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  1. masterthehero

    masterthehero Superheroine Book Author

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    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?
     
    #1 masterthehero, Feb 13, 2013
  2. Soapy

    Soapy Avenger

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    I'm very much looking forward to it. :up:
     
    #2 Soapy, Feb 13, 2013
  3. masterthehero

    masterthehero Superheroine Book Author

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    Well, glad I'm not alone. But judging by the lack of comments, we may be the only two fans! :D
     
    #3 masterthehero, Feb 14, 2013
  4. Tanin

    Tanin Vladeck

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    I got in the beta. It's a small city size but really fun!
     
    #4 Tanin, Feb 15, 2013
  5. masterthehero

    masterthehero Superheroine Book Author

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    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.
     
    #5 masterthehero, Feb 15, 2013
  6. Tanin

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    I had an entire city with just dirt roads. The city buildings like that was just awesome looking.
     
    #6 Tanin, Feb 15, 2013
  7. dodgers2213

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    i played a ton of Sim City 4 so you bet i'm looking forward to the new one
     
    #7 dodgers2213, Feb 18, 2013
  8. masterthehero

    masterthehero Superheroine Book Author

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    Compared to Sim City 4, this game looks like a great improvement. The regional city stuff is really awesome too.
     
    #8 masterthehero, Feb 19, 2013
  9. masterthehero

    masterthehero Superheroine Book Author

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    #9 masterthehero, Feb 22, 2013
  10. masterthehero

    masterthehero Superheroine Book Author

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    #10 masterthehero, Feb 25, 2013
  11. Tanin

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    That's some awesome shots!
     
    #11 Tanin, Feb 25, 2013
  12. masterthehero

    masterthehero Superheroine Book Author

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    #12 masterthehero, Feb 26, 2013
  13. masterthehero

    masterthehero Superheroine Book Author

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    Stream is live!
     
    #13 masterthehero, Feb 26, 2013
  14. coby

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    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. :yay:
     
    #14 coby, Mar 3, 2013
  15. Powerof9

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    I'm also looking forward to SimCity. I've seen some previews. Can't wait.
     
    #15 Powerof9, Mar 4, 2013
  16. NickNitro

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    I actually think it would a fun little game to get into.
     
    #16 NickNitro, Mar 4, 2013
  17. Tanin

    Tanin Vladeck

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    I only have a 3MBPS download speed so I am currently downloading now.
    Anyone want to start a region together?
     
    #17 Tanin, Mar 5, 2013
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  18. Samwise Gamgee

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    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?
     
    #18 Samwise Gamgee, Mar 6, 2013
  19. Tanin

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    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.
     
    #19 Tanin, Mar 6, 2013
  20. Samwise Gamgee

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    ^ 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.
     
    #20 Samwise Gamgee, Mar 6, 2013
  21. Tanin

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    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.
     
    #21 Tanin, Mar 7, 2013
  22. Tanin

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    #22 Tanin, Mar 7, 2013
  23. dodgers2213

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    yea, server stability is terrible. But the game is what you expect, fun and addicting when it works
     
    #23 dodgers2213, Mar 7, 2013
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    #24 NickNitro, Mar 8, 2013
  25. Destructus86

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    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.
     
    #25 Destructus86, Mar 8, 2013
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