MySimtropolis - Invitation to become a SimCity 4 MySim

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

Introducing a SC4 mod: MySimtropolis

@Cyclone Boom and I have decoded the file structure of the MySims.dat file such that we can now create it from scratch with a hex editor. This is used to add additional MySims to the selection window. We have now released the mod which features members of Simtropolis as selectable MySims. (This is an opt-in only creation.)

Note:
Any member who has an established, non-changing avatar on ST can still post here to request inclusion in our mod.

Here's a pic of those who initially agreed (via PM) to be immortalized in the game:

^ Image created by @Cyclone Boom

 

The initial MySims are coded in the game so new, additional ones are available on page two and after. Until a full second page fills up, clicking the number 2 on the selection window scootches the Sims to the left with the newest ones showing on the lower right. Here's how those look so far:

 

Update: After we discovered a way to prevent the 21 default MySims being listed, it now looks like this with the optional "Rulez" installed:

 

In addition to the name, the only two variables which can be set are gender and zodiac sign as follows:

Gender:

0x00 = Female
0x01 = Male

Zodiac sign:

0x00 = Capricorn
0x01 = Aquarius
0x02 = Pisces
0x03 = Aries
0x04 = Taurus
0x05 = Gemini
0x06 = Cancer
0x07 = Leo
0x08 = Virgo
0x09 = Libra
0x0A = Scorpio
0x0B = Sagittarius

Should you agree to be included we will create the 36x41 pixel game image from your avatar.
(Or you can supply one for us in 24 bit BMP format which we might tweak for positioning and size to fit within the circle.)
 

To become a MySim, please submit the following:

1. Name  (As it'll be in the game. Screen name from ST or a derivative like I do.)
2. Gender  (Male/Female)
3. Zodiac Sign  (See list above.)

Disclaimer: Due to the nature of the file structure you cannot be removed after opting in.

Here's hoping you'll agree to be added as a Simtropolis MySim.

Sign up in a post below.

As a bonus, everyone who does will receive a special badge on their profile.

Like so:

 

Just a note to clarify for everyone... 

In reply to everyone who opts-in, prior to release we'll post images of the MySim Selection Panel and also your Sim moved into a home.

These preview pics posted are simply to show what each of you look like in the game using vanilla Maxis residentials. The main idea being to ensure you're happy with the avatar as shown, since some require very slight cropping, stretching, or editing to ensure they're displayed properly in view. Once we release the mod on the STEX, you're welcome to place yourselves in whatever architectural style you prefer, wherever you'd like. This could be in a posh suburban estate, a skyscraper tower, somewhere in the middle of nowhere, on an idyllic remote island, or even on another planet! The choice is completely yours and we'd love to see your own MySimtropolis pics.

In fact, coinciding with the unveiling of the mod (which won't be too long away), the plan is we'll open a dedicated " Show Us Your MySimtropolis Sims " topic focussed around sharing scenes. Even if you've never or don't usually play with the MySim Mode, this aims to give the community a way to see one other in SC4. With a bit of imagination, perhaps it could even inspire storylines and a few City Journal type posts, or even actual running CJs following the life of your Sim. We think there's plenty of potential.

 

Additional info in spoiler box:

Spoiler

Do keep in mind what the MySim feature of the game does. When we release this mod any members who've agreed to be in it will be selectable MySims in anyone's game. That means they can place you in any home in their cities.

For instance, they could stick you in a squalid little house in the middle of a landfill:

 

Or in some remote corner of their farm land:

 

Or in some sardine style multi-family residential mid-rise:

Just published (20 January, 2019): MySims.dat - The Techy, Hexy Details
  ^ This guide is only for those who might want to add MySims for their own personal use in the game.

[RobertLM78 1,598]

Hehehe - I'll volunteer.... my avatar hasn't changed in a while and don't plan on changing it. 

Robert

Male

Gemini

 

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

33 minutes ago, RobertLM78 said:

Hehehe - I'll volunteer....

 

Welcome aboard!

[Meph 9]

I'm still under a month old and have only contributed a hello forum-wise... but I would like to be immortalized...

