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 Post subject: Run 8 - new train simulator
PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:44 
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http://run8studios.com/index.shtml

These guys have got a lot of experience, and like many others were left a bit high and dry by the cancellation of Microsoft Train Sim 2. They've decided to make their own, the interesting bit being the multiplayer options and also the ability to be a signaller!

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It's allegedly out on August 17th, so something to watch. Railworks only seems to be maintaining momentum as it's the only game in town, and they're content to just churn out overpriced DLC.


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 Post subject: Re: Run 8 - new train simulator
PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:59 
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If you're the driver, can I be the conductor?

Tickets and passes please! Tickets and passes!

I'd be great.

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 Post subject: Re: Run 8 - new train simulator
PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:25 
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On a freight train like that, the 'conductor' is what they called the 'second man' in the UK... the engineer/driver drove the train, the conductor kept an eye on the train itself and also the signals and any other issues that might arise. Pilot and co-pilot in other words.

A game like World Of Subways 3 - Circle Line (by the same folks who did Bus & Cable Car Simulator) would let you do just that, as you're able to get out of the cab and walk around. Done right, it would make a fairly entertaining game as the driver would have to drive and wait for the guard to do the station duties, and while in motion the guard would have to try and collect as many fares as possible for a high score. Mini-events like fare dodgers, passengers falling ill, etc would liven things up a bit. Plus, as in real life, the guard would likely get carried away trying to sell someone a ticket and then have to push their way back down the carriage in a hurry to operate the door controls.


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 Post subject: Re: Run 8 - new train simulator
PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:29 
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Or, in the case of the trains I use, don't bother doing much at all.

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 Post subject: Re: Run 8 - new train simulator
PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 21:28 
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Grim... wrote:
Perkies! Perkies!

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Yes, that's World of Subways 3 that I mentioned above.


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 Post subject: Re: Run 8 - new train simulator
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 Post subject: Re: Run 8 - new train simulator
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Heh. Amusing when he thinks the man has just picked the woman's pocket.


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