Difference between revisions of "SimCity 2000"
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{{++}} Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution. | {{++}} Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution. | ||
{{--}} The GOG.com release is the DOS version in DOSBox so has a fixed resolution and many limitations. | {{--}} The GOG.com release is the DOS version in DOSBox so has a fixed resolution and many limitations. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Network Edition needs a fix to work on modern systems (see [[#Network Edition Interoperability Patch|Network Edition Interoperability Patch]]). | ||
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# Make shortcuts to <code>SIMCITY.EXE</code> wherever you want them. The game should now work when you run it. | # Make shortcuts to <code>SIMCITY.EXE</code> wherever you want them. The game should now work when you run it. | ||
{{ii}} If you get various error messages after this fix (Error Opening File, the newspaper is on strike, etc.) you have set the paths incorrectly in <code>simcity.reg</code>; simply repeat steps 6-10 and correct whatever is wrong. | {{ii}} If you get various error messages after this fix (Error Opening File, the newspaper is on strike, etc.) you have set the paths incorrectly in <code>simcity.reg</code>; simply repeat steps 6-10 and correct whatever is wrong. | ||
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| + | ===Network Edition Interoperability Patch=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The SimCity 2000: Network Edition has compatibility issues with modern systems. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install manually using the fix package}} | ||
| + | # Download the latest version of the [http://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1d9j9k/multiplayer_simcity_like_its_1996 SimCity 2000 Network Edition Interoperability Patch]. | ||
| + | # Extract it somewhere convenient (the game will be installed within this folder). | ||
| + | # Run <code>_setup.cmd</code> and follow the steps. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Interoperability Patch can use a retail CD or download the trial version from the internet. | ||
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Revision as of 03:24, 8 May 2013
| SimCity | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Sim | |
| SimCity (1989) | 1989 |
| SimCity 2000 | 1994 |
| SimCity 2000 Network Edition | 1996 |
| SimCopter | 1996 |
| Streets of SimCity | 1997 |
| SimCity 3000 | 1999 |
| SimCity 4 | 2003 |
| SimCity Societies | 2007 |
| SimCity (2013) | 2013 |
Key points
- Original Windows versions work well on modern systems (see Installing on 64-bit Windows versions).
- Original Windows versions run windowed and can be resized/maximised to make full use of any modern resolution.
- The GOG.com release is the DOS version in DOSBox so has a fixed resolution and many limitations.
- The Network Edition needs a fix to work on modern systems (see Network Edition Interoperability Patch).
General information
Availability
The best version of SimCity 2000 is the Special Edition. It include the game, extra scenarios, a collection of fan made cities, the SimCity Urban Renewal Kit and a collection of building sets, an intro movie and interviews with Will Wright. The Special Edition was originally released for DOS and Windows 95.
The Windows 95 version has a couple of added features. It takes advantage of the features offered by Windows, such as running the game window on the same resolution as the desktop, a status bar at the bottom of the game window, and an extra zoom level.
A Network Edition also exists for Windows 95, which changes the game slightly in that you have to buy land, and the interface is revamped.
Game data
- Many settings (e.g. game speed) are stored in the city file itself.
Video settings
Input settings
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit Windows versions
- The original disc release uses a 16-bit installer.
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Network Edition Interoperability Patch
- The SimCity 2000: Network Edition has compatibility issues with modern systems.
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Traffic and water animations are frozen
Set the game to run in 256 Colors compatibility mode.
Saving or loading crashes the game
- Saving and loading cause crashes on Windows 7 and Windows 8 without this fix.
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Fast comptuers
- Fast computers may cause disasters in Cheetah speed to run rampant before you can react.
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Other information
Unofficial multiplayer mode
http://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1d9j9k/multiplayer_simcity_like_its_1996/
System requirements
References
http://www.reddit.com/r/patientgamers/comments/u9bfe/simcity_2000_yet_another_goodwill_game/