Starting Something New - Cities Skylines: Neptune City - 01

Welcome to my new series! In this first episode, we build a few bridges, a riverside highway, and start crafting the downtown skyline.
► About Neptune City
Neptune City is a Cities Skylines series set in the American Mid-Atlantic, drawing inspiration from several American cities. The focus of the series is on portraying a multicultural, historic American city while maintaining scale.
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[@bigmoodenergy]

yes, less perfect cities! Very good storytelling and concept.

[@JeremyThunder]

when i get a little further in i'd love to consult w you about the transit network

[@maksi6709]

@@JeremyThunder map Name pleas

[@jamesj8953]

You don’t have to explain. Everybody watching plays the game. And just like you we get burnt out too and want a fresh start. Nature of the beast

[@thelonelyrogue3727]

Gonna have to say no, I don't play the game, actually. 😂

[@Cheezime]

Not usually the biggest fan of American cities, but this sounds sick.

[@maskedgymnast9699]

Neither am I, but this looks great!

[@purplebrick131]

Yup same here. Maybe the first time I've called a grid "interesting"

[@MalteseFalconYT]

same (bro says this even though he live in america)

[@jabka5876]

I am sure, this is going to be very cool!

[@frey8078]

Memphian here, yes the second bridge is from Memphis, dotingly called the M bridge. It’s the one that recently was shutdown due to a failed inspection.

[@bsquiklehausen]

This looks great! Awesome concept and really solid execution. Can't wait for more! (And no worries about the bridge - I would have had the tower base dynamically floating if I could have!)

[@blujitsu2180]

My inner Philly just wants to project Philly all over this, but this seems like it will be unique in its own right. I do like the direction you’re headed. It’s almost a little Gotham. It’s also a bit more plausible than every other up-and-coming project city with good urbanism that seems to be in vogue.

[@ATPHardenedGamerOtaku1990]

@Blujitsu I'm a Philly native born & raised like Will Smith. Grew up in South Philly's Point Breeze neighborhood, moved 2 10th & Girard @ age 5, lived in Kensington @ age 8 & moved to Frankford @ age 9 & I still live in Frankford 2 this day.

[@johncherkas4197]

I am really digging the new city. I like that it has that the "big city lost to time" vibe and reminds me of Buffalo already.

[@xxTORQxx]

Mannnn im so happy youtube recommended your channel hype to catch up

[@GeekNStereo]

This’ll be a cool city to watch, I’m from St. Louis but live in Brooklyn. Always enjoyed your vids.

[@drearydragon8154]

This city is kind of giving me mob type games I love it

[@traxxdutch6153]

very nice this new series, personally i think it is good to see two series other wise it is little bit boring but as a dutch man i love your dutch building style in Cities skyline. keep going

[@bluesfan4life_945]

FINALLY ! As a lifelong resident of the St.Louis area , I'm glad to see a creator somewhat using the area as inspiration. And yes the architecture for STL is very distinct due to the color of the brick that was used. I've always wanted a Ead's bridge asset made. It is , after all the oldest bridge crossing the Mississippi River. Good stuff so far.

[@metalltitan]

Gritty, dark, dusty. Love it! Could be right out of a neo-noir crime.

[@FreedomxYT]

completely agree with you about st louis, visited recently and it deserves more attention as a city

[@fancycousin1]

Already loving it! Can't wait to see what's in store for this city :)

[@jollyjokesterloe]

Yo! St. Louisian here and I think you’ve captured the vibes of at Louis very well! Can’t wait to see more from you :)

[@JeremyThunder]

SORRY FOLKS - I usually only turn on the midrolls ads at the place where there's an obvious ad break! Somehow a second break got left in there!

[@cleanesthawk2128]

That arch bridge from Memphis is the Hernando de Soto bridge and it's currently closed for repairs b/c they found a large crack in a fracture critical beam. Its one of the best bridge assets in the game though. It also really fits the theme of aging infrastructure in the city

[@DiorDexico]

I’m from Memphis and it’s scary to know that the crack has been there or 1-2 years. Also the design of the bridge is prone to have more structural issues as well. Beautiful bridge tho especially at night with the lights

[@cleanesthawk2128]

@@DiorDexico Yea it's crazy how long that fracture has been there. The beam was completely cracked. it's very lucky the bridge didn't collapse

[@artyoz]

I lived in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn for three years, so I'm absolutely stoked to see some less-than-ideal Brooklyn buildings and metro!

