Recommended Custom Content

[simmaster07 1,220]

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This list should help you with deciding what stuff you should download first. This list includes links to all custom content listed here. This list does not contain nearly as much stuff as the STEX collections DVD, and you may want to consider donating to Simtropolis to obtain the DVDs. This list is for those who do not wish to donate to Simtropolis or do not have the specifications needed (like a DVD player) to use it. Mac users can use Filejuicer to extract files from EXE files when needed, and can be downloaded here. Please note you can use the trial version or buy it, though some may provide another download for mac users. Umm... am I starting to sound like an infomercial? I think I am, so I think I'll shut my mouth and just go on. But one last thing... BSC items (jeronij, simgoober, dedgren, kevdan25, dedwoods) may contain an excessive amount of dependancies, so make sure you get them or don't download their lots at all. I'll shut up now.

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Essential Files (You NEED these... seriously)

• Nightlights Update
• Updates for SC4
• Buildings as Props

These files are from Maxis and should work. There are no guarantees, though. To get these files, you'll need a product-registered account on the SC4 website.Custom Airport Packs

• RMIP 2
•      RMIP 2 Small Airport Edition Vol 1
•      RMIP 2 Small Airport Edition Vol 2
•      RMIP 2 Small Airport Edition Vol 3
•      RMIP 2 Small Airport Edition Vol 4
• ACE
•      ACB VLT Terminals and Jets Series 1 Part 1
•      ACB VLT Terminals and Jets Series 2 Part 2
•      ACE Modular Airport Base Pack

Network Modifications

• NAM (Network Addon Mod) April 2008
• SAM (Street Addon Mod) v3
• Bridge Height Mod

Terrain and Water Modifications

• Realistic Water Mod (NOT compatible with PEG water mods)
• Snow-Capped Mountains
• More God Mode Tools
• PEG Water Mods (several versions) - These mods are NOT compatible with each other... pick one only, nothing else!
• PEG CSK
• Dedgren's ploppable waterfalls (Up-to-date version is on LEX)

Miscellaneous

• Kevdan25 Restaurants (Up-to-date version is be on LEX)
• Functional Landmarks
• Billboards (STEX search results)
• World Trade Center (Up-to-date version may or may not be on LEX)
• SimGoober's Commercial Ploppable Packs[(LEX membership required)

Top Uploaders

• SimGoober (Up-to-date lots is be on LEX)
• Pegasus
• Ill Tonkso
• Equinox

You may also want to download some custom content from the top uploaders listed above.

Garbage Disposal

• PEG Garbage Chute (Lets you chunk your garbage into that abyss grid thingy at the edge of the city) 
• PEG Garbage Docks

Tools

• DATPacker (Requires membership at SC4D LEX)
• SC4Terraformer

Helper Lots

• Money Lot (Up to $100,000 per month)
• un1's Landfill Mod

Transportation-related Lots and Mods

• Sunken transportation helper lots
• Highway walls (not for sunken)
• Sunken highway walls (several parts)
• Deion30296's lots and transport over tunnels
• Rural Highway Mod (Windows) (Mac)

Themed Custom Content

• Low wealth/NYC style (goofyguytpa)
• Hong Kong and Asian (Bixel)
• European style (Porkissimo) and haarlemmergold

BSC

• STEX Results (out-of-date)
• SC4D LEX (up-to-date, requires LEX account)

Other Recommended Uploaders

• Glenni (link to STEX search results)
• SNM items (requires LEX membership)

Maps

• NHP IVM Invermere Lake
• Mount Robson (requres LEX membership)

• NHP Mount Robson Provincial Park

• Barrier Islands (requires LEX membership)

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These links will open in new windows/tabs so this link remains open while you do your STEX shopping. As this list expands, you may need an account at other websites. To register at SC4D's LEX, click here. I offer no support for any of the mods, BATs and lots listed here. Should there be a problem in any of the mods, lots or BATs, do not ask me for help. Some STEX search pages may be unavailable and may not be repairable, so you may need to search for the content manually.

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Contributors

• un1 (Suggested PEG Water Mods, SimGoober's Commercial Ploppables)

• Ferrariguy1000 (Reported broken link)

• Vailo (Suggested PEG Garbage Docks)
• Simhottoddy (Suggested goofyguytpa/Bixel/Porkissimo)
• Joetropian1 (Reported incompatibility with PEG water mods and Realistic water mod)
• Neddiggis (Suggested BSC items)
• Deion30296 (Suggested Kevdan25's restaurants)
• BarbyW (Pointing out BSC items on ST may be out of date)
• Sam (suggested maps and essentials)
• Thequiltedllama (Suggested Haarlemmergold stuff)
• Simmaster07 ( -- created this list) Never mind, I think the Originated By section on the index should explain that. Maybe I should shut up now.

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Installation of Plugins

1. First of all, make sure you have all dependencies, should there be any at all.
2. Extract the plugin.
3. If there is a README file, read it. It should tell you how to install the plugin.

4. If there is no README file or it doesn't explain how to install it, move the plugins to My Documents\SimCity 4\Plugins

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Installation of Maps

Oh, err... some instructions can be found here.

[Ferrariguy1000 43]

seems like a good idea to post this.

[un1 40]

Nice idea but there's so much you have forrgotten. Shouldn't this be in the New Members area though?? Should you also include stuff from other sites to??

