Mac modding

[choco 4]

Need help with modding on M2 MacBook Air

For context I got SimCity 4 deluxe on steam and am trying to mod it, but iv only seen guides for the App Store version so I have no clue on what to do. 

I have also tried to just stick the entire mudpack into the plugins folder but sadly did not work, so I would like some advices from any modders!

PS: would like to also join the discord server if possible!

[CaptCity 4,753]

37 minutes ago, choco said:

PS: would like to also join the discord server if possible!

Hi @choco,. Welcome to Simtropolis...

I am not an experienced Mac user, but I'm sure someone will be along with suggestions. 

I did want to point out that since you've made a post in the forums, you should be able to connect to Discord through the join link.

[rsc204 21,808]

The only difference between the App Store and Steam is the location of the Plugins folder. On Steam it should be inside Documents\SimCity 4\.

Placing mods there should ensure they are loaded when starting the game.

Note that SC4 will not load data inside .zip or other container formats. You must extract those before using them.

If you are still having problems, please tell us exactly which ‘mod pack’ you are trying to install and how you went about it. 

[choco 4]

32 minutes ago, rsc204 said:

The only difference between the App Store and Steam is the location of the Plugins folder. On Steam it should be inside Documents\SimCity 4\.

Placing mods there should ensure they are loaded when starting the game.

Note that SC4 will not load data inside .zip or other container formats. You must extract those before using them.

If you are still having problems, please tell us exactly which ‘mod pack’ you are trying to install and how you went about it. 

Ok, so I am mainly going to download NAM and maybe some assets like buildings and parks.

For the extraction of the .zip im using unarchiver (suggested by chatgpt), but I am still a bit confused as where the plugin folder is located? As I have browsed the local file and no additional files show up except the base game icon (ss attached for reference)

Edit: sorry for the weird language im not really costumed to tech or I wouldn't be use a Mac

[rsc204 21,808]

Ignore any instructions you have read about the AppStore version, Steam doesn’t work the same way. Just look in the Documents folder of your Mac, inside is a folder for SimCity 4, inside of that is the Plugins folder where you need to place such mods. 

[choco 4]

1 hour ago, rsc204 said:

Ignore any instructions you have read about the AppStore version, Steam doesn’t work the same way. Just look in the Documents folder of your Mac, inside is a folder for SimCity 4, inside of that is the Plugins folder where you need to place such mods. 

Ok got it, found the plugins folder and got assets implemented and working but got with NAM 2 issues.

First is the 4gb patcher not working, it displays "Couldn't open executable" (ss linked for reference, also using crossover to run the patcher). I have watched your tutorial video but couldn't find the SimCity 4.exe on my Mac. 

Second when I try to install NAM 48 the screen freezes in the first step, I cant scroll down to confirm or anything so cant proceed to the next steps. Also I do have the latest version of java installed. (ss attached for reference)

 

[Null 45 3,041]

2 minutes ago, choco said:

First is the 4gb patcher not working, it displays "Couldn't open executable" (ss linked for reference, also using crossover to run the patcher). I have watched your tutorial video but couldn't find the SimCity 4.exe on my Mac. 

That step is only required when running the Windows version of the game, it does not apply to the Mac versions.

[choco 4]

Great! But how do I use the 4gb patcher on a Mac then? (I heard other people say something about the permission but nothing showed up on privacy page)

 

[Tarkus 6,932]

37 minutes ago, choco said:

Great! But how do I use the 4gb patcher on a Mac then? (I heard other people say something about the permission but nothing showed up on privacy page)

 

The 4GB Patch is an .exe and doesn't run on a Mac, but the good news is that the Mac version doesn't need it.  The Mac port is 64-bit, so right out of the box, it already has the memory bandwidth (and then some) that the 4GB Patch helps provide to the still-32-bit Windows version.

-Tarkus

[bhmantan 2,045]

Hi, fellow Mac player here 👋🏻

36 minutes ago, choco said:

But how do I use the 4gb patcher on a Mac then?

That's the neat part, you don't!
Repeating what Null45 said, it's only required for the Windows version of the game.

49 minutes ago, choco said:

Second when I try to install NAM 48 the screen freezes in the first step,

It's not actually freezing, it's just the window is not large enough and it's been an issue for a while.
It confused me too when I first installed NAM lol

You just need to point your mouse pointer at the bottom-right edge of the window, and then resize the window.
There'll be a checkbox waiting for you there and once you click it, you'll be able to click on the tab menu at the top to continue with the installation.

[choco 4]

37 minutes ago, bhmantan said:

Hi, fellow Mac player here 👋🏻

That's the neat part, you don't!
Repeating what Null45 said, it's only required for the Windows version of the game.

It's not actually freezing, it's just the window is not large enough and it's been an issue for a while.
It confused me too when I first installed NAM lol

You just need to point your mouse pointer at the bottom-right edge of the window, and then resize the window.
There'll be a checkbox waiting for you there and once you click it, you'll be able to click on the tab menu at the top to continue with the installation.

oh ok thanks a lot! Got NAM working now yayy and thanks for all of yalls help!

[superspacefunk 0]

I too am having trouble with my mac.

 

[CorinaMarie 29,605]

10 hours ago, superspacefunk said:

I too am having trouble with my mac.

I imagine that's extra frustrating.

I don't have a Mac myself, but I have read everything in this forum since about 2016 and some of it I remember. We'll need a more verbose description of the trouble you are having to in order to have any chance of offering useful advice.