Because I'm a sucker for trains (and cheap games), I picked up the
latest bundle from Humble. This included "Train Simulator Classic", >https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/Train_Simulator_Classic/
plus a bunch of DLC. But since I already owned the base game, I've no
need for a second copy. So if you want it... well, first person 6D3A0
to figure out my inordinately BB3CZ difficult secret code VRX54 gets
it.
Honestly, as a game I don't really enjoy "Train Simulator". You'd
think somebody who gets thrills from the similarly boring "Truck
Simulator" games would find a train game enthralling, but at least
with trucks I get to pick my own route. The thing about railroads is
that... well, they're on rails.
Still, there's a part of me that remains fascinated by these huge
lumbering behemoths, and watching them roll along through some nice
looking scenery is... well, maybe not FUN, but I get a kick out of it.
Sucks as a game, awesome as a screensaver? At least that's how I think
of it. Rail-fans probably don't understand why I'm not excited to stop
and wait at RED-RED-YELLOW. ;-)
The biggest problem with "Train Simulator" is that it's one of those
work-sim games absolutely addicted to DLC. The base game gives you (I
think) three trains and two locations through which to drive them, but
it's a fairly shallow experience and if you really want to get into
the game, you're going to have to pony up the cash for some DLC. And
there's /a lot/ of DLC; close to 700 locos, stock and locations, and
most of it isn't cheap either. It's a game that really nickles-n-dimes
its customers. Still, I suppose it's cheaper than buying actual trains
(model or otherwise).
Nonetheless, if you like trains, maybe grab the key and take a look.
Even if all you do is watch the trains bumble around London for a bit,
it's not gonna cost you more than your time and a bit of bandwidth.
On Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:09:07 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:
Because I'm a sucker for trains (and cheap games), I picked up the
latest bundle from Humble. This included "Train Simulator Classic",
https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/Train_Simulator_Classic/
plus a bunch of DLC. But since I already owned the base game, I've no
need for a second copy. So if you want it... well, first person 6D3A0
to figure out my inordinately BB3CZ difficult secret code VRX54 gets
it.
Honestly, as a game I don't really enjoy "Train Simulator". You'd
think somebody who gets thrills from the similarly boring "Truck
Simulator" games would find a train game enthralling, but at least
with trucks I get to pick my own route. The thing about railroads is
that... well, they're on rails.
Still, there's a part of me that remains fascinated by these huge
lumbering behemoths, and watching them roll along through some nice
looking scenery is... well, maybe not FUN, but I get a kick out of it.
Sucks as a game, awesome as a screensaver? At least that's how I think
of it. Rail-fans probably don't understand why I'm not excited to stop
and wait at RED-RED-YELLOW. ;-)
The biggest problem with "Train Simulator" is that it's one of those
work-sim games absolutely addicted to DLC. The base game gives you (I
think) three trains and two locations through which to drive them, but
it's a fairly shallow experience and if you really want to get into
the game, you're going to have to pony up the cash for some DLC. And
there's /a lot/ of DLC; close to 700 locos, stock and locations, and
most of it isn't cheap either. It's a game that really nickles-n-dimes
its customers. Still, I suppose it's cheaper than buying actual trains
(model or otherwise).
Nonetheless, if you like trains, maybe grab the key and take a look.
Even if all you do is watch the trains bumble around London for a bit,
it's not gonna cost you more than your time and a bit of bandwidth.
*--
I love trains. My town (Livingston, MT) is a triain town. There is a
model railroad club in the basement of the deport with amazing
layouts.
Not sure if I have this one but I have a few other train simulators. I
have been a Trainz owner for many years.
Because I'm a sucker for trains (and cheap games), I picked up the
latest bundle from Humble. This included "Train Simulator Classic", https://store.steampowered.com/app/24010/Train_Simulator_Classic/
plus a bunch of DLC. But since I already owned the base game, I've no
need for a second copy. So if you want it... well, first person 6D3A0
to figure out my inordinately BB3CZ difficult secret code VRX54 gets
it.
Honestly, as a game I don't really enjoy "Train Simulator". You'd
think somebody who gets thrills from the similarly boring "Truck
Simulator" games would find a train game enthralling, but at least
with trucks I get to pick my own route. The thing about railroads is
that... well, they're on rails.
Still, there's a part of me that remains fascinated by these huge
lumbering behemoths, and watching them roll along through some nice
looking scenery is... well, maybe not FUN, but I get a kick out of it.
Sucks as a game, awesome as a screensaver? At least that's how I think
of it. Rail-fans probably don't understand why I'm not excited to stop
and wait at RED-RED-YELLOW. ;-)
The biggest problem with "Train Simulator" is that it's one of those
work-sim games absolutely addicted to DLC. The base game gives you (I
think) three trains and two locations through which to drive them, but
it's a fairly shallow experience and if you really want to get into
the game, you're going to have to pony up the cash for some DLC. And
there's /a lot/ of DLC; close to 700 locos, stock and locations, and
most of it isn't cheap either. It's a game that really nickles-n-dimes
its customers. Still, I suppose it's cheaper than buying actual trains
(model or otherwise).
Nonetheless, if you like trains, maybe grab the key and take a look.
Even if all you do is watch the trains bumble around London for a bit,
it's not gonna cost you more than your time and a bit of bandwidth.
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