Meph

Male (shame you can't have fallen angel as a sex)

Gemini

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

18 minutes ago, Meph said:

I'm still under a month old and have only contributed a hello forum-wise... but I would like to be immortalized...

Sounds good to me. For many peeps it'll be their own they want to use, so you are certainly allowed to be a part of this.

 

[Meph 9]

15 minutes ago, CorinaMarie said:

Sounds good to me. For many peeps it'll be their own they want to use, so you are certainly allowed to be a part of this.

Thanks for adding me... when can I expect the mod to be released? I'm already eager to play with myself... lol

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

1 minute ago, Meph said:

when can I expect the mod to be released?

We are planning to release it when it and the documentation are ready. Not a moment sooner.

[Androgeos 73]

Interesting...

Here's my info:

1. Name: Androgeos Exeunt
2. Gender: Male
3. Zodiac: Aquarius

[Cyclone Boom 17,033]

@Androgeos

Cool. The 8th slot is all yours.

Cori had to call it a night now, so there will be a slight delay for a few hours before you're added. I could step in attempting it myself, and have a fair idea. But being the coding expert who crafted the technique, she'll finalise the paperwork for your MySimtropolis immortalization tomorrow.

(The same for anyone else who posts to opt-in between now and then.)

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

7 hours ago, Androgeos said:

Here's my info:

 

You're in!

[Meph 9]

20 minutes ago, CorinaMarie said:

 

You're in!

I love how this looks like a sattelite targeting system for a nuke... lol

[EvansRE4 796]

Would love to be apart of this. Always wanted to be immortal.

Name:EvansRE4

Sex:Male

Zodiac:Leo

[RedDunoVn 17]

Can I be apart of this ?

Name: Rexx (new name)

Sex : Male

Zodiac : Gemini

 

[Cyclone Boom 17,033]

12 hours ago, EvansRE4 said:

Would love to be apart of this. Always wanted to be immortal.

Immortal you now are...

 

8 hours ago, RedDunoVn said:

Can I be apart of this ?

Absolutely! And here's yourself previewed...

(Dare I say, you've been fossilized.)

 

Cori is a little short on time this morning. So after she completed the coding, that's why I've sorted out the image editing and replied here on this occasion.

This brings the total occupied slots to 10. For anyone else who'd like to be part of MySimtropolis, you're equally welcome aboard.

[EvansRE4 796]

17 minutes ago, Cyclone Boom said:

I love my Victorian home and inground pool 

[RedDunoVn 17]

20 minutes ago, Cyclone Boom said:

(Dare I say, you've been fossilized.)

Tks ! Love it !

[mrbisonm 1,622]

As I am a member of a very looooong date, probably the longest staying on site ever (since October 2002 and besides Dirk) I think it would be fun to be part of this.

 

So:

 

mrb or mrbisonm or Fred

the avatar I have since years

and my sign is Leo

 

Could I make my own Nexis LOT (Maxis props only)?

mrb

[JimC 159]

Cool!

1. JimC
2. Male
3. Aquarius

Looking forward to the results!

[Bastet69008 1,102]

Great initiative! Maybe this isn't a good idea but... how about immortalizing our community members that passed away? Or would it be inappropriate to do it without permission?

I'm thinking SUICO, Geoffhaw, BarbyW, A Nonny Moose and maybe a few others that I'm not aware of.

[Cyclone Boom 17,033]

@mrbisonm  @JimC

Welcome! You're both in the pending list to be the 11th and 12th inductees accordingly, once Cori works her magic a bit later.

 

59 minutes ago, mrbisonm said:

Could I make my own Nexis LOT (Maxis props only)?

Sure, that'd be cool. If you'd like to create a growable lot which can be used to move in your Sim, we can include it in the preview pic. Feel free to attach it here in reply, send it over via PM, or even upload it to the STEX as a new file submission. Alternatively as a ploppable, we'd place your creation in the scene next to your mansion.

 

35 minutes ago, Bastet69008 said:

Maybe this isn't a good idea but... how about immortalizing our community members that passed away?

Thanks for the suggestion. This is something we'll discuss to decide whether doing so would be a fitting tribute to those members of the community. While the intention of MySimtropolis was to offer places to presently active members, it might also be a nice way to recognise those who are sadly no longer with us. On the other hand, there's usually quite a fine line with these sorts of things to uphold a moral harmony of respect, depending whether it'd be seen in a positive light or not.

