The Burning Question Thread

[Allomein 0]

Thanks for the quick responses

[hanskamp 1]

Originally posted by: hanskamp

The problem is that the clinic has maintenance costs, but the effects are too little. I must bulldoze down the clinic to decrease the money loss, or to increase the income...

What do I do wrong? What am I missing?quote>

I was given a solution to this question. I asked this question in the on-line part of the game. The vey solution is: I should build as many buildings from the same service as possible. They should vary a little. So if a part of my city is complaining about too little Leisure, I should build Sport and Cultural Leisure buildings and if possible from each available building one per kind.

[Myself.or.? 5]

Just to return to another question:

Release date for Italy is next thursday, so I still didn't get my hands on CXL but I'm 'slightly' worried. I want to play at home on a tower that I just can't carry around for fun. Having Internet only at work (that's italy for you) and a Boss not willing to let me install games at work (just don't get it why...), I won't be able to register??? And why am I supposed to register for solo play anyway?

[soundwave27 0]

I'm wondering about the 'content packs.'  Official blurb here: www.citiesxl.com/index.php

In reading, these are available in planet offer only, okay.  My question is; are these going to be available to current subscribers only.  Or will I be able to subscribe in a few months (when PO becomes more appealing) and have access to previous 'content pack' content?

[sparky66 0]

Originally posted by: soundwave27

I'm wondering about the 'content packs.'  Official blurb here: www.citiesxl.com/index.php

In reading, these are available in planet offer only, okay.  My question is; are these going to be available to current subscribers only.  Or will I be able to subscribe in a few months (when PO becomes more appealing) and have access to previous 'content pack' content?

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Yes. i just wish they would let solo players buy the content for a one off fee.

[jap88 0]

How do you create overpasses with roads? My roads always try to merge with each other no matter the height difference.

[KyleLAM 0]

HI thur!

I'm currently reviewing Cities XL wondering whether to join in or not.

My main question i would like to ask before i can make a decision is this:

From what i have seen, the cities being created all look like American or European based cities in terms of appearance.

I personally would be inclined to start off making a city that looks like the sort of establishments you would expect to see in Asia, and although there isn't a huge difference when it comes to cities, it is still noticeable.

I am wondering if there is any content to choose from that would grant your city an Asian appearance, if so, how much content?

the theme would have to be consistent, you cant just shove Tokyo's Imperial Palace in the middle of a western civilization, that sir is a big NO.

If you want me to instantly purchase the game and tell all my friends to buy it too then tell me that there is uncountable numbers of Japanese orientated material to choose from and that i could literally recreate Japan (i would also like it if you mean it)...

Thank you very much

[sparky66 0]

Originally posted by: KyleLAM

HI thur!

I'm currently reviewing Cities XL wondering whether to join in or not.

My main question i would like to ask before i can make a decision is this:

From what i have seen, the cities being created all look like American or European based cities in terms of appearance.

I personally would be inclined to start off making a city that looks like the sort of establishments you would expect to see in Asia, and although there isn't a huge difference when it comes to cities, it is still noticeable.

I am wondering if there is any content to choose from that would grant your city an Asian appearance, if so, how much content?

the theme would have to be consistent, you cant just shove Tokyo's Imperial Palace in the middle of a western civilization, that sir is a big NO.

If you want me to instantly purchase the game and tell all my friends to buy it too then tell me that there is uncountable numbers of Japanese orientated material to choose from and that i could literally recreate Japan (i would also like it if you mean it)...

Thank you very much quote>

they may release japanese content in the future. a 'chinatown' pack is coming soon. the game was advertised as being able to recreate european, american and asian cities. as long as your asian cities look like american or european cities you can! of course, all future content is only if you subscribe the the PO.

[mujik 0]

jap88,

there is a tool in the second menu just below the roads tool that have some overpasses,

they will openup accordingly to the population you have.

[KyleLAM 0]

I see

Thank you kind sir

[mrmaye 0]

I have been trying to figure out how in the world to have two of your own cities trade with each other. I have asked in game and all I get is Yes you can trade with your own cities. I must either be dumb or blind. If anyone know how to do this, please post.

[jap88 0]

Originally posted by: mujik

jap88,

there is a tool in the second menu just below the roads tool that have some overpasses,

they will openup accordingly to the population you have.quote>

Ah yes, the highway tool.  I guess I should rephrase my question a bit.  It did sound like that's what I wanted.  I meant that in some cities I've seen some of the basic roads going over/under each other.  Usually via going underground and coming back up again.  That's what I need to figure out.  Highways unlock at 500,000 I believe.  Thanks for the response though

[Benedict 3,119]

Anybody know if there is a plan to release a MAC version?

[Benedict 3,119]

sorry, I just searched and found what I was looking for... you'd think that after 6 yrs here I'd know the rules

[intristin 0]

This is really getting out of hand. I loose connection to the server for some unknown reason, try to log back in and I'm told I'm already connected and the client asks me to log out first. How in the world can I log out when I'm not logged in? I can't count the number of times this has happened. I have sent numerous emails to support, all ignored. I'm beyond frustrated with this.

