I should have done this months ago... | Cities Skylines | Oceania 50

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About the Project:
Join me as we create a map rich with natural beauties, distant towns and a bustling metropolis. The aim is to create an island that feels as big as a state or territory, including vast biomes, mountains, rivers and an endless coastline. Set in Australia and New Zealand (maybe an island in between), this map takes inspiration from open world video games and the way in which the game devs create such immersive environments, such as GTA 4 and 5, Red Dead Redemption 2 and the Mafia 4 maps. To take it one step further, every thing on the map should feel unique and distinct. No city district, town or mountain should feel or look the same.
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#CitiesSkylines #airport #oceania

[@kaisattelberg5548]

Could place a radio mast on the island so that the light house bit looks like some sort of antenna - possibly belonging to a weather station, broadcasting the forecast to all those boats.

[@Hayzie93]

Came here to say this. Radar, radio and mobile repeater tower. Gives the island a bit more context too. Island master who maintains the electrical infrastructure.

[@redoctober1991]

If I may make a suggestion for one of your islands, how about something similar to Matiu / Somes Island in Wellington Harbour? It has a long and winding history, including hosting an internment camp for both world wars and a quarantine facility during the smallpox and influenza outbreaks. It was essentially New Zealand's Ellis Island. Now, it's home to a scientific reserve for the Department of Conservation. Or even just an island with a concrete structure on it, one where an old WW 2 heavy artillery emplacement would have been?

[@skrata173]

Similar to this, St Helena island in Brisbane's Moreton Bay has a penal colony and quarantine ruins from a high-security 19th-century prison that had the reputation of "the hell hole of the Pacific"

[@josephjenks2550]

Also there's Quarantine Island in otago harbour

[@motleycat5030]

Glad u got a sponsor, you deserve it. city looks so much like Sydney

[@westburnworld]

And Auckland

[@jimson8222]

I got a hellefresh ad like right after his sponsortalk thingy

[@zicomitchell]

The most impressive aspect of this episode is definitely the ad integration *Two Don Draper Dollars Twenty*

[@vitormd1138]

Finally a sponsor! So proud that you actually made the Ad part fun, mixing it with the game! Edit: Ahhh i see you used SimCity 2013 Sound tracks! I love those!

[@gijskramer1702]

It would be a nice challenge to delete the road and rail outside connections and let every me imported by ship and plane. Did it myself on your maps and it gives a really nice effect

[@christopher6740]

Just figured this out: You use a great strategy for creating unique textures in map editor, using a big brush on a low strength to get a slight effect. However, this creates problems when you have to do an area larger than a big circle brush size. You have to go in manually to tweak overlaps and areas with no effect from the big circles. However, you can create your own brush types by inserting a black and white image into the folder which is opened if you open the little folder icon next to the brushes in map editor. This lets you use a square brush, which tiles much easier!

[@twodollarstwenty]

Great suggestion! Didn’t even think of this

[@Dirty.H]

So pleased you have a sponsor mate, considering you do this as a part time job 👍

[@HaydenCMH]

I really loved how you integrated the ad into the episode so well, nicely executed. Keep that up! Refreshingly unique.

[@LowRid3r82]

The place under the bridge in Matilda can be called DUMBO. DUMBO is an area in Brooklyn that stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. It can be Down Under the Matilda Bridge Overpass

[@adamnproudcanuck]

Hey, great episode as always. Just a small suggestion regarding the moored 7 anchored boats. They usually all face roughly the same direction, since they swoon in the wind, not really following currents. Most currents aren't that strong directly on the the coastline. The wind however is. So, it'd be more realistic if all boats roughly face the same direction: the bow towards the wind. Cheers!

[@basedraydn8868]

Matilda beach needs a pathway to give access to it. The quay wall intersects with the cliff leaving no way on to the beach.

[@louis-hhr9479]

For the boat placement the reason why these boats mostly face the same is because when they drop their anker all boats turn to face the direction of the wind if there isn’t any kind of propulsion. But if they are just floating without being ankered in they will place themselves in most cases perpendicular to the wind

[@markstephens7588]

You should look into the Network multi tool mod. One of it's features allows you to unlock the roads that are part of buildings like the ferry stops so you can upgrade, destroy, and rebuild them to match the style of the other roads nearby. Also works for cargo harbors. It by the maker of the intersection marking tool.

[@westburnworld]

A supermarket you place in Oceania is Pak N Save and you can find Pak N Save on the Steam Workshop and also Pak N Save is a New Zealand supermarket chain

[@katzie8078]

An island where some rich kids do some partying, there is nothing more than some trees, bushes and some left over bottles

[@skrata173]

schoolies island?

