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I noticed that most DLC’s are currently at 50% discount. Currently I only own the base game and didn’t play that much. I’m planning to start again, which DLC should I buy.
Should I go for Green Cities, Mass Transit or another DLC?
 

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I noticed that most DLC’s are currently at 50% discount. Currently I only own the base game and didn’t play that much. I’m planning to start again, which DLC should I buy.
Should I go for Green Cities, Mass Transit or another DLC?
What was the reason you didn't play the base game?
None of the DLC offer a dramatic change, rather small changes that enhances certain aspects of the game.
 

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I’m an EU4 and CK2 player, so most gaming time are spend playing those.

I prefer to build beautiful cities, rather then the bigest most efficient cities.
I have a lot of troubles to keep the traffic flowing.
 

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Mass Transit should help with traffic, if that is your main concern, I personally preferred After Dark. I felt the Bus Lanes seemed to make traffic flow better because the only time cars would go into the bus lane was before they would make a right hand turn, reducing traffic.
 

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Mass Transit offer some extra roads that are helpful in dealing with traffic (if you aren't already using Network Extensions - then the roads will look a little familiar) as well as more public transport options. It's a good DLC and I'd take it over Green Cities.

I would also suggest Parklife if you don't have it already. If you enjoy building beautiful cities being able to have your handmade parks be functionel is really nice. And it offers some extra props and buildings to add to that. I've really enjoyed it as well.
 

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Each adds a little bit and none of them makes a huge change.
I personally used this opportunity to just buy EVERYTHING and be done with it, including all the content packs and radio stations. But that's just me :D.