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I recently got my hands on a disc copy of Special Edition, and was wondering if it was pre-patched (with the official updates, 1.1 and 1.2)?
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There are currently several different versions of SimCity 4 Deluxe out in the wild, including the various digital editions (i.e., GOG, Steam, and the now-patched EA App version), the original disc version, and the Steam and App Store versions of Aspyr’s macOS port of the game. As one may have noticed while scrolling the STEX in the past three months, a once uncommon, “Holy Grail” type of mod has begun to appear with some frequency: DLL mods. DLL mods are capable of modifying aspects of the game that have been previously off-limits to SC4 modders over the past 20 years. The two best-known DLL mods prior to this point are, of course, the SC4 Extra Cheats DLL, a file Buggi was authorized to release from the original developers at Maxis, and simmaster07’s revolutionary SC4Fix, which fixed two of the most notorious bugs with the game in a modded environment: the Puzzle Piece vs. Transit-Enabled Lot CTD, and the Prop Pox. Thanks to the efforts of those continuing simmaster07’s line of work, namely Null 45 and memo, these sorts of revolutions are about to become more commonplace, bringing with them everything from improved game stability on modern systems, to long-requested new features and quality-of-life (QoL) improvements. Null 45 has already released over a dozen DLL mods on the STEX since November, one of the most recent of which allows more Building Styles. While I can’t reveal too much at this point in time, I will note that DLL files will become important components of major SC4 mods in the very near future. Suffice to say, we’re entering a very exciting time in the SC4 modding community. There is, however, one caveat with this development: these new DLL mods will only work with Version 1.1.641 digital editions of the game on the Windows platform, while the older Windows disc versions and the Aspyr macOS port (in all its guises) will not be supported. To those users who are running those versions, this almost certainly comes as a grave disappointment. There are, however, technical reasons that pose essentially insurmountable barriers toward bringing this new and exciting DLL-based functionality to those versions of the game, and effectively render them "legacy versions" of SC4: Back in December 2017, simmaster07 had produced a mod known as SC4MacInjector, which provided a means for DLL-based mods to be converted into .so files and run in the macOS port via injection. Unfortunately, the changes that Apple made in macOS Catalina (10.15) effectively broke SC4MacInjector permanently, forcing simmaster07 to discontinue it in June 2020. With Apple moving to discontinue x86 architecture support in the near future, SC4MacInjector’s days were likely numbered either way. With regards to the Windows disc-based versions of SC4, Microsoft’s removal of the secdrv.sys driver from Windows 10 effectively broke the SafeDisc copy protection system that EA used, thereby preventing the disc version from running (at least without complicated or legally questionable workarounds). The fact that the disc versions’ hardcoded aspects are also differently-structured (and encrypted) complicates the prospects of providing support for it to the point of practical impossibility. For those of you running the Aspyr macOS port, unfortunately, Apple’s constant drastic changes to macOS and their entire hardware architecture have taken that version of the game out of the running. The only option to play on Mac with these new developments is some form of dual-booting and/or WINE with a digital copy of the Windows version of the game (which can readily be made to run on Linux). If you happen to be playing on the Steam version, you have access to the Windows version at no additional cost, since SC4 is a SteamPlay title. Unfortunately, with the App Store version, there is no such crossplay option available, and one will have to purchase a new copy. In order for these developments to work directly with the Mac version, Aspyr would need to patch the game, preferably allow direct reading of .so files (the Mac equivalent of DLL files) without code injection or running afoul of Apple's "Hardened Runtime" feature. Given that Aspyr, while updating their port to deal with Apple's myriad drastic mandatory architecture changes over the years, has refrained from even issuing an equivalent of the 20-year-old 1.1.638/EP1 patch for the Mac port, or the almost-as-old 1.1.640/BAT nightlighting patch--the odds are even longer that they would do this. For those on the disc on Windows, acquiring a legal Version 1.1.641 digital copy is the only way to get this functionality. Redeeming your CD Key with EA (via the EA App--EA Help can assist with this if one encounters difficulties) is one way to get one without having to buy the game again. The other option is to wait for the GOG edition to go on sale (typical sale price is US$4.99)--since GOG's digital edition is DRM-free, it’ll be more “yours” than the disc version ever could be, as evidenced by the disc’s old DRM/copy protection scheme thwarting its use on newer versions of Windows. (And acquiring some sort of pirated/"cracked" version is, of course, a violation of ST Guidelines, Section 5(a).) Again, in short: Version 1.1.641 Windows Digital Copies - Supported Version 1.1.640 and earlier Windows Disc Copies - Not Supported (but CD Key may be redeemable for free Version 1.1.641 digital copy with EA) macOS Port on Steam - Not Supported (but SteamPlay offers free Windows Version 1.1.641 digital copy with Steam for dual-boot/WINE use) macOS Port on App Store - Not Supported (no option for compatible free replacement, purchase new copy) All Other Versions - Not Supported (no option for compatible free replacement, purchase new copy) Pirated/"Cracked" Copies - Not Supported, and in violation of ST Guidelines, Section 5(a). -Tarkus- 81 Replies
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Is it possible to play The Sims 1 without a disc (legit)?
anonymous1234 posted a topic in Gaming Talk
Hello! I'm a big fan of The Sims. My goal is to play atleast all of it's 4 principal iterations. I already have played 2, 3 and 4, so I want to play the 1st one. The thing is that my new laptop doesn't have disc reader... so I need it to be digital. I browsed on Google but it didn't gave me a clear answer. I've found it on piracy sites, but I don't want to do something illegal. So I ask if the box/disc comes with an activation key that I can use or if there's a site who sell it legally in digital format. -
Helo, I can launch my SimCity 4 game on cd with real CDROM (D:\), but when I try to launch the game with a virtual CDROM with daemon tools lite(G:\) it is no recognized. In fact it was recognized before but not now, maybe I have changed something. I don't know where to change but if somebody know, thanks in advance.
