I've been looking at the download ratio between routes and sessions on the DLS by other various authors and routes and sessions that I have posted. I have to admit, I'm discouraged with such low session download counts it seems like it's not even worth creating sessions.
I'm aware that people will dl a route just to get additional assets, a sort of Wall-Mart all in one stop grab, or dl a route to set up sessions their own particular way. I have done the same but I've always downloaded and played the sessions to see what the author intended to relay as far as game play and a general original feel because it adds a more interesting element. That's just my take on it, which I know is not the same as everyone else.
I'm mentioning this because there are Trainz Members that put good care into making very good sessions which can be as time consuming as making a route. With the two routes I have uploaded on the DLS (Northeast Metro, and RTA Redbird Transit Authority) a lot of time and coding went into the features such as random weather, auto cab switching, station announcements, auto junctions, ambient sounds, AI train schedules / timing, etc. in order to immerse the user.
I'm just asking for some input as to what other reasons there are for such a lack of interest regarding sessions?
Thank you.
Vaughn
I'm aware that people will dl a route just to get additional assets, a sort of Wall-Mart all in one stop grab, or dl a route to set up sessions their own particular way. I have done the same but I've always downloaded and played the sessions to see what the author intended to relay as far as game play and a general original feel because it adds a more interesting element. That's just my take on it, which I know is not the same as everyone else.
I'm mentioning this because there are Trainz Members that put good care into making very good sessions which can be as time consuming as making a route. With the two routes I have uploaded on the DLS (Northeast Metro, and RTA Redbird Transit Authority) a lot of time and coding went into the features such as random weather, auto cab switching, station announcements, auto junctions, ambient sounds, AI train schedules / timing, etc. in order to immerse the user.
I'm just asking for some input as to what other reasons there are for such a lack of interest regarding sessions?
Thank you.
Vaughn