Train Mods

[bueschern 6]

BRF -
I thought about PM-ing you this, but perhaps others may benefit as well:
Regarding the Kralore freight station (or any other BAT mod), I can modify the LOT file easily enough with the lot editor, but I can't seem to get datgen (EDIT: or iLive)to successfully import a new lot file into an existing dat file without errors.

edit: will just wait for Kralore update.

[megaman 1]

Lookin good there, keep it up

25 bunnies to you

[Trolca 15]

Date:5/27/2004 3:30:29 PM
Author:bueschern

BRF -
I thought about PM-ing you this, but perhaps others may benefit as well:
Regarding the Kralore freight station (or any other BAT mod), I can modify the LOT file easily enough with the lot editor, but I can't seem to get datgen to successfully import a new lot file into an existing dat file without errors./QUOTE]

I don't use Datgen so I'm not sure what could be causing it.

[Kralore 2]

Date: 5/27/2004 3:43:20 PM
Author:

Date:5/27/2004 3:30:29 PM
Author:bueschern

BRF -
I thought about PM-ing you this, but perhaps others may benefit as well:
Regarding the Kralore freight station (or any other BAT mod), I can modify the LOT file easily enough with the lot editor, but I can't seem to get datgen to successfully import a new lot file into an existing dat file without errors./QUOTE]

I don't use Datgen so I'm not sure what could be causing it.

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I was actually a bit shocked when I loaded up my Simcity rail lot and the engine and caboose had the graphics all scrambled (It was showing CP Rail textures all scrambled). It wasn't like this when I created the lot. After about an hour scratching my head (and removing all the custom files I had in my game LOL), I discovered the problem.

I knew it had to be a conflict with something I recently installed. So to make a long story short, Trolca's Original Replacement engines and cabooses conflict with Gizmo's Maxis Train Car Props (I just started using original replacement engine and caboose last week, that's why I never saw the problem when I originally created the lots).

As and example, If your using River Haven Original Replacements for engine and caboose, the Gizmo's Maxis Engine and Caboose prop will have the River Haven textures trying to apply on the Maxis model. The end result is very funky and distorted looking graphics.

I have redone my Simcity Rail lot and switched to Gizmo's ST-Members train car props instead of the Maxis train car props. I have also fixed a few other things I noticed with both the Simcity Rail and the CP Rail lots. It should be available on the exchange shortly.

Kralore

[Trolca 15]

Some how I missed the fact that Maxis even created train props. I personally think that it's a mistake to use them instead of the ones Gizmo28 created.

[Kralore 2]

Date: 5/27/2004 7:23:56 PM
Author:

Some how I missed the fact that Maxis even created train props. I personally think that it's a mistake to use them instead of the ones Gizmo28 created.

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Sorry, realized my message may have got a bit confusing near the end. It's Gizmo's Maxis Train car props that are not working when your Original Replacement Engines and/or Cabooses are also being used.

Kralore

[BigRedFish 21]

I know what's going on with the Maxis Train Car props.  [Maxis never made train props; the poster was referring to the Maxis trains converted to props by Gizmo.]

 

The Maxis_Traincar_Props_E-v3 file contains the exemplars for the props.

The Maxis_Traincar_Props_G-v3 file contains the S3D models for the props.

 

However, there are no FSH files in there with which to skin those props.  Gizmo's models just refer to the Maxis skins.

 

This works fine, until you install original-replacement freight engines or freight cars, such as appear in Trolca's CP-Rail and River Haven sets.  Trolca's skins are in a very different format compared to Maxis's skins, and Trolca uses different S3D models to match them.

 

So, on lots that use the Gizmo Maxis props, if you're using Trolca's original-replacement cars, you'll see the Maxis S3D models (from the Maxis_Traincar_Props_G-v3.dat) with Trolca's skins, which looks, um, interesting.

