Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Master the Basics: Top "Farthest Frontier" Tutorials for Beginners

Kysen's Farthest Frontier - Best Beginner Tips!

 "Farthest Frontier" is a simulation game developed and published by Crate Entertainment. The game was released in early access on Steam in September 2021 and is currently in development.

In "Farthest Frontier," you play as the leader of a group of settlers who have landed on a new planet. Your goal is to build a thriving settlement by managing resources, constructing buildings, and exploring the surrounding wilderness. You must also defend your settlement from dangers such as wild animals and hostile aliens.

The game features a day and night cycle, seasons, and dynamic weather, which can affect your settlement's productivity and the availability of resources. You must balance your settlers' needs for food, water, and shelter while also keeping them happy and healthy.

"Farthest Frontier" has a unique art style that combines 3D models with hand-drawn textures, giving the game a charming and colorful look. The game also features a soundtrack that complements the game's relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

Overall, "Farthest Frontier" is a promising simulation game that offers a fresh take on the genre with its frontier setting and charming art style.

As beginnings are very delicate times, I've started gathering good beginners tutorials. Above & below are the ones I've found so far. Feel free to let me know in the comments below of any other good ones I'm sure to have missed.

"Farthest Frontier - Getting Started - A Helpful Guide" by OneLastMidnight

 
The Only l0nzy's"The Only Starter Guide You Need! - Farthest Frontier New Update!"

"Tips & Tricks for Beginners! - Farthest Frontier Beginner's Guide" by @TakaYouTube

8 Easy Beginner Tips For Farthest Frontier | Easy Start For Farthest Frontier by Sir Sim-Alot

Monday, March 20, 2023

Transform Your Cities: Skylines City into a Realistic Metropolis with These 9 Must-Have Mods

As you may have realized by now, I think that Cities: Skylines is a fantastic game! It allows players to create and manage their own virtual city in all of its complexity and beauty. Well, kinda for the latter part since making your city look realistic can be a challenge without the right mods. Luckily, there are several mods available on the Steam Workshop that can help you achieve a more realistic look. 

In this article, and based on the very helpful video from Gaseous Stranger, I'll list some of the best mods for Cities: Skylines that will help you make your city look more realistic. You should also check out his full Visual Mod list in the Workshop.

1- Render It! is a mod that allows you to adjust the graphics settings of Cities: Skylines beyond the game's built-in settings. With this mod, you can adjust the draw distance, bloom, and other graphical settings to make your city look more realistic. This mod is essential for improving the graphics of Cities: Skylines.

2- Relight is a mod that enhances the game's lighting system. With this mod, you can adjust the color temperature of the lighting to match the time of day, and you can adjust the intensity of the lighting to make it look more realistic. This mod is an excellent addition to any Cities: Skylines player looking to make their city look more lifelike.

3- Theme Mixer 2 is a mod that allows you to mix different terrain themes and building themes in your city. This mod is perfect for creating a more diverse city with a unique look. You can use this mod to add different types of terrain and buildings to your city, making it look more realistic and diverse.

4- Daylight Classic is a mod that changes the game's lighting system to make it look more natural. With this mod, you can adjust the time of day to match the real world, and you can adjust the intensity of the lighting to make it look more realistic. This mod is perfect for players who want their city to look more like a real city.

5- Fog Controller is a mod that allows you to adjust the fog settings in your city. With this mod, you can adjust the density of the fog, the color of the fog, and the height of the fog. This mod is an excellent addition to any Cities: Skylines player looking to create a more realistic city.

6- Cubemap Replacer is a mod that replaces the game's default skybox with a custom skybox. With this mod, you can choose from a variety of different skyboxes, each with its own unique look. This mod is perfect for players who want to add more visual variety to their city.

7- Play it! is a mod that allows you to control the time of day in your city. With this mod, you can speed up or slow down time, or you can pause time altogether. This mod is perfect for players who want to take their time creating their city and want to see it in different lighting conditions.

8- Ultimate Level Of Detail (ULOD) is a mod that improves the game's performance by reducing the level of detail of distant objects. With this mod, you can increase the game's performance without sacrificing the visual quality of your city. This mod is perfect for players with lower-end computers or players with larger cities.