When a player logs in, it should automatically boot any other connections on that account, not ask you to log out. If I'm entering the password correctly clearly it's my account. The way this is set up makes absolutely no sense. Please fix this...

[Cthuulhu 0]

I haven't bought the game yet, actually waiting for my new video card to arrive so I can straighten out all the fun driver issues im expecting to have... In the meantime I've been hoping to see a list of sellers alongside a list of landmarks released when you purchase from any particular seller, ie chrysler building etc... Thanks in advance.

[Spritzen 0]

Can someone explain why I should bother using anything other than high pop residential buildings? So far I haven't really bothered using anything but High pop res, with the exception of 1 or 2 mediums to help balance things. But perhaps I'm missing something here, as I'm only around 20k pop so far?!

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

 

[rhenry 1]

please forgive if this has been discussed. I did do a search for it but nothing comes up but all the promo stuff about a t-shirt for my avatar.

Are avatars only available in online mode? When I go into avatar mode in solo play, I am dropped in a remore part of my map with no ability to move anywhere. I have yet to even find a way to make my avatar so I am assuming that once he's made I'd be able to control him.

Can I not have an avatar in solo mode?

Thanks!

[Mathew_MC 0]

You can create your avatar from the Avatar Editor in the main menu. The picture of the avatar will display on top of the interface, including in solo mode.

I will check on the status of avatar mode in solo play, since I experienced the same thing as you did.

[rhenry 1]

I just wanted to be able to walk around in my city. I can't figure it out. When I click the editor link, nothing happens.

[jefefennell 0]

I have not bought Cities XL yet, so I apologize if this question has an obvious answer.

in the online mode can I limit my "world" to select players?

For example, can I have my City deal with and only make contracts with players A,B,and C. And be completely oblivious to all other players?

Also, Is there a terrain builder?

Thanks,

Jeff

[GlobexCo 33]

welcome to Simtropolis!

So, you can trade with all the people that you want. For example you can trade with A, B and C, and then you can refuse to trade with D; you can do what you like , also you can trade with Omnicorp, the MC commercial city.

No, no terrain builder, you have only am expensive tool to flatten the terrain. Using only this, you can create hills or holes using bridges (tunnels) and then create your ideal plane base for your city.

[rss334 0]

Because this is the "official" board for Cities XL I have to assume MC is activly reading these posts.

1) When are the GEMS planned to be released?

2) When will the ambient sounds be put in the game?

3) When will the first the content pack be released?

MC please provide some estimates for us.   Thank you.

[GlobexCo 33]

Originally posted by: rss334

Because this is the "official" board for Cities XL I have to assume MC is activly reading these posts.

1) When are the GEMS planned to be released?

2) When will the ambient sounds be put in the game?

3) When will the first the content pack be released?

MC please provide some estimates for us.   Thank you.

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I think that the CXL site is more official than Simtropolis (nothing against Simtropolis) and MC staff sometimes reads posts, and if you're lucky, they can answer you with few words about things we already know. This is because they aren't very sure about that. So there's nothing sure also about GEMs release. Sometimes they don't want to say anything or what they say isn't true (for example in the beta test they told us that a bus network should have been released in SP - not true).

Don't know if there's a music at the moment in the game (I don't use it), but I remember that there was ambient sounds and music in the beta.

I think that it'll be released between October and November (third pack -> Christmas).

[Naviss 0]

I can wait for ambient sounds! It will make the game so much more alive.

[USA_Pride 49]

Originally posted by: rss334

Because this is the "official" board for Cities XL I have to assume MC is activly reading these posts.

1) When are the GEMS planned to be released?

2) When will the ambient sounds be put in the game?

3) When will the first the content pack be released?

MC please provide some estimates for us.   Thank you.

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I doubt they'll be willing to give you any timelines.  My advice, don't buy the game based on promises, buy it when they actually have solid stuff released.  You can always come here, I'm sure people will be following the updates closely.  Keep in mind many of those updates will be tied to having the subscription and won't apply to the single player game.

[rss334 0]

Ambient sounds are already there they are just not being used...... just watiing on MC to put them in the right place for us.......

[rss334 0]

Originally posted by: USA_Pride

Originally posted by: rss334

Because this is the "official" board for Cities XL I have to assume MC is activly reading these posts.

1) When are the GEMS planned to be released?

2) When will the ambient sounds be put in the game?

3) When will the first the content pack be released?

MC please provide some estimates for us.   Thank you.

quote>

I doubt they'll be willing to give you any timelines.  My advice, don't buy the game based on promises, buy it when they actually have solid stuff released.  You can always come here, I'm sure people will be following the updates closely.  Keep in mind many of those updates will be tied to having the subscription and won't apply to the single player game.quote>

Well MC???? You want 9 dollars a month and your silence is already saying so much!   How about some communication with the community?

[DazzaDazza 29]

1. Well the GEMs can't be too far away, in the beta they had a 3/4 finished ski GEM there that I played a bit, (thanks to Nilo for making that possible)

2. ha, one of the most redeeming features of the game is that it has a "mute" feature so you don't have to listen to there crappy music and sounds, some other people might say the other most redeeming feature of the game is it has a exit button, but that a little harsh.

3. I would say this is low on there priority list, considering the game is not even fished yet.