SimCity Build-it Restart Guide

Introduction

• Presenter: Missy
• Topic: How to restart your city in SimCity Build-it

Key Issues

1. Account Complexity: Lack of a simple login/account system makes it hard to restart.
2. Importance of Saving Data: Critical to save game data to avoid loss if the device fails.

Restarting on Different Devices

Apple Devices

• Apple ID Complication: Saves data, making reset harder.
• Recommendation: Use a cloning app to run multiple instances of the game.

Android Devices

If City is Not Saved

1. Clear Data: Via app settings.
2. Uninstall/Reinstall: Starts game from scratch.

If City is Saved with Facebook

• Issue: Same Facebook account brings old city back.
• Solution: Create a new Facebook account.
• Risk: Logging in with Facebook can overwrite new save data.

Using Multiple Devices

• Recommendation: Use a second device with a new Facebook account.
• Alternative: Sync with Google Play to avoid Facebook complications.

Avoiding Data Loss

• Sync with Google Play: Allows restarting while preserving new city data.
• Manual Save/Reload Trick: Used by hackers to manipulate game data.

Facebook Save Data

• Misconception: Clearing save data from Facebook is ineffective.

Conclusion

• Final Tips:
  • Avoid playing without a save point.
  • Use multiple Google accounts if needed.
• Future Content: Upcoming building strategies post level 24.