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Title: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2023-06-19 12:26:44
City Simulation Games Discussion

Welcome.  We are builders, planners, and fans of city simulation games.  From the very first Sim City, to Sim City 4, Cities XXL, to Cities:Skylines, we play them all.  This topic is for all city-building games from current day builders, to medieval city builders, and more.  Happy building.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2023-06-19 12:31:57
This new topic has spawned from the Simulation Games Topic, which has already had a lot of discussion on Cities:Skylines II. Today, Paradox Interactive revealed their first development diary for the new game, coming out October 24, 2023.  The trailer and dev dairy video below as well as written blog (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/development-diary-1-road-tools.1590300/) which has more information.



Dev Diary: Road Tools (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/development-diary-1-road-tools.1590300/)
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-06-19 12:54:12
^ The return of traffic accidents!  Just like in Sim City 4!!  Also parking lots, finally a game that makes use of the mechanic!  It looks really promising.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-06-20 23:54:26
Cannot wait!  Good dev dairy.  Can't wait for next weeks.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-06-21 12:49:25
Also some more info such as us being able to place cross walks ANYWHERE. ;D
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-06-22 00:06:46
They have some real interesting topics coming up.  I wanna see the new in-game camera features too.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-06-22 12:46:44
More info on the Cities Skylines II Road Tools.

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Graymist on 2023-06-22 12:49:37
^ I am loving what I am seeing with the new road tools.  It looks so much easier.  Easy upgrade to trams or pedestrian roads!
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2023-06-23 01:57:54
Didn't learn a whole lot with all their goofing off. ;D
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-06-26 13:15:50
Ai Traffic!

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: flemishcap on 2023-06-27 13:12:59
I'm just appreciative the cars look normal!  No cartoony stuff.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2023-06-27 23:52:11
I like how detailed the cars are!
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-07-03 12:47:41
Next update.  A lot of good stuff in this one.  Though it seems like ferries are no longer in the base game.

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-07-10 12:51:59
This is a great update as well. DRAWABLE FARMS!!! Mixed use development.  So many residential zoning types.  Commercial zoning overhaul.  All this is great.  Dev blog goes more into detail.  Here (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/features/zones-signature-buildings)

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2023-07-10 23:57:52
^ Fantastic.  The blog post was great.  Super pumped.  The mixed use development will be huge. 
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Kiwi on 2023-07-14 00:02:35
I've dabbled with city sim games.  It's fun to watch it grow and move.  This new games looks very impressive.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2023-07-14 00:19:51
Welcome to the party Kiwi.  Yeah, I stopped playing Sim City when they started making Sim City Societies?  Anyone remember that?  Lol.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: flemishcap on 2023-07-14 23:56:44
Quote from: Anyponedrawn on 2023-07-14 00:19:51
Welcome to the party Kiwi.  Yeah, I stopped playing Sim City when they started making Sim City Societies?  Anyone remember that?  Lol.

I always wanted to try that game, but you can't buy it on Steam.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2023-07-15 16:23:42
You can't even by Sim City Societies anymore it seems.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-07-17 00:48:41
More city news drops Monday!
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-07-18 00:28:09
A beautifully detailed blog about City Services. This game is so detail oriented and I love that.  We can create regions, counties with multiple cities, and more.

BLOG POST - CITY SERVICES (https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/cities-skylines-ii/features/city-services-districts-policies)
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-07-18 13:10:41
^ Fantastically detailed blog post.  The video was lackluster.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2023-07-18 23:58:50
The depth is great.  I really cannot wait to do this.  I love the upgradeable services and buildings. I never liked how we had to place the same style building everywhere to fill the need of a city without mods.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Captain Ridiculous on 2023-07-19 12:08:54
I've been playing CS:1 and been enjoying it more than ever since the announcement of CS:2. ;D
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-07-20 12:37:13
It looks like free-form service building upgrades!  Even better!
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2023-07-20 12:54:24
Quote from: RainySunshine on 2023-07-20 12:37:13
It looks like free-form service building upgrades!  Even better!

Yes!! The dev video today shows them freely placing a addition to a clinic!  This is hype!!

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2023-07-21 02:23:04
Let's make me a giant ghetto.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-07-22 00:01:49
Quote from: Wolfwood on 2023-07-21 02:23:04
Let's make me a giant ghetto.

That can be arranged.  8)
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2023-07-23 15:44:12
Power and Electricity is tomorrow in the video and blog post.  Not super excited about this as it seems fairly understandable, but seeing the new upgrades, which kind of new features such as the water table, might be interesting.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-07-24 12:37:25
Electricity, Water, and Sanitation.

