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MandelSoft
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14 Sep 2013 18:12

So, while I'm at it, applying the new signage system in Sweden around Malmö, I decided to make some changes to the map nearby Malmö too, because part of it was still a bit to boring and empty. I turned this area...

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... into this...

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... which looks a lot more interesting with the scenery. I also thought there was a part of the coastal route of the E6 missing, so I inserted some clear view over the sea too:
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I've also replaced some 3-to-2 lane transitions, so they have their proper lane arrows now:
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Of course, I've applied proper signage too:
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Even some creative use signage placement. Why use a gantry if you have a perfect gantry construction present in the form of an overpass?
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So, one city down, 7 more to go...

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14 Sep 2013 21:23

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16 Sep 2013 16:58

Meanwhile, near Helsingborg...

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anonymson
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16 Sep 2013 17:12

Trafikplats Kropp :D

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16 Sep 2013 19:19

GREAT! :)

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16 Sep 2013 20:36

Mandelsoft Great Job !!! :D

Are you doing some fixes in Finland too ? :) That could be nice, but seriously I love the map :)

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17 Sep 2013 03:49

I just have a chance to try this mode for first time (was waiting for my new Fanatec to arrive).
I take my hat off to everyone who was involved in this project. You guys did excellent job. Complexity, attention to details… Found everything to be top notch.

Being opf/arma modder myself, I did play with ETS2 editor for couple days. I can imagine how much time/work you spend on this mod.

Thank you. And sorry for my bad English.

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17 Sep 2013 19:28

Meanwhile in Jönköping, I've tried to recreate this interchange: http://www.majhost.com/gallery/riiga/An ... af2003.jpg. It's a bad interchange due to it's tight dimensioning, but it might be fun for a challenge to drive on this one, because not all interchanges have a perfect design. The result:

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And yes, the curves are really tight:
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Here you can really see the strong point of using modular signage: you can make custom setups like this without adding more models
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I also changed some streetlights at some interchanges, replacing them with more sporadic towers like this, which is actually quite common in some parts of Sweden:
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19 Sep 2013 19:28

With some help from Nico, I finally got these beauties working:

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seannie150
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20 Sep 2013 13:33

Looks very recognizable for me!! This map is just awesome!



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