I noticed run 8 uses "The Depot" for one of their forums. I do like "Rail Sim Depot" though. I also like "Third Rail"... it could be the nickname...
I'm not saying that's the goal. I don't know. However, OTHER games have tried to "moderate" player interaction (reduce) while "maximizing sales."...
We're discussing a new alternate backup forum on the other thread if anyone is interested. Come on over and throw in your two cents.
You say that... but when I was first looking into TSW about 90% or more of the google searches were back to this forum.
That's how reality works. Except there really is no special advantage to a "like" except that it's the digital equivalent of someone visibly...
I like "Third Rail" because it's dangerous but necessary for an electric train to function, just like honest open discussion. Depot I like because...
Preferably from those who have had a chance to grab and use it? Give us the Good, Bad and the Ugly! =-)
I think that's a very generous offer, Emmy_MAN. I like Third Rail and Depot... Third Rail Depot? =-) I've been on forums but never hosted one....
I honestly think this is one of the FRIENDLIER forums I've seen. If people think THIS is rude and insulting, I have no idea what their life...
Two entirely different platforms for different purposes. It's like saying "we can close stop selling TSC because we have TSW."
Easier to search old threads too for answers. Plus they come up on google.
An active fanbase is its own blessing and curse. While the crowd can get wild, it's also their greatest marketing tool, not because of the...
That's a great point. Like the community discussion of the Class 70 or the Crewe to Preston route. I THINK that's useful to DTG and Devs to point...
Who would join the new alternative, who could help create and who could help moderate? Anyone know what the options are? Sites, cost, etc?
Who here would be willing to volunteer as moderators if asked? I'm pretty sure that'd be the next objection "we can't find anyone to help with the...
Who was serious about building an alternative solution? The window is closing and if General Discussion disappears there won't be anywhere to...
Not sure what the practical difference would be between that and a forum like this. Isn't a forum just an evolution of the BBS?
You are making an entirely different point than mine. I'm not saying it's "more likely to be fixed" in Discussion. I'm saying Feedback forums...
Because the "Feedback" threads aren't created by players. That's the problem.
I agree. No need for insults or illegal websites. However, when 99% are NOT doing that, punishing the 99% who have no ability to police the 1%...
I honestly don't see "too much discussion" as a big issue. If someone posts a one-line post and it disappears from no responses, it's not a...
Not sure why the Forum isn't just volunteer moderated anyway.
Given a choice, yes the Discord is the greater misuse of resources.
Haha. I see what you did there =-) That and Depot are both nice.
I noticed that. Only list the troubles.
Thank you for checking.
Long term, if it's needed and it works cross-pollination with sections for other rail/sim related games would be a good thing given how many...
The Roundhouse? The Depot? The Station? I dunno what the proper railway equivalent or term would be to an airport concourse where there's flights...
They look to be different with different purposes though. Just being about the same topic isn't automatically "the same thing." Different threads...
Since DTG seems to not be interested in hosting discussions of TSW, are there any other active forums that you use? Or would anyone be willing to...
Does anyone have an idea what is meant by them saying the community is "growing" and "used to be much smaller?" I was under the impression they...
That's assuming that DTG management thinks the purpose of a community is discussion and interaction, and not just posting marketing materials. We...
At least the fans had fun outside of the game apparently. The pubs were packed.
Speaking of "running down"... is the TSC forum "General Discussion" also affected? Or just TSW? That's a legacy game that gets quite a bit of...
Perhaps it's time for a thread on this "new forum" topic? It wouldn't be a bad idea to start another forum in any case as a backup.
So you get to decide what questions can be asked in the first place? I'd be careful because this could bite you in the rear end. Here there's at...
It's not a bad idea. Won't be much official feedback per se, but a private forum would allow the community to vent easier. The issue would be do...
One of the worst ideas by DTG in awhile. I have no plans on using Discord which is a terrible platform for the user. However, it's "private"...
New timetable. It's all in the video.
I for one appreciate the feedback from I for one appreciate all the feedback. It's a very deep route with a lot happening, and I know it's a lot...
Unfortunately, you wouldn't get anything after the 1960s and TSW is allergic to anything that old. That's what the Class I railroads use, so it's...
Yeah, I don't get the whole obsession with one day or the other. It's close enough. I don't plan my life around TSW. Either is fine and they did...
Yeah, the ATSF pack was underwhelming. The locos were okay and liveries were nice, but I expected a bit...more. More scenarios in any case. Not...
Agreed. Happy accidents can be fun. Too much realism starts to remove the fun. Imagine if games involved all the waiting around many of us do at...
That's what I read. I don't know that it can layer anywhere else intentionally. There weren't a lot of GP 60s made and BNSF trackage is only on...
Granted you are broadly correct, but that's kind of my point. On Cajon Pass where it's set it's all about extreme grades, not speed. The grades...
Not a single thing in three years? Why do you play it then? Find your joy mate.
Ok so three runs in, and it...runs like the other routes in TSW for me. The route itself what I've seen so far has been nicer than Shap, one of...
Do you post when you're happy too? Or only negative?
What's why I wonder if there's some sort of layering issue like Harry hinted at. If TSW or the route was simply "always blurry" or whatever it'd...
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