Mac Console Wont Open, Cheats Blocked

[zachz 0]

So I used to play SC4 a ton but just re-downloaded the steam version to my mac.  Ive tried reading everyone and can't find a solution but when I try to open the console with "Ctrl x" nothing happens.  I hit up EA via the chat and asked the support person.  They said "Is this for cheats?" When I said yes they said "Cheats are blocked by EA and you can get ban for trying to use them".  Ive never heard of this and sounds crazy.  Anyway, I tried to install the Simeleon Modd for money and the Cheats Plugin.dll and nothing is working.  Any help is greatly appreciated as I have the purchased STEAM version and this just seems super weird.

[DavidB_ 83]

.dll files are Windows-only, extracheats.dll is not compatible with the Mac edition. As for the comments on a supposed ban, they're just toeing the company line. They certainly can't revoke access to a game you paid a one-time fee for, not on an individual basis.

As for the console not opening, have you tried with a fresh install? Take care to make a copy of your cities for safekeeping. I don't use 'money tree' mods so can't comment there.