue to give your opinion, good or bad.  ()stsfd()

Yoman, I wouldn't go so far s to say it sucks, but the new one does lok better so far.  &apls

Hogmeister, welcome to my Mind Scape.  It's always nice to read a new comer.  I hope to read you more often in the future.  It will be nice to get you opinion and any pictures you may find, regarding my work.  ;)

Pat, good to hear from you and I'm glad you like the update especially 43.2.  :thumbsup:

tooheys, good to see you stoppin by.  Believe it or not, but I have added alot of people.  Do you see any spots in particular where I should add more?  As soon as I think I'm done, I go to the game and check it out and than I find a dozen things I don't like and start over again.  I think I am my worst enemy.  &mmm I think I am getting closer to the final product.  ;)

Joke of the Post
Water and Wine Education:
WATER...... It has been scientifically proven that if we drink 1 litre of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli bacteria found in faeces, in other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop!
However, we do not run that risk when drinking wine (or rum, whiskey, vodka, beer or other liquors) because alcohol has to go through a distillation process of boiling, filtering and fermenting.
WATER = Poop
WINE = HEALTH
Free yourself of Poop, drink WINE!!!
It is better to drink wine and talk sh** than to drink water and be full of sh**.
There is no need to thank me for this valuable information, I am doing it as a public service.


Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mattb325 on January 30, 2008, 02:49:06 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on January 30, 2008, 08:47:19 AM

WATER = Poop
WINE = HEALTH
Free yourself of Poop, drink WINE!!!


Robin  ()stsfd()

Hey Robin!

Why do you think in the middle ages, before decent public water supplies when water had far too much poop in it, booze was known as aqua vitae (Water of life)? ;)

Anyway, I really enjoy your MD - but in particular I love your container and port creations - I know thay've taken you ages, but they are a joy to look at  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on January 30, 2008, 03:36:23 PM
Got it, I'll drink more processed and less organic beverages  ;D

And that old crane is still crap :P No matter what anyone thinks.
Title: Re: Mind Scape....My first Mosaic!
Post by: rooker1 on January 31, 2008, 05:18:01 PM
Good evening,

mattb325, thanks for stoppin by.  Aqua Vitae, I could some right now.  ::) I'm trying to do this and my kids are jumping all over me.  :D I should have this set of container ports done in the next couple of weeks.  I have learned very much trying to do these.  I also think that if I were to release these to the public, I may have to make another set.  I'm afraid I have too many dependencies.  ;)  But it shouldn't take so long, I have all my notes as to what I did step by step.

Yoman, my friend.  Come over to my place and we could drink as many beers as you want.  ;)

Believe it or not but this is my frist mosaic ever.  And thanks to iamgoingtoeatyou and the great tutorial, which can be found here [LINKIE]. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3607.msg112085#msg112085)  It was very easy to read and follow.

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Today's Quote:
Lucy Maud Montgomery once said, "For we pay a price for everything we get or take in this world and although ambitions are well worth having, they are not to be cheaply won."

Have a great day and enjoy my first mosaic.
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on January 31, 2008, 05:35:28 PM
robin for your first ever mosiac you did a fantastic job on it.... Love the qoute and jokes tooo.... Which I think only a few can pull it off and you are one of them!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on January 31, 2008, 06:30:59 PM
 &apls &aplsI have to agree what Pat just said. Very well done. I never try , but if you said this is easy , maybe i will give a try , but i`m afraid that you are smarter then me  ;D Keep it up
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on January 31, 2008, 08:24:23 PM
Bravo Robin!   &apls That's an impressive array of buildings and "districts" to fit into a single picture.  It makes for a nice mosiac, but beyond that it speaks volumes for your city building skills.  These are the things that prevent me from ever starting an MD of my own!  :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 31, 2008, 08:26:05 PM
Mind-blowing first mosaic, Robin! The skyscrapers and the railroads--excellent work, my friend! Excellent work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on February 01, 2008, 12:35:03 AM
Great mosaic my friend! And absolutely nothing to nag on the railway design!  &apls

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on February 01, 2008, 12:42:33 AM
Everything looks really good to me. :thumbsup:

The thing I like the most is probably the very well crafted terrain, actually. The gentle slopes and the small "island" where the avenue   crosses are excellent. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 01, 2008, 12:53:39 AM
Yes, very fantastic mosaic there! Great work!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: iamgoingtoeatyou on February 01, 2008, 07:15:04 PM
A gorgeous mosaic, I'm very happy you tried it out, You made a beautiful result! &apls I'm glad you found the tutorial easy to understand :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on February 02, 2008, 10:15:04 AM
Ah a great tutorial that is  ;D And an excellent result you've produced. I really like how this follows the canals, than the rail line.

On a side note I have a few hours today to work on the crane  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 04, 2008, 10:48:14 AM
Hello All,

Let's start with the Replies,
Pat, Thanks alot.  I thought doing mosaics was much harder than it really is.  Everyone should try.  I'm also glad you like the quotes and jokes.
kimcar, Yes kimcar you should try.  It will be great for your MD, to see how everything fits together.  ;)
Jon, (JBSimio), I highly doubt that your city is not worth starting an MD.  You should start one and let the public decide that one.  ()stsfd()
Dustin, (thundercrack83), mind-blowing you say, I hope you are okay.  :D Thanks.
Bernhard, (Nardo69), You should have nothing to nag about that area.  It was your suggestions I followed to improve the area the first time.  :thumbsup:
Emil, (emilin), Thanks, but as far as terrain goes, this is the most I like to do in my cities.  Any more than this and you get the ugly foundations showing.
bat, Thanks alot.  I'm really gald everyone is liking my first mosaic.  I think I'll have to do some more.  ;)
iamgoingtoeatyou, Thanks and thanks again.  If not for your fantastic tutorial, it may have taken me another year to finally try.  ;) I'm also glad you took the time to notice my mosaic and do a little post.
Yoman, I choice this area becasue of that.  I glad you like it too.  Great news to see you working on the crane again.  ()stsfd()

Well here are some old pics from a different region.  I thought I'd share them.
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I hope you enjoy the Way Back Playback.  These pics are from about three years ago.  ;) Maybe you can see some improvement from than to now.  ()stsfd()

Today's Quote:
William Shakespeare once said, "Love all. Trust a few. Do wrong to none."

Today's Joke:
"Too Drunk"
A man walks into the front door of a bar. He is obviously drunk, and staggers up to the bar, seats himself on a stool and, with a belch, asks the bartender for a drink. The bartender politely informs the man that it appears that he has already had plenty to drink, he could not be served additional liquor at this bar, and could a cab be called for him?
The drunk is briefly surprised, then softly scoffs, grumbles, climbs down off the bar stool and staggers out the front door. A few minutes later, the same drunk stumbles in the SIDE door of the bar. He wobbles up to the bar and hollers for a drink. The bartender comes over and, still politely - but more firmly, refuses service to the man due to his inebriation, and again offers to call a cab. The drunk looks at the bartender for a moment angrily, curses, and shows himself out the side door, all the while grumbling and shaking his head.
A few minutes later, the same drunk bursts in through the back door of the bar. He plops himself up on a bar stool, gathers his wits and belligerently orders a drink. The bartender comes over and emphatically reminds the man that he is clearly drunk, will be served no drinks, and either a cab or the police will be called immediately.
The surprised drunk looks at the bartender, and in hopeless anguish, cries "Man! How many bars do you work at?"


That's All Folks, I hope you enjoyed it.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on February 04, 2008, 11:12:43 AM
wow.........HUGE

took me 10 mins to load, and how im thankfull for waiting, WOW

I like those 1way parking spots and that cable car thing, does that go right over the river? wow

pitty about some of the SAM texture probs

Joe
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 04, 2008, 11:16:45 AM
Love the old pictures, Robin! The farms and the farming communities look fantastic, and as usual, your railroads are stunning as well. Can't wait to see what you've got for us next, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Antoine on February 04, 2008, 12:21:58 PM
Wow incredible screens !!!  &apls a perfect city !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on February 04, 2008, 12:31:24 PM
Great joke :P That man is going to have  a massive hangover tommorrow :P

The screenies of the farms are excellent, i especially love the overviews and that damn right above the waterfall, very overpowering. Can't wait to see what you do with your present as well  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 04, 2008, 02:06:50 PM
Yoman, I have the present and I'm going to do some stuff later tonght.  :thumbsup:

Robin   &dance %BUd% &dance %BUd%
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: krbe on February 04, 2008, 02:54:19 PM
Nice details! The little things, how you expanded on the school, etc..


But I have to aks, where did you get the parking spaces along the one-way road? And does automata drive through the parked cars?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on February 05, 2008, 01:44:47 AM
Massive update Robin, and it's all good.   &apls
I'm a sucker for rural areas and you have done some fine work there.

The dam and falls look great. My only complaint, I would have loved to have seen the cable car in full, and the underlyng landscape.

I guess anyone dropping by recently would have to say you expertise is with ports, but they would be wrong, you have a strong
allround ability and it's always a pleasure to see what you are up to next.   :thumbsup:

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on February 05, 2008, 03:56:39 AM
That was a massive one ... and it features a bit of almost everything SC4 can offer us!  &apls

Those farms with the BATted fields ... I dunno how often I blasted them because I didn't like how they looked or what they did with my hills ... especially SG sugar cane farms and that wheat farm on 45.3!

one reason why I got back from PEG's alternate railway textures are these empty spaces at the farm fıelds, and those dirt-track roads aren't my taste either (maybe as a alternative with the SAM - does it contain them?).

Good work with the PEG ponds I must say these shores at the ingame water are simple but not bad - it can be sometimes really hard to find the right place to end the farm fields before it gets ugly!

Nice area at the dam - must be a perfect place for a familiy picnic ...

(BTW - next week I am going to become a father, too ...)

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 05, 2008, 06:36:05 AM
36 fantastic pictures there!!!
And wonderful work on that farm area, also on the rivers and the city!
That is a great picture of the bridge and ship (45.28). And picture No. 45.27 is looking beautiful!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on February 05, 2008, 08:33:25 AM
 &apls &apls A lot of work you have done Robin , and great poics too. About an overview ? I like the pic under bridge too. Keep it up :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 05, 2008, 06:14:59 PM
Robin WOW just WOW here!!! Amazing pictures from what I was able to see and I will have to wait to get home to actualy see them all siiiiigh but I wonder now what you are working on???


NB: I got to see them all and OMG just stunning WOW!!! Broadband @ home loads much faster then the DSL at work lol.... I loved the resort tram and the waterway is just stunning work Robin, great job here!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on February 05, 2008, 06:26:56 PM
Can't wait to see what you do with it  ;D  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Thanks to All.
Post by: rooker1 on February 07, 2008, 06:52:59 AM
Hello Every One,

Thanks to All,
It was exactly one year ago today, February 7th, 2007, that I found and immediately joined this amazing site, SC4D.   Right away I thought this site was going to be different from all other SC4 sites.  After all, this site was started by Jeroni and the BSC Team.  Just these two facts alone mean something special. 
I don't know Jeroni personally, nor have I really had any direct dealings with him, but from his words in most of his posts and his MD, I can tell he has high standards that few can equal and yet he is still just like the rest of us.
I can also see these qualities from the BSC Team in their commitment to high quality Bats, Lots and Moods.  It really is very rare to find these sorts of qualities and maintain them in this day and age.  It is very nice to see that quality over quantity is what really matters here.  And now that I have been part of the BSC Team, as a scrutineer, from the middle of October, last year, I can tell you with clear conscience that this will never change.
From that first day until now, I find myself interacting less and less at other SC4 sites as time goes by.  Don't get me wrong, I still visit them, just to keep an eye on new and up coming things, but here is where the heart is.  The SC4D community is so nice and helpful and I believe I may have made a few online friends.  I have found that there are no wrong or stupid questions, no matter how much you know or don't know.  They all seem to get answered immediately and usually with a smile.  This is what keeps my learning curve on the rise, cause I have alot questions.

I have learned so much more in the last year than I have since I started playing the game years ago.  I believe my city building skills have dramatically improved to the point that newer members as well as many others have started to ask me questions on my methods.  I have also begun to learn Adobe Photoshop, Lot Editor, Sc4Tool and several other programs with the help of the members here.  This is a great feeling of accomplishment and I hope I have the chance to help or teach someone else out there.

One of the things that still amaze me, is the age range of the community.  I believe it ranges from thirteen to seventy years of age, just at this site alone.  This just goes to prove that the game still has appeal to the new comers and has not become boring to the people who have been playing for years.  It probably has to do to the fact that new ideas are being thought of each and every day, expanding the game to something far beyond what it started out as. 

I guess what I'm trying to say is,
Thank you Jeroni for starting SC4D, your time and your support  to each and every one of us (as well as your remarkable BATs and MODDs).  Also for your CJ over at Simtropolis, Simtropia, (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=36&threadid=68274&enterthread=y)   maybe the best ever, where so many people including myself refer to this day for ideas.
Thank you BSC Team for your commitment to excellence, for the invite to the Team and all the help you have given me.  And I'm sorry for bothering you  (Tage and Barby) with so many questions so late at night (@1 am)
A special Thanks to Cedric, (Badsim) for raising the MD Bar.  Without that I may not have opened Lot Editor and I thank you for your time and help in that area as well. Also for your MD where I have taken so many ideas from.  I would also include your MD in The Top Five Best MDs Ever, AntigOne. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=217.0)
A special Thanks to John, (Darmok) if not for his CJ over at Simtropolis, Anduin Valley Revisited (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=36&threadid=59816&enterthread=y) which I believe to be in the Top Five MDs/CJs Ever, where else would I have gotten so many incredible ideas and if you can reply to everyone's post, so can I.
Thank you to the community for taking the time to look over my MD and especially those that took the time to comment.  Good or bad, all criticism is welcomed in my MD.

This started out as something that I thought would be a small paragraph and turned into this for which I am truly sorry, in a way.  It was too easy to write this as the words just seemed to flow out as I typed.  I'm sure I could continue this for at least an entire page.

Thanks to Everyone and hopefully I didn't bore you all too much.

On Feb. 27th, look for my anniversary special of this MD.  ;)

Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on February 09, 2008, 01:40:49 PM
I couldn't agree more with what you write Robin - and feel the same way about this site and BSC.

I am looking forward to the update on the 27th  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 09, 2008, 05:40:39 PM
Happy anniversary, Robin!

SC4D is definitely a better place with you here! I can't wait to see the anniversary celebration for Mind Scape come the 27th!

Take care, my good friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dragonshardz on February 09, 2008, 10:22:17 PM
Wow an anniversary. One year eh? I hope my MD get to be like yours, or, maybe possibly like 3RR...nah.

Happy Anniversary, Mind Scape!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on February 10, 2008, 12:58:11 AM
Hi Robin,

It's been a while since I popped in, sorry for my absence.

Great update there - loved the farming areas in particular.  And the cable cars, hmmmmm nice - not seen them before.

And I enjoyed your words about your first year on SC4D - you're spot on this is a great site, a great community and a great place to improve your/our city building skills - but with so many great friendly people on here, it's hard not to improve and have fun whilst improving.

Take care,

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: warconstruct on February 10, 2008, 08:28:12 AM
happy birthday!

it is true that SC4D Na nothing envied other sites, that do not make a long time that I am registered there.
I am born considering any mockery, no post useless or unpleasant, environment childish is not compared has of another French-speaking site...




your city is splendid, I like much your countryside, very green. Your cable car excel! you are very compétant  &apls

good continuation  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 10, 2008, 08:36:20 AM
Congrats on one year of your account!! &apls

And looking forward to more updates and to the anniversary special of Mind Scape at the end of this month... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on February 10, 2008, 11:30:29 AM
 :party:Already a year! Time pass fast , Happy anniversary my friend and i will follow your MD with the next one too.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 11, 2008, 06:54:47 PM
Good evening,

No time for replies right now, but I do have two teaser pics of what I am working on.  ;)
46.1
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46.2
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Enjoy,

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 11, 2008, 07:00:57 PM
Hello, Robin!

I spy some more of your port facilities! I can't wait!

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on February 11, 2008, 07:19:26 PM
Gah, darn you for blurring them  :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Berethor on February 11, 2008, 08:45:13 PM
Excellent work on the last update. I specially like the farms   &apls
Also the teaser looks great.   
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 12, 2008, 08:41:43 AM
Also looking forward to more work of you, rooker1! ;)

BTW, Welcome to page 29!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 12, 2008, 11:01:01 AM
Robin just has to tease us all with those pics lol..... Looking for more and  "It is very nice to see that quality over quantity is what really matters here" I couldnt agree more with that statement then ever before, As I too have hit my one year marker here at Devo and the age range is about right from 13 - 70 ish a good figure... Whats great is that we are here for one thing and that one thing is the love of the game....  I cant wait to see what you have in store for us here!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 12, 2008, 06:36:39 PM
Hello All,

This is what I am working on tonight.
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What do you think?  Any ideas, good or bad?
I'll do replies tomorrow while at work.
Good night,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on February 12, 2008, 06:56:46 PM
I think it looks great Robin, only two things I see missing, lights, and people.

But do a container terminal, itching here to see the crane in action :P (Haven't tested at all yet for myself).
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 12, 2008, 07:20:11 PM
It looks good to me, Robin! Great job, my friend!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 12, 2008, 10:42:05 PM
gaaaaaaaaah that is just wonderful Robin is all i got to say!!! I cant wait to see more....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 13, 2008, 05:52:57 AM
Yes, that is looking very nice, Rooker1! Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 13, 2008, 05:53:31 AM
Good morning All,


Replies,
sebes, thanks for the first reply after my little thank you note.  I'm glad to hear others feel the same way I do.  I have some thing special planned for Feb 27th so keep your eyes open.
thundercrack83, thanks alot my friend.  And you think SC4D is a better place with me here, thanks, but I think it's a better place cause we are all here.
dragonshardz, thanks for stoppin by.  Your MD ca be what ever you want it to be   ;)
paroch, Don't worry about not being here for a while.  You are here now and that's good enough for me.  ()stsfd() Glad you like the farming pics.  I just wanted to prove that I have done other things than just cities.  As for SC4D.....it's really good to see that so many others share the same views and with a community like the one we sahre, it is so easy to improve in any part of the game one wants.
warconstruct, thanks for stoppin by, I do believe it is your first reply, Welcome to My Mind.  I hope you enjoy every things here.  And I agree with you, this is a great site and you'll find very little mockery, uselees or unpleasent replies here.  &apls
bat, it's always good to hear from you.  Thanks for the comment and I do expect to see you at the end of the month.
kimcar, good to read you my friend.  I hope everything is well with you.  I need an update from you, I think it's been a while and I hope to see a mosaic.  ;) I hope to see you as well at the end of the month.
thundercrack83, you are very correct my friend.  I don't think I'll say anymore and leave you and any other that reads this to speculate as to my over all plans.  ::)
Yoman, I will move on to the Container Port once again in little while.  I had lost some interest as you and Jess have made some new fantastic props.  I had to step back and re evaluate my approach on the LOTs I was making.  I want them to be very modular on easy to use if I ever want to make them public.  ;)
Berethor, I believe you are new poster as well, Welcome here and please enjoy.  I am gald you like waht you have seen so far and I hope you'll be back more often.
bat, my loyal poster bat.  Thanks for starting page 29 my friend.
Pat, Of course I have to tease you all, I have to find new ways to keep you all interested.  It's good to see you agree with me as well.
Yoman, Yes I agree, I do have to add some more small details.  I have made sure all LOTs fit together porperly and than I was dying to shows some pics of my progress.  Just you wait and see what I have in store for everyone. 14 more days
thundercrack83, are you share, or are you just saying that.  I really would prefer some people to say,"Fix this, fix that".  But every one seems to like what I have done so far.
Pat, I hope I didn't scare you to bad.  I was hoping you had more to say  ;) .  Just stay tuned here and you will see more my friend.
bat, hey , while I was doing the Replies Update you posted.  Thanks for the kind words.

Things that make you say, "HMMMM".
Why do "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing?
If you can't drink and drive, why do you need a driver's license to buy liquor, and why do bars have parking lots?
Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings?
If 7-11 (a Canadian corner store) is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, why are there locks on the doors?
If a cow laughed real hard, would milk come out her nose?
If nothing ever sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan?


Everyone, have a great day,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Hogmeister on February 13, 2008, 06:28:00 PM
Can we have some more please, lol, its looking very nice indeed.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mightygoose on February 14, 2008, 10:28:58 AM
great pause for thoughts.... and great lotting....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on February 14, 2008, 01:13:39 PM
Hmmmpf- the usual brilliant stuff.  So what else is new?

Robin, it's hard to come up with new superlatives for Mind Scape.  Your approach to MDing is as fresh and original today as it was on Day One, and that's sustained over the course of a year.  I learn something every time I come by, and am envious of your LOTmaking ability- it seems like such a struggle for me.

You want a suggestion, though- ploppable garbage, oil slicks, pallettes and trash generally.  While we will never be able to match RL grunge (or its equivalent in rural fields and forests), we need more random stuff to place on our lots here and there.  I think that's the difference between excellent and amazing- just that little bit of RL randomness to take the edge off the grid.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 14, 2008, 05:47:54 PM
Well Robin you know me too well and I just didnt know what else to say but you are darn good, OK so i guess that is a tad bit diffrent lol.... But you can gurantee I will be back for more of Mind Scape, so till next time see ya's......
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Godzillaman on February 15, 2008, 05:44:13 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on February 13, 2008, 05:53:31 AM
Things that make you say, "HMMMM".
Why do "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing?
If you can't drink and drive, why do you need a driver's license to buy liquor, and why do bars have parking lots?
Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings?
If 7-11 (a Canadian corner store) is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, why are there locks on the doors?
If a cow laughed real hard, would milk come out her nose?
If nothing ever sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan?


Everyone, have a great day,
Robin  :thumbsup:


You watch Royal Canadian Air Farce's "the confused philosopher" didn't you?:P

I can't believe I didn't go through here earlier! I ccan see Toronto's influence on it.;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on February 17, 2008, 05:09:23 AM
Nice looking port lot there Robin.  As suggested above, maybe a few people needed, but not too many!

I look forward to seeing it in its full setting.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on February 19, 2008, 06:32:47 AM
Hello Robin,

Nice teasers - I know that lot editing is very time-consuming, so I will be patient - but I'm sure the final effect of your work will be excellent as always!  :thumbsup:
No need to rush, take your time and enjoy this work!  :)

Adam :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Darmok on February 20, 2008, 04:46:58 AM
Hey Robin,
I just looked at the mosaic and update on page 27! WOW!
Good work in those, the rail station just in front of the skyscraper is really something!
And in the update I liked the rural setup, if only we could use the dirt roads more easily without those asphalt patches popping here and there.... oh well..

Good to be back my friend, looking forward for more of your good work!

Take care
-John
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on February 22, 2008, 04:02:01 AM
Very good Cj
And Good job
Continue &apls

Title: Re: Mind Scape....First Round Competition!!!
Post by: rooker1 on February 25, 2008, 05:56:36 AM
Good morning All,


Quick Replies.........

Hogmeister, Mike, You will have more soon enough my friend, but for now you will have to wait.  See the news below.  ;)
mightygoose, thanks for the nice comments.  I'm glad you like the my thoughts and LOTs.  :satisfied:
dedgren, Dave, Thanks for droppin in.  And I was hoping that I was better today than when I first started.  &mmm But, hey, if you liked it than and still do, well last good for me as well.  ()stsfd() Your suggestions are very well received and I agree totally.  I will see what I can do to add some more RL to my LOTs.  At the moment though I am restrcited as to what I do to what others have already done.  y next step will be to learn how to make Overlay Textures, I think.  :-\
Pat, thanks for stoppin by.  And yah you are different, I'm that was different :D.  Your comments are always welcomed here my friend.  I look forward to that gurantee.
Godzillaman, No my friend, I have never watched that show  ??? , although, I do know of it.  No need to worry about not being here before, just worry about your next visit.   ;)
paroch, Paul, I will keep that in mind.  But sometimes it's hard to figure  &mmm how many people is enough people.  As for the full set in it's setting you'll have to wait just a little longer.
Ennedi, Adam, thanks alot.  I think I was trying to rush as you will see in the news below, I have taken a new route.  :-\
Darmok, John, Nice to see you back.  :thumbsup: It looks like you are here to stay this time.  Gald you liked the mosaic, it was my first and now that I know it is relatively easy, it won't be my last.  I look forward to reading you more often, my friend.
Simpson, Welocme to my Mind Scape.  It's always good to see new readers.  Thanks for the nice comment and I hope to see you more often.

News......

Well, as you all may remember my first group of LOTs didn't work out for me and I needed to start agian.  Well I have some good news disguised as bad news.  I have scraped these last set of LOTs as well.  It seems in my 4 plus gig of pluggins I have some bad files, along with several out dated things.  So instead of trying to go through the whole thing and fix it.  I will be redoing the entire thing.  After a long talk with several BSC members, one in particular, she knows who she is,  I have some very good ideas on how to properly organize my pluggins.  Making it easier to do successful LOTs in the future.

Some other good news is that as I DL, I will most likely CAMify everything as I am now CAMified.  This is a totally new experience for me as I have never used the CAM before and I am very excited to see how it will improve game play.  Reporting my thoughts on how well it works or doesnt work will be a new part of my MD in the future.  So for those of you who are not CAMified yet, come look for my honest opinion.  ()stsfd()

In other news, this week is the One year anniversary of my MD.  Feb 27th last year I started this MD not knowing where it would go or even how successful it would be.  I am very proud of my acomplishments and I thank each and everyone of you for all the comments and incouragement.

Some old pics cause everyone loves pics,
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Things that make you say, "HMMMM".
Why is it that when you transport something by car, it's called a shipment, but when you transport something by ship, it's called cargo?
If a black box in a plane is indestructible, why can't they make the whole plane out of it?
Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio?Why does your nose run and your feet smell?
Why does an alarm clock "go off" when it begins ringing?
If pro is the opposite of con, is progress the opposite of congress?
Why does "cleave" mean both split apart and stick together?
Why is it, whether you sit up or sit down, the result is the same?






Oh yah I almost forgot, it's time for my famous "Guess that Picture Competition"
So without wasting any more time.
There will be five rounds with ten pictures in each round.  Each round will be worth $10 Canadian dollars, donated to SC4D in the winners name.  All you have to do is name the Author and the MD or Bat showcase where the picture came from.
Good luck to all.

Pic 1
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Pic 2
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Pic 3
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Pic 4
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Pic 5
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Pic 6
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Pic 7
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Pic 8
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Pic 9
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Pic 10
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Have a great day and
Good luck to everyone and I will keep checking in during the Day.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 25, 2008, 07:31:35 AM
The two old pictures there are looking great!

And to the "Guess that Picture Competition":

Pic No. - topic -creator
Pic 01 "jestarr's stuff" by jestarr
Pic 02 "Blackwater (with Islas Gemas)" by emilin
Pic 03 "JBSimio Inc." by JBSimio
Pic 04 "??" by ??
Pic 05 "EYECANDY" by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 06 "Qumma - From Desert to Rose" by nedalezz
Pic 07 "Orlach" by squidi
Pic 08 "??" by ??
Pic 09 "AntigOne" by Badsim
Pic 10 "??" by ??
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 25, 2008, 07:34:26 AM
Good for you bat,  &apls everything bat has posted so far is correct.  Who will finish this off or will bat be back?

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 25, 2008, 08:06:26 AM
Welcome to page 30!

I have found the remaining pictures:

Pic 04 is from dsrwhat316 in "The Republic of Bevelle- A Blend of New and Old"
Pic 08 is from Pat in "Waterfalls... a MD by Pat"
Pic 10 is from you in "Mind Scape"

Full list:

Pic No. - topic -creator
Pic 01 "jestarr's stuff" by jestarr
Pic 02 "Blackwater (with Islas Gemas)" by emilin
Pic 03 "JBSimio Inc." by JBSimio
Pic 04 "The Republic of Bevelle- A Blend of New and Old" by dsrwhat316
Pic 05 "EYECANDY" by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 06 "Qumma - From Desert to Rose" by nedalezz
Pic 07 "Orlach" by squidi
Pic 08 "Waterfalls... a MD by Pat" by Pat
Pic 09 "AntigOne" by Badsim
Pic 10 "Mind Scape" by rooker1

and btw, Congrats of almost 1 year of your MD!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape...Round One is over, next round @ 4pm!!
Post by: rooker1 on February 25, 2008, 08:32:30 AM
We have our first winner.
Congratulations bat, you are the first round winner.  &apls
I will donate $10 Candian dollars to SC4D in your name when all five rounds are completed.


Pic No. - topic -creator
Pic 01 ]"jestarr's stuff" by jestarr (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=95.0)
Pic 02 "Blackwater (with Islas Gemas)" by emilin (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=261.0)
Pic 03 "JBSimio Inc." by JBSimio (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=351.0)
Pic 04 "The Republic of Bevelle- A Blend of New and Old" by dsrwhat316 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2625.0)
Pic 05 "EYECANDY" by iamgoingtoeatyou (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3607.0)
Pic 06 "Qumma - From Desert to Rose" by nedalezz (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2025.0)
Pic 07 "Orlach" by squidi (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2865.0)
Pic 08 "Waterfalls... a MD by Pat" by Pat (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=722.0)
Pic 09 "AntigOne" by Badsim (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=217.0)
Pic 10 "Mind Scape" by rooker1 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=601.0)

It seems the frist round may have been to easy or bat is really that good.  Either way the next one I will try to make a little tougher and will start around 4 pm so others will have the chance to play.
Congrats again to bat.
And every one have a great day,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 25, 2008, 03:29:17 PM
WoW Congrats to Bat there for winning that round!!! I pooked my head in but I only knew my one pic lol  :D..... Robin I do agree that Bat is just that good  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Second Round!!!
Post by: rooker1 on February 25, 2008, 03:40:10 PM
Second Round,

Pic 1
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Faycu22.webshots.com%2Fimage%2F12861%2F2001590833595370850_rs.jpg&hash=13373952851d00564c66cf21f8a5a9a2a25e699b)
Pic 2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg259.imageshack.us%2Fimg259%2F5858%2Ftoupweineroperpf1.jpg&hash=7f4a95798c1709ced01264f684fefabb6f403571)
Pic 3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi148.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs26%2Fjmyers2043%2FPLEXLarge.jpg&hash=e10f1fc3f5d7bf962afe206f8bcde56bce3550a9)
Pic 4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi90.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk255%2Fmarcszar%2FLever%2520House%2520Readme%2520Images%2FMcCormick_LEX_Image_1.jpg&hash=73d6ddaa6b704cecd758b878d6e9536c2b2bdc59)
Pic 5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg176.imageshack.us%2Fimg176%2F103%2Fwestlakeboilerpreview01nn9.jpg&hash=9c4a4dee8c9e84fd6cb4c1d381d623258ed58f6d)
Pic 6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblogster.com%2Fhost%2Fimages%2F73889883227.jpg&hash=d37fb2d008705905a2998e444e204e91da322497)
Pic 7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg211.imageshack.us%2Fimg211%2F6027%2Fimg0634impgi2.jpg&hash=3bc5aa5d11cccb1ad5983656d80105742734194d)
Pic 8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg487.imageshack.us%2Fimg487%2F9097%2Fpadstowquaysjun13151181ss8.jpg&hash=6f509fed700e75c5e468c3b6c2f0d8a883e88c82)
Pic 9
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi17.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb99%2FJetWarrior%2FSimCity%25204%2520Pics%2FCondor%2520Bay%2520City%2520Journal%2FAtthebaseofthehill800x500.jpg&hash=0006f868a2cbfb18680bf2cf96528d028d2b2dd5)
Pic 10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp11%2FParrotsSC4Photos%2FEIT9sc4d.jpg&hash=27950679c6df6aa1c542922f497d00f93600905b)

Good luck to everyone in the Second Round
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dragonshardz on February 25, 2008, 04:59:26 PM
pic #5 is from JBsimio's BAT thread, the rest, I got's no clue.  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on February 25, 2008, 05:13:39 PM
Hmmm...

#1
#2 looks like Debussyman's Showcase by Debussyman
#3 Jestarr's Stuff by Jestarr
#4 Marcszar's BATs by Marcszar
#5 JBSimio Inc. by JBSimio  (I've heard of him... what a jerk that guy is!)
#6 Nealos101's BAT Projects by Nealos
#7
#8
#9 Welcome to Condor Bay by Masochist (I think so anyway...)
#10 Eagle Island by Cockatoo
Title: Re: Mind Scape...Four more to go!!
Post by: rooker1 on February 25, 2008, 05:46:54 PM
Jon very good try but you have one wrong my friend.  &apls Number 3 is not right, sorry, my friend.

#1
#2 looks like Debussyman's Showcase by Debussyman
#3
#4 Marcszar's BATs by Marcszar
#5 JBSimio Inc. by JBSimio  (I've heard of him... what a jerk that guy is!)
#6 Nealos101's BAT Projects by Nealos
#7
#8
#9 Welcome to Condor Bay by Masochist (I think so anyway...)
#10 Eagle Island by Cockatoo

Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 25, 2008, 05:51:03 PM
I believe #7 is from "Ennedi Plays Shosaloza." Still working on the others...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 25, 2008, 05:53:26 PM
Dustin, (thundercrack83) you are right on that one.  &apls Great work.  Will you be back with the rest or will it be someone else?  ???

#1
#2 looks like Debussyman's Showcase by Debussyman
#3
#4 Marcszar's BATs by Marcszar
#5 JBSimio Inc. by JBSimio  (I've heard of him... what a jerk that guy is!)
#6 Nealos101's BAT Projects by Nealos
#7 Ennedi Plays Shosaloza by Ennedi
#8
#9 Welcome to Condor Bay by Masochist (I think so anyway...)
#10 Eagle Island by Cockatoo

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on February 25, 2008, 07:25:13 PM
Oops... dumb mistake on my part!  &ops

#1
#2 looks like Debussyman's Showcase by Debussyman
#3 Jmeyer's Rural Retreat by Jmeyers
#4 Marcszar's BATs by Marcszar
#5 JBSimio Inc. by JBSimio  (I've heard of him... what a jerk that guy is!)
#6 Nealos101's BAT Projects by Nealos
#7 Ennedi Plays Shosaloza by Ennedi
#8
#9 Welcome to Condor Bay by Masochist (I think so anyway...)
#10 Eagle Island by Cockatoo
Title: Re: Mind Scape........Two more answers to go!!
Post by: rooker1 on February 26, 2008, 03:33:03 AM
Jon, don't be so hard on yourself.  I wouldn't call you dumb, just.....well......never mind. 
Jon now has number 3 correct.
Who will get the rest?

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 26, 2008, 06:58:27 AM
Found picture number 08 in The Region of Balnavia (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1431.msg42507#msg42507) (second picture) from tooheys!

(I also know where you can find picture number one, but I give the others a chance to guess it....)
Title: Re: Mind Scape....One answer to go!!!
Post by: rooker1 on February 26, 2008, 07:11:04 AM
bat you are outstaning.  Not only do you know where it came from you provided the linkie.  Great work my friend.
Whose going to get the last answer?


#1
#2 looks like Debussyman's Showcase by Debussyman
#3 Jmeyer's Rural Retreat by Jmeyers
#4 Marcszar's BATs by Marcszar
#5 JBSimio Inc. by JBSimio  (I've heard of him... what a jerk that guy is!)
#6 Nealos101's BAT Projects by Nealos
#7 Ennedi Plays Shosaloza by Ennedi
#8 The Region of Balnavia by tooheys
#9 Welcome to Condor Bay by Masochist (I think so anyway...)
#10 Eagle Island by Cockatoo


Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vester on February 26, 2008, 07:23:47 AM
I would guess that picture no 1 is from Tag_one's Place

EDIT: Sure thing. Found it on page 2. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=264.msg27096#msg27096)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 26, 2008, 07:58:32 AM
Congrats vester,  &apls you are the second round Winner. 
I will donate $10 Canadian to SC4D in your name when all five rounds are done.


Pic 1 - tag_one - Tag_one's PLace (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=264.0)
Pic 2 - Debussyman - Debussyman's Showcase (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=322.0)
Pic 3 - jmyers - JMyers Rural Retreat and Small Shops (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=536.0)
Pic 4 - marcszar - Marcszar's BATs (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=795.0)
Pic 5 - JBSimio - JBSimio Inc (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=351.0)
Pic 6 - Nealos101 - Nealos101's BAT Projects (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=595.0)
Pic 7 - Ennedi - Ennedi plays Shosaloza (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2157.0)
Pic 8 - tooheys - The Reigion of Balnavia (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1431.0)
Pic 9 - Masochist - Welcome to Condor Bay (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3400.0)
Pic 10 - Cockatoo-210893 - Eagle Island National Park (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3626.0)

If you have the time, please go check out these great threads.
I will start round three later today.
have a great day,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Round Three and a challenge to All!!!
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 06:05:01 AM
Hello,

Well, today is the day.  The one year anniversary of my MD. 
I had some big plans for today, but I have run into a few road blocks.  I'm through them all now, I think, but not in time for more special things today.
Good news.....I have my pluggins folder all fixed and up to date.  I'm back to making LOTs again and should have something to show you all this weekend. 
Strange news.....my wife and kids are going away on vacation next week for two weeks to go see her brother's family in Las Vegas. (strange part) I'm kinda happy for the break, the time to myself, time to get some household projects done and to play the Game.  $%Grinno$%

So, let's move on to Round Three of my guess that picture contest.
Let's get some new players in here today.

Anyone want to match my donation. 
I'll make you all a deal for every equivalent $50 Canadian conformation I get from Barby, I will donate another $2 Canadian.  Up to a max of 10 people.  And for every $25 Canadian conformation I get from Barby, I will donate another $1 Canadian.  Up to a max of 20 people.  You must post here your name and the amount you donated to qualify.
  ;)

Pic 1
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi80.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj179%2FGlenni91%2FBAT%2520pics%2Fblah%2Fmoomoo%2FSMPP-344f.jpg&hash=904c2338e3addff416d1513e99f5ce760991f4c0)
Pic 2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg301.imageshack.us%2Fimg301%2F7200%2F11pk6.jpg&hash=7b0f00bd993aceac29473ddd1d3528dcf89e1b72)
Pic 3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg156.imageshack.us%2Fimg156%2F2994%2Fhouseoflightmv2.jpg&hash=5cac923c5a3298d8994356b07b18b5fbc7b85512)
Pic 4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg265.imageshack.us%2Fimg265%2F293%2Fmosaic15rk7.jpg&hash=f825917d34896021f55e03c8095cae8819c2e06b)
Pic5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg294.imageshack.us%2Fimg294%2F4103%2Fcityshot1qy3.jpg&hash=dc0d67862a78a2b938818279ad198889d9014aa7)
Pic 6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg518.imageshack.us%2Fimg518%2F2986%2F01hf6.jpg&hash=f322ee596852baa3224698e6c9d4a153352c5a17)
Pic 7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg356.imageshack.us%2Fimg356%2F857%2F96276276td7.jpg&hash=4b877f85e2a31fcc743c3c5d245d9d0070e67434)
Pic 8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg254.imageshack.us%2Fimg254%2F8207%2F34811439hb9.jpg&hash=fe2db8e0cb3ff2dc95ed5c6e53f593c21ad39f00)
Pic 9
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi95.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl151%2Fcallagrafx%2Fwatermark-6.jpg&hash=4ba4f75a4a7cbe32d2b54c3af6852b546700ad45)
Pic 10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg440.imageshack.us%2Fimg440%2F9003%2Fih1fs7.jpg&hash=14b534b18cd2382b597de601f9e6450c9ceaa266)


Things that make you say, "Hmmmm"
Why call it a building if it's already been built?
Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?
If the front of your car says 'DODGE', do you really need a horn?
What do sheep count when they can't get to sleep?
When you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?
Do blind Eskimos have seeing-eye sled dogs?
What was the best thing before sliced bread?


"That All Folks"
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Hogmeister on February 27, 2008, 07:05:16 AM
Great shots, Paris meets St Petersburg, lol, beautiful buildings what more can one ask for, and what building is pic 3?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 10:15:37 AM
LoL Hogmeister you are supposed to guess where Rooker aka Robin has gotten these pics from... 


Well those are the only 2 I know of siiigh
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 10:30:18 AM
Great work Pat, you have them right.  &apls

What about my donation match challenge?  ;)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vester on February 27, 2008, 10:35:30 AM
Quote from: Hogmeister on February 27, 2008, 07:05:16 AM
Great shots, Paris meets St Petersburg, lol, beautiful buildings what more can one ask for, and what building is pic 3?

That would be the Sony Center on Potsdamer Platz, Berlin (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=da&geocode=&q=berlin&ie=UTF8&ll=52.509985,13.372968&spn=0.003539,0.011759&t=h&z=17)

and the picture was found in SimFox's Places, Faces... pictures (on a semi-daily basis)  (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3714.msg117775#msg117775)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 10:39:51 AM
Perfect vester.  Here is what we have so far.

Pic 1 - SMP Port Realism Project by SMP Place
Pic 2 -
Pic 3 - Places, Faces... pictures (on a semi-daily basis) by SimFox
Pic 4 -
Pic 5 -
Pic 6 -
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - Bixel's CAM HK Residential Monsters!!! by bixel

Will anyone do my donation challenge?  ::)

Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 10:47:31 AM
So If I donate 50 Candian Dollars you will kick up your donation by an extra 2$.... so for me that 50 candian would be $ 51.08... Hmmm I would have to talk to the misses on that one.... 

anyone want to do the conversion try here [linkie] (http://www.xe.com/ucc/)


# 9 is Lee's pic [linkie] (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=342.msg120625#msg120625)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 10:52:04 AM
Yes Pat that is right.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 10:55:46 AM
well err more soo from this post [linkie] (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=342.msg120013#msg120013)  for # 9....  I havent found the name of the Bat but its by Lee that I do know lol....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 11:00:01 AM
That's perfect Pat, where it came from and by who.

Pic 1 - SMP Port Realism Project by SMP Place
Pic 2 -
Pic 3 - Places, Faces... pictures (on a semi-daily basis) by SimFox
Pic 4 -
Pic 5 -
Pic 6 -
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 - CAL's BAT Cave by callagrafx
Pic 10 - Bixel's CAM HK Residential Monsters!!! by bixel

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 11:19:15 AM
LoL its a miracle my gears are turning now a bit after getting some caffeine into me lol
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jeronij on February 27, 2008, 11:41:55 AM
I was going to post my choices... but you all beat me  ::)  $%Grinno$%  :D :D




This is a great competition, and I want to thank all the participants for their inputs, and specially Robin for his fantastic idea which will help to keep the available site's resources at the good speed rate we are used to enjoy  ;D . Thanks Robin for your so special support to this site  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on February 27, 2008, 01:08:17 PM
Robin, I will match your contribution and raise you 50 cents (per dollar).  So if you donate (CDN) $2.00, I'll donate (US) $3.00.  Have someone keep me posted as to the ongoing damage.

Huge congrats on a year of one of the couple of finest MDs here at SC4D.  I've saved up a ton of ideas I've gained here and look forward to putting them on display in 3RR soon.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on February 27, 2008, 01:31:37 PM
Hi Robin,

Your picture guess competitions are always fun - but this round is a toughie!  I recognised picture 10 and one other, but am trying to remember where from ;)

As for the donation, I'll make a GBP25 (CAD50ish :thumbsup:) donation this weekend (gotta top up my paypal account), I've been meaning to for a while now, so thankyou for spurring me into action and adding to it.

And congrats on the first anniversary. &apls

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 27, 2008, 01:37:20 PM
I think I've got two of them...

4. People's Socialist State of Odeschnya (Yoman)
6. Criadandre (GrindPepper)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on February 27, 2008, 02:30:19 PM
Aha, just realised where I'd seen pic 2......

Smurf's SC4 Experimenting.

And there's another one that looks familiar!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vester on February 27, 2008, 02:36:06 PM
Picture #8 is from Ferrox's BAT's (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3749.msg121798#msg121798)

Bringing over the pictures:
Quote from: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 06:05:01 AM
Pic 1
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi80.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj179%2FGlenni91%2FBAT%2520pics%2Fblah%2Fmoomoo%2FSMPP-344f.jpg&hash=904c2338e3addff416d1513e99f5ce760991f4c0)
Pic 2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg301.imageshack.us%2Fimg301%2F7200%2F11pk6.jpg&hash=7b0f00bd993aceac29473ddd1d3528dcf89e1b72)
Pic 3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg156.imageshack.us%2Fimg156%2F2994%2Fhouseoflightmv2.jpg&hash=5cac923c5a3298d8994356b07b18b5fbc7b85512)
Pic 4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg265.imageshack.us%2Fimg265%2F293%2Fmosaic15rk7.jpg&hash=f825917d34896021f55e03c8095cae8819c2e06b)
Pic5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg294.imageshack.us%2Fimg294%2F4103%2Fcityshot1qy3.jpg&hash=dc0d67862a78a2b938818279ad198889d9014aa7)
Pic 6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg518.imageshack.us%2Fimg518%2F2986%2F01hf6.jpg&hash=f322ee596852baa3224698e6c9d4a153352c5a17)
Pic 7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg356.imageshack.us%2Fimg356%2F857%2F96276276td7.jpg&hash=4b877f85e2a31fcc743c3c5d245d9d0070e67434)
Pic 8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg254.imageshack.us%2Fimg254%2F8207%2F34811439hb9.jpg&hash=fe2db8e0cb3ff2dc95ed5c6e53f593c21ad39f00)
Pic 9
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi95.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl151%2Fcallagrafx%2Fwatermark-6.jpg&hash=4ba4f75a4a7cbe32d2b54c3af6852b546700ad45)
Pic 10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg440.imageshack.us%2Fimg440%2F9003%2Fih1fs7.jpg&hash=14b534b18cd2382b597de601f9e6450c9ceaa266)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 03:24:14 PM

Pic 1 - SMP Port Realism Project by SMP Place
Pic 2 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting
Pic 3 - Places, Faces... pictures (on a semi-daily basis) by SimFox
Pic 4 - People's Socialist State of Odeschnya (Yoman)
Pic 5 - West end by Paroch
Pic 6 - Criadandre (GrindPepper)
Pic 7 - Recreation: RUHRGEBIET, Deutschland (Ruhr-area, Germany) by EJC
Pic 8 - Ferrox's Bat's
Pic 9 - CAL's BAT Cave by callagrafx
Pic 10 - Bixel's CAM HK Residential Monsters!!! by bixel
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on February 27, 2008, 03:40:24 PM
Quote from: Pat on February 27, 2008, 10:15:37 AM

  • 1.) SMP port realize project by Yoman Glenni's Model even though he is not on SMP [linkie] (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2996.msg115433#msg115433)

I'm sure its just an innocent error, but about 90% of that model is in fact mine, glenni added the lights and those incredible textures.

I know where the fourth picture comes from also!

But what thread is that third one from? Incredible![/list]
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 03:43:52 PM
whoopsie I sowwies Yoman I miss read Glenni's post then my bad....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 03:55:55 PM
Pat great work, but number seven is wrong.

I see Dave has taken my challenged (and raised me as he so nicely puts it)  I think he plays a little poker.  ;)

And Pat you are going to talk to your wifie, right?


Pic 1 - SMP Port Realism Project by SMP Place
Pic 2 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 3 - Places, Faces... pictures (on a semi-daily basis) by SimFox
Pic 4 - The People's Socialist State of Odeschyna by Yoman
Pic 5 - WEST END by paroch
Pic 6 - Criadandre by GrindPepper
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 - Ferox's BAT's by Feroxx
Pic 9 - CAL's BAT Cave by callagrafx
Pic 10 - Bixel's CAM HK Residential Monsters!!! by bixel

Who's going to get the last one?

Robin  ()stsfd()

PS. Yoman, I too am sorry, I should have corrected that.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 03:58:54 PM
gaaaaaaaaaah Sooooooo close I can almost taste victory on this round gaaaaaaaaaaaah......


Robin check your PM's lol....

Ohhhh I do belive that David plays some poker too lol
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on February 27, 2008, 04:00:15 PM
Hey, we all make mistakes  :thumbsup: Though the final product would have been crap without Glenni.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 04:03:42 PM
OK I think I got it..... Complete list.....

Pic 1 - SMP Port Realism Project by SMP Place
Pic 2 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 3 - Places, Faces... pictures (on a semi-daily basis) by SimFox
Pic 4 - The People's Socialist State of Odeschyna by Yoman
Pic 5 - WEST END by paroch
Pic 6 - Criadandre by GrindPepper
Pic 7 - ◊The Land Of Reden - Young urban area◊ by szymcar
Pic 8 - Ferox's BAT's by Feroxx
Pic 9 - CAL's BAT Cave by callagrafx
Pic 10 - Bixel's CAM HK Residential Monsters!!! by bixel

LoL Yoman thank you!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on February 27, 2008, 04:06:07 PM
Pic 7 is from Trieste (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3089.msg97325#msg97325) by warconstruct. ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 04:20:31 PM
Sorry Pat, but you are wrong again.

It seems Tage, (RippleJet) is our Third Round Winner.  He has beat you to the punch.
I will donate $10 Canadian dollars in his name at the end of all 5 rounds.

Pic 1 - SMP Port Realism Project by SMP Place
Pic 2 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 3 - Places, Faces... pictures (on a semi-daily basis) by SimFox
Pic 4 - The People's Socialist State of Odeschyna by Yoman
Pic 5 - WEST END by paroch
Pic 6 - Criadandre by GrindPepper
Pic 7 - city of Saint-Florent by warconstruct
Pic 8 - Ferox's BAT's by Feroxx
Pic 9 - CAL's BAT Cave by callagrafx
Pic 10 - Bixel's CAM HK Residential Monsters!!! by bixel

Any other takers on my Donation Challenge.
I have David for sure  &apls and maybe one other.  :thumbsup:

I will start the next round in the morning.

That's it for now,
Robin  ()stsfd()

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 27, 2008, 06:34:42 PM
Yuppers and that one other comes ahead with the amount of $51.08 accourding to the conversion lol..... But I will take this out of my tax return as soon as we get it back which hopefully soon...

Robin I am ready for the fourth round....
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Second Round!!!
Post by: ejc on February 28, 2008, 12:31:16 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on February 25, 2008, 03:40:10 PM
Second Round,

Pic 2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg259.imageshack.us%2Fimg259%2F5858%2Ftoupweineroperpf1.jpg&hash=7f4a95798c1709ced01264f684fefabb6f403571)

whow, that building is looking @#*@# good!!!  :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on February 28, 2008, 01:14:10 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 04:20:31 PM
I will donate $10 Canadian dollars in his name at the end of all 5 rounds.

Thanks Robin! This is a great idea and great game! :)


Quote from: rooker1 on February 27, 2008, 04:20:31 PM
Any other takers on my Donation Challenge.
I have David for sure  &apls and maybe one other.  :thumbsup:

::)

Ok, I've donated another 10 € :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 28, 2008, 04:17:42 AM
Good morning everyone,

Quote from: dedgren on February 27, 2008, 01:08:17 PM
Robin, I will match your contribution and raise you 50 cents (per dollar).  So if you donate (CDN) $2.00, I'll donate (US) $3.00.  Have someone keep me posted as to the ongoing damage.
David


This is goig to be great.
David, Pat and Tage are now all in for the donation challenge.   :thumbsup:
Altough Tage is a little short from the $25 canadian I will still the extra dollar on my side.

So I think it looks like this so far,

Robin = $50(5 rounds) + $2(for David) + $2(Pat) + $1(for Tage) = $55
David = $50(match) + $3(Pat) + $1.50(Tage) = $54.50  &apls
Pat = $50(match) Pat for your contribution, just make it $50 american.  &apls
Tage = 10 EUR (same as $14.75 canadian)  &apls

Total = @$174.25

Is there going to be anyone else to take the Donation Challenge?

Toady's pics will be posted very shortly, so watch out for it.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 28, 2008, 09:22:09 AM
OK Robin I will do even $ 50.00 USD but I suspect I would need to convert that to EU as that seems to be the only accepted payment amount... So how should it be labled for the reason?  "Matching Robins $50 Challenge"
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on February 28, 2008, 12:12:54 PM
Very generous of you to donate this money Robin, an excellent fund raising drive! I'm sure Jeronij will be thankful  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on February 28, 2008, 01:57:22 PM
Robin,

Great to see you include a pic from West End - thanks :thumbsup:  I thought it would be rude of me to actually guess it!

I've just donated to the site EUR35 (GBP27.31), which is roughly CAD50.  So with your and David's matching it gets even bigger.  A small price to pay for such a great site that we all use so much.

Looking forward to the next round of pics.

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 28, 2008, 02:59:35 PM

So here is the list standing as is...

Total = @$231.15

Is there going to be anyone else to take the Donation Challenge?


So that is my math to help out Robin here.... Come on folks lets make David and Robin really own up to their bets and Raise them stakes even higher.....


&apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls


OK here is a new addon from me, if the total amount hits $350.00 by the end of the round I will Kick in anther $10.00 to make my total donation amount of $60.00 even, But that is if the $350.00 mark is reached
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Fourth Round has begun!!
Post by: rooker1 on February 29, 2008, 05:05:22 AM
Good morning everyone,

I wake up to some great news.  Thank you Paroch for joining the Donation Challenge!!!  &apls
And a special thank you to Pat for the extra $10 if we can reach $350 and for keeping up with the math.  It looks perfect to me.  :thumbsup:
Is there anyone else who would like to join the Club.  It's very nice up here.

You know what time it is?
It's time for the Fourth Round.
Guess where the pic come from and the author.

Pic 1
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi8.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa25%2Fdkruel05%2F7.jpg&hash=428b645a8c1b273235bed7488235cba0e8a5a55e)
Pic 2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi234.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee71%2FDragonshardz%2FJUpdate2%2FJenress-Dec.jpg&hash=064c6b01cf5d4976bd3f3bb1c8bd72400b811342)
Pic 3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg167.imageshack.us%2Fimg167%2F4940%2Fsally112ye7.jpg&hash=d2ac11139fa4e22f31dc5bce20687da9816b4cbd)
Pic 4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg503.imageshack.us%2Fimg503%2F9526%2Fcitydowntownsq2.jpg&hash=da5a4d0dc869f33391c445537e55b405058edd5d)
Pic 5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxs223.xs.to%2Fxs223%2F08022%2Fupdate2b.JPG&hash=bf03b9e8df1267541b09928a9400f6899a6dd646)
Pic 6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg107.imageshack.us%2Fimg107%2F5982%2Fcapture12022008181511mv2.jpg&hash=66792597cafa7671b5eedf9f5812725f374386d4)
Pic 7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg170.imageshack.us%2Fimg170%2F1729%2F05tf0.jpg&hash=cfd4699028cda1f6a272c8efb21fdf34939a07e8)
Pic 8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg229.imageshack.us%2Fimg229%2F5451%2Fml03qv4.jpg&hash=5c01a4e7763c74cd6859de39dc34a41578ca71a9)
Pic 9
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg262.imageshack.us%2Fimg262%2F7301%2Ftapicabaypic2ql1.jpg&hash=466829b92ce8940f47e5ec6b2014c46df932da65)
Pic 10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg480.imageshack.us%2Fimg480%2F5913%2Fantigoneteaser02kl8.jpg&hash=e267f61136db2697dad7577d4d002458bc3aebbf)

Enjoy the Fourth Round and I'll be watching.
Have a grrrreat day,
Robin  :thumbsup:

These are not my pics, but from other's MDs for my contest.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 29, 2008, 05:59:10 AM
OK:

Pic 01 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 02 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 03 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gaszac
Pic 04 - ??
Pic 05 - ??
Pic 06 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 07 - ??
Pic 08 - ??
Pic 09 - ??
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim

That's all I know! (at the moment)

btw, my 4300th post!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 29, 2008, 06:30:57 AM
Great job bat, those are all correct.  &apls

Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 -
Pic 5 -
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim

Whose going to get the rest of the answers and
Are there any more tkaers on The Donation Challenge?

Later,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on February 29, 2008, 06:48:34 AM
Pic 4 - Click On The Images To View Them In FULL RESOLUTION ... ehm ... I mean ... The Greater Terrain Region (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3340.0) by Haljackey
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 29, 2008, 07:30:23 AM
Yes, Tage you are correct on that one.   &apls
Although, don't click on that image, nothing will happen.

Now this is what we have so far.....

Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 - The Greater Terran Region by Haljackey
Pic 5 -
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim

Come join the Donation Club if you dare.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vester on February 29, 2008, 07:54:15 AM
Picture #7 is taken from Smurf's SC4 Experimenting (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3929.msg124694#msg124694)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 29, 2008, 08:12:53 AM
You are correct on that one, Vester.  &apls
Can I convince you to make a donation?

Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 - The Greater Terran Region by Haljackey
Pic 5 -
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim


Three more answers to go.
Whose it going to be?

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 29, 2008, 12:15:04 PM
Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 - The Greater Terran Region by Haljackey
Pic 5 - The Region of Balnavia by toohey's
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 29, 2008, 12:40:52 PM
Sorry Pat, but number 5 is wrong.  I hope you will try again though.  ;)

Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 - The Greater Terran Region by Haljackey
Pic 5 -
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on February 29, 2008, 02:47:59 PM
Good game - and a good goal Robin.

I just donated EUR25 to support your fundraising campaign, and have you guys and Pat stick to the bet!

I remember having seen pictures 8 and 9 - but have no clue where... 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: warconstruct on February 29, 2008, 04:19:27 PM
image 8 corresponds has the town of Air6 Offala valey (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=3227.0)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 29, 2008, 04:41:06 PM
So here is the list standing as is...


Robin = $50(5 rounds) + $2(for David) + $2(Pat) + $1(for Tage) + $2(Paul) + $2(sebes) = $59
David = $50(match) + $3(Pat) + $1.50(Tage) +$3(Paul) + $1.50?(sebes)= $60.50 
Pat = $50(match)
Tage = 10 EUR (same as $14.75 canadian) 
Paroch = 35 EUR (same as $51.90 CAD) Sweeeeeetness 
sebes = 25 EUR (same as $31.88 CAD, close enough for me)

Total = @$268.03

Another right answer by warconstruct, great work.  &apls  But there are two more answers to go.

Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 - The Greater Terran Region by Haljackey
Pic 5 -
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 8 -  Ofalla Valley by Air6
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim

Anyone else want to jion the Donation Challenge?
My goal is $350.  ()stsfd()

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: catty on February 29, 2008, 06:14:31 PM
Thank you rooker1 for your great MD and I have been enjoying the guess the picture game.

So anyway the Donation Challenge, as near as I can work out with the exchange rate.

$60 NZ is equal to $44 CAN which is equal to $30 EUR which is what I have donated, hope this helps your goal and thank you this was a great reminder to support SC4 Devotion, I don't do it as much as I should.

catty  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 29, 2008, 07:40:16 PM

Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 - The Greater Terran Region by Haljackey
Pic 5 - LoneRanger playing NHP Matineda, merging cities. *update 01-08-08*
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 8 - Ofalla Valley by Air6
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim

We got anther donation and that means time for a tally update...

Robin = $50(5 rounds) + $2(for David) + $2(Pat) + $1(for Tage) + $2(Paul) + $2(sebes) +$2(catty)= $61.00
David = $50(match) + $3(Pat) + $1.50(Tage) +$3(Paul) + $1.50?(sebes) +$3(catty)= $63.50 
Pat = $50(match)
Tage = 10 EUR (same as $14.75 canadian) 
Paroch = 35 EUR (same as $51.90 CAD) Sweeeeeetness 
sebes = 25 EUR (same as $31.88 CAD, close enough for me)
Cathy = 60 NZ (same as $44.00 CAD) Thank you so much for your help here...

Total = @ $312.03    Wooooohoooo!!!!

So those's are the new total's and with that we need one more donation of $37.97 to make the goal and beyond if someone still wants to anti up a $50.00
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on February 29, 2008, 07:54:39 PM
Quote from: Pat on February 29, 2008, 07:40:16 PM
So those's are the new total's and with that we need one more donation of $37.97 to make the goal and beyond if someone still wants to anti up a $50.00

Done... 35 EURO   :satisfied:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 29, 2008, 08:08:19 PM
Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 - The Greater Terran Region by Haljackey
Pic 5 - LoneRanger playing NHP Matineda, merging cities. *update 01-08-08*
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 8 - Ofalla Valley by Air6
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim

We got anther donation and that means time for a tally update...

Robin = $50(5 rounds) + $2(for David) + $2(Pat) + $1(for Tage) + $2(Paul) + $2(sebes) +$2(catty) +2(Jon) = $63.00
David = $50(match) + $3(Pat) + $1.50(Tage) +$3(Paul) + $1.50?(sebes) +$3(catty) +3(Jon)= $66.50 
Pat = $50(match) + $10 350 challenge met
Tage = $10 EUR (same as $14.75 canadian) 
Paroch = $35 EUR (same as $51.90 CAD) Sweeeeeetness 
sebes = $25 EUR (same as $31.88 CAD, close enough for me)
Cathy = $60 NZ (same as $44.00 CAD) Thank you so much for your help here...
Jon aka JBSimio = $35 EUR (same as $52.43 CAD) WOW awesome thank you Jon.....

Total = @ $374.46    Wooooohoooo!!!!

$350.00 (CAD) Challenge Met woohoooo!!!!!!



So is there any more takers in the donation challenge at all??? Wanna raise the bar even higher anyone???
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on March 01, 2008, 02:35:54 AM
Found Picture No. 09 in this MD ;)

Pic 1 - EYECANDY by iamgoingtoeatyou
Pic 2 - The Monarchy of Jenress by dragonshardz
Pic 3 - City of 'Sally', from 'Dog Pond" Region, All EyeCandy only by gazac
Pic 4 - The Greater Terran Region by Haljackey
Pic 5 - LoneRanger playing NHP Matineda, merging cities. *update 01-08-08*
Pic 6 - Aurelianis by Antoine
Pic 7 - Smurf's SC4 Experimenting by metasmurf
Pic 8 - Ofalla Valley by Air6
Pic 9 - Mind Scape by rooker1 (at Page 27)
Pic 10 - AntigOne by Badsim


(on that score it was so difficult to find Pic 09!)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on March 01, 2008, 08:37:25 AM
Well done Bat -  &apls &apls &apls

I knew I have seen it somewhere recently, but somehow pictures from Mindscape are always the latest to be recognized....

You realy are having your day today aren't you? 

(also referring to the 3000st reply in 3RR)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 01, 2008, 09:00:19 AM
WoW Bat you beat me to it and to think I was killing myself trying to find that pic gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah  :angrymore: and to think Robin really pulled a fast one on us and threw his own pic in and btw Robin that was crafty sir  &apls  Congrats Bat on nailing down the fourth round and also your accomplishment at ST!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 01, 2008, 12:11:12 PM
Congratulations, Robin!

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg217.imageshack.us%2Fimg217%2F814%2Fmindscapegh8.png&hash=41fd446479221a69c8efa246b157a2728c0ed115)

The Staff
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on March 01, 2008, 12:28:44 PM
Robin,

Many congratulations on your second OSITM award - very well deserved.  And also double congrats on the Donations Challenge - I think many of us ~mean~ to send some money, but your challenge has reminded us and promted us into action.  After all, the amount of time we spend on here - it's a BARGAIN.

Congrats again,

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on March 01, 2008, 12:40:38 PM
You deserve this Medal Robin! Congratulations
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 01, 2008, 01:06:01 PM
Congrats on the second time around in OSITM Robin you deserve it!!!  &apls :thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on March 02, 2008, 12:40:20 AM
Well done Robin on your 2nd run in OSITM, but more so for your recent activities and fundraising.

I now I'm a bit late, but I'll add 20AUD to the pool.

Great work

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on March 02, 2008, 03:10:23 AM
Congrats on this second special month!

Looking forward to the fifth round! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: warconstruct on March 02, 2008, 11:06:42 AM
Congratulation for your nomination in the section Special Interest this Month  &apls

So long for an update I hope for it  ;)

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 02, 2008, 04:04:47 PM
Hello everyone,

This weekend has been very busy.  Many problems to which some are still not solved.  Sorry I haven't been around.

A well deserved Congtrats goes to bat for winning the fourth round.  &apls
And a special thanks to Pat for keeping track of the donations.  Every thing looks perfect my friend. (I'm looking for a smiley bowing)  ()stsfd()

I would also like to thank everyone who has donated so far and I hope to stil get some more.

This is a very impressive list.
Would anyone else like to join it
Robin = $50(5 rounds) + $2(for David) + $2(Pat) + $1(for Tage) + $2(Paul) + $2(sebes) +$2(catty) +$2(Jon) = $63.00
David = $50(match) + $3(Pat) + $1.50(Tage) +$3(Paul) + $1.50(sebes) +$3(catty) +$3(Jon)= $66.50 
Pat = $50(match) + $10 (350 challenge met)
Tage = $10 EUR (same as $14.75 canadian) 
Paroch = $35 EUR (same as $51.90 CAD) Sweeeeeetness 
sebes = $25 EUR (same as $31.88 CAD, close enough for me)
Cathy = $60 NZ (same as $44.00 CAD) Thank you so much for your help here...
Jon aka JBSimio = $35 EUR (same as $52.43 CAD) WOW awesome thank you Jon.....

Well one more round to go.  I will start it in the morning as I have no time at the moment.  ;)

I would also like to thank Dustin and everyone else for my MD being in the SIOTM for the second time.  It's much appreciated.  I'll try to do new special things.  I just need to think of them.  ???

Have a great night and I'll be back in the morning,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 02, 2008, 09:24:25 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fforum%2Fmailboxhappy.gif&hash=3ab73edd43976f67fa3ef022c7db13edb430486e)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fbasic%2Fwave.gif&hash=f9c2d91bb57eebcfa48ebaf8e4638e8c974cbabb)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fbasic%2Fworthy.gif&hash=b6d9b7ff029c612d818310da14177e141d7f3bb9)

Robin do those Smiley's help out  ;)  btw you can find them and more Here [linkie] (http://www.freesmileys.org/free-animated-smileys.php) 

Its been my pleasure to help keep track of the Donations Robin its what I love to do and I noticed you seemed to be rather busy little bee too  ;)  I am Looking forward to the 5th round....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 02, 2008, 09:28:57 PM
You're really tallying up the donations here, Robin. It's a wonderful thing that you're doing for the whole community, my friend!

I'll be looking forward to the next round (hopefully I can participate, David's kept me pretty busy with all things 3RR getting ready for the collaboration), and also what you have in store for us in your second OSITM!

Take care, my good friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on March 03, 2008, 01:00:53 AM
Congratulations on the award. Very well deserved! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 03, 2008, 09:26:32 AM
Good afternoon everyone,

Let's get the Last Round started,
Guess where the pic came from and the author.

Pic 1
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Pic 2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg471.imageshack.us%2Fimg471%2F1046%2Fupdate21sc7.jpg&hash=a741171399ed390819708b66145550059a0257f9)
Pic 3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg98.imageshack.us%2Fimg98%2F2901%2Fstatevisitfireworksxy2.jpg&hash=77a012ac5dc56eab63eb9ab88ff8d42b803b397b)
Pic 4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi38.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe130%2Fyoman3%2F4-1.jpg&hash=4e44149415cd9e69d85ba804a84471b921eccf1e)
Pic 5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg155.imageshack.us%2Fimg155%2F4751%2Fsilber183ph1.jpg&hash=9b0f68cb4324eadb5a190d3302472360e027bc59)
Pic 6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg181.imageshack.us%2Fimg181%2F5130%2Fcfptpw1wh6.jpg&hash=266bb745a7c8cace221f99de9a4326794c1c2566)
Pic 7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi109.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn65%2Femilin_2006%2Fsan1505.jpg&hash=fe3d569a621fd106f70ee296d2f0813b7f9689c3)
Pic 8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/images/jrj/MalLorca/Update3/JRJ_MCA_Update3_07.jpg)
Pic 9
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi203.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa249%2FManny4201%2F5-1.jpg&hash=9c1de5036df082c7323d1027b1d315baede41f3b)
Pic 10
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This is your last chance to join the Donation Challenge for any of those still interested.
Good luck to everyone,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 03, 2008, 09:28:14 AM
Hmmm...

2. Windsor Park (porter66083)
5. Urland (Nardo69)
6. Waterfalls... (Pat)

...I think?

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 03, 2008, 09:32:24 AM
Dustin you are correct on those.  &apls
You are very fast my friend.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on March 03, 2008, 09:39:37 AM
8. mallorca from jeronij

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 03, 2008, 09:44:38 AM
Very correct on that one, mauricio.  &apls
This is what we have so far.

Pic 1 -
Pic 2 - Windsor Park by porter66083
Pic 3 -
Pic 4 -
Pic 5 - Urland - a (mostly) rural Coastline by Nardo69
Pic 6 - Waterfalls... by Pat
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 - Mallorca by jeronij
Pic 9 -
Pic 10 -

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on March 03, 2008, 10:44:41 AM
3: The Neo Byzantinian Empire of Stropon - Strechnitz

Congratulations on another successful round of this competition. The donation challenge is a great idea too and as far as the challenge goes, is there a minimum requirement or can anyone join?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 03, 2008, 10:55:27 AM
Sorry threestooges but that's not right.  $%Grinno$%
As for the donation, any one can join, but I will only donate $2 (canadian) for a $50 doanation and $1 (candian) for a $25 donation (everything equal to canadian dollars)

And Dedgren (david) is raising me by doing $3 on $50 and $1.50 on $25.

