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I keep encountering another type of error on Simtropolis, 403: Forbidden. It happens when I click links to Dependencies on STEX. One examples would be the link to PEG PPond Scows on Before posting this I searched the forums, but I only found older messages like this one related to an outage in 2018. It said that this was temporary. @Cyclone Boom, are you aware of this error still happening? Are these simply broken links? Should we report them as well, like 520s?
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CJ Entry "Blocked" -- ?? (Security Firewall Activated for your IP)
Dreadnought posted a topic in Simtropolis Related
Yo, guys -- I'm not sure this is the right place to ask this question -- but here goes...... Yesterday, I was trying to make a new entry to my "CJ" -- but I kept getting this notice...... SECURITY FIREWALL ACTIVATED FOR YOUR IP. I tried resetting the IP by restarting the machine, but it simply blocked the new IP number as well. Today, I tried pasting just a couple of paragraphs before saving -- and it went through. I kept adding paragraphs, one at a time, and things seemed to be going well. Unfortunately -- it only took so much text before the "blocked" message appeared again. Am I right in guessing there is a size limit on how long a CJ can be - ?? -
Hi all, For a while I've been observing intermittent Error Code 520 pages from Cloudflare every so often. The times this occurs isn't consistent, and I've not noticed any particular page or sequence which causes the error. For me there's no common timeframe during the day when it happens either, and when it does, a subsequent immediate page refresh solves the issue (from where loading proceeds as normal). I'm wondering how best to investigate, and so this topic is a place to post about your own experiences, for how frequently you notice it. Maybe then we can piece together any patterns, even though at the moment it appears entirely random. I'll then forward the info to @Dirktator who can investigate with the host and/or Cloudflare as needed. Just to clarify, the all too familiar error page is: I've added a poll you can all vote on with a few questions, so we can gauge how widespread this issue really is. Please also reply with additional details (such as Cloudflare Ray ID), which will help with our investigations. This is shown at the bottom of the error page, and is a unique identifier which can allow tracking down the cause from Cloudflare's end. And of course, best not post your IP address in public. Thanks! -CB
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STEX wont allow me to upload a file, 6.54mb. I know I've uploaded larger files. Says 2mb limit.
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Hello, There are lots of oddities now, even when I post. Not only that, there are 2 new mods: Thanks.
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Where To Put Guide Text Files? (& Other Site Cleanup Discussion)
c4bl3fl4m3 posted a topic in SimCity 4 General Discussion
So I've been writing up some files for helping people on various topics... a more generalized beginner's guide, a guide to LGBTQ+ content, and I think I'm going to do one with Canadian content. Where would be the ideal place to put these files? Copy & paste in the forums? Which forum? Or should I be posting them somewhere else? Thanks? -
Too much downtime and long loading time: CSL forums almost dead
boformer posted a topic in Simtropolis Related
Hello, It seems like there is less and less activity on the CSL parts of the forums. Simtropolis is my favorite city builder community, so it hurts to see that. I've heard a few members of the modding community talking about Simtropolis. Many of them left the site because it is too slow and unreliable. I can understand their reasons. Loading times and reliability have been bugging me for a while (location: Germany, high speed Internet, Firefox). To give you some examples: Loading a page often takes more than 10 seconds. Likes are often not transmitted to the server if you leave a page too early. when I hit Reply, the editor often does not appear. On many days, it is not fun to use the site. I understand that downtime cannot always be avoided, but maybe there is a way to improve the performance of the forums. Activity in the CSL community is definitely there, but it concentrates on other platforms. With Steam Workshop statistics and SteamSpy, we were able to determine that the player counts are constantly increasing. I've thought about adding a little Simtropolis promo to my mods (some kind of popup that leads them to this site to view the changelog or to take a look at upcoming mods), but currently Simtropolis is just too unreliable for that.- 11 Replies
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The login abilities via Facebook and Google+ seem to be broken again as getting this message from trying with Facebook.. App Not Setup: This app is still in development mode, and you don't have access to it. Switch to a registered test user or ask an app admin for permissions. Just thought I would let you know that the issue has cropped up again..
