Learn how neighboring cities work in SimCity 2000, why they're important for your growth, and how to connect to them. Plus, see a list of all possible neighbor names!
Hey there! So, you've probably noticed those other cities popping up on the edge of your map in SimCity 2000. You might be tempted to ignore them, thinking they're just background fluff, but trust me, they're actually pretty important for your city's development. Think of them as your connection to the wider SimNation!
These neighbors will grow alongside your city, though let's be honest, as a savvy SimMayor, you'll likely be growing way faster than them. You have the option to connect to all four of your neighbors, or none at all. It's totally up to you!
The names of these neighbors are randomly picked from a list of 36. Here's the full rundown:
- Ashland
- Aurac
- Avon
- Blake
- Cats Corner
- Cherryton
- Denmont
- Dexter
- Eubanks
- Fort Verdegris
- Fortune
- Harpersville
- Hoek Creek
- Jenna
- Jeromi
- Krighton
- Lister
- Little Rouge
- Mill Valley
- New Boots
- Newton
- Oak Creek
- Petaluma
- Phippsville
- Pioneers
- PortVille
- Rimmer
- Schwinton
- Serviland
- Sinistrel
- Stars County
- Stimpleton
- Tent Pegs
- Villa
- Washers Grove
- Yestonia
Yeah, some of those names might sound a bit quirky, but hey, they add character! It's also not uncommon for two or more of your neighbors to end up with the same name. I once had all four of mine named 'Stars County' – it was a bit surreal, but it didn't stop the game!
One special case: if you chose to build your city on an ocean tile in the terrain editor, one of your neighbors will be named 'Ocean.' This neighbor won't have any population, but you can still build connections to it if there's a land bridge available.
When you do build those connections, you'll see a sign pop up showing the neighbor's name. You'll also see a number next to it, which I'm pretty sure indicates the distance. This number usually ranges from 5 to 9 and increases as you go along the edge of your city, tile by tile. Honestly, there's not a ton more to it than that, but making those connections can really help your city thrive!
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