Hope that makes sense.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 03, 2008, 11:09:58 AM
Bring the pictures forward...

Quote from: rooker1 on March 03, 2008, 09:26:32 AM
Pic 1
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Pic 2
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Pic 3
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Pic 4
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Pic 5
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Pic 6
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Pic 7
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi109.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn65%2Femilin_2006%2Fsan1505.jpg&hash=fe3d569a621fd106f70ee296d2f0813b7f9689c3)
Pic 8
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/images/jrj/MalLorca/Update3/JRJ_MCA_Update3_07.jpg)
Pic 9
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi203.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa249%2FManny4201%2F5-1.jpg&hash=9c1de5036df082c7323d1027b1d315baede41f3b)
Pic 10
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg252.imageshack.us%2Fimg252%2F3089%2Ftivolixroads1ni2.jpg&hash=f9dd84278b75cf29fa98aaddf28fa10573040215)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on March 03, 2008, 11:30:45 AM
You know, I thought I visited a lot of MDs here - but the only ones I instantly recognise are Nardo's, Pat's and Jeronij's.  The rest, well number two I know I've seen, just cannot recall who by.

And number 9 is an awesome picture, love the W2W selection - when someone names it I'll be visiting that MD pronto!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on March 03, 2008, 12:00:05 PM
Paul, this is Manny's Offenberg - but I see you found a way to this new MD yet  :D

Robin, congratrulations on the second OSITM award!  &apls :thumbsup:

I must find a bit more time to look at your Competition...  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 03, 2008, 12:07:46 PM
Ennedi you are correct.  &apls That MD is going to be a very good up and commer, I bet.


Pic 1 -
Pic 2 - Windsor Park by porter66083
Pic 3 -
Pic 4 -
Pic 5 - Urland - a (mostly) rural Coastline by Nardo69
Pic 6 - Waterfalls... by Pat
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 - Mallorca by jeronij
Pic 9 - Offenberg by Manny
Pic 10 -

A couple more answers to go.  Whose going to finish it off?

Anyone else want to join the Donation Challenge?

Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on March 03, 2008, 12:30:43 PM
I know where four comes from :P

Three comes from The Imperial Kingdom of Atlantis by Emperor Stormont.

Only two I know of that havn't already been said.

I think 2 could be from Windsor Park or Cockatoo's MD, Eagle Island, I'm not sure though....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 03, 2008, 12:34:46 PM
Hmmm...

4. People's Socialist State of Odeschnya (Yoman)...Thanks for the hint, Yoman!
7. Blackwater (with Islas Gemas) (emilin)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 03, 2008, 12:35:43 PM
Yes, Yoman, you are correct on #3  &apls and I'm sure you know where #4 comes from  ;)


Pic 1 -
Pic 2 - Windsor Park by porter66083
Pic 3 - The Imperial Kingdom of Atlantis - Historic city of Strangford by Emperor Stormont
Pic 4 -
Pic 5 - Urland - a (mostly) rural Coastline by Nardo69
Pic 6 - Waterfalls... by Pat
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 - Mallorca by jeronij
Pic 9 - Offenberg by Manny
Pic 10 -

Four more to go.   &dance &dance
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on March 03, 2008, 01:55:52 PM
Pic 10 - Tivoli Street from Tales at TeaTime (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1346.msg60462#msg60462) by a certain Cat ::)

and... heh... once again... $%Grinno$%

Pic 1 - Picture 2.4 from Mind Scape (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=601.msg16856#msg16856) by the author himself! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 03, 2008, 04:02:46 PM

Pic 1 - Mind Scape pic 2.4 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=601.msg16856#msg16856) by Rooker1 aka Robin
Pic 2 - Windsor Park by porter66083
Pic 3 - The Imperial Kingdom of Atlantis - Historic city of Strangford by Emperor Stormont
Pic 4 - People's Socialist State of Odeschnya by yoman
Pic 5 - Urland - a (mostly) rural Coastline by Nardo69
Pic 6 - Waterfalls... by Pat
Pic 7 - Blackwater (with Islas Gemas) by emilin
Pic 8 - Mallorca by jeronij
Pic 9 - Offenberg by Manny
Pic 10 - Tivoli Street (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1346.msg60462#msg60462) from Tales at TeaTime by The Tea Cat


if that is correct then I belive it is Tage that has finished this 5th and last round off.... Dustin threw out there # 4 an 7 then Tage threw in # 10 and 1...
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Award Ceremony
Post by: rooker1 on March 04, 2008, 06:27:27 AM
Once again, thanks Pat for keeping things neat and tidy.  Everything you have done is very much apreciated.

Dustin, you and I were posting at the same time, I guess.  I never saw your post until now.
Tage, a big congrats to you for winning the final Round of the contest.

So I have my five winners.  Well three actually.  ;)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg136.imageshack.us%2Fimg136%2F1376%2Fbatmn9.jpg&hash=566f5408cd722b3c7d4239ffd00e5699b66638a8) assissted by (round 1), no one.  "bat is just that good!"
                                                                                        assissted by (round 4), Ripplejet, vester, Pat, warconstruct.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg209.imageshack.us%2Fimg209%2F8249%2Fvesterds5.jpg&hash=1369b0a9b1fc2ced07fd1a341397830dded34a65) assissted by, dragonshardz, JBSimio, thundercrack83, bat.


(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg183.imageshack.us%2Fimg183%2F2319%2Fripplejetqm7.jpg&hash=35fcdb2d5f41063ccadb002f43f978aaf5e91240) assissted by (round 3), Pat, vester, thundercrack83, paroch.
                                                                                             assissted by (round 5), thundercrack83, figui, threestooges, Ennedi, Yoman.


Here are the people who have joined
THE DONATION CHALLENGE CLUB


Quote from: dedgren on February 27, 2008, 01:08:17 PM
Robin, I will match your contribution and raise you 50 cents (per dollar).  So if you donate (CDN) $2.00, I'll donate (US) $3.00.  Have someone keep me posted as to the ongoing damage.
David


Quote from: RippleJet on February 28, 2008, 01:14:10 AM
Thanks Robin! This is a great idea and great game! :)
Ok, I've donated another 10 € :thumbsup:

Quote from: Pat on February 28, 2008, 09:22:09 AM
OK Robin I will do even $ 50.00 USD.........."Matching Robins $50 Challenge"

Quote from: paroch on February 28, 2008, 01:57:22 PM
Robin,
I've just donated to the site EUR35 (GBP27.31), which is roughly CAD50.  So with your and David's matching it gets even bigger.  A small price to pay for such a great site that we all use so much.
Paul

Quote from: sebes on February 29, 2008, 02:47:59 PM
Good game - and a good goal Robin.
I just donated EUR25 to support your fundraising campaign, and have you guys and Pat stick to the bet! 

Quote from: catty on February 29, 2008, 06:14:31 PM
$60 NZ is equal to $44 CAN which is equal to $30 EUR which is what I have donated, hope this helps your goal and thank you this was a great reminder to support SC4 Devotion, I don't do it as much as I should.
catty  :thumbsup:

Quote from: JBSimio on February 29, 2008, 07:54:39 PM
Done... 35 EURO   :satisfied:

Quote from: tooheys on March 02, 2008, 12:40:20 AM
I now I'm a bit late, but I'll add 20AUD to the pool.
Great work
Dave

Donations are now closed........until next year, I guess......
So I believe the Donation Chart should look like this.


Robin aka rooker1 = $50(5 rounds) + $2(for David) + $2(Pat) + $1(Tage) + $2(Paul) + $2(sebes) + $2(catty) + $2(Jon) + $1.50(Dave) = $64.50
David aka Dedgren = $50(match) + $3(Pat) + $1.50(Tage) +$3(Paul) + $1.50(sebes) +$3(catty) + $3(Jon) + $3.00 (Dave) = $68.00
Pat = $60  [$50(match) + $10 (350 challenge met)]
Ripplejet aka Tage = $10 EUR (same as $14.75 CAD, close enough) 
Paroch = $35 EUR (same as $51.90 CAD) 
sebes = $25 EUR (same as $31.88 CAD, close enough)
Catty = $60 NZ (same as $44.00 CAD, close enough)
Jon aka JBSimio = $35 EUR (same as $52.43 CAD)
tooheys aka Dave = $20 AUD (same as $18.44 CAD,close enough)

Total = $405.90

&dance %BUd% &dance %BUd% &dance %BUd%

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg216.imageshack.us%2Fimg216%2F5167%2Fdedgrenfg2.jpg&hash=42122b09398ea7d46ec4b1b832129f48eb76aada)  (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg187.imageshack.us%2Fimg187%2F7103%2Fpatzq0.jpg&hash=274f9910769f8b0dede9773dcfe3d2712fbd17c1) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg246.imageshack.us%2Fimg246%2F5494%2Fripplejet1gs2.jpg&hash=7838f02909797c0517e6ca8c569d8ce546f80e66) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg267.imageshack.us%2Fimg267%2F3966%2Fparochdp2.jpg&hash=a9e8127d813d2c9ec801f3a955200e7fc089fb4e) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg131.imageshack.us%2Fimg131%2F9349%2Fsebesmc5.jpg&hash=ec797ff2dc8b06168d812d61807930fa2d145e53) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg216.imageshack.us%2Fimg216%2F1141%2Fcattyxh4.jpg&hash=f3f8f3026115154f447badde22062eaa4ee404a5) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg146.imageshack.us%2Fimg146%2F5776%2Fjbsimiodt4.jpg&hash=4da4fef445f7be347a9911003cb934b11e528d7f) (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg136.imageshack.us%2Fimg136%2F3601%2Ftooheyssv0.jpg&hash=a9897f270bcd5a75960f4cdbad5985e0453b99ea)

I would like to make thank everyone who has joined the club.  &apls Special thanks to Catty for donating and placing her 5th post in my MD.  ;)
I see a great future for SC4D and it's members, with this type of support, we all will go a long ways.

I have a Special Award For Pat for stepping up this weekend when I was very busy with RL.
Thank You very much Pat for all your help.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg165.imageshack.us%2Fimg165%2F7214%2Fpatspecial1dc8.jpg&hash=bc300b1253aad1a73a362aa41b218fb7b5fe3e32)

That's it for now.
I have some special ideas for the month, so keep an eye here.  ::)
Robin  ()stsfd()


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 04, 2008, 08:12:59 AM
* Clears throat *

Hi all its me Pat yuppers that is right... LoL  ;D In the spirit of the awards received today and the stereotypical acceptance speeches I have a small one here...


Awww shucks Robin it was my pleasure in helping out, believe me I was reluctant at first but I noticed you hadn't been around (kept watching and waiting) and So to keep the party going I did what any good party goer would do and help the host out... 

I had a great time this weekend and it did open up my eyes to see how awesome this community is.. Lemme tell you what when I saw the golden ribbon I got choked up... I can only say is I did what I do and love to do is help...  Thank you again for the awards and have a great day and also don't forget this " I cant wait till the next Update Robin and seeing what you have in store for us this month"

Patrick aka Patfirefghtr  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on March 04, 2008, 08:41:08 AM
I think you have make some mistakes with the numbers in the award-pictures,
because under my name there stands winner of round 1 and 3 but its 1 and 4;
and at Ripplejet there stands Round 3 and 4, but its actually Round 3 and 5!
But in the texts next to them you have it right.

Nevertheless congrats to the winners also to the ones in you donation chart! &apls

And also looking forward to the special month!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 04, 2008, 09:00:42 AM
Thank you ver much bat.  I feel a little  &ops now, but I have fixed it.  I guess that's what happens when you are at work and suppose to be working.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 04, 2008, 09:18:10 AM
 :D  baaaaaaaad Robin lol naw its alll good man you was sneeking in to get this done and I wont say nothing, Good catch there Bat even I didnt notice it...
Title: Re: Mind Scape....NEW CML for me!!
Post by: rooker1 on March 04, 2008, 09:58:18 AM
WWWWWAAAAAAOOHHHHH,  &dance %BUd% &dance %BUd%
I just got a CML and I LOVE it.

This is a special month indeed.
Thanks,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 04, 2008, 10:01:44 AM
Robin I noticed it and I couldnt help but I have annouced it here as well [linkie] (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=47.new#new)

Looking sharp sir!!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on March 04, 2008, 12:16:42 PM
 &apls &apls &apls Wow awesome work you just did for the community , and rewards are just well deserve . Looking forward for your next project  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on March 04, 2008, 01:19:31 PM
Great CML - good decission Jeronij and Admins, and very well deserved Robin!

Thanks for this great fun competition and campaign.
This site is wonderful, and now we can also blame you partly for that  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on March 05, 2008, 06:33:21 AM
Congrats for your new CML there, rooker1!

And always looking forward to more from Mind Scape...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on March 05, 2008, 07:13:25 AM
congrats Robin for your recently earned cml &apls &apls
you obviously deserve it :thumbsup:

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on March 05, 2008, 10:49:52 AM
Hi robin! Congrats on both - the well derseved OSITM.2 as well as the CML!

I must confess I am a bit jealous ...   :D

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: catty on March 05, 2008, 09:52:53 PM
Hi Robin, Congratulations on getting the CML  &apls Cathy
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on March 10, 2008, 12:39:08 PM
Hey Robin,

Great work here:

Great Picture Competition
Great Donations Challenge
Great Amawrd Ceremony (thanks for my one  :) )
Great new CML there
Great volume of traffic across your MD this week

But hey, you've piled the pressure on yourself for the next update - that's alot of greatness to live up to (somehow I think you'll cope ;) )

All the best,

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 02, 2008, 04:28:36 AM
Hello everyone,
I know you all know I'm still alive, but you may not know that I am busy on other projects which is the main reason for the very boring month in regards to my MD and I apologies for that.  I really do appreciate my second chance in OSITM and I'm sure I can make it up to you all when you find out what I have been working on.  I should be able to show pictures in the next week or so.  I will also start MD again with a new map and a new plugins file.  I am now completely CAMified with some extras goodies and surprises.
I aslo want to thank all the visitors for thier comments.
Have a great day and I'll see you all soon.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on April 02, 2008, 05:08:32 AM
Looking forward to the new map, Robin! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on April 02, 2008, 10:53:45 AM
Robin you say CAMified and some special goodiies I cant wait to see what you have in store for us Woooooooohoooo!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 05, 2008, 12:23:41 PM
Hello Everyone.
It's been more than one month and I still have nothing to show.
There have been two problems.

First. 
The CAM has kicked me in the behind.  I tried to play the game with no money cheats.  I wanted to give it a go and see the big difference between using CAM and not using CAM.  My biggest problem is I like to spend money now on the way I want the city to look from the start.  I want my skyscrapers right away and apperently you need some patience and spread the city out first before they come.  So long story short, I ran out of money and basically lost the game to having more debt than I was able to recover from.  I feel like a newbie now.

So I said to myself, "Self, you need to give it another try and try harder this time".  Well I have officially figured out that I have no patience for city sprawl and I will be using money cheats the next time around. 
I have also basically begged someone to make different versions of the CAM.  We'll have to see if anything becomes of that.  ;)  Now that I have decided to just throw money at the city, I should have some pic relatively soon.

Second.
My secret project is now a very large joint venture and is slowly coming together.  I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, which means you'll also be seeing some fruit sooner or later.  ::)  And when you all see what it is you'll understand why I have been so busy.  ()stsfd()

Be patient with me and I'll soon be back on a regular routine or at least better than now.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on May 05, 2008, 01:16:28 PM
I have a SG-bank where I adjust the city funds "on command". I can recommend that... Of course, it only works if you donate first :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on May 05, 2008, 01:20:24 PM
No money cheats? Are you insane, politicians and city planners always scam some money :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dragonshardz on May 05, 2008, 04:07:57 PM
Robin, the money cheats i use are these:

SG BAT Tower Bank
ExtraCheats.dll "moolah #" (w/o quotes and replace # with any number, no commas.)
And other stuff like parks, some made by me and some not, that give me $$$$ every month
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 06, 2008, 10:53:18 AM
Hi, Robin!

Glad to see you're doing well, my friend! And I know that you've got a lot going on for yourself, so take your time! We'll definitely be here, looking for new Mind Scape, when you return!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on May 06, 2008, 11:05:32 AM
Hey Robin,

WoW its been a month, and whats scarier is that I was the last one to say anything here and now to know that CAM has kicked your butt.... But now your going to kick its butt, I know I had the same problem at first my self with wanting to use money!!!   But I will never ever go back to playing with out CAM now that Ive been using it for awhile....  Hmmm this secert project I cant wait to see the fruit from it!!! Any chance for a teaser  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 06, 2008, 12:44:10 PM
Pat, as a matter a fact I do have one picture, but I got it all wet.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg162.imageshack.us%2Fimg162%2F1176%2Fsdpfishingport4rainedonbc0.jpg&hash=e9396c997eeab45cf2a955f75bce646c27cec03e)

Sorry about that.  I will look around for another.

Robin  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on May 06, 2008, 04:23:34 PM
LoL Robin  $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%  That sucks that the poor pic got all wet, tisk tisk...  I hope to maybe see a less wet pic lol....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on May 07, 2008, 06:54:31 AM
WELCOME TO PAGE 36!!!!
AND CONGRATS ON 700 REPLIES!!!

That teaser is looking very nice  ;)!
I hope I can see in the update more from that area than in this teaser.  :)

Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on May 07, 2008, 09:24:19 AM
Jeeze Robin, take better care of your pictures :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on May 09, 2008, 01:13:19 PM
So Robin, tell us, was this a before or after picture  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 09, 2008, 01:39:33 PM
Oh, boy! Hope you've got water damage insurance, my friend!

Love the teaser--looking forward to seeing more of them!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ejc on May 21, 2008, 06:53:31 AM
blub blub that's bad blub blub
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: warszawa on May 26, 2008, 04:02:46 PM
Ooohh! That picture got all blurred... :) Can't wait to see the actual picture... and the update itself.

Alex
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 27, 2008, 07:05:03 AM
Hello,

This is a little something I have been working on.

Stage 1
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Stage 2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FSDPDistributionSeaportStage2.jpg&hash=6757ef3ef5486ef317e035ea83d29a48dd619d08)
Stage 3
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FSDPDistributionSeaportStage3.jpg&hash=cbfc0f130e6576b9bfd3ee8a746a263932ebd159)
Stage 4
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FSDPDistributionSeaportStage4.jpg&hash=01134ba6af6433b75acee1fb392550bf816a4636)
Stage 5
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FSDPDistributionSeaportStage5.jpg&hash=2861996b8fe82eace7b6b00f86b61bd5b1e16aad)
Stage 6
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FSDPDistributionSeaportStage6.jpg&hash=8091d22d4a8f7f560eafccb92ae16f8da8892c91)

It's really good to those of you here that have made it this far.  Good luck on the next cypher, it is a little harder this time.
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KEY: ryuzvitqwfoxsnpmklejdgbach

Comments and suggestions are more than welcome,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on May 27, 2008, 08:09:59 AM
That seaport is looking very nice, Robin!

Also nice progress on each stage!


I wish you a Happy Birthday (, too)!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on May 27, 2008, 08:25:03 AM
Hey, those stages look amazing, Robin! Excellent work! And...


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on May 27, 2008, 10:01:05 AM
Looks great but I would add a fence and some security tower(s) along the street. Frogface made a nice one long ago on ST.

And a nice railway connection wouldn't be a loss, optical too ...


And as Dustin said:

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcosgan.de%2Fimages%2Fsmilie%2Fmusik%2Fn015.gif&hash=dd13bb8b9bf6b4c0af49522e7abe61c1de3da70c)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on May 27, 2008, 11:40:07 AM
Looking brilliant with that port... and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Joe
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: warszawa on May 27, 2008, 02:35:09 PM
Happy Birthday mate &apls. Hope you have a lovely day.

Loving all 6 ports my friend.

Alex
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on May 27, 2008, 05:19:50 PM
Happy birthday Robin!

The lot looks excellent. Just two suggestions, first is a few more people standing around, and the second is a little more stuff just lying around, like maybe some of jestarr's handcarts etc near the truck parking.

Can't wait to see more though! It is always interesting for me to see someone's take on lotting ports, as I do it also  :thumbsup:

Owen
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on May 29, 2008, 07:43:26 PM
Robin looking real good that port and also I know I said it in the Offical BDay thread but anyways hope you had a grand of a birthday bash!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on May 30, 2008, 04:08:53 PM
Well Robin, you go quiet on us for a while and then sock us with this (which probably explains why Mind Scape has been quiet by your standards).

I am assuming that the ports and not in fact six seperate ports, but one port that "grows" in-game from stage 1 up to stage 6 much like R-C-I growth.

If this is the case - WOW, how'd'ya do that?

I think they look great.  Maybe Bernahrd's point about security fencing, or just having a bit more "space" between the turcks and the road, would enhance the lot(s) even more.

It's interesting to think how you might use them in-game.  I'm knida thinking as small stand-alone ports rather than putting them together to build a larger, modular port.  I'd be interested to see how else you've used them when other lots are nearby.

Did you develop these on your own?

Well, this is a very interesting development, and I can't wait to see more.

Great stuff Robin.

All the best

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on July 10, 2008, 08:55:55 AM
Hello Everyone,

I hope that you all are enjoying the weather as much as I am.
Well I just wanted everyone to know that my MD is still alive, just on the back burner for now.  I am very busy with other things.  I am doing some LOTting for marcszar, which I am enjoying immensely.  I am also working on two (maybe three) more Upgradable Seaports, which most likely won't be availiable until late August.  All this and the fact that it is summer, leaves me with very little time once I get home to my family.  We seem to have plans every weekend, camping, seeing friends, beach and we just got season passes to Canada's WanderLand, a very large amusement park with a water park too.  I plan to make the most of it as it cost a fair bit for the family.
Anyways, I will do my best to post a few pics here and there of what I'm doing or at least try to keep you informed.

Here are a few Summer essentials.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpages.towson.edu%2Fncctrw%2Fsummer%2520institutes%2Fsummer3.jpg&hash=7a164d324d76e3ab602d4cf133fbe809bd889f41)
A nice quiet beach in Barbados.  For some of us this is not possible, so get the following ready.

First and the most important, you need some......
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.warnerbros.com%2Ffriendstv%2Fimg%2Ffriends_index.jpg&hash=e08a3e1b8c54ff82fea17da9603a2683b12d388b)
My Friends are little different, but you get the idea.  ;)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.riteaid.com%2Fwww.riteaid.com%2Fw-content%2Fimages%2Fstores%2Fimg_summer_living.png&hash=cb3cbc4d3bc0dc6b30e7a0df0736456383b5d105)
This type of stuff will do if you have a small backyard.

But......
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F204.17.122.102%2Fginflatables%2Fpic%2F3045tent_large.jpg&hash=58904d4090fbaf357f4ccaadf72708dfbdaa5be8)
........this is the one I use.
And this....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbqjunkie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fbbq_pits%2Fsteel_smoker.jpg&hash=85ebffe89e7f17dbb43961306a39000594ce3826)
If your beer could be served like this.......
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fincontiguousbrick.files.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fgirl-with-beer.jpg&hash=ebb482d25ae0b2b53f1d783ca78813c49e689a4d)
If not, you could do what I do.  I have my Friends serve themselves from here.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dvorak.org%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F03%2Fcanadian_beer_fridge.jpg&hash=ae1c52ac221910433b31f20471d88818e70f6d56)
I also try to keep my Friends happy by carrying a few extra beers with me at all times.
So I use these....
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4khmer.files.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fbeer-holster.jpg&hash=e8bb38aaf6dca03129eb13bc4454717a1f944fdf)
.......one on each leg.
As for the pool, I usually use this one.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpeoplesdesignaward.cooperhewitt.org%2F2007%2Fimages%2Fnominations%2Ffloating%2520pool.jpg&hash=23da10cff383c21b8e17a4a44a4c3639412e5e6b)

All kidding aside.
All I need is family, friends, my ordinary BBQ in my small back yard with the public pool in front of my house. 
As long as my I have my family and friends.
Have a great summer and I'm sure to be back to my old self at the end.
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on July 10, 2008, 10:13:46 AM
Have fun my friend and enjoy your times with all your family and friends. See U  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on July 10, 2008, 10:24:09 AM
Nice job with the upgrading port. Those things will really bring the simulationaspect back into the game (as well as give us a bunch of great looking ports to play with). Any idea when the project release date will be? In the meantime, enjoy the time with your family. Amusement parks are great, I'm lucky to ive in Southern California, we have three (four if you count San Diego) pretty close by, but you're right all you really need are friends, family, and perhaps a barbeque. I like that beer holster though, clever idea. At any rate, enjoy the time with your family. We'll be here when you have the time and I'll look forward to seeing some of your LE works.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on July 11, 2008, 11:22:04 AM
Hello, Robin!

Looks like you've got a great summer planned for yourself, my friend!

Enjoy yourself!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on September 06, 2008, 05:37:00 PM
Robin- Missing your great work here a lot.

Hope things are OK- take care of yourself, and I'm sure there'll be lots more Mind Scape to come.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on September 07, 2008, 02:04:09 AM
Hey Robin, I like your MD , the last update is good as well  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 16, 2008, 06:41:37 PM
Hello All,

Although I have been around here and there my time at home has been eaten up very quickly due to a few real life problems.  As they slowly get back around control, I have found myself with a little more time recently.  I have been doing some work in LE and a little in game.  Over the next few weeks I'll showing you what I have been up to.   ;)

Teaser pic...
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg178.imageshack.us%2Fimg178%2F4359%2Fco69x34eastlandgrandcamkf7.jpg&hash=291c843d259f077d29f43f6d185b0380012d8a5c)

Enjoy and I'll be seeing you all around here more often.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tarkus on September 16, 2008, 06:43:49 PM
Robin, great to see you back in the MDing world! :thumbsup:  That Lot there is looking fantastic, and I can't wait to see what all you have in store.

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 16, 2008, 07:29:56 PM
 :thumbsup: looking real good there Robin and welcome back to MD'ing!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on September 17, 2008, 12:17:15 AM
Cant wait Robin :)

Joe
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on September 17, 2008, 03:35:49 AM
Hi Robin  :)
Very fine work on the LE and very nice MD too
I'm until forward to the next update  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on September 17, 2008, 04:03:17 AM
nice work on this Lot  :thumbsup: can't wait an update  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 17, 2008, 10:18:17 AM
Welcome back, Robin! Can't wait to see what else you've got for us!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on September 17, 2008, 12:26:48 PM
Welcome back, Robin! Hope you have fun with 'resurrecting' your MD! ;)

I can't wait to see what have you prepared for us!
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 18, 2008, 05:28:44 AM
Great to see a new picture here, Robin!!!

And that teaser is looking nice, looking forward to the update... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 18, 2008, 02:18:08 PM
Your lotting look very good . Can`t wait for the final result  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yoman on September 18, 2008, 04:23:34 PM
Welcome back Robin and one of my favorite MDs, can't wait to see what you come up with  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 23, 2008, 08:15:57 PM
Thank you All for the nice comments. 
Here are a few pictures that I hope you will enjoy.

48.1
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg262.imageshack.us%2Fimg262%2F2153%2Fsouthwestcity481bj3.jpg&hash=7e56e59980808f89b5cb2fdcacb8302c873be357)
48.2
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg54.imageshack.us%2Fimg54%2F7296%2Fsouthwestcity482lz0.jpg&hash=161b020eb93e07cca95b24217b5af7f95be40023)
48.3
Here is the left side of a LOT I am working on.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg262.imageshack.us%2Fimg262%2F7383%2Fsouthwestcity483lm1.jpg&hash=a2853d2071f959bbc3306018f99bc349e54dcf93)
48.4
And here you can see the entire LOT.  I hope you all like it.  ;) :D ::)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg252.imageshack.us%2Fimg252%2F7896%2Fsouthwestcity484tl7.jpg&hash=e9f95c39a8ba320f949652b1911eff996aa3492b)

Today's Quote,
"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering." - Ben Okri

Things that make you say Hmmm,
How do "Do not walk on the grass" signs get there?
Why do black olives come in cans and green olives come in jars?
Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to?
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?
How does a thermos know if the drink should be hot or cold?

Well, that's all for now.

Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 23, 2008, 08:19:04 PM
Now that is the Robin I remember YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!   Love the qoutes and the hmmms again!!!!! Its been a long time there Robin and its great to see you doing those again... Also the port looks real nice and that teaser is just soo mean!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on September 24, 2008, 04:53:25 AM
Great work my friend, these pics are looking very good  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on September 24, 2008, 04:54:05 AM
your update is fantasticly (new word  &scl()  ::) ) beautiful  &apls :thumbsup: 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 25, 2008, 08:38:57 AM
Wonderful work on that lot you are working on! And the three pictures are looking nice and are showing a beautiful area! Nice work on the forest and that part of your harbor! :thumbsup:

Looking forward to more... :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on September 25, 2008, 05:10:21 PM
Wow that`s what i call a great pic ( The last one )  :D Never see something so real  ;D Seriously i`m glad to see your work again. ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nerdly_dood on September 25, 2008, 05:28:33 PM
Great lots!

Re: the 'whole lot':
Ohh grass and trees and cars .. and.. why is the world spinning... I feel (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi220.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd138%2Fnerdly_dood%2Fall_coholic.gif&hash=22088d5fc26807f73c2148933aa92098c877b7f3) drunk or something...

(I um BORROWED that emoticon from simpeg - i.e. i put it in my photobucket...)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 29, 2008, 04:55:46 PM
Hello All,

I'm short on time so I thought I would just throw a quick picture at you all.

49.1
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg210.imageshack.us%2Fimg210%2F9894%2Fsouthwestcity491iy4.jpg&hash=888a6f53789c539e24f06050aee7ca83254af8ba) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://g.imageshack.us/img210/southwestcity491iy4.jpg/1/)

It still needs some work and definately some ships. A work in progress.

Today's quote,
Lucy Maud Montgomery once said, "For we pay a price for everything we get or take in this world; and although ambitions are well worth having, they are not to be cheaply won."

Today's Riddle,
If you were in a running race and you were to over take second place.
What place are you now in?
Must answer this one quickly.

Answer:If you answered second place you are very intellectual, congratulations.  But you most likely said first place just as I did.

Have a great time until next time.
Robin  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on September 29, 2008, 05:21:00 PM
looking very good there Robin and yes I did answer First place as well, i guess I just aint smartical lol.... cant wait to see more of that port and more riddle me's!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 29, 2008, 06:14:36 PM
Looking good here, Robin, but then again, I wouldn't expect anything less!

On the riddle, I said, "second place," but only because I'd heard that one before...

Keep up the good work, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 30, 2008, 03:48:48 AM
Here is a pretty big milestone for myself.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg410.imageshack.us%2Fimg410%2F1749%2F22222viewske3.jpg&hash=03c35bf5b1b33ef2f4f539cb9b32a530c2faf54a) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://g.imageshack.us/img410/22222viewske3.jpg/1/)

At 22222 Views and 742 Repies, that's really big for my books.  ()stsfd()

Next update after the weekend.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on September 30, 2008, 04:01:29 AM
Lol 22222 view  :D congrats fir that !  :thumbsup:
and can't wait the update  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 30, 2008, 05:14:47 AM
That's a very nice looking picture there! Great work on it!

And congrats on 22222(+) views! Looking forward to more... :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: squidi on September 30, 2008, 05:35:09 AM
congrats to 22222 views!

the port is looking great so far and i cant wait to see the ships

paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 30, 2008, 11:15:20 AM
Congratulations on 22222 views, Robin! I'll be on the lookout for 33333...

Take care, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on September 30, 2008, 02:46:33 PM
Thanks everyone for congratualting me on my view milestone, but I have even better news.

My wife and I are 5 weeks pregnant.  This will be our third and final one.

Matias is now 2 1/2 years old and Nicholas is 1 and 4 months old.  The new baby is to be around May 30th, same as my wife's birthday.
My birthday is May 27th and Nicholas' is May 6th, that's alot of birthdays in one month.  Just for the record Matias' birthday is March 21st.
I am so happy, this will be the perfect addition to my already perfect family.

Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dsrwhat316 on September 30, 2008, 02:52:00 PM
Congratulations, Robin!  &apls &apls &apls That sure is a lot of b-days in one month (mine is in May, as well  ()stsfd())

~ Dan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on September 30, 2008, 05:51:53 PM
Many congratulations, Robin! I hope that everyone is doing well!

All on the birthday thing, my family's the same way--my mom, dad, and brother are all in August and I'm in November...

Good luck!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: CasperVg on September 30, 2008, 10:13:06 PM
Congratulations, Robin!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on October 01, 2008, 03:38:28 AM
Congratulations Robin, for that excellent news   &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on October 01, 2008, 07:13:17 AM
Congratulations Robin! That's exellent news! :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on October 01, 2008, 07:43:24 AM
Congratulations, Robin!

That must really be a happy occation for you and your family.

Edit: being in the same situation myself, but we're waiting for our first child... perhaps you have some pointers. ;D


Congratulations to you, Emil.  Not sure if my pointers are any good, but I could always try.  ;) Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 01, 2008, 08:31:41 AM
OK Robin and Emil make sure when you all talk about some pointers to let me know to please, me and Vicki are still trying for our first ourselves... Robin Congrats on being 5wks pregnant, I didn't think guys could do that one lol  :D .... LOL no really congrats my friend and I'm sooo excited for you and the misses!!!!  &apls &apls &apls &apls &apls Also another congrats for the page view marker of all 2's....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on October 04, 2008, 05:46:43 AM
Hey  congrats my friend  &apls &apls I`m very happy for you and your family :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on October 04, 2008, 01:41:20 PM
Hello Robin!

Let me do a Congratulation for the third child here, too!  :thumbsup: &apls &apls &apls &apls

Sorry for being absent so long but there are quite some problems as I told you on MSN!

My best wishes to you and your wife my friend!  :)

Bernhard   :thumbsup: 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on October 04, 2008, 01:59:23 PM
WOW, well done and lots and lots of congratulations to you Robin :) thats incredibly ace news, I hope all goes well and everything

best wishes

Joe
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on October 05, 2008, 07:57:53 AM
OK - so I return after 5 weeks absence and now you're 5 weeks pregnant  ???
Not sure what to think of that my friend  :P  Congratulations. Talk to you soon again.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 08, 2008, 07:48:20 AM
 First of all let me thank you all for the warm congratulations, it's very much appreciated.  My wife is already using the pregnancy to her advantage.  Can't cook dinner, too tired....can't work right now, too tired.....can you get me this and that, I need to relax......can't get your beer for you, I'm pregnant, you'll have to get it yourself.  :D Just kidding on the last one.  ;D Anyways, it's all okay with me for the next nine months plus.... ::)

So...I just got back from a business trip over the last weekend and I thought I would share a few pictures with you all of the more than beautiful Qubec City.

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(http://g.imageshack.us/img383/quebectrip1ve3.jpg/1/)This is the view from the front of the Delta Hotel where I was staying.

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(http://g.imageshack.us/img137/quebectrip2da5.jpg/1/)Here is a view down Avenue Honore-Mercier.  The streets there are all very steep, at least compared to where I live In Toronto where everything is relatively flat.

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(http://g.imageshack.us/img152/quebectrip3sd1.jpg/1/)This is the Hotel du Parliment with Jacques Cartier statue in the front.  The landscaping around the entire building was so beautiful with a maze of paths surrounded by gardens of flowers and trees.

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(http://g.imageshack.us/img396/quebectrip4te4.jpg/1/)Some facts taken from Wikipedia on this incredible bridge. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_Bridge)
The Quebec Bridge (Pont de Québec in French) in Canada crosses the lower Saint Lawrence River to the west of Quebec City, and Lévis, Quebec.
The Quebec Bridge is a riveted steel truss structure and is 987 metres (3,239 ft) long, 29 m (94 ft) wide, and 104 m (340 ft) high. Cantilever arms 177 m (580 ft) long support a 195 m (640 ft) central structure, for a total span of 549 m (1800 ft), the longest cantilever bridge span in the world. It is the easternmost (furthest downstream) complete crossing of the Saint Lawrence.
The bridge accommodates three highway lanes (none until 1929, one until 1949, two until 1993), one rail line (two until 1949), and a pedestrian walkway (originally two); at one time it also carried a streetcar line. It has been owned by the Canadian National Railway since 1993.


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(http://g.imageshack.us/img142/quebectrip6jx1.jpg/1/)Chateau Frontenac. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_Frontenac)  Now this is a huge magnificent hotel that over looks the Quebec City and the Saint Lawrence River and is right in the Heart of Old Quebec City.  A major tourist attraction and where I spent most of my time.

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(http://g.imageshack.us/img136/quebectrip7en2.jpg/1/)A view from the upper wall to some of the residentail areas.

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(http://g.imageshack.us/img384/quebectrip8ue7.jpg/1/)Some shops and resturaunts.

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(http://g.imageshack.us/img208/quebectrip9jy2.jpg/1/)The view from the escalator.

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(http://g.imageshack.us/img151/quebectrip10dl7.jpg/1/)There are four of my friends in this picture on our way to find a place for lunch.

If there is any interest in any of the pictures, I have actually taken about 175 picutes of the city, just PM me and we can talk.

Quote of the Day....
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) once said, "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted."


Interesting Facts....
Science of Brain Fitness
The human brain starts slowing down as early as age 25. Scientific research has started to show that we can stay mentally fit.
The brain has the ability to create new neural connections and pathways, at any age. This can be used as a sort of "brain savings account" that can be used later in life.


Look for the next Update in the next few days.  ;)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on October 08, 2008, 08:24:39 AM
Robin!!!!!! And you've said nothing in MSN... Shame on you! And a huge CONGRATS! :)


Quote from: rooker1 on October 08, 2008, 07:48:20 AM
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) once said, "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted."

The days till May 30th count and will certainly be counted though! ()stsfd()


Btw, nice pics! :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on October 08, 2008, 08:28:16 AM
nice pictures my friend  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on October 08, 2008, 08:29:48 AM
This city is looking nice ;)
And also congratulation for your new Baby  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 08, 2008, 11:42:45 AM
Wow!

Québec City looks just beautiful! I've always wanted to go both there and to Montréal. One of these days...

I hope your trip went well, my friend, and I hope your wife and family are doing well!

Take care,

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 09, 2008, 10:02:22 AM
Hey Robin those are some great pics of Quebec, I would so love to travel there some day... I cant wait till the update, till then take it easy and don't strain yourself in getting your beer lol  :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on October 09, 2008, 03:38:34 PM
Hello Robin. Your wife gonna have a baby and you , you go travel all around the world. ??? Wise guy  ...  :D Just kidding . Hey beautiful picture of Québec my friend . Hope you went to the old town and see the citadel too. Very nice to place to see . Glad you enjoy your trip and hope to see some other pics too. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 16, 2008, 06:57:56 PM
Hello All,

Thanks for all the well wishes for my wife and I and our new baby to come.  It is very much appreciated.

Just a treaser for this evening.
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(http://g.imageshack.us/img511/southwestcity50teaserbe8.jpg/1/)

This will be the area we will explore next.

Psychological test

This is a story about a girl.
While at the funeral of her mother, she met a man whom she did not know. She thought he was amazing, her dream guy, and she fell in love with him instantly but never asked for his number and could not find him after the funeral.
A few days later the girl killed her sister.
Question: What was her motive in killing her sister?
Answer: She was hoping that the guy would appear at the sister's funeral.
If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test used to test if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers have taken this test and answered it correctly.
If you didn't answer correctly, good for you.
If you did get it right please comment so that I can remember never to meet you!



Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 16, 2008, 08:35:04 PM
LoL Robin then you really dont want to know where I stand muwahhahaha 

:D  I love that teaser there!!! I so cant wait till the full update  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 16, 2008, 08:38:27 PM
Beautiful teaser there, Robin! Just beautiful!

I can't wait to explore the surrounding areas!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on October 17, 2008, 03:20:45 AM
Beautiful teaser! :thumbsup: Looks like the real industrial area &apls

But the bad thing is that I answered correctly in your test :P ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on October 17, 2008, 03:29:22 AM
Hmmm, she didn't know him but he was at her mother's funeral. So I'm guessing if he knew the mum, she had told him about her family.

So kill the sister and he might turn up at her funeral as well???


Regardless, nice pic Robin. And congrats on the pending little one, sure to be a master of SC6  ;)

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 17, 2008, 05:04:09 AM
Nice new teaser there!
Great work on that area... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on October 17, 2008, 07:41:50 AM
This is a really nice teaser my friend  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on October 17, 2008, 08:43:31 AM
great teaser Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on October 17, 2008, 02:02:17 PM
 :thumbsup: Nice teaser mate. Can`t wait foe the update. As for the test, i guess she kill her sister for have a chance to meet the guy again, or maybe she took her shoes without permission  $%Grinno$% Have fun with your baby :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 17, 2008, 04:21:34 PM
Hello All,

So now I know that I have to be very careful of Piotr and Dave. ::)  ;)


Kimcar, sorry for being a wise guy. You're right I shouldn't have left my wife at home while I traveled the world, so I have booked a weekend trip for just her and I to stay at the Chateau Frontenac. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_Frontenac) I hope you and her will forgive me. ;) :D

Here are a few more pics from Quebec City.
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 (http://g.imageshack.us/img220/quebectrip11gr3.jpg/1/)So here's my attempt at being camera savvy. ()stsfd()

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 (http://g.imageshack.us/img397/quebectrip12db9.jpg/1/)A very nice old building with some definate character. I thought the bricks were crumbling apart.

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 (http://g.imageshack.us/img369/quebectrip13di7.jpg/1/)What a georgeous mural. When I saw this from far away, it looked spectacular. But when I got up close all the very small details poped right out and I spent about 1/2 hour looking at.


Quote of the Day,
Theodore Roosevelt once said, "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it".

Have a great day and I'll see you all around,
Robin ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 17, 2008, 06:46:35 PM
Robin,
can't forget about the criptect answer that I gave lol
  You forgotten about me lol  :D ;) Anyways daaang that Mural is stunning!!! I cant wait to see more pics of quebec!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on October 18, 2008, 01:16:05 AM
great picture of Quebec Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: south park on October 18, 2008, 02:47:49 AM
great pictures and beautiful city !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on October 18, 2008, 03:45:02 AM
Very nice! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 18, 2008, 04:06:56 AM
Welcome to page 40!!

Nice RL-pictures of Quebec City there, Robin!
And looking forward to more from sc4...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 18, 2008, 12:11:19 PM
Your pictures just keep making me long to go to Québec, Robin!

Excellent photography, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on October 19, 2008, 07:13:28 AM
 &apls &apls Wow very nice mural.  ??? I never see it , is it in the old downtown . Great idea that you booked a weekend at the Château Frontenac.
She gonna love it. If you still have time you can go to the Montmorency Falls near Québec city , They are the highest Falls in North America . Have a nice trip
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 21, 2008, 12:05:57 PM
Hello everyone,

Replies....

Thank you to everyone that has posted here, I really appreciate the feed back and support and most of all the well wishes on the new baby to come.  ()stsfd()

Just the Pics....
50.1
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Now the neat thing that I'd like to point out about this area is that I run the CAM and all those very large industrial LOTs were grown.  ()stsfd()
My city has very little in the way of comercial jobs right now and I am trying my hardest to keep it that way for as long as possilbe.  As many of you already know me and for those ofyou that don't....I like industrial cities.  The dirtier the better.

Riddle for your Mind

The man who invented it doesn't want it.
The man who bought it doesn't need it.
The man who needs it doesn't know it.
What is it?


Answer - A Coffin

Hope you enjoyed this update and I'll see you around,
Robin  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on October 21, 2008, 12:07:59 PM
that's a really great update my friend  :thumbsup: your seaport is very great Robin  &apls :thumbsup:
But if you change the water texture, the little square bellow the boat (3rd picture) disappear  ;) and the result can be really good  :thumbsup:
I can see you do a fantastic job on the LE my friend  :thumbsup: with your really good lots  ;)
in picture 50.7, we can see a truck is going on the palette  ;)
In all, your seaport is good  :thumbsup: great work !
Arthur
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 21, 2008, 12:18:23 PM
What a seaport, Robin!

Just a wonderful job you've done with everything--the containers and cranes, the piers and ships--just perfectly put together, my friend!

You're doing some excellent work here!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: south park on October 21, 2008, 12:19:32 PM
great update , your seaport is just splendid I hope to see more !! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on October 21, 2008, 12:25:07 PM
Wow, Robin  :o
This seaport is just fantastic and so réalistic
I really love your new update
Great work  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on October 21, 2008, 12:32:28 PM
Beautiful update, Robin! I have to admit that I haven't seen the industrial area like that in the loooooong time ;) It's really realistic, and I wonder how much time have you spent in Lot Editor, 'cause these are your custom lots, right? :)

OK, we had pros, now for some cons :P:
Well, to be honest, I don't really like the colour of that water. It is really bright blue, and in my opinion doesn't really fit in your city ;) But you're the mayor, and you decide what water you're going to use ;) Apart from that, virtually none for me :)

BTW, in the corner of the 1st pic, are those custom pylons? Because I'm looking for them for quite a long time, and I cannot seem to find them &mmm So if you tell me the name of those, I'll be really thankfull ;D

Best wishes for you, your wife and a little baby ;)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on October 22, 2008, 05:51:54 AM
I never see a port as well as yours! Very good job, as many as LE and in the game. Really, you did a fantastic job, congratualtions! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 23, 2008, 07:56:10 AM
Awesome work there on that seaport! And wonderful LE-work!
Great pictures of it!
Looks nice! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jestarr on October 23, 2008, 05:47:16 PM
Excellent stuff, Robin! :thumbsup:  Your ports have a lot of visual interest and look very realistic.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vester on October 23, 2008, 10:38:17 PM
I have to agree with Jess. EX-CEL-LENT!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on October 24, 2008, 03:54:04 AM
Robin, now you're giving the answers away, aaaaah $%Grinno$%

You are one of the best when it comes to ports, and this update is no exception.  :thumbsup:
The lots you have used, well created, are superb. Inspirational stuff &apls

Cheers

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sebes on October 24, 2008, 06:02:49 AM
I am so glad that today I decided to have a look at your mind scape again - and find more of those excellent industrial-port-city-pictures!  I love the way you have build the ports. They are so "simple" and so realistic, there is no overdoing in it - just plain quays and docks, cranes, warehouses and parkings. Absolutely very beautifull. :satisfied:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 24, 2008, 09:47:51 AM
Robin from what Ive seen even though I got a slow connection here I like what I see and I cant wait till I get home so I can see all of this update without a problem...

cheers

pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on October 27, 2008, 04:41:10 AM
Hello Robin ,

Have to say that since the day I've launched LE , these Lots are the first ones I see that I could use just like they are .... isn't enough said ? ;)  :thumbsup:


&apls &apls &apls

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on October 27, 2008, 01:47:24 PM
    &apls &apls  Wow , i`m sure that you spend a couple of hour to do those great lots mate. Great one and very well done . :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 28, 2008, 05:55:36 AM
Hello All,

Replies,

Arthur (art128), thanks for stopin in and you are right about everything you have said.  I am in the middle of looking for a few things that will make some big changes to the water and the land.  ;)

Dustin (thundercrack83), it's always good to hear from you.  Thanks for the very nice comment.

south park, thanks, I'm glad you like what you see.

Simpson, I'm also gald you like the seaport.  It did take me some time.

Piotr (Sheep49), I too don't like the water.  I have been shopping for something fitting for some time.  I'm looking for something not too dark cause I want to use jeronij's special dirty water effect.  If you have any ideas, I'll gladly look into them.  But I think I have found something that I like.  We'll see in one of the upcoming updates.  ;)  As for the custom pylons, they are by Fukuda and can be found on the STEX, HERE. (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=16152&v=1)

sciurus54, Thanks for the compliment, but if you think mine is good you should see Emilin's in his MD. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=261.0)  ;)

bat, thanks for stopping by and I'm gald you like the LE work and the seaport.

Jess (jestarr), nice to see you in here.  Thanks for the very nice comment and I hope to hear from you more often.

Arne (vester), Excellent, eh.  Thank you very much.

Dave (tooheys), I'm glad you like the ports, just wait until you see what is coming.  ;) Than give me your opinion of my seaports.  ()stsfd()

sebes, You are glad....I am more glad that you took a few minutes out of your day to stop in here.  As I said to Dave above, just wait till you see what's in store for November.  Ports, dirty industrial and ports and more dirty industrial.  hehe

Pat, I hope you are felling better.  I hope you had the chance to see everything.

Cedric (Badsim), Thank you....It's you I should thank, you are so inspirational.  &apls

kimcar, Thank you and yes they did take more than several hours.

Now for those that like the seaports so much, why don't you download BSC Functional Seaports (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1663) from the LEX.  In the download you'll find my LOTs, but the ones in my MD are just eyecandy LOTs but the ones in the download are functional.

Now for a little Teaser of what I am up to right now.
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Famous Quote,

Helen Keller once said, "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it."

Have a great day and I'll see you all around,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on October 28, 2008, 06:06:04 AM
OMG a crime scene! I see Sherlock Holmes coming  $%Grinno$%
Nah, it's a great lot you have do here my friend  :thumbsup:
looking forward to the continuation of this crime scene  :thumbsup:
keep up on this awesome work !
Arthur

EDIT => and congrats for having more than 800 replies on this awesome MD my friend  &apls
EDIT2 (1 November) => Oh and congrats for your third OSITM Robin  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 28, 2008, 08:51:05 AM
Robin I am Hanging in there my friend, thank you for asking and yes I did have the chance to see every thing too on friday evening when I got home and needless to say I droooled even more all over myself lol...

You know Helen had said it the best "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."

Now a little something from me "As we all go threw the trial and fire do we all become strenghted here!!!" I can't wait to see what you do next here Robin!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on October 28, 2008, 09:14:43 AM
Interesting teaser, you have there Robin! I like how you'd manage to make that chalk body thing appear in such a fitting place ;) But the road in the top-left corner is looking bad in my opinion. The cartoony style of it doesn't fit to your realistic photo :)

Conclusion: Inruguing teaser. Fix the road :P

Thank you for your attention.
Piotr

EDIT: :party:
800 REPLIES; WELCOME TO THE PAGE 41
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 28, 2008, 11:02:34 AM
The teaser looks really nice! And looking forward to that update...

Congrats on over 800 replies and for 41 pages!!! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 28, 2008, 09:06:37 PM
Welcome to the 800+ club, Robin!

I can really only think of one word to describe your work here in Mind Scape: Brilliant!

Keep it up, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on October 28, 2008, 11:25:54 PM
Robin, I've been away for far too long.  Your ports and industrial areas never cease to amaze me.   &apls

Congratulations on 800!  I'll try to start adding to those numbers a bit more often...  ;)

Til next time,
JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: CommodoreTech on October 31, 2008, 04:55:02 AM
Amazing! Very attractively built and made, very impressive.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 01, 2008, 08:10:08 AM
Hey Robin - first up CONGRATS on breaking the 800 barrier - well done.  Mind Scape has always been a sepcial MD in my opinion.

Second - apologies for not popping in for some time (I've been a bit inactive all round recently).

Third - Great to see that the port updates are still a speciality of yours - and this one is a real beauty.

As for the teaser/clue, hmmmmmm something to do with rubbish and murder?  Some kind of detective story maybe?  Whatever it is I'm sure it'll be done with the usual Mind Scape panache.

All the best,

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 01, 2008, 08:48:59 AM
Lots of congrats in order mate &apls.
Been away far too long.

Slowly catching up - as far as page 30 now not many more to go.
(Seems to me the last post from me here was nearly a year ago  :o -oops)
So a proper reply when fully up to date if that ok.

Just wanted to pop in with this for you
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Be back soon with a refill ;D

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: CasperVg on November 01, 2008, 09:21:47 AM
Interesting teaser. Are you up to solving crimes, or committing them at the moment? Needless to say, your work here is astonishing, and congratulations on passing the 800-replies limit.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 01, 2008, 01:11:57 PM
Congrats, Robin!

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The Staff
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 01, 2008, 01:20:56 PM
Robin this is sooo cool wow!!! Congrats my friend you soo deserve this!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 01, 2008, 01:34:06 PM
 Thank you very much everyone for this honor.  I have some great things in store for you all this month.


But for right now I would like to turn your attention to this.


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A tournament between all 200 of our current Picture Competition Hall of Fame pictures!

The first round of voting is open now and I encourage everyone to take the time to vote.

Good luck to all the contestants!

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 01, 2008, 01:37:44 PM
Hey Robin that is sweet!!!  I know I cant wait!!! I did my voting...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 01, 2008, 09:45:06 PM
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I would like to thank a very good friend, Dustin for the great work he did for me on the above picture.  Thank you very much my friend!


Hello All,

Remember a while back I did a few updates on bridges, well I have another one.
Bridges have always fascinated me, their structures are beautiful in their own ways.  The thought, the engineering, the I'm not really talking about the small bridges that cross over your local highway or the small stream, but the massive ones that cross entire valleys and are hundreds of meters high or over huge rivers where ships are able to pass under.  Now these are the ones that I like and are magnificent engineering marvels.
And the following pictures are no exception.....

Let me share with you the Millau Viaduct (Wikipedia link) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millau_Viaduct)
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I hope you enjoyed those pictures as much as did.  This is definately a fascinating bridge.

Famous Quote,
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring


The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy just happens to be my most favourite books (movie as well) of all time to date.

See you all around,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 01, 2008, 09:55:29 PM
Robin simply amazing update here and I love your new banner!! Dustin did a darn good job on it!!! Such great history you pulled on Millu bridge wow and the photo's, I cant wait to see what you do next buddie....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 01, 2008, 11:56:59 PM
Robin, this is just simply amazing! I've been chatting recently with a young man who is interested in bridges, and he has provided links to several interesting Wiki stories and photos. But nothing like this. Next time we chat, I'll be sure to send him over here!

Congratulations on your third appearance in OSITM. I've always heard that three's a charm...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 02, 2008, 12:33:26 AM
Hey Robin - GREAT bridge pictures there.  That really is an amazing bridge.  The pics of the pillars rising up from the clouds and mist are very special indeed.

And of course a MASSIVE congrats on your THIRD OSITM award, I'll return the compliment with a clap for each one..... &apls &apls &apls

Enjoy your month.

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 02, 2008, 03:04:17 AM
&apls &apls &apls Congrats on your 3rd OSITM award there!!!! &apls &apls &apls

And looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on November 02, 2008, 06:57:25 AM
 :party: &apls &apls Congrats for your third OSITM my friend Hope you have enough room for those award  ;D Great pic too from the bridge.Have fun  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 02, 2008, 10:13:35 AM
Hello All,

I just wanted to show you all the map that we will be working on during this month.

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Our friend Troy (Blade2k5) has made alot of great maps over the last few months and the Corpus Christie map is one of my favourites.  I have decided to see what I can do with this one.

Here are a few satelite images of the areas we will be concentrating on.

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For this particular area, in the satelite images you can see it is mostly residential, but I think I will be changing that up a litlle.  ::)
Maybe some dirty ports, you know, my sort of stuff.  The one thing I will try to do is not ot change the landscape too much.  So we'll see how it goes.

As for the bridge update.  I have something else to continue that topic in a few days.


Something for your Mind.

The Right Brain vs Left Brain test ... do you see the dancer turning clockwise or counter-clockwise?

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If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.
Most of us would see the dancer turning counter-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction, see if you can do it.



[tabular type=2]
[row]
[head]
LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
[/head]
[head]
RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
[/head]
[/row]
[row]
[data]uses logic[/data]
[data]
uses feeling
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]detail oriented[/data]
[data]
"big picture" oriented
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]facts rule[/data]
[data]
imagination rules
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]words and language[/data]
[data]
symbols and images
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]present and past[/data]
[data]
present and future
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]math and science[/data]
[data]
philosophy & religion
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]can comprehend[/data]
[data]
can "get it" (i.e. meaning)
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]knowing[/data]
[data]
believes
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]acknowledges[/data]
[data]
appreciates
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]order/pattern perception[/data]
[data]
spatial perception
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]knows object name[/data]
[data]
knows object function
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]reality based[/data]
[data]
fantasy based
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]forms strategies[/data]
[data]
presents possibilities
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]practical[/data]
[data]
impetuous
[/data]
[/row]
[row]
[data]safe[/data]
[data]
risk taking
[/data]
[/row]
[/tabular]

At first when I looked at the dancer, she was spinning clockwise and than after a few moments of concentration I was able to make her spin the opposite way.  After a few more moments I was able to make her spin back and forth with ease.  I guess both halves of my brain work just fine.  ;)

See you all tomorrow,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bob56 on November 02, 2008, 10:40:35 AM
thats really cool!  ()meeting()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jmdude1 on November 02, 2008, 10:55:39 AM
im sure when i first glanced at that dancer she was going counter clockwise, but ever since shes been going clockwise. then i read the info about it after and it makes sense, i am a right brain kinda person. very interesting little tidbits you post here, i like them.  also, i like the pics of the bridge. i watched a program on discovery about the building of this bridge, its pretty amazing. AND....youre starting a new map! does this mean that youve stopped mindscape or youre just putting it on hold? or working on both? id like to see what you can do with those fingers of land you zoomed in on, some nice residential waterfront lots there im sure!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 02, 2008, 11:15:39 AM
Nice map there and looking forward to the development of that map from Blade2k5... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 02, 2008, 11:19:28 AM
You are off to the races here, Robin!

First the Millau update, and now the information on Corpus Christi--and that map! I can't way to see how you develop it, my friend!

I'm so happy that November's here!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 02, 2008, 04:06:58 PM
Robin you are off to a rockin start here with the Corpus Christie map and I cant wait to see how you devolp it!!! Also when I first looked at the girl she was spinnning counter then she went clock then up and down I thought at first I was lossing it lol... then I read the chart then I realized I fit the chart pretty good...  ;)  See you tomorrow!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 02, 2008, 05:29:11 PM
Now this is going to be an exciting development to watch. I'm from Houston and had relatives in Corpus Christi, so this is my old stompin' ground. We used to spend as much time in Galveston, Freeport and Texas City as possible, so I'm really interested in seeing how you deal with this Gulf Coast map.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: DFire870 on November 03, 2008, 03:32:13 AM
Robin, this is my first time here, but I'm glad I stopped in now because I used to live in Corpus Christi for about 5 years before moving north to Central Texas, so I can't wait to see how you recreate the area. Although it might be hard to do that considering most of the city is oriented diagonally.

And the Port of Corpus Christi is located in the northwest of the map, where that canal runs west off the map, but since the map is cut off you wouldn't be able to develop most of the port anyhow.

On another note, kinda strange that I just happened to stop in here when you posted this latest update... It's like something was calling me to your MD. :D

-- John
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on November 03, 2008, 07:23:19 AM
QuoteAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.

Two days of OSITM, two incredible Mind Scape updates.

I think you've made your decision clear, Robin.  But we knew that all along, didn't we?

This MD is pure gold, start to current date.  Thanks for sharing your vision with us, regardless of which side of the brain it comes from.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 03, 2008, 07:32:13 AM
I've stared at that dancer since yesterday (I can't help it... she's kinda cute) and I've only seen her go clockwise.  Not really surprising, I guess... I've known for a while that I am one of the "truest" left handed/right brained people I know.   :D

The map looks like it should make for some interesting development.  I'll be looking forward to what you do with it.

That bridge is just incredible!  Like Paul, I'm very partial to the one with the piers rising up through the clouds.  There's something very surreal and majestic about that one.

This is shaping up to be a VERY good month, Robin!   &apls

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 03, 2008, 09:07:27 AM
Nice update there Robin.

I was going to ask where Corpus Christi was, but looking at the other responses, I'm assuming it's in Texas.  Those little inlets look interesting - I assume they've been man made (to a degree) to allow as many homes as possible to have that all expensive water frontage.

The layout of the land is so different to anything I can picture in England - the way that there is a small narrow strip of land between the mainland and the sea.  Will be interesting to see how that gets developed.

And as for the spinning dancer - first time I looked she was going anti-clockwise, and then next time going clockwise.  Not sure what that says about me!!

All the best,

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: DFire870 on November 03, 2008, 09:53:57 AM
Quote from: paroch on November 03, 2008, 09:07:27 AM
Nice update there Robin.

I was going to ask where Corpus Christi was, but looking at the other responses, I'm assuming it's in Texas.  Those little inlets look interesting - I assume they've been man made (to a degree) to allow as many homes as possible to have that all expensive water frontage.

The layout of the land is so different to anything I can picture in England - the way that there is a small narrow strip of land between the mainland and the sea.  Will be interesting to see how that gets developed.

And as for the spinning dancer - first time I looked she was going anti-clockwise, and then next time going clockwise.  Not sure what that says about me!!

All the best,

Paul

Paul, yes, the inlets were man-made so that every house in the area would have access to the water. This way the people who live there can drive their boats right up to the house. It's an interesting sight to drive by these houses and have all the boats parked next to them like cars. :P

And that narrow strip of land is actually part of the JFK Causeway which connects Padre Island to the mainland. There is a small gap in the causeway with a tall bridge over it so ships can go from that inner area to Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico (it's part of the Intracoastal Waterway).

-- John
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 03, 2008, 03:44:52 PM
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Hello Everyone,

Things are getting a little more fancy as everdy passes.  ;)  I have the new Main Banner from Dustin, and what a piece of art that is and I have started some work on other banners.  Tell me what you think.

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bob56, nice to see a new face, I hope you stop by more often and continue to enjoy my MD.
jmdude1, I love those type of test.  A friend of mine and I pass emails back and forth with this type of stuff and I'm glad to share it with the people of SC4D.  As for MindScape, it's not on hold, this is it my friend.  I like to jump all over the place.  I get bored very quickly and never really finish a map before moving on to another, although I think I will do my best to stay on this one a little longer than usual.
bat,Thanks for stopping by, it's always nice to see you here my friend.
Dustin,Yes I am off to the races and you had better not miss an update cause they will coming out of here fast and furious.  :D
Pat,Ahhh, a rockin race, yah that's it.  The girl, what girl, you're going crazy my friend, hehe.  Yah, I had some strange moments while looking at her too.
Joan,Well now I have a lot to live up to.  I will have to try extra hard to impress you.  I don't think I will be doing the entire shore residential though, so I think you'll be in for a big surprise.
John, (DFire870) if you don't mind....No worries about this being your first time, what's important is that you are here now.  ;)  It looks like I'll have two people to really impress. (read above, Joan's reply)  As fro my MD calling you, yah it has that effect on some people, after all it is called MindScape.  ::)
David, It's really nice to see you stop in and you are right I think I have decided waht to do with my time, I just hope everyone else enjoys how I spent it.  ;)
John, The dancer thing had me going for a while too.  I was able to make her spin both ways and that compares well with my personality too.
Paul, Thanks for stopin by.  Don't worry I had to look up Corpus Chritie to learn about it as well.  The google earth images are awesome, you should check out th earea when you have some time.
Dave again, yup, you're right, most of them are man made.


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I know that I said I wasn't going to do any terraforming, but surprise, I did.  I tried to lay down some roads here and there but it wasn't working for me.  So here is some progress of what I have done from the original map.  What do you think?

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Try to say this five times fast. ::)

Something in a thirty-acre thermal thicket of thorns and thistles thumped and thundered threatening the three-D thoughts of Matthew the thug - although, theatrically, it was only the thirteen-thousand thistles and thorns through the underneath of his thigh that the thirty year old thug thought of that morning.

by Meaghan Desbiens


As for the banners in this post, well they are a work in progress and I think I need a little more practise.  ;)

Seeya tomorrow,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 03, 2008, 05:49:08 PM
Robin that was a lot of T's to get threw lol... anywho I think your banners are very good, maybe a small border around them would spruce them up a bit? Other then that I cant wait till tomorrow's update!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on November 04, 2008, 05:10:51 AM
Wow, you have a big project going on there! It's going to be a seaport, right? If so, I think you might have a hard time developing that area. But I'm sure you can do that. ;) Also, the new banner made by Dustin looks gorgeus! Great work both of you :thumbsup:

'Something for you mind...' part is fun too! Unfortunately, I can tell it only two times :D

Keep up the great work! :thumbsup:
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 04, 2008, 05:18:22 AM
You have done an excellent work my friend  :thumbsup: really great work !
I see you have change the water texture , It's excellent  &apls
looking forward to the development Robin  :thumbsup:
Arthur
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 04, 2008, 05:25:57 AM
This area and your pictures of it are looking fantastic! Beautiful work...

Looking forward to the development...... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on November 04, 2008, 06:00:53 AM
Hello Robin-the-bridges-addicted ..... $%Grinno$%

Millau is on my way to go at my father's home so I take it regurlarly ( which means twice a year .... )

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As everything as been made to do not distract drivers , you've to go under it to be the most impressed .

Congratulations for this third & well deserved month in OSITM .  :thumbsup: &apls &apls

The map looks truly splendid , very detailled and fine . And it seems you've got a lot of terraforming to correct the seaport .... can't wait to see what you'll do with all these piers .  ;)

Cheers .

Cédric.
Title: Re: Mind Scape....Happy 2nd Anniversary SC4D!!!
Post by: rooker1 on November 04, 2008, 10:22:43 AM
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Hello Everyone,

Today is the day!
Two years ago today was the official opening day of SC4D, thanks to jeronij and a few others. 
I would like to take a moment and thank everyone involved in making this site such a success and heres to many more to come.
Happy 2nd Anniversary SC4Devotion.  Happy 2nd Anniversary SC4Devotion.  Happy 2nd Anniversary SC4Devotion.
Here's the cake.
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Here's the balloons.
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Cheers to everyone.
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It's time for my........."Guess that Picture Competition".

&apls &apls &apls  audience clapping.  :D

Rules
"There will be three rounds with ten pictures in each round.

All you have to do is name the Author, where the picture came from and be the first person with all ten answers correct.
I will pop in every once in a while to say whether or not someone's list is correct.
I will donate the 12 Euros for the one year subscription to the winner of each round."

(If you already have a subscription you can donate it to someone else)

&apls &apls &apls  audience claps again.

I would encourage everyone to be a Subscriber.  I think it's affordable and goes to a really good cause, keeping the site running as well as it does.  ;) Just go to your "Profile" and than look under "Modifly Profile" and there should be a link to "SC4D Subscriptions".  ;)
For the rest of the month, I would like to see all new subscribers post here in this thread.  If I can get 30 subscribers, I will run a special contest at the end of the month and donate another subscription to one lucky person.


oooohhhhhh and aaahhhhhhs come from the audience.

"Good luck to everyone and I look forward to who will take part".  ;)

Round One

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Well that's it for the pictures....let the first round begin.
Good luck to everyone and I look forward to who takes part.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on November 04, 2008, 10:28:43 AM
Oh gosh, I forgot it's the 2nd anniversary today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SC4D! :party: &dance

Good update, Robin! I really like the pics ;)

And now the competition:
Pic 1: Maarten (Imaginia MD)
Pic 2: Don't have an idea :/
Pic 3: Art128 (Maroanestra MD)
Pic 4: Simpson (Kaikoura MD)
Pic 5: dsrwhat[some-random-number-I-forgot] (The Source MD)
Pic 6: Again, I don't know.
Pic 7: squidi (Orlach MD)
Pic 8: I've seen this before, but I don't know where :D
Pic 9: Can't figure out the source of that picture
Pic 10: Looks like the work by ManuelR, but I'm not 100% sure ;)

See you later! ;)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 04, 2008, 10:41:05 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SC4D!  &hlp

and now :
1) ---
2) ---
3) praiodan  -  Lars's MD
4) David (Simpson)  -  kaikoura
5) Dan (dsrwhat)  -  the Source
6) Squidi  -  Orlach
7) Squidi  -  Orlach
8 ) ---
9) Badsim  -  Antigone
10) shadow assassin  -  Ensenada, Whitefall, Iridar
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 04, 2008, 10:43:57 AM
Quote from: Sheep49 on November 04, 2008, 10:28:43 AM
Oh gosh, I forgot it's the 2nd anniversary today!
Me, too, I thought it would be tomorrow....

Nice birthday-pictures there! And it's great that you start a new picture-competition:

I think that I can guess the rest 4 of these 10 pictures... (it was an easy round):

Here's the full list (if all is correct...):

[tabular type=4][row][head]Number[/head][head]MD-NAME[/head][head]MD-Author[/head][/row]
[row][data]1.[/data][data]Rhenen, NN[/data][data]sebes[/data][/row]
[row][data]2.[/data][data]Bangorai' Southeast Asian MD[/data][data]Sky Guy[/data][/row]
[row][data]3.[/data][data]Lars' MD - Featuring the Zollernmark[/data][data]praidon[/data][/row]   
[row][data]4.[/data][data]The région of Kaikoura[/data][data]Simpson[/data][/row]
[row][data]5.[/data][data]The Source[/data][data]dsrwhat316[/data][/row]
[row][data]6.[/data][data]Orlach[/data][data]squidi[/data][/row]
[row][data]7.[/data][data]Orlach[/data][data]squidi[/data][/row]
[row][data]8.[/data][data]Ennedi plays Shosaloza[/data][data]Ennedi[/data][/row]
[row][data]9.[/data][data]AntigOne[/data][data]Badsim[/data][/row]
[row][data]10.[/data][data]Ensenada[/data][data]Shadow Assassin[/data][/row]   
[/tabular]
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 04, 2008, 10:48:00 AM
Great job bat and it only took you 22 minutes.

