US train set maintenance

Bad_Brett · Post by **Bad_Brett** » 07 Feb 2007 16:22

Hey, I'm new to this forum and I'm sorry if this has been discussed before, but anyway:

The early engines of the US trainset are very powerful, but also very expensive and the truth is that the AI can't handle this. Even though the AI sucks, I still enjoy the feeling of having other transport comapanies around me. I tried the german trainset and it worked a lot better. Actually one of my opponents grew pretty powerful that time. I still want to use the US train set though. Is there any sollution to this problem?

Anyway, has anyone considered to slightly alter the AI to make it a bit more challanging? It could begin with more funds but no loans, didn't have to pay maintenance etc. It would be great if you needed a really good start to avoid being taken over by your opponents.

Purno · Post by **Purno** » 07 Feb 2007 16:39

Perhaps off-topic, but if you like a better AI, why don't you try OpenTTD, if you haven't done so?

On topic: The devs probably made it expensive on purpose, to be more challenging.

Bad_Brett · Post by **Bad_Brett** » 07 Feb 2007 20:25

I had no idea that it existed! I have to try it. Can I use the US trainset in open ttd?

Samwise · Post by **Samwise** » 07 Feb 2007 20:27

Sure you can! It's my standard set in OpenTTD!

Bad_Brett · Post by **Bad_Brett** » 07 Feb 2007 21:01

Woho! I just realised that you start earlier than 1921! Are there any graphics of older steam engines and ships? It would be really cool to construct Titanic!

Ben_K · Post by **Ben_K** » 07 Feb 2007 21:57

Bad_Brett wrote:It would be really cool to construct Titanic!

Yeah, but just dont use it in the Arctic scenario's

Bad_Brett · Post by **Bad_Brett** » 07 Feb 2007 22:28

Ben_K wrote: Yeah, but just dont use it in the Arctic scenario's

Raichase · Post by **Raichase** » 08 Feb 2007 11:18

Seeing as discussion has headed into OTTD matters, I felt the topic belonged here. If it gets vauge, or goes back to TTDP, someone feel free to bounce it back

Ben_K · Post by **Ben_K** » 08 Feb 2007 13:40

Raichase wrote:Seeing as discussion has headed into OTTD matters, I felt the topic belonged here. If it gets vauge, or goes back to TTDP, someone feel free to bounce it back

Well, his initial query was about the US set. The OpennTTD came us a recommendation to help the 'problem'. It may be better elsewhere to help others who experience the same issue?

Just a thought!

Bad_Brett · Post by **Bad_Brett** » 08 Feb 2007 20:04

Is there any way I can change the year the new vehicles become available? For example, I want the 4-6-2 Pacific to be invented 1901, not 1920. Actually, I hope someone will include older engines to the US trainset like the Grasshopper. I remember that I got really exicited every time American, The-Wheeler and Pacific got invented in the original Railroad Tycoon. It would be awesome to experience the same feeling in TTD.

Ships should also be available earlier in the game.

DaleStan · Post by **DaleStan** » 08 Feb 2007 20:12

Bad_Brett wrote:Is there any way I can change the year the new vehicles become available?

You can if you know NFO.

If you don't, your best bet is to get over to the USSet thread in the TTDPatch graphics forum and put in your requests.

krtaylor · Post by **krtaylor** » 09 Feb 2007 00:48

Yes, I think so. We can discuss this issue over there. It's kind of moot ATM until either Oracle comes back, or we find a new coder for a new version.

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