Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I still don't get the "no preload" policy.
What's the upside to that?
I only see downsides.
What's the upside to that?
I only see downsides.
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It seems the only reason there isn't a pre-load is because you're downloading the majority of the game from Maxis, instead of through Origin.
Metalmurphy
Member
EvilLore registered. Probably fake though.
It could be used to stifle the amount of connections the server has to deal with at launch. People with fast connections will get in faster than people with slow connections.
storybook77
Member
Metalmurphy
Member
Alcoholikaust
Member
that sucks about no preload.
guess I won't be cancelling my disc copy for an origin download...
Xane
Member
Pfft, amateur
Pfft, peasant!
Sit down son and let me handle this like a professional!
Pfft, amateur
But thats really not fair. Im not sure where the EA servers are in Europe but i guess UK:
Horrible. Anyway, getting the game 2 days later than US, EA will hopefully fixxed any problems with there servers. And there will be problems.
Chance Hale
Member
So I got Jugband Hills on Discovery Delta, anyone have tips for the area to aid this novice?
spindoctor
Member
Got a really good deal on the LE version (<20$) so I went ahead and picked it up. No preload sucks though, especially since I have a slow connection.
Metalmurphy
Member
Only 7 slots left open in Titan Gorge, if you registered and didn't get assigned is because someone took your place first, I saw alot of people only registering to 1 city where that happened. So make sure you sign up fast for the free slots in Titan Gorge.
http://metalmurphy.org/SimCity/
http://metalmurphy.org/SimCity/
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Are you saying you bought the full LE game for less than $20? Care to share just how you did that? I'd so buy the game for that price...
Dead Prince
Banned
Nsfw? Nsfw. Jk
spindoctor
Member
I live in India and games are just cheaper here. Simcity is priced around 30$ and a local retailer had a 30% off coupon.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Seriously thinking what should I do with my GAF City
Casinos, and all the staff cosplay as Chun Li.
misterhektik
Banned
Seriously thinking what should I do with my GAF City
Same here. My plot of land is only 40% buildable. With such a limited space, I know I'll be going high density grid full of skyscrapers. I know I'll be calling it York Shin City. Other than that, not sure. Probably go with high tech/electronics.
Ville Pukema
Member
I signed for new slot and looked for the most shittiest I could think of, lets hope for the best this time.
Metalmurphy
Member
Probably a good idea for everyone in the same region to start adding each other on origin
That still doesn't make a whole lot of sense. The whole idea of a pre-load is to lighten the load on the servers on launch day (it's done for their benefit, not ours). If Maxis's servers have a lower load capacity than Origin's, the servers will crash and burn on Tuesday.
Fantastic idea
(Discovery Delta here... chose my plot because its all flat land and it has sea access. Perfect bwahhaa!)
I´d love to, but most of the users in Titan Gorge aren´t listed in the community userlist.
So, those of you in Titan Gorge, please, add me (Mitheor) in Origin.
Metalmurphy
Member
Don't forget to say which of the Titan Gorges it is
Oh, sure, my fault :$
Second Titan --> http://metalmurphy.org/SimCity/03.php
Wrangler´s Rest slot. Mitheor @Origin.
Dead Prince
Banned
they are starving for the game.
Metalmurphy
Member
I can probably add the origin nicknames on there too. Gimme a few minutes I'll work something up.
RedWaltz79
Neo Member
Anyone in New Veridian Woods, please add me on Origin (Name: RedWaltz).
How is it going to work getting everyone into the same region? Is there already one person in each region assigned to invite people into the region? Can regions be set to "private" so random people just don't take spots in regions?
How is it going to work getting everyone into the same region? Is there already one person in each region assigned to invite people into the region? Can regions be set to "private" so random people just don't take spots in regions?
Dead Prince
Banned
Discovery Delta #1
Sent Request
cjdamon042
Felix Lighter
The rest isn't on the spreadsheet.
if you guys see your name here my origin ID is DMPrince
Sent Request
cjdamon042
Felix Lighter
The rest isn't on the spreadsheet.
if you guys see your name here my origin ID is DMPrince
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
The person who creates the region (make sure it's private), then sends out invitations to all the people on his friends list.
The invitations can be sent while still in the "create a region" window, or they can be sent after the region has already been created. That way, you don't need to worry if you are the first one online, and no one else who is supposed to be in your region has installed the game yet.
So metalmurphy creates them? Or just someone in that region?
misterhektik
Banned
I suppose each region should have a governor tasked with creating the region, and inviting the mayors.
Maybe we should organize it and set some rules like these guys on reddit?
http://www.reddit.com/r/Redditropolis/comments/17pggk/updated_signup_everything_you_need_to_know/
What do you guys think?
Metalmurphy
Member
Should have registered for more then one :/
It's possible some cities will be freed up. Alot of nicknames that never posted here for example.
storybook77
Member
Fuck it. Diving right in...Titan Gorge 2....Palomino.....Origin: storybook1977
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Anyone who has a city in the region can create it. This would probably be the first person to log on, so he/she can get started as soon as possible.
There are two main ways you can approach planning:
Option 1: Everyone do whatever the hell they want.
Option 2: Moderate organization structure as in the following:
One person is the "regional manager" who oversees and help plan the region, in a general sense. Manages stuff that affects the whole region such as resources, great works, and university education.
Then, one person in each cluster can be a "cluster manager", who can then manage/oversee the more local stuff that only affects sims in a cluster, such as power, water, fire, police, health.
I would advise that since this is everyone's first time, that you hardcore players out there try not to overdo it, since everyone has different amounts of time to give to this game, as well as different amounts of effort. Not everyone is a min/maxer. By "not to overdo it", I mean, don't get frustrated if someone is not progressing their city as fast as you'd like. We're all beginners here.
Yea. I am going to monitor this thread for any empty spot.
Metalmurphy
Member
Whoever creates it though should be somewhat dedicated to the game. It might be necessary to change some options in the future, and if only the creator can change, and he stops playing, that could be a problem.
Yeah, I played Sim City 4 recently but I know next to nothing about the major changes so I don't think I'll be going hardcore just yet, maybe on city 2 or something. I'll also be a bit late to join in as Australia gets it on Thursday, though my city neighbour Jintor is in the same vote.
So stuff like fire, police, water, ect can organized on a multicity level too? I had no idea.