Multiplayer Surveyor - Revision history

Tonyhilliam: /* What content is initially included? */

2022-10-21T04:18:51Z

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	*We have included several “Kickstarter County” routes that are available to be edited and modified in any way you like.		*We have included several “Kickstarter County” routes that are available to be edited and modified in any way you like.
	*For a bit of nostalgia we’ve also included the British Midland route from Trainz V1 (Currently we’ve included two versions to provide two different options to expand and update this classic Trainz route).		*For a bit of nostalgia we’ve also included the British Midland route from Trainz V1 (Currently we’ve included two versions to provide two different options to expand and update this classic Trainz route).

			With the release of TRS22 SP1 and the Trainz Plus Oct 2022 update, the MPS version of KSC2 now has access to all the built-in TRS22 routes making over 12,000 items available for use in the map.

			With the new [[Content_Packages \|Content Package Palette]], users can also determine which content is available in their own routes - enable any packages you own or create your own packages in TCCP (w.i.p.).

	Of course there are a number of user-created MPS routes currently in development, with many more expected over time.		Of course there are a number of user-created MPS routes currently in development, with many more expected over time.

Tonyhilliam: /* What can I do in MPS? */

2022-10-21T04:15:08Z

What can I do in MPS?

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	Update Oct 2022: With new support for [[Content_Packages\|Packaged Content]], you can now use content from any DLC package in your route.		Update Oct 2022: With new support for [[Content_Packages\|Packaged Content]], you can now use content from any DLC package in your route.

	*Limitations apply. See "How do I import my own routes?" section below for more information.		<nowiki>*</nowiki> Limitations apply. See "How do I import my own routes?" section below for more information.

	==What isn’t included in MPS at release?==		==What isn’t included in MPS at release?==

Tonyhilliam at 03:11, 21 October 2022

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Tonyhilliam at 01:51, 18 November 2020

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	Multiplayer Surveyor ("MPS") is an "Early Access" feature ~~of Trainz~~ in Trainz Plus Update 1 2020, ~~introducing~~ Stage 1 ~~of a multi-stage implementation that will ultimately change the way that many~~ Trainz ~~routes and sessions are created and operated~~.		Multiplayer Surveyor ("MPS") was introduced as an "Early Access" feature in Trainz Plus Update 1 2020, and then further expanded to our Stage 1 release in Trainz Plus Update 2 in 2020.

	~~After several years in development, this early access feature~~ will ~~be a~~ available to all Trainz Plus and Gold Class members.		This multi-stage implementation that will ultimately change the way that many Trainz routes and sessions are created and operated and is now available to all Trainz Plus and Gold Class members. (November 2020).

	= What is Multiplayer Surveyor (MPS)? =		= What is Multiplayer Surveyor (MPS)? =
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	With the Unified Driver Surveyor feature, players can switch modes instantly to drive and operate trains throughout each route, and jump back into Surveyor (Editor) mode to tweak or extend the world*.		With the Unified Driver Surveyor feature, players can switch modes instantly to drive and operate trains throughout each route, and jump back into Surveyor (Editor) mode to tweak or extend the world*.

	MPS routes are persistent and will ~~constantly~~ expand and evolve. While you are driving, others can be editing, or vice versa.		MPS routes are persistent and will continue to expand and evolve. While you are driving, others can be editing, or vice versa.

	Come back tomorrow, check out the edits your fellow route creators have made while you’ve been gone, then continue expanding the network or operating from where you left off.		Come back tomorrow, check out the edits your fellow route creators have made while you’ve been gone, then continue expanding the network or operating from where you left off.

			The MPS servers will be running 24/7 for you to enjoy and you will be able to choose from an ever growing list of routes created by others. We encourage everyone to explore the routes already being created and find a route to help edit and expand.

			We’ve also included a couple of N3V routes and encourage you to tweak and modify them to your heart’s content.

			The content set is initially limited to several thousand quality built-in items with more content to be added over time. We've included a couple of "content sample pallettes" to view to see the range of items included.

			At launch, the majority of Surveyor tools are available although the larger operation tools such as bulk-replace or copy/paste are still being developed and will be introduced in future updates.

