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DONCOR Jul 16, 2017 @ 12:45am
Connecting remote island only via ferry lines
Hi,
I have a remote island on my map and since some time ago decided to build sometimg on it, like a military base or a small village. Question - would the island function nurmally and grow without any road commentions to the mainland? I plan to build only a ferry terminal and link it to the city.
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kristofburger Jul 16, 2017 @ 1:06am 
It works as long as it has its own service network. Don't zone any commercial there though, unless you want to dedicate a cargo harbor for it.
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DONCOR Jul 16, 2017 @ 1:11am 
Great news, my main concern was that it'd give my a "no road connection" error on top of buildings and they won't function
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DONCOR Jul 16, 2017 @ 5:41am 
Originally posted by ristosal:
It works as long as it has its own service network. Don't zone any commercial there though, unless you want to dedicate a cargo harbor for it.
Also, will cars spawn on the island?
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kristofburger Jul 16, 2017 @ 5:48am 
Originally posted by SirDennisKovchan:
Also, will cars spawn on the island?
Yes
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BlondeBomber2U Jul 16, 2017 @ 9:44am 
I have islands with ferry connections and blimp connections. I have tourist attractions on the islands. I did supply police station, fire station and trash pickup. Haven't had any problems, actually probably the best things running on my map... :steamhappy:
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BlondeBomber2U Jul 16, 2017 @ 9:48am 
I would think if you build a small village then it's going to require more city stuff to keep it functioning. Such as commercial and industry.
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grapplehoeker (Banned) Jul 16, 2017 @ 11:36am 
Originally posted by BlondeBomber2U:
I would think if you build a small village then it's going to require more city stuff to keep it functioning. Such as commercial and industry.
No.
If you zone commercial on the remote island then it will require goods which will have to be provided by imports and or your generic industries. Any generic industry you zone on the island will require imported resources too, meaning you will have to build a cargo harbour. Add to that, shoppers will travel on the ferry from the main city to shop there. Save all of that unnecessary fuss and as suggested by ristosal above, leave the island commercial free. The islanders can use the ferry to the main city to do their shopping.
Last edited by grapplehoeker; Jul 16, 2017 @ 11:38am
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BlondeBomber2U Jul 16, 2017 @ 1:02pm 

Originally posted by grapplehoeker:
Originally posted by BlondeBomber2U:
I would think if you build a small village then it's going to require more city stuff to keep it functioning. Such as commercial and industry.
No.
If you zone commercial on the remote island then it will require goods which will have to be provided by imports and or your generic industries. Any generic industry you zone on the island will require imported resources too, meaning you will have to build a cargo harbour. Add to that, shoppers will travel on the ferry from the main city to shop there. Save all of that unnecessary fuss and as suggested by ristosal above, leave the island commercial free. The islanders can use the ferry to the main city to do their shopping.

Cool, thank you for the tip. I appreciate it. Good to know for in the future if I decide to put residences on the islands. Right now I like having just some tourist spots away from all the hustle and bustle! Trying to learn as I go. XD
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