Advanced Train Simulator (ATS)

[duda123 1341]

5 hours ago, jacknorrisuk said:

Not that I have any idea how you developed this, but - if you achieve Chernarus compatibility, does that mean that the large gauge CUP tracks will work on other maps too? I'm working on a UK terrain with the CUP tracks and would love to get ATS up and running on it. :)

 

Yes, as long as they are terrain objects, they should work.

[duda123 1341]

Dev build of ATS includes support for CUP tracks, including chernarus:

 

Get the dev build here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1249410807

 

The dev build also adds support for train collisions!

 

Thanks to Eagledude and Boon-master for their help with the cups tracks!

 

[beeper 10]

Bug found on Chernarus Redux:

 

[Realthinged 44]

2 hours ago, beeper said:

Bug found on Chernarus Redux:

 

The same bug with all bridges is on original Chernarus!

[duda123 1341]

Thanks for the report - I'll look into it!

[loopdk 92]

Hallo :D

 

Is there a script ore a nother way to get random trains driving around tanora?

[JackBu 0]

Guys... this is really awesome.

[johnnyboy 3789]

@duda123, this really is an amazing mod.  But I'm not a train driving enthusiast myself.   I think your user base for this mod would triple or more if you add in script driven trains.  You already have "auto-pilot" where player can jump off moving train and train keeps moving.   It seems like that could be extended to be a script driven train.   If the current code base works completely by player input controlling train's speed and switching tracks (left, right), etc., maybe that can be exploited without disturbing your core code too much (if you wrap those player input calls into calls callable by a script).  Mission Designers could then script "simulated player input" to make same calls that player uses when pressing your defined train control keys.  Maybe a Game Logic could be created to be the AI controller of the train (in place of player).  Mission designer could put markers near junctions and sense when to issue call to turn train left/right, and markers for where to stop train, etc..  A Script API with calls to Start, Stop, Acellerate, Decelerate, Turn Left, Turn Right would be amazing.  With those building blocks, us mere mortal scripters could then create all kinds of scenarios...

• Civilian trains with scheduled stops, where players and scripted AI units could board, disembark
• Troop trains moving troops, supplies and vehicles
• Train ambush and sabotage
• Staging a raid by riding a train into a town or compound
• Running battles between train riders and vehicles
• Strafing trains from the air
• Blowing up tracks and bridges and watch trains derail and fall
• Etc.

A guy can dream anyway!  :)

 

Of course, this mod is beautiful as it is, so don't take this as a criticism in any way.  I took a peek at the code a few months ago and was super impressed and intimidated by it, and promptly closed the files....  :)

[duda123 1341]

On 3/13/2018 at 1:32 PM, johnnyboy said:

@duda123, this really is an amazing mod.  But I'm not a train driving enthusiast myself.   I think your user base for this mod would triple or more if you add in script driven trains.  You already have "auto-pilot" where player can jump off moving train and train keeps moving.   It seems like that could be extended to be a script driven train.   If the current code base works completely by player input controlling train's speed and switching tracks (left, right), etc., maybe that can be exploited without disturbing your core code too much (if you wrap those player input calls into calls callable by a script).  Mission Designers could then script "simulated player input" to make same calls that player uses when pressing your defined train control keys.  Maybe a Game Logic could be created to be the AI controller of the train (in place of player).  Mission designer could put markers near junctions and sense when to issue call to turn train left/right, and markers for where to stop train, etc..  A Script API with calls to Start, Stop, Acellerate, Decelerate, Turn Left, Turn Right would be amazing.  With those building blocks, us mere mortal scripters could then create all kinds of scenarios...

• Civilian trains with scheduled stops, where players and scripted AI units could board, disembark
• Troop trains moving troops, supplies and vehicles
• Train ambush and sabotage
• Staging a raid by riding a train into a town or compound
• Running battles between train riders and vehicles
• Strafing trains from the air
• Blowing up tracks and bridges and watch trains derail and fall
• Etc.

A guy can dream anyway!  :)

 

Of course, this mod is beautiful as it is, so don't take this as a criticism in any way.  I took a peek at the code a few months ago and was super impressed and intimidated by it, and promptly closed the files....  :)

 

All great ideas! Have you tried out the dev build of ATS yet? It's headed in this direction :) Even has train derailments.

 

Creating trains and moving them is possible via script in the dev build. However, I'd imagine editor module-based config would be better for most users.

[johnnyboy 3789]

21 minutes ago, duda123 said:

All great ideas! Have you tried out the dev build of ATS yet? It's headed in this direction :) Even has train derailments.

 

Creating trains and moving them is possible via script in the dev build. However, I'd imagine editor module-based config would be better for most users.

