Sim City anyone else looking forward to it?

masterthehero · 02-13-2013, 09:19 PM

So...

I don't know if I've become a freak or something. But I really, -really- want to play the new Sim City.

I got into the beta to try out the game, just play around with some mechanics and junk. It was fun, I didn't pay much attention to it. Built up a little town, had some income coming in, built a few... YOUR TIME IS UP? WHAT!? Okay... that's OK, was fun while it lasted.

Exited the game, ended up thinking about it constantly. What if I built a small town USA with just dirt roads? What if I organized my industry in a way that it won't pollute my town? How can I make my roads as efficient as possible?

Logged back in, got depressed that the server status was down due to stability issues. Logged back in after it was fixed, played through the playtime, logged out, logged back in, started a new town again from scratch.

Every time you log out you need to start your sandbox town from the very beginning. Every time I tried different variations, different roads, different layouts, I even attempted to have a huge circular main area. Unfortunately City Hall kept getting placed at a weird angle and I didn't like the aesthetic of it.

Oh man, I can upgrade my clinics? My Schools? You mean I don't have to build new buildings to satisfy demands? I can just upgrade the old ones?

Wait... I can trade with other towns and actually be a goods PROVIDER?

Time ran out again, DANG IT! I almost finished upgrading.

That was my experience with the Sim City beta and I can't wait for the game to come out. Anyone else sick in the head like me or am I the only one?

Soapy · 02-13-2013, 09:20 PM

I'm very much looking forward to it.

masterthehero · 02-14-2013, 08:35 PM

Well, glad I'm not alone. But judging by the lack of comments, we may be the only two fans!

Tanin · 02-15-2013, 12:39 PM

I got in the beta. It's a small city size but really fun!

masterthehero · 02-15-2013, 01:56 PM

Yeah the small city size and lack of terraforming was disappointing. I mean it's REALLY small, but yeah, somehow that game still manages to be fun.

Tanin · 02-15-2013, 08:33 PM

I had an entire city with just dirt roads. The city buildings like that was just awesome looking.

dodgers2213 · 02-18-2013, 04:42 PM

i played a ton of Sim City 4 so you bet i'm looking forward to the new one

masterthehero · 02-19-2013, 05:50 PM

Compared to Sim City 4, this game looks like a great improvement. The regional city stuff is really awesome too.

masterthehero · 02-22-2013, 12:46 PM

A replay of the Sim City livestream with an interview with the devs and a special interview with Will Wright.

http://www.livestream.com/electronic...edium=ui-thumb

masterthehero · 02-25-2013, 11:04 AM

Check out these awesome screenshots:

http://simcityhall.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=181

Tanin · 02-25-2013, 10:13 PM

That's some awesome shots!

masterthehero · 02-26-2013, 10:13 AM

Live stream is happening today at 12pm EST, 9am PST.

http://letsallbemayor.com/en/event/disaster-city

masterthehero · 02-26-2013, 11:25 AM

Stream is live!

coby · 03-03-2013, 09:58 PM

Yeah, I'm also looking forward to this game as well as ArcheAge. It is a sandbox type of mmo. I can also build houses just like in Sim City.

Powerof9 · 03-04-2013, 04:13 AM

I'm also looking forward to SimCity. I've seen some previews. Can't wait.

NickNitro · 03-04-2013, 12:28 PM

I actually think it would a fun little game to get into.

Tanin · 03-05-2013, 03:44 PM

I only have a 3MBPS download speed so I am currently downloading now.
Anyone want to start a region together?

Samwise Gamgee · 03-06-2013, 08:42 PM

I didn't even realize this game was coming out until I saw it on IGN today. Checked out the reviews on Amazon.com and, as of the time I'm writing this, I see 470 out of 565 reviews are giving the game 1 star! It seems most people can't play the game and are having server issues. For those that have the game, are these criticisms fair?

Tanin · 03-06-2013, 08:56 PM

The servers are stable for me now... the reviews were fair as the first 20 hours or so it was a pain. Just like any online only game launch.

Samwise Gamgee · 03-06-2013, 09:20 PM

^ If it's just server issues then it sounds like something that will be fixed soon. I'll probably hold off a week or two on purchasing this so I can get a better picture of legit game feedback. The game looks awesome but I'm cautious.

