More information would be needed to actually give more comprehensive troubleshooting tips but make sure you're not using any mods that are incompatible with NExt2 (the list is quite extensive). This is the most likely culprit if you're having issues with the map working.

Map does not load in.

Oh, thanks for the input BBB! Didn't occur to me that not having NExt2 active actually breaks the map instead of just having the roads missing. Been a long while (a few years) since I've dabbled with NExt2 at all. Thanks again.

@dhove
The problem actually is that you are not using NExt2 roads. They are required else the map will be broken. While you are using an alternative, that alternative isn't prebuilt into the map. Instead you could sub to NExt2, load up the map, upgrade the roads to your preferred roads, then unsub from NExt if you really don't want it.

Do other maps work for you with the same set of mods?

Map is unfortunately not working for me; shows up blank at the start, with error messages that won't go away. I subscribed to everything except for Network Extensions (I have a different, up to date mod that I'm using in its place).

@Saylis,
There's only 1 mod used and that is the Network Extensions 2 mod, which has been "out of date" for almost a couple years by now. If NExt2 doesn't work anymore (crashes your game etc.), you can load the map without the mod as well, the only thing broken will be the interchange near the start square which is obviously not ideal, but it won't make the map unplayable, just takes one highway out of the connection.

The options to take out the NExt2 requirement are either replacing the two-way-highway with the Mass Transit version of the road, effectively locking the map behind a DLC, or using a regular road which also does not function too well at interchanges. If you really need the road, you can always replace it in the map editor before starting a new game on the map too.
I hope this clarifies the situation!

the mods dont work anymore

i reloaded the map and the problem look solved sometimes you need to reboot your computer to get assets properly downloaded that's weird.

probably i can use the miniature to recreate that missing connexion ad it was originally intended to.

yeah i though it was a mod issue. i don't know if i will recreate the roads myself or using spearhead island instead. you can check out housestationlive on youtube to get the answer. sorry in advance if your map isn't selected. the original oasis map included in game is nice also. i can't make a top 5 of good map cause i only have 1 or 2 good maps to feature at the moment !

If the bridge is "broken" for you, then the issue is user-specific. Make sure you're not using any mods that collide with NExt2. NExt2 is considered "outdated" these days, and is incompatible with some mods. If you're using any mods that are incompatible with it, then the bridge can be broken as the national road used on the bridges are NExt2 roads. The exit that "enters the same freeway immediately" is done for aesthetic reasons as well as for an option to create another exit that could be accessed from both sides of the highway. Perhaps you've chosen the option of drinking as well? In any case, I hope this clarified the situation for you Glad to hear you like the aesthetics of the map :)

the bridge featured on your thumbnail is broken. freeways aren't connected. one exit of freeway enter in the same freeway immediately. drink or drive. i guess you've choose the first option xD too bad this is absolutely gorgeous. but freeway connection are not an easy task when you're an beginner.

To be honest I don't know. I've used the Unlimited oil and ore mod for as long as I can remember so I actually don't know what happens with the natural resource once it depletes. I doubt the ground would change color though when the resource is depleted, just a hunch though.

Since the sand seems to be painted with ore, if I mine the ore, will the sand go away? Trying to figure out if I should have mining industry or not.

Thank you for the feedback! This is one of my own personal favorites of my work as well

Hey thanks for this map, its my favorite! You did a really awesome job

@XPRMNT, I might look into it at some point of time. Right now I'm rather busy with other stuff so it might take a while to get to it though. In any case, converting this map into NExt2 free version means it will be requiring Mass Transit (replacing the NExt2 national roads with MT national roads).

You could do the conversion yourself too by disabling Sunset Harbor, opening the map in the editor and replacing the national road (I think it's only used in the interchange) with the Mass Transit equivalent (enable road anarchy and select "upgrade road" and upgrade the NExt2 road to the MT variant). Then just save the map and re-enable Sunset Harbor and you're good to go!

Hello,
Can you make a map without this Network Extensions 2 (Updated for Sunset Harbor)?

@AbuAbed If you are running "No Radioactive Desert + More" , check those settings. I had the same issue with the green grass and the solution was a setting in that mod. If you're not running that mod, sorry, can't help. :-)

@AbuAbed, Sounds like a natural resource texture related issue - I think there was another individual with the same issue as well.

1. Make sure the theme mixer mod is not overwriting the Springwood map theme natural resource textures (the sand is actually ore, not sand) with some other theme's textures.
2. If you're not using the theme mixer, make sure there are no mods that alter the look of natural resources. I'm aware of at least one mod (can't remember the mod's name though) that hides the natural resource textures completely, which would cause the ore texture to not show up and instead the map would display the default grass on the entire map.

I hope this helps :)

For some reason, when I loaded into the map, there was grass instead of sand. Did this happen to someone or am I missing something?

Thank you for your kind words! I often "struggle with the same issue" though, which is why I tend to build maps instead of building cities on the maps

So Beautiful!
Why would I ever build a city on it?