[@mattiaskongsmark1862]

YESS MORE OCEANIA

[@GeorgePgolf]

#qanda You kind of have building hotspots (California, Miami, Australia). Have you ever considered moving to a new building area to look at inspiration?

[@motleycat5030]

He did the simpsons city Springfield

[@mrplaylist8131]

that little island with that house on it reminds me of quail island in christchurch new zealand it was used to keep lepers on when leprosy was going around

[@Khitiara_]

in the roller coaster tycoon games you can put down boat rides and you can just not bother giving them a route, but if you dont they sometimes cant manage to pathfind back to the dock when their time is up, and thats in grid-based games not even the sort of terrain that cities has

[@quelquun6812]

#qanda How do you plan to build your cities in the future? More vanilla stuff and zoning (like Mile Bay) or detailed, modded cities (like Oceania up until recently)? Builds like Marble Mountain are definitely something I’d love to see more of. Something about seeing the detailed work and the creativity required working with limited assets was just amazing ! You could even add other vanilla mechanics like limited money (but please limit the zoning, it just never makes areas as great as hand built. It’s longer but it’s worth it).

[@hamishbuchanan8488]

For the harbour you should consider mimicking Aucklands Waiheke island. Place in another significantly sized island out in the harbour and have an entire new town there, could be fishing based as you mentioned.

[@oliverrevis4190]

Another suggestion that would be pretty cool. Check out the coal loader at balls head in Sydney. It's an old wharf and coal loader with tunnels underneath that has been converted in a really cool way into a park. Would be pretty cool to see something similar in Oceania.

[@condorpanini1152]

#qanda About how long does each episode of Oceania/sunset city take to make (planning, gameplay, editing, etc)? You seem to spend a lot of time researching on google earth for these videos and then even more time just building and decorating to make these cities look absolutely amazing

[@stephenhayner4288]

#qanda I'm curious about whether there's any other collaborations with different CS people in the works. In Oceania I really enjoyed DirtyH's work, and citywokcitywall's projects in Marble Mountain were excellent. Great work as per usual, and I hope life's treating you well!

[@t.d.knowles4944]

In terms of history, for the island that you already detailed, you could consider it an early government house from not long after Oceania was first established. The building could be used for tourist purposes in the present and can also be booked for functions like weddings and business seminars.

[@KelloggsDigga]

just something about the boats, it is partly the current but mainly in bodies of water like this the wind that is the deciding factor, so for the most realism all anchored boats should face the same direction, but lovely build!

[@sareawok]

The boats turn with the wind, their bow will always face the direction from where the wind is blowing if they are on the buoy. It looks unnatural if they are facing different directions.

[@HazzaGazza18]

Question for the Q&A What are some buildings techniques that help you make a more realistic city?

[@olivermortlock7173]

Ripapa Island would be a good source of inspiration for one of the islands. It has a pretty long history.

[@oliverrevis4190]

A suggestion for one of the islands something like cockatoo island would be rlly cool especially the large empty 1900s warehouses and dock cranes.

[@bananaplays6154]

Congrats on the sponser mate, good to see companies supporting a great channel like yours ❤️

[@bijbelepodcast]

If i may make a suggestion. I was thinking about a race track, this can be F1 inspired or just a racetrack. But since there is a F1 race every year in Melbourne, I thougt this could be a nice feature.

[@jasperkroon2079]

I have a suggestion for the series to maybe build a golf course in oceania, i think you can customize it pretty nice. I also think it will look beautiful around the area.

[@whathappen3095]

for the QnA, @two dollars twenty , will there be any beach decorating? (like props on the beachshore, and public beaches), besides the major tourist destinations inside the city, i would love to see a beach resort/hotel and some beach decorating, love your vids! 😄 #qanda!

[@hansmarteau3110]

One of the island should be an old small citadel from the British time maybe or something like that. I think there’s a few island with small castles on it and it bring history context on the city also. Otherwise the boats look great 👍🏻

[@arandomguy2904]

9:20 Toilet block is a must, aslong as its clean

[@Tectonicia]

The island house could be the house of a prime minister or army general that was honoured for his great work and then was gifted a island

[@Stan-ur4gm]

Love this new addition! I do have a small comment. The boats (decorations) you’ve added look great however they look like a bit “to much”. I live in Amsterdam where boat life is very important and present. The boats are located very specific (since it should not involve boat traffic). In my opinion you have been a little enthusiastic regarding the boats. Besides that, love the serie and love your work!

[@twodollarstwenty]

Thank you for the comment! Australian and NZ bays are covered in boats so it’s interesting to hear it’s different elsewhere. Something I didn’t really notice until I did!

