No policy modding?

[Hinforta]

The FAQ states this:
What content can be created for Cities: Skylines?
We have tools that allow you to create models, buildings, assets, maps, and roads.

So we won't be able in any way to determine our own policies?

 

[Zarine]

I'm pretty sure it was communicated at some point that we could make some and that TotalyMoo was eager to see what the community would create as policies.

 

[Hinforta]

I'm pretty sure it was communicated at some point that we could make some and that TotalyMoo was eager to see what the community would create as policies.

I hope it's true. Better then wait for allmighty Moo.

 

[TotalyMoo]

99% sure this won't be possible at launch. Zarine, if I've said this somewhere please point me in that direction so I can retcon it to avoid confusion.

We aspire to add this, though.

 

[ali.usman]

I think this will be the tough one though, personally I am not too keen to see this. I think what we have in district s point of view is sufficient ( personal thoughts )

 

[Zarine]

99% sure this won't be possible at launch.

Ok spotted my mistake.
Basically I misunderstand your goal when you ask the community to continue thinking about new policies in a specific topic.

Sad it won't be at launch but I hope it will be available later.

 

[Hinforta]

I must say, it's frustrating, I was hoping to make a mod, somewhat resembling Tropico series. I do hope however that it's going to be implemented as soon as possible.

 

[ChaplainDMK]

99% sure this won't be possible at launch. Zarine, if I've said this somewhere please point me in that direction so I can retcon it to avoid confusion.

We aspire to add this, though.

I dont mean to sound rude, or anything, but why exactly cant policies be modded? I mean I understand stuff like traffic bans and similar stuff is more complex, but why not even simple percentage buff/nerf policies, like maybe mandatory air filters for heavy industry that decreses pollution by a set percentage but also causes a decrease in tax revenue?

 

[TotalyMoo]

I dont mean to sound rude, or anything, but why exactly cant policies be modded? I mean I understand stuff like traffic bans and similar stuff is more complex, but why not even simple percentage buff/nerf policies, like maybe mandatory air filters for heavy industry that decreses pollution by a set percentage but also causes a decrease in tax revenue?

It's not a matter of can/can't - more where we've put our development time. Every modding possibility in this game needs a tool custom built for the purpose. We're launching with a few and expect to expand as we go along after release. Policy modding is a cool feature and we'd like to see it but it didn't reach high enough prio before launch to be completed and implemented.

 

[citysimplayer]

I think this will be the tough one though, personally I am not too keen to see this. I think what we have in district s point of view is sufficient ( personal thoughts )

The only issue I would see with these mods is balance. But since its a mod you don't have to play with it so not sure it matters.

 

[Inge Jones]

Every modding possibility in this game needs a tool custom built for the purpose.

I've got used to Sims modding where the community had to build their own tools. I greatly appreciate the company making some to start us off, but is there no accessibility for intrepid modders to just dive into some features with their own resources rather than waiting for the entire suite of tools to be handed to us?

 

[bibihest]

Does that modding tool come with the game or when and where can we get it?

 

[magitsu]

Asset Editor is something that the devs have stated will be bundled with the game. It's probably not the only one or it will have other properties than just ploppable building/plot editing.