My Journey to Paris

[Dirktator 2,320]

Artwork courtesy of Monte Cristo games

Hey guys

I've just received an invitation from the folks at Monte Cristo Games to come visit their offices in Paris later this month. I'll have the opportunity to speak directly to the developers as well as get a hands-on preview of Cities XL. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to the trip, to meet with Dasilva and his team, and to get a first-hand experience of how the game is coming along and to bring back my impressions to you guys.

Thank you, Dasilva, and your team at Monte Cristo for the trip; I'm looking forward to it!

So, community, if there are any pressing questions, issues or concerns or just well-wishes that you'd like me to personally deliver to the Monte Cristo team, let me know...

Cheers!

[AIIy 0]

His name is Da Silva!

[De Ja Vu 117]

Lucky you!

[LarksTonguesInAspic 28]

Congrats, dirk! I hope your trip is both pleasurable and productive.

I recommend Bocca di Lupo, Pizza Politano, or Maceo. Then ice cream at Berthillon!

[Kevin 101]

I bet you never knew that creating a Sc4 fansite would afford you so many awesome opportunities... looking forward to your trip and hearing what you have to say about the game!

[kj3400 178]

Sounds awesome....tell us how it goes!

[Haljackey 17,302]

Wow, that's awesome! Monte Cristo even made that pic for you?

Have fun! I don't have any questions right now, but if I think of any I'll be sure to post them here!

All the best,

-Haljackey

[gabry85 2]

Wow, dirk, looking forward to read the interview!

As a member of CitiesXL.com forums, I can tell you the game is definitely rocking and people here can't wait to give it a try. I would really like to know what Monte Cristo decided about region play and custom content. We didn't get any clues or official answers about regions at this time (we had several topics since July) and Philippe mentioned of a custom content community after the game is released, but I still have some doubts.

Also, some members here are expecting news about a demo or beta.

I hope we'll get some straightforward answers.

Cheers!

[Muck308 55]

No questions from me but I do wish you a good trip. Have fun while you're over there... and of course... watch out for thieves!

[Lightz 0]

Lucky you, I haven't read much into this game until now. Looks incredible.

[SimHoTToDDy 2,938]

Congratulations dirk, what a fantastic opportunity! After all this site has done for the SC4 community (and you being the one to give it the foundation to grow) I don't think we could think of anyone better!

I was thinking about some of the questions Gabry85 brought up, but otherwise I can't think of anything that I'm dying to know.

Best of luck, and have fun,

-Todd

[jabezscratch 159]

I think that it is great and reassuring that this game developer is soliciting feedback from the community like this.

Bon Voyage!

[nottheboss 1]

Well as the leader of the biggest site for the bigges city builders then they couldn't have invited anyone better than you.

Have fun in France.

Ask them when the actual release date is or at least a month i'm sick of hearing quarters.

Good Luck

[mosin33 5]

AHHH thats so cool! Congrats to you, this is a wonderful oppertunity.

I have a lot of questions about the game but the big one is will there be custom content and help with it from the game or something along those lines.

I like how SC4 used a good FREE program and there rendering tool.

So I hope there will be custom content because it extends the games life by a LONG time.

have fun and goodluck!

-mosin

[un1 41]

You better upgrade the site to 6.0 before you go.

[mrbombit 1]

Congrats. Who says were are in the middle of a global economic downturn??

[nihonkaranws 88]

Ditto Un1. Dirk, good luck and I wish you well for your trip to Paris. Can you ask them one question? 'Will the STEX be used for Cities XL custom content as well?' So far, I'm not sure if we can do that, concerning the plan that all modding goes through them... Update please?

Thanks Dirk.

[deathtopumpkins 43]

Congrats Dirk! Have fun, and be sure to come back and tell us all about it!

[un1 41]

This question is for Dirk:

Will there be a separate site for CXL?

[sim-fan192 4]

Hello or should I say bonjour. Hope you have a good time!

[the_new_simman 5]

Congrats dirk! I'll be looking forward to hearing from you when you return. Enjoy your time in Paris my friend!

The only question I really have is about custom content. Will Monte Cristo embrace custom content like Maxis did? SC4 has lasted as long as it has because of the custom content, I even still play it from time to time. It is an absolutely addicting game. As for Cities XL; it looks awesome so far, I just need confirmation on the ability to develop custom content.

[Dirktator 2,320]

Good stuff, guys, I'll be sure to bring all these points up

Oh and yes they made that banner for us, nice eh?

[Explodingsims 3]

Lucky!!

Well, have fun, and be sure to to bring us something!!

Also, It's cool that they made the banner.

[Simcitymaster13 27]

hail hail congrats dirk.

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

Please snap us a few pictures and post them for us!

Yeah and make sure you squeeze them for as much info as possible....!

[patfirefghtr 160]

Hey Dirk make sure you have fun in the City of Lights!!! BTW I do have a honest question about how the game... I am wondering if there is any plans for us who love to recreate nature in the game? To further expand on it I mean like making waterfalls or streams with all the details and will there be any weather effects?

[spanning 0]

I do envy you. Curious to know of a Mac version

[MrCinatit 30]

Great news, Dirk - here's to hoping you bring us back tons of goodies.

[the_new_simman 5]

Originally posted by: dirk Good stuff, guys, I'll be sure to bring all these points up

Oh and yes they made that banner for us, nice eh?

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Yes, that banner is very sick; I love it. It makes me so excited there there is FINALLY another city builder game coming out. One that you can actually compare to Simcity 4.

[Livin in Sim 83]

Originally posted by: dirk Good stuff, guys, I'll be sure to bring all these points up

Oh and yes they made that banner for us, nice eh?

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Oh...Monte Cristo was at the Banner Convention in Podunk as well?    Wow, what did they think of the Microdome...and the Buranski Brothers??  (You read my report of your other trip...right?  This one should be a little more impressive.)  Which brings me to my question--will there be expanded pyrotechnics in CXL?    What about riots--there will be riots, won't there? 

Seriously , the fact that you would have such an opportunity says a lot about the site and the way that it's carried on.  I think my question would have to do with the options of the game.  I wonder how it will lend itself to customization.  I, too, have the most interest in the rural/nature aspect, terrain options, flora, etc., as well as how the game will handle custom models and lots.  The more options and realism there are, the more oppotunity there is to express creativity, and that's what keeps me playing.  Have fun in Paris!

Bye for now.

--Liv