Welcome, FAQ & Roadmap

[imtzo]

Welcome to the Railroader discussions on Steam! We aren't around here as much at this point in time, but we are usually on the official Discord server[discord.gg] – we'd encourage you to join up and ask any questions you have there!

FAQ & Roadmap

• Official Railroader FAQ[docs.railroadergame.com]
  
• Roadmap[docs.railroadergame.com]

[Odey555]

Why Unity and not Unreal 4/5? Just curious what lead to that choice

[imtzo]

Originally posted by Odey555:

Why Unity and not Unreal 4/5? Just curious what lead to that choice

Primarily developer ergonomics, which is of course a matter of taste. Great games can be made in both engines.

[Sir. CJ]

So curious of a few things. Exactly what kind of server system will it be? As is it hosted side or be using steam servers. Next and it sound silly but save system will there be auto saves for this game? And most importantly I like to know is well the transparency in terms of update info? Mainly is most info are going to be said into the discord or there be updates or info shown on steam? Thank you for your time.

[imtzo]

Originally posted by Sir. CJ:

So curious of a few things. Exactly what kind of server system will it be? As is it hosted side or be using steam servers. Next and it sound silly but save system will there be auto saves for this game? And most importantly I like to know is well the transparency in terms of update info? Mainly is most info are going to be said into the discord or there be updates or info shown on steam? Thank you for your time.

Planning on server hosting being done on the player side, or as a dedicated server. Yes to auto save. As for update info, I'd expect update announcements to be posted here on Steam and the Discord, but for now because of the phase of development, Discord is the place to find them (screenshots, mostly). Thanks!

[tmtc]

Happy to help test the MP if required, How many people can you have in one session?

[imtzo]

Thanks! We're in closed testing for the time being.

We've tested with as many as 9 players, but I suspect it can handle many more.

[¤¥|◇°•i972]

Originally posted by author:

We haven't decided whether Early Access makes sense for Railroader.

I hope you decide positively

[Bulldog]

Will the railroad jobs be randomized like in derail valley?
(by the way just found the game yesterday and I love what I see Keep up the good work! :) )

[meredith999]

what happend to the discord

[DorniNerd]

Originally posted by Bulldog:

Will the railroad jobs be randomized like in derail valley?
(by the way just found the game yesterday and I love what I see Keep up the good work! :) )

No! It works like a real world railroad does their business. You pick and get contracts with customers, move their cars and deliver them.

[Vice President of the L&N]

How advanced is the loco customization gonna be? Like is it gonna have feedwater heater selection/placement, headlight placement, MARS lights, etc, or will it be simple with just text, numbering, and whistles? Also is diesel customization going to be a thing? (eg; choosing whether to have dynamic brakes or not, horn options)

[Train233]

will it be free on the first day

[stlsf4003]

Originally posted by Train233:

will it be free on the first day

Not likely.

[Vulgaris Magistralis]

Have spent much time on the weekends growing up around the Murphy Branch. Can't wait for release.

[OmegaFalcon]

Has the price for December 7th been posted yet? Curious so I know how much on a steam gift card I need to get?