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The Coastal Development Kit 3 (CDK3) Collection is a collated package of all of the previous CDK3 downloads released by Pegasus Productions. Rather than download and install a large number of packages, it is now possible to get everything you need in just one single self-contained download, including all required dependencies.

The installer package allows you to simply select those parts of the CDK3 theme you want, then it will smartly install only those dependencies that are required to use them. After making your selections and letting the installation complete, you can go straight in game and just play with all the fantastic content, no need to mess with anything further. The installer handles everything automatically, so say goodbye to the stress of installing such modular sets and tracking down dependencies and hello to better coastal views in SimCity 4.

A huge thank you to Pegasus for giving permission to repackage everything in this manner, helping to make content more accessible into the future.

Every CDK3 package, previously over 130 separate downloads, has been organized by their themes, for example the Seaports, Marinas and so on. You can customize exactly which specific parts of each CDK3 theme you want and select from any relevant options. The installer will then install your choices and automatically handle all related dependencies.

Literally the CDK3 in its entirety is now installable in a small fraction of the time it used to take. Better still, we've ruthlessly optimised the process, ensured no duplicate files exist and made everything more consistent, so the installation and your Plugins folder is kept neat and tidy.

Note that because this package was taken from what were originally many separate downloads, rather than try to merge all the Readme's into one place, we've kept them separate, but all the included options are are installed for reference. Please note all the Readmes are located inside of \Documents\SimCity 4\PEG Readmes, so they don't clutter your Plugins folder.

This package requires no external dependencies.

All discussions and support for this product are now hosted on the PLEX on the STEX - Community Support thread at Simtropolis

 

!!! Functional Seaports / Seaport Controller - IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!

If you choose to install one or more of the Functional Seaport lots, use of them will require that the Pegasus Seaport Controller is installed. Note that this will replace the in-game seaport in the Water Transit menu.

!!! It is imperative that you do not install more than one Seaport Controller - failure to adhere to this warning, could prevent you from opening your cities and render them useless. !!!

By installing the controller, you are confirming that you have no other Seaport Controller installed. To avoid conflicts that could prevent you from being able to load your cities, you should never use any other functional Seaport Mod or Lot, except those supported by this package, which are as follows:

  • PEG-CDK3-SP_Container-Seaport.dat*
  • PEG-CDK3-SP_Pier-Seaport.dat*
  • PEG-CDK3-SP_Break-Bulk-SeaPort.dat*
  • CSK2 Canal Small Seaport
  • SWAP Package Handling Centre

Note: Items marked with * are included with this package, everything else is not part of the CDK3, although the included Seaport Controller will support their use.

If you are unsure if you have any unsupported Seaports, we strongly suggest testing them in a new, blank test city first. If you can Plop the Seaports, save, exit and reload the city all without issue, then you should be safe to use them in your existing cities. Additionally, we recommend making a backup of your Regions BEFORE using any of the functional Seaports, this way if something does go wrong, you have a way to fix the problem.

We can not be held responsible for your failure to read, understand or follow the advice here. Whilst this is necessary due to the way the game works, there really isn't anything to worry about, provided you never install more than one such controller, but the warnings are here because if you do, the consequences are not good.

Users with pre-existing CDK3 installed

The package was originally designed for new users of the CDK3, given that it's main purpose was to simplify the installation, that doesn't really do anything for those with existing installs. However, a Cleanitol RemoveList is attached here, which should be ran before running the CDK3 Collection Installer, will find and remove all the original CDK3 content from your Plugins folder:

RemoveList - CDK3 Collection.txt

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deezedgod

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Great work. Never gave the CDK3 a shot before because it looked like way too much of a hassle to get everything, but this makes it way easier. I do wish it came in a .zip instead of just as an installer, but it's fine.

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Tyberius06

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Nice work on the installer and all the little details. Thanks for sharing. *:thumb:

- Tyberius

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Cyclone Boom

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Excellently done to curate the CDK3 themed items into this "mod pack" of content. That must've been such a monumental effort, and having the dependencies all inclusive is very thoughtful to make the set ideally accessible.

This will be appreciated by many mayors! *:thumb:

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jonnboy1976

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I mistakenly wrote this in the comment section instead of here yesterday:  

Wow!  I've had all these Pegasus items for years already.  But this is fantastic work!  This will save people hours, if not days searching and downloading.  Excellent job!  And thank you for sharing this with us.

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sejr99999

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thank you for all the effort & time put into this very generous & thoughtful package   also happy to hear that you are in contact with Pegasus and are hopefully pressuring him (gently) to return to modding

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Amazing work, bought a 4090 Beast PC and find myself right back were i started. Love my nostalgia and if it wasn't for amazing modders and the incredible work you do, this would not be possible. thank you. I truly do appreciate your work. 

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I am a newcomer in terms of mods for SimCity4. This mod is really easy to install, and allows to create beautiful costal complex with little to no effort. Thank you very much! 

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Woderful AND useful work, as usual. Thanks for making this available to new generations of players !

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Thanks for putting this together and very much appreciated

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