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S301: /* Locomotive & Rolling Stock Assets */

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Locomotive & Rolling Stock Assets

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	* '''Steam Engines''': Check that steam locomotives are using build 2.8 or higher for the traincar, bogeys, cab view, enginespec and enginesound. Lower build numbers for any of these assets will result in the locomotive using the legacy steam physics/sounds system, which will cause them to be broken.		* '''Steam Engines''': Check that steam locomotives are using build 2.8 or higher for the traincar, bogeys, cab view, enginespec and enginesound. Lower build numbers for any of these assets will result in the locomotive using the legacy steam physics/sounds system, which will cause them to be broken.
	* '''Script Errors''': No script errors and scripted features function as expected.		* '''Script Errors''': No script errors and scripted features function as expected.
	* '''Functionality''': Working carriage doors, passenger commodities, headlights, pantographs, and any features/options/variations shown in the store description are present and working. It is acceptable for carriages to have scripted randomised doors, but it is not acceptable for doors to be completely non functional, except where the prototype does not feature doors.		* '''Functionality''': Working carriage doors, passenger commodities, headlights, pantographs, alphanumbers (where there is more than one of that vehicle) with random numbering, and any features/options/variations shown in the store description are present and working. It is acceptable for carriages to have scripted randomised doors, but it is not acceptable for doors to be completely non functional, except where the prototype does not feature doors.
	* '''Headlights''': Locomotives fitted with headlights have a headlight that functions as such.		* '''Headlights''': Locomotives fitted with headlights have a headlight that functions as such.
	'''NOTE:''' some regions may have headlamps or code/marker lamps only, these are not required to act as an actual headlight in Trainz, although some may do so. We may contact the creator for verification of this if needed.		'''NOTE:''' some regions may have headlamps or code/marker lamps only, these are not required to act as an actual headlight in Trainz, although some may do so. We may contact the creator for verification of this if needed.

S301: /* Sessions */

2025-01-09T02:57:03Z

Sessions

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	Each session will be loaded, and run for a variable length of time. During this test we will check the following:		Each session will be loaded, and run for a variable length of time. During this test we will check the following:
			* No script errors on startup in the current latest version of Trainz
	* Rolling Stock: Locomotives and Rolling Stock meet the same review requirements as listed above.		* Rolling Stock: Locomotives and Rolling Stock meet the same review requirements as listed above.
	* Starting: The player is automatically placed into the required locomotive; or given instructions to select the required locomotive (i.e. if the session offers more than 1 locomotive to choose from, or has the train arrive under AI control or similar).		* Starting: The player is automatically placed into the required locomotive; or given instructions to select the required locomotive (i.e. if the session offers more than 1 locomotive to choose from, or has the train arrive under AI control or similar).

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	Marketing images must not include content that is either unavailable, or that is only available in another DLC pack. For example, for a traincar DLC pack, the DLC item should be the most prominent item in the images; any other traincars shown should only be freeware/DLS assets. Items from other DLC packs must not be used in marketing images.		Marketing images must not include content that is either unavailable, or that is only available in another DLC pack. For example, for a traincar DLC pack, the DLC item should be the most prominent item in the images; any other traincars shown should only be freeware/DLS assets. Items from other DLC packs must not be used in marketing images.

	You can find more information on how to add marketing images to your feature assets at [[~~Add thumbnail and preview images to your route~~\|Add thumbnail and preview images to your route]]		You can find more information on how to add marketing images to your feature assets at [[HowTo/Add_thumbnail_and_preview_images_to_your_route\|Add thumbnail and preview images to your route]]
	==Locomotive & Rolling Stock DLC Review==		==Locomotive & Rolling Stock DLC Review==

S301 at 07:28, 10 December 2024

2024-12-10T07:28:00Z

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	It must be noted that if a route/session DLC pack features or advertises locomotives and/or rolling stock as a feature of the DLC pack, then these will also be reviewed with the same process as traincar DLCs outlined in this document.		It must be noted that if a route/session DLC pack features or advertises locomotives and/or rolling stock as a feature of the DLC pack, then these will also be reviewed with the same process as traincar DLCs outlined in this document.

			==Marketing Images==
			Marketing images included in both the feature assets, and the TCCP submission, must accurately reflect the DLC pack and should be of a high quality. For traincar DLC packs, a high detail route with good lighting configuration is best.

