SimCity developer Maxis has shared its views on User Generated Content (UGC) and is considering adding mod support to the troubled city-building game.<\/p>\n
Maxis has taken to the Electronic Arts forums to get gamers\u2019 feedback and opinions on the topic of mod support, with plans to create a final draft of the UGC guidelines before any tools are implemented.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s difficult to determine what makes a ‘good’ or safe mod and what mods cross the line. Clarifying guidelines for UGC will help players understand where that line is and protect both our UGC and non-UGC community. Ultimately we want everyone to have fun with the game, no matter how you play it,\u201d said Maxis.<\/p>\n
User Generated Content Guidelines \u2013 first draft:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Acceptable UGC and mods do not jeopardize the integrity of the gameplay or harm the experience of others.<\/li>\n
- UGC that effects the simulation for multiplayer games and features are not allowed.<\/li>\n
- Examples of acceptable UGC include swapping art assets, like buildings and vehicles.<\/li>\n
- Maxis reserves the right to take disciplinary action against players who break the rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here are some questions we have to get the conversation going:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- What kinds of UGC\/mods are people interested in?<\/li>\n
- What are your thoughts on the guidelines?<\/li>\n
- How should we deal with cheating and players who break the rules?<\/li>\n
- Are there game modes that would be acceptable to allow UGC in? Is Sandbox mode an acceptable UGC mode? Would tagging regions with UGC be an acceptable solution?<\/li>\n
- Of the UGC\/mods available today, what are you most excited about? Which ones do you consider negative?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Maxis also recently announced the SimCity expansion, Cities of Tomorrow<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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