Let's play SimCity in 2023 | Part 1 | Tips For A Successful City | SimCity 5 | SimCity 2013 |

Welcome to my Let's play SimCity (aka SimCity 5 or SimCity 2013 ).
#Simcity #Simcitygameplay
In today's episode (part 1) we begin a brand new region and a brand new city in SimCity. I'll share some tips and strategies to have a successful start.
I love this game and have never played it on my channel, so I'm excited for this series. SimCity is a great way for me to unwind and I thought it would be fun to record and share with you along with some tips and my approach to starting a successful city.
If you are primarily interested in how I start a city then check out episodes 1, 5, 12 and 18.

[@azraelselvmord3650]

Such an underrated KZbinr. So informative. My cities have been busting since watching you. Keep it up, man. Love the content.

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thank you. Glad the videos are helping.

[@azraelselvmord3650]

@@leonarddavis8732 They really are. I just finished episode 1. I've learned a lot. Especially traffic issues. I'm about to start episode 2. lol edit: I forgot to mention, I love the step by step let's play method. Really shows what you need to do. To have a successful city. Top tier, man!

Totally agree ❤

[@victorialindgren9659]

I set my tablet near the computer while I’m playing and have these videos going. I’ve learned so much.

[@lazuligrotto5674]

yesss he needs more views

[@bmore_grimey270]

This dude is the Bob Ross of Simcity!

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the compliment.

[@flavorgames]

lmao good one and true ajajajajaa

Wow! Thank you for such a great video. 💯I am brand new to SimCity, my 33 year old daughter introduced to me and I’m 61 and loving it, even more so since I found your video. ❤️You are such an awesome teacher, and you made the game make sense. I love the critical thinking that it offers, you definitely should be a #simcity #sponsor ❤

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you are here. I also have tutorials on various aspects of the game. If you have a question about something just let me know and I'll try to answer in the comments or in a video. Have fun with your cities!!!

[@dorothyward138]

I'm 63 and my husband is 65 we both find these video's VERY helpful. I am so glad they are here because I really messed up my first city and was trying to figure out how to do different things.

[@ghostwriterinme5050]

You are a “ROCKSTAR “ We would all greatly appreciate more KZbins like this. Please consider sharing more with a series of follow ups. You’re the Sim City Master! Thanks!

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thank you so much. I've been considering doing a look back at the cities. I'm glad you're here. I appreciate the kind words. There's more to come!

[@yes55504]

Sim city is an incredibly good game, the biggest short coming is the map sizes sadly. Nice video, brings back memories

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thank you. I agree about the map size.

[@thomascolucci4815]

@@leonarddavis8732 This killed ea in a nutshell back than or maxis, people revolted on map size an always online, an it killed there idea for sims 4

[@willtallis5275]

@@thomascolucci4815all they need to do is remaster 3000 and sims 2 with better graphics and more modern stuff that’s it they was perfect games lol

[@thomascolucci4815]

@@willtallis5275 / Will this isnt old ea maxis this is bullcrap greedy ea, An the fact they added a lot of stuff i dont like ot the game i wont be buying it. Every one told them larger maps, They lied an said it cant be done when they new it could, Than they new people didnt want to go online an they done it any way..So screw ea, id rather stick to city skylines an life bye you, give that game a shot, an stick eas agenda up the waazoo, pronounds an nounds nonesence give me a break, just give me a normal game

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

I'm glad to see folks still playing this game and creating tutorials. I just picked it up since it was on sale and have been enjoying it immensely. Why, though, are you charging low wealth people higher taxes than high wealth people? I tend to go the opposite way and have been charging (from low wealth to high), something like 9%, 10%, and 11%. Even then they will complain periodically about the high taxes. 😅

[@leonarddavis8732]

Glad you are enjoying the game. I have the taxes set at a rate that the simulation regards as neither too high or too low. Both will cause residents to complain or even move out. 10% high wealth, 11% medium and 12% low causes neutral reactions while generating the highest tax income. I have a tutorial on taxes.

[@messychicken]

amazing insight. im a seasoned player but i've found myself getting stuck in speed building and getting frustrated.

