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[edit] SC3k was originally planned to be 3D

This article certainly misses out the fact that the game's original concept was to be in full 3D (at about the level of Streets of SimCity and SimCopter) with plenty of detailed micromanagement, until EA acquired Maxis and started over [1][2]. ╫ 25 ring-a-ding 08:27, 30 October 2005 (UTC) ╫

That original SC3K was also the one that ran on BeOS and hence never got released... *sniff* --Kiand 03:26, 26 December 2005 (UTC)
Added the section. Waited way too long to expect someone else to do this. ╫ ２５ ◀RingADing▶ 16:06, 13 October 2006 (UTC) ╫

Here is another source: Computer Games: Strategy Plus. Issue 82, September 1997, pages 76-80. (205.250.167.76 23:46, 11 April 2007 (UTC))

[edit] Music Selection

Could somebody post the music selection for this game? Mainly I am wondering if it included Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin or not. Thepcnerd 08:10, 17 February 2006 (UTC)

No. The track doesn't appear to resemble any of the music in SimCity 3000 or Unlimited. Here's a listing of the games' in-game music anyway to clear things up [3]. Music filenames beginning with "3KJ" denotes jazz-influenced track:
3KD1.XA    = "Window Washer's Dream"
3KG2.XA    = "SIM Broadway"
3KJ1M.XA   = "Updown Town" *
3KJ2M.XA   = "Night Life" *
3KJ3M.XA   = "South Bridge" *
3KJ4M.XA   = "Central Park Sunday" *
3KLOOP.WAV = "SimCity 3000 Theme"
3KP1.XA    = "Building"
3KP2.XA    = "Magic City"
3KP3M.XA   = "Illumination"
3KP4.XA    = "New Terrain"
3KP5m.XA   = "Concrete Jungle"
3KSE1.XA   = "The Howling Wind"
3KSE2.XA   = "Sixth Floor"
3KSE3.XA   = "Desert Sand"
3KSE4.XA   = "City Lights"
3KSE5.XA   = "City of Dreams"
3KT1.XA    = "Power Grid"
3KT2.XA    = "Infrastructure"
3KT3.XA    = "Urban Complex"
SC2KBUG.XA = "SimCity 2000 Theme"

╫ ２５ ◀RingADing▶ 19:07, 17 February 2006 (UTC) ╫

Shameless self-plug. :) æle ✆ 00:33, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
Even better! Thanks! :D ╫ ２５ ◀RingADing▶ 09:10, 18 February 2006 (UTC) ╫

[edit] In-game screenshot featuring WTC should be deleted/replaced with another

I feel that the in-game screenshot that features the World Trade Center should be deleted and replaced with an image that does not contain it, since the WTC is a highly sensitive issue. I understand that the screenshot is used in the discussion to demonstrate the gameplay, however I feel that the image as it is may not be keeping in with a NPOV, since some people may become upset by it. Surely, having the WTC in the screenshot is not necessary to illustrate the play of the game. I feel that the image should be replaced with a similar in-game screenshot, but without the WTC. Stovetopcookies 18:05, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

My justifications have been included in the editor's talk page, and reinforced by WP:NOT#CENSOR. The towers are included (as it has when the image was added) for the purpose of illustrating the tower's availability and presence in-game, and are relevant to the context. The game (including the towers) was also released two years prior to 9/11 (the illustrated city itself is last updated months before be the attack), and as such are not intended initially to be related to the attacks. Once again, I voice my apologies for any offense cause, but the image is not intended to be illustrated in a manner than would upset anyone and the decision to keep the image remains for the purpose of informing and illustrating of a game to its fullest potential. ╫ ２５ ◀RingADing▶ 20:27, 16 November 2006 (UTC) ╫

[edit] Special Box

I remember, that when I bought it in Israel, it came in a special unfolding, big box. does anybody know what am I talking about? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 217.132.36.73 (talk) 14:01, 9 December 2006 (UTC).

Yes, I do have SC3K in the big folding box. I'm also interested in how you purchased it in Israel? Hangfromthefloor 23:11, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Not important, but how about a list of the crazy headlines?

This is not important at all, but maybe it'd be cool to have a list of the headlines in simcity, or link to a page that has them. Up to you guys if you want to do it; i'm just posing the idea. I have some saved:

Pistol Packing Punks Pilfer Precious Petunias

Cross-eyed python found to be running succesful chain of all-night laundromats.

Four in five Santa Andrea Children Won't Eat Mono-Colored Cereals.

Local Mustard Magnate Marries Daughter of Dill Pickle Mogul

Regional Catsup King Cousin to Tie Knot with Toothpick Tycoon

Sim Offers to Let City Bus Run Him Over for Lifetime Salad Bar Privileges

Sims Everywhere Agree: If You Throw a Stone, It Will Hit Something.

Esoteric Verbosity Culminates in Communicative Ennui, Teachers Warn

Broccoli Discovered to Be Colonies of Tiny Aliens With Murder on Their Minds! --[my fav]

Pigeon Alert! Extreme Pigeon Danger!!

[Mayor name] Sees Name in Ticker; Smiles at Irony

Mysterious Loud Rumbling Noises In Santa Rey Found to be Mysterious Loud Rumblings

Local Motels Charge Extra for "Vibrating Beds," but Consumer Groups Reports No Extra Equipment

Studies Show Most Sims Mispronounce "Zsdersw"

After 30 years of Marriage, Man Discovers His Wife is Actually a Rare Type of Yucca Plant! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.254.199.52 (talk) 02:12, 11 February 2007 (UTC).

The existing explanation and few examples in the article should be enough, although adding an external link containing a complete list of new ticker headlines may not hurt. ╫ ２５ ◀RingADing▶ 15:47, 11 February 2007 (UTC) ╫

[edit] SimCity DS on it's own page?

I feel that the DS version of SimCity should get it's own page. Even though the game is based on SC3000 I think there are more than enough new things to it. Furthermore, the SC3000 page doesn't have any significant information on SCDS. Also, the DS version of Theme Park has it's own page, so why not SCDS :)? -Jort227 13:00, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

It's more feasible to allow other editors to include more info about SimCity DS in here, until the mention of the game is large enough to have its own section, and then its own article when it becomes even larger. The Super Mario Bros. article, for example, lists different editions of Super Mario Bros. that either have their own section or article, depending on how much can be discussed on their differences. Btw, I would actually endorse a merge of Theme Park DS with Theme Park (computer game), if the article cannot be expanded beyond the mention of a few new features. ╫ ２５ ◀RingADing▶ 14:21, 25 March 2007 (UTC) ╫


[edit] SimCity3000 UK and World Editions

Why havent these got a mention, it is the only version that can still be brought in the UK and it features more models, better graphics etc. The best has got to be the London and Liverpool Maps. I think that those versions are complete enougth to warrent their own area. ED --86.112.234.8 17:45, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Linux and Loki Games

I reworded the following sentence in the introduction:

While some users have managed to run SimCity 4 on Linux, 3000 was one of two SimCity games (the other being the original SimCity) to be specifically released for the operating system through an arrangement with Loki Games.

This is misleading, because it suggests that Loki Games ported the original SimCity to Linux, which, as far as I could find out, they never have. There is a Unix/X port by Don Hopkins, which would run on Linux, but AFAIK it was never officially released.—Graf Bobby 14:22, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Unlimited?

The add-on was called "World Edition", sometimes also "UK Edition". The title needs changing 86.153.26.30 13:47, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Simcity4.jpg

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