Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
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SimCity |OT| It's not the simulation or city that matter, it's <parameter: string>
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goldsoundz
Member
From SimCity twitter:
Server Update: We've added yet another new server: NA West 4. Remember, servers aren't region specific, so choose one that's open.
Server Update: We've added yet another new server: NA West 4. Remember, servers aren't region specific, so choose one that's open.
TheGreyHulk
Member
I couldn't even get on last night @ 1:30 AM pacific (4:30 AM eastern).... and this is when it said it was available to play on... but once in, it would just say the connection is gone and i couldn't do shit.
same, been trying to get on since I got home from work and no go.
#@$)(*ing EAAnd those dumb sims are blocking his traffic! lol
Dude just start a new one already lol and a tip is to start on a server that says "busy." Sometimes I find the ones that say "available" are only available because no one can get on them.
Getting better, still not good though.
TheGreyHulk
Member
I really hope the weekend crowd doesn't fuck this game up more so than it already is.
I plan on playing A LOT this weekend.
I plan on playing A LOT this weekend.
dispensergoinup
Gold Member
Well at least SimCity is ruling the gaf thread charts. That's gotta count for something right?
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Plans change
How can not being able to play get more fucked up? lol
SirButterstick
Banned
Is it ok for me to post how much of a piece of shit this game is at this point, over and over? I am extremely angry at their decision to make basically a glorified Facebook game (in reference to the non-working 'social' aspect) that just fucking doesn't work.
Will I get banned for saying Maxis is a piece of shit?
A piece of shit.
And the sad thing is that I doubt we're going to get any bonuses for riding this out, and you know they're going to try and nickel and dime us for 'exklusiv kontent.'
Fuck you Maxis.
Will I get banned for saying Maxis is a piece of shit?
A piece of shit.
And the sad thing is that I doubt we're going to get any bonuses for riding this out, and you know they're going to try and nickel and dime us for 'exklusiv kontent.'
Fuck you Maxis.
Can this post just be added to the OT? It sums up my thoughts pretty perfectly and I am sure that feeling is shared by many others in this thread.
Howdy neighbor! Wish we could get to our region.
Maybe this stuff comes back when the community features are enabled again? I hope so anyway, because that's pretty dumb.
SirButterstick
Banned
To be honest, I'm more pissed about this than that lump of turd that is Aliens: CM. As I said before, at least that worked.
Pissed is a good word to use. To come from a pedigree of making great games in the 80s and 90s, to now where they kind of caved and they are following their contemporaries in regards to 'monitizing' gaming, is just a travesty.
Fuck you Will Wright, you hack. At least we still got Sid Meier.
Pissed is a good word to use. To come from a pedigree of making great games in the 80s and 90s, to now where they kind of caved and they are following their contemporaries in regards to 'monitizing' gaming, is just a travesty.
Fuck you Will Wright, you hack. At least we still got Sid Meier.
Yes I would like that very much. Pretty sure I have not been able to get on since Tuesday, despite numerous attempts.
Isn't Civ in the same situation with diehard Civ 4 fans hating the new one?
Herpes Reasons
Banned
we can move our region to NA WEST 1.
that server has been fantastic for me.
i haven't been denied access yet.
NA EAST 1 on the other hand, its one fucking lol
SirButterstick
Banned
I think at launch, but they've hammered in on it and refined/tweaked the gameplay mechanics. It's pretty awesome now.
Side note: I miss Microprose
ambientmystic
Member
Not even close. That's some mighty strong "false equivalency" you're cooking up there fella.
rohlfinator
Member
Will Wright left Maxis in 2009.
SirButterstick
Banned
Eh I think there's a bit of truth to what he's saying. I remember some of the hardcore players grumbling at launch.
The difference is, they put some elbow grease into it to really refine the gameplay, and it shows. I have doubts regarding Maxis' agenda to do so. Their games have been simply piggy-banks fof them for the past decade, a la The Sims and its 20 expansions.
ambientmystic
Member
That explains everything. Mr Wright wouldn't have stood for this nonsense, and we'd have had a fully fledged offline Sim City 5, right?
