As if being able to set the train color wasn't enough, as if being able to set the colors for multiple areas on the train wasn't enough, as if being able quickly apply identical liveries wasn't enough, as if having the option of multiple different presets wasn't enough, as if packing it all into one user-friendly formspec wasn't enough, on top of all that there's an instant 360° 3D preview!
Seriously though. This mod is extremely thorough, well-thought-out, and easy-to-use! From a player's perspective, the tool is simple to use and everything is laid out in a clean and orderly fashion. The Update/Save/Apply buttons are the tiniest bit demanding, you have to remember to push them in the right order before you exit the formspecs. However the temporary template save feature is very nice; it enables you to save the current livery settings and then apply them to other train cars, for customizing large trains. The 3D preview is awesome, enabling you to view what the customizations will look like on your train before actually applying them, and it can be rotated in all directions!
From a developer's perspective, it has a little bit of a learning curve (partly due to lack of detailed documentation, which is still in progress). However its overall design makes sense; once you figure it out it's easy to add more customizable areas to your registered train cars.
So I definitely recommend this mod! It offers almost limitless livery customization to Advanced Trains, and packs it all into an organized, functional, and fancy UI! Well done Marnack, I admire your work!
I used this to export thumbnails and it works very well! It's quick and the nodes in the exported file come with all their textures attached, and it has virtually no learning curve. You just punch the corners of the area you want to export. The only complaint I would have is that it doesn't support .b3d files, which prevents it from being able to export certain kinds of nodes.
Lots of corridors and rooms to explore; the spaceship is much bigger than I expected given the screenshots, and there's always something new to discover!
Textures look good! The overal vibe is mysterious and quiet; it makes one want to learn all the game's secrets.
Not too difficult to understand. The gameplay was pretty simple, and it was fun to figure out how to [spoiler removed], although the game ended rather unexpectedly.
The biggest complaint I might have is that there are almost no sound effects, and no soundtrack that I'm aware of. Some quiet spacey background music would be nice.
This is a nice step up from the Moretrains Japanese Train; though it's the same model, the MeseJet has a much more refined feel. The subdued colors in the interior, combined with the dark gray/yellow contrast, make this train much more luxurious. The tinted windows are a nice touch! I also like the line number displays on the interior.
The only minor complaints I would have are odd transparency issues; for example, when looking through the windows from the outside, the floor, seats, and some parts of the wall are missing, and I can see the tracks and wheels through them.
This mod is a HUGE step up from the default carts. Aside from having bigger, nicer-looking transportation, the trains can run automatically no matter where you are. I find this very usefull in creating large worlds where walking everywhere is extremely tedious to say the least. I can set up trains that run to various places, and getting where I need to go takes a fraction of the time.
It also includes advanced train control and signal systems so that you can have multiple trains running on the same stretch of track, while avoiding crashes. Also, when installed alongside the Mesecons mod, you get more features like detector rails, which can be used for making station lights, and also can be used for programming more complex train control systems (I have yet to dig into all that myself).
There's a slight learning curve for track placement and the signal system, but once you get the hang of it, it's logical and straightforward. Also, the trains look great!
As if being able to set the train color wasn't enough, as if being able to set the colors for multiple areas on the train wasn't enough, as if being able quickly apply identical liveries wasn't enough, as if having the option of multiple different presets wasn't enough, as if packing it all into one user-friendly formspec wasn't enough, on top of all that there's an instant 360° 3D preview!
Seriously though. This mod is extremely thorough, well-thought-out, and easy-to-use! From a player's perspective, the tool is simple to use and everything is laid out in a clean and orderly fashion. The Update/Save/Apply buttons are the tiniest bit demanding, you have to remember to push them in the right order before you exit the formspecs. However the temporary template save feature is very nice; it enables you to save the current livery settings and then apply them to other train cars, for customizing large trains. The 3D preview is awesome, enabling you to view what the customizations will look like on your train before actually applying them, and it can be rotated in all directions!
From a developer's perspective, it has a little bit of a learning curve (partly due to lack of detailed documentation, which is still in progress). However its overall design makes sense; once you figure it out it's easy to add more customizable areas to your registered train cars.
So I definitely recommend this mod! It offers almost limitless livery customization to Advanced Trains, and packs it all into an organized, functional, and fancy UI! Well done Marnack, I admire your work!
I used this to export thumbnails and it works very well! It's quick and the nodes in the exported file come with all their textures attached, and it has virtually no learning curve. You just punch the corners of the area you want to export. The only complaint I would have is that it doesn't support
.b3dfiles, which prevents it from being able to export certain kinds of nodes.I played this game to the end, and I enjoyed it!
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This is a nice step up from the Moretrains Japanese Train; though it's the same model, the MeseJet has a much more refined feel. The subdued colors in the interior, combined with the dark gray/yellow contrast, make this train much more luxurious. The tinted windows are a nice touch! I also like the line number displays on the interior.
The only minor complaints I would have are odd transparency issues; for example, when looking through the windows from the outside, the floor, seats, and some parts of the wall are missing, and I can see the tracks and wheels through them.
This mod is a HUGE step up from the default carts. Aside from having bigger, nicer-looking transportation, the trains can run automatically no matter where you are. I find this very usefull in creating large worlds where walking everywhere is extremely tedious to say the least. I can set up trains that run to various places, and getting where I need to go takes a fraction of the time.
It also includes advanced train control and signal systems so that you can have multiple trains running on the same stretch of track, while avoiding crashes. Also, when installed alongside the Mesecons mod, you get more features like detector rails, which can be used for making station lights, and also can be used for programming more complex train control systems (I have yet to dig into all that myself).
There's a slight learning curve for track placement and the signal system, but once you get the hang of it, it's logical and straightforward. Also, the trains look great!