Tutorial Beginner's Guide

Hello and welcome on board!

Make sure you are not running the game!

1) choose your game:
2.1: XL (2012 and Platinum)
2.2: XXL


2.1: Cities XL (2012 and Platinum):
Disk or Steam?

2.1.1: Disk:
2.1.1.1: If you used the standard path for the installation, then go to C:\Program Files\Focus Home Interactive\Cities XL 2012 (Platinum).

2.1.1.2.1: If you did not use the standard path, but if you have a shortcut for the game on the desktop, then:

• Right click on the game icon.
• Right click on "Properties".
• Right click on "Shortcut".
• Click on "Open File Location / Find Location".

2.1.1.2.2: Alternatively, you can use the search function of the start menu.

2.1.2: Steam:
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Cities XL 2012 (Platinum).

3: Go to the Paks folder (I downloaded the game by Steam):


4: Create a folder called "mods":


5: IMPORTANT: Install the dependencies:


Start with the User Interface Mod:

• Download the ZIP-file onto your Desktop (for example).
• Open the file and run the wizard.
• When asked where to install the file, choose:

a) Disk: C:\Program Files\Focus Home Interactive\Cities XL 2012 (or Platinum instead of 2012)
b) Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Cities XL 2012 (or Platinum instead of 2012)
It is important not to choose your mods folder for User Interface Mod, but this is one of a few exceptions!
- Wait for the installation to finish.

Proceed with the Shader Pack (for players):

• Choose "Save As" and your mods folder as the location.
• In case you forgot:

a) Disk: C:\Program Files\Focus Home Interactive\Cities XL 2012\Paks\mods (similar for Platinum)
b) Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Cities XL 2012\Paks\mods (similar for Platinum)

Proceed with the XL Nation Furniture Dependency Pack:

- Choose "Save As" and your mods folder as the location.

Next is the Road Shader:

- Choose "Save As" and your mods folder as the location.

Next is the Tree Bug Fix:

- Choose "Save As" and your mods folder as the location.

Now, we have the Tags.cfg for XL:

- Do NOT install put it into mods Folder, but follow the instructions!


Now we have some optional dependencies:

A mod that is sometimes needed is the Vehicle Pack:

- Choose "Save As" and your mods folder as the location.

Now, you can use the mods here http://****/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png Just always make sure to READ the instructions, then you are safe!
Start with the German Pack for example:




2.2: Cities XXL:
Disk or Steam?

2.2.1: Disk:
2.2.1.1: If you used the standard path for the installation, then go to C:\Program Files\Focus Home Interactive\Cities XXL 2012.

2.2.1.2.1: If you did not use the standard path, but if you have a shortcut for the game on the desktop, then:

• Right click on the game icon.
• Right click on "Properties".
• Right click on "Shortcut".
• Click on "Open File Location / Find Location".

2.2.1.2.2: Alternatively, you can use the search function of the start menu.

2.2.2: Steam:
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Cities XXL .

3: Go to the Paks folder (I downloaded the game by Steam):


4: Create a folder called "mods":


5: IMPORTANT: Install the dependencies:


Start with the Community Mod:

• Click on "Save As" and choose your mods folder as location.
• In case you forgot:

a) Disk: C:\Program Files\Focus Home Interactive\Cities XXL\Paks\mods
b) Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Cities XXL\Paks\mods

Proceed with the XL Nation Furniture Dependency Pack:

- Choose "Save As" and your mods folder as the location.
This mod is actually required for XXL and XL http://****/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png

Now, we have the Tags.cfg for XXL:

- Do NOT install put it into mods Folder, but follow the instructions!


Now we have some optional dependencies:

Next is the Fix for XL mods that use old shaders:

- Choose "Save As" and your mods folder as the location.
This mod will enable you to use most (not all) XL mods in XXL, too.

A mod that is sometimes needed is the Vehicle Pack:

- Choose "Save As" and your mods folder as the location.

Now, you can use the mods here http://****/styles/default/xenforo/clear.png Just always make sure to READ the instructions, then you are safe!
Start with the Florence Pack for example: