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Topic Title: My Journey to Paris Topic Summary: Visiting Monte Cristo Games, March 23 Created On: Mar-10-2009 09:25 AM Status: Post and Reply |
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#1535365
Mar-10-2009 09:25 AM
  Artwork courtesy of Monte Cristo games I've just received an invitation from the folks at Monte Cristo Games to come visit their offices in Paris later this month. I'll have the opportunity to speak directly to the developers as well as get a hands-on preview of Cities XL. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to the trip, to meet with Dasilva and his team, and to get a first-hand experience of how the game is coming along and to bring back my impressions to you guys. Thank you, Dasilva, and your team at Monte Cristo for the trip; I'm looking forward to it! So, community, if there are any pressing questions, issues or concerns or just well-wishes that you'd like me to personally deliver to the Monte Cristo team, let me know... Cheers! |
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Edited: 04/04/2009 at 12:07 AM by dirk
#1535370
Mar-10-2009 10:30 AM
Lucky you!  |
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#1535371
Mar-10-2009 10:33 AM
| Congrats, dirk! I hope your trip is both pleasurable and productive. I recommend Bocca di Lupo, Pizza Politano, or Maceo. Then ice cream at Berthillon! |
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#1535373
Mar-10-2009 10:46 AM
| I bet you never knew that creating a Sc4 fansite would afford you so many awesome opportunities... looking forward to your trip and hearing what you have to say about the game! |
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#1535374
Mar-10-2009 10:51 AM
| Sounds awesome....tell us how it goes! |
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#1535381
Mar-10-2009 11:41 AM
| Wow, that's awesome! Monte Cristo even made that pic for you?
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#1535388
Mar-10-2009 11:57 AM
Wow, dirk, looking forward to read the interview!  As a member of CitiesXL.com forums, I can tell you the game is definitely rocking and people here can't wait to give it a try. I would really like to know what Monte Cristo decided about region play and custom content. We didn't get any clues or official answers about regions at this time (we had several topics since July) and Philippe mentioned of a custom content community after the game is released, but I still have some doubts. Also, some members here are expecting news about a demo or beta. I hope we'll get some straightforward answers.  Cheers! |
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#1535413
Mar-10-2009 01:52 PM
| No questions from me but I do wish you a good trip. Have fun while you're over there... and of course... watch out for thieves! |
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#1535415
Mar-10-2009 02:12 PM
| Lucky you, I haven't read much into this game until now. Looks incredible. |
#1535420
Mar-10-2009 02:26 PM
| Congratulations dirk, what a fantastic opportunity! After all this site has done for the SC4 community (and you being the one to give it the foundation to grow) I don't think we could think of anyone better!
I was thinking about some of the questions Gabry85 brought up, but otherwise I can't think of anything that I'm dying to know. Best of luck, and have fun, -Todd |
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#1535421
Mar-10-2009 02:26 PM
| I think that it is great and reassuring that this game developer is soliciting feedback from the community like this.
Bon Voyage! |
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#1535425
Mar-10-2009 02:40 PM
| Well as the leader of the biggest site for the bigges city builders then they couldn't have invited anyone better than you.
Have fun in France. Ask them when the actual release date is or at least a month i'm sick of hearing quarters. Good Luck |
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#1535430
Mar-10-2009 02:56 PM
| AHHH thats so cool! Congrats to you, this is a wonderful oppertunity.
I have a lot of questions about the game but the big one is will there be custom content and help with it from the game or something along those lines. I like how SC4 used a good FREE program and there rendering tool. So I hope there will be custom content because it extends the games life by a LONG time. have fun and goodluck!
-mosin |
#1535433
Mar-10-2009 03:10 PM
You better upgrade the site to 6.0 before you go.  |
Support rail transport! |
#1535453
Mar-10-2009 04:06 PM
| Congrats. Who says were are in the middle of a global economic downturn?? |
Edited: 03/10/2009 at 04:06 PM by mrbombit
#1535458
Mar-10-2009 04:17 PM
| Ditto Un1. Dirk, good luck and I wish you well for your trip to Paris. Can you ask them one question? 'Will the STEX be used for Cities XL custom content as well?' So far, I'm not sure if we can do that, concerning the plan that all modding goes through them... Update please?
Thanks Dirk.  |
#1535460
Mar-10-2009 04:19 PM
| Congrats Dirk! Have fun, and be sure to come back and tell us all about it! |
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#1535464
Mar-10-2009 04:24 PM
| This question is for Dirk:
Will there be a separate site for CXL? |
Support rail transport! |
#1535468
Mar-10-2009 04:32 PM
| Hello or should I say bonjour. Hope you have a good time! |
I used to have a life, but that was before video games! |
#1535470
Mar-10-2009 04:44 PM
| Congrats dirk! I'll be looking forward to hearing from you when you return. Enjoy your time in Paris my friend!
The only question I really have is about custom content. Will Monte Cristo embrace custom content like Maxis did? SC4 has lasted as long as it has because of the custom content, I even still play it from time to time. It is an absolutely addicting game. As for Cities XL; it looks awesome so far, I just need confirmation on the ability to develop custom content. |
#1535471
Mar-10-2009 04:47 PM
Good stuff, guys, I'll be sure to bring all these points up  Oh and yes they made that banner for us, nice eh? |
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#1535477
Mar-10-2009 05:05 PM
| Lucky!!
Well, have fun, and be sure to to bring us something!! Also, It's cool that they made the banner. |
He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.
-Benjamin Franklin |
#1535492
Mar-10-2009 05:44 PM
| Please snap us a few pictures and post them for us! Yeah and make sure you squeeze them for as much info as possible....! |
Moderating the CXL forum is not an exact science.  However we can have fun experimenting.  |
#1535495
Mar-10-2009 05:48 PM
| Hey Dirk make sure you have fun in the City of Lights!!! BTW I do have a honest question about how the game... I am wondering if there is any plans for us who love to recreate nature in the game? To further expand on it I mean like making waterfalls or streams with all the details and will there be any weather effects? |
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#1535499
Mar-10-2009 05:53 PM
| I do envy you. Curious to know of a Mac version |
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#1535502
Mar-10-2009 05:56 PM
| Great news, Dirk - here's to hoping you bring us back tons of goodies. |
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#1535512
Mar-10-2009 06:18 PM
Oh and yes they made that banner for us, nice eh? |
#1535520
Mar-10-2009 06:35 PM
Oh and yes they made that banner for us, nice eh? Oh...Monte Cristo was at the Banner Convention in Podunk as well?  Wow, what did they think of the Microdome...and the Buranski Brothers?? (You read my report of your other trip...right? This one should be a little more impressive.) Which brings me to my question--will there be expanded pyrotechnics in CXL?  What about riots--there will be riots, won't there?  Seriously  , the fact that you would have such an opportunity says a lot about the site and the way that it's carried on. I think my question would have to do with the options of the game. I wonder how it will lend itself to customization. I, too, have the most interest in the rural/nature aspect, terrain options, flora, etc., as well as how the game will handle custom models and lots. The more options and realism there are, the more oppotunity there is to express creativity, and that's what keeps me playing. Have fun in Paris!Bye for now. --Liv |
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