Scenario competition - August/September 2016 creation

[DasLunatic]

Calling all budding scenario makers!

I am proposing the start of a new competition on the forum; the creation of scenarios for Train Simulator 2016. The competition would start on April 1 and will be scored in a fashion similar to the Eurovision Song Contest; dependent on number of entrants, you would score the scenarios, giving (for example) five points to your favourite, four to your second, etc. You obviously cannot vote on your own entry.

You can only submit ONE scenario per monthly cycle, and re-using scenarios you've previously uploaded to ANY website is NOT ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Entries must be received by March 31, 2016, meaning ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED.

When posting your interest, please state what routes and trains you own. This will help me decide on the first challenge.

Thanks, and good luck,
DL


Entrants
- Myself
- Iskra
- cactustwirly
- unclefreddy
- superalbs
- heart-of-wessex
- Trainfan344

Last winner: superalbs

NB: This competition is in no way endorsed by the staff of the RailUK forums. It is a small competition purely for fun, and as a result, no prizes will be given.

 

[Iskra]

I'm up for this. I own most British routes and rolling stock in TS2016, the only gaps being Southern EMU's as they don't interest me all that much (I do have 442, 319, 377 and javelin though)

My interest is mainly in the North of England, Scotland or the South West though from the current routes.

 

[DasLunatic]

You're in, Iskra. Good luck.

 

[cactustwirly]

Yes, I'd like to enter

I own most modern UK routes, and most German routes (except for the most recent ones)

Stock:
Class 442, 455/9, 170, 319, 66v2 Freigtliner, AP 456, AP321, Waggonz 142, Waggonz 90+DVT, 150, 156.

 

[DasLunatic]

You're in too. Good luck.

 

[unclefreddy]

I'd like to enter too, I have most of the RSC/DTG routes that are UK or German, additionally, Totham, Koblitzer Mountain Route v3, Marsdonshire, Great Western Mainlines and several "freeware" fictional routes from various sources. Rolling stock I have a fairly extensive collection of mostly UK and German "payware" and "freeware" from numerous sources. My intention would be to set the scenario on the Workshop version of Seebergbahn and to use default or Steam acquired assets and UKTS packs. Having said that I'm always happy to try a prototypical scenario on a non-fictional route.
The scenario itself would be an introduction to the New Cornwall Railway Company. A fictional entity that runs former UK and European rolling stock in the liveries of previous operators. Steam traction is regularly used on most of the companies lines.
A blog for the New Cornwall Railway Company and its home are currently a work in progress.

 

[DasLunatic]

You're in too. Good luck.
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Entries close in less than a week!

 

[cactustwirly]

Do you guys have the West Highland Line(extension) or the Riveria Line?

 

[DasLunatic]

A reminder that entries for the scenario competition close TONIGHT at 23:59.
The theme will be revealed the next day at circa 15:00.
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Right then, let us begin this competition proper.

The first theme(s) are Desiro Dreams or Wherry Fun.

You can take that to mean whatever you want, but the train you drive must be a Desiro OR on the AP Wherry Lines..
Post all submission scenarios here as .zip or .rwp files by 20th April 2016.
As an extra, NO UKTS reskins can be used. This is due to the archaic download which severely throttles downloading.
Good luck.

 

[Iskra]

A reminder that entries for the scenario competition close TONIGHT at 23:59.
The theme will be revealed the next day at circa 15:00.
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Right then, let us begin this competition proper.

The first theme(s) are Desiro Dreams or Wherry Fun.

You can take that to mean whatever you want, but the train you drive must be a Desiro OR on the AP Wherry Lines..
Post all submission scenarios here as .zip or .rwp files by 20th April 2016.
As an extra, NO UKTS reskins can be used. This is due to the archaic download which severely throttles downloading.
Good luck.

Hi, thank you for the two options and the generous deadline-I'm very busy at the moment! I'm going to use the Desiro theme using one of my favourite routes. I will hopefully start work on it tomorrow. Rather than post the file here, I intend to upload it to the workshop instead and just post a link here if that is okay?

 

[DasLunatic]

That'll be fine.

 

[DasLunatic]

DasLunatic's Entry - [RUKS1] 2C50 09:06 Norwich - Great Yarmouth

Prerequisites:
PAYWARE
AP Wherry Lines (route)
RSC Settle and Carlisle (Class 37/158)
RSC London to Brighton (Brighton Mainline) (Class 377)
-Just Trains Class 153
Oovee Class 156
GEML Class 90

FREEWARE:
Wherry Lines Extra Stock Pack
AP42 Extra Stock Pack

 

[unclefreddy]

As things stand I too will be looking to link to a workshop submission, change of plan to my original intention but still on a fictional theme. As it it stands requirements will be (All from Steam) Glasgow Airport Rail Link, class 380 that comes with the route, class 170, class 390 and class 66v2 EWS, no reskins have been used. As I don't have Wherry Lines I'm not sure how I'll score any entries on that. An idea, as this is intended to be a monthly competition how about winner decides the next themes?

 

[DasLunatic]

As mentioned earlier, Steam submissions are fine.

Also, the winner will be able to choose ONE of the two themes. The second theme will be chosen by myself, to cover any possibility of a user not having all DLC required to create a scenario that applies to the theme.
Scenarios you cannot play, for whatever reason, automatically be given two points. Your favourite (playable) scenario will receive three and the other scenario will get a single point.
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A reminder that submissions for this month must be received in no more than a week.

 

[unclefreddy]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=667491862

(uf) Into Service is my submission, just a recap on requirements

Glasgow Airport Rail Link (GARL)

Class 380

Class 390

Class 66v2 EWS

No reskins have been used.