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Blurr on 2023-07-25 20:06:20
I unfortunately never got into city sim games.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Darrin on 2023-07-25 23:57:00
You either like it or you don't. :)
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2023-07-31 11:58:27
Map textures and world textures seem so lax in this game.  City building detail is great, but world detail is left wanting.

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Spiffmin on 2023-08-09 13:21:38
Longtime city builder player!

Did you guys check the recent seasons and climate blog post too?  It will be neat to see how that effects gameplay. More replayability.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2023-08-15 01:25:56
The new economy video and blog is extremely detailed!

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-08-17 13:14:21
Good dev video about economy and production today (Thursday) as well. Even more in-depth.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Wolfwood on 2023-08-18 00:53:19
They touched on homeless populations too.  I wonder if they will create tents of shantytowns?  I doubt it, but still interesting.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Graymist on 2023-08-19 17:13:30
^ Highly doubt it.  They just wander.  But it should increase crime too.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Spiffmin on 2023-08-30 13:02:25
The people simulation looks very detailed, but I think it will be overlooked completely by just building cities.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Silverwing on 2023-08-31 02:08:33
There are way more pluses to this game than negatives.  It's mostly all positives, but some textures look really poor.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-09-07 00:06:40
New city game I hadn't heard about, but a bit of a twist.  It focuses more on production of supply chains.

Highrise City just got out of early access.


Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Spiffmin on 2023-09-11 13:05:02
The last update before the game release in October.

Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2023-10-25 00:01:47
Cities Skylines II has released and is getting torched because the game cannot run on ANYTHING.  You get like 5fps.  Optimization is horrible and with that, Colossal Order has destroyed the good will with their fanbase instantly.  They need to fix it.  They have to rebuild that trust and all the Youtubers who promoted it, are in shock or paid off right now.  It's a shame.  Mostly negative reviews so far on Steam. The foundation is there, optimization and more care needs to be done. 

Just another example of a new game imploding upon release.  Fans are mad.







Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-10-26 00:03:03
It's disappointing but in the long run it has the bones of something great.  It's just most will NOT be able to play it.  A new generation of PC gaming is happening and we are finding out most need to update or buy a new computer.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-10-27 23:34:49
Reviews are quickly bumping up.  Now in Mixed territory. 

Most complaints were optimization and people couldn't play the game because their computer's were not good enough.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Spiffmin on 2023-10-29 17:06:13
I was super excited for this game, but I cannot play it.  So I guess I will have to wait a few years. :-\
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2023-12-05 12:14:52
CS:2 is doing really well right now.  They've been updated and fixing things.  Still don't own it yet, but I have been following the news.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-12-05 12:19:32
Reviews are still mixed on Steam.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2023-12-12 11:46:56
CS:II's player count has dropped significantly.  It is about even with the CS:I player count now.  I predict it will drop below.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Graymist on 2023-12-13 11:56:20
It's unfortunate, but it wasn't ready for prime time and most can't play it on their computers.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: RainySunshine on 2024-02-15 12:30:37
I'm still devastated by how Cities Skylines II has imploded on itself. :(  The old game now has more players than the new one.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2024-02-15 23:22:44
It is very upsetting what happened and how it could be years for it to even be a fraction of what CS1 was.  I think they will eventually give up and I fear the parent company will call it a loss and no longer invest in city builders.  Heck, they might even have to make new DLC for CS1 to make some money.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2024-02-22 12:15:54
I wonder what his will mean for Colossal Order going forward?  I mean, I think the game sold well initially... so maybe they made money?
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Captain Ridiculous on 2024-02-22 23:22:53
I'm not sure.  Right now the internet is doom and gloom, but I wouldn't listen to them until we get official word from reputable news sources or from the company directly.  If we start seeing layoffs, then worry.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2024-02-24 15:58:42
Quote from: Captain Ridiculous on 2024-02-22 23:22:53
I'm not sure.  Right now the internet is doom and gloom, but I wouldn't listen to them until we get official word from reputable news sources or from the company directly.  If we start seeing layoffs, then worry.

Pretty much this.  Let's not fall into the anti-hype when we really don't know the full story yet.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Tüsszent on 2024-02-24 17:58:24
I wish we had a Sim City 4 successor.
Title: Re: City Simulation Games Discussion
Post by: Grapefoot on 2024-02-26 00:08:37
^ Closest we got is CSI.