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Post by alex92ts on Nov 15, 2011 8:22:34 GMT
I'm thinking of buying myself another train simulator. I have BVE4, which is great, but theres not much you can do on BVE. Plus, it does play havoc with my computer. (Not that i'm complaining, as it is free). I'm thinking of buying that World of Subways Vol.3 with the London Underground, as the detail looks better than BVE and I think you can do more in it (i.e. change destination blinds, open doors, and I think it even has moving passengers), but you can only do the Circle Line. Is it worth me buying it? I've also got the 2001 edition of Trainz, which is good, but there is a 12th edition which I am considering buying. Is it better than the 2001 edition, and are there any scenarios on it from Britain, and any British trains on it? Also, are there any other train simulators you can recommend? Thanks  |
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Post by Ben on Nov 15, 2011 9:18:58 GMT
Microsoft Train Sim always seems popular, though I havent tried it myself. Railworks, too, seems to have quite a good community behind it, though I've found it utterly incomprehensible to dabble with!
I'd agree about BVE though, but then again its only ever tried to be a drivers eye thing.
Trainz 2001?? Is that version 1.3? I had that too and loved it. Just couldnt be bothered to upgrade for ages, then I finally got 2006. Honestly, try a newer version! I've not tried anything newer than 2009 but the difference is phenominal. Its just as simple to use, and extremely similar to 1.3; shouldnt vex you atall. And yes, loads of British stuff too. You can pick up a copy of 2009 for about a fiver online now. Its worth it just for access to the content catalouge; tons of british stuff there.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2011 12:00:15 GMT
World of Subways is very good. The braking may be a bit off (unless the C stock really is that awful) and some things are missing (Met doesn't even exist), but I'd say it's worth the money.
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Post by alex92ts on Nov 15, 2011 14:27:37 GMT
Thanks for the replies.
I think I may treat myself to both World of Subways and the latest edition of Trainz.
Trouble is, Trainz 12 is quite expensive even on Amazon/ebay.
Also, i've research Railworks Train Simulator, and that looks quite good. Anyone have this simulator?
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Nov 15, 2011 16:19:58 GMT
WoS might be good, but it lacks line speed markers, CSDE, selective door opening, proper physics (come on - a C69/77 doesn't reach 37 mph in shunt mode. probably moar gravity needed)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2011 15:53:27 GMT
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Dec 2, 2011 16:56:21 GMT
I have RW and I really want it to be released  By the way; entire District or just a couple of branches? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2011 17:49:59 GMT
The initial release will be Earls Court to Ealing Broadway including the Richmond branch. Same as the MSTS version.
So a lot of overground scenery to do but our route builder is working on it.
Jimi, the physics editor is making the D78 as realistic as possible with runback protection, opening cab doors and rain wiped away from the windscreen by the wipers. Also, he is getting the acceleration and deceleration accurate for each throttle notch including the RPA notching sounds.
I think we may be ready for an initial release next year but this project is a big one and it takes a lot of time.
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Dec 2, 2011 18:43:15 GMT
Hopefully, it's done when it's done... are any betas getting released at some point or only when it's done. Tripcock also being implemented?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2011 22:38:27 GMT
Were not really into beta's. As you said, it gets done when it's done.
The tripcock will be implemented and require resetting if tripped.
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Dec 3, 2011 9:06:02 GMT
And then the 15mph speed limit for a couple of minutes?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2011 14:21:45 GMT
Yep! And the two minute motoring at 15mph max. All included in the scripting.
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Dec 7, 2011 15:21:06 GMT
Awesome. In the meanwhile, I'm learning the BVE route format so I can keep myself busy while waiting for next summerwhen it's done.
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Post by jmm on Dec 7, 2011 15:55:26 GMT
Is it possible to change the destination blind during the game? If I'm not wrong, it wasn't possible in MSTS.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2011 16:09:11 GMT
Will the 73ts I have seen in some screenshots be available at the same time too?
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Dec 7, 2011 16:11:23 GMT
I hope so, and else, it still looks great, even if it's AI traffic.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2011 19:06:34 GMT
Once the D78 is finished and ready for release I'm going to start on the 73 cab. It may be released as AI first.