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Site Upgrade Announcement I'm pleased to announce @Dirktator has confirmed that today, Simtropolis is scheduled to receive a significant site upgrade. In the process we'll be incrementing the site's version to ST9.0. The latest major update to the IPS Suite will be applied to bring a whole host of new and exciting features. Most notably: Reactions This will give more flexibility to describe why you like a content item. It'll allow Reactions to be tailored to best suit our community, such as with custom sets & icons. Recommended Replies A way for helpful, informative or useful replies to be highlighted inside a thread. Will be a way of drawing attention to popular posts, including those providing answers to the OP's question. Content Messages Allow announcements or important info to be seen within a content item. Uses may include thread guidelines, reminders to follow, or even useful info for reference (e.g. links or images). Promoting Content A range of possibilities to improve the accessibility of content. STEX files, CJs, forum posts, the whole lot. Social media options can be explored, such as to connect with the site's Twitter as a content stream. Fluid Forum View Optionally view the forum via a topic list or grid mode instead of traditional categories. This is configurable for all users via a toggle, so it's possible to easily switch between the views. Editor Uploading Improvements Simplified ability to attach images and files to a post. Now possible to drag & drop into specific locations, without needing to insert manually. Gallery Improvements A range of enhancements for uploading Gallery images. Usability improvements also introduced for albums, and also the navigation with the image lightbox display. City Journals Sidebar CJ authors can optionally add a sidebar with information about their entries. This uses the post editor, so text or other media can be added. HTML access available on request. Letter Profile Photos The default avatar replaced with a random coloured background, featuring the 1st character of a username. This will only affect users who haven't changed their avatar from the anonymous grey silhouette. There's also the Clubs feature, which will restore a similar functionality to the old Groups. The advantage here is it's integrated and built into the core software, whereas previously it was a 3rd party plugin that was made incompatible. We won't be rolling out the Clubs immediately, but we have some ideas on how they can be used more effectively this time around, since they'll allow more options. Plus a visual overhaul and an assortment of other minor changes. Along with a few other surprises in store coming soon, so watch out for those too... Expected Downtime Since this is a larger update than usual, the site may be unavailable for a slightly longer period. It's scheduled anytime from 12pm noon EDT / 4pm UTC onwards (view clock), and we anticipate this will be no more than 1 hour. Should the downtime be prolonged, please check our Twitter feed for progress updates. Bugs & Stability The new version has been released in a client beta for several weeks, meaning stability has been tried & tested. However as is common with any new software product, there's a chance for undetected bugs to crop up when applied in unique environments. Please bear with us if there are any instabilities to start with, and report them below or in the bugs thread. Feedback We'd love to hear ways the site and the above features can be improved or best implemented. If you've any ideas feel free to share them below. We'll also be opening threads specifically to gain feedback on specific aspects within the next several weeks. Thanks everyone, and we hope you enjoy the new site!
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Norton False Positive on SC4 Devotion and LEX
SecretMbr_735754 posted a topic in SimCity 4 General Discussion
As a lot of files for SC4, dependencies and information links exist between Simtropolis and SC4 Devotion and the LEX, I noticed that no mention has been made yet here that Norton Antivirus is reporting the site a potential threat and blocking it. There are only 2 older files that are causing the warning. Norton Antivirus flags entire sites for risky files only because they are rarely downloaded. The site administrator explains the situation in the following thread on SC4Devotion and also explains that the 2 older files are clear of any virus on the Norton warning page that comes up when you try to access the site. https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=17768.msg517897- 12 Replies
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i want to donate money to you guys,for your great work here at simtropolis, but i can not because paypal is not responding.Why dont you guys make an open pay system for credit cards,then we do not need this hassle.
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Hi everyone, Continuing on from recent discussions, we think it'd be helpful to start collecting evidence about issues with STEX files. Such as: Broken formatting [Example]. Errors when downloading files (e.g. 3D161/G - File not found). Corrupted archives (e.g. broken ZIPs). Invalid or missing dependency links (e.g. [Old] >> [New]). Missing descriptions / screenshots. Irregular download counts (more downloads than views). Any other abnormality, or function not working as intended. So if you discover any of the above, please reply below with this info. The more examples of evidence we collect, the easier it'll be to determine patterns. Afterwards, it can be used for further investigation, in attempt to find solutions once and for all. Supporting details such as screenshots, abnormalities in the HTML, or error codes are also welcome. The following posts will form index lists. Regarding a STEX overhaul, we've got to begin somewhere. I believe focussing on the more serious shortcomings makes sense as a starting point. Once these are hopefully addressed, it'll become a much clearer picture. Looking ahead, it may then lead onto more ambitious projects including the previously mentioned tagging, and the ideas which @rsc204 and @Tarkus discussed (e.g. here and here), amongst others. We're in this together as a community, and continuing on, any input or assistance would be welcome. Some files are not in a good shape, much like old property that needs a little TLC. Just like an architect, although it's a fact of life, people never intended their creations to reach a state of disrepair. As a result, being fair to authors past and present, it's time to commence action for the benefit of the whole community going forward. Thanks!
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What is the meaning of this emoticon: Herpes?
