TS2015 coming on 18 September

[buzz456]

I think improved clouds is about the last thing on my list of importance when I am in game.

[ozinoz]

I think improved clouds is about the last thing on my list of importance when I am in game.

+1

[OpenRailer90]

I'm rather disappointed that there are no pre-included freight-oriented routes, except hamburg-Hannover.

Will Standard scenarios still be playable?

[jwtheiv]

I'm rather disappointed that there are no pre-included freight-oriented routes, except hamburg-Hannover.

Will Standard scenarios still be playable?

There are at least a few yards for freight options on New York - New Haven, so it's not completely just a passenger line. And I'd expect that while standard scenarios will continue to be available, the only scenario's we'll see packaged with 2015 will be career (much like they started doing in 2014)

[GSkid]

I agree that while the 3-D cloud system is nice, but it does little for a sim that's based on the ground. It will help most with fog (which are merely ground level clouds) and hopefully this will provide real-time cloud shadows. Maybe even true volumetric rain and snow. Either way, I believe the framerate hit will likely not be worth the effort. I hope we have the option to turn it off. Kinda like the TSX on/off option.

The "Academy" is an "OK" idea. Gives you a central place to learn the sim.

The enhanced snap feature sounds great. Anything that helps creation.

They say more announcements are on the way. Let's hope at least one is more significant that those revealed so far.

[simer4]

hopefully this will provide real-time cloud shadows..

On the blog it said the clouds cascade their shadows onto the ground, so that's pretty cool, at least.

[JohnTrainHead]

New article on engine driver this morning:

http://www.engine-driver.com/article/show/4719/ts2015-upgrade-information-and-faq

No new information here really, just a brief recap of all that's been said.

[OldProf]

New article on engine driver this morning:

http://www.engine-driver.com/article/show/4719/ts2015-upgrade-information-and-faq

No new information here really, just a brief recap of all that's been said.

Hmmmmm . . . pretty much like this thread, then?

[Ericmopar]

Maybe they're changing the coulds, because they are going to combine TS with FS...

[artimrj]

Anyone notice the jet flying overhead in the TS 2015 promo screen?

[HankySpanky]

I hope Capt. Sully is flying that jet because it looks like its about to fly into a flock of geese!

[JohnTrainHead]

For all you people saying that changing the clouds and skies in the game is pointless, think again!

http://www.engine-driver.com/article/show/4752/ts2015-content-upgrades-1-improved-skies

[buzz456]

I thought again. I haven't changed my opinion after thinking again.

[ozinoz]

I thought again. I haven't changed my opinion after thinking again.

Have to agree. While nice to look at, to me clouds are not an integral part of the train simming experience. I would much rather see better steam and exhaust effects, but to each their own. I notice there was no information on updating legacy routes - if the eye candy is there we might as well use it, just need to find out how...

[shadesman89]

Will existing users get the new items including New York and new have? A