	*subject to user configured permissions		*subject to user configured permissions
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	= What is MPS ~~Early Access~~? =		= What can I do in MPS? =

	<span class="mw-customtoggle-myDivision-whatismpsearly">'''+ Click to show/hide What is MPS ~~Early Access~~?'''</span>		<span class="mw-customtoggle-myDivision-whatismpsearly">'''+ Click to show/hide What can I do in MPS?'''</span>

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	As the name indicates, this initial release is an early look at the new online systems. The system has been through extensive testing over the past few months and is now sufficiently feature complete and stable to provide access to more users.

	~~The MPS servers will be running 24/7 for you to enjoy, and we don’t expect downtime other than our regular maintenance periods (currently Wed 2pm AEST).~~

	The routes you build online will be saved to our servers and, as with the standard Trainz offline mode, you will be able to choose from an ever growing list of routes created by others. We encourage everyone to explore the routes already being created and find a route to help edit and expand.

	~~We’ve also included a couple of N3V~~ routes ~~and encourage you to tweak and modify them to your heart’s content.~~		MPS routes are "live". Anything you do happens in real time and is saved to the server and propagated to other clients. This means you can:

	~~For Early Access the content set is limited to several thousand quality built-in items with more to be added over time. We've included these in a couple of~~ "~~content sample pallettes~~" ~~to view~~.

	~~The majority of Surveyor tools are available although the larger operation tools such as bulk-replace or copy/paste are still being developed.~~

	~~Throughout this first phase we will be monitoring the systems and asking for feedback as we continue working on future updates. The feedback we get from users will help us greatly~~ in ~~shaping the future of MPS~~ and ~~we encourage everyone with Trainz Plus access to check it out (even if it~~ is ~~only~~ to ~~watch).~~


	~~== What can I do in MPS Early Access? ==~~

	~~You’re free~~ to ~~do as much or as little as you like during the Early Access stage~~. ~~In a nutshell~~ you can:

	*Create and edit your own “MPS” routes online		*Create and edit your own “MPS” routes online
	*Share your route with guests or invite your friends only		*Share your route with guests or invite your friends only)
	*Explore other routes online, by yourself or with others		*Explore other routes online, by yourself or with others
	*Edit other routes (subject to permissions issued to you)		*Edit other routes (subject to permissions issued to you)
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	*Limitations apply. See "How do I import my own routes?" section below for more information.		*Limitations apply. See "How do I import my own routes?" section below for more information.

	==What isn’t included in MPS ~~Early Access~~?==		==What isn’t included in MPS at release?==

	The following systems are the main features not available in this release:		The following systems are the main features not available in this release:
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	*This list is not complete as there will be additional features added over time. As explained elsewhere, additional content will also be added over time.		*This list is not complete as there will be additional features added over time. As explained elsewhere, additional content will also be added over time.

	==How can I check out MPS ~~Early Access~~?==		==How can I check out MPS?==

	~~Early Access is available to all Trainz Plus and Gold Class members. Initially this update will be available using the Trainz Plus Beta patch stream.~~

	~~Once we’re confident the systems are ready for larger numbers, we will make the build~~ available ~~through~~ the ~~official~~ Trainz Plus ~~update~~.		MPS is available to all Trainz Plus and Gold Class members using the latest Trainz Plus build version.

	Note: There is currently a Trainz Plus Free Trial available to first time members.*		Note: There is currently a Trainz Plus Free Trial available to first time members.*

	If you would like to check out ~~the Early Access version~~, then sign up for a trial. (A credit card is required, but you can cancel at any time during your free month without charge.)		If you would like to check out MPS, then sign up for a trial. (A credit card is required, but you can cancel at any time during your free month without charge.)

	* If you’ve previously had a membership the free trial option is not visible. Please contact [[http://support.trainzportal.com\|helpdesk]] for assistance.		* If you’ve previously had a membership the free trial option is not visible. Please contact [[http://support.trainzportal.com\|helpdesk]] for assistance.
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	*Gathering user feedback to ensure the best possible experience for the most people possible.		*Gathering user feedback to ensure the best possible experience for the most people possible.

