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Modding

Tutorials to help with Modding

Top Resources

  1. Tutorial Beginners Modding Guide Module2 Process Overview & Getting Started
    2nd in a series of Modules describing how to create a building for CitiesXl from scratch - by PaulJChris
    Updated: Sep 7, 2014
  2. Tutorial Let's start 3D-Moddeling - Part I - Modeling a basic LOD4 Model
    A very basic tutorial, step by step, for people who are willing to start 3D-Moddeling - Part I - by Mr.X²
    Updated: Jan 9, 2015
  3. Tutorial Let's start 3D-Moddeling - Part III - LOD1 & 2 + Adding 3D-Details
    A very basic modding tutorial for beginners - Part III - Adding 3D-Details and creating LOD2 and 1 - by Mr.X²
    Updated: Dec 26, 2014
  4. Tutorial Let's start 3D-Moddeling - Part II - Texturing
    A very basic tutorial - Part II - Texturing and cutting polygons - by Mr.X²
    Updated: Dec 17, 2014
  5. Tutorial How to create a 15M Esplanade Road in CitiesXL
    Detailed guide with 2 example 3dsmax scenes and supporting resources - by PaulJChris
    Updated: Nov 2, 2014
  1. PaulJChris

    Tutorial Beginners Modding Guide Module2 Process Overview & Getting Started 1.0

    2nd in a series of Modules describing how to create a building for CitiesXl from scratch
    5/5, 6 ratings
    Downloads:
    386
    Updated:
    Sep 7, 2014
  2. Mr.X²

    Tutorial Let's start 3D-Moddeling - Part I - Modeling a basic LOD4 Model 1.1

    A very basic tutorial, step by step, for people who are willing to start 3D-Moddeling - Part I
    5/5, 5 ratings
    Downloads:
    459
    Updated:
    Jan 9, 2015
  3. Mr.X²

    Tutorial Let's start 3D-Moddeling - Part III - LOD1 & 2 + Adding 3D-Details 1.0

    A very basic modding tutorial for beginners - Part III - Adding 3D-Details and creating LOD2 and 1
    5/5, 5 ratings
    Downloads:
    258
    Updated:
    Dec 26, 2014
  4. Mr.X²

    Tutorial Let's start 3D-Moddeling - Part II - Texturing 1.0

    A very basic tutorial - Part II - Texturing and cutting polygons
    5/5, 5 ratings
    Downloads:
    327
    Updated:
    Dec 17, 2014
  5. PaulJChris

    Tutorial How to create a 15M Esplanade Road in CitiesXL V1.1

    Detailed guide with 2 example 3dsmax scenes and supporting resources
    5/5, 5 ratings
    Downloads:
    84
    Updated:
    Nov 2, 2014
  6. PaulJChris

    Tutorial Beginners Modding Guide Module1 Required Resources V1.0

    First in a series of modules describing how to make a building for CitiesXL from scratch
    5/5, 5 ratings
    Downloads:
    504
    Updated:
    Sep 7, 2014
  7. nicko2u

    Tutorial Creating a Basic Light Map in 3dMax2012 2014-08-25

    Creating a Basic Light Map in 3dMax2012
    5/5, 5 ratings
    Downloads:
    157
    Updated:
    Aug 25, 2014
  8. Mr.X²

    Tutorial Let's start 3D-Moddeling - Part V - Finishing our Mod 1.0

    A very basic modding tutorial - Part V - class files, localizations, thumbnail and patch packing
    5/5, 4 ratings
    Downloads:
    260
    Updated:
    Jan 8, 2015
  9. Mr.X²

    Tutorial Let's start 3D-Moddeling - Part IV - Creating Maps, LOD4 and adding Furniture 1.01

    A very basic modding tutorial - Part IV - Creating all required Maps, finishing LOD4, add Furniture
    5/5, 4 ratings
    Downloads:
    289
    Updated:
    Jan 1, 2015
  10. Monty

    Tutorial Rotation Coordinates Explanation

    Rotation coordinates explanation - Original Author: Monty
    5/5, 4 ratings
    Updated:
    Sep 24, 2014
  11. nicko2u

    Tutorial LOD 1 To LOD 4 Projection Mapping 1.0

    LOD 1 To LOD 4 Projection Mapping
    4.75/5, 4 ratings
    Downloads:
    209
    Updated:
    May 16, 2015
  12. The Funky Monk
    4.33333/5, 6 ratings
    Downloads:
    738
    Updated:
    Sep 29, 2014
  13. aitortilla01

    Tutorial Making Buildings for CitiesXL using Sketchup v1.00

    Step by Step Instructions for Creating Models for CitiesXL
    4.75/5, 4 ratings
    Downloads:
    545
    Updated:
    Sep 5, 2014
  14. skullz613
    5/5, 3 ratings
    Downloads:
    354
    Updated:
    Aug 6, 2015
  15. bobqwerty
    5/5, 3 ratings
    Downloads:
    50
    Updated:
    Jan 10, 2015
  16. Ole

    Tutorial Modding for dummies: Small collision, no collision and OWP

    This tutorial teaches you how to make a simple mod
    5/5, 3 ratings
    Updated:
    Aug 20, 2014
  17. Monty

    Tutorial Texture Maps and Material Creation Basic Guide 1.0

    Guide to explain the basics of each type of texture map by Monty
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Downloads:
    107
    Updated:
    Sep 8, 2018
  18. PaulJChris

    Tutorial How to create a simple 10M bridge in CitiesXL 2014-08-24

    An 18 step guide to creating a simple 10M repeating arch bridge
    5/5, 2 ratings
    Downloads:
    53
    Updated:
    Aug 24, 2014
  19. XL Nation Staff

    Tutorial Cities XL Complete Technical Guide 2014-08-31

    Cities XL Complete Technical Guide
    4.33333/5, 3 ratings
    Downloads:
    346
    Updated:
    Aug 31, 2014
  20. Hyperwolf

    Tutorial How to put your model into the game (Screencast)

    A demonstration of how to put your 3ds Max model into Cities XL
    4/5, 3 ratings
    Updated:
    Aug 24, 2014