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 | Game Update 5 now available! Read 8068 times (SimLeaderNinja) May-22-08 05:21 PM PST |
 |  | Thanks for the patch. It fixed SCS and the new features are funny to play with.
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I'm glad everything is working for you and that you are enjoying pat... (SimLeaderNinja) May-23-08 09:21 AM PST |
|  |  | Like all previous updates, update 5 makes the game unplayable for me. I have put in... (stevenbrianp) May-23-08 01:43 PM PST |
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Have you filled a bug submission ?
If you haven't it can be filled her... (Renas3000) May-24-08 05:20 AM PST (updated) |
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I like the politics system :) (LachlanXXI) May-24-08 05:50 AM PST |
 |  | I have the same problem as steven, when i dowload i cant play. (Bob315Play) May-24-08 06:59 AM PST |
 |  | I am running into same issue all prev updates worked for me I run Vista/new computer... (barblg01) May-24-08 02:22 PM PST (updated) |
 |  |  | I'm so glad I have a multi-os boot system. The game runs unstable on both XP-32bit an... (Javokis) May-24-08 02:50 PM PST |
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My only suggestion for the next one: make the metal clu... (El Graffito) May-24-08 07:50 PM PST |
 |  | And the game updates start 'Flowin In'
Thanks maxis! (lucashp550man) May-25-08 01:39 AM PST |
 |  |  | I am mad. Whenever i read the update 5 notes i long to update my game but i know it w... (Bob315Play) May-25-08 07:39 AM PST |
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I just haven't played the game recently (buildi... (juhhmi) May-25-08 09:56 AM PST |
 |  |  | I just hope it all works for me. BTW best sim city game yet (ccleeo) May-25-08 12:05 PM PST |
|  |  | Agian a compliment.
Great Work, now I can play my larger cities without the fear o... (SIMACE) May-25-08 01:45 PM PST |
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This patch, like all the others, does NOT install.
On this specific p... (rodier1128) May-26-08 07:25 AM PST |
 |  |  | It work like a charm for me ! Excellent work ! (LachlanXXI) May-26-08 01:53 PM PST |
 |  | Hrm. This strikes me as odd; the patch itself should be pretty straight-forward progr... (Eunomiac) May-27-08 06:38 AM PST |
 |  | Does this include updates 1-4? I just recently purchased the game and want to make s... (NDkittenPlyr) May-26-08 02:33 PM PST |
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Patch 5 includes all previous updates, so you don't have to worry... (Renas3000) May-27-08 04:56 AM PST |
|  |  | I'm happy with the update. My game runs real smooth. But, I have lost all of my fo'li... (SIMACE) May-30-08 01:47 PM PST |
|  |  | Hey, me too! I thought I had just forgotten where all the trees were located. But I t... (Eunomiac) May-31-08 08:11 AM PST |
|  |  | I too have lost my trees,etc (ewigg123) Jun-09-08 09:08 AM PST |
 |  | Yes it is.
But seen that other people as well as myself...missing trees!
Tell us... (gameiplay) Jun-10-08 09:08 AM PST |
 |  | Game update 5 is great. It has added extra depth to a game I already found fun. My pr... (EIisabetta) Jun-10-08 04:11 PM PST |
 |  |  | I have that same problem.
Another thing is, my Sims always freeze up at 2 a.m. an... (blahblahblah512) Oct-17-09 06:50 AM PST |
 |  | how come its says error! u need to uninstall and re install the it again.. i hate it... (jpalt23) Jul-14-08 12:55 PM PST |
 |  | could anyone please tell me where to download the patch pack 4 coz the latest one is... (jpalt23) Jul-14-08 01:05 PM PST |
 |  | It still crashes ! If i turn off autosave it crashes less, but it still crashes... So... (nilst2008) Aug-01-08 04:19 PM PST |
 |  |  | i have been trying to go on to the simscity societies after i had installed it keeps... (princess45954) Aug-15-08 07:37 AM PST |
|  |  | HAVE YOU REALIZED THAT THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS DONT WORK AFTER UPDATE5/DESTINATIONS!!!!!!!... (MayormanPlayer) Aug-16-08 09:54 AM PST |
 |  | I clicked on the download hyperlink but couldn't open the download page. So I right-c... (Simsmart2) Oct-29-08 11:04 AM PST |
 |  | Well this is my first time trying to update this game.