Right?
Right?
:'(
SirButterstick
Banned
Well then, I'll just revert to 'Fuck You Maxis.' In any case, he's the douche that put their MO into play, so I just give him less of a Fuck You.
I'm only talking about the game part of Sim City as if it actually worked as intended, obviously what we have here now is unacceptable. But people were mad about Civ5 when it came on but it's had an expansion pack and stuff now.
The Wizard
Member
So correct me if I'm wrong here, if someone with DLC creates a city and abandons it I can't claim that city because I haven't bought that DLC? Seems like a really poor way to handle it.
flashburn2012
Member
NA East 2 hosed? Can't load my cities.
Well uh there was Spore...
I found these comments on that Slate article from a purported ex-Maxis employee Jason Shankel very insightful, if this is indeed him:
Dead Prince
Banned
it's like once you were logged in you can log back in with no problem for at least 24 hours then it resets.
According to this http://webhorde.com/simcity/
A North American West 4 server was just brought online.
A North American West 4 server was just brought online.
So I had a good 4-5 hour session there, quite enjoyed it. The trading mechanics are periodically coming online & offline in the last hour or so.
EU West 3 for anyone who is wondering.
EDIT- One thing that is weird though, as it seemed to me that there is zero purpose for roads existing, all it does is ensure you will have to bulldoze them as soon as your city starts growing. Avenues are the way to go, cost alot but you save from the lost downtime of rent, industry etc when they have to be rebuilt if you are using roads anyway.
EU West 3 for anyone who is wondering.
EDIT- One thing that is weird though, as it seemed to me that there is zero purpose for roads existing, all it does is ensure you will have to bulldoze them as soon as your city starts growing. Avenues are the way to go, cost alot but you save from the lost downtime of rent, industry etc when they have to be rebuilt if you are using roads anyway.
ugh guy I work with I'd echoing this sentiment I feel terrible for people who have been dying to play this game
:/ this whole situation is terrible and that's putting it gently
Thanks, I got on, but yeah no problem other than all my stuff is on East 1. What a dumb idea it was to have tutorial, friends, achievements, etc all start over on another server.
RedWaltz79
Neo Member
It looks like Viridian Woods (2) fell apart again and now formed a smaller splinter group of the Great GAF... I assume all spots are taken in that region now?
I feel like im annoyed as u guys are, but im going to try to enjoy what i can. I havnt worked in the gaming industry but i can understand what can happen when there's too much "spin" and shit hits the fan.
What i do know is that i bought this game for a reason and i think i should be able to enjoy it properly soon enough
( not an excuse for EA. im just sayin it aint worth it getting all bent outta shape)
What i do know is that i bought this game for a reason and i think i should be able to enjoy it properly soon enough
( not an excuse for EA. im just sayin it aint worth it getting all bent outta shape)
They did what? Jesus. The whole implementations is just terrible.
ItAintEasy
Member
Are there any regions that are active and looking for one more? I would love to get another city going in an active region.
timetokill
Banned
NA West 4. Who's down for a region?
Please only apply if you are going to play a city and stick with it. Don't abandon your city just because you suddenly didn't like it. cool?
I'm talking playing throughout the weekend with good cooperation.
If so, please let me know. I'd like to be in a region where everyone is cooperating for once!
Also, for anybody who isn't aware: You can skip the tutorial by going to the "..." button in the top right and exiting to the main menu once the tutorial has started.
Please only apply if you are going to play a city and stick with it. Don't abandon your city just because you suddenly didn't like it. cool?
I'm talking playing throughout the weekend with good cooperation.
If so, please let me know. I'd like to be in a region where everyone is cooperating for once!
Also, for anybody who isn't aware: You can skip the tutorial by going to the "..." button in the top right and exiting to the main menu once the tutorial has started.