Train Sim World 4 Roadmap Q&a (august 24th)

What grey area ?

 

the latter.. AI trains only works if you have that train in game

 

It is because 2023 marks Flying Scotsman centenary and DTG had already released a FS pack for TSC so why not do it for TSW. Mallard hasn't been seen in steam since the late 80s with no currently plans to bring her back into service..

 

What TSW4-routes have timetables made by Joe?
That should be a marketing-point ...

 

Every prompt button in the entire game. The color scheme is backwards. It's like you choose No when you wanna choose Yes.

 

I've tried to get used to this for a YEAR and still mess up. Because every single other piece of software in existence does it the opposite way.

 

I see your grey area and raise you every route forever being flagged with a giant yellow "New" banner on console, a TSW3 bug that is now apparently never going to be fixed... Will TSW4 have a fix for that?

 

Add that to my question as well

Exactly, you only get used to it if you play long sessions and once you used any other software in the world you are back in TSW and it goes like 'no this works differently, think ... if I click that button I guess it's the right decision.'

 

I have got used of the grey selection boxes but the continuous new banner is driving me round the bend and up the wall.

 

That's why I'm a bit worried. The easy solution is to just switch the colours but then it becomes backwards for those who have gotten used to it. Now they have to add a color. That takes time. ''Which color will we choose?" Probably 3 hours of meetings that follow to decide the color. They should have switched it already in TSW3 immediately when it came apparent. That would have been less cumbersome

 

Answer to your question here: https://dovetailgames.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/80001072374

 

In the preview video of the new SEHS Thameslink stopping markers I noticed the RLU board at Northfleet P2 being a bit from the platform end, and I read that these updates are only visual, and do not change the stopping position in the timetable. I've noticed though that at Northfleet, driving the Class 700/0, you really have to hit the end of the platform in order for the objective to succeed. Is this not going to get fixed?

 

Thank you for pointing me to the right information

 

With the new timetable for NY-Trenton coming on release day for TSW4, is it a timetable update only or has some work gone into patching the bugs which have been around since launch (I.e AI pantographs not working, AI trains leaving with opposite side doors still open, general signal issues, etc)?

 

Apologies if this has already been asked, but I don't want to comb through 200 replies to this thread. What safety systems will be included with the Antelope Valley Line? If scoring is based on safety system utilization, can we expect fully functional safety systems on US routes outside of the NEC? If, as Matt said on another thread, PTC is not included with AVL, will scoring be accurate to reflect the lack of safety systems, or will there be a whole route worth of services where platinum medals are not achievable? Moving forward with US routes, is there any development being done on PTC outside of the NEC routes?

 

It's too bad that PTC is not enabled for this route, since Metrolink were just about the first operator to fully implement it. I don't think they would be too pleased about the omission.

If safety systems can be implemented on German and UK routes, why not on US routes? It's a serious oversight and no reason was given.

Last I looked all the Class 1's were in full compliance with the PTC requirement.

 

TBF to Dovetail, UK safety systems are laughably simple compared to other countries, especially AWS. No speed restrictions, just yellow=buzzer to program. As for why PZB, LZB, AFB and all the others can be on German routes, I’m guessing that because it’s common to all routes so it was worth the investment, whereas there is so much variety in the US with how PTC is implemented. That being said, I would still expect it to be included in new US routes moving forward if scoring will be based on using it. How can you tout that as a new feature of the game when 1/3 routes included in it won’t even have accurate safety systems on it? Hopefully they see these posts and address this in the livestreams.

 

Is consist editor a standard part of the Game or not? If yes then we can use existing 182 locomotives these are DB Red MRCE Black and Dispolok Yellow and pair them up to the existing Dostos 766.2 767.2 780 781 so that we can use them on Three Country corner route the TSC name for Voarlberg Bahn running alongside the ÖBB Baureihe 4024 Emu the latter can be reskinned for Westbahn Salzburg Linz Wien S-bahn runs. Speaking of the US routes including Antelope Valley Line which follows 14 fwy they need to be PTC equipped here's a quote on that

 

Please could I have a bit of clarification relating to Free Roam?

Is it compatible with all routes or do they need to be upgraded to add this functionqlity?

On the Dovetail Direct stream it's mentioned that Scottish Commuter benefits from it and that the engineering prototype has existed for a while, but your FAQ it points out that DRA has been upgraded to support it. Which is it?

If routes need an upgrade, is this likey to happen and are there any routes that this will be impossible for (such as GWE)?

Do trains need upgrading too or if the route supports Free Roam can I spawn any vehicle I own?

 

Are we allowed to use photo mode screenshots in the weekly photo contests

 

Another question that jumped out my brain now: we seeing a lot of little but new implementation every new TSW annual launch, this time the better wire, suspension, etc...
How much extra time you need to develop all this stuff that's you introduced any year?

 

Will Addons-manager be tsw4 be in the game from day 1

 

1. Do you plan to decouple the locos from the TSW and TSW2 routes? So that we don't see 20 different Versions of the same loco.
2. Do you plan to add an indicator on the routes menu that shows in what TSW standard they are (TOD5, TOD4, TOD3...)? It's getting confusing.
3. Can we have the preservation crew back? The old routes need more attention than the special pojects team can afford.