(I'm trying to fix a crashin... (sl0thagami) Oct-14-09 04:54 AM PST |
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Thanks for the patch. It fixed SCS and the new features are funny to play with.
Nice job SimLeaderNinja
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Thanks Renas,
I'm glad everything is working for you and that you are enjoying patch 5 ^_^
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Like all previous updates, update 5 makes the game unplayable for me. I have put in a ticket, done all the things tech support suggests I do and provided for them my system info and there has been no helping it. I enjoy the game as is, but would like to play the updated material. The game still won't run in any way after the patch is installed. I eventually have to reinstall it and start over.
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May-24-08 05:20 AM PST (updated May-24-08 05:22 AM PST) |
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I like a lot the new maintenance system !
I like the politics system :)
Liked SC1 of Wright in 1992 - Liked SC3000
Liked SCS and its changes, but SCS was killed by riots of morons who wanted an unfun game :-'(
Will like Sim City Creator
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May-24-08 02:22 PM PST (updated May-24-08 03:58 PM PST) |
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I am running into same issue all prev updates worked for me I run Vista/new computer ...now update 5 cannot open program NOTHING ...guess I will have to uninstall at least update 4 worked ....bummer.................... UPDATE....I can open program have to run as ADMINISTRATOR then it opens BUT!!!!!! will not open saved games...I can start new or use scenarios that's OK for me but I am sure others would like to access saved games....
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I'm so glad I have a multi-os boot system. The game runs unstable on both XP-32bit and Vista, but NOT XP-64bit. Runs very stable on XP64. The new features look good, but I can't seem to access them because a message keeps overlapping saying that the maintainance feature is not available in any Creative Mode.
I also would like to know if the developers are considering adding dual-core and quad-core processing support any time soon.
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Nice mod, SLN. I like it.
My only suggestion for the next one: make the metal club and off-track betting facilities no longer undesirable for other structures to be around. I like to build entertainment districts for my cyberpunk cities, but with these two buildings bringing down the rest, it's a bit difficult. (A nicer, more upscale dance club might help too).
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And the game updates start 'Flowin In'
Thanks maxis!
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I just hope it all works for me. BTW best sim city game yet
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Agian a compliment.
Great Work, now I can play my larger cities without the fear of them freezing up!!! YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Major Developmental break through!!!
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Hi ninja.
This patch, like all the others, does NOT install.
On this specific patch, it will get to the very end (Updating Sim City Societies ) and then say there was an error.
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It work like a charm for me ! Excellent work !
Liked SC1 of Wright in 1992 - Liked SC3000
Liked SCS and its changes, but SCS was killed by riots of morons who wanted an unfun game :-'(
Will like Sim City Creator
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May-27-08 06:38 AM PST |
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Hrm. This strikes me as odd; the patch itself should be pretty straight-forward programming!
First question is: did you do a complete uninstall? Of course you did, and you're vaguely irritated that I asked you this question that you've no doubt answered a hundred times already. Moving along...
Are you installing SCS in any strange locations? Try installing the game in the default folder they suggest. Since the error only happens at the end, though, I don't imagine the patch is having trouble finding the main Program Files stuff.
Did you remove the "TM" from the SimCity Societies install folder? I always do, just because I'm not confident that Windows file system can handle strange characters in every case. I know this slightly contradicts the above, but only slightly
Perhaps your My Documents and/or Start Menu folders are protected/read-only? That would explain why the patch might get all the way to the end before hitting a wall.
Did you turn off all programs running in the background, including your virus checker? Something may be interfering with the patch, and I know virus checkers have caused problems before.
Lastly, if none of the above works, consider a complete system wipe and a fresh Windows installation. It's drastic, but hear me out. First, it's never a bad idea to do a clean system reset every once in a while. Second, it would be worth it, as this game is a million billion (read: trillion) times better with the patches. Third, I honestly cannot imagine how the problem you're having would persist through a fresh Windows, fresh SCS, fresh patch install, so I think this stands an excellent chance of working, especially if it's been some time since you last reinstalled Windows.
