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JohnNetzlofMember since Apr-8-03 · 1106 postsMar 22, 2004 9:34 PM

So, seeing as there haven't been any for the past year or so, I assume interest in Multiplayer sessions has waned? ANyway, just wondering.-------- Multiplayers… again – image 2

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ATF1224Member since Apr-9-03 · 1476 postsMar 23, 2004 12:32 AM

RE: Multiplayers....again

I'm always interested, but finding time for them is difficult.

Jake Mensel
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Dash9_ManMember since Apr-8-03 · 412 postsMar 23, 2004 12:35 AM

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I was just thinking about 'em earlier. I'm always up for running one.
-Sam

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cn_bayviewCharter Member · 1921 postsMar 23, 2004 1:49 AM

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Be great to have one again I've been having them with a few friends normally every weekend, and my interest has never deteriorated.Can't wait to have another.Be great to set up as a foreman, implement a "Rule 42" that you have to call for permission to pass my work site, just to add some realism

Rob

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ssw_96Charter Member · 2009 postsMar 23, 2004 2:42 AM

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We need to have one, because now we have the CSX MM Sub, that would be a perfect route for a multiplayer. We need to have one on the CSX MM Sub friday or saturday nite.

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cn_bayviewCharter Member · 1921 postsMar 23, 2004 2:51 AM

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I agree SSW_96
M&M is the perfect route! Yards, lots of industry for road switchers to service, lots of sidings, good speeds.

Rob

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CPR_9102Member since Apr-6-03 · 733 postsMar 23, 2004 2:57 AM

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ya me & Rob play like every weekend...sometimes 3 trips a weekend... And even during the week if we can find time... Might as well play with someone for some enjoyment.We just need a half decent RTC that really knows his stuff.... I would be a RTC for the Laggan sub sometime. I am sure Andrew Pickell would also give a few hours to practice being a RTC I could probably also try for FBL3, but some of the other routes I really dont know to good...I am always up for being a train or MOW.CWChris Wilson
MP 63 CP's Heron Bay Sub
Marathon, Ontariowww.freewebs.com/lakesuperior www.greatnorthrails.com
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cdntrainsCharter Member · 559 postsMar 23, 2004 4:45 AM

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Ya, I'm all for Multiplayers again.. I just need a better connection.. Also, I'm unwilling to install xtracks, but KHP would be great! And I'd argue that Andrew Pickell is the best guy for the RTC job.cdntrains
"Railroading from SEA to SKY"
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Darkviper01Member since Dec-29-03 · 211 postsMar 23, 2004 7:58 AM

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I must be missing someting here, why have I never herd of multiplayer MSTS? How dose it work ?
Paint Shop, Yonder Locomotive Works.
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NW_611Member since Apr-8-03 · 795 postsMar 23, 2004 3:23 PM

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The entire thing is "theater of the mind", if you will. How it works is that you get a voice client (like TeamSpeak or Roger Wilco) and get together on a TS/RW server. Everyone's previously agreed as to what route is run, and then you basically play radio games for the duration. The dispatching system is, inherently, the train order.You'll never actually "see" the other trains, because you're still in the single player game. However, you'll have to interact with them, because the other players are driving their trains at the same time as you. For example: The dispatcher will tell me that I've got to wait in a siding until I get more authority to pass from say the Federation Phaser Company back onto whatever main that connects to on the NEC, because I'm waiting for the track to be clear. Is the track in use on my game? No. But it is in the jointly-imagined game, because someone else is already there on their machine. It's a definite kludge of a way to go about it, but I must say that I always thoroughly enjoyed them, despite not knowing a whole lot about radio communication protocol. (And thanks to the folks who let me use C&O, EL, New Haven, and Penn Central trains on modern-day routes.)

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andrewpickellCharter Member · 818 postsMar 25, 2004 7:32 AM

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Thanks for the comments guys. It actually does really help me out in my schooling.I would consider doing another one and I like the idea of having a mixture of trains and foreman.I would like to do one on a Sunday afternoon...possibly April 4th?If you are interested or have a better date in mind drop me a line at apickell@rrmail.com
Andrew Pickell
RTC Trainee
Centre for Rail Training and Technology

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JohnNetzlofMember since Apr-8-03 · 1106 postsMar 25, 2004 8:39 PM

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Any Weekend is good for me, and in 9 weeks, ANY day ANY time will be good -------- Multiplayers… again – image 15

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BNSF4723Charter Member · 1827 postsMar 26, 2004 12:29 AM

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Well... I've got DSL now and a Pentium 4 computer so I can run 40-80 car trains now so I guess I'm up for it. Set a date...I've got M&M, Crawford, stuff. I can download whatever else... Multiplayers… again – image 17 ~The only way to ship~

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JohnNetzlofMember since Apr-8-03 · 1106 postsMar 26, 2004 3:13 AM

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I have FBL3, and stock routes (Hey, MSTS is on my laptop, gotta transfer files, gimmie a break )-------- Multiplayers… again – image 20

What I've Felt, What I've known, Never shinned threw in what I've shown. Never Free, Never Me, So I dub Thee Unforgiven

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MikeFMember since Sep-8-02 · 66 postsMar 27, 2004 8:12 PM

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All right, I'll bite.From the name 'multi-player', it sounds like connecting several people's games/sims together to run a joint session.How do you do it? which software? Is a cable modem okay? What do I do once I'm 'in'? Are folks forgiving if I break some rule or other (through ignorance, not malice)?Saw posts a few months back advertising the date/time, but never got on. As far as 'operations' go, I'm a bit 'green' so would that be a problem?Willing to try most anything at least once....

Mike F

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BNSF4723Charter Member · 1827 postsMar 28, 2004 5:10 AM

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Its not as exciting as that. It takes a bit of imagination. We all communicate through teamspeak or Roger Wilco using our Microphones. We all are on the same route and report to an RTC (several depending on route size and parts). Theres much more to it but its a bit much to type out. It does take alot of organizing however. Multiplayers… again – image 22 ~The only way to ship~

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