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Grand Admiral Thrawn · 02-09-2003, 02:23 AM

Why can't Maxis use the normal method of releasing patches? The computer I access the interet with does not meet the requirements for Sim City, so I use my laptop, which I do not connect to the internet. So basically, I'm screwed here when in comes to getting a new patch. This is a stupid idea and needs to be rethought.

Enzian · 02-09-2003, 05:48 AM

I could d/l it to my file server and you could grab it off there... if you want.

IKEA_boy · 02-09-2003, 06:23 AM

At least you didn't get an invalid CD-Key when you bought the game. (It worked when I installed the game but...) my copy of The Sims wouldn't let me register the game to download updates. I had to e-mail them about 20 times before they sent me a new key to use.

Damian · 02-09-2003, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by Grand Admiral Thrawn
Why can't Maxis use the normal method of releasing patches? The computer I access the interet with does not meet the requirements for Sim City, so I use my laptop, which I do not connect to the internet. So basically, I'm screwed here when in comes to getting a new patch. This is a stupid idea and needs to be rethought.

From what I've read at this site, http://www.sc4ever.com/ it's a temporary system until they come out with the standard .exe download.
Many people including myself are having problems downloading the patch as well. Twice this morning I tried downloading it. After twenty minutes of sitting and waiting it locked up right at the point where it was suppose to install the patch. (The patch is only 3.1mbs in size)
Very frustrating when a game company developes a game with bugs, then when they do finally come out with a patch, it has a bug in it as well. :rar:

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I could d/l it to my file server and you could grab it off there... if you want.

That's a nice suggestion but unfortunatly it's not a single-file download. It's an patch process that looks to make sure you have a registered copy installed then patches from that.

Enzian · 02-09-2003, 11:05 PM

Heh. I was just gonna say that!

Sorry.

02-09-2003, 02:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Grand Admiral Thrawn Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ohio	Sim City 4 - Stupid Patching System Why can't Maxis use the normal method of releasing patches? The computer I access the interet with does not meet the requirements for Sim City, so I use my laptop, which I do not connect to the internet. So basically, I'm screwed here when in comes to getting a new patch. This is a stupid idea and needs to be rethought. __________________ Mrs. Peacock was a MAN?!?! At my signal, unleash hell

02-09-2003, 05:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Enzian Producer/Admin Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Fort Phoenix	I could d/l it to my file server and you could grab it off there... if you want. __________________ Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch! XBox Gamertag: Enzian 00001 Elitism is ok, so long as you keep it in your pants...or something like that.

02-09-2003, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Enzian Producer/Admin Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Fort Phoenix	Heh. I was just gonna say that! Sorry. __________________ Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch! XBox Gamertag: Enzian 00001 Elitism is ok, so long as you keep it in your pants...or something like that.

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02-09-2003, 06:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	At least you didn't get an invalid CD-Key when you bought the game. (It worked when I installed the game but...) my copy of The Sims wouldn't let me register the game to download updates. I had to e-mail them about 20 times before they sent me a new key to use.