			It is important to note that the thumbnail (the 240x180 image) used in the feature assets may be used as the preview image in the Content Store; this can be from any of the feature assets in a package; so should be kept in mind when making thumbnails for your DLC pack.

			For traincar assets, the feature asset thumbnails and marketing images should show the specific traincar asset; or at least the specific assets in the packages. Using generic images is not helpful to players seeing what that asset/DLC pack is, and in particular they must not include assets from other DLC packs.

			For Route DLCs (including their sessions), the thumbnails and marketing images should showcase the route, or session, as best as possible.

			Marketing images must not include content that is either unavailable, or that is only available in another DLC pack. For example, for a traincar DLC pack, the DLC item should be the most prominent item in the images; any other traincars shown should only be freeware/DLS assets. Items from other DLC packs must not be used in marketing images.

			You can find more information on how to add marketing images to your feature assets at [[Add thumbnail and preview images to your route\|Add thumbnail and preview images to your route]]
	==Locomotive & Rolling Stock DLC Review==		==Locomotive & Rolling Stock DLC Review==

S301: /* Diesel/Electric */

2024-10-14T10:23:14Z

Diesel/Electric

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	2: If the locomotive is fitted with pantographs, then a functional pantograph control must be provided. If not fitted with pantographs, then it can be omitted.		2: If the locomotive is fitted with pantographs, then a functional pantograph control must be provided. If not fitted with pantographs, then it can be omitted.

	3: A list of the default supported needles and controls can be found here: ~~https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/%22mesh~~-table~~%22_container_~~(interior_version)#Standard_Mesh_Names		3: A list of the default supported needles and controls can be found here: [["mesh-table"_container_(interior_version)#Standard_Mesh_Names]]

	====Steam====		====Steam====

S301: /* Routes */

2024-10-14T10:20:33Z

Routes

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	* Trackwork: Realistic and well-made mainline and yard trackwork with appropriate signals. (e.g. straightened track before turnouts and curves), Use native procedural track as much as possible, to provide animated realistic turnouts (where supported by Procedural Track).		* Trackwork: Realistic and well-made mainline and yard trackwork with appropriate signals. (e.g. straightened track before turnouts and curves), Use native procedural track as much as possible, to provide animated realistic turnouts (where supported by Procedural Track).
	* Gradients and Yards: Suitable gradients and yards for the prototype presented. For fictional routes, you should still attempt to follow prototype practice in the area being presented.		* Gradients and Yards: Suitable gradients and yards for the prototype presented. For fictional routes, you should still attempt to follow prototype practice in the area being presented.
	* Scenery: Detailed close-up scenery with 3D assets for medium and large flora, avoiding spline grasses for large-scale effects. Use Clutter effect layers where appropriate. All baseboards in the route should be textured, and look ‘complete’ for their distance from the track (i.e. long distance scenery should be less detailed, but should still look complete from a distance). Scenery should not look obviously repetitive.		* Scenery: Detailed close-up scenery with 3D assets for medium and large flora, avoiding spline grasses for large-scale effects. Use Clutter effect layers where appropriate. All baseboards in the route should be textured, and look ‘complete’ for their distance from the track (i.e. long distance scenery should be less detailed, but should still look complete from a distance). Scenery should not look obviously repetitive (ie if using copy/paste or scrapbook, go back over to break up repeating patterns and similar).
	* Promotions and Content: No promotions for other games, special offers, or copyrighted material without permission.		* Promotions and Content: No promotions for other games, special offers, or copyrighted material without permission.
	* Performance: Optimization to ensure good performance without needing to change core Trainz settings.		* Performance: Optimization to ensure good performance without needing to change core Trainz settings.
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	Any urban/city areas should look complete on the route when viewed in the chase camera from the train. It should not be obvious that the scenery ends before the edge of the map; it is not necessary to have high detail beyond the first block or first 100m (depending on the urban density, and style of scene), however sight lines down streets when looking from the train should look well detailed.		Any urban/city areas should look complete on the route when viewed in the chase camera from the train. It should not be obvious that the scenery ends before the edge of the map; it is not necessary to have high detail beyond the first block or first 100m (depending on the urban density, and style of scene), however sight lines down streets when looking from the train should look well detailed.
	Routes should not require the player to change shader settings to avoid parallax overlap; you should test your route with the shaders at maximum and fix any ground texture issues that become evident. It is generally expected that most routes will use all PBR/Parallax (3D) ground textures, however it is acceptable to use ‘flat’ textures as needed so long as you avoid issues where these overlap with Parallax ground textures. Flat ‘PBR’ textures are better to use in this case, as they tend to help avoid the ‘overlap’ issues.		Routes should not require the player to change shader settings to avoid parallax overlap; you should test your route with the shaders at maximum and fix any ground texture issues that become evident. It is generally expected that most routes will use all PBR/Parallax (3D) ground textures, however it is acceptable to use ‘flat’ textures as needed so long as you avoid issues where these overlap with Parallax ground textures. Flat ‘PBR’ textures are better to use in this case, as they tend to help avoid the ‘overlap’ issues.


