Smoot178 Posted November 14, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2008 Alright I have tried the PATH Vol 1 simulator, but I don't like it too much. I dunno, seems a little too into it plus the fact that if you don't know the keyboard commands you have to restart, etc. So what's the best game / game + subway mod combo? I have played MSTS before, but I dunno of any Subway mods. I wouldn't expect it, but are there any featuring the new R160's? Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 14, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 14, 2008 Best subway sim is OpenBVE/BVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 14, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 14, 2008 I wouldnt say so about that. In my Opinion, Trainz Railroad Simulator is the best one. I can gladly post screenshots if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 14, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 14, 2008 For Subway? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot178 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted November 14, 2008 I tried OpenBVE but it doesn't work on Vista Edit: nvm didn't see the huge instruction list, brb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 14, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 14, 2008 For Subway? No. It has subway layouts as well. I've been making my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot178 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted November 14, 2008 What about visuals, which one looks better? And where do I get routes for OpenBVE XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 14, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 14, 2008 It has subway layouts as well. I've been making my own BVE is still better I've used both and BVE is better than Trainz for Subway sim.I tried OpenBVE but it doesn't work on Vista Edit: nvm didn't see the huge instruction list, brb. Get OpenBVE from here. http://openbve.zxq.net/ Shouldn't have to do anything to get it to run under vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 14, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 14, 2008 For the routes and trains, go here: http://www.bvestation.com/downloads/routes.php http://www.bvestation.com/downloads/trains.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot178 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted November 14, 2008 Edit: Oh well, are there any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 14, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 14, 2008 Just select ignore. Should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted November 14, 2008 Share #12 Posted November 14, 2008 Comes down between MSTS and BVE. MSTS would OWN BVE if the phyics allowed the train to sway side to side like it does in BVE. Thats only aspect where BVE is better IMO. BVE has good phyics with the train swaying side to side, but no expore mode and no AI trains like MSTS has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 14, 2008 Share #13 Posted November 14, 2008 If ya want to see some trainz screens, check this thread for the subway shots http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted November 14, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 14, 2008 I like Trainz mostly because you could make a route how every you want. There are alot of good (NYCTA) cars for the game and station and tunnel parts. The down side is that there is one prototypical route and its not that good. World of Subways is the only subway game other then BVE. For MSTS you need to download all kinda of 3rd party routes and train sets and I found it hard to install them unlike in Trainz. It is really a matter of personal preference, I would say that BVE is the most life like aside from signaling. MSTS in my opinion was great when it came out, but is way out dated now. Trainz is about to release Trainz 2009 and the graphics look great, yea the game is more for main line railroad, but as you can see here I have made it work for me. http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=24499&highlight=nycta Screen shots taken by Matted33 are mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot178 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted November 14, 2008 IMHO Trainz 09' doesn't look to graphically new compared to the old version. :\ Edit: Unless you have your settings way down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted November 15, 2008 Share #16 Posted November 15, 2008 Do you mean like this: http://www.bussimulatorgame.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted November 15, 2008 Share #17 Posted November 15, 2008 I like Trainz mostly because you could make a route how every you want. There are alot of good (NYCTA) cars for the game and station and tunnel parts. The down side is that there is one prototypical route and its not that good. World of Subways is the only subway game other then BVE. For MSTS you need to download all kinda of 3rd party routes and train sets and I found it hard to install them unlike in Trainz. It is really a matter of personal preference, I would say that BVE is the most life like aside from signaling. MSTS in my opinion was great when it came out, but is way out dated now. Trainz is about to release Trainz 2009 and the graphics look great, yea the game is more for main line railroad, but as you can see here I have made it work for me. http://forums.auran.com/trainz/showthread.php?t=24499&highlight=nyctaScreen shots taken by Matted33 are mine. Heh... I see you created 6688, and I'm guessing one of those is 1689 NICE work, some of those are really nice...some have minor errors, but yours and the poster Alexander's were all very realistic looking...the one issue I've had with Trainz (don't own it myself, have tried it though) is the sounds, most trains have that Jet noise going on in the background...but the visuals are great as far as actually operating, the most realistic is BVE (provided you actually follow your speed restrictions in the game since nothing will actually enforce them). The signals aren't realistic, there are no timers, you'll never get tripped, and you'll never derail (at least in regular BVE, in Open BVE you can derail I tried it once just to see if it would). But as far as getting a "feel" for operating from a computer screen that's as good as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted November 15, 2008 Share #18 Posted November 15, 2008 Mostly I like to play Trainz over BVE even for subways, it has some great train fleet, and the tunnels are cool too! If you can make your own trains for Trainz then it's even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted November 15, 2008 Share #19 Posted November 15, 2008 Nope, no 1689 all I have are R1's so I to have IND #100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bstyles Posted November 16, 2008 Share #20 Posted November 16, 2008 Well guys, BVE has adapted over time. There are some great routes in production, and thousands more subway objects than Trainz. Here'a a few pics of a fictional subway line i'm making in BVE: This is the HL. It's a high-definition subway line in NY for BVE. And this is also Track Viewer(for whom who may not know). You can use it to roam the route and add objects without driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 16, 2008 Share #21 Posted November 16, 2008 I just wish that BVE/OpenBVE had higher texture resolutions. Not sure if that's limited to the rendering engine they use or if it's up to the route maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted November 16, 2008 Share #22 Posted November 16, 2008 well it depends on both really a route can be as detailed or as ugly as the developer (fancy name lol) wants it to be, but BVE does have limits too like anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bstyles Posted November 16, 2008 Share #23 Posted November 16, 2008 Here's another route in production for BVE, if you're not satisfied. This is the NYCTA- G line. It's accurate to the bone. Look for yourself: You can find more pics of this line here: http://www.bvestation.com/forums/index.php?topic=402.0 Scroll through the 17 pages of pictures and see if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted November 17, 2008 Share #24 Posted November 17, 2008 I've finally got OpenBVE running on Vista and it's great fun. I can't wait for someone to do routes for the to the Rockaways (Lefferts was pretty good), and the Brighton line too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted November 17, 2008 Share #25 Posted November 17, 2008 That would take forever to complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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