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  1. sign up Calling All Volunteers!

    The Thinker replied to Cyclone Boom's topic in Simtropolis Recovery Project

    UPDATE: Ok, I've just re-uploaded the relevant files. Presumably they just need to wait for verification.

  2. sign up Calling All Volunteers!

    The Thinker replied to Cyclone Boom's topic in Simtropolis Recovery Project

    I have a few, not many files, all SC3K related. Thankfully I had the foresight to keep an upload directory for my items so restoration shouldn't be difficult.

  3. Simtropolis Returns!

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Recovery Project

    It's ALIVE!

  4. Shattermore Lights: The Next Generation!

    The Thinker replied to Cyclone Boom's topic in Simtropolis Related

    Smashing! (In multiple senses of the term... )

  5. Show us what you are working on in SimCity 3000!

    The Thinker replied to SimCityHawk's topic in SimCity 3000

    The city of Twaddleborough has hit (and passed) the year 2050, which of course means... SPAAAACCEE!!!! *insert Tim Curry Command & Conquer GIF here* Indeed, however... Yeah, uh, a little help here with the name...?

  6. The Twaddleborough Archives

    The Thinker posted a file in SC3K Cities & Maps

    Version 1.0.0

    21 Downloads

    See Also: As I've been playing this city, I've retained older versions of the map so I can go back and see how it's progressed, and now you can too! Technical Note: May require the Stonehenge Landmark file, otherwise you might wind up just seeing a greycube or empty "Unzoned" zone tiles or something like that.

  7. Show us what you are working on in SimCity 3000!

    The Thinker replied to SimCityHawk's topic in SimCity 3000

    Embellishing our city's green credentials somewhat...

  8. Show us what you are working on in SimCity 3000!

    The Thinker replied to SimCityHawk's topic in SimCity 3000

    That's good and all, but what about the lack of a platform on the other side of the tracks? We shall ignore the fact that this is an issue in (unmodded) SC4 as well...
  9. Reading through some of the comments here, I would like to clear up a misconception: The so-called "Online Safety Act" has nothing to do with Imgur's decision to block the UK; it's parent company, MediaLabAI, already runs other sites which are OSA compliant. The reason for Imgur's abandonedment of the UK is because it has recently been under investigation by the Information Commissioner's Office, the agency that enforces our data protection laws; the ICO had been investigating Imgur over how the site handled the personal data of minors, with a fine impending. To reiterate & summarise: Imgur had been in violation of UK Data Protection laws. https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/09/statement-update-on-imgur-investigation/ The OSA is incredibly naff (understatement), but it's not to blame here.

  10. The Simtropolis Annuarians Club

    The Thinker replied to Yellowlab's topic in Simtropolis Related

    With barely 10 minutes left, today is the day my account finally becomes old enough to vote and drink. I have been a member of this site for 18 years now, though not always active throughout that time until a few years recently. * Hey, the legal drinking age here in the UK is 18, well, 18 to purchase on your own; it's 16 if in a restaurant with a meal, and 5(!) if at home and with parental supervision. Not sure how many people know about that last one, probably for the best they don't...

  11. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    I would like to thank all who helped my my victory in this (not)contest possible; my parents, my close friends & family, the good folks of Simtropolis, the neighbours' cat, and of course the Shattermore company for manufacturing such criminally breakable bulbs. I have since cashed out my shares in Shattermore, and combined with the already generous dividends gained from said stock, I will be now retreating to my luxury compound in the tax haven that is the Sim Virgin Islands...

  12. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    Well, I'm reasonably confident as to whom the No.1 breaker of bulbs might be...

  13. Version 1.0.0

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    Welcome to the Shattermore Novelty Lights Company Inc. Ltd. ™, for all your easily breakable festive light needs! Remember, the more lights you break and replace, the more money Shattermore makes! A 4x4 lot. Based on the antics in this Simtropolis forum thread:

  14. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    Hmm, I've noticed that the discount rates on the invoices are different for each individual, wonder what the thresholds for those are... Also I must question the legitimacy of these invoices, the CS$ taxes for wherever that outlet has set up are ridiculously high; a company with accountants as savvy as Shattermore's would never let the firm set up shops in localities with such punitively high tax rates...I smell a rat...

  15. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    However... asdfghjkl...!!! Slipped below 25%! Bah! *We need an angry llama emoticon* Oh well, at least I did actually manage to reach such heights... A very minor, temporary setback for Shattermore. They already have most of the political establishment in their pockets, and the SimNation's top lawyers...

  16. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    Naw mate, they're Bri'ish! Gawd save the Queen*! * Or should that be "King" now...?

  17. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    Ah, must be region locked then, mustn't be available in the United States. I'm in the United Kingdom and able to view them just fine. I'll edit my post to include the song names, should anyone wish to jam along.

  18. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    I was initial going to post a snapshot of the moment I hit 25% of the global total, but then I looked at my raw personal total and decided to press on to three-quarters of a million. Yeeeeaaaahhhh... And to help me along I had a postively banging music playlist going in the background, courtesy of Queen

  19. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    700,000 mark surpassed

  20. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    Even if at some point I lose it & fail to subsequently regain it, I do hereby proffer up this image as evidence that at one point in time I did indeed reach (and slightly exceed) at 24% share of the overall shattered bulb count:

  21. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    You know, I think I have a jolly good idea as to what those numbers mean! But for now, methinks I shall be keeping that close to my chest, just in case one is mistaken... Also, my bulb smashery has just reached some positively diabolical heights:

  22. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    Hmm, I wouldn't worry too much about Shattermore. After all, a company with that much cash at their disposal will in addition to ~80% of the nation's politicians, is going to have the nation's best lawyers working for them. I predict that the worst that'll happen to Shattermore is that they get slapped with a fine that, whilst a king's ransom to you & I, is mere pocket change to them...
  23. Yup, those are Shattermore products alright! They seemed like a good deal at the time, so cheap...
  24. Oooh, a different style of novelty lights graces this website... Still easily breakable like the last lot, I note...

  25. Bulbs Broken Scorecards & Invoices

    The Thinker replied to CorinaMarie's topic in Simtropolis Related

    This one's a two-fer: I've not only broken >600k, I have also managed to claw my way back up to 23%. Now, you're no doubt wondering "How?!?!", to which my answer is: 1. There're certain tactics that I must keep close to my chest, lest I inadvertantly aid one of my rivals in overtaking me 2. It also kind of requires a certain obsessive mindset, which is something that can neither be learned nor taught (not mention having too much time on one's hand as of present) Anyway, I've also been informed that the Shattermore Novelty Lights Company Inc. Ltd. ™ have been sponsoring a lobbying drive aimed at various city, state, and national level politicians. Not sure exactly what they've been aiming for, but I understand that they've managed to get most of the city councillors, state legislators, & M.P.s* in attendance to sign on to their proposals... * M.P. - "Member of Parliament". Hey, I'm British, so that's the nomenclature I'm going to use...
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