[St. John's] SimCity (2013) - Page 7

Copes · #**121** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 1:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

Where can I buy it online, Copes? I don't even know the proper name of it... all I can find is Sim City 4 Deluxe, but I know that's not it.

Download the Origin Client from Maxis' website. That's the client you have to have installed anyway, as they run all their games through there (similar to Steam, or Blizzard's Battle.net I guess).

You can purchase / download through the store.

Dmajackson · #**122** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 2:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Copes

Also, who wants to start the region? We can do a public region so others can view it, or a Private region. Don't quote me on this but I think a private region is invite only, where as anyone can request to join a public region? Not sure which method is easier for our desires?

I'm probably going to start my own region first,to get a feeling for city building and regional cooperation. I want to make all my horrible mistakes privately instead of embarrassing myself in front of you guys.

So I expect my casino-city will be slow going at first, as it will only receive a fraction of my attention for the first little bit.

I'll probably work on my own region first as well.

However, I'm going to get my copy in an hour or so and plan to install/play it immediately so provided it works on this computer I'll make it ASAP. I'll make it public so we can easily find it and join in.

I have plans tonight so hopefully between ~10am (when I get home) and ~5pm I can get it installed, updated, working, and start the regions! So check back here around 8pm Newfoundland time!

SignalHillHiker · #**123** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 3:00 PM**

O.K. - I've got it. My Origin name is SignalHillHiker if anyone needs to know.

By the way - if you don't have Bell Alliant's fibreop, consider it. Downloading/installing Origin AND Simcity took less than 5 minutes.

AnUrbanLife · #**124** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 3:25 PM**

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Hahaha.

When I left the house this morning I had the game downloaded, installed, and 20% updated. This took an hour. There apparently is a very, very large update that needs to be executed, even after download, which is a bummer. The installation and download took no time at all. I'm gonna head home at lunch between meetings and check on progress.

According to the official forums, it seems there are major server issues at the moment. 30+ minute wait times just to connect to a server. A big bummer. Keep it in mind when you want to play. Maybe boot up the game while making supper, instead of waiting until afterwards.

Also, who wants to start the region? We can do a public region so others can view it, or a Private region. Don't quote me on this but I think a private region is invite only, where as anyone can request to join a public region? Not sure which method is easier for our desires?

I'm probably going to start my own region first,to get a feeling for city building and regional cooperation. I want to make all my horrible mistakes privately instead of embarrassing myself in front of you guys.

So I expect my casino-city will be slow going at first, as it will only receive a fraction of my attention for the first little bit.

Stay away from my private regions! Sorry, I'm a 12 year old boy trapped in an 89 year olds body.

Too bad we couldn't bet on whose city reaches 200,000 peeps first.

SignalHillHiker · #**125** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 5:21 PM**

I'm creating a server now that we may use if you all wish. One quick note: Cinder and Ingot Landing are mislabeled on the first page. So mine is actually called Ingot Landing.

I'd need to add you all as friends to invite you, ha!

But, right now, it says I have no friends

so I can't.

Dmajackson · #**126** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 5:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

I'm creating a server now that we may use if you all wish. One quick note: Cinder and Ingot Landing are mislabeled on the first page. So mine is actually called Ingot Landing.

I'd need to add you all as friends to invite you, ha!

But, right now, it says I have no friends

so I can't.

I'd love to be your friend but Origin is messing with me and won't let me install the game so I'm out.

jeddy1989 · #**127** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

I'm creating a server now that we may use if you all wish. One quick note: Cinder and Ingot Landing are mislabeled on the first page. So mine is actually called Ingot Landing.

I'd need to add you all as friends to invite you, ha!

But, right now, it says I have no friends

so I can't.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i wanna buy it now now now

SignalHillHiker · #**128** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 5:49 PM**

We can rename our cities.

Signal Hill is already a bustling little town with one street, a few houses, lots of businesses/industry, a water tower, and a windfarm. lol Everyone's happy for now... and I can soon build a town hall.

Just checking... is everyone else planning to just cram the necessities by their highway to raise money to start?

SignalHillHiker · #**129** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 5:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

I'd love to be your friend but Origin is messing with me and won't let me install the game so I'm out.

Nooo... you can't be out. Keep trying.

Dmajackson · #**130** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 6:00 PM**

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Nooo... you can't be out. Keep trying.

I am apparently a lot of people are having problems with the server not letting them download. I'm in the waiting line for Origin help to see if they can do anything.

SignalHillHiker · #**131** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 6:04 PM**

Excellent. You have to join. We're all so excited to have you with us, you can't back out.

And first-day hiccups are understandable.

Dmajackson · #**132** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 6:29 PM**

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Excellent. You have to join. We're all so excited to have you with us, you can't back out.

And first-day hiccups are understandable.

50 minute wait for Origin help.

I restarted my computer and now can't even see my Origin profile .... This could be a long day ....

Dmajackson · #**133** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 6:55 PM**

Internet just crashed so my 50 minute wait just got restarted ....

SignalHillHiker · #**134** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 6:56 PM**

*Hug*

Maybe wait until after supper to try. Don't beat up your comp.

jeddy1989 · #**135** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 6:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dmajackson

Internet just crashed so my 50 minute wait just got restarted ....

oh no!

Dmajackson · #**136** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 6:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

*Hug*

Maybe wait until after supper to try. Don't beat up your comp.

My computer is already falling apart so it's hard to beat it up anymore

I have plans after supper so it might be like 9pm Calgary time before I can try to get on again.

UPDATE: 10-15 minute wait left to see if they can help ... In the last hour I've been watching CTV News (slow news day too). Anybody else ever notice the abundance of Newfoundland tourism ads?

Copes · #**137** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 7:13 PM**

I played with my own Private Region at lunch time. It was really fun, I can't wait to play for 5-6 hours tonight.

Have we figured out how to have multiple people in a region yet? If so, I'm willing to start my SSP town tonight. I realized quickly that in the early stages its pretty hard to make your town a COMPLETE disaster. I'd be willing to start my city.

SignalHillHiker · #**138** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 7:25 PM**

We have to add each other as friends on Origin, it seems? SignalHillHiker is my username.

Dmajackson · #**139** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 7:28 PM**

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We have to add each other as friends on Origin, it seems? SignalHillHiker is my username.

I sent you a request in case Origin ever decides to let me play the game ...

DOWN TO 5-10 MINUTE WAIT!

Just an update. I can now get to my profile in Origin but it is saying the game is no longer available. I understand this is quite common today so hopefully I get through soon and provide some tips for others trying to get the game installed.

SignalHillHiker · #**140** Posted **Mar 5, 2013, 7:36 PM**

Servers are now down for me as well.