"Home/building backyard size?"

[BlackViper]

is there any positive outcome by building some homes backyards larger then 2x2 ? or you would just waste space?

[Chompers]

You can place some of the objects in the deco tabs in the yards to increase desirability and/or aesthetics.

[BlackViper]

Originally posted by Chompers:

You can place some of the objects in the deco tabs in the yards to increase desirability and/or aesthetics.

doesnt work for me,, i can click "random it" but the stuff otherwhise is grayed out..
i also noticed that this game in 2024 dont even have a proper day/night cycle.. its always daytime.. such a shame.

[Chompers]

You can have 2 objects from the homes build tab in there, but you can also place decorative objects from the other tab in the build menu in the yards empty squares once it's built. I assure you, it works.

[BlackViper]

Originally posted by Chompers:

You can have 2 objects from the homes build tab in there, but you can also place decorative objects from the other tab in the build menu in the yards empty squares once it's built. I assure you, it works.

i did a very large one. and i still could only randomize it and 2 got randomly picked.. the rest was still grayed out. but not having a day night cycle is stilla bit emersive breaking so i will lay the game to the side in hopes that they update it in the future.

[BlackViper]

Originally posted by BlackViper:

Originally posted by Chompers:

You can have 2 objects from the homes build tab in there, but you can also place decorative objects from the other tab in the build menu in the yards empty squares once it's built. I assure you, it works.

i did a very large one. and i still could only randomize it and 2 got randomly picked.. the rest was still grayed out i cant click on them as if they are locked. but not having a day night cycle is stilla bit emersive breaking so i will lay the game to the side in hopes that they update it in the future.

[Serenity Mae ♥]

Just press the little trash icon and it'll let you choose whatever you want. It's right next to the randomize button. If you don't do that, then you can only choose randomize. Or you can click on the building and remove it, but it's easier to just click the trash icon.

[BlackViper]

Originally posted by Serenity Mae ♥:

Just press the little trash icon and it'll let you choose whatever you want. It's right next to the randomize button. If you don't do that, then you can only choose randomize. Or you can click on the building and remove it, but it's easier to just click the trash icon.

Ah thank you. I find it disapointing though that the game dont have a day/night cycle.

[resieg]

Originally posted by BlackViper:

is there any positive outcome by building some homes backyards larger then 2x2 ? or you would just waste space?

To come back to your original question:
Yes, bigger than 2x2 is just waste of space. Only disadvantages from an economical point of view. Slowing down your city building and increasing the difficulty level.

Ofc, if you are just going for beauty, you can put more stuff into a 3x2 yard, but only the first gives you the 10 desirability bonus. I rather would put additional beauty stuff beside (outside) the homestead, coz only then it counts for the beauty of the realm.

[TaylerBootz]

Originally posted by BlackViper:

Originally posted by Chompers:

You can have 2 objects from the homes build tab in there, but you can also place decorative objects from the other tab in the build menu in the yards empty squares once it's built. I assure you, it works.

i did a very large one. and i still could only randomize it and 2 got randomly picked.. the rest was still grayed out. but not having a day night cycle is stilla bit emersive breaking so i will lay the game to the side in hopes that they update it in the future.

As chompers said, you can add decorations from the BUILD menu to yards or townhouse yards. This increases happiness and you don't have to make special space for just decorations.

As for day/night, it doesn't bother me in the slightest. That should be added as a separate suggestion, not to this question. Personally I hope they balance the rate gain for materials (like wood/planks/coal) better first, but that just me.