All of your answers are correct.  I will donate the funds and you will become a Subscriber very shortly.

That went a little faster than expected.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 04, 2008, 11:55:02 AM
Great to see the picture comp make a re-appearance Robin.  I got Sebes and Dan (drswhat) and kinda guessed Adam (Ennedi).

Great idea re the Subscriptors.  Personally I always forget those little amounts, so dontaed EUR30 about a month ago to make up for the lack of regular payments  :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 04, 2008, 12:41:26 PM
Robin this is excellent here wow!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on November 05, 2008, 12:44:11 AM
Hi Robin  ;)
These updates are looking very good. The region looks also fine
Congratulation for (more than) 800 replies in your super MD and also congratulation for this new Award
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 05, 2008, 11:37:05 AM
22 minutes! That's pretty fast, bat!

Glad to see the contest back and running, Robin! Boy, November's a great month, isn't it?

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape...."Guess that Picture Competition", Second Round!!!
Post by: rooker1 on November 06, 2008, 04:22:14 AM
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Hello Everyone,

It's time for my........."Guess that Picture Competition".

&apls &apls &apls  audience clapping.  :D

Rules
"There will be three rounds with ten pictures in each round.

All you have to do is name the Author, where the picture came from and be the first person with all ten answers correct.
I will pop in every once in a while to say whether or not someone's list is correct.
I will donate the 12 Euros for the one year subscription to the winner of each round."

(If you already have a subscription you can donate it to someone else)

&apls &apls &apls  audience claps again.

I would encourage everyone to be a Subscriber.  I think it's affordable and goes to a really good cause, keeping the site running as well as it does.  ;) Just go to your "Profile" and than look under "Modifly Profile" and there should be a link to "SC4D Subscriptions".  ;)
For the rest of the month, I would like to see all new subscribers post here in this thread.  If I can get 30 subscribers, I will run a special contest at the end of the month and donate another subscription to one lucky person.


oooohhhhhh and aaahhhhhhs come from the audience.

"Good luck to everyone and I look forward to who will take part".  ;)


Let's move on to the Second Round.
Hopefully it won't be as easy as the first one.  ;)

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Pic 8
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Pic 9
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Pic 10
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These are definately a great group of pictures.
Good luck to everyone.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 06, 2008, 07:39:06 AM
Well, I can get things started anyway...  ::)

1.  - Marcszar

7.  - Jmeyers

8.  - Suplado

9.  - Squidi

All from the Picture Competition thread, I believe...

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Toichus Maximus on November 06, 2008, 07:44:02 AM
5. ennedi

10. yoman
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 06, 2008, 08:23:58 AM
Ok here's the result :

1 marcszar , Sachsen (or Saxony)
2 Mulefisk , Romania's bigger cities
3 Mulefisk , Olavsfjord
4 MIncroabl , Reichenburg.
5 Ennedi ,  Ennedi plays Shosaloza
6 callagrafx , ~no region name~
7 jmyers2043 , Taunton
8 Suplado , Jargeah
9 Cockatoo-210893 , Eagle Island (?)
10 Yoman , PSSO (With The Port of Ossic)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 06, 2008, 08:28:31 AM
Congratulations Arthur on being my Second Round winner.
All your answers are correct.
I will donate the funds and you will become a Subscriber very shortly.  &apls

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on November 06, 2008, 08:47:57 AM
Gosh, just about when I was going to post my answers :D
Congratz Arthur! :party: It truly was a set of great pictures, and either (like I wanted to) you used HoF, or you know SC4D so well...  ;)
BTW, are there going to be anymore competitions? If so, I can't wait for'em.;D

See you later ;)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 06, 2008, 08:57:59 AM
Congrats to Arthur for winning that round!!! &apls

...and

looking forward to the third round...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 06, 2008, 08:58:59 AM
Yes Piotr, there iwll be one more cometition for sure.
I was hoping that I would get a better response for other people subscribing themselves. 
As I offered in the other two competition posts,
Quote
I would encourage everyone to be a Subscriber.  I think it's affordable and goes to a really good cause, keeping the site running as well as it does.  ;) Just go to your "Profile" and than look under "Modifly Profile" and there should be a link to "SC4D Subscriptions".  ;)
For the rest of the month, I would like to see all new subscribers post here in this thread.  If I can get 30 subscribers, I will run a special contest at the end of the month and donate another subscription to one lucky person.

There would be another competition, but only if the above requirement was meet.


Anyways everyone stay tuned for an update later tonight.  ()stsfd()

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 06, 2008, 11:09:15 AM
Robin another great round here indeed!!! Too bad I missed it again siiiiiigh.... Anyways I cant wait to see what you come up with next!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 06, 2008, 11:12:18 AM
And there's another round on the books--Congratulations, Arthur!

And congrats to you, too, Robin! You always do so much for the site, it's just wonderful, my friend! Just wonderful!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 06, 2008, 12:26:21 PM
Great pics you posted for us there Robin, very nice selection.  It's funny I recognised most of them but struggled to remember who posted many of them.  Suplado, Ennedi, Callagrfx and Cockatoo all were easily recognisable as they have a  style of their own.

Looking forward to round three.............
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 06, 2008, 12:39:21 PM

I want to remind everyone to vote--

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo134%2Fthundercrack83%2FPicture%2520Competition%2FTournament.jpg&hash=d69cf4d56832e7da5660ee6c24af5b31bc7c18f3) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6054.msg192651#msg192651)

The preliminary rounds are almost over! Get your votes in today!


Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 06, 2008, 09:46:28 PM
I finally rocked the vote as well too!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 10, 2008, 08:00:55 PM
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A Quick Teaser.
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The terraforming is going painstakingly slow.  ;)

Seeya all tomorrow with some more.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 10, 2008, 08:11:10 PM
It may be slow, but it's looking really good. That's an interesting concept you're creating, and I'm really anxious to see how it develops.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 10, 2008, 08:31:09 PM
Hey Robin I will be awaiting for that update for tomorrow for sure!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 10, 2008, 08:55:04 PM
Wow, Robin!

Now that is terraforming! So meticulous! I can't wait to see how things develop, my friend!

Take care!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 11, 2008, 05:51:37 AM
Great teaser there, Robin!
And looking forward to the next update... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 11, 2008, 06:05:24 AM
great teaser Robin, the terraforming is perfect  &apls &apls
can't wait the next update !
Arthur
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: papab2000 on November 11, 2008, 09:40:01 AM
Robin,

Good job  :thumbsup: The TF'ing is not easy, if it were everyone would be doing it.  ;) By the way enjoyed your interview with Pat on the Podcast.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 11, 2008, 10:14:59 AM
I would like to direct everyone to Pat's Podcast for the month of November. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6139.msg197765#msg197765)

Just another one of my of the little suprises for the month.
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 11, 2008, 10:39:39 AM
Robin I thank you again for taking your time you did such a fantastic job sir!!!!  :thumbsup: I am still waiting for that update  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 11, 2008, 11:06:04 AM
That terraforming is looking really interesting.  I remember how long it took me to create the canals in my Amsterdam re-creation and this looks MUCH more work.

Good luck with the rest of it and I bet you can't wait to actually start building on it!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on November 11, 2008, 11:48:36 AM
Hi!
I enjoyed discovering this MD every single time that I have looked in it in order to get on with the time. All I can say is that it is extremly interesting and enyojable. Superb work!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 11, 2008, 08:49:08 PM
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Hello Everyone,

Here is the finished map, next we move on to the transportation.
What will be here, residential, industrial or seaports?  ???  You'll just have to come back and see.

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Quote of the Day,
Aristotle once said,
"What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies".

A little piece of me.
Just for the record.  I very carefully choose these quotes and always look for ones that have some meaning to myself.  And the above quote is a perfect example.  Johana, my wife is also my best friend and our souls are definately one.  ()stsfd()



That's it for tonight and look forward to tomorrow when we go over the transportation systems that will be used in the region.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 11, 2008, 08:53:23 PM
Hmmmmmm...will it be...a park?

I have a feeling where it's going, but any way you slice it, Robin, I'm sure it will something amazing. I'm here in Mind Scape, after all--where "amazing" is commonplace!

Take care, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 11, 2008, 09:24:37 PM
That's one awesome job of terraforming, Robin. I think I know what you have in mind, but whenever I guess I'm always wrong - and I want to be right this time - so I'll just wait and see. (Howzat for the best excuse you've heard in the last five minutes  ::))

I'm looking forward to seeing the whole area develop,
but especially the transport system. Based on what I see so far, it will be tricky at best to connect all the islands you've created. There's that chunk of real estate in the center of photo three along with several smaller islets that will need some kind of access, and I don't think the game engine recognizes swimming!  :D

This is definitely worth watching and waiting for!
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on November 12, 2008, 03:31:28 AM
Excelent, your terraforming is incredible
But maybe with a terrain mod (columbus mod or olympic mod..), it's will more good  :thumbsup:
I'm looking forward to the next update my friend
Take care


BTW: congratulation for the podcast  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 12, 2008, 04:40:16 AM
wow ! excellent terraforming Robin , It's (like I said before) nicely done my friend , very great work  :thumbsup: I see this place with many villas and marinas  ;D and some little residential buildingss  &apls  I can't imagine the time spent to do that  :o :o
can't wait the development Robin
Arthur 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 12, 2008, 04:44:18 AM
Now Robin that is imense terraforming there and I see some roadway's for sure and lets see by the setup I can only imagine that you are going to go with some type of circus lol  :D :D :D sorry I couldnt resist.... Anywho what you will do it will be great and I cant wait to see what devolps for sure!!!

pat
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 12, 2008, 06:20:42 AM
Wonderful new pictures of this part of your region! Nice terra-forming! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on November 12, 2008, 12:17:21 PM
Hehe, seems like I didn't reply lately :D Anyway, it's nice to see that terraforming's going OK. That's going to be a big port, from what I've seen! Maybe there's even going to be a shipyard there... I don't know &Thk/( But hey, the overall shape looks gorgeus and realistic! Good luck with developing the area. ;)
And the quote is absolutely brilliant, and so true... ;) But it's not surprising, because it's one of your MD's trademarks ::)

Sadly, I don't have anything helpful to say today ()sad()

All the best to you and your family :)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on November 12, 2008, 03:58:43 PM
The terraforming is "simply" WOW! , seriously. I am definetly looking foward to see what your plans of building are and how you will lay the transportation.  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on November 12, 2008, 05:00:29 PM
Very hard question that you ask. I don`t any clue  ;D Anyway i `m sure there a lot of work already done and still lot to do .Have fun :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: blade2k5 on November 12, 2008, 10:18:07 PM
You've got a good eye for terraforming + the patience to be articulate as you were there. :thumbsup:  A lot more articulate than I am with a terrain that intricate. :D  Can't wait to see how you develop it :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 16, 2008, 08:09:28 AM
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Hello Everyone,

It's time for my........."Guess that Picture Competition".

&apls &apls &apls  audience clapping.  :D

Rules
"There will be three rounds with ten pictures in each round.

All you have to do is name the Author, where the picture came from and be the first person with all ten answers correct.
I will pop in every once in a while to say whether or not someone's list is correct.
I will donate the 12 Euros for the one year subscription to the winner of each round."

(If you already have a subscription you can donate it to someone else)

&apls &apls &apls  audience claps again.

I would encourage everyone to be a Subscriber.  I think it's affordable and goes to a really good cause, keeping the site running as well as it does.  ;) Just go to your "Profile" and than look under "Modifly Profile" and there should be a link to "SC4D Subscriptions".  ;)
For the rest of the month, I would like to see all new subscribers post here in this thread.  If I can get 30 subscribers, okay, okay, just 15 subscribers, I will run a special contest at the end of the month and donate another subscription to one lucky person.


oooohhhhhh and aaahhhhhhs come from the audience.

"Good luck to everyone and I look forward to who will take part".  ;)


Let's move on to the Thrid Round.
Hopefully it won't be as easy as the first two.  ;)


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Pic 2
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Pic 5
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Pic 6
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Pic 7
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Pic 8
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Pic 9
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Pic 10
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Good luck to everyone that takes part in this round.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 16, 2008, 09:05:14 AM
Hey Robin sweet I can sneek some time in here to take a crack at guessing my brain power YaY!!!!! I love the BAT project guessing the most!!!! OK onto my guesses


Well that is all I can get there Robin, you picked some darn good ones for the 3 I cant get!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 16, 2008, 09:17:55 AM
1 # GaryReggae's BAT Exhibition
2 ----
3 Xannepan's bats
4 DebussyMan Showcase
5 -----
6 ----
7 ----
8 -----
9 -----
10 ----

;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 16, 2008, 09:24:12 AM
Not too bad Pat, but you got one wrong and I hope you are looking for the rest.
And Arthur you got the one thta PAT got wrong, right.  ;)
Pic 1 - GaryReggae - GaryReggae's BAT Exhibition
Pic 2 - marcszar - Marcszar's BATs
Pic 3 - xannepan - Xannepans creations
Pic 4 - DebussyMan - DebussyMan Showcase
Pic 5 - callagrafx - CAL's BAT Cave
Pic 6 - JBSimio - JBSimio Inc.
Pic 7 -
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 - Citynut - Citynut's Padded Room
Pic 10 -

These are the ones that are correct.
Who's going to get the rest?

Robin  ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 16, 2008, 09:31:19 AM
I truely have gone nuts searching for the 3 missing one's and I spent an hour of production time looking whoopsie lol.... thank god I am stuck at work all day today lol..
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 16, 2008, 04:31:07 PM
I'll add one of the last three...  :thumbsup:

Pic 10 - Jestarr - Jestarr's Stuff

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on November 16, 2008, 05:45:17 PM
Nr. 7 is definately a Lars' (praiodan) BAT ...

Bernhard (who isn't completele dead or inactive ...  ;) )
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 16, 2008, 06:26:22 PM
OK so the list is shapping up with only # 8 still left to be figured out hmmm....

Pic 1 - GaryReggae - GaryReggae's BAT Exhibition
Pic 2 - marcszar - Marcszar's BATs
Pic 3 - xannepan - Xannepans creations
Pic 4 - DebussyMan - DebussyMan Showcase
Pic 5 - callagrafx - CAL's BAT Cave
Pic 6 - JBSimio - JBSimio Inc.
Pic 7 - Praiodan's Joinery
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 - Citynut - Citynut's Padded Room
Pic 10 - Jesstar Stuff

I have figured out that at least all the bats selected are BSC BATters, but number 8 is driving me totaly insane and I just cant figure that one out at all....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 16, 2008, 07:21:21 PM
Great work guys, those answers are correct. 
Pat, sorry I don't mean to drive you crazy.

Pic 1 - GaryReggae - GaryReggae's BAT Exhibition
Pic 2 - marcszar - Marcszar's BATs
Pic 3 - xannepan - Xannepans creations
Pic 4 - DebussyMan - DebussyMan Showcase
Pic 5 - callagrafx - CAL's BAT Cave
Pic 6 - JBSimio - JBSimio Inc.
Pic 7 - praiodan - praiodan's workbench / general discussion
Pic 8 -
Pic 9 - Citynut - Citynut's Padded Room
Pic 10 - jestarr - jestarr's stuff

I'm looking for one more, who's it going to be?

Robin  ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 16, 2008, 07:55:51 PM
I finally cracked the code or myself and finally searching in the thread portion of the BSC Team Creations I found it in Tag_One's Thread...............

so the complete list as a whole is now this.....


Pic 1 - GaryReggae - GaryReggae's BAT Exhibition
Pic 2 - marcszar - Marcszar's BATs
Pic 3 - xannepan - Xannepans creations
Pic 4 - DebussyMan - DebussyMan Showcase
Pic 5 - callagrafx - CAL's BAT Cave
Pic 6 - JBSimio - JBSimio Inc.
Pic 7 - praiodan - praiodan's workbench / general discussion
Pic 8 - Tag_One
Pic 9 - Citynut - Citynut's Padded Room
Pic 10 - jestarr - jestarr's stuff


I had a blast as this has kept me pretty well occuipied threw out the day!!!   :party: %BUd% &bis&
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 16, 2008, 08:06:37 PM
Great work Pat. 
You are correct and my Third Round winner, congrats.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 16, 2008, 08:13:10 PM
Thank you Robin, this is a real treat!!!! A even bigger thank you to Jon and also Bernard who helped out with this!!!

:thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup: &apls :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 17, 2008, 05:53:05 AM
Congrats to Pat for winning the third round!

And looking forward to a new update there, Robin! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 17, 2008, 08:22:40 AM
Oh Darn Missed the comp again.

Stirling work you done in your MD Robin.
It great to see just how much you progressed since the start.
Its been great spending time going over it all once again and believe it or not I got a few ideas
to try in my md.

Chalk up a new subscription here. That's at least one more for your cause.

Now I am up to date it will be easy to keep up with what you do.

Regards
Derry

PS You do have back-ups? Yes?

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 17, 2008, 12:04:29 PM
Quote
Oh Darn Missed the comp again.

Me, too! I have to start paying more attention, I guess!

Congratulations, Pat!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 18, 2008, 05:46:00 AM
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Hello All,

Once again I would like to congratulate my three winners to "Guess that Picture Competition".

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bat was the winner of the first round assisted by Sheep49 and art128.

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art128, the winner of the second assisted by JBSimio and Toichus Maximus.

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Pat, the third assisted by art128, JBSimio and Nardo69.

These three members have just won a one year SUBSCRIPTION.

I would encourage everyone to be a Subscriber.  I think it's affordable and goes to a really good cause, keeping the site running as well as it does.   Just go to your "Profile" and than look under "Modifly Profile" and there should be a link to "SC4D Subscriptions".


Here are some images I was fouling around with in my new copy of Adobe Photoshop.  ;)

59.0
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59.2
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Something for your Mind...

How smart are you? 
Try this and let's see how well you do.

1.Do they have a 4th of July in England?
Yes
No

2.How many birthdays does the average man have?
1
2
3++
5++
10+++

3.Some months have 31 days; how many have 28?
1
3
6
9
12

4.How many outs are there in an inning?
2
3
6
8

5.Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister?
Yes
No

6.Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?
10
25
50
70
90

7.If there are 3 apples and you take away 2, how many do you have?
1
2
3

8.A doctor gives you three pills telling you to take one every half hour.
      How many minutes would the pills last?
20
40
60
90

9.A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 die. How many are left?
1
3
5
7
9

10.How many animals of each sex did Moses take on the ark?
3
2
1
0

11.How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?
1
3
6
9
12

I'll be back with the answers to these in a few days.
I would be interested in seeing some of your answers and seeing how well you all do. 
Just for the record, I got 9 out of 11!

Have a great day and I'll see you all around,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: squidi on November 18, 2008, 06:20:52 AM
hi robin,

i hope my bad english caused no wrong answers but a few of them are maybe correct :)

i thought the first question should be no and that there is some kind of ironie in it. but the answer is yes

2.) 1

3.) 12

4.) ??

5 ) would be strange if its not allowed so i say yes

6.) 70

7.) 2

8.) 90 ?

9.) 9

10.) 1

11.) 12



-paul



Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jestarr on November 18, 2008, 06:49:37 AM
Here's mine.

1.  yes
2.  1
3.  12
4.  6
5.  no
6.  70
7.  2
8.  90
9.  9
10. 1
11. 12
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on November 18, 2008, 06:49:59 AM
Hey Robin. Good update you have there! :thumbsup: Some effects are cool, some are not-so-cool, but overall it is definitely nice. The first picture is kinda boring for me, perhaps something I can keep my eyes on would help ;) The second is my favourite, since you've created a really realistic effect of paint strokes. The 3rd one is the worst IMHO. If I were you, I'd rather make two photos: one at night, one at day, and compile them to look similiar, but much more effective than the photo you have there. ;)

The 'thinking part' of your update is very interesting. Here are my answers: ;)

1. Yes
2. 10+++
3. 12
4. 3
5. No
6. 70
7. 2
8. 90
9. 9
10. 1
11. 6


See you later ;)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on November 18, 2008, 06:52:07 AM
Hi, Robin.  I'm popping out of lurk mode to try my hand at this.

1.  Yes.  They do have a 4th of July in England.  They just don't celebrate U.S. Independence Day on the 4th of July in England.

2.  1.  The average man celebrates his birthday on one day per year.

3.  1.  February is the only month with 28 days (unless it's a leap year; then the answer is 0).

4.  3.  An inning never ends unless there are 3 outs (unless it's the bottom of an extra inning and the batting team scores, leaving the other team with no way of winning).

5.  No.  Just a wild guess.

6.  70.  [30/(1/2)] + 10 = [30*2] + 10 = 60 + 10 = 70.

7.  1.  3 apples - 2 apples = 1 apple.

8.  90.  3 pills every half hour = 3 pills every 30 minutes.  3 * 30 = 90.  Unless the doctor tells you to take one immediately, then the answer is 60.

9.  9.  If all but 9 die, only those 9 are left.

10.  1.  I'm going with 1.  You did ask how many of each, didn't you?

11.  12.  If there are a dozen two-cent stamps, there must be twelve of them.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 18, 2008, 07:24:25 AM
Great answers so far.

squidi, what happened to your post?

Robin  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 18, 2008, 07:39:26 AM
these new pictures look good my friend, excellent photoshopping Robin  :thumbsup:

1 - Yes

2 - 1

3 - 1 month, February 

4 - 3

5 - No

6 - 25

7 - 1 apple

8 - 90 minutes 30x3=90

9 - 9 too !

10 - I don't understand the question.....

11 - 6


that's all  :thumbsup:
looking forward to the next update  ;)
Arthur

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 18, 2008, 07:42:48 AM
Just going to bring these questions over as it looks like some people are having fun with this one.  ;)

Something for your Mind...

How smart are you? 
Try this and let's see how well you do.

1.Do they have a 4th of July in England?
Yes
No

2.How many birthdays does the average man have?
1
2
3++
5++
10+++

3.Some months have 31 days; how many have 28?
1
3
6
9
12

4.How many outs are there in an inning?
2
3
6
8

5.Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister?
Yes
No

6.Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?
10
25
50
70
90

7.If there are 3 apples and you take away 2, how many do you have?
1
2
3

8.A doctor gives you three pills telling you to take one every half hour.
      How many minutes would the pills last?
20
40
60
90

9.A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 die. How many are left?
1
3
5
7
9

10.How many animals of each sex did Moses take on the ark?
3
2
1
0

11.How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?
1
3
6
9
12

I'll be back with the answers to these in a few days.
I would be interested in seeing some of your answers and seeing how well you all do. 
Just for the record, I got 9 out of 11!

Have a great day and I'll see you all around,
Robin   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 18, 2008, 10:23:22 AM
Hey Robin your new skills are good there for sure!!! I do like the one in 59.1, I think it gives the picture a damaged look almost.... Now this round of Q/A's I am going to have to sit out lol..... Anywho also the awards are awesome and thank you sooo much to Arthur, Jon and Bernard!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Masochist on November 18, 2008, 10:24:12 AM
1. Of course...every place in the world that uses the Gregorian Calendar has a fourth of July.
2. I'm going to say that there's only one day in a person's lifetime that they're born on
3. All 12 of them have at least 28 days ;)
4. Six, right?  Three for each team?
5. I'm sure it's illegal, seeing as how it's his former wife who is the widow; he might have a hard time trying to convince the priest (or his sister-in-law, for that matter) to marry a dead man!
6. 70.  30/.5 is 60, add 10 and you get 70.
7. You have two apples, ya stingy glutton! ;)
8. If you took one immediately (and I don't see why you wouldn't) and then took the rest on time, the last pill would be gone in 60 minutes.
9. 9.
10. A strangely-worded question.  If it's how I think it is, then you have to add each sex together for every animal, and then the answer's two.  I don't think he took any animals of only one sex ;).
11. Two-cent stamps?  Well...there's a dozen, so I'd have to say twelve.  Though...if you can find two-cent stamps anywhere, let me know a.s.a.p.!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 18, 2008, 10:36:45 AM
I always enjoy these... here's mine:

1.  Yes - July 4th happens everywhere, just like July 3rd would ;)

2.  1 - and it's probably on the same day each year

3.  12 - every month has at least 28 days in it

4.  6 - 3 outs for each team

5.  Not possible - the man in question would be dead

6.  70

7.  2 - I took them so that's what I have

8.  60 - take #1, wait 30 minutes, take #2, wait an additional 30 minutes, take #3 and they're gone

9.  9 - if all but nine died, then nine are still alive

10.  0 - Noah took animals on the ark, Moses took Israelites out of Egypt

11.  12 - a dozen of anything is still 12

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 18, 2008, 10:42:16 AM
Fab update Robin

That's some nice fooling around with PS &apls

As for your quiz
1. Yes of course
2. One
3. 12
4. 6 (As you can bowl 6 team members out in one over. (An over is six balls) )
5. Yes (Only in the states though ::)   :D  :D)
6. 70
7. 2 (the two you took)
8. 60 mins
9. 9 (the live ones left)
10. zero
11. 12

Very clever quiz - well done

regards
Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: squidi on November 18, 2008, 10:43:39 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on November 18, 2008, 07:24:25 AM
Great answers so far.

squidi, what happened to your post?

Robin  :)

i have white letters to not blame me  :D

edit: with awnsers as no. 5

they neeed just to be selected

and i think it was a post by you what brought me to this idea
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 18, 2008, 10:50:37 AM
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Jon, you are the first one to get everyone of them right, congratulations.  &apls
And TTC you are the second. :thumbsup: I'm going to guess that answer 5, you are being sarcastic.  ::)

It's kind of funny how people can be lead on by asking tricky questions.
Number ten is a perfect example.  ::)
I do wonder though how much time you took on answering?  If you were to answer these very quickly not knowing this was a test, than I beleive more answers would be wrong by most people.  But if you really took your time and paid attention to the words, knowing this was a test and that the obvious answers are not always the right ones, than more people would do better.

Just my thought on the whole thing.


And here are the answers by me....

1.Is there a Fourth of July in England?
Yes, it comes after the third of July!

2.How many birthdays does the average man have?
1, Just one!

3.Some months have 31 days; how many have 28?
12, all of them!

4.How many outs are there in an inning?
6, three per side!

5.Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister?
No, Because he is dead!

6.Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?
70, (30  divided by 1/2 equals 60! Takes some thinking.....

7.If there are 3 apples and you take away 2, how many do you have?
2, you took them, remember?

8.A doctor gives you three pills telling you to take one every half hour.
How many minutes would the pills last?
60 minutes, Start with the 1st pill, 30 minutes later take the 2nd pill, then 30 minutes later take the 3rd pill.

9.A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 die. How many are left?
9

10.How many animals of each sex did Moses take on the ark?
0, Moses didn't have an ark, Noah did!

11.How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?
12, There are 12 2 cent stamps in a dozen!


Robin  ()stsfd()

P.S.  TTC, I choose to use the word "fouling" because I believe that my PS skills are not that great.   A play on words.... ::)  Good to see that someone caught it.
;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 18, 2008, 11:13:08 AM
Looks like I missed another contest here, Robin! It was a good one, too. Confounded!

And your work with Photoshop looks great, too, my friend! I can't wait to see what else you do with it!

Take care!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 18, 2008, 11:22:16 AM
Hey Robin,

Nice quiz there - trust me to miss it. 

As for Question 4: How many outs in an inning......
Well us Brits would have assumed you were talking about cricket not baseball, in which case the answer is "up to ten", because it depends on the format, i.e. one-day match, limited overs or a full test match.  If you got everyone out then it would be ten, but if you got no-one out and they declared, or you ran out of overs then it could, in theory be zero.
Hope that makes sense  ;) :D

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 18, 2008, 11:40:10 AM
Quote from: paroch on November 18, 2008, 11:22:16 AM
Hope that makes sense  ;) :D

Not even a little bit...   $%Grinno$%  Then again, it's cricket... I was under the impression that the entire game exists only to confuse the rest of the world.  ;)

And woohoo for me being smart today!  I guess that means I'm done for another couple months...  :D

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 18, 2008, 09:39:05 PM
LoL Robin that quiz was sure fun to watch people answer away at!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on November 19, 2008, 05:36:01 AM
That was cruel and unusual, Robin. $%Grinno$%  I'm kidding.  It was fun! :)  I'll have to catch up on this MD sometime, just to see what else has happened.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 19, 2008, 10:30:19 AM
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Hello,

I have been practising with photoshoping and here are some of the results.
These are the pictures by me that have made it into the SC4 Picture Contest HoF. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=841.0&Itemid=73) 
If you have never seen this collection of incredible pictures, I suggest you get out of here and go directly there!  ;)

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I'm now having so much fun doing this photoshopping that I have made a whole bunch of these type of banners.  ::) 
Tell me what you think of them.

I won't actually reply to each and everyone of you at this moment, but I can tell you that I really, really appreciate each and everyone of them.
I also am glad to see that you all are enjoying my MD and the extra little things I do.  ()stsfd()

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Jumbled Words and Language Recognition Theory,

Arinocdcg to rencet rseaerch, the hmuan brian is plrectfey albe to raed colmpex pasasges of txet caiinontng wdors in whcih the lrettes hvae been jmblued, pvioedrd the frsit and lsat leetrts rmeian in teihr crcerot piiotsons.
The fcat taht you are ridenag tihs now wtih reaitvle esae is poorf of the thoery.
Wehre did all of tihs strat?
It smees taht the trehoy orgteiinad form a 1976 ppaer at the Uvnitsriey of Nigaonthtm wtiertn by Graahm Rwsnailon of Asrhodelt, wichh gvae rsie to an acirlte wihch aaeprrped in the 'Narute' pbuolitaicn in 1999.
A fhrtuer alircte in the Tiems neppeawsr in Speemebtr 2003 pivroedd mroe eanxopiatln auobt the peohoemnnn.
In the Tmeis aitlcre, Dr Reoaesln MhActcry, a neruo-phylcoogsy lruecter form Knig's Ceglloe, Cgmdbriae, ssegegtud taht hmuan bnegis are albe to usnatdnerd jeublmd up wdors buaecse the hmaun bairn parimliry raeds the mannieg rehatr tahn the piothenc cnontet of wdors (the sdnuos of the wrdos and leertts).
Dr McRtcahy was qoteud as saiyng, taht "...if you can acaitinpte waht the nxet wrod in a snnetece cloud be, you wlil not nslsciareey ntcoie if smoe of the leettrs in taht wrod are out of pclae...", and she aslo taht she was sepsrruid at jsut how rosubt the barin's rgceotnioin aeiibtils had been pverod to be. "The hamun biarn is a lot mroe toanelrt tahn we had pahrpes risaeled, and it has to cpoe wtih diisputrng in eevydray lfie."
The torehy pdeoivrs a fiatsincang pprciesetve on mderon cutonacniimmos and the dmveelnoept of laguange.
The terohy aslo hples to eaipxln the doepmevnlet of merodn txet mseniagsg lagunage, and how the hamun biran so rlaidey utendrnsdas atboivbinears and cimtonobnais of lrettes and nbrmeus mainkg new 'wdros' whcih we've nveer seen beofre and yet stlil are albe to usterdannd alsomt iammeiltdey. For emxpale: 'c u lte8r', wihch you'll nitcoe you can utransnded eevn thgouh it's jmulebd.
One of the gerat lsneoss form tihs troehy dmsttnareoes the rmaaebrlke pweor of the huamn biarn.
Wehn we are yonug we not olny lraen how to raed, but aslo ibcerndily and uninaenionltlty lraen how to raed waht wuold by nmoral cooevntnin be decerbisd as uettr nnsosnee.
Tihs bges qtuseonis abuot the dicrieotn of laagngue eolotuvin.
Waht wlil lgganaue look lkie in geotrnaiens to cmoe?
Whtuoit dobut hmuan binegs are albe to asobrb pvrseiogerlsy mroe maening form pvolesesrrigy rucdnieg anotmus of wrdos and lrttees.
We now raed in shohtnrad - and iamegs - and sfcginltianiy we are beord by aiytnhng taht is too lhtngey.
Posorneiafl witerrs need to get tehir pniot asorcs in jsut a few seodcns, or the raeedr's anitttoen is lsot.
The jmbleud wdros torhey datrmneeosts jsut how caalbpe the biarn is at arnboibsg mneaing far mroe qilcuky tahn msot wrietrs wuold eevr iaimnge.
And a fnail daioertomstnn of how celver yuor barin is - can you raed tihs?...


Now that was a very interesting article.
I was able to read this with ease, almost as if it was written properly.
I wnoedr how mnay of you are albe to rade it as wlel.
Aynnoe of you taht has takled wtih me on MSN konws aleadry taht I relugarly tpye lkie taht.
$%Grinno$% ::) $%Grinno$%


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Well that's it for now.
See you all later,
Robin  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 19, 2008, 10:51:53 AM
Fnuny taht I had no pbroelm raideng it  $%Grinno$% $%Grinno$%

Wkeikd jkoe too  :D :D :D

:satisfied:
TCT


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 19, 2008, 11:15:32 AM
QuoteNow that was a very interesting article.
I was able to read this with ease, almost as if it was written properly.
I wnoedr how mnay of you are albe to rade it as wlel.
Aynnoe of you taht has takled wtih me on MSN konws aleadry taht I relugarly tpye lkie taht.

Nwo anit taht het rtuht lol... And always followed by * Now aint that the truth *  lol and then  a response from em normally is "dont worry I knew it" heheehe.... Robin I enjoyed seeing those classic pics of yours that had maded it into the HOF!!!! I feel soo sorry for that Boy,  :D :D again aint that thruth I dont wanna know... I love the script on the Replies banner and also something for your mind banner is fantastic!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on November 19, 2008, 11:44:58 AM
QuoteAynnoe of you taht has takled wtih me on MSN konws aleadry taht I relugarly tpye lkie taht.
If so, hwo coems taht I haevn't ntocied it yte? ;)

Now back to the subject... The subject of our lesson today, kids, is how to make the picture that will get to the HOF... You have any ideas?
- We can make a shot in Lot Editor, which will depict some ordinary block of flats parking, and then add some enigmatic props and name to it.
- Very good answer, Robin. Now, let's see...
- We can also take a picture that depicts seaport and the landfill, and add some phylosophical description to it.
- Yes, Robin. Now, let's move on to...
- Of course, we can also make shots that depict the brilliant lots in seaport...
- Enough Robin! We have to go on...
- And the cathedral with a nice photoshop effect is great al...
- STOP Robin! No more! We're moving on!

BTW, the something for your mind part is great! I didn't have any problems with reading that either ;)

See you later ;)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 19, 2008, 02:04:44 PM
Nice work with the pics Robin. Yuor ailbity to ceatre wroks of art is awlyas imeprssvie, but eevn byoned taht, you aalwys cmoe up wtih the msot inersteitng tinhgs such as the Theory article and the trivia competition (sorry I missed that one). As any rate, always good to see what you come up with, and feel free to look me up on MSN next time you're on.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 19, 2008, 05:21:19 PM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMindScape.jpg&hash=5b5076ba5287d02c46430c194216aff329bce29b)

I'm back for a double shot.
Sorry Pat, but you don't have the idea patent....do you?

Some more of my pics from the HoF PS'd.

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Please leaves your comments if you have any ideas on what else I could be trying.  ::)

See you all tomorrow,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 19, 2008, 05:51:28 PM
This is a such a wonderful idea, Robin! It must be nice to have all those Hall of Fame pictures to play with!

I forgot about that final picture with the stadium--I always loved that picture.

Great work here, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 19, 2008, 08:40:16 PM
LoL as long as you dont do that on Thursdays it's all good!!! hehehe naw I dont mind at all and I am glad I could give an idea out there, which in turn I do like what you are doing to your HOFfer's pictures!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 20, 2008, 12:56:10 AM
Great work on the PS-effects of the HoF-pictures!!
Looking forward to more, Robin! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 20, 2008, 06:31:39 AM
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Hello All,

There are always so many things in my Mind when it comes to making cities in SC4.  And today I think we'll look at all types of subway lines, especially those in Chicago as I recently visited there in the early part of this summer.

Subway may refer to:
Subway, an underground rapid transit system also known as a metro, underground, MRT or U-Bahn.
For a list of individual subway systems, see the list of rapid transit systems.*

Here are some pictures from the Toronto Subway lines.  Our subways not only travel underground but in certain places come above ground.
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Rapid Transit Systems may refer to:
This is a list of rapid transit systems around the world. Such systems are commonly called metros, subways, elevated railways, rapid rail, or underground railways. The list is ordered by continent, country and city, and the systems are listed along with their opening year, system length and number of stations.*

Here is a picture of the Toronto Street Cars.
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Raised/Elevated Highway may refer to:
A highway is a main road intended for travel by the public between important destinations, such as cities and towns. Highway designs vary widely and can range from a two-lane road without margins to a multi-lane, grade separated freeway. In law the word highway is often used as a legal term to denote any public road, ranging from freeways to dirt tracks.  An interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network" or a "highway transportation system".*

This is the Toronto Gardiner, our raised highway that goes through the Toronto Down town core.
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I will be concentrating mostly on thee above three types of transportation, as well as some minor ferry sevices in this region, (unnamed at the moment).
My idea right now is that the Falsasesperanzas Island meaning the Island of False Hope, the Mayor's inside joke at the lower wealths becasue they were very uneducated, will be very congested, traffic wise and very crowded with NYC Project type housing and dirty industry.  The CO and CS buildings will be sporatic and very dense in certain areas with highway and subway access.  It is the mayor, Robin's goal to use every square foot to make as much money as possible to further beautify Belleza City on the main land.

Falsasesperanzas Island itself is man made in the very shallow waters off the main coast. 
It all started like this,
More than thirty three years ago the very young Mayor Robin decided that he was not happy with his city and decided to make an island off the coast where he could establish all the dirty industrial and hopefully entice all the low income families to move by filling their heads with ideas of grandeur.  But the mayor knew exactly what he was doing.  He would make the trip cost so much and the housing so affordable that all low income residents would leave and not be able to come back to the main land.  Falsasesperanzas Island was very beautiful when everyone first arrived but as the years went by the dirty industry grew at unheard of leaps and bounds.  The seaports grew larger and larger by day it seemed.  Mayor Robin was very proud of himself, as the Falsasesperanzas Island was turning out exactly as planned and the main land was under going it's changes as well.  New parks were being built and new state of the art skyscrapers were newly scraping the skies everyday.  Spare new expense was his new moto.  He wanted to have the most beautiful city in the world.
The story shall continue......
  (depending on how well you all like it so far. ??? )


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How Smart are you?  Test Two.
Answer these questions and le'ts see how well you do.
Again for the record I got 6 out of 9 on this one.  ()stsfd()

1. How far can a dog run into the woods?
All the way
Half way forever

2. What is the minimum number of active baseball players on the field during any part of an inning?
6
8
9
10
11
12

3. Take 1000. Add 40. Add another 1000. Add 30. Add another 1000. Plus 20. Plus 1000. plus 10. What is the Total?
4100
5000
5100
None of These

4. A man builds a house with 4 sides to it and it is rectangular in shape.
Each side has a southern exposure. A bear comes wandering by. What color is the bear?
None of these
black
brown
yellow
white
orange

5. If you overtake the last runner in a race, you are in second to last place.
True
False

6. A man rode into town on Friday, stayed for 3 days, and left on Friday. Is this possible?
Yes
No

7. If it takes two men 16 hours to dig a hole, how many hours does it take one man to dig half a hole?
12 Hours
24 Hours
6 Hours

8. How many binary numbers make a dozen?
None
111
1011
1100
1110

I wonder who will get all the answers right first.

See you all around,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 20, 2008, 11:01:54 AM
Hi Robin
Good quiz :thumbsup:

In 1 minute I got

1. halfway (edited this answer)
2. Dunno - haven't a clue about baseball  9 maybe?
3. 5000
4. none of these
5. true
6.Yes  His horse is called friday
7. How can you dig half a hole?
8. a guess?  1100

Liked the background info on the transit system.
As for your storyline - I like it. I would really like to see how you accomplish this.

Way back on page 45 you called for new subscribers to come forth.
Well I posted back then I had taken one out but no one seemed to notice &mmm
So I'll say it again

I am now the proud owner of a SC4D Subscription.

Now all you need is another 14 to reach your total.

Come on Folks  Have you got yours?

Help the site - You know you wanna do it

:satisfied:
TTC


edit: how many did I get wrong then? ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 20, 2008, 11:08:14 AM
Sorry Derry but something is wrong in your answers.  ::)

Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Toichus Maximus on November 20, 2008, 11:18:04 AM
all the way
9
4100
none (also, how do you build a rectangle with all sides facing south? Is he operating in the 5th dimension?)
false
yes, his horse... that's an old one
1100
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 20, 2008, 11:20:06 AM
1. Half-way.
2. There's a minimum of 10 players on a baseball field during an inning--9 fielders plus the batter.
3. 4100.
4. White (he's at the North Pole).
5. False
6. Yes. (Thanks, Derry!)
7. You can't dig half of a hole, everything's a hole, once you start digging!
8. 1011.

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 20, 2008, 11:21:27 AM
Sorry Toichus Maximus you also have an error in your answers.


And TTC that is awesome news about your Subscription.  
Have you figured out all the new toys you have access to?  ::)

Ahhhh, Dustin you have one wrong.  ::)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 20, 2008, 11:24:44 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on November 20, 2008, 11:21:27 AM

Have you figured out all the new toys you have access to?  ::)

Robin  :thumbsup:

New toys ()what() ()what()
where, what - have I been asleep?

I still see all the ads &mmm

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 20, 2008, 11:26:46 AM
It was the last one, I'd gather--that was a guess...And here's another...

8. 1100?

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on November 20, 2008, 11:34:37 AM
Well, I think I'll give it a try...

1. half way (I think so at least ::))
2. 10 (From what I remember from baseball games I've seen)
3. 4100 (Easy maths)
4. white (north pole->polar bear)
5. false
6. Yes (I've heard it somewhere... good question still! :thumbsup:)
7. I'm afraid it's not possible to dig a half of hole $%Grinno$%
8. 1100 (8+4+0+0)

See you later ;)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 20, 2008, 11:53:58 AM
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Okay, everyone. 
We now have all the right answers, well kind of. 
Some of you have the right answer for the wrong reason.  ::) $%Grinno$%

The Answers....

1. How far can a dog run into the woods?
Half way, then technically he is running out!

2. What is the minimum number of active baseball players on the field during any part of an inning?
10 (9 fielders plus one batter)!

3. Take 1000. Add 40. Add another 1000. Add 30. Add another 1000. Plus 20. Plus 1000. plus 10. What is the Total?
4100, get out the calculator.

4. A man builds a house with 4 sides to it and it is rectangular in shape. Each side has a southern exposure.
A bear comes wandering by. What color is the bear?
White, You must be at the North Pole to see South in all four directions and there are only white polar bears there!

5. If you overtake the last runner in a race, you are in second to last place.
False, Think about it, you are the first place runner.

6. A man rode into town on Friday, stayed for 3 days, and left on Friday. Is this possible?
Yes, His horse was named Friday

7.If it takes two men 16 hours to dig a hole, how many hours does it take one man to dig half a hole?
None, You can't dig half a hole.

8. How many binary numbers make a dozen?
1100, 12=0b1100

That was alot of fun.


Derry, (TTC), My favourite feature is the "Save Draft" button.  I think I have used it every day since I got it.  ;)
If you start a post and than preview it, this feature will become availiable beside the "Post", "Preview" and "Spell Check" buttons.  ;)
As a matter of fact that is how this post came about.  I made the answer section this morning and now I'm adding to that save post.  ;)
As for anything else, I'm going to let you figure them out.  ()stsfd()
That was alot of winking, sorry Derry.  ::)

I would encourage everyone to be a Subscriber.  I think it's affordable and goes to a really good cause, keeping the site running as well as it does.   Just go to your "Profile" and than look under "Modifly Profile" and there should be a link to "SC4D Subscriptions". 
For the rest of the month, I would like to see all new subscribers post here in this thread.  If I can get just 15 14 subscribers, I will run a special contest at the end of the month and donate another subscription to one lucky person.



Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 20, 2008, 12:05:50 PM
All my features must not be activated yet
as I don't get that button when I make a post  &mmm

Not to worry I'm sure its just a matter of time.
The staff must be busy and as I've done without for so long another little while won't matter $%Grinno$%
If not a polite request will do the trick I'm sure.

Is that the kettle boiling? Yes indeed it is  ;D
Fancy a brew?

:satisfied:
TTC



Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 20, 2008, 12:13:20 PM
Rats, missed another one, but still did pretty well after checking the answers. Only missed the addition one (40+30+20+10 does not equal 1000), and the Friday one... didn't think to name the horse, though I thought it depended on how long the ride in was. Nice little update Robin, the discussion of metro systems and their terminology was interesting, and it'll be good to see what you come up with for the island. I'm a bit short on money right now for a subscription, but if it comes down to the end of the month and you're close, let me know and I'll see if I can get one in there.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 20, 2008, 01:01:31 PM
See what happens and this round I might have played in siiiiiiiigh, dang work today.... Hey Derry congrats on going subscriptor!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 20, 2008, 01:16:33 PM
Robin, my friend,

You should be commended for all the great things you do here at SC4D, not just in Mind Scape, but throughout the entire site!

You're doing an incredible job!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on November 20, 2008, 02:05:07 PM
Aww... I missed the quiz...  ()sad() But regardles, it was a nice "use your logic" one. :thumbsup: Love how your background information about the new region also, it made me smile.  :)
Looking foward to see more!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 20, 2008, 02:10:23 PM
Interesting background info on the various transport systems, Robin. I think I rode on some sort of elevated railway at the Dallas airport a couple of years ago, but that just about sums up my train-travel experience! Looking forward to seeing how the region plays out - those are some pretty big plans you have along with a great story line.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 21, 2008, 05:46:53 AM
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Teaser....

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Just wait til I show the rest of the El line.  I have it running at most stations at 75%.  ()stsfd()

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Thanks to Derry (TheTeaCat), Toichus Maximus, Dustin (thundercrack83) and Piotr (Sheep49) for taking part in the "Something for your Mind Test".  I hope you enjoyed it and I will try my best to put together a few more of those in the future.

A special thanks to Derry (TTC) for being my first new Subscriber to post in my MD.  I now only need 14 more members to Subsribe and I will host a special contest at the end of the month.

Sorry Matt (threestooges) and Pat that you didn't make it for the test.  But don't worry the next one I host will be much later in the day so a different crowd of people can participate.  ;)

Dustin (thundercrack83),....thank you very much for the nice praise.  I do it because I enjoy it and believe in this site and it's members very much.  ()stsfd()

Lilojame, it looks like you are my newest regular, sorry I haven't had the cahnce to welcome you.  It's always nice to see new faces and the lurkers come out.  ::)

Last but definately not the least....Joan (Jmouse).  Nice to see you stopping more often and I'm glad yo like how everything is going so far.  Every time I see you in here I get worried that I'm not going to live up to your expectations of what you remember this area in real life looked like.  ::) $%Grinno$%  But I'm doing whatever comes to Mind.  :D

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Everyone enjoy your day and I'll see you all around,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 21, 2008, 05:56:19 AM
Welcome to Page 48  &hlp

splendid teaser Robin, you do an excellent work on these lots  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on November 21, 2008, 07:19:43 AM
The teaser is great, Robin. :thumbsup:  It's the first time that I've really noticed the El-Rail over Road being used in an MD.  On the other hand, that joke is really messed up. $%Grinno$%  JK.  It is funny in a twisted sort of way.  Anyway, keep bringing us the laughs and the great pics.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 21, 2008, 11:41:40 AM
great TEAser pic  &apls

I must admit its not often we see the elevated rail used (especially the over road version ;) ) so I look forward to what you have in store  :thumbsup:

Oh man that Joke   $%Grinno$% :D :D

:satisfied:
TTC

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 21, 2008, 01:07:30 PM
Robin I love that teaser there and that Joke all I got to say is uuuuugh lol but its a good laugh none the less lol.... anyways I noticed today when I logged on is my new subscripter logo!! Thank you!!!!! I love that Save as Draft its handy so far!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: papab2000 on November 21, 2008, 02:43:58 PM
Nice teaser Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 21, 2008, 07:27:32 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on November 21, 2008, 05:46:53 AM
Joan (Jmouse).  Nice to see you stopping more often and I'm glad yo like how everything is going so far.  Every time I see you in here I get worried that I'm not going to live up to your expectations of what you remember this area in real life looked like.  ::) $%Grinno$%  But I'm doing whatever comes to Mind.  :D

You've no need to worry, Robin! I'm a firmly-hooked fan of Mind Scape, and I've no doubt whatever you do will be equal to or greater than what you have done in the past. So go for it - I'm anxious to see more development!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 21, 2008, 08:42:27 PM
Wonderful teaser, Robin, my friend!

You've taken to Photoshop like a duck to water! I love your banners and your image editing, you're doing such a great job!

I can't wait to see what else you have in store!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 21, 2008, 09:05:26 PM
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Hello All,

64.0
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64.3
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Not sure if anyone can notice, but there is something super special in all of these pictures.  Who will be the first to guess what it is?


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I will predict your number....everone of you!! 
 
Think of a number.
Add 7 to it.
Subtract 2.
Subtract your original number.
Multiply by 4.
Subtract 2.

Your number is 18!!


Look above here.  ::) for my answer.

That's it for tonight for brain hurts from guessing your number.
See you all around,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 21, 2008, 09:19:15 PM
Hey Robin the one thing I can see going on here is the El-Rail Bridge in all the pics... BTW I like Drafts heheheeh I got my updates loaded till Tuesday hehehee, god I feel like such a cheater now....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Haljackey on November 21, 2008, 09:25:22 PM
That's it.  I've been a lurker here for too long.

Robin- wow.  Just wow.   Your playing styles and the way you mix trivia and whatnot into your MD is nothing short of amazing.  Your latest update is a classic example of this, and was a very enjoyable one to view.

I started to frequently view your MD when it reached OSITM earlier this month, and I was stunned at the unique way you post your updates.  I've also noticed that Mindscape had been nominated for "Best MD", and after being here, I can clearly see why. 

Making this comment is a little more difficult than I thought. :P  Anyways, I believe the answer to your question is 18.

All the best,
-Haljackey
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sim-al2 on November 21, 2008, 09:51:31 PM
Actually my answer was -285, so I must have done something wrong... ???

Okay, I tried again and I got 18! So I didn't get it wrong after all!
Hint: The number starts with a 6 and a 4! HA HA! I abuse white text!

P.S. Your MD is so awesome no word in the English language suffices! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

P.S.S. Still can't figure out what the special element in the pictures is... I can only guess it's something about the green building, even through I'm sure I've seen it on the LEX before... ???
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 22, 2008, 01:25:57 AM
great  update Robin, I really like this industrial area  &apls you do an excellent work with the elevated rail stations  :thumbsup: there's just two thing, the elevated rail stop in the middle of the road in picture 1 , it's not very good to see. And why there's no seawalls ? I think with Jeronij's ones that look great  :thumbsup: And where that blue bridge come from ?
keep up this good work my friend
Arthur
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on November 22, 2008, 03:29:15 AM
Wow really excelent update here, you have done a really fantastic job in this industrial area
The elvated rail are looking superb and also so réalistic. Picture 64.2 is my preferate :)
I'm looking forward to the next update Robin ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 22, 2008, 10:52:33 AM
Excellent Update Robin.

The only things I can see that are common to all the pics are the elevated rail bridge and the green building beside it.


(unless it's all the shadows point the same way  :D)

Nice numerical question too  :thumbsup:

Till the next time

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 22, 2008, 11:24:50 AM
Really nice photos, Robin. I used to despise industrial growth, but the BATs available now and the clever ways they're used make it a rather attractive part of the city. I'm very interested in seeing how the El turns out - that's one of a very few elements I've never tried in all the years I've played SC4.

You're doing a fine job...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 23, 2008, 08:14:47 AM
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Hello To All,

It looks like a few of you may have figured out what was so special in those pictures.  This game never seizes to amaze me.  More actually is that the players of this incredible game never sieze to amaze me.  David and all the work with his plopable stuff, Jeroni and his works, residential, canals and his great slope modd.  Marcszar and his incredible New York style works, he is one of my most favourite BATters.  I could go on and on with names that have changed the game and everyday there seems to be new people jumping in to a game that should already be far past it's shelf life.  But it's these players, along with the rest of us that keep this game alive and I'm sure it will last for years to come.  ;)
Anyways it is Choco that made the elevated rail bridge and after having some time to play with it, I can tell you it is pretty awesome.


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Pat,  it's great to see that you have made good use of your new Subscription.
Haljackey, Great to see you stop in here and I'm glad you like my MD so much.  Now thta you are visiting and you took the time to make your first post I hope that I can persuade you somehow to continue.  ;)
sim-al2, hehe, yah your first answer was a little wrong.  If you can't think of any English compliments, I'll take them in any other language as well.  Just provide some kind of translation for the others.  ()stsfd()  ::) As for that awesome Blue bridge, you'll just have to wait.  ;)
Arthur (art128), As for the Elevated rail stop, I wanted it to look like a mess and for the record it's actually three stops plopped on top of each other.  I may deside to do something in LE in the future.  ;)  The Seawalls, well, I'm unsure what I am going to do there just yet.  Now that I have the cities demand up so high, I have no problem destroying entire blocks and having them grow back with in a few seconds some where else.  ::)
Simpson,I'm glad you like the Industrial sector as I would like to think that is my forte.  ::)
Derry (TheTeaCat), it's good to see you stopping in here on a regular basis now. I'll have alot of new Mind Scape Specials coming up, hope you'll be able to take part in some of them.
Joan (Jmouse), Sorry to hear that you use to despise industrial cities.  I like them much better than any other style because I find them more realistic than the people that try to build pretty cities.  If you ever notice a $$$ residential, you tell me so I can destroy it.  ::) :D Actually I may show everyone some stats of my city coming up and you may all be surprised at the lack of any $$$.

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Chuck Palahnuik once said, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Palahniuk) "We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will."

Well, that seems like enough for now.
See you around,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 23, 2008, 08:34:21 AM
Robin a fantastic qoute there at the end and also great teaser pic it actually threw my eyes waccky lol... oooh yea the pic is also great too with the club globe next to the pig!!!! gotta love to go dance and the go shop for some grocery's hehehee....

ooh another thing I love is no more ADS!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!  :thumbsup: Thank you soooooo soooo sooo very much Robin for this award!!!!!!

EDIT: Robin I must add here to my reply a personal heart felt biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig hugh Congrats to you my friend for once you leave OSITM you will be going to your new permanment home in the MD Hall Of Fame!!!! WoW What a Honor man!!! congratulations again Robin!!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 23, 2008, 09:01:25 AM
Great pictures there, Robin! And also the teaser is looking nice!

And thank you for the subscription - the draft-function is very useful...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on November 23, 2008, 10:50:21 AM
Great update Robin. Nice industrial zone and i like the use of el - rail in it. Have fun :thumbsup:And congrats for the Hall of Fame . I`m very happy for you. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on November 23, 2008, 11:30:21 AM
Huge 'grats, Robin, on the elevation of Mind Scape to the SC4D MD Hall of Fame.  There's no honor that's more richly deserved for the fantastic work that you do here.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on November 23, 2008, 01:02:12 PM
Welcome in the MD Hall of Fame Robin!  :thumbsup:

Mind Scape is one of the most innovative MDs here at SC4 Devotion and I'm very glad it is still active  :)
I hope you will find some time for it's further development amongs your numerous activities.

Your last updates look very promisive, the El-rail with the station and bridge looks really great!  &apls
(and I'm very curious of your seaport stuff development  :))

Adam
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 23, 2008, 05:18:43 PM
Congrats, Robin!

Couldn't have happened to a better person, my friend!

I can't wait to see where Mind Scape takes us now that it's Hall of Fame bound!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 23, 2008, 05:19:07 PM
Pretty snazzy teaser there, Robin. It's so...so...so...lavender! ;)

And contrats on your entry into the HOF. A well-deserved and well-earned honor.

Later...
Joan

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tarkus on November 23, 2008, 05:27:01 PM
Robin, congrats on making it to the Hall of Fame.  Very deservedly so, I'd say. :thumbsup: 

And that teaser pic there is just brilliant--looks like a very interesting city, and you've put the NAM DualNetworking El-Rail/Road pieces to great use there.  Don't see those used nearly often enough.

Looking forward to what else is in store!

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 23, 2008, 08:47:18 PM
First of all, congratulations on becoming a hall of famer, Robin!   &apls :party: &apls

I've really enjoyed the last couple updates.  Where are those elevated rail pieces coming from anyway?  Are those actual stations?  I've never seen that before.  Looking forward to being unteased... or seeing the rest of the teaser... I'm not really sure what the proper way to say that might be... :D

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on November 23, 2008, 09:24:03 PM
You have made it to the Hall of Fame, right?  That's incredible, Robin. &dance  Of course, I'm not surprised at all, since this is a very creative and unique MD.  It's interactive, as well, in its own way, although some of the quizzes (and jokes) border on "cruel and unusual  ::) j/k."  Mind Scape is a great MD.  What else is there to say?

&apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 23, 2008, 10:29:43 PM
Working on a project right now so I'll come back later to leave an actual comment, but I wanted to swing by and congratulate you on making it to the Hall of Fame (no surprise there). Well done Robin, well done.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on November 24, 2008, 03:28:50 PM
Hi Robin!
First let me say Congrats for making it to the Hall of Fame!  &apls I believe you uttermost deserve the spot!
I am sorry to miss out on 2 teaser and the update. :-[
The first teaser that I missed out looks really nice and the joke is... well  $%Grinno$%.
The update looks wonderful. The rails are great and in overal all the area looks nice regardless the fact that it is industry that you are showing. Great work! :thumbsup:
And the newest teaser, simply amazing. I like how the building in right-down corner looks. Is that ps or the actual texture? ??? And Club Globe is a WOW.
Looking foard to see more.

Best Regards,
Karin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 24, 2008, 09:19:33 PM
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Just a quick post.

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Everything in this pic is stage 10 or higher.  ;)
See you all in a few hours, I need some sleep now.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 25, 2008, 05:13:15 AM
Robin that looks very good too!!! I like the pic and the shadow border to it that you gave it!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 25, 2008, 05:27:01 AM
Beautiful teaser there! And great work on that area... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 25, 2008, 11:03:58 AM
Looking good there, Robin!

I, too, like the shadow effect on the border of the picture!

I can't wait to see what else you've got up your sleeve for us here in Mind Scape, my friend!

Take care!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on November 25, 2008, 01:01:55 PM
Hi there Robin!
Very nice picture there and I have to sign under the "shadow comments" also.
Hope you slept well and had some nice dreams. ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 25, 2008, 04:44:54 PM
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Hello All,

Check this one out.
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Diagonal??  ::)

Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Godzillaman on November 25, 2008, 06:37:32 PM
Diagonal props? :P

Still looks good, don't see it too much...;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 25, 2008, 07:44:34 PM
Very interesting stuff going on here. That last pic is a little too close to the impossible, though. You certainly have me wondering where the next few stitches of this thread are headed!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 26, 2008, 12:01:10 AM
Robin, you are always coming up with something new, and this certainly works. I think I know how it might have been done, but I hope you'll share it with us at some point. Great work.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on November 26, 2008, 05:44:54 AM
 :o

Not only are both of these bridges diagonal, but one seems to be a double-height bridge over a single-height one.  Wow...

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 26, 2008, 07:49:41 AM
gaaaaaaaaarh ummm what in the world!!!! WOW OK I want to know what Happend here!!! I cant wait Robin....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 26, 2008, 08:17:32 AM
diagonal bridge ?!?!  :o :shocked2: :shocked2: simply awesome  &apls &apls &apls can't wait to see more of this interesting thing  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 26, 2008, 09:38:05 AM
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Hello Everyone,

Two quick posts and no replies, so here we go,

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Quote from: Pat on November 23, 2008, 08:34:21 AM
Robin a fantastic qoute there at the end and also great teaser pic it actually threw my eyes waccky lol... oooh yea the pic is also great too with the club globe next to the pig!!!! gotta love to go dance and the go shop for some grocery's hehehee....

ooh another thing I love is no more ADS!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!  :thumbsup: Thank you soooooo soooo sooo very much Robin for this award!!!!!!

EDIT: Robin I must add here to my reply a personal heart felt biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig hugh Congrats to you my friend for once you leave OSITM you will be going to your new permanment home in the MD Hall Of Fame!!!! WoW What a Honor man!!! congratulations again Robin!!!!!

Hey Pat, I'm glad you like the quote and the teaser.  It's always good to go to a club near a gocery store, this way at the end of the night you can easily satisfy your munchies.  ;)  Great to hear that you are enjoying and using your new Subscription to it's full potential.  I was glad to hold the Contest and have you as one of my winners.  &apls  Thanks for the congrats as well.  I am very excited to move to The MD HoF at the end of the month and share this honor with another great MD'er, Emil.

Quote from: bat on November 23, 2008, 09:01:25 AM
Great pictures there, Robin! And also the teaser is looking nice!

And thank you for the subscription - the draft-function is very useful...

Good to see you drop in and I'm glad you are enjoying the Suscription as well.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: kimcar on November 23, 2008, 10:50:21 AM
Great update Robin. Nice industrial zone and i like the use of el - rail in it. Have fun :thumbsup:And congrats for the Hall of Fame . I`m very happy for you. :thumbsup:

Kimcar...Thanks alot for the congrats.  My industrial sector will be going through some extensive contruction over the next few updates.  Now that I have the demand it is really easy to destroy entire blocks and watch them build back up, hopefully the way I want, if not I just destroy again and again till they do.  ;)

Quote from: dedgren on November 23, 2008, 11:30:21 AM
Huge 'grats, Robin, on the elevation of Mind Scape to the SC4D MD Hall of Fame.  There's no honor that's more richly deserved for the fantastic work that you do here.


David


David, it's always nice to have you stop by my MD, I just wish sometimes it would be more frequent  ::) .  Great chioce of words in your congrats to me.  "Elevation"...seeing how that will be my new focus on this Island city of mine.  Elevated rail and highways will be running through the entire city.  ;)

Quote from: Ennedi on November 23, 2008, 01:02:12 PM
Welcome in the MD Hall of Fame Robin!  :thumbsup:

Mind Scape is one of the most innovative MDs here at SC4 Devotion and I'm very glad it is still active  :)
I hope you will find some time for it's further development amongs your numerous activities.

Your last updates look very promisive, the El-rail with the station and bridge looks really great!  &apls
(and I'm very curious of your seaport stuff development  :))

Adam

Great to hear from you Adam, I hope everything is well with you and I would love to hear your views on my city and if you think there is anything I can be doing differently.  Thank you so much for the congrats, I'll have to work extra hard for this honor.

Quote from: thundercrack83 on November 23, 2008, 05:18:43 PM
Congrats, Robin!

Couldn't have happened to a better person, my friend!

I can't wait to see where Mind Scape takes us now that it's Hall of Fame bound!

Dustin

Thank you very much Dustin, and I can't wait to see what I do as well.  ::)  :D  ;)

Quote from: Jmouse on November 23, 2008, 05:19:07 PM
Pretty snazzy teaser there, Robin. It's so...so...so...lavender! ;)

And contrats on your entry into the HOF. A well-deserved and well-earned honor.

Later...
Joan



Hey Joan...."Snazzy"  &Thk/( Interesting word, not sure anyone has used that before about my MD. Thanks for the congrats too.

Quote from: Tarkus on November 23, 2008, 05:27:01 PM
Robin, congrats on making it to the Hall of Fame.  Very deservedly so, I'd say. :thumbsup:  

And that teaser pic there is just brilliant--looks like a very interesting city, and you've put the NAM DualNetworking El-Rail/Road pieces to great use there.  Don't see those used nearly often enough.

Looking forward to what else is in store!

-Alex (Tarkus)

Alex, very nice surprise to have you in here and thank you very much for the compliment.  Maybe we can talk about the pieces I think are missing from the NAM DualNetworking El-Rail/Road.  ::)  ;)

Quote from: JBSimio on November 23, 2008, 08:47:18 PM
First of all, congratulations on becoming a hall of famer, Robin!   &apls :party: &apls

I've really enjoyed the last couple updates.  Where are those elevated rail pieces coming from anyway?  Are those actual stations?  I've never seen that before.  Looking forward to being unteased... or seeing the rest of the teaser... I'm not really sure what the proper way to say that might be... :D

JB

Thank you so much Jon for the congrats.  Those Elevated rail peices are part of the NAM and are found in the transportation menu all under one pretty button.  ;)  As for the stations, they are from a Japanese site and I will have to look it up again if you are interested in them. As for never seeing them before, well that's what my MD is all about.  ()stsfd()

Quote from: metarvo on November 23, 2008, 09:24:03 PM
You have made it to the Hall of Fame, right?  That's incredible, Robin. &dance  Of course, I'm not surprised at all, since this is a very creative and unique MD.  It's interactive, as well, in its own way, although some of the quizzes (and jokes) border on "cruel and unusual  ::) j/k."  Mind Scape is a great MD.  What else is there to say?

&apls

metarvo, thank you as well, I am so happy about the move to MD HoF that I am thinking of some new ways to impress everyone.  So keep an eye here.

Quote from: threestooges on November 23, 2008, 10:29:43 PM
Working on a project right now so I'll come back later to leave an actual comment, but I wanted to swing by and congratulate you on making it to the Hall of Fame (no surprise there). Well done Robin, well done.
-Matt

Thanks for the congrats and hopefully I can find out about that new project and test it for you.  ::)  ;)

Quote from: Lilojame on November 24, 2008, 03:28:50 PM
Hi Robin!
First let me say Congrats for making it to the Hall of Fame!  &apls I believe you uttermost deserve the spot!
I am sorry to miss out on 2 teaser and the update. :-[
The first teaser that I missed out looks really nice and the joke is... well  $%Grinno$%.
The update looks wonderful. The rails are great and in overal all the area looks nice regardless the fact that it is industry that you are showing. Great work! :thumbsup:
And the newest teaser, simply amazing. I like how the building in right-down corner looks. Is that ps or the actual texture? ??? And Club Globe is a WOW.
Looking foard to see more.

Best Regards,
Karin

Karin, never any need to apologise here, you showed up late, sure, but it's better late than never.  ;)  Thank you so much for the congrats on the move to MD HoF, I am so looking forward to being in there. Big ideas, although I'm not really sure what they are entirely.   :D

Quote from: Pat on November 25, 2008, 05:13:15 AM
Robin that looks very good too!!! I like the pic and the shadow border to it that you gave it!!!

Pat again...I'm busy fouling around with PS now and having a great time, I thought that one was a good effect, glad you like it as well.

Quote from: bat on November 25, 2008, 05:27:01 AM
Beautiful teaser there! And great work on that area... :thumbsup:

Hey bat, Thank you my friend, see you again soon.

Quote from: thundercrack83 on November 25, 2008, 11:03:58 AM
Looking good there, Robin!

I, too, like the shadow effect on the border of the picture!

I can't wait to see what else you've got up your sleeve for us here in Mind Scape, my friend!

Take care!

Dustin

Dustin.... ;D....always good to see you here my friend and I do have so much up my sleeve that when I'm walking around it falls out and I have to say, "Excure me, excure me, that's mine, please don't step on it."  :D :D :D  ::)  ;)

Quote from: Lilojame on November 25, 2008, 01:01:55 PM
Hi there Robin!
Very nice picture there and I have to sign under the "shadow comments" also.
Hope you slept well and had some nice dreams. ;)

Karin, nice name BTW....it is pronounced "CAR-IN", right?  My wife is prenant again, with our thrid child and I'm secretly hoping for a certain sex.  ::) and looking for names.  
Good to hear that you like the shadow effect as well, I think I will use it more often.  And I did sleep okay, although my kids keep waking up in the middle of the night and than I find it hard to go back to sleep, hopefully that stage will pass soon.

Quote from: Godzillaman on November 25, 2008, 06:37:32 PM
Diagonal props? :P

Still looks good, don't see it too much...;)

Diagonal props....very good guess, but what if there was a way to make them functional?   ::)  ;)

Quote from: Jmouse on November 25, 2008, 07:44:34 PM
Very interesting stuff going on here. That last pic is a little too close to the impossible, though. You certainly have me wondering where the next few stitches of this thread are headed!

Later...
Joan

It may look impossible but I'm sure if I look hard enough it does exist somewhere in the world.  Anyways, isn't that what this game is all about or at least the people that are modifying the game.  Doing the "Impossible."

Quote from: threestooges on November 26, 2008, 12:01:10 AM
Robin, you are always coming up with something new, and this certainly works. I think I know how it might have been done, but I hope you'll share it with us at some point. Great work.
-Matt

New and exciting things, I hope I can accomplish this, even if it's just every onc in a while.  I am sure you know how I did this, but the surprise will be if it can be functional, maybe not in certain ways, but in others.  ::)  ;)

Quote from: metarvo on November 26, 2008, 05:44:54 AM
:o

Not only are both of these bridges diagonal, but one seems to be a double-height bridge over a single-height one.  Wow...

