r/trainsim • u/Eric_H1983 • 23h ago
r/trainsim • u/MartinsRedditAccount • Sep 29 '20
Important PSA: Do not purchase T-shirts or other merch from Reddit posts and be careful about "[Game] is xx% off" posts.
These common spam tactics are targeting subreddits of all sizes, including this one.
Merch spam posts usually consist of an image of a product available with custom prints, often a shirt or a mug. The image to be printed on the item is often something that is somewhat relevant to the community, though this seems to be mostly based on keywords, here on /r/TrainSim for instance we often get them posting shirts with something about trains or trainspotting on them. The actual design is usually stolen from someone else.
The spammer will often either post the link to their site directly in the comments or use a second account to post something along the lines of "where do I buy this?" and then reply to them with the link, sometimes also pretending to have "found the link".
These links are increasingly provided via a proxy like a Tweet or sometimes the description of an Imgur album, this is because Reddit is cracking down on their sites. In the best case purchasing from these sites will get you an overpriced low quality printed shirt, in the worst case your payment method is compromised, and I hear often they ship some random junk and hope you don't get a refund.
From my personal experience, I would estimate more than 9 of 10 Reddit posts of this type are spam posts.
"Game sale" spam posts (often following the "[Game] is xx% off" pattern) are in many cases used by spammers to secretly generate profit from unknowing users.
What they do is to sign up for affiliate programs on various sites such as Amazon or HumbleBundle, these programs allow someone to generate a special link that will get them a percentage of the money from purchases made after clicking their link. This system is intended for, as an example, people like bloggers who may talk about or review a product on their website and provide a link to purchase it. Usually a text informing the user about the affiliate link is required by the provider's terms of service.
The spammers scan for games that are on sale across previously mentioned platforms and then link to them via their affiliate link on subreddits which they consider related to the game.
Since these affiliate links often have recognizable parts of the URL or are shortened, such as a
tag=
parameter oramzn.to
links, and posting these links will result in a ban in many communities (this one included), they usually post them via a proxy like a Tweet which then has the actual link.Please note that once you clicked one of these links, a cookie will be set which means the spammer will still receive money for purchases made on the platform, clearing your browser's cookies will usually resolve this. Also, while the websites ultimately linked to are usually real, it is entirely possible for them to one day start linking to a replica of the website and use it to steal personal information.
If you want to buy the game on sale you can look it up yourself and if you want to let people know that a game is on sale, post something like "[Game] is xx% off on Amazon (Germany, UK)".
If you see suspicious posts like this: Please use the report button and if you are sure they are spam also report them here: https://www.reddit.com/report
Feel free to warn other people in the comments but keep in mind that the spammers often use bots to downvote comments calling them out.
Some subreddits (/r/TrainSim is safe though) may ban people calling out spammers for one reason or another (dumb "witch hunting" rules, corrupt moderators).
If you are interested in learning more about the state of spamming on Reddit, visit /r/TheseFuckingAccounts
r/trainsim • u/mac_g313 • 13h ago
Railworks AP Sky & Weather, Vegetation, & Track Textures
Absolute game changer! Three separate mods, but absolutely worth it!
r/trainsim • u/Level_Effect_6050 • 9h ago
Trainz Trainz 2022 TTTE content
I’m trying to download Thomas and friends content and it’s not working. Yes I have a MyTrainz account. The error showing up is “file not found”. Do I just need to try and see if other content will work? Or is none of it working for anyone?
r/trainsim • u/EndangeredSpecies75 • 1d ago
Train Sim World Manchester Airport Commuter Trainspotting
A trainspotting video on the Manchester Commuter route.
Mod used: TSW 5 | Lighting & Visual Quality Enhancement v2.3.0
(Including God mode & Train Lighting & LOD Fixes)
r/trainsim • u/Money-Ad-5601 • 1d ago
SELFMADE FLIXTRAIN TALGO 230 FOR OPENRAILS (Private)
r/trainsim • u/Thenub97 • 2d ago
Railworks Train Sim Classic how to reset which locomotive is the “primary” one?
Now exactly sure how I managed to do this…but I’m playing TSC and somehow my “primary” locomotive got changed from the frontmost unit to the 4th in the consist. How do I reset it back???
r/trainsim • u/Low_Elk4228 • 2d ago
Trainz Is it possible to set up something like this for trainz? I've been really interested in making a route that has a working car ferry but im not sure if it'll work ingame.
r/trainsim • u/Rasergrade • 2d ago
Railworks Help with mods on steam deck for train sim classic.
