4GB Patch for GOG SC4

[AcerRubrum 5]

Hey guys, I am hoping someone can help me. I recently downloaded SC4 and heard about all the mods. I added the doubler, no problem, working well. I would like to get NAM, but I am not sure where to install the 4GB patch first. Where with the GOG SC4 do I apply it? I would greatly appreciate any help!! 

Thanks!

 

[Matrim Cauthon 344]

Quick clarification first:

The 4GB patch isn't installed per se, but rather applied.

The target is the same for all distributions, specifically the SimCity 4.exe file located in the "Apps" folder inside the game's install directory.

When you run the patch, it'll open a window asking to to pick the file to patch. Navigate to your SC4 install and select the above file.

[AcerRubrum 5]

thanks man, so nothing different if it's been installed through GoG? 

Btw I like your username, WoT is great. I am going to do a re-read before the amazon series comes out. 

[CorinaMarie 29,896]

4 hours ago, AcerRubrum said:

so nothing different if it's been installed through GoG?

The only difference will be where the SimCity 4.exe file is located. The default for the GoG version is the C:\GOG Games\SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition\Apps folder.

That is the Install Dir for GoG. (Dir being short for Directory and that's what Folders used to be called in ye olden dayes.) Peeps who have their game from Steam will find the SimCity 4.exe somewhere else as will peeps who have the disc based version. In all cases, wherever that file is located is its Install Dir.

Ideally, before applying the 4 GB Patch, find the SimCity 4.exe file via File Explorer and make note of its date and time. This should be when you actually installed the game.

When you apply the 4 GB patch to it, you will navigate there to select it from within the patcher program. Once the 4 GB Patch has reported success, find the file again via File Explorer and check that it now has the current date and time for the Date Modified. Additionally, you will find a file named SimCity 4.exe.Backup in that Install Dir folder. The key part is seeing the modified date of the SimCity 4.exe file to know that patch was truly applied.

[AcerRubrum 5]

Thanks for the thorough and helpful reply! I appreciate it, it's very helpful.