Cliffside building! Cities: Skylines (Part 23)

[@FirstSlateProductionsOfficial]

48:25, you should maybe do pubs and clubs near the stadiums and perhaps some of the bigger, high rise hotel assets along the long beach

[@ryanpenney7880]

hotels would look great over in that space!!

[@agatasaata1958]

great idea and it would bring even more people into the area :D

[@kedamour]

I like the pubs and clubs idea. It could of once been a warehouse district that’s since been repurposed.

[@muhammedmaster2710]

I think near the stadiums there should be a statue of maybe a famous player. This is seen a lot especially at football stadiums (soccer stadiums)

[@tportis7]

True like the Stadium area would be more of a night life area of the city , great idea

[@BobSmith-sq2gw]

Could the zoo go in that space on the hill the other side of the train tracks/ road (the other side of Bedford), or is that too far out? Could be a nice large space for it. Also, no idea if it’s at all possible but would LOVE to see something like a heritage steam railway serving the zoo!

[@SaulKohn]

Love this idea! Might help the commercial demand. Maybe there could be some urban farming happening nearby the zoo (like in and around Philadelphia) that could go into feeding the animals? That could help the industrial demand at the same time.

[@Cameronb28]

I think the space across from Bedford is great for the zoo too. I think he should sink the highway down, I don't think an entrance/exit is necessary for Bedford but it can be done if needed. A sunken highway would allow a lot of connections across to the grass area from Bedford. I also think he should name the part where he added the quay across from the festival island, Bedford Riverwalk and turn it into a park area.

[@DanTheVetteMan]

The big mostly disconnected area near the downtown should be the new mansion area, like Malibu or something, and keep the connections minimal so that traffic stays limited. and build a "tour" bus to transport people to and from the area.

[@marcusmcflurry8691]

this a great idea

[@micah1392]

great episode! I think now that the greater city area has been fleshed out (at least for now), you could focus on the downtown and more dense/urban neighborhoods? I would love to see the waterfront that extends toward the new waste treatment facility filled out a bit. keep it up james !!

[@sexyalien806]

yes!

[@moonshinefox]

love the new areas! how are services and schooling up there? i think maybe the old mansions could become an observatory spot, mostly green area? to break up the general grayish-ness of the area ALSO as far as revisiting old ones, i think yes, the stadiums, but also the university!!!!!!!!! you've probably unlocked more buildings by now, and i think you could make it look super cool with some work

[@aliplay5]

yes perfect for observatory !

[@mpfromnl1986]

The SF inspired area looks so damn good! I was thinking you can probably remove or change the ridiculous tiles in the amusement park using BOB. I think there is a wooden floor tiles option in the zoo/nature park asset that might fit the entire Fort look a bit better. The blue and red tiles are just very odd looking. Also i don't mind the longer time lapses, the enthusiasm on rediscovering what you did when you talk over it just never fails to put a smile on my face!

[@erinhm0404]

I love the speed build episodes! This city is my favourite you’ve done. We’ve come a long way from zoning to get land then demolishing it all 🥺

[@tjg813]

I don’t know why it’s so relaxing to listen to you explain why you’ve designed streets or neighborhoods in certain ways but it really is relaxing. Watching you build up the theme park reminds me of your old Planet Coaster series. If you every feel like doing a Planet Coaster play through again I’d definitely watch!

[@R0s3.R3d]

I feel yh, it's really hard to watch James videos while in bed cause I always fall asleep, works great when I'm having insomnia tho

[@feelinglostinthepeople]

If there was a way to do stone tiles in the amusement park instead of the red and blue ones, I think it would fit the castle vibe better and look more intentional!

