Posted April 09, 2024
MODs list (copied and pasted from REDDIT)
There are not that many "mods" for sc4. There is heaps and heaps of custom content, like custom buildings and parks and whathaveyou, but as far as stuff that changes gameplay - you've got a handful of options.
NAM Because Maxis never made a functional traffic controller, and the NAM team fixed it, added functionality, and made transportation a major (and awesome) part of SC4
CAM For building high density, multi-tile cities, but doesn't limit building of small cities, either. CAM addes growth stages to the game, not buildings. If this is something you're interested in, do some reading before you install because it can be annoying, time consuming, and there are conflicts with other mods. (Not compatible with IRM, use with SPAM is possible, but not recommended by most players)
SPAM Optimizes rural growth and agriculture. Not compatible with CAM, IRM.
Industrial Revolution Mod For those with industrial zone OCD. IRM allows you to selectively zone heavy vs manufacturing/high tech zones. The caveat is that the number of lots modified for use with the IRM is limited. If you wish to add more variety, you will need to learn to modify lots to include it into the mod. Not compatible with CAM, SPAM.
SC4 Launcher Launches SC4 based on user-specified hardware preferences, autosave functionality, etc. Prevents crashes. I don't know anyone who doesn't love it.
Terrain/water/tree mods. Modify the look of the entire landscape to suit. Heaps of options
Custom buildings. Get them to change the look of your cities. If you want a NYC look - search LEX, STEX, or whatever exchange for NYC buildings. If you want small, rural german town - find buildings to go with it. Also parks and civics and whatever the hell else you want.
Custom airports and seaports. Because Maxis standards are limited and weirdly undersized.
Various fixes. If you're playing off CD, you'll need two patches, EA still hosts them here. Otherwise, there's an operahouse fix and an IH Jobs fix. They're on the STEX. Search "fix".
Prop pox and other 3rd party fixes.. Prop pox is associated with certain timed props, notably Simpeg marina/docks files. It now has a fix. This patch also fixes the CTDs caused by transit enabled lots used in some mods (like NAM).
There are not that many "mods" for sc4. There is heaps and heaps of custom content, like custom buildings and parks and whathaveyou, but as far as stuff that changes gameplay - you've got a handful of options.
NAM Because Maxis never made a functional traffic controller, and the NAM team fixed it, added functionality, and made transportation a major (and awesome) part of SC4
CAM For building high density, multi-tile cities, but doesn't limit building of small cities, either. CAM addes growth stages to the game, not buildings. If this is something you're interested in, do some reading before you install because it can be annoying, time consuming, and there are conflicts with other mods. (Not compatible with IRM, use with SPAM is possible, but not recommended by most players)
SPAM Optimizes rural growth and agriculture. Not compatible with CAM, IRM.
Industrial Revolution Mod For those with industrial zone OCD. IRM allows you to selectively zone heavy vs manufacturing/high tech zones. The caveat is that the number of lots modified for use with the IRM is limited. If you wish to add more variety, you will need to learn to modify lots to include it into the mod. Not compatible with CAM, SPAM.
SC4 Launcher Launches SC4 based on user-specified hardware preferences, autosave functionality, etc. Prevents crashes. I don't know anyone who doesn't love it.
Terrain/water/tree mods. Modify the look of the entire landscape to suit. Heaps of options
Custom buildings. Get them to change the look of your cities. If you want a NYC look - search LEX, STEX, or whatever exchange for NYC buildings. If you want small, rural german town - find buildings to go with it. Also parks and civics and whatever the hell else you want.
Custom airports and seaports. Because Maxis standards are limited and weirdly undersized.
Various fixes. If you're playing off CD, you'll need two patches, EA still hosts them here. Otherwise, there's an operahouse fix and an IH Jobs fix. They're on the STEX. Search "fix".
Prop pox and other 3rd party fixes.. Prop pox is associated with certain timed props, notably Simpeg marina/docks files. It now has a fix. This patch also fixes the CTDs caused by transit enabled lots used in some mods (like NAM).