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Seasoned Traveler

6 years ago

Da Chengshi - The Big City - an Asian inspired urban world ... still in its infancy

Hi :D

During October 2018 I started to attempt the creation of an Asian inspired city world which will probably take many more months if not years ;) to finish.

This project came into existence when @Emily4331 was searching for a Hong Kong look-alike world and had trouble finding one that was suitable ... for Emily4331 I believe the need for bright light city living has probably been met by @Federico 's Icolopolis an absolutely awesome looking metropolis :o !!

For me it was the beginning of another journey into the joy and despair of wrestling with CAW.

All builds in this world are either modified EA community lots or my own designs. I do not use CC even though there are amazing creations out there that would make a city look so much better ... but I must admit there is a fair amount of MOO-ing going on and quite a bit of CFE used on the lots.

My friend and fellow simmer/world-builder @LMC6255 has been encouraging me to start my own thread and I have finally succumbed to her wish to see more and larger pictures of this work in progress ... so without further ado here are some screenshots of Da Chengshi's humble beginnings:

Just a twinkle in the city planner's eye many moons ago:

https://i.imgur.com/tGrfpY9.jpg?1

The latest screenshot:

https://i.imgur.com/fPtcgRd.jpg?1

And 'everything' in between:

View from Government Island
https://i.imgur.com/zIriEjV.jpg?1

Rainy autumn day
https://i.imgur.com/JULMA67.jpg?1

From dusk ...
https://i.imgur.com/bCxdOKi.jpg?1

... till dawn
https://i.imgur.com/ZPUxu7s.jpg?1

A green oasis on top of 'Xing Yun' Tower
https://i.imgur.com/qY5bhvk.jpg?1

Winter in the Big City

View from the industrial district
https://i.imgur.com/svC9e6w.jpg?1

Sunrise
https://i.imgur.com/vy14vyy.jpg?1

Deserted streets in winter
https://i.imgur.com/hK03zUn.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/UKINBJP.jpg?1

Bright lights at night
https://i.imgur.com/8BmVuad.jpg?1

I have chosen Chinese names for buildings with the help of Google Translate ... as my ability to speak this lovely language is none existent I'm afraid.
I'll apologize already ahead of time for any misunderstandings or offence that may cause and I very much hope that at least the name 'Da Chengshi' is the correct translation for 'Big City'.

Thank you for taking a look and making it this far down the page.

Happy Simming :D

Bettyboop55
New Spectator
6 years ago
Hello @hidehi your friend was right. Your world looks amazing and it is a real treat that you have shared these screen shots. It works beautifully with all the seasons and you really do get the feeling of a bright Asian city. Good Luck with the rest of it and more pictures when you can (please, pretty please) <3
Rflong7
Seasoned Vanguard
6 years ago
Hi, :mrgreen:

It looks Awesome! I love Cities.
The layout looks so Great and your built high rises are Superb. :+1:
LMC6254
New Spectator
6 years ago
@Hidehi I am so impressed!! Wow!! Da Chengshi is gorgeous!! I will download it the moment it becomes available! I love the way you put the suspension bridges! I have not been able to accomplish suspension bridges, in fact bridges are hard to do for me.. :s I love the scenery and how it looks at different times of the day and during the different seasons!! Keep up the good work!! <3 Thanks for posting this!! <3 I am so happy I was able to encourage you (in some small way) to post this thread!!
LMC6254
New Spectator
6 years ago
"Bettyboop55;c-17159542" wrote:
Hello @hidehi your friend was right. Your world looks amazing and it is a real treat that you have shared these screen shots. It works beautifully with all the seasons and you really do get the feeling of a bright Asian city. Good Luck with the rest of it and more pictures when you can (please, pretty please) <3

@Bettyboop55 I am with you! I hope Hidehi does post more screen shots in the near future! Her world looks amazing!! <3
Emily4331
Seasoned Newcomer
6 years ago
I am BEYOND excited about this! I think it looks great so far, and the fact that I inspired you to start creating this gives me warm fuzzies! :3 Icolopolis does have a great city feel, but it doesn't satisfy the Hong Kong itch! :3 I'll be stalking this thread, of course, to see your progress. Good luck! I'm confident in your ability to make an awesome world! :heart:
Hidehi2
Seasoned Traveler
6 years ago

THANK YOU all so much for your most encouraging comments @Bettyboop55 , @Rflong7 , @LMC6255 and @Emily4331 <3 :D

I will not bask B) in your praise for too long ;) ... but continue to build this city with enthusiasm and take lots of screenshots to keep you updated on the progress :) x
MemoriiValentin
6 years ago
This will be awesome and amazing! I love your builds and I think a whole world filled with hidehi love would look amazing
MissyHissy
6 years ago
This looks fantastic! You do get the feeling on an Asian city. You're doing a lovely job with this world <3
Hidehi2
Seasoned Traveler
6 years ago

Hi @MissyHissy,
thank you for stopping by and leaving your lovely comment :) !
I'm actually in awe of what you have accomplished with Ralton-on-Sea so far <3 and can't wait to see how you develop your world further!
Masspecgirl19
6 years ago
This is looking great! Your city shots are so realistic-looking! I'm jealous of your building prowess, all of your lots are so creative <3 Can't wait for more screenshots!!