Attention Levels

In my own Feltham session, which continued last night, there have been 7 similar incidents.

I do agree that there does appear to be an excess of wrong routing in a lot of sessions, as well as trains not being given the best aspect possible and/or being stood at red (and also intended as constructive comment too).

While I appreciate SimSig is just a simulation (I prefer not to use game) I think some of us might struggle to pass out as a Signaller in a Power Signal Box/Signalling Centre or quite quickly find ourselves hauled up in front of the Area Operating Manager.

I've just lifted statistics from Scott's KX post as an example, and this isn't a direct criticism of previous participants in that session, but 17 routes cancelled with trains approaching and 13 wrong routes doesn't look great. Especially when you consider that failed/delayed trains do not generate a delay if the Driver is advised the route will be cancelled when he phones in.

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Total routes cancelled with trains approaching: 17
Total wrong routes set for trains: 13

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In my own Feltham session, which continued last night, there have been 7 similar incidents.

So the key point here is let's still enjoy ourselves, but remember it is a simulation - not a game - so let's try and run professional sessions.

My personal recommendation is to practice in advance where possible (e.g. when ARS can operate some of the panels), maybe host a practice session for new comers where the statistics are less important and don't rush in and ask for the busiest or most complex panel in your first few sessions.

Hopefully my views are seen as constructive and not a criticism of users looking to spend an enjoyable few hours as a virtual Signaller.

it only a sim so it is a game from my point.

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it only a sim so it is a game from my point.

Yes, it is only a game if you want to look at it in those terms, but multi-play is a team effort, so one would hope that people would at least try.

I must admit that I find it rather frustrating during multi-play sessions when you have 4 or 5 siggers taking it seriously and doing their best to keep things moving, whilst other participants aren't concentrating, are habitually chucking the signal back in drivers faces because they aren't concentrating, keep disappearing leaving all their trains sitting on reds, and generally sodding it up for everyone else.

If you join a session, try to take it seriously otherwise there's no point in joining, particularly as there might be others in the queue who are more prepared to make the effort.

Simsig is clearly a good representation of a small part of what a Signaller does whilst on duty. In reality us Signallers do not just signal trains. We have contractors, on-line staff continually telephoning us for Line Blockages or maintenance work. There are calls from platform and station control staff. Calls from Area Control, TOC Controls... and we still have to signal trains correctly and pay attention at all times.

Simsig is clearly a good representation of a small part of what a Signaller does whilst on duty. In reality us Signallers do not just signal trains. We have contractors, on-line staff continually telephoning us for Line Blockages or maintenance work. There are calls from platform and station control staff. Calls from Area Control, TOC Controls…

Remember when I first started out on SimSig multiplayer? I was terrible! But now (after only a months practice) I feel like I can work for a real life signalling centre.

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Remember when I first started out on SimSig multiplayer? I was terrible! But now (after only a months practice) I feel like I can work for a real life signalling centre.

:ohmy:

" said:

" said:

Remember when I first started out on SimSig multiplayer? I was terrible! But now (after only a months practice) I feel like I can work for a real life signalling centre.

:ohmy:

Having been a Real Signaller myself, I do wonder how much he underestimates his ability to actually do the job, with real trains, real track, real world weather events, real power failures, real points failures, real cows on the track, real track workers, and real coffee machines?

#justsaying

Hmmm maybe that's why I said 'I feel like I can' not 'I can'
#justsaying

Please also remember that there are other reasons for incorrect routes being set other than a lack of route knowledge. E.g. Tiredness or anger which may cause a signaller to lose their focus.

coffee machines?

#justsaying

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coffee machines?

#justsaying

????????

In a signalbox???????

Explains a lot... the job always used to be done on tea.

Eee, folk these days don't know they're born.
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" said:

" said:

coffee machines?

#justsaying

????????

In a signalbox???????

Explains a lot... the job always used to be done on tea.

Eee, folk these days don't know they're born.
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I live in New Zealand mate. I don't pretend to know how to brew a proper British Cup of Tea. In fact a couple of my ex pat British Colleagues (one an ex TPE driver, another an ex Colas and Thameslink driver) had great pleasure in telling me I was doing it all wrong! I gave up in the end... :whistle:

or (God forbid) her indoors wanting to discuss something.