 

The solution to this is for Gizmo to re-work his set to either remove the S3D models and refer to the default ones instead (Trolca's replacements will then appear normally on lots), or else to also include the Maxis FSH files (lots will show the Maxis equipment, ignoring Trolca's replacement).  I prefer the first one, myself.

 

[gizmo28 2]

Date: 5/27/2004 7:38:52 PM
Author:

I know what's going on with the Maxis Train Car props. [Maxis never made train props; the poster was referring to the Maxis trains converted to props by Gizmo.]

The Maxis_Traincar_Props_E-v3 file contains the exemplars for the props.

The Maxis_Traincar_Props_G-v3 file contains the S3D models for the props.

However, there are no FSH files in there with which to skin those props. Gizmo's models just refer to the Maxis skins.

This works fine, until you install original-replacement freight engines or freight cars, such as appear in Trolca's CP-Rail and River Haven sets. Trolca's skins are in a very different format compared to Maxis's skins, and Trolca uses different S3D models to match them.

So, on lots that use the Gizmo Maxis props, if you're using Trolca's original-replacement cars, you'll see the Maxis S3D models (from the Maxis_Traincar_Props_G-v3.dat) with Trolca's skins, which looks, um, 'interesting.'

The solution to this is for Gizmo to re-work his set to either remove the S3D models and refer to the default ones instead (Trolca's replacements will then appear normally on lots), or else to also include the Maxis FSH files (lots will show the Maxis equipment, ignoring Trolca's replacement). I prefer the first one, myself.

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I guess ill add the fsh files to the set and combine them, since the models for the props point to a non-shadow for the shadow fsh, leaving the shadow fsh caused some other wierd things if its left in, dunno when I'll get to it though, since I've pretty much stopped modding since i got hooked on UO again.

[Kralore 2]

Date: 5/27/2004 7:38:52 PM
Author:

The solution to this is for Gizmo to re-work his set to either remove the S3D models and refer to the default ones instead (Trolca's replacements will then appear normally on lots), or else to also include the Maxis FSH files (lots will show the Maxis equipment, ignoring Trolca's replacement). I prefer the first one, myself.

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Or as i've just done on my freight lot, use different train props

Kralore

[Trolca 15]

I'm all for tossing out the Maxis train props but that's just me. I guess I'm slightly biased.

[LBraden 14]

could someone please check my site, due to I have had some people saying all sorts of errors are coming up whenever the try to DL Trolca's mods,

 

www.geocities.com/leebraden1986

 

Also can someone direct me to site that allows users to post .exe files to make it easier to open them

 

(Sorry to go off topic, but this is linked to this and the topic was dead for a few days)

[Trolca 15]

Date:5/31/2004 5:09:51 PM
Author:Adm Lee J.E. Braden

could someone please check my site, due to I have had some people saying all sorts of errors are coming up whenever the try to DL Trolca's mods,

 

www.geocities.com/leebraden1986

 

Also can someone direct me to site that allows users to post .exe files to make it easier to open them

 

(Sorry to go off topic, but this is linked to this and the topic was dead for a few days)

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I tried to download a few and get

Sorry, the page you requested was not found.

I like how you setup the pages.

[Cod 1]

Trolca, I just wanted to show you an in-game shot I got just a few minutes ago. This is from my brand new city, Homestead Hills (just started it tonight).

[Trolca 15]

I see you're using some fairly old train mods mixed in with the new.

 

Just a suggestion, maybe smooth out those tracks a little.

 

Another suggestion is to take a look at BigRedFish's passenger service.

[Cod 1]

The rail lines will be a lot smoother when I actually start another real region. This city was to test the freight methods as well as all of the beautiful train mods you've provided. I kinda just went all different directions with the tracks to have fun. Are we talking about the same smoothness?

I do use BRF's MARTA passenger trains, seeing as I live in Atlanta and see them on a daily basis.

[Trolca 15]

Date:6/1/2004 4:18:54 AM
Author:Cod

The rail lines will be a lot smoother when I actually start another 'real' region. This city was to test the freight methods as well as all of the beautiful train mods you've provided. I kinda just went all different directions with the tracks to have fun. Are we talking about the same 'smoothness'?

