You have the right idea here! Just make sure there are clear exit and entrance delineations between the highway access and the local access.
#How I connect those two?
languid crescent
Always provide multiple ways to access high speed roads and multiple modes of cargo transpo as well as worker access.
You don't need to make any sort of fancy a** interchange for the highway connections, only if you want to. As long as the traffic flows, that's just to make it pretty.
Also, with your connection from that built-in interchange to your non-industrial area there in the south, you want to make sure that very first intersection and road off the interchange expands as your pop grows.
Right now, that intersection works for having a pop less than 3k, but its going to quickly become clogged with heavy traffic once you start climbing above 3K.
boreal gull
You don't need to make any sort of fancy a** interchange for the highway connect...
I tried to make something simple, I'm new to the game so idk how to make a lot of fancy things
languid crescent
I tried to make something simple, I'm new to the game so idk how to make a lot o...
That actually works.
Are you using any mods?
boreal gull
Nop
languid crescent
Ok, then my other advice will not apply lol.
boreal gull
the game is from epic games so idk if it's possible to use any mods
languid crescent
The intersections have good distance, solid intersections, and good separation between exit and entrance.
languid crescent
the game is from epic games so idk if it's possible to use any mods
It is, but it's a serious pain in the butt!
boreal gull
Also, with your connection from that built-in interchange to your non-industrial...
are you talking about this?
languid crescent
are you talking about this?
Correct.
boreal gull
should I just make the road wider?
languid crescent
You'll want to eventually either create a multiple-lane roundabout OR large lane density connection.
Doesn't matter, either one.
Right now, you have a small enough population that it is not necessary.
Especially if you aren't playing with unlimited money/unlock all.
Don't need to pay for the upkeep and added utilities strain if you can avoid it.
boreal gull
You'll want to eventually either create a multiple-lane roundabout OR large lane...
Idk if I got it wrong or right but I did this
languid crescent
Idk if I got it wrong or right but I did this
That's not a terrible way to do it at all! Just remember that you need to clearly designate Arterial versus Collector versus Local Roads. ^^
Have you checked out CPP's Tips for Beginners video yet?
boreal gull
Have you checked out CPP's Tips for Beginners video yet?
Yep, I started playing because of them, but every city that I created had kinda of a same layout, so I wanted to try something new
languid crescent
Yep, I started playing because of them, but every city that I created had kinda ...
That's fantastic! I'm always experimenting, which is why I've never gotten a pop beyond 50K lol.
I'll try some things, build a new map for it, get through a certain step and then just need to move on.
boreal gull
That's fantastic! I'm always experimenting, which is why I've never gotten a pop...
the other city that had a layout tha looked like his had 12k pop then everyone just started dying because I forgot about clinics and polution
idk if it is because of the clinics or polution but everyone just started getting sick and dying
¯_(ツ)_/¯
languid crescent
Best methodology: always place your sewage plants downstream from your water intake and far away from any of the city. If you have it unlocked, and can afford it and the upkeep, use the Inland Treatment Plants instead, but same considerations. This way, it significantly lessens the pollution and is much more controllable over the sewage pipes.
Make sure healthcare is within 10 blocks of any residents and commercial. Industrial really doesn't produce a lot of healthcare needs in CS1, so its often only necessary to put a clinic nearby.
boreal gull
Make sure healthcare is within 10 blocks of any residents and commercial. Indust...
I put them kinda far away from each other
maybe that's why
languid crescent
Yeah, the way CS1 handles healthcare and education is not very sensible lol.
Just follow the 10 blocks or less method and you should be good for proper coverage.
boreal gull
I was thinking of buying CS2 but I think I should learn with CS1 first
languid crescent
I usually put mine within 7 blocks or less, just to be safe.
Oh CS2 is a totally different beast hehe.
