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[pahamrick]

Don't know who said the $20 off was $5 at a time for the Origin deal, but it's not. It's $20 off any purchase from a select list of $30 or more. And it has to be $30, $29.99 titles alone don't trigger the discount.

Here's a list of eligible titles: http://store.origin.com/SimCityCoupon

And here's a $20 off code for whoever wants it: ztuz5e9fngrhy32yhy

 

[Dead Prince]

Yeah I meant you. It should be available in the US store.

Try this:

http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/pd/productID.260623100

this one works. thanks

 

[georgc]

Wohoo my 4-city-region filled up! FearMyWrench, georgc, chainlinkspiral, welcome to the neighbourhood

hell yeah can't wait to play. should we all come up with a plan so we can be the best region?

 

[suddenlyissoon]

Don't know who said the $20 off was $5 at a time for the Origin deal, but it's not. It's $20 off any purchase from a select list of $30 or more. And it has to be $30, $29.99 titles alone don't trigger the discount.

Here's a list of eligible titles: http://store.origin.com/SimCityCoupon

And here's a $20 off code for whoever wants it: ztuz5e9fngrhy32yhy

Someone already took it . Thanks anyways!

 

[Felix Lighter]

I wonder how well this will run on Ivy Bridge hd 4000 integrated graphics. I hope to be able to play it on my laptop as well as my desktop.

 

[Smiley90]

hell yeah can't wait to play. should we all come up with a plan so we can be the best region?

I think we should come up with some sort of plan, e.g. For Utilities Split them up and stuff.

 

[smr00]

Yep, and this way Heart of the Swarm is only $20, if you're interested in that.

I already have HOTS CE pre-ordered and paid for over at gamestop.

I would go with the physical copy but i would like to play day of and since UPS/USPS doesn't come around here till 5-6pm i wouldn't be able to get much play time in.

 

[Rentahamster]

I think we should come up with some sort of plan, e.g. For Utilities Split them up and stuff.

Theorycrafting time:

It would seem like the advanced utilities should be shared, to make the most out of them, since they are so expensive. It would be hard for any single city to sustain all of those at once in the same city, although it is possible. In Beta 3, I had the advanced hospital, fire department, and police station working within the budget of a 120k population city.

Those utilities should probably be put in the city that would synergize with its specialization the most.

So like....

A dirty city with lots of industrial should probably have the advanced fire station since the hazmat extension will help put out all the hazmat fires from dirty high density industrial buildings.

That dirty city should probably be established in a city with coal or oil, since you can then use the mined resources to cheaply power some oil or coal power plants and help to provide cheap power to the rest of the cluster. Also, the extra pollution wouldn't matter that much since you're dirty anyways.

The dirty city/cities could also handle most of the garbage collection in the beginning, since they could burn the garbage.

Cities with lots of water should try their best to pump it and provide extra to other cities.

Cities with no or little water should probably handle sewage treatment instead since it can use the water reclaimed from the treated sewage, and then import the rest of the water from other cities with a better water table.

The advanced police station should probably be established in a casino city since it will need all the help it can get to combat crime.

I guess it wouldn't really matter where the advanced hospital should be.

The town who specializes in the university should make sure that it has multiple ways for students to get to the university from other cities.

The nuclear power plants should be established in the city with the most educated sims (probably the university city)

The city that specializes in electronics should probably also handle the main recycling center, since it produces resources to be used in electronics manufacturing.


Even though another city has the advanced utility building and is sending you services, you still might need to supplement your own city with a basic building just in case, if needed.

 

[Smiley90]

Actually, garbage should be done by whoever goes high tech, because recycling creates alloys and plastics which is used by the high tech industry . But yes, I was essentially thinking the exact same things.


EDIT: ohwait you said that, i must've read over that, weird. Nvm. I agree with what you said then

 

[Rentahamster]

Actually, garbage should be done by whoever goes high tech, because recycling creates alloys and plastics which is used by the high tech industry . But yes, I was essentially thinking the exact same things.


EDIT: ohwait you said that, i must've read over that, weird. Nvm. I agree with what you said then

Yeah, in the beginning, there wouldn't be any high tech yet, so garbage should probably be mainly handled by the city that doesn't mind burning its garbage.

 

[Dreamwriter]

Don't know who said the $20 off was $5 at a time for the Origin deal, but it's not. It's $20 off any purchase from a select list of $30 or more. And it has to be $30, $29.99 titles alone don't trigger the discount.

