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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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I love that map, one of my favorites to work in.
storybook77
Member
For people on my friends list, there will be times when my daughter or my son might be playing the game so just know that just because my account is logged in and playing, it doesn't necessarily mean it is me!
timetokill
Banned
I am playing on a lot bigger than that. I can't even fit the whole lot on my screen like that screenshot (running 1920x1800).
I'd take a screenshot, but I can't figure out how. PrintScreen just gives me the desktop, there doesn't seem to be a screenshot shortcut.
Raven77
Member
Okay thanks for the links but many others are saying their are multiple sizes. You say their are not, so who is right???
Yes.
Metalmurphy
Member
Ok, I'm home. How do I unlock this thing!?
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Go to planner mode in the options. then you can zoom out more.
screenshot button is 'c'
I'm right.
Go watch the videos I linked a few posts up, and come back and tell us what you thought.
There is only one size
Only possible if you got your CD key.
This is the entire area:
This is zoomed in on where's that speech bubble on the mid left area of the first image. This is how i'm playing the game right now (and i'm far, I usually play closer to the city than this)
Metalmurphy
Member
I have it pre-ordered on Origin, does that mean I don't have one?
Yeah :/ Just tried two Singapore VPNs and it's not out because they haven't allocated Origin keys.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
If you already have a cd key: get a vpn or proxy to give yourself an asian IP address, download the installer from Origin. Terminate proxy, then launch the game and download the rest from Maxis.
If you don't have a cd key yet: can't do shit
If yo're impatient and wanna take a risk: go buy a cd key from another site, then proxy up and download.
or
if you preordered from origin, cancel the preorder, proxy up, then buy it again from origin and hope they don't put your account up for review.
Raven77
Member
Thanks, I mean to me it looks like that pic I posted is about as zoomed out as your second picture. Idk, i can't watch the videos posted above cause i'm at work. To me it definitely doesn't look like the screen I posted is as big as your zoomed out view shows. Like I said looks more like the second one.
Metalmurphy
Member
But I already paid for my pre-order :/
Unhandled Exception
Member
I know that feel dot jpg.
storybook77
Member
But what if we want to show you our penis-shaped cities? How will we know?!
I just know how some of GAF operates....
"OMG, he's online but he's not updating his city!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!"
i'm using HMA vpn
And V is for video!
But what if we want to show you our penis-shaped cities? How will we know?!
I'm actually looking forward to seeing people's attempts to create troll face cities and other random crap with the new curvy road engine.
Adding another voice in "there's only one city size.
Also, those saying "that's not that small", yes. It isn't. play the game like SimCity and not like SimCity 4, and you'll appreciate the added simulation features of glassbox and region play, and you'll enjoy the game. If you wanted SimCity with a graphics patch, then, well... Yeah.
Still no key from GMG for me I just want it by 11pm latest when the pre-load starts -.-
Also, those saying "that's not that small", yes. It isn't.
play the game like SimCity and not like SimCity 4, and you'll appreciate the added simulation features of glassbox and region play, and you'll enjoy the game. If you wanted SimCity with a graphics patch, then, well... Yeah.Still no key from GMG for me
I just want it by 11pm latest when the pre-load starts -.-
Burgess_101
Member
My code is arriving any second now, can't wait!
Dead Prince
Banned
glad i'm not in your region ;P
Alcoholikaust
Member
looks fantastic! and as the husband to an 'air quality assurance EPA chick': I say RELEASE ALL THE POLLUTANTS!
Burgess_101
Member
Got my key and jsut have to VPN it now.
depths20XX
Member
Are there any farm lands in this? I'm guessing not. I remember SimCity 4 had agriculture but it looks like it's only industrial and manufacturing in this one.
Burgess_101
Member
When its downloading the launcher can you turn off the VPN? If not I am going to be stuck here for a while...
Unhandled Exception
Member
Do not believe so. Almost got my fiance to play it but she only wants to do agriculture.
SRTtoZ
Member
The LE comes with the game I believe. Its the Digital Deluxe that costs more. As for if its good or not, I have no idea.
Burgess_101
Member
No way. If you can get the standard cheaper I would get that instead.
http://penny-arcade.com/report/edit...-always-poops-needs-water-and-more-electricit
Penny Arcade review, they, as usual, don't give ratings, but:
"If SimCity 1 through Societies were collections of graph paper and spreadsheets of information, then the SimCity reboot is an artist with a blank canvas and set of brushes, told to interpret said data. Its not as technical or satisfying to the mathematically-minded, but it is a challenge to create something both beautiful and efficient, and therein lies its charm, challenge, and addictiveness."
Penny Arcade review, they, as usual, don't give ratings, but:
"If SimCity 1 through Societies were collections of graph paper and spreadsheets of information, then the SimCity reboot is an artist with a blank canvas and set of brushes, told to interpret said data. Its not as technical or satisfying to the mathematically-minded, but it is a challenge to create something both beautiful and efficient, and therein lies its charm, challenge, and addictiveness."
Is the standard edition even available anywhere? The Limited Edition is the whole first run of the game so go for that.
storybook77
Member
Limited edition is first run of copies. It's the $59.99 one (same price the standard game will be once the limiteds are gone). It only comes with the Heroes & Villains set.
SRTtoZ
Member
So in essence the LE is a bonus for preordering. After they sell out of those first copies the game will no longer say LE and will not come with the extra DLC. I think they did this with the first run of Crysis 2 copies.
Burgess_101
Member
I bought the standard edition for a few quid cheaper, I dont want stupid lairs like that. Its bad enough having to deal with monsters, zombies and alien abductions.
Exactly. Actually EA has been doing that with all its major releases for a couple of years now.
Burgess_101
Member
Also from the UK bought it from AllCDKeys and got it instantly, cost me £34. Only standard edition in stock last time I checked.
I'm about to impulse by this because I'm on break these next two weeks and am looking for a serious time sink. I loved the last SimCity and always seem to get lost in the complexities of city building.
I really don't know much about the game aside from what I've seen in trailers. I don't give a shit about always online, and prefer to play by myself. Will I be a happy camper?
I really don't know much about the game aside from what I've seen in trailers. I don't give a shit about always online, and prefer to play by myself. Will I be a happy camper?