Tanin · 03-07-2013, 12:17 AM

A word of advice. Build largely but slowly. Start with roads that don't allow medium density and then build the city the way you want it with commerce and amenities. Then upgrade to medium density roads and then high once you have enough funding and education police etc..

Take it too fast and your city will crash and burn pretty badly.

Tanin · 03-07-2013, 08:20 AM

My thoughts on the game so far and a story about the first 24 hours I had it:
http://onehandedgaming.com/?p=25

dodgers2213 · 03-07-2013, 12:03 PM

yea, server stability is terrible. But the game is what you expect, fun and addicting when it works

NickNitro · 03-08-2013, 10:59 AM

Good luck with the game

http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2013/03/simcity-outage/

Cutting vital content to make it run!? Are you kidding me?

Destructus86 · 03-08-2013, 01:38 PM

I'll wait till I can buy it used (as in from someone else with a working cd key still) I refuse to give EA any money.

02-13-2013, 09:19 PM	#1
masterthehero Superheroine Book Author Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 68	Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? So... I don't know if I've become a freak or something. But I really, -really- want to play the new Sim City. I got into the beta to try out the game, just play around with some mechanics and junk. It was fun, I didn't pay much attention to it. Built up a little town, had some income coming in, built a few... YOUR TIME IS UP? WHAT!? Okay... that's OK, was fun while it lasted. Exited the game, ended up thinking about it constantly. What if I built a small town USA with just dirt roads? What if I organized my industry in a way that it won't pollute my town? How can I make my roads as efficient as possible? Logged back in, got depressed that the server status was down due to stability issues. Logged back in after it was fixed, played through the playtime, logged out, logged back in, started a new town again from scratch. Every time you log out you need to start your sandbox town from the very beginning. Every time I tried different variations, different roads, different layouts, I even attempted to have a huge circular main area. Unfortunately City Hall kept getting placed at a weird angle and I didn't like the aesthetic of it. Oh man, I can upgrade my clinics? My Schools? You mean I don't have to build new buildings to satisfy demands? I can just upgrade the old ones? Wait... I can trade with other towns and actually be a goods PROVIDER? Time ran out again, DANG IT! I almost finished upgrading. That was my experience with the Sim City beta and I can't wait for the game to come out. Anyone else sick in the head like me or am I the only one?

02-13-2013, 09:20 PM	#2
Soapy All about the back-end. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,665	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? I'm very much looking forward to it. __________________ Your game music of the week: "Town Where the Bells Chime" from Atelier Iris VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

02-14-2013, 08:35 PM	#3
masterthehero Superheroine Book Author Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 68	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? Well, glad I'm not alone. But judging by the lack of comments, we may be the only two fans!

02-15-2013, 12:39 PM	#4
Tanin Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,303	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? I got in the beta. It's a small city size but really fun! __________________ The Shredder? Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw. Dead or Alive, you're coming with me.

02-15-2013, 01:56 PM	#5
masterthehero Superheroine Book Author Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 68	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? Yeah the small city size and lack of terraforming was disappointing. I mean it's REALLY small, but yeah, somehow that game still manages to be fun.

02-15-2013, 08:33 PM	#6
Tanin Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,303	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? I had an entire city with just dirt roads. The city buildings like that was just awesome looking. __________________ The Shredder? Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw. Dead or Alive, you're coming with me.

02-18-2013, 04:42 PM	#7
dodgers2213 Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,014	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? i played a ton of Sim City 4 so you bet i'm looking forward to the new one __________________ XBL: Dodgers2213 SSF4-AE, UMvC3, Injustice(when it drops) -Sagat, Seth -Wolverine/Dormammu/Doom Pokemon Black 2 FC: 1936-9586-3562

02-19-2013, 05:50 PM	#8
masterthehero Superheroine Book Author Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 68	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? Compared to Sim City 4, this game looks like a great improvement. The regional city stuff is really awesome too.

02-22-2013, 12:46 PM	#9
masterthehero Superheroine Book Author Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 68	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? A replay of the Sim City livestream with an interview with the devs and a special interview with Will Wright. http://www.livestream.com/electronic...edium=ui-thumb

02-25-2013, 11:04 AM	#10
masterthehero Superheroine Book Author Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 68	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? Check out these awesome screenshots: http://simcityhall.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=181

02-25-2013, 10:13 PM	#11
Tanin Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,303	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? That's some awesome shots! __________________ The Shredder? Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw. Dead or Alive, you're coming with me.

