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SimCity |OT| It's not the simulation or city that matter, it's <parameter: string>
- Thread starter Cjdamon042
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For those worried about servers:
NA serial key being used with an Singapore IP address in a Brazilian Origin account (which is probably flagged for fraud suspicion).
It's worth saying my game is playable as we speak.
So how large was the second download? currently I'm having 2 MB/s
Just don't want neighbors hanging on the bell when I'm busy being bad at Starcraft next week.
So how large was the second download? currently I'm having 2 MB/s
I didn't really pay attention, Origin says 12 gigs, but the Simcity folder is only using 4 gigs on my hard drive.
So who the fuck knows?
EagleBurnn
Banned
So when will it be available to download on Origin? I just want to know so I don't stay up to start a download that opens at 4am.
So the maxis thing is downloading now and I cut the VPN connection- I hope it continues downloading though
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Agreed. Did we ever find a replacement for KPJ KC?I'm a little skeptical on some people
Anyway, I'm willing to make it as well. Let's keep in touch and the first of us two to get a chance can make the region.
Just make sure you're planning to play for some time so we don't have an absent region governor.
I seen your post DM, it's cool as if you or Timetokill makes it.
So yeah. When you start playing, it just flat out asks you to join a region in which other people are playing.
There's a toggle for abandoned cities. You can create a private region, in which you control who has access to the other cities, but this is all about interaction with others.
Now I kinda regret not signing up for the GAF regions.
There's a toggle for abandoned cities. You can create a private region, in which you control who has access to the other cities, but this is all about interaction with others.
Now I kinda regret not signing up for the GAF regions.
Metalmurphy
Member
Check maps. Replacements are already there. Theres a few more coming too when I get home.
So yeah. When you start playing, it just flat out asks you to join a region in which other people are playing.
There's a toggle for abandoned cities. You can create a private region, in which you control who has access to the other cities, but this is all about interaction with others.
Now I kinda regret not signing up for the GAF regions.
There's still time.
StUnNeR H2K
Member
A little Reluctant now? Sorry... Had to say it.
Let me know if you do cancel so we can arrange to swap you out in VW2.
This. I have the game preordered through Origin, and tried the Singapore VPN, but it did nothing.
Dead Prince
Banned
we have a new guy but we are still missing 8Bit's Origin ID.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Oh...hmm so apparently some people who are in Asia can play the game already...
Which means that my fears of not being able to play at launch due to traveling in Asia at the moment were unneeded.
lol!
But....the only thing that's stopping me is that Origin hasn't given me a cd-key yet. Darn...
You need to have a CD key too
Which means that my fears of not being able to play at launch due to traveling in Asia at the moment were unneeded.
lol!
But....the only thing that's stopping me is that Origin hasn't given me a cd-key yet. Darn...
You need to have a CD key too
Same here.
Just finished downloading the loader. Damn that took a while at 40kb/s.
Anyone not in a gaf region want to play later this evening? Atleast until more region spots open up.
you don't have to be connected while its downloading.
I guess this has already been posted a dozen times but sorry. Size matters.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494986
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494986
Lies!
I don't think they're that restrictive.
I think this city landscape I picked which has a goddamn mountain in the middle of it is a much bigger problem than the actual size of the city.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Raven77
Member
Can you provide more info? Is it really that restrictive? Does it in a way allow you to have multiple cities, each with 1-2 focuses?
If you want everything crammed into one city, you're probably going to find it pretty restrictive.
If you don't mind working up multiple cities, as was intended, you might not find it as restrictive. Honestly, it's really going to depend. Too many folks wanted a prettier SimCity 4 with it's spreadsheets, so the smaller cities kill it for them.
Other folks wanted better simulation, so they've learned to accept it.
Tractopoulpe
Member
The first reviews are out! It's time for some reading. I hope they won't confirm my fears. :/
Successfully cancelled Origin pre-order. Shopping around now, should have finished reading the thread before ordering the first time.
Edit: I actually got a 15% off code from the support tech and will probably use that to buy the digital deluxe version right after release. (can't use it on preorders)
PM sent for the GAF regions. Here's me:
NeoGAF username: Raticus79
Origin username: Raticus79
Region: North America West (AB, Canada)
Edit: I actually got a 15% off code from the support tech and will probably use that to buy the digital deluxe version right after release. (can't use it on preorders)
PM sent for the GAF regions. Here's me:
NeoGAF username: Raticus79
Origin username: Raticus79
Region: North America West (AB, Canada)
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
I still hate it. I've played all the betas, and the city size is the number one reason why I'm not buying it right away. It's just too restrictive for me.
Hopefully they address it soon so I can reconsider my purchase again, because pretty much everything else about the game is golden.
I think Polygon is a very good site generally so their good review should be given at least as much weight as the negative take that arstechnica had.
I really don't understand this. IF the city is too small, start another city. Make the first city provide it with energy/power if so, but you can expand. Sure, It'll be a different city, but you can still "expand" if that's the issue with the small area.
I don't know, maybe it's just me. I've never been a hardcore simcity fan, so that might be it.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
To elaborate further:
If you prefer to build "out" (sprawl) rather than build "up" (density), you will find the game to be restrictive at first. The only solution to that is to play multiple cities.
I think that the sprawl builders will eventually get a hang for upgrades and micromanagement, and be ok.
You can manage as many or as few cities as you want in a region, as long as there are unclaimed cities. If you play in a private region by yourself, it's fairly similar to playing a region in simcity 4.
You can have multiple cities under your control with whatever focuses you want.
Gameplay-wise, what took my mind of of the "darn I wish this city was bigger" feeling was working towards goals like improving my specializations, building great works, keeping my sims happy, coordinating with other players in my region, and getting achievements. It's a really fun game and I can't stop thinking about it.
I was really unhappy at first with the direction the new SimCity was taking, but after learning more about it and actually playing the game, I'm really looking forward to it.
I don't have that same feeling that I got prior to Diablo III's launch. That feeling of "oh god I have a suspicion they done fucked this game up". I could be wrong, but I hope I'm not.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
It's not the same as having everything all running at the same time, and constructing a huge metropolis, and managing all the awesomeness that comes with it.
That's part of it.
was able to download the loader via vpn on a singapore server
BengaBenga
Member
Mainly a console gamer, but really have to play this.
How bad will it perform with these specs?
Intel i3 @2.27 GHz
4GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 5430
How bad will it perform with these specs?
Intel i3 @2.27 GHz
4GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 5430
Xcell Miguel
Gold Member
Which VPN ?
I tried FlyVPN trial and VPNSecure's 2 days thing and both shows the game still locked.
Had no problem to unlock Crysis 3 with FlyVPN, but this time nothing seems to work.
pseudomyxoma
Member
Has GMG said if the keys would go out right at midnight? For NA people that is
Amazon with a US address should get you a code tonight on the US release.
They said out by release whatever that means. I wouldn't ask for a refund though I just put in for one and to quote my e-mail: "We aim to respond to within 3-5 working days." If you re ordered you probably wouldn't get a refund before the keys went out.
Did you pre-order direct from Origin? If so, need to wait until they actually process your order and add the CD key to your account.
pseudomyxoma
Member
Sorry I don't follow, what do you mean if I re-order? Are you saying I should just cancel with GMG and buy one off Amazon, if I want to be sure to get it tonite?