[dipolley]

This is turning into a "what do insomniacs do" or a "sim city insomnia" theead. Hope this is what you wanted monkey.

I build alot of the small cities first to build connections. I hold off on any city services. I also start my taxes at 9 % for low and middle income and 1% for high income. 1% for all commercial. 14% dirty Ind, 10 % man and 1% high tech. And legalized gambleing with curfew turned on. Once I notice a lack of growth I build a hospital and police statiopn. I build fire when needed and destroy afterwards. Or build one small FS in inustrial zone. One I see a drop in growth I start with schools. I increse taxes as needed. start small give you alot of room to move up.

I haven't gotten the hang of rail and monorails. bus stations and subway is easy. I also lay my roads 5 squares by 6 squares in the grid. 2 roads and then avenue. Keeps traffic flowing. I have some great small and medium cities but have never filled the large maps.

Any other thoughts?