[@kingpotato360]

I was suggest adding an inlet or harbor at the mouth of that river. Harbors are very common on the East Coast, especially in the Mid-Atlantic.

[@bIairsarchive]

this is such a cool city, the look, the vibe, everything feels so familiar!

[@purplebrick131]

I'm here to watch you build because I enjoy your distinct style of content and how you approach your projects. Vogelstadt is top, not many Americans building European cities, but I'll watch you build anything man :) So en conclusion stoked for Neptune city, also the grid actually looks interesting so that's a plus

[@vforrevenge595]

Oh just randomly got your vid recommended to me on my recommendatonspage. Love your style of building and vidmaking. Looking forward to watching the rest of the playlist

[@mrheyfuckoff1]

New to the channel, just subscribed. This series looks like its going to be great!

[@dogameda]

skyline is looking amazing, I appreciate your patience for using props to create quals. Looking foward to your highway connections

[@andrewd7654]

Been to St. Louis off and on most of my life. I recently got into C.S. and I really dig this series. Pretty cool what you are doing and it def reminds me of STL so hats off to you.

[@elijahfilmsinc.3180]

I love it! Finally, an imperfect, mid-atlantic city! Can't wait for the next video!

[@sebastientumahai9560]

This is dope bro, keep this series going

[@colinfagan539]

Checking in from Neptune City, NJ. We've made it!

[@MalteseFalconYT]

The highway reminds me of St. Louis Missouri

[@MalteseFalconYT]

ps: I like how he immediately started making a grid 😆

[@Suchatool98]

As an architectural student, I think what you should have is a section of the downtown, that is new buildings, on the opposite shore. But have them but mid-rise commercial and residential buildings. Story/background Like this was the industrial area of the city in the early 1900s, then in the early to mid-90s the city council of Neptune City had the citizen's vote for a referendum to redevelop this area. There was a ton of government funding to redevelop the area, kind like it’s the “superfund” site of the city. Then by the mid-2000s, we see the first major construction projects come to the area. But the planning department limited the height of all new buildings to 15 stories or about 150-200 ft, to preserve the view of the skyline. It looks great and I can't wait to see what you do.

Very cool first episode! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@srslywtfcl4p404]

first time here. cool build and nice commentary. will def stick around for more neptune city :)

[@Chris6d]

I too wish there were more New York buildings and houses on the workshop (the smaller ones, not the skyscrapers). Great work

[@zayb07]

Cool city! Also about row homes an architecture, I would love to see someone mod some Charleston style homes into the game or Floridian architecture because it kinda takes from Spanish styles.

[@chillin_like_bob_dillan6499]

It’s nice to have some representation in a cities skylines series when it comes to referencing stuff I guess… The Lou isn’t even my first home but I mean it’s something I have relation with lol

[@KrisP3016]

Yoooo that skyline from the river is gnarly. Such an interesting pov.

[@CMDP-gq8fn]

Fantastic! I like this new series.. more of this would be great, keep it up!

[@teepicgamer73]

Ooooo mid Atlantic! Don't often see the Atlantic coast in C:S, excited to see how this goes! Don't forget the bus-dependent transit network that's old, barely functional, and misses much of the city

[@JeremyThunder]

oh you know the bus network is gonna suck

[@AlexBrucki]

In the real estate world. They call it character and charm. ^^

[@TonyX448]

Amazing planning, thank you so much for sharing the asset list :)

[@laurengabriel3724]

I dont know how you don't have more subscribers, because you are up there with all the best C:S builders on KZbin

[@luizfelipefranco5381]

“Mountains are useful to justify where the city ends, otherwise they go ever and ever ‘till the next city” - THUNDER, Jeremy. Not so accurate São Paulo climbing literally every mountain around it and ending itself in the border of every surrounding city: Am I a fricking joke to you? Edit: forgot Rio de Janeiro. It phoned me asking the same question, so I just updated this here

[@Pope_Rural_I5184]

Americans are too weak

[@chase768]

your voice is so nice to listen to! absolutely perfect for commentary videos like these

[@timoffeos]

It's an amazing town! Beautifull!