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Migrating existing content from Disc-based SimCity 4 to GOG install
mertzigzag posted a topic in SC4 Bugs & Technical Issues
The planned obsolescence hammer is about to come down on my still perfectly functional Windows 8.1 PC, so I'm being forced to update to Windows 10, and with that, my ancient disc-based copy of SimCity 4 will presumably stop working (due to the well-documented lack of SecuRom support). It's been well-documented here that the best path to keep running SimCity 4 is to buy the GOG.com release, which I've done (only $4.99 right now!), so thanks everyone so far for the tip on that... but now I'm puzzling over how to actually carry out migrating 15 years of saved games to a new install using the GOG.com build. Is it just a matter of installing it and then simply dumping in my plugins folder and saved regions? Or is it a whole lot more complicated than that? What tips and tricks, or known gotchas, do folks have to share for moving from a disc-based SimCity 4 installation to using a GOG.com distribution? What have you done to succeed in keeping all your previous stuff intact? -
Hello, I'm in need of an emulation software so that I can stop booting SimCity 4 from the disc. it absolutely slows the game down. this way I won't have to insert the cd in to start the game anymore. thank you!
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I would like to uninstall the Steam version and instead install the version from disc. Will this have any impact on custom content or on saved city files?
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So I just ran into an issue where the game will not start. I click the shortcut icon and the game looks like it will start, but then stops. I tried checking to see if update KB3086255 is installed, I have windows 7 btw, it is not. I tried taking the disc out and putting it back in. Was working fine a few days ago. Any helps and tips are greatly appreciated
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The Disc Hotel is a commercial building, inspired by Brazilian post modernist architecture. This is a creation by Douglas Domingos, also known as Garoudwolf. This release has been approved by the content creator Building information: Lot size: 2x2 (best used with roundabouts) Construction cost: 150$ Demolition cost: 670$ Occupation type: CS$$$ Capacity: 350CS$$$(standard value) or 250CS$$ (lower value) or 150CS$$ (lowest value) Pollution: Air 15, Water 7, Trash 23 Pollution radius: Air 6, Water 6 Energy consumption: 65 Water consumption: 370 This is a HD building and it goes with standard Maxis Nite. -
I'm not sure where to place this topic so I decided to start here with technical issues. I want to buy the 3 disc set from Simtropolis (I'm tired of searching forever for custom content on the STEX - I like organised/categorised searching so I can more easily pick and choose). As I use Windows 7, I discovered I will need the WinCDEmu cd/dvd/emulator if I want to download digitally rather than wait the 3-4 weeks delivery within Canada. I have never used this type of imaging software so I don't understand how it works exactly. Where does the information reside exactly? Is it on my computer once I set up the extra drive ie: V drive or elsewhere. ?? Can someone explain this to me please? Sorry about the dumb question, but I am more of the "concrete" mindset and age - the cloud still sounds rather airy/fairy to me I presume I can place this on my external hard drive which is 1 terabyte? Just so I know, how big (gigs) are the 3 disc contents anyway. Maybe one of the staff can tell me. Thank you for any enlightenment on this.
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Ive had this problem for maybe a year now. Whenever I try to load SC4 nothing happens. I have certain preferences turned on and all it does is load a black screen and then nothing. I talked to Airman about it to see if he could help me but he was able to to do nothing. Ive tried to look in a lot of places and none of them have helped. Ive also tried to install a launcher to help but it also did nothing.
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I had the disc version of Simcity 3000. There was a demo of an other game on there. A sort of strategy fighting game like Age of Empires, but i don't know what the game was anymore, and i wanted to play it again. Can someone help me. I'm also new here and don't have a lot of time ad the moment. So i don't know if this is the right place, so pleace help me if you know the awnser. Thanks for everybody helping me.
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No idea if I should even post this here, but here it goes. I made an iso of both sc4 discs, then installed the game and it all worked great. But I can't play the game using either of the iso's. Anyone knows what's going on and knows how to fix this? I tried using other image programs too btw.
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Legitimately patch valid copy of SC4 to 1.1.640 and play without CD?
ImAGreatMagician posted a topic in SimCity 4 General Discussion
Before anything else I HAVE A VALID STORE BOUGHT COPY OF SC4, I HAVE A SERIAL KEY, A GAME ACCESS CODE AND A PROOF OF PURCHASE so please do not harass me with anything about piracy and illegal copying. I bought the game years ago when XP was considered new and I have recently got back into the game because of all the neat mods (Love you guys btw your all great). Ok I have everything updated and am currently running 1.1.638.0 of Sim City 4 Deluxe now I know that in order to update to 1.1.640 I need to install the BATupdate, which I will do if I must. No I hate having to keep CDs in my drive and risk them getting scratched and I really do not want to cough up $20 just so I can play the game on steam. Is there an official patch or anything that will allow me to have the update and play my game without a CD? I have looked around on the forums and seen several mentions of an official patch that requires registration to play without the CD, however all the links redirected to Facebook or something and were invalid. If this option still works, are there any working links? Anything pertinent would be of help. Thanks.
