haljackeyI noticed no one has uploaded the plot / story of Total Annihilation so I thought I would.
After cleaning out my computer desk I found my CD and instruction manual.
Total Annihilation is a 1997 real time strategy game that was made to rival Command & Conquer as well as Starcraft. It was different, focusing on 'streaming' resources (constant flow but you had to use it within your means) and huge battles rather than small engagements. It wasn't as successful as those franchises, but is still fun to play every now and then.
I've always been intrigued with the story this game has. Basically in the far future humans discover a way to live forever by transferring their minds to machines (The Core). Some resist this (The Arm) and the machines get mad so... war. After 4,000 years of war, there still wasn't a winner and the resources of the galaxy are nearly diminished. Ultimate victory or defeat could be decided by just a few battles, which is what the game's story focuses on.
Intro vid- youtube.com/watch?v=k6mZZiI4ShQ "What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination. Both sides now crippled beyond repair, the remnants of their armies continue to battle on ravaged planets, their hatred fueled by over four thousand years of total war. This is a fight to the death. For each side, the only acceptable outcome is the complete elimination of the other."
This also includes the plot of the expansion- the Core Contingency. Basically in this story, the Core loses the war but they have a backup plan to destroy the galaxy so if they can't win, no one wins.
Total Annihilation - The Story (with expansion)haljackey2020-05-15 | I noticed no one has uploaded the plot / story of Total Annihilation so I thought I would.
After cleaning out my computer desk I found my CD and instruction manual.
Total Annihilation is a 1997 real time strategy game that was made to rival Command & Conquer as well as Starcraft. It was different, focusing on 'streaming' resources (constant flow but you had to use it within your means) and huge battles rather than small engagements. It wasn't as successful as those franchises, but is still fun to play every now and then.
I've always been intrigued with the story this game has. Basically in the far future humans discover a way to live forever by transferring their minds to machines (The Core). Some resist this (The Arm) and the machines get mad so... war. After 4,000 years of war, there still wasn't a winner and the resources of the galaxy are nearly diminished. Ultimate victory or defeat could be decided by just a few battles, which is what the game's story focuses on.
Intro vid- youtube.com/watch?v=k6mZZiI4ShQ "What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination. Both sides now crippled beyond repair, the remnants of their armies continue to battle on ravaged planets, their hatred fueled by over four thousand years of total war. This is a fight to the death. For each side, the only acceptable outcome is the complete elimination of the other."
This also includes the plot of the expansion- the Core Contingency. Basically in this story, the Core loses the war but they have a backup plan to destroy the galaxy so if they can't win, no one wins.SimCity 4 Connectorhaljackey2023-09-20 | From the urban jungle to a new airport area via a new connector highway and then back on some new routes. Video sped up ~2x.
Music in order: Evergreen Parkway by Alex 'Tarkus' LaFollett youtube.com/watch?v=Y3eWcfZHKxk Minivan Highway by Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job youtube.com/watch?v=2SAFC4_KbW0 Now I am Gandalf by Auralnauts youtube.com/watch?v=cf1UitLJkb4 Siege on Bower's Castle Remix by AJ DiSpirito youtube.com/watch?v=Cz7Zt7p5iFATotal Annihilation - Battle VS 3 Hard AIshaljackey2023-03-06 | Skirmish battle in 1997's Total Annihilation where I take on 3 hard AI computers. To try and level the playing field I start with max resources while they get minimums. I play as the CORE, computers play as the ARM.
It's a great real time strategy game to revisit every now and then. It didn't get as much love as Starcraft or Command & Conquer, but I still have a soft spot for it. Spawned Supreme Commander video game as a spiritual successor.
The store if interested- youtube.com/watch?v=JI8Q-2i-fD4SimCity 4 Network Addon Mod (NAM) installation guidehaljackey2023-02-07 | In this tutorial I will show you how to install the latest version of the Network Addon Mod (NAM) for SimCity 4. NAM version 46 is the latest as of the recording date. I will also show how apply the 4GB patch and how to remove a previous version if you have one installed.
Discord: Simtropolis discordapp.com/invite/9mf8uRr SC4Devotion discordapp.com/invite/NsNZHECSimCity 4 Baselinehaljackey2022-11-07 | This UDI Video is essentially "SimCity 4 Main Route" in reverse, zoomed out, expanded and extended. Have a look at some of the major improvements this route has had, including the elimination of every traffic light! -Video sped up ~2x -Music: The Last Laser Master by Auralnauts, Cold Water by Patrick Patrikios
This video showcases a number of expansion projects I've been doing to various roads in my region. Rise from the farmlands to the mountains. -Video sped up ~77% -Music: SimCity 3000 theme by Sheet Music Boss, Electric Emortion by Henrik Hohnson, Ride the Worm by Frank KlepackiSimCity 4 - Network Addon Mod Railways, Misc Transport, Airports & Seaports Tutorialhaljackey2022-06-09 | You asked for it- so here it is. This is the third and final entry into the transportation menu of SimCity 4, showing content in the Network Addon Mod (NAM) as well as a variety of standard and expanded content. While I am not as knowledgeable with these menus compared to roads and highways, I hope this is useful!
