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Tips of the Week

For July 17, 1997

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This Week's Tips of the Week

Keeping Crime Down: I have an apology to make for not being able to get the tips up for the past few weeks. First I was on vacation, then my system crashed and was down for a couple of weeks. Now I'm hopefully getting back on schedule here. Once again, I'm sorry for any inconvenence, I know several people wondered why it wasn't updated for a while

Now let's move on.

Crime is a big gripe in SimCity 2000. Unlike unemployment and some other stuff, it's nearly impossible to get zero crime, especially in big cities with lots of arcos. If you have arcos, I suggest building a police station right next to it (yes, every one) just to be safe, plus it will still effect the surrounding area. It "smothers the crime".

For advice on building PD's in small towns, here are a few tips.

1. Build when you're earning over $100 a year, that's how much maintenance will cost.
2. This should be the first city service you build.
3. Try to place it in the center of town for the best coverage (next to your house is even better :-).
4. Place others when the citizens complain or start to move out.

And overall, be creative.