[@notjulesverne]

I cannot help but think of how incredibly expensive the SanFran district would be in real life. Historic, a lot of green spaces and so close to downtown would cost millions

[@aliplay5]

so just like in real life then 😂

[@sdd1396]

18:15 I agree on that, cities sometimes develop in ways that don't make sense. Prime real estate on top of a hill near the sea with beautiful lookout spots? Nope, industrial and offices zone. Maybe it could be redeveloping? a couple of industrial looking residential buildings? That could be awesome there too

[@Rebeccanorth2994]

You could call the theme park "Elizabeth Towers", Partially because it already has Elizabeth in its name, but partially because the Queen of England is called Elizabeth and it is built in a castle (Obviously). Another name could be "Catastrophe Castle" (I prefer this one)

[@elenaja_online]

The commercial demand isn't just commercial, it is also the demand for entertaiment. The commercial entertaiment like leisure and tourism, but also parks and recreational buildings. Unaware of this you can end up with a overkill of commercial and still a commercial demand. (just incase you didn't know!)

[@JMemski]

Ahhh I miss this series already 😭😭😂

[@stefaniegray]

I learned to just trust the process a long time ago. The amount of time I wanted to shout at my computer 'James! What are you doing???' and then a few minutes later it somehow turns into magic and looks amazing!

[@cyvintyranea5329]

Haha I feel similar sometimes, but it always works out great!

[@lilmissmonsterrr]

It's so much harder than it looks.

[@grassnansen]

I grew up in San Francisco and watching this series evolve into something inspired by my home makes me so happy ! The tennis courts/apartments/commercial buildings you put in next to the theme park reminds me of the USF dorms and tennis courts in the Panhandle, Coit Tower is on POINT, the cliffside road is beautiful. I live in Montana now and I miss my city every day ! One thing you could add, not sure if they have it in the workshop, but Sutro Tower is a big radio tower on top of a hill in SF, you can see it anywhere in the city and it is one of the only buildings you can see poke out of the fog when it gets really thick. ANYWAYS, so happy you're doing this series, I wait for a new episode every day :)

[@stefke1231]

1:20:34, Meanwhile, the people in the mansions have already died, decaying and no one can pick them up XD

[@squeaselvonstrange]

Yes! I can't focus on what he's saying about the bus lines because i keep wondering how many years that corpse has been rotting in the abandoned mansions lol. Is there a haunted house asset, i wonder? Lol

[@topiasperamaki]

Next to the new tram transfer where the mansions used to be (there’s still a couple mansions abandoned), maybe a good place for an opera house or theatre? Overlooking the city 😊

[@sum1rllyspecial]

What I like about the red paths, is they have a texture to them that is probably brick, but the horizontal lines make me imagine them as stairs. Loved the time lapse, the city is looking great.

[@kedamour]

River Quay could be redone as “Garden Walk” or “Flower Walk” and cover it with vibrant flowers. And add the Green Cities DLC: the community pool, the yoga gardens, and the sports hall

[@kedamour]

Plus the Bee Haven and the Community Art Museum

[@XxNicocinxX]

I’ve been loving the series! The city looks so good! I was wondering if we could get like a midpoint video that just shows off the whole city and tour the older parts you built? That would be pretty cool

[@clow5707]

I would love to see a more eco-friendly part of town/neighborhood tbh ^^

[@nightman9744]

Loving the series so far! Would love to see some first person rides on the trams or the train lines!

[@smurphlyn516]

I really enjoy the long time lapse because it allows you to get more accomplished per episode while still enabling us to see the process. It lets more custom areas and detailing as well, such beautiful work. I think it would be neat to make a little secret beach with a path coming down the national park through the arched rocks. Also is there a way to manipulate assets to make large bungalows in trees to make large treehouses for the national park. For reference disney world has some in the wilderness lodge I believe. A fun idea for the old mansions is to leave them or make them look rundown and turn it into a lookout point where youngsters go to make out and party.(Did the senior living area ever get some love… I don’t recall.)

[@modestheliolisk]

When you unlock the roller coaster, I feel like a good place for it would be right behind the fort (and maybe the ferris wheel could go next to the beach)

[@riekejansen7137]

Next Episode !! Please I like this series so much !!

[@eligoldman9200]

If you want some San Francisco vibes to look at I recommend taking some inspiration from the neighborhood called Bernal heights. It’s a residential neighborhood on top of a hill surrounded by highways that separate it from old industrial neighborhoods. It would be perfect inspiration for filling in that hill.