@Dreadfuldark, I've been extremely occupied and have had hardly any time to work on my projects lately. All's good though!

@Sidai, I'm flattered by your comment Your maps are top notch!

@arvid.roemkens, The map theme used in this map is the Springwood map theme. Here's a direct link to the workshop page :) https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/workshop/filedetails/?id=921636136

I cant find the maptheme... what maptheme do you use

dude, how could i miss this awesome map?!

Hey there! How are you doing?
I'm patiently waiting to see your next map.
I hope everything is going well with you.

yes!

no

Wow! I'm simply blown away, your work is astonishing! Really happy to see my maps utilized in such amazing work Keep up the great work on your channel, the quality is on point. I will definitely be looking forward to your videos on this map as well!

Go for it! Always exciting to see people build on my maps! Also thank you for the compliments

Very nice map. I am thinking of making a YT series on your map soon if you agree. Hard to find nice oasis maps on the WS, even if it's more of a lake than an oasis :)

Well damn, that sucks. There's always an option of starting over but it's a pain in the ass haha, maybe start building up on another map and return to this one after a long time has passed so it won't feel as shitty to start up again I'm glad you enjoyed the map while the fun lasted though! Hopefully you won't be losing any more game files again any time soon

It did helps thanks! Sadly yesterday I had made an awesome city in your beautiful map and it was all coming together but them something happened, an error, that erased my save file. I lost everything I did but that wasn't your fault. I just came to say your map was great and honestly would have been my best city if I hadn't lost it. I was checking ores the day before I lost the save and I saw the ocean was covered by it so I used a mod to change it. I wish I had seen this earlier though haha

The game does not have a mechanic for the terrain to change with the water, i.e. the terrain has to be modified manually. The deserted areas are "painted" with ore and the grassy areas' ground is the basic ground texture of the map theme. If you want to change the terrain (turn the "barren" into grass), you'll need a mod for modifying the terrain (/resources) in-game.

Here's a mod that'll do the job:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=502750307&searchtext=map+editor+tools+in+game

Make sure the resources editor is set active in the mod settings when you start using it :) If you have any further questions, ask away! Hope this helps

Excuse me, How do you turn some of the "barren" wastelands into grassy areas. I expanded out into the water for a bit but it does not turn green. It stays brown and it's really annoying. Any way to help fix this?

Glad to hear the issue resolved itself! Happy building!

Thank you, my initial passenger station (vanilla end multiplatform) was situated kind of far away from the primary rail line (near the waterfront), but when I built a station near the primarily rail line trains started to spawn.

Must be a user-specific issue, I playtested this map to make sure trains and airplanes spawn without issues (as my previous maps have had someone having issues with trains and airplanes). Sometimes they take a really long time to start spawning, but if you've ruled out the possibility of a delayed spawn then there's not really much I can offer here to help you, unfortunately. Double check and make sure you don't have colliding mods active at the same time, such as NExt2 colliding with Harmony. I doubt this is the case though, but you never know. I hope the issue resolves itself!

Great map but is it just me or trains don't seem to spawn? :(

interesting, also thanks for the answer

That's a great question. I haven't actually ever thought about it, therefore there's no answer really. I'd guess I had some inspiration from North America as well as southern Africa when creating this map (they're not countries, I know, but it's the best answer I can provide here ). Goes to show that my creations tend to be a work of my own imagination, rather than replicating actual areas of the world.

Which country is it kindoff based in? Just wanna know.

@Popsicle Penguin,
Thank you for being understanding too! And thank you again for your kind words Happy building!

@snƃunɥƆ,
Hi! The custom map theme is listed in the requirements, but here's the direct link anyway Make sure you subscribe to all the required items though to make sure the map works as inteded! Hope this helps :)
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/workshop/filedetails/?id=921636136

Hey! i love this mod but i cant figure out the custom map theme, could you please link it to me?

Hey thats ok! That's a bunch of super valid reasons. NExt2 is just not known for playing nice with other mods. But yes, I can just replace the roads, or even just load it up without NExt2 and make my own intersection.

And not wanting to use MT roads also makes a ton of sense. Your line of thinking is very logical.

Thank you for being understanding, as well as patient with me.

Once again, absolutely stellar map. Probably gonna just build my own interchange, but still, its such a good creation.

Have a good one. <3

Note that NExt2 does work for many people, including myself. I know people have plans afoot to fix the interaction with harmony, so hopefully it'll be back to happy soon...

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Thank you for all your kind words! I understand the possible collisions with NExt2, but the options are typically one or the other; use NExt2, or use Mass Transit roads - which in turn causes the map to be completely unreachable for players who do not own MT, hence I typically prefer using the NExt2 roads.

With that said I sometimes do make two versions of one map (NExt2 and MT versions) when I have time for it. Unfortunately I've been really busy lately and haven't had too much spare time that I would've wanted to use in making duplicate maps.