This means if you use a wind turbine as your first power facility, you can get the maximum power output from it without having to build it far away. There is excellent wind speed along the riverbanks in your starting tile. Now let’s get into how to make the most of this map! Tip #1: Take Advantage of the Wind and River CurrentĪ common struggle, especially for beginners, is building an economical starting town, without having to run power lines and water pipes across long distances. Not as visually interesting as other maps.Two highway connections immediately accessible.Lots of fertile land (agriculture) available early on.
Details of the Grand River map when you start a new game.įirst, let’s take a look at its pros and cons: The river going through the city also provides a convenient water supply. This European-themed map is considered beginner-friendly as it has lots of buildable space and easily accessible outside connections.
Grand River is one of the maps available to you in the vanilla version of Cities: Skylines (without any DLCs).
