Sim City (5)

DanFreemanPhoto · Mar 8, 2013

Just to clarify...is bootcamp different from parallels? That's what I'm using, and I'm getting quite a lot of graphics glitches.

Alex H · Mar 8, 2013

I'm getting a hard copy tomorrow, has anyone who's already installed a hard copy had any updates to download already? I hate updates with a passion on my 0.2mbps connection :/

DanFreemanPhoto · Mar 8, 2013

Yes there will be an update. 1.2 has released since, don't know how big it is though.

ukaskew · Mar 8, 2013

Lt Columbo said:
I'm getting a hard copy tomorrow, has anyone who's already installed a hard copy had any updates to download already? I hate updates with a passion on my 0.2mbps connection :/

I think the game is about 12gb, so I'd be surprised if it was all on the disc. When buying the digital version the 'install' is about 250mb, then the game launches and immediately starts downloading all the rest.

ukaskew · Mar 8, 2013

DanFreemanPhoto said:
Just to clarify...is bootcamp different from parallels? That's what I'm using, and I'm getting quite a lot of graphics glitches.

Bootcamp is a proper native install of Windows (hence why it takes a reboot to switch), Parallels is essentially a virtual copy of Windows. As far as I understand it Bootcamp is therefore significantly quicker and more reliable for gaming.

EmirK0 · Mar 8, 2013

DanFreemanPhoto said:
Just to clarify...is bootcamp different from parallels? That's what I'm using, and I'm getting quite a lot of graphics glitches.

Bootcamp runs Windows natively so its not being virtualised, should run a lot better.

Apart from the odd sever message its been fine and enjoyed what iv played so far.

Cookie · Mar 8, 2013

Well I finally got into a server (Think it's East 1) a fair while ago, have been building up my new city. Can't claim any others in the region though, seems other people have that problem too.

Stuck loading my city now :/

aaaaaaaaaaand it's thrown me out..

FUUUUUUUUCK YOOOOOOOOOU EA.

Gareth · Mar 8, 2013

Yep, it's unplayable now, bloody joke considering I'm only really wanting to play it single player.

Cookie · Mar 8, 2013

Gareth said:
Yep, it's unplayable now, bloody joke considering I'm only really wanting to play it single player.

You and 99% of everyone else

EmirK0 · Mar 8, 2013

Spoke too soon lol, cant join anything atm!

Danny-ACE! · Mar 8, 2013

Am I right in thinking this won't run on my Macbook Air 2012 because It isn't powerful enough?

EmirK0 · Mar 8, 2013

Should run fine on your MBA, similar specs to my MBP 13" can run the game fairly well on med/low settings. Bigger hurdle is trying to get the thing to load lol!

ukaskew · Mar 8, 2013

Managed to play for 3hrs this evening on Euro West 3 (I think), so many good things about the game, but as a one player experience it's looking like it might be a huge ask to get anywhere.

You really need cities building up in tandem, as there is no way you can meet the needs of one city within that one self contained city, there simply isn't enough space.

EmirK0 · Mar 8, 2013

I agree, kind of running into that problem now :/

Cookie · Mar 9, 2013

Got 55 thousand people in my main city now, it's awesome when you start getting skyscrapers

Gorms · Mar 9, 2013

I wish i could play, i just keep getting the message "authenticating with sim servers" and the green play button just never lights up

Gareth · Mar 9, 2013

I'm about 200,000 i think, but it gets pretty difficult, running out of power, water, space etc

iain187 · Mar 9, 2013

I caved and bought it - not had many problems really.

Anyone made a cliosport region yet?

ukaskew · Mar 10, 2013

iain187 said:
I caved and bought it - not had many problems really.

Anyone made a cliosport region yet?

I will get one up and running today and post details later, I will use one of the 16 city regions and leave it up to people which city they claim, as there doesn't appear to be that many of us with it yet.

My origin id is ukaskew37

ukaskew · Mar 10, 2013

I've set up a Cliosport region if anyone wants to join...

Server: Europe West 5
Region: Viridian Woods (16 Cities, 4 Great Works)
Region Name: Cliosport

I'm ukaskew37 on Origin so add me as a friend and I will ping you an invite.

City plots are up to individuals, but only claim one.