Can't Find It? Ask here thread: community.simtropolis.com/forums/topic/73220-cant-find-it-ask-hereSimCity 4 Voyagehaljackey2022-04-19 | This video tours various areas of my region that have been developed recently. It's been many months in the making and I hope you enjoy. This vid also celebrates 7,000 subscribers on this channel. Thank you very much for the continued support! Music: youtube.com/watch?v=uLxD4ozDPZA Video sped up ~33%.SimCity 4: DATpacking for Dummineshaljackey2022-03-05 | In this video, I am shown by NAM Team member Lucario Boricua how to download and use the tools needed to DATpack plugins files, including the Network Addon Mod (NAM). Files / links referenced below!
Hope you all enjoy regardless!Robs Collab Advanced SimCity 4 Tutorial - Stack Interchange with Haljackey Pt. 2haljackey2021-10-11 | Check out Part 1 here on Rob's channel: youtu.be/sStaE3XAHSM
Watch in detail as Rob and SC4 YouTube legend Haljackey create a stack interchange using the latest tools of the Network Addon Mod v. 42.
Download the NAM here: moddb.com/mods/network-addon-modSimCity 4 - Network Addon Mod Roads Tutorialhaljackey2021-10-09 | This video covers all the road networks I have installed from the NAM (Network Addon Mod) in my game's road tab. This video is up to date as of NAM 42.
TuLEP (Turning lane extension pieces) demo vid: youtube.com/watch?v=8YlR2nSB-ZUSimGolf - Tournament Playhaljackey2021-10-08 | Playing a tournament on a golf course I made in Sid Meier's SimGolf!SimCity 4 Detailhaljackey2021-08-24 | A immersive, zooned-in look at one of my densest cities - and built on a marshland to boot! It is home to 2.3 million Sims.
Music- The Sims - Buy mode themes
Gameplay ended when the game suddenly froze, but that's ok since there wasn't too many unique places left to show in town other than the industrial areas.SimCity 4 - New Coastal Communityhaljackey2021-08-18 | Developing a new city by a large basin where a lot of transportation infrastructure runs.SimCity 4 - New hillside communityhaljackey2021-08-08 | Watch as a new city at the edge of a hill is developed, cementing the outer corner of the mega city.SimCity 4 Slaytonhaljackey2021-08-06 | An 'intense' drive around the city of Slayton in a tank. Vid sped up 68%. Music in order below Space March by Auralnauts Bad Bob from Reboot The Chase from Reboot Pepsiman Pepsiman Pepsiman / Pepsiman Remix by TurboSimCity 4 Neighborhoodshaljackey2021-07-05 | A tour of various neighborhoods and industrial / commercial districts in one of my cities. Video Sped up 2x Music in order: Dreamreaper- Prismtek N'to - Petite morshuwaveBuilding a Golf Course from Scratch (Sid Meiers SimGolf)haljackey2021-06-29 | Sid Meier's Simgolf is a 2002 video game that lets you make and play your own golf course. I always really liked the game and thought I'd show some course design of my own!Answering your SimCity 4 questions- How to build a tight overpass with RHW networkhaljackey2021-05-01 | Link to forum post with question: community.simtropolis.com/forums/topic/760643-having-trouble-with-the-new-l0l1-rhw-on-slope-transition-pieceSimCity 4 Passagehaljackey2021-04-29 | Following mountain passes which form a passage through the region. This video continues where the previous one ended (youtube.com/watch?v=dVoUQ-2QD68) Video sped up ~50%
Music: The Quiet Whisper of an Ancient Machine The Toxic Avenger - My Only Chance to Make This RightSimCity 4 Inclinehaljackey2021-04-22 | New SimCity 4 UDI video where I showcase a newly upgraded freeway connection that inclines through the hills to improve the existing highway network. -Video sped up ~50% -Music: Phaserland Nomad City, Aries 87 MoonlandingHaljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 9 (Finale)haljackey2021-02-22 | It all comes down to one troll item.Haljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 8haljackey2021-02-21 | 50/50 chance- will luck be on my side?Haljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 7haljackey2021-02-20 | Is the end in sight?Haljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 6haljackey2021-02-19 | Trolling is abound. Will I get stick?Haljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 5haljackey2021-02-18 | What trolling awaits me today?
Website- ootrandomizer.comHaljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 4haljackey2021-02-17 | What's goona happen this time?
Website- ootrandomizer.comHaljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 3haljackey2021-02-16 | What am I going to get this time?
Want to try it? Website- ootrandomizer.comHaljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 2haljackey2021-02-15 | Making progress in my random adventure lol Part 1- youtube.com/watch?v=8lngONcddDs Want to try it? Website- ootrandomizer.comHaljackey tries Zelda Ocarina of Time Randomizer - Part 1haljackey2021-02-14 | Ths is something I've always wanted to try! Items in treasure chests are randomly shuffled throughout the game, but programmed in such a way that what you need to progress is attainable somewhere before you need it.