[@leonarddavis8732]

I completely understand.

[@messychicken]

@@leonarddavis8732 i love ur use of the roundabouts. totally practical approach. i find myself caring very much about the geometry of everything that the function succumbs~

[@mal5206]

Glad I came your video my brother. Stay blessed.

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thanks for coming

[@HALLIWEL07]

Thank you i love sim city but there were a lot of things that I didn’t know one of them how to be profitable i wanted to build more than i could chew follow your advice and i was amazing

[@leonarddavis8732]

Awesome! I'm happy the videos are helping. And I'm glad your city is profitable. Thank you for the feedback

[@basileae]

Really enjoyed it, keep up the great content!

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thanks. I appreciate the comment.

[@feodaron89]

damn i'm so bad at road building...it was very educational i'm sure my next city will be much better and prettier already.

[@leonarddavis8732]

It will be.

[@BrandonTConklin]

Sun at the end was like "aight ima head out quick"

[@leonarddavis8732]

It sure did! Lol

[@nikmuhammad7362]

Early stage of builing city is heaven..late game is a headache. Everytime. Easiest specialization is gambling.and yes need other cities too to support each other.

[@leonarddavis8732]

I enjoy the early stages of the building process. Gambling profits fluctuate with the time of day. I usually blend gambling with other tourism related attractions.

[@crochet.by.pasqual6333]

OMG, you are my hero! I'm playing this game since I'm 20 but I never got any success with it! I recently bought it for my iMac. I watched your videos and it helped me a lot until my iMac froze yesterday... I'm sad because everything was going well for once but I can't wait to play again! Just hoping that I will be able to pick up my iMac today! Happy holidays! Thank you so much for your kindness...it's amazing to watch you and finally understand what the game is.... LOL

[@leonarddavis8732]

I am so happy to know the videos are helping. This is one of my favorite games. Good luck with your Mac. Keep me posted. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help.

[@shakeandbaked1]

Your like the Bob Ross of simcity

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thank you!!

[@dimok195]

The Best :)

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thanks

[@irinelgavaol8449]

Thanks for the tips man! Bought the game in Game Pass and was confused of a lot of things.

[@leonarddavis8732]

You are welcome. I also have tutorial vids. If there is something I haven't covered just let me know.

[@Tc2_Moreless]

The game is cool and all. I like your tutorial. Maybe try cities skylines next?

[@leonarddavis8732]

I love Cities Skylines. I have a Cities Skylines playlist on the channel.

[@Cannonade2468]

may i ask how you get the buildings to show the number of workers it needs/current workers are there? it would be really helpful to see rather then guessing that my factories are full. is it like a setting or. .

[@leonarddavis8732]

Click on the building. It will show you how many workers for each wealth level. Building doesn't have to be full to operate. I'll do a quick video and post for you.

[@leonarddavis8732]

Just uploaded a video. Hope this is what you were looking for.

[@Cannonade2468]

@@leonarddavis8732 yeah it is, thank you!

[@scarecrown7s]

I think it is part of the cities of tomorrow add-on

[@YagwitOG]

Traffic is not really an issue. I’m set with how to control the flow up to 100k ppl. My problem is 🩸 money left and right. Education, fire, police, and med do me in every time. My major problem is trash to consumer electronics. The map size doesn’t seem to support, recycling ♻️ center, dumps, trade ports, electronics factories, & HQ.

[@leonarddavis8732]

How fast are you growing your city? I go slowly and add a service when I feel somewhat confident I'll be able to afford it. The city map size is small. Try to spread it out over 2 or more city plots. Good luck with your city(s).

[@alicedias2250]

Hi, great video! At 17:38 minutes of video, you show the number of individuals a factory needs to function. My game doesn't show it. Would you know why and how can I fix it?

[@leonarddavis8732]

For some reason it doesn't always show that. Fortunately, it's not critical information.

[@alicedias2250]

​@@leonarddavis8732That's alright, thank you!

[@bobahlberg6360]

thanks for all the help

[@leonarddavis8732]

Happy to help

[@noob4life1981]

How do you get those figures of how many low wealth/medium wealth and high wealth people should be working in a building?

