In-game event12 Jul 2022Patch 1.EA.104 + Poll for next feature!A new patch has been released, which adds complex tunnel lighting/switching to LOTUS. Don't miss the patch notes right here . In addition, it is on you how we proceed - take part in our poll to decide which feature should be added next.
We added tunnels to the simulator! Have a look at our decent tunnel base content and start equipping your maps from now! Detailed patch notes can be found here .
Patch Highlights: - Control Centre (Headquarters) in Multiplayer! - Passengers in Multiplayer! - Passenger Voices! - and much more... All patch notes can be found here .
Welcome to the cultural and regional capital Dresden and marvel with us at the millennium year 2000. With this addon, you not only get to experience the beautiful city, but also a very special and unique tram... You want to know more? Then take a look here !
Highlights: Berlin map continued in direction of Brandenburger Tor and countless changes and improvements to timetable/tour planning and passenger handling (e.g. usage of light barriers). Details: Click here.
With each update of LOTUS, the add-ons also grow in their range of functions. With the current Dusseldorf update, there is a lot of fun to be had on the map - with timetables and colleagues, more rail network; and all of this in multiplayer, of course! Have fun! More information can be found here . Buy Dusseldorf here .
Finally, the Berlin map with a section of the M1 tram line has been released. There were also numerous improvements and bug fixes as part of this patch. Have fun! Details: Click here . Berlin: Click here .
We have continued to diligently improve the AI that runs according to the timetable. From now on, in multiplayer, even the tours that are not driven by a player are filled and it should now be appropriately crowded on the tracks and roads. Have fun :) Patchnotes as always here: Click me!
Finally, the time has come! Even in Single Player you are no longer alone on the road if you wish! Since the recently released patch, timetables can be filled with life - with AI vehicles that come to meet you as virtual colleagues! Patch notes:
Patch Highlights: Very comprehensive and versatile Stationary announcement system + passenger information systems for your maps! Check out the patchnotes in our forum .
Patch Highlights: - Timetables - extremely comprehensive feature! - Usage time tracking of Workshop items - Fresh content! Further information in the forum .
The new and very comprehensive timetable feature of LOTUS is now available in our public beta testing branch! See our forum for further information and documentation.
Detailed patch notes as always: >> HERE << Simulation: - First passengers in LOTUS! - Extensive revision of content selection for multiplayer games. ContentTool: - Laying of passenger paths and configuration of passenger seats - Object files can be opened directly via command line MapEditor: - Stops for bus and tram passengers Content: - lots and lots of fresh content! Detailed patch notes as a…
For now, patch notes highlights here, only. Detailed patch notes as always: >> HERE << Simulation: - Considerable work-over of vehicle configuration - Retroreflections (e.g. reflecting signs) - many bigfixes! ContentTool: - Master-Slave-Modules - Module repaints - Preview images with visible modules and scripts - many new functions! MapEditor: - Objects can now be rotated - multiple bugfixes Co…
- Simulation: AI humans! The first and most elaborate step towards passengers is done. From now on different people populate the maps. Soon they will also be able to get into vehicles, but we will need your help for that... - Simulation: The options maximum visibility distance of AI vehicles and AI humans are now working - Simulation: Added option for maximum visibility of pedestrians and for s…
- Simulation: New graphic effects added. Please enable the "Postrendering" option. This effect should still be fine-tuned. So if you have any comments, please let us know! Attention: Please have a look at the content of you, that is glowing! Vehicles, street lamps, bus stops - everything that has light sources. Look at them day and night. Certain settings may need to be adjusted - if something…
- Simulation - loading process could be shortened very much. - Simulation - Bugfix: If you didn't stop anywhere when the option "Reload while standing" was active, you almost inevitably drove into the void. - MapEditor: For the construction of route elements (when using absolute heights) a gradient can be preselected with which the new elements are laid. If the gradient deviates in the point to…
- Simulation: In the route overview, the special characters are also listed if the route has one. - Simulation: The first destination is entered in the route overview if the route has no stops. - MapEditor: Singleplayer maps can now be converted into multiplayer maps. The following applies: Maps with DEM are reserved on the Fictional Planet and are visible in the overview from now on. Later on…
- Simulation - Multiplayer: Now with AI! We especially thank Teneberus , Steven3233 , darkrai and gt670dn for countless hours on Dusseldorf to finish this feature. - Simulation - Multiplayer: Traffic density and number of cars now adjustable by the game master. Don't set the AI too high, for some computers it is too much ;) - Simulation: Small performance improvement (influence on the FPS only…
- Simulation: Change from "with shadow" (day) to "without shadow" (night) in twilight now much more realistic and less suddenly - Simulation: With Ctrl+C you can now also display the ingame date - Simulation - Multiplayer: New option: Players' vehicles are preferably reloaded when standing - Simulation - Multiplayer: Only those vehicles are transmitted to the player that he can see - Simulation…
- Restructuring of parked and moving AI vehicles: "Moving" vehicles (rail and road traffic and AI or user) have a new parameter that defines which "parked" scenery object vehicle should be assigned to it. In the future, it will be possible for moving vehicles to park via this connection and vice versa, of course. This can be realized for non-scheduled traffic on the street or in public parking…
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