MidEast UK 1.3 upgrade - still a BETA?

thebonestormer · Post by **thebonestormer** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 8:46 pm

Is the upgrade patch for MidEast 1.3 still a BETA or can it be used by people of all ability levels?

asalmon · Post by **asalmon** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 10:02 pm

well no-one's reported major problems - though do do a search of the forum to find out about the paths that are needed, and the fact that if you install them all it will slow down MSTS loading considerably!

By all means have a go, but do backup your existing setup first.

-Alan

Timcourt1 · Post by **Timcourt1** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 11:10 pm

I made the patch a beta because I didnt have time to test it since I was running to a (NRM) deadline .

I did ask for feedback and subject ot that I would lift the beta status.

Feedback was minimal so until I can assume all is ok then I have kept it as such.

Tim

asalmon · Post by **asalmon** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 11:14 pm

Hopefully I will get chance to give it a good workout next week...

-Alan

alan2 · Post by **alan2** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 11:15 pm

Erm. All was ok for me Tim. But I've not tested the full route yet.

so I'd leave the Beta tag on for now.

Will set too testing this week / weekend.

and see what problem's I can find, If any.

asalmon · Post by **asalmon** » Wed Apr 23, 2003 11:19 pm

Shouldn't you be finishing peak rail?

No, perhaps you need a break - I'll let you off!

-Alan

Breedlings · Post by **Breedlings** » Thu Apr 24, 2003 7:54 am

I think I may have spotted one thing Tim .... and have been meaning to mention it for a bit.

I think during the 1.3 patch (I was running v. 1.2 for a couple of days last week and didn't notice it there) the signals on the down slow from approx milepost 48 to Arlesey or Biggleswade have somehow become reversed. They show a red aspect in the sim, but you can pass without any problem, track monitor shows the next signal as 8 or 10 miles away. Looking at AE it shows the signals pointing in the wrong direction.

HTH

Alex

Zackybong1 · Post by **Zackybong1** » Thu Apr 24, 2003 4:46 pm

I had a problem and it is probably my own fault. I did the biz with 1.3 and the routes and yes, blimey, it did slow my system down incredibly. Then I installed Jollys activity (414 semifast service) and there were broken paths and problems a plenty. So I reinstalled Mideast (and changed all my consists back to the way I like em again eg: no mark 2 coaches; extended SBX activity to London) and hey presto, back to normal. Besides no one has done any decent blue and grey activities for a while anyway as thats the period I work in, mentally and practically. (Mind you I haven't checked out the Birmingham one yet because I'm hanging on for JDs new Baby Brushes).

asalmon · Post by **asalmon** » Thu Apr 24, 2003 5:09 pm

If when installing an activity it asks if you want to overwrite - you're best off saying no. In your case I suspect you overwrote the new paths with old (1.2) ones.

Incidently your post reminds me I never did get round to extending Sbx to kings cross - I'll do that next week as part of my testing.

-Alan