Train Simulator 2012

[jevon]

I don't particularly care whether it uses multi-core or not. What I do care about is whether the heavy dependence on the CPU and the heavy consumption of RAM have been relieved.

RW3 is using some of the newer graphics technology that should mean the graphics are being pull off the processor load which is currently what RW2 does, hence rubberbanding and all sorts.

I hope we can get a comprehensive explanation of the new engine directly from RW. Can it offload processing work to the GPU if the hardware can handle it?

- Jev

[transadelaide]

That's hardly exclusive - it's straight from RSC's site!

Only quoting what James has written on his site

RailWorks 3: Train Simulator 2012 Announced – Exclusive High Resolution Image

http://www.jameswoodcock.co.uk/2011/07/ ... ion-image/

I didn't see JW's cartoony self-portrait in the top-left of the image on the RS.com site

It is also has a wider FOV and a far higher resolution than the similar one available on the TS2012 site and facebook. So technically that image is exclusive to JW.

[Darpor]

So, when I do get the chance to drive, currently it is normally exclusive to dry and daylight conditions. Looks like now I will be driving in the rain, at night!

[stephenholmes]

in RWs 3 you can just keep the graphical settings down to RWs 2 if you do not want the bells and whistles.

d

That is encouraging Derek
Especially for those like me who havn't got and cannot afford a high end computer
My priority is trying to keep the roof over my head
Kind regards Stephen

[RailX]

hello derek.....

alpha textures will throw shadows too? for example 2d trees.
and will we get some new docs?

regards

Rail-X

[Toonces]

Derek with the screenshots of the engine with rain on the windsceen does the rain actually hit the windows when the train is in motiion?

What I want to know is when birds fly overhead, do you get bird poop on the windshield ?

[RSderek]

forward facing trees/polygons will recieve shadows but not cast them, this is because they are special cases and it would look pretty mad if the shadows spun round like the trees do.

Alpha textures cast shadows (as do the rain drops!)

regards

Derek

[wynnetom440]

I really want to see a night screenshot with the headlights working!

[USRailFan]

Any chance of having varying weather during the course of a scenario? I.e. starting out at Glasgow in crisp sunlight but arriving at Carlisle in a snowstorm?

[Darpor]

Are we getting a screenshot per day as with Railworks2? (Or was it the first one? )

[bdy26]

Thanks RSC - this really does look and sound impressive. Thank you for thinking of us humble creators in this, block placing will make a huge difference. Needless to say we all want the moon on a stick yesterday, but there's some genuine appreciation here.

The superelevation and light engine will make a huge difference to the feel of the game. "feel" is hard to put into words, but you know when you're on the footplate or in the cab.

Thanks for all the hard work, I'm sure we have no idea the effort that had gone into this.

B

[RailX]

forward facing trees/polygons will recieve shadows but not cast them, this is because they are special cases and it would look pretty mad if the shadows spun round like the trees do.

Alpha textures cast shadows (as do the rain drops!)

regards

Derek

that makes sense derek.
great that alpha textures cast shadows! for modelling it's very handy. you save a lot of polys.

regards

Rail-X

[jevon]

What I want to know is when birds fly overhead, do you get bird poop on the windshield ?

That will be a £2.99 add-on, but wait for the 50% Steam sale.

- Jev

[RiscaStation]

Hi,

How will this upgrade work, will it be a digital download or will there be DVD/CD available?

Mike

[theokus]

No one anymore has a reason to "bleat"

I find that remark insulting. Regardless of the fact that leading up to this announcement, the majority of users insisted that the AI and signalling needed a major overhaul.
This has now been conveniently overlooked, regardless of the fact no mention is made of anything being updated in that essential component of the game.
Only myself and one other poster has even mentioned the fact.

I am sorry RW2011.
I meant: nobody has a reason to complain anymore.
I see no major problems in the defaultes routes.

Please read the FAQ.
"New way of authoring marshaling of AI trains – particularly useful in yards"
The rest will follow I am sure.