Screenshots (Pre-Release)

[+Guest]

We have a few new screenshots guys. The hard working guys over at CU have given us three more buildings. I must say that I'm starting to feel very impressed.

http://www.cuplanet.com/index.php?option=com_expose&album=1&Itemid=18?=en

Scroll to the end and you'll see three new images!

[Haljackey 17,335]

I am not authorized to view this resource.

Sorry, but I can't see the images. I guess you have to be a member there.

[metasmurf 705]

[Haljackey 17,335]

Whoa! Those are excellent!

SCS looks like a worthless piece of garbage when compared to this!

[Godzillaman 21]

Wow...I need a new Comp...

[ccecill 52]

@Godzillaman: I'm excited and pissed at the same time...

[plasticboy 36]

LOW POLY!!!!

[djlee1999 3]

Not bad

[+Guest]

I'll ask this... how will they get this game out in a years time when these buildings look so awesome? It will take them ages. I'll expect this out in the first half of 09.

But those images look great. I'll readily upgrade my computer for this game. BRING IT ON! Imagine the feild day we'll have with custom content!

[Nardo69 51]

As a joiner of 2003 I assume you do remember the proplems and bugs of Vanilla SC4 before Rushhour came out.

Actually I don't have any problem waitingsome month longer for CU if this will result in a stable and awesame game. In the meantime there's a lot to do in SC4.

Bernhard

[beebs 129]

Those look awesome. I totally cannot wait for this game!

I have to wonder how much building diversity there will be in the vanilla game though..

[M-SIL 2]

Its a substantial improvement from the previous one (which is great) but still look kinda cheapish though. I'm sure it looks way better in the game.

[MedoPu 0]

mpol, the game is planned to come fall 2008, so it may be 1/2 2009 if delayed

[Cockatoo 2,256]

Oh my god! I Iove you Monte Cristo!

Wow..... I can't wait for this... but take your time!

[Cleaner475 150]

this is so much more awesome than SCS! this is what I wanted from the next gen of simcity but never got - can't wait for this to come out but make sure you iron out all the bugs you can

Richard

[panthersimcity4 162]

Waaaa..... such a long time to wait...

[ExiL3 10]

utter awsomeness! can't wait!!!

take care,

[Ded 30]

It looks nice.

[KingTitan 6]

Its gonna be a real test of faith when this thing gets released.......I wonder what will happent o Simtropolis?

[Kevin 101]

Originally posted by: KingTitan Its gonna be a real test of faith when this thing gets released.......I wonder what will happent o Simtropolis?quote>

Test of faith? I don't understand.

And I imagine Simtropolis will simply evolve to accommodate this game... as it already has begun to .

Back on topic, I like those new screens, though I'd like to see more of an entire city instead of individual buildings. I particularly like that tower

[Cleaner475 150]

Its gonna be a real test of faith when this thing gets released.......I wonder what will happent o Simtropolis? quote>

It will evolve and adapt like it has over the years to new things like BATs, SimCity Societies etc. I reckon mroe forums will probably spring up as well.

Test of faith? I don't understand.quote>

I believe he means whether you will be more lyal to SimCity or Cities Unlimited. I shall always stay more loyal to SimCity just probably will never buy societies.

Richard

[Smarty218 2]

The buildings look alot more realistic in CU. Makes SCS look like a fairytale land or something...

[Fresh Prince of Wmbg 44]

Oh snap.......................I can't for it to come out!

[panthersimcity4 162]

Holy crappers. Im definetally getting this game when it comes out.

[6459978. 106]

I find it funny that everyone's first reaction is that this is not going to run on their computer. As plasticboy pointed out, there's nothing that complex about these models; they're low polygon shells with realistic (as in, taken from photos) textures applied. But it doesn't take a very keen eye to notice some laziness on the part of the designers; the same textures are repeated all over the place-- especially in the windows. There's only a half-dozen or so distinct window reflections on that building... Now what will really impress me will be when someone figures out to make these things procedural; i.e. the window textures are applied randomly in the game. While you're at it, why not vary the number of stories in a building in the same manner. When the first screenshots of CU came out that's actually what I thought they had done, since it appeared entire floors were repeated in the building. But unfortunately it's just that, copy and paste, and not something deeper lying below the surface.

[hamsterTK 93]

Nice!

find it funny that everyone's first reaction is that this is not going to run on their computer. quote>

I'm sorry but you are not fully comprehending the craptitude of our machines

[edmonton_stinks 5]

If you go on the CU website there is a video that shows how they make their buildings. They can do buildings in about 10 minutes. Of course, this is just the time spent doing the actual modeling, but it's still really impressive that they can go so fast. At this rate between now and 2008-09 they should be able to make lots of buildings. It would be nice to have variety right off the bat.

[toxicpiano 125]

Originally posted by: edmonton_stinks If you go on the CU website there is a video that shows how they make their buildings. They can do buildings in about 10 minutes. Of course, this is just the time spent doing the actual modeling, but it's still really impressive that they can go so fast. At this rate between now and 2008-09 they should be able to make lots of buildings. It would be nice to have variety right off the bat.quote>

I guarantee it takes a lot longer than ten minutes. They have to model the whole building, not just one bit like in the video.

[The_Dalai_Llama 15]

Originally posted by: hamsterTK Nice!

find it funny that everyone's first reaction is that this is not going to run on their computer. quote>

I'm sorry but you are not fully comprehending the craptitude of our machinesquote>

 

Hamster's right... my craptacular PC was built to run SC4 nearly 5 years ago... and not a single upgrade since.

For me, purchasing this game depends on the minimum requirements... I'll likely need a new graphics card and some more RAM, but I don't want to do a complete overhaul.

[meakin88 0]

omg it looks amazing!