Gameplay

Game Manual

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• Basics
  • Installation
  • Game Settings
  • In-game interface
  • Controls
  • Getting Started
  • Gameplay
  • Multiplayer
• Game content
  • Materials & Products
  • Resources
  • Industries
  • Towns
  • Currency
  • Subsidies
  • Other
• Infrastructure
  • Railways
    • Signals
    • Junctions
  • Roadways
  • Airports
  • Landscaping
  • Electrification
• Vehicles
  • Trains
    • Engines
    • Wagons
  • Road vehicles
  • Aircraft
  • Orders

Current Gameplay

An example of a what apears on a map at the start of the game

When a new game is loaded, a randomly generated isometric map is created. This map is shaped in accordance to the selected density of hills, forests and water bodies selected on the start menu. Distributed across the map is a series of Towns, resources (Coal Mines, Forests etc.) and industries (Sawmills, Toolworks etc.). The purpose of the game is to build transportation systems to link these various settlements/industries together to produce money and more complex resources.

As time progresses through the game, the amount of resources and technology available to you increases. Initially players are only able to purchase slow, old steam engines, however with progression; diesel, electric, monorails and even maglev trains will become available. Alongside these new resources become available, including: Iron, Oil, Steel, Concrete, Nuclear power and Super-conductors.

Railways

Currently the game only has railways implemented into the game. The player has passenger trains to convey passengers between towns to generate money from tickets, delivering passengers also causes the towns to grow, resulting in a greater money-making potential. Freight trains can transport a variety of cargos between the various industrial facilities on the map. At the end of the production chain, the resources will be converted into a resource specific currency, which is required for purchasing better vehicles for your company.

Railway tracks can travel parallel to the grid as well as diagonally across the grid. Currently the game only has block signals implemented, these are basic and stop a train if the section of track ahead of the signal is occupied. Signals are necessary for multiple train operation on a connected railway network.

Roads

Roads are only partially implemented into the game, they cannot be used to transport any passengers/resources. However, in the current game they are a useful tool for controlling and manipulating the shape and size of towns.

In game features

• Experience the addictive gameplay on an isometric grid based map where every change of a traffic layout is a rewarding puzzle.
• Enjoy a realistic 3D landscape. Ride one of your trains or just get mesmerized by the things you have built.
• Invent new vehicles or buildings. Extend or customize your transport imperium. Choose your own strategy based on current world opportunities.
• See the evolutionary historic moments and grow your business through the ages. From simple steam to modern railways. From wood to superconductors.