CAM - General Discussions

shoreman905 · July 24, 2007, 09:25:09 AM

For several weeks now I have concentrated on testing the new lots and have not spent time actually developing my CAM cities. I returned this morning to attempt a goal I had set for myself, a city with a population of 1,000,000. And, here it is, CAM8-1, my oldest CAM8 city. Population 1,000,106. I am sure many of you have reached this before, but for me it is a personal best. And with room left and demand high, who knows where I can take this.

thundercrack83 · July 24, 2007, 11:06:00 AM

Congratulations on reaching 1 million population, shoreman905! You've got a lot of room left on that tile, too. I bet you can push it even higher.

RippleJet · July 24, 2007, 11:24:30 AM

I have to admit that the cities I've seen being developed by the CAMsters have exceeded my wildest imaginations I had on the mod when I started it.

For your information, the Readme is well underway... 10 pages written so far...

BigSlark · July 24, 2007, 03:28:45 PM

That sounds like "A short dissertation on the development, installation, and use of CAM in Sim City 4 Rush Hour and Deluxe editions" than readme, RippleJet!

Cheers,
Kevin

BarbyW · July 24, 2007, 03:33:13 PM

And it is now double that size, Kevin

or so Ripplejet tells me.

dioangel · July 24, 2007, 05:19:13 PM

LOL @ Rippjet and barby

shoreman - Hoooolllly COW!!!!!

That's unbelievable!!!

RippleJet · July 24, 2007, 05:31:51 PM

Quote from: BarbyW on July 24, 2007, 03:33:13 PM
And it is now double that size, Kevin or so Ripplejet tells me.

I'm stopping for tonight... at page 22

Will continue tomorrow...

BigSlark · July 24, 2007, 09:07:11 PM

That does it-I'm getting this readme bound for my living room bookshelves!

All kidding aside, I'm glad to hear CAM is getting close. I haven't hit the "development wall" in my new region yet, but I think I'm getting close...

Cheers,
Kevin

Rayden · July 25, 2007, 02:28:11 AM

Quote from: RippleJet on July 24, 2007, 05:31:51 PM
I'm stopping for tonight... at page 22
Will continue tomorrow...

No wonder people skip readme files

Diggis · July 25, 2007, 02:48:19 AM

I skim read the one pagers as it is. 22 pages....

We'll see.

Andreas · July 25, 2007, 03:07:38 AM

So you expect me to translate a 30-something pages readme file? No way!

But seriously, although I was able to follow the development of the CAM with one eye, I'm eager to read the full documentation - two or three times, if necessary. I did the same with the NAM readme, and it was really insightful (and answered nearly all of the questions that constantly pop up in the NAM threads).

Mayor Abe · July 25, 2007, 03:10:38 AM

Wow. 1 million in a large city tile. That mod must work wonders. I just got 1 million in my entire region.

RippleJet · July 25, 2007, 03:19:37 AM

Quote from: Andreas on July 25, 2007, 03:07:38 AM
So you expect me to translate a 30-something pages readme file? No way!

And I also hope you could make the installer for the CAM

Bluebeard · July 25, 2007, 05:05:56 AM

30 pages for a Read Me?.
Are you serious?.I can barely stand reading 1 page from a RL book.

BarbyW · July 25, 2007, 05:59:44 AM

Ahh, BB, this will be much more interesting than any book you have ever picked up.

cammo2003 · July 25, 2007, 06:18:55 AM

I'll be honest. I skim-read at most readme files. I'll have a closer look if I have a problem with a lot/BAT/mod, though.

I have a slightly different question for the testers... Just how much stress is your transport network under? I imagine alot...

I'm looking forward to giving this a go. I have several fresh regions at the ready.

Rayden · July 25, 2007, 06:25:14 AM

Quote from: cammo2003 on July 25, 2007, 06:18:55 AM
... Just how much stress is your transport network under? I imagine alot...

This mod it's going to make what the MAxis didn't with the Rush Hour, testing your ability to build networks to hold all this population.

jmyers2043 · July 25, 2007, 06:29:45 AM

Hello Bluebeard. Let me put it this way. I've played the CAM since beta 5. Never did I have to go through a complex installation or un-installation process. When I read the above "22 page" statement I thought to myself "Hmmm....Tage must be writing a comprehensive overview of what the CAM is and what it does." Kind of like that old Prima Strategy Guide. One didn't actually have to purchase the book to play the game but it was helpful for those who really like to dig into the inner workings of things.

Perhaps there will be two readme's? An installation readme and a strategy guide type of readme? I've not seen any drafts so I am probably speaking out of turn.

Bluebeard · July 25, 2007, 06:50:58 AM

JM I think it's great that this mini guide for Cam is getting written but now I gotta go shopping for a printer or will this be available in paperback?.

shoreman905 · July 25, 2007, 08:25:08 AM

About transportation networks. I was concerned with that when this started, however the mod was quite friendly towards transportation. Rayden is correct though, some thought will have to be put into the planning for such large populations. The pedestrian rate has been changed, so more Sims are walking around your CBD. That means careful placement of subway stations and bus stops relieve much of the vehicle traffic. I had to experiment, but it all seemed to work out. I use it all, heavy rail, subway, bus and monorail, but I am sure you folks will fine tune the transportation even better when you get your hands on CAM.

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