:thumbsup:

Yes you are correct. Glad you like it.  ()stsfd()

Quote from: Pat on November 26, 2008, 07:49:41 AM
gaaaaaaaaarh ummm what in the world!!!! WOW OK I want to know what Happend here!!! I cant wait Robin....

Yes Pat you will just have to do that....wait.  ;)

Quote from: art128 on November 26, 2008, 08:17:32 AM
diagonal bridge ?!?!  :o :shocked2: :shocked2: simply awesome  &apls &apls &apls can't wait to see more of this interesting thing  ;)

Thanks alot Arthur.  And here's more just casue you asked nicely.  :P

OMG.....I made it through all those.  :-[   :P

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This entire industrial Sector will be redone, except for the El lines.  ;)

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Don't forget to make a donation to get your copy of the SC4D LEX DISK VOL 1!!  It's definately worth it, mine is on it's way.  ;)  ()stsfd()
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See you all tomorrow,....or maybe later tonight.
Robin  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 26, 2008, 09:44:00 AM
Robin, this industrial area is truly great my friend  :thumbsup: Good luck for rebuilt this sector  ;) can't wait to see more....
Arthur
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 26, 2008, 10:16:58 AM
Looking forward to the new version of that wonderful industrial area!
And nice pictures of that first version... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 26, 2008, 10:28:20 AM
Diagonal bridges, an industrial sector that makes me weep with joy--no wonder this place is headed to the Hall of Fame!

Keep up the marvelous work!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 26, 2008, 03:46:15 PM
Robin wicked set of new pics here and I wonder whats up with the Devil's Fork other then the pic of the penrose frame is messing with my mind lol.....
Title: Re: Mind Scape....My First Slide Show!!
Post by: rooker1 on November 27, 2008, 07:17:49 AM
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Helllooooo Evvvereryyyyyyyone,


I'm pretty excited my first slide show.  Yah, I know they are old pictures, but it's a slide show now.  ::)  ;)  ()stsfd()

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art128, Glad you like the industrial sector, it will be quite some work to get exactly what I want in there but I have the patience.
bat, Thank you very much and I should have new pictures of the area very soon.
Dustin (thundercrack83), I think I may have started something, we'll just have to sit back and see.  And thanks for the congrats again.
Pat, Thanks, those are some of my favourite illusions and to have them all fit together like that is even better.

See you all later with a little something else.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: M4346 on November 27, 2008, 07:25:25 AM
Love the way your industrial area looks, and love the slideshow!  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on November 27, 2008, 07:45:43 AM
That's a sweet industrial area you've got there, Robin. :thumbsup:  Of course, the slideshow showcases some true talent as well.

&apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 27, 2008, 07:53:44 AM
Robin I agree that was a great illusion indeed!!!!  That slide show even though old pics is still a good treat and I liked it a lot!!! Now if ever you wanted a movie made let me know and I would be more then happier to be your producer lol....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dsrwhat316 on November 27, 2008, 10:51:58 AM
I love these little "mind games" you have here  ;)

A belated congrats on your Hall of Fame election! I had a feeling that you'd make it in...

Nice little slideshow; a realistic industrial area is something I've yet to try. Perhaps this'll give me the motivation to do so!

~ Dan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 27, 2008, 10:59:19 AM
Great work on this slide show my friend, really pleasant  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 27, 2008, 02:01:41 PM
Excellent work on the slide show, Robin. You certainly chose some great photos - every single one is a winner!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on November 27, 2008, 05:45:24 PM
Hi Robin!
The update and the slideshow(!) were superbly done!
Awww a third one! That is really great! I wish all the best to your family. As for my name, let me first say a thank you. The pronouncement varies depending on a country, here in Slovenia we pronounce it as CAR-IN as you wrote. Anyhow, I will send you an PM telling you more of the name. ;)

Again, wonderful work on the update and the slideshow!

Yours Truly,
Karin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 29, 2008, 07:30:31 AM
Wonderful slideshow Robin.

Really enjoyed it, so what if the pics were oldies as you say, it all went well together &apls &apls

Looking forward to what you have in store  next for us ;)

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 29, 2008, 01:23:59 PM
What a fantastic slide show, Robin!

Old pictures or new--every picture is fantastic here in Mind Scape!

And I notice that you're creeping up on 1000 comments, too, my friend! Things just keep getting better and better here!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 30, 2008, 10:05:53 AM
Hello Everyone,

A quick couple pics.
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Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on November 30, 2008, 10:39:52 AM
That's a great couple of picture there! Nice work on it, Robin! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bob56 on November 30, 2008, 10:43:50 AM
That's great. I love the GLR bridge-where did you find that? he seawalls also give a nice touch. However i think there is too many of this building downtown, right next to each other. Otherwise, Great! :thumbsup::
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 30, 2008, 10:54:24 AM
Hey Robin nice new pics there for sure and looking real sweet!!!  :thumbsup:

oooh boy I soo didnt even notice 2 go my friend to your 1k mark wooooooooohooooooooo!!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 30, 2008, 10:58:41 AM
Theses news pictures are truly great my friend  &apls the downtown is awesome !! And that bridge look good too, it's your creation ?  &apls

PS => 999th post !!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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Not a better place than on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York city to celebrate 1000 posts in my MD, Mind Scape.


Hello Everyone,

The month is quickly wrapping up and a new group of OSITM's will be in the Spot light.  I have really enjoyed myself immensely in the company of some other great MDs, Capporth City by bat (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=1247.0), Waterfalls...by Pat (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=722.0) and WEST END by paroch (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2238.0).
Just for the record, I challenged Pat just before November to see if we could post an update everyday this month and it definately looks like the better person won, great job Pat, fantastic MD as well.
I hope that everyone had time to also following along with bat and his animations and paroch and the YouTube videos as well as the beautiful city that is being built, if not get in there and get caught up!!

What an incredible fun filled month.

We had The SC4D Picture Competition Hall of Fame Champion of 2007/2008 Season, encompassing 200 pictures from The SC4 Picture HoF from November of 2007 to November of 2008.  An incredilbe amount of work putting this one together and I would like to officially THANK Dustin for all his help and hard work in putting this one together with me. 

The MD HoF where two of the most favourite MDs at the time, excluding the MDs already in the HoF are voted on and entered/exchanged in the MD HoF for a period of six months, in which Emil's MD, Blackwater (with Islas Gemas) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=261.0) and of course myself and my MD, Mind Scape will be inducted December 1st.  I really look forward to this honor and sharing the spotlight with Emil.

For the first set of MDs in the MD HoF we had AntigOne by Cedric (Badsim) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=217.0) one of the most inovoted MDs and it's approach on how a city would look if everything went through LE in one person's point of view.  Also, Ennedi plays Shosaloza by Adam (Ennedi) (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2157.0) a very artistic and incredibly realsitic city playing style with a lot of tutorials, one of my Top Five favourite MD at the moment.  Last but not the least, we have Whitefall, Iridar by Shadow Assassin (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2157.0) a great look at the RHW modd and his awesome pictures that usually find thier way into the SC4 Picture HoF every time he enters one.

We also did The First Annual SC4Devotion MAYORS' DIARY AWARDS and ended up with some awesome winners. 
BEST OVERALL MD: Blackwater (with Islas Gemas) by emilin
BEST USE OF CUSTOM CONTENT: Orlach, by squidi
BEST URBAN MD: The Greater Terran Region, by Haljackey
BEST RURAL MD: Covington, by JBSimio
BEST IN BEST SELLERS: RECREATIONS, by ejc
BEST IN RECENTLY PUBLISHED: Commonwealth of Marathon, by thundercrack83
BEST NEWCOMER: Rainbow Falls, by Lilojame
BEST USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT: Tarkusian Cities, by Tarkus

Dustin (thundercrack83) started a MD, Commonwealth of Marathon, finally after a little persuasion and we also have a few new comers that are doing very well.

All in all I think we had a fantastic Anniversary Celebration.

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Quote from: M4346 on November 27, 2008, 07:25:25 AM
Love the way your industrial area looks, and love the slideshow!  ;D

Thanks Marius. I'm glad you like the industrail area, I worked pretty hard at it.
Don't be a stranger, I hope to see you around more often.

Quote from: metarvo on November 27, 2008, 07:45:43 AM
That's a sweet industrial area you've got there, Robin. :thumbsup:  Of course, the slideshow showcases some true talent as well.

&apls

Thanks, I figured I had to try my hand at a slide show and I think it turned out pretty good.  I hope to see you again soon.

Quote from: Pat on November 27, 2008, 07:53:44 AM
Robin I agree that was a great illusion indeed!!!!  That slide show even though old pics is still a good treat and I liked it a lot!!! Now if ever you wanted a movie made let me know and I would be more then happier to be your producer lol....

Hey Pat, good to hear from you, glad you liked the slide show and I am sorry for the old pictures, but I needed to start somewhere and anyways, I was at work when I did it.

Quote from: dsrwhat316 on November 27, 2008, 10:51:58 AM
I love these little "mind games" you have here  ;)

A belated congrats on your Hall of Fame election! I had a feeling that you'd make it in...

Nice little slideshow; a realistic industrial area is something I've yet to try. Perhaps this'll give me the motivation to do so!

~ Dan

Dan, Nice to see you in here and enjoying the mind games, I have alot more where they came from.  You'll just have to stop by more often to not miss any.  I would love to see your take on an Industrial sector.

Quote from: art128 on November 27, 2008, 10:59:19 AM
Great work on this slide show my friend, really pleasant  &apls

Hey Artur, thanks for stoppin by.

Quote from: Jmouse on November 27, 2008, 02:01:41 PM
Excellent work on the slide show, Robin. You certainly chose some great photos - every single one is a winner!

Later...
Joan

Thanks Joan,  Most of those pics came from the SC4 Picture Competition HoF.  ()stsfd() I'm glad you like them too.

Quote from: Lilojame on November 27, 2008, 05:45:24 PM
Hi Robin!
The update and the slideshow(!) were superbly done!
Awww a third one! That is really great! I wish all the best to your family. As for my name, let me first say a thank you. The pronouncement varies depending on a country, here in Slovenia we pronounce it as CAR-IN as you wrote. Anyhow, I will send you an PM telling you more of the name. ;)

Again, wonderful work on the update and the slideshow!

Yours Truly,
Karin

Hello Karin, thanks for stoppin by and more importantly for the very nice PM about the name.  I find that sort of stuff interesting and I am still on the hunt for some very interesting boys and girls names.  One more so than the other.  ::)

Quote from: TheTeaCat on November 29, 2008, 07:30:31 AM
Wonderful slideshow Robin.

Really enjoyed it, so what if the pics were oldies as you say, it all went well together &apls &apls

Looking forward to what you have in store  next for us ;)

:satisfied:
TTC

Derry,  I hope you are all caught up now.......and stay that way.  ::)  ;)  ;D
Oldies are sometimes the best or at least it's nice to go back there sometimes.

Quote from: thundercrack83 on November 29, 2008, 01:23:59 PM
What a fantastic slide show, Robin!

Old pictures or new--every picture is fantastic here in Mind Scape!

And I notice that you're creeping up on 1000 comments, too, my friend! Things just keep getting better and better here!

Dustin

Dustin my good friend.  It was very nice working with you on so many different projects this past month.  I hope we can find time do some more fantastic ideas together.  See you around and thanks for stoppin by.

Quote from: bat on November 30, 2008, 10:39:52 AM
That's a great couple of picture there! Nice work on it, Robin! :thumbsup:

Thanks bat, it's always nice to see you here.

Quote from: bob56 on November 30, 2008, 10:43:50 AM
That's great. I love the GLR bridge-where did you find that? he seawalls also give a nice touch. However i think there is too many of this building downtown, right next to each other. Otherwise, Great! :thumbsup::

Glad to see that you like most of my MD,  ;) but I have not started using any sea walls, what you see is just the terraformed edges.  As for all the same buildings, well I am using the CAM and I am fixing a few other areas first and I need to keep the demand up in other areas.  I'll come back a thin things out a little, you'll see.

Quote from: Pat on November 30, 2008, 10:54:24 AM
Hey Robin nice new pics there for sure and looking real sweet!!!  :thumbsup:

Hey Pat, thanks for coming by and helping me get to 1000 posts.  ;)

Quote from: art128 on November 30, 2008, 10:58:41 AM
Theses news pictures are truly great my friend  &apls the downtown is awesome !! And that bridge look good too, it's your creation ?  &apls

Arthur thanks coming by and being post 999.  The bridge not my creation, but praiodan's, maybe, just maybe if enough people asked nicely enough he may release it.  ::)  praiodan are you listening??  ;)


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Dr. Albert Schweitzer once said, "An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere. The pessimist sees only the red light. But the truly wise person is color blind".

Charles Nicolle once said, "Chance favors only those who court her".

This is the last update for OSITM.  I really hope you all had an enjoyable month with me and the various other things that went on.

I'll see you all around,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 30, 2008, 11:46:01 AM
Well Robin, for start, I must say Many Congrats my friend, for over 1000 posts there on your MD  &apls  &apls Your industrial sector are always really great my friend, it's so realistic  :thumbsup: always a pleasure to see your pictures my friend, always great  ;)
can't wait to see more  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 30, 2008, 11:48:28 AM
Robin I didnt think I could do it at all and knowing well how well you do and well I had to pull out all the stops lol.... Anyways it was a great challenge Robin and I enjoyed it all so much!!!! I found out the Key to updating and its in the morning hours to get the most replies  ;)...  I enjoyed your wrapup for the month of November as its been a great month being the Anniversary month as well wow!!!  I cant wait to see what December brings us!!!

Also I must say this to you again another huuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh congrats on another milestone achived!!! congrats on over

1 thousand and now 2 replies!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 30, 2008, 11:55:28 AM
1000 posts--now, that's a milestone! Congratulations, Robin!

November has certainly been a magnificent month here at SC4D, and I am so glad that Mind Scape was in it's rightful place for it--smack in the center of everything!

First the MD Hall of Fame, now 1000 posts! Your achieving that legendary status where, in years to come, we'll be talking about Mind Scape. And knowing you, we'll still be looking at new and great stuff here!

Enjoy it, Robin--you've earned it, my friend!

Dustin

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: paroch on November 30, 2008, 12:06:02 PM
Congrats on the 1000 post milestone Robin.  Mind Scape is a fabulous MD, so 1,000 posts and entry to the HoF is very well deserved. 

And what a great 1000th post you have given us.  A great mix of a review of the month, great personal replies and some top notch pictures (as per usual I guess  :D ).

It's been a pleasure sharing OSITM with you, and I'm only sorry I wasn't able to keep pace with Pat and yourself.

Good luck in the Hall of Fame, I'll have to remember to pop over to say hi!

Paul
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 30, 2008, 05:38:47 PM
Looks like a whole string of congratulations are in order, Robin! OSITM, 1,000 posts and a trip to the HoF - November has been a good month for you and a fabulously entertaining one for your many fans.

We have a couple more great reasons
to spend some quality time in the HoF thread now, and truly it will be time well spent!
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 30, 2008, 10:17:08 PM
What a great month it's been here Robin!  I'm glad people like Dustin and Joan went ahead and listed everything, because I would have never remembered them all.  Congratulations on all the things you've had going on lately both here and at home.  And, it probably goes without saying that I really enjoyed your latest industrial pictures.  They'd have been good all on their own, but the extra Photoshopping made things just that much better.

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on December 01, 2008, 01:27:12 AM
Congrats on over one-thousand replies there! &apls
And fantastic celebrating-update there! :thumbsup:
Also wonderful new pictures! :thumbsup:
Looking forward to the updates in the December! ;)
And November was a great month here... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on December 01, 2008, 10:35:25 AM
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Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on December 01, 2008, 10:37:50 AM
Wow -- congrats my friend, this is very well deserved  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ennedi on December 01, 2008, 10:45:59 AM
Congratulations Robin, welcome in the MD Hall of Fame!  &apls &apls &apls
Our small company is bigger now and it is even better with you and Emil  :thumbsup:

You look very active now, I only hope you will find some time to continue your great MD! Looking at your last pictures I think the future in Mind Scape is bright, you really show new ways of creating industrial landscapes  ;)

Best regards my friend :thumbsup:
Adam
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on December 01, 2008, 11:40:56 AM
Robin my friend I am in tears here as this is the offical induction for you today!!! I am soo happy for you, as you so deserve this honor!!! We had a great run last month and it was a blast, Welcome home to your new permant home my friend...

Patrick
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tarkus on December 01, 2008, 12:33:06 PM
Robin, congrats on being officially moved into the HoF now!  This last update really shows just how much of a master you are with dirty industrial scenes.  The composition on those pics is just right, with the belching smoke and the slight haze.

Looking forward to seeing what else is in store. :)

-Alex (Tarkus)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on December 01, 2008, 02:18:47 PM
Congratulations, Robin, on taking your rightful place in the HoF.  It seems like this has been a "winning" time of year, with all of the award ceremonies.  Of all of these honors, yours is certainly deserved.  It is no surprise at all that such a unique and interactive MD is HoF material.  Give yourself a big hand of applause, Robin, to go along with the one I'm giving you now.

&apls

Of course, this update is just one more example of the content that has paved the way for this honor.  The layout of the factories and choice of effects make an effective combination.  Good job, Robin!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Haljackey on December 01, 2008, 05:41:26 PM
A huge congrats in getting into the HOF Robin!  Well deserved!
(Nice update too ;))

Best,
-Haljackey
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on December 02, 2008, 06:05:07 AM
Congrats for this new section for your awesome MD! You deserved it! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Orange_o_ on December 02, 2008, 06:24:58 AM
Congratulation you have a beatifull city  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on December 02, 2008, 01:35:20 PM
 &apls &apls Another excellent MD who go in the HOF section. I`m very happy for you my friend . With pics like the last one no choice to put you over there  :D  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on December 03, 2008, 01:03:43 AM
A well deserved congratulations is in order here. From your competitions, to the pics (amazing close-ups this time around, particularly the third and fourth), the quotes and games, it's no wonder this amazing work has crested 1000 posts and is now in the Hall of Fame. Robin, you are an amazing person and this is an amazing work you have created. 1000 posts down, and hopefully many more to come.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on December 03, 2008, 04:20:20 AM
Famous Mind Scape ... congratulations Robin .  &apls &apls &apls

Quote from: Ennedi on December 01, 2008, 10:45:59 AM

Our small company is bigger now and it is even better with you and Emil  :thumbsup:


I second that ... and to tell you the truth , it's , at least for me , a high relief . ::)

Cédric .
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on December 03, 2008, 07:25:57 AM
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Hello Everyone,

I some how feel different  &Thk/( ()stsfd() and I think that I need to step up my game a little, now that I am in the MD HoF with so many other awesome MDs. 
I want to thank everyone that voted for me and all those that worked so hard in putting everything together for all this to happen.



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Quote from: art128 on November 30, 2008, 11:46:01 AM
Well Robin, for start, I must say Many Congrats my friend, for over 1000 posts there on your MD  &apls  &apls Your industrial sector are always really great my friend, it's so realistic  :thumbsup: always a pleasure to see your pictures my friend, always great  ;)
can't wait to see more  :thumbsup:

-Thank you very much Arthur.  I'm sure that if you keep going the way you are with your MD, you'll surpass 1000 post in the near future too.  ;)

Quote from: Pat on November 30, 2008, 11:48:28 AM
Robin I didnt think I could do it at all and knowing well how well you do and well I had to pull out all the stops lol.... Anyways it was a great challenge Robin and I enjoyed it all so much!!!! I found out the Key to updating and its in the morning hours to get the most replies  ;)...  I enjoyed your wrapup for the month of November as its been a great month being the Anniversary month as well wow!!!  I cant wait to see what December brings us!!!
Also I must say this to you again another huuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh congrats on another milestone achived!!! congrats on over
1 thousand and now 2 replies!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Err...thanks Pat, just stop and breathe, I can't bleive you can sometimes fit so much into one sentence.  $%Grinno$%  ;) As for a key to updating,  :-\ I don't know about that.  If you post the same time everyday, the same people will always still see it.  ??? I'm glad you enjoyed the month as I did too.  I think it was a successful anniversary party month.  As for December, you just have to stay tuned.  ;D

Quote from: thundercrack83 on November 30, 2008, 11:55:28 AM
1000 posts--now, that's a milestone! Congratulations, Robin!
November has certainly been a magnificent month here at SC4D, and I am so glad that Mind Scape was in it's rightful place for it--smack in the center of everything!
First the MD Hall of Fame, now 1000 posts! Your achieving that legendary status where, in years to come, we'll be talking about Mind Scape. And knowing you, we'll still be looking at new and great stuff here!
Enjoy it, Robin--you've earned it, my friend!
Dustin

-Dustin, thanks my friend.  Would you believe me if I told you that I never thought that I would make it this far.  MD HoF, 1000 post and now you talk about legendary status, it's all overwhelming and you put so much new pressures on me.  I'll just have to step it up a notch.  ;)

Quote from: paroch on November 30, 2008, 12:06:02 PM
Congrats on the 1000 post milestone Robin.  Mind Scape is a fabulous MD, so 1,000 posts and entry to the HoF is very well deserved. 
And what a great 1000th post you have given us.  A great mix of a review of the month, great personal replies and some top notch pictures (as per usual I guess  :D ).
It's been a pleasure sharing OSITM with you, and I'm only sorry I wasn't able to keep pace with Pat and yourself.
Good luck in the Hall of Fame, I'll have to remember to pop over to say hi!
Paul

-Thanks Paul, I'm glad you liked the 1000 and closing post for November, I tried to make it special.  Alway remember that it's has nothing to do with quantity, but quality and your time in OSITM was full of that.  &apls

Quote from: Jmouse on November 30, 2008, 05:38:47 PM
Looks like a whole string of congratulations are in order, Robin! OSITM, 1,000 posts and a trip to the HoF - November has been a good month for you and a fabulously entertaining one for your many fans.

We have a couple more great reasons
to spend some quality time in the HoF thread now, and truly it will be time well spent!
Joan

-Joan, thank you as well.  I hope that you are now a Mind Scape regular.  If you liked November just wait till you see what I have for you all at the end of this update.  ()stsfd()

Quote from: JBSimio on November 30, 2008, 10:17:08 PM
What a great month it's been here Robin!  I'm glad people like Dustin and Joan went ahead and listed everything, because I would have never remembered them all.  Congratulations on all the things you've had going on lately both here and at home.  And, it probably goes without saying that I really enjoyed your latest industrial pictures.  They'd have been good all on their own, but the extra Photoshopping made things just that much better.
JB

-Thank you very much Jon, I have just learned a few PS effects and I hope to lear alot more quickly.  I hope to see you around agian soon.

Quote from: bat on December 01, 2008, 01:27:12 AM
Congrats on over one-thousand replies there! &apls
And fantastic celebrating-update there! :thumbsup:
Also wonderful new pictures! :thumbsup:
Looking forward to the updates in the December! ;)
And November was a great month here... :thumbsup:

-Hey bat, thank you very much for the congrats.  It's always good to see you here my friend.

Quote from: art128 on December 01, 2008, 10:37:50 AM
Wow -- congrats my friend, this is very well deserved  &apls &apls &apls
-Arthur again, thanks again.  ;)

Quote from: Ennedi on December 01, 2008, 10:45:59 AM
Congratulations Robin, welcome in the MD Hall of Fame!  &apls &apls &apls
Our small company is bigger now and it is even better with you and Emil  :thumbsup:
You look very active now, I only hope you will find some time to continue your great MD! Looking at your last pictures I think the future in Mind Scape is bright, you really show new ways of creating industrial landscapes  ;)
Best regards my friend :thumbsup:
Adam

-Thanks alot Adam,  I am super happy to be in the company that I am now.  I somehow feel different. ()stsfd() To be in OSITM during the month of November is a super special priveledge, in my opinion.  Not only am I in the spot light but it's also the anniversary of one of the Best SC4 fansites on the net.  So I pulled out all the stops, or at least as many as I possible could.  I'm glad you and everyone else enjoyed themselves as much as it looks like.  I am still very excited, so the month of december will be almost as exciting as November was. ;)Just hang around and you'll see.

Quote from: Pat on December 01, 2008, 11:40:56 AM
Robin my friend I am in tears here as this is the offical induction for you today!!! I am soo happy for you, as you so deserve this honor!!! We had a great run last month and it was a blast, Welcome home to your new permant home my friend...
Patrick

-The official induction almost made me tear too.  $%Grinno$% Just kidding, but I am super happy.  Thanks again Pat, it's people like you that bring up everyone's spirits.  &apls  You just keep on being supportive and I'll keep on updating.

Quote from: Tarkus on December 01, 2008, 12:33:06 PM
Robin, congrats on being officially moved into the HoF now!  This last update really shows just how much of a master you are with dirty industrial scenes.  The composition on those pics is just right, with the belching smoke and the slight haze.
Looking forward to seeing what else is in store. :)
-Alex (Tarkus)

- Hey Alex, It's great to have you here.  I don't think I'm a master but I really appreciate that comment. ()stsfd() I am so glad that the smoke effect prop works so well.  If you pay close attention to my MD you my find some models that didn't have smoke before but now do.  ::) The dirtier the better, I think.  While everyone spends thier time beautifying thier cities, I am busy doing just the opposite.

Quote from: metarvo on December 01, 2008, 02:18:47 PM
Congratulations, Robin, on taking your rightful place in the HoF.  It seems like this has been a "winning" time of year, with all of the award ceremonies.  Of all of these honors, yours is certainly deserved.  It is no surprise at all that such a unique and interactive MD is HoF material.  Give yourself a big hand of applause, Robin, to go along with the one I'm giving you now.
&apls
Of course, this update is just one more example of the content that has paved the way for this honor.  The layout of the factories and choice of effects make an effective combination.  Good job, Robin!   :thumbsup:

-Thanks alot.  It's relly nice to hear comments like that.  I try very hard to make my MD unique and interactive, and by you thinking that makes me feel like I am doing a good job, thanks again.

Quote from: Haljackey on December 01, 2008, 05:41:26 PM
A huge congrats in getting into the HOF Robin!  Well deserved!
(Nice update too ;))
Best,
-Haljackey

-Hey Hal, it's great to hear from you too and thanks for the huge congrats.

Quote from: bat on December 02, 2008, 06:05:07 AM
Congrats for this new section for your awesome MD! You deserved it! &apls
-bat again, thanks alot for the official congrats.

Quote from: Orange_o_ on December 02, 2008, 06:24:58 AM
Congratulation you have a beatifull city  &apls
-Hello Orange_o, thank you very much for stopping in a nd commenting, I hope to see you here more,

Quote from: kimcar on December 02, 2008, 01:35:20 PM
&apls &apls Another excellent MD who go in the HOF section. I`m very happy for you my friend . With pics like the last one no choice to put you over there  :D  :thumbsup:
-kimcar....thank you too for the nice comments.

Quote from: threestooges on December 03, 2008, 01:03:43 AM
A well deserved congratulations is in order here. From your competitions, to the pics (amazing close-ups this time around, particularly the third and fourth), the quotes and games, it's no wonder this amazing work has crested 1000 posts and is now in the Hall of Fame. Robin, you are an amazing person and this is an amazing work you have created. 1000 posts down, and hopefully many more to come.
-Matt

-Hey Matt,  there are comments and than there are the heart felt ones.  It sounds like yours is the later and I appreciate the very nice comments.  I hope that I can last another 1000 post, we'll just have to see.

Quote from: Badsim on December 03, 2008, 04:20:20 AM
Famous Mind Scape ... congratulations Robin .  &apls &apls &apls
Quote from: Ennedi on December 01, 2008, 10:45:59 AM
Our small company is bigger now and it is even better with you and Emil
I second that ... and to tell you the truth , it's , at least for me , a high relief . ::)
Cédric .[/size]
-Cedric, thank you very much, but don't think that just because we share the same thread that you can now relax.  We all want you back,....please.  ;D  Anyways, thanks for stopping by, I hope that you can find time to participate in my next challenge.


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I have been thinking really hard on how I could come up with a new challenge that would be very difficult and I think I have managed it.
Below I have posted a cypher that is real, I asure you and I will offer no more help what so ever other than the KEY that I have provided below.
You all have until January 1st to solve it.  If there is no winner by that time the challenge will be over and I will explain how the KEY works and show the uncyphered message.


When I was alittle boy I was fascinated with space, rockets and cyphers.  I read everything I could about outer space and actually wrote my own little code book, which unfortunately I don't have anymore.  When I moved from my Mother's house when I was a teen, I saw no worth in the stuff my Mother had saved from when I was a kid and I threw it out.  &mmm

The Message:
kfv rifas fk wfq rinr nvs ngds rf kclqvs rica mwtisv fqr, c inys afjsricol atsmcnd kfv wfq. gqr kcvar wfq jqar lf fo rf ris osbr arnls. fo n znw rinr ca atsmcnd rf js kvfj jw tnar c inz jnzs n tfar, ck wfq mno kcoz rica tfar wfq'dd kcoz ris osbr mwtisv, afdys rica fos noz gs ris kcvar noz wfq'dd gs ysvw inttw. lffz dqmh.

The Key:
n/2ng0gmmz5zssk2klli7iccu1uhhd9djjo7offt1teevMvaarrqDqyyxxbbwwpp

Everything you need to solve the cypher I have provided, good luck.
Try to solve it, you'll be happy with what's at the end.  ;)

Some very famous Cypher stories:

Beale Cyphers - In 1885, a small pamphlet was published in Virginia containing a story and three encrypted messages.  According to the pamphlet, around 1820 a man named Beale buried two wagons-full of treasure at a secret location in Bedford County, Virginia.  He then left a small locked box with a local innkeeper, and left town, never to be seen again.  The pamphlet went on to state that the innkeeper, after having not heard from Beale for many years, opened the box and discovered encrypted messages.  Never able to read them, he eventually passed them along to a young friend shortly before the innkeeper's death in 1863.  According to the pamphlet, the friend spent the next 20 years trying to decrypt the messages, solving only one which detailed the tons of gold, silver and jewels that were buried, along with a general location.  The still unsolved messages supposedly give exact directions, and a list of who the treasure belongs to.  According to the story, the friend finally decided to walk away from the quest, and publish everything they knew about the situation in an anonymous pamphlet, which was supposedly published by another friend of the innkeeper.  There have been many exhaustive searches for the treasure, and much effort spent on decoding the other messages, without any confirmed success.  There are many claimed solutions, usually bannered in combination with a book that someone is trying to sell, but no one has ever been able to produce a duplicatable decryption method.  There have also been some pretty compelling arguments that the entire original story was a hoax.  There are several inconsistencies in the pamphlet's text, and even speculation that the story was a parable related to Masonic rituals.

Zodiac Killer cyphers - From 1966 to 1974, the Zodiac serial killer sent more than 20 written communications to police officials. Most of these messages have been cracked, but there are still some that remain unsolved.  The killer was never caught.

Kryptos - In 1990, a sculpture was installed at CIA Headquarters in Langley Virginia, as a challenge to the employees at the Agency.  Its thousands of characters contain encrypted messages, of which three have been solved, but there is still a fourth section at the bottom consisting of 97 or 98 characters which remains uncracked.  The sculpture was created and encoded by Washington DC sculptor Jim Sanborn, using encryption systems designed by the Chairman of the CIA's Cryptographic Center, Ed Scheidt.

Oak Island Money Pit Cypher Stone (solved, though alleged treasure still unrecovered) - In 1795, a teenager discovered a deep pit on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, along with hints that there was a great treasure at the bottom.  Over the next two hundred years, multiple well-financed attempts have been made to learn what is hidden, but have been repeatedly foiled due to the unstable nature of the surrounding land, and the tendency for deep tunnels to suddenly flood with water.  Something is obviously there, because various tantalizing artifacts from 300 years ago have been obtained, such as a pair of scissors, an encrypted stone tablet, barriers of oak logs, and other man-made objects deep below the ground.  In 1976, a camera lowered into a subterranean chamber allegedly recorded images of wooden chests, tools, and a body, before the unstable land again collapsed the exploration tunnel.  And in 2002, a report was supposedly produced by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute with more recent information.  In any case, along with large amounts of money which have been sunk into this quest, multiple lives have also been lost attempting to solve the mystery.

I hope you all enjoyed this first update of mine in the MD HoF.
See you all around,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on December 03, 2008, 08:12:04 AM
Robin you know I enjoyed this update for your first offical update in the MD HOF!!!! I know I got to learn sometimes when I get on the roll to stop... There we go hard but yea lol...  ;D Anyways great job here my friend!!! I am soo looking forward to more!!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on December 03, 2008, 09:00:23 AM
Fantastic first update there for this new section! Great work on it, rooker1!
And looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on December 03, 2008, 09:06:53 AM
All the details you put here are fantastic my friend, great work.  &apls
Arthur .
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on December 03, 2008, 10:08:33 AM
Love the surrealistic quality of the photos, Robin, and the subject matter looks good, too. Any one of them could have been taken from the cockpit of a news helicopter. For some reason, I'm attracted to the last one although that's the first near-empty Wal-Mart parking lot I've ever seen!

The cypher is a good idea and should keep our little brains occupied for a while! You've made a fine entrance into the HoF - never missed a beat - and as always, I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on December 03, 2008, 11:48:02 AM
Hi!
Darn, it seems that I didn't yet congratulate you on getting your superb MD to the Hall Of Fame... shame on me ... So let me first congratulate you on that. You deserve it very much and I am very glad to see your MD in here!  &apls

As the names goes, you are welcome.  ;) If I think of any interesting name that you might not know yet, I will let you know. Oh, and sometimes simply looking at the newborns pretty face gives you and instant knowledge what name should this precious little angel carry.

Your last update of the OSITM was very nicely done, really. And the latest update is a superb one again. The pictures look great, from first to the last.My favorite one would probably be the second one because of very good mixture of cold blue and warm brown&yellow, but all others are as great also.

Mmm, a crypter... I believe that I will try to solve this one but well, I don't believe that I will have much success (if because of nothing else, then because my "patience" is on short fuse these days). It is really 2 bad, that you have thrown the book away, but believe it or not, we have probably all done such things. I for one, threw in the fire about 500 pages of children story that I wrote when I was around 15 and I am regretting it now, since with just a little editing... ah well...

I definitely liked the info about the cryptograms, I found it very interesting. Darn, they never found the murderer?! Here is a long shot: is anybody able to get its hands on the ones that were not de-crypted?

Have fun,
Karin ()borg()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on December 03, 2008, 01:01:06 PM
Hello, Robin. I haven't commented here in the while, but don't worry - I'm following the development by lurking ;) And from what I see, it seems that this MD really deserves to be in HoF. &apls

Right. The Hall Of Fame... Well, to start with, I'm very happy that Mind Scape has such a big and notable award. This is a really good news, and when I first seen it, I was... just... very proud of you. :thumbsup:

Now for the update... The first photo is really nice. It reminds me of some main street in ordinary American city seen in the late evening. Great choce of BATs doesn't disturb either $%Grinno$% In fact, it helps picture! The second photo is not so good on the other hand. It's just... nothing special. It looks like it's lacking something. I think the problem is that this photo was taken too close to the building. I'd rather try zoom 4 or 3. The third photo is really nice. It reminds me of the first one, which is this time. The industrial building really fits other there. The 4th photo is also surprisingly good. I mean I thought 'Hey, what do you expect? It's just showing Wal-Mart', but more I was looking at it, I was getting more, and more, and more surprised by the goodness of this picture. The only disadvatage of the pic is that the night here is just too dark. I'd rather see this scene in the late evening. Otherwise, it's great!

And now the cyphrus... I'm a big enthusiast of this kind of puzzles. I'm trying to solve some since I was 10, but they are easier. :D Also, I love conspiracy theories. It's great to come up with some :D I think I'm in the middle of solving the key, but I'm not sure ;D But don't worry, I'll try my best to solve it by the 31st Dec/1st Jan.

Can't wait to see what is the next update going to be like ;)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on December 03, 2008, 04:11:59 PM
vfgco, rinoh wfq kfv n tqppds rinr xna tsvksmrdw zckkcmqdr kfv js rf soufw! :thumbsup:
of tvfgdsj kfv js rf vsnz uqjgdsz xfvza scrisv! $%Grinno$%

co fvzsv ofr rf atfcd ris kqo kfv frisva,
c'dd vsdcoeqcai ris zyz rf xifjsysv afdysa ris tqppds nkrsv js. :)

grx, ris acbri xfvz kvfj ris soz co ris asmfoz mwtisv cao'r mfvvsmrdw uqjgdsz. :P

Thank you very much and I can't believe how fast you have solved this.  You do know that it is against the rules to post in another language without a translation.  ::)  ;) I see what's wrong with the word, but I think it's ok. ;) Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on December 03, 2008, 08:45:54 PM
Finally got it. Now to try to figure out what RJ said here...

That was nice of you RippleJet, I'm tempted to do the same. Something for you Robin, hope I got it right... I remember seeing that pic before too.

Jlc jqv pjqvl ovc qvlv...

Jrqj bre lrxvxc wnvejlejvnwt, rnz lrjqvl idn jpp.

At any rate, I love the little parking lot in the third pic. Is that a separate lot or did it fit itself together in connection with the other buildings? Now, I think it may be time to head off to bed, that stuff can tire you out.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on December 04, 2008, 07:24:49 AM
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Good morning Everyone,

As you can figure out, Tage was the first person to crack the Cypher, in an incredible short period of time I might add, but has decided to pass on the surprise to the next person to solve the cypher.  &apls  ;D

Matt is now the second, after spending a few hours and not getting done what he was suppose to do, if anyone finds out what he was suppose to be finishing, than I apologise to you all for taking up his time.  $%Grinno$%  ;)
I'm unclear though if Matt is going to pass on the surprise as well.  We'll have to wait until later to see.
It would be interesting however to see how many others can figure out the cypher.
And Matt, as for that parking LOT, it is part of the LOT and as soon as I saw it grow like that, I made it historical.  I think it looks perfect.

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Pat...Thanks for stopping by and we'll continue tonight with the breathing exercises... ;D  ;) just kidding my friend.

bat, Hey, great to see you here as always.  I'll have another update ready for tonight.

Arthur, (art128),  Hello my friend, good to hear you like all the little details I add to my MD.  ()stsfd()

Hello Joan, (Jmouse), I'm glad you like my pictures, I have been trying really hard to photoshop the lastest pictures just right.  I have found myself taking pictures, which already takes some time and than going to photoshop them I find that more than an hour or two has passed.  ::)  Oh well, as long as everyone likes it, right?

Karin, (Lilojame), Speaking of names, how did you come up with your username? "Lilojame"
When we are inmature we do alot of things we latter regret and believe me I have my share of stupidity.  %confuso Maybe even more than I should have, but I guess that's how we all learn and I have already started a collection of my kids paintings and the sort.  ;) We'll see how long they last.

Piotr, (Sheep49), Thanks for the nice comments and I'm glad that you are happy for me making it inot the MD HoF. 
You are becoming quite the critiquer, I have noticed, great job.  I really appreciate everyone's opinion. 
I hope you'll give the cypher a go and as for the conspiracy theories, I like to read them but not make them up.  Those types of people usually are very paraniod and that's just not me.... ;)

Tage, (RippleJet), again, I'm going to say that you amazed me at how fast you got the answers.  &apls I'll have to come up with something much harder.....maybe just for you.  &apls

Matt, (threestooges), Awesome job, while you were suppose to be working on something else I side tracked you and for that I am sorry.  $%Grinno$%  ;) But I am glad you enjoyed the cypher as well.


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Tage.... ::)
This is for everyone that can find this, but mostly for Tage
I don't think you'll get this one so quickly my friend.
KEY:101234243210301234dkcyazjhtfgsqinrmeblpxowuv
Message:
LTGXJUMFHXTLJXLAYGYRSVHEXLKTH
dvgsambiafsmhhrkrljacsvcmsott
XZLKQQMLHOBZZFBNAIWJGIDTXTZRJ

If you were to walk 23 meter South,
828 feet West and 9936 inches North and end up in the exact same spot,
Where are you standing?



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See you all later today with another update.  ;)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on December 04, 2008, 08:24:43 AM
Hi!
Very nice update there. The pictures are maybe to blue, but still very nice.
As for the "Lilojame", it is actually some slovenian rock/hard rock group (but I am not a fan of them even if I like rock) and as second it comes out from the 5th Element movie, starring Bruce Willis and Mila Jovovich.  :D

See you!

Karin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on December 04, 2008, 08:33:08 AM
That are two nice pictures there! Great work on them! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Simpson on December 04, 2008, 08:50:44 AM
Hi Robin

First:
Congratulation for your HOF award, it's totally deserved

Second:
I forgot to post at the last updates  :( so I'm really sorry my friend. The update of yesterday is fantastic. Your industrie area is one of the best I've ever seen  &apls  :o
The two last pictures are very réalistic, as well  :).  :thumbsup:

I'm looking forward to the next update my friend
Take care, David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on December 04, 2008, 01:49:17 PM
OK in and out nice and easy lol... OK Robin fantastic stuff here again as normal from you sir!! Even though I cant crack the cyphers siigh... Anyways I loved the pics and I cant wait to see what more is to come...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on December 04, 2008, 02:28:15 PM
Robin, with photos like these, you're going to have me loving industry in no time. ;) The lighting is just awesome. It makes me think of something I was drawn to in my (much) younger days, now never to be seen again.

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on December 05, 2008, 04:31:05 PM
No reason to apologize Robin, I sidetrack myself enough these days as it is. I enjoyed it, it's a good mental exercise, and as far as your new question here, I like the white space, but I believe the answer would be Santa's Workshop (also known as the North Pole). I've never attempted massive industrial complexes with a cohesive theme, but after seeing the closeups you've shown I might have to give it a shot (after I finish my current projects of course, and speaking of which, there's something new you might be interested in if you haven't seen it already). Hope all is well.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ryan B. on December 11, 2008, 07:07:50 PM
Wow, Robin . . . I can't believe I haven't stopped by sooner.  This is really great stuff you've got going on here!

And a Hall of Famer, no less.  A honour well-deserved.

Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on December 12, 2008, 06:16:37 AM
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Hello Everyone,
I needed a little break after last month, but I am working on something that I'm sure you all be impressed.
The following Teaser is of Port Dedgren back on the main land and is one of the many old cities with a massive port.


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Karin, (Lilojame), Hello and thanks for stopping by.  You might be right about the blue, but I was playing with the saturation and it always exagerates the colours.  ;)

bat, Hello my friend, good to see you here.

David, (Simpson), I'm glad you like the Industrial Areas so much, I hope you like what is coming up next.

Pat, Hey....No worries about cracking the Cyphers, they definately aren't for everyone.  I'll have plenty of different Mind Scape things for you coming up soon enough.

Joan, (Jmouse), That's my goal to make everyone like dirty industrial and you are only as old as you think you are.  ;) ()stsfd()

Matt, (threestooges), You are totally correct with your answer as you'll see below....North Pole, of course.  &apls

Ryan, (burgsabre87), And I can't beleive you haven't been here in so long either  &sly  :D .... Just kidding, nice to see you stop by.


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If you were to walk 23 meter South,
828 feet West and 9936 inches North and end up in the exact same spot,
Where are you standing?

North Pole!!  ::)  ;)



Everyone can still solve this Cypher as both Tage (Ripplejet) and Matt (threestooges) have passed on the prize.
This contest still closes on January 1st.  If there is no winner by that time the challenge will be over and I will explain how the KEY works and show the uncyphered message.


The Message:
kfv rifas fk wfq rinr nvs ngds rf kclqvs rica mwtisv fqr, c inys afjsricol atsmcnd kfv wfq. gqr kcvar wfq jqar lf fo rf ris osbr arnls. fo n znw rinr ca atsmcnd rf js kvfj jw tnar c inz jnzs n tfar, ck wfq mno kcoz rica tfar wfq'dd kcoz ris osbr mwtisv, afdys rica fos noz gs ris kcvar noz wfq'dd gs ysvw inttw. lffz dqmh.

The Key:
n/2ng0gmmz5zssk2klli7iccu1uhhd9djjo7offt1teevMvaarrqDqyyxxbbwwpp

Everything you need to solve the cypher I have provided, good luck.
Try to solve it, you'll be happy with what's at the end. 

See you all around,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on December 12, 2008, 09:35:30 AM
Love the teaser there, Robin!

The sunken highways, the bridges, the lovely building by xannepan--adds up to fantastic combination!

Can't wait to see more of Port Dedgren, my friend!

Dustin

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on December 12, 2008, 10:00:04 AM
Hi Robin!

That is some darn great looking teaser!!!
I shall be anxiously anticipating the pictures from Port Dedgren!

Karin ()borg()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on December 12, 2008, 10:11:58 AM
Robin, You start a great thing here with this Parisian center my friend, great use of theses BATs and sunken highways my friend.  &apls
The columns are great where you placed there !  :thumbsup:
The only thing I can reproach is the Gird, you forgot to turn off it !  :D
Can't wait to see the full update.
Arthur.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on December 15, 2008, 11:27:34 PM
Hey Robin wow wonderful teaser there!!! I love that teaser banner as well sweet!!! sorry I havent been online much been resting up... see you soon :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on December 16, 2008, 06:52:16 AM
Robin, you've got some real nice stuff!  That highway and the overpasses that cross it are superb.

&apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on December 16, 2008, 10:43:31 AM
Hey robin... I am ashamed of myself, truly truly ashamed. I didnt even congratulate you on your HoF inclusion :o

and those updates, you sure your not taking game-enhancing steroids  ???  :D

Sorry not to have posted earlier... I have no excuse

cant wait for more :)

Joe
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on December 16, 2008, 12:54:19 PM
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Hello All,

I'm having a little bit of a hard time figuring out just how I want this next area to look.  So unfortunately I just have another teaser for you.  But if you look very closely, I have made sure that I included something very special.  I wonder if anyone can figure out what it is.


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Dustin, (thundercrack83), I'm finding it very hard to add more things to this area to go along with the stuff by xannepan that will do the area justice.
Karin, (Lilojame), Gald you like the last teaser. I hope you'll be okay with this one too.
Arthur, (art128), I', gald you like this area so far as this will be the first time that I have tried to do something Euro.  I hope I don't fail too bad.  &idea
Pat, good to see you, I hope all is well and thank you for stopping by.
metarvo, Thanks for the nice comments and I hope to see you again soon.
Joe, (JoeST), No need to feel bad, you are here now and that's all that matters.  No steriods for me, I just decided to step it up a notch.  ;)


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The Message:
kfv rifas fk wfq rinr nvs ngds rf kclqvs rica mwtisv fqr, c inys afjsricol atsmcnd kfv wfq. gqr kcvar wfq jqar lf fo rf ris osbr arnls. fo n znw rinr ca atsmcnd rf js kvfj jw tnar c inz jnzs n tfar, ck wfq mno kcoz rica tfar wfq'dd kcoz ris osbr mwtisv, afdys rica fos noz gs ris kcvar noz wfq'dd gs ysvw inttw. lffz dqmh.

The Key:
n/2ng0gmmz5zssk2klli7iccu1uhhd9djjo7offt1teevMvaarrqDqyyxxbbwwpp


The Cypher still stands unsolved (except by Tage and Matt, who have declined the prize).


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That's it for now.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on December 16, 2008, 02:21:08 PM
Robin

Its been a while - sorry (RL Grr) but I made an extra cuppa and thought you might like one :D
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Then I find I missed some updates eek and look what you did too - some amazing pics.

Add in a cypher to confuse the mind ::) well mine anyhow  ;D and I spent some time tyring to crack
it but to no avail. $%Grinno$%. If I get plenty of time I might give it another attempt :D

Now the only thing I notice in the last teaser is the tree that is so well trimmed to make flush with the building. ( Got a good tree surgery clinic in town? )

Always a pleasure to pop in to mindscape  :thumbsup:

regards
Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on December 17, 2008, 05:39:46 AM
Nice new teaser there! Nice work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on December 17, 2008, 09:33:47 AM
Indeed, Very nice new teaser Robin. ;)
Great use of trams and parkings !  &apls
Can't wait the full update !
Arthur.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on December 17, 2008, 09:39:08 AM
Nice teaser, Robin!   :thumbsup:  Is that a postal truck I see turning the corner there?  Maybe something special is the incorporation of Ardecilia's mod to spawn vehicles from what appears to be Spa's building there.  :-\  That's the only guess I can come up with...

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on December 17, 2008, 01:43:19 PM
Is that a road sign that I see?

Please tell me you made it yourself! Please, oh, please! Because if you did, you can teach me how!

Wonderful teaser here, Robin! Just wonderful!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on December 18, 2008, 07:39:23 AM
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Hello Everyone,

I have been trying to do a European style city and I haven't been very happy with the way it's looking, destroying what I just did and I find myself spending a lot of time in LE.  I have been doing some experiments, which I will show some pics below.  I will also start to show some pics of the new city very soon and you all can give your opinions and tell me if I'm being to hard on myself.


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Derry, (TheTeaCat), Good to see you here Derry.  Thanks for the tea, I think I'll have it, it's very cold outside and we are expecting two snow storms before Monady morning. ()stsfd()  It looks like we may have a White Christams afterall.
I'm glad you gave the cypher a try, I think I'll be sharing the solution with everyone at the end of the month.  No one else except for Tage and Matt have solved it.  :thumbsup:
I'll explain below what was up in those two teaser pics.  ;)
bat, Nice to see you, thanks for dropping by.  I was thinking about your Advent calendar at the begining of the month and decided to buy my kids one each.  They love opeing the little doors and getting their candy every day.  I think it teaches them a few things.  One candy a day is really hard for a kid.  Now they wake up and that's the first thing they ask for.  ::)
Arthur, art128, Thanks, I'm glad you like it.  But as this is my first time ever trying to make a Euro style city, I'm having a very hard time and find myself planning something out and than destroying it all in fustration because it doesn't look as good as some other Euro style MDs I know of.  But I am slowly getting through and there should be something soon.
Jon, JBSimio, There are postal trucks in my MD, but that's not it.  I'll be explaining below.  Although I am considering adding the vehicle geerators to some custom LOTs that I am working on, to better hide them.  ::)  ;)
Dustin, thundercrack83, I wish I could make raod signs  $%Grinno$% but unfortunately I can not.  But I do have some stuff up my sleeve that I'll be showing every one very soon.



Here are some pics of my experiments with foundations.
If anyone knows of a good tutorial and it's link on how to make your own foundations that would be very much appreciated.
What I would really like to do is use the rural textures from the Residential And Rural Diagonal Walls Set V1 by jeronij (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=168) as the foundation, but I'm not sure if that's possible. 
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So far the only one I fould that I like is Test 4.
What do you all think?


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The below picture is showing the changes I have made to the Underbridge Rail Intersections by buddybud (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=13869&v=1) with LE.  I have added the rural textures from Residential And Rural Diagonal Walls Set V1 by jeronij (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=168) and the under bridge base from WP2 Addon-Highwalls by Mas71 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1646).  I wanted to be able to match these pieces up with the rest of BuddyBud's Rural Sunken Highway Walls (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?page=1&Keyword=buddybud&view=all).  I think I have achieved something rather pleasing.
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Silly me...  ::) ...But I have forgotten  &ops where I got this stadium and I no longer have it.  Anyone have any ideas, I would like to use it again.
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Christmas is forever, not for just one day,
for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away
like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.
The good you do for others is good you do yourself.

Norman W. Brooks, "Let Every Day Be Christmas"


Everyone have a great day and remember to have a little more patience at this hectic time of year.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on December 18, 2008, 11:49:17 AM
Hey, there, Robin!

I love your foundation idea, my friend! That's something I've always wanted to delve into, but never got around to it. Seeing as you've helped me with everything else, maybe you could help with this too!

I love how you've used the MAS71 under bridge pieces in conjunction with those walls, too! That's such a great idea!

Oh, before I forget, too--that stadium is Safeco Field in Seattle, WA, by teemu_om. It's not on the STEX because of the file size but a link to it can be found in his thread at ST HERE: North American Stadiums (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=37&threadid=79043). Hope that helps!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on December 18, 2008, 01:36:33 PM
Your newest update there is fantastic! Nice work on that area and fantastic pictures of it... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on December 18, 2008, 01:43:13 PM
Hey Robin looking real good with the experitments and testing out of the walls!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Lilojame on December 18, 2008, 03:06:30 PM
Hi Robin!

I really wish that I wouldn't be missing so many updates all around in this month.... :-[
I really liked the second teaser there.  :)
I wish that I could help you with the dilemma that you are facing but sadly I have no idea how to work with foundations... I hope tho, that you will find a way.
"The things in life" was a funny AND scary addition.

See you around!

Karin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jestarr on December 18, 2008, 03:44:45 PM
You've done some incredible work with this MD Robin. :thumbsup:  As for foundations, I'm not sure what you're trying to do, but is this anywhere near what you had in mind?

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Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on December 18, 2008, 03:55:02 PM
Love your trials with foundations - I, too, have wondered how to create and use them. For that matter, I'm interested in making small terrace walls like those which might be found in a small garden. So good luck figuring all this out, and don't forget to share the wealth! :D

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on December 24, 2008, 05:32:52 AM
Phewwwww, Robin....

It's been quite a job to read through all of the 53 pages of your MD.
Together with Emilin's "Building ports the hard way" your MD is the most inspiring on building ports.
I am really curious what has happened to your terraformed map with all the small piers and canals.

There really is no beginning nor an end to what I could say. I should have done that in the past. But I'll promise you I will follow your thread and comment when it is useful, instead of keeping silence for almost two years and then bursting out in words.

Some very nice work you showed here!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on December 24, 2008, 10:36:58 PM
Just wanted to stop in here and wish you a very Merry Christmas to you and your family, Robin!

Right now, your boys are probably sleeping, but not for long, I bet! The excitement has to be racing through their minds!

Enjoy it, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 26, 2009, 01:08:47 PM
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Hello everyone,

It has been a little while.  I needed a break from playing the game and the holidays were very hectic and things are now getting back into swing.  I have however been working on a few other things and everyone can see them over the next few updates.

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Quote from: thundercrack83 on December 18, 2008, 11:49:17 AM
Hey, there, Robin!
I love your foundation idea, my friend! That's something I've always wanted to delve into, but never got around to it. Seeing as you've helped me with everything else, maybe you could help with this too!
I love how you've used the MAS71 under bridge pieces in conjunction with those walls, too! That's such a great idea!
Oh, before I forget, too--that stadium is Safeco Field in Seattle, WA, by teemu_om. It's not on the STEX because of the file size but a link to it can be found in his thread at ST HERE: North American Stadiums (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=37&threadid=79043). Hope that helps!
Dustin
Quote from: thundercrack83 on December 24, 2008, 10:36:58 PM
Just wanted to stop in here and wish you a very Merry Christmas to you and your family, Robin!
Right now, your boys are probably sleeping, but not for long, I bet! The excitement has to be racing through their minds!
Enjoy it, my friend!
Dustin

Dustin, thank you very much for the link.  As soon as I read it, I remembered.  My mind must be slipping, getting old maybe.  ::)  $%Grinno$%
Also think you for the Christmas well wishes.

Quote from: bat on December 18, 2008, 01:36:33 PM
Your newest update there is fantastic! Nice work on that area and fantastic pictures of it... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

It's always great to see you stop by, I hope your New year has been off to a great start.

Quote from: Pat on December 18, 2008, 01:43:13 PM
Hey Robin looking real good with the experitments and testing out of the walls!!!  :thumbsup:

Pat, Thanks my friend.  I hope all is well with you and that your year is off to a great start as well.

Quote from: Lilojame on December 18, 2008, 03:06:30 PM
Hi Robin!

I really wish that I wouldn't be missing so many updates all around in this month.... :-[
I really liked the second teaser there.  :)
I wish that I could help you with the dilemma that you are facing but sadly I have no idea how to work with foundations... I hope tho, that you will find a way.
"The things in life" was a funny AND scary addition.
See you around!
Karin

Hey Karin, I haven't seen you around for awhile now, I hope all is well and it is always a pleasure to see you stop by and read your comments.

Quote from: jestarr on December 18, 2008, 03:44:45 PM
You've done some incredible work with this MD Robin. :thumbsup:  As for foundations, I'm not sure what you're trying to do, but is this anywhere near what you had in mind?
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Hey Jess, nice to see you in here.  I know how to make LOTs with walls but what I was trying to do was make a TE LOT with foundation walls so I can put the LOT right up against another transportation network.

Quote from: FrankU on December 24, 2008, 05:32:52 AM
Phewwwww, Robin....
It's been quite a job to read through all of the 53 pages of your MD.
Together with Emilin's "Building ports the hard way" your MD is the most inspiring on building ports.
I am really curious what has happened to your terraformed map with all the small piers and canals.
There really is no beginning nor an end to what I could say. I should have done that in the past. But I'll promise you I will follow your thread and comment when it is useful, instead of keeping silence for almost two years and then bursting out in words.
Some very nice work you showed here!

Wow....you read all 53 pages.  That must have taken quite some time.  If you like what you have seen so far when it comes to the ports, stay tuned for a surprise in the next few weeks.  ::)  ;)


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So here I am doing a little experiment to see which on/off ramps I like better, you can see both chioces.
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Not too sure I like this one.  It takes up alot of space.
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Now this one is more to my liking.
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I'd love to hear some opinions.  
Now remember, either way I go the walls and surrounding area will all be done up to the nines, so it will look alot better.

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John Francis "Jack" Buck (August 21, 1924–June 18, 2002) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Buck) once said, "Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out."

Makes sense to me.  ;)

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I know that I said I would go over this at the begining of January, well I forgot and it's always better late than never.

The Message:
kfv rifas fk wfq rinr nvs ngds rf kclqvs rica mwtisv fqr, c inys afjsricol atsmcnd kfv wfq. gqr kcvar wfq jqar lf fo rf ris osbr arnls. fo n znw rinr ca atsmcnd rf js kvfj jw tnar c inz jnzs n tfar, ck wfq mno kcoz rica tfar wfq'dd kcoz ris osbr mwtisv, afdys rica fos noz gs ris kcvar noz wfq'dd gs ysvw inttw. lffz dqmh.

The Key:
n/2ng0gmmz5zssk2klli7iccu1uhhd9djjo7offt1teevMvaarrqDqyyxxbbwwpp

So if we look at the Key we can see "/2" in the second and third position.  This is to signify that you must divide the entire code in half.  All the letters are doubled.  If you do this right you should have something like this....

ng0mz5sk2li7cu1hd9jo7ft1evMarqDyxbwp

So, now you are asking yourself, "What are the numbers for and the last two letters that are in caps?"
Well let's pull them out and take a look.....

05271971MD

I think I will leave it at this for today and see if anyone would like to give it another try.
I would also like to remind everyone that two people, Ripplejet and threestoogies have already figured it out without any help.


Well that's it for today.

Robin  :thumbsup:



PS for Barby, I know I said I was going to do something else, but I changed my mind.  I don't want to dirty my MD.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on January 26, 2009, 01:17:45 PM
Awesome stuff here

...and you thought I didnt read it :D...

Now if only someone would make a good set of walls for the RHW Iike fitting ramp bits and stuff ;D

Joe

Robin-Maybe Buddybud will stop in and see this.  ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dsrwhat316 on January 26, 2009, 01:45:01 PM
I think, based on the wall you are using, the MIS elevated ramps are the way to go. Using the conforming walls you have, you could use the lot resizing technique to have a base texture.

* Warning: Shameless Plug Ahead! *

If you want to be really detailed, you could check out my tutorial on how to add props to resized lots. Although, all credit goes to Paul (squidi) for discovering this technique.

* End Shameless Plug *

As for your earlier question, I wouldn't recommend using those TE lots. If you want the road to be just purely eye-candy, then you can easily make them in the LE. Instead of getting that ugly stretched-out foundation texture with the 13-tile wide lot, you can make them 1 tile wide and thus eliminating any stretch. Just note that you can't make 1x1 TE'd lots and plop them next to each other.

Okay enough of my ramblings; I look forward to see where you go with this!

~ Dan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on January 27, 2009, 04:07:16 AM
Well, I'd like to your choice Robin, but I prefer the first option, because there isn't a problem of texture even if that take a lot of place...
But I think that that depend of what city style you're using, because if you see on Google Earth some exit way (like Paris's périphérique...) you can do it like it's in real. :thumbsup:

can't wait to see more,

Arthur.  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on January 27, 2009, 07:21:37 AM
Robin,

I think the second choice is not very realistic. It would mean that first you have to dig out a lot of soil, which is expensive, and then build an onramp, which is even more expensive. In real life the constructor would make a slope with the soil that is there. So that means your first choice.
I see that it is quite wide and I think it would be better if you would make it one tile less wide. That would also correct the fact that I can see that there is some high ground between the slope and the sunken highway.
I don't know if that is possible with the RHW, I don't use it (layziness).

In urban areas, I think you should be able to make something like you showed in the earlier experiments. In rural areas, there is no need for sunken highways nor for steep slopes and tight curves....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Haljackey on January 27, 2009, 08:06:29 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on January 26, 2009, 01:08:47 PM

Not too sure I like this one.  It takes up alot of space.
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Now this one is more to my liking.
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Perhaps I can offer some input:

In the first picture, you can put the ramp 1 tile closer to the road so it intersects right after the overpass ends.  That should save some space.
-Also, redraw the RHW next to the westbound offramp, it doesn't look right.

In the second pic, watch out.  The ramp leaving the eastbound highway will not work.  You need to rotate the raised road/El-MIS t-intersection so that the lines match up, establishing a working connection.

Like Dan, I have a shameless plug.  :P
-I have recently begun work on a RHW interchange guide which may be of some use to you. Thus far, I have only written a few guides, but it will expand as more content is added.  You can find a link to the new guide in my signature.

All the best,
-Haljackey
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on February 19, 2009, 09:38:33 AM
Amazing work throughout your diary here!  So much to see; you've given me some ideas for the future in my diary.  Looking forward to seeing what else you're going to come up with! 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on February 20, 2009, 05:16:49 AM
Oh, it's a very long I didn't see your updates ::)
So, I just can congratulate you for this new introduction, which is very nice (it's .gif, isn't it?). And I see there's a morale in the end too &apls
Just a little remark I can say: I find your RHW a bit too big, but if you like it how that, I respect your choice :thumbsup:

Guillaume
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Darmok on February 25, 2009, 05:03:11 AM
Hey Robin,
Didn't read the whole 54 pages but went back (so far) up to huhhh well... back to page 47, I'm always blown away by the sheer amount of details there is in your setups! In your industrial sectors for instance, we can can almost feel the soot on the brick walls! On page 48 pic 64.2 that EL train station is simply amazing never seen that one before.
I'll continue to read backwards and keep you posted.
Hoping all is going well for you and family.
Regards
-John
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on February 26, 2009, 03:33:21 PM
Robin great update here and I like the RHW underpass there!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: projectadam on March 02, 2009, 04:35:44 PM
Robin,

For the off/on ramps for your highways, I like the second one for playing Sim City but if you were going for a more realistic version, I would choose the first one. I think that ramps are made very small compared to what they look like in RL but it does not make a lot of sense in SC4 to make a ramp 30 - 40 tiles long for major roads.

And in other news, I have finally cracked the code, should I post it here or PM you the answer :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: DarkLoki on March 15, 2009, 06:35:20 AM
Thas is one big highway  :). I like your work with el-rail (ofcource  ;D) I fit´s perfectly in that industrial setting.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 19, 2009, 08:29:23 PM
Hello Everyone,

It's been quite some time and I'm sorry for that.  But once you all find out what I have been doing for the last month with Dustin, I think it'll be okay.
I have just picked up something that I have been working on for a very long time and I hope I can get it all to come together over the next little while.  I'll have to see how everything goes, but I do have a little teaser for you all.

Enjoy,
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I'll do some replies in the next day or so.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 20, 2009, 12:41:43 AM
Robin I should report you to a Mod for teasing us like this tisk tisk  $%Grinno$%  :D :D :D  looking good and I cant wait to see what has happend!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on March 20, 2009, 10:51:37 AM
Nice Seaport area there my friend, nice photoshopping too !  &apls
Also, Can't wait to see more !

Arthur.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on March 20, 2009, 11:53:17 AM
I agree with Pat , we should report you for the lack of update too  $%Grinno$% ;D. Nan we understand that you get a life too . Hope so  :D As for your teaser, that a great pic and look very big too. Looking forward my friend :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on March 20, 2009, 11:54:18 AM
Now that's is what I call a TEAser &apls &apls

Excellent PS skills too.

Now what I really want to know is just what you and Dustin been up to :D :D

regards
Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 20, 2009, 02:00:59 PM
Well, well, well, Robin!

Had I known you were going to churning out such fantastic seaport stuff, I would have never approached you to help me out!

I will be waiting on the edge of my seat to see what else you've got in store for us, my friend! I can rest assured that it will be amazing!

Take care!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on March 20, 2009, 02:07:28 PM
Consider me teased!  That intermodal yard looks great.  Looking forward to seeing what else you're working on in that area!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 20, 2009, 08:16:32 PM
Hello All,

Here is some more progress.....

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My end goal here is to make a huge modular Container Seaport with Rail.  ;) 

Sorry for no replies, I'll try to do them soon.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on March 20, 2009, 08:27:11 PM
 &apls Robin simply amazing!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on March 21, 2009, 01:33:08 AM
Looking extraordinary as per usual, Robin! I can't wait until these seaports are available to play with!

I would love to see a close up picture un-Photoshopped, though--unless you're keeping the close-up details a surprise--if that's the case, I'll be more than happy to wait!

Enjoy your weekend, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on March 21, 2009, 06:42:48 AM
 &apls &apls Looking awesome Robin . You have done great lots and they gonna be very usefull .  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Rayden on March 21, 2009, 10:49:52 AM
Well done Robin, like Pat said, just amazing. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on March 21, 2009, 01:52:25 PM
Hey Robin,
you're starting a very great thing there my friend, that modular Container Seaport.
Your lotting job is just wonderful there !  &apls

Take Care,


Arthur.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on March 23, 2009, 04:59:56 AM
Hi Robin,

You make a dream come true.
After the P.E.G. Container Terminal and the Soulstealer Container Terminal I will be able to build a Rooker Container Terminal in my seaport. Wow, good work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on March 24, 2009, 08:55:50 AM
Fantastic work on these containers!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on March 24, 2009, 02:25:33 PM
Fantastic!  These are such a common sight in ports now, I'm looking forward to seeing how you design this one! 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: emilin on March 26, 2009, 05:07:04 AM
Very cool! A lot of stuff since I last read your excellent journal. And when I finally get around to it I see that you have started to make a container port, which is my favorite, of course. ;D

From the early shots, it looks like you are going to take the concept to a whole new level. The sheer size of it suggests a very high level of realism. And the detailing is flawless (as always!)

&apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 01, 2009, 05:19:46 AM
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April Fool's Day

April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, although not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbours, or sending them on fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. Traditionally, in some countries, the jokes only last until noon, like UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa, someone who plays a trick after noon is called an "April Fool". Elsewhere, such as in Ireland, France, and the USA, the jokes last all day.

Origin....

The origin of April Fools' Day is obscure. One likely theory is that the modern holiday was first celebrated soon after the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar; the term referred to someone still adhering to the Julian Calendar, which it replaced.[2] In many pre-Christian cultures May Day (May 1) was celebrated as the first day of summer, and signalled the start of the spring planting season. An April Fool was someone who did this prematurely.
Another origin is that April 1 was counted the first day of the year in France. When King Charles IX changed that to January 1, some people stayed with April.  Those who did were called "April Fools" and were taunted by their neighbors.
In the eighteenth century the festival was often posited as going back to the times of Noah. An English newspaper article published on April 13th, 1789 said that the day had its origins when he sent the raven off too early, before the waters had receded. He did this on the first day of the Hebrew month that corresponds with April.
A possible reference to April Fools' Day can be seen in the Canterbury Tales (ca 1400) in the Nun's Priest's tale, a tale of two fools, Chanticleer and the fox, which took place on March 32nd.

This morning I filled up the boss' office with ballons.  After all said and done, not sure if the joke was on me for blowing them all up or on him.  &mmm  ::)


I want to thank everyone for stopping by and giving thier opinions about the new Seaport.  Any ideas are more than welcomed.

The Move....
I haven't really done very much this past week and a bit becuase of the move to the new house.  I painted and made many repairs to the house before the move and than I needed to pack as well.  Very tough and tiring week for both myself and my wife especially being due with our baby girl in just two short months.  She did an amazing job packing and moving.....I just wanted to say that out loud.  ::) 
A Moving Story....
We are now putting the house together and getting everything put where it belongs.  My youngest, Nicholas just about two years old decided that he wanted to help unpack.  He took everything out of a box and place it all over the floor in our room while no one was around.  After he was done he came down stairs to us and told us "done".  Not knowing what he was talking about, he took us upstairs to see.  Big mess, but his heart and mind was in the right place.  Great kid.  ()stsfd()


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I know that I said I would go over this at the begining of January, and than again I mentioned it later in the month.......well I forgot again and it's always better late than never.

