Difference between revisions of "SimCity 2000 Network Edition"
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/245-simcity-2000-network-edition-interoperability-patch/ SimCity 2000 Network Edition Interoperability Patch]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/245-simcity-2000-network-edition-interoperability-patch/ SimCity 2000 Network Edition Interoperability Patch]. | ||
# Extract it somewhere convenient (the game will be installed within this folder). | # Extract it somewhere convenient (the game will be installed within this folder). | ||
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|_setup.cmd}} and follow the steps. |
− | {{ii}} The Interoperability Patch can use a retail CD or download the trial version from the | + | {{ii}} The Interoperability Patch can use a retail CD or download the trial version from the Internet. |
{{ii}} Refer to the [https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1d9j9k/multiplayer_simcity_like_its_1996 reddit thread] for further details. | {{ii}} Refer to the [https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1d9j9k/multiplayer_simcity_like_its_1996 reddit thread] for further details. | ||
{{ii}} The server takes a while to send data updates to the players, but you can use this [https://mega.nz/#!8w4TjSgQ!oQf6ONO2SDdNhNkD40uk5NS-oc2ugE7ytZD9zlbqxjI server executable] for faster updates. More info [https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1d9j9k/multiplayer_simcity_like_its_1996/cbhwg97 here] | {{ii}} The server takes a while to send data updates to the players, but you can use this [https://mega.nz/#!8w4TjSgQ!oQf6ONO2SDdNhNkD40uk5NS-oc2ugE7ytZD9zlbqxjI server executable] for faster updates. More info [https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1d9j9k/multiplayer_simcity_like_its_1996/cbhwg97 here] | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the Network Interoperability Patch first|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Network Interoperability Patch first|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/668-simcity-2000-network-edition-launcher/ Network Edition Launcher]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/668-simcity-2000-network-edition-launcher/ Network Edition Launcher]. | ||
− | # Extract all files to the 2knet folder | + | # Extract all files to the {{folder|{{p|game}}\2knet}} folder, overwriting any existing files. Note that the included {{file|2KServer.exe}} includes the server send data rate fix. |
− | # Run SC2KNEL.exe to host and play the game from now on. | + | # Run {{file|SC2KNEL.exe}} to host and play the game from now on. |
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|*.scx}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|*.scx}} | ||
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− | {{ii}} City files ( | + | {{ii}} City files ({{file|*.scx}}) can be saved anywhere. |
==Video== | ==Video== |
Latest revision as of 21:12, 3 January 2024
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 1996 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Simulation |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | SimCity |
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 |
SimCity 2000: Network Edition is a version of SimCity 2000: CD Collection which includes a multiplayer mode (co-operative or competitive city building) via LAN or modem for up to 4 players.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 is the official update for the retail version.
Network Edition Interoperability Patch
- This game has compatibility issues with modern versions of Windows.
Install manually using the fix package[1] |
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|
SimCity 2000 Network Edition Launcher
- This launcher allows players to view a list of servers like modern games and host their own server so people on the Internet can see and join it.
Install the Network Interoperability Patch first[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\2KCLIENT.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
|
- City files (
*.scx
) can be saved anywhere.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Always runs windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Native Windows mouse cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only (set in Options menu). | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No speech. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Japanese | Japanese release only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2586 |
UDP | 2586 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
- UPnP is added by the Network Edition Interoperability Patch.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80486DX2-66 | Intel Pentium |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 color SVGA | 256 color SVGA |
Other | IPX/SPX or TCP/IP modem or network card |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Multiplayer SimCity like it's 1996 : SimCity - last accessed on 17 May 2023