JHead · Mar 10, 2013

I'm aware this may have been posted... but how much is this and how/ where do i get it?

tonksy26 · Mar 10, 2013

I don't really understand this how server business.

i was on 1 server ( west europe) built my own city then suddenly got chucked out. Reloaded the game up but cnt get into that sever so tried a different 1 ( oceanic) and now I've lost my city and having to go through the tutorial again? Anyone explain in basic terms why this game is a shambles ?

Cookie · Mar 10, 2013

tonksy26 said:
I don't really understand this how server business.

i was on 1 server ( west europe) built my own city then suddenly got chucked out. Reloaded the game up but cnt get into that sever so tried a different 1 ( oceanic) and now I've lost my city and having to go through the tutorial again? Anyone explain in basic terms why this game is a shambles ?

Your city will still be there, but it'll be on that specific server. The cities do not transfer around.

Jay_G · Mar 10, 2013

Cookie said:
Your city will still be there, but it'll be on that specific server. The cities do not transfer around.

What a load of s**t

Gareth · Mar 10, 2013

Yep, already discovered that one.

Gorms · Mar 10, 2013

Am i the only one who is not really enjoying this game? I loved the old sim city games but im finding it very frustrating building roads. Is there a way to transform the terrane like there was in the old games?

Maybe i need to give it some more time.

Cookie · Mar 10, 2013

I love it

18 hours so far this weekend

Won't be playing again til Friday so getting my fix !

ukaskew · Mar 10, 2013

ukaskew said:
I've set up a Cliosport region if anyone wants to join...

Server: Europe West 5
Region: Viridian Woods (16 Cities, 4 Great Works)
Region Name: Cliosport

I'm ukaskew37 on Origin so add me as a friend and I will ping you an invite.

City plots are up to individuals, but only claim one.

I've had a bunch of requests for this, could people post their Origin IDs here so I know who who is from CS?

Given the server issues it may take a bit of time to get up and running properly.

BioHzrd · Mar 10, 2013

Pitty every server seems to be down at the moment !

Cookie · Mar 10, 2013

ukaskew said:
I've had a bunch of requests for this, could people post their Origin IDs here so I know who who is from CS?

Given the server issues it may take a bit of time to get up and running properly.

I figured mine was easy enough to figure! I may claim my city tonight but won't be able to play til Friday.

Laine_16v · Mar 10, 2013

How the f**k do i get sky scrapers, my city has about 45k population but it hasnt sprouted any yet

Laine_16v · Mar 10, 2013

Oh and it would be nice to play with some CS people, please add / invite my origin ID? its 'Lainewc' cheers

Cookie · Mar 10, 2013

Laine_16v said:
How the f**k do i get sky scrapers, my city has about 45k population but it hasnt sprouted any yet

Make sure your streets/avenues around the buildings are high density. They also need to be fairly happy to want to increase in size.

JHead · Mar 10, 2013

ok looks like i won't be getting this... not a single pc i own will be capable of running it... :L

Greeny. · Mar 10, 2013

JHead said:
ok looks like i won't be getting this... not a single pc i own will be capable of running it... :L

Really? The graphics are fairly dire

Euan94 · Mar 10, 2013

I've got the same problem as Jhead, although it sounds like it might be a blessing in disguise.

I know I'm about to sound stupid but as my computers under the minimum requirements will the game just run really badly or not at all? Or would I be able to run it with everything on low? It's not exactly a game that needs amazing graphics so that would not worry me to much if I could run it

Wondering if its worth getting when the prices drop

Gorms · Mar 10, 2013

Ok just gave this another go and im starting to make progress, so far i have 139k people and im selling processors by the ton.

As for pc speed i really wouldnt worry. My PC is ancient and apart from the odd graphic screw up its fine.

Cookie · Mar 11, 2013

Euan94 said:
I've got the same problem as Jhead, although it sounds like it might be a blessing in disguise.

I know I'm about to sound stupid but as my computers under the minimum requirements will the game just run really badly or not at all? Or would I be able to run it with everything on low? It's not exactly a game that needs amazing graphics so that would not worry me to much if I could run it

Wondering if its worth getting when the prices drop

Depends on the spec of your machine tbh, and how low it is below the minimum requirements.

Doesn't seem to be THAT graphics intensive, even my GTX670 seems overkill.

ukaskew · Mar 11, 2013

If my experience on another forum is anything to go by it's not worth us attempting a region yet, the chances of us all having access to the same server are almost non existent considering it prioritises people who already have a city on each server...

Iain C · Mar 11, 2013

I love simcity. I dont own a pc tho

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