RailLog #4: Tracks
We're making significant changes to make track building in our game more fun and easier to do! No more laying out each piece of track by hand. With our new automatic track layout, players can simply select their start and end points and let the game do the rest. The game will even consider things like terrain and other tracks to give you the most realistic and efficient track possible.
We're also making it simple to reuse parts of other tracks when connecting two points. No more laying down new track every time - just pick and place the pieces you need.
If you need to rotate either the beginning or end of a track? No problem! We've made that easy too. By using our new actions keys - Q, E, Z, C (or d-pad) and mouse wheel (RT or LT on the controller) you can access additional actions. In this case, you can select track beginning with Q or the track end with E and then rotate it with mouse wheel.
We've also added some visual aids to make track building even more effortless. You'll see helpful cues as you lay out each piece of track, so you'll always know where to place the next one. And your tracks will always be perfectly aligned!
This week, we're finishing up the improved track building. Next up, we're working on "context actions" for other elements in the game. For example, when you're building a signal, you'll be able to rotate it (action key Q or E), change its type (action key Z or C), or even pick it (if you hovering already built one) up with your primary action (left mouse button or X key on the controller) and move it to a different spot. This will allow you to move your sensors, signals (or all other elements) to make more minor adjustments to your network without breaking any of your sensors' configurations. Or without the need to reconfigure the sensors again. I'll show you bits of the progress on this next week.
And speaking of sensors, we're fixing them so their placement won't split the tracks anymore. So go ahead and place those sensors without worrying about invalidating your configurations and not speaking of the small pieces of tracks if built close to a signal. These are a pain to click in automatic routing. Sensors will lay on the tracks instead of splitting them.
We are preparing a minor update to be on Unstable version this week which features a different loading mechanism of the game. The new menu has been integrated into the game, speeding your transitions between maps, editor, saves, and everything you can find in the menu. Be sure to join the beta testing. We could improve that even further, especially the Editor part so the game don't need to load the map if you want to test it or run a trial. But we're leaving that for now and maybe will iterate over this in the future.
We're wrapping up some major improvements to our game's behind-the-scenes systems. This work will make it easier for us to add new content in the future. We're fixing technical issues and improving our designs from when the game was first started.
Stay tuned for next week when we'll share more about new buildings and updated system upgrades. it will be about Block Signal, Accept, Reverse and Replay Sensors and Salesman's Post. Happy dispatching! -Angel Follow us: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124180/Rail_Route https://store.steampowered.com/app/1896900/Rail_Route_The_Story_of_Jozic/
[ 2023-01-30 16:57:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
Hello Dispatcher! Excitement continues to build as we progress on our train dispatching PC game. In this blog post, we'll give you a sneak peek into some of the new features and updates we've been working on, so sit back and get ready to hop on board for an unforgettable ride.
Building Better Train Tracks in Our Game
We're making significant changes to make track building in our game more fun and easier to do! No more laying out each piece of track by hand. With our new automatic track layout, players can simply select their start and end points and let the game do the rest. The game will even consider things like terrain and other tracks to give you the most realistic and efficient track possible.
Reusing Old Tracks is a Breeze
We're also making it simple to reuse parts of other tracks when connecting two points. No more laying down new track every time - just pick and place the pieces you need.
Easy Rotation of Beginning and End of Track
If you need to rotate either the beginning or end of a track? No problem! We've made that easy too. By using our new actions keys - Q, E, Z, C (or d-pad) and mouse wheel (RT or LT on the controller) you can access additional actions. In this case, you can select track beginning with Q or the track end with E and then rotate it with mouse wheel.
Visual Help When You Need it
We've also added some visual aids to make track building even more effortless. You'll see helpful cues as you lay out each piece of track, so you'll always know where to place the next one. And your tracks will always be perfectly aligned!
Next? Context Actions and Sensors
This week, we're finishing up the improved track building. Next up, we're working on "context actions" for other elements in the game. For example, when you're building a signal, you'll be able to rotate it (action key Q or E), change its type (action key Z or C), or even pick it (if you hovering already built one) up with your primary action (left mouse button or X key on the controller) and move it to a different spot. This will allow you to move your sensors, signals (or all other elements) to make more minor adjustments to your network without breaking any of your sensors' configurations. Or without the need to reconfigure the sensors again. I'll show you bits of the progress on this next week.
And speaking of sensors, we're fixing them so their placement won't split the tracks anymore. So go ahead and place those sensors without worrying about invalidating your configurations and not speaking of the small pieces of tracks if built close to a signal. These are a pain to click in automatic routing. Sensors will lay on the tracks instead of splitting them.
Menu, Game and Editor - all integrated
We are preparing a minor update to be on Unstable version this week which features a different loading mechanism of the game. The new menu has been integrated into the game, speeding your transitions between maps, editor, saves, and everything you can find in the menu. Be sure to join the beta testing. We could improve that even further, especially the Editor part so the game don't need to load the map if you want to test it or run a trial. But we're leaving that for now and maybe will iterate over this in the future.
New Buildings, New Sensors
We're wrapping up some major improvements to our game's behind-the-scenes systems. This work will make it easier for us to add new content in the future. We're fixing technical issues and improving our designs from when the game was first started.
Stay tuned for next week when we'll share more about new buildings and updated system upgrades. it will be about Block Signal, Accept, Reverse and Replay Sensors and Salesman's Post. Happy dispatching! -Angel Follow us: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124180/Rail_Route https://store.steampowered.com/app/1896900/Rail_Route_The_Story_of_Jozic/
Rail Route - a train dispatcher simulator
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2021-06-23
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Rail Route [linux] [280.41 M]
Rail Route is a train dispatcher simulator. You negotiate contracts, build rail roads, set up routes for trains and control the traffic. Unlock features of your dispatcher interface, upgrade railway network elements and research new technologies that allow you to automate the operations!
Manual Routing
Manual Routing is basic mode to control the rail roads from the beginning of the game. You set up switches and signals one by one. Nothing but your skill and focus prevent collisions.Automated Routing
Automated Routing helps when traffic becomes busy on a complex yard. You need a few clicks to set up all switches and signals en route. Collision avoidance included. Available later in the game when you unlock it and upgrade the signals.Building
Build your own rail network to optimize the traffic. Be creative and fill every possible space you have.Automation
Automation allows you to operate your railway network without your hands on. Your growing traffic does not lock you in the operations, freeing your hands for further expansion. You build the automation sensors and set up route to create when trains go by.Level Editor
Level editor allows you to create a custom board with everything that comes with it. Create a schematic of your hometown rail roads, your imaginary rail network or even model the Tube rapid transit system using it! The rectangles you see moving can be modern or historic trains, the underground trains, trams, monorails, just whatever you imagine.MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Linux 64bit
- Processor: 1.6 GHzMemory: 1 GB RAMStorage: 1 GB available space
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- Processor: 2.4 GHzMemory: 2 GB RAMStorage: 1 GB available space
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