Here's a list of eligible titles: http://store.origin.com/SimCityCoupon

And here's a $20 off code for whoever wants it: ztuz5e9fngrhy32yhy

Ah, they changed the deal after February 1, that's a better deal, though still not nearly as good as Amazon's $20 credit deal.

 

[Smiley90]

So let's see:

Casino: Police, High-Population, Money, Hospital
High-Tech: Recycling, Education, Nuclear Power
Oil&Mining: Fire, Garbage, Sewage, Dirty Power
Tourism: Water, Shopping, Green Power


How does this look, as a general outline? I took most of it from your post, RentAHamster. Oil&Mining can split the responsibilities, but since it's mostly only 4 cities connected anyway, they should be combined in the same city, if possible

 

[Rentahamster]

but since it's mostly only 4 cities connected anyway, they should be combined in the same city, if possible

Yeah. Additionally, in regards to resources, it's also good to keep in mind how some cities can be connected to other cities who are not in its highway cluster. This would be either through rail or water.

Like... in Viridian Woods: http://metalmurphy.org/SimCity/01.php

The bottom left city is the only one next to the water, so it is the only city that has a connection to the cluster of cities on the top left. That probably would indicate that that city should try to be a port/trade specialization, since it would be the only gateway for resource sharing from the top left cluster to the bottom left cluster.

 

[Bad7667]

The music in this game is awesome. I usually have a podcast on while I play these games but never wanted to because the music was so relaxing.

Can't wait for the full release. Does anyone know if extras offered in the digital deluxe will be made available for download later on? Really want the German city set.

 

[Smiley90]

Yeah. Additionally, in regards to resources, it's also good to keep in mind how some cities can be connected to other cities who are not in its highway cluster. This would be either through rail or water.

Like... in Viridian Woods: http://metalmurphy.org/SimCity/01.php

The bottom left city is the only one next to the water, so it is the only city that has a connection to the cluster of cities on the top left. That probably would indicate that that city should try to be a port/trade specialization, since it would be the only gateway for resource sharing from the top left cluster to the bottom left cluster.

True that, but I didn't even list trade as a separate specialization, since by itself it does nothing...it is probably most effective with high tech (for selling processors/tvs to the global market, as well as getting the raw materials) or mining/ore, for high industry freight selling.either way, it can be combined with most cities, as long as whoever sells it isn't hoarding all the money gained.

Fun fact, the bottom left city with access to water is actually MY city, there is a reason I chose that spot (mostly because of the little island in the middle that allows for some good compartmentalization and city design )

 

[Ballistik]

I REALLY want to play this game next week but I know I won't have enough time until the end of the month. So if the people that are in my region want the spot filled, my name can be removed. Prospect in Titan Gorge.

 

[camelpope]

I need it to be next week so hard.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

My finals are next week and I'm still going to play this. Get it together people, priorities.

 

[Rentahamster]

Fun fact, the bottom left city with access to water is actually MY city, there is a reason I chose that spot (mostly because of the little island in the middle that allows for some good compartmentalization and city design )

It is? I was talking about Monet Plateau. It says that Ceebs claimed it.

 

[Rentahamster]

lol "cracking the code" for Robo-Louie

 

[Fumoffu]

Wow, frustrating there doesn't look like any preload period. I mean we all don't have lightning speed internet and well considering the small city sizes are so mainstream computers can run the game, this makes no sense...

Don't know if EA servers are going to handle the load considering their going lets have everyone knock on our door all at once approach instead of spreading it.

/rant off

Still looking forward to the game though!

 

[RedWaltz79]

So is there going to be a DLC store for SimCity like they have for Sims that has outrageous prices on add-on?

It's pretty crazy that a pack of 3 city skins and a park cost $20 with the Digital Deluxe upgrade

 

[Smiley90]

It is? I was talking about Monet Plateau. It says that Ceebs claimed it.

Oh whoop, wrong city. Looking more closely at the whole region, it seems that in the end all cities are connected somehow, petty awesome planning actually.bottom cluster via water to left, left cluster via train to top, top coaster via water to right.I wonder if people can travel that far though....eg someone from bottom taking ferry and train to go to work at top

 

[Ceebs]

Oh nice, I did get one of the spots I claimed.

 

[pahamrick]

So, I know a lot of folks used a VPN to get access early to Crysis 3, and Battlefield 3. What are the chances something like that would be possible with SimCity?

