Simtropolis
| Simtropolis | |
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| File:ST logo.png | |
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| [{{{link-site}}} Homepage] | |
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| Forums | No Forums |
| Exchange | No Exchange |
| General Information | |
| Version Number | 5.0 |
| Webmaster | Dirk |
| Administrators | None |
| Languages | English |
Simtropolis (ST) is most likely the largest and most developed site in the whole community, and is based in Ontario, Canada. It was started by dirk on January 11, 2003, shortly before the release of SimCity 4. It is home to the Simtropolis Exchange (STEX), an open file exchange.
Contents
Site Sections
The site is technically divided into four major sections: the Forums, the STEX, the Modds & Downloads section, and ST Chat.
Forums
Like many fansites, the Forums are the heart-and-soul of Simtropolis. Most of the boards are related to SimCity 4, though the number of boards has been decreasing as of late, as several of them were merged in September 2008. There is also a single forum for SimCity Societies, one for Cities XL, three subforums for The Sims 2, and an active Off-Topic area.
STEX
The Simtropolis Exchange, or STEX, is an open exchange to which anyone can upload, the only such exchange apart from the main EA Simcity 4 Exchange. This open arrangement has both benefits and drawbacks. The file size limit for the STEX is 10MB, and anything larger must go in the Modds & Downloads section.
Modds & Downloads
Simtropolis has a section on its server dedicated to modifications (or "modds") made for SimCity 4--on the site, this section is known as the Modds & Downloads section. Examples of modds hosted include the Network Addon Mod, the Sim Mars modd, various game tweaks, and much more. There are also a number of 3rd party applications and tools housed in this section that help with the creation of modds, as well as generally enhancing the SimCity 4 experience. Some of these include ILive's Reader, wounagaine's SC4 Terraformer (albeit now outdated), DarkMatter's FiSHMan, among others.
There are a few people in the SC4 community who are noted for being prolific modders and application creators. The following users are perhaps the most notable in this regard; their accomplishments and works are listed below. If you click the link under their names, you are directed to their People: article, where you can find more information.
Tropod is one of the most prolific modders in the history of SimCity 4 content, whose work was crucial in laying the foundation for the entire area of modding. Among other things, he founded the NAM Team, contributing a substantial body of work to the Network Addon Mod continuing to this day, and his discoveries on building stages eventually led to the development of the Colossus Addon Mod.
ILive's Tools have been a standard in modd creation for years. His "Reader" program, in particular, first made it possible to create modifications for SC4, and have been crucial to the modding community since it was made. ILive has created programs that, among other things, help in changing building parameters and viewing props.
DarkMatter has contributed perhaps the largest number of modding tools including DatGen and the Lot Information Generator His tools help in creating essential files for custom content.
RalphaelNinja is perhaps the most prolific modder in the community, having created many of the early modds that today are considered essential for the full enjoyment of SC4. His credits include the Radical Ordinance Mod and the Abandonment Dilaptation Mod
Omnibus
The Omnibus is a section of the site that contains a series of tutorials on various game topics, forum usage, and interviews with various members.
Chat
The ST Chat is a chat room hosted on-site, which is known for its particularly colorful discussions.
Special Events
Every year, Simtropolis hosts the Golden Llama Awards, better known as the Trixies. Any member registered at Simtropolis is eligible for a Trixie.
Staff List
This list is compiled of members who have a page on this wiki and thus may be outdated. The full official staff list can be found here.
Admins
Mods
STEX Mods
Chat Ops
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