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Wow. Out for what, a month? And the price already slashed by a third. Maybe I'll hang on for another month and see where we're at then. -edit, and then I went and looked at some CJ's and thought "yep, I can wait'.

Server maintenance. Took them 7 hours to take a server down and upgrade them. No idea why they didn't just build a better server and move the data over to it having only 5 minutes downtime. I think they should outsource to a company that knows what they are doing. Still, not even remotely enough reason to not buy and play a great game. Exactly. They haven't got a clue what they are doing. Also, I don't like the cartoon graphics.

As someone who doesn't own the game I can give a whole list of reasons why I haven't but I think it can pretty much be summed up by - "I'm on a 60 minute wait"

There is nothing there to say it will happen at launch, could be 3, 6, 12 months down the line.

Perhaps people are slow on the uptake as there are still alot of basic unanswered questions. It's still in alpha stage and 6 months(?) from release on a franchise that is 10 years since its last release. This isn't Call of Duty or Battlefield.

It seems like they are adding in more RTS features, only being able to build certain things once they have been researched. Not sure how I feel about that, someways adds an intersting new feature, other ways turns into more of a game than a simulation.

So I'm back after about 6 years I think. Boomtown and SimCity 2013 have brought be back, interested in both from different points of view.

Thanks for the notes. After feeing a little negative about the game this has turned my mind round a bit. I'm really intrigued by resources, seems like an interesting addition. Like many, am apprehensive about EA and their servers but look orward to further developments.

@archelon - in the article is says "However, keep in mind that resources are limited. If your electricity is being generated by coal or oil then you will need to shift to renewable energy sources when you exhaust your regional supply."

München, Bayern, Deutschland (Munich, Bavaria, Germany) Recently voted best place to live in the world:

Originally posted by: Snakecollector Originally posted by: HabLeUrG I don't like bigger cities, i think the best places to live is in a small city or town... less traffic, security, wealth, etc...quote> Yes, I agree with HabLeUrG. But to stretch your imagination it is good to visit the popular cities/buildings of the U.S/world. Which can further more provide a knowledge and understanding of architecture, city building concepts, education, etc.. Concluding that for myself big cities make me feel crouded, and have no personal space, but you can get use to those things.quote> Well as a Münchener, well for the last year at least, I can see why it is top of the list. It is a really great place, and easily fulfils the criteria that the research panel set out. It has the worlds largest urban park, The English Garden, it is huge and stretches right from the city centre to the city outskirts. Munich is a city of 1.3 million people but yet it does not feel crowded, there are not many high rise buildings (only 2 i think) and there is plenty of open space. It also has Germanys top 2 universities. Despite be heavily bombed during the war (80% destroyed and 17% damaged) the city was mostly rebuilt in a conservative manner. It also has some of the worlds best architecture, the 1972 Olympiastadion is not out of place today and the new Allianz Arena is certainly one of the worlds best looking stadium. I came here for a year abroad as part of my degree course, I'm originally from South West England, but I'm considering moving here permenantly after my studies. (and quite a few of my friends have already got jobs here for when they return. I think that Munich doesnt recieve as much praise as it deserves so its good to see its getting some now. edit: to add a point about security, female friends of mine have no problems walking home after at night out at 3am on their own, because they know there wont be a problem.

Just read through most of this topic and to be honest cant really comment on the proposal as I dont know the area or the probelms etc. What I did find interesting is the huge amount of opposition to giving the contract to a foreign company (even though it is part US owned). Sometimes it helps to have an outside perspective on things, they can give you insight into things you could have missed. Its possible to overlook things that seem so obvious once pointed out. So maybe its a good thing.

I hope that isnt my London Eye model they are using!! The wheel looks better, but the capsules need more work.

