lowyhong: Anyone know what the
the Trainz Simulator games are like? TS2010 seems quite well rated, but I'm a bit hesitant to pay $27 for a game that just lets you ride trains and build railroads. Does its scope broaden out beyond that, or is the complexity of the game deeper than what I understand?
quoting from Auran's website
SpeedTree®
New to Trainz Simulator 2010 is the inclusion of SpeedTree®. High Quality and detailed trees breathe new life into your routes and bring your worlds to life. Check out the tech video on the left for information on SpeedTree.
New and Upgraded Routes*
Included in the TS2010:EE Release will be several new routes for you to explore as well as improvements to routes you're all used to. These include:
* ECML Doncaster Peterborough
* Milwaukee Road Avery Drexel
* ECML Doncaster Cleethorpes Hull
* CN Holly Subdivision
* Conrail Lincoln Secondary
* CSX Saginaw Subdivision
* Detroit Connecting Railroad
* Harbor Master
* Port Ogden and Northern
Tutorial Sessions
Not sure where to start with TS2010? Then check out the new tutorials included for you to drive and learn. Tutorials will be included covering the following lessons:
* DCC Control
* Industries
* Junctions
* Signaling
* CAB Control of Diesel, Electric and Steam Trains
* Passenger Stations
* And More...
Customizable Menu System
The Trainz interface has had a thorough overhaul, bringing a more friendly and intuitive interface to your screens. Along with the usability improvements, content creators can also create their own menu items for their routes and sessions.
Routes
New routes are available for you to drive with upgraded content specific to TS2010 and including SpeedTree® throughout. Developed specifically to run in 'Native' mode, experience the best Trainz® ever.
Seasonal Asset Support
Support has been included to allow the creation of Seasonal Assets. Switch between different seasons and observe as the compatible objects change appearance.
Backward Compatible with TS2009 Content
TS2010:EE will work out of the box with all content created for TS2009:WBE
Layer Support in Surveyor
Introducing a Layer tool similar to that found in many common graphics applications, you now have the ability to perform tasks that were impossible in previous versions of Trainz®:
* Assign Objects to Layers
* Hide and Lock Layers
* Move Layers between Sessions and Routes enabling you to add any object to a session - not just trains. Want to include some new building types in a session? Or maybe a new section of track? Use the layer tool to achieve this.
All Modules Included
Use all three of the Trainz® game modules - Driver, Surveyor and Railyard.
More
* Speed improvements across the board to get you moving faster than ever.
* A large variety of upgraded content utilizing the graphic enhancements in the Trainz® graphics engine.
* Route list subject to change
Download Station : currently 7391 user made content ( 385 for TS2010 )
not free content:
http://www.auran.com/auran/store/index.php?p=2&category=41&platform=1&sort=1 Trainz Simulator: Settle and Carlisle
Trainz Simulator: Murchison 2
Trainz Simulator: Classic Cabon City