	===Sessions===		===Sessions===

S301: /* Steam */

2024-10-14T10:19:58Z

Steam

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	5: It is essential that steam locomotives have a functional firebox door (or peep hole for oil burners), with some form of ‘coal’ and ‘fire’ mesh present. These are necessary for steam locomotives to function correctly in Trainz.		5: It is essential that steam locomotives have a functional firebox door (or peep hole for oil burners), with some form of ‘coal’ and ‘fire’ mesh present. These are necessary for steam locomotives to function correctly in Trainz.

			====All Types====
	'''Ease of Use by Default'''		'''Ease of Use by Default'''
	If special systems are implemented, ensure players have the easiest option available by default. E.g. Some locomotives may have ‘latched’ controls (ie a latch to stop a control from moving). By default these controls must be unlatched so that players can easily operate them. It is permissible for a control to be able to be locked by the player. If two controls conflict, then locking between them is generally permissible so long as they do not make it difficult for players to operate the train.		If special systems are implemented, ensure players have the easiest option available by default. E.g. Some locomotives may have ‘latched’ controls (ie a latch to stop a control from moving). By default these controls must be unlatched so that players can easily operate them. It is permissible for a control to be able to be locked by the player. If two controls conflict, then locking between them is generally permissible so long as they do not make it difficult for players to operate the train.

S301: /* Cab Controls */

2024-10-14T10:19:17Z

Cab Controls

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	In all cab views, the core controls should have their notch overlay (where present) aligned correctly with the control. This means that you need to align your attachment point to the ‘0’ position of the control, and then align the mesh to this.		In all cab views, the core controls should have their notch overlay (where present) aligned correctly with the control. This means that you need to align your attachment point to the ‘0’ position of the control, and then align the mesh to this.

			====Diesel/Electric====
	Core controls on a diesel or electric locomotive are:		Core controls on a diesel or electric locomotive are:
	* Reverser		* Reverser
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	* Pantograph ''(2)''		* Pantograph ''(2)''
	* All Trainz supported gauges, dials, and the wheelslip light that are present the locomotive cab should function, and be accurate (it is permissible to script these where needed, so long as they function correctly) ''(3)''		* All Trainz supported gauges, dials, and the wheelslip light that are present the locomotive cab should function, and be accurate (it is permissible to script these where needed, so long as they function correctly) ''(3)''


	1: If the locomotive is not fitted with these controls/functions, then they can be omitted. However it must be possible to release the train brake using the keyboard or HUD if the control is omitted.		1: If the locomotive is not fitted with these controls/functions, then they can be omitted. However it must be possible to release the train brake using the keyboard or HUD if the control is omitted.
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	3: A list of the default supported needles and controls can be found here: https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/%22mesh-table%22_container_(interior_version)#Standard_Mesh_Names		3: A list of the default supported needles and controls can be found here: https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/%22mesh-table%22_container_(interior_version)#Standard_Mesh_Names

			====Steam====

	Core controls on a steam locomotive are:		Core controls on a steam locomotive are:


	* Reverser (cutoff)		* Reverser (cutoff)