I do use BRF's MARTA passenger trains, seeing as I live in Atlanta and see them on a daily basis.

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The train just looked like it was having sort of a rough ride. I'm glad like the Simtropolis trains over the default ones.

[espee04135 47]

Trolca, I am having a problem getting the ESPEE box car that you made for me to show up in the game. I am instead getting the Rico Inc. (page 45) showing up in my trains. I have never downloaded the Rico car. Is there a number conflict or maybe another problem that I may be having?

Thanks, Dan

[Trolca 15]

Date:6/1/2004 4:27:43 PM
Author:espee04135

Trolca, I am having a problem getting the ESPEE box car that you made for me to show up in the game. I am instead getting the Rico Inc. (page 45) showing up in my trains. I have never downloaded the Rico car. Is there a number conflict or maybe another problem that I may be having?

Thanks, Dan

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Somehow I got the wrong skin (FSH file) with it. Here's the corrected car. Sorry about the confussion.

[MC6Ash 4]

Trolca, I was wondering, do we still have that deal on the train I asked you to create?

~MI6Ash~

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[Trolca 15]

Date:6/1/2004 8:38:25 PM
Author:MI6Ash

Trolca, I was wondering, do we still have that deal on the train I asked you to create?

~MI6Ash~

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The last version of the iLive Reader has enabled me to work on a project like the military train quicker and easier than before. When my break is over, it'll be the first on my list.

[MC6Ash 4]

Date: 6/2/2004 12:03:00 AM
Author:

Date:6/1/2004 8:38:25 PM
Author:MI6Ash

Trolca, I was wondering, do we still have that deal on the train I asked you to create?

~MI6Ash~

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The last version of the iLive Reader has enabled me to work on a project like the military train quicker and easier than before. When my break is over, it'll be the first on my list.

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ok, thank you very much trolca

[LBraden 14]

Can someone help me, due to I am going to post all of Trolca mods, so

• What was the date that RH/Deluxe came out
• What sites out there allow's users to post .exe files
• Can BigRedFish send me his train mods, or a link that allows me to find them, so I can post them, and users allow me a month, then an uber update will be posted

sorry for the off topic, also What has happend to Trolca????

[Smurfer2 7]

Date:6/11/2004 8:20:02 AM
Author:Adm Lee J.E. Braden

• Can BigRedFish send me his train mods, or a link that allows me to find them, so I can post them, and users allow me a month, then an uber update will be posted

sorry for the off topic, also What has happend to Trolca????

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I've wondered what happen to Trolca as well. He must be busy with something else.

P.S. BRF is a female. I made the same mistake.

[MC6Ash 4]

ehm... in his message to me he said when my break is over I think that mneans he isn't going to waste time moding trains untill Summer is over...

[Smurfer2 7]

He posted yesterday, let me see if he was on today. *checks staff page* He was on today at 3:30. So he's here and probably working on Sim Mars. I won't guess when his break ends.

[Trolca 15]

I didn't know I was missing.

 

A birthday and trying to figure out Windows XP has kept me away. I should get back to trains in a week or so.

 

Some one should call the FBI and let them know I've been found.

[MC6Ash 4]

lol, will do.

[Casper3141 60]

Trolca how about a military train, with humvees, apaches, tanks, army trucks, and soldiers crawlin all over it?

[Fairlane500 8]

Can't wait till you'e back. Only a week. *Checks Calender* *Moans*
I hope to see plenty of new creations(F-Unit) due to revised iLive.

[thevoltmaster 0]

What if someone were to write a program that would switch in and out different sets of engine's and cars....like a play list, every 10 minutes, a different group of plugins would be installed. One set could be a TGV, one set could be an Acela train, another could be an amtrak, and another could be the GO transit train. Perhaps someone on the modd squad would know how to do this.