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SimTower Windows - Too fast!

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First post, by Sembiance

Posted on 2004-01-26, 16:00

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I have tried playing SimTower (you can get it from underdogs bla bla there was a URI here but it was erased) under Windows XP.
It'll install and run fine. Graphics, play the game, everything works.

BUT, it's WAY to fast. Centuries pass in game in a few seconds of real time.

How can I get it to execute at the speed it was intended too at launch?

Reply 1 of 5, by Snover

Posted on 2004-01-27, 09:38

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The issue is your processor speed, it has nothing to do with Windows XP.

Yes, it’s my fault.

Reply 2 of 5, by Sembiance

Posted on 2004-01-27, 21:53

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What software program can I use to slow down the execution of the code so that it is playable on my box?

Reply 3 of 5, by Snover

Posted on 2004-01-28, 15:18

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Not much I'm afraid. There is a Windows program called "Turbo" but you'll find that like most other slowdown programs its results are unsatasfactory. Your best bet is to try to find a copy of Yoot Tower, which works without a speed problem on new machines.

Yes, it’s my fault.

Reply 4 of 5, by The_Nephilim

Posted on 2004-02-07, 06:41

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here's a few cpu slow down programs you could try I use turbo works fine for EF2000 v2.0 link:

http://www.geocities.com/kulhain/

some you have to pay for tho CPU killer worked real good but cost 15 bucks USD!! 🙁

Reply 5 of 5, by Skanks

Posted on 2004-02-07, 21:10

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In one of the menu's across the top of simtower, you will find by default fast mode is on. Turn it off and all will be well. I have a P4 2.6 and it runs fine.

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