Cities: Skylines ~ Quick Answers

[stilgarpl]

Since this forum doesn't have this thread and it's so popular on other forums (CK2, EU4...)

This is the place for us noobs to get answers to our stupid questions

- How do I deselect things? When I'm in "building stuff" mode, how to I return to normal mode? Do I always have to click that (X) or is there a faster, simpler way (a shortcut?)

- How do I get coal for my coal power plants?

 

[stilgarpl]

No one?

 

[CNightwing]

I don't know about coal, but when building anything that chains (road, pipes, etc) you can right-click to stop the chaining and start over (double right-click to redraw the guide line for freeform road). If it's anything else or you want a clear cursor, escape does the job (but is a bit finnicky when placing power plants I've noticed).

 

[woz]

Is the Steam workshop online because i cant find it atm.

 

[CNightwing]

Is the Steam workshop online because i cant find it atm.

I heard it had to be reset, perhaps it is still down as a result?

 

[stilgarpl]

I don't know about coal, but when building anything that chains (road, pipes, etc) you can right-click to stop the chaining and start over (double right-click to redraw the guide line for freeform road). If it's anything else or you want a clear cursor, escape does the job (but is a bit finnicky when placing power plants I've noticed).

That's the thing - when I press Escape, it takes me to menu, so I have to press it again.

Is the Steam workshop online because i cant find it atm.

It's down at the moment.

 

[Simcity5]

Yep or escape. It should be rmb. I cant believe all those players with early access never suggested this.

 

[Co_Karoliina]

Coal power plants will automatically order coal from outside locations. Just make sure there's a highway connection so the trucks can reach the power plant. If you have ore resource available, zone industrial on top of it, then make a district and assign the Ore Specialization policy to it so the industry is allowed to extract the ore. They will then automatically send it to your coal power plant when it needs some.

To close the build menu you are in, click on the menu icon again on the bottom bar. I personally use that to open and close menus, it's fast and easy.

 

[stilgarpl]

Thanks.

Is there and underground view for building metro? Like in CIM2?

 

[Co_Karoliina]

Water areas should not be a problem for the metro. Occasionally you may get a "Slope too steep" warning, but just try to place the tunnel a bit further inland to let it conform to the land level better.

 

[Blacksmurf]

Cant believe the developer of this game is on the forum answering questions from players. I feel like I'm dreaming or something.

 

[ManWithNoMouth]

How do I delete a bus line? I can't work it out!

 

[Co_Karoliina]

Haha, thank you! The game would be nothing without players, so of course we want to support you guys, especially in the beginning when bugs might still be found or some information in the game could be hard to understand

 

[stilgarpl]

Haha, thank you! The game would be nothing without players, so of course we want to support you guys, especially in the beginning when bugs might still be found or some information in the game could be hard to understand

Bugs? What bugs? I haven't found any.

 

[Voigt]

I ordered C:SL today on the Paradox Webshop, because this is the place you get the most money per sale from (what I heard about). I got a order confirmation, but not the key.
I know that the shop server is probably overloaded atm, but how bad is it. I thought instead of getting the key instantly I have to wait an hour or so.
Did anyone else ordered there, and can say how long it took for you, 'till the key arrived?

 

[jimmyeac]

Probably simple; honestly I'm to lazy to look

How do I change the map angle?

 

[stilgarpl]

Probably simple; honestly I'm to lazy to look

How do I change the map angle?

Hold the middle mouse button and move around.

 

[jimmyeac]

Thanks!

 

[Simcity5]

Probably simple; honestly I'm to lazy to look

How do I change the map angle?

Hold the middle mouse button.

 

[Higi]

I pre-ordered the game but I can only see the botanical garden in-game. And I can't see the Paradox Plaza uh plaza/park either. Am I simply missing them somehow? Or is it a problem?