Post by crosswordaddict on Jun 15, 2023 17:50:09 GMT
Intro: I'm a minor tube geek and an I.T. guy (support & dev for an airline). For my own amusement, have written Python apps to talk to the TfL API. Saw an article in PC Pro mag last month about train/tube sims, thought that sounded like something I want to do.
My initial investigations revealed VDL, and I immediately felt that is where I want to be.
Have purchased TS Classic from Steam as that appeared to be the way to start.
Now daunted by the long list of VDL prerequisites. Saw in a thread lur.boards.net/post/8493/thread that buying the Met package from Steam would be a mistake. I also see that JT offer a bundle but Steam do not.
Moving forward, there are loads of other paid-for packages that are required, some of which seem ONLY to be available from Steam.
Not found a way of identifying if a Steam product is also available as part of a package (why would they tell you if it meant they were getting less money...).
So, as an experienced IT person & tube enthusiast, but novice gamer/simmer, where do I start? Is there a FAQ; if not, should write one...
I run both MacOS and Windows 10 machines (obviously TSC only on Win).
Do I need to re-buy TS Classic direct and dump the Steam version?
Can I buy the Met & S7+ package direct for use with Steam TSC?
How do the many other Steam-only prerequisites fit in?
Many thanks.
Mark
My initial investigations revealed VDL, and I immediately felt that is where I want to be.
Have purchased TS Classic from Steam as that appeared to be the way to start.
Now daunted by the long list of VDL prerequisites. Saw in a thread lur.boards.net/post/8493/thread that buying the Met package from Steam would be a mistake. I also see that JT offer a bundle but Steam do not.
Moving forward, there are loads of other paid-for packages that are required, some of which seem ONLY to be available from Steam.
Not found a way of identifying if a Steam product is also available as part of a package (why would they tell you if it meant they were getting less money...).
So, as an experienced IT person & tube enthusiast, but novice gamer/simmer, where do I start? Is there a FAQ; if not, should write one...
I run both MacOS and Windows 10 machines (obviously TSC only on Win).
Do I need to re-buy TS Classic direct and dump the Steam version?
Can I buy the Met & S7+ package direct for use with Steam TSC?
How do the many other Steam-only prerequisites fit in?
Many thanks.
Mark