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

9 hours ago, mrbisonm said:

mrb or mrbisonm or Fred

9 hours ago, JimC said:

JimC

Both upcoming shortly...

 

9 hours ago, mrbisonm said:

Could I make my own Nexis LOT (Maxis props only)?

Absolutely. As CB said, just send it to us via any convenient method.

 

Do keep in mind what the MySim feature of the game does. When we release this mod any members who've agreed to be in it will be selectable MySims in anyone's game. That means they can place you in any home in their cities.

For instance, they could stick you in a squalid little house in the middle of a landfill:

 

Or in some remote corner of their farm land:

 

Or in some sardine style mutli-family residential mid-rise:

 

But yes, I'd be happy to include a preview pic of you in the home of your choice. It'd be fine to make it a growable and I'll use the Maxis blocker to make sure it will sprout in one of my cities to then grab a screenshot.

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

7 hours ago, mrbisonm said:

mrb or mrbisonm or Fred

I went with mrbisonm since you've given me the choice and that is the one peeps will recognize as your member name here on ST.

^ Once I receive your custom home I'll make a new picture and replace this one.

 

7 hours ago, JimC said:

Looking forward to the results!

 

Sample in a random home:

 

Both of you have now been MySim'd.

 

[+Guest 760649]

I would like to move in but in a modest accommodation please....

1. Wolf or WZ

2. male

3. Cancer

Thx a lot

Regards Wolf

[robdragon 167]

Sure why not!

robdragon

male

libra

 

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

34 minutes ago, WolfZe said:

I would like to move in but in a modest accommodation please....

 

26 minutes ago, robdragon said:

Sure why not!

[Tyberius06 12,278]

Wow, nice idea!

So previously I used synced profile photo/avatar from my FB account, I guess this thing won't work with that option, so I changed my avatar and I'll keep this avatar. If it works with the FB synch, please let me know, and I change it back... (Usually I don't really change my FB profile). Anyway.

1. Name: Tyberius or Tibi
2. Gender: Male
3. Zodiac: Aries

Thanks!

- Tyberius

 

[Prophet42 1,503]

If there is still space available, I would like to be included.

Name: Prophet42

Sex: Male

Sign: Capricorn

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

16 minutes ago, Tyberius06 said:

So previously I used synced profile photo/avatar from my FB account, I guess this thing won't work with that option, so I changed my avatar and I'll keep this avatar. If it works with the FB synch, please let me know, and I change it back... (Usually I don't really change my FB profile). Anyway.

What this will do is let you (and anyone) else who will download it include you in their SimCity 4 cities. It has nothing to do with syncing to any form of login or other social media. When I said established avatar, I really just had in mind it'd be the one you use here on ST and that peeps would recognize. (Some peeps change theirs every week or so and that'd be confuzzling, but still not a big deal I guess.)

So, make your ST avatar whichever you want to use here on ST and in the game and don't worry about it matching anywhere else. Let me know when it's ready before I shrink and code you. (Your spot as #15 it reserved.)

[Huggy-Bear 36]

On 08/12/2018 at 9:28 PM, CorinaMarie said:

Introducing an upcoming mod: MySimtropolis

@Cyclone Boom and I have decoded the file structure of the MySims.dat file such that I can now create it from scratch with a hex editor. This is used to add additional MySims to the selection window. We are going to release a mod which will feature members of Simtropolis as selectable MySims. (This is an opt-in only creation.)

Any member who has an established, non-changing avatar on ST can post here to request inclusion in this mod.  

Here's a pic of those who have agreed (via PM) to be immortalized in the game:

^ Image created by @Cyclone Boom

If you have the room I would love to take part in this. Male, Scorpio.

[CorinaMarie 29,934]

3 minutes ago, Prophet42 said:

If there is still space available, I would like to be included.

2 minutes ago, Huggy-Bear said:

If you have the room I would love to take part in this.

Atm, there's still plenty of room. I know we can go up to 5 pages, but beyond that I won't know till be get there. You are both assured spots in the mod.