The Count of Monster Disco

[johnrossetti]

Thetrainfan>>so scared of change?
Eh no, I am certainly not scared of change,
I dont want to make the change,
it's called freedom of choice.
John

[gptech]

I dont want to make the change,
it's called freedom of choice.

If you can make a choice you can't say any change has been "thrust down your throat" can you?

Have you considered that it may be possible to use it in TS2014?

[ightenhill]

Guys try to have the courtesy to stay on topic.. Its not like a mod hasn't already asked?

[prairie4566]

Well I couldn't resist taking a quick look at the steam locomotive whilst in the editor on the west highland railway, nicely modelled however no working cab view or sounds besides the whistle?

Still I like its rather fitting name, must have read my mind. :p Will possibly play it properly on the night itself. Might sway my opinion on equality between play and create, not sure yet.

[ashgray]

Steve

If you've not got loco sounds, I'd re-install the route, as they're certainly there.

Ash

[prairie4566]

Thought they should be, Ash. The first trailer suggested enough.

Might do that eventually then.

[ashgray]

Well, I've resisted the temptation to await Halloween and have just finished all the scenarios - what a wonderful piece of hokum and humour, and a splendid light relief from normal train operations on TS2015! The sounds are scary and the train whistle nearly had next door round here wondering what I was doing to my good lady (try it in a tunnel! )! This is the third Halloween special I've bought from DTG and I'd have to say, the best so far - long may they continue this nice tradition!

Ash

[prairie4566]

More original than merely reskinning normal figures, I must say. Liking the inclusion of a complete steam train set with route. More individual scenarios than either of the two previous ones as well. Not bad at all for five squids.

[deltic009]

More original than merely reskinning normal figures, I must say. Liking the inclusion of a complete steam train set with route. More individual scenarios than either of the two previous ones as well. Not bad at all for five squids.

Sounds great, and it shows that when realism is secondary to creativity they have a great team at DTG. If only they could get licensing to transport us to the Island of Sodor, just imagine the DLC packs they could make etc.

[sargnickfury]

This is quite possibly the single most satisfying purchase I have ever made for Train Simulator. I purchased as a Halloween treat for my son who is 3 and loves trains. I mainly was getting it for him, and not expecting much for myself. However boy was I incorrect. Incredible models for the train, crazy fun and interesting landscape, some of the best lighting I have seen on ANY ROUTE, great sounds, and what actually I think most impressed me, was the missions, and flawless implementation of dialogue and directions....and the little counter on train for collecting items even worked....perfectly!. Why can't the "realistic" much more expensive routes at least get the mission, and dialogues this perfect? They should sub contact these guys just to make their missions for them. The missions were even complete with pausing etc so you don't miss it as that is often a huge issue on many routes I have played. (perhaps because they were made for older versions, I do not know). All for a current sales price of $4.99!!! I have paid more for a milkshake!

This is just really excellent. I also know this will be getting a lot of replay time, as son went crazy for it. The track and route itself is also incredible. Like some sort of childhood dream lay out. Spookey effects and Warcraft like graphics aside, the layout itself is very interesting and provides a lot of replay potential, even if it had boring scenery it would be an excellent learning route for a kid, or just fun time for an adult.

I couldn't agree more on wishing these guys would do SODOR. if they did the complete island, I'd probably pony 50-70$ for it without hesitation, and let's face it they could probably get more and the begging for it from my son would win me over. If it was of this quality and that epic in size, included all the locations. It would keep my son happy years...and honestly I'd enjoy it too. Esp, if I could chase steamies in Diesel 10... However as licensing would be likely a huge issue. Honestly why not just do their own children's dream train island etc? Make their own Characters? The popular show Chuggington is proof that Thomas doesn't have to be the end all in children and trains, (and honestly is a more entertaining kids show). My son kept saying he wanted a toy train like the Spirit for Christmas, I had to keep telling him it didn't exist....he just said but I could buy it. Ya know what I would if I could,......heck make their own characters, and as they already have the models, a quick trip with a 3d printer, and a call to a Chinese manufacturer and poof they could be selling the toys too... Bonus points if they make it "Kawaii" as that is the IN thing in kids toys and the Japanese railfans would go nuts.

Just outstanding work from the Skyhook guys.....don't limit this to just Holidays...... If you could do a Chuggington or a Sodor that would be absolute money, and honestly if you just make up your own characters for a children's fantasy theme, I'd buy that too....or how about a harry potter? A World Of Warcraft themed train? Go crazy!, I will purchase whatever they put out next if it is this much fun, and kid friendly! I have often said that TS should not limit itself only to realistic routes.... A few have made fantasy routes.... However in the past most haven't understood what that means. This team gets it........ and they got every aspect RIGHT!!!! Next time they won't have to put it on sale...for me to say "shut up and take my money!"

If you don't own this, and you own Train Simulator you are nuts.

9 out of 10......only because I want them to do something even bigger!!

P.S. No joke about that toy train for Spirit.....son wants....!!! Will pay extra if it's in wood and brio compatible..

[sargnickfury]

One more idea....if someone is bright and smart enough to realize the potential for doing kids routes along these lines, and done this brilliantly......don't stop there. The TS2015 game engine already has Xbox controller support built in, take it to the next step and make a NEW honest to goodness train controller for kids. Something along the line of the Rail Driver, but wireless using xbox like controller inputs, and kid friendly! Again.....by not making these items, and routes people are missing out on a HUGE money maker.....let's just be honest, the kids railfan market is probably at least 10 to 100 times the size of the adult rail fan market!!! Turning your nose up at this, is turning your nose up at a bigger bank account....

Just my very biased view......great job to the team...... WELL DONE!!!!

[Ajay1]

That was cool, I bowed to all the great comments that were expressed here and purchased,I wasn't going too but I'm glad I did .I have only done the first scenario so far and I was blown away by the atmosphere and bright colours. I do hope we get more like this. Christmas is coming!!! (hint)

Antony

[deltic009]

Anyone wanting this, it has rolled straight from the 50% off introductory sale to the Steam Halloween sale, also 50% off, runs till Nov 7th.

[growler37]

Hi, thumbs up from my family too well done to all at SKyhook games.
Regards kev

[gptech]

What a load of juvenile and imbecilic nonsense this offering is...

MORE OF THE SAME PLEASE!!!!



Right, now where exactly on Wikipedia does it say train geeks are boring and have no sense of humour?......it needs editing.