TRS2009

[srude]

Hello;

I regularily visit the TRS2009 website, the Trainz Dev site and this forum. I"ve been following the this saga from the beginning. Based on what I've read thus far, I don't feel compelled to buy my copy of 2009.

I started way back with Trainz and have graduated to TRS2006. I use gmax and 3D Canvas to create models for my current version.

I don't like ordering from Auran online -- rather, I prefer to go to a retailer to get a copy of whatever it is I want.

It is my understanding that Tri Synergy will be publishing TRS2009 for the North American market sometime this spring. When this version appears on the store shelf, then I'll buy a copy.

The reason . . . Take, for instance, a customer who is browsing the shelves in a store somewhere and comes across a copy of TRS2009. This customer knows absolutely nothing about Trainz or any of that stuff. But this customers knows someone who likes trains. The customer buys this thing and gives it to whomever.

Now, this whomever, loads the simulater on his or her computer . . . Whatever happens now will determine the new users impression of the product.

What did this person get? A real jewel or piece of software junk?

I'll find out, eventually.

 

[Sourdough]

Another review from one who doesn't have the product.....

 

[nicklinn]

I am starting to think this guy's hobby is to post the same thing over any over again written a slightly different way. We get it you don't want 2009, get on with your life.

 

[Euphod]

Okay, so with all you've read, you'll still buy the product when it's available in a retail store? Thanks for letting us know.

Your reasoning is...what, exactly?

"The reason . . . Take, for instance, a customer who is browsing the shelves in a store somewhere and comes across a copy of TRS2009. This customer knows absolutely nothing about Trainz or any of that stuff. But this customers knows someone who likes trains. The customer buys this thing and gives it to whomever."

That doesn't really explain well whatever you are trying to convey. Is it because you feel you can return the software to a store?

 

[clam1952]

Another review from one who doesn't have the product.....

Lol the best review anyone can get is by using the product themselves, I learned years ago that happy people don't go on forums and complain.
Then of course there will always be those who don't like change or can't adapt to it which is perfectly understandable.


So .......... New user review here


No trainz or any simulator experience prior to 2009, I bought the download version within days of it being released and haven't looked back, yes there were initially a few irritating bugs which seem to have mainly been fixed by the patches.

OK having no experience of what came before 2009, I can't really comment on how 2009 compares but suffice to say I found Surveyor very easy to use, far easier than some of the stuff I used in FPS level design. I also find Driver easy to understand.

I have to say that other than a couple of minor hickups which I worked out how to fix by reading the error messages and doing a quick search, non of the content I have downloaded old or new from the DLS and elsewhere, has failed to work in compatibillty mode, a lot of older stuff will work in native mode as well, some I got to work by editing whatever wherever, the info is all on the end of a browser.

If I can work it out as a new user I'm pretty sure old hands will be more than capable of doing so.

Most of the info online regarding Trainz seems to apply to older versions however most of it seems to apply to 2009.

Now if we had stuff like this on the ZX81.......... :hehe:

IMO there are often more bugs in Commercial PC Game that cost a heck of a lot more than Trainz 2009 does. It's got my vote anyway.

 

[Tanvaras]

First time Trainz user, bought TS2009WBE and finding it a great and enjoyable program to use.

Maybe I am lucky, as I have not had one crash or issue. Some downloaded bits and pieces come up faulty, but seem too work fine as long as compat mode is enabled. So as far as I am concerned its all runs fine.

I too bought a boxed copy, though had to order it via onine and get it couriered too me, as my local EB games says too me - QUOTE " Trainz?? nope no game called that on our system, think you got the name wrong, we got MSTS but no Trainz"

So a day after receiving my copy I am in town and see TS2009WBE on my local EB's shelf and ask again about it and too my surprise the moron that served me only the other day, no longer works there heh!

Anyways, I havent tried Trainz 2006 etc, but I am really impressed with what I have already used in Trainz 2009WBE and things can only get better as more and more content is gradually made for it etc. Like everything it all takes time.

Cheers

Trent

 

[PennCentral]

I like 09 a lot better than 04.

 

[deeelare]

Hello;
... snip ....The reason . . . Take, for instance, a customer who is browsing the shelves in a store somewhere and comes across a copy of TRS2009. This customer knows absolutely nothing about Trainz or any of that stuff. But this customers knows someone who likes trains. The customer buys this thing and gives it to whomever.
Now, this whomever, loads the simulater on his or her computer . . . Whatever happens now will determine the new users impression of the product.
What did this person get? A real jewel or piece of software junk?
I'll find out, eventually.

IMHO , you have the ability and option to read the Forum and make your own decision , whomever , received it as a gift , and it is quite possible , whomever , will be thrilled with his/her first Trainz sim ( maybe not )?
You and whomever will both find out eventually , Best of luck to you both !

My thoughts --- ,DLR