Am I the only oddball that likes TSW better than Run8 (even for freight only)?

[Vlad Tepes]

Been playing TSW and Run8 lately, and don't get me wrong, Run8 is a great game. I thoroughly enjoy it.
But I reach a point where.. either my laziness, or ineptitude.. leave me at a point where I run out of things to do. I prefer single player games.. and while Run8 is fun it sort of got old for me quickly.
Now I'm saying this as a person that only plays freight. So I don't just like TSW because it has all the other really cool options (European trains, etc..) ..
So my comparison is ONLY about freight. I do own a couple of DLCs for American freight.
I just find myself having more fun with TSW. The graphics are better, the sounds are better (until you hit that silly horn bug lol)..
I get that you are limited to a list of scenarios. But there are alot of them. And the scenery in Sand Patch is breathtaking for me.
With Run8 I sort of entered a rut.. just doing the same things.

Sorry for the ramble. There was no real purpose for this post other than to vent I guess. I know TSW gets bashed for being a money grab, but.. it is still pretty nice.

Just wondering how many of you have tried Run8, if you still play it, and your thoughts.
Am I crazy?

[GenX-Gamore]

Never had Run8, It looks interesting, but I don't always have the time to commit to MP and I'm more of a single-player game guy. I do like TSW but I just wish they would take more time for QA much of the game is held together by the modding community on PC that is.
For the most part, I do agree with you.

[Rudolf Jan]

No I don't want Run8 outdated graphics and expensive.

[Metallos]

Run8 and expensive? Not really, TSW costs much more per mile / kilometre than Run8.


Don't forget that Run8 is a sandbox instead of running all strict on scripts like TSW and in singleplayer you have also to take the role of the dispatcher (and you have then pretty to do with 40 AI trains on the tracks).

And now compare how much developers are working on Run8 (or Zusi 3 in Germany) and how many on TSW and then you know why Run 8 and Zusi don't have shiny graphics. But Zusi and Run 8 are focussing on their main purposes (-> being train simulators), where TSW is arcade (or better called simcade) compared to them.

Every of them has their strenghts and weaknesses, but nothing speaks against having all three (or at least two) installed and you take the one which you want "today". (BTW: I have TSW, Run8 and Zusi 3 Hobby)

[MugHug]

Originally posted by GenX-Gamore:

Never had Run8, It looks interesting, but I don't always have the time to commit to MP and I'm more of a single-player game guy. I do like TSW but I just wish they would take more time for QA much of the game is held together by the modding community on PC that is.
For the most part, I do agree with you.

Run8 is both SP and MP with AI trains, etc. You can also merge related routes together to create extremely long ones.

While some seem more interested in the eye candy you would find the physics and operation of running freight trains more realistic them TSW.

Love both, just setting the record straight.

[MugHug]

Originally posted by Rudolf Jan:

No I don't want Run8 outdated graphics and expensive.

The graphics may not be as cute as TSW but they are effective for the task at hand and do not require the power of a PC needed to run TSW.

Run8 is no more expensive then TSW.

Initial base product is $40. Additional routes are $40 which is the same as many/most of the routes for TSW. Extension routes are $20 and engines/rolling stock are $20 or less.

Each route is much longer then a TSW route and related routes can be merged to create extremely long and continuous routes.

And finally Run8 is a far more accurate simulator as regards engine/train physics and freight operations. The icing on the cake is multi-player with dispatchers and dedicated servers out there to join.

While it may not be everyone's cup of tea it does not cost any more them TSW and it's routes.

Love both, just setting the record straight.

[dougsie]

Originally posted by Vlad Tepes:

I just find myself having more fun with TSW. The graphics are better, the sounds are better (until you hit that silly horn bug lol)..
I get that you are limited to a list of scenarios. But there are alot of them. And the scenery in Sand Patch is breathtaking for me.
With Run8 I sort of entered a rut.. just doing the same things.

No you are not being silly. Fun is subjective and not all people will agree with you but I do. I personally like the scenery of Cane Creek and the scenery on the way up to Carlisle from Preston gives you a taste of how breathtaking it is in real life.

I gain a lot of pleasure looking at and using the locos in TSW and, because of the visual side of the game, am prepared to ignore some foibles and hiccups along the way (although it would be nice if they got fixed).

[GenX-Gamore]

Originally posted by MugHug:

Originally posted by GenX-Gamore:

Never had Run8, It looks interesting, but I don't always have the time to commit to MP and I'm more of a single-player game guy. I do like TSW but I just wish they would take more time for QA much of the game is held together by the modding community on PC that is.
For the most part, I do agree with you.

Run8 is both SP and MP with AI trains, etc. You can also merge related routes together to create extremely long ones.

While some seem more interested in the eye candy you would find the physics and operation of running freight trains more realistic them TSW.

Love both, just setting the record straight.

I have watched a few videos on Run8 and seen the Physics at work when cars get loaded, which is not done in TSW, I did not know it had an SP option. I may take a closer look this year.

[TWG-Hish]

I have all of SoCal on run8 and while it is definitley the better simulator i still play much more TSW but only because i get bored of the US quickly. if they made UK routes i'd probably never play TSW.