02-26-2013, 10:13 AM	#12
masterthehero Superheroine Book Author Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 68	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? Live stream is happening today at 12pm EST, 9am PST. http://letsallbemayor.com/en/event/disaster-city

02-26-2013, 11:25 AM	#13
masterthehero Superheroine Book Author Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 68	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? Stream is live!

03-03-2013, 09:58 PM	#14
coby Newbie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 6	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? Yeah, I'm also looking forward to this game as well as ArcheAge. It is a sandbox type of mmo. I can also build houses just like in Sim City.

03-04-2013, 04:13 AM	#15
Powerof9 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 8	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? I'm also looking forward to SimCity. I've seen some previews. Can't wait.

03-04-2013, 12:28 PM	#16
NickNitro Extra Terrestrial Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lake Mary Posts: 3,264	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? I actually think it would a fun little game to get into. __________________ Sir Bedevere: What makes you think she's a witch? Peasant 3: Well, she turned me into a newt! Sir Bedevere: A newt? Peasant 3: ..... I got better.

03-05-2013, 03:44 PM	#17
Tanin Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,303	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? I only have a 3MBPS download speed so I am currently downloading now. Anyone want to start a region together? __________________ The Shredder? Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw. Dead or Alive, you're coming with me. Last edited by Tanin; 03-05-2013 at 07:04 PM.

03-06-2013, 08:42 PM	#18
Samwise Gamgee Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Shire Posts: 776	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? I didn't even realize this game was coming out until I saw it on IGN today. Checked out the reviews on Amazon.com and, as of the time I'm writing this, I see 470 out of 565 reviews are giving the game 1 star! It seems most people can't play the game and are having server issues. For those that have the game, are these criticisms fair? __________________ Frodo: What are we holding onto, Sam? Sam: That there's some good in the world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for. ... "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you."

03-06-2013, 08:56 PM	#19
Tanin Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,303	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? The servers are stable for me now... the reviews were fair as the first 20 hours or so it was a pain. Just like any online only game launch. __________________ The Shredder? Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw. Dead or Alive, you're coming with me.

03-06-2013, 09:20 PM	#20
Samwise Gamgee Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Shire Posts: 776	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? ^ If it's just server issues then it sounds like something that will be fixed soon. I'll probably hold off a week or two on purchasing this so I can get a better picture of legit game feedback. The game looks awesome but I'm cautious. __________________ Frodo: What are we holding onto, Sam? Sam: That there's some good in the world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for. ... "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you."

03-07-2013, 12:17 AM	#21
Tanin Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,303	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? A word of advice. Build largely but slowly. Start with roads that don't allow medium density and then build the city the way you want it with commerce and amenities. Then upgrade to medium density roads and then high once you have enough funding and education police etc.. Take it too fast and your city will crash and burn pretty badly. __________________ The Shredder? Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw. Dead or Alive, you're coming with me.

03-07-2013, 08:20 AM	#22
Tanin Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 2,303	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? My thoughts on the game so far and a story about the first 24 hours I had it: http://onehandedgaming.com/?p=25 __________________ The Shredder? Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw. Dead or Alive, you're coming with me.

03-07-2013, 12:03 PM	#23
dodgers2213 Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,014	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? yea, server stability is terrible. But the game is what you expect, fun and addicting when it works __________________ XBL: Dodgers2213 SSF4-AE, UMvC3, Injustice(when it drops) -Sagat, Seth -Wolverine/Dormammu/Doom Pokemon Black 2 FC: 1936-9586-3562

03-08-2013, 10:59 AM	#24
NickNitro Extra Terrestrial Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lake Mary Posts: 3,264	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? Good luck with the game http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2013/03/simcity-outage/ Cutting vital content to make it run!? Are you kidding me? __________________ Sir Bedevere: What makes you think she's a witch? Peasant 3: Well, she turned me into a newt! Sir Bedevere: A newt? Peasant 3: ..... I got better.

03-08-2013, 01:38 PM	#25
Destructus86 Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,794	Re: Sim City anyone else looking forward to it? I'll wait till I can buy it used (as in from someone else with a working cd key still) I refuse to give EA any money. __________________ Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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