	==What content is included ~~in Early Access~~?==		==What content is initially included?==

	*There are ~3,000 TRS19 built-in assets included ~~in Early Access~~		*There are ~3,000 TRS19 built-in assets included
	*We are currently developing a range of new content and will be adding content over time		*We are currently developing a range of new content and will be adding content over time
	*We have included several “Kickstarter County” routes that are available to be edited and modified in any way you like.		*We have included several “Kickstarter County” routes that are available to be edited and modified in any way you like.
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	=How do I access MPS Early Access?=		=How do I access MPS Early Access?=

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	Note that 4.7 routes and sessions cannot currently be uploaded to the DLS.		Note that 4.7 routes and sessions cannot currently be uploaded to the DLS.
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S301 at 08:11, 4 September 2020

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	The colour coding is as follows:		The colour coding is as follows:

	[[File:green-route.JPG]]		[[File:green-route.JPG\|175px]]
	Green Tick = Joined. You have previously entered the route		Green Tick = Joined. You have previously entered the route

	[[File:grey-route.JPG]]		[[File:grey-route.JPG\|175px]]
	Grey Trainz Logo = Publicly listed and you haven't joined or abandoned it.		Grey Trainz Logo = Publicly listed and you haven't joined or abandoned it.

	[[File:blue-route.JPG]]		[[File:blue-route.JPG\|175px]]
	Blue Plus = Invited. You have been invited to the route, and you haven't abandoned or joined it.		Blue Plus = Invited. You have been invited to the route, and you haven't abandoned or joined it.

	[[File:yellow-route.JPG]]		[[File:yellow-route.JPG\|175px]]
	Yellow Key = Owned. You are the owner of this route.		Yellow Key = Owned. You are the owner of this route.

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	*For clarity, any future edits to the offline route will have no effect on the MPS version, and vice versa.		*For clarity, any future edits to the offline route will have no effect on the MPS version, and vice versa.

	[[File:share-menu.JPG]]		[[File:share-menu.JPG\|400px]]
	==Can I import a Download Station Route that isn't mine?==		==Can I import a Download Station Route that isn't mine?==
	While it is possible to download and edit DLS routes for your own use, the laws regarding copyright infringement come into play when you start redistributing work you do not have copyright to.		While it is possible to download and edit DLS routes for your own use, the laws regarding copyright infringement come into play when you start redistributing work you do not have copyright to.
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	Note that there's a limit on the number of invited routes that will show, but the player can search for all routes by name.		Note that there's a limit on the number of invited routes that will show, but the player can search for all routes by name.

	[[File:share-menu.JPG]]		[[File:share-menu.JPG\|400px]]
	Share menu		Share menu

	[[File:Multiplayer-permissions.JPG]]		[[File:Multiplayer-permissions.JPG\|400px]]
	MPS Permissions menu		MPS Permissions menu

	[[File:Player-list.JPG]]		[[File:Player-list.JPG\|400px]]
	MPS Player list		MPS Player list

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	Important note: You can switch back and forward between editing and driving and your train will continue on without pausing. You can only change the controls in Driver Mode*.		Important note: You can switch back and forward between editing and driving and your train will continue on without pausing. You can only change the controls in Driver Mode*.

	[[File:Driver-mode-surveyor-mode.JPG]]		[[File:Driver-mode-surveyor-mode.JPG\|400px]]

S301 at 08:08, 4 September 2020

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	The colour coding is as follows:		The colour coding is as follows:

	[[green-route.JPG]]		[[File:green-route.JPG]]
	Green Tick = Joined. You have previously entered the route		Green Tick = Joined. You have previously entered the route

	[[grey-route.JPG]]		[[File:grey-route.JPG]]
	Grey Trainz Logo = Publicly listed and you haven't joined or abandoned it.		Grey Trainz Logo = Publicly listed and you haven't joined or abandoned it.

	[[blue-route.JPG]]		[[File:blue-route.JPG]]
	Blue Plus = Invited. You have been invited to the route, and you haven't abandoned or joined it.		Blue Plus = Invited. You have been invited to the route, and you haven't abandoned or joined it.

	[[yellow-route.JPG]]		[[File:yellow-route.JPG]]
	Yellow Key = Owned. You are the owner of this route.		Yellow Key = Owned. You are the owner of this route.