[@CaptainDramagerate]

For one of the islands, you could make a lighthouse that burnt down, or the foundations for the supports of an old bridge.

[@jimyvanloock3510]

#qanda I'm not judging someone for how they tackle building stuff, but why haven't you shifted your attention to other parts of Oceania? If not for some progress outside the city, then to just take a break from that and refresh yourself with some rural styles?

[@motleycat5030]

He did he made a small town and railway connections and the new Zealand are

[@jimyvanloock3510]

@@motleycat5030 And I'll ask, how many episodes ago was that? I don't mind seeing the progress, but with an entire map to fill out I'd personally shift focus to stay inspired.

[@jemsyago7163]

I guess since they're focusing on a different part of the city, it could maybe still be somewhat refreshing since the area is different enough? I'm not really sure

[@jimyvanloock3510]

@@jemsyago7163 That's really a personal opinion. For me, the city stays the city, no matter what part of it you're looking at. I suppose that's a result from growing up somewhere rural.

[@VoltsAnBolts]

@@jimyvanloock3510 I agree with you as I also gre up rural and really enjoy mixing up my build to stay entertained, besides i really enjoy nature detailing, but thats just us, he may like to focus on one thing until its done or is feeling really inspired right now, everyone does it differently and he adds a lot in each episode regardless

[@spendiggity9324]

Hey mate I reckon you should chuck some cricket/ afl ovals around if you look at Melbourne there everywhere. In particular near freeways because of noise pollution

[@ColinCady]

Trunchbull Harbor to tie in with the Matilda theme.

[@tristanmo5371]

What about a big (maybe monaco inspired) luxury marina with fancy apartments, hotels, clubs etc. And as usual, fantastic episode

[@glendankers129]

Yes! Oceania!!! Still the best series imo. The water looks waaaaaay to pale now though 🤔

[@Milwa1]

#qanda been wondering this for pretty much every cities skylines content creator: How long do you plan in advance usually what you’re putting another area, district, building etc. And what is the longest time you’ve planned in advanced?

[@benjamin2629]

I still think you need an old gun emplacement similar to north head in devonport nz. To remember Australasias past fears of being invaded in ww2.

[@squawkthepenguin9492]

The boats aren’t rotated because of the current, but rather because of the wind! They face towards the way the wind is coming from

[@sheo3394]

Some sort of old or current military instalation would be cool to place on an island.

[@Yoghurtmale8]

#qanda how do you feel about filling in some of the ocean around the main island with smaller islands inspired by Polynesia/Melanesia/Micronesia, I think it would be very cool to bring some other parts of Oceania into the series of Oceania, one of the islands could even be a tourist getaway for the aussies like Bali. Anyways i love your content keep up the good work!

[@doublea06]

Your Cities: Skylines series is excellent. ✌ But you almost finished the airport you made.

[@secretdemongf7945]

#qanda Hey two dollars twenty! I know North American-style cities (Australia and NZ included) seem to be your preferred building choice. If you had to do a series based on a style outside of your comfort zone that you haven't done already, however, what country or region-themed map would you choose to create?

[@motleycat5030]

He did a Chinese city

[@secretdemongf7945]

@@motleycat5030 I know. That's why I specified 'that you haven't done already'.

[@PatrikS99]

For islands old yacht club woulf be nice. And some realy old warehouse. Back when boats were main transportation option, the did build warehouses on some islands, predesessors of moder distribution centers.

[@helpnatte]

the lighthouse island (without a lighthouse) reminded me of märket, a finnish-swedish historical island, that started with finland building a lighthouse on the swedish side of the island, which resulted in a long long argument of what belonged to them 😂(i know im late to comment on this but whatever!)

[@aidan66042]

Imho the old water looked way better! It also matches more with the satellite imagery

[@MonsterJayk]

The pine trees on the beach reminds me of Gisborne, NZ

[@polska-ukrayina]

#qanda What inspired you to begin building in Cities: Skylines and how do you stay motivated?

[@Yozo_official]

I love this series! Its so good!

[@declantayler3601]

Bros in love with Sydney. He should try and incorporate some of Melbourne and Brisbane and all of the other states around Aus

[@KutsugeMindUrmoks]

Absolutely love Oceania. Watched the whole series in about a week :P

[@blox3rrs]

I love the way the sponsor was transitioned! Amazing!

[@shlubbers1778]

The sponsor message is awesome! Great content as usual!

[@stoopidnoob4723]

A few ideas for place names - Morant Breakers, Jackaroo plains, Cockie point, Sheila waters, Bushwacker bay or Mount Dropkick...?

