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Article #27822Re: Chris Sawyer's Locomotion - Should I get it?
From: Arcfus Barcwinkle
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2004 18:41
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2004 18:41
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On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 12:49:56 +0100, TP <tp@nospam.net> wrote: >Having tried the demo, I want Locomotion and I want it now! > >It still has all the charm of TTD, but the RCT-style interface for >building railroad track, structures and stations is outstanding. In what way?? In TTD, you could build a 6x4 station with one click. With Locomotion, it takes FORTY-EIGHT clicks! I still haven't figured out how to make a working double-track. One of my problems is that I haven't figured out how to make a one-way signal. In a multi-station layout, I've tried merging the tracks, but the result always looks like a drunk put it together and didn't bother to actually connect the tracks. The rail graphics look cartoonish and sloppy. You can no longer simply drag yourself a long rail line. You've got to click forever to get it done. >A quantum leap ahead of TTD, I would say. It should have been named Transport Tycoon Desuxe.
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