I just wanted to say that I have actually driven a T-junction onto the A38 Devon Expressway (the main route into south-west England). You have to stop at the line to make sure it is clear and then go from 0-60 as fast as you can. Luckily it is at the top of a steep hill so traffic in the inside lane is quite slow moving. This is shown in the photo by the red box. The yellow box is of the type that has been created in this post and I think that it is great how it is but I do think the 'triangle' could be a little bit more rounded.

edcase - I have attached the gmax file and textures for you to give a test render too. I'm not sure how big it will be in game so it may need re-sizing. I've added a couple of pieces and put on a route map.

In reply to an earlier post here is a list of the different modules I studied last year. History and Theory of Architecture: As the title says. History and Theory of Civil Engineering: Covered topics such as bridges, earthquake-proofing, natural building materials. Built Environment: A study of making buildings eco-friendly and things such as solar gain, heating, sound insulation and other forms of insulation. Construction: We had to correctly draw a 'working drawing' which lists all the dimensions and names of all the elements of the building. Structures: Very engineering based, learning about moments, sheer forces and the such. Design Studio: This is the module which consists of all of your design work. Projects included: a masonary house, timber house, timber covered market and a couple of others. In later years there are other modules such as: Enviroment: Considering enviromental impacts Law and management: An architect is often the project manager too and you need to learn all the rules and regulations. Urban Studies (i think) So there's a bit of an insight into what you'll be studying (if you go to Bath U anyway)

Yeah cammo, thats the plan for the smaller sign. I could put a route map but I don't know how well it would show up. I figured with a pepsi bottle it would at least be distinguishable.

Here are a couple more variations: Hope you like them, I guess I can make them in any colour for different places. I haven't been able to render it to see what it looks like in game but it should be fine.

I worked on my bus stop a bit more and have improved it. I can produce a couple of other versions with the billboards in different posistions.

After finding out that I posted in this thread over a year ago I thought I would post an update. I did get into Bath University to study architecture. It is a 6 year thin sandwich course and it rocks. I'm on summer vacation and can't wait to get back. For those of you in the UK here's a brief run down on 3 courses: Bath University: 6 year thin sandwich, in the 2nd, 3rd and 5th years you have 3 month placements which allow you to get out in to a practice and get some real experience and earn some money. It is also quite closely tied in with the civil engineers. Year 1 Semester 1 is joint taught and there are some joint projects throught out the course. Qualifications earned: BSc General Architectural Studies, MArch Masters of Architecture University of West of England (UWE), Bristol: 6 years full time, however you also study Town and Country Planning. Still a fairly new department. It's good if you are intersted in planning. Qualifications earned: BSc General Architectural Studies, BSc, Town and Country Planning, MArch Masters of Architecture Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University: 5 years full time course. This is the more traditional type of course, a 3 year degree and 5 year masters. Qualifications earned: BSc General Architectural Studies, MArch Masters of Architecture Hopefully this gives a bit of an insight into the different types of course. I've tried to be accurate with information but its been two years since I decided where to go. As to whether you should do a degree in architecture then the main bit of advice I can give you is: Do it for the love of architecture and not the love of money. Sure you won't be poor being an architect but don't go into it just to get a good salary you really have to love what you're doing and if you do then you'll have excellent job satisfaction despite the hard work and late nights. As for another 'horror' story over the last five days of my final project I averaged about 20 hours a day working on my project to get it finished (and about 10 hours a day over the 7 week project). But I got a B so I was very happy. Hope this advice has been useful.

Hi, I was just browsing through the site after a bit of an abscence and I found this thread. I may be able to help out a bit with props and I have created this bus stop which is similar to the ones we have near me. I can create a few variations if you wish. I'm not sure on the scale, it currently measures 6m x 3m x 2m, do you think this will be big enough (unfortunately I can't test it in game atm). It's a bit crude at the moment tho if you are interested I will tighten it up. So, let me know what you think.

Looking very nice, it looks as if that last project will really blend in with the game.

Looks interesting, nice varied landscape, which is good to see.

Hopefully, if i get the grades this summer I will be going to Bath University, England to start my architecture course.