Multiplayer GF releases

It's been discussed before but in simple terms, the idea is that the signaller is the signaller and has to liaise with the host as the ground frame operator. Otherwise it detracts from the realism too much, in my opinion.

Host may need to delegate other tasks (or sims as hosts) if overloaded.

GeoffM in post 96638 said:

It's been discussed before but in simple terms, the idea is that the signaller is the signaller and has to liaise with the host as the ground frame operator. Otherwise it detracts from the realism too much, in my opinion.

Host may need to delegate other tasks (or sims as hosts) if overloaded.

Could it be made an option that the host can select whether THEY retain full-control of GFs, or hand them over to the relevant panel operators?

We were waiting 20-30mins for our non-returning host to use groundframes....to the point that it all became a big mess and left!

I would look at the apparent XY problem first! (Host disappearing)

GeoffM in post 96644 said:

I would look at the apparent XY problem first! (Host disappearing)

The posted link to the XY problem very clearly lays out the cause of the problem and potential solutions but offers no real solution in this circumstance because the potential solutions all require interaction with the missing host. On that analysis, the only option available to the player facing the reported situation is binning everything that has gone before and dropping out of the session. Not very satisfactory if you have spent some time trying to run a panel in the correct manner. The remedial action after that is to fall out with the host or not join any further sessions with the same host but doesn't solve the short-term problem.

Looking at the previous comment ("It's been discussed before but in simple terms, the idea is that the signaller is the signaller and has to liaise with the host as the ground frame operator. Otherwise it detracts from the realism too much, in my opinion."), I don't recollect seeing that discussion on the Forum or among the wider SimSig community - please correct me if I am wrong. However if that is a real concern, is the realistic liaison from the signaller on the panel with the driver or the box controller?

Putting it simply, why is it legitimate in a solo session to release the GFs after an assessment of the situation or a phone call from the driver whereas it detracts from the realism in a multiplay unless the assessment of the situation or phone call from the driver requires action from the box controller rather than the signaller on the panel?

One disussion

There would be discussions between the signaller and the ground frame operator, whether by phone or radio, and to a varying degree depending on the ground frame.