Straypuft Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Let us talk about heavy metal I am saddened by the lack of city transit routes in todays Train Sim offerings Any addons you guys are looking forward to for any current Train Sim? i just sprung for Train Simulator 2014: Steam Edition which includes Pacific Surfliner and part of the Northeast Corridor, I am into passenger trains more than others Obligatory first post image: Nico, Mister Pink and universetwisters 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG14876 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Man... This takes me back... Played Microsoft Train Simulator for years... Least, as long as I had a working XP computer... For some reason, I could never get it to play on Win 7... Oh, and screw MS for canceling MS Train Sim #2! Saw the demo video of it and thought "Yeah! In another year or two, I'm going to have a wonderful time!". Nowadays, I'm playing Simutrans... It's essentially a "level up" over actual train sims; you're dictating routes, schedules, consists instead of controlling just one consist. Graphics aren't "hi-def" or anything, but what train sim has that? (Seriously, even those pics remind me of MS Train Sim.) Also, it's more of a general "transportation simulator", so you also have cars/planes/boats; but there is a load of stuff for trains. Any recommendations as to a current Train Simulator? I keep seeing various versions, but can't really decided as (last I checked) most of the publishers were unknown to me. Nico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Man... This takes me back... Played Microsoft Train Simulator for years... Least, as long as I had a working XP computer... For some reason, I could never get it to play on Win 7... Oh, and screw MS for canceling MS Train Sim #2! Saw the demo video of it and thought "Yeah! In another year or two, I'm going to have a wonderful time!". Nowadays, I'm playing Simutrans... It's essentially a "level up" over actual train sims; you're dictating routes, schedules, consists instead of controlling just one consist. Graphics aren't "hi-def" or anything, but what train sim has that? (Seriously, even those pics remind me of MS Train Sim.) Also, it's more of a general "transportation simulator", so you also have cars/planes/boats; but there is a load of stuff for trains. Any recommendations as to a current Train Simulator? I keep seeing various versions, but can't really decided as (last I checked) most of the publishers were unknown to me. Those pics are from Train Simulator 2015, you also have Trainz and Run8 as other train sim options, and Im planning on getting a Rail Driver: http://raildriver.com/products/raildriver.php GG14876 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG14876 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Those pics are from Train Simulator 2015, you also have Trainz and Run8 as other train sim options, and Im planning on getting a Rail Driver: http://raildriver.com/products/raildriver.php Damn. That is nice. And thanks for the info, I'll go look into them as a present to myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Those pics are from Train Simulator 2015, you also have Trainz and Run8 as other train sim options, and Im planning on getting a Rail Driver: http://raildriver.com/products/raildriver.php Damn. That is nice. And thanks for the info, I'll go look into them as a present to myself... Train Simulator 2015 is on Steam as well as some Trainz products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai®a©ob®a Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) I love playing this game but i'm horrible at it, I always overshoot my stops but it's also buggy sometimes when i do manage to make my stops sometimes it doesn't register and the doors won't open or the passengers won't load of offload. But i do love playing the Trainz Simulator on my iPad Edited December 10, 2014 by Troubadour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imdonenow Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I want the trains in GTA VI to be like Train Simulator or Trainz Simulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I LOVE TRAIN SIMULATOR. I remember starting with the very first Microsoft Train Simulator and now I'm currently with Railworks. I bought the Marias Pass route for Railworks, which was originally featured in MSTS, and holy sh*t you can see how good the graphics have become while retaining the same core gameplay. Hell, probably one of the best examples of sequel progression I've seen without sacrificing anything the original had. Nico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Im now trying to get World Of Subways 3: London Circle Line during the steam auction thingy :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) As I stated many times, I spent a lot of time with the good old MSTS when I was obsessed with trains. There's some things I don't like about the current train simulators. While they have amazing graphics and their train models and routes might be way more accurate in comparison with the real ones, they were made with modern gaming policies in mind, like every videogame now. UT said you have to pay an extra money to drive a freight train in the Marias Pass route, when the original 2001 game already included it. Not to mention they nowadays do the same thing as sport games publishers do: re-release the same game every year with a few improvements and a bit more content. That gives them way more profit than sticking with an "stable" release and keep giving support for it, like Microsoft somewhat did with MSTS. Last but not least. They still don't have all the free custom content the old games do. That's pretty obvious since they are new, and content creators need time. And some custom content may require DLC to work, like routes. Edited December 16, 2014 by Nicolas Chiribelo universetwisters 1 Did you see the frightened ones? Did you hear the falling bombs? Did you ever wonder... ...why we had to run for shelter when the promise of a brave new world unfurled beneath a clear blue sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resevil2008 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I never understood this. They are usually very expensive and look boring, so I never tried one. What's so fun about these train simulators? I've tried other "vehicle" sims like ETS 2, X-Plane 7, X-Plane 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 You have to like trains, first. If you don't, they'll look like a bunch of boring games. PhillBellic, Straypuft and universetwisters 3 Did you see the frightened ones? Did you hear the falling bombs? Did you ever wonder... ...why we had