Meta 2023 - How to Start a City a Beginner's guide to Cities Skylines - Master Class Episode 1

[@normajean2855]

Did I enjoy the episode he asked??? I bloody love it.. finally getting taught a whole lot of stuff and he's helping me create a beautiful city that i only can only look from afar!!..

[@KLLDZR-se1qk]

I thought is about building an functional beautiful natural looking city, but it could be called „math and geometry master class - how to build perfect grids“

[@Captain_Ahvious]

I've done organic builds in the past, but people can follow grids and learn more easily.

[@Rohityourface]

Dont forget economics

[@dzang6250]

Hello! Nice planning will likely give the elevated road a try myself. Love how you edit the small glimpses to the future. Appreciate the editing effort. Nice stuff.

[@ΚΩΣΤΑΣΜΑΝΑΣ]

That video showed to me randomly and it got my interest only from the thumbnail. Although I watch Cities Skylines videos in x2 times speed, I watched this video carefully and totally amazed with your styling architecture. I don't usually write comments nor pressing like and subscribing to a channel immediately but I loved your content and you deserve it. Well Done!

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Thank you kindly! I edit my videos at 500% speed to make it faster during long builds and slow it down when there's something important to explain, then repeat.

[@dashstar_]

Dude this is an absolute awesome city. You've got me inspired.

[@Sockchucker]

I'm excited to see this. Great start, I love your style and hearing how you think. Loved the future glimpses.

[@eduardorivas1708]

Amazing !! ..that was stunning what you did at just the beginning of the city, thank you for sharing and gives us an idea how to plan better the cities! 🙌🏼

[@jozedelacruz]

Glad to see you again, thank you!!!!

[@MrWilson86]

I like the sneak-peaks of the future look of your city a lot! Keep up the amazin work :)

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Thank you! Just trying something new.

[@MrWilson86]

@@Captain_Ahvious appreciate and really like it! iirc never seen on any other CS channel

[@nekomochi486]

The captain's back with a banger!

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Thank you for your continued support!

[@UsamaUsama-rq3hq]

Keep this city continue!!! You explain very well every thing

[@jadecougar]

I'm super new to your channel...and this game. Having said that, despite knowing about CS2's upcoming release I bought the original and most of the DLCs and 'm not regretting it at all. Having said that, I'm very new to building a good looking and functional city. This masterclass episode really helped me a lot. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Glad you are enjoying CS1 and the Master Class Series! There's still alot of fun in CS1!

[@CitySurvivorGaming]

Great video! Always looking for design ideas, and everyone has their own build style. That's what is so great about Cities Skylines.

[@Captain_Ahvious]

I absolutely agree!

[@jinz948]

I loved this it was fantastic, you taught me so many new things I didn't know, I'm definately subscribing. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Yay! Thank you!

[@pincopallino5708]

Welcome back, you've been missed! Super sweet to see your symetric designs again. Makes me wanna start all over again 😂 Great start, excited to see more!

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Thanks! Appreciate your continued support!

[@rajakaz4075]

Wow! So satisfying to watch! Real master!

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@xViolentDeathx]

I do hope you continue this series, I learn a lot from your previous series! It expanded my building skills

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Out of curiosity for everyone reading this, what do you look forward to the most when watching my videos. If you could only choose one, are you looking for city management to improve your gameplay or you looking forward to builds and designs to inspire you? What did you get the most from this video?

[@xViolentDeathx]

@@Captain_Ahvious as for me I like the city design aspect to inspire my built such as road layout in terms of building realistic road connectivity, realistic zoning as such

[@Paul-un2bj]

Very cool first episode love the road lay out hope you continue the series build a great city

[@muaythaifighter_05]

How did you improve your city-building skills? I've been watching videos on this game for awhile and want to learn how to play ahead of CS2's release, but I'm kind of lost as to how to get better. Just playing the game always leads me to traffic issues and the like as my cities develop.

[@selembeselembe7075]

Nice video like always 👍

[@batmansmokes]

oy nice! pinoy! ehehe nice tutorial

[@99CrownVictoriaLX]

ive been playing this game for how long. I still find these useful for road layout

[@waltblackadar4690]

Hi, nice video but what's the point of the elevated arterial road? There's no way to get off or on it and there's no room to build connections. Perhaps I missed it in the video but I don't understand (1) what it is going to be used for and (2) why spend the money now on it? Thanks!

[@Captain_Ahvious]

It's like adding the metro station when there's no next stop to go to. The elevated road is to connect and travel to succeeding tiles when they are developed. The metro station and elevated roads are just preparing for the future.

[@Xucaboa]

I think it is a smart idea to start the new series because of the change to the Meta. There was a lot of change, and what worked then might not now or at least be done differently and more efficiently.

[@seankessel3867]

I might be out of the loop, but what do you mean by changes to the Meta?

[@Xucaboa]

@@seankessel3867 I say it in the sense of micro mechanics of every little thing in the big macro picture, which is what I presume Cap means as well.

[@Captain_Ahvious]

In gaming, Meta is the acronym for the “Most Effective Tactics Available.” So for example, You can start a city using the Wind Turbine which is cheaper, but in the long run, its not as efficient and its highly dependent on the wind speed in the area. In Cities Skylines, which is a chilled laid back building simulator, Meta is not taken too seriously compared to playing RTS games where you train an army and fight the opposing player.

[@Thepissheadman]

Respectfully, I kind of hate the concept of a meta. In a properly balanced game there should be no such thing as a matter. Amanda certain aspects of the game to get an advantage to the detriment of the Quality of interactions. Only games with poor balance again should have matters as they are the antithesis to the interactivity that is at the core concept of the game

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Yah its a little interesting to mention "Meta" in a city builder. Even if whatever build you choose to do, it will eventually balance itself out and it won't be the end of the world. While other games will have a more severe consequence for inefficiency.