Just make SCS and the patch one of the earliest things you install, after updating all your drivers / DirectX. Don't install your virus checker until after you've installed SCS, unless you're really nervous about fetching drivers / patch 5 off the web without antivirus. You shouldn't be, but you should also be skeptical of what anyone says in a game forum So if you do, make sure you disable it before installing SCS.
I really hope this helps! If it does, you can thank me by replying here and telling me what worked (to satisfy my own curiosity)
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Does this include updates 1-4? I just recently purchased the game and want to make sure I have all available updates. Thanks.
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May-27-08 04:56 AM PST |
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Hey NDkittenPly
Patch 5 includes all previous updates, so you don't have to worry
Have a nice day
-Renas
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I'm happy with the update. My game runs real smooth. But, I have lost all of my fo'liage is gone.
Any help avallible to a deticated simmer???
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Hey, me too! I thought I had just forgotten where all the trees were located. But I too have no trees in my Textures/Tree section after Patch 5.
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I too have lost my trees,etc
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Yes it is.
But seen that other people as well as myself...missing trees!
Tell us how to get our trees back. This will boost the "happiness" level of some of us players.
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Game update 5 is great. It has added extra depth to a game I already found fun. My problem is a little different though.
I'm noticing my Sims not going to work or even taking available jobs. If I mouse over the job numbers, I am told there is zero unemployment. However, looking at my Sims tells a different story. Several of them are unemployed and looking for work even though there are jobs available and many of my workplaces sit empty or have 1 or 2 employees.
Has anybody else noticed this? I'm noticing I have to place business really close to homes to get Sims to take jobs. I used to be able to space them out a bit more. I never placed them terribly far apart but, now it seems if they aren't practically on top of each other, the Sims won't take the jobs.
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I have that same problem.
Another thing is, my Sims always freeze up at 2 a.m. and stay that way for hours when I'm playing on 'fastest' mode. But even when I switch to a slower mode, they still freeze up for four-five hours so my daily income and Sims' happiness gets affected. (Can you believe they leave for work at 2 p.m.?!)
Is there any way to resolve this? =`(
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how come its says error! u need to uninstall and re install the it again.. i hate it this updat is fake
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could anyone please tell me where to download the patch pack 4 coz the latest one is not working on my copm.. please help... thank you
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It still crashes ! If i turn off autosave it crashes less, but it still crashes... So far NO update have fixed that issue.
After Update 5 i can't start the game from the desktop shortcut - Wrong disc in drive ! Please insert....... I had to create a shortcut to Autorun.exe on the disc to be able to play.
If i should rate the game, then this is the worst game i ever bought (due to all problems) !!!
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i have been trying to go on to the simscity societies after i had installed it keeps coming up as game exception and i dont know what is wrong with. i have got all of the sims 2 games. i would like some advice please
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HAVE YOU REALIZED THAT THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS DONT WORK AFTER UPDATE5/DESTINATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Now they just sit there rusting insted of lighting up. What gives?
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I clicked on the download hyperlink but couldn't open the download page. So I right-clicked and checked the proporties. it had the tag type thing "eula.php". I typed the website's address: "http://simcitysocieties.ea.com/" and added "eula.php" at the end. The eula page came up and it had a download option at the bottom. I clicked that and a download thing came up: "SCS_104243_H.exe" was the name of the file.
Now, trying to run the file, it says that SCS was not properly installed on the system.
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Well this is my first time trying to update this game.
(I'm trying to fix a crashing issue I've been having.)
And I'm one of the many that have received the wonderful error message right at the end. I have not yet uninstalled and reinstalled and after reading the posts here I see there is no point. If Maxis's games can't be run on High settings on new computers, I'm just going to stop buying their games. I had the same problems with SC4. SC3k worked great and I never had any trouble with sc2k back in the day (except when 200 Argos left at once)
But I'd still like to blame Vista so I'll tell you I'm running Intel Core 2 extreme CPU x9650 @ 3.00ghz, 4 gb of ram, 64 bit OS (bane of my existence right now) and 3-way SLI on Nvidia 9800GTX+ s.
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