to run for shelter when the promise of a brave new world unfurled beneath a clear blue sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 You have to like trains, first. If you don't, they'll look like a bunch of boring games. wisdom if i dont get what i want in this steam auction, i will forever avoid buying from auctions(and only go buy it now)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don ovdi' island Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I had Msts many many years ago. I forgot how i did it but i downloaded a bunch of graffiti'd up and rusty boxcars and hoppers and put them on the train then got it up super fast so it would derail. It was awesome watching 100 car trains crash and fly everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 ...UT said you have to pay an extra money to drive a freight train in the Marias Pass route, when the original 2001 game already included it... It wasn't that bad though, seeing as I got it on a steam sale. But yeah, I see how it can be annoying. It's well worth the money if you're into the Marias pass, or BNSF in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 haha, so it took me about 30 minutes to get the train to move in World of Subways London, many many button mashing, my tablet that I was using to look at the manual froze on me....my old computer took forever to turn on so i could use it to look at the manual.... worst part is, i dont remember anything that I did to get it to move. I will try the tutorial later on lol -- How am I just finding out about this?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railfan:_Chicago_Transit_Authority_Brown_Line must find and then learn japanese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 How am I just finding out about this?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railfan:_Chicago_Transit_Authority_Brown_Line must find and then learn japanese! I dunno man, I remember seeing that a while ago and it didn't look too fun. Just stop at the station and start up again. No switching or anything mind-stimulating it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 How am I just finding out about this?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railfan:_Chicago_Transit_Authority_Brown_Line must find and then learn japanese! I dunno man, I remember seeing that a while ago and it didn't look too fun. Just stop at the station and start up again. No switching or anything mind-stimulating it seems. usually there should be speed limits and strict timetables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 How am I just finding out about this?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railfan:_Chicago_Transit_Authority_Brown_Line must find and then learn japanese! I dunno man, I remember seeing that a while ago and it didn't look too fun. Just stop at the station and start up again. No switching or anything mind-stimulating it seems. usually there should be speed limits and strict timetables True, true. It's probably just me, though, but I find switching cars and the likes a lot more stressing than commuter duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Love me some BR 426 in TS2015 :3 Drew this last night :3 (try and click for full size) http://seluryar.deviantart.com/art/Dnomyar-8800E-Series-510113428 :3 Edited March 4, 2015 by Kirsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunrise Driver Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 How am I just finding out about this?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railfan:_Chicago_Transit_Authority_Brown_Line must find and then learn japanese! It's one of the main reasons I have PS3 (over X360). Seriously. I enjoy it. There's also Taiwan High Speed Rail but Taiwan's landscape isn't so urbanisied as I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 There's also Taiwan High Speed Rail but Taiwan's landscape isn't so urbanisied as I expected. Was it at least clean? Or am I thinking of Singapore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 MARCH MADNESS DLC SALE!!!!!!! splurged on: and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillBellic Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Anyhoo, what would you guys say is the best all rounder Train Sim program out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornedturtle Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 For the realistic sim games.....none.....but i only use sim games to crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straypuft Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Anyhoo, what would you guys say is the best all rounder Train Sim program out there? there are only 2 major train sims out right now, and they both have their pros and cons: Train Simulator 2015: Pros: Seems more realistic. Cons: huge lack of user created trains and route content. Trainz: Pros: More user created content(routes and trains) Cons: the way the download station is set up, if you reinstall trainz and you need to update the built in content, you are limited to 100 slow megabytes per day from the download station unless you pay for faster access and unlimited megabytes downloads. PhillBellic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) For the realistic sim games.....none.....but i only use sim games to crash. As the 94.67% of the people who buy train sims nowadays... Sometimes I ask to myself "Why not reinstall the game and all that spanish content? You could make many activities and have a lot of fun." But the laziness... install the game, official patch, MSTS Bin, ALL the material, routes, X-Tracks, Y-Tracks... I'm a lazy f*ck, and I don't have a sh*tload of free disk space to waste. Better wait for a bigger HDD. Edited March 5, 2015 by Nicolas Chiribelo Did you see the frightened ones? Did you hear the falling bombs? Did you ever wonder... ...why we had to run for shelter when the promise of a brave new world unfurled beneath a clear blue sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Double post but, I don't think is such a big issue here. Anyone here tried Open Rails? I knew about this free thing but I had no idea you can actually use everything from MSTS in it. I tried it and is not bad. It even has multiplayer. Edited September 11, 2015 by Nico Did you see the frightened ones? Did you hear the falling bombs? Did you ever wonder... ...why we had to run for shelter when the promise of a brave new world unfurled beneath a clear blue sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Bump, just got the German First Class Edition really good game , any track DLC recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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