ZZoMBiE13

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#1 Posted by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 1 month, 9 days ago

Batman Begins Returns Origins: Rises

You forgot "UNLEASHED". Cause, you know, video games always throw that word in there eventually.

And don't forget the sequel that is set in the future:

Batman Begins Returns Origins: Rises Unleashed BEYOND.

#2 Edited by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 8 days ago

If you want someone to build a VU tower and send crime into your region...

#3 Edited by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 8 days ago

Today was the first day I could play uninterupted. But if I encourage more people to get the game, I might get locked out again. So I'm going to suggest you go play something else and stay off my server! :P

Just kidding. Seems like things are starting to get ironed out. Dunno if I'm ready to cry the 100% fixed battle cry yet. And since they've disabled Cheetah Speed it can take a while if you're trying to build funds. But for the most part it's finally enjoyable.

#4 Posted by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 11 days ago

Anyone have any experience with Anno 2070 or the Tropico series? I know they're different but could they scratch the same itch?

Those are both good games. I didn't play a ton of Anno, but I enjoyed what time I spent with it. Tropico I've spent a good amount of time playing and it is a lot of fun as well.

I don't know if I could personally say either is better than Sim City, but they're worth a look for sure.

#5 Posted by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 12 days ago

@zzombie13:

(And a class action lawsuit at this point is out of the question. They bought their tickets; they knew what they were getting into. I say, let em crash.)

Heh, nice one. Airplane, right? Or am I thinking of another 80s movie?

#6 Posted by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 12 days ago

@mariachimacabre: @video_game_king: @excast:

Just for the record, this is more meant as hyperbole to deal with frustration than a genuine attempt to organize a lawsuit movement.

It's just frustrating. I know we're all in the same boat. And we're all annoyed.

It shouldn't be this difficult. If they wanted to sell this kind of game, it seems like they could prepare a bit better is my point.

#7 Edited by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 12 days ago

Because I damn sure can.

Make no mistake, I like this game. I don't care about the small city size, the mutliplayer focus that so many people are lamenting, and in theory I don't even mind the always online crap. If it worked.

It's not like it should have been difficult for them to plan ahead for. They push pre-orders, they know there is a huge interest in the game. It should not have been that far fetched to prepare enough servers to meet demands.

I'm not the type to complain. I'm patient, I'm not an "entitled" type of person by nature, and I can weather a bit of a hiccup. But this isn't a hiccup. This is borderline theft. They want me to wait in a queue and maybe, MAYBE get a slot to play in 20 minutes from now. But it damn sure didn't take them but a few seconds to hit my bank account for the pre-order fee.

EDIT: Since tone is a difficult thing to convey in text, I guess I need to clarify. I'm not really suggesting we organize something like a lawsuit. It was hyperbole as a means to vent frustration, not a true "rally cry". Sorry if anyone thought I was seriously suggesting it (as some posts below would suggest).

The launch situation has been frustrating for many of us, probably most of us. But of course it will get ironed out and things will settle down. For the sake of not wanting to anger anyone, if a mod would be so kind, we can probably lock this post before I start getting hate mail. Thanks. And again, sorry if anyone thought I honestly meant "Lets get to suing!"

#8 Posted by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 20 days ago

I appreciated that all the buildings in this beta from the previous betas were unlocked but I hope that was not all of them. I did not see trade ports or any freight train stations to facilitate freight movement from my industrial population. I reached 50k population by the end of the beta and still had a lot more I could have done while I played only 3 hours. Very excited for release can't wait.

They were available under the Mass Transit tab, though you have to build your City Hall accordingly and put in a Dept of Transit building. That gives you access to the rails, shipping by sea, etc. They were there though.

I hit 60k and got the City Hall upgrade for that, but I never made it to the next upgrade (which I believe was 75k). I had a Dept of Education, Utilities, and... something third thing. It's a bit fuzzy at this point. I never got to Transit though. I'm eager to see it come Tuesday though. Can't wait to see how far I can take those choices.

Such a good game. I cannot wait for more.

#9 Edited by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 20 days ago

@zfubarz said:

So pissed I have a massive two day training course the day this game comes out. Stupid job skills.

I think *cough* you might be getting *cough* a little under the weather.

*WINK*

#10 Posted by ZZoMBiE13 (231 posts) - 2 months, 20 days ago

Well that ended up being quite a fun evening. Took them long enough to get it off the ground, but once it all kicked in it was awesome. The core game is solid and fun. .And it's great to know, first hand, that filling the play space with buildings and roads is not the end game. There's so much to do, add in even more when you take over more than once plot. It's good to know how well it all came together. Now all there is to do is bide the time while we wait for the week to pass.

AAAGH!

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