9- Dynamic Resolution is a mod that adjusts the game's resolution dynamically based on the game's performance. With this mod, you can improve the game's performance without sacrificing the visual quality of your city. This mod is perfect for players with lower-end computers or players with larger cities. 

These mods are excellent additions to any Cities: Skylines player looking to create a more realistic city. 

By using them, you can improve the graphics, lighting, terrain of your city, making it look more lifelike and immersive. Remember to experiment with different combinations of mods to find the ones that work best for your specific city, gameplay style, and GPU capabilities of course - not all of us have the latest RTX video card.

So, go ahead and try out these mods, and let your creativity soar in the virtual world of Cities: Skylines!

Saturday, March 18, 2023

The Top (and Best) Must Have "Cities: Skylines" Mods

Mods provide players with more customization options, allowing them to create a city that is truly unique and personalized. City builders can add new buildings, props, vehicles, and other assets to their city, making it more diverse and interesting, as well as add new functionality to the game, providing players with more tools and features to work with. For example, traffic management mods can help players control and optimize traffic flow in their city, while building and asset mods can provide more options for construction and decoration.

So here's my list of the Top 15 Best Mods to use while playing Cities: Skylines - I've linked each to their Steam Workshop.

1- Move it is a must-have mod that allows players to manipulate and move objects with ease. Players can adjust the position, orientation, and height of any object, making it perfect for tweaking roads, buildings, and props.

2- Traffic Manager: President Edition (TM:PE) 11.7.3.1 is a powerful traffic management mod that provides players with a suite of tools to manage and control traffic in their city. It allows players to adjust speed limits, set traffic lights, and optimize traffic flow. It can/should also be used with Hide TM:PE Unconnected Tracks and Hide TMPE crosswalks V3.2.

3- Node Controller Renewal 3.4 is a tool that allows players to adjust the nodes and segments of roads in their city. It provides a high degree of control over intersections and road layouts, making it easier to create complex road networks.

4- Intersection Marking Tool 1.13.1 is a mod that allows players to mark and designate lanes and paths on intersections. This mod is useful for creating complex intersections and controlling the flow of traffic.

5- 81 Tiles 2 is a mod that allows players to unlock all 81 tiles in the game, making it possible to build huge cities. With this mod, players can create vast metropolitan areas with ease.

6- Precision Engineering is a mod that provides players with precise control over road and building placement. It allows players to align roads and buildings perfectly, making it easier to create a cohesive cityscape.

7- Ultimate Level Of Detail (ULOD) is a mod that improves the game's performance by reducing the level of detail of distant objects. With this mod, you can increase the game's performance without sacrificing the visual quality of your city. This mod is perfect for players with lower-end computers or players with larger cities.

8- Network Multitool 1.3.3 is a mod that provides players with a range of tools for managing roads and networks. It allows players to adjust road heights, set slope limits, and create custom road assets.

9- Find it! 2 is a mod that allows players to search for assets, buildings, and props in the game. It makes it easier to find specific items and assets, saving time and effort in the process.

10- Compatibility Report v2.3.2 is a mod that checks the compatibility of other mods with the game. It provides a report of any conflicts or issues that may arise, allowing players to ensure that their mods are working correctly.

11- Picker is a mod that allows players to pick and choose specific assets and buildings in the game. It makes it easier to select and place items precisely, without accidentally selecting other items.

12- Forest Brush Revisited v1.3.13 is a mod that allows players to create forests and woodlands in their city. It provides a range of tree brushes and foliage assets, making it easy to create beautiful natural landscapes.

13- Play It! is a mod that allows players to simulate and test different scenarios and situations in their city. It provides a range of tools and settings for adjusting time, weather, and other game mechanics.

14- Harmony 2.2.2-0 is a modding tool that provides a framework for mod developers. It makes it easier for modders to create and maintain mods, ensuring that they are compatible with the game and other mods. 

15- Loading Screen Mod Revisited 1.1 is a mod that enhances the loading screen of the game. It provides a range of features, such as tips and trivia, custom images and videos, and the ability to load custom assets and mods during the loading screen. This mod makes the loading process more interesting and informative, while also allowing players to customize the game to their liking. It's a small but useful mod that can improve the overall experience of playing Cities: Skylines.