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One reason to defend the game as it is probably lies within the growing acceptance. As complaining will not change anything, some people try another strategy. They've payed for it. In order to feel a bit better, they are telling themselves it isn't all that bad. See, I think this holds some truth. It's like when your fiancée bought two much clothing at once. At first, you hate it. Then, when she's telling you there's no way she's bringing it back, you can either shout or live with it. Next step is to say the colour of the dress doesn't look so bad on her. Probably some consumers are trying to come to terms with the online restriction by trying to accept the limitations. People that spend money on the game only have two options, after all. They can either throw away the game and say bye to their dollars, or deal with the DRM and play the game. And playing the game is a lot more fun if you forget about your biggest grievances.

Regardless whether he works there or not, I am impressed by the words and style. A very well-written piece that puts into words many complaints and concerns that really should make EA's executives blush. I agree with almost all. It really looks like all of those mentioned values have been ignored.

The consensus amongst players is that this is a great game?? Seriously... Even when you take away all the troubles with the servers, the online play leaves still a lot to be desired (read: taken away...) But at least they're trying to repair some damage. Bad thing is: You can't make negativity disappear. The memories remain.

Exactly. In some news stories it said exaggeratingly SimCity's launch was such an extreme succes, to such an extend, that hundreds of thousands of eager players overloaded the servers. Yeah, right. We're too blame. We shouldn't be so enthousiastic! I am so glad I didn't buy the game. It's all so predictable as well it's almost funny. It's pure theft. You pay, say $50 for a game, only to find out it doesn't work. You buy frustration. They're opening new servers, but that's only part of the problem.

Pouria, your comments are spot on. That is how I feel, this isn't really Sim City. Weird, because it obviously still is. But it's such a drastic step away from what the game once was. Probably, well, I am quite about it actually, they didn't want to make a game like SC4. People still play that one. They could've just updated the graphics or something I think most issues circle around the DRM/serves issues. The game mostly it rated for what it is not, rather than for what it is. It's not a toy to create realistic cities like SC4. It's a whole lot different. Maybe in some time a small group can actually appreciate for what it is.

Thanks for the all the good work, soltangris! I only got the game this weekend (never played CXL before), and I was wondering about a couple of things. Right now I am having a hard time making a profit, but that is a common problem with these games It's hard to figure out why certain industrial, commercial or manufacturial zones won't develop even when both skilled and unskilled workers ask for jobs (for instance). The possibility to lay out roads like in real is a treat!

Wow... This is very good news for me! It means I will buy the game

Obviously he is talking about the 3D Models, so indeed you are completely missing the point, haha In Google Earth you have a 3D View, which will give you the impression you are in some kind of city building game.

Wow, what a negativity here... I've seen and read enough of it to make me cancel my preorder of CLX on the site of an online retailer. Of course opinions are basically just that, and the game has to be released yet. But we all know when so much people have doubts and mixed feelings about so many different things involving the game, there has to be some truth. The money-issue adds to it. I'm not going to say I won't buy the game. But I will take the chance to see reviews first, and hopefully at this site in two months or so I have been able to check reviews from your folks as well.

The middle one has to be San José

This is a terrific joke! Very, very clever. My compliments!! My first thoughts were:' "OMG, what the hell is this?", then I wondered how I am going to place 100.000+ people, just before I realised it was April 1st... Brilliant!

Wow, that is amazing!

That's a very cool and natural looking skyline you show there! The green areas also form a nice contrast towards the terrain mod you're using

Global warming IS happening, whether humans are responsible or not. If we can do something to keep our planet liveable for future generations, why shouldn't we do it?