Sim City 4 tips

[interman]

I know a lot of people are pissed off at this game because it seems impossible to actually make a profit. The starting phase really is hard, because it seems like your city MUST have this and that.

I want more people to play and enjoy this game, so to do that a tips thread might do some good.

1. Planning can do a world of good. Figuring out whether you'd like to make a farming community before you start laying heavy industry is smart.. It's also worth to keep in mind that as the city grows bigger it WILL need better roads, so don't ruin it for yourself by screwing up the road structure.

2. Don't over-do it, just because you got 100k to start with. The money will go away fast enough. Start with low density zoning and add the cheapest police stations etc.

3. Be patient! It takes time for a city to evolve.

4. Plant parks and nice things to raise the desirability. People want to move in if they have a school nearby and maybe a basketball court (or whatever) to use.

5. Build several cities close to each other, and be sure to connect them properly.

[Bucky]

Shouldn't this be in Hellp?

[interman]

Good call, but I doubt as many will read the thread there