Isla Verde -=BETA=- Test Thread (Version 1.1) -Huge Preview pg. 9-

Iccarus wrote:I know, I know. So many things have gotten in the way and I'm sorry. Technically it's done, I'm just building more lots for it. Plus, I've left empty lots for the new expansions. Once it's released for the testing period, I can determine if the lots are big enough to handle them. If not, I can remove some residential lots to accommodate!

Sorry if I might of offended you, I didn't mean that in a rude way. I was just saying that like, I cant wait until it's finished cause I've been following it from like day 1 and i'm really excited to finally play it, btw... will you be adding ST's stuff into this world? because I really hope you do

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I know you weren't being offending, I only meant that I'm tired of putting it off and I feel guilty for doing it! But yes, I have wanted to make room for ST lots and other expansions. Instead of adding in items and lots from the new expansions, I've decided to just keep the original expansion requirements and leave room for the new lots. I'll probably build the lots and upload them to the exchange as separate downloads just so you can have them if you want them, but they aren't required!

Another note: I think I'm going to change the stadium from its current state to the ST stadium/show venue in one of the separate download because it functions as both in the ST world. Just a thought!

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One more thought before I go back to the party. (I'm posting these from my phone btw!) Should I include all the different types of LN bars for the mixology drink recipes or make more room for other lots? This is a question for you guys!

Any thoughts?

Ok, maybe this will catch your attention... have a "little" preview:

Hi Iccarus, It's nice to see you haven't abandoned Isla Verde. Congratulations on your diploma!

Your pics are definitely enticing. I think using the ST stadium venue is probably a good idea and the Big Show Venue that is also a movie theater is in the bin. You could use either/or both, if space is at a premium.

In worlds that I play, I like all the LN bars to be available. If you've got the room, I say add them but that's based on my personal opinion. Maybe others will weigh in, too.

I'm looking forward to your next beta test version. It's good to see you back.

The pictures remind me of the glossy brochures for those tropical resorts. This world is a work of art. The landscaping and nature is so perfect and different to other worlds I have seen. I actually want this world to be real. It is so cool.

stunning pics im deffo excited to play it

i wouldn't mind having all the LN bars too. will there be any blank lots too? so we can add stuff from pets ep etc?

I have already found a place for all 9 LN bars/lounges and 5 1/2 are built. There is room set aside for the equestrian center and horse ranch, I will build the stadium/arena venue to replace the current stadium for who wants it, and there's room for the other venues as well. I made sure to leave plenty of empty lots for future expansions... the only problem will be if they are big enough!

here's the completed LN venues:

Local Watering Hole:

Dance Club:

Fusion Lounge:

Disco Club:

Poolside Club:

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Here's the vampire lounge:

It's camouflaged as a normal house in the neighborhood, but the basement says otherwise.

Wow! The builds look great, Iccarus.

I'm also impressed that you're finding the room to fit everything. Good job!

*Dies* I want it now....Can I haz now pleez??
It's 5am here so i don't clearly understand stuff.. so sorry for my icoming question.
You are going to release a Pets/ST free version and leave room for us to place the lots, you will release two versions one with and one without those EPs, or simply one version and provide the extra lots for who ever wants them as a seperate download?

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I already have several lots set aside for the new expansion lots but I am not going to add them for the release. What I AM going to do though is when the world is finalized and released, I will also build the new expansion lots and include links to the exchange files and post where I think they should go. This includes the equestrian center and horse training grounds plus the showtime performance venues. Some of these lots will go in empty lots already set aside specifically for them, others will replace lots that I think the island could do without. That's just the plan that I'm thinking about!