SimCity 2000

This section of the guide provides information on how to contact the author with questions or to report factual errors in the SimCity 2000 walkthrough. It also explains the system used for navigating the guide via control codes.

Contacting the Author:

If you have any unanswered questions, you can email the author at Benjer AT gmail DOT com. To ensure your email is not deleted, please include "SC2K" in the subject line. Additionally, inform the author of any major factual errors in the guide (spelling and grammar mistakes should be ignored) or if the guide has been posted on unauthorized websites.

Guide Navigation:

Each section in the Table of Contents is followed by a code (e.g., (A B T)). To quickly jump to a section, press Ctrl + F, enter the code without parentheses or spaces (e.g., ABT), and ensure 'case-sensitive' and 'whole-word-only' search options are selected.

Note on Subsections: Not all subsections are listed in the Table of Contents if the author deems them not significant enough for inclusion. The author apologizes for any minor inconsistencies in the guide's style.

Section Summaries:

• Section 1: About SimCity 2000 - Introduces the game and its creator, Will Wright, and discusses its release history across various platforms.
• Section 2: The Gameplay - Details the controls and functions within SimCity 2000, explaining what can be done and where.
• Section 3: The Tools - Explains how to use the available tools for building and maintaining a functional city.
• Section 4: The Disasters - Describes various disasters and methods for dealing with them.
• Section 5: The Windows - Explains each in-game window and the information they present.
• Section 6: Behind the Software - Covers aspects of the game not directly related to gameplay but may satisfy curiosity about its development.
• Section 7: Strategies - Provides strategies for playing SimCity 2000, including city design, managing issues like crime and pollution, and general success as a mayor.
• Section 8: Tricks and Cheats - Lists tricks, Easter eggs, and cheats for all systems, including the Debug Menu and specific tricks.
• Section 9: Links and Resources - Offers links to online resources and a list of printed materials for further assistance with SimCity 2000.
• Section 10: Legal Disclaimer - Contains the legal notice for the guide.
• Section 11: Document History - Details the history of the guide's revisions.
• Section 12: Acknowledgments - Lists individuals or groups being acknowledged by the author.

The SimCity 2000 Special Edition has specific system requirements for different operating systems. These requirements were considered top-of-the-line over 15 years ago.

DOS Requirements:

• System: IBM or 100% Compatible PC
• Processor: 486 or above
• Operating System: MS-DOS 5.0 & above
• RAM: 8MB free RAM
• Peripherals: Mouse, hard disk
• Graphics: SVGA card with 512k video RAM
• CD-ROM: Double-speed CD-ROM drive
• Supports: Most popular sound cards or printers

Windows 3.1 Requirements:

• System: IBM or 100% Compatible PC
• Processor: 486 or above
• Operating System: Windows 3.1
• RAM: 8MB RAM (requires Virtual Memory)
• Peripherals: Mouse, hard disk
• Graphics: SVGA card with 512k video RAM
• CD-ROM: Double-speed CD-ROM drive
• Supports: All Windows-compatible sound cards and printers

Windows 95 Requirements:

• System: IBM or 100% Compatible PC
• Processor: 486 or Above, 66 MHz or Above
• Operating System: Windows 95
• RAM: 8MB RAM (requires Virtual Memory)
• Peripherals: Mouse, hard disk
• Graphics: SVGA card with 512k video RAM
• CD-ROM: Double-speed CD-ROM drive
• Supports: All Windows-compatible sound cards and printers

Note: The Special Edition CD-ROM includes additional software that makes use of a printer, but the actual SimCity 2000 game itself never needs one.

SimCity 2000 is your chance to dive deep into what it means to run a city. Think of it like having God-like powers – you get to shape a whole society of Sims however you see fit. Whether you're starting with a pre-made city, tackling a specific scenario, or building something entirely from scratch, the game lets you bring your wildest visions to life. You can create a utopia, a dystopia, or anything in between – that's the real magic of SC2K.

Ever dreamed of building the biggest city imaginable? Some players have pushed populations past 11 million Sims! Or maybe you're more interested in creating a beautiful, nature-focused city rather than just chasing population numbers. You can test your skills with the game's tough scenarios, or even try to cause a few disasters yourself just to see what happens. It's incredibly satisfying to watch your city thrive under your guidance, but it's also a fascinating experiment to see it crumble and decay if you make some… less-than-ideal management choices. You could even try to recreate your own hometown, SimCity style, or go completely wild and design a city that's literally out of this world. Seriously, the possibilities are pretty much endless.