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Got some ideas? Here's a place where you can recommend any improvements to Simtropolis. It's about time we had one of these. Even though the site continues to develop, we'd love to hear your thoughts on how it can be further refined and made better for everyone. Whether it be a simple layout/design tweak, or a completely brand new feature, post away in this thread! While we can't promise everything will be possible or implemented, each idea will be read and considered. I'm sure you'll appreciate there are limitations, both technically and financially. To report any issues with an existing site feature, or something not working as intended, please instead use the Bugs Thread. Guidelines For clarity, please keep one idea per post. Double posts are acceptable if you've more than one idea at once. Note: To prevent successive replies from auto-merging, you may need to wait 5 minutes. Give a subheading, describing briefly what the idea is. Explain the idea -- it helps to give as much detail as possible. Pictures or diagrams are acceptable, but not required. Why would this be of benefit to the community? If you value anyone's idea, please Like it to show your support. This helps to give a rough indication of how well an idea is received. If commenting on an idea, please quote/copy the subheading so it's clear what is being discussed. Progress Status Once processed, ideas will be tagged with one of the following: NOT PLANNED - The idea is appreciated, but at this stage, is not feasible to implement. INTERNAL REVIEW - We like the idea, and will pursue whether it's currently feasible to implement. PLANNED - We have decided to implement the idea, and are finding the best ways to go about it. IMPLEMENTED - The idea has been added as a new site feature! This will change depending on ongoing progress with implementation. Thanks all! -The Admins
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This read-only thread will be used by site staff for posting updates relating to Simtropolis, such as new features or notable changes. Please post any requests or ideas in the Suggestions Box. Or if you'd like to report a bug or other issue, please use the Bugs Thread. Thanks all!
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What do you think is the best image hosting site to show off your batting work?? I've been looking at 500px, i tlooks good, I just started an account and the set up for my right now is good. The monthly pice is not bad at all. https://500px.com/upgrade
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A map I made for myself because I couldn't find any that were over-the-top enough for me. Figured I would share. Loads of detail. Build in a valley surrounded by massively (max height) steep cliffs. Designed to be an optimal map for playing on with some awesome views, not so much with terrain realism in mind. Perfect Dam spot built into map with the reservoir on the non-buildable part of the map to optimize space. Separate small section of river that drains nasty water out so you don't have to blacken up the main river with pollution. Great connections with ship route going straight through the map. Lots of Resources close to water for easy shipment out of the city. Extensive pre-built highway and railroad network. Just about the entire map is flat build-able space, even up on the edges of huge cliffs. Just about any square with water and a highway would make a good starting location. Amazing night time views when you have buildings up on the edges of cliffs. The cliff side roads snaking their way around the map look awesome lit up. Should work with all versions of cities. Built with after dark patched version. Install directory: C:\Users\(Name)\AppData\Local\Colossal Order\Cities_Skylines\Maps -
OK, now I am not one for symbols like that, so how about an explanation of the top line of the new banner? Left link box? Star? Peering glass? Stack of paper?
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bugs Simtropolis 9.0.x - Bugs & Issues Report Thread
Cyclone Boom posted a topic in Simtropolis Related
Hi everyone! This is the official place to report any bugs and glitches you may notice with the site. When reporting issues, it always helps to be as descriptive as possible, such as by including the following info: A summary of the issue. Screenshots or a video to highlight what's wrong (with annotations if applicable). Note: Images are best uploaded to an online image host, and the direct link pasted into the editor. Your basic system info (e.g. browser version / operating system, device type). When the issue started, or how often it can be reproduced. Any error messages shown? This can help us to reproduce the problems, and then work on finding solutions. Thanks all for your help! -
Since the upgrade to the site it feels as if activity has really dropped off. Don't know why, and maybe it's me, but if not, I think the new site looks cool, but the weird vibe of lethargy comes to mind. I know the city journals archive entry images haven't fully loaded (they will eventually right?) and some other things are still coming online but overall it seems some folks have bailed...
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If possible I thought it would be helpful if when something is submitted to the STEX or even an article there could be a checkbox for which game it related to. (I've never submitted here so don't know how much is automated or done manually). Then when the submission is shown on the Home Page the tag that reads "NEW" would be in a specific color for each game. Example, SC4 keeps the current color orange, SC2013 could be light blue, Cities XL green, Banished purple, Another game etc. etc. etc. That way visitors would know right away the category and the web site essentially stays and looks the same. (The colors I used are only examples, any set of colors and a key would be good). There may be some kind of system in use now or this may have been suggested before but both have escaped me. Sorry if I have overlooked something. Comments welcome. Thank you.
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I've been around on the interwebs, and was wondering. What other sites I don't know about has more bats and props and textures, etc., that's for simcity 4. The only sites I know is Simtropolis (of course), sc4devotion, simpeg, that french site that starts with a T, moonlights website, simcitycentral, and capitalsimcity. If there's any other sites, please tell me because I've seen other cities with props and bats I can't find on simtropolis or on the other sites I know. Thx if you can.
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https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/fr_main.htm <<<<<<<<<<<< right there. thats the site i got MY buildings from. COME AWN GET IN
