Questions tagged [simcity-2000]

Released in 1994, SimCity 2000 is the second official release in the popular city building franchise originally created by Maxis.

This tag is for SimCity 2000, a city-building simulation game, available for the Apple Macintosh, Amiga, DOS, and Microsoft Windows operating systems.

SimCity 2000 is the second installment in the SimCity series.

Game play, instead of a having a simple overhead top-down view as in the original, allows for different elevation layers, as well as underground layers for pipes and subways. City budget controls also allow a much finer level of control. Graphics have been improved to show buildings under construction, as well as buildings that have fallen into disrepair and decay.

Use this tag for questions about compatibility issues with modern hardware, game play, and questions about general strategy.

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What effects does the weather have in SimCity 2000?

The window showing the currently selected tools also displays the weather. I know that certain weather like tornado warning are indication for random disasters, but what effects does the other, everyday weather like sunny, cloudy or raining have on…
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When Should I Use Light and Dense Zoning?

I've been wondering when I should use light zoning, and when I should use dense zoning. Some people say I should start small, but I see some people go straight for dense zoning. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
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