The Message:
kfv rifas fk wfq rinr nvs ngds rf kclqvs rica mwtisv fqr, c inys afjsricol atsmcnd kfv wfq. gqr kcvar wfq jqar lf fo rf ris osbr arnls. fo n znw rinr ca atsmcnd rf js kvfj jw tnar c inz jnzs n tfar, ck wfq mno kcoz rica tfar wfq'dd kcoz ris osbr mwtisv, afdys rica fos noz gs ris kcvar noz wfq'dd gs ysvw inttw. lffz dqmh.

The Key:
n/2ng0gmmz5zssk2klli7iccu1uhhd9djjo7offt1teevMvaarrqDqyyxxbbwwpp

So if we look at the Key we can see "/2" in the second and third position.  This is to signify that you must divide the entire code in half.  All the letters are doubled.  If you do this right you should have something like this....

ng0mz5sk2li7cu1hd9jo7ft1evMarqDyxbwp

So, now you are asking yourself, "What are the numbers for and the last two letters that are in caps?"
Well let's pull them out and take a look.....

05271971MD


It might be easier if you set up a chart.

a b c d e f g h i  j k  l m n o p q r  s t u v w x y  z
n g m z s k l  i c u h d j  o f  t e v a r q y  x b w p

Anyone want to try again....now?

Tomorrow I will post the answer to the 1st half......

Have a great day and remember jokes are suppose to be funny.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on April 01, 2009, 05:36:29 AM
Hi Robin,

Moving to a new house with a two year old son is maybe not the right time to design new container docks.....
We can wait. Have a good time!


edit
Hehe, I have a 3 and a two year old boy with a girl on the way.  Robin  ;)


Ha! Congratulations. We also have a child on the way: girl or boy, we don't know yet. Expected 4th of May!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: projectadam on April 01, 2009, 09:48:12 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on April 01, 2009, 05:19:46 AM
I know that I said I would go over this at the begining of January, and than again I mentioned it later in the month.......well I forgot again and it's always better late than never.

The Message:
kfv rifas fk wfq rinr nvs ngds rf kclqvs rica mwtisv fqr, c inys afjsricol atsmcnd kfv wfq. gqr kcvar wfq jqar lf fo rf ris osbr arnls. fo n znw rinr ca atsmcnd rf js kvfj jw tnar c inz jnzs n tfar, ck wfq mno kcoz rica tfar wfq'dd kcoz ris osbr mwtisv, afdys rica fos noz gs ris kcvar noz wfq'dd gs ysvw inttw. lffz dqmh.

The Key:
n/2ng0gmmz5zssk2klli7iccu1uhhd9djjo7offt1teevMvaarrqDqyyxxbbwwpp

So if we look at the Key we can see "/2" in the second and third position.  This is to signify that you must divide the entire code in half.  All the letters are doubled.  If you do this right you should have something like this....

ng0mz5sk2li7cu1hd9jo7ft1evMarqDyxbwp

So, now you are asking yourself, "What are the numbers for and the last two letters that are in caps?"
Well let's pull them out and take a look.....

05271971MD


It might be easier if you set up a chart.

a b c d e f g h i  j k  l m n o p q r  s t u v w x y  z
n g m z s k l  i c u h d j  o f  t e v a r q y  x b w p

Anyone want to try again....now?

Tomorrow I will post the answer to the 1st half......

If you can see this, this is more to come shortly.

Have a great day and remember jokes are suppose to be funny.

Robin  :thumbsup:

Robin,

I think you missed this a couple of weeks ago but I actually cracked the code. See my message here: http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=601.msg226945#msg226945 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=601.msg226945#msg226945)



Edit
projectadam, sorry.
You can post it here.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 04, 2009, 08:46:21 AM
Hello All,

Here is the answer to the first psrt of the cypher.....

For those of you that are able to figure this cypher out, I have something special for you. But first you must go on to the next stage. On a day that is special to me from my past I had made a post, if you can find this post you'll find the next cypher, solve this one and be the first and you'll be very happy. Good luck.


Second part to come in the next few days.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: projectadam on April 05, 2009, 06:39:16 AM
Well, as you have already posted the first part, which I was able to code:

FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE ABLE TO FIGURE THIS CYPHER OUT, I HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU. BUT FIRST YOU MUST GO ON TO THE NEXT STAGE. ON A DAY THAT IS SPECIAL TO ME FROM MY PAST I HAD MADE A POST, IF YOU CAN FIND THIS POST YOU'LL FIND THE NEXT CYPHER, SOLVE THIS ONE AND BE THE FIRST AND YOU'LL BE VERY HAPPY. GOOD LUCK.

Going off of the key I thought it had something to do with your birthday and your MD so I went searching through your MD and found nothing on your birthday so I thought that the key was only half right and the MD was stuck in there just to throw people off a little bit. Therefore, I then went and checked through all of the birthday thread paying special attention to May 27th. I found nothing and at this point gave up. Until I was going through your MD again and on reply #705, I noticed it had been edited on December 2008 almost half a year later. I knew this must be the message but just could not see anything there until I went to highlight the entire message for further examination and found this hidden in what I am guessing white text on a white background on the bottom.

It's really good to those of you here that have made it this far.  Good luck on the next cypher, it is a little harder this time.

bpb....trvlj blpo. wj'e glvc nwuv jp evv jrqj cpd qgrv szrv wj jwqe irl. wi cpd urn iltwdv jwqe pdj w bxwx zrpjnv jqv izdne ipl r eu4z zgz. unpjtrlje jp jqv bnvnwl rnz qmmrc qxwprzce rzn qgrv r eirv nvb crvl.
KEY: ryuzvitqwfoxsnpmklejdgbach

OH MY HEART BEGAN RACING AGAIN AS I WAS BACK ON TRACK. Following the key this time it translated to

KEY:
r = A
y = B
u = C
z = D
v = E
i = F
t = G
q = H
w = I
f = J
o = K
x = L
s = M
n = N
p = O
m = P
k = Q
l = R
e = S
j = T
d = U
g = V
b = W
a = X
c = Y
h = Z

and reading: WOW....GAERT WROK. IT'S VREY NICE TO SEE TAHT YOU HVAE MDAE IT TIHS FAR. IF YOU CAN FRGIUE TIHS OUT I WLIL DAOTNE THE FDUNS FOR A SC4D DVD. CNOTGARTS TO THE WNENIR AND HPPAY HLIOADYS ADN HVAE A SFAE NEW YAER.

and finally decoded: Wow... Great work. It's very nice to see that you have made it this far. If you can figure this out I will donate the funds for a SC4D Dvd. Congrats to the winner and Happy Holidays and have a safe New Year.

Great setup and code Robin, it was very entertaining to do.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on April 05, 2009, 11:16:58 AM
Congrats Adam for figuring out the Cypher!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on April 11, 2009, 05:40:23 AM
This code is too complicated for me, I understand nothing! $%Grinno$%
But congratulations to realize this code (perhaps it's not you who have realized this, but congratulaions!!)

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on June 15, 2009, 10:12:07 AM
Everyone,

I have been very busy as of late.  I will try to get back to MindScape sooner I hope than later.  ;)

Here are my excuses.  ;)


This is just a few hours after Alyssa was born.
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The next day the boys meet Allyssa for the first time.  Matias says she is his baby.
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Nicolas says, "She out." and kisses her.
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Matias demands to hold his baby.
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Now Nicholas needs to as well.
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Matias is sining Twinkle twinkle little star (very loudly) and tapping Alyssa's bun to get her to go to sleep.
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Going home the next evening.  Johana had to dress her up for the trip home.
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See you all around,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on June 15, 2009, 10:14:40 AM
Hey Robin, congratulations on the new baby my friend ! You've a beautiful family.  &apls
Looking forward to more of Mind Scape. ;)

Take care,
-Arthur.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: projectadam on June 15, 2009, 10:15:24 AM
Robin,

Congratulations, Mom and Baby look to be doing very well  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on June 15, 2009, 10:23:25 AM
I think there isn't a better excuse than this, my friend! Congratulations! &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on June 15, 2009, 10:25:31 AM
Many congratulations my friend :) I am quite happy to wait, knowing you are happy


Joe
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: darraghf on June 15, 2009, 10:33:15 AM
Congrats Robin on your new daughter. and for becoming a father, again.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 15, 2009, 12:14:33 PM
Congrats once again Robin.

Its wonderful to see you and your beautiful family my friend.
Everyone looks so happy and long may this continue, I wish you all the best :thumbsup:

regards
Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on June 15, 2009, 01:46:35 PM
Congratulations, Robin. What a lovely family you have there!

Later...
Joan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on June 15, 2009, 04:23:09 PM
Robin my friend what a wonderful pics there for sure!!! Alyssa looks like she already is the apple of her daddy's eye!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on June 15, 2009, 07:22:06 PM
Wow , i`m very happy for you my friend. It`s about time that the house have another girl inside ;D You will know what i mean soon as you think  :D
Very nice family btw and take care of you and all your family. Congrats to all of you :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on June 16, 2009, 01:02:57 PM
Sometimes RL can be a pain in the **** but sometimes RL reasons that hold us away from Sc4 can be wonderful.

This is by any meaning a wonderful reason!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dragonshardz on June 16, 2009, 01:41:32 PM
Congrats on the new baby Robin!

~~dragonshardz~~
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on June 17, 2009, 03:39:23 AM
Hi Robin,

This is good news. And what a beautiful girl! Black hairs and eyes like her mother.
Also your boys look very sweet.  :thumbsup: Well done father!

And I know what it means. At this moment my new son is 30 days old. The gaming experience needs to be postponed. Your containerterminal can wait.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on June 17, 2009, 11:15:59 AM
Aww, Robin that's wonderful. Nice family you have there. You and Johana must be proud. Take it easy my friend, we'll be here.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on June 29, 2009, 09:08:44 AM
 &apls &apls Congratulations, Robin!!!  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 22, 2009, 01:35:13 AM
First Tales at Tea Time, then Commonwealth of Marathon, followed by Greenacre. That is what puts us here today.

Rounding out our selection of four MDs for the 4-in-1 OSITM special is Robin's, (rooker1's) Mind Scape!

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi119.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo134%2Fthundercrack83%2FOSITM%2F2009-11-Four.jpg&hash=d9f64a3ecd659bed35ef07b3fd04f19486731fb2)

Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us this week Robin.
-SC4D Staff
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 22, 2009, 01:48:13 AM
I reckon this will be a great week too. ;D

Congratulations Robin on being the anchorman in our little relay this month &apls
I'm sure you've got something special lined up for us all  ;)

I for one can't wait to see it

Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 22, 2009, 04:53:14 AM
 &apls &apls  Robin, my friend, congratulations again!!!   &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 22, 2009, 07:23:41 AM
Cough....cough.
Sorry for all the dust and cobwebs in here.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMindScape.jpg&hash=5b5076ba5287d02c46430c194216aff329bce29b)

Ahhh, good the sign still works.. ;D

Looks like I have something big to live up to being the anchor man of this whole deal.
Well sit back and realx and wait for what's to come.  I'll be back in a few hours, have to feed the kids breakfast.
Here is a picture of my Princess Alyssa, 6 months old now.
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And here are my two boys, Matias now 3 1/2 who dressed up as Optimus Prime and Nicolas now 2 1/2 who dressed up as Bumble Bee for Halloween.
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"You'll never really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around......and why his parents will always wave back."
quote from Journalist William D. Tammeus

I'll be back soon. ;)
Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Bobbi on November 22, 2009, 07:27:40 AM
Congratulations Robin.

And your "princess" looks cute. ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on November 22, 2009, 08:22:30 AM
Congrats on OSITM, Robin.

Your kids are very, very beautiful. Your little girl is so cute, especially in that little purple hat. And your boys in their costumes are just adorable, they like Transformers, eh?

Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 22, 2009, 08:28:47 AM
Congratulations, Robin!   &apls

Looking forward to what you have in store for us this week.  After a such a long rest, I can't imagine what it might be!  ;)

Nice costumes for the boys... my nephew (5 yrs) continued his favorite dinasour theme this year.  Princess Alyssa has changed a lot since we last saw here... beautiful, my friend!

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: xxdita on November 22, 2009, 09:15:09 AM
Robin, the kids are just too cute... (https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi91.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fk301%2Fditareinvented%2FYoYo%2520and%2520CiCi%2Fyocifans003.gif&hash=e2ab3a39575a1dfd7c78089ad0719289fd39e156)

OK, I'm paying attention... no pressure or anything  :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on November 23, 2009, 03:35:05 AM
Your daughter is very cute indeed!

And I do have a son of her age, so I know exactly how it works with spare time, waking up at night and feeding breakfast. Have fun with your princess. And whenever you feel the urge to play SC4 and show us some of it you will have my attention.

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on November 23, 2009, 03:40:36 AM
AWWWWWWWWWWWW



:D

Joe

ps: cant wait for more :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 23, 2009, 02:11:44 PM
Beautiful photos of the children, my friend! I liked very much!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 26, 2009, 08:19:19 AM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMindScape.jpg&hash=5b5076ba5287d02c46430c194216aff329bce29b)

Well, it's very obvious that I have had time to feed my kids breakfast, lunch and dinner more than a few times.  Real life has really kicked me.....actually my kids.  All four of them are sick with the flu.  They are all okay now, been to the doctor and are now taking their medication and drinking lots of fluids.  None of the adults have gotten sick yet and I hoping....no praying it stays that way.  I have been told many times that when your kids ask to be hugged you take full advantage because sooner or later they will tell you to leave them alone.  So needless to say I have been doing alot of hugging and holding these past few days.

Now let's see how I plan to recover and make the last few days some what special.
Let's start with a small teaser and I'll try to be back later today with something more substantial.  ;)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMajesticIsland-Sep261021259249791.jpg&hash=619f0f69ea9b47fc3d805bab62afca16131c9186)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMajesticIsland-Oct301021259249817.jpg&hash=eb5b2ce33f979d6b39496bfe873797e291b02834)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2Ftunnel-1.jpg&hash=0044f080084e35e142973456d85a0d1ca3c36b36)

I was confused when I heard the word 'service' used in these expressions.

Canada Revenue 'Service'
Canada Postal 'Service'
Telephone 'Service'
Cable TV 'Service'   
Civil  'Service'
City, County, Provincial & Public 'Service'
Customer 'Service'

This is not what I  thought 'service' meant.

But today, I overheard two farmers talking, and one of them said he had hired a bull to 'service' a few cows.

BAM!!!  It all came into focus. 

Now you are as enlightened as I am!



Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on November 26, 2009, 08:34:53 AM
Hope your kids feel better soon, and that you don't get sick!  That's a nice pair of teaser shots there!  Great looking industrial areas. 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on November 26, 2009, 09:48:28 AM
That's a very nice pair of teasers there, Robin. Your industrial areas have always amazed me (silently, considering I never posted), and, also putting forward the fact that I hate industrial parks, they have to be very impressive. Saying that, I've also seen some of your nice cities, and they're just of good, if not better.

All of your kids are sick? Really, that's not good. Give them lots of teas and fish oils, that always seems to help me a bit. (The teas maybe have honey!  :) ) I was already sick this year and it was pretty bad, it was even worse at night as well, because that is when my fever would go up. (Sometimes I would hear trombone music in my ears..  :D ) Is this the same case with your kids? Worse at night? (not the trombone.) I was only sick for about 5 days though, so I bet they will get better soon. From what you've described your being a good Dad.

Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 26, 2009, 07:18:12 PM
Good looking pics Robin. Sorry to hear the kids have been down for the count. You keep yourself healthy too, they'll have their energy back soon enough and they'll need someone to play with. I'll keep an eye out what else you have planned, but if nothing else, I think I see a bit of trash in that picture there. Might want to get that checked out before the citizens get up in arms about it.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Earth quake on November 26, 2009, 10:58:07 PM
A new teaser of Mind Scape !  &apls
This pics are really nice, splendid industrial aera.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 27, 2009, 06:47:34 AM
As usual Robin, your industrial areas are always the best for me. And you know, I really love seeing nice industrial areas as yours.
The first picture is splendid, with the forest near the big factory, it's not something I usually do, but your way to make it is truly awesome. The second picture is also very nice.
Regards,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on November 27, 2009, 09:04:27 PM
Congrats!  And those industrial areas look very, very good.  :thumbsup:

Your daughter is just adorable.  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 27, 2009, 09:07:37 PM
Ahhh... Mindscape.  Where industry has never looked better!   &apls

I could belabor the point... but honestly, need I say more, Robin?   ;)

JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 27, 2009, 10:00:00 PM
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Hello All,
I do apologies for not being able to anything super special....with the kids being very sick I have had no time, which is why I am here now at this time.  I'm usually fast asleep. ::)

Well I hope you'll enjoy these pics.....

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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMajesticIsland-Nov61551259363372.jpg&hash=634b2cd35dabb1ac28c32cfa97e5a00bb855994d)

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(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMajesticIsland-Oct181551259363223.jpg&hash=9751c83ed2c1ba95fc185e23e8846b9cae60f512)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMajesticIsland-Oct211551259363250.jpg&hash=215b2b4be1f9215d30c5476b32213d6e2aeb5198)

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As you may be able to see, everything is grown and custom....I have a Maxis blocker on all maxis stuff.  ()stsfd()  There is a little green in this city, vey little commercial jobs and as you may have already guessed....lots of industrial.



"Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points."
--Knute Rockne



Hope enjoyed these pics....until next time.

Robin  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: xxdita on November 27, 2009, 10:05:30 PM
Well worth the wait Robin. Great industrial shots.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: tooheys on November 27, 2009, 11:54:29 PM
Robin, your industrial areas are always a treat, and these pics are no different. You might be lacking a bit of time these days but you certainly haven't lost any of your skills.   :thumbsup:

Dave
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Bobbi on November 28, 2009, 12:00:00 AM
The industrial pictures are great. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 28, 2009, 06:19:23 AM
Good to hear the kids are better  :thumbsup:

Now Industry, dirty grimey and one of the areas you do best. &apls
Lovely presentation too :thumbsup:

Now only one problem ;)
Not enough pics  :D :D

Really enjoyed this little update, hopefully the next won't be too long arriving.
till the next time
regards

Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jmyers2043 on November 28, 2009, 06:27:48 AM
Hello Robin. Nice pictures. I like the first two with the garbage, kind of a funny two to like, when I think about it.  ::)


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JBSimio on November 28, 2009, 06:58:39 AM
Excellent as always, Robin!   &apls

I really like the third and fourth pictures especially, but they're all good.  I don't know what kind of filter you have on that camera, but you even managed to make the Maxis high school look good!!!   :o   :D  I had to look a couple times to recognize a few of my own buildings in the background too...

Til next time,
JB
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on November 28, 2009, 07:02:43 AM
It was really worth the wait, Robin. I understand you not being to update quickly with the kids being sick, but I'm glad you managed this one. I like the variety of industrial areas and the mid-rise residential districts. That third picture is especially nice in my opinion.

You're a really good Photoshopper.

Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on November 28, 2009, 10:19:12 AM
Hello buddy . First very nice pics of kids  :thumbsup: Take the time with them , time go so fast , but you already know it. Second , you still have the touch for great work and presentation. I adore your pics. Very well done my friend. &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on November 28, 2009, 08:14:57 PM
Great pics and an impressive presentation.  Your industrial areas are 1st rate.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kwakelaar on November 29, 2009, 01:32:46 AM
Great work on the pictures and with such nice details.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Earth quake on November 29, 2009, 10:02:05 AM
Really nice pictures.
The industrial aera is beautiful and the details are really impressive.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on December 01, 2009, 02:17:24 AM
Awesome update, Robin!!! Great work!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: calibanX on December 01, 2009, 10:26:35 PM
I like those blurred pics Robin. Looks like we're looking through a telescope. Quite unique.

Geoff
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on December 02, 2009, 10:03:38 AM
It's always nice to see different effects on many industrial pictures, Robin !
The three first pictures looks like they're quite old, particularly the second with the "backhoe loader" (Dunno if it's the correct word for that engine.. )
My favorite picture in this update is the sixth , with the appartments block and  Jernij's superb W2W residential buildings, it give all its charm to the picture with the added flora.

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Mind Scape baby
Post by: NikNik on December 07, 2009, 05:24:06 AM
Hey Robin,

It's been a while. I am sorry about that but I was bussy too. Not delivering babies as you did, my friend, but starting in new jobs. I am glad that I am now back a bit more often than in the past 24 month. It seems that I have missed some great stuff. For one, your new born (well in june that was, so not so new anymore now in December.....).  :newbie: :newbie: :newbie: CONGRATS.  :newbie: :newbie: :newbie:

Hang on in there, as a dady of 3 boys I know what you're into.

Looking forward to more from you.

Nik-Nik
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nanami on January 03, 2010, 11:00:49 PM
This MD is really nice!

976
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 04, 2010, 06:56:01 PM
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Hey All,
It's been a while now, but better late than never.
I have been working on testing the CAM.  I'm going to show everyone over the next few weeks that it is possible to play the game with CAM, have a fully grown city and it can still look great.  I will show that my cities make a profit and I use absolutley no cheats.
Are you all ready?

We'll start out slow....with just two pics for now.  ;)

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Thanks to everyone that has commented, it's really appreciated.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on February 04, 2010, 06:59:04 PM
Nice pics!  And I'm very much looking forward to your updates on the CAM functionality.  I've been debating using CAM on a new region I'm starting and look forward to the education.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 04, 2010, 07:28:10 PM
Great to see you back in the swing of things, Robin!

I can't wait to see what you have planned--you've always been pushing me to play with the CAM--maybe you'll inspire me!

Hope all is well is you and your family, my friend!

Take care,

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mightygoose on February 04, 2010, 08:20:29 PM
welcome back to the fold, fantastic work as always.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on February 04, 2010, 08:37:42 PM
Hey Robin!  Always great to see what you are up to.  I'm sure you have amazing stuff in store for us.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on February 05, 2010, 08:54:07 AM
Looks great as always!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got in store with the new CAM. 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 05, 2010, 10:35:16 AM
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To tell everyone the truth, I don't think I have ever played the game without cheats.....up until I decided to test the next version of the CAM for Tage.  I never thought it was worth deleting my entire plugins and redownloading everything to be sure I had the aporpriate and proper downloads.  I also really enjoyed ploping down whatever I wanted when ever and where ever giving no thoughts to my budget.  But in the end I found it relatively easy to plop cities and have them look pretty good, at least in my mind. ;) So now where is the challenge, which is the biggest reason why I decided to test the CAM.
I bet now you are wondering if I did redo my entire plugins.....the answer is yes I did.  All of it!!
I now have my plugins so organized that I can find something in just a few seconds.  Anything you see in my pics I can easily figure out what it is, who made it and what stage it is.
This will be my fourth and last time redoing my plugins, so you can say I have experimented several times and each time I did set it up differently and this is how I have it set up now.

Plugins
    001 Prop Trees
    002 Props
    003 Textures
    CAM 2.0
        Census Repository
        CAMelot Counter
    Civic
        Education
            author
                end folder
        Fire
            author
                end folder
        Health
            author
                end folder
        Parks
            author
                end folder
        Police
            author
                end folder
    Commercial
        stage1
            author
                end folder
            author
                end folder
        stage2
            author
                end folder
    Industrial
        stage1
            author
                end folder
    Landmarks
        author
    Modds
    Modd Terrain
    NAM
    Residential
        stage1
            author
                end folder
    Rewards
    Transportation
        Docks
            author
                end folder
    Rail
        author
            end folder
    Road
    ships
    Utilities
    z_Euro Road Textures

Under commercial, industrial and residential I have all the stages setup, under each of those the author and than a folder for each download.  I know doing it this makes a lot of folders but I have a monster computer.  My plugins right now is 2.76 GB (which is very small for me) with 3,963 files and 997 folders and growing weekly.  The intial setup was a little painful, but now that the structure is there it is really easy to add in new content.  It also becomes very clear what is missing in certain stages.  This thread has become my newest best friend (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2039.0) over the past couple of months.  Just about any time you see me logged in, I can be found there.  ;)
This method of setup will also help me grow exactly what I want, but I'll be explaining this in a future update. ;)
How long did it take me to download you ask?  About two weeks, couple hours a day, no weekends until I was able to play with a good amount of properly modded custom content going up into the higher new stages. 
As some of you know I have the game installed on my work computer and often play while at work (if they only knew what I really did all day at work)  $%Grinno$% I have a copy of my plugins and my regional play info. on a memory stick which I use to keep my home computer in sinc with my work one.  Sounds like alot of work right?  Not really, especially if you consider the alternative.   This also unsures that any computer failure is no big deal anymore. ;)


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Quote from: djvandrake on February 04, 2010, 06:59:04 PM
Nice pics!  And I'm very much looking forward to your updates on the CAM functionality.  I've been debating using CAM on a new region I'm starting and look forward to the education.  :thumbsup:
I'm glad you have stopped by, but as for teaching you anything, not too sure there.  But I will give it a go. ;)

Quote from: thundercrack83 on February 04, 2010, 07:28:10 PM
Great to see you back in the swing of things, Robin!
I can't wait to see what you have planned--you've always been pushing me to play with the CAM--maybe you'll inspire me!
Hope all is well is you and your family, my friend!
Take care,
Dustin
Dustin, buddy ol' pal.  Where have you been?  I hate your new employer.  $%Grinno$%
As you will see I am having quite some fun playing with the CAM and if I can inspire a few to give it a try than I have really accomplished something.
The family is doing ver well, thank you for asking.

Quote from: mightygoose on February 04, 2010, 08:20:29 PM
welcome back to the fold, fantastic work as always.
Thanks for the warm welcome back.  It has been a while, but I have become a very good juggeler.  Kids can do that to you. ;)

Quote from: dedgren on February 04, 2010, 08:37:42 PM
Hey Robin!  Always great to see what you are up to.  I'm sure you have amazing stuff in store for us.
David

David, always nice to see you around, especially in my MD.  Now I think I need to rise the bar a little more if you are paying attention. ;)

Quote from: Battlecat on February 05, 2010, 08:54:07 AM
Looks great as always!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got in store with the new CAM. 
Thanks I hope you'll enjoy this update than.  ;)


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So that is that.  Everything you have seen in the above pictures was grown except for the obvious have to plops.  Like utilities and tarin stations.  ;)
The start os the game is very true to how it is suppose to be played.  I layed out some transportation basically how I thought I would want/need it in the end and watched the city grow while paying very close attention to my budget.  As soon I was able to add in schools, police, fire, hospitals and anything else I thought the city would need, I did.  As I came close to being in the red I zoned some more areas to bring myself back into the black.  All this time I am only zoning low.  Why am I doing this you ask.  Well it's easier to create a sprawling city this way and much easier to control zones from dilapidating.  Once the entire city tile is as full as you want it to be, you can go back and rezone for medium and high to increase building heights and try to make your city more desirable and realistic.  This is exactly the piont I am at now.  I have the entire tile just about full and now I can start to force the game to grow certain things where I want them.
And that leads me to the next update.  Where I will explain how I make certain models/Lots grow where we want them to.  Sounds hard, but it just needs some patience and some organizational skills.

Tell me what you think.



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It is quite interesting that all numbers can be created by using only two numerals - 4 and 8.
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Chicago....what an incredible city.
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Mildred Lisette Norman once said, ""Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness, possesses you. And in this materialistic age, a great many of us are possessed by our possessions."

I hope you have enjoyed this update and post me your thoughts please.

Robin  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on February 05, 2010, 10:56:05 AM
Well I like what I see there, you've got a good eye for city development.  I'm glad to hear you had such an easy time creating this urban area, I'm looking forward to hearing what tricks you've been using to control the appearance of specific buildings. 

Nice little mind game with using 4 and 8 to create all the numerals.  I quite like that one. 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on February 05, 2010, 11:01:41 AM
Fantastic work on the new pictures (great to see some in 2010!)!!
Looking forward to more...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on February 05, 2010, 12:54:49 PM
It has been a long time since I posted here. Too long I guess ...  :-[

Love the atmosphere of these screenshots, that not too clean, a little bit run down, not really reach touch. Never reached that atmosphere by myself, maybe because of this I'm still so much into rural despite that I am a villager ....

Take care my friend!


Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on February 05, 2010, 01:31:17 PM
Great shots, Robin! It'll be interesting to see what you do to get things where you want them. Interesting mind game. I didn't know that before!

                      -Jordan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on February 05, 2010, 04:31:00 PM
Hello mate. Great to see an update  &apls very interesting what you did with the number . See u :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on February 05, 2010, 04:56:21 PM
It's been a while, Robin, but it's good to see some work from you. Your industrial pictures still amaze me, and that last brain teaser was very interesting.

Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on February 05, 2010, 05:26:52 PM
Fantastic pics of your industrial areas.   &apls   I really enjoyed your update.

Quote
but as for teaching you anything, not too sure there.  But I will give it a go.

Well you've already re-affirmed the approach that I'm taking in my new project, and that's helpful indeed.  And thanks for the description of your plugins folder.  Helpful as mine is starting to get out of hand.  :D

Awesome pics of Chicago!  My favorite city!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on February 05, 2010, 09:03:49 PM
Fantastic update, your dirty industry areas are some of the finest I have seen. Very well done.

My favorite pic is the last one; I dunno, it stirs up the emotions, makes me think of the late 19th century!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on February 06, 2010, 08:40:16 AM
Hi Robin!!! My friend, awesome update again!!!  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on February 06, 2010, 09:56:31 AM
Hey Robin,

Nice to see a real proper update from you and I must say you have indeed been busy.
reorganising your plugins in such a fashion certainly makes a lot of sense. I must give it a go and see whether or not it will bring chaos to my sense of order ::) :D

But one thing I have noticed with your setup is the location of your mods folder. Personally I would have that load last to ensure that those files that have to load last really do.

Other than that your setup makes a lot of sense and I really will give it a whirl to see if its a better set up than the current mess I have right now. :thumbsup:

Now for the main bit and just to let folks know Robin (in a private chat) has asked me to be candid here and to tell it as I see it.

Now its great to see some new work from you and the presentation of the pictures is really good, I just wish they were not of the same zoom. It would have be nice to see a larger area in at least one ;)

One thing I have notice is everything seems really structured. the industrial areas are almost too tidy if you know what I mean.
Maybe I'm wrong but it looks as if you have had only anchor buildings grow and no space for "filler lots".
&Thk/( Maybe that's what's missing to give the added clutter you'd get in an industrial area ::)

Some of the repeating buildings look good but some don't.(2 Simgoober ones spring to mind here).
A lack of fencing in the industrial areas, and not enough grime.

Now don't get me wrong I do like the update :thumbsup: and there's been some real good advice here too
it's just as I told you in private chat - "I'll just tell it as I see it"

The 4th and the 10th are really good and my fav 2 pics of the update &apls
Dirty grimy ind just the way its meant to be  :thumbsup:  :D :D

Derry





Title: Re: Mind Scape
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It's taking me a little longer than expected to find the free time to properly do the next update. ;)
But it's coming....

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on February 10, 2010, 03:57:18 PM
Well it's certainly a great looking teaser! 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on February 10, 2010, 04:01:51 PM
Great teaser, Robin!

           -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nexis4Jersey on February 10, 2010, 05:16:34 PM
I love the Industrial Teaser  :thumbsup:and is that a Go Transit train i see?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on February 10, 2010, 08:43:13 PM
Oooohhhh!  Tantalizing.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on February 11, 2010, 08:02:28 AM
Wow Robin, fantastic teaser!!! Great work my friend!!!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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I have decided to turn my next update into two updates.  It'll be more evident why, soon.

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Quote from: Battlecat on February 05, 2010, 10:56:05 AM
Well I like what I see there, you've got a good eye for city development.  I'm glad to hear you had such an easy time creating this urban area, I'm looking forward to hearing what tricks you've been using to control the appearance of specific buildings. 
Nice little mind game with using 4 and 8 to create all the numerals.  I quite like that one.
Thanks for stopping by.  I'm glad you like the Mind Games section as I find things like that very interesting.  As for my tricks you'll have to stay tuned for this update and the next. ;)

Quote from: bat on February 05, 2010, 11:01:41 AM
Fantastic work on the new pictures (great to see some in 2010!)!!
Looking forward to more...
Thank you as always for your kind words.

Quote from: Nardo69 on February 05, 2010, 12:54:49 PM
It has been a long time since I posted here. Too long I guess ...  :-[
Love the atmosphere of these screenshots, that not too clean, a little bit run down, not really reach touch. Never reached that atmosphere by myself, maybe because of this I'm still so much into rural despite that I am a villager ....
Take care my friend!
Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Don't worry my friend about the length of time since your post becuase it's been a very long time since my last post. ::) ;)  You have your great niche, which I will never be able to compare and I have mine.

Quote from: canyonjumper on February 05, 2010, 01:31:17 PM
Great shots, Robin! It'll be interesting to see what you do to get things where you want them. Interesting mind game. I didn't know that before!
-Jordan
Thanks for stopping by Jordan.  As for the Mind Game, I didn't know that before either. ;) I hope you'll follow along with my little tricks to get what I want to grow, where and when.

Quote from: kimcar on February 05, 2010, 04:31:00 PM
Hello mate. Great to see an update  &apls very interesting what you did with the number . See u :thumbsup:
Hello Mate right back at you my friend.  I hope you are doing well and I look forward to your next update.....as always!  I'm glad you liked mine.

Quote from: ecoba on February 05, 2010, 04:56:21 PM
It's been a while, Robin, but it's good to see some work from you. Your industrial pictures still amaze me, and that last brain teaser was very interesting.
Ethan
Hey Ethan.  Yes it has been a while, but we all need a break sometimes in life and it took me some time to realize that my little break was to play the game.  Life can be very busy with three kids. ;)  It's great to hear that I can still amaze someone with my pics.  And there are a lot more Mind Games out there, so watch out for what is to come.

Quote from: djvandrake on February 05, 2010, 05:26:52 PM
Fantastic pics of your industrial areas.   &apls   I really enjoyed your update.
Quotebut as for teaching you anything, not too sure there.  But I will give it a go.
Well you've already re-affirmed the approach that I'm taking in my new project, and that's helpful indeed.  And thanks for the description of your plugins folder.  Helpful as mine is starting to get out of hand.  :D
Awesome pics of Chicago!  My favorite city!
I'm glad I was able to re-affirm something for you.  Now I am interested in your project.  Where can I follow along?  I'm glad to hear that my plugins description also helped you.  I wish I had of thought of this years ago.  Would have saved me alot of headaches.  I now know that the plugins file is a very important one and you can't just down load anything you want into it with some sort of organization.  As I said before, I now have the exact same copy in three locations....my work computer, a memory stick and my home computer.  If I down load something, I sinc all the others as soon as possible.  And yes Chicago is a very interesting city.  I once visited there and took a Tour boat up the canals.  The building there are incredilbe and so much history.

Quote from: nedalezz on February 05, 2010, 09:03:49 PM
Fantastic update, your dirty industry areas are some of the finest I have seen. Very well done.
My favorite pic is the last one; I dunno, it stirs up the emotions, makes me think of the late 19th century!
Thanks Nedal for stopping by and I'm glad you like the pics.  Believe it or not but the city is entirely grown.  I have sort of giuded it a little, but now that the city is at a size where I can make huge changes without hurting the city and it's budget too much, there are some really big changes to come.  I hope you'll follow along.

Quote from: Tomas Neto on February 06, 2010, 08:40:16 AM
Hi Robin!!! My friend, awesome update again!!!  &apls &apls
Thanks a lot Tomas for the very nice compliment.

Quote from: TheTeaCat on February 06, 2010, 09:56:31 AM
Hey Robin,
Nice to see a real proper update from you and I must say you have indeed been busy.
reorganising your plugins in such a fashion certainly makes a lot of sense. I must give it a go and see whether or not it will bring chaos to my sense of order ::) :D
But one thing I have noticed with your setup is the location of your mods folder. Personally I would have that load last to ensure that those files that have to load last really do.
Other than that your setup makes a lot of sense and I really will give it a whirl to see if its a better set up than the current mess I have right now. :thumbsup:
Now for the main bit and just to let folks know Robin (in a private chat) has asked me to be candid here and to tell it as I see it.
Now its great to see some new work from you and the presentation of the pictures is really good, I just wish they were not of the same zoom. It would have be nice to see a larger area in at least one ;)
One thing I have notice is everything seems really structured. the industrial areas are almost too tidy if you know what I mean.
Maybe I'm wrong but it looks as if you have had only anchor buildings grow and no space for "filler lots".
&Thk/( Maybe that's what's missing to give the added clutter you'd get in an industrial area ::)
Some of the repeating buildings look good but some don't.(2 Simgoober ones spring to mind here).
A lack of fencing in the industrial areas, and not enough grime.
Now don't get me wrong I do like the update :thumbsup: and there's been some real good advice here too
it's just as I told you in private chat - "I'll just tell it as I see it"
The 4th and the 10th are really good and my fav 2 pics of the update &apls
Dirty grimy ind just the way its meant to be  :thumbsup:  :D :D
  Derry
Wow Derry.
First, let me thank you for putting so much thought into your post.  It's not too often someone does that anymore.  But these are the kinds of replies that make us better players, doesn't it?
I'm glad you like my plugins, but I did leave out a few folders, such as some "zz" folders.  I figured those ones were self explanitory and for those that have to do that they already do. ;) The only modds that are in that folder are the minor ones.  "No Pause Thingy", "Save Alarm Clock"...that sort of thing.
The "zoom" level....hmmm....well I'll let you all in a little secret.   The closer you zoom in the less work you really need to have done to make a nice picture.  Now this isn't entirely true with these pictures, but I wasn't happy with the surroundings just yet and I didn't want to let you guys in too much on what was coming in my future update(s). ::)  For those that can make great pictures at higher zooms, my hat is off to you all. &apls
Wow Derry you have really nailed me with everything here.  You have picked out everything that I will be talking about in the next two or so updates.  Right now the city is absolutely functional and I am making the most amount of money I can without making the city all pretty.  Now that my city can stand on it's own and is making a good profit it is time to start pretty-ing it up.  Repetition of buildings is sometimes good and others it is definately not.  This will be the part where one needs a lot of patience and as it turns out of have it to spare.
Derry thanks again and I hope you'll continue to follow along. :thumbsup:

Quote from: Battlecat on February 10, 2010, 03:57:18 PM
Well it's certainly a great looking teaser! 
Thanks alot.  I hope to see you around for each update. ;)

Quote from: canyonjumper on February 10, 2010, 04:01:51 PM
Great teaser, Robin!
-Jordan :thumbsup:
Thanks for jumping in.  Glad you liked the teaser, but there is a lot more to come.

Quote from: Nexis4Jersey on February 10, 2010, 05:16:34 PM
I love the Industrial Teaser  :thumbsup:and is that a Go Transit train i see?
Hey Corey. 
Yes that is the Go Transit.  You like it?  I thought it was very fitting to be in my city when I first found it many years ago.

Quote from: djvandrake on February 10, 2010, 08:43:13 PM
Oooohhhh!  Tantalizing.   :thumbsup:
"Tantalizing".....very nice way to describe my MD, I don't think I have ever heard that one before in an MD. 
I dare you to top that in your next reply. ::)

Quote from: Tomas Neto on February 11, 2010, 08:02:28 AM
Wow Robin, fantastic teaser!!! Great work my friend!!!  &apls
Thanks again Tomas for stopping by.


Wow....I'm glad that part is finally over.


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So to continue on with our experiment.
I have posted some pictures below, they all look pretty good (in my opinion ::) ), but they all could definately use some touching up in game wise.  Some buildings may not fit the surroundings and some others maybe be too repetitive.  This is obviously to the discretion of the artist, but a lot of things are obvious to most.  In these pictures I have decied not to touch them up with any kind of photo editing, so the eye doesn't get too occupied by the pictures presentation.  

Have a look at each picture and see if you can pick out the areas that can be adjusted.
This will be like a small test to see how you all think and after words I will get down to the my "Secret Ways" for getting to grow exactly what I want when and where. ;)

Picture One
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Picture Three
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In the next two pictures you can see what happens when a picture is photo edited.  The eyes can be drawn to the over all feel and some may forget to really have a look at what is in the picture.  I think photo editing can make just about any picture look much better, but it's the finer details and a really good focal point that make a picture just about perfect.
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Picture Nine B
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Question:
You are standing in front of a room with one lightbulb inside of it. You cannot see if it is on or off. Outside the room there are 3 switches in the off positions. You may turn the switches any way you want to. You stop turning the switches, enter the room and know which switch controls the lightbulb. How?


Answer:
You turn 2 switches "on" and leave 1 switch "off" and wait about a minute. Then enter the room, but just before you enter, turn one switch from "on" to "off". Once in the room, feel the lightbulb - if it is warm, but off, it has to be the last switch you turned off. If it is on, it has to be the switch left on. If it is cold and is off, it has to be the switch you left in the off position.

High light this area for the secret answer.  ::)

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The rail lines in Chicago are insane. 
When they built these lines they really put the land to very good use. 
You won't find very much wasted space in Chicago.
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I hope you all have enjoyed this update and take part in the little test. ;)  And I would love to hear from all of you that usually lurk.
I'll be posting the 2nd half to this update next week.
Until than, take care All.



Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on February 11, 2010, 10:07:43 AM
Hmmm, a fascinating experiment.  It'll be interesting to see what everyone spots.  Just have to say I agree that all these shots look great already.

But still, I'm going to take a look at a few things here.  It's going to be a bit of a challenge to convey what jumps out at me in each picture but I'll do my best. 

Picture 1: Nothing leaps out at me here except that is one crazy road network! 
Picture 2: Those white buildings with the domes really don't fit the character of the neighbourhood.  Also, there's a fair bit of repetition of that beige office building. 
Picture 3: Hmmm.  Tough one here, but that blue glassed office building doesn't really fit next door to the industrial area. 
Picture 4: Not much to say here since that factory dominates the landscape, but the brown and beige office buildings look a bit out of place. 
Picture 5: I quite like this shot, there's not really anything specific that leaps out as needing modification.
Picture 6: There's a ton of repetition in here, the identical three gas stations leap out at me, but there's a bunch of others like that building with the blue sign.  I really like the character of the area around that stadium though. 
Picture 7: Looks good except for the line of identical except for color commercial buildings fronting the avenue. 
Picture 8: Lots of twin buildings here, some I'd keep in cases where they actually look like part of the same development.  The pair of brown towers in the center in particularly work quite nicely together.  When twin buildings are separated by several blocks, it really isn't very realistic.  There are a fair number of those types of twins here, such as the green towers or the glass tower with the rooftop garden. 

Anyhow, that's my 2 cents worth, I hope I didn't go to overboard here, but you really did get me thinking on style here.  Which I guess was kind of your goal here.  I'm looking forward to the next update!

Neat mind game there as well, I'll admit, I didn't figure that one out.

Robin-This is exactly what I was looking for.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on February 11, 2010, 04:59:00 PM
Here's what I saw:

1 - The rail crossings shouldn't both go across the road. One could go under/over. Plus the road bridge right beside an avenue bridge.
2 - The domed building doesn't fit at all, and the beige building is repeated four times.
3 - That bus stop doesn't fit the industrial feel of the area; neither does the building Battlecat pointed out, and the building in the lower right hand corner.
4 - The building behind the rail station doesn't quite fit.
5 - There isn't much here to modify.
6 - How many gas stations do you need? I see four of them. The building w/ the blue sign, and the one beside it on two occasions, both repeat. And doesn't that avenue roundabout affect traffic?
7 - That's the same building, let's see, seven times. And the brick building on the bottom repeats twice.
8 -Repetition, repetition, repetition. There are five cases that I can see. Only one works as a development.

I hope that fulfills your experiment, Robin ;D. They're all great pics, especially three, five, and six. Nice little mind game there. It made my brain work, and I still didn't figure it out :D.

               -Jordan :thumbsup:

Robin - Perfect Jordan, thank you for taking part.  As for the answer... you do know that it's there in that empty area, right? Highlight the area with you mouse. ;)

EDIT: Yes I do know it's there Pat ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on February 11, 2010, 06:48:11 PM
Hi Robin.  Very interesting update and a good project to take a look at.  Hmmm.....

As for my project?  I don't yet have enough put together for a MD here.  I will soon though and am looking forward to it.  And it'll be tough to top "Tantalizing" so I'll save that effort for when you really outdo yourself.

Interesting quiz with the lightbulbs too.  :P

As for your pictures?

1.  This road network seems a touch disfunctional.  What's going on here?  The buidling in the upper left that looks like a foundry is out of date for the area.

2.  Too much repitition.  Domed building out of character and others repeat often.

3.  The building right in the middle that's a small workshop with the tanks is out of place next to the big, modern (and snazzy) factory.

4. ???  The office building and the rail station are far too close together on the right.

5. Don't see much other than some diagonal textures to improve.  But as for game play?

6.  A little repition and that stadium looks shoe-horned into its spot.  Needs more space around it.  Also your roads have me intrigued.  Why do you place one way roads outside of an avenue and link it all with the roundabout?

7. Don't see much.  Looks pretty good.  I'll be interested to see what you change.

8.  Just a few buildings repeat and the low wealt buildings in the upper left have got to go.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kwakelaar on February 14, 2010, 12:48:23 AM
Hi Robin
All though I am not your most regular poster, I will try to give some feedback on this experiment. As always with these kind of comments it is just my idea, and not some kind of universal truth :D

Picture one. The scale of the Maxis stations seems off (too big), and no need for an overpass and a ground crossing over the railway lines.
Picture two. I like the double avenue and the underpass. I think the turn from the underpass to the rotunda is unnecessary and I don't think the pink filler plaza's fit very well.
Picture three. No special comment
Picture four. The railway line is too open to the backyards of the buildings lining it.
Picture five. Same as four
Picture six. I think the stadium is put in a spot that is too small, it is looking a bit misplaced here. Three gas stations next to each other seems a little excessive.
Picture seven. Interesting combination of tall large buildings on one side of the road and smaller on the other.
Picture eight. Too many thin and tall different residential buildings in one area. If more of the same grow next to each other it would look better. Repetition of buildings can be good if they are the right buildings for the spot.
Well I am looking forward to your special treatment of these images.
Gjermund/Kwakelaar

 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on February 15, 2010, 03:37:54 PM
Okay, well I'm too lazy to go through every picture. But, here's some general things I think could be better all around:

-Gross Maxis sidewalks leaping out and de-matching the area.
-Open areas, could be filled with undergrowth.
-Building repitition.
-Diagonal Jagged Edges.
-Maxis civic buildings.

Those are my personal thoughts, but they're not specific, and I am certainly not criticising your playing skills. Your complete growth of this city is really cool, keep up the good work!

Hope to see some more pictures soon.

Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nanami on February 15, 2010, 07:22:14 PM
Sweet. Great update!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on February 16, 2010, 07:33:21 AM
 &apls &apls Excellent work Robin, this is very detailled. And i just can`t wait for your secret way to get what you want , when you want. Because each time i ask my wife..... Oups wrong post  $%Grinno$% No i mean you real secret  ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: itsacoaster on February 16, 2010, 11:15:25 PM
First of all, I enjoy reading your MD.  I only look at a few of them, so it's one of my favorites for sure.

I really liked what you did with the roundabout in Picture Six.  I hadn't thought of using it like that, and I will have to try it in the future with some of my busier roadways...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on February 17, 2010, 05:10:39 PM
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This update will be about "The Secret".


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I won't be doing individual replies today, but I would like to thank everyone that stopped by, especially those that took part in the little experiment.  I'll talk more about them in the next update!  ;)


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Ingredients:

BSC No Maxis Files (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=897)
Lot Description:
"This zip file contains three further zips: one each for Residential, Commercial and Industrial. The files were made by different BSC members some time ago. You are recommended to make a separate folder for each type and unzip the files you wish to block. You can use all or any combination of these files to block any Maxis sets you wish. This set is not the same as any other available.
These files are compatible with the forthcoming CAM which others are not."


This file includes these files:

no_CO$$$.DAT                  these two will block Maxis Commercial Office.
no_CO$$.DAT

no_CS$$$.DAT                  these three will block Maxis Commercial Service.
no_CS$$.DAT
no_CS$.DAT

Prevent_I-r_Lots.dat          this one will block MAixis farming.

Stop_Maxis_I-d1.dat          these next three will block Maxis Dirty Industrial.
Stop_Maxis_I-d2.dat
Stop_Maxis_I-d3.dat

Stop_Maxis_I-ht1.dat         these next three will block Maxis High Tech (my favourite one and is in my plugins folder most of the time.) ::)
Stop_Maxis_I-ht2.dat
Stop_Maxis_I-ht3.dat

Stop_Maxis_I-m1.dat          these next three will block Maxis Manufacturing.
Stop_Maxis_I-m2.dat
Stop_Maxis_I-m3.dat

Stop_R$$$.dat                   these next three will block Maxis Residential.
Stop_R$$.dat
Stop_R$.dat

A very organized Plugins folder.
Two updates back I posted what my plugins looked like.  Today I would like to add in a finer detail that I had left out.  ;)

Commercial
     Stage1
          jestarr1
               end files
          SimGoober1
               end files
     Stage2
          jestarr2
               end files
          SimGoober2
               end files
Industrial
     Stage1
          jestarr1
               end files
     Stage2
          jestarr2
               end files
Residential
     Stage1
          JBSimio1
               end files
          macrszar1
               end files
     Stage2
          JBSimio2
               end files
          marcszar2
               end files

It's very important that you have a system for where files came from, so I have come up with the one above.  In each stage I have the author and at the end of thier name I have added the corresponding stage number.  This will help when you move in and out thier files.  Why would anyone need to do that you ask?  Well just read on. ;)


LOTS OF PATIENCE!  ;)



"The Secret"

Anyone remember Alek King of SC4 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=73)  If so you will also remember what his cities looked like and than may realize that this is not much of a secret but just an extention from his great work.  And if not, the picture below is a typical picture from one of his great cities!

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This picture belongs to Alek King of SC4

Very uniform when it came to residential and very little repetativeness when it came to industrial and commercial. 
He hasn't post in just about 3 1/2 years but I see he still visits.  ;)


The residential files are the ones that we will be concentrating on today and also the easiest to use. 
So as you may already know I have a very functioanal city with no plops what so ever when it comes to residential (nor commercial or industrial for that matter) that also makes a very good amount of money even with the taxes extremely low.

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It's also very important to have the most amount of control over your city. 
How is this done you ask? 
By having the entire tile zoned with only low density tiles for residential, commercial and industrial.  This is neccessary beacause the game likes to grow as fast as you can lay down the tiles.  At least this is my experience.  ;) If you were to lay down medium and/or high density tiles the game will grow in these location, but most likely at a higher stage than that tile/area can sustain.  You want to be able to continuously grow outwards before upwards without any area falling into dilapidation.  All this while though you'll need to plan out where you will want the down town core or the busier sections.  Try to keep all residents happy with jobs and keep the commute time as low as possible at all times because when we change the tile density to medium and high in certain areas traffic can become a problem very quickly.
As most of you already know me and my playing style is a sort of dirty industrial type city, I have come up with a little formula that I usually follow every time I play the game.  At the start I don't change any of the taxes what so ever, except for farming which I quickly put all the way up to 20% and High Tech which I usually put up to 15%.  I'm not really a farming type of person so I want to just skip over that type of city and Maxis High Tech is really my only pet peeve about the game. ( I hate those blue buildings).  As the city grows and about 1/3 to 1/2 of a large city tile is begining to become full I start to lower taxes to help keep the demand up for what I want to grow.  By not lower certain taxes you can keep that type of building from growing or at least slow it down.  So I lower R$, CS$, I-D and I-M quiet low.....to @7% or so as long as I am still making money.  Everytime my city is making more than $10,000 a month extra, I see if there is anything extra I can add in.  A school, Fire Hall, more police, a hospital, water, something along those lines that will make demands also raise up again.  If there is nothing needed, I lower the taxes again so profits are @ $1,000 extra.  All this time I let grow whatever the game wants and I give no mind to waht it is really.
So that is roughly how I play the game. ()stsfd()
Now you are probable wondering why I told you all that.  Well this is the fun part. 
Figure out what residential area you want to make look better and more realistic.  By this I mean row homes that all look the same, or houses that are all similiar, just like in the real world.  You would never find a house between two skyscrapers.  And no one find a pic and post it here please. $%Grinno$%
Before you exit the game double check your demand for residential R$, R$$ and R$$$.  I usually have a lot of demand for lower wealths becasue os the way I set up my taxes.  If the demand is not there, this would be a good time to raise the taxes on R$$$ and lower the other two.  Let the game run for a few months for this change to take affect.
Exit the game and place in your modd folder the following files from BSC No Maxis Files (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=897)

Stop_R$$$.dat
Stop_R$$.dat
Stop_R$.dat


These three files will very successfully block any Maxis residential from growing.  Now that they are out of your way, we can go onto the next step.

But first.....
  You must have a little knowledge of CAM and the growth graph of the version you'll be using.
I am using the Midrise Version and this is what the growth graph looks like. (I'll be giving no more clues as to how many version there will be for the next release.) $%Grinno$%

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I think it would be very easy for a large city tile with only low density used through out to have about 750,000 Sims.  This means as soon as you lay down a medium or high density tile it could grow as high as a stage 11, possible a stage 12.  But at this point the percentage would be low.  So the likely hood on the other side would be, it may be harder for you to get stage one to grow at this point.  At the 750,000 mark the stage that will grow the most will be stage 6.

Now here is where all the fun is.  Because you have already re-organized your plugins (very similiar to what I have shown you above) you can easily figure out what you want your little residential area to look like and which model(s) you want to use.

In my case here I want marcszar's Troy Rowhouses (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1940) to grow.  I open my Plugins folder, open the residential folder, move all stages to my Desk Top, except for stage 5, now I move all authors except for marcszar to my Desk Top as well.  (This is where adding the stage number to the end of the authors name comes in handy) ::) You could go one step further and remove all of marcszar's other stuff in this folder except for the Troy Rowhouses, but in my case I only have two other files that would be competing, so I decide to just leave them there.
So now we need some information on these files.
The stage we already know is stage 5.
What is the lot size?
Because marcszar lables his work so well e can just read straight from his file names.

MSZ_MODELS_Troy_Rowhouses.dat          this file is obviously the model.
R$5_1x2_1540 Hoosick Street_....
R$5_1x2_1882 Burdett Avenue_....
R$$5_1x2_1330 Rensselaer Street_....
R$$5_1x2_2400 Vanderheyden Street_....
R$$5_1x2_2450 Washington Place_....

From this we can gather the LOT size, 1x2 and the number of different LOTs that we can expect to see, 5 different ones.  We can also see the wealth, R$ and R$$ in this case.  Because we already checked that the game had demand for these wealths we can definately get these to grow in game.
Re-open the game, go to the area we want to work on and start destroying residential homes that are not already Troy Row Houses.  Just work on a block or two at a time.  As the Troy Row Houses appear make them historical, if something else grow destroy it again.  This is where all those patiences come in handy, so I hope you have a lot of them.
There is a small draw back to this.  All the files that you took out will give you a small visual error in game.  The model may still appear ingame or part of the LOT.  But if you destroy it and it doesn't go a way, just rezone over top and destroy again.  It should be all fine now to grow whatever you want.

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As the model grows that you want you query it and check off the "Make it Historical" box.  Now that particular LOT will not grow into anything else.  After this is done you can move on to new areas, use the same model or choose another and just follow the same steps as above.  To get as far as I did with this little area, it took me about an hour or so and now it is going very slow.  At this time some CS$$ and CO$$$ building grew and my demand for R$ and R$$ dropped right off and the demand for R$$$ went through the roof.  I think I'll have to go and fix that problem and come back to this area later.  &mmm  Things happen like this some times, especially when you are working on a large tile.

Now that you see how this is done you can now figure out easily how you can fix areas of your city to take on a more realistic look with your new found control.  Next update we'll work on some commercial areas and I'll talk more specifically about what each of my commenters said about the pictures from the last update.

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"No Lurker Update" so everyone come and tell me what you think of what I have done so far and I urge all the "Guests" to register so that they can post too!
Until next week......take care every one!
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mightygoose on February 17, 2010, 05:23:15 PM
superb work and fantastic introduction to the CAM and No Maxis mods.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on February 17, 2010, 05:35:52 PM
Interesting stuff, Robin! This means I've got to reorganize all of my very disorganised plugins ;D

                 -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: scott1964 on February 17, 2010, 08:01:58 PM
Interesting, but I like more variety.  :D That is just me. Your concept looks good in say early America where the row house was prevalent in the bigger cities.  ;) :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on February 18, 2010, 10:55:45 AM
A  lot of things to read there, Robin...  ;D
It's a nice experiment you have there, to be honest, I didn't read everything, but I've done a "diagonal" read and I can tell you this is awesome. Also nice pictures you have there my friend, great job, as usual !

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on February 18, 2010, 12:14:38 PM
Very interesting update, I quite like the results you're getting.  I could probably stand to organize my plugins a bit as well, there certainly seems to be a lot of value to it.  It will take me a while to clean my stuff up though!  Also, thanks for drawing attention to that particular no maxis mod, I didn't realize there was one that went to such fine details.

Looking forward to seeing some more!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on February 19, 2010, 11:03:44 AM
I like to have a paste of puglins well organized, but I think that I don't have more skill of tidy my mess, on my folder!!! I agree with the others comments, very Interesting update!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dragonshardz on February 20, 2010, 08:21:52 PM
Very well done, Robin. I like your system for getting exactly what you want to grow and the system for organizing your plugins.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on February 22, 2010, 07:57:57 AM
Hi Robin, this is really a very good tutorial. Thanks for that.
But if I move out the lots that have been growing, isn't it so that the game deletes the models and/or certain props?
I one day tried something similar:
First I let grow a certain lot in large amounts. Made them historical. Then I wanted to grow another kind of rowhouse in the next neighbourhood. I took out lot nr 1 and added lot nr 2.
I expected to see a lot of boxes, but i was ready to live with that for a while, because for the end effect i would put the lot nr1 in again.
But after having opened the game (when lot2 wat put into the plugins) the lots of nr1 were partly empty and I never got the buildings back! I am not sure what I did exactly, it is about two years ago...

Or did you do this trick by growing only Maxis lots in the first place? And replace them with the chosen lots?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: calibanX on February 22, 2010, 09:25:27 AM
Wow, what a great tutorial. I'm going to keep that plugin folder organization project on the shelf for a rainy day. I wish I had done that in the very beginning when I first started playing the game. I love it but my patience level is somewhat lacking. You've also done a nice job with your CAM introduction.

Take care.

Geoff
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on February 22, 2010, 05:50:14 PM
Whoop, you caught me, Robin. Even though I haven't been lurking a lot recently, I just am making sure not to right now.

That style of growth and plugins organisations is really interesting, this is really a good way to make sure certain BATs can grow. I'll be watching for some more info.

Also, are you testing a new version of the CAM?

Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jbte on February 22, 2010, 05:58:25 PM
Interesting update  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sheep49 on February 23, 2010, 01:00:49 AM
Hey Robin,

seems like I missed some things around the forums, and it turns out that Mind Scape isn't an exception. I see you are still as great as I remember when it comes to giving gameplay hints that the whole community may benefit from. Now for the update commentary... That was certainly one of the longer updates, and a VERY informative one. First of all thank you for showing us your plugin folder's organisation. I'll have to try putting all my plugins in this way, because while my organisation of the folder seemed effective with a little amount of plugins, now everything seems to mix-up (As of now, the folder looks like this: Plugins->category->[wealth]; no author, which is the most irritating thing...) Back to the update itself, now... I still can't believe that those residential areas you and Alek King of SC4 built are not plopped. They just always looked to me as unnaturally ideal. And now I know your secret... [insert mad scientist's laughter here] ...and I finally know how to use this No Maxis Mod that BSC prepared properly. In all seriousness, I always put everything from that zip file into my Plugins folder, and then I wonder why nothing wants to grow. Yeah, I'm sometimes stupid like that... :D I also wanted to say that I just can't wait for your tutorial on commercial zones. They have always been a nightmare for me when it came to growing custom buildings. I never had such problems with industrials, but only because most of the time I could find them all in the Landmark menu. Now I'm making eye-candy cities, but with your tutorials on here, I want to experiment with CAM and growable buildings some more.

That being said, I have to end writing, since I have some growables to experiment with in SC4 ;)

Keep up the great work; I can't wait for the next installment in your tutorials series. ;)
Piotr
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kwakelaar on February 23, 2010, 11:57:43 PM
Almost a scientific approach to planning your cities, and it seems that it working very well.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on February 24, 2010, 04:21:17 AM
Very interesting approch and to complicate for me ;D Seriously if i made a city one of this day i will take a better look at your experiment. Thanks for sharing it :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: CabraBuitre on February 26, 2010, 08:26:09 PM
Ever had the "make historical" not work?  I have... which stinks, especially when you're making a low-income neighborhood of houses that aren't all that difficult to get to pop up... but that you want to STAY low wealth, so as you add services, they automatically try to become wealthier...?! 

I have.

It sucks.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on February 26, 2010, 09:02:21 PM
Hi, Robin!

Unbelievable work you've put into this latest update! Well beyond the scope of my playing ability, my friend--excellent stuff! The amount of work and effort that you've put into your work is just amazing! "Lots of patience," indeed!

Sorry for being a stranger here, too--I do apologize. My work schedule isn't a schedule per se, the days and shifts during the week that I work change so often that I can't really get a regular routine anymore. It's no excuse, though...especially with the extraordinary work going on here!

Take care, my friend, and I hope that all is going well with you and your family!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on March 01, 2010, 01:52:09 PM
Another great update, and a lovely nice tutorial. Cant wait for the next update. As for the pictures before, the only real complaint I can have is that your buildings are a bit repetitive. Other than that though, everything looks great!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on March 01, 2010, 03:30:03 PM
Announcement!!!

No one try my last tutorial until I come back with an explanation.  And if you do please make a back up of the city tile before hand.
I'll be back with some more test results and a few days or so.


Also as a side note.  I aprreciate all the PM about the earthquake in Chile.  My wife's family are all okay and accounted for except for her uncle.  He just happens to be right in the middle of it all....in Concepción.  There are fires and looting going on in this area right now and the area has no cell service.  The government has also placed a curfew....everyone must be off the streets between 8pm and 6am. 
We have our hopes up that Johana's uncle is fine, just unreachable.

Robin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on March 01, 2010, 03:35:34 PM
Telephone lines are still dead down there. I'm sure they just haven't been able to contact you yet.
As long as Johana's uncle and family stay out of downtown Concepción, they should be safe.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nanami on March 11, 2010, 10:57:10 PM
Amazing update!
I just remember Electric Light Orchestra song : Telephone Line.
I hope all of your family is ok.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kimcar on March 12, 2010, 12:10:17 PM
I wasn' t know that your wife's family was in Chile. Great news if everybody is ok. Take care and we are with you and your wife. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 26, 2010, 10:19:41 AM
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The Real Life Update....
The last month or so has been very strenuous on myself and my family.
My wife is from Chile and there was several earthquakes that have caused a lot of damage to the cities there.  Most of her family members live there still,  all are okay and most just about have thier lives back together. 
My kids have been very sick passing thier colds back and forth and my wife recently has been in and out of the hospital.


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Quote from: mightygoose on February 17, 2010, 05:23:15 PM
superb work and fantastic introduction to the CAM and No Maxis mods.
Thanks a lot

Quote from: canyonjumper on February 17, 2010, 05:35:52 PM
Interesting stuff, Robin! This means I've got to reorganize all of my very disorganised plugins ;D

                 -Jordan :thumbsup:

Hey Jordan, good to see you in here again.  As I have said before, I have re done my plugin folder for various reasons and being organized is the way to go for sure.  I now also keep a back up, so there will be no re doing my plugins ever again. ;)

Quote from: scott1964 on February 17, 2010, 08:01:58 PM
Interesting, but I like more variety.  :D That is just me. Your concept looks good in say early America where the row house was prevalent in the bigger cities.  ;) :)
I have to agree with you, I like more variety as well, but I also like it to look realistic and when you are in the projects you won't find a lot of variety. ;)  In commercial areas...yes for sure more variety.  And this is the look that I am going for.

Quote from: art128 on February 18, 2010, 10:55:45 AM
A  lot of things to read there, Robin...  ;D
It's a nice experiment you have there, to be honest, I didn't read everything, but I've done a "diagonal" read and I can tell you this is awesome. Also nice pictures you have there my friend, great job, as usual !

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Hey Arthur, thanks for stopping by.  A "diagonal" read sounds interesting.  I can only guess that that is what most do when they see a post sooo long. ;)

Quote from: Battlecat on February 18, 2010, 12:14:38 PM
Very interesting update, I quite like the results you're getting.  I could probably stand to organize my plugins a bit as well, there certainly seems to be a lot of value to it.  It will take me a while to clean my stuff up though!  Also, thanks for drawing attention to that particular no maxis mod, I didn't realize there was one that went to such fine details.

Looking forward to seeing some more!


Organized plugin is the way to go and I'm glad I could point you to the "No Maxis Modd", definately one of my favourite modds out there today. ;)

Quote from: Tomas Neto on February 19, 2010, 11:03:44 AM
I like to have a paste of puglins well organized, but I think that I don't have more skill of tidy my mess, on my folder!!! I agree with the others comments, very Interesting update!!!
Organizing your plugins will take some time but even more patience but worth it in the end.  I would almost recommend just starting over, that may actually take less time. ;)

Quote from: dragonshardz on February 20, 2010, 08:21:52 PM
Very well done, Robin. I like your system for getting exactly what you want to grow and the system for organizing your plugins.
Well....as you'll see below the system doesn't work all that well, but I am working on another.   ::)

Quote from: FrankU on February 22, 2010, 07:57:57 AM
Hi Robin, this is really a very good tutorial. Thanks for that.
But if I move out the lots that have been growing, isn't it so that the game deletes the models and/or certain props?
I one day tried something similar:
First I let grow a certain lot in large amounts. Made them historical. Then I wanted to grow another kind of rowhouse in the next neighbourhood. I took out lot nr 1 and added lot nr 2.
I expected to see a lot of boxes, but i was ready to live with that for a while, because for the end effect i would put the lot nr1 in again.
But after having opened the game (when lot2 wat put into the plugins) the lots of nr1 were partly empty and I never got the buildings back! I am not sure what I did exactly, it is about two years ago...

Or did you do this trick by growing only Maxis lots in the first place? And replace them with the chosen lots?
Okay.....you are partly right.  When you remove anything from your plugin folder and re enter the game without them you may see brown boxes and even some other problems with the base textures and the model missing, but every time I replaced the Dat file I have gotten everything back as if I had never taken anything out.   I am not too sure why you have encountered something different.

Quote from: calibanX on February 22, 2010, 09:25:27 AM
Wow, what a great tutorial. I'm going to keep that plugin folder organization project on the shelf for a rainy day. I wish I had done that in the very beginning when I first started playing the game. I love it but my patience level is somewhat lacking. You've also done a nice job with your CAM introduction.

Take care.

Geoff
Hello Geoff, good to see you in here.  I have shown how I organized my plugins with the hopes that I can encourage those that have messy plugins to fix them but more so for those that may be just starting or for those starting over for waht ever reason.

Quote from: ecoba on February 22, 2010, 05:50:14 PM
Whoop, you caught me, Robin. Even though I haven't been lurking a lot recently, I just am making sure not to right now.

That style of growth and plugins organisations is really interesting, this is really a good way to make sure certain BATs can grow. I'll be watching for some more info.

Also, are you testing a new version of the CAM?

Ethan
Hey Ethan....it's really nice to hear from everyone, including my lurkers.  Thanks for taking the time and Yes I am testing the new version of CAM, if you are interesting in doing so as well, I suggest that you drop Tage (Ripplejet) a PM asking if you could help out too.

Quote from: Jbte on February 22, 2010, 05:58:25 PM
Interesting update  :thumbsup:
Thanks  ;)

Quote from: Sheep49 on February 23, 2010, 01:00:49 AM
Hey Robin,

seems like I missed some things around the forums, and it turns out that Mind Scape isn't an exception. I see you are still as great as I remember when it comes to giving gameplay hints that the whole community may benefit from. Now for the update commentary... That was certainly one of the longer updates, and a VERY informative one. First of all thank you for showing us your plugin folder's organisation. I'll have to try putting all my plugins in this way, because while my organisation of the folder seemed effective with a little amount of plugins, now everything seems to mix-up (As of now, the folder looks like this: Plugins->category->[wealth]; no author, which is the most irritating thing...) Back to the update itself, now... I still can't believe that those residential areas you and Alek King of SC4 built are not plopped. They just always looked to me as unnaturally ideal. And now I know your secret... [insert mad scientist's laughter here] ...and I finally know how to use this No Maxis Mod that BSC prepared properly. In all seriousness, I always put everything from that zip file into my Plugins folder, and then I wonder why nothing wants to grow. Yeah, I'm sometimes stupid like that... :D I also wanted to say that I just can't wait for your tutorial on commercial zones. They have always been a nightmare for me when it came to growing custom buildings. I never had such problems with industrials, but only because most of the time I could find them all in the Landmark menu. Now I'm making eye-candy cities, but with your tutorials on here, I want to experiment with CAM and growable buildings some more.

That being said, I have to end writing, since I have some growables to experiment with in SC4 ;)

Keep up the great work; I can't wait for the next installment in your tutorials series. ;)
Piotr
Great to hear from you, Piotr.  I glad that you have liked the tutorial so far, but I have come across some problems with it and you'll have to read below.  I am working on a different way to end up with a similiar result though.  I hope to hear from you again.

