Roumeli and Other Reincarnations (Update 2: 29 Sept, 2011)

[DCMetro2834]

Hello SC4 Devotion!

Some of you might have seen my CJ over at Simtropolis: http://www.simtropolis.com/cityjournals/?p=toc&id=1517

Lately, I have been focusing on more of a Mediterranean and rural style of play, as my family comes from Sparta in the Peloponnese, as well as Roumeli in the Central Mountains of Greece. I had been meaning to try this style of play for a while, but haven't gotten around to it until now.

So, for the most part, I will posting rural and Mediterranean-styled updates for all of you here at SC4 Devotion!

Without further ado....I have a recent mosaic to kick off the CJ. I will also add some storytelling into the CJ updates, just not this one! 

Hope you enjoy!




Live life to the fullest! 

DC

[WC_EEND]

Now there's a rural picture you can genuinely be proud of, can't wait to see more...

Xander

[art128]

I can tell you that this is a really nice start for a MD, DC. Very good looking farm lands. I wish I could build them just like you.

Can't wait for more.
-Arthur.

[kwakelaar]

A very nice rural scene to start off this new MD.

[noahclem]

Very nice railway, canals, and farms   

Good luck with your new MD here!

[Terring7]

Ðïëý ùñáßï, êáëÞ óõíÝ÷åéá

(Very nice, keep going )

[DCMetro2834]

Replies

WC_EEND: Why, thank you!

Art128: Thanks Art! Your CJ style is one I wish I knew how to do too.

Kwakelaar: Your comment is greatly appreciated, thanks!

Terring7: Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ! Παρακαλώ να επιστρέψετε σύντομα. (Thank you very much! Come back soon) I hope my Greek isn't too rough, by the way.

Update 1 - Thermopylae

Dawn is breaking on a small town in the Thermopylae district; the capital of Roumeli. On many mornings, fog blankets the small farming settlement; along with light rain showers. This Sunday morning was no exception.


But, the soggy weather is always defeated by the sun later in the morning. It always seems that on Sunday morning, the sound of Thermopylaens singing at the local Greek Orthodox Church burns away the fog.


The next morning is the beginning of the work week...and young Thermopylaens have a day at school ahead of them.


While the young Thermopylaens are at school, the elders and government officials can be found at one of the Parliament House in the town.


Those who are not government officials are most likely farmers in the lower class. President Nichloas Stavrakos is a farmer at heart, and even though his policies seem benevolent at times, his taxes on farmers are brutal. The lower class families are stuck in a chain of poverty that is almost impossivle to break. (The quote in this pic is from Frederick the Great).



Thanks for all your comments and views!

Live life to the fullest! 


DC

[Aaron Graham]

Love the pictures, a different style.

[cubby420]

Cool village and farms. Very interesting background info and story as well. Assassins Creed anyone? 

[art128]

hehe, thanks ! But commie CJ is not easy to do 

Anyway that's a nice update you've shown us, I loved that Mediterranean styled town.

[Tomas Neto]

Great update, and fantastic start on your MD!!!

[peter007]

Nice photoshopped. Really like it.

Keep on the good work 

[Terring7]

To be honest, this town looks more like Italian than Greek
But still i like it. Great job
Happy new year

[CSGdesign]

I like the contrast between the old style of buildings and the helipad and chopper.

[Skimbo]

Oh, A CJ by DC metro, I like the startup and look forward for more =)

[DCMetro2834]

Aaron Graham: Thanks Aaron!
cubby420: Sure; I'm up for some.
art128: Thanks Art, and I do admire your style.
Tomas Neto: Thanks Thomas!
peter007: Glad you liked it, Peter!
Terring7: Yes, I see this as well. I would say Happy New Year, but it's almost October.
CSGdesign: Thanks; definitely an honor to get a comment from you!
Skimbo: Thanks a bunch, Skimbo!

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Okay, well, it's been about 10 months. Wow. But recently, I've been messing around with various styles of content, and something came together. I'll leave it up to you to judge, though. =D It's just a little teaser, but it gives you an idea of what I'm up to these days.

The pic looks much better in full resolution, if you click the image.



I am really excited about a lot of the new content I'm discovering, I hope to post more soon. 

DC

[bat]

Nice teaser! And the last year's update is nice, too...
Looking forward to more...

[Terring7]

Very nice picture