So You Want to Be a Subterranean Mayor? A Totally Unofficial Guide to Cities: Skylines Subways
Let's face it, Mayor, your city's streets are a congested mess. Buses are playing bumper cars, taxis are weaving like drunken bees, and your citizens are complaining about the commute longer than a toddler on a car trip. Fear not! It's time to take civilization underground, "Destroysville" style, with a glorious subway system!
Step 1: Ditch the Shovel, Dude, It's the 21st Century
Forget pickaxes and dynamite (although a well-placed explosion to clear out a stubborn resident might be tempting). We've got fancy tunnels for a reason. Head over to the transportation menu and delve into the wonderful world of... subway yards! Yes, that unassuming building is the heart of your underground metropolis. Plop it down somewhere convenient (citizens won't mind a bit of construction dust, will they?) and watch your metro dreams inch closer to reality.
Pro Tip: Don't skimp on the placement. You wouldn't put your socks on in the middle of the highway, would you?
Step 2: Stations, Stations, Glorious Stations!
Now, you can't exactly shove people into the ground, can you? (Although, with some of your citizens, you might be tempted). That's where stations come in! Here's the beauty: you've got two choices - subterranean stations for a true underground experience (think spooky tunnels and flickering lights), or above-ground stations for a more, uh, "street cred" vibe.
Warning: Those above-ground stations? Not exactly architectural marvels. They kind of resemble a particularly large concrete shoebox. But hey, at least they're functional!
Step 3: Tracks of Fury... Not Really, Just Tracks
Imagine a city without roads... well, that's basically your subway system without tracks. Don't worry, it's not rocket science (or tunnel science?). Just grab the handy metro track tool and connect those stations with sleek lines of steel. You can even go all multi-level with your tracks, creating an underground spaghetti junction that would make a traffic engineer weep with joy (or horror?).
Hot Tip: Don't be afraid to get creative! Those tracks can twist and turn, but be mindful of those corners. You don't want your subway trains arriving looking like a crumpled accordion.
Step 4: Let's Get This Party Started (Underground Style)!
Once your masterpiece of tunnels, stations, and tracks is complete, it's time to unleash the hounds... er, trains! Head back to your snazzy metro line tool and click on those stations to create a route. Remember, a circular route is your best friend. Nobody wants a one-way ticket to nowhere-ville.
Achievement Unlocked: Witnessing your first train zoom through the tunnels is a glorious moment. Just remember, Mayor, with great subways comes great responsibility. Traffic jams be gone, happy citizens abound, and your city will be the envy of the entire region. Just don't get too cocky; the title "Supreme Subterranean Overlord" might go to your head.