[@Japonicastar]

The highway running next to the cliff and the sea reminds me of the sea cliff bridge along the pacific highway near Sydney. This city is such a mix of nostalgia from different holidays for me, makes me reminisce so thank you for that. I think the city looks stunning, I enjoyed watching the timelapse even if it’s long. Thank you as ever James.

[@ByeByeBayou...]

Urban zoos are often tied into large parks. It would be cool to turn part of the hill across from the highway in to a large park with a zoo incorporated into it, or place the zoo on the island next to the hill. Next to downtown should really be another high density neighborhood with a cool beach front IMO. Over all, the city is looking super awesome! keep up the good work!!

[@insertchannelnamehere632]

I love the bedford station, keep it

[@msh4876]

what days do you publish videos? Im waiting every day to see new episodes, this city is my new motivation in life hahaha I NEED MORE VIDEOS :DDDDDD

[@Alexanderca32]

Maybe the mansion area could be some kind of city forest? Kind of a quiet place close to the downtown for people to relax and walk dogs. Also a few lookout points would go nice. Maybe there could be some historical tower or mini fortress there as well as it seems like a defensible position. You could take a look at the park at Mount Saint Peter in Maastricht (Netherlands) for some loose inspiration.

[@DepthsofafallenAngel]

You have to name the theme park Bowser's Castle! It be a crime not to haha

[@FirstSlateProductionsOfficial]

Been catching up on the episodes I missed whilst waiting for this, love seeing how far the city has come!

[@NoDecaf7]

James, I am very much into a super duper long time lapse, like this one.

[@PeterE89]

Hi, actually the average gradiant for trains is 1,5% to 2% but on short parts it can be up to 4% and I like the split of the trams btw. makes somehow more sense... And greetings form Austria

[@amityharrington5817]

YAY!!!!! There are no words for how much I enjoy this series!

[@L-Quebecois]

The two lane bridge should be a suspension bridge. In my opinion!

[@GoldOrMyGrave]

The zoo should go on that empty piece of land by the fort !

[@Imkortez]

I love this series and a idea is to put the mansions behind the amusement park

[@ryanpenney7880]

im so excited for the amusement park to really start taking shape! idea: in my city our amusement park has a chair lift that goes over it so riders can view the whole park. obviously the amusement park in the world isnt big enough, but what if you added the gondola so people could take the gondola as transport from the suburbs to the park

[@idontneedameme3665]

You should turn that hill into a park or maybe a zoo, in Perth we have kings park which is basically a massive park on a hill right next to the city.

[@Meeesa]

A hilly zoo would be cool! Here in Colorado we have Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and it's such a cool mountain side zoo.

[@leahbunny92]

I'm obsessed with this episode! Love the time lapse. I suggest naming the amusement park something to do with renaissance or royalty, since it looks like an old castle (or part of it). "King James Faire" hahaha

[@mroutro7206]

Should call the park Clifford National Park as it’s on a cliff

[@linc321]

When you get the tiles it would be rad to turn the small rivers on the other side of Bedford into rich canal suburbs Gold Coast style

[@lukemartinez5091]

Hope next episode comes out soon!! 😊

[@Syzygyzzz]

Loving this! Perhaps the zoo could go behind the theme park on the hill? Maybe put a casino, convention centers and hotels near the sports park? You have such great ideas! Thanks for all the effort you put into this!

[@Chancep19]

I think adding a zoo, aviary botonny building could go great on that hill. I'm not sure what all buildings you have and what you want to add to download but things of that nature so it brings attraction to the area

[@someone3011]

Yeah! I love time lapses, no matter how long they are~ This episode was amazing I'm so impressed by all of what you built!

[@AlexanderSwan]

I suggested this a few episodes ago but you put other things in the place I suggested lol; anyway, a government quarter to the left of the downtown area might be cool and add to the realism of the area (where you pointed to the zoo). The tax office, city hall, courthouse, and potentially workshop government buildings are what I'm thinking, arranged in a planned manner. So the CBD is the skyscrapers then next door is the govt! I think the zoo could look great on the hilltop that you're mentioning is now really separated from Bedford. Zoos generally look for those natural features so animals have large enclosures and the rest of the city/area is blocked. There'd be no reason for needing access underneath the new train and highway! Anyway, I love the city, I love your work, the time lapses are so soothing, and we get to see a lot more done in an episode. Love it dude!

