Using UseDir for Dropbox Multiplay in SimCity4 - Sim4 non stops recreates default save folder.

[WRobN 0]

Hello,

Im used to drop box. Today ive read on how to set up multiplay.

So i used this in shortcut:

"D:\Rob's Program Files\Games\SimCity4\Apps\SimCity 4.exe" -UseDir:"D:\Rob's Program Files\Programs\Dropbox\Robs Private Folders\SimCity4Multi/"

I copied the contents of my save folder in the SimCityMulti folder in dropbox.

I tried all, changing \ into / etc.

But simcity is remaking the doc&set folder wich i deleted at that location.

So i end up with sim city loading a default new folder at its default location.

Can someone plz help me so sim accepts new location for save folder.

I dont know why the UseDir string wont work and im definitly not a $%&^!...

HELP!

[WRobN 0]

I also tried UserDir but also same problem...

[WRobN 0]

I found the solution.

"D:\Rob's Program Files\Games\SimCity4\Apps\SimCity 4.exe" -UserDir:D:\SimCitySave\

Does the trick.

I thought it wouldnt because of the folder it makes in documents and settings.

But although sim4 makes that folder, it appears to be empty. I never thought of looking in it so i asumed it wasnt working...

All ok now.

[Silur 3,297]

You can edit Your 1st post with others ... 3 post in one ... is this a problem ?

  Edited April 19, 2012 by Silur  

[PauseReplay 0]

How does the "UseDir" thing work in the first place? Is it something you do in the shortcut properties? Or is steam launch options?

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Well, first you get the syntax right.  Then you should be able to simply put it on your shortcut after you have moved your user area to the new location.  As far as Steam is concerned, you'll have to ask them.  Tell us what they say?