 

Any updates on the AI PIS bug on SEHS, BCC and NYT? Are there any plans to fix it for TSW4 at some point, and bring the fix to TSW3?

 

Just noticed that NEC Boston Providence is not getting the new lighting model and Volumetric fog. Same for Sherman Hill. I'm confused
Is this a typo?I was under the impression Boston and Sherman hill had received the TOD 4 lighting and Volumetric skies
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From what I gathered in the roadmap you have to get TWS4 for the updated NYT updated timetable. Which is just bee-ess IMO.

 

From how I read it, they're promising that the NYT update will be the final TSW3 route update, and the rest of the ones we were promised as far back as TSW2 will require TSW4. Of course, take that with an entire salt mine, since we've been sold this same line with TSW3's release..

 

As a UK only content user, can you please tell me when we can expect TSW4 Regional packs?
I really don't want to have to buy the US or Austrian routes at any price because I'd never play them. Personally I only wish to buy The ECML Peterborough to Doncaster route and the Flying Scotsman locomotive. I was all ready to preorder until I noticed no option to buy only what I wanted.

 

Questions regarding existing addons:

a) will these need to be redownloaded, and if so
b) will these be available on early access?

 

According to the FAQ, regional packs will be available at launch (Sep 26 ). You will have to wait until Oct. 26 for the Scotsman, unless you buy the Deluxe Edition.

There is a Centenary Edition which gives you the ECML plus the Scotsman at a bundle price available from Oct 26.

 

Can we get Joethefish to talk about the new SKA timetable in detail please? Just to get us (me) excited. I'm hoping for a fully active Koeln Hbf

 

a: yes
b: no. They shall be available at official launch

 

Since early access isn’t really early access to everything.. is it worth spending an extra $15 to get the Vectron and a heritage british loco that I won’t ever use? I’m willing to be sold on the deluxe edition but it doesn’t sound gangbusters.

 

Are yu going to updates on both MTA commuter rail routes including 15 additional stations on the LIRR (with 2 new stations: UBS Arena in Nassau-Queens border & GCM in Midtown Manhattan, as well as the entire Port Washington branch east of Woodside) & the Harlem line north of North White Plains into Goldens Bridge or Southeast with more services? And what about the future fleet, the M9 on the LIRR? I'm more excited if yu make the NYC Subway route such as the Jamaica, Flushing or Cararsie line! Another London Underground route coming? Let's hope so.

 

If it's not on the roadmap...

 

Can you please let us know what DLCs are needed for the freight layers for the new NYT timetable.

 

Can I somehow second that? This would be awesome!

 

DTG JD DTG Matt



this line doesn´t appear on the new Roadmap TSW4.
Do we have to understand that no future efforts will be done to improve Stutters, trees flickering an co.?

 

Hello all,

Is the Cold and Ice scenario will be fixed on the NEC Boston Providence route released with the special version of TSW4 ?

Thank you

Chris

 

Really.

Why oh why will I need to wait a whole month to get Flying Scotsman, just because I refuse to buy something of no interest to me. Ridiculous. This should be available for preorder along with every other combination/pack.

Feels like I am being penalised for not wanting non uk routes/locomotives in my collection.

Please dtg, put this right.

 

Any notable performance improvements or studder reductions?

Will custom keybinds work on consoles with keyboards

Why was there no attempt to add a simple scripting system or triggers to Scenario Designer 2.0?

Has upgrading Riesa-Dresden had a negative impact on the night lighting?

Are the standard DLC prices changing with TSW4

Where are the updates for the game 2 games ago your company said was releasing imminently over a year ago?

Have we tested ALL the tutorials this time to ensure that new players don't get easily stuck on locked controls on "TSW compatible content"

Will any preview streams be on Playstation or Xbox console showing off what we should expect from either Gen 8 or 9

 

Will future Route DLC be available as single route Starter Packs in the same way as Regional Editions? Will the Loyalty Discount be permanent, or only available during the launch period? Clearly the Pre-order Discount is only available pre-launch.

 

Does TSW4 is free of the tsw3 issues? like cc freight cars liveries lock?

 

I'm led to believe that content manager will come to PC with this release. Is this right, and have you been testing any mods in the build? Do they still work?

 

In the part 2 of roadmap, dtg has officially stated tsw2 preservation updates will not be coming. There's a ton of technical challenges and would bring an even worse experience

 

That is very odd because a few months ago the TSW2 updates were finished and awaiting a delivery slot.....

 

Bescot, could I ask you if you know if the wonderful mods we have been enjoying in TSW3 will still be usable and follow the legacy material into TSW4. I'm not sure I could bear to go backwards to the barebones routes etc.

 

Hi!

can i please ask if external camera is still an option to use while driving in train sim world 4 please?

i almost always drive using external camera and not the traditional cab view, as that way you can see the track ahead and the scenery completely uninterrupted.

i always drive with a 'front nose' view; positioning the camera just outside the cab window, in the centre of the track, looking directly ahead.. and i hope i can still do this in train sim world 4.

i remember when tsw2 released there was an error where every time a train entered a tunnel, the externam camera would immediately switch to internal camera, i hope this doesn't happen again!

finally (this is probably an idea for the future now) it would be nice to have the external camera available to automatically set to a front facing external camera view looking ahead out of the cab.. instead of having to set this up every single time, is that something that could be looked at in a future update please?

thanks!
Katia