[@stephenmerrill6728]

Always enjoy watching your builds. You can just feel how much you enjoy the game. Your city has really grown into a beautiful city. Sweet!

[@turtleofthemoon]

The big empty area between Bedford and the downtown feels like the perfect place for a university to me, but I don't know if the city really needs two yet. But being close to the downtown and on a hill with a view of the ocean would be a super aesthetic area for a nice sprawling campus. Loved the super long timelapse. It's so satisfying to get to see it all come together and the builds are all so cool!

[@alienngl]

I would love to see you work more on the downtown, some taller buildings would look cool especially on the shoreline

[@mrstardhi6420]

So when will the new episode will be? Its been a week now

[@mril881]

The city is looking so good. Those steep areas are fantastic and really set this series apart from other play throughs out there.

[@morganmcculloch8697]

Loving the series! Part 24 coming soon hopefully…

[@lemondroppe]

I loved hearing your excitement during the time-lapse! It's obvious you love this game and you're having a great time playing it, it's so refreshing to see. Video games are supposed to be fun! Loving this series!

[@mimiconlon4148]

I love your Timelapse’s you always just seem so happy to describe what you’ve done and it looks so sick everytime

[@keedaplaysims1838]

I’m not sure the name of the street or area but it’s in California near the coastline with very interesting mansions that hang along the cliffs of the ocean. Similar to Iron Man house in the movie. I feel that would be great for the area where the 2 old mansions are. Or make that area where the planetarium can go. And make a cool looking pavement maze for the Sims to walk along.

[@Jennikiko]

I love the sheer excitement in your voice! Also, all of this work looks amazing, thanks for the video!

[@cyvintyranea5329]

Have you thought of setting some walking tours? They could be set up as guided tours through the san-fran area and up to the tower

[@ellamae6000]

Could the haunted house be on the outside of the castle, maybe around the back. Adding some trees to give it more a creepy vibe. I feel like it kind of sticks out next to all the other modern-ish amusements.

[@Charlotte-jq9xt]

I love the new bits of the city! Especially that national park with the pathway through the rocks - looks incredible (but you already know that). I'm really excited for some focus on the industrial area as well. Feel like we've been the other side of the river for ages now so it'd be nice to revisit the older bits!

[@suddenshotty]

I see that you are following the global rule, "If there is a hole in a rock, there must be a path!" Hahah Love the build and the excitement in the commentary!

[@agatasaata1958]

One of my favourite episodes of the series, so much progress has been made! It's cool to see what you do without time pressure, just chilling and building and decorating~

[@16umarfarooq]

James it's been a week and we're dying already! Please save us with a new video 🙈

[@Emily-zn4ri]

Love this episode! As a Sydneysider myself, I found the whole apartments by the theme park bit so funny :)

[@hrathweg]

That elevated walking trail and lookout platform are the perfect spot for watching the night time fireworks at the theme park!

[@gabrielemalerba2517]

The zoo could could on the hill behind the highway, that you could lower it down so would be easier to bridge over

[@tannerrobinson5110]

You may want to address some of the growing traffic issues along the main road that's a hybrid highway. It's getting pretty backed up at the stop lights.

[@battlearmanda]

I love the timelapses. The new national park is gorgeous. Id love to see some more industrial development!

[@nealmetcalfe]

Really enjoying the series. You do know that BOB can be used to change the amusement park tiles, right?

[@olio44]

So glad to see you back building in Cities:Skylines! I would love to see you plan the puiblic transport first when you build a neighbourhood next, perhaps like a nice BRT (bus rapid transit) line. It would be fun to see you solve conflicts with cars passing and maybe build the most densely near the bus stops.

[@Tonnesoflostthoughts]

I don't mind the timelapses, I prefer them over watching the micro detailing.

