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| newcomer - problems about producing a new simulation in simsig 07/07/2014 at 07:19 #62510 | |
mm2mm2
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Firstly, hello to all in this forum. I am a new player of SimSig, from Hong Kong. I think most of you know, the railway system in Hong Kong is very crowded. There are 12 routes including 1 light rail system. But, sadly, I cannot find any SimSig simulation related to the Hong Kong railway system in the internet. I would like to ask: 1. Is there any SimSig simulation of Hong Kong released yet? 2. Is there anyone producing any SimSig simulation of Hong Kong? 3. What softwares can be used to build new simulations? 4. Is there a free link to download the above software? 5. Is there a toturial of using the software above? Thanks a lot to all of you. Log in to reply |
| newcomer - problems about producing a new simulation in simsig 07/07/2014 at 08:19 #62512 | |
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mfcooper
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" said:Firstly, hello to all in this forum. I am a new player of SimSig, from Hong Kong. Welcome! " said: 1. Is there any SimSig simulation of Hong Kong released yet? No " said: 2. Is there anyone producing any SimSig simulation of Hong Kong? Not that I know of " said: 3. What softwares can be used to build new simulations? See answer 4 " said: 4. Is there a free link to download the above software? No, the software is not available to the public " said: 5. Is there a toturial of using the software above? No, because the software is not available to the public. And a question from me - Is the Hong Kong signalling system the same as the UK system? If not, than SimSig would need too many changes to make a Hong Kong simulation accurate. Log in to reply |
| newcomer - problems about producing a new simulation in simsig 07/07/2014 at 08:43 #62514 | |
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maxand
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Welcome to the forum. Since our sims are based on UK signalling practices, I imagine any sims developed would need to run before 1 July 1997. Sure, you may one day be accepted into the rarefied ranks of simulation developers - if you live long enough. In the meantime, you will have to content yourself with learning to write timetables for existing simulations, and don't expect them to be accepted and made available for download to others here until you have done enough research to make them appear historically accurate. Log in to reply |
| newcomer - problems about producing a new simulation in simsig 07/07/2014 at 08:51 #62515 | |
Steamer
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" said:In the meantime, you will have to content yourself with learning to write timetables for existing simulations, and don't expect them to be accepted and made available for download to others here until you have done enough research to make them appear historically accurate.Nonsense. Since when was historical accuracy a requirement? I found 25 just by typing 'fictional' in the search bar. As far as I know downloads are only rejected if they (a) break the naming convention or (b) contain malware. "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Last edited: 07/07/2014 at 20:39 by Steamer Log in to reply |
| newcomer - problems about producing a new simulation in simsig 07/07/2014 at 08:55 #62516 | |
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mfcooper
707 posts |
NB: TT = Timetable " said: ...and don't expect them to be accepted and made available for download to others here until you have done enough research to make them appear historically accurate. There are a few fictional timetables available, if that's what interests you. I suspect anything labelled "Project X" is! The simulations themselves strive for realism and accuracy within the limits of what is achievable within a simulation compared to real operating practices. Timetables, however, can be approached from two different angles - Accuracy or Fiction. If you want to simulate a particular day - see any "Groundhog Day" TT (15th Oct 2009) - then one would strive to make this as accurate as possible to reflect what actually ran on this day. If you want to write a fictional TT, then you can. Anything you want to happen can happen. There will be realism purists who may say "That wouldn't happen in the real world", but that's the thing about fiction - almost anything is possible (within the limits of the simulation itself!). " said: Sure, you may one day be accepted into the rarefied ranks of simulation developers - if you live long enough. I found SimSig in early 2005, and my first sim was released in November 2011. Log in to reply |
| newcomer - problems about producing a new simulation in simsig 07/07/2014 at 08:59 #62517 | |
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Steamer
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" said:I suppose being a signaller in real life helps though! "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Log in to reply |
| newcomer - problems about producing a new simulation in simsig 07/07/2014 at 09:12 #62520 | |
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mfcooper
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" said:" said:I actually made it to Tester a long while before joining the railway, and was already in communication with Geoff and other SimSig developers at this time. I think the biggest advantage was being able to regularly attend Meets and have the opportunity to speak to people face-to-face. I became a forum Moderator (though I'm probably subservient to Peter and Andy) just after joining the railway, but the timing was coincidence. This lead to me having the relevant access (which Geoff approved), etc, etc.I suppose being a signaller in real life helps though! Most developers are *not* signallers, if fact there are only 3 that spring to mind who are. One of which is AWOL (How's married life, Darren?); one of which had been in sparse contact with anyone, but I've actually spoken to him within the last week; and the other being me. To be honest, signallers make excellent testers as they know how it's meant to work in real life (See Vic Central & Eastern - A shift manager and myself made sure it was as accurate as possible - blame Geoff for the ARS  ), but are heavily time constrained due to balancing shift work and real life to be able to spend the time developing.
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