Richard is currently a staff member at SimArchitect and has created some fantastic buildings.
"I became interested in SimCity 3 years ago when I got SimCity 3000 from a friend" |
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SimArchitect: Thank you for giving us the opportunity to interview you today.
Richard: My pleasure
SimArchitect: When and why did you become interested in SimCity and the building architect tool?
Richard: I became interested in SimCity 3 years ago when I got SimCity 3000 from a friend, and the building architect tools a couple of months later despite downloading it immediately after installing the game. I became interested because I've always enjoyed strategy games and building cities and things.
"I'm currently working on several new BAPs" |
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SimArchitect: Does it have anything to do with your private life, why you enjoy SimCity?
Richard: No, I don't think it does.
SimArchitect: While we are on the subject, what do you do outside of SimCity?
Richard: Outside of SimCity, I go to school, do homework, eat, sleep and play some sports. I also design websites and play other games.
SimArchitect: We've seen far more BATs than BAPs from you. Do you still make BATs, don't you have the time anymore or do you concentrate on BATs?
Richard: Well..... normally I made a lot of BATs when I started making buildings with it, then I stopped for a while. I also didn't have any inspiration for BAPs nor that much free time.
SimArchitect: Are you planning any new buildings?
Richard: I'm currently working on several new BAPs, but I haven't had time to finish them yet.
"My favourite, would be Clinton and Peshi" |
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SimArchitect: Where do you get your inspiration from for new buildings?
Richard: Normally I get it from buildings that I see around or something I think would look good.
SimArchitect: Who is your favourite SimCity architect other than yourself?
Richard: My favourite, would be Clinton and Peshi.
SimArchitect: Why?
Richard: I guess its because normally Clinton's buildings have good proportions and Peshi's do to.
SimArchitect: Is that what you care about in buildings? Proportion?
Richard: I suppose so yes, because if buildings don't have proportion then normally they don't look good.
SimArchitect: What is your favourite part of SimCity. Customizing the game or creating the perfect city?
Richard: My favourite part would be customizing the game, withough a doubt..
SimArchitect: Why?
Richard: Because, as much as I like designing the cities, I've always thought it much more intersting having your own buildings in the game other than just designing.
"I try to replace most of the buildings" |
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SimArchitect: I assume then, that when you actually play the game, you replace it with your own (and others) buildings?
Richard: Yes, I try to replace most of the buildings.
SimArchitect: Do you spend a lot more time playing customizing simcity than customizing Playing It?
Richard: Yes, I seem to spend hours designing a building, but when I play the actuall game I normally spend only an hour.
SimArchitect: How much time do you devote to SimCity and the SimCity community?
Richard: Normally I spend about 5-10 hours per week in the Sim Community working on SimArchitect. Unfortunately currently thats not possible. When I make buildings, I normally spend about 1 hour on each.
"SimArchitect, because its the site I help to run" |
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SimArchitect: What is your favourite SimCity website?
Richard: SimArchitect, because its the site I help to run.
SimArchitect: Any other reasons?
Richard: Well, I also think it is a good quality website.
SimArchitect: How much time do you spend there?
Richard: A couple of hours each week.
SimArchitect would like to thank Richard for allowing us to interview him.