11-09-2005 05:48									#1
	SimCity 4 Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

It's been out for how long now, and I have yet not bought the game.

But I have read some reviews of the game on amazon.com -- some were positive, and others were negative. I remember reading one negative review that said that the AI does a crappy job in routing Sims from one place to another, not necessarily taking advantage of any good transportation system you built for them to use. And he mentioned a couple of other problems.


Does anyone own SimCity 4 and if so, what is your opinio of the game? And what about any patches offered online for SimCity 4? I want more insight from others before I buy it.

	11-09-2005 06:53									#2
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Many of said problems can be fixed with downloaded mods.

Check the Simcith RH game threads for details.

	11-09-2005 08:16									#3
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ok, thanks -- what about the official website for SimCity 4?

	11-09-2005 10:32									#4
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Well you NEED the Rushhour expansion for sure!!(!!!!!!!!!!!!!).

Now I've made that clear, yeah. What Smiley said, don't even bother playing it until you've installed the official patch and certain addons, in particular NAM ("Network Addon Mod"), NAM installation is confusing but worth it. There are also a lot of options, from bugfixed standard game to Sandbox (no congestion etc). Unfortunately in the SC4 RH game here we are using sandbox settings so it's no challenge but whatever. I know some people just like building cities as in exercise in aesthetics and care not for traffic managment, anyway NAM gives you that option, so whatever floats your boat.

Yeah. It's definitely worth buying.

	11-09-2005 13:55									#5
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Yep, it's worth buying if you (as already mentioned) gets the Rush Hour exp pack. Also make sure to patch the game and download the most important mods for the game...
I haven't played this game a year though, so I don't know what's the best mods out there

	11-09-2005 20:41									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Blake Well you NEED the Rushhour expansion for sure!!(!!!!!!!!!!!!!). Now I've made that clear, yeah. What Smiley said, don't even bother playing it until you've installed the official patch and certain addons, in particular NAM ("Network Addon Mod"), NAM installation is confusing but worth it. There are also a lot of options, from bugfixed standard game to Sandbox (no congestion etc). Unfortunately in the SC4 RH game here we are using sandbox settings so it's no challenge but whatever. I know some people just like building cities as in exercise in aesthetics and care not for traffic managment, anyway NAM gives you that option, so whatever floats your boat. Yeah. It's definitely worth buying.

Actually, I was going to see about saving ten bucks by buying SimCity 4 by itself, instead of with the Rush Hour expansion.

Is that heretical thinking?

	11-09-2005 21:27									#7
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quote: Originally posted by MrFun Actually, I was going to see about saving ten bucks by buying SimCity 4 by itself, instead of with the Rush Hour expansion. Is that heretical thinking?

Definitely go ahead and get RH. It's worth it.

	11-09-2005 21:31									#8
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Its good...

Id' recommend it.

Also, be sure to get Simcity 4 Rush Hour.

Also, download mods... they are great.

Have fun with it MrFun

	11-09-2005 21:43									#9
	Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

I'll just repeat what everyone else is saying.

Simcity 4 stand-alone

Rush Hour + NAM

	12-09-2005 03:27									#10
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SimCity 4 without expansions be especially lacking in Yarrr and woo. Rush Hour expansion (plus Network Addon mod plus a bunch of other stuff off of Simtropolis) be exceptionally Yarrr and woo.

	12-09-2005 04:15									#11
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I'll just quickly recap what makes Rushhour awesome:

Proper Avenues, Ground Highways, One-way roads , Elevated Rail, Monorail, new bridges.

Avenues are one of the biggest things, they are so central to many cities it's amazing it took so long for them to be included. Ground Highways are very nice too.

Improved Pathfinding.

New lots and stuff, what you'd expect from an expansion, larger elementary school and high school, with MUCH higher capacities.

Also, most mods and plugins only work with Rush hour.

	12-09-2005 04:48									#12
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SimCity 4 without Rush Hour is like playing a beta.

	12-09-2005 10:19									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Blake I'll just quickly recap what makes Rushhour awesome: Proper Avenues, Ground Highways, One-way roads , Elevated Rail, Monorail, new bridges. Avenues are one of the biggest things, they are so central to many cities it's amazing it took so long for them to be included. Ground Highways are very nice too. Improved Pathfinding. New lots and stuff, what you'd expect from an expansion, larger elementary school and high school, with MUCH higher capacities. Also, most mods and plugins only work with Rush hour.

Ok, I'm coverted, and have renounced my pagan, ignorant belief that only SimCity 4 without the expansion is pure.

	12-09-2005 15:09									#14
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Another soul saved

	13-09-2005 08:15									#15
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All that I need to do now, is to remove all the pagan artifices from my temple and convert it to a church, right?

	14-09-2005 03:05									#16
	Support Apolyton, buy Alpha Centauri

Nah, just leave them there and build over them.

	15-09-2005 22:58									#17
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Don't buy it, it's rubbish.

	15-09-2005 23:04									#18
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yeh sim city(1) is the best version by far

I've still to dig into simcity3000, so it will be a while before i try SimCity4 - but post how you find it

	15-09-2005 23:17									#19
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guild wars is for bummers!!!!!!!!!!!!111111112OMGF

Ive not been as addicted as i was with SC2k, i think SC4 is missing some competitive scenarios, dont know why i enjoyed creating jobs in Flint after the recession so much.

	16-09-2005 07:35									#20
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quote: Originally posted by child of Thor yeh sim city(1) is the best version by far I've still to dig into simcity3000, so it will be a while before i try SimCity4 - but post how you find it

My advice: Skip SimCity 3000 over entirely. About the only improvement it has over SimCity 2000 is graphics (which isn't hard). There really aren't any significant improvements in the simulation itself.

	17-09-2005 09:16									#21
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quote: Originally posted by child of Thor yeh sim city(1) is the best version by far I've still to dig into simcity3000, so it will be a while before i try SimCity4 - but post how you find it

I didn't know you are volunteering me to be your play tester.

	17-09-2005 09:17									#22
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quote: Originally posted by DrSpike Don't buy it, it's rubbish.

OmFG!!!!! U r TeH HErETIc!!!!