Quote from: kwakelaar on February 23, 2010, 11:57:43 PM
Almost a scientific approach to planning your cities, and it seems that it working very well.
The idea is there but the way I was doing the end result is flawed.  Read below to see waht I mean, athough I think I have figured out a work around.  ;)

Quote from: kimcar on February 24, 2010, 04:21:17 AM
Very interesting approch and to complicate for me ;D Seriously if i made a city one of this day i will take a better look at your experiment. Thanks for sharing it :thumbsup:
Kimcar, my friend.  Thanks for stopping by.  Sorry if it is too complicated, not my intention, but if I were ever to create a city as good as yours I may loose the last of my patience. $%Grinno$%  See you next time.....I hope.

Quote from: CabraBuitre on February 26, 2010, 08:26:09 PM
Ever had the "make historical" not work?  I have... which stinks, especially when you're making a low-income neighborhood of houses that aren't all that difficult to get to pop up... but that you want to STAY low wealth, so as you add services, they automatically try to become wealthier...?! 

I have.

It sucks.
Yes....this has happened to me as well.  But I can't really say it was because it didn't work, but more likely that I had forgotten to make them "Historical" in the first place. ::) ;)

Quote from: thundercrack83 on February 26, 2010, 09:02:21 PM
Hi, Robin!

Unbelievable work you've put into this latest update! Well beyond the scope of my playing ability, my friend--excellent stuff! The amount of work and effort that you've put into your work is just amazing! "Lots of patience," indeed!

Sorry for being a stranger here, too--I do apologize. My work schedule isn't a schedule per se, the days and shifts during the week that I work change so often that I can't really get a regular routine anymore. It's no excuse, though...especially with the extraordinary work going on here!

Take care, my friend, and I hope that all is going well with you and your family!

Dustin
Thanks for the nice commments Dustin.  It was a lot of work and I am still not really finished.  As for being a stranger as you put it....don't worry, I understand.  And the family is doing as well as can be expceted, thanks for asking.

Quote from: nedalezz on March 01, 2010, 01:52:09 PM
Another great update, and a lovely nice tutorial. Cant wait for the next update. As for the pictures before, the only real complaint I can have is that your buildings are a bit repetitive. Other than that though, everything looks great!
Thanks Nadel,  let's see what I can do over the next few updates to get rid of the repetitiveness in the commercial sectors. ;)

Quote from: RippleJet on March 01, 2010, 03:35:34 PM
Telephone lines are still dead down there. I'm sure they just haven't been able to contact you yet.
As long as Johana's uncle and family stay out of downtown Concepción, they should be safe.
My uncle is now okay and at home and I thank you for your help. 

Quote from: 976 on March 11, 2010, 10:57:10 PM
Amazing update!
I just remember Electric Light Orchestra song : Telephone Line.
I hope all of your family is ok.
Thanks for your thoughts for my family.

Quote from: kimcar on March 12, 2010, 12:10:17 PM
I wasn' t know that your wife's family was in Chile. Great news if everybody is ok. Take care and we are with you and your wife. :thumbsup:
Thanks again.



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As for the experiment.....I am doing some further testing.  It seems that if you have growable plugins in your folder and you allow them to grow, than take them out, run the game, than save the game and reload the game with these growables again, all tax information is lost for good.  The only way around this that I can see is if you run the game with the least amount of customs in your folder as possible while a city grows and once you have a significant amount done you slowly introduce your custom growables, destroy and rebuild the areas you want.

Or......as you download you use PIM_X to remod each item as one of the four....New York, Chicago, Euro or Houston.  Sounds like a lot of work, right?  It is, but this is what I have done and it has taken a lot of time, but I think it was worth it.  I have used each one for my favourite creator(s) and some have more than one.  For instance I used New York style for marcszar and jestarr.  This has raised my odds of what I wish to grow at any particular time.  The system isn't perfect, but I am a lot closer now than I was before.  As I continue to test this method I will keep you all up to date and how much easier it is to get what you want to grow when ever you want it. ;)

I also have a very important question in right now with a Modd genious.  Let's hope what I am thinking is possible.  ;)  I'll fill you all in on this thought next update. ()stsfd()

Some Inspiration from our good friend Neofita.  For those of you that haven't had the pleasure of visiting his MD, Pannocja (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6578.0) recently....you should!  I would suggest you start from the begining, but if you are lacking the patience for that than you should certainly see these group of pictures (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6578.msg321223#msg321223)!!!  Some of the best scenic pictures I have ever seen. 
&apls
Recently I have been intrigued and very inspired with other members picutres of scenic areas that I thought I would give it a try.  I also need some farming communities while I am testing the CAM.  Not my favourite thing to do, creating farming comminities that is, as I think I am not very good at it, but this is my attempt none the less. 
Tell me what you think. ::)
I'm also hoping that Derry and Bernhard (or anyone else for that matter) will some by and tell me some of thier secrets and the best farming downloads. ::) ;)

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Liu Bolin ~ The Invisible Man
This guy paints himself, no kidding.  He uses no trick photography, he just paints himself.  The first picture is my favourite.
Meet the Real Life Invisible Man (http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/meet-the-real-life-invisible-man.html)
Interesting read and great pictures....

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How people treat you is their karma, how you react is yours.  ~ Wayne Dyer

Something for everyone to think about while considering why the world is the way it is.



I hope you have enjoyed this update and I look forward to hearing your replies.

Robin  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on April 26, 2010, 01:33:29 PM
Nice. :)

A bit swampy, lots of trees...

Some of them seem to have grown out of the water. Either the area is flooded or they are mangrove trees (which look a bit different AFAIK).

I also don't like the SimFox pine trees - unlike his other trees. Maybe you should have used / replace them with some of c.p.s or pegasus; Girafe's wouldn't fit in there IMHO.

My favourite is the second one even though it is zoom level 6 ...

And that invisible man is invisible incredible!

Take care my friend!


Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nanami on April 30, 2010, 02:11:14 AM
Neat!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on May 01, 2010, 04:48:26 PM
woohoo, i made it to the end.
i had to look for almost two years of posts on this md and finally reached the last one posted by 976.  :-[

too much things to comment. hope you understand if i simply write "wonderful work, really inspiring".

and i can't leave this post without congratulating you for the new member in your family (i'm late, i know.. )

mauricio.

pd.: i wonder what happened to the region with gigs of tons of kilometres of seashores..  &Thk/(
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on May 03, 2010, 01:58:13 PM
Hi Robin, it has been a loooong time since I commented in your MD (about two and a half years and 50 pages back :shocked2:). Shame on me.  ()sad() But I will be around more from now on.

You had some great updates since then and I also like your newest one. The combination of waggons on the freight train looks great.
The nature looks great, too. Good job on the details!
I am just not sure about Simfox's "big round tree". I love to place it in my city's parks. But in natural scenes ... I don't know ... it somehow looks too polished and artificial. But that is only a minor and personal issue.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on May 04, 2010, 07:35:53 AM
I have to agree with Bernhard, my favorite picture is also the second one. I don't know why. There's just something in it that makes it awesome (even in zoom6 as Bernhard mentioned).
What you did with the trees and flora is really breathtaking, I really like the composition of the nature, greatly done. Only maybe the very bright green trees seems a bit out of place there (the ones that remains in all the pictures.).
The fact that you've taken the pictures with a train passing (the Amtrak or the Canadien National) is a nice touch for the pictures (and the eyes).

Take care,

Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on May 04, 2010, 04:20:10 PM
Beautiful detailing Robin! I must third what Arthur and Bernhard said, that second pic is amazing!

             Your friend,
                            Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 05, 2010, 07:14:10 PM
Just a quick pic..... ;)

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Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on May 05, 2010, 07:17:58 PM
And that quick pic certainly is a great one. Interesting region you seem to have there as well, Robin.

Ethan  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on May 17, 2010, 01:06:33 PM
Hi Robin, the images of your railroad are pretty impressive!!! Great work my friend!!!  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on May 17, 2010, 05:09:19 PM
Interesting Robin! I wanna know what's going in there!

                        -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nexis4Jersey on May 18, 2010, 07:30:02 AM
I'm eager to see what the next update has enstore.   :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Myself.or.? on May 18, 2010, 06:51:20 PM
Hi Robin,
tonight I finally decided to start reading your Mind (Scape) and I've got to tell you in all honesty that I don't like it.  ()what()

It's just so full of amazing Pics', Comments, Riddles and whatever else that I only made it to page 23 and now it's already 3.42 in the morning.  :'(  Shame on you for keeping me awake whole Night.  $%Grinno$%
And with another 40 pages to go I gues I won't get enough sleep for another 2 or 3 nights.  :angrymore:

Anyway, who needs sleep. Great work all along.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Hope your RL is coming back to normal and quiet.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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I'm back again.....
Everything seems to be going very well for me personally now. 
The family in Chile now has their roof repaired and things are as normal as can be after such a large earth quake.
Nicholas is now 3 years old and his birthday went perfect.  I can't believe how fast time flies.  You know, when my parents said these things I always thought they were crazy and that I would never talk like them, but the older I get, I find that I have similar views and say so many similar things. ::)
I'll be celebrating my birthday along with my wife's next weekend.  Our birthdays are only a few days apart so doing them together was inevitable.  Right after that we need to plan our daughter's first birthday. 
Very busy times, but lots of fun and great excuses to get together with family and friends for BBQs and drinks. ;)

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Quote from: Nardo69 on April 26, 2010, 01:33:29 PM
Nice. :)
A bit swampy, lots of trees...
Some of them seem to have grown out of the water. Either the area is flooded or they are mangrove trees (which look a bit different AFAIK).
I also don't like the SimFox pine trees - unlike his other trees. Maybe you should have used / replace them with some of c.p.s or pegasus; Girafe's wouldn't fit in there IMHO.
My favourite is the second one even though it is zoom level 6 ...
And that invisible man is invisible incredible!
Take care my friend!
Bernhard  :thumbsup:


Hello Bernhard,
I trust everything is going well for you, your wife and the Little One.
The Simfox trees are gone now.  :D I have to agree with you there, I also thought they seemed out of place and belonged better in a comercial district.  As for the trees in the water a bit, I was trying to make it look like the water had rose, but maybe some of them are too far into the water.  If you look around you can also see tree stumps.
I know you and several others don't like close ups like that, but it is a good way to cheat if you don't have very much of the area done.  I forgot how damn long it takes to decorate an area this way and add that I am not very skilled at these methods, I find myslef redoing parts over and over and over again until I find something I am remotely happy with.  I am having fun making some farming rural communities, but it is very time consuming for me. ;) unlike you and a few other professionals that come to mind pretty quickly.

Quote from: 976 on April 30, 2010, 02:11:14 AM
Neat!

ahhhh......Thanks.

Quote from: figui on May 01, 2010, 04:48:26 PM
woohoo, i made it to the end.
i had to look for almost two years of posts on this md and finally reached the last one posted by 976.  :-[
too much things to comment. hope you understand if i simply write "wonderful work, really inspiring".
and i can't leave this post without congratulating you for the new member in your family (i'm late, i know.. )
mauricio.
pd.: i wonder what happened to the region with gigs of tons of kilometres of seashores..
  &Thk/(

Mauricio,
Really good to hear from you again.  It has been a long time and it's good to know that you are still alive and kicking and willing to to stop by my MD. :P  Thanks for the compliment.
As for the miles of sea shore, that map is still around and I visit it every once in a while.  Maybe some day I'll come back to it.  ;)

Quote from: RickD on May 03, 2010, 01:58:13 PM
Hi Robin, it has been a loooong time since I commented in your MD (about two and a half years and 50 pages back :shocked2:). Shame on me.  ()sad() But I will be around more from now on.
You had some great updates since then and I also like your newest one. The combination of waggons on the freight train looks great.
The nature looks great, too. Good job on the details!
I am just not sure about Simfox's "big round tree". I love to place it in my city's parks. But in natural scenes ... I don't know ... it somehow looks too polished and artificial. But that is only a minor and personal issue.


Hey Rick,
Another one that I haven't heard from in quite some time.  Well it's great to have you here now and to know that you'll be around more often.
Like I said to Bernhard just above, they are now gone and I understand better now where they fit in. ;)  "Too ploished and artificial"......I agree with you and it's obvious that I need more practise with these tyoes of scenes.  Let's just see if I can get better with all this great feed back. ;)

Quote from: art128 on May 04, 2010, 07:35:53 AM
I have to agree with Bernhard, my favorite picture is also the second one. I don't know why. There's just something in it that makes it awesome (even in zoom6 as Bernhard mentioned).
What you did with the trees and flora is really breathtaking, I really like the composition of the nature, greatly done. Only maybe the very bright green trees seems a bit out of place there (the ones that remains in all the pictures.).
The fact that you've taken the pictures with a train passing (the Amtrak or the Canadien National) is a nice touch for the pictures (and the eyes).
Take care,
Arthur.
:thumbsup:

Hello Arthur,
Thanks for stopping by.  Picture is a nice pic....maybe because the focal point is so obviously in your face and that bridge is perfection, IMO, and I think the angle helps out a lot.  I usually take about twenty or so pics every time I'm ingame and only a few ever get posted.  If I don't think they look any good, they get ditched!  It's all about composition!  And if there is a train track in the pic there needs to be a train on it! ;)

Quote from: canyonjumper on May 04, 2010, 04:20:10 PM
Beautiful detailing Robin! I must third what Arthur and Bernhard said, that second pic is amazing!
             Your friend,
                            Jordan
:thumbsup:
Jordan,
I am trying my best to make the area look as good as I can get it, but I am still not happy, I think I need more practise.  Thanks for stopping by and the nice compliment.

Quote from: ecoba on May 05, 2010, 07:17:58 PM
And that quick pic certainly is a great one. Interesting region you seem to have there as well, Robin.
Ethan
  :)

Ethan,
The map is primarily for CAM 2.0 Testing but and that is the main reason why it is flat.  But than I started thinking that I would give it some character by customizing it myself with some rivers, lakes and that's when I thought maybe I would try my hand again at doing some farming communities. ;)  I'm glad you like what you see so far.

Quote from: Tomas Neto on May 17, 2010, 01:06:33 PM
Hi Robin, the images of your railroad are pretty impressive!!! Great work my friend!!!  &apls &apls

Hello Tomas,
Hopefully I can amaze you much more with this update and get a "very impressive".   ;)Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: canyonjumper on May 17, 2010, 05:09:19 PM
Interesting Robin! I wanna know what's going in there!

                        -Jordan
:thumbsup:
Jordan again,
I plan to stick with region for a while.....at least until I fill the tiles around the large and finish that large tile with a big dirty downtown city.  So with that said hopefully you can follow along and I'll try to keep posting some region views from time to time.

Quote from: Nexis4Jersey on May 18, 2010, 07:30:02 AM
I'm eager to see what the next update has enstore.   :P
Hey Corey,
It's always a pleasure to hear from you and I hope you enjoy this update.

Quote from: Myself.or.? on May 18, 2010, 06:51:20 PM
Hi Robin,
tonight I finally decided to start reading your Mind (Scape) and I've got to tell you in all honesty that I don't like it.  ()what()
It's just so full of amazing Pics', Comments, Riddles and whatever else that I only made it to page 23 and now it's already 3.42 in the morning.  :'(  Shame on you for keeping me awake whole Night.  $%Grinno$%
And with another 40 pages to go I gues I won't get enough sleep for another 2 or 3 nights.  :angrymore:
Anyway, who needs sleep. Great work all along.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Hope your RL is coming back to normal and quiet.


Myself.or.?,
It's great to see a nice face in here and commenting. 
I'm still not too sure if you like my MD or not, but I am sorry to keep you up so late.  $%Grinno$% ;) Good thing the weekend is coming and you can catch up on your sleep than. ;)


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Okay....this is what I have come up with.
I suggest that each and everyone of you re organise your pluggin folder and as you are re down loading everything you send it through PIM_X and set each growable as one of the four tile sets.  ::) What's that?  Some of you are saying that isn't possible.   hmmmmm   Than I'm not sure what to tell you.  I went through my entire plugins and categorized all my growables into one of the four tile sets and I am now having a lot of fun growing exactly what I want.  Between this change and using the BSC Maxis Blocker it works very well.  Every once in a while something does grow that I don't want but that's when you destroy until you do get what you want.  I'll show in an upcoming update the different styles of cities I have now.  ;)

Some pics.....
This is what I have been up to recently.  Tell me what you think no matter how harsh. ;)
(And I know the grid is on.....I forgot to turn it off. &ops )

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Above you can see that I was able to get the majority of the population to go to work at the factory.  I am now in the middle of trying to get everyone to work there from this medium size tile.


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Warning: This puzzle may drive you crazy and I except no responsiblitiy.


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"Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny." 
"Right actions for the future are the best apologies for wrong ones in the past."
~ Tryon Edwards 1809 to 1894. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryon_Edwards)


Well that sums it up for this update.  I hope you enjoyed it. ;)


Robin  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Myself.or.? on May 19, 2010, 11:30:44 AM
Hi Robin,
glad to hear that your family is doing ok.  :) Quakes ain't fun at the best of times. We had one over here last year and they are still struggling to get the comunities up and running.
I simply couldn't wait to finish, so I just put in an extra turn of fast-reading. Was well worth the effort, especially since it's still fairly early over here and I might be able to catch up on some pillow-hugging tonight.   :sleeping: ()stsfd()

You're not sure if I like your MD? Well, bad news. I really don't like it, I fell utterly in love with it...  :D

As for the pics, they remind me of the Ruhr area a couple of decades back. Huge factories in the middle of endless rowhouses. Nice one!
Andreas
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on May 19, 2010, 02:38:33 PM
Hey Guess who?

Yep its me back at long last  :thumbsup:

Well so much has happened since I been gone, where do I start?

Boy am I so glad you took my advice and move out one level at least with your pics - no pixelation wohoo :D :D
Now I can see you skills even more clearly.

I must admit I did love your little bit of rural. :thumbsup:
Looks real good mate
And then its back to what Robin does best - Dirty Industrial.
(ye Gads whats that I see - is it the dreaded grid??)

But I do admit to finding your last update quite realistic what with the industrial plant surrounded by residences.
Only thing missing is the admin/office building that would be on a site like this.
How about removing the car park closest to the road and replacing it with some office complex?

And don't worry I haven't forgotten about our conversation regarding rural stuff for you  -  just been delayed a little bit on that.

Till the next time

Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on May 19, 2010, 02:47:35 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on May 19, 2010, 08:19:22 AM
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In the picture above, originally there are 12 men but when it changes, there are 13 men!! Where does the thirteenth man came from?
Warning: This puzzle may drive you crazy and I except no responsiblitiy.

12 tall men and 13 short men... ::)
With the total body mass unchanged... :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on May 19, 2010, 04:19:06 PM
^^^
"The mass of an isolated system cannot be changed as a result of processes acting inside the system."
Stated in 1789 by Antoine Lavoisier (1743–1794)

:P

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on May 19, 2010, 04:27:09 PM
Great update Robin! How'd you manage to get everyone to work at the factory? Or are there no neighbouring cities?

                       -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nanami on May 19, 2010, 10:37:15 PM
Great update! Awesome.





Duplicated post removed :) -tooheys
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on May 20, 2010, 07:19:21 AM
Woah, the steel mill. I never found a place in my regions where it fits in. It looks great in your setting and you even remembered to build parking lots for the employees.  :thumbsup:
Hmm, what could be improved? &idea  Well, I would have built a larger rail yard right next to it.  :P

QuoteI went through my entire plugins and categorized all my growables into one of the four tile sets and I am now having a lot of fun growing exactly what I want.

Sounds great! But I have well over 4 Gigabyte of Plugins. This would take some time.  &Thk/(
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on May 21, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
Wow, that certainly is a BIG industry lot ! 0Great to see all these houses getting job in that. *
I like what you did with the railway layout and the (formerly a cemetery) wall around it.
(Pssshhh, picture 5 you have a missing dependency ! ) Also on that same picture, nice place for Perry Station. Are you planning to make an alley from the station to the parkings of the steel mill.

Take care my friend,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on May 27, 2010, 02:15:45 AM
So, you want me to tell you what I think do you?

I like it. Overall, I like it. It gives the feeling of an old factory-owned town, with all the buildings appearing in a very pre-fab similar design. However (and this is something inherent in the BATs) there's a stark contrast between the colors of the factory and the surrounding homes. The plant looks new and clean, while the homes look a bit older and dusty. Not sure that can be helped though, it's just the nature of the material you have. One thing though, I like the way you set up the railyard for the plant. For something that size, it seems likely they'd have their own little holding yard. However, I think it's all a bit tight, especially where it all connects to the mainline. I know space may be an issue, but while rails can weave in and around buildings, a wider radius is usually appreciated where available. It'd be nice if you could work a few of the FARR switches into things. Aside from that though, things seem pretty good. Looking forward to what you have next.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: marsh on May 30, 2010, 10:59:12 PM
That rail line looks realy neat man.  &apls

And that gif. thing is pretty trippy.  :P

,marsh  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: CrossSide on June 08, 2010, 06:07:51 AM
First, you got a fantastic MD. A real enjoyment to read. Normally I don't reply that much, but in this case I could not help it.

You asked for feedback, so the only thing I want to say to you is that you have (imo) to rearrange your railroads. The railyard you have right now is to small in my eyes and the connections are to sharp for big trains.

My suggestion is that you make a very big railyard to the right of the factory with some other factories surrounding it. When you do this the big factory won't take all the attention as it does now. Also, be sure that the railroads have a nice layout without too much curves in it because you don't see this IRL too.

I hope you won't take my critics too hard, because I really like your MD. I just want to help!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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Quote from: Myself.or.? on May 19, 2010, 11:30:44 AM
Hi Robin,
glad to hear that your family is doing ok.  :) Quakes ain't fun at the best of times. We had one over here last year and they are still struggling to get the comunities up and running.
I simply couldn't wait to finish, so I just put in an extra turn of fast-reading. Was well worth the effort, especially since it's still fairly early over here and I might be able to catch up on some pillow-hugging tonight.   :sleeping: ()stsfd()
You're not sure if I like your MD? Well, bad news. I really don't like it, I fell utterly in love with it...  :D
As for the pics, they remind me of the Ruhr area a couple of decades back. Huge factories in the middle of endless rowhouses. Nice one!
Andreas

Hello Andreas
I'm glad you put in the extra time to finish up my MD and I am super happy you love my MD.....thanks a lot!
Hope to hear from you again soon.

Quote from: TheTeaCat on May 19, 2010, 02:38:33 PM
Hey Guess who?
Yep its me back at long last  :thumbsup:
Well so much has happened since I been gone, where do I start?
Boy am I so glad you took my advice and move out one level at least with your pics - no pixelation wohoo :D :D
Now I can see you skills even more clearly.
I must admit I did love your little bit of rural. :thumbsup:
Looks real good mate
And then its back to what Robin does best - Dirty Industrial.
(ye Gads whats that I see - is it the dreaded grid??)
But I do admit to finding your last update quite realistic what with the industrial plant surrounded by residences.
Only thing missing is the admin/office building that would be on a site like this.
How about removing the car park closest to the road and replacing it with some office complex?
And don't worry I haven't forgotten about our conversation regarding rural stuff for you  -  just been delayed a little bit on that.
Till the next time
Derry


Hey Derry,
I trust everything is going well for you.
I may decide to reLOT in an office building, we'll see.
And I am having fun with what you have sent me so far. ;)  That'll be two updates from now. ::)

Quote from: RippleJet on May 19, 2010, 02:47:35 PM
12 tall men and 13 short men... ::)
With the total body mass unchanged... :P


Hello Tage,
I knew you would like that one.
Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: figui on May 19, 2010, 04:19:06 PM
^^^ "The mass of an isolated system cannot be changed as a result of processes acting inside the system."
Stated in 1789 by Antoine Lavoisier (1743–1794)

:P
mauricio.


Hey Mauricio,
Good one, thanks for sharing.

Quote from: canyonjumper on May 19, 2010, 04:27:09 PM
Great update Robin! How'd you manage to get everyone to work at the factory? Or are there no neighbouring cities?

                       -Jordan :thumbsup:


Hello Jordan,
There are neighboring cities.  At one point I had a lot of industrial all over the city.  One month I destroyed alot and ploped that lot.  Alot of the Sims went to work there right away and than the demand starting dropping off.  I look around at the residential in the immediate area, found out where they went to work and than destroyed that work place.  The demand went back up and the Sim went to work where I wanted them to go.  It didn't work that way every time though.  I found that I needed to restart the game every once in a while when things didn't go my way. ;)

Quote from: 976 on May 19, 2010, 10:37:15 PM
Great update! Awesome.

Hey 976, T
Thanks for dropping in.


Quote from: RickD on May 20, 2010, 07:19:21 AM
Woah, the steel mill. I never found a place in my regions where it fits in. It looks great in your setting and you even remembered to build parking lots for the employees.  :thumbsup:
Hmm, what could be improved? &idea  Well, I would have built a larger rail yard right next to it.  :P
Sounds great! But I have well over 4 Gigabyte of Plugins. This would take some time.
  &Thk/(

Hey Rick,
I have changed the area and will be posting those pics next update, I think.  The rail yard is bigger now.  ;)
Thanks for the comment.

Quote from: art128 on May 21, 2010, 07:10:38 AM
Wow, that certainly is a BIG industry lot ! 0Great to see all these houses getting job in that. *
I like what you did with the railway layout and the (formerly a cemetery) wall around it.
(Pssshhh, picture 5 you have a missing dependency ! ) Also on that same picture, nice place for Perry Station. Are you planning to make an alley from the station to the parkings of the steel mill.

Take care my friend,
-Arthur.
:thumbsup:

Hello Arthur,
I know that dependency is missing.  It's a flag and I can't figure out how to fix it. :bomb:
As for the Perry station, I do have a plan and the area is unfinished.....I'm just not ready to share it with you guys yet. ::)

Quote from: threestooges on May 27, 2010, 02:15:45 AM
So, you want me to tell you what I think do you?
I like it. Overall, I like it. It gives the feeling of an old factory-owned town, with all the buildings appearing in a very pre-fab similar design. However (and this is something inherent in the BATs) there's a stark contrast between the colors of the factory and the surrounding homes. The plant looks new and clean, while the homes look a bit older and dusty. Not sure that can be helped though, it's just the nature of the material you have. One thing though, I like the way you set up the railyard for the plant. For something that size, it seems likely they'd have their own little holding yard. However, I think it's all a bit tight, especially where it all connects to the mainline. I know space may be an issue, but while rails can weave in and around buildings, a wider radius is usually appreciated where available. It'd be nice if you could work a few of the FARR switches into things. Aside from that though, things seem pretty good. Looking forward to what you have next.
-Matt


Hello Matt,
I have redone the entire rail yard and will be showing it in the next update.  Hopefully you'll approve of the changes. ;) 
Good to hear from you Matt, I hope you aren't studying to hard.....or at least I hope you make time for yourself here and there.

Quote from: marsh on May 30, 2010, 10:59:12 PM
That rail line looks realy neat man.  &apls
And that gif. thing is pretty trippy.  :P
,marsh
  :satisfied:

Hello marsh,
Thanks for stopping by and I was hoping to trip up someone. :D

Quote from: CrossSide on June 08, 2010, 06:07:51 AM
First, you got a fantastic MD. A real enjoyment to read. Normally I don't reply that much, but in this case I could not help it.
You asked for feedback, so the only thing I want to say to you is that you have (imo) to rearrange your railroads. The railyard you have right now is to small in my eyes and the connections are to sharp for big trains.
My suggestion is that you make a very big railyard to the right of the factory with some other factories surrounding it. When you do this the big factory won't take all the attention as it does now. Also, be sure that the railroads have a nice layout without too much curves in it because you don't see this IRL too.
I hope you won't take my critics too hard, because I really like your MD. I just want to help!
  &apls

I'm glad I was able to get you to post in my MD and hopefully I get to hear a lot more from you. 
I agree with you and the others about the rail yard and I have redone that area and will be posting about this next update.  ;)




So our good friend Pat's MD may not be around for a while.  So I have decided to give a try to making a water fall for myself and man is it difficult to get everything just right.  What you see below took me over two hours to do.  At one point I was so fustrated that I leveled the entire area to re terraform.

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Tell me what you think and how I could make it better....please.

Until next time.....enjoy life to it's fullest!
Robin  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on June 15, 2010, 04:11:23 PM
Beautiful pictures, Robin. Waterfalls certainly must be harder than they appear, and its sad that Pat won't be able to show us any of his beautiful work soon.

Really great job, Robin, I can tell that you put a lot of work into it. :)

Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: greckman on June 15, 2010, 04:26:28 PM
That landscape is beautiful and I love that there is a train in every picture. 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on June 15, 2010, 05:14:39 PM
Great pics Robin! The waterfall looks great! The rail bridge looks amazing with the waterfall in the background!

                   Your friend,
                                  Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mikeski on June 15, 2010, 06:34:51 PM
Hello Robin,
Great MD.  I'm a bit of a train lover and love how you include a train in every post.  The waterfall looks great and scenery looks great, I especially love how you have that piece of land with the pine trees sticking out into the water.  Keep up the great work! :thumbsup:
Mike
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on June 16, 2010, 02:40:47 AM
Levelling and beginning again has its advantages. After the frustration your result ended up quite nicely.
I cannot advise you on improving the pictures. I don't know anything of waterfalls, we don't have them around here. And mountains are not in sight for the next 200 km. Besides that: your work is quite good, if I may say so.

Some claps are appropriate:  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on June 16, 2010, 02:54:48 AM
Wow, spectacular scenery and beautiful pictures. I love it.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: CrossSide on June 16, 2010, 05:41:02 AM
Trains, trains & trains!!  &apls

I love it! Nice area and a realistic layout!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: figui on June 16, 2010, 08:16:17 AM
the landscape you terraformed is great! looks really natural.
and the train bridge in front of the waterfall must provide nice opportunities to photographers, that's if the line is used by passenger trains, of course  ;).

mauricio.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on June 16, 2010, 11:42:35 AM
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Here is a quick set of pics of the same water fall with some minor changes which were suggested by a good friend.

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Tell me if I should have just left well enough alone or if I made any improvements.
You may also notice now that the river starts higher up the mountain, but not much higher than I aloow you all to see. ;)

Robin  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on June 16, 2010, 12:25:37 PM
My problems with waterfalls in Sc4 is that in most cases they are too big - and no adequate source for them find nearby. Okay, there are the Niagara and the Rheinfall falls but almost all waterfalls I know (in Europe) are rather small; high but small.

In relation to the surrounding area your fall seems to be okay (given that there had been a long time with a lot of rain before the picture was shot  ;)  :D). What I miss however is the big hole the waterfall should have dug out by now at its lower end - these "lakes" are usually some meters deep, so deep that you don't see their ground even if the water is very clean and pure.

A cru(cia/e)l point of these water falls / creeks are also the steep flanks. Couldn't get them right by myself, maybe a texture problem ... dunno

Take care


Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: greckman on June 16, 2010, 12:30:04 PM
The last pics were nice, and these are even nicer. For me, the best part of the train is the locomotive and it's now easier to see.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on June 16, 2010, 12:45:21 PM
Great update! Love that waterfall and the bridge next to it! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 16, 2010, 12:48:01 PM
Well I liked the first set of pics- very much but there was just the one thing that had me going "huh?"
and that was the water coming staight out of the rock face  ::)

But the improvments make the whole area look much better. Good to see the river above the falls - much more realistic :thumbsup:

I agree also with Bernhard about the pools at the bottom of falls ;)

I was wondering if you are using a water mod? I think one that has a darker colour to it would look even better :thumbsup:

Still very nice pics all round mate and a nice tribute to Pat too &apls &apls

:satisfied:
TTC
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on June 17, 2010, 06:26:38 AM
WOW!!! Fantastic, really fantastic work, Robin!!!
Great updates my friend!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on June 17, 2010, 07:23:12 PM
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Thanks everyone for stopping by and giving me some advices.  I have been keeping them all in mind and this is what I have come up with tonight.  I'll do replies in the next day or so.

Another good friend mentioned to me on MSN that I should show my work.  ;)

Now remember that I did already hand terraform this map myself, so with that said this is where I started tonight.
And yes I know the grid is on, these are working pics, not finished work. ;)
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Had to throw in the rough work for the rail line.  But as you can see I didn't like the area very much as it now look much different than the first pic.
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Still some fine tuning here and there, but I think I like this over all shape of the land.  What do you all think?
Next I'll add in the rocks, water flora and some more trees along the water's edge.
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And this is where I'll end off for tonight.  It's time for bed, the wife is calling. ;)

See you all later,
Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on June 18, 2010, 01:58:59 PM
Interesting process pics Robin, and I should really post here more often. Your last update was quite well done. That little spit of land on the right hand side, extending out into the water looks great. One of the things I'ver noticed that is difficult, is getting smooth curves at water level with game water. Usually the water will go at a 45 degree diagonal, like you can see just to the left of that outcrop. Also, blending the trees in a bit more (it seems there's a distinct, sudden change from the leafy green stuff by the water fall to the pines on the outcrop) would help with the visual flow of the picture. It's not bad now, but I think that could help improve it. Anyway, you know the rest of my thoughts already.

In regard to the current bridge though, it may just be a matter of symmetry, but the offset pillar there looks a bit odd like that. Is there a reason you placed it like that?

Looking forward to see where this goes.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on June 19, 2010, 06:58:42 AM
I like the terraforming you've done Robin, it looks great, and very rugged.

                   -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on June 19, 2010, 08:48:56 PM
A beautiful landscape.  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on June 20, 2010, 05:39:36 AM
Oh yeah, really a beautiful landscape!!!  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on June 24, 2010, 08:13:29 AM
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Thanks everyone that took the time to stop by and commment for the last few updates, it's really appreciated.

Trying to perfect something is very difficult, but this is my attempt at some of the suggestions I have recieved from posts here and some conversations I have had with a few friends over MSN.

First you didn't like the the slope of the rail line.  There were a few bumps here and there, so I destroy it and lay down some road to smooth out the area.
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Sometimes the slope modd makes a little dip down in the ground and that needs to be fixed.  I have done this by adding in a few road tile moving towards the slope until the dip is gone.
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Destroy the road tiles and relay the rail line.  Ahhhhh, that looks much better now.
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More of the raail line until it goes off this medium size tile.  I have left on the grid to make it easier to see that there is a steady drop in slope, but it is hard to see as I seem to have done a very nice job in making it very smooth and gradual.
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Now for the bridge, or more specifically the bottom of the water fall and it's depth.  I have had a few critiques saying that the bottom should be deeper, so let's work on that.  Now this is going to hurt a little......destroy that bridge.....
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Ouch!
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I make the bottom of the falls a little deeper by using the shift key and the number keys to control the strength of the hole tool.  I think I am getting pretty efficient with this now. 
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At the same time I also concave the top of the water fall and add some rocks back in again.
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Replace the bridge again and reconnect the left rail line......
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......connect the other side.  Now I don't like the ridge on the right side and how the water is falling.
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Reterraform the right hand ridge.....opps destroyed the rail line.
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Hmmmmm, a little better, so I add some flora and rocks back in.
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A few pics to show how everything looks from different angles.
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Another.....
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I think this one might be one of my favourite angles.  What do you think?
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Same angle, but a little lower and to the right a bit.
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I think this one might be Matt's (threestooges) favourite angle. ;)
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Close up.
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Now for a few night shots.
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This bridge was so fitting for this scene/area.  Just look at the details that were put into making this model, it really looks like someone laid this bridge by hand.
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Zoom out a bit.
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A little further down the shoreline to the west.
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And one last over view.
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I hope you enjoyed those pics.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yan077 on June 24, 2010, 12:12:39 PM
Wow, that looks very good, I especially like the waterfall and the shorelines, great job Robin   &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: i_love_lamp on June 24, 2010, 12:32:32 PM
Wow! Thats amazing! Though the mind things at the end of your updates are kinda pointless, because after looking at those pics people's minds are melted by their awesomeness.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nexis4Jersey on June 24, 2010, 07:20:56 PM
Very nice , whats with all the Train updates recently?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Bobbi on June 25, 2010, 12:18:03 AM
Great pictures, Robin. &apls

Renne
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: CrossSide on June 25, 2010, 02:50:00 AM
Fantastic again! That has to be a lot of work!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on June 25, 2010, 04:14:18 AM
Oh Boy.

Shouldn't have looked in here - makes me missing playing the game even worse ...
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on June 25, 2010, 04:30:17 AM
Excellent update there, Robin ! Every picture in this update are fantastic ! I also loved the step by step railway !
Keep it up my friend !

-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on June 25, 2010, 04:50:19 AM
Thank you for this update / tutorial
very interesting and helpful  ;)

ps: what are the pines near the bridge in the right side ?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Myself.or.? on June 25, 2010, 04:59:42 AM
Fantastic updates as usual Robin :thumbsup:.
Especially your shorelines are just amazing  &apls. I'ld wish I could even get close to that  &mmm.

Looking forward to the round.
Andreas  :-\
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on June 25, 2010, 12:18:43 PM
Wow Robin.... Breathtaking pics! I really like the overview shots, very well done!

              Your friend,
                             Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on June 25, 2010, 01:05:26 PM
Robin

Now that is how to take constructive critism  ;)
The improvements you have made really make the difference.  This looks so so much better  &apls &apls
Not easy getting the slope right for the railway but you have done it marvellously 10/10 for that alone

I admit that I was very impressed with your first effort but these pics look so......... good that even I would be hard pressed to do
what you have done.   

More please - lots more of this :thumbsup:    pretty please :D :D

Derry

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Skimbo on June 30, 2010, 11:33:25 AM
The huge amount of details gives me a lot of inspiration, very god work :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on June 30, 2010, 12:05:32 PM
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Here is a quick regional view of the map.

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Thanks to everyone that has stopped by.  I hope you like waht you see and I'll do a full update and replies next time.
See you all around,
Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on July 01, 2010, 05:42:17 AM
I do like what I see Robin. The region certainly looks like it's developing nicely. :)

Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on July 02, 2010, 03:32:28 AM
Very nice region, Robin!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on July 05, 2010, 05:16:15 PM
Looking great Robin! The region looks promising!

           -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Myself.or.? on July 05, 2010, 05:48:03 PM
Very nice. Thanks for showing us the region. I'm alreadi looking forward to the next tile. BTW the improved waterfall is fantastic, could hardly have been done better.

:-\
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: cubby420 on July 05, 2010, 09:13:19 PM
Beautiful and inspirational pics a while back Robin. The rail bridge process was a great sequence. I feel like I almost never have the patience to get this kind of natural beauty manifested in the game. Great stuff that got the juices flowing. Awesome region pics as well.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on July 08, 2010, 11:22:38 PM
Stunning! That waterfall is its surroundings are matched perfectly by the bridge, and the end result is simply art. Great update :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on July 15, 2010, 10:04:05 PM
*sneeks in from the corners* WoW Robin you're right I am pleased with what you have been doing for the last few weeks... I'm at a loss for words here and in awe of what you said and what others have said too about my work, I never thought in a million of years that Waterfalls MD by Pat would have spanned a far reach... So that I thank you for showing me and I most humbled in a time where its hard for that to happen.. I personally know how frustrating it is to work an area and all the sudden its not what was planned or visioned, poof gone and reworked to its right.. I do have to encourage you though that it will get better when you keep working with Nature, keep it up and I will be checking in on you more ofter for sure  &apls :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on July 20, 2010, 10:33:27 AM
What am I up to now? ::)

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I'll be back from a small vacation July 28th with the answer.

Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on July 20, 2010, 11:46:58 AM
Interesting effects Robin! Have a great holiday!

                -Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on July 20, 2010, 01:11:58 PM
emmm lemme guess   

errrrr

no




I Don't know  :D :D

Anyway have a great break and see you when you get back. :thumbsup:
I'll keep the kettle boiling  ::) for your cuppa when you get back ;)

Derry

ps nice pic but I think I need new glasses  ::)
Its a bit out of focus  :D or is it one of those 3d pics  :D :D


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on July 28, 2010, 02:32:27 AM
Okay, a mediterranian town maybe?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on August 05, 2010, 08:50:06 AM
Couldn't even begin to guess although it looks urban!  I'm looking forward to finding out the answer!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ecoba on August 06, 2010, 07:51:15 AM
Well, I don't think it matters what it is; cause it's gorgeous !  $%Grinno$%

Looks very good as always, Robin. :)


Ethan
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 06, 2010, 11:11:39 AM
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Hello All,
Well....my vacation didn't go so well.
It got cut short due to some health issues and I spent the week in the hospital.  I'm doing well now and trying to get back into the groove of things, at home, at work and here on the site.


Anyways....
Here is what I have been up to....

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Now all that was completely grown with CAM, so some of the details are still missing, but as I have the funds to pay for them, you had better bet that they will be added.
I have 12 medium tiles around one large tile, all the medium tiles are just about as occupied as I what them to be at this point, so soon I will be ready to start the large tile with a huge amount of demand....or at least that is my hope.  You'll have to just wait and see.

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Black Red Yellow Green Blue
Green Yellow Blue Red Black
Red Black Green Blue Yellow


Look at the chart above and say the COLOR of the word, not the word itself.

Why is it so difficult?

Because the right half of your brain is trying to say the color, while the left side of your brain
is trying to say the word.  Everything we do is based on what we see visually not what we read.
Try doing the above chart both ways, which ever way is easier for you, that is your dominant side of the brain.


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Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems".


As always, I really appreciate reading everyone's posts.

The next update should be terraforming another waterfall, damn and some farming land. ;)
Until than...take care.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Myself.or.? on August 06, 2010, 02:50:37 PM
Hi Robin,
sorry to hear about your health, especially during the holidays, but glad that your back on track.

That mediterrean town looks already good so far and the various buildings work well together. Really curious to see how you will develop it further.

Just keep playing with my Mind,
Andreas

:-\
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on August 08, 2010, 12:44:48 AM
Wow Robin ! You did an awesome job with this Mediterranean town there, my friend ! I can feel from my screen the sensation of the Italian sun  !  :D (BTW, that Mind Blowing exercise is really.. mind blowing..  ;D )

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on August 08, 2010, 03:50:14 AM
Awesome update again Robin!!!  &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on August 08, 2010, 02:32:07 PM
That last update reminds me of my old MD, Qumma :)

Id love to see more of what you got. Sorry about the vacation!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 11, 2010, 09:21:48 AM
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To all members out there that are unsure of thier work ingame and don't enter the SC4D Picture Competition, please read over this post.

After reading a post in the SC4D Picture competition found here (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg339045#msg339045), I decided to do something a little different that will hopefully inspire a few members to enter the SC4D Picture Competition more, found here. (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.0)  I can truly understand why some people may decide not to enter, the picture quality has definately risen to new heights over the last year or so.  But how do you think even those members got as good as they have.  You don't just open the SC4 box and become a pro over night.  It does take some longer to learn than others for sure, but it does take time for anyone.

I have decided to show my progression from my first entry to the end of 2007.  My picture will always be the one that is 800 wide (the others are 750 wide or slightly smaller) and the first in the series.  I have also shown the pics I was up against and the finaly score as a reference only, and not to belittle anyone I was up against.  I have had my share of butt kickings in this competition over the years as you'll see below.

My very first entry, April 2007 (//http://)
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I lost this round 10 to 5 against a very good friend of mine Masochist
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Critique of my own pic. - I think this picture turned out pretty good, but could have been a lot better just by doing two little things.  Taking the picture a bit more to the right would have been better as the edge of the map would not have been seen and I think the minimize button should have been cropped out.  Not saying I would have won the round becasue of this but it definately would have helped.

My second entry, July 30, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg55259#msg55259)
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I won this round against urban 10/8.
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Than my good friend Masochist......
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but this time I won....10/0.

Than for the next round another good friend, Pat challenged and bet me 10/3.
His pic has been lost/broken link, unfortunately.

Critique of my own pic. - I have no idea why this picture did as well as it did....I think it sucks now that I look at it again.  It surely could have used a side walk mod so that they didn't change colours so often.  I remember being happy with the main street and the type of buildings growing there but there is that one high wealth res. that really doesn't fit in with those low wealth slum buildings.

My 3rd entry, August 2, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg56301#msg56301)
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I lost this round to callagrafx, 10/3.
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Critique of my own pic. - I really like this one, even today.  The only thing I would change in today's times is use some smooth radius rail pieces and made sure that side walk on the one road was continuous.


My 4th entry, August 07, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg57867#msg57867)
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I lost this round to air6, 10/5, his picture has been lost/broken link.

Critique of my own pic. - I still really like this one as well.  Today if i were to do an area like this I may not use so many LOTs with Maxis props and I surely would have used more items from the new NAM/SAM.  Curved rail and dirt roads come to mind right away.


My 5th entry, August 10, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg58649#msg58649)
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I won this one against air6, 10/9.
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I won against my good friend nardo69, 10/6.
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I lost against FromTheAshes, 10/3.  The picture has been lost/broken link.

Critique of my own pic. - I was very pleased with how this area turned out.  It could use a few more small details, such as the the two empty tiles there right in the middle.  Today I would make sure I made full use of the NAM curves.  Also now I'd like to mention the number of pics above that have a frame of some sort, but not mine yet.  And that minimize button is still in all of my pics.


My 6th entry, August 22, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg62706#msg62706)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg477.imageshack.us%2Fimg477%2F2517%2Ftarantacity1510od0.jpg&hash=108a0e884c1a70c0fa539cb552bcf8445b3b039c)

I won this round against Patriots, 10/7.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg116.imageshack.us%2Fimg116%2F938%2Frainynightex4.jpg&hash=4451935fc227ab5af009b167abfd44720a11a9bc)

I lost this round to iamgoingtoeatyou, 10/7.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg213.imageshack.us%2Fimg213%2F4830%2Fomgif3.jpg&hash=959757759d3334b8e86ab6baeb8f329ae73c1199)

Critique of my own pic. - Another picture that I was very pleased with at the time, but now I can see that a few things could be different.  There are a few too many buildings that are the same.  Three "State Street'and four of the blue and pinky buildings.  I know today that there can be some that are the same but more variety is needed for a near perfect pic.


My 7th entry, August 28, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg65089#msg65089)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg53.imageshack.us%2Fimg53%2F2112%2Ftarantacity165fq7.jpg&hash=996860759f01e0b9bfb51d3de0f2d55af9a43587)

I won this round against Eddie, 10/4.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg504.imageshack.us%2Fimg504%2F7629%2F92441338yb9.jpg&hash=1034e48cf4f2a1414c242d4a28daf53ee5b0ee7f)

I won this round against Chrisadams3997, 10/8.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg403.imageshack.us%2Fimg403%2F849%2Fmdnstadiumnightedit8220km5.jpg&hash=0c37c666795ab08666873f67a78938c2a3657684)

I won this round against bat, 10/4.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fileden.com%2Ffiles%2F2006%2F11%2F4%2F347058%2FSC4PictureCompetition%2FChurchatCemetery.jpg&hash=e5e8666fb199c6a1f1b36a6bb6d89d94b0b1e85f)

Critique of my own pic. - Finally, after seven entries I finally got a picture into the HoF!  I was very happy with myself and this picture.  I think today I would have taken the picture at a higher zoom, croped the minimize button and added a border.


My 8th entry, September 06, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg68258#msg68258)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg512.imageshack.us%2Fimg512%2F3858%2Fnichobaysm4.jpg&hash=9845f93c1f54e71850dcd79baab32ba38c3e7b54)

I won this round against Travis, 10/4.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg523.imageshack.us%2Fimg523%2F552%2Fyflagriveroct1512118902cy0.jpg&hash=66aaceeb2de439354cafe5c55e77289c2e5879a0)

I won this round against Emperor Stormont, 10/1.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg250.imageshack.us%2Fimg250%2F4647%2Fscjuhqbv8.jpg&hash=2dd7ae0fc7c696549c417c434a8078ef83a8d161)

I lost to Strechnitz this round, 10/4, the picture has been lost/broken link.

Critique of my own pic. - To tell you the truth, I'm not sure what I was thinking when I entered this one.  Sure enough this type of area can be found in anyone's MD/CJ but why would anyone show it?  It is very boring and has no real focal point which every great picture needs to have.  Today, I wouldn't enter a picture like this one.....ever.


My 9th entry has a broken link and I lost the round anyways.


My 10th entry, September 26, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg75128#msg75128)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg233.imageshack.us%2Fimg233%2F7285%2Fnorthcountry1ui3.jpg&hash=36e642fa359055d544ba9d13b4cbaef6a276ca48)

I lost this round to another very good friend of mine, The Tea Cat, 10/0.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg413.imageshack.us%2Fimg413%2F939%2Flasttrainyi0.jpg&hash=e503fb800155cc058041dc806a5b0b8aac97925e)

Critique of my own pic. - This is a relatively good picture, but it does have a few problems.  I was using a shadow mod that was giving me strange shadows.  I really shouldn't have entered this pic with this sort of problem as the shadows do look very strange.  Since than the mod has been locked up.  Today you can find a lot more  downloads for fine details for this sort of picture.


My 11th entry, October 20, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg82621#msg82621)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg503.imageshack.us%2Fimg503%2F8084%2Fsouthshoresaturationgy3.jpg&hash=cbb0bc0fed58f28d066b0972601b7e2e4fc69d9a)

I lost this round to my friend Nardo69, 10/8.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg137.imageshack.us%2Fimg137%2F5917%2Fgoldhagenar2.jpg&hash=41d5dbf253b96e92ddd71daf2e180757e4db71aa)

Critique of my own pic. - I thought this was a good picture but when you read some of the comments others didn't like that that it was black and white.  I can also pick out about five houses that really don't belong in their surroundings.  I really should have waited for something more suitable to grow.


My 12th entry, October 22, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg83733#msg83733)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg89.imageshack.us%2Fimg89%2F169%2Fsouthshore2920qz6.jpg&hash=b3923045431ec00fb14df25e5a3f089ab4ae033c)

Well I did enter the same pic in colour and won against another friend, tooheys, 10/8.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg99.imageshack.us%2Fimg99%2F9494%2Fstleonardsnov6521192863ay9.jpg&hash=5417065a2dc6e1da3494c229ad57db920134e990)

Here I lost against Nardo69, 10/8.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg218.imageshack.us%2Fimg218%2F7409%2Friedelshofen2qc7.jpg&hash=795dd0f68b74f6553b69743b4ca959d4a3d2eeb6)

Critique of my own pic. - Good picture, now in colour, same 5 houses that don't belong.  Nardo69's picture was just better.  Maybe on another day I would have done better.


My 13th entry, October 29, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg85877#msg85877)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg266.imageshack.us%2Fimg266%2F4383%2Fsouthshore31agv7.jpg&hash=a7545dbc1de88b1a1e731845aa4e5be7cdc90e9e)

Here I won 10/0 against a very good friend of mine threestooges.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg517.imageshack.us%2Fimg517%2F127%2Fsouthcoastaristocatps7.jpg&hash=dab93141cea17d9322cc75a04f1ff61826b87801)

I won against Chrisadams3997, 10/5.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg508.imageshack.us%2Fimg508%2F1508%2Fdownbythecreeksp3.jpg&hash=7a96d9eac6aa35e3728e55b82bcae35d65702269)

I won this round 10/1 against penguin007 and that put this picture into the HoF.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg132.imageshack.us%2Fimg132%2F725%2Fchiltonfoliat24sep36119lo3.jpg&hash=6ba3309c7a03e8d0032c4536c53dcd01f6dae8b7)

Critique of my own pic. - At the time I was very happy with this picture as well.  Today, I think it is very boring, there are next to no people or vehicles, no life in the pic at all.


My 14th entry, November 01, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg86747#msg86747)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg404.imageshack.us%2Fimg404%2F9519%2Fsouthshore111hd3.jpg&hash=aba32a9c0900a0e68a00b2b3a30683c71aa2c85f) 

I won this round against tooheys, 10/9.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg508.imageshack.us%2Fimg508%2F6015%2Fstleonardsdec2957119330dr6.jpg&hash=bd014f308142a2282aae061f8eb11b30e3731f0f)

I won this round as well against Moshi, 10/3.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi151.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs129%2FMoshi811%2Fsimcityscreenshot0001.jpg&hash=41810b0087215df7601cabbe090ef0914eaefe46)

I won this round against capo, 10/7 putting my pic into the HoF.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg232.imageshack.us%2Fimg232%2F244%2Fruraleam8.jpg&hash=c695dd68f405edc500cc0a2d07ad928ed4013204)

Critique of my own pic. - A nice picture in it's own right, but now I look at it and thik it could have been better.  The pic was taken too close as well, a higher zoom would have shown some nice terraformed land.  The pic does have some traffic, both vehicles and people, so it does have some life.


My 15th entry, November 05, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg88029#msg88029)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg413.imageshack.us%2Fimg413%2F4285%2Fsouthshore11xs9.jpg&hash=79d9d32b22a5f17c53e687ec0f34898078ecd8e0)

I won this round against bat, 10/0.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fileden.com%2Ffiles%2F2006%2F11%2F4%2F347058%2FSC4PictureCompetition%2FARoadbridge_V2.JPG&hash=5b59cd0c2bcaae4d26e5198e908a1ad98a841bf8)

I lost this round and with good reason against Capo, 10/3.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg136.imageshack.us%2Fimg136%2F3973%2Fwinkelstraateq5.jpg&hash=45caba6ec2abfbdc3127afbfe2a4e017d85b7124)

Critique of my own pic. - I thought this pic was very good and the title very clever...."Shadey Deal", with the thugs making a deal of sorts in the alley way.  Capo's pic was just better and someone needs to loose.


My 16th entry, November 13, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg90572#msg90572)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg57.imageshack.us%2Fimg57%2F3883%2Fsouthshoredockwl9.jpg&hash=f1fdf9560e1c217894004c3726790ce30cbdb890)

I lost this round to squidi, 10/4.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg99.imageshack.us%2Fimg99%2F5418%2Fsc43ku3.jpg&hash=6caa13fba8ddcb4f4ea28f21dba3201805d6f648)

Critique of my own pic. - Good pic, but the zoom is too close and some don't like black and white.


My 16th entry, November 15, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg90976#msg90976)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg86.imageshack.us%2Fimg86%2F6283%2Fsouthshoretl9.jpg&hash=212090af914d41dc5fa9d843a1874e2acd21a84b)

I won this round against squidi, 10/2.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg99.imageshack.us%2Fimg99%2F5418%2Fsc43ku3.jpg&hash=6caa13fba8ddcb4f4ea28f21dba3201805d6f648)

I won this round against bat, 10/0.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fileden.com%2Ffiles%2F2006%2F11%2F4%2F347058%2FSC4PictureCompetition%2F8_FarmsandSuburbv2.jpg&hash=d387c7203777b19db0c8477c91f0f2703283586a)

I won this round against penguin007, 10/2 putting my pic into the HoF.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg219.imageshack.us%2Fimg219%2F5880%2Fancelgorge9may191195246os2.jpg&hash=5285e9ad4de542beccee159e9022313be4ac3285)

Critique of my own pic. - Good picture, but could have been better.  It needs more life, some people and maybe other types of vehicles.  Minimize button is there again and the pic needs a border.


My 17th entry, November 22, 2007 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=804.msg93034#msg93034)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg511.imageshack.us%2Fimg511%2F8647%2Fsouthshorexannepanjenxamc8.jpg&hash=97a6906aa47ac0adb194b95988c9eed2024a6a86)

I won this round against Shadow Assassin, 10/0.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi237.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff288%2Ffoxteltv%2Fbf_5_02.jpg&hash=a41fa49ef9c54a411425ae905f060883900a02b1)

I won this round against tooheys, 10/7.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg219.imageshack.us%2Fimg219%2F2121%2Fblaxlandapr281711955467jw3.jpg&hash=0f49756eda29df126b7fa915c726273194d505d4)

I won this round against The_Hutt, 10/3 putting my picture into the HoF.
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg102.imageshack.us%2Fimg102%2F7870%2Fksmf2gd6.jpg&hash=ede8d12ab41da90de12166e787e9b2708e27290b)

Critique of my own pic. - Good picture, nice parks, but what really made this picture so good was timing.  That BAT (xannepan's awesome work done on JENX Antwerp Cathedral) was just realeased and everyone was still so amazed by it.  This os most likely the reason why I won that round.  I think the picture is lacking life, not enough vehicles and not enough people, no one is in the parking lots.  I think the pic is rather boring now that I look at it.


I'm going to leave at this for now and see what kind of feed back I get and see if anyone is interested in going through the following years.  Thats all the pics I enter in the SC4D Picture Competition for 2007.  I entered alot as you can see and I did recieve a lot of feed back, for and against my pics.  For this reason, I believe my pics improved, even if just ever so slightly from my first entry to the last that year.

There is a Photo Contest Suggestion Box (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=927.0), here you can give any suggestions you may have.

I hope to hear from a lot of members that are in the circumstance or at least to see some members that have never entered a pic into the SC4D Picture Competition do so.

That's it for now,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on August 11, 2010, 09:59:03 AM
What a wonderful trip down memory lane.

It was really good to see some of those pics again and yes indeed you can see the improvement from the first pic you entered. Still no border  $%Grinno$%  :D and that darned minimise button ::)

What I really liked was your critique of your own pics and what you think of them today. And I dunno about the others but I would like to see the other pics from the following years :thumbsup:

And we only competed once against each other back then?  :o I'd have thought it was more :D

I liked this recap. A lot :thumbsup:

till the next time

Keep the kettle boiling

Derry

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on August 11, 2010, 10:14:08 PM
Those minimize buttons... probably one of the things that'll bug me in a picture for that competition. It's a simple thing to crop out, yet we all tend to leave it in here and there. It can be interesting too, to try to frame the picture so it looks right when the button is cropped out (unless you want to try to fill in the gap).

Nice trip down memory lane Robin, and perhaps an idea to try myself as well (you made me curious now). You have improved since 2007, but your love for the industrial areas remains clear throughout. The critique on the pictures is interesting too. I always like hearing what goes through someone's mind when they take a certain picture, or why they made an area the way they did. On a few pictures you actually nitpicked spots I had overlooked, like those two empty tiles on your August 10th entry. Something seemed odd about the picture, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it until you mentioned that.

Nice work on this update. It must've taken some time to put together. The results are well worth it though.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on August 12, 2010, 01:35:30 PM
Nice to see all those old HoF pictures and your critique of your own work.  Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it was a really interesting read!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: editfish on September 02, 2010, 07:58:39 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on August 11, 2010, 09:21:48 AM

To all members out there that are unsure of thier work ingame and don't enter the SC4D Picture Competition, please read over this post.

I hope to hear from a lot of members that are in the circumstance or at least to see some members that have never entered a pic into the SC4D Picture Competition do so.

That's it for now,
Robin  :thumbsup:

Thanks for the inspiration.  It's very encouraging!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: marsh on September 02, 2010, 08:02:57 PM
     Cool re-cap. I was interested in seeing all your entries in the photo comp. As for the text "editfish" wrote, It brought up my thought. I mean, I am unsure of my work almost all the time when entering the compitition. :P Im usualy afraid of losing cause then I get sad, but thats life and Ive recently gotton more enthusiastic in it, and also you and cubby420 provoked me to do so :)

So thanks  ;D

,marsh
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on September 15, 2010, 11:56:46 AM
Wow my friend, really a very interesting update!!! I liked a lot!!!  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sam Johnson on September 19, 2010, 02:18:53 PM
Wow a really nice recap, I must have taken time to pic up all those pictures again  :)
But am I right? I somehow see 2 times a 16th entry there. Once at November 13, 2007 and once at November 15, 2007  ;D

However I guess this was my first post here, I just wonder why, 'cause I really enjoy reading your MD  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 01, 2010, 08:45:44 AM
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FMindScape.jpg&hash=5b5076ba5287d02c46430c194216aff329bce29b)


Some great feed back everyone, thanks.  No replies for now that will have to come later, but here is a teaser just to prove I am still working away.

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FCAM20C4-11-1.jpg&hash=1cb86cc203bbccfc90881e76e196ad37b8dbb47d)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on October 01, 2010, 08:56:26 AM
Looking great, Robin!

I love the effects, and well the picture--par for the course, my friend!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on October 01, 2010, 12:55:44 PM
Building a seawall I see?
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 01, 2010, 05:01:59 PM
Nice TEAser  :D

Very nice indeed &apls


Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: marsh on October 02, 2010, 12:13:01 AM
     Very cool. Can't wait to see moar.  ;D

,marsh  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: cubby420 on October 02, 2010, 12:20:12 AM
Very cool!  ;D It will have to tide me over until the main course I guess  ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nbvc on October 02, 2010, 01:00:08 AM
Great. &apls Waiting for more.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: kwakelaar on October 02, 2010, 01:11:37 AM
A great looking image The water edge is maybe not quite doing what it should, but the overall look is very good. I must admit I have never used much of these plopable rocks and have no idea how complicated it may be to combine with game water.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on October 03, 2010, 12:08:54 AM
 :satisfied: yup great stuff as always Mr Robin ;-)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on October 03, 2010, 04:39:42 AM
Nice picture there, Robin. I love how you made the waterfront.  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on October 03, 2010, 02:18:20 PM
Fantastic teaser, Robin!!!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 05, 2010, 04:10:05 AM
 I am in need of some extra eyes this morning.
I am looking for a 90 degree wall set, similiar to BuddyBud's.  I know I have seen a really nice one out there but I can't seem to find the right key words to search. 
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TiFlo on October 05, 2010, 05:28:28 AM
@ Rooker1,

Not sure what you mean here. Are you after a set of retaining walls that have a similar texture to Buddybud's? And if so, which ones, the grey concrete ones or the rural highway set?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 05, 2010, 07:12:08 AM
 I'm looking for a set of walls that have a 90 degree wall and cover the slope like BuddyBud's.  The suggested set does not need to have the same textures.  I know I have seen a few, but I can not remember where and I have had no luck searching with the obvious key words.

Robin  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TiFlo on October 05, 2010, 07:18:07 AM
Like that (http://klex.blog85.fc2.com/blog-entry-6.html)?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 05, 2010, 07:23:53 AM
 That's actually the one that I had in mind!!
Thank you so much.  Down loading right now!!
Does anyone know of any others?

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TiFlo on October 05, 2010, 07:24:40 AM
My pleasure.  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on October 23, 2010, 07:39:52 PM
 Thank you all for stopping by.  I just want to post a quick pic to show you all that I have something up my sleeve and coming soon. ::) ;)

(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2FCAM20C4-1023.jpg&hash=f2b3d57db50146cc9293331cb7893a943d128c04)


Enjoy and look around carefully for some really neat stuff in that pic.
Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: calibanX on October 24, 2010, 12:24:59 AM
Very nice Robin. I like the underpasses going under that bridge. It's always more interesting to see multi-level building and terraforming of the land.

Geoff
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on October 24, 2010, 01:30:32 AM
Wonderful picture, I particulary like how you did the port &apls

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on October 24, 2010, 01:53:20 AM
Nice one! :)

I like that "dark "atmosphere. Nice touch with the breakwater under the bridge. And I see you don't have these yellow balloons on the HV wires over the water.

Take care

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yan077 on October 24, 2010, 02:24:49 AM
Excellent work on this one, the terraforming and the dark atmosphere are simply perfect  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on October 24, 2010, 03:38:10 AM
Nice picture there, Robin ! I like the way the bridge stands there, it looks quite natural. Also good idea for the power line standing on an island, i'll try that out too !  :D

Take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on October 25, 2010, 03:15:01 AM
Very nice shot. Great work on the underbridge scenery. What is that under the elevated avenue to the middle right of the picture? I can't really make it out but it looks interesting.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on October 25, 2010, 07:34:45 AM
Really really nice shot there!
And looking forward to see the full update... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on October 27, 2010, 02:30:19 AM
Fantastic teaser, Robin!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on October 31, 2010, 03:46:33 PM
Amazing Robin! So many goodies crammed in there ;D

                     Your friend,
                                    Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on October 31, 2010, 04:53:10 PM
Fab Teaser Robin  &apls

the thing that really caught my eye is the truck marks and how well the blend in with the maxis overlays.
thats some neat work  :thumbsup: and I love those mossy walls too. Lots of wikked details in there can't wait to see more.

Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 01, 2010, 12:18:42 AM
It's a rare occasion when an MD makes a 3rd trip to OSITM. Rarer still to make 4. In this case though, I'm here to present Robin with his award for the 5th journey Mind Scape has taken into OSITM. Congratulations Robin, and we'll be looking forward to what you have in store for this month!

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Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on November 01, 2010, 01:56:59 AM
Five!  &apls

Oh boy oh boy oh boy!  &hlp

Congratulation on the fifth OSITM! I am sure this will be an exciting month!

Take care!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 01, 2010, 05:34:33 AM
Five times.... ! I think none MD has done such a fantastic, and outstanding thing. I think you'll enter in history, Robin !

Take care and can't wait to see what you have for us this month,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 01, 2010, 08:03:25 AM
Great!!! Fantastic see your MD here again, on the OSITM!!! Congratulations Robin!!!   &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on November 01, 2010, 08:08:30 AM
Hehe congrats for this OSITM  &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on November 01, 2010, 08:30:34 AM
Hello Robin ,


Like I've just said to our friend Derry , what a prize list !  &apls &apls &apls

Good to have still some "old" big guns in MDing like you after ... soon 4 years !!!  $%Grinno$% ... they aren't so many . &mmm

We have now a long story together  and we have & we keep the same interest for closer views , details , life simulation ... I remember particularly how I've been impressed first by your skill for industrial areas ( I never found myself enough time to work about them while your interest for them was so communicative  ::) ) ... I took that occasion to read your great MD back and have to say that , contrarily to mine , I don't find it outdated and boring . Various subject-matters since industrial areas like seaports and , lately , landscaping with a stunning waterfall ...

Wondering what's coming next , I can only wish long life to Mind Scape !  :thumbsup:

Cédric.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on November 01, 2010, 11:01:13 AM
Congratulations!  That port shot looks great, can't wait to see what you've got planned!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 01, 2010, 05:34:30 PM
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Hello All,
It really gives me great pleasure to be in OSITM once again and I hope I can keep you all interested in what I hope will be special.  I especially like to be here at this time of year, it being SC4D's birthday month.
I would like to thank everyone that has taken the time to stop by and comment over the last month or so.  It's really nice to read everyone's feed back on my works.

This month you can expect the usual from me as well as the unusally.  Watch for the surprises and prizes, contests and competitions, puzzles and brain teasers and most of all watch and enjoy my SC4 pictures. ;)

And to start the month off.....
Here's the area we are going to look at today with the "zero sealevel.dat" in my pluggins to start.
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Once I'm done with the area, I save game remove "zero sealevel.dat" and reload game and this is what we have.
Wow, that nuclear power plant gives off alot of pollution.
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I find it alot easier to lay down flora and other stuff alot easier.
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As you can see here, most of the trees have died because of the pollution.
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What do you all think of how it turned out?


And here is a teaser.
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I hope you enjoyed the pics and the rest of the month.
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 01, 2010, 07:22:31 PM
My major criticism, based on how nuclear plants are supposed to operate, is that short of a meltdown and/or disposal of the spent fuel rods, there should hardly be any actual pollution. It's essentially the same system as a steam locomotive, a heat source heats the water, converts it to steam, and turbines are turned with it to generate electricity. The steam then cools and condenses back into water. The nuclear materials (taking the place of the flame of a steam locomotive) provide the heat. Properly operating, those materials shouldn't escape. As a result, the images are visually impressive, but I think they're inaccurate.

Great work with the sea level trick though. It makes the land-water transitions much smoother. Glad to see you got it all working. Also, I'm looking forward to what's in store for those bridges you're showing there. Those are a nice touch from the past.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mightygoose on November 01, 2010, 07:27:53 PM
Adding to the above, my criticism would be that nuclear plants are never served by just streets, they always have either rail or substantial road connections due to the transport of heavy equipment during maintenance & construction.

that water trick is indeed brilliant, maybe you should make that file available.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Jmouse on November 01, 2010, 09:04:20 PM
Congratulations Robin. You've already made this an historic month by making your fifth appearance in OSITM. It's something no one else has managed to do, so it makes you and Mind Scape unique.

I think this will be our best and most exciting anniversary month ever!  :)

Joan


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: marsh on November 01, 2010, 10:50:59 PM
Very cool. I love the flora around the powerplant. I do agree with the others however. There would not be that much pollution. But it looks awesome never less! And congratulations on your 5th OSITM!  ;D

,marsh :thumbsup:

PS: Could you possibly make that sealevel trick available for people? (Or maybe just for me cause I'm so special!(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.csgdesign.com.au%2Fuploads%2FSC4%2FNG20%2FWTHface.jpg&hash=372e06d5fe6cc15cbde4ecadbed932d23da72c35) :D) Joking of corse.  :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 02, 2010, 04:01:13 AM
 I think this thread by Dealey has been over looked.  Tutorial: Diagonal, neighbor connecting, intersecting bridges (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=11555.msg340802#msg340802)
At the end of his first post you'll find the files needed to make diagonal bridges and neighbor connections, but also in these files you'll find the "zero sealevel.dat".

