Zebular

Originally posted by: Jimboob Originally posted by: Zebular P.S. I first tried downloading the links directly, from the email I got from Gamesplanet. However the download rate wouldn't go above 50kb/s and I am on 6mb/s cable. So, I took their advice and installed the Free Download Manager and started downloading through that. To my gleeful suprise, the download rates through the FDM are wonderful, I am just about done downloading the 2nd file at rates between 750 kb/s to 1mb/s. So if you did the digital order through Gamesplanet, I suggest using the FDM they link to in the email with the download links.quote> My speeds were much slower, going at 120-180 odd with FDM, but 600 on each of the two files when downloading directly. quote> I see I failed to mention that I enabled the FDM's bittorrent settings. Also be sure your router is properly port forwarding the FDM's ports to your computer's router ip address as well as open those ports in any firewall you have. You probably already have it downloaded now, but for the future always make sure a download program is properly connecting through your system's firewall(s) and router(s). The defaults were ports 6881-6889 for FDM's ports, which the user can change in settings. I set that port range to be forwarded to my pc alone on the router network. Then in my firewall, I went into the services area (McAfee) and added those ports to the allowed list. I've always done this though with all Downloading software just to be sure I get the best possible connection on my end, so my apologies for not mentioning this before if this leads anyone to better download rates. Either way, traffic and peak times will always play a part in any server's bandwith as well as, relative, location. I image that when I was trying, so were an unknown numbers of others, so the rate for the direct files were worse than the FDM's (with the bittorrent enabled) download rate. My location may also be a factor as I am not sure where the server(s) are located that the files are hosted at.

Being a rainy and impatient day, I went and searched for my mayor's name on their community pages and found my demo mayor and city were no where to be found, so I took it upon my own volition to decide my demo account was indeed deleted, even though I used the same email address to pre-order. So, I went ahead and created my new account and paid for a month's planet offer subscription. One more file left now to download. Huzzah! Hope everyone else continues to have bouts of good luck as well with their pre-orders and registrations! P.S. I first tried downloading the links directly, from the email I got from Gamesplanet. However the download rate wouldn't go above 50kb/s and I am on 6mb/s cable. So, I took their advice and installed the Free Download Manager and started downloading through that. To my gleeful suprise, the download rates through the FDM are wonderful, I am just about done downloading the 2nd file at rates between 750 kb/s to 1mb/s. So if you did the digital order through Gamesplanet, I suggest using the FDM they link to in the email with the download links.

Originally posted by: Zebular I did the digital order through the digital option on the XL Website quite some time ago. The confirmation email came from Gamesplanet however, which was a bit confusing. I also read that demo accounts that preordered using the same email address as is on their demo account, wouldn't be deleted - that we could just use those to register the CD Key when we get them. Well, unfortunately it seems my account with Monte Cristo was indeed deleted, for I cannot sign in and when I try the lost password feature, it tells me my account does not exist. I've now sent emails to both parties on these matters individually, fully to Monte Cristo, as today is the day my confirmation email said I should recieve my CD key for, and I quote, "We will send you your download links for the game via email the moment they are available then, on the day of release, the 08/10/2009 at 00:01, you'll get an email with your activation key." Unfortunately, I haven't even gotten my Download Link email, let alone the CD Key email. Just wanted to post this information to see if any others are in a similar boat and what they are doing or what was done to resolve the issue. I'll reply back when I hear from either or both parties about my issues.quote> Not very long after emailing Gamesplanet, they sent me my download links and cd key! Hoorah! Downloading now. Now all I have yet to ponder is whether I should wait to hear back from Monte Cristo about my Demo Account issue or just make a brand new account with the pre-order cd key I just got?

I did the digital order through the digital option on the XL Website quite some time ago. The confirmation email came from Gamesplanet however, which was a bit confusing. I also read that demo accounts that preordered using the same email address as is on their demo account, wouldn't be deleted - that we could just use those to register the CD Key when we get them. Well, unfortunately it seems my account with Monte Cristo was indeed deleted, for I cannot sign in and when I try the lost password feature, it tells me my account does not exist. I've now sent emails to both parties on these matters individually, fully to Monte Cristo, as today is the day my confirmation email said I should recieve my CD key for, and I quote, "We will send you your download links for the game via email the moment they are available then, on the day of release, the 08/10/2009 at 00:01, you'll get an email with your activation key." Unfortunately, I haven't even gotten my Download Link email, let alone the CD Key email. Just wanted to post this information to see if any others are in a similar boat and what they are doing or what was done to resolve the issue. I'll reply back when I hear from either or both parties about my issues.

Originally posted by: citiesxlfan42 Hey everyone! I'm curious. Will you buy Cities XL? Be sure to give a reason. quote> I pre-ordered the limited edition. So, yes. I am looking forward to both the online and offline aspects of the game. Originally posted by: citiesxlfan42 Me, no. I'm not coughing up 72 bucks a year.quote> You must be assuming that there is only an online feature. You only have to buy the game once, no subscription, to play it offline. If you want to play Planet Mode (online feature), then you'll need to pay a monthly fee. I am so suprised to see how many people 'hear' about the online fee and automatically assume that the online play is the only feature. It clearly states on their web site that "Planet Offer" is the Online Mode only and that the Demo is a glimpse into only 10% of what Planet Offer has to.. offer. The game includes a Single Player (Offline) feature for those who do not want to do or pay for the online bit.

Originally posted by: deanej Hopefully there will be a pause button in single player. Are cities running constantly even when the game is not open? I can see that as being potential for disaster.quote> Your cities also pause when you leave the city by either entering world view or exiting the game. They do not run while you are not loaded into your city.