S301: /* Cab Controls */

2024-10-14T10:18:32Z

Cab Controls

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	Core controls on a diesel or electric locomotive are:		Core controls on a diesel or electric locomotive are:
	Reverser		* Reverser
	Throttle		* Throttle
	Train Brake*		* Train Brake ''(1)''
	Independent Brake*		* Independent Brake ''(1)''
	Dynamic Brake*		* Dynamic Brake ''(1)''
	Horn		* Horn
	Bell*		* Bell ''(1)''
	Pantograph**		* Pantograph ''(2)''
	All Trainz supported gauges, dials, and the wheelslip light that are present the locomotive cab should function, and be accurate (it is permissible to script these where needed, so long as they function correctly)~~***~~		* All Trainz supported gauges, dials, and the wheelslip light that are present the locomotive cab should function, and be accurate (it is permissible to script these where needed, so long as they function correctly) ''(3)''
	*If the locomotive is not fitted with these controls/functions, then they can be omitted. However it must be possible to release the train brake using the keyboard or HUD if the control is omitted.

	**If the locomotive is fitted with pantographs, then a functional pantograph control must be provided. If not fitted with pantographs, then it can be omitted.

	~~***~~A list of the default supported needles and controls can be found here: https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/%22mesh-table%22_container_(interior_version)#Standard_Mesh_Names		1: If the locomotive is not fitted with these controls/functions, then they can be omitted. However it must be possible to release the train brake using the keyboard or HUD if the control is omitted.

			2: If the locomotive is fitted with pantographs, then a functional pantograph control must be provided. If not fitted with pantographs, then it can be omitted.

			3: A list of the default supported needles and controls can be found here: https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/%22mesh-table%22_container_(interior_version)#Standard_Mesh_Names


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	Reverser (cutoff)		* Reverser (cutoff)
	Regulator (throttle)		* Regulator (throttle)
	Train ~~Brake1~~		* Train Brake ''(1)''
	Independent ~~Brake2~~		* Independent Brake ''(2)''
	Injector 13		* Injector 1 ''(3)''
	Injector 23		* Injector 2 ''(3)''
	~~Blower4~~		* Blower ''(4)''
	Firebox door and fire ~~meshes5~~		* Firebox door and fire meshes ''(5)''

	1: As with diesel/electric, if the locomotive is not fitted with a trainbrake then a control for this can be omitted, but it must still be able to be released using keyboard or HUD.		1: As with diesel/electric, if the locomotive is not fitted with a trainbrake then a control for this can be omitted, but it must still be able to be released using keyboard or HUD.

S301: /* Cab Controls */

2024-10-14T10:14:52Z

Cab Controls

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	5: It is essential that steam locomotives have a functional firebox door (or peep hole for oil burners), with some form of ‘coal’ and ‘fire’ mesh present. These are necessary for steam locomotives to function correctly in Trainz.		5: It is essential that steam locomotives have a functional firebox door (or peep hole for oil burners), with some form of ‘coal’ and ‘fire’ mesh present. These are necessary for steam locomotives to function correctly in Trainz.

	'''Ease of Use by Default		'''Ease of Use by Default'''
	'''If special systems are implemented, ensure players have the easiest option available by default. E.g. Some locomotives may have ‘latched’ controls (ie a latch to stop a control from moving). By default these controls must be unlatched so that players can easily operate them. It is permissible for a control to be able to be locked by the player. If two controls conflict, then locking between them is generally permissible so long as they do not make it difficult for players to operate the train.		If special systems are implemented, ensure players have the easiest option available by default. E.g. Some locomotives may have ‘latched’ controls (ie a latch to stop a control from moving). By default these controls must be unlatched so that players can easily operate them. It is permissible for a control to be able to be locked by the player. If two controls conflict, then locking between them is generally permissible so long as they do not make it difficult for players to operate the train.

	'''Gameplay Breaking script features'''		'''Gameplay Breaking script features'''
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	Unexpected control locking (ie having the train brakes ‘cutout’ by default, preventing operating the train brake)		Unexpected control locking (ie having the train brakes ‘cutout’ by default, preventing operating the train brake)

	These features can be provided as optional features that can be turned on in the locomotive’s properties. This allows the locomotive to be configured to have these features when creating a session, or even just when in Driver mode.		These features can be provided as optional features that can be turned on in the locomotive’s properties. This allows the locomotive to be configured to have these features when creating a session, or even just when in Driver mode.

	==Route and Session DLC Review==		==Route and Session DLC Review==