[luudan 6]

GREAT!!!

[simmaster07 1,220]

@un1: the list will be updated as soon as possible. also, this list can apply to anyone in this community, new or old, maybe in between, wanting to make a CJ but probably don't have enough realistic content, which is why i decided to post this list here

[Joetropian1 1]

I was always looking for a snow-capped mod, thanks! My mountains will look better now!

JT1

[simmaster07 1,220]

please report any inaccuracies here. also, DATPacker, iLive and SC4Terraformer will be added to the list in a new Tools section

[Theirishnintendonerd 13]

Nice Idea simmaster

[simmaster07 1,220]

thanks trevor. remember: this list is bound to change in the future. you may want to subscribe to this post if you really need to know about any more "must-have" content added to the list.

[simmaster07 1,220]

the list has been updated. Update #1 adds the DATpacker, SC4Terraformer, hole digging lots, and more. iLive has NOT been added to the list as it is only for modders interested in releasing mods or modded custom content to the STEX. feel free to add any suggestions to add to this list. not all suggestions will be added.

[un1 40]

I have a suggestion. Maybe some of PEG water mods or CP terrain mod. Those are a must haves.

[simmaster07 1,220]

the list has been updated yet again. update #2 adds the PEG water mods and a disclaimer. the CP terrain mods were NOT added to the list due to an incompatibility with the snow-capped mountains mod.

[simmaster07 1,220]

When suggesting custom content...

• Make sure it is high quality. If not, make sure it serves a good enough purpose in the game. For example, the money lots listed here
• Make sure what you're suggesting is compatible with custom stuff already listed here.
• Make sure anyone can use it for their own personal use. iLive isn't a good example of this, since some people don't know how to use it. The BAT would be another example.

Thank you.

[Ferrariguy1000 43]

thanks a bunch for the update. however the Money Lot ($4,000,000,000 per month) can't download.

[simmaster07 1,220]

the money plaza has been removed from the list. the $100,000/month download should still be available

[simmaster07 1,220]

PEG Garbage Docks have been added to the list. a big thanks to the users who helped me expand and fix this list:

- Ferrariguy1000

- un1

- vailo

[simmaster07 1,220]

200 views... thanks guys! and to celebrate, i'm adding the WTC, Dedgren's waterfalls and the PEG Channel Stream Kit to the list. enjoy

[SimHoTToDDy 2,938]

As a (very picky) BAT collector with a plugin folder around 3.5 gigs, I would like to recommend particular styles of BATs and their creators that I find exceptional. I think this would be helpful for people trying to create areas with a certain "feel" by adding a whole new "tileset" (throwback to older SimCities). However, I think this would only be for people comfortable with downloading many BATs, but, at the same time, I think its worth it.

Anyway, I'll start with 3 categories:

Asian/ Hong Kong style: By Bixel & HKBAT team

European/ Paris style: By Porkissimo

Low welth urban/ NYC style: Goofyguytpa

Maybe ill add more depending on what you think, and I hope this isn't too big a suggestion!

-Todd

[simmaster07 1,220]

thanks for the suggestions todd . this brings us to update #5 -- 2 celebrations in one day! XD -- adding links to search results for search results for Bixel, Porkissimo and goofyguytpa

[Joetropian1 1]

You may want to add the realistic water mod is not compatible with PEG water mods either.

Good luck.

JT1

[simmaster07 1,220]

this problem has been corrected. please enjoy this list, and remember to suggest custom content.

[Neddiggis 1]

Geez, you've left out almost everything by the BSC. I would suggest the BSC parks series and any compatable lots that fit in. Plus the CAL/SG canals are a really nice set too.

[simmaster07 1,220]

i would add the BSC items but they have too many dependencies

[Deionn 137]

Add Kevdan to the list. He makes some awesome resturants.

[un1 40]

I'd suggest yet another thing, SimGoobers Module Commercial Packes. PM me or any BSC member for more information.

[Neddiggis 1]

Originally posted by: simmaster07 i would add the BSC items but they have too many dependencies quote>

 

Get over it.  

[BarbyW 40]

the CP terrain mods were NOT added to the list due to an incompatibility with the snow-capped mountains mod. quote>

The CP terrain mods have a snow capped mod of their own included,

All the Simgoober uploads on the STEX are outdated. They have all been updated and are available on the LEX at SC4Devotion together with is new works.

[Neddiggis 1]

Originally posted by: BarbyW

the CP terrain mods were NOT added to the list due to an incompatibility with the snow-capped mountains mod. quote>

The CP terrain mods have a snow capped mod of their own included,

All the Simgoober uploads on the STEX are outdated. They have all been updated and are available on the LEX at SC4Devotion together with is new works.quote>

 

And they contain lots of dependencies so you'd better remove them from the list.  Can't have people doing a little work to download some top quality content.

[Rayden 7]

Originally posted by: simmaster07 i would add the BSC items but they have too many dependencies quote>

[Simtastico 0]

this is a very good idea! great way to easy and quick find what youre looking for, super for all new members of the forum.. however, it is really hard to cover all areas of the stex so this should be very basic and showing only the best and most needed stuff to be able to play. If not it might just be as hard trying to find something here as anywhere else. Cred to simmaster for the effort!