Natural Growth Philosophies / Mindsets

[zahrul3 472]

Just a thought, is this natural growth philosophy applicable to the "other" city building game (Cities Skylines) ?

[TheMurderousCricket 5,107]

10 hours ago, zahrul3 said:

Just a thought, is this natural growth philosophy applicable to the "other" city building game (Cities Skylines) ?

I can't see any reason why not. The tools in both games are different but the settlement concerns like resources, social relations or climate are pretty universal to any civilization (and civilization-simulating game).

[marcio1977 210]

Another great topic I missed during my absence. It feels like I'm reading a theoretical book on urban planning. Great points!

[Daeris 1,116]

On 6/26/2025 at 4:53 AM, zahrul3 said:

Just a thought, is this natural growth philosophy applicable to the "other" city building game (Cities Skylines) ?

Hi @zahrul3, yeah I would say it can apply to many other city building games! Some games might give you more tools to support the playstyle, but it's more of a player's mindset and approach to the game really. If you apply this mindset to Cities Skylines, I'd be curious to see what you come up with!

[zahrul3 472]

I've noticed how few 

5 hours ago, Daeris said:

Hi @zahrul3, yeah I would say it can apply to many other city building games! Some games might give you more tools to support the playstyle, but it's more of a player's mindset and approach to the game really. If you apply this mindset to Cities Skylines, I'd be curious to see what you come up with!

I've noticed how few people (content creators especially) do this in city building games - they approach the "game" as an art project/canvas and completely turn off simulation until everything is all done and dusted. And I haven't seen one content creator do this organic building style in Cities Skylines!

I haven't bought Cities Skylines (yet), though I'm trying it in my SC4 saves to the best of my abilities.