I have also bumped his thread and everyone else should do the same for this great piece of work. ;)

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 02, 2010, 09:52:59 AM
Un...

Un...

Unbel...

INCREDIBLE!

Absolutely and utter genius, Robin. There's a reason you're one of the premier players around here, my friend--and those pictures are just one of many examples.

Question for you though...where can I procure that muddy water? It looks fantastic!

It's going to be a great November!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 02, 2010, 02:06:17 PM
Nice way to start off your time in OSITM Robin  &apls

Some very impressiver shots you've shown us. Though I must admit the "Greenie" in me balks at the pollution. Your Environmental Deptartment need a bit of a kick I think  :D

Love the deatailing of the waters edge though, well done on that.
Definitly looking forward to what you have in store

Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on November 02, 2010, 02:45:02 PM
Aaah, now I know where Blinky (http://simpsonspedia.net/index.php?title=Datei:Blinky.png#filelinks) came from ...  :D

Nice shoreline, next time I use Maxis Water I should copy you need to try the small .Dat from Daeley, too!  :D

Interesting railway area - makes me curious of what's coming (guess you might have known this before!  :D) But you might add the missing Buddybud - prop and clear that ZOT untill then ... ;)

Take care my friend!


Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 02, 2010, 06:46:37 PM
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Hello Matt,
You are absolutely right, now lets see what I can do about that.  Thanks for stopping by Matt, it's always great to hear from you.

MG, I think I got you covered, I hope you enjoy that little modd, it works wonders.

Joan, thank you very much for that wonderful compliment, I really enjoy being unique and I hope everyone enjoys m MD and the pics as much as I enjoy playing the game and putting this stuuf together.

marsh, I like things to be dirty, I am tired of everyone making their cities all beautiful with lots of parks and rich people, I have always tried to do just the opposite.
If you look below your last post you'll see the link you are looking for.  ;)  Great little tool.

Hey Dustin,
Thanks for the nice compliments.
Here's where you can find that. JRJ Rural Culverts And Water Effects (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=125)
Some really great stuff in there. ;)

Derry, I'm sorry to hear about your Greenie, I hope it doesn't hurt when it balks. lol Yes the Environmental Department is always on me for all the pollution in my cities, but they all make a lot of money and that usually shuts them up.  Great to hear from you Derry and I look forward to hearing your thought on these pics below. ;)

Bernhard, I trust you, your wife and The Little One are doing great.  When it comes time for that train/bridge post I look forward to hearing your thougt for sure, but you are missing the importantance of that pic.  It is just a work in process and in the pics below you may be able to figure out what I have been able to do with BuddyBud's work and a few other fantastic pops.



Please sit back, realx and enjoy these pictures and tell me what you think.

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This is a little longer than my usually quotes, but when I first read this I thought that this made perfect sense.

Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them – work, family, health, friends and spirit ... and you're keeping all of these in the air.
You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls – family, health, friends and spirit – are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or evenshattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for Balance in your life.
How?
Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you.
Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, for without them, life is meaningless.
Don't let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.
Don't give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
Don't be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to each together.
Don't be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be pave.
Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find time. The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings!
Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, but also where you are going.
Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
Don't be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.
Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savoured each step of the way...
–Brian G. Dyson
President and CEO, Coca-Cola Enterprises during his speech at the Georgia Tech 172nd Commencement Address Sept. 6, 1996





Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mightygoose on November 02, 2010, 07:31:18 PM
A) nice to see someone using M-tel, very underrated mod that is incredibly useful, the zero slope retaining wall foundations are brilliant too.
B) the prison is exceptionally detailed, i love the little silt pile next to the fire pier.
C) the railway tunnels looks superb. 2 questions, where did you get those tunnel entrances and where did you get the blank brown lot.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 02, 2010, 09:16:14 PM
Nice detailing on the prison and surrounding water area Robin. I don't recognize the bushy green stuff in and around the water there. Whatever it is, it's been used to good effect. The basketball court was a nice touch to the prison complex, and I like the way you used the seawall's natural high berm as the wall for the complex. Nice touch. I think, from the second picture, the water might not be deep enough for the size of the ships parked there, especially if there are plants visible just above the waters surface a few meters away. It looks great, but I would suggest making the area near the wall a touch deeper, or shifting the docks away from the wall a bit more. Also, the picture with the highway bridge is excellent. The only problem is that it's actually a bit below the road level. There's a visible drop where it starts. You might want to rebuild it and give it a touch more elevation. It's a slight side effect of the zerobridgeheight mod. Something else that's appeared throughout the update that continue to catch my eye, are the game-created retaining walls, like on the road up from the harbor, and near the bridge. They seem to be often overlooked, but can provide some excellent pictures when properly used. Looking forward to what's still to come.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 03, 2010, 06:25:55 PM
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Hey MG,
Yah I really like the Mtel pcs by marrast, I have used them often before in the past.  I happy to hear that you like the details around the prison.  As for those tunnel pcs, they are Glenni's found on the STEX.  I'll link them tomorrow. ;)

Hello Matt, I have done alot of fixing because of your opinions, hopfully you'll see semething this month that I won't need to change. ;)

And now for todays' pics.....
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That's it for today, enjoy.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 03, 2010, 09:46:57 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on November 03, 2010, 06:25:55 PM
hopfully you'll see semething this month that I won't need to change. ;)
I sense a challenge.

Heh heh, in all seriousness, these pics look great this update. I like the addition of parking lots, something that seems to be oft overlooked in many urban areas in the game (and occasionally in RL too). I also like the dirt path in the grass in the third pic. Arguably, in that same pic, the parking lot of the building top-center is isolated due to the ramp, but it's easy enough to imagine that it shares a lot with the building to its right and that the cars enter under that awning there, like that green one is doing.

You do a good job with an urban environment. It's dense without feeling cluttered or unrealistic. Any tricks you use or rules of thumb?
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on November 04, 2010, 09:01:39 AM
Congrats on OSITM  Robin and looking great here as always my friend  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Utvaw on November 04, 2010, 03:46:53 PM
I like the layouts you use in your cities, they look very realistic.  Something that's hard to do correctly.

I do have one question, what is that building with the blue glass walls used in these past few updates?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 04, 2010, 05:29:14 PM
Very nice work indeed Robin, but you gotta do summat about those palm trees  :D :D
especially the ones blocking the entrances to the car parks  :D :D

Seriously though excellent building skills with just the right mix of everything - well done

Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 04, 2010, 05:57:39 PM
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Hey Matt, thank for stopping in again.  You know I always love to hear your opinions on my works.  As for tips and tricks.....well I very carefully choose my pluggins and try to make sure that everything will fit together pretty well.  I think that's the best start.

Pat!!!!! Great to hear from you.  I hope all is well for you and thanks for stopping in.

Utvaw, I'm really glad you like what you see and I hope to hear from you more often.
Is this what you are looking for?
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Unfortunately I can not remember where i got that one from, but the info I do have is....."Citibank Bydgoszcz" is the query and I named the folder "Aras" which is the author.

Derry, Yah I know...I hate them too.  I recently added something that made my "no palm" modd stop working and I need to move that file to a Z folder that should do the trick, but thanks for reminding me.

And MG that link you need....
NDEX Tunnelpack AVENUE version by Glenni (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24266)
NDEX Tunnelpack ROAD version by Glenni (http://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=24195)



Now it's time for today's update.
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So Matt this update was for you.  How does it look now?


That's it for tonight, see you all tomorrow.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mightygoose on November 04, 2010, 06:11:14 PM
great work,

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Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on November 05, 2010, 10:02:52 PM
Very impressive updates.  I really like that lower income apartment neighborhood.  That looks most authentic and is very well done.  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on November 06, 2010, 03:12:36 AM
Wonderful work, Robin! &apls I particularly like the sea floor detailing. Buut... I think that bridge looks a bit out-of-place there... Suspension bridges usually have longer spans ::)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yan077 on November 06, 2010, 04:33:40 AM
How I could miss this couple of udates !  :o
The level of details is really impressive, the shorelines, the harbour... all that we can see is incredibly well done !
Thanks for these pictures Robin !

Yann  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on November 06, 2010, 04:53:35 AM
Excellent update Robin.

I really like the detailing you've done on the sea floor, very effective ( I see you make good use of the sea level modd to do it) but there is one thing that makes me wonder ::)

Yep been said before and its to do with your bridge. That rather large ship doesn't have much room for error in trying to pass that bridge. Even the Harbour piolt would have to be exceptionally skilled to manage that.
Plus the "water breakers" under the bridge look out of place. 

Other than that another great update and looking forward to more

Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on November 06, 2010, 05:14:59 AM
Hi Robin!

You did a superb job on these updates! Love what you did with the Maxis Federal Prison, haven't used it in ages now, maybe I'll copy you give it another try. ;) Great work also with the zero-sealevel.dat, must try out that soon (Urlandish soon though, you know that slow stubborn ol'donkey of mine ...  ::) )

No nagging at your railways, they do carry that special atmosphere, and I love those storage tracks before the tunnels!

However there are two things I have to mention:

First I completely agree with Derry about the large ship, there is not enough space between the dock and the bridge support for such a large ship.

Second: Combining those two Buddybud bridge skins is not such a good idea IMHO as each skin represents a bridge type of its own - the stone bridge that is hold by the arch construction under it and the steel bridge that is hold by the truss above it. Combining them is making the construction 200% - and maybe even instable as the line of force and the libe of moments are completely different for these two bridges.

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 06, 2010, 08:22:13 AM
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Too busy last night for a pic and I'm just on my way out for the day, but I wanted to just tease you all with this.  No time for replies right now, but I'll do them tonight.

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Let's just say the Nuc plant has had some changes as I wasn't happy with how the area turned out either.  And this is what I'll be showing in the next day or so.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on November 06, 2010, 07:15:55 PM
Awesome stuff here Robin! Great combination of seawalls and MMPs on the shoreline, and I liked Glenni's tunnel, I've been looking for that ;D

             Your friend,
                            Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 07, 2010, 06:04:55 PM
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Another quick one sorry, but the weekend has been too busy.

The dangerous part of town.
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See you all tomorrow morning.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rushman5 on November 07, 2010, 08:56:23 PM
This picture reminded me of Don Miguel; I instantly recognized one of his houses in the lower right corner.  Loving the pix no matter how random
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: djvandrake on November 08, 2010, 07:58:14 PM
That industrial area looks impressive, can't wait to see more of it.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 08, 2010, 11:52:40 PM
I agree about the width of the channel under the bridge for ships to pass under. Granted, it's in the harbor, and the big ships would likely be assisted by tug boats, but that's still a very narrow area to work with. I like the breakwater under the bridge. I haven't used those pieces before though, do they plop offset, or how did you get them under the bridge like that? The marina area does look better. It seems like there is an extra tile or two of room there now, and plenty of water (depth and breadth) for the ships to navigate. Well done on that. The rest of the mini updates really show off your flair and skill with making gritty areas of cities. The close up of the dangerous part of town you just showed is one of the better examples of it. However,it just looks low wealth and high density, not necessarily the dangerous part (though it does seem like the two often go hand in hand). It actually looks like a fairly well maintained area in there too (with the flower beds, lack of litter, and seemingly trimmed grass). I wonder how it would look with a few plops of RRP Johnson Grass  or those weed/rush things in there. I think I know what's coming with the power plant area, and I'm looking forward to seeing how you do it if it is what I think it is. Nice work Robin. You're certainly making the most of this month.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 09, 2010, 07:17:47 PM
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Replies....better late than never. ;)

mightygoose, I looked all over that sire and could not find it.  Thanks for the help and I hope someone knows where it came from.

djvandrake, Thanks fro commenting.  I really enjoy making these kinds of niehborhoods, I think they are more ralistic than the fancy garden ones.

Ioan, (io_bg), It's always nice to hear from you.  And I am trying to work on the bridge, look in an upcoming update to see if I have been able to improve it.

Yan077, Not sure how you missed them, but hopefully you don't miss anymore.  Thanks for the very kind comments.

Derry (TheTeaCat), I'm happy to see that you have noticed the work I have done on the sea floors, it took a lot of time.  As for the bridge, I agree with you all, but I like it so much.  Anyways, I'll be working on it soon enough.

Bernhard (Nardo69), I'm very happy to hear that you have nothing to say about my rail lines or is it that you just see some thing much worse to talk about?  Either way, I'll be working on that bridge.

Jordan (canyonjumper), Thank you.  I like using Glenni's tunnels as well.  I think I have been able to put them to very good use and hopefully in some ways that no one else has thought of.

rushman5, Thanks and Don Miguel is a great modeler.   I think I have all of his stuff in my pluggins.

djvandrake, Thanks again for stopping by.

Matt (threestooges), It's always a pleasure to hear what you have to say and this time is no different. I am working on making the river ways much deeper and in certain places wider, but the ships are computer guided and helped with the tug boats in the tighter areas.  Or at least thats my accuse  ;) and I may have to stick with it.  We'll all have to sit back and see what I can come up with.


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Leo Aikman once siad, "You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him".


Hope you all enjoy this update and I'll see you tomorrow.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mightygoose on November 09, 2010, 11:47:13 PM
great use of that ?flower factory? and of mcdrye's carpark lot, i promise that i will look for it myself when i get in from work later....
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 10, 2010, 01:31:24 PM
Excellent update Robin, I really liked that factory. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on November 10, 2010, 02:29:42 PM
I like the Maxis Night. It is like a full moon light, dark but not too dark to get lost in blackness and darkness. And I like to see the details as well as car light or street lights. I just wonder - don't you have the BAT update installed? I can see no nightlights in the BATs ?!?

Other than that: great. I love those small Co$ shops, too, in the right areas they really add to the overall atmosphere.

Take care my friend!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: cubby420 on November 10, 2010, 06:25:26 PM
Haha, I was thinking the same thing Bernhard...where are the lights??? Even the best of us forget the simplest things once in a while. Looking good Robin. Gritty and well laid out.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: marsh on November 10, 2010, 10:44:48 PM
God, your pumping out these pictures faster than I can even notice them...  :P I really love the underwater detailing with that prison and the surrounding ocean. Looks great.  :thumbsup:

,marsh  :satisfied:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Framly on November 11, 2010, 04:49:48 AM
 &apls amazing pictures! with a great atmosphere ;)


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 11, 2010, 06:08:38 AM
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mightygoose, thanks again for stopping by and I would really would appreciate it if you could find out where that model came from.

Arthur (art128), thanks, I'm glad you like it.

Bernhard (Nardo69), Good eye my friend.  You see I play the game on my home computer and my work computer and I did forget to load the updates on my work one as I usually play in day mode.  Now I fell like a newbie......DOH.  As for the overall look of the city.....I still have not gone through to prune the stuff that I don't think fits.  All that stuff grew on it's own.  Not bad, eh?  I am pretty pleased with how it's turning out.

cubby420, Have a look at what I explained to Bernhard about the night lights.  "Gritty"....thank you, that is eactly what I always aim for.

marsh, Tahnks for stopping in and maybe you should come by more often as I plan to try and do an update every day.  I very happy with the way the river/ocean bottoms are turning out by using the "zerosealevel.dat".  It really works wonders!

Framly, thanks for the nice commments, I hope to see you in here more often.


So....the other night I tried every bridge possible for the below span and this is what I have come up with.  It either stays like this or I need to demolish the entire area and change the width of that river.  I really liked the other bridge as I wanted the area to look very old and I you get that feel with the original bridge.  Now this bridge looks alright but I am not entirely happy. 
As you can also see I have removed the break wall from both sides of the fish port.
What do you all think now?

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This low wealth area is relatively finished.  I may prune a few buildings and there are some very small details that need to be added, but otherwise I am pretty happy.
In this first pic, I will most likely demolish that res building on the left side for a small industrial building.
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Here I will definately demolish those two buildings that are the same and hope for something a little more fitting.
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Here you can see the row houses.  The north side is exactly how I want but the south side still needs some pruning. 
And at this point I am unsure which row houses I will use for the south side, whether they should be the same or not.
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The first person to answer all of these correctly will win a One Year Paid Subscription to SC4D.  I will make the neccesary donation in this person's name.  I also suggest that everyone have a quick look at this page (http://sc4devotion.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=63) and do whatever they can for our great site.

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Good luck to everyone on the above challenge and I hope you have enjoyed this set of pics.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on November 11, 2010, 06:35:54 AM
My English isn't good enough to solve them all, but I'll take my chance on a few of them... :)

1. Lightning fast
2. Half-hearted
3. ?
4. ?
5. Once in a blue moon
6. Back door
7. Crossroads
8. Crossbreed
9. Operation without pain (?)
10. A friend in need
11. For instance
12. Middle aged
13. Quite right
14. Your time's up
15. Travel over nine seas
16. Summary
17. Forgive and forget
18. Hitting under belt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vnaoned on November 11, 2010, 06:56:21 AM
4. ready for anything
10. a friend in need
11. For instance

As my english level is also not good enough...
This proposition just goes to complete ripplejet's one.  ;)

Very good your answers are all correct. -Robin  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on November 11, 2010, 07:01:58 AM
Ha! You just beat me on numbers 10 and 11. ;)

EDIT:
Would #3 be a Moral Support ? :)

That one is correct as well Tage. - Robin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 11, 2010, 07:30:49 AM
 Just for the record I will not be telling which answers are wrong.  And by my count we still need four more correct answers all in one post and this person will be our winner.

Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on November 11, 2010, 07:59:18 AM
Ok, I know which four of mine are still incorrect... and I know I've got the answer to (at least) two of them... ::)

Since the subscription isn't worth anything to me, I'll let somebody else solve them though. ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on November 11, 2010, 08:09:22 AM
Ahah interessant game but I don't understand everything  &Thk/( 

the only thing I  can said is that hitting and belt seems something sadomasochist  :P


Too funny my friend, too funny. -Robin  
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 12, 2010, 05:02:31 AM
 OKay so we have answers for all the lines, but they are still four wrong.  I'll give some clues as to which ones are wrong later tonight.


1. Lightning fast
2. Half-hearted
3. Moral Support
4. ready for anything
5. Once in a blue moon
6. Back door
7. Crossroads
8. Crossbreed
9. Operation without pain
10. A friend in need
11. For instance
12. Middle aged
13. Quite right
14. Your time is up
15. Travel over nine seas
16. Summary
17. Forgive and forget
18. Hitting under belt


Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on November 12, 2010, 05:27:37 AM
18. hitting below the belt


Correct  ;) -Robin  
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on November 12, 2010, 05:39:30 AM
9. painless operation


Correct, Robin  
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 12, 2010, 05:42:23 AM
That's an interesting game there, Robin ! but to be honest, I understood only after reading Tage's first post...  $%Grinno$% I'll not participate at this one thought..  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on November 12, 2010, 05:42:51 AM
15. Overseas travel

Correct, Robin  
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on November 12, 2010, 05:45:57 AM
and 1. breakfast yeah I have finished  :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

Correst, Robin  
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 12, 2010, 06:20:02 AM
 Congratulations Girafe on getting the wrong ones right. &apls
I will donate the needed funds in the next few days and you will have your SC4D Subscription shortly after.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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I just wanted to post a quick pic.

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Enjoy this pic and I have more for tomorrow
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: cubby420 on November 18, 2010, 08:09:57 PM
I like it. Very realistic grime and grit on display here. Good building choices too.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on November 18, 2010, 09:01:40 PM
Great industrial shot!  Sometimes repeating buildings don't work, other times they're just what one would expect to see!  Especially in industrial areas!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on November 18, 2010, 09:32:15 PM
Great shot, enjoying the grime as well  :D  And cool factories!

Probably turn the grid off next time though  $%Grinno$%

I'll be back soon  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mightygoose on November 19, 2010, 01:02:40 AM
the grid and UDI icons are a tad disappointing on an otherwise wonderful shot.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 21, 2010, 05:31:50 AM
Nice heavy inustrial area there, Robin !  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 30, 2010, 12:16:45 PM
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Thank you to everyone that took part in the little contest I put together and thank you to everyone that has stopped by this month.


Here is the last group of pics for the month in OSITM.  I hope you enjoy.

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This section of of the city still needs some prunning, but I think it's looking pretty good for everything having been grown.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on November 30, 2010, 12:35:51 PM
Robin, great city!!! Awesome update my friend!!! Fantastic work!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 30, 2010, 03:00:35 PM
Excellent update there Robin ! I really enjoyed it. What I liked most was the roads, rails layout, it is very well think and created. *
take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 30, 2010, 09:35:26 PM
I like it Robin. Two things I wanted to note (yes, only two), first being the progress of the pictures leading up the tracks, seeing progressively more tracks branch off via switches, which is a nice payoff when you see the station, and the rows of houses at the end. As far as the tracks go, I would have kept 4 rails all the way through the (SG?) station instead of going down to two and back to four. As for the rows of those houses, I was in Kentucky a few years ago for a school thing, up north near the border with Ohio, and I remember looking off the freeway we were traveling on, and seeing a street full of highly similar houses climbing up the short hill. Every time I see those houses I think of that scene. Nice memory there. Thanks for that, and nice work this month.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on December 01, 2010, 05:23:16 AM
Great update, Robin.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Haljackey on December 02, 2010, 10:33:48 AM
Always great to see what's going on in your MD. Nice work, I like the rail system and the 4 buildings in the 5th picture.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on December 02, 2010, 11:33:21 AM
Great looking update!  I like how consistently you're managing the buildings in your various neighborhoods!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on December 06, 2010, 06:18:47 AM
Nice W2W development! The pic with the avenue overpass and roundabout also caught my eye :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ricardomiranda on March 28, 2011, 03:53:29 PM
Very cool Robin, I'm learning a lot watching your diary!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 01, 2011, 07:34:30 AM
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Quote from: Tomas Neto on November 30, 2010, 12:35:51 PM
Robin, great city!!! Awesome update my friend!!! Fantastic work!!!  :thumbsup:
Tomas, always nice to hear from you, thank for stopping by.

Quote from: art128 on November 30, 2010, 03:00:35 PM
Excellent update there Robin ! I really enjoyed it. What I liked most was the roads, rails layout, it is very well think and created. *
take care,
-Arthur. :thumbsup:
Hey Arthur, I do try my best. ;) Thanks for dropping in.

Quote from: threestooges on November 30, 2010, 09:35:26 PM
I like it Robin. Two things I wanted to note (yes, only two), first being the progress of the pictures leading up the tracks, seeing progressively more tracks branch off via switches, which is a nice payoff when you see the station, and the rows of houses at the end. As far as the tracks go, I would have kept 4 rails all the way through the (SG?) station instead of going down to two and back to four. As for the rows of those houses, I was in Kentucky a few years ago for a school thing, up north near the border with Ohio, and I remember looking off the freeway we were traveling on, and seeing a street full of highly similar houses climbing up the short hill. Every time I see those houses I think of that scene. Nice memory there. Thanks for that, and nice work this month.
-Matt
Hey Matt, I agree and I had made the change to the rail line and than the city went corrupt and I can no longer open that tile without a CTD!! :'( It's always cool when a SC4 Pic can give you memories of past things one has seen.  What a powerful game we play.

Quote from: RickD on December 01, 2010, 05:23:16 AM
Great update, Robin.  :thumbsup:
Thanks Rick.

Quote from: Haljackey on December 02, 2010, 10:33:48 AM
Always great to see what's going on in your MD. Nice work, I like the rail system and the 4 buildings in the 5th picture.
Thanks alot.  I really liked those buildings as well and thought they fit in perfectly.  Glad to see someone else likes it too.

Quote from: Battlecat on December 02, 2010, 11:33:21 AM
Great looking update!  I like how consistently you're managing the buildings in your various neighborhoods!
Hello Gordan, Managing the buildings in the different neighborhoods is sometimes very tedious. Making buildings historical takes a lot of time and losing your place where you did the last one is even more fustrating sometimes.  Or getting a building to grow and the game just won't give it to you.  $%Grinno$% But that's part of why I like it so much.  ;)

Quote from: io_bg on December 06, 2010, 06:18:47 AM
Nice W2W development! The pic with the avenue overpass and roundabout also caught my eye :thumbsup:
Ioan, good to see you here.  The avenue over pass and round about took some time to get just right.  I think I made it and demolished it several times before it was as you see it now. ()stsfd()

Quote from: ricardomiranda on March 28, 2011, 03:53:29 PM
Very cool Robin, I'm learning a lot watching your diary!
Always good to hear that I can teach someone a thing or two.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you do so more.


Well, well, well.  It's time to clean up the dust and cobb webs in here and post a few pics and tell you all what I am up to.
The last city has gone corrupt for some reason and I can no longer open a vital tile without a CTD immediately.  So I took a small break from the game.
After that I decided to go back to doing some testing for the next CAM release.  Now I'm not saying that it is coming any time soon, but it is in testing by some great testers, including myself. ::)  And I am here to tell you that you can make a fantastic, realistic looking city while playing CAM 2.0. 

Here are a few pics to prove it.
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Above you can see that I was trying to get a certain building to grow and it would not.  For the life of me I couldn't figure out why.  Than it dawned on me to check out a few things.  Is the lot size correct.  Of course it is.  It is 14x5 just like Tage said in CAMeLots - Linking all available lots and bats (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2039.0).  Do I have it in my pluggins?  Check..... Do I have the lot and model?  Check and double check.  hmmmm  What does the model look like again?  OMG, that doesn't fit on a 14x5.  Ahhhh someone has made a typo.  Now I won't name any names Tage as to who this my have been, but it is now corrected. ;)

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Rezone and BAMMM it grew right away.  I have grown my first high tech lot/building in SC4 that I actually really like. &apls

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The buildings in my city use a gritty mod made by Tage to make them look old and run down.  In most cases I like it, but in this one it didn't look right.  So I removed it to take a pic and make some comparisons.


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Another Mega lot to just show the demand that I have in this city.

I am now at the point where I am making enough money that I can change the city to look how I want it to and I can now destroy and regrow at will without too much down fall.  There is no cheating and no plopping (except for police, fire, schools, etc).  The city is well covered by police, fire and schools from elementary all the way up to univercity.  I am now adding parks where needed, parking to make things look more realistic and I am still in the black by about $5000 every month. ()stsfd()

Anyways, that's it for today.  I hope you all enjoyed it.  And I will be posting a little more often in the next few weeks for sure.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: samerton on April 01, 2011, 10:01:32 AM
Well.. this 'return' update is brilliant! Your cities look incredibly realistic.  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on April 01, 2011, 11:51:17 AM
It's really nice, I particullary like the "giant" factory :thumbsup:

Guillaume.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on April 02, 2011, 01:34:08 AM
Mind Scape... with clean, high-tech, factories? What's this MD coming to?

Looks great Robin. I see what you mean about the grime mod making it look a bit odd, but at the same time, without it, it almost looks overly bright. Nice to see you updating here again.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on April 02, 2011, 04:46:20 AM
Hi Robin, is great see a new update in your MD!!!
I'll follow your analysis about the CAM 2.0!!! It will be very useful, indeed!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on April 02, 2011, 05:06:51 AM
Great update Robin! I prefer the non-gritty version though it's an interesting mod and looks great in places. CAM v2 sounds like it has a lot of potential!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: cubby420 on April 02, 2011, 01:13:30 PM
Wow, CAM 2.0 is looking like a must have. That's some great natural looking progression in height and to hear that it was all grown without much tweaking and bulldozing is always music to my ears.

&apls  &apls  A great return Robin.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on April 03, 2011, 06:04:19 PM
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NO replies tonight, just a few pics to show off how nice a CAM 2.0 City could look.
Remember, everything is grown, except for civic buildings of course. ()stsfd()

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Enjoy until next time.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: samerton on April 04, 2011, 10:06:28 AM
Great! Amazingly realistic city!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RippleJet on April 04, 2011, 03:09:50 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on April 01, 2011, 07:34:30 AM
Above you can see that I was trying to get a certain building to grow and it would not.  For the life of me I couldn't figure out why.  Than it dawned on me to check out a few things.  Is the lot size correct.  Of course it is.  It is 14x5 just like Tage said in CAMeLots - Linking all available lots and bats (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=2039.0).  Do I have it in my pluggins?  Check..... Do I have the lot and model?  Check and double check.  hmmmm  What does the model look like again?  OMG, that doesn't fit on a 14x5.  Ahhhh someone has made a typo.  Now I won't name any names Tage as to who this my have been, but it is now corrected. ;)

I, ehm,  &ops ... thanks Robin for fixing that error! :thumbsup: &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on April 04, 2011, 04:12:06 PM
CAM 2.0? Is that out?!?! Where can I find it!

And the update looks amazing!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on April 05, 2011, 06:03:41 AM
Without the grime, it just doesn't look the same anymore. $%Grinno$%  It's too bad that you had to do some bulldozing for the mega lot, but it looks like it was worth it.  Nice update, Robin.

&apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on April 05, 2011, 07:29:43 AM
Another excellent update, Robin ! That high-tech industry looks for sure very nice in your city !  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: canyonjumper on April 05, 2011, 05:50:44 PM
Great update Robin! I'm looking forward to throwing CAM 2.0 into my cities ;D

              Your friend,
                             Jordan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ricardomiranda on May 12, 2011, 02:51:03 PM
No doubt his MD is fantastic! Congratulations .......
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Exla357 on May 12, 2011, 07:48:52 PM
Well I don't normally visit the Hall Of Fame but I can see why this MD has earned it's place here! I don't use CAM, but those pics look awesome :thumbsup:
-Alex
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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I do apologies for not doing replies in quit some time, nor an update.  so lets see if I can rectify that.  ;)

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Quote from: samerton on April 01, 2011, 10:01:32 AM
Well.. this 'return' update is brilliant! Your cities look incredibly realistic.  &apls

I strive for my city to look as realistic as possible always, if you ever have any suggestions on how it could be better.....I'm all ears.  Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: RippleJet on April 04, 2011, 03:09:50 PM
I, ehm,  &ops ... thanks Robin for fixing that error! :thumbsup: &apls

No worries my friend, that's why we I'm here, to help out.  Hope to see you in here more often Tage.

Quote from: nedalezz on April 04, 2011, 04:12:06 PM
CAM 2.0? Is that out?!?! Where can I find it!

And the update looks amazing!

Hey Nadel.  CAM 2.0 is not out, but in testing.  Thanks for dropping in.

Quote from: metarvo on April 05, 2011, 06:03:41 AM
Without the grime, it just doesn't look the same anymore. $%Grinno$%  It's too bad that you had to do some bulldozing for the mega lot, but it looks like it was worth it.  Nice update, Robin.

&apls
I find myself bulldozing more than ever as the city becomes more and more finished.  About twoweeks ago I had this entire large city tile just about covered and than the rest of the time pruning buildings that I didn't like.  I'm sure one could spend twice the time pruning to perfect their city as they did actually building it.  ;)  Anyways, thanks for stopping by I hope to hear more from you after this update.

Quote from: art128 on April 05, 2011, 07:29:43 AM
Another excellent update, Robin ! That high-tech industry looks for sure very nice in your city !  &apls

Arthur, always nice to see you in here.  It wasn't too hard to get that to grow.  Made the space for it and built up a nice area around it and BAM there it grew.  There was a sigh of relief that I didn't have to do anything else.  ;)

Quote from: canyonjumper on April 05, 2011, 05:50:44 PM
Great update Robin! I'm looking forward to throwing CAM 2.0 into my cities ;D

              Your friend,
                             Jordan :thumbsup:

Hello Jordan.  I'm sure CAM 2.0 will be out soon or maybe it was later. ::) All testing seems to be going very well.  I love it and I'm sure everyone else will too.  Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: ricardomiranda on May 12, 2011, 02:51:03 PM
No doubt his MD is fantastic! Congratulations .......


Thanks for stopping by, hope to hear from you again soon.

Quote from: Exla357 on May 12, 2011, 07:48:52 PM
Well I don't normally visit the Hall Of Fame but I can see why this MD has earned it's place here! I don't use CAM, but those pics look awesome :thumbsup:
-Alex

Hello there.  The MD HoF is really the cream of the crop when it comes to MDing.  All MDs in here have earned their place by themselves alone but most importantly they were choosen by the public to be here.  I hope you can make the time to stop by the rest of them, there are some in here much better than mine.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you in here again.


Time for a little teaser. ;)

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I'll be back later with the rest of the pics.
:P to a good friend of mine.  When he sees this, he'll know.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on May 15, 2011, 07:00:40 AM
Nice picture there, Robin ! I really enjoyed it.  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Reikhardt on May 15, 2011, 11:26:48 AM
Are those trees with toilet roll draped over them? ()what()

Nice teaser!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Exla357 on May 15, 2011, 11:39:28 AM
Nice teaser there. And yes, that is a TP'd tree. Looking forward to more.

-Alex
(PS: Tarkus does that exact same "-Alex". Let it be known that I'm not copying him LOL I've done it all my life ;D)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: samerton on May 15, 2011, 11:53:30 AM
Great picture, Robin! Nice mix of houses!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on May 15, 2011, 11:56:43 AM
Nice teaser! Although I wouldn't really want to live across a cemetery :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on May 15, 2011, 01:29:09 PM
Nice boring teaser, Robin!

@io_bg:  Why not? These kind of neighbours will not make any trouble such as noise, BBQ smoke etc ... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on May 15, 2011, 06:28:54 PM
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Here I was going for the boring look and from some of the comments above it seems I did a good job.  As for the cemetary right beside residential areas, I have seen this alot around where I live and I assumed it was similiar around the world.  I wouldn't really like to live beside a cemetary but there are worse alterantives.....like a huge dirty industrial factory.
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In the entire large tile that this city is, I have used wide curves in almost every case.  I can't tell you how many times I wanted to give in and use the standard Maxis curves because they were much shorter or just easier to place.  But in the end I am very proud of myself and I think I used a Maxis curve twice that I can remember. ()stsfd()
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Here is a nice night shoot with some cargo and commuter trains.  Some of my train stations are very well used, one is up to 160% of it's capacity.  This city now has about 750,000 Sims, I'm making good money, there is only train service, soon to be GLR and EL added in.
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There is still a lot of pruning to be done....between housing and industrial.  In this pic you can easily see that I have mixed industry in very close to residential.  I have done this on purpose as this city is to be very dirty and moslty industrial, for as long as I can.
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The demand is fairly high now and it's very easy to get some huge Buildings/Lots to grow just about where ever I want.  I now need to be very careful when I zone for high density.  Most of the city is medium and the out skirts low.  There are a few areas where I have these large residential buildings, but I have the majority in the down town area core.
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Now remember that all this was done with CAM 2.0, no cheating nor plopping other than a few landmarks.  I have had a lot of fun with this tile and I will be showing a lot of it over the next few weeks.  ;)
Hope you enjoyed and leave your opinion, good or bad.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on May 16, 2011, 02:20:46 AM
Looks very good. The buildings fit together nicely. It must have taken some time to grow them like you wanted.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on May 16, 2011, 09:52:56 AM
Great new pictures there!
The teaser is also really good!
Wonderful work on this new update.
Looking forward to more... ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Exla357 on May 16, 2011, 02:41:38 PM
That looks really nice, Robin! I will be stopping in to check on this MD's status very often :thumbsup:

-Alex
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: samerton on May 17, 2011, 09:07:02 AM
Great city you have there, Robin! I love the night pics  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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Just a quick one.

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Enjoy...
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on May 19, 2011, 03:07:58 AM
Nice dump!  :D  CAM 2.0 looks promising and your transit networks in the new city look good  :thumbsup:  Also, I think cemetaries near residential areas are pretty normal.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on May 19, 2011, 03:33:28 AM
Very nice, Robin!!! Realistic city my friend!!!   &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: samerton on May 19, 2011, 01:06:12 PM
Great! Lots of traffic in the first pic, it all adds to the realism of your pictures.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on May 20, 2011, 06:34:46 AM
Two fantastic new shots!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yan077 on May 20, 2011, 08:49:03 AM
Great work Robin ! I fully enjoyed the last update, especially the overview and the 2 last pictures are very realistic !
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Exla357 on May 20, 2011, 06:27:13 PM
That looks really nice, Robin  :thumbsup:

-Alex
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ricardomiranda on May 23, 2011, 07:05:24 AM
Well its realistic city, congratulations!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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Another quick one and I'll do replies during the week.


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The tunnel wasn't working out so weel for me on the other sire, so it had to be demolished and a new idea put in place.

Enjoy the update and the rest of your weekend.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nbvc on May 29, 2011, 07:05:52 AM
Nice update. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on May 29, 2011, 08:47:52 AM
Nice work, Robin!!!   &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on May 29, 2011, 09:43:25 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on May 29, 2011, 06:51:51 AMso it had to be demolished and a new idea put in place.
It was either that or some very heavy rain. Nice renovation Robin. How extensive is the canal system? Also, I really like the walkways lining the area. The pond by the ferris wheel looks a little odd (it might be the grass edge to it), but the shops and plants really help keep an area with large buildings from looking overly dense. Nice work.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on May 30, 2011, 12:16:13 PM
Nice looking area Robin! That's a huge church! I like the avenue tunnel and the nice use of Kazuki's RBP lots. Nice idea having all those market-wall-pieces next to each other  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on May 31, 2011, 10:55:35 AM
Great work on the church and park!! It's looking wonderful. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nedalezz on May 31, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
I must say, atleast in my opinion, I agree wholeheartedly with the change. The canal and water look so much better than the road - it just fits the general look better :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on June 01, 2011, 08:31:35 AM
Well I've certainly been remiss in not stopping in sooner!  You've been doing some fantastic work over the past couple months but the latest update is simply stunning!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on June 03, 2011, 01:56:25 PM
Nice work replacing the tunnel by a pond, it's verry much more pleasant to see now! It looks like, as Matt said that you had flooded the tunnel!!  :P :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on June 04, 2011, 02:57:44 PM
I can only agree, it looks much better now :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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Quote from: art128 on May 15, 2011, 07:00:40 AM
Nice picture there, Robin ! I really enjoyed it.  &apls
Glad you liked it my friend.

Quote from: Reikhardt on May 15, 2011, 11:26:48 AM
Are those trees with toilet roll draped over them? ()what()
Nice teaser!
Yes it is, it's part of the game, you should get it in your cities as well.  Thanks for stopping by.


Quote from: Exla357 on May 15, 2011, 11:39:28 AM
Nice teaser there. And yes, that is a TP'd tree. Looking forward to more.

-Alex
(PS: Tarkus does that exact same "-Alex". Let it be known that I'm not copying him LOL I've done it all my life ;D)
Glad to see you here, thanks for dropping in.

Quote from: samerton on May 15, 2011, 11:53:30 AM
Great picture, Robin! Nice mix of houses!  &apls
Thanks, but it's my goal to make the neigborhood a little more uniform.

Quote from: io_bg on May 15, 2011, 11:56:43 AM
Nice teaser! Although I wouldn't really want to live across a cemetery :D
Hey Ioan, nice to see you in here.  I wouldn't want to live near a cemetary either....gives me the creeps.

Quote from: Nardo69 on May 15, 2011, 01:29:09 PM
Nice boring teaser, Robin!

@io_bg:  Why not? These kind of neighbours will not make any trouble such as noise, BBQ smoke etc ... ;)
Hey Bernhard, thank a lot, just what I was going for, but I still wouldn't want to live near a cemetary.

Quote from: RickD on May 16, 2011, 02:20:46 AM
Looks very good. The buildings fit together nicely. It must have taken some time to grow them like you wanted.
Thanks a lot.  It did take me a very, very long time.  I still am not happy with all the biuldings that have grown and I find myself very often pruning.

Quote from: bat on May 16, 2011, 09:52:56 AM
Great new pictures there!
The teaser is also really good!
Wonderful work on this new update.
Looking forward to more... ;)
Thanks bat, nice to see you around again.

Quote from: Exla357 on May 16, 2011, 02:41:38 PM
That looks really nice, Robin! I will be stopping in to check on this MD's status very often :thumbsup:

-Alex
Thanks a lot, I hope you like this update as well.

Quote from: samerton on May 17, 2011, 09:07:02 AM
Great city you have there, Robin! I love the night pics  ;)
Thanks, I do my best and I'm glad others like my work.

Quote from: noahclem on May 19, 2011, 03:07:58 AM
Nice dump!  :D  CAM 2.0 looks promising and your transit networks in the new city look good  :thumbsup:  Also, I think cemetaries near residential areas are pretty normal.
I like to make dirty look good and I have actually made some improvements to that area.  I have also just added GLR to more than half the city, man did that take a long time to do.  Thanks for the nice comment.

Quote from: Tomas Neto on May 19, 2011, 03:33:28 AM
Very nice, Robin!!! Realistic city my friend!!!   &apls
Thanks a lot Tomas, glad you like it.

Quote from: samerton on May 19, 2011, 01:06:12 PM
Great! Lots of traffic in the first pic, it all adds to the realism of your pictures.
A few sections of my highway have more than 10,000 commuters, and the majority of the transit is over loaded in the core of the city.  Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: bat on May 20, 2011, 06:34:46 AM
Two fantastic new shots!! :thumbsup:
Thank you very much.

Quote from: Yan077 on May 20, 2011, 08:49:03 AM
Great work Robin ! I fully enjoyed the last update, especially the overview and the 2 last pictures are very realistic !
Thanks Yan, I hope you like this update too.

Quote from: Exla357 on May 20, 2011, 06:27:13 PM
That looks really nice, Robin  :thumbsup:

-Alex
Looks like you are becoming a regular here.  Thanks for the comment.

Quote from: ricardomiranda on May 23, 2011, 07:05:24 AM
Well its realistic city, congratulations!
That's always my aim, thanks

Quote from: nbvc on May 29, 2011, 07:05:52 AM
Nice update. &apls
Always nice to see you here, thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: Tomas Neto on May 29, 2011, 08:47:52 AM
Nice work, Robin!!!   &apls
Thanks again.

Quote from: threestooges on May 29, 2011, 09:43:25 AM
It was either that or some very heavy rain. Nice renovation Robin. How extensive is the canal system? Also, I really like the walkways lining the area. The pond by the ferris wheel looks a little odd (it might be the grass edge to it), but the shops and plants really help keep an area with large buildings from looking overly dense. Nice work.
-Matt
Hey Matt.  I originally made the undergound avenue and loved the idea, but the other side was causing me some grief so it had to go.  As for the canal system, it's not very extensive right now, but it is growing.  Sometimes I do things a little bit backwards.  ;) And as for that pond, check out the pic below, it's been vapourized.

Quote from: noahclem on May 30, 2011, 12:16:13 PM
Nice looking area Robin! That's a huge church! I like the avenue tunnel and the nice use of Kazuki's RBP lots. Nice idea having all those market-wall-pieces next to each other  :thumbsup:
Thanks, glad you like it.  I thought the church was too big to begin with but I thought it would make a nice landmark.

Quote from: bat on May 31, 2011, 10:55:35 AM
Great work on the church and park!! It's looking wonderful. :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot bat, always good to see you here.

Quote from: nedalezz on May 31, 2011, 03:26:41 PM
I must say, atleast in my opinion, I agree wholeheartedly with the change. The canal and water look so much better than the road - it just fits the general look better :)
I don't like to make pretty cities and I wouldn't have made this change if my plan on the other side of that tunnel worked the way I wanted it to.  I like to add a little dirty to the pretty stuff, I believe this makes for better realism.  Thanks for stopping by Nedal.

Quote from: Battlecat on June 01, 2011, 08:31:35 AM
Well I've certainly been remiss in not stopping in sooner!  You've been doing some fantastic work over the past couple months but the latest update is simply stunning!
Thanks Gordan, I hope to see you in here more often and a lot sooner next time.

Quote from: art128 on June 03, 2011, 01:56:25 PM
Nice work replacing the tunnel by a pond, it's verry much more pleasant to see now! It looks like, as Matt said that you had flooded the tunnel!!  :P :thumbsup:
Thanks, and I guess it does look like that.

Quote from: io_bg on June 04, 2011, 02:57:44 PM
I can only agree, it looks much better now :)
Thanks, but look at the pic below, I hope it looks much much better now.

After after shot. 
I still need to do some pruning in this area though.  Some of those buildings must go for something a little more fitting and less repetitious.
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And look what I got to grow in my city.
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Gonna have to fix those frieght trips.  ::) Otherwise I am pretty proud of myself. ()stsfd()

Enjoy until next time.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on June 06, 2011, 11:22:19 PM
Hefty factory you have there. How's that working with the traffic simulator? Also, the plaza looks better without the pond, but the trees look a bit large (not unbelievably large though, so that's good). Nice work Robin.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: supremec on June 07, 2011, 02:31:45 AM
Wow it's just fantastic!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on June 07, 2011, 08:25:19 AM
Nice work on the canal!
Also great looking factory! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on June 07, 2011, 10:23:42 AM
Wow, nice work getting that VW factory to grow! I'm also curious how the local transit network/transit simulator are handling that monster. As for the freight trips, perhaps converting your avenue viaduct to ERHW would help?  Or adding a little freight station siding to the rails there? You can stick the RHW viaducts right next to an avenue viaduct to convert them if necessary or, more often, I transition RHW to avenue TuLEPs once it hits the ground.

Your park/pond scene is looking very nice (with the large but not excessively large trees) and with a little pruning, as you've said, it should be perfect  :thumbsup:

I too know the headache of adding extensive GLR systems  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on June 07, 2011, 06:10:27 PM
Wow... 23.595 jobs in only one factory?   ::)

The first picture is amazing!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ricardomiranda on June 08, 2011, 07:48:26 AM
The church square is getting better with each update, so do not think the trees so large, I think it is okay!
You have the link of the super factory? Thanks!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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Quote from: threestooges on June 06, 2011, 11:22:19 PM
Hefty factory you have there. How's that working with the traffic simulator? Also, the plaza looks better without the pond, but the trees look a bit large (not unbelievably large though, so that's good). Nice work Robin.
-Matt
Hey Matt, great to hear from ya. 
The traffic simulator must hate me, but it seems to be doing alright.  If I don't plan an alternative in such busy section I do get a bad case of "Commute time too long" and than abondonment.  Check out the avenue just around the corner from that factory. 
As for those trees.....I like them a lot. ;)

Quote from: supremec on June 07, 2011, 02:31:45 AM
Wow it's just fantastic!  &apls
Thanks for stopping by and the nice comment.

Quote from: bat on June 07, 2011, 08:25:19 AM
Nice work on the canal!
Also great looking factory! :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot bat.

Quote from: noahclem on June 07, 2011, 10:23:42 AM
Wow, nice work getting that VW factory to grow! I'm also curious how the local transit network/transit simulator are handling that monster. As for the freight trips, perhaps converting your avenue viaduct to ERHW would help?  Or adding a little freight station siding to the rails there? You can stick the RHW viaducts right next to an avenue viaduct to convert them if necessary or, more often, I transition RHW to avenue TuLEPs once it hits the ground.

Your park/pond scene is looking very nice (with the large but not excessively large trees) and with a little pruning, as you've said, it should be perfect  :thumbsup:

I too know the headache of adding extensive GLR systems  $%Grinno$%
As of right now the avenue is doing alright, but I do still have a problem with long frieght times and I plan to remedy that this week by trying to get a rail line to touch the edge of the lot.
I do still have some work on that area to get it just right.  I'll be showing more pics of that area in future updates for sure as it improves.
Please say nothing about the GLR......I have had enough of it for a while.  And I still need to do some more. ::) :'(

Quote from: Tomas Neto on June 07, 2011, 06:10:27 PM
Wow... 23.595 jobs in only one factory?   ::)

The first picture is amazing!!!
Thank you my friend.  I have been able to maintain about that many workers at the VW plant for more than 50 years now, so I think I'm safe to say it's not going any where, but I do still need to fix that commute time.

Quote from: ricardomiranda on June 08, 2011, 07:48:26 AM
The church square is getting better with each update, so do not think the trees so large, I think it is okay!
You have the link of the super factory? Thanks!
Thanks a lot.  I'm starting to like the area more and more.
As for the VW factory, it's on the LEX.
VW Automotive Factory, a citynut/jestarr production (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2578)

Check out this street corner.
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The below pic is from my city and I am looking for "Groundscrapers", like the one in the pic.  Buildings that are around ten to twnenty-five floors high but take up a lot of gound.  If anyone has any ideas, I would really appreciate it.
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Hope you enjoyed,
Robin  ()stsfd()
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on June 10, 2011, 03:14:50 AM
Wow... I believe that should live a lot of people in this city!!!  Fantastic!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on June 10, 2011, 05:28:11 AM
The numbers of passengers in the tram! :o :o The most I have is around 5000 and I just have 145.000 habitants! :D
Excellent update by the way, &apls but I'm sorry I can't help you for the "groundscrapers" ()sad()

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: samerton on June 10, 2011, 10:26:56 AM
Simple but brilliant pictures..! I think they're amazing!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Exla357 on June 10, 2011, 10:30:22 AM
Hey you've got some serious tram traffic there! Sorry I missed the last two updates. I don't know what it is but something about these cities gives me butterflies.....it feels eerily realistic.

Might I suggest modifying your title every update so that on the HOF main page it'll read, for example, "Mindscape - Update 145?" It will make it easier, at least for me, to track Mindscape so I know when to stop in and look at a new update  "$Deal"$

Looking forward to seeing what comes next  :thumbsup:

-Alex
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on June 10, 2011, 10:42:08 AM
This sort of building lakes a lot in the game, maybe some BATers can think to do some !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Terring7 on June 10, 2011, 11:01:17 AM
Your Sims really like your tram network ;D
Keep it up :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on June 10, 2011, 12:00:26 PM
The second picture looks beautiful!
The first, too... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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Quote from: Tomas Neto on June 10, 2011, 03:14:50 AM
Wow... I believe that should live a lot of people in this city!!!  Fantastic!!!
Thank Tomas.  Just after 500 Sim years I have broken 1,000,000 Sims on this large tile and the majority of the tile is stage 5 to 7 .  I'm trying for a midrise over crowded city.

Quote from: Sciurus on June 10, 2011, 05:28:11 AM
The numbers of passengers in the tram! :o :o The most I have is around 5000 and I just have 145.000 habitants! :D
Excellent update by the way, &apls but I'm sorry I can't help you for the "groundscrapers" ()sad()

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot.  All my mass transit is overwhelmed in this city.  GLR, bus, train is nearing 80% usage in the entire city.  My highways are packed, the avenues are way over crowded and the streets and roads are even more crowded.  I love it. ;)

Quote from: samerton on June 10, 2011, 10:26:56 AM
Simple but brilliant pictures..! I think they're amazing!  &apls
Thaks for stopping by.  As for "simple"....sometime less is more. :thumbsup:

Quote from: Exla357 on June 10, 2011, 10:30:22 AM
Hey you've got some serious tram traffic there! Sorry I missed the last two updates. I don't know what it is but something about these cities gives me butterflies.....it feels eerily realistic.

Might I suggest modifying your title every update so that on the HOF main page it'll read, for example, "Mindscape - Update 145?" It will make it easier, at least for me, to track Mindscape so I know when to stop in and look at a new update  "$Deal"$

Looking forward to seeing what comes next  :thumbsup:

-Alex

Thank you very much.  I'll take those butterflies as a compliment.  I do my best to make the my cities look realistic and when someone else notices it make all my hard work worthy.
As for the suggestion, I'll keep it mind and I'll see what I can do.

Quote from: art128 on June 10, 2011, 10:42:08 AM
This sort of building lakes a lot in the game, maybe some BATers can think to do some !  :thumbsup:
Hey Arthur, always good to hear from you and I do agree, ground scrapers are lacking.  And this is why I asked if anyone can think of any.  I most likely have them all, but it's a worthy question.

Quote from: Terring7 on June 10, 2011, 11:01:17 AM
Your Sims really like your tram network ;D
Keep it up :thumbsup:
I'm glad my SIms like the GLR, it took me a long time to build as I built it after the city was built.  Thanks for the comment.

Quote from: bat on June 10, 2011, 12:00:26 PM
The second picture looks beautiful!
The first, too... :thumbsup:
Glad you like the pics my friend, thanks for dropping in.

Now for a few pics. 
Sit back, enjoy and remember this is CAM 2, all grown and still a lot of prunning to do. ;)


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Hope you all enjoyed this update.
Robin  ()stsfd()

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on June 12, 2011, 09:26:35 AM
Nice update, I really like how you've put retaining walls and buildings under the highway :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Exla357 on June 12, 2011, 06:36:34 PM
That all looks fantastic except for the tree in the middle of the freeway  :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on June 13, 2011, 01:55:21 AM
A wonderful city!! &apls

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on June 13, 2011, 03:11:23 AM
Nice work there, Robin! As Ioan said, the highway is well arranged, Also as the neighborhood. I really liked the railway interchange, thought it's a bit a shame you were not able to put a smooth curve at the left side.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on June 13, 2011, 09:40:20 AM
Your city is really beautiful!
Superb work on it! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on June 13, 2011, 11:06:29 AM
Nice to see the city coming along well Robin.  :thumbsup:   I wish I could help you with your quest for "groundscrapers" but I don't think many similar bats to the merchandise mart exist. That particular building held the world record for largest building in floor space for several decades I believe, so it isn't very typical. There is a mozukuss bat on the LEX that might be similar height and volume.

Look forward to more  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on June 20, 2011, 06:45:05 AM
CAM 2 seems to work great for you. I see some impressive buildings.

Was your search for groundscrapers successful? I am looking for this kind of buildings, too but there don't seem to be many around.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sc-4 on June 23, 2011, 12:40:46 AM
Robin , I've just finished to read the 73 pages of your MD and it's just awesome all you've done !
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on June 27, 2011, 07:43:04 PM
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Quote from: io_bg on June 12, 2011, 09:26:35 AM
Nice update, I really like how you've put retaining walls and buildings under the highway :thumbsup:
Thanks Ioan, I was wondering if anyone would notice.

Quote from: Exla357 on June 12, 2011, 06:36:34 PM
That all looks fantastic except for the tree in the middle of the freeway  :D
Thanks.  That some times happens to us all.  In one view it looks good and in another the damn tree goes through the the highway.  Well, I have since fixed it, hopefully there are no more.  ;)

Quote from: Sciurus on June 13, 2011, 01:55:21 AM
A wonderful city!! &apls

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot Guillaume, nice to see you hear.

Quote from: art128 on June 13, 2011, 03:11:23 AM
Nice work there, Robin! As Ioan said, the highway is well arranged, Also as the neighborhood. I really liked the railway interchange, thought it's a bit a shame you were not able to put a smooth curve at the left side.   :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot Arthur.  I used the smooth curves where ever possible.  I thought it was a shame as well.  I may go back to that area and see if there is something else I can do.  ;)

Quote from: bat on June 13, 2011, 09:40:20 AM
Your city is really beautiful!
Superb work on it! :thumbsup:
Thanks bat, I try my best.

Quote from: noahclem on June 13, 2011, 11:06:29 AM
Nice to see the city coming along well Robin.  :thumbsup:   I wish I could help you with your quest for "groundscrapers" but I don't think many similar bats to the merchandise mart exist. That particular building held the world record for largest building in floor space for several decades I believe, so it isn't very typical. There is a mozukuss bat on the LEX that might be similar height and volume.

Look forward to more  :thumbsup:
Thanks Noah for giving the ground scrapers some thought.  I have checked out mozukuss stuff and I may have some space for some of it, thanks again.

Quote from: RickD on June 20, 2011, 06:45:05 AM
CAM 2 seems to work great for you. I see some impressive buildings.

Was your search for groundscrapers successful? I am looking for this kind of buildings, too but there don't seem to be many around.
I have found some , but I need to put them through the PIM-X as they are not CAMpatible.  Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: sc-4 on June 23, 2011, 12:40:46 AM
Robin , I've just finished to read the 73 pages of your MD and it's just awesome all you've done !
I am always honored by new comers to my MD taking the time to read through it all.  Thanks for your time and your comment. I hope to see you around more.

Now for a few pics of an area in my city that I am fairly happy with.  Tell me what you all think, please.

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Well that's it for tonight, I hope you all enjoyed and I look forward to hearing your comments.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Exla357 on June 27, 2011, 08:25:45 PM
Glad to see another update! I really love the central tree zone cutting through that neighborhood area. My only concern is your use of Maxis baseball fields. They are a bit small, and they seem isolated from each other, kinda unrealistic if you ask me, as well as the scaling.

Other than that everything looks great!

-Alex  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on June 27, 2011, 10:28:57 PM
I'm glad if you found my suggestion useful  :thumbsup:  I really like this update, especially as I'm kind of a sucker for diagonals and you've placed a very nice selection of Glenni's, Prepo's, and Mozukuss' BATS. I particularly like the clever placing of 6 of Glenni's diagonal/orthogonal transition buildings into a 270 degree curve. I think the sports complex turned out very well, as have the other parks.

Great update and looking forward to the next  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on July 07, 2011, 08:55:40 AM
Great new update! I like the the park although maybe those fields are a bit too many :P
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: wallasey on July 07, 2011, 03:06:22 PM
This is some city you have going on here! Great stuff!

The tram network is most defiantly a turn up and go service by the looks of it!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on July 08, 2011, 08:37:45 AM
Hello Robin,
Excellent picutres there of this area my friend, I really loved the first one with the diagonal buildings, it really gives a different feeling to your city. ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vortext on July 22, 2011, 05:57:11 AM
been lurking in your md way too long, great stuff as always  :thumbsup:

If you're still searching for groundscrapers, what about  this  (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/15266-ndex-old-post-office-by-ardecila/) one?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: itsacoaster on August 21, 2011, 09:47:29 AM
Robin, your MD has inspired me to work with the CAM and custom growable buildings for the first time.  It took me a few hours yesterday, but I must say, I don't know how I ever played without it.  Now I can download my choice of growable buildings and add so much variety to my cities.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 21, 2011, 04:28:51 PM
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Quote from: Exla357 on June 27, 2011, 08:25:45 PM
Glad to see another update! I really love the central tree zone cutting through that neighborhood area. My only concern is your use of Maxis baseball fields. They are a bit small, and they seem isolated from each other, kinda unrealistic if you ask me, as well as the scaling.

Other than that everything looks great!

-Alex  :thumbsup:
Hello Alex.  The Maxis baseball fields are now gone.  I wanted to put a bunch of them together as I did to make a baseball park.  I have several of them in my city with a similiar setup.  Thanks for stopping by and I'll post another pic of the field and you can tell me what you think.

Quote from: noahclem on June 27, 2011, 10:28:57 PM
I'm glad if you found my suggestion useful  :thumbsup:  I really like this update, especially as I'm kind of a sucker for diagonals and you've placed a very nice selection of Glenni's, Prepo's, and Mozukuss' BATS. I particularly like the clever placing of 6 of Glenni's diagonal/orthogonal transition buildings into a 270 degree curve. I think the sports complex turned out very well, as have the other parks.

Great update and looking forward to the next  &apls
Hello Noah.  I take all comments seriously and I did the same for yours.  I'm glad you like the diagonal section I did.  I found it rather difficult......I was so unhappy with several setups I had done.  Alot of building and demolishing happened in that area. ;)  Thanks for the comments.

Quote from: io_bg on July 07, 2011, 08:55:40 AM
Great new update! I like the the park although maybe those fields are a bit too many :P
Hello Ioan.  Always nice to hear from you.  Hmmmm, now that is two people that think there are too many fields.  I'll have to think about it and see if I can come up with something else.

Quote from: wallasey on July 07, 2011, 03:06:22 PM
This is some city you have going on here! Great stuff!

The tram network is most defiantly a turn up and go service by the looks of it!
Thank you very much.  I am very proud of this city and think it is turning out pretty well.  As for the tram line, it is rather small at this point and I am trying to get it al around the city.  It's a lot of work.

Quote from: art128 on July 08, 2011, 08:37:45 AM
Hello Robin,
Excellent picutres there of this area my friend, I really loved the first one with the diagonal buildings, it really gives a different feeling to your city. ;)
Hey Arthur, thanks for the comment.  As I said above, that area was a pain in the back, but I am fairly happy with the end result.

Quote from: vortext on July 22, 2011, 05:57:11 AM
been lurking in your md way too long, great stuff as always  :thumbsup:

If you're still searching for groundscrapers, what about  this  (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/15266-ndex-old-post-office-by-ardecila/) one?
Always nice to hear from a lurking, hopefully I'll hear a lot more from you now.  As for that ground scraper, I do have it already, but strangely enough I never used it on that city tile.  Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: itsacoaster on August 21, 2011, 09:47:29 AM
Robin, your MD has inspired me to work with the CAM and custom growable buildings for the first time.  It took me a few hours yesterday, but I must say, I don't know how I ever played without it.  Now I can download my choice of growable buildings and add so much variety to my cities.
Always nice to inspire someone into using CAM.  It does take a really, really long time to get yourself set up, but once that is done, the game is totally different.  You'll never, ever see me going back now.  Thanks for the nice comment.  If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Now, now.  Everyone must know me by now and my attention span for a given topic or tile or map is very limited.  Well it has happened again and I have a new map.  I have already started my planning and even a little bit of work on a few of the tiles.  I have opened every tile and terraformed the problem areas.  I had to move a few rivers over and I slightly changed some of the shore line.
I so badly wanted to use RHW, but I find myself getting very fustrated and fast.  It's most likely because I don't know where everything is and in some cases I'm not even sure what I am really looking for or I most likely just past it several times over.  Anyways, I haven't done too much that I can't change my mind and comvert the Maxis highways to RHW.  We'll see.


The map is Al Capone Rides again in the Windy City, by drunkapple (http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/26582-al-capone-rides-again-in-the-windy-city/)  The Chiago shoreline is the main part of the city is where I plan to keep my focus.......for now. ;)
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I started a layout, I really liked it but there was some intersections that I wasn't able to do, so I had to go with a different layout.
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Here you can see I did some work on the harbor.
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Here is an almost finsihed section.  Not too sure if I am entirely happy or not.
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So what do you all think?

Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on August 21, 2011, 04:49:36 PM
Really nice start Rooker,

Be careful to the bug regarding the transparent textures on the last pic  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on August 21, 2011, 05:12:53 PM
Excellent harbor Robin! I love the detailing on the final picture. Can't wait to see more from you. :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on August 21, 2011, 06:05:35 PM
Quote from: Girafe on August 21, 2011, 04:49:36 PM
Really nice start Rooker,

Be careful to the bug regarding the transparent textures on the last pic  ;)

You are right Girafe, I should have noticed that one.

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Robin  ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yan077 on August 21, 2011, 11:58:00 PM
Beautiful harbour Robin, in particular, I like the contrast between the wild river bed and the old dock, really beautiful  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on August 22, 2011, 02:22:53 AM
That's a really good harbour, well thought. &apls Wait for more about this new city :P

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on August 22, 2011, 08:07:30 AM
Wow..., great work Robin!!! Very nice harbour!!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on August 22, 2011, 09:49:26 AM
Fantastic work on the harbour! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vortext on August 22, 2011, 10:16:12 AM
nice map & port. I especially like the underwater flora, for some reason I can never get it to look this good. More practice required I guess  ::)

Quote from: rooker1 on August 21, 2011, 04:28:51 PMI so badly wanted to use RHW, but I find myself getting very fustrated and fast.  It's most likely because I don't know where everything is and in some cases I'm not even sure what I am really looking for or I most likely just past it several times over. 

There are some pretty decent step-by-step tutorials on RHW interchanges and stuff, which helped me a great deal in getting to know all the different pieces and (im)possibilties the RHW has to offer. Maybe have a look at those.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Framly on August 22, 2011, 02:52:20 PM
Great Pictures! The Harbour and shoreline looks awesome &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on August 22, 2011, 03:07:10 PM
Robin- great start on that Chicago map.  The Windy City is my hometown (well, actually the burbs, but you know what I mean).  Great interaction with your readers, too.

You are headed for 100,000 views shortly.  Very exclusive territory.  But that's where Mind Scape belongs.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape - Some Road Geekery
Post by: rooker1 on August 23, 2011, 07:56:20 PM
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Quote from: Girafe on August 21, 2011, 04:49:36 PM
Really nice start Rooker,

Be careful to the bug regarding the transparent textures on the last pic  ;)
Thanks a lot.  You are right I should have noticed that transparent texture bug before taking the picture. &ops I hope you like the next pic without the bug. ;) ()stsfd()

Quote from: art128 on August 21, 2011, 05:12:53 PM
Excellent harbor Robin! I love the detailing on the final picture. Can't wait to see more from you. :)
Hello Arthur, always nice to hear from you.  I'm not too sure if I am entirely happy with the area, it may need some more touches and even worse.....I may need to move it down three tiles. :bomb: See below.

Quote from: Yan077 on August 21, 2011, 11:58:00 PM
Beautiful harbour Robin, in particular, I like the contrast between the wild river bed and the old dock, really beautiful  :thumbsup:
Thank you Yan.  Coming from the Master Artist of contrasting water, shorelines to cities......it does mean a lot.  Do you have any helpful hints for me? ::)

Quote from: Sciurus on August 22, 2011, 02:22:53 AM
That's a really good harbour, well thought. &apls Wait for more about this new city :P

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Guillaume, thank you too.  You wouldn't believe me if I told you how long it took me to do what you see there. $%Grinno$%  About 6 hours......I'll tell the rest some other day. ;)

Quote from: Tomas Neto on August 22, 2011, 08:07:30 AM
Wow..., great work Robin!!! Very nice harbour!!!   :thumbsup:
Thank you Tomas, I'm glad you like it.  Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: bat on August 22, 2011, 09:49:26 AM
Fantastic work on the harbour! :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot bat, nice to see you here.

Quote from: vortext on August 22, 2011, 10:16:12 AM
nice map & port. I especially like the underwater flora, for some reason I can never get it to look this good. More practice required I guess  ::)

Quote from: rooker1 on August 21, 2011, 04:28:51 PMI so badly wanted to use RHW, but I find myself getting very fustrated and fast.  It's most likely because I don't know where everything is and in some cases I'm not even sure what I am really looking for or I most likely just past it several times over. 

There are some pretty decent step-by-step tutorials on RHW interchanges and stuff, which helped me a great deal in getting to know all the different pieces and (I'm)possibilities the RHW has to offer. Maybe have a look at those.
I have read those tuts, but my problem is that I usually see something different and I can't find something similar that someone else has made.  See below and tell me what you think.  Thanks for the comment.

Quote from: Framly on August 22, 2011, 02:52:20 PM
Great Pictures! The Harbour and shoreline looks awesome &apls
Thanks Framly.  I am trying to raise my bar to at least a few notches below some of the other Terrain Greats.  I don't think I am there yet....maybe some more practise. ;)

Quote from: dedgren on August 22, 2011, 03:07:10 PM
Robin- great start on that Chicago map.  The Windy City is my hometown (well, actually the burbs, but you know what I mean).  Great interaction with your readers, too.

You are headed for 100,000 views shortly.  Very exclusive territory.  But that's where Mind Scape belongs.


David

Ahhhh David.  It really is great to see you around again and even better that you had some time to stop in and see my humble MD.  100,000 views will be a nice milestone indeed.
I hope you find my rendition of Chicago to your liking.  I a not trying to copy it by any means but I am using Chicago Google Earth for some inspiration. ;)

So here is my moment of Road Geekery...just for Alex (Tarkus)  :P ;)

When I started taking these pics it was well after I had tried doing this intersection 55 times before.  Each time things didn't line up, not enough space, made a mistake and when I tried to destroy a section it destroyed others......etc, etc.
I wish I could have had the avenure and the road right beside each other but the RHW will not draw over them both unless there is a space.   Hmmm.....to bad.
So I lay down the on slope and the ramp....
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Add in the slip lanes, another genious idea. &apls
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Now I drop down one of the mnay Master Pieces of RHW....too bad it's not raised, now that would really be impressive. :P ;)
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Plop down some one way on slope pieces.
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I need a little s turn to pass by those slip lanes.  Everything is going fairly good so far.  By the way, by this time I have done this intertion at least another 15 times and some of those times I needed to start fromthe begining. Don't ask why, just believe me.
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Ahhh look at that, we pass over the road.
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Now we pass over the avenue.  I am becoming more and more happy.
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Let's sstep back and take a good look at things.
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Marvel the different angles....
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Ohhh, what's this?  A river....no problem.
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Uh-Oh, there is a problem.
Now this is where I am stuck.  What next?  There are no raised bridges, are there?
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That piece on the left is absolutely awesome!!!  But those pieces on the right bottom are very nice as well, but why isn't there opposite ones as shown above them?  Just a thought.
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Anyways, I hope I have caught Alex's attention with my Road Geekery update.

 
I am leaving to go trailer camping early in the morning with the family for the rest of the week. 
I hope when I come back, my problem is all cleared up.  The only thing I can think of is to move the entire section over three tiles, build up some land on both sides of the river, use some on slope pieces and than build the bridge.  Or even easier for me is if someone made a new bridge that would fit here perfectly, (while I am being greedy) maybe even a draw bridge. ;) 
Anyways, just trying to be a little funny, but any ideas on what I should do?

Good night all.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape - Some Road Geekery
Post by: Tarkus on August 23, 2011, 11:17:56 PM
Quote from: rooker1 on August 23, 2011, 07:56:20 PM
Anyways, I hope I have caught Alex's attention with my Road Geekery update.

