Simcity 2013

Source: http://www.geek.com/articles/games/modder-proves-simcity-can-run-offline-indefinitely-20130314/ via http://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1aabri/modder_proves_simcity_can_run_offline/

Modder proves SimCity can run offline indefinitely

Ever since SimCity launched, there has been a suspicion that the need for the game to always be connected to a server was mainly a form of DRM, not for social game features and multiplayer. Then a Maxis developer came forward to confirm the game doesn’t actually need a server to function, suggesting the information coming out of EA wasn’t the whole truth. Now EA and Maxis have some explaining to do as a modder has managed to get the game running offline indefinitely.

[video=youtube_share;Bmce9oIxJag]http://youtu.be/Bmce9oIxJag[/video]

The video above shows the game being played offline. The modder states that this can be done for as long as you like without issues. The only real downside being you can’t save the game because it utilizes cloud saves. However, if you reconnect the game it does save, so you can play all day then just go online to save your progress at the end of a session.

In order to achieve this offline state, modder UKAzzer had to edit the game code to enable debug mode. This exists so the developer can play around with additional features and test the game. Most of those features are disabled unless you have a developer build of the game, but apparently enabling it on a consumer version removes the need for a server connection while retaining everything you need to play.

In fact, it actually improves the game in some ways. City populations are actually tracked correctly and you can edit outside of your city boundaries. Those additional edits are also saved when you reconnect.

This revelation will put EA and Maxis in a difficult position. They’ve been adamant all along that the game won’t work without a server connection and offloads a “significant amount of the calculations.” That’s clearly not true, so why has it been used as a reason to explain why an always-connected game was necessary?
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But I guess we already knew that since the Cracked copies showed up on tpb
 
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Xzib1t said:
No its fine if there no more spaces, I can't find the region either.
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Yeah it's difficult to find the region without a search function:wtf:
Just add someone from that region (like me: NebulaProphet) as a friend on origin and go view my city. Then from there you can join the region (if there are spaces left.
 
Friedpet said:
Yeah it's difficult to find the region without a search function:wtf:
Just add someone from that region (like me: NebulaProphet) as a friend on origin and go view my city. Then from there you can join the region (if there are spaces left.
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Done and thanks.
Edit: Turns out the region was full.
 
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I have space on region "Requiem for a dream v2"
I have almost completed the acropolis.


Username BT6LW1
 
Well for anyone who has no region on EU West server 4, I have opened up a new region as well, called Tirisfal Glades, 2/16 spots filled.
 
Can't find chronkiller either on EUW4

Username: Bluntstone if anyone wants to add me
 
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Eish is it just me or is the space to small to do anything major?
Quick question, lets say I bulldoze 3 business in the industrial site and add a processor company, will it make sense?
 
Details on the free games

http://www.simcity.com/en_US/blog/a...amazing-mayors-a-free-pc-download-from-origin

"Here is the list of games that you will be able to choose from once you are able to redeem. It’s a great list of games across the whole EA portfolio, so pick one and add it to your Origin library on us!

Battlefield 3 (Standard Edition)
Bejeweled 3
Dead Space 3 (Standard Edition)
Mass Effect 3 (Standard Edition)
Medal of Honor Warfighter (Standard Edition)
Need For Speed Most Wanted (Standard Edition)
Plants vs. Zombies
SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition"
 
There is so much fun to be had hacking into this. Endless possibilities. Hackers paradise.
 
Albereth said:
Got my email notifying me - looks like Thursday for us
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Also got mine a few mins ago.

Anyways im enjoying the game even though im a noob.played long ago but was a kid, wasbt really playing for goals and objectives at that time. Made my 1st million today even thouh my city looks so jammed and crammed and in total chaos.

Gonna try sandbox mode next for fun.

Wish this thread was more active with tips and stuff...

Nice video on how roads work

http://youtu.be/g-8lhpINmXE
 
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