SimCity V (2013) - screens/artwork and information

Windle · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:26

Just got this, installed on Origin and when I try to load it, it brings up a loading box and seems to be sitting on Processing Large file for ages without getting past like 20%?

Anyone else have this when they installed, first loaded?

Jon20 · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:30

Windle said:
Just got this, installed on Origin and when I try to load it, it brings up a loading box and seems to be sitting on Processing Large file for ages without getting past like 20%?

Anyone else have this when they installed, first loaded?

Yeah, that's normal. Should move eventually.

On a side note, I haven't a clue what I'm doing

Bennie-Mac · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:35

Windle said:
Just got this, installed on Origin and when I try to load it, it brings up a loading box and seems to be sitting on Processing Large file for ages without getting past like 20%?

Anyone else have this when they installed, first loaded?

Took about an hour and ten minutes for me. Once you hit that "Large File" it slows right down.

Glaucus · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:36

I need to have a read up on density/zoning.

Reppyboyo · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:42

Im terrible at this game but its still quite fun.

How do you abandon a territory btw?

beachBOYken · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:44

do you guys ever use the bonds that are available , im not making much money yet and really need a hospital

PMKeates · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:45

I used the bonds extensively while my cities were growing.

Gangster · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:48

Is there a way to get the density of the residents increase quicker? I find every 5 minutes I'm getting a "need more workers" message and I always run out of space!!

Any tips on quick increasing/shortcuts to increasing the density?

beachBOYken · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:48

PMKeates said:
I used the bonds extensively while my cities were growing.

whats the difference between the bonds A,B and C?

matty114 · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:49

Nothing, it's so you can have multiple bonds

beachBOYken · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:51

matty114 said:
Nothing, it's so you can have multiple bonds

Cheers , may be tempted to use them so I can get some services in my growing city

nicktay2605 · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:09

Is it normal that if you pick a new server you have to play the tutorial again? I've just loaded up the game and it's asking me to play the bloody thing. Is there any way to skip it?

Suarez7 · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:09

You have to use the bonds really if you want to grow your city fast. Just don't go mad and take out 3 100k bonds lol.

Vtec9k · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:10

Anyone want to add me for a region? Getting a bit frustrated with either playing solo or randoms half building a city then abandoning it!

Origin: Vtec9k

matty114 · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:11

nicktay2605 said:
Is it normal that if you pick a new server you have to play the tutorial again? I've just loaded up the game and it's asking me to play the bloody thing. Is there any way to skip it?

Press the 3 dots in the top right then exit to the main menu.

Nuclearbaggins · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:11

Can I get an invite to the region you guys are in please, if there is any room still.

Nuclearbaggins - origin

Glaucus · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:11

nicktay2605 said:
Is it normal that if you pick a new server you have to play the tutorial again? I've just loaded up the game and it's asking me to play the bloody thing. Is there any way to skip it?

Yep it's normal. Just load up the tutorial, then quit to main menu.

originalwood · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:17

im guessing if i want to install this game on both mine and my GF's i would have to buy 2 copies? i know it sounds stupid, but this is the first game i might buy in many many years since half life 2!!!

Bald-Eagle22 · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:17

WTF - servers going down for maintenance at 19:15 on a sunday night !!!!!!!!!!

Munimentum · 10 Mar 2013 at 19:26

Gangster said:
Is there a way to get the density of the residents increase quicker? I find every 5 minutes I'm getting a "need more workers" message and I always run out of space!!

Any tips on quick increasing/shortcuts to increasing the density?

Depends on what wealth of citizens you want.

Low Wealth: The basic parks increase happiness without increasing land value. I think the Grade School increases this without increasing land value too. It's either Low or Medium wealth tho, same as the High School, I'm not sure exactly which off the top of my head.

Note that you want your Community College and University in your industrial sector because they increase the tech level there.

Medium Wealth: The next 2 parks, nature and something else I can't remember. Also, services increase this one so fire, police and health services. I think your Mayor house is Medium Wealth too.

High Wealth: Plaza and Formal parks I believe. Also, City Hall and Mayor's Mansion I believe.

Basically, happiness increases density, and these things increase density. It would be easier if wealth increasing buildings were separate from Happiness increasing buildings, but unfortunately they're tied together.