Train fever looking interesting....

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Grim.Reaper

February 03, 2013, 03:41:59 PM
Saw some info on this future train tycoon type of game on another site, looks like it could have potential if they are able to get the funding and complete it.  Link to a gameplay video page.

http://www.train-fever.com/2012/10/new-gameplay-video/

bob48

#1
February 03, 2013, 03:46:40 PM
Oh yes!

I played Transport Tycoon until my fingers dropped off - one of the most addictive games ever. I would buy this, no question about it.

Thanks for the link, Grim.
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Grim.Reaper

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February 03, 2013, 03:50:21 PM
Quote from: bob48 on February 03, 2013, 03:46:40 PM
Oh yes!

I played Transport Tycoon until my fingers dropped off - one of the most addictive games ever. I would buy this, no question about it.

Thanks for the link, Grim.

No problem...just from the limited gameplay video, looks like it could be fun.  I hope they are able to complete it.

son_of_montfort

#3
February 03, 2013, 06:40:59 PM
Woah... I've been waiting for a game like this to come into being. I like Cities in Motion, but that is a bit more limited in scope for me. And the A-Train series is just too darn difficult to deal with.
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Grim.Reaper

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February 03, 2013, 07:04:06 PM
So how does this investing thing work?  If I invest and they don't make their goal, do I get my money back?  And if they do make their goal, but never deliver the game, are you able to get your money back?  Or are you basically gambling they will come through?

Greybriar

#5
February 03, 2013, 08:10:44 PM
An updated Transport Tycoon would be awesome. No other game since has scratched that itch for me so far.
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son_of_montfort

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February 03, 2013, 08:17:49 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 03, 2013, 07:04:06 PM
So how does this investing thing work?  If I invest and they don't make their goal, do I get my money back?  And if they do make their goal, but never deliver the game, are you able to get your money back?  Or are you basically gambling they will come through?

If they don't reach their goal, you usually are never charged (Kickstarter does not charge unless the goal is it, don't know about this site). If they do make their goal, but never deliver, you are totally out of luck. For this reason, I have significantly cut back on my use of KS and KS-like sites unless I know the developers.
"Now it is no accident all these conservatives are using time travel to teach our kids. It is the best way to fight back against the liberal version of history, or as it is sometimes known... history."

- Stephen Colbert

"The purpose of religion is to answer the ultimate question, are we in control or is there some greater force pulling the strings? And if the courts rule that corporations have the same religious rights that we humans do, I think we'll have our answer."

- Stephen Colbert

Grim.Reaper

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February 03, 2013, 08:23:43 PM
Quote from: son_of_montfort on February 03, 2013, 08:17:49 PM
Quote from: Grim.Reaper on February 03, 2013, 07:04:06 PM
So how does this investing thing work?  If I invest and they don't make their goal, do I get my money back?  And if they do make their goal, but never deliver the game, are you able to get your money back?  Or are you basically gambling they will come through?

If they don't reach their goal, you usually are never charged (Kickstarter does not charge unless the goal is it, don't know about this site). If they do make their goal, but never deliver, you are totally out of luck. For this reason, I have significantly cut back on my use of KS and KS-like sites unless I know the developers.

Thanks som, appreciate the details.  Your strategy makes sense to play to safe with people you know and trust.   I'll keep my eye on this one and see how it turns out.

jomni

#8
February 03, 2013, 09:07:12 PM
I used to play transport tycoon even on my Windows pocket PC. :)

son_of_montfort

#9
February 05, 2013, 10:33:12 AM
For those of you that don't know about it, you can download OpenTTD and play a fan-made and improved version of Transport Tycoon Deluxe in full HD glory.

http://www.openttd.org/en/

You do need to use the internal download software to grab the modules (industries and transport options) that you want and also to provide some AI players. It is very easy, but if you don't know that you need to do that, the game will seem very sparse.
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- Stephen Colbert

Yskonyn

#10
February 05, 2013, 03:06:31 PM
Open TTD FTW!  ;D ;D
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#11
February 05, 2013, 11:45:24 PM
Quote from: son_of_montfort on February 05, 2013, 10:33:12 AM
For those of you that don't know about it, you can download OpenTTD and play a fan-made and improved version of Transport Tycoon Deluxe in full HD glory.

http://www.openttd.org/en/

You do need to use the internal download software to grab the modules (industries and transport options) that you want and also to provide some AI players. It is very easy, but if you don't know that you need to do that, the game will seem very sparse.

There is also an Android version.  I d/l'd it on my Fire, but even on the 7" screen, the text and hotspots were very tiny and a pain to hit.

I may try the Windows version sometime.

steve58

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July 22, 2014, 12:36:34 PM Last Edit: July 22, 2014, 01:12:59 PM by steve58
I thought there might be some interest here in something like Train Fever....glad I checked before starting a new thread...surprised I missed this thread initially.

Anyway, it'll be on Steam on Sept 4.  You can pre-order (why?) for $30.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/304730/

http://www.train-fever.com/media/videos/

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bob48

#13
July 22, 2014, 12:39:26 PM
I could go for that. I spent countless hours with Transport Tycoon Deluxe, so if this is anything like it, I'm in.
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BanzaiCat

#14
July 22, 2014, 03:19:06 PM
This does look interesting. I used to play Railroad Tycoon for many, many hours back in the day. The gameplay videos on Steam look pretty interesting, and the game seems rather intuitive. Would like to see more of how you run an empire...if it's like RTII I'd seriously consider buying this one.
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