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I think you'll find that NO one was actually named in my post and that the post wasn't directed at any one individual . There is plenty of new blood coming through to trainz at the moment and it can be scary trying to get that first screenshot up on the forums not knowing if you are going to be criticised .
It's quite easy to see from someones post count at how long they have been on the forums . If someone has a post count up in the hundreds then yes it's time to start criticising the lack of scenery etc BUT how many new comers have actually posted in the thread over the last six months .
If you want to walk away from trainz then that is your decision . I for one enjoy your routes immensely and respect the time and effort that you have put into them BUT don't use me as an excuse !!
In reply:-
It was my posts that started the disussion about bare boards and I do NOT apologise for that, it needed saying, so I said it. So it was blatantly obvious who your comment was aimed at so don't you try to make that as an excuse for poor behaviour.
I did not put a screenie up for over 2 years when I began in Trainz because I knew I was not good enough and needed to work on my interpretation of Trainz, which I did.
So again, anybody with an ounce of sense can see what a route should look like before they go slapping pictures about, there are hundreds of good examples to look at on the various screenshots threads, the excuse they are just starting does not hold true. If they were asking advice about something that might be different, they were not. The posts I mentioned were the "Look at my route' type. What route?
I am walking away because (a) I have been insulted and (b) if all the UK community wants are routes comprising bare boards to run your reskins on, then so be it, go live with the results. I can utilise my not inconsiderable anount of time expended on route creation in another direction. You started this with a sidelong bang at me, so I don't need any other excuse.
My aim was to try an improve the quality of people's work and thereby their screenshots. If you want to see what a really good route looks like go look on the Polish Screenshots thread, not a bare board in sight.
There is no excuse for bare boards anyway, a quick flick with a texture is all it takes to cover them and at least that is better than nothing.
And it isn't just noobs that do this, which dismayed me. You are falling into the same trap as a noobie and condoning shoddy work. It is very easy to get along boards quickly laying track, that is one of the joys of Trainz, but it is also obvious to the user that there is a lot more to it than that, and a hint or two from a seasoned veteran should have prompted a second look from the submitter and a bit extra effort.
In the end it all comes down to just using your eyes before sending a graphic up......
Angela
I have no idea what rolling stock might travel from Paddington to Westbury for passenger service.