I want to prefece this by saying I'm really stoked for TSW4 and am pretty happy with the new features it brings (although it would have been nice to get the new suspension physics at launch as this feels like it would be a great feature to help justify the new game). I'm also not talking a bug fixes, clearly these should be fixed as soon as possible after content is released or a bug is introduced. There's been a lot of talk about why TSW4 is needed at all and do the new features justify a new game. Personally, I feel if all or some of the below had been included people would have been much happier with the new game. 1) Programme AI to be able to change ends so services don't need to be split up to accommodate this manoeuvre. This was a particular issue on the Glossop Line and really needs resolving. 2) Add a system to enable layers to be toggled on or off. The more content that is released the bigger issue this is. It would also give Gen 8 consoles the flexibility to gain better performance without having to uninstall content. 3) Implement the promised steam driving experience with manual fireing. Given the Flying Scottsman is included with the Deluxe and Special Edition this is a real miss for me. Initially this was promised at launch of SOS, then soon after and now no timetable at all. When will we get this, if ever? 4) Add the fast speed toggle back to the Free Camera for console! This used to exist in the Classic Control scheme and could easily be added as Shift option. Without this, the free camera in useless on console as the trains are too fast! What features would you have liked to see in TSW4 (or held over for TSW5 now since there's not time to add them in time for early access tomorrow!)?
I you happen to have a keyboard handy you can hook it up to your Xbox and hold the shift key for fast camera. Not ideal for some, but thought I'd mention it in case it helps.
I like 1. It should definitely be there for the shorter runs that run close to each other in terms of time like glossop line like you mentioned. If part 1 and 2 are further apart, then I wouldn't want it to chain like that. Maybe having a mix or toggle although that is probably really complicated. 2 definitely since I do not like certain trains, so would like to remove them. It also makes my life easier to know the service count with or without layers so I know exactly how busy or not busy a line is.
