Post by Labyrinth on Jul 23, 2008 0:11:05 GMT -8
I don't know if any of you pay much attention to the city inferstructure, but just lately I have been, and I've noticed some anomalies.
Figure 1.01
For example, the transits. How inefficient can you get? As shown in figure 1.01, the transits occupy 9 spots on an interlocking grid surrounding the city centre. However, this leaves a lot to be desired in regards to distance travel when one is located on the extremities.
In truth, if you are inside the grid it's highly effective. No more than 12.5 blocks from a transit maximum. Outside, however, it's a different story as the distance can go up to 25 blocks. Somewhat of a bitch to run, especially when you are say, in a hurry to get to the opposite corner of the city.
The best way to designate transport in the city would be to divide it up into 9 equal sections (Figure 1.02) and place a transit station in the center of each.
Figure 1.02
As above, the prime locations of these transits would be the following:
Callope: Ivy 17th
Cilo: Zekovia 17th
Erato: Quartz 17th
Euterpe: Ivy 50th
Melepomene: Zekovia 50th
Polyhymnia: Quartz 50th
Terpishore: Ivy 83rd
Thalia: Zekovia 83rd
Urina: Quartz 83rd
Now sure, it's realistic enough to argue that having a more compact city centre is reasonable because more people frequent it, I still find my locations better all around. It certinally helps those on the fringes to journey around.
Figure 1.01
For example, the transits. How inefficient can you get? As shown in figure 1.01, the transits occupy 9 spots on an interlocking grid surrounding the city centre. However, this leaves a lot to be desired in regards to distance travel when one is located on the extremities.
In truth, if you are inside the grid it's highly effective. No more than 12.5 blocks from a transit maximum. Outside, however, it's a different story as the distance can go up to 25 blocks. Somewhat of a bitch to run, especially when you are say, in a hurry to get to the opposite corner of the city.
The best way to designate transport in the city would be to divide it up into 9 equal sections (Figure 1.02) and place a transit station in the center of each.
Figure 1.02
As above, the prime locations of these transits would be the following:
Callope: Ivy 17th
Cilo: Zekovia 17th
Erato: Quartz 17th
Euterpe: Ivy 50th
Melepomene: Zekovia 50th
Polyhymnia: Quartz 50th
Terpishore: Ivy 83rd
Thalia: Zekovia 83rd
Urina: Quartz 83rd
Now sure, it's realistic enough to argue that having a more compact city centre is reasonable because more people frequent it, I still find my locations better all around. It certinally helps those on the fringes to journey around.
