Lack of Highways

[SparkleMagic91 23]

Why hasn't Maxis/EA taken the liberty to showcase highways yet? Could it be that they're still working on them at this time or is it possible that the Glassbox Engine takes up so much space that highways would be hard to program given the constraints?

[Haljackey 17,380]

Highways were confirmed by Maxis.

The game is still in development. They'll be shown when they're ready.

I'm in no rush to see them, I'd rather they take their time and get em right rather than show some pre-aphla renders and have people splat all over it.

[SparkleMagic91 23]

Highways were confirmed by Maxis.

The game is still in development. They'll be shown when they're ready.

I'm in no rush to see them, I'd rather they take their time and get em right rather than show some pre-aphla renders and have people splat all over it.

Okay, that's good to know and I agree that they should take their time with them. The last thing we want is highways that have bugs with them.

[Moskva 75]

Wow they're releasing it immediately? I thought they would make it a DLC. *Sarcasm mode off*.

[nukeu123 307]

remember guys, we still have 8 months of developement.... why cant ppl be patient,

[warrior 169]

highways have been shown in the trailer haven't they? Connecting the Airport?

[alex macnamara 139]

highways have been shown in the trailer haven't they? Connecting the Airport?

that wasnt a highway that was an avenue of 6 lanes............and highways havnt even been confirmed yet. Im thinking DLC for $19.99. But thats just funny sarcasm

[RRtexasranger 45]

$100 says that the "highways" Maxis confirmed were just those interstate roads they already showed in the trailer. Look at the tiny city size, no way can you squeeze a highway into it. Plus, highways are mainly used for inter-city travel, why would they give you access to a road that is used for inter-city travel when Maxis has confirmed that the user will have no control over inter-city connections.

[_MostlyHarmless 17]

remember guys, we still have 8 months of developement.... why cant ppl be patient,

We are being patient. It's just that from what we've seen NOW, it's hard to be optimistic. I'd be fine with them taking another 2 years to get this game out, IF (and that's a BIG if) it was made properly.

  Edited July 21, 2012 by _MostlyHarmless  

[Jokurr 175]

$100 says that the "highways" Maxis confirmed were just those interstate roads they already showed in the trailer. Look at the tiny city size, no way can you squeeze a highway into it. Plus, highways are mainly used for inter-city travel, why would they give you access to a road that is used for inter-city travel when Maxis has confirmed that the user will have no control over inter-city connections.

This is the same thought I've had as well. If cities are only 2km x 2km, do you think Maxis will consider highways to be a viable road option? In a city that small you may have room for 2-3 interchanges and that's about it... I hope I'm just being cynical but I have this fear that highways will only be for connecting cities to the region (ie out of player control) and we won't be able to build them ourselves. Man, I hope I am wrong.

[Endureth 37]

Why would I need a highway in a city less than 2 square km?

[CaptCity 4,893]

Since this is a transit question, please continue in the pinned Thanks.