You have, my friend, you have.  That's a very interesting highway setup you have there, too--you've piqued my interest, and I'm really excited to see you giving the RHW a go.  That harbor is just absolutely jaw-dropping as well--I love how you worked the underwater flora and the lighthouse in there. :thumbsup:

Now onto some "shop talk":

Quote from: rooker1 on August 23, 2011, 07:56:20 PM
Now this is where I am stuck.  What next?  There are no raised bridges, are there?

choco made a few awhile ago which are as-of-yet unreleased, for the ERHW-4 and EMIS.  They are basically finished, and I may merge them into the upcoming RHW Version 5.0 before the release.

Quote from: rooker1 on August 23, 2011, 07:56:20 PM
That piece on the left is absolutely awesome!!!  But those pieces on the right bottom are very nice as well, but why isn't there opposite ones as shown above them?  Just a thought.

You can thank my good friend deathtopumpkins for making that particular piece there on the left.  I suspect it'll be among the first of the "larger" ramp interface pieces that will get the elevated treatment.  And as far as the ERHW-4 Type A ramp (the piece at the right bottom), it'll be getting an "inside" variant in Version 5.0.

The RHW does have a bit of a learning curve to it, though once you get the hang of it, it does open up a wide array of new possibilities.  I'm really curious to see what you'll do with the new version. :)

Hope you and your family have fun camping, and congrats on your imminent entry into the 100k view club. :thumbsup:

-Alex
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on August 24, 2011, 01:26:16 AM
What? 6 hours? Oh my God... it's too much for, I would give it up before! $%Grinno$%

About the update you made: it's always interesting for others to see how you build a road (here, an interscetion), because it shows which pieces you use, how you make it the more logically as possible and how you take the less place as possible too. So I love, it inspire me for the future! &idea

Still wait for more! :D No I joke, it takes time to do it. By the way, look at your private mailbox, I thinl you'll have one ::)

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on August 24, 2011, 03:41:35 AM
Excellent road geekery, Robin! ;) As guillaume said 6 hours is also too much for me :D when it get to 1 or two hours I decide to give up and do something else! :D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tomas Neto on August 31, 2011, 03:20:14 PM
Wow..., a meticulous work!!! Fantastic see something, in this manner, step by step!!! Great!!!  :thumbsup: 
Title: Re: Mind Scape - Sept 1 new update
Post by: rooker1 on September 01, 2011, 09:02:03 AM
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Hey Alex,  Good to see that I have your attention and I'm glad you like the harbor.
[qoute]choco made a few awhile ago which are as-of-yet unreleased, for the ERHW-4 and EMIS.  They are basically finished, and I may merge them into the upcoming RHW Version 5.0 before the release.[/quote]
This is great news, now I just need to try to wait patiently. $%Grinno$%  It's not working...... ;)
QuoteYou can thank my good friend deathtopumpkins for making that particular piece there on the left.  I suspect it'll be among the first of the "larger" ramp interface pieces that will get the elevated treatment.  And as far as the ERHW-4 Type A ramp (the piece at the right bottom), it'll be getting an "inside" variant in Version 5.0.
I would love to see that ramp become raised as well as getting an inside variant of the other.  Will there be any work on any other raised pieces.....maybe wider pieces.
QuoteThe RHW does have a bit of a learning curve to it, though once you get the hang of it, it does open up a wide array of new possibilities.  I'm really curious to see what you'll do with the new version
Hmmmm, learning curve you say.....under statement.  I did recently see two really nice charts in a certain private thread that I printed and I think will help me out a lot. ;)
Anyways, thanks for stopping by and I hope you do so more often and give me your opinions and thoughts on how I'm coming along.


Quote from: Sciurus on August 24, 2011, 01:26:16 AM
What? 6 hours? Oh my God... it's too much for, I would give it up before! $%Grinno$%
About the update you made: it's always interesting for others to see how you build a road (here, an interscetion), because it shows which pieces you use, how you make it the more logically as possible and how you take the less place as possible too. So I love, it inspire me for the future! &idea
Still wait for more! :D No I joke, it takes time to do it. By the way, look at your private mailbox, I thinl you'll have one ::)

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Guillaume,  You are totally right, I usually would have given up as well.  But this time I didn't want the RHW to get the better of me, so I just kept pluggin away.  Thanks for stopping by my friend.


Quote from: art128 on August 24, 2011, 03:41:35 AM
Excellent road geekery, Robin! ;) As guillaume said 6 hours is also too much for me :D when it get to 1 or two hours I decide to give up and do something else! :D
Art is always a pleasure to hear from you.  As I said above, I wanted to win this time and I think I did pretty well.


Quote from: Tomas Neto on August 31, 2011, 03:20:14 PM
Wow..., a meticulous work!!! Fantastic see something, in this manner, step by step!!! Great!!!  :thumbsup: 
Tomas, thanks for stoping by and I'm glad you liked my step by step.  I may try to more like this in the future and maybe even some more Road Geekery.



Well, on to some pics now.
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As I have said earlier, this is my rendition of Chicago, not a replica.  I am going back and forth from the the game to Google Earth, looking for some real life ideas from the Chicago, but that is about it, just ideas, maybe some basic layout may look the same as well.  You can expect alot of underground rail, roads, avenues and some highways too.  I plan to do a massive EL network and lots of dirty industrial along all the river ways.
I hope you all have enjoyed this update and I look forward to reading your comments....good or bad.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on September 01, 2011, 09:53:41 AM
Robin, excellent update once again. I really liked this one. As always you've tried things that people do not usualy, juste like this Round about filled by this monument. it's not something we can see often and I think you did it pretty well. My only Suggestion would be to Lot Edit it so the white pavement base texture can be replaced by a grassy one, to go along with the round about borders.

I'm impatient to see your city inspired by Chicago, as one of my favorite US cities. Judging by your skills and what you've already shown us I can just think the things will be awesome. Also too bad the streets are all empty, that's a pity because such a wonderful city would have been wonderful with a growing life, congested highway, busy streets when the workers get out of the offices... ;)

Take care,

-Arthur. :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: CrossSide on September 01, 2011, 03:00:32 PM
Wouw that roundabout with those highway entrances fits so well! Beautiful! I always liked the orginal highways more then the new rural highways which always seem to big and filling for me (no offence to the makers, who did a great job).
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on September 02, 2011, 04:30:11 AM
That's very nice, I like how you build your roads... it's oversized, with roads everywhere! Typically amercian but I love, it makes me dreaming :D
But I find a strange thing: this church in the middle of the roundabout: why there?

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on September 02, 2011, 05:47:28 AM
I like the density of this city and the mixture of buildings styles. Though a roundabout at the crossing of two highways might not be the best big-city solution $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nanami on September 06, 2011, 11:40:17 AM
That a nice dense city! I like how the midrise buildings blends with some highrise there!  :thumbsup:
I like them a lot!  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Nardo69 on September 06, 2011, 12:51:29 PM
Hi Robin!

Nice pictures. I wouldn't want to drive through that roundabout during rush hour but I know that from time to time the context forces engineers to such ... solutions ...

However I don't like that old church in the roundabout. It is a barock or neobarock church that makes it much older then the highway system at all. And it's below the ground of the other buildings.

There are railway lines and highways running next and under churches etc. but I don't think anyone would move a building vertically to place it inside a roundabout ...

OK, 'nuff picking. Great high density layout, the building mix just fits and the network is stunning.

Take care my friend and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: carlfatal on September 06, 2011, 04:23:40 PM
Hi Robin,
sometimes i lurked in this MD before, but not enough: yesterday i began to read it from beginning. I´m totally stunned, so much details, so much of everything, too much for me  ;).
But to read You´ve needed six hours to build the harbor is good to hear: mostly i need more time for much more little things... And Your "not to give up" like You showed with the pics in the last preceding page is a really good lesson to me.
Thanks and greetz, Carl
Title: Re: Mind Scape
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Quote from: art128 on September 01, 2011, 09:53:41 AM
Robin, excellent update once again. I really liked this one. As always you've tried things that people do not usualy, juste like this Round about filled by this monument. it's not something we can see often and I think you did it pretty well. My only Suggestion would be to Lot Edit it so the white pavement base texture can be replaced by a grassy one, to go along with the round about borders.

I'm impatient to see your city inspired by Chicago, as one of my favorite US cities. Judging by your skills and what you've already shown us I can just think the things will be awesome. Also too bad the streets are all empty, that's a pity because such a wonderful city would have been wonderful with a growing life, congested highway, busy streets when the workers get out of the offices... ;)

Take care,

-Arthur. :)

Hello Arthur, always nice to hear from you.  I wasn't satisfied with that area and I actually destroyed the entire area.  I'm going to try it again but I think slightly different and hopefully better.  As for no life in the pics.....even I forget sometimes to turn the game off pause. ::) ;)

Quote from: CrossSide on September 01, 2011, 03:00:32 PM
Wouw that roundabout with those highway entrances fits so well! Beautiful! I always liked the orginal highways more then the new rural highways which always seem to big and filling for me (no offence to the makers, who did a great job).

I used to like the Maxis highways better as well, but I think it partly has to do with the fact that I was a little afriad of change.  I plan to give the RHW 110% try and I have to tell you....so far I'm liking it even though it does take me along time to figure things out.

Quote from: Sciurus on September 02, 2011, 04:30:11 AM
That's very nice, I like how you build your roads... it's oversized, with roads everywhere! Typically amercian but I love, it makes me dreaming :D
But I find a strange thing: this church in the middle of the roundabout: why there?

Guillaume :thumbsup:

Hello Guillaume, always good to see you in here.  I plan to jam in as many different levels of transit as I possible can.  As for the church, its gone along with the entire area, I wasn't happy with it.  ;)

Quote from: io_bg on September 02, 2011, 05:47:28 AM
I like the density of this city and the mixture of buildings styles. Though a roundabout at the crossing of two highways might not be the best big-city solution $%Grinno$%

Hello Iaon,  I'm glad you like it and I hope to hear from you again soon.  As I've said above that intersection is now gone.

Quote from: 976 on September 06, 2011, 11:40:17 AM
That a nice dense city! I like how the midrise buildings blends with some highrise there!  :thumbsup:
I like them a lot!  &apls

Hello.  It's important to me to try to blend in the midrise with the high, I think it adds a touch of realism.

Quote from: Nardo69 on September 06, 2011, 12:51:29 PM
Hi Robin!

Nice pictures. I wouldn't want to drive through that roundabout during rush hour but I know that from time to time the context forces engineers to such ... solutions ...

However I don't like that old church in the roundabout. It is a barock or neobarock church that makes it much older then the highway system at all. And it's below the ground of the other buildings.

There are railway lines and highways running next and under churches etc. but I don't think anyone would move a building vertically to place it inside a roundabout ...

OK, 'nuff picking. Great high density layout, the building mix just fits and the network is stunning.

Take care my friend and don't forget to make backups!

Bernhard  :thumbsup:

Hey Bernhard.  I trust life is treating you and your family well.  I hope to be able to that area over again.  The idea wasn't that it was the only way through the city but just another chioce.  I planned to make this city very well thought out whe it came to transit times.  In Chicago there a lot of above and below ground networks, a lot of them actually run above and below each other.  Anyways it was just an experiment, and in the end I did destroy as I was unhappy with it.

Quote from: eufl on September 06, 2011, 04:23:40 PM
Hi Robin,
sometimes i lurked in this MD before, but not enough: yesterday i began to read it from beginning. I´m totally stunned, so much details, so much of everything, too much for me  ;).
But to read You´ve needed six hours to build the harbor is good to hear: mostly i need more time for much more little things... And Your "not to give up" like You showed with the pics in the last preceding page is a really good lesson to me.
Thanks and greetz, Carl

Hello Carl,  It''s great to hear that I finally convince you to post....it would be great to from all the lurkers. ;)  If you think 6 hours is long.....well I have a few stories for you than with much longer times.  I once built an area and found I was 2 tiles off where I needed to be to addin my highway after several hours of game play.  I destroyed it all and went at it again.  Now when I make a mistake like that, I usually quit the game and come back another day. ;)


On to some pics.

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After doing some testing with JENXPARIS Seine River Banks by The Great Xannepan (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2676)  I have figured out the secrets.  Are you ready?  The perfect depth is 45 meters.  If you use the "zero sealevel dat" to temporarily get rid of all water you than can make the river bed and the wall exactly how you wait it using the hole digging lots.  If you are unhappy with the land height and want to lower it than you lower the river bed by the same amount to be sure you keep that 45 meter difference between the two.  After using almost every piece in the set, I do have a small wish list and can tell you all that once you have the hang of it, it is an awesome set.

So what do you all think?  About the river bed, the pipes?  I liked to add some more docked boats, any ideas there?
I was also thinking of making the water more dirty...any thoughts there?

Well, that's it for tonight.  I hope you enjoyed.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on September 19, 2011, 04:08:32 PM
First off, from the last update, that interchange/overpass from the first picture is amazing. A bit scary in its complexity, but well executed. How much planning did that take?

As for this update, nice bridges, and great use of the new seawalls. I hadn't downloaded them as yet, but I can say now they'll be making it to my plugins folder after seeing them at work here.

I like the pipeline under the water there, but it doesn't look right with stuff over it like that. Whatever is on top of it looks more like rock than plant, and it doesn't look quite right. I do like the pipeline idea in general though. It adds a great level of realism, age, and a bit of industry to the canal. It's a place that, with the walls, is meant for sun bathing, but probably not the place you'd want to dive right in without a shower right after.

Nice work there Robin.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on September 20, 2011, 01:06:27 AM
Great looking river bank. I must have overlooked that the Seine River banks set is already released.
You have chosen a perfect depth for the water. You can still see some details but it is not too shallow for the boats.
Where did you get those underwater pipes from?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vortext on September 20, 2011, 11:04:44 AM
wow, the walls just look awesome, especially in combination with those JENX bridges :thumbsup:
You've just given me some inspiration for the river in my city (read, I'm gonna nick this idea  ;D ).

As for the pipelines, perhaps choose another set, why would they need fences alongside if they're underwater? 
Some bigger boats would be nice, it looks like a pretty wide river. And maybe add some ploppable trash to the riverbed, for that special innercity river smell   ;)

edit: I forgot to mention the buoys and culverts are very realistic details, well done
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: marsh on September 20, 2011, 04:47:13 PM
Amazing. I've never thought of adding that level of detail underwater. :) Very creative.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nbvc on September 20, 2011, 09:14:11 PM
Great work with the city and also the under water pipes. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on September 21, 2011, 07:31:32 AM
Robin, the underwater pipeline is just AWESOME! you just gave me an awesome idea! :o

As usual excellent stuff, and more precisely fantastic pictures with Xannepan's riverbanks walls.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on September 22, 2011, 05:34:19 AM
Hello Robin ,

I'm so glad to see this great & hard work from Xannepan so properly used ! ( and it was totally unexpected to see it there .  $%Grinno$% )
Awesome work ! ...  &apls &apls &apls that gives me envy to come back to the Triumphal Way , except that my SC4 calendar is already overloaded for the next months !  ::) ...

Quote from: rooker1 on September 19, 2011, 02:43:08 PM

I was also thinking of making the water more dirty...any thoughts there?


Great idea to play with underwater stuff and water transparency . If I remember correctly what Orange_o_  told me to do with the Seine ( for The Triumphal Way ) , you can open your Terrain Mod with Ilive Reader and change value of  that property : TerrainTexTilingFactor .
I was using MissouriBreak Terrain Mod and have had to set that value to 0.09 ... of course , that's a particular example of  what I did to get a particular transparency ( But I think that a urban river shouldn't be that much transparent ) , you have to experiment  various values with your own Terrain Mod . For a river , you can also disable Waves effect ...

I hope that will help you my friend . :thumbsup:

Cédric.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ol.S / Benoit on September 22, 2011, 07:18:05 AM
Really nice update !
I love thoose pictures with the underwater pipe, very unique, great job ! :)

QuoteI have figured out the secrets.  Are you ready?
As most of us I downloaded this set, but I can't find the courage to use it for now, many pieces etc, etc... I have to thank you then :)

QuoteI was also thinking of making the water more dirty...any thoughts there?
Good idea, the water texture is not the best thing in those pictures. If you want, you have a green texture in Rivit's coastal mod : http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/22358-coastal-modd/

Keep it up !
Benoit
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on September 25, 2011, 05:52:24 AM
Two fantastic updates with beautiful images!!!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Connor on September 25, 2011, 06:42:04 AM
Beautiful work as always, and the underwater pipes were a great idea  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: carlfatal on October 04, 2011, 10:34:32 PM
Hi Robin,
stunning pictures again! I´ve played a little bit with this awesome set after i´ve seen these pictures, but only for fun and did nothing comparably...It needs a lot of time and work, again a good example of Your imagination and skills. Really impressive, and how everybody can see: not only suitable for a Parisian setting.  &apls  &apls &apls
Greetz, Carl
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rambuckel on October 07, 2011, 06:29:29 AM
That River looks amazing. Great idea to let tubes run through it.  :thumbsup:

-rambuckel
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on October 07, 2011, 06:54:32 AM
Great use of the new Xannepan walls Robin!  &apls  The details, especially underwater, are really well done. I use his walls quite a bit as well and have found a small handful of pieces I wanted that were missing--so I created them  ;D

As far as water look goes, I reduced transparency to 9 meters and use one of drunkapple's mods from the STEX. Reducing transparency would ruin all those nice underwater details you've added here so that may not be the best plan for Mind Scape.

Look forward to more  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: ricardomiranda on October 11, 2011, 04:00:49 PM
Robin very realistic details! I especially like the submerged culverts!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Dantes on October 12, 2011, 07:27:22 AM
Only now I discover this topic.  ??? Wow, that picture with the bridge is great. :o  The idea of ​​the underwater pipline is awesome. I must now often purely look here.   :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Framly on October 26, 2011, 04:29:52 AM
Two fantastic updates

Great idea my friend &apls

Keep it up!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 14, 2011, 04:01:21 PM
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Quote from: threestooges on September 19, 2011, 04:08:32 PM
First off, from the last update, that interchange/overpass from the first picture is amazing. A bit scary in its complexity, but well executed. How much planning did that take?

As for this update, nice bridges, and great use of the new seawalls. I hadn't downloaded them as yet, but I can say now they'll be making it to my plugins folder after seeing them at work here.

I like the pipeline under the water there, but it doesn't look right with stuff over it like that. Whatever is on top of it looks more like rock than plant, and it doesn't look quite right. I do like the pipeline idea in general though. It adds a great level of realism, age, and a bit of industry to the canal. It's a place that, with the walls, is meant for sun bathing, but probably not the place you'd want to dive right in without a shower right after.

Nice work there Robin.
-Matt
Hello Matt, I have since destroyed that scary intersection.  I had made it more for fun...I think.  I wasn't very happy with how the area had turned out, so it all was destroyed.  As for the seawalls, I love them and think they look great, but they were destroyed in the mass destroying process.  Guess what?.....the pieps were destroyed too. lol.  I have since relotted those and think they look much better now.  And I wouldn't recommend a swim in that river.

Quote from: RickD on September 20, 2011, 01:06:27 AM
Great looking river bank. I must have overlooked that the Seine River banks set is already released.
You have chosen a perfect depth for the water. You can still see some details but it is not too shallow for the boats.
Where did you get those underwater pipes from?
Thanks for the nice comments.  Those underwater pipes are actually from an oil pipeline set from the STEX.  A little trick you'll nedd to know.....remove your water and place all the underwater details you wish, exit game and bring the water back and viola, under water details at thier finest. ;)

Quote from: vortext on September 20, 2011, 11:04:44 AM
wow, the walls just look awesome, especially in combination with those JENX bridges :thumbsup:
You've just given me some inspiration for the river in my city (read, I'm gonna nick this idea  ;D ).

As for the pipelines, perhaps choose another set, why would they need fences alongside if they're underwater? 
Some bigger boats would be nice, it looks like a pretty wide river. And maybe add some ploppable trash to the riverbed, for that special innercity river smell   ;)

edit: I forgot to mention the buoys and culverts are very realistic details, well done
I'm very glad to have given you some inspiration.  As I said above the pipeline set has been relotted and hopefully looks much better.  I hope to post some of those pics in the next update.  As for the details....I do try my best. ;)

Quote from: marsh on September 20, 2011, 04:47:13 PM
Amazing. I've never thought of adding that level of detail underwater. :) Very creative.
You never thought of underwater details.....no way, you are one of the great detail masters. :thumbsup:

Quote from: nbvc on September 20, 2011, 09:14:11 PM
Great work with the city and also the under water pipes. &apls
Thanks alot

Quote from: art128 on September 21, 2011, 07:31:32 AM
Robin, the underwater pipeline is just AWESOME! you just gave me an awesome idea! :o

As usual excellent stuff, and more precisely fantastic pictures with Xannepan's riverbanks walls.
Thanks Arthur, good hear I gave you some ideas.  I can't wait to see what you do.

Quote from: Badsim on September 22, 2011, 05:34:19 AM
Hello Robin ,

I’m so glad to see this great & hard work from Xannepan so properly used ! ( and it was totally unexpected to see it there .  $%Grinno$% )
Awesome work ! ...  &apls &apls &apls that gives me envy to come back to the Triumphal Way , except that my SC4 calendar is already overloaded for the next months !  ::) ...

Quote from: rooker1 on September 19, 2011, 02:43:08 PM

I was also thinking of making the water more dirty...any thoughts there?


Great idea to play with underwater stuff and water transparency . If I remember correctly what Orange_o_  told me to do with the Seine ( for The Triumphal Way ) , you can open your Terrain Mod with Ilive Reader and change value of  that property : TerrainTexTilingFactor .
I was using MissouriBreak Terrain Mod and have had to set that value to 0.09 … of course , that’s a particular example of  what I did to get a particular transparency ( But I think that a urban river shouldn’t be that much transparent ) , you have to experiment  various values with your own Terrain Mod . For a river , you can also disable Waves effect …

I hope that will help you my friend . :thumbsup:

Cédric.

Thanks Cedric, but I have very little luck when I open ILive Reader.  Thanks for stopping by my friend.

Quote from: Ol.S / Benoit on September 22, 2011, 07:18:05 AM
Really nice update !
I love thoose pictures with the underwater pipe, very unique, great job ! :)

QuoteI have figured out the secrets.  Are you ready?
As most of us I downloaded this set, but I can't find the courage to use it for now, many pieces etc, etc... I have to thank you then :)
&mmm
QuoteI was also thinking of making the water more dirty...any thoughts there?
Good idea, the water texture is not the best thing in those pictures. If you want, you have a green texture in Rivit's coastal mod : http://www.simtropolis.com/forum/files/file/22358-coastal-modd/

Keep it up !
Benoit
When I want dirty water I just use one of jeronij's modds and plop the dirty water effect.  Found here....JRJ Rural Culverts And Water Effects (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=125)  I tried all of Rivit's water modds and didn't find one I liked. &mmm Thanks for the idea though.

Quote from: bat on September 25, 2011, 05:52:24 AM
Two fantastic updates with beautiful images!!!
Thanks my friend.

Quote from: Connor on September 25, 2011, 06:42:04 AM
Beautiful work as always, and the underwater pipes were a great idea  :thumbsup:
Thanks for stopping by.

Quote from: carlfatal on October 04, 2011, 10:34:32 PM
Hi Robin,
stunning pictures again! I´ve played a little bit with this awesome set after i´ve seen these pictures, but only for fun and did nothing comparably...It needs a lot of time and work, again a good example of Your imagination and skills. Really impressive, and how everybody can see: not only suitable for a Parisian setting.  &apls  &apls &apls
Greetz, Carl
Thanks Carl.  The set does take alot of work to get it just right, but in the end it is all worth it.

Quote from: rambuckel on October 07, 2011, 06:29:29 AM
That River looks amazing. Great idea to let tubes run through it.  :thumbsup:

-rambuckel
Thanks alot.

Quote from: noahclem on October 07, 2011, 06:54:32 AM
Great use of the new Xannepan walls Robin!  &apls  The details, especially underwater, are really well done. I use his walls quite a bit as well and have found a small handful of pieces I wanted that were missing--so I created them  ;D

As far as water look goes, I reduced transparency to 9 meters and use one of drunkapple's mods from the STEX. Reducing transparency would ruin all those nice underwater details you've added here so that may not be the best plan for Mind Scape.

Look forward to more  :thumbsup:
The set is great and I too think there are a few pieces missing.  I'm very interested in seeing what you have made.  I just want seomthing where the transparency is just a little less.

Quote from: ricardomiranda on October 11, 2011, 04:00:49 PM
Robin very realistic details! I especially like the submerged culverts!
Thanks.  I like to try eveything possible to add that touch of realism.  But sometimes the ideas are not the greatest. :P As it turns out the culverts maybe one of my better ones. ;)

Quote from: Dantes on October 12, 2011, 07:27:22 AM
Only now I discover this topic.  ??? Wow, that picture with the bridge is great. :o  The idea of ​​the underwater pipline is awesome. I must now often purely look here.   :)
Thank you very much  always great to pick up a new reader.

Quote from: Framly on October 26, 2011, 04:29:52 AM
Two fantastic updates

Great idea my friend &apls

Keep it up!
Thanks, always nice to see you in here.


Now for some pictures.
Here is the rework on the harbor and some more under water details.

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I hope you enjoyed the pictures.

I did had plans to do something a little grander this month for the SC4D 5th anniversary but I have found myself with very little time to actually play the game.  I will still do my best to get a few updates out before the ned of the month.
I hope you are enjoying the SC4D Picture Contest voting to see who has the best picture of 2011 season. I also hope you all took part in the voting for your favourite MD to go to the MD HoF section.  The voting is over and io_bg is the big winner and a big congrats to him and a very well deserved win at that!

That's it for this evening.
Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 14, 2011, 04:25:07 PM
I like it Robin. The road with the docks leading off it reminds me of some of the causeways I've seen in Miami (ex: http://www.floridata.com/tracks/ray/images/aerial3_miami.jpg (http://www.floridata.com/tracks/ray/images/aerial3_miami.jpg)). Very nice result with it. This new "diagonal bridge" mod has been demonstrating some very interesting results. I like the harbor itself, but a number of the pieces seem a bit close together. I know marinas can be fairly cramped, but for larger boats, a decent bit of wiggle room seems like it'd be required. The 4th pictures demonstrates it best: the boat launch crane thing on the left side seems to have docks crowding it. The road pieces just left of the crane facility (the gray bits) seem to have regular gaps of grass between them. Is that a part of the piece itself, or what causes that?
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on November 14, 2011, 04:33:41 PM
Awesome update Robin!  &apls &apls

I love those roads along the edge of the marina!  &apls Really a great idea that I hope you don't mind me borrowing from you sometime down the road  ;)  The elevated highways with the plazas under them also look really nice  :thumbsup:  All those marina areas with the docks and boats are very pleasant and the underwater MMPs look great!

Responding to your reply, I plan on showing some of my re-lotted Quai Seine pieces in action soon, although they're fairly basic--though they've allowed me to do a couple of things I otherwise wouldn't have been able to. As far as water mods and transparencies go, I'm starting to think I've made my own water slightly too opaque (your underwater details may be influencing me a bit  ;D )


Looking forward to the next edition and I'm joining you in celebration of 5 years of SC4D!   &dance
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on November 15, 2011, 08:15:00 AM
Hi, Robin!

Long time, no post, my friend--I do apologize.

I simply cannot believe what I am seeing here, though! That harbor is one of the most amazing things that I've ever seen here at SC4D! And the shot with the RHW? Breathtaking, my friend! Absolutely breathtaking! I'm a bit far behind in the game here, so I'm going to have to go through and see what else I missed!

Keep up the fantastic work, and I hope to be back sooner rather than later!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 15, 2011, 08:24:43 AM
great update Robin.

I really liked this harbor too and the way you used the road bridge as a pier is unbelievable. Also excellent job along the highway, it fits pretty well the area.

I just may say something about the boat lift.. I think it would be much more better to put in on another lot, instead of being horizontally, I think vertically (according to the picture) would works very well. As now there are not much place left to let the recently lifted boat turn well to exit the harbor.

Take care,
-Arthur.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Ol.S / Benoit on November 16, 2011, 01:45:48 AM
Well this is really amazing & creative !
A bridge as a pier ? Nice idea ! :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Kergelen on November 16, 2011, 10:57:55 AM
Amazing update!

The industrial port and marina are impressive. Also all the work with the MMP under water. I like the combination between marina and industrial harbour and I love to see so much activity. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on November 16, 2011, 11:39:01 AM
Fantastic job on that harbor, it turned out very nicely!

I don't recognize all the components you're using, particularly the stuff in the 6th picture.  It look great! 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Terring7 on November 16, 2011, 12:30:39 PM
Fantastic pictures, you made a lot of brilliant work for the marina and the bottom of the water :)&apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 16, 2011, 02:46:42 PM
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No replies for right now.  I was just wandering if this looked better now....less crowded and more realistic.

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Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Framly on November 16, 2011, 02:51:39 PM
Great picture Robin!

I really like the underground of the bay &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 16, 2011, 05:35:30 PM
Much better.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 17, 2011, 09:46:39 AM
It looks perfect.  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vester on November 17, 2011, 12:52:50 PM
love your harbour.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Dantes on November 18, 2011, 04:12:40 PM
I like the attention to detail.  :o  The port looks fantastic.  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rambuckel on November 19, 2011, 02:55:36 PM
Wow that's a whole bunch of great ideas and a fabulous realisation!

- rambuckel
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on December 18, 2011, 07:37:16 AM
Hey there Robin,

Fantastic new city, just beautiful :D

Joe
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on December 18, 2011, 09:46:09 AM
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Just to prove that I am still playing the game. ::) ;)
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Enjoy and I will be doing replies next update.
Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on December 18, 2011, 09:56:35 AM
Now that's one great shot, Robin! I like what you did with the RHW ramps, it's very well made.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Dantes on December 18, 2011, 03:02:55 PM
The Intersection looks great.  :thumbsup: Industrial area is really cool. Finally a new picture in your MD.  :) I like the truck parking area next to the diagonal street with its buildings and opposite the old factories.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Badsim on December 19, 2011, 01:44:58 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on December 18, 2011, 09:46:09 AM

Just to prove that I am still playing the game. ::) ;)


And you're playing it marvelously well ... what a pity to do not see your MD more often updated , Robin !  ::)

&apls &apls &apls

Cédric .
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on December 19, 2011, 02:14:37 AM
Great intersection. Impressive.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on December 19, 2011, 05:39:56 AM
Very nice Robin!  &apls  For a guy who not long ago described NAM/RHW stuff as not really your thing you come up with some pretty fantastic creations  :D

Besides the networks I also really like the way the neighborhoods turned out, particularly the brewery and older industrials in the upper left. Can I ask where you found those diagonal buildings on the left side of the diagonal MAVE-6?

Hope to see more soon  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Sciurus on December 19, 2011, 07:44:50 AM
Excellent!! &apls

Guillaume :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: marsh on December 19, 2011, 11:10:06 AM
Beautiful interchange there. :)

,marsh
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Terring7 on December 24, 2011, 06:39:56 AM
Cool intersection :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on December 24, 2011, 01:05:39 PM
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Christmas Eve. day!!!
The wife, the kids and I are very excited!  The wife has to work but she will home around 8pm and she doesn't go back to work until tomorrow evening.  We still have a lot to do, although for the first time ever, we have the majority of the presents already wrapped.  Dinner this year is at my wife's aunt's house, so the big mess will be there.  I'm in charge of making the Turkey, I seem to have been elected the Turkey maker for every Turkey ocassion, I don't mind, just means I must be doing something right.....right? ::) ()stsfd()
Well I just tried to put something together to show you all, an animation, but it doesn't seem to be working how I wanted it to, so I'll be trying again in the next few days, as I have a week and a half off work.

The card above says it all.  Merry Christmas to All and everyone please have a great time with your family and friends!!

Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on December 24, 2011, 01:29:48 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you too, Robin! :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on December 31, 2011, 05:42:21 AM
Best wishes from Alaska for the new year to you and yours, Robin.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 01, 2012, 09:15:28 AM
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Here is a little something I have been working on.  It still needs some dressing. ;)
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Happy New Year from City Hall in down town Toronto.
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Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: TheTeaCat on January 01, 2012, 10:24:38 AM
Happy New Year to you Robin

Looks like I've got quite a bit of catching up to do :D

Derry
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on January 01, 2012, 10:56:06 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you Robin! That's a very nice looking interchange you have there--but where'd the water go?  ;D

Best wishes  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on January 01, 2012, 11:06:09 AM
I'm really going to have to start fiddling with those overpasses. Love the progress pic Robin. That settles it. I think today's an SC4 day for me.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Pat on January 02, 2012, 02:25:55 PM
Robin been looking real great here wow!!! loving those interchanges you been doing... I too gots a lots of catching up to do as well but its well worth it my friend  :thumbsup:

~Patrick
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 03, 2012, 07:13:46 PM
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Playing the game tonight and I wanted to show you all what I am up to.  Here I have two very old pictures of the industrial seaport part of the city.

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Thanks everyone for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying the images.
Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: carlfatal on January 03, 2012, 08:16:10 PM
Happy new year, Robin,
i love the soft slope on the first picture,
and the second one is so total 40´s to 50´s style, wonderful. I have to hear some Little Richard stuff now and dream of a new Kurtis Kraft 500M http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/8774_1955_kurtis_kraft_500m/ (http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/8774_1955_kurtis_kraft_500m/).
The last spring for really cool cars and good architecture.
Greetz, Carl
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: DerChrischi on January 04, 2012, 02:35:52 PM
Finally I find your MD, I've searched so long and have not come up with the idea to look here again.
I can only say: What the you could get banned for that ist that? or on German: Wie geil ist das denn?
I'm thrilled. I've now read 25 page may no longer udn. In your case I would like to learn the build-RHW.
Brilliant! Please never leave us!  &apls &apls &apls &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 04, 2012, 08:40:16 PM
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A quick pic from tonight's gaming session.  I think I have this area just about complete. ()stsfd()
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Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on January 05, 2012, 01:12:08 AM
The area looks fantastic and very realistic. I like the SPUI, very creative.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: FrankU on January 05, 2012, 05:06:27 AM
Yes, nice.  &apls
I like the industry next to and even under the elevated avenues.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on January 05, 2012, 05:18:27 AM
Looks great! That marina is just fine there. I like the blue building in front of it.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vortext on January 05, 2012, 12:42:20 PM
Pretty cramped, me likey  :thumbsup:

The building between the rhw is great, should make for easy parking  $%Grinno$%
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on January 05, 2012, 02:14:16 PM
Very well-done area Robin!  &apls  The SPUI is great and I also love the density!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 10, 2012, 06:21:58 PM
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Thanks everyone for stopping by and all the nice comments.  Here is another quick update to show what I have been doing.
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Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on January 10, 2012, 06:37:25 PM
Really nice work Robin  &apls

The MMPs are extremely well put together and Xannepan's new station is always a pleasure on the eyes  ;)

I'm not familiar with what you have going on with the seaport, though I wish I was--it looks great and I've yet to make a nice-looking port myself. I would suggest one thing: would your MMP work cover the area better without the retaining wall?

Looking forward to more  :thumbsup:

-Noah
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: thundercrack83 on January 10, 2012, 09:19:04 PM
Happy belated holidays, Robin!

As I would suspect, your work with RHW is outstanding, my friend! It's making me want to try my hand with it one of these days! And, it would be Mind Scape if there wasn't some great industrial stuff popping up!

Can't wait to see more!

Dustin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nbvc on January 10, 2012, 09:25:25 PM
Great seaport and the MMP park is nice. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vortext on January 10, 2012, 10:30:56 PM
Another nice area  &apls And I must aks, where did you get the building in the second pic, lower right corner? The one with the clocktower, looks so nice.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on January 10, 2012, 10:35:52 PM
Quote from: vortext on January 10, 2012, 10:30:56 PM
Another nice area  &apls And I must aks, where did you get the building in the second pic, lower right corner? The one with the clocktower, looks so nice.

It's the San Fransisco terminal building you can get buy shipping the LEX DvD Link (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6314.0)

Great job with that area, Robin. The mix of San Francisco's terminal, Paris' station and industrial BATs is very well done as they blend together. Also it might be the first time I see this San Francisco Bat, not a  lot of people used it.

The walls looks pretty, in this setup with a port, and a MMP park around them. Speaking about the port, it is well done once again with using the tips of the road, nice job. Also the skywalkay from the station to the parking lot is another great little detail. I would only suggest to put it one tile further to make sure the parking lot entrance can be TE connected.

Take care,

-Arthur. :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on January 11, 2012, 12:37:50 AM
The area looks great. I like the warehouse at the dock and the small railyard. Have you tried using a smooth Avenue curve instead of the diagonal section? I think it could look better. Though it would probably cause a problem with the diagonal path.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: DerChrischi on January 11, 2012, 02:28:33 AM
Hello Rooker,
Beautiful pictures and the port facility like it very much! What is a great port building with the tower? I've never seen!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Yan077 on January 11, 2012, 03:11:21 AM
Really nice pictures Robin, in your hands, the San francisco's terminal is just an awesome BAT !
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on January 11, 2012, 12:16:33 PM
Nice coastal pics! I like the SPUI in the previous update, it turned out great :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Dantes on January 11, 2012, 05:58:24 PM
Is that an old ferry station?  ()what() The rail station up the hill looks great. :thumbsup:  Down the coast is a beautiful series architecture.  :o Fantastic!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Kergelen on January 12, 2012, 06:19:15 AM
Nice work on this area. The San Francisco terminal is very nice and I like the combination of trucks , small railyard, industrial buildings, and pedestrian accesses.  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 13, 2012, 10:20:00 AM
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Quote from: threestooges on November 14, 2011, 04:25:07 PM
I like it Robin. The road with the docks leading off it reminds me of some of the causeways I've seen in Miami (ex: http://www.floridata.com/tracks/ray/images/aerial3_miami.jpg (http://www.floridata.com/tracks/ray/images/aerial3_miami.jpg)). Very nice result with it. This new "diagonal bridge" mod has been demonstrating some very interesting results. I like the harbor itself, but a number of the pieces seem a bit close together. I know marinas can be fairly cramped, but for larger boats, a decent bit of wiggle room seems like it'd be required. The 4th pictures demonstrates it best: the boat launch crane thing on the left side seems to have docks crowding it. The road pieces just left of the crane facility (the gray bits) seem to have regular gaps of grass between them. Is that a part of the piece itself, or what causes that?
-Matt
Hey Matt, that entire area was destroyed.  I get very fustrated with myself when things don't turn out how I want.  It was way too crowded.....I/you and others, didn't like a section of it so I destroyed it all.  I showed myself who's boss!! ???  I think.  Anyways the causeway, I did like and I used the idea again as you have seen already.  Anyways thank for the comment.

Quote from: noahclem on November 14, 2011, 04:33:41 PM
Awesome update Robin!  &apls &apls
I love those roads along the edge of the marina!  &apls Really a great idea that I hope you don't mind me borrowing from you sometime down the road  ;)  The elevated highways with the plazas under them also look really nice  :thumbsup:  All those marina areas with the docks and boats are very pleasant and the underwater MMPs look great!
Responding to your reply, I plan on showing some of my re-lotted Quai Seine pieces in action soon, although they're fairly basic--though they've allowed me to do a couple of things I otherwise wouldn't have been able to. As far as water mods and transparencies go, I'm starting to think I've made my own water slightly too opaque (your underwater details may be influencing me a bit  ;D )
Looking forward to the next edition and I'm joining you in celebration of 5 years of SC4D!   &dance
Hello Noah.  Borrow away my friend.  That is what MDs are for, collecting ideas and using them for ourselves and making them even better.  As for the water mod....what do you think about the one I am using now?  I think it is the best one so far, at least I like it a little more than the other I was using.

Quote from: thundercrack83 on November 15, 2011, 08:15:00 AM
Hi, Robin!
Long time, no post, my friend--I do apologize.
I simply cannot believe what I am seeing here, though! That harbor is one of the most amazing things that I've ever seen here at SC4D! And the shot with the RHW? Breathtaking, my friend! Absolutely breathtaking! I'm a bit far behind in the game here, so I'm going to have to go through and see what else I missed!
Keep up the fantastic work, and I hope to be back sooner rather than later!
Dustin
Dustin, dear Dustin no need to apologize, RL keeps all busy sometimes.  Thanks, but that harbor is now gone and I think the revised version is even better.  RHW has been a real learning curve, but I think I'm getting the hang of it now.  You should really give it a try.  Once you do, I think you'll never go back to Maxis highways.  I can't wait to see what you can come up with, with all this new stuff lately.

Quote from: art128 on November 15, 2011, 08:24:43 AM
great update Robin.
I really liked this harbor too and the way you used the road bridge as a pier is unbelievable. Also excellent job along the highway, it fits pretty well the area.
I just may say something about the boat lift.. I think it would be much more better to put in on another lot, instead of being horizontally, I think vertically (according to the picture) would works very well. As now there are not much place left to let the recently lifted boat turn well to exit the harbor.
Take care,
-Arthur.
Hello Arthur, thanks.  I did take everyones ideas and opinions to heart when I rebuilt this area, I hope you think it looks better now.

Quote from: Ol.S / Benoit on November 16, 2011, 01:45:48 AM
Well this is really amazing & creative !
A bridge as a pier ? Nice idea ! :)
Thanks Benoit, I too thought it was a good idea, never seen anyone esle do it yet.

Quote from: Kergelen on November 16, 2011, 10:57:55 AM
Amazing update!
The industrial port and marina are impressive. Also all the work with the MMP under water. I like the combination between marina and industrial harbour and I love to see so much activity. &apls
Thanks.  I do my best to add details where ever possible and I thought under water details where important too.  After a lot of trail and error, I think I do pretty well now and I'm glad you think so as well.

Quote from: Battlecat on November 16, 2011, 11:39:01 AM
Fantastic job on that harbor, it turned out very nicely!
I don't recognize all the components you're using, particularly the stuff in the 6th picture.  It look great! 
Hello Gordan. The stuff in the sixth picture are peg's at the top and cnut harbor stuff (from the LEX) to the left.

Quote from: Terring7 on November 16, 2011, 12:30:39 PM
Fantastic pictures, you made a lot of brilliant work for the marina and the bottom of the water :)&apls
Thank you very much my friend.

Quote from: Framly on November 16, 2011, 02:51:39 PM
Great picture Robin!
I really like the underground of the bay &apls
Thanks Framly,  As I said above, trail and error to get the under water just right.

Quote from: threestooges on November 16, 2011, 05:35:30 PM
Much better.
Thanks Matt.

Quote from: art128 on November 17, 2011, 09:46:39 AM
It looks perfect.  &apls
Thanks a lot Arthur.

Quote from: vester on November 17, 2011, 12:52:50 PM
love your harbour.
Hello Arne.  Nice to see you in here and I'm glad you like what you see.

Quote from: Dantes on November 18, 2011, 04:12:40 PM
I like the attention to detail.  :o  The port looks fantastic.  &apls
Thanks.  SC4 has come to a new high level and the little details are what seem to matter the most now and with all the new MMPs, you can't help but want to add as many little details as possible.

Quote from: rambuckel on November 19, 2011, 02:55:36 PM
Wow that's a whole bunch of great ideas and a fabulous realisation!
- rambuckel
Thanks a lot.

Quote from: JoeST on December 18, 2011, 07:37:16 AM
Hey there Robin,
Fantastic new city, just beautiful :D
Joe
Long time Joe andf thanks for the comment.  I trust you are doing well and I hope to see you in here more often.

Quote from: art128 on December 18, 2011, 09:56:35 AM
Now that's one great shot, Robin! I like what you did with the RHW ramps, it's very well made.
Arthur, that RHW setup took me several hours. &mmm BUt I seem to be doing much better now.

Quote from: Dantes on December 18, 2011, 03:02:55 PM
The Intersection looks great.  :thumbsup: Industrial area is really cool. Finally a new picture in your MD.  :) I like the truck parking area next to the diagonal street with its buildings and opposite the old factories.
Thanks Dantes.  I, too thought the truck area turned out well.  I have used that same idea in several places in the city.

Quote from: Badsim on December 19, 2011, 01:44:58 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on December 18, 2011, 09:46:09 AM
Just to prove that I am still playing the game. ::) ;)
And you're playing it marvelously well ... what a pity to do not see your MD more often updated , Robin !  ::)
&apls &apls &apls
Cédric .
Hello Cedric.  Thank you for that nice comment.  Sometimes it's hard to play the game with kids running around fighting.  Some days they are more ralxed than others and this is when I get a chance to play......otherwise I need to wait until they are asleep.  Than there are the times where I am out of inspiration, those days, I just need to wait for them to pass.  I think we all go through this though.  I think I am doing pretty well right now and you can expect to see a lot of updates over the next few weeks.  I hope you enjoy them all.

Quote from: RickD on December 19, 2011, 02:14:37 AM
Great intersection. Impressive.
Thanks alot Rick.

Quote from: noahclem on December 19, 2011, 05:39:56 AM
Very nice Robin!  &apls  For a guy who not long ago described NAM/RHW stuff as not really your thing you come up with some pretty fantastic creations  :D
Besides the networks I also really like the way the neighborhoods turned out, particularly the brewery and older industrials in the upper left. Can I ask where you found those diagonal buildings on the left side of the diagonal MAVE-6?
Hope to see more soon  :thumbsup:
Thanks Arthur, I am having alot of fun with the RHW.  Those diagonals are most likely Glenni's, he has done a lot of work with diagonals.

Quote from: Sciurus on December 19, 2011, 07:44:50 AM
Excellent!! &apls
Guillaume :thumbsup:
Hello Guillaume, nice to see you in here again, thanks for the comment.

Quote from: marsh on December 19, 2011, 11:10:06 AM
Beautiful interchange there. :)
,marsh
Thanks marsh.

Quote from: Terring7 on December 24, 2011, 06:39:56 AM
Cool intersection :thumbsup:
Thanks alot.

Quote from: art128 on December 24, 2011, 01:29:48 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you too, Robin! :)
Thanks Arthur, I hope you enjoyed your holidays.

Quote from: dedgren on December 31, 2011, 05:42:21 AM
Best wishes from Alaska for the new year to you and yours, Robin.
David

Thanks Daivid for the best wish.  I hope you were able to enjoy your holidays.

Quote from: TheTeaCat on January 01, 2012, 10:24:38 AM
Happy New Year to you Robin
Looks like I've got quite a bit of catching up to do :D
Derry
Thanks Derry.  Another year gone and another one to work through as best we can.

Quote from: noahclem on January 01, 2012, 10:56:06 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you Robin! That's a very nice looking interchange you have there--but where'd the water go?  ;D
Best wishes  :thumbsup:
Thanks Noah and right back at ya.  As for the water, every other time I enter the game, I get rid of the water so I can work on new details under water or add more seawalls. ;)

Quote from: threestooges on January 01, 2012, 11:06:09 AM
I'm really going to have to start fiddling with those overpasses. Love the progress pic Robin. That settles it. I think today's an SC4 day for me.
-Matt
Thanks Matt.

Quote from: Pat on January 02, 2012, 02:25:55 PM
Robin been looking real great here wow!!! loving those interchanges you been doing... I too gots a lots of catching up to do as well but its well worth it my friend  :thumbsup:
~Patrick
Good to see you back my friend....hopefully you are going to be here for a while this time.

Quote from: carlfatal on January 03, 2012, 08:16:10 PM
Happy new year, Robin,
i love the soft slope on the first picture,
and the second one is so total 40´s to 50´s style, wonderful. I have to hear some Little Richard stuff now and dream of a new Kurtis Kraft 500M http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/8774_1955_kurtis_kraft_500m/ (http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/8774_1955_kurtis_kraft_500m/).
The last spring for really cool cars and good architecture.
Greetz, Carl
Happy New year to you as well.  I was aiming for a 50's style pic, glad you think I was able to do it.

Quote from: DerChrischi on January 04, 2012, 02:35:52 PM
Finally I find your MD, I've searched so long and have not come up with the idea to look here again.
I can only say: What the you could get banned for that ist that? or on German: Wie geil ist das denn?
I'm thrilled. I've now read 25 page may no longer udn. In your case I would like to learn the build-RHW.
Brilliant! Please never leave us!  &apls &apls &apls &apls
Thanks for very nice comment.  You should give the RHW a try, I think you will really like it.  And believe me, I'm not leaving any time soon. ;)

Quote from: RickD on January 05, 2012, 01:12:08 AM
The area looks fantastic and very realistic. I like the SPUI, very creative.
Thanks Rick.  I liked that SPUI the very first time I had seen it.  Had to give it a try in my city and I think it turned out fairly well.

Quote from: FrankU on January 05, 2012, 05:06:27 AM
Yes, nice.  &apls
I like the industry next to and even under the elevated avenues.
Thanks Frank.  I wanted to use every square tile every where and I thought that a building would fit in well there.  There is parking under the highway too. ()stsfd()

Quote from: art128 on January 05, 2012, 05:18:27 AM
Looks great! That marina is just fine there. I like the blue building in front of it.
Hello Arthur. I thought the blue building look great there as well.

Quote from: vortext on January 05, 2012, 12:42:20 PM
Pretty cramped, me likey  :thumbsup:
The building between the rhw is great, should make for easy parking  $%Grinno$%
Hello vortex.  Glad you like my cramped city style.  I have always liked to create very crowded and dirty cities, I think it is more realistic this way.  I do add a park here and there for some bueaty though. ;)

Quote from: noahclem on January 05, 2012, 02:14:16 PM
Very well-done area Robin!  &apls  The SPUI is great and I also love the density!
Thanks Noah, that SPUI took a few hours to make it look like that. ;)

Quote from: noahclem on January 10, 2012, 06:37:25 PM
Really nice work Robin  &apls
The MMPs are extremely well put together and Xannepan's new station is always a pleasure on the eyes  ;)
I'm not familiar with what you have going on with the seaport, though I wish I was--it looks great and I've yet to make a nice-looking port myself. I would suggest one thing: would your MMP work cover the area better without the retaining wall?
Looking forward to more  :thumbsup:
-Noah
Thanks again Noah.  Xannepan's work is always a pleasure on the eyes. ;)  As for the seaport, wht part are you not familiar with?  And I will try to get rid of some of those walls.  I do my best to not over use them, but sometimes I do get carried away.

Quote from: thundercrack83 on January 10, 2012, 09:19:04 PM
Happy belated holidays, Robin!
As I would suspect, your work with RHW is outstanding, my friend! It's making me want to try my hand with it one of these days! And, it would be Mind Scape if there wasn't some great industrial stuff popping up!
Can't wait to see more!
Dustin
Thanks Dustin.  I hope you do try the RHW, it's not as hard as it my seem.  Up....Mr. Industrial, that's me. ::)

Quote from: nbvc on January 10, 2012, 09:25:25 PM
Great seaport and the MMP park is nice. &apls
Thanks.  As for that park, it's gone.  I didn't like it.  Tell me what you think now.

Quote from: vortext on January 10, 2012, 10:30:56 PM
Another nice area  &apls And I must aks, where did you get the building in the second pic, lower right corner? The one with the clocktower, looks so nice.
Thanks alot.  As Arthur has said below, it's from the LEX DVD, I would suggest that everyone get a copy as there area few exclusives on there. ;)

Quote from: art128 on January 10, 2012, 10:35:52 PM
Quote from: vortext on January 10, 2012, 10:30:56 PM
Another nice area  &apls And I must aks, where did you get the building in the second pic, lower right corner? The one with the clocktower, looks so nice.
It's the San Fransisco terminal building you can get buy shipping the LEX DvD Link (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=6314.0)
Great job with that area, Robin. The mix of San Francisco's terminal, Paris' station and industrial BATs is very well done as they blend together. Also it might be the first time I see this San Francisco Bat, not a  lot of people used it.
The walls looks pretty, in this setup with a port, and a MMP park around them. Speaking about the port, it is well done once again with using the tips of the road, nice job. Also the skywalkay from the station to the parking lot is another great little detail. I would only suggest to put it one tile further to make sure the parking lot entrance can be TE connected.
Take care,
-Arthur. :)
Thanks alot Arthur for answering that question.  At first I wasn't sure if the San Francisco terminal, Paris' station and some of those industrial BATs were going to fit together.  I'm okay with that area right now, but I may revisit it sooner or later.  That walk way will be fixed, I just forgot about it.

Quote from: RickD on January 11, 2012, 12:37:50 AM
The area looks great. I like the warehouse at the dock and the small railyard. Have you tried using a smooth Avenue curve instead of the diagonal section? I think it could look better. Though it would probably cause a problem with the diagonal path.
Hello Rick.  The smooth avenue idea is a very good one but it did mess up the diagonal path.  Anyways, I destroyed some of that area, tell me what you think about it now.

Quote from: DerChrischi on January 11, 2012, 02:28:33 AM
Hello Rooker,
Beautiful pictures and the port facility like it very much! What is a great port building with the tower? I've never seen!
Thanks.  San Francisco's terminal and you can find it on the LEX DVD.....you just need to donate to the site. ;)

Quote from: Yan077 on January 11, 2012, 03:11:21 AM
Really nice pictures Robin, in your hands, the San francisco's terminal is just an awesome BAT !
:thumbsup:
Thanks a lot Yan, I'm glad you like it.

Quote from: io_bg on January 11, 2012, 12:16:33 PM
Nice coastal pics! I like the SPUI in the previous update, it turned out great :thumbsup:
Ioan, thanks alot.

Quote from: Dantes on January 11, 2012, 05:58:24 PM
Is that an old ferry station?  ()what() The rail station up the hill looks great. :thumbsup:  Down the coast is a beautiful series architecture.  :o Fantastic!  :thumbsup:
Hello Dantes.  Yes, it's a ferry station and is found on the LEX DVD as an exclusive. ;)

Quote from: Kergelen on January 12, 2012, 06:19:15 AM
Nice work on this area. The San Francisco terminal is very nice and I like the combination of trucks , small railyard, industrial buildings, and pedestrian accesses.  &apls
Thanks a lot.  I tried to add in all the small neccessary details.


WOW, now we can move on to the actual update.  I will never wait that long again to do replies. &mmm

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Erich Fromm once said.....
"To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable."


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How many ways can you read XYZ off the diamond?
Answer will be in the next update.


Well that's it for today.  It only took me the last few hours to accomplish this post, between real work (I'm at work right now. ::) If only my employer knew what I did most of the day.  :P ) and this post, I have looked real busy today.  Now I'm tired and it's Friday, I may just cut out of work a little early.

Robin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on January 13, 2012, 11:31:26 AM
Nice update, Robin! You really did a great job with this area. The newest development turned out great! For some reason, the W2W you added next to the train station fit well the area. I also like a lot the row houses near the railway.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: JoeST on January 14, 2012, 04:53:01 AM
Quote from: rooker1 on January 13, 2012, 10:20:00 AM
Long time Joe andf thanks for the comment.  I trust you are doing well and I hope to see you in here more often.
Indeed, I took some time away, finished and graduated from uni and got myself a job :D I'll certainly be following Mind Scape more closely, it's looking awesome :D thank you for sharing.
Quote
How many ways can you read XYZ off the diamond?
Three for each Y, so 12 is my guess >.>

Joe
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: carlfatal on January 14, 2012, 10:08:11 AM
Great pictures, love the dirty blocks quarter!  &apls
And although i´m fighting a war against maxis railways i like the way You´ve realized a realistic big station and railyard. Looks so US - wonderful... Best in my opinion is the avenue bridge straight through. Little critics: there could be more points for the catenaries, but this is coming from a total rail addicted - could never be realistic enough...

To Your question: Like Joe said: 12...  ;D

Greetz, Carl
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on January 14, 2012, 11:04:58 PM
Nice new update Robin; and nice reply list too. Glad it served the double purpose of suggesting productivity. Way to multitask. As for the rail yards you have going there, the coming year will likely have you revisiting those I'm sure. So many sharp turns and the area could use a few more tracks. Oh well, all things in time. The station is great and the interchange is creative. Looking forward, as always, to what's next.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dedgren on January 14, 2012, 11:19:14 PM
Relief is coming on the railyard front this year, Robin.  Another really nice MS update in any event.  And a K-point for being so conscientious about providing detailed replies to your readers.


David
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: bat on January 15, 2012, 10:33:54 AM
Fantastic work on the updates on this and last two pages!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Tarkus on January 15, 2012, 02:50:14 PM
Robin, been far too long since I've stopped in here--this is just some amazing stuff here.  I've always been an admirer of your industrial areas, and I'm really, really impressed by what you've done with the RHW.  You're handling it like a pro. :thumbsup:

-Alex
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Battlecat on January 16, 2012, 09:42:48 AM
The Cnut stuff is what I was missing, thanks!  Nice job on the latest update, I like how tangled the railway is here. 
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on January 17, 2012, 08:03:05 AM
Those are a lot of replies! Kudos for taking the time to answer each one individually.

The area turned out great. I like the combination of Residential, Commercial and Industrial. It gives the impression that the city has grown naturally over a long period of time.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Dantes on February 24, 2012, 10:37:52 AM
The environment of the railhead is very impressive.  :thumbsup: Intersections with your RHW are great again.  :) I also like the industrial area.

I hope you Will you show some new pictures soon.  :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Swordmaster on February 24, 2012, 12:50:43 PM
Crazy railyard there, Robin - reminds me of some of the most complicated places to drive here in Belgium. Too bad the nature next to the station had to go, though.

Cheers,
Willy
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on February 24, 2012, 01:16:39 PM
Very nice Robin  &apls &apls  Sorry for missing this update earlier  &mmm

You've got a crazy and impressive system of roads and rails around here. I love that station and it's now the planned replacement for Siilijoki's central rail station since it fit's in so nicely with dense development, as you've shown very nicely. The RHW is looking great again, as are the avenue viaducts and rails. Look forward to more  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: weixc812 on November 07, 2012, 07:42:06 PM
I'm so facinated by your traffic system, Robin  :thumbsup:
No pity that I finally see your city even it's so late  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on November 24, 2012, 02:41:57 PM
Mind Scape has been among the best of the best MDs for years so it is only fitting that it will be the capstone on our 4-in-1 OSITM month for our website's 6th birthday. He will also be our first ever 6th time OSITM awardee! From transportation excellence to experimenting with all kinds of novel ways of playing the game and from the gritty industrial to some of SC4's most idyllic scenes, you're likely to see it here. If you're anything like me you'll be extremely curious as to what Robin has prepared for us for the culmination of this great month of OSITM festivities!

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Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Swordmaster on November 24, 2012, 02:58:08 PM
Oh. I think I'm starting to understand why Robin hasn't posted as much as he used to lately :)   Very curious now.

Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 24, 2012, 03:12:04 PM
Congrats Robin. :)

Looking forward to what you have in your sleeves. ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sunv123 on November 24, 2012, 03:25:33 PM
Wow! :o 6 time awardee! Thats....... awesome! &apls &apls

I hope that this will continue for longer and not just stop it's legacy here. &mmm

Quote from: art128 on November 24, 2012, 03:12:04 PM
Congrats Robin. :)

Looking forward to what you have in your sleeves. ;)
Can't wait to see what's coming up... ;)

EDIT: I didn't know that was an award given to you. &ops
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Framly on November 24, 2012, 03:39:24 PM
Congrats Robin &apls

What a well deserved award ;)

Looking forward to your OSITM :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Girafe on November 24, 2012, 03:53:31 PM
Congratulations Robin  &apls &apls
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Everyone must know me farely well by now and also know that this is my favourite time of year here at SC4D!  This is basically the only game that I play and the only website that I spend @75% of my day on.  The other 25% I'm sleeping and than I dreaming about how my city can look better and how I can fit in what I've seen in real life over the past week or so.
Anyways, not too sure how I have ended up in OSITM 6 times, but I guess someone likes me...or should I say my MD.  I thank you all for following my MD over the years.  But most of all I would like to thank those that put in all the hard work putting this web site together all those years ago.

Party time
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And share a glass of your favourite beverage.
I have champange
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Lots of beer
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Most of all though....sit back and relax.  I have one of these lined up for everyone.
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I just looked back to when my last update was....now I feel bad. %confuso I have been playing here and there over the months, but no where near as much as I use to.  Real life has been tough but I do have a few updates over the next few days to show and I hope you all can enjoy them.

Today we'll do a Back in Time Fast Forward update.  Let's see if I have improved over the years. ::)
I have taken several of my most favourite pics of the years. :D

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The pictures are in chronological order and I think you can see that the pictures do get slightly better over the years. ::) ;)

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Swordmaster on November 24, 2012, 04:50:17 PM
Wow, that's too much to take in in one go. I'll come back to this post a couple of times. What a great illustration of this MD over the years. . . I guess my favorite has to be the Antwerp Cathedral picture :)  I live three blocks away from that building.

Again, congrats on 6th time OSITM.

Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 24, 2012, 11:07:02 PM
Loved the shoreline by the marina and lighthouse in the last few pics. The flora is exceptionally well done there. My one nitpick for the whole update though is the Maxis switch in the rail wye just above those marina pictures. One of the redesigned ones would've worked much better visually, especially since the other side got one. Aside from that, nice work, and way to start your week out.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: nbvc on November 25, 2012, 12:49:42 AM
Great city and your underwater landscapes are fantasic. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scapehttp://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk83/rooker1/ChicagoHarbor-8-31
Post by: Kergelen on November 25, 2012, 02:00:11 AM
Congratulations on your six OSITM &apls

Quote from: rooker1 on November 24, 2012, 04:32:41 PM
I'm sleeping and than I dreaming about how my city can look better and how I can fit in what I've seen in real life over the past week or so.
The same happens to me but over the past months or years also :D

A lot of interesting things to look at!! The underwater MMPing, the seaports, the prison near the sea, the railyards, the avenue under church's square, and more. &apls
Great to see more update from Mind Scape :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Serkanner on November 25, 2012, 04:06:45 AM
Awesome; great pictures. It is completely new for me that it is possible to place items under water.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: mave94 on November 25, 2012, 05:54:29 AM
Wow! :shocked2:
That's an awesome update! I'm happy I'm right in time for the party. :) Congratulations on your OSITM. The sixth time in the sixth year of SC4D? That can't be coincidence.
From the pictures of the Back in Time Fast Forward I particularly like the one with the lighthouse. The one with the cemetery and the church after the "Rail by night" is also nice, as is the jail near the sea. It is clear for sure that you improved in the past years. I'l be coming back to take a better look at each picture. ;)

-Matthijs
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sunv123 on November 25, 2012, 05:56:29 AM
Quote from: Serkanner on November 25, 2012, 04:06:45 AM
Awesome; great pictures. It is completely new for me that it is possible to place items under water.
Lol, you didn't know that? ;)

It's great to have a party here with one of the greatest diaries on SC4Devotion. :party: Yes, the beer and the champagne will do us well. :D I sure can tell the difference, it goes from MHW to RHW and from no terrain mod to terrain mod. I wish that i could have seen these pic when they were fresh, but i wasn't here back then! :P

Great update, i am looking forward for much, much more. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on November 25, 2012, 10:03:55 AM
So many great pictures, so many different styles  :o  Very impressive, beautiful update. A tremendous start to what's promising to be a hell of a 4-in-1  &apls

Thanks for the beer buddy  :party:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 25, 2012, 10:42:03 AM
Yeap, the quality went really high as the time passed by! Not that there wasn't quality before, but now it's on its own level!
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: dragonshardz on November 25, 2012, 01:43:36 PM
Quote from: Serkanner on November 25, 2012, 04:06:45 AM
Awesome; great pictures. It is completely new for me that it is possible to place items under water.

Been a while since I've seen you around, Serk.

rooker, where did those underwater pipes come from?
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: RickD on November 26, 2012, 02:41:19 AM
Wow, this is an epic update.  :thumbsup: I particularily like the harbor with the pipes, the railyard and the bridge with the underbridge lot.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on November 28, 2012, 03:52:31 AM
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A quick thank you to all for your great comments. 
I'll try to answer the few questions later on today, for now I want to get these pics posted before I get too busy again.


So these pics are from my CAM rest city and I'm here to tell you The CAM is excellent and who says it can't look great as well.  With a little patients and a bulldozer you can eventually get what you want to grow.  All Ind, Comm. and Res. was grown! ;)
Enjoy and tell me what you think, please.

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That's All Folks!
Robin :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on November 28, 2012, 11:39:19 AM
Great work Robin  &apls  I'm curious how much neighborhood "pruning" you had to do to achieve such nice results with the grown buildings. The tram systems looks excellent and I like the diagonals you've incorporated into these areas. Cool traffic layout in general! The various types of green spaces and peaceful suburbs are great and I also like the areas around the stadium and hospital  &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: vortext on November 28, 2012, 12:29:45 PM
Great updates!

The first OSITM installment (congrats btw) provided a nice overview and I really enjoyed seeing your skills progress throughout the years.  &apls

The city is very well put together with lots of details to look at, though imho the suburbs are a bit too repetitive - how many SG flowerbeds can a neighbourhood handle?!  ;)

The industrials on the other hand are great! Mind telling where I can find the slim, tall building with the glass roof in the eight pic? And you actually got the VW factory to grow? That must have been a pretty awesome sight!  :thumbsup:

Finally, you say this was from a test city, so I'm wondering if are you're testing the long anticipated and almost mythical CAM v2?!

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: io_bg on November 28, 2012, 01:17:47 PM
Excellent update! I really like the suburb with cp's houses. How did you manage to grow only them? ;D
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sunv123 on November 28, 2012, 01:39:06 PM
I think that it turned out pretty well! Just one thing i need to say, those gilbradi arms (those grey buildings with red on the edges) and those small pencil towers were a little too repetitive. Maybe the bulldozer can work a few extra hours? ::) I also really like the multi-avenues that you used.

Quote from: io_bg on November 28, 2012, 01:17:47 PM
Excellent update! I really like the suburb with cp's houses. How did you manage to grow only them? ;D
I don't think i see ANY maxis residential, so i think he used this.
http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=897

Looking forward for more! ;)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rambuckel on November 28, 2012, 02:16:15 PM
Congrats on OSITM! I'm quite late commenting these brilliant updates.  &apls &apls &apls
I'll have to come back to be able to enjoy all the pictures with many many wonderful scenes once again!

Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: knapp on November 30, 2012, 03:33:32 AM
Wow! I can't find words... These pics are great. It's really worth to pass by several times to enjoy all the details You've built in. This OSITM is very well deserved and I think, it wasn't the last one. Keep going on like this. &apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: art128 on November 30, 2012, 06:01:10 AM
For being made only with the CAM, you did an awesome job, Robin!

I liked a lot the commercial lane with the tram-in-avenue in the middle.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: metarvo on November 30, 2012, 06:45:45 AM
Even though I usually think of industry when I think of Mind Scape, the pics I'm most drawn to in these two updates are of residential zones.  In the Back in Time Fast Forward update, my favorite shot was the one that had all of those row houses lined up.  It's easy to forget that some growable buildings out there can be used in a W2W formation.  In the CAM update, the highlight for me was the small houses surrounded by green lawns.  It gave me a flashback to SC3K, which included green lawn and tennis court fillers in higher-end residential areas.

I know it's the last day of November, but I want to congratulate you on OSITM, Robin.

&apls
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: benedict on November 30, 2012, 07:59:32 AM
Great to see an update from your MD for the birthday OSITM special.
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on November 30, 2012, 10:36:35 AM
I agree with Metarvo, it's unusual to see residential zones, in particular, green, clean, low density, areas, but you do them well. In particular, I like the depth of detail on the tram-in-road shot by the cemetery. The dirt road behind it, is that meant to be an urban hiking trail, or what's the story of that area there?
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Swordmaster on November 30, 2012, 12:37:15 PM
Thanks, Robin, for this great finish to the birthday month. I know you've spent a lot of time getting the contests, voting, OSITM'ing going, and on top of that this great compilation of pictures! Folks like you are real standard bearers for the site in terms of dedication, quality, and. . . what's that word? Devotion? ;D

I hope you've got some less hectic times ahead.


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: rooker1 on January 26, 2013, 04:12:55 PM
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Thanks everyone for the great comments and compliments.

I have a couple of pics just to prove I'm still playing the game.

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I have the game open tonight and just doing a little doodling, I may have another update coming soon....very soon.

Enjoy,
Robin
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: jmyers2043 on January 26, 2013, 06:12:04 PM
One of my favorite lots too? I still have it and use it occassionally. The crop duster lot by Colyn.  :thumbsup:   


- Jim


Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Swordmaster on January 27, 2013, 12:51:23 PM
Like I've said Robin, you're farming is not too bad! Practice makes perfect and it's certainly an interesting turn of events for Mind Scape.


Cheers
Willy
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: noahclem on January 27, 2013, 02:58:25 PM
Nice work with the farms and rural scenes Robin  &apls  Looking forward to what's next  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: threestooges on January 27, 2013, 04:14:59 PM
That first farm picture makes me want to open the game and hit the fields. A few things to take care of before then, but thanks for the burst of inspiration.
-Matt
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: sunv123 on January 28, 2013, 07:20:16 AM
Nice work with the farms, Robin! :thumbsup: I like the Mouse-Houses all lined up in the second pic, very cozy. I'm glad that you showed us a few pics ad can't wait to see what's next! :)
Title: Re: Mind Scape
Post by: Dantes on January 31, 2013, 08:45:24 AM
One word: awesome  :thumbsup:

Fantastic farming & landscape  :thumbsup: