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Using Photoediting to Enhance Ingame Pictures

Apr 01, 2012 - 10:45 PM | 10000000000000 in SC4 Reference

For those of us who enjoy showing what we have accomplished in CJs or in the Forums, I thought it may be a good idea to form a tutorial. I am no professional at photoediting, but after much experience, I have gained a decent amount of knowledge that I thought would be a good idea to share incase you are new to the concept. You don't have to be an expert either to understand this tutorial. If you find that this is hard to follow, PM me and I'll do my best to help you out. Just remember though...

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Demand, Desirability, and Abandonment

Apr 03, 2006 - 10:33 PM | Dirktator in SC4 Reference

Understanding Demand, Desirability and Abandonment or "What the heck do they want, how do I give it to them, and why did they leave!?" In SimCity 4, demand is your sims’ desire for certain buildings, not so much for certain zones. Zoning will satisfy...

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For the Eager, Yet Overwhelmed Newcomer

May 22, 2011 - 07:49 PM | beebs in SC4 Reference

New to SimCity, Simtropolis, or been out of touch for a few years? Wondering what the heck a NAM or a BAT is? And just what the heck is up with those brown boxes?! This article will take you through the basics of registering your game, whether from a h...

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U-Drive-It Guide Version 2

May 30, 2006 - 11:41 PM | Voar Tok in SC4 Reference

U-Drive-It Guide Version 2 By Voar Tok Please PM Voar Tok if you have any questions about this article. One of the biggest attractions to the Rush Hour expansion for SimCity 4 is the U-Drive-It missions. These things can either be a great addit...

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Auto Installer Directions

Apr 14, 2006 - 10:50 PM | Hordijk in SC4 Reference

Some people don’t know that with an Auto Installer you can select the direction you want it to be copied to and that this can ruin your plugins organization. Luckily it can be directed to any place on your system you want. Here’s a brief note on ho...

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Handy Reference Chart, Fun Stuff & Building Catalogue

Mar 09, 2003 - 08:49 PM | thy451 in SC4 Reference

SECTION E: HANDY REFERENCE CHART, FUN STUFF & BUILDING CATALOGUE "Once upon a time and a very good time it was there was a moo-cow coming down along the road and this moo-cow that was coming down along the road met a nicens little boy named baby t...

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Specialized Cities - Sardines and Apples

Mar 09, 2003 - 09:14 PM | thy451 in SC4 Reference

Specialized Cities - Sardines and Apples by thy451 PART 8: SPECIALISED CITIES -- SARDINES AND APPLES In the last part of this section, I will make a short discussion on how to achieve those specialised cities, cities that are built only for one pur...

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MySims

Mar 09, 2003 - 09:30 PM | thy451 in SC4 Reference

Chapter IX : My Sims Introduction & Basics Never really played with this option too much after hearing about all its problems. But it is to a certain extent useful. It provided me with details about the bad effects of a bus station. Also it will give...

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Review of Prima Official SC4 Strategy Guide

Mar 07, 2009 - 09:55 PM | rbchaffe in SC4 Reference

Since a few individuals have inquired about the usefulness of SimCity4: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, I thought I would offer my review of the book. Overall it is a somewhat useful guide. It provides many facts and figures that may assist the pl...

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A Review on Rush Hour

Apr 03, 2006 - 10:17 PM | Dirktator in SC4 Reference

Preamble We were slotted a few hours in the afternoon to sit down and play with Rush Hour, and we were awed by the appearance of Will Wright himself during this time. Naturally, Will just wanted to watch us play the game, and we just wanted to sit...

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Money Saving Tips for any City Design

Jun 06, 2006 - 12:33 AM | soldyne in SC4 Reference

Money Saving Tips for any City Design Please PM Soldyne if you have any questions about this article. Part of building a successful city is making it economically prosperous. I have noticed that a lot of new and old players alike seem to have tro...

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