Map Expansion

[Emme]

Hey guys.

Does anyone know if devs plan to expand the map at any point in time?

I feel like the game would improve tremendous already at it's current state, if the map would have more variety in landscape and something like sprint trails that need you to go over a much longer distance at higher speeds.

[K***boo]

Doesn't seem so. DLC will have US map/trains but I assume it would be completely separate from the current map.

[HextersDad]

Yes, more maps are planned in the future - http://www.derailvalley.com/future/
There is a nice map editor out as a mod right now, called Mapify, in which it is possible to build your own terrain, rail layout etc, in the Unity engine editor.

[maxine]

Originally posted by giBBer8:

Yes, more maps are planned in the future - http://www.derailvalley.com/future/
There is a nice map editor out as a mod right now, called Mapify, in which it is possible to build your own terrain, rail layout etc, in the Unity engine editor.

Is the map size limited somehow?

[HextersDad]

No, just time, effort and map editor only just out for users, plus devs been busy doing other things to the sim.

[Emme]

Originally posted by giBBer8:

Yes, more maps are planned in the future - http://www.derailvalley.com/future/
There is a nice map editor out as a mod right now, called Mapify, in which it is possible to build your own terrain, rail layout etc, in the Unity engine editor.

Nice, thank you for the input. A map editor for modders is such a great tool, as that possibly means a lot more custom content for this game in the future.

That DLC also sounds very interesting to me. I really like these US power horse freight trains. I think this hasn't been adapted too well in any other sim yet. Probably gonna' be fun in this game.

[Altfuture]

To clarify, even though it's mentioned in the /future link:

- The current map is planned to receive 16 new locations, and tracks will be made more straight at certain parts, among other changes
- There will be a new map made as DLC in the future, and likely more later

[Sunwise]

The new map that is planned. Is it an enlargement / continuation of the current map or a separate map?

[Emme]

Originally posted by Sunwise:

The new map that is planned. Is it an enlargement / continuation of the current map or a separate map?

Originally posted by Altfuture:

To clarify, even though it's mentioned in the /future link:

- The current map is planned to receive 16 new locations, and tracks will be made more straight at certain parts, among other changes
- There will be a new map made as DLC in the future, and likely more later

Sounds absolutely great. A game like DV can't have enough content like this imho as it means just more time to spend with in the long run.

Honestly I would love to just see the DLC get added to the current map, to make it as huge as possible instead of seperating them. Having a huge connected open world with different terrain would make an absolute unique experience and selling point in the train sim genre. And it's probably best for replayability as well.

I know this would mean additonal work on the border design of the various maps to create a fluid transition of the different terrain, but would probably be absolutely worth it in the end. Imagine having to go from that mountain area through some wide flat lands and deep forests, into dry steppes!

Probably a complex task, but that would just be a dream come true. Of course a matter of how well the engine will be able to handle this.

[Altfuture]

Originally posted by Emme:

Honestly I would love to just see the DLC get added to the current map, to make it as huge as possible instead of seperating them. Having a huge connected open world with different terrain would make an absolute unique experience and selling point in the train sim genre. And it's probably best for replayability as well.

It's technically not possible without separating the maps, but it's planned to have tunnels/ferries at each map side that can be used to travel to another map (with a loading screen in-between). This too is stated at the /future page.

[the7thguest]

Lovely, new maps and routes will keep me playing this for a loong long time.
One thing I really would love to have is like an express route between 2 capitols, with a high speed connection. Probably annoying to make as it should be a long route and people will just fly through, but damn it would be fun to approach a station with 100 km/h and forgetting to break in time ^^

[Tigerfish]

I certainly love the challenge of twisty tracks to test speed management and braking reflexes, but I'd honestly love to see those slightly straighter sections. I'd love to get the steam loco to 100 and just belt along under a cloud of smoke.

[Emme]

Originally posted by Tigerfish:

I certainly love the challenge of twisty tracks to test speed management and braking reflexes, but I'd honestly love to see those slightly straighter sections. I'd love to get the steam loco to 100 and just belt along under a cloud of smoke.

Agree, would be nice to have some sections where we'd be able to just enjoy the ride for a while.

Originally posted by Altfuture:

It's technically not possible without separating the maps, but it's planned to have tunnels/ferries at each map side that can be used to travel to another map (with a loading screen in-between). This too is stated at the /future page.

Ah damn, I knew my expectations were just too high for this to become true. But what you say sounds like the perfect compromise. Anyways looking forward to these map additions and the DLC. That US theme def hooks me up.

[RedLightning]

I am so looking forward to the new maps.. and am, per this thread, going to check out the editor.

Thanks.

[☯ Icy ᚱᛖᛞ ᛊᛟᛞᚨ▲]

Originally posted by Altfuture:

To clarify, even though it's mentioned in the /future link:

- The current map is planned to receive 16 new locations, and tracks will be made more straight at certain parts, among other changes
- There will be a new map made as DLC in the future, and likely more later

any plans for double rail lines, signals and other traffic ?

[TheFrommie86]

Originally posted by ☯ Icy ᛁᚾᚲᚨᚱᚾᚨ ▲:

Originally posted by Altfuture:

To clarify, even though it's mentioned in the /future link:

- The current map is planned to receive 16 new locations, and tracks will be made more straight at certain parts, among other changes
- There will be a new map made as DLC in the future, and likely more later

any plans for double rail lines, signals and other traffic ?

On the Future Plans Page (http://www.derailvalley.com/future/) everyything is explained :)