Dovetail Games Medway Valley Line Q + A

Are you going to update us on the improvements for SEHS in the livestream tonight? There seems to be a correlation with the development of Medway Valley Line, hence my question

 

What kind of variety of drivable trains/ rolling stock as well as AI trains can we expect?

 

Directed moreso at DTG, will the new 375 layer into SEHS?

 

The new features with the Class 375 sub-classes seem brilliant and really go to show the level of detail and passion the tram have put into them.

As well as these, compared with the other variants of the Electrostar in-game currently, will the TMS computer screen on the /3 and /6 include new features and multi/functionality (On the ones beforehand all you could do was change the PIS destination)? . If not, will it at least have the correct menu screen elements? as I noticed some were missing from the others to give it a more simplified interface.

 

are there any plans for new features such as gsmr to become core in the future, or will they be limited to firefly products only?

 

With Firefly simulations' being part of the modding community and now acting as a third party, does this prevent Firefly creating any mods for content in the future?

 

Have track shadows been implemented for the third rail/are there any plans to add this at a later date?

 

For once I haven’t actually got much to ask on this one.

Just one request for the stream really, please show the improved night lighting that you’ve managed to achieve, I’m sure we’re all looking forward to that.

Oh and to chip in, that a future classic timetable for this with a 4 CEP/BEP, 4 VEP or a guest appearance by the Hastings Diesel you would put a big old smile on my gnarled old face.

 

Are we confident console versions won’t be plagued with blurry textures? East Coastway remastered was a breath of fresh air in this regard and hoping this route will also be free of them.

 

Will the Class 375-9 from southeastern high-speed layer onto this route as both playable and ai?

 

Is the 375/9 being updated to the same standard as the new /3 and /6?

 

Seconded!

 

Third

 

This question can be directed to either Firefly or DTG, do you think the sim will be able to handle the Chatham Mainline in full if it comes to it one day? I'm asking this in this stream thread,cause it seems Firefly alongside the route is working on core improvements..

 

Will there be any steam railtours on the timetables?

In early 2000s there used to be some that ran between Maidstone west and Tonbridge. I’d love it if those could be recreated on timetable mode.

 

Will other DLC for Southeastern High Speed like the white class 375 get any updates?

 

Will the differences in the class 375 sounds on AC power compared to DC power be modelled?

 

What lessons have been learnt from doing this route

 

Thanks for all your work on this route. It looks great and I can’t wait to play it.

Can you see AI trains on the Maidstone East Line around Maidstone Barracks?

Are there any services with unusual shunt moves? IIRC there is an early-morning service in the current timetable which shunts at Maidstone West.

 

Will the Class 465, 375 and 700 announcements be added onto the SEHS route?

 

Will there be through services from Gillingham to Tonbridge as like the real life 0414 2T02?

 

All I really have to say is best of luck with the release tomorrow, lots of people rooting for you on this and eager to see what you have done with the route and the upgraded trains. Also thanks for the comms and engagement during the development process which helped to build the anticipation - think you can agree that should be a template for other developers going forward.

So “One Handle” Vern now sitting back and eagerly awaiting 1800 or just after tomorrow.

 

Will the white 375/9 sub in for the blue ones, as well as the 37/7 layer sub in

 

How easy will GSMR be to use with Console controllers?

 

Can you go in-depth on how the GSM-R functionality works please?

Also, what DLCs do you need to have the full timetable?

 

Are there any express/fast services or are they pretty much all just stoppers?

 

Old one handle eh?
When we're calling you Bus Stop Vern we'll know you've finally cracked!

 

Actually one late item, aimed at DTG...

Currently doing a SEHS run with the Class 700. As this unit layers into MV, please is there any chance at all of buffing the sound level? The sounds themselves are okay they are just far too quiet compared to every other train on the route. Evidenced by passing a 465 which nearly blew my speakers out, but passing another 700 could hardly hear it. The relative level of all the 700 sounds needs turning up.