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Verifying SimCity Classic (1993) (Maxis)

This game is already in the verified section, but just giving it another look since it was added early on.

Checklist

Have adequate installation instructions been provided to match any config files in the DOSZ?
The config files aren't needed in the DOSZ. They can be created by SETTINGS.EXE.

Have any official patches been applied, if necessary?
No official patches mentioned by PCGamingWiki. This is v2.0.

Is the game data in the root of the ZIP (unless game does not work that way)?
Yes.

For games which include CD images, is there a smaller installation variant that offers the same features but needs less files?
Not applicable.

Is the entry in the right variant file (i.e. Freeware)?
Main variant: Yes.

Graphics variant: It was in the Misc DAT, but I moved it to the main DAT since that seems to fit better with how other games and their expansions have been handled. I used parent/child to set it up. The DOSC was removed as a result.

Have digital versions (Steam, GOG) been checked for matching?
It isn't on GOG/Steam.

Can the game benefit from using embedded data or embedded patches in the datfile?
No.

Can DoDAT build the game from the install media?
Main variant: No, files are modified during installation process.

Graphics variant: Yes.

If the game requires a yml in the DOSZ, has it been added to the yml folder in the repo?
Not applicable.

Are there .PIF or .ICO or Win32 .EXE files that could be excluded?
No.

Do the file timestamps match the installation media?
No, but I didn't add them since the files on the disks aren't the same.

Does the DOSZ run standalone?
Yes.

For CD games, can the game be set up to run without a CD mounted?
Not applicable.

Can the game benefit from using CHDtoOGG?
Not applicable.

Is the game creating a swap file in the .pure.zip that could be avoided by increasing memory size? Or is it creating other bloated files that could be prevented by adding them in the DOSZ?
No.

Does the DOSC contain problematic data (i.e. copyright issue)?
No.

Does the DOSC have copy protection removed, if possible?
There is no copy protection according to PCGamingWiki.

Is the game running at the correct speed? Is CPU year specified?
No CPU setting was specified. I added cpu_year: 1989 to slow it down.

Is the DOSC auto-running and skipping past any obstructions? Is it updated to use WAITMODECHANGE if possible?
Yes, but it doesn't benefit from WAITMODECHANGE. I increased the WAIT a little to compensate for the reduced speed.

Does the game have MT-32 support? If so, is it correctly using MT-32 (old) or CM-32L (new), going by the Vogons Wiki?
Yes, I added an option for MT-32 "old".

Does the game have General MIDI support?
Yes, I added an option for it.

Is the game set up to run with the best quality graphics options by default?
I changed it to use 320x200 256 color. Previously the DOSC had 640x480 16 color.

For certain old games only - are the graphics/audio improved by specifying video_card: pcjr, tandy, or generic_cga?
Not applicable.

Does the game have a mouse cursor that benefits from enabling input_directmouse?
Yes, I enabled it.

Does a game with separate episodes/executables have the options named and ordered properly in the DOSZ? Do they use the run_utility feature?
Not applicable.

Does the game share saves with a sequel, expansion, etc? If so, is it updated to use the .savename feature?
Not applicable.

Summary of changes

• Moved Graphics version from Misc to the main DAT
• Changed Graphics version to use parent/child, and removed its DOSC
• Added cpu_year: 1989
• Increased WAIT a little
• Added MT-32 and General MIDI options
• Changed to 320x200 256 color
• Enabled direct mouse
• Edited comments and links

Unmentioned in the checklist:

• Fixed the year from 1992 to 1993
• Slight change to Sound Blaster 16 from an earlier Sound Blaster
• Added installation variant for Graphics version

EDIT: Later update
Changed back to 640x480 16-color, since the higher resolution does feel better for playing. Not sure if it's worth having the launch configs for both, but it can be changed at any time with SETTINGS.EXE anyway.