[@matsui90]

I think an art museum and cafe would fit well in to the park by the bridge

[@ClaxMaxtron]

Great to have you come across the ditch

[@andrewmertz3093]

You could add some sort of a music stage near the bridge in the new park. Love the videos :)

[@adorablecatmaid]

I'm loving the work on the waterfront. Tho a recommendation tho, and admittedly I know it's more New York than Australia, but you could probably do something like an old immigration centre for people to pass immigration back in the days when ocean travel was common. Something along the lines of Ellis Island in New York.

[@gfv74]

I hope the weather plays nicely for you when you come over in September! It’s freezing right now. If you’re coming to go skiiing, I guess that’s good, though. 😂

[@alexanderpbyron]

That was quite a hilarious ad placement 😂

[@greekSAS]

Love your content two dollars, keep up the great work.I love watching your videos and eating popcorn very entertaining and intriguing Just a suggestion/idea, you should have a small suburb or street. Where it has different cultural vibes like Italian or Greek like Lygon street in Melbourne or Chinese or Japanese vibes maybe a indigenous heritage site somewhere out in the outback

[@RickMeasham]

I reckon the abutment to the left of the Matilda Beach would be a caravan park

[@christopherjohnston5449]

What if you had a public pool as part of the parkland around Matilda Point, Something like the Dawn Fraser Baths if you wanted to keep that heritage theme going

[@NeoCherrn]

Old school sea fort guarding the entrance to the bay on an island maybe?

[@FinneganRiordan]

Your dry dock could be turned into an Eat Street like place (In Brisbane).

[@andrewspencer2200]

That was the best integration of an ad I’ve ever seen 👏

[@bunbun2181]

Damn that hello fresh comercial was done really well

[@hugod9131]

I think you should build a little fortress, you know like the city was a strategic location that the British Empire had to protect

[@avorica]

you should use the network multi tool mod to unlock the road that the ferry piers are on and replace it with the regular suburban roads

[@adamgasth]

How about putting a playground in the park? Let the kiddoes have some fun

[@shawnd-v1660]

Please make the wharfs water level again. I hate seeing pontoons so high up while the ferry is low down. Plus it'll add to the realism

[@LucasFernandez-fk8se]

You should place the houses on the new side of town manually imo. It just doesn’t look right when the game zones them. I think the issue is non uniform lot sizes and the fact that the game also spawns some ugly houses. But the gaps between homes are too large for australia/ New Zealand. Gaps like that are exclusively reserved for like small declining Midwestern towns with blank lots and various old home sizes, where as most suburban areas have similar wealth levels so they have similar home sizes

[@luddickgames2424]

You should make a prison on one of the Islands like alcatraz

[@the_aussie.transportfan8869]

Idea for one of the islands,have an Old WW2 naval base with old warships docked

[@mariapapazoglou853]

#Q&A what is something that you’ve learned throughout the series

[@peskypigeonx]

Now we’re actually using the ocean 🌊

[@edenite]

bro these sponsor placements are great lol

[@1000bijen]

I LOVE the simcity 2013 music!

[@isthisthekrustykrab_]

What about a small volcanic island inspired by Rangitoto (one of many volcanoes in Auckland)?

[@JoePlayz398]

#qanda Do you plan to expand from Cities:Skylines and make videos on other games? Also, Oceania has given me lots of ideas and inspiration for my own City. Thank you!

[@TamaraWiens]

I love your vids, but I had to laugh at how many boats you put down. It feels like the ratio of sheep to people in NZ 😉

[@insertchannelnamehere632]

Congrats on the sponsor man!

[@badguycornpop1663]

Maybe a small "Botanical Garden" at your new park?

[@kostasp6195]

#qanda how much research goes into the area your maps are based on before you start them. Also will you ever do a city not based off a real life place (excluding Springfield of cource)? Love your vids!

[@JC-pg3cy]

Can you pls do a drive through of your city? It's so nice that I want to see it in first person :)

[@danielkelly8870]

Should definitely name under the bridge Swagman Point!! 😉😉

[@otsolattu]

Loved the music. Felt nostalgia. Also nice city!

[@jacechatter5981]

i'd like to see some snob have a house on one of those islands haha

[@blueythebudgie7987]

Loving this series 😍

[@testicalfestical]

#quanda I’m your Miami series, are you going to make part of the wetlands like a tourist spot? Like with a tacky crocodile statue and a swamp shack giftshop or something? I think that would be really interesting and give the swamp personality and life.

[@BrettWordon]

Looking very good! How about a ship wreck somewhere ?