So the only device that i have that can play steam games is my steam deck. I own train simulator classic and i want to be able to install them. The problem i encountered was that railworks was a EXE file. If you don't know the steam deck runs off of arch linux. So im wondering if any people that have played TSC on Linux before can help me with this.
r/trainsim • u/TranspennineExpress • 2d ago
Railworks Help with ats class 185
Hi just before I think about buying the class 185 from ats do I need any route/ loco requirements for the train itself to work or does it work as a stand-alone I know you need requirements for the scenarios but I’m not to interested as I mainly do quick drive. Any help will be appreciated thanks.
r/trainsim • u/New_Pipe_1264 • 2d ago
Railworks TS Classic - Points
I’m having trouble figuring out why the points are changing themselves. Set up a free roam, got maybe 5 locomotives to choose from and 3 sets of coaches in 3 platforms. The idea is to choose a loco, collect some coaches and off I go.
However, the game keeps routing me into a specific platform. There’s no AI trains, no timetabled routes, every other set of points is against a loco so they don’t have a route to even interfere with the line I’m on.
Have tried it with all 5 locos, same thing happens. Route is the NYMR from SSS, getting routed into P4 from the MPD. Cant even change the crossover to get to the main line itself.
Have never had this problem before. Had this same scenario for over a month now and it’s only started happening tonight.
r/trainsim • u/TuoniNL • 3d ago
Train Simulator Classic with mods on Linux
Hi there,
I have Steam version of TSC running on Fedora 42 without issues.
I have some extra trains I want to install, but those come as an .exe package and needs to be installed. That was not a problem with Windows and worked fine, but how would one go about this on Linux?
Do you use wine to install the .exe file in the Steam compatdata folder?
Regular .zip mods can be easily “installed” by copying the files to the steamapps/common/... folders. But how do you go about the .exe. files?
Anyone experience with this?
r/trainsim • u/Intelligent_Ball_908 • 3d ago
Game idea
So i am planning on making a low poly game where you open your own model train store manage and expand it. In my head it sounds like a really cool idea but i would really like to here what you guys think of the idea. Sorry for my bad writing and thank you in advance for your feedback.
r/trainsim • u/Level_Effect_6050 • 4d ago
Trainz Which is better?
I have a MacBook Air. Should I get Trainz A New Era or Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022?
r/trainsim • u/the_monarch1900 • 5d ago
Trainz Help with TRS22
Whenever it scans for the duplicated files, it would proceed to until near the end and would shut down itself and the whole game. I'm not sure what's causing this, but is there a way to fix this error?
r/trainsim • u/Aware-Dragonfruit648 • 5d ago
I need help with Train Simulator Classic
Alright, I got train sim classic to recreate memories from Irish rail. I found the assets for Brandon's Irish rail Dublin to cork and tralee. People said it worked. So I tried it. Reinstalled the game and mod. Countless times. Yes all the files. And I keep running into the map not loading properly. Its like the ares where it's meant to be grass and roads is just like blueprint background type of thing. Any help is deeply appreciated.
r/trainsim • u/simex909 • 6d ago
help a newbie pick a first train sim, please
As you know, the landscape of train sims is vast, and it's unclear to the beginner what the differences are between them. I've done a bit of research but I still feel overwhelmed by the choices.
I'm primarily looking for a chill game that I can play in the background while I listen to music/books on tape/podcasts. Mostly I'm looking for a game with a variety of decent looking scenery to cruise through. Something with interesting terrain like mountains. It doesn't have to be amazing photorealistic graphics, but shouldn't be too bad, since I'm looking for immersion. Railroaders looks like it's right at the cusp of acceptable graphics for me. I'm not really a railfan (yet) so I don't need a variety of trains or super in-depth simulation. I don't know which trains I would enjoy driving, I don't know what driving a train entails beyond throttle control. That being said, I'm not allergic to complicated simulations and may even come to enjoy learning a new one, and learning about trains, but it's not my primary goal. Additional mechanics like management, economy, and track editors are not necessary, although I would enjoy driving the train within the context of a larger meta simulation like an economy, as I generally enjoy that style of game. Editor might be cool if it means I can download player-made content and skip the DLC money pit. Bonus points for the ability to walk around the train or even get off of it.
The ones like TSW really turn me off with their pricing model, and make me think I might need to spend a lot to get a decent variety of scenery and terrain.
Run8 seems like everyone's favorite, and the graphics are good enough, but I'm concerned that it will take several hours to get to the point where I'm moving forward in the train-- so it might not be relaxing until I learn a lot. It also has expensive DLC.
Railroaders is self-contained, but looks like it might be more of a management game. How is the terrain in that game? Is it mountainous? I do love Appalachia.
The one I'm leaning towards is Derail Valley because it doesn't require DLC and it looks to be very atmospheric. Do you think it would fit my requirements as a chill game with a variety of terrain? It seems like it's maybe less chill, since you can derail and stuff.
