Topic: The Cookie Box MkII - On stranger tides (Read 3536402 times)

Rbsanford · « **Reply #24850 on:** August 27, 2013, 23:17:15 »

Great, I just got back from New York City.

CaptainMike1 · « **Reply #24851 on:** August 28, 2013, 10:11:11 »

Quote from: Captain Best on August 27, 2013, 19:41:13

You guys probably forgot me... but Hiiii!:)

How are things going?

Hi!

Captain Cadet · « **Reply #24852 on:** August 29, 2013, 23:23:00 »

Quote from: Rbsanford on August 27, 2013, 23:17:15

Great, I just got back from New York City.

So jelouse right now....

Mr Robville · « **Reply #24853 on:** August 29, 2013, 23:31:31 »

I love those photo's, good to see the Freedom tower has reached it's peak!
I can't wait when I get there.

Captain Cadet · « **Reply #24854 on:** August 29, 2013, 23:34:32 »

I think theirs another 30 floors to go, according to a friend who been in New York.

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #24855 on:** August 29, 2013, 23:58:57 »

Quote from: Captain Cadet on August 29, 2013, 23:34:32

I think theirs another 30 floors to go, according to a friend who been in New York.

30 more floors on top of that mast!?

Rbsanford · « **Reply #24856 on:** August 30, 2013, 01:55:41 »

I think it's done now, they just have to work on stuff like wiring, plumbing, walls, elevators, stuff like that. And by the looks of it there's a nice circular thing at the top (observation room? revolving restaurant?). I might actually visit again next year when it's finished just so I can visit the top. But it's unlikely, since the security there must be so extreme they won't allow flies to pass. At the old WTC foundation/memorial/museum there's a plethora of cameras. Big Brother is watching...

The Ferry King · « **Reply #24857 on:** August 30, 2013, 10:16:45 »

If i ever get a chance, i will definitely visit the One World Trade Center and the other buildings, and certainly the memorial site.

1WTC looks great as an addition to the NY skyline:

its done, this pic clearly shows its done, it will be open during the Memorial Service on September 11th.

The Ferry King · « **Reply #24858 on:** August 30, 2013, 10:26:38 »

Quote from: Rbsanford on August 30, 2013, 01:55:41

I think it's done now, they just have to work on stuff like wiring, plumbing, walls, elevators, stuff like that. And by the looks of it there's a nice circular thing at the top (observation room? revolving restaurant?). I might actually visit again next year when it's finished just so I can visit the top. But it's unlikely, since the security there must be so extreme they won't allow flies to pass. At the old WTC foundation/memorial/museum there's a plethora of cameras. Big Brother is watching...

the observation deck is a few floors below that round thing whatever it may be:

although i reckon it will take another 3 years till we see the final design (not accurate representation of 2001):
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Captain Best · « **Reply #24859 on:** September 05, 2013, 21:12:39 »

Hello everyone!

So today I came across this vessel on a tour around Elbe this beautiful morning!

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #24860 on:** September 10, 2013, 15:08:43 »

Hm, it has been raining here for about 4 days straight. I wonder when it will ever stop?!

http://europa.buienradar.nl/h.aspx?r=&jaar=-3&soort=loop1uur

larsdehaan · « **Reply #24861 on:** September 10, 2013, 15:33:33 »

Who'll stop the rain.......? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIPan-rEQJA)

The Ferry King · « **Reply #24862 on:** September 10, 2013, 15:51:25 »

There is no rain, is there?

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #24863 on:** September 11, 2013, 06:53:06 »

On the subject of 1WTC, how soon can we expect it in Ship Simulator? Extremes goes well into the timeframe of when the tower should be finished and open for business!

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #24864 on:** September 11, 2013, 20:58:51 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on September 11, 2013, 06:53:06

On the subject of 1WTC, how soon can we expect it in Ship Simulator? Extremes goes well into the timeframe of when the tower should be finished and open for business!

Ok, let us know when you finish it..

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #24865 on:** September 12, 2013, 01:10:38 »

Quote from: VirtualSkipper on September 11, 2013, 20:58:51

Ok, let us know when you finish it..

Huh?

The Ferry King · « **Reply #24866 on:** September 12, 2013, 07:12:55 »

It should have maybe been added yesterday, would have been great to see that building standing there.

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #24867 on:** September 12, 2013, 07:32:42 »

Quote from: RMS Gigantic on September 12, 2013, 01:10:38

Huh?

Yes, that is how easy you (and not only you) think about it.

My new house just erected along the Hudson River, may that be in SSE also?!

RMS Gigantic · « **Reply #24868 on:** September 12, 2013, 14:30:29 »

Quote from: VirtualSkipper on September 12, 2013, 07:32:42

Yes, that is how easy you (and not only you) think about it.

My new house just erected along the Hudson River, may that be in SSE also?!

No, I was confused as to why you suggested I add it. VSTEP has a team of very experienced modelers; I am not one of them (and SSE sold roughly as well as SS08, so I doubt they're that strapped for workers).

Also, that new house example doesn't stand because 1WTC is, as the tallest building in New York City, now indisputably one of the most iconic parts of the Manhattan skyline. The problem of including a building under construction with how the height of the building constantly changes is no longer an issue, because the thing's topped off and I don't think it even has a crane on-site anymore (if it does, it certainly won't be there for long). For a game which extends its timeframe well past 2020, it would certainly look strange for the city to be missing its newest, most visible landmark.

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #24869 on:** September 12, 2013, 15:03:11 »

Then I will bring a little contestant:

These are my pictures made on the Kop van Zuid, in Rotterdam. There is the Wilhelminapier, the wharf where the cruiseships dock.

On the background there are 2 buildings. They are not in SSE. These are 'De Rotterdam' (149 meters) and 'New Orleans' (159 meters). Behind 'De Rotterdam' there is another remarkable building:

This is the tallest building in the Netherlands called the 'Maastoren, at 161 meters.

This spot alone has one of the tallest buildings in the entire country. At clear weather I can even see them out of my window (over 20KM away). The buildings I called are not in the SSE Rotterdam environment while yet they would look fabulous in the game.

I'd also hope that V-Step could one day add these buildings (also some in New York maybe?).

Captain Cadet · « **Reply #24870 on:** September 12, 2013, 22:49:03 »

VSTEP is based in Rottadam.
To be honest I can't see a environmental change. I think the only update we will see is to the VSTEP offices!

The Ferry King · « **Reply #24871 on:** September 14, 2013, 09:05:17 »

How comes its only 161 meters? i know for sure Dutch architects are one of the best in the world

VirtualSkipper · « **Reply #24872 on:** September 14, 2013, 10:45:58 »

I don't think the Netherlands is in need of a high-rise at the moment (profitable at least). There was a plan to build a skyscraper reaching 262 meters near Utrecht called the 'Belle van Zuylen', but unfortunately that was cancelled.

I could find a picture even.

Personally, I find this building an ugly piece of architecture. $:-\$

The Ferry King · « **Reply #24873 on:** September 15, 2013, 19:09:18 »

I'm pretty sure its not difficult to build a high skyscraper, but why would they want to go up that high anyway? The biggest problem with a skyscraper at first is what to fill the floors with.

Although i would love to see some higher skyscrapers in the Netherlands, perhaps to compete with buildings in the EU like the London Bridge Shard did.

-Grease-

Rbsanford · « **Reply #24874 on:** September 15, 2013, 19:34:59 »

Speaking of which, the world's largest skyscraper is now under construction in China. Apparently it will contain an entire city within it including ramps connecting the stories for vehicles, and they plan to build it in seven months.

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