Surep-Guava

erjolog · 1 Surep-Guava 2013-05-25, 20:05

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GOOD MORNING!!

You may call me Erik or erjolog. I shall be showcasing a city I built for the following 2 1/2 months, after which I shall suddenly disappear into thin air (I'm a Civil Engineering Student), but until then, please do enjoy and comment on the updates!. Without further due, let me present to you:

"SUREP-GUAVA, a city in the great ALZAZIBAR"

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A preview of what shall be coming next:

Again, Good morning! =D

Towncrafter · 2 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-25, 20:13

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What a great looking city. It's very hilly and you use that hilliness very well. Also, the city has a great mix of densities from dense highrises to open areas at the river and west part of the city. Very well done.

Cheeseguy · 3 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-25, 20:57

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erik!

You have a very nice city, well done Smile

erjolog · 4 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-26, 13:59

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Thank you!!

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I was born in what they now call 'Old Shinkansen.' Back then my family was part of the 'new wave' of immigrants seeking for a better life in prosperous Surep.
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Things changed. After almost 20 years abroad, it is time to come back home, to the smell of mum's cooking pots and old chairs in our small flat in Jakarta Street.
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I still remember my years at the institution, the biggest school that had been built in the city, now with outdated facilities.
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Back then it used to be a modern neighbourhood, now it is one of the oldest, even the areas called 'New Shinkansen.'
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Old or new, rich or poor, it doesn't matter, it will always be home to my childhood...
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The sunsets at what they now called 'Panasonic Beach,' at a time unpolluted, are now surrounded by capitalism.
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There's a smell, a marine taste that Shinkansen will never lose.
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An atmosphere of hard-working people who look to improve.
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But that's not why I am here.

Blake · 5 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-26, 15:05

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Great update! I like how the space is nicely used. Very Happy

Cheeseguy · 6 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-26, 15:44

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I'm loving this story Smile

Ceafus 88 · 7 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-27, 16:41

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Holy! Love it, keep up the awesome work! Very Happy

K50 · 8 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-27, 17:22

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Awesome start! The story and the pictures are great Very Happy

erjolog · 9 Update 3: The call of a friend 2013-05-28, 22:25

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Thanks again for your comments! I hope I am not building up too much expectations !! Embarassed

Anyhow, as promised, here comes the next update:

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My good friend Figaro called me that morning. - Let's meet up tonight!

I sped along Shinkansen Blvd, leaving a trail of dust behind me.

I was astonished to see how much Surep had changed during my absence.

I drove all the way past Aurora Tower to Citic Park, and there he stood.

He had been waiting for me to come, he said as we went in to the hole where we would chug down a couple beers before getting into the serious talk.

More Pictures, but now of Surep Blvd. Remember this place, s.th might happen here soon!

K50 · 10 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-28, 22:52

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You have some impressive stuff here erjolog, nicely done once again Smile

SimLink · 11 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-28, 23:26

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Love the mic of grungey and shiney, low density and high density. Great work! Very Happy

Cheeseguy · 12 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-29, 13:12

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Wow erik, this is great.

samerton · 13 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-29, 14:01

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Looking superb! The city and the editing go hand in hand to make it a great update Thumbs Up

Ceafus 88 · 14 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-05-29, 17:28

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Amazing! Awesome story, and beautiful city. Smile

Republicmaster · 15 Re: Surep-Guava 2013-06-06, 05:46

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Beautiful City! There are some real nice shots in there. Very Happy

erjolog · 16 Update 4: The big guns 2013-06-06, 17:42

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Thank you guys Embarassed

Sorry about taking longer to update, but internet is not as fast where I am Smile

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Anyhow, here's the next update, hope you enjoy!
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-"I'm sorry about your what happened to your father" - he said - "but we must proceed according to plan." Deep inside I knew he was right. It was of the utmost importance to continue our endeavour.

My friend was staring at the bubbles rising up, growing until popping inside his glass of beer. It was a hot sunny day, unlike any other I used to remember.

-"Do you want a smoke" - Figaro asked. I nodded. There's a place nearby. I've been informed we can get the necessary supplies from there.

So we drove along Charles Dana Rd. "Yeah, things have changed around here'- said Figaro, as I stared at the luxurious residential high rises, next to the 4 lane road topped by palm trees.

We reached Charles Dana Station, and entered the pedmall across down to a small retailer where we met chief police officer Landa.

"Alright, you made it this far guys" - Landa frowned - "It's time to take this bad guys down, and destroy their network of evil. Follow me. I'll show you your 'tools.'" - The big guns, I thought.

A river of words followed, with all the details of the plan we'd carry, but I couldn't concentrate, and my mind often diverted to other thoughts, my father, my mum, Lucy...

The night had fallen upon us, and it was time for me and Figaro to leave.

You go, I told him, I have to do something first.

I took the night train to Gateway station, looking back for love of my life.

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The dawn was coming, with its misty fog,

and all the lights up in the city... well, I don't doubt it's Engineering majors studying for today's class .