A suggestion for the CVL

[Jasko510]

Hey, I had an idea for the CVL and especially explore mode

As everyone knows, you can change train numbers with it using the TWZ command. Now a thing I wanted to suggest is maybe adding a repeat command RP for short. The idea behind it would be that just like TWZ command it will change the train number but instead of having to constantly do it manually it would do it itself.

Lets say you wanna set up a M1 (AI) train in explore mode.
You could spawn in the train > Set the train codes 1001MB and then write 1001MB 1001BM RP
This would then set the train 1001MB to repeat going between train code 1001MB and 1001BM. The train would then automatically change the train code once it reaches the terminus. As an extra to this suggestion, it would also be good if AI don't turn off the train when arriving at the terminus.

A extra function would also be queuing. Still using the RP command but more codes
Lets say for example you wanna go from Molenwijk to Panbos and then wanna do a ficitional train from Panbos to Monument.
What you could do there is make train 1201MB and then in the CVL write: 1201MB 1201BO 1201OB 1201BM RP
What this would do is make the train change its codes and then repeat this order. That way you could have AI trains running multiple lines.

It would endlessly repeat those codes till the player either renames the train into something else, kinda allowing the player to let trains run as AI on lines themselves and only changing their train codes for them to return to the depot or going onto the line.

I know it might be a bit of a niche Idea, but I feel like it would be great for scenario creators who want to test potential ideas and also just for people who like to spawn their own train and start their own network with selected trains in explorer mode without having to edit ctd files.
Realistically you could even take a train from a depot in a activity and set it up that way so you can add another train into the activity whenever you like.

[Jasko510]

Adding to this idea, I also had a thought for scenario creators.

What could be added is that the "rp" command can also work in ctd files, allowing for constant traffic without having to enter all train codes and other details manually.

For example, it could allow someone to write a train out of the depot from Molenwijk and then add the "rp" command into the ctd by giving example codes to the game. This could also work with the "rp queuing" idea. From there, you could specify how long the train should stop before changing direction at each end (e.g., "1001MT 5min" in the code would make the train wait at Molenwijk for 5 minutes before changing the code to the next one).

This would simplify making scenario trains that run around as AI without users having to enter each train and departure time manually.

I think this could be a good feature for people who want to get into scenario creation but are confused by all the info that needs to be added in the ctd file for each train (I won't lie, I'm one of those people). This would give the "rp" command two different functions: one in ctd files to make easy AI traffic that runs around, and one in explore mode to play train dispatcher, sending out trains from the depot yourself without having to find the trains on the map and manually turn them around. Instead, you would just give the train the first code and then use the "rp" command as described in the first post.

[NJTFAN1235!]

I'm not certainly sure.. it can get confusing in the game but it seems like great ideas but that is up to Michiel and Sjeord.

[Jasko510]

I'm not certainly sure.. it can get confusing in the game but it seems like great ideas but that is up to Michiel and Sjeord.

I mean also depends on them seeing this topic lol. I mean I genuinly think this could be really fun for explore mode specifically.

[Jasko510]

I've just noticed the abbreviation I recommended wouldn't be possible. It needs to be 3 letters, and I believe the abbreviations are based on the Dutch language, at least from what I remember reading. So, my proposal has some flaws in that aspect.

[NJTFAN1235!]

What exactly do you mean by three letters?

[Jasko510]

What exactly do you mean by three letters?

Well most commands in the CVL use 3 letters. Like TWZ, TWO, RWI, RWO, VVI and VVO. Thats what I mean lol. (https://sim.bemined.nl/wiki/CVL_Tutorial)

[NJTFAN1235!]

Darn it..

[Jasko510]

Darn it..

Well I mean all that means is if it gets added it would just be a 3 letter command instead of 2 letters. So thats like a tiny mistake in my proposal.

[NJTFAN1235!]

Hmm, makes sense, but if you were to do that. Try doing RDT. It means RounDTrip.