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#11
Quote from: Ted on December 05, 2024 @ 10:41 AMI didn't realize you were into trains and model railroading. Have you looked at N scale? That seems to be the answer for people with space limitations (I'm in that same boat). Apparently lots of people start with N scale layouts using an old door or in as little space as 2'x 5'.I'll have to check that out. I was looking at the Bachmann HO scale sets for the longest time but never pulled the trigger. They seemed to be reasonably priced and had a lot of different sets.
I did have a Lionel oval set track back in the late 90's and early 2000's that I used to setup around my Christmas tree, but my nephew broke it and I never replaced it.
Edit: Just did a quick search on Amazon and Bachmann makes N scale sets too. I really like the small size. You're going to get me into so much trouble with my wife if I buy a set.
#12
Quote from: BoomerSooner on December 05, 2024 @ 10:40 AMI noticed Railroads Online was added to the new releases for Xbox. Steam reviews are solid. Watched the video and it looks interesting with the creation options. Just not really into trains. Prefer Medieval Dynasty/House Flipper/Power Wash simulation games where you have to do the work.
Steam reviews are always fun to read, especially with the fact hours played are listed.
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199583688820/recommended/1696810/
602 hours played and it gets a not recommended review.
That's another one I'm tempted by except for steam era engines, but the construction aspect is compelling. And Steam (the gaming platform) reviews are notorious for that negative review after 1000 hours crap. On one hand I think this guy must be nitpicking, on the other, at least I know he's put some time in before reviewing. Typically I dismiss most individual reviews, especially long hour negative reviews. I go with the general consensus (very postive, mostly positive, mostly negative, overwhelmingly, etc..)
That being said, games like Trainz, and Railroader, and Railroads Online that have multiplayer I'd be into regardless of steam era for the multiplayer. I've multiplayered Railroads and Trainz and had pleasant experiences. It's kind of satisfying working together to get stuff where it needs to go.
If you guys end up picking any of this up on console then post it and I'll prob grab a copy and join.
#13
I didn't realize you were into trains and model railroading. Have you looked at N scale? That seems to be the answer for people with space limitations (I'm in that same boat). Apparently lots of people start with N scale layouts using an old door or in as little space as 2'x 5'.
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The Locker Room / Re: Personal Gaming Thread
Last post by BoomerSooner - December 05, 2024 @ 10:40 AMI noticed Railroads Online was added to the new releases for Xbox. Steam reviews are solid. Watched the video and it looks interesting with the creation options. Just not really into trains. Prefer Medieval Dynasty/House Flipper/Power Wash simulation games where you have to do the work.
Steam reviews are always fun to read, especially with the fact hours played are listed.
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199583688820/recommended/1696810/
602 hours played and it gets a not recommended review.
Steam reviews are always fun to read, especially with the fact hours played are listed.
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199583688820/recommended/1696810/
602 hours played and it gets a not recommended review.
#15
I love trains and train sets, and I'm completely obsessed with monorails. I've always wanted a set of my own, but space is tight in my house. I've considered building one along the perimeter of my office above the doors and windows, but I'm not sure sure how well I can do that.
I've played a decent amount of TSW 2 and 4 and recently purchased Tram Sim World, which I haven't tried yet. Trainz is currently in beta on Xbox (https://info.trainzsimulator.com/xbox), so I'll definitely grab it once it's released.
I've played a decent amount of TSW 2 and 4 and recently purchased Tram Sim World, which I haven't tried yet. Trainz is currently in beta on Xbox (https://info.trainzsimulator.com/xbox), so I'll definitely grab it once it's released.
#16
I'm new to train simming, but from what I see TSW is like Flight Sim 2024. You basically drive and operate the train. I think TSW might be more realistic from a physics and operational standpoint. And TSW graphics are better.
I picked Trainz because I'm just as much into the building of the layouts and routes and I'm more into industry switching and shunting than I am into riding a train along a route. I'm also considering picking up an N scale starter set and maybe trying some real model railroading.
Trainz allows you to drive the trains like in TSW, but also has a really robust building software built in. It's actually pretty slick. So I can do both with Trainz. There's also a game called Railroader which I also like and is pretty involved with routing, shunting and switching. But it's steam railroad focused and I don't have much interest in that era.
Trainz is scratching my creativity itch and it also lets me play with the trains.
I picked Trainz because I'm just as much into the building of the layouts and routes and I'm more into industry switching and shunting than I am into riding a train along a route. I'm also considering picking up an N scale starter set and maybe trying some real model railroading.
Trainz allows you to drive the trains like in TSW, but also has a really robust building software built in. It's actually pretty slick. So I can do both with Trainz. There's also a game called Railroader which I also like and is pretty involved with routing, shunting and switching. But it's steam railroad focused and I don't have much interest in that era.
Trainz is scratching my creativity itch and it also lets me play with the trains.
#17
Quote from: Ted on December 04, 2024 @ 12:43 PMnerding out with Trainz Simulator 22 these days.How does this game compare to the Train Sim World series? Are they more or less complicated?
I figured out how to import height maps into the software to recreate real life locations. lol what?
#18
nerding out with Trainz Simulator 22 these days.
I figured out how to import height maps into the software to recreate real life locations. lol what?
I figured out how to import height maps into the software to recreate real life locations. lol what?
#19
My son has been pushing me to play Rift Apart for the longest time. I bought the game when it was on sale before I even owned a PS5.
I watched my son play through it twice. It's an amazing looking game and matches the visual fidelity of most animated movies.
I plan on playing it at some point. I've completed the original on PS2 and the reboot on PS4, so it's just a matter of time until I get around to Rift Apart.
I watched my son play through it twice. It's an amazing looking game and matches the visual fidelity of most animated movies.
I plan on playing it at some point. I've completed the original on PS2 and the reboot on PS4, so it's just a matter of time until I get around to Rift Apart.
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The Locker Room / Re: Personal Gaming Thread
Last post by BoomerSooner - December 03, 2024 @ 08:32 PMNever played the Ratchet and Clank series so I checked out the Rift Apart game which is on PS+. Having a blast with it. Great looking game plays smooth and the gunplay and traversal are enjoyable. Plays a lot like High on Life which I loved.
Sony finally put Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on sale, so it was an early Xmas gift to me.
Sony finally put Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on sale, so it was an early Xmas gift to me.