[@blanco7726]

Nice thats the most interesting region for cities in America

[@Butterkappi]

This is hugely inspired by Missouri, that first road layout alone looks like the main road system near the airport and Overland. Sheesh

[@TheBurl8]

Memphis bridge. Bold. Hope your city has good inspectors.

[@michaelrichardson8467]

Being from the stl area I can say I love it lol. Also I see alot of new York in there, the weather is kinda Grey.

[@robthebuilder9908]

Great work my friend, I as well found a flat map hard to deal with. I’m doing a Oregon coastal city map

[@TheBeetrootman]

You should use the parallel road tool mod- will make your highways much easier to build.

[@ethano3715]

This is awesome! Neptune City reminds me a lot of Binghamton, NY even though this city is a lot bigger. There's a lot of similarities between the two imo

[@CakeboyRiP]

Oh man. You did so much in one episode. Must have been a lot if work already

[@datsfunnygaming]

Like the idea, keep the eps coming

[@danielw.2442]

Looks great already👍

[@unfvzedmak]

Ah yes a new cs series to follow subbed :)

[@abuzaidkhan99]

You basically made Philadelphia center city. And I ain't complaining.

[@crow775]

yeah, this gud

[@lucasdomingues8635]

I just kept thinking about how the river was about to overflow.

[@icywolf777]

Thank you for the Quality content!! No matter what you gonna build, American,European,Asian,African, or even Middle East, i just love to see it if that you the one who making it happen!!, Good decide then!!

[@samuelesblendorio5982]

Subscribing because of the descendants profile pic

[@joseneto8305]

I loved the city, congratulations

[@matthewgriffen6137]

Great episode!

[@chriskaer]

I guess i found my new best city builder on YT. SUB. Greetings From Poland.

[@P1018at]

Just subscribed and I’m looking forward to seeing this series!!!

[@pedroruizgutierrez68]

I like this Jeremy 👍

[@VerumPositor]

Jeremy, building a St. Louis inspired city … yo man! You may like the chanel „The 2nd Empire Strikes Back“. Kalub is renovating an old St. Louis mansion there from the 1800s.

[@Chadoh21]

Love the city but not a fan of the name. Btw, I agree with you 100% on St. Louis. I've been there and it has some amazing architecture. I loved Lafayette Square and Soulard. Downtown was amazing as well. I'm from Columbus and our cities in the Midwest rarely get the attention and appreciate they deserve. I'm a lover of Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Kansas City.

[@o0dar0o]

to me it sounds like you’re building a rust belt city buffalo is a prime examplelol

[@Toto-uw9kc]

I would like to add a suggestion. Maybe add something like the Las Vegas strip in the future , filled with casinos , parks .

[@ivancarli1800]

Damn.. This already looks so good

[@nortabe9763]

Its so interesting!

[@hossam0101]

Excellent job man 👌👌👌

[@MrLodsofemone]

Reminds me a little bit of Empire Bay from Mafia.

[@maskedgymnast9699]

Love it!

[@Saurion1]

Definitely needs more alleys if it's gonna be inspired by NY and St Louis.

[@JeremyThunder]

alleys are actually pretty uncommon in new york, we have massive piles of garbage bags on the curb every day for this very reason

[@Saurion1]

@@JeremyThunder I was under the impression there were plenty of alleys in NYC, just not in Manhattan. You trying to tell me movies lie? Impossible!

[@JeremyThunder]

@@Saurion1 yeah it's crazy how much they show alleys in movies for how uncommon they are haha there's a few blocks in my neighborhood but i can't think of a lot of other neighborhoods with them. St Louis for sure they are absolutely everywhere

[@krzysztofmedyna3661]

Just saw your sunken highway on Reddit, annnnnnnnnnnnnd subscribed!