Great news Duda!  I read the first post and skimmed the last pages of the thread and saw no mention of scripted train control.  Anyway, I will wait until you are ready to publish these features, as I have too much on my plate with my JBOY Dog mini-campaign right now.   My dog wants to ride your trains!  I greatly look forward to your scripted trains.  

 

BTW, your tumbleweed script is off the freakin' hook!!!

[beeper 10]

Please add cargo load )

[duda123 1341]

Updated version of ATS dev released:

 

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1249410807

[duda123 1341]

Sorry, published to the wrong steam workshop item. The steam item above is now updated.

[duda123 1341]

Using the dev version, here are some scripts you can use:

 

1. Create a train via script and give it some speed (place this in the init field of any train engine object placed on the map):

this call {
	_train = [_this] call ATRAIN_fnc_createTrain; 
	for "_i" from 0 to 5 do 
	{ 
		[_train, "ATS_Trains_AE_Wagon"] call ATRAIN_fnc_attachTrainCar; 
	}; 
	_train setVariable ["ATRAIN_Remote_Cruise_Control_Enabled", true, true]; 
	_train setVariable ["ATRAIN_Local_Velocity", 12]; 
	_train setVariable ["ATRAIN_Remote_Velocity", 12, true];
};

2. Derail the train (assumes the name of the editor-placed engine is TRAIN)

[[TRAIN] call ATRAIN_fnc_getTrain] call ATRAIN_fnc_derailTrain

3. Control who can get in the train:

[{some code that returns true or false. _this select 0 is the player},"You need a license to drive this train"] call ATRAIN_fnc_setTrainDriveCondition;
[{some code that returns true or false _this select 0 is the player},"You need a license to ride this train"] call ATRAIN_fnc_setTrainRideCondition;

 

 

[socs 92]

On 6/1/2018 at 9:34 PM, duda123 said:

Using the dev version, here are some scripts you can use:

 

1. Create a train via script and give it some speed (place this in the init field of any train engine object placed on the map):

this call {
	_train = [_this] call ATRAIN_fnc_createTrain; 
	for "_i" from 0 to 5 do 
	{ 
		[_train, "ATS_Trains_AE_Wagon"] call ATRAIN_fnc_attachTrainCar; 
	}; 
	_train setVariable ["ATRAIN_Remote_Cruise_Control_Enabled", true, true]; 
	_train setVariable ["ATRAIN_Local_Velocity", 12]; 
	_train setVariable ["ATRAIN_Remote_Velocity", 12, true];
};

2. Derail the train (assumes the name of the editor-placed engine is TRAIN)

[[TRAIN] call ATRAIN_fnc_getTrain] call ATRAIN_fnc_derailTrain

3. Control who can get in the train:

[{some code that returns true or false. _this select 0 is the player},"You need a license to drive this train"] call ATRAIN_fnc_setTrainDriveCondition;
[{some code that returns true or false _this select 0 is the player},"You need a license to ride this train"] call ATRAIN_fnc_setTrainRideCondition;

 

 

Hey man, I love using this but I do have one question, I'm not sure what type of tracks Esseker uses but they look like the same tracks that are given in ATS... Every time I place a train however, it doesn't connect at all and/or most times it just explodes... Any fix for this? I'm trying dev mode now to test further...


Update: Does not work with dev build either, and actually the train just doesn't connect to the tracks this time... 

[pognivet 151]

Absolutely amazing mod. One of the best I've ever seen. When a train is on auto-cruise control is there any way for it to select a certain direction when the track diverges? Like make it always turn right or something.

[socs 92]

51 minutes ago, pognivet said:

Absolutely amazing mod. One of the best I've ever seen. When a train is on auto-cruise control is there any way for it to select a certain direction when the track diverges? Like make it always turn right or something.

Honestly I dont think so... Its considered a prop that just happens to move right now... 

[pognivet 151]

1 hour ago, socs said:

Honestly I dont think so... Its considered a prop that just happens to move right now... 

Is there a way to attach an object or a unit to a traincar such as the default A3 tanoa one?

[Connor Koch 0]

SO i downloaded the mod and can not get in any train or spawn anything in the editor i went through all the files could not find a single train. What do i do?

[specialsmith 35]

@duda123, this mod is so awesome! Thank you sir! My boys are going nuts about driving trains! :'D

 

Such a great mod...

[John Weingarten 1]

On 19.5.2017 at 01:24, duda123 said:

 

 

Can anyone do a tutorial here? Or give me some tips to find out for yourself?

[jerryhopper 286]

ATS doesnt seem to work on Livonia  :(  

[asys 42]

what a wonderful mod,   I found today 😀 What about some armor-battle-train,  like on my picture ? 

https://yadi.sk/i/gLnx1RiRQWQIvw

it's a statiс object for entourage. 

[WarhammerActual 23]

Can you make an automated train? Or does a player have to drive this? 

[Qing chenxi 5]

Oh,perhaps I don't place the end track.And how the cable car working?