Editing SimCity 2000 (section)

===''SimCity 2000 Network Edition''===
''SimCity 2000 Network Edition'', sometimes unofficially referred to as the "Gold Edition", was released in 1996 for Windows 32-bit only. The game features slightly different gameplay in network mode, where mayors may start with more money, but must buy land before building upon it. Players (up to 4<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/70661-simcity-2000-network-edition-windows-back-cover.jpg |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-02-27 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227231736/http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/70661-simcity-2000-network-edition-windows-back-cover.jpg |archive-date=2017-02-27 }}</ref>) of the Network Edition have the ability to share in-game resources and to compete or cooperate with other cities.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=In the Studio |magazine=[[Next Generation (magazine)|Next Generation]]|issue=20 |date=August 1996|page=17}}</ref> This edition of the game was advertised in the radio stations of a later game by Maxis, [[Streets of SimCity]].

This version also features a revamped [[user interface]]. Instead of a static [[toolbar]], items are accessed via cascading menus from the right of the screen, resulting in more screen real-estate for ''SimCity'' itself, without sacrificing functionality.

This edition of the game has trouble running on operating systems based on the [[Architecture of Windows NT|Windows NT kernel]]. Third party fixes include a Network Interoperability Patch, a Network Launcher / Browser / Server Patch to improve slow server response and browse game IP addresses, an updated help file, and a full screen utility.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Resources for SimCity 2000 Network Edition|url=http://john.ankarstrom.se/2knet/|access-date=2022-01-01|website=john.ankarstrom.se}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=SimCity 2000 Network Edition - PCGamingWiki PCGW - bugs, fixes, crashes, mods, guides and improvements for every PC game|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/SimCity_2000_Network_Edition|access-date=2022-01-01|website=www.pcgamingwiki.com}}</ref>