Why City Building Games Get Data Totally Wrong!

Data in city building games does not work the same way that data works in real life for actual urban planners. Data in urban planning is neither fully accurate nor immediately available. This video explains why and compares it to Cities Skylines and Sim City!

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[DivineStride]

I've always wanted a co-op city builder that you can play with your friends. So you could divide the data between them. It would be a great way to build and destroy friendships!

[torfinnzempel]

One of my gripes has always been that the more police stations you plop down in a small area, the happier peeps are in that are, but in reality, the opposite is true.

[CitiesByDiana]

This was such a well done, well-researched video and you make some really amazing points.

[emyrgrznsky]

great video :) it was fun to watch, quick question; are you gonna continue the no mods - eureopan city build series?

I really liked it I hope you do, cheers!

[neil.simmons]

I would love to see the boring version of this video with more details! 😄 Still a great video!

[torfinnzempel]

The rci model was developed by an economist (i forget his name. He contributed literally nothing to our understanding of the world) who was an ardent hellscape Libertarian and that is why it is such a poor model, but it does make game play a lot easier for players, so while it should be revised greatly, they probably can't abandon it entirely. 😞

[Drakkart]

interesting, so there is a lack of people looking at the data and drawing pulling the useful stats together... interesting. Maybe it is good that CSL is a video game afterall ...

[Warren_L.]

Congratulations on your Ph.D.; I know all too well how much work that involves. But I don't think I'd ever say there's too much data in Science (although I do know what you mean)!! 😁
- Warren Lieuallen, DVM, PhD

[delirius]

Cycling and pedestrian density doesnt matter in the game since there's no collision between them.

[BLADEBEAST]

Hello brother, i want the mods for this game can you help me?