Loco's CD

[johnwhelan]

It sounds like a really nice idea, but is it a good business decision?

It would seem to me that the current content of every simulator package provides enough locos and rolling stock to involve the user, but also makes access to DLS the next immediate goal! This means that anybody who "gains access" to a pre-registered simulator, will have to consider purchasing a sim package in order to gain access to all those wonderful additions.

Given the same scenario but with CD/DVD availability of routes, locos (and if regional - why not appropriate rolling stock), it would appear that a pretty comprehensive simulator package could be "acquired" at no cost with distinctly less reason to go out and purchase a sim package.

I guess, from a business perspective, the choice comes between selling additional content CD/DVDs at the risk of increasing pirated copies.

Having said all that ........... I think it is a great idea for us legitimate users!


Colin.

I think I'm correct in saying the majority of people who buy Trainz do not use the forums or download from the DLS.

Many computer users have difficulty with sending or reading emails and the Internet is something they have but don't really use.

Cheerio John

 

[Driver_Col]

I think I'm correct in saying the majority of people who buy Trainz do not use the forums or download from the DLS.

Many computer users have difficulty with sending or reading emails and the Internet is something they have but don't really use.

Cheerio John

Hi John (always nice to hear from you!) - your comments really surprise me, but then I always assume that I am "normal"! I cannot imagine getting Trainz and not immediately going to the DLS! As for accessing Forum .......... yes, I can agree that there are many users who probably do not go there.

Regards. Colin.

 

[Mike10]

J
Just imagine when I receive my copy of TC3, I could go into DLS and download a whole wack of 1960's locos and rolling stock ........ what a luxury!



Colin.

Imagine if they have been selected, quality checked, sorted and arranged on the website that supports TC3 ready for you to download

Mike.

 

[Driver_Col]

Imagine if they have been selected, quality checked, sorted and arranged on the website that supports TC3 ready for you to download

Mike.

Hi Mike ........... now there's an amazing idea. I guess my only point really is the benefit of pre-selection, rather than have to sort out the UK, the regional, the era etc. I have just realised that I am probably shooting myself in the foot because I actually enjoy sorting through stuff on DLS! That's how I find stuff that has been incorrectly 'labelled'. i.e. I would never have found it through logical search parameters!!! Hmmmmm.... more thought required obviously!

Regards. Colin.

 

[johnwhelan]

Imagine if they have been selected, quality checked, sorted and arranged on the website that supports TC3 ready for you to download

Mike.

Quality checked now that's a new concept. I have an idea some of my older ones might not stand up. Actually with TARL these days I suppose I should check to see if any of mine are in there so I can correct them and reupload.

Cheerio John