I'm investigating how to change the destination blind in game. Not sure if it's possible but we'll see.
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Post by jmm on Dec 7, 2011 21:32:30 GMT
I think it's possible because of this:
Anyway, well done, it looks fantastic.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2011 22:21:08 GMT
Thanks Darren
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2011 8:12:00 GMT
Ah! With that video jmm, you'll notice there is no internal animation to have tie the external animation to, plus the D78 has a digital illuminated display rather then a scroll. Still possible I think. As for dropping side windows and blinds, I think that's just taking it too far for little use. Although we don't have dropping side windows, you can open the cab door.
How many different destinations are available for the D78?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2011 8:46:57 GMT
I do believe you can set up any (District) station as the terminus on the D78 trains (Not sure about north of HSK, and wether Picc (at least down to Northfields) and/or ELL are included.)
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Post by Dstock7080 on Dec 8, 2011 13:55:50 GMT
I do believe you can set up any (District) station as the terminus on the D78 trains (Not sure about north of HSK, and whether Picc (at least down to Northfields) and/or ELL are included.) Exactly, nothing north of HSt - or no PICC destinations. Only 'logical' routings mind; EBY-UPM EBY-HSt RMD-UPM RMD-HSt WIM-UPM WIM-HSt OLY-HSt OLY-UPM So, UPM-HSt can't be done- if you wanted too! C Stock are even more restrictive. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2011 17:46:22 GMT
What are the other texts you can have up on the D stock trains? I suppose blank and Special are possible, anything else?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2011 20:25:42 GMT
Thanks Guy's.
Is there a "Depot" or "Not In Service"
Do you have to scroll round every station when selecting the one you need. Are they in some sort of logical order.
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Post by Dstock7080 on Dec 8, 2011 22:09:47 GMT
What are the other texts you can have up on the D stock trains? I suppose blank and Special are possible, anything else? SPECIAL disappeared with roller blinds on D Stock  . There are some test settings, which bring up some interesting things: tinyurl.com/dx6dhkbThere have been others too !: tinyurl.com/cbfby5pThanks Guy's. Is there a "Depot" or "Not In Service" Do you have to scroll round every station when selecting the one you need. Are they in some sort of logical order. The routes are as i've listed them. However, while out of tunnels the GPS will kick in and if you are close to a station will auto select that station as the 'start'. Beside the CIS unit is a 'Not in Service' yellow button, which blanks out the internal displays and puts up the obvious outside. |
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Post by rincew1nd on Dec 8, 2011 22:16:40 GMT
At the weekend I was sat inside an 09ts and the voice told me that the train was not in service and to activate a passenger alarm. As I'd boarded at Brixton and the platform DMI told me it was bound for Severn Sisters I ignored it. [edit] Not sure this really belongs here, see new thread.[/edit] |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2011 7:58:53 GMT
Thanks Dstock7080.
Do you still have to wind the little handle on the display box above the M door or is it all electronically controlled now?
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Post by Dstock7080 on Dec 9, 2011 10:50:23 GMT
Do you still have to wind the little handle on the display box above the M door or is it all electronically controlled now? D Stock no longer have blinds, dot-matrix all round now. The 'blind' box remains in the cab with the handle removed, this houses the dot-matrix external display. |
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Post by chrisvandenkieboom on Dec 9, 2011 13:36:00 GMT
Is the dot-matrix display controlled by the DVA? Also, why does it seem that no Upminsters are usually going to Ealing Broadway (Only to Wimbo & Richmond)
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Post by Dstock7080 on Dec 9, 2011 14:40:07 GMT
Is the dot-matrix display controlled by the DVA? Also, why does it seem that no Upminsters are usually going to Ealing Broadway (Only to Wimbo & Richmond) Yes, the dot-matrix is controlled by the CIS panel. On the current timetable (WTT140) off-peak Ealings only run to Tower Hill. As from Sunday these will swap, so that Ealings will run to Upminster (Barking- Suns) and the Wimbledons will go to the Tower. |
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