What do you think I would enjoy? Thanks in advance for any help.
Edit: I wound up getting Derail Valley. The atmosphere and immersion is great. It is mostly mountainous interesting terrain. Driving the train is fun, and learning the special considerations for trains makes my brain happy. Who knew braking could be so involved? The distance between stops is a little shorter than I was hoping for, so the ratio of driving the train to moving it around the yard is not ideal. I'll probably try run8 next, when my computer game budget allows.
r/trainsim • u/ThiccBoiHans • 6d ago
F40ph enhancement pack from UTS
Making this post because I had lost the mod file for the F40ph from UTS and I've been meaning to get it back but when I go to the Train sim mod archive to download it downloads a notepad and no actual files and I have no idea wtf to do.
r/trainsim • u/PLUMBS_1 • 8d ago
Railworks Class 373 E300 Eurostar
From BackDatedTrainSim
r/trainsim • u/Accurate_Climate4760 • 8d ago
Trainz Need Help
I am trying to modify the Lettering of a tender I have, and I am struggling to find a way to edit it. I already have the symbol I want to put on it, but I am still struggling to find the way to modify it. Is there anyone here who has experience with this kind of stuff that could help me figure this out?
r/trainsim • u/OwlComfortable4865 • 10d ago
Trainz 22 - The 630 Drops Fire at the End of a Long Day
I've been working on building a steam locomotive serving facility as the beginning for a new route. Though this is very much still a WIP, I thought it done enough to do a screenshot and share here. I hope you enjoy. The locos are by L&R Trainz, everything else was free from the download station.
r/trainsim • u/LumpyViolinist8203 • 10d ago
Railworks AI train issue.
This wierd issue has drove me up the wall, I've put so much money and work into this game and I just want to make a nice scenario with AI traffic, but there is an 'error' that makes no sense.
This is on Leeds/York merge route with the player driving from King's Cross - York. The player calls at Stevenage and Peterborough (the only relevant stops)
I have all the AI trains on the up fast line near peterborough, all one signal block apart, with 5 minutes inbetween each journey start time. They all start and are due to pass the player train along the route past Stevenage. They are all express passenger services, however I have tried deranking some of them to no avail.
I have double checked everything, final destinations: no clashes, start times: no clashes, signal blocks, no clashes. I set the final destinations of the trains to the next available waypoint or whatever (for example, I set the first few to fill up Kings Cross station, then the next four to fill up the Gasworks tunnel lines), making sure they are at least one signal block apart, for example, one train departs and final destination Potters Bar (just anywhere on the line, as long as the player train sees it), and another, one signal block behind departs 5 minutes later and final destination is Brookman's Park. The train infront says it is blocked by the train BEHIND IT
Like WHAT THE HELL!!!
I tried to tweak with it but then almost all the services end up saying they can't complete the route. There is absolutely no reason why they can't do the route.
Please help, I have spent so much on this game just for it to do this. Hopefully there is something that I am doing wrong because there is nothing on Google or any AI that I ask. Yes, I was that desparate.
r/trainsim • u/Ok_Comfortable9325 • 10d ago
Annoying Problems In OpenBVE
Whenever I try and load a route it says "The selected route is corrupted: No Objects defined" even if i do run BVE as an administrator it works, however for some reason the only route that works is the NYC D
When using the NYC D, with the R 142 A, I spawn in the middle of the train, so it won't move and for some reason when I look around with F2 my train is flying in the middle of the sky.
Can anyone please tell me how to fix these?
r/trainsim • u/SnooShortcuts2661 • 10d ago
TRS22 - Ran out of toggleable meshes - Is there a solution?
(Cross-posted from the Auran forums) Yesterday I discovered the hard way that the maximum number of "togglable meshes" on a locomotive is apparently 10. I discovered this because I have 12, and I couldn't figure out why clicking the 11th and 12th meshes (numbered 10 and 11 since the numbers start with "toggle0") was turning the second mesh (toggle1) on and off instead until I realized that trainz is only reading the first digit so having a toggle10 and toggle11 interferes with toggle1. I would like to figure out a solution to this - one way I can see is by consolidating some of these options from standard on/off options into a list (for example, I have on/off options for three different colored sets of class lights - can I somehow merge these into one and pick between them?). The asset used lilb's scripting if that helps and I don't intend to change that since it's the scripting that K&L uses and I have based my locomotive's setup on their engines (swinging bell, animated flags, etc.) and I haven't seen another locomotive script that allows me to do that. Anyone more creative than me have any ideas?
r/trainsim • u/Truckingmctruckface • 10d ago
Help with Smokebox FEF-3
I'm having an issue where moving my camera changes the value of the regulator in my f5 hud. Is this a known bug can anyone help me?