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	*For clarity, any future edits to the offline route will have no effect on the MPS version, and vice versa.		*For clarity, any future edits to the offline route will have no effect on the MPS version, and vice versa.

	[[share-menu.JPG]]		[[File:share-menu.JPG]]
	==Can I import a Download Station Route that isn't mine?==		==Can I import a Download Station Route that isn't mine?==
	While it is possible to download and edit DLS routes for your own use, the laws regarding copyright infringement come into play when you start redistributing work you do not have copyright to.		While it is possible to download and edit DLS routes for your own use, the laws regarding copyright infringement come into play when you start redistributing work you do not have copyright to.
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	Note that there's a limit on the number of invited routes that will show, but the player can search for all routes by name.		Note that there's a limit on the number of invited routes that will show, but the player can search for all routes by name.

	[[share-menu.JPG]]		[[File:share-menu.JPG]]
	Share menu		Share menu

	[[Multiplayer-permissions.JPG]]		[[File:Multiplayer-permissions.JPG]]
	MPS Permissions menu		MPS Permissions menu

	[[Player-list.JPG]]		[[File:Player-list.JPG]]
	MPS Player list		MPS Player list

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	Important note: You can switch back and forward between editing and driving and your train will continue on without pausing. You can only change the controls in Driver Mode*.		Important note: You can switch back and forward between editing and driving and your train will continue on without pausing. You can only change the controls in Driver Mode*.

	[[Driver-mode-surveyor-mode.JPG]]		[[File:Driver-mode-surveyor-mode.JPG]]

S301 at 08:07, 4 September 2020

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Tonyhilliam at 08:06, 14 February 2020

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	Multiplayer Surveyor ("MPS") is a pre-release feature of Trainz. It has been discussed publicly in the [[TrainzDev]] forums and is summarised on this page, however users should understand that no release schedule has been provided for this feature. All discussions and details are speculative in nature and may not accurately reflect the final form of this feature.		Multiplayer Surveyor ("MPS") is a pre-release feature of Trainz. It has been discussed publicly in the [[TrainzDev]] forums and is summarised on this page, however users should understand that no release schedule has been provided for this feature. All discussions and details are speculative in nature and may not accurately reflect the final form of this feature.

			UPDATE: Feb 2020

			After 2 years of in-house development we're now ready to begin external testing to invited Community members only. We will be asking for additional testing volunteers "soon".

	= Broad Overview =		= Broad Overview =
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	= Using MPS =		= Using MPS =
	MPS is currently only available to ~~[[TrainzDev]]~~ members, and only during scheduled testing sessions. It is not currently possible to access MPS outside of these conditions.		MPS is currently only available to invited Trainz Community members, and only during scheduled testing sessions. It is not currently possible to access MPS outside of these conditions but we will be expanding the group regularly.

Windwalkr at 06:43, 12 January 2017

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	* allowing "club layout" style creation and gameplay.		* allowing "club layout" style creation and gameplay.
	* allowing a route builder to offer live previews of their work-in-progress route.		* allowing a route builder to offer live previews of their work-in-progress route.

			= Using MPS =
			MPS is currently only available to [[TrainzDev]] members, and only during scheduled testing sessions. It is not currently possible to access MPS outside of these conditions.

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Multiplayer Surveyor ("MPS") is a pre-release feature of Trainz. It has been discussed publicly in the [[TrainzDev]] forums and is summarised on this page, however users should understand that no release schedule has been provided for this feature. All discussions and details are speculative in nature and may not accurately reflect the final form of this feature.

= Broad Overview =
At its most basic level, MPS provides a means for multiple users to operate on a single Trainz route simultaneously. Edits made by one user are visible to all other users who are connected to the same MPS session. A powerful permissions system ensures that the route owner can permit users to view or edit selected portions of the route without having unwelcome users causing havoc.

Intended use cases include:
* allowing a group of users who already know each other to collaborate on a single route, without the difficult and potentially problematic approach of repeatedly splitting and merging the route.
* allowing users with common interests to work together to create a new route.
* allowing "club layout" style creation and gameplay.
* allowing a route builder to offer live previews of their work-in-progress route.