 

[krpiper]

Is there any spots open or is it all full

or should someone start GAF part 2

 

[Copenap]

So I just saw on amazon there are already dlc/add on packs available to the game, what's up with that? Is EA microtransactioning the shit out of this or what? I guess this paymium is really the new thing...

I'd really like to play a Sim City again but I don't wannt to feel like playing a iOs game.

 

[RedWaltz79]

Is there any spots open or is it all full

or should someone start GAF part 2

Metal said he was adding more regions tonight we he got home. I hope to make it this time

 

[RedWaltz79]

So I just saw on amazon there are already dlc/add on packs available to the game, what's up with that? Is EA microtransactioning the shit out of this or what? I guess this paymium is really the new thing...

I'd really like to play a Sim City again but I don't wannt to feel like playing a iOs game.

Look at the Sims 3 and you will have an answer.

What kind of DLC did you see?

 

[Smiley90]

Look at the Sims 3 and you will have an answer.

What kind of DLC did you see?

And that is also why I'm confident we'll get a region/city creator as paid DLC, Sims got that too.it won't be in leaderboards, but still.

 

[RedWaltz79]

And that is also why I'm confident we'll get a region/city creator as paid DLC, Sims got that too.it won't be in leaderboards, but still.

I wonder if any of the DLC will hurt balance and give the advantage to those who pay more to play... especially since they have leader boards...

 

[wenis]

lol "cracking the code" for Robo-Louie

It'll never happen. Never ever ever ever ever ever

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Metal said he was adding more regions tonight we he got home. I hope to make it this time

Good to hear. I don't want to miss out in the next round!

 

[krpiper]

Metal said he was adding more regions tonight we he got home. I hope to make it this time

Could I put my name down as ill be gone tonight

 

[CzarTim]

Is there in-game chat for regions to coordinate?

 

[gamma]

I think there is a region wall but since it uses Origin you always have Origin in-game chat.

 

[Chance Hale]

Somewhat nervous about the region play, this is the first SimCity I'll really be putting a bunch of time into and really thinking my cities out. I used to just build huge ones so I could call down horrible disasters

Looking forward to seeing what people here do as inspiration.

 

[Smiley90]

Is there in-game chat for regions to coordinate?

Yes there is. Origin doesn't have group chat (which sucks), so ingame-region chat will probably be best.

 

[Rentahamster]

Is there in-game chat for regions to coordinate?

There's the region wall, which was really laggy and hard to read in beta 3.

Origin chat sucks because there is no group chat.

You might be better off with some third party chat program like IRC or something

 

[MThanded]

I'm still keeping out hope that EA does not pull some nonsense and this PC download key will allow me to download the mac version too. I can install bootcamp I have just been avoiding it.

 

[Metalmurphy]

New regions are up.

 

[Rentahamster]

I'm still keeping out hope that EA does not pull some nonsense and this PC download key will allow me to download the mac version too. I can install bootcamp I have just been avoiding it.

Well, you're gonna have to use Bootcamp or Parallels at first anyway, since the Mac version isn't going to be released until sometime later in the spring.

 

[Mobius 1]

I tried to register, but nothing happens. Safari on Mac OSX here.

 

[Rubixcuba]

Registered my block of land in the 2nd Discovery Delta region, thanks Metalmurphy !

 

[MThanded]

Well, you're gonna have to use Bootcamp or Parallels at first anyway, since the Mac version isn't going to be released until sometime later in the spring.

I don't mind waiting, I just wanted to get the discount from amazon.

 

[Soi-Fong]

Took Tudor Isles in the new Viridian Valley and Stackolee Ravine in Discovery Delta.

 

[Metalmurphy]

I tried to register, but nothing happens. Safari on Mac OSX here.

It's not instant. But you're already there.

 

[Pepboy]

So I ordered DD on Amazon using the CAGROCKS code. Am I correct in surmising there will be no additional opportunities to play the game prior to March 5th?

Looking forward to collaborating with GAF on Titan Gorge! I'm at Conestoga Crossing according to MetalMurphy.

 

[Csokis]

But i don't understand why only the digital copies?! :/

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Ok, here goes:


http://metalmurphy.org/SimCity/

- Only registrations after this post will be valid.
- First come first serve.
- Register in multiple cities in order of preference, someone may have already taken your's even if it's listed as NOT TAKEN.
- Only your first chosen FREE city will be registered.

New regions are up.

Awesome, thank you!

Looks like I've claimed Wessex Bend in the new Viriduan Woodst!