Dutch Tram Set Release Candidate 1 released 2008/08/12

[Hyronymus]

This one looks rreally good, Rendall. You caught the colours perfectly . I'm glad you found a way for the "Jakobsdraaistel" (center bogie), I believe Purno did the same with the DE-II for the Dutch Trainset.

[Rendall]

DanMacK gaves me the suggestion... But thanks anyway.

[Rendall]

So here is the Schindler tram from Rotterdam. There were a few versions of it but I have choosen the later version with 2 cars. The front set wheels and the middle set beneath the point of turn both were driven. Very hard to draw but I tell that every time... Maybe I just set the level a little higher

Anyway, it is adjusted to each other. I have widened the tram from yesterday just a pix in some views. Otherwise the front would be smaller than the rear. I have never saw that anywere, do you?

Load the words... SHOOT !

[Ameecher]

I would suggest not having a black end to the coaches, although they are only seen in corners they can look quite ugly. Keep up the good work, at this rate you'll beat the UKTS!

[Hyronymus]

I would suggest not having a black end to the coaches, although they are only seen in corners they can look quite ugly. Keep up the good work, at this rate you'll beat the UKTS!

Why not? Just like trains you won't see all of it if you align the 2 pieces properly.

[Rendall]

The trams are aligned. I mean, I copy / pasted the parts together without the black part and they cluch perfectly. I don't expect any trouble there. Also the alignment of the sides, especialy in the \ and / views, are checked and alright.
I think Ameecher is partly right. when a tram makes a corner you will see | (back) and \ (front). You will see just some more dark black. When just use grey instead of black and the "problem" is solved.
But those adjustment can be done when the set is coded. We will find bugs anyway. My coder is on a holiday so we have to be patient...

[Ameecher]

when a tram makes a corner you will see | (back) and \ (front). You will see just some more dark black. When just use grey instead of black and the "problem" is solved.

That's what I was trying to say, as usual I was hopeless at making myself clear.

[Rendall]

As a helpdesk employee I am getting used to understand what weird people try to make clear...

Ahem... sorry.

But more like this?? I just show 1 part. The other one has the same effect. Looks ugly now but moving in the game you won't see it.

[Rendall]

Because the game doesn't end at the 3th august of the year 2007 23:40 PM I have also thought about future trams...
I just made a scetch of it. But I do like to continue on this one. What about you? Or do you have things in mind?

edit Some disturbing typo's

[Purno]

Those last ones are not proper sprites: Since in TTD you look from above down onto the landscape, you need to see the roofs in _ and | view too. Read my tutorials for more information.


Anyways, AWESOME progress guys!

[Rendall]

Purno, the last one is just a scetch and not a drawn sprite. Every drawing has a front and a side view but are not used anywere in the game. It's just an impression for de drawer (me)
Or are more trams not properly drawn? Visit the non public FTP for all drawings.

[Rendall]

A whole day of work... nuf said. Now I am going to have a sun bath...

And yes, you are missing a picture cause this tram doesn't exist. It's should be a future tram...
You have to wait for 23 years before sitting in it

[Rendall]

And part 4... max 3 so 2nd post

[Hyronymus]

That looks nice, Rendall . We can never have enough future trams, after all Randstadrail isn't too succesful .

[athanasios]

Just to assure you that we value your work and hard effort.

[Rendall]

And finaly the last one from me at this very moment. There are 2 trams to be painted. 1 is promised by Hyro and 1 I will ask Foobar or will do myself. The 1 by Hyro he has drawn it last weekend. But I think he did something else. As he is right. Only fools like me draw with such a good weather

[Purno]

I think your pantographs are a bit strange, you can take a look at mine if you want (I can link you to the file if you can't find the file).

And you seem to be missing the destination sign, though I don't know what color that sign usually is.

[MeusH]

I like chassis in NW NE SW and SE views
How about company colours?

[Purno]

TBH, I rather see Real colors (so it can be combined with the Dutch Trainset), though 2cc through a parameter switch or something could be nice.

[Rendall]

pantographs: I have a picture of your pantographs but TBH most off them are useless for me cause the trams are not modern.
2cc: ??? I have already asked myself what is ment by that. Also the text [WIP] in a threat.
Colors: I was not planning company color.... sorry.