Digital Downlaods

[Traks]

Just wondering if anyone else has problems with Digital Downloads. Personally I don't like them I would prefer disc in a box , even though the cost may be a little more.

I have previously thought of purchasing Trainz and add-ons as a gift, but only having the option of a digital download prevents this option. Why can't there be a further option of a boxed disc at a slightly higher price??

 

[cascaderailroad]

I myself prefer boxed disc's ... but a digital download can be saved to a DVD+R

 

[macka]

Yes, I agree with Tracks, there are a few things I would like to purchase but when I see how large the files are it is out of the question as my internet account only allows me 5 gigabytes per month. Trainz 12 with SP1 is 8 gigabytes.
How could I purchase Trianz 12 with SP1 on Disc?
I don't mind paying for postage.

Macka

 

[nicky9499]

Once upon a time you could buy DLC from N3V and it would arrive in a nice .cdp. That is no longer the case, however. With SP1 all N3V DLC must be downloaded in-game and as some people have experienced; over and over again after installation failure.

I've seen some MSTS payware studios do this so you can try this with Trainz 3rd party payware as well; if you place a big enough order (and pay postage) you can request them to be put on a CD and mailed to you. The latest digital download version of TS12 already has SP1 integrated, not sure about retail boxed copies, hopefully someone can clarify that for you.

Cheerio,
Nicholas

 

[Traks]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the response. The digital downloads are not always successful for some reason and I think having a nice presentation with a disc in a box looks good and professional. I would like to give some of the Trainz sims and add ons as a gift and they would obviously look a lot better if they were in a well presented box, rather than having to copy them to a disc or USB. I would be happy to pay a bit more for this option. I hope someone from Trainz who can make a decision is reading this.

 

[Stagefright]

I predict, in the not-too-distant future, it will be impossible to buy any form of software on physical media. Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office are giving us a glimpse. Physical media are, in my opinion, obsolete. I'm 62, btw.

Darrel

 

[JCitron]

Hi Traks,

I do agree with you on the presentation! There is nothing like giving someone a set in a box rather than a link to download or self-burned DVD. N3V still does offer the program its self as a boxed DVD should you want that, however, the DLC maybe download only now.

John