[@samenshahriar6249]

I love your videos. You are actually a masterclass builder. I hope you will upgrade your PC before CS2 as framerate affects your contents when your city gets big.

[@Captain_Ahvious]

I first want to see how CS2 performs with the current set up and that would also be a great review for CS2 on computer performance.

[@SirBrickzAlot]

Since I'm still pretty new to CS I was planning on following along, but don't have all the DLC's just yet.

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Might be for the best, you may want to get CS2 instead.

[@acefury6294]

Great video!

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GalacticCancri]

I learn so much and get so many good tips from your videoes...I appreciate your uploads. You got creative solutions that i really like👍💙

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Thank you kindly! Appreciate the comment!

[@Xucaboa]

HOT DANG

[@Jonix-redhat]

Which dlc gives the stone bridges? Great episode!

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Bridges and Piers Content Creator Pack

[@Jonix-redhat]

@Captain_Ahvious thx!

[@Capo_Renzo]

You have to slow down the sped up screens when you curve roads etc.. I can’t see what you do

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Around what time in the video is that and I'll take note for future videos.

[@EATHinNZ]

Does zoning commercial right across the road from residential not cause noise pollution issues?

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Yes, it would still cause noise pollution but since I only zoned one side and it's low density, then it's not loud enough for the nearby residents to complain about.

[@Lord_Hokage007]

Do I have to use this specific map, if I want to follow along?

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Not necessarily

[@ivanwilly272]

Great video! What map is this?

[@DarkPegasus8774]

I really like watching your videos do you have inspired me so many builds for my city skylines Xbox edition 9x9 tiles and I've learned so much but do you have an interchange playlist for highways cuz I need some newer builds And if you would could you please and address some please and thank you keep it cool with the city sky lines Love it ❤❤❤

[@markmendel9883]

Where does the main road connect to anytthing? That's what I don't get.

[@Captain_Ahvious]

@@markmendel9883 it would proceed to the next tile that will be developed and populated. There's only so much you can fit in a video episode.

[@LeopoldYanganeDeFaye]

Hey there. I like your content. But how do you get your gravel so white?

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Combination of Ultimate Eyecandy and Theme mixer mod, and you also have to find a theme with the texture that you want like the white sand. Then use the mentioned mods to apply them.

[@filipdriver86cz55]

Wow amazing how do you build your city thank you its nice watching for me 👍

[@Captain_Ahvious]

I'm glad you like it

[@royaltyestateconstruction]

Do you still build organic layouts...

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Yes! Its just for this series, its easier for new players to follow and understand. I do prefer organic road layouts.

[@shakestylz2823]

What!!? Yes!

[@jscales4310]

Hi @Captain_Ahvious, how can I get those district styles like industrial evolution? I can't find them on steam workshop. You have a great contents when regards to this game! earned my sub!

[@jscales4310]

or is it under the DLC's?

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Industrial Evolution is a content creator pack. Everything you see are vanilla items.

[@SamuelYeboah-wf2tw]

Nice graphics

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Thank you!

[@MyNextPossibleTimeline]

Even if one is not using the night cycle, I find that I still get a few bucks back.

[@martijn439]

No time to watch now but I kept the video open while i was afk for the algorhtym!

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Thank you so much! You are a legend!

[@martijn439]

@@Captain_Ahvious Not really, you are a legend!! Thanks for your videos

[@dobbygaming7243]

From where do I get this map

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Mentioned at the 17 seconds mark of the video, its the Coastal Flatmap from the Hotels and Retreats DLC.

[@rickycarlsen6210]

How much will CS2 cost??

[@Captain_Ahvious]

This will depend on what country you are from. You can find the cost for CS2 in steam if you play on PC, just search for it there.

[@rickycarlsen6210]

@@Captain_Ahvious Denmark

[@pgaven9396]

0:55

[@edriangustincamacho3406]

I'm starting to pickup a little bit of Tagalog accent. Filipino po ba kayo?

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Minsan 😜

[@davidndounou]

I am a very happy camper

[@darkknighttv27]

what is the map name

[@Captain_Ahvious]

Coastal Flatlands

[@120420]

It's sad how Paradox lied to us before Cities Skylines 2 came out. What a POS game it is today. Paradox should've followed CS1 except put in the mods that everyone wanted when the game first came out. Ridiculous keeping us steam mod creators out of CS2 to add new stuff.

[@DmytroBogdan]

If CS2 will have a successful launch CS1 will be dead in a few months so we don't need to establish new meta

[@Safar793k]

Beginner starting on dlc 😂

[@angeljanssens5765]

Didnt you need education at this episode?

[@Captain_Ahvious]

That's in the next episode. There's only so much you can fit in a video.

[@angeljanssens5765]

@@Captain_Ahvious so its not needed to have education to quickly? In my city i have in commercial zones/industry (not enough educated workers) problem how i can solve that?

[@flexgaming7802]

r u a p li p no my friend?

[@Captain_Ahvious]

min san

[@franciscolorenzolobosulloa9922]

How can u do always something awsome at the beginning. waiting for part 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... xD

[@jadecougar]

This is what I was thinking too. Every time I start a new city, I end up not noticing that I'm deviating from a plan (visual or functional...or both) that I started with and then I feel like "ARG! Just start over with a new city!" :D

[@franciscolorenzolobosulloa9922]

@@jadecougar same after 1 hour I start again xD

[@rachel4060]

omg how did i not know you can calculate the length of the roads using the cost!!! I am like 8years of playing (badly)🥲

[@Captain_Ahvious]

@@rachel4060 oh my