Highway addons for cities xl 2011

[simcitymaster101 2]

i want to know if there will be any highway interchange addons and if any other highway systems are in development (like the RHW in simcity4).

thanks

[Skimbo 304]

The highway intercharges of CXL are sadly a real crap, I actually do not know if there will be some but I don't think so because theese intercharges are much too complex.

[MandelSoft 2,769]

Another point is that we can't import new models in CitiesXL2011, so that means no new interchanges...

[Skimbo 304]

The models would be the smallest problem, Do you have any idea how to place paths on them, mrtnrln?

[MandelSoft 2,769]

I'm afraid not. My CXL modding knowledge is not that advanced...

[Jesse Swiss 6]

Could you edit the looks of it at least? Would that work?

[GlobexCo 33]

Originally posted by: Skimbo

The models would be the smallest problem, Do you have any idea how to place paths on them, mrtnrln?quote>

Measures are the difficult part of pathing. Commands in the .layout file are not that complex.

However, since measures are not perfect integers, I think that MC used a software (with visual interface) to create layouts.

[simcitymaster101 2]

well that sucks, wish there was some way to make new highways...

[Jesse Swiss 6]

Custom highways is your only option

[Ocram's Razr 963]

Custom expressways are more versatile than any type of highway.

[Skimbo 304]

Originally posted by: Jesse Swiss

Could you edit the looks of it at least? Would that work?quote>

Retexturing ain't a problem, I've already made some new textures. 

You can download my euro 2005 mod if you want to have textures that make expressways at least look like highways. (But they are texture modded only)

[simcitymaster101 2]

do u know if there will ever be a way to make extra highways

[Ocram's Razr 963]

Expressways can be made into highways (by definition, they kinda are). Expressways are more versatile than the "fast lanes."

[simcitymaster101 2]

yeh i like expressways but the capacity of highways and their interchanges are better. Making your own interchanges with oneway roads and streets can be time consuming and can take up a lot of space, as well as not always looking the way you planned

[Ocram's Razr 963]

Well interchanges for "fast lanes" are special models with special traffic pathing. They cannot even be animated properly.

[Cob92 360]

Originally posted by: Ilikeseattle

Expressways can be made into highways (by definition, they kinda are). Expressways are more versatile than the "fast lanes."quote>

But they are slower and put traffic lights all over the place when you use them. You can't make a proper city freeway network with the ingame expressways. All the "fast lanes" need really is more interchange and ramp choices including ones that don't take up ridiculous amounts of space.

[Ocram's Razr 963]

They only put traffic lights at intersections/interchanges. If you want as many intersections as highway interchanges, you can make overpasses, underpasses and other types of bypasses. The problem is that all buildings/objects (interchanges are categorized as such) need to be rectangular so the cloverleaf has wasted space where it seems like buildings can go. Someone fixed it slightly to make a Park Interchange that improves the environment score and has added trees.

[Hyperwolf 3]

Hello everyone. I figured out a way to use the space around highway intersections. Here are a few examples

Example1

 

Example 2

Example 3

Example 4

[MandelSoft 2,769]

Nice! What did you do? I guess you've downscaled the collision box...

In any case, it looks neat!

[Jesse Swiss 6]

2 bridges together

[ACEH 0]

Wow Hyperwolf, this is just great!

Will you share how you do this? Will you publish a mod?

[DICK60 0]

Wow I really like this... please share

[Hyperwolf 3]

 Thanks for your interest. All I did was change the dimension of the intersections (I did the same thing with the low density housing, if you look at the pictures you can see the houses are closer together).The only issue is that once the dimensions have been changed, you cannot place the intersections. Therefore, you have to place your complete freeway system including intersections first, then change the dimensions. If you wanted to add more intersections after you placed buildings within the original dimensions of the intersections, you would have to bulldoze all buildings in those dimensions, then replace the original dimensions, otherwise the game will crash. So with that being said, if people are still interested, I can post a mod with new intersection dimensions that will allow you to build in this space. Thanks.

[bbdb 0]

Looks great! Seriously need some highway mods!

[Aspire 3]

Hyperwolf, Just exelent. the highway intersections make your city look even more Realistic!

[kandrawe 1]

can you share mod here..

[Cob92 360]

That is how the highway interchanges should have been from the get-go. You can actually use them in your city that way.

[Hyperwolf 3]

 Okay here are the mods you need. These mods currently only support American highways. The first mod will change the dimensions of the intersections and the second mod will give you the intersection with no roundabouts.

Make sure you have your entire highway system built before you install this mod. Once the dimensions have been changed, the game will not allow you to place more intersections. If you have already installed the mod and you would like to add more intersections, you would first have to bulldoze all buildings within the dimensions of the original intersections then remove the mod, otherwise the game will crash. 

Intersections with no dimensions Download

Intersection w/out roundabout Download

[Jesse Swiss 6]

This is great!

[aidanhall2009 0]

I love your work Hyperwolf, is there any chance u'll publish the mod for the smaller housing?, i reckon they look fantastic and way more realistic. Keep up the good work!!!!