Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Found out about this free version last night. I first played TT when it was released back in the nineties - it was a superb game then, and it still is. Well, it looks like it might be even better now. Running it on hi-res on a big screen is awesome...!
I don't pretend to be an expert - far from it. In fact it has been so long, I would say I am a beginner. Although, I do have one quick question if I may...? One of my buses just keeps on breaking down. It is only a short route, there is nothing different about it to my other buses. I did find another post here that basically just said to disable breakdowns - would people agree with that? It would be a shame to take away that aspect of the game, but if it is broken and breaking down is just random and arbitrary (there's irony, right there!) then I guess it would make sense to turn it off. Just hope I don't need to start a new game.
Breakdowns are generally set to "Reduced" or "None". There are some patches that alter breakdown behaviour, making it more realistic.
What are you aiming to do? Build a nicely flowing network that is meticulously planned and looking pretty, sort of like a huge model railway? Turn breakdowns off. Up the difficult, impose limitations on yourself, try to work around various issues to make it more realistic and challenging? Keep it Reduced.
Personally, I don't use breakdowns because they add little to the game other than being annoying.
Wow - thanks for the speedy reply Chrill, much appreciated. I think probably option 1 is nearest to what I want. I wouldn't mind a functioning break-down option, but if it really is knackered then bugger it, I will just turn it off. Can I do it within the game? I can't seem to find it, the only option page I can find is the grey one, the one that gives you currency etc options. Or do I need to restart, but then I will have to start a new game, no?
Once again, thanks mate - I promise not to be too much of a pain!
David
The grey window is the Options menu, while breakdowns (and other useful settings) are in Settings. Click and hold the gear icon and go down to Settings.
Ah - brilliant. I was single clicking the gear icon and getting nowhere!
Thanks all - breakdowns are now off! Should make the game much more enjoyable.
Also, does a competitor ever appear? I am at 1960....
Sorry, one more quick one? Why does a bus do a journey travel empty before picking up passengers i.e.travels empty first time it travels its route
Thanks again
Erato wrote: 23 Oct 2020 20:47
I personally don't play with AIs, so I don't know what AIs make for fun competitors.
And now I can see why!! I am playing a new(ish....1959) game now that has an AI player - and I totally regret it! It is messing with all my plans and just generally being a pain in the ass! I think I might start yet again with no AI this time. I want a true sandbox game, really not interested in competing, just with myself. And the AI just builds stuff randomly all over the map - most annoying!!