Completely different systems and there is no comparison.
boreal gull
It seems a lot better, but idk much about either games so I will have to learn them both
it will be a good break from fps games
languid crescent
Please check out my unofficial CS2 Features Guide for a good way to quickly ascertain the, seemingly, very complex new features in CS2: https://docs.google.com/document/d/159ba82vmPhwzUhfVJRJqFjDuvexj2jlLZw8oSk8-O9g/edit?usp=sharing
I've tried to make the guide as disgestible as possible.
boreal gull
I will take a look at it
languid crescent
Most of the community is very excited for CS2 and for very good reason: its looking way more interesting and exciting than CS1.
boreal gull
I'm curious if people will be able to transfer cities between CS1 and CS2
languid crescent
No, unfortunately.
CS2 is an entirely new base code and engine utilization. CS1 uses a very old version of Unity and CS2 uses a much more recent version of Unity.
In literally every way, CS2 is an utterly different game under the hood.
Even the way maps are stored as files are completely different.
It may be possible later if modders find a way to make a converter, but I doubt it. It would require serious programming to build a tool like that.
boreal gull
No, unfortunately.
that's sad
some real old saves will be probably forgotten
the same clinics rule of 10 blocks apply to schools, and high school ?
languid crescent
Pretty much.
The exceptions are fire and police.
Fire and police often has very good coverage even with long distances, so you typically can put a single police station in a 20 block radius and get good coverage.
Healthcare and education of all types needs to be often and tight.
I often make service corridors/campuses with all services including fire and police, even if its not necessary, that way its a guarantee everyone will have good coverage for all their needs.
boreal gull
I always put the fire and the police together
cemeteries idk if i should put them in some random place that if fits or if there's some right way to put it
languid crescent
So, cemeteries are a bit weird in CS1.
My recommendation is try to place them NEAR your other services, but not next to. You can do this if you are using crematoriums instead.
Also, you can often place maybe or two similar to how Fire and Police works, so maybe 1 per 20 blocks.
boreal gull
is it ok to put them in the middle of residential zones?
It seems kinda weird having a cemetery side to side with houses
languid crescent
Um, yes, but I would put a tile or two of empty space between them and other homes.
languid crescent
Unfortunately no. You would need this mod: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2869784351
boreal gull
thx, I will try to install it
languid crescent
Here is an example of my service corridor:
Here is my Downtown Service Corridor:
For context:
languid crescent
You don't need to. I do because it adds land value, reduces traffic noise, and increases comfort across the city.
However, I have Unlock All and Unlimited Money always on.
I just want to have a city. I don't want to care about bloody money lol.
boreal gull
lol
languid crescent
This city, as it currently sits, would cost almost 10 million to put together and has an upkeep of nearly 30,000 per week or more.
boreal gull
sheesh
At first I wanted to use unlimited money and everything unlocked, but I decided that I should play without it first just to know more about the game
languid crescent
Oh you totally should! It'll give you a great grasp of how to deal with upkeep, taxes, demand, etc... when budget is limited.
boreal gull
it looks hella cool
languid crescent
Oh thank you! I am trying 😛
boreal gull
If I buy the game on steam would I be able to play on the same save?
languid crescent
Oh you should.
The save doesn't care about the platform.
Only Console to PC cannot be transferred.
boreal gull
I will see if I buy it on steam because of the mods
languid crescent
Totally up to you darling. 🙂
boreal gull
lol
boreal gull
A lovely little city you are building darling.
city got real big since I started it
but sometimes I got some random comercial buildings getting abbandoned and not a lot of customers
languid crescent
but sometimes I got some random comercial buildings getting abbandoned and not a...
Yeah, that's common in the beginning.
You try to fulfill Commercial needs, but there's not enough workers or customers.
languid crescent
Whoa, looks like services and other needs got disconnected for some reason.
Without seeing your city directly, I couldn't tell you what might be wrong.
You'll have to investigate.
boreal gull
idk what just happened but something broke that I know for sure
languid crescent
I would check your services and road connections.
Make sure nothing is out of place.
boreal gull
Sometimes a restart helps.
yeah