Simcity and content packs by EA

[icebob99 2]

Hi, I just joined this excellent site 2 days ago and I am still soaking in all the information that is available here. I think the pinned topics about new members are excellent starting points, and I have learned a lot from them. I currently own only the vanilla (breaking out the new terms here!) version of Simcity 4. I learned about this game from a friend who owned Deluxe. I have seen all that Deluxe has to offer and I have decided that I would like to buy the game. However, this raises a whole host of troubles. So, I will state all the questions I could possibly think of. 

 

On the site simcity.com, the site seems not to refer to the game as SimCity 4, nor SimCity Cities of Tomorrow, but simply as SimCity. Does this refer to the original SimCity (as implied by the name SimCity 4), the general SimCity games, or something other? If it refers to the the general SimCity games, then does that mean that any custom content on the exchange on this site would work with that ubiquitous SimCity? What is meant by Cities of Tomorrow expansion pack? Is this a whole different game? Is it something that I download to my plugins folder? Does it only work with deluxe? Also, the other content that is sold on there, is that available on this site? Is it made the same way or quality as on this site? Is it worth buying that content? Does that content actually improve the game? More questions, just general ones: Does downloading the game or content onto a Chromebook work? Can I download the Mac version onto an iPad or iPhone? Could I download the game onto an Android tablet or phone? Is the Origin site promoted by EA as the link to getting the content on the site simcity.com leads to the Origin site for purchasing content? This is the link I found for purchasing the content: https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/browse/simcity/dlc-ANW.html?q=#620 . Is Origin better than Steam? Can I get content packs off Steam as well? Do the Origin versions come prepatched?

 

I know this is a lot of questions, and if I could get an individual answer for each one, that would be great. However, that is asking a bit much to answer every question, so I will try to condense my whole asking: Is the name SimCity a generic term for Simcity 4, 3, 2 and the original, and all other versions, and will the expansion pack work with all of them? Does it work on a Chromebook? Does the expansion pack work with my plugins folder? Is Origin better than Steam, and will I be able to get all that the site simcity.com is offering for sale to me on Simcity 4 Deluxe? 

 

Those questions still might seem a bit too much, but that is basically the gist of what I am asking. I think a handy pinned topic would be extremely detailed instructions on an experienced member downloading the game onto a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. While I'm on the topic, does a Chromebook count as a PC? Does anyone here use a chromebook? Thanks for reading this, and I hope I will get a good reply with all the questions I need answered answered. That would be salvation. 

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

You would be wise to avoid the Origin site like a virus.  If you want SC4 Deluxe get it from Amazon, GamersGate, or Steam.  All offer the digital download version 1,1,641 which comes fully patched and runs without a disk in your optical drive.

[Cyclone Boom 16,829]

The site simcity.com refers to the new SimCity (aka SC13, or just "SimCity"). As for "Cities of Tomorrow", this is an expansion pack to be released for the new game. All this, including the named paid DLC is not compatible or related to SimCity 4. You'll need to purchase the Deluxe Edition of SC4 to use most content available on the various exchanges: STEX, LEX, PLEX etc..

Not sure about Chromebooks. They run a completely different operating system (Chrome OS). This is all web-based, and doesn't run software designed for Windows. In truth, to even have a chance, you'd probably need to install a different OS (e.g. Linux). Then use a compatability layer like Wine.

[Indiana Joe 1,750]

Think of the current website as being for SimCity 5.  (Although we prefer not to call it that around here...if you read the reviews you'll understand why.)

 

Maxis doesn't really support SC4 anymore.  But you'll find all the support you need here.

[A Nonny Moose 8,261]

Think of the current website as being for SimCity 5.  (Although we prefer not to call it that around here...if you read the reviews you'll understand why.)

 

Maxis doesn't really support SC4 anymore.  But you'll find all the support you need here.

I take exception to that.  There is no SimCity 5.  The present Maxis offering named SimCity is supposed to be a restart of the title from first principles.  Unfortunately principles were missing at the outset and much of the implementation team has gone over the side.

 

This site has several divisions supporting several city building games.  This forum happens to be in the SimCity 4 section.

 

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