Hi,
I think that an MSTS route building competition is a fine idea , at least in principle- what could be put up as a prize?
If anything, Route building in MSTS is probably a little easier, and TSM is much easier to handle than GMAx or 3DC, and there are some nice freeware support tools too.
Although a few routes have been produced now, there's still scope to do much more.
Regards
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