Arcology Refrence

[Jahnri 21]

Anyone notice the launching arcology at the end of the trailer video? So many references to Simcity 2000 in the video.

[jacksunny 741]

There were a lot of SC4 buildings in that video.

[tomfoolery_79 85]

Anyone notice the launching arcology at the end of the trailer video? So many references to Simcity 2000 in the video.

Don't over think it, that was a space shuttle

[Cockatoo 2,256]

I hope they keep some of the SC4 buildings, even if they need to be dumbed down a bit to fit a full 3D game. Did you guys see the SC4 hydrogen power plant in the trailer... how awesome did that look!

And yeah, I think that was probably a space-shuttle too.

[Jahnri 21]

I zoomed in a bit, its definitely a Arcology, since it has a clear glass dome. Thats just my opinion. Mind you it isnt surprising theyd have references to old games. Even if its tongue and cheek.

Also yeah, I saw all the old Sc4 buildings. I'm curious to see if the regions are borderless. If so, it could really make the game interesting. Seems from the one video they said two players can cooperate to make structures. Anywho.. good stuff

[Cob92 360]

The high-tech city was especially SC4 influenced; I saw SC4 malls, SC4 offices, SC4 hydrogen plant, SC4 industry. I like that this game is acknowledging the legacy of the past SimCities.

[meowza 230]

Zoom it in at 720p. Yes that was a Launch Arcology, that actually launched!

  Edited March 7, 2012 by meowza  

[Ndragonawa 37]

I saw Autosaurus Wrecks in the Stadium (breathing fire!,) and the Major Art Museum in the High-tech city.

On a side note, I liked how some of the sims running out of the power plant were on segways.

  Edited March 7, 2012 by Ndragonawa  

[Terring 6,473]

The building has a dome and looks very similar with the Launch Arcology

Also I think I saw buildings from the Simcity 4 custom community

[tomfoolery_79 85]

Ok, well, I'll admit when I'm wrong. However they did say in an interview that you can work co-operatively online to accomplish feats like "launching a space shuttle".

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

A 'space-shuttle' does not necessarily have to look like the ones that Nasa just retired... maybe they have something else in mind...

[meowza 230]

^ Yes, there is still that possibility. Though to think that Maxis is taking the game back to its "roots", and that they are making it to be more "fun". Adding true arcologies just make more sense.

Given that..

Arcologies + Modular Parts + Modding = !!

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

^ Yes, there is still that possibility. Though to think that Maxis is taking the game back to its "roots", and that they are making it to be more "fun". Adding true arcologies just make more sense.

Given that..

Arcologies + Modular Parts + Modding = !!

How about Atlantis, hyperdrive and all? There is nothing new about flying cities.

[Techleo 18]

You crack me up moose

[meowza 230]

More hints?

https://twitter.com/#!/SimCity

http://www.facebook.com/SimCity

  Edited April 28, 2012 by meowza  

[Mark Waybill 242]

Yes it would be nice to have arcologies, and if they use resources realistically and aren't just statistical this time that would also be nice.

[LivingInThePast 364]

Arcologies are supposed to be self-contained (except in SC2K, can't control their crime, education, or even power).

[Mark Waybill 242]

So with GB there would have to be internal resource generation and usage simulation. Interesting concept.

[Ocram's Razr 963]

1. Arcologies and mixed use buildings would only be feasible in GB if you can have fake (no agent) population and jobs (permanently or solely filled by fake population) so population would only be a statistic for those buildings.

2. It would be fun to live in a forest arcology.

3. I love these arcology references.

[YALE70 0]

Get a load of this.

[Ocram's Razr 963]

The SimCity Twitter page tweeted about arcologies.

[Jasoncw 11,839]

Good eye!

Arcologies were fun, and with the simulation being more complex than it was for SC2K I bet they will have a lot more interesting characteristics/effects/functions on your city.

[meowza 230]

There's already a topic about this

http://community.sim...ral-discussion/

By the way, welcome to ST!

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edit: thanks for the topic merge

  Edited May 15, 2012 by meowza  

[YALE70 0]

Yeah, i was a bit slow on this, plus I have not seen SC5's trailer yet.

[nukeu123 307]

i saw it too when i first saw the trailer that would be pretty cool to have arcos

[SimMan_87 3]

I have to agree with it!

[Anonymous56985s 2]

i find these arcos quite ugly and not really appealing to put in a city,doesn't worth all the money they generate. Before thinking about colonization they should more think about transportation which i hope will be amazing and engaging.

if arcos should return, they should more put it like it has to be architecture/ecology, just like this beautiful building

http://twinvulcan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bionicarchvincentcallebaut5.jpeg

[Craig-Abcvs 1,595]

Similar topics merged.

[JcCali1214 34]

@ punknower, as an architecture student, I completely agree! Arcologies are cool but they could be so much better! Plus, taking it to a larger extent, I think there should be more visible (and functional, simulationally speaking) sustainable and green buildings, infastracture, etc. I mean, who doesn't love a rooftop garden?

[meowza 230]

I figured I'd add this

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The inclusion of arcologies, which were made popular in SimCity 2000 yet have not been seen since, is an idea Katsarelis says the office is tossing around.

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http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=186871

Hopefully they'd make arcos optional, which I'm assuming they will.

Though I'm thinking that these would still be irresistible to those who are looking for extra end-gameplay (like me ).