FAQs

This is a small list of the most frequently asked questions. For other questions or if you need support, please visit the fora.

Q: How do I get the setup menu again?

A: Search for the MetroSimulator Beta Setup at Windows Start or delete the render.cfg file at: C:\Users\YOUR USERNAME\AppData\Local\MetroSimulator

Q: When I start the Simulator it asks for a .ddl file

A: Before you can start the game, you need to be sure that you have installed the latest DirectX version. You can download the latest version here

Q: When I start the Simulator it says: Sorry, the video card does not meet the minimum requirements

A: Your graphics card isn't good enough to play the Simulator, buy a better graphics card to play the Simulator

Q: The lights and some environmental stuff disappear or are flickering

A: At the moment, there are some difficulties with the AMD graphics cards. They cause some problems; there is no solution at the moment.

Q: At some points, my FPS drops dramatically or sounds stop

A: Most people experience FPS drops when passing an emplacement, a less powerful graphics card causes this. When there are too many sounds, the Simulator doesn't give any new ones.

Q: When I minimize the Simulator the screen is grey

A: This is a known problem, play in windowed mode. You can do that by using the setup menu.

Q: The installer is corrupt/broken, please obtain a new copy

A: Redownload and retry. Often, browsers are not downloading the full file and leaving it corrupted or too much traffic on the servers, causing a disconnection leaving the file incomplete. Try different browsers/download times.

Q: "SimulatorBeta.exe / MetroSimulator 0.5 BETA 3.10 has stopped working" when starting the game

A: Download the compatibility package for old Direct X Versions from here

Q: How do I make my own activity?

A: Look at this page for the basics. For more advanced stuff ask in on the fora

Q: How do I make a path?

A: For paths, you have to use the CVL, see this tutorial for more information.

Q: Can I put my own ideas/stuff in the Simulator?

A: No, you can't put your own stuff in the Simulator.

Q: What is coming in the future?

A: For all updates about the next update, you can see the fora. Asking for future updates like the editor isn't necessary.

Q: Can I send ideas for the Simulator?

A: No, when Michiel wants ideas, he will ask it on the fora.

Q: I can not move the train

A: See this page or read the readme which is included with the Simulator.

Q: The Wiki is only in English; why?

A: It is more complicated than you think to make a multi-language wiki. Most people can read English, so English is chosen.

Q: The readme is not available in my language

A: For the readme, we need translations that we don't speak ourselves. If you want to translate your language for the readme, send a PM to Senjer on the fora.