[@joepreston97]

love the series, I know I'm bit late but is this a custom map or is it available on the workshop?

[@blake3485]

When he mentions your town as inspiration - :) When he basically calls your hometown shitty - :(

[@JeremyThunder]

If it’s any consolation I adore St Louis

[@blake3485]

@@JeremyThunder I’m from Richmond so you didn’t directly call us out really haha

[@JeremyThunder]

@@blake3485 I haven’t been to Richmond since college but I absolutely loved it

[@blake3485]

@@JeremyThunder it’s definitely not as bad as other cities in the mid Atlantic but I’m from the suburbs so I’m not fully aware of the cities issues.

[@Shaun.Khatch1]

What map are you using if you don’t mind me asking? I want a river map

[@bradugar]

Come back Jeremy give us your Thunder!

[@vladimirgunnar7015]

I would like to see some worse neighbourhoods. I have yet to see much like that. But you don't have to.

[@unexpected_puns3029]

Hey Vladimir! Remember me?

[@vladimirgunnar7015]

@@unexpected_puns3029 yes

[@unexpected_puns3029]

Ay

[@vladimirgunnar7015]

Are you from the river valley streams

[@unexpected_puns3029]

Yes!

[@noco7243]

There actually is a Neptune City, New Jersey.

[@jb7359]

Is this a city CITY or a region? Like Marble Mountain or Clearwater County And are buildings in the mid-Atlantic REALLY that squished up against one another? (I’m from California lol) Also NC reminds me a lot of the city that the characters from Hey Arnold lived in haha

[@ApollonDriver]

Gotham!

[@thedesertfox5990]

what map have you used for this project??

[@anthonykatosh]

Looks promising wish someone would do south eastern cities Florida Ga ect ect.

[@dlwatib]

Not a fan of the LUT. Are Atlantic cities really that dreary? Love the architecture of the older buildings, but they need more breathing room. Older American downtowns tend to have a lot of parking lots and alleys. Manipulate the suspension bridge so that there are two nodes, one close to each shore, and none in the middle. Nobody ever builds a suspension bridge with one tower in the center of the river like that. It's where the river is deepest and runs swiftest and is least tolerant to blockage.

[@Insomniac_tv]

Yup

[@Starmanw422007]

Howdie Jeremy, I'm a brand new viewer your series. And hope to get some ideas on my own city of which I call Springfield, the name Springfield is for the first letter of my name "S". I had to restart my city again due to it crashing lol. I have lots of assets and mods i think is the reason why it crashing and freezing constantly.

[@GODOFHELLFIRE3]

How many mods and assets are you running, and how much RAM have you got? I've had problems with having the game crash on me before, so I might be able to help you out, my guy

[@Ilikefire2793]

@Jeremythunder ah so its an Atlantic version of 2015 Detroit.

[@JeremyThunder]

not that bad! more like late 90s New York - not a catastrophe, not a beacon of light, just a bit gross

[@Ilikefire2793]

So detroit just before the virus? And with less sprawled abandonment?

[@maxhodge7149]

If you do not mind me saying, the music gets a bit loud in the cinematics

[@MiataSomethingPerson]

What state is Neptune City in.?

[@dragonbornexpress5650]

If I were to guess? Somewhere along the Northeastern United States. In particular, New York (the state, not the city), New Jersey, or even Connecticut.

[@qutaibaabumatar6015]

it kinda reminds me of Detroit, somewhat

[@tomaslink8504]

How do you deal with low land value when plopping items

[@kathleenmiele8649]

Neptune city is in New Jersey

[@zinedinezethro9157]

Bro ppl be like: ugly buildings? WHY? They don't understand just how gorgeous an ugly building could be in a city 😂

[@rapidfire4202]

I grabbed the metro pillars from the MOM combined with the metro network by clus. Especially the broad and the stacked one are really nice. ( discribed to MOM copied the pillars to local mods and unsubsribed).

[@UnknownMotorcyclist]

what is the name of the map?

[@lg845]

I'm new, hi