[@leonarddavis8732]

Click on the building. It will show you how many workers for each wealth level. Building doesn't have to be full to operate. I'll do a quick video and post for you.

[@leonarddavis8732]

Just uploaded a video. Hope this is what you were looking for.

[@George-ti3bj]

Hi Leonard, Just found your channel and am loving the content I can't find the video where you explain how to show the workers in each building. What's it called/the link?

[@leonarddavis8732]

Hi. I'm glad you are here I have a tutorial series called Understanding SimCity. Look for video about Worker Info Per Building. I have 2 Understanding series. One for base game and one for Cities of Tomorrow. You want base game. Let me know if you need a video about something I haven't addressed. Hope you enjoy the videos!

[@George-ti3bj]

@@leonarddavis8732 incredible! Thank you so much. I was searching for it in the Cities of Tomorrow playlist Keep making fantastic content! 👏

[@leonarddavis8732]

I shouldn't have given those two series similar names. Glad you found it.

[@84bmw325e]

Wow, thought to put in a traffic circle.

[@leonarddavis8732]

Yes. Makes a big difference with traffic

[@redsdailygulo7123]

why the version of your simcity shows specific wealth jobs in every building? I have deluxe edition but it doesn't have that and I want it like yours. Hehe may I know how?

[@leonarddavis8732]

It doesn't always show that info. Not sure why. Fortunately it's not critical information since it changes each game day.

[@thomascolucci4815]

Tried my copy this morning, couldnt even read it, had it on high settings..An i tried to lower it to 1200 but it was just a mess ot read..

[@leonarddavis8732]

Set it to medium. That's my setting.

[@thomascolucci4815]

@@leonarddavis8732 ill give it a shot im so looking foward to city skylines 2 got the 100 dollar verison lol im stoked

[@leonarddavis8732]

I'm so ready for October 24!!!!

[@AngloAm]

Why is it I can sit with your videos for hours?

[@leonarddavis8732]

Wow! Thank you so much. I'm glad you're enjoying them. More on the way.

[@VibeTriumph]

hey great video but how do you mod ure Simcity?

[@leonarddavis8732]

Thanks. I'm not using mods.

[@NBATIPS]

how do roundabouts help when not one way?

[@leonarddavis8732]

Multiple road connections are possible and by spreading the traffic out. One way would be awesome but this is what we have to work with.

[@victorialindgren9659]

Just found you and I’m excited to,try some of your ideas, but I do have a question…when you click on thing like fire station and clinic, I see options available to you that don’t show for me. Do I need to play in the public sim world thing? I hope that makes sense.

[@leonarddavis8732]

Hi. I'm glad you found the channel. I have all of the DLC so you may be seeing things that aren't in the base game. I hope that answers your question.

[@victorialindgren9659]

It does. By the way, I have a city going using your tips and it is so different and more intriguing to play using your tips. I’m old SimCity…I had the Original and got hooked with SimCity 2k 😂

[@bradleycontois]

can you make simcity tutorials and how to overcome hurdles?

[@leonarddavis8732]

Any particular hurdles?

[@bradleycontois]

@@leonarddavis8732 control net management megatowerss, profiting millions so i never o broke stuff like that

[@leonarddavis8732]

I plan on doing futuristic cities at some point. I'll let you know when I do. Also, create a city that's just about profit. Then send funds to other cities so you don't go broke.

[@sototgyat]

where can i download sim citi won't send me a link from somewhere?

[@leonarddavis8732]

Go to EA app on your PC or get the app. Should be able to get SimCity that way.

[@quintinvandermerwe5063]

Wear can i download simcity plz give me a side

[@leonarddavis8732]

You should be able to get Simcity thru Origin.

[@quintinvandermerwe5063]

Wear must i get Origin plz help

[@leonarddavis8732]

Do a search for "Simcity Origin". It will take you directly to the Origin site

[@Wearetheconqueror]

I want too Play this game?? Can you give download link

[@leonarddavis8732]

You should play. I still love it after alll these years. Set up or go to your Origin account. You can purchase and download from there.