[@misskitiefantastico]

For your amusement park on the outside put a park around the back of the castle. In the UK we have a theme park called Alton towers and they have a big house and park land within the theme park. They have Hotels and cabins as well.

[@DrasticllyOversizedEgg]

Hey! Just letting you know that if the port does get built, then the people on the beach would have container ships passing by very minute or so.

[@harrynothairy257]

Amazing work! Thank you. Please drop another 😢

[@d3Rm0Nk]

"a highly popular bus line ... it needs to be completely redone!" Spoken like a true city planner ... at least those around here, they always seem to rework working stuff but ignore the broken stuff.

[@Philip.Eriksson]

You are actually doing a good job keeping the hilly aesthetics and not just flattening everything out!

[@tawnyprovince-ward2353]

The mobility scooters at the strip mall is a vibe lol

[@msliper]

The best videos are when James really enjoys his creations!!!! I was smiling all through it

[@Victoria_KB]

Amazing progress, I love the extended San Fransisco area, and the new national park. You mentioned looking on the workshop for a cooler bridge - if there's something like the Golden Gate bridge that would look awesome right there.

[@bruh666]

I looove long timelapse episodes like this because there's so much new stuff in the city

[@GeographyJohn]

You should build the zoo in the area across the highway you pointed out at 1:02:13! Great park use of the space, really big space even with water access… good for zoo attractions that need to be placed along water

[@JMWZ_E]

The peach bus lost much of its original purpose ... maybe you look specifically at the two parts of the route that are not covered by the yellow tram: 1:14:22 It could still be a (alternative) connection between the cable car and Myrtle and cover the area on the other side of the rail tracks. Maybe also give Primrose access to Myrtle station. 1:12:40 Peach and blue bus lines almost form a loop - but a rather broken loop. Blue line is just going one way, peach is serving just a section. If Peach line is cut back to do its thing in Myrtle, the red bus line could step in and serve the opposite direction of the loop. Tram stops of the yellow line could be moved to the intersections with the loop to improve transfers ...

[@spartan117zm]

Love what you’ve done this episode, it really brings this area of the city together. One recommendation I’d give is to get a different bridge for that new bridge you built at the point, I think the one that’s there looks too thin and too tall to be built the way it is. Maybe a cool arch bridge or a small suspension bridge would work!

[@notjulesverne]

This will definitely be your best city so far and something you can be so proud of in the end!

[@jthoward]

I’d say some more industrial looking stuff over on the other side of the train, it it can be made to look good

[@limeparticle]

I quite enjoyed the timelapse! Definitely don’t worry about it!

[@camilatomitake6799]

Loved the time lapse

[@kubraergin6003]

1:02:26 Maybe you can build another campus to that big area you mentioned. Well it's way too big for a campus area but at least it can cover up that place a bit.

[@kubraergin6003]

The campus that we have is a little bit small and it needs a second one anyway

[@lilmissmonsterrr]

i LOVE the cliff park with the paths and the winding road! You're so creative and clever, James!

[@sarahgradolph352]

James I really enjoyed the long time lapse. As much as I enjoy your regular commentary, I like to watch the very intentional work that you do. Please continue to do stuff like this.

[@qualityguacamole9142]

I LOVE TIMESLAPSESSS

[@benjirr96]

Soooo... Episode 24? :-)

[@Rjm2422]

The residential apartments near the theme park is genius, exactly how different heights should be used. Cities is so difficult for this and it really shows what you can do to handle level difficulties.

[@voldyriddle3337]

yep. he has officially lost inerest in the game

[@marcusmcflurry8691]

no pls don’t say that

[@lozzieelizadesigns05]

He uploaded one today

[@voldyriddle3337]

@@lozzieelizadesigns05 day before yesterday. Not today

[@bruh666]

I really like that semi industrial / commercial area up in the hills, having small little ugly/dirty areas makes the city look way more realistic

[@markabele8794]

This game looks amazing. I'm impressed with what you can build in it.

[@PNWlover]

I love this series! Suggestions for another series in the future: Most Beautiful City in cities skylines New planet coaster park Most beautiful planet coaster park or zoo. Anything with greenery 👍