To Udon or Not to Udon...

[Mike Lowe 0]

That is the question:

 

Although very wonky at first use, the Udon mod is terrific! However, as I'm sure most are aware, it takes up a ton of space, and I'm weighing whether or not it's worth it in the end. At the end of the day, Maxis hasn't really given us enough space for us to use this mod efficiently as it's just too big for a Sim City it seems. I tried the Orion large city mod too, but that one I noticed created some issues (at least I think) in how the game behaved which I didn't like.

 

Considering all of this, I'm asking the community whether they feel it's best to use Udon, or keep things as is out of the box and use more mass transit, etc. in developing their cities. I know most are going to say to use it, but then how do you do so and still make a productive city? I just don't see the sims using the freeways all that much, and I feel the space could be better utilized.

 

I'd love to hear how you all are using it efficiently. Underground, super raised roads? Thanks for replying!

 

 

[xoxide 377]

a ton of space? you mean in the city as far as creation of major intersections yes for the most part that is the nature of intersections and major exchanges.

 

however udons themselves are one way roads and the multiple uses of them.  You do not need to create a major exchange to use one way streets and variants to improve your city.

 

XoXiDe

[Nico Robin 70]

That is the question:

 

Although very wonky at first use, the Udon mod is terrific! However, as I'm sure most are aware, it takes up a ton of space, and I'm weighing whether or not it's worth it in the end. At the end of the day, Maxis hasn't really given us enough space for us to use this mod efficiently as it's just too big for a Sim City it seems. I tried the Orion large city mod too, but that one I noticed created some issues (at least I think) in how the game behaved which I didn't like.

 

Considering all of this, I'm asking the community whether they feel it's best to use Udon, or keep things as is out of the box and use more mass transit, etc. in developing their cities. I know most are going to say to use it, but then how do you do so and still make a productive city? I just don't see the sims using the freeways all that much, and I feel the space could be better utilized.

 

I'd love to hear how you all are using it efficiently. Underground, super raised roads? Thanks for replying!

Use Bridge and Tunnel Mod , if u want create Bridge where u want ^^

[eastcoast360 0]

I love the UDON Mod. U don't have to build a huge highway, but it's def worth having just so u can use individual pieces (1 ways, roundabouts, etc) of the mod.

[ryan_mizu 1]

Yes, UDON is clunky at first, but the more you use it, the more you can tighten up space and begin to think creatively with one way avenues and elevated interchanges. Don't scrap it, if its hard to use, just use it little by little wherever you can even without the Orion mod.