I am also unclefreddy on steam, and my avatar is also a bus, but not the same bus I have here.

 

[cactustwirly]

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9aB8A_vtGNcNExZS0tJbkxOTVk

Link for mine

Requirements:
GEML off steam
Edinburgh Glasgow off steam

Harwich extension from Just Trains*

*not essential, the scenario will still function but no scenery will be visible after Manningtree.

 

[DasLunatic]

TWIST - DEADLINE EXTENSION

To allow for final testing, the deadline has been moved to 12 noon on Saturday, April 23rd. Good luck, and make sure those scenarios are perfect!
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ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED
Voting will now be open until Friday, 29th April at 23:00.

For competitors in the competition:
Play all other scenarios. If you cannot play one due to not having the DLC, award ONE point to it.
Rate your favourite with two points, and give your least favourite nil points.

For all other people:
Play ALL the scenarios. If you do not have the required DLC to play one, award TWO points.
Award three points to your favourite, two to your second favourite and nil points to your least favourite.




DL's Votes:
unclefreddy: 2 points
cactustwirly: 0 points

 

[unclefreddy]

unclefreddy votes:
DasLunatic: 1 point
cactustwirly: 0 point. I really wanted to like this one, but the lack of AI or even a few odd wagons in sidings left me cold. I did like the use of the EROS though. I really wanted to give 1 point, so if it comes to a tie could I request that be taken into account.

 

[DasLunatic]

Current scores:
unclefreddy: 2
Me (DL): 1
cactustwirly: 0
Iskra: N/A

You still have two days to vote and swing the odds!

 

[cactustwirly]

Uncle Freddy: 2
Das Lunatic: 1

 

[DasLunatic]

FINAL SCORES
1st Place: unclefreddy (4 points)
2nd Place: Me (2 points)
3rd Place: cactustwirly (0 points)
4th Place: Iskra (did not submit scenario)

The next cycle will start either Sunday 1st or Monday 2nd May. See you then!
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And we're off again - it's the MAY cycle.

This month's themes are What If? and The Long Haul.
You need to make a scenario that see you driving for over 75 minutes OR a scenario where you drive, for example, modern stock on a now-closed route. Any route can be used but it must be an historic route, but with modern, or post closure, traction. If your chosen route is only partially closed, i.e. Riviera Line in the 50's then the scenario should cover at least some of the now closed parts, so for the Riviera that would be going beyond Paignton towards Kingswear as part of a scheduled everyday service.


Entries must be received by 23:00 on Friday, 20th May.

Good luck, and I eagerly await your next scenarios.

 

[Iskra]

I'm going to submit the following scenario:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=597903542

It does have a long list of requirements but that is to make it as realistic as possible.

 

[DasLunatic]

I'm going to submit the following scenario:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=597903542

It does have a long list of requirements but that is to make it as realistic as possible.

I'm afraid I cannot accept already-published scenarios. Unless there is an emergency and you are completely unable to produce a new scenario, I cannot include this as an entry. Sorry.

 

[Iskra]

I'm afraid I cannot accept already-published scenarios. Unless there is an emergency and you are completely unable to produce a new scenario, I cannot include this as an entry. Sorry.

That's fair enough. Hopefully I'll get a new one submitted tonight.

 

[superalbs]

Can I join the fun?

 

[DasLunatic]

Can I join the fun?

Sure. Look at Post 21 for this month's themes and deadlines, and the first page for rules and other guffins.

Good luck!

 

[superalbs]

Sure. Look at Post 21 for this month's themes and deadlines, and the first page for rules and other guffins.

Good luck!

Great, I look forward to seeing what people are creating this round.

Here's a little preview of what I'll be working with this time!

 

[unclefreddy]

Hopefully a long haul what if? will be ok. At present it's 3 hours and forty minutes over the Western Lines of Scotland. Test and polish could take a while...

....So the initial test has gone well, some more polish to add. No cut in the duration although the scenario does have 27 station stops, handy to pause for making a brew or whatever. You are driving a class 170 scotrail unit on a Stranraer Harbour to Newcastle Central service as far as Carlisle calling at all stations on the way. Other requirements to be confirmed, however I will refrain from using reskins.

Class 66v2 EWS and both Freightliner versions, class 08 TOC, class 67 and Settle to Carlisle route, for rolling stock, all added to requirements. All are DTG products. No reskins have been used

 

[Iskra]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=681892239

My scenario. Using the fantastic class 40 over the Settle and Carlisle.

Requires: Class 40, Settle-Carlisle, Class 150, Class 57 Railtours Pack and the Class 67 Diamond Jubilee Pacl

 

[superalbs]

Here is my submission!

[150] Bristolian Stopper

In this scenario you will be driving the 0600 Penzance to Cardiff Central on the Exeter to Bristol section. Please open the doors here. You will be calling at Exeter St Davids, Tiverton Parkway, Taunton, Bridgwater, Highbridge and Burnham, Weston-super-Mare, Worle, Yatton, Nailsea and Blackwell, and Bristol Temple Meads. Good luck.

Payware Requirements:

• Riviera Line
• Western Mainlines
• Class 150
• Class 158
• Class 220 DTG

Freeware Requirements:

• Class 43 - BR Blue (43002)
• Class 150 - GWR
• Class 150 - FGW Plain Blue 1
• Class 150 - FGW Plain Blue 2
• Class 159 - SWT

Download here: http://www.greatbritishrailworks.co.uk/bristolian-stopper