Link to the past randomizer if interested- youtube.com/watch?v=-3KyiWbWeg8SimCity 4 Circuithaljackey2021-01-11 | Tour of several highways that complete a circuit around a part of my region. -If you've watched a few of my previous videos, you'll notice several of them in prior vids have been widened/reconstructed. -Video sped up ~2x.SimCity 4 Frontierhaljackey2020-08-16 | A massively long UDI (U-Drive-It mode) video from a the first regional connection from SimNation to the heart of the city. This has been in the works in some form since 2010.
Video sped up ~85%The Longest Road in Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA V)haljackey2020-05-26 | This is the longest continous road in Grand Theft Auto 5. Starting at the pier, you can continue to go straight on pretty much the same stretch of road without turning sharply from one street to the next. See map here for route: https://i.imgur.com/GWQIExm.jpg Reddit thread of (my) discovery back in 2013: reddit.com/r/GrandTheftAutoV/comments/1n8cns/i_think_i_just_drove_the_longest_route_in_the I got GTA V for PC recently as it was offered for free on Epic Games last week. I have it for PS3 as well. In addition to the frame rate, I think the game looks absolutely fantastic at the dawn and dusk hours, at least on my computer. My driving may not be the best due to the fact that I'm still getting used to keyboard and mouse gameplay, and the fact that I hijacked a pretty hard to control supercar haha.SimCity 4 Testhaljackey2020-03-13 | Giving SC4 a test with the 1080p 60fps Bandicam program. Trial version includes that water mark and 10 min caps. I think the footage turned out so well I decided to upload it!
I used Fraps and Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) prior to this.SimCity 4 - Growing Metros Edgehaljackey2020-03-08 | Growth and commentary video showing the development of a city at the easternmost edge of a major metropolitan area.SimCity 4 - New Metro Communityhaljackey2020-02-26 | Showing a region overview and a new city at the edge of a metropolitan area grow for the first time.SimCity 4 Climbhaljackey2020-01-23 | From sea level to the mountain top
Video sped up 184.2%
Music: Percival by AuralnautsSimCity 4 Edge of the Worldhaljackey2019-12-09 | Driving some roads in a mostly medium-density city that lies at the edge of a urban growth boundary. Everything past the edge is protected from development.
Video sped up ~2.5x
Music: Guile's Theme feat. FamilyJules7xSimCity 4 Freedom (developed)haljackey2019-12-01 | The same route as SimCity 4 Freedom (youtube.com/watch?v=B06QaR08U3c) but with development and traffic now
Footage sped up ~2x
Music: Club King Bowser (Extended Mix)SimCity 4 0 to 1,000.000+ growthhaljackey2019-11-26 | Developing a fully zoned tile and pressing the play button!SimCity 4 - Growing the Edge of the World Cityhaljackey2019-11-25 | Showing a region overview and a new city at the edge of a mountain range grow for the first time.SimCity 4 Freedomhaljackey2019-11-17 | SimCity 4 Freedom
Driving in a zoned but not yet developed city. Prep work is nearly complete before I press the play button.
This vid showcases the road layouts and they're traffic-free... for now!
Footage sped up 66%
Music: Assorted VaporwaveSimCity 4 Metro Drivehaljackey2019-08-30 | This is a drive through part of the metro area in my mega-region. You can see some communities, farms, a big city, planned growth area and the countryside.
The video ends with the highway connecting the metro to my 2014 interchange challenge entry on the Simtropolis website. I have incorporated it in my region as well.
Music is from SimCity 3000 & Unlimited
Video is sped up ~2xSimCity 4 Alleviationhaljackey2019-06-01 | Video showcasing a new highway built to alleviate traffic congestion on urban highways by bypassing the city to the south.
The video begins in a older city (built 2010, suffered from prop pox and crashing until recently) which contains the last section of Maxis Highway I ever made. It may be replaced one day. The highway then extends south and skirts around the metro area providing an alternate route around the city for long-distance traffic.
The area around the highway is hilly, being developed or will be developed soon. I wanted to show the highway before buildings overshadow it.
Video sped up 77.7%
Music: soundcloud.com/kekkoskekkos/synthwave-live-mix-august-2018-free-downloadSimCity 4 Expeditionhaljackey2019-04-20 | This video travels on new highways and areas being developed before heading in and out of the big city. Existing highways traveled on in previous videos have also been expanded to handle the increasing growth of the region.
I am trying to create a 'redundancy' highway network meaning that there is a reliable alternative route to take if a highway is closed or has reduced capacity for various reasons including congestion, construction and crashes.
Raw file size: 70.2 GB
12 city tiles
1.75x sped up.
Music: Sequenza - SaturdaySimCity 4 Highway Interchange 18haljackey2018-12-25 | A new 4-way interchange at the edge of a major metropolis.