Metalmurphy
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"Transport Tycoon (TT) and Transport Tycoon Deluxe (TTD) are Video games developed by Chris Sawyer and published by MicroProse in 1994 (TT), and 1995 (TTD). They are business simulation games, presented in an isometric view in 2D with graphics by Simon Foster, in which the player is in control of a transport company, and can compete against rival companies to make as much profit as possible by transporting passengers and various goods by road, rail, sea and air. The Deluxe version is an expanded and improved version of the original game."
-- Wikipedia
-- Wikipedia
"OpenTTD is an open source simulation game based upon the popular Microprose game "Transport Tycoon Deluxe", written by Chris Sawyer. It attempts to mimic the original game as closely as possible while extending it with new features.
OpenTTD is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. For more information, see the file COPYING included with every release and source download of the game."
-- OpenTTD website
One of these new features is an online mode with persistent dedicated servers. You can join a server, build some trading routes and when you leave the server those routes will continue to work while earning you money.
I have set up a dedicated server for NeoGAF members to join. You can each make your own company, you can share a company between several gaffers or if you want, just make it private with a password so that you have control over those that join.
OpenTTD is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. For more information, see the file COPYING included with every release and source download of the game."
-- OpenTTD website
One of these new features is an online mode with persistent dedicated servers. You can join a server, build some trading routes and when you leave the server those routes will continue to work while earning you money.
I have set up a dedicated server for NeoGAF members to join. You can each make your own company, you can share a company between several gaffers or if you want, just make it private with a password so that you have control over those that join.
Because finals are over and Steam sales haven't started yet. Also the game is extremely fun and addictive.
Personally I keep coming back to this game every year I spend a couple of months on it, I usually try to bring some friends but they're not easily convinced, so this time I decided to just get some gaffers to join in on the fun.
Personally I keep coming back to this game every year I spend a couple of months on it, I usually try to bring some friends but they're not easily convinced, so this time I decided to just get some gaffers to join in on the fun.
Just click the download link on the banner of this OP and choose the OS you want (Windows/MacOS/Linux). There is also an Android that works just fine on the GAF server. You can it here:
The game is saved server side so switching between a PC and a tablet is seamless.
After you install it you can choose to use the original game files to have the same graphics and sound effects/music of the original. If you do own the original simply copy the baseset and gm folders from the original game into the OpenTTD folder. If you don't own the game, no problem, OpenTTD lets you download a remade version of the files.
To join the NeoGAF server simply search for a server of the same name. The server is password protected so simply quote this OP to see the full server details.
The game is saved server side so switching between a PC and a tablet is seamless.
After you install it you can choose to use the original game files to have the same graphics and sound effects/music of the original. If you do own the original simply copy the baseset and gm folders from the original game into the OpenTTD folder. If you don't own the game, no problem, OpenTTD lets you download a remade version of the files.
To join the NeoGAF server simply search for a server of the same name. The server is password protected so simply quote this OP to see the full server details.
The game can be a little intimidating when you first join, but it's actually quite simple once you get the basics. I will put a small tutorial here soon, in the meanwhile I will be ingame to help anyone that needs it.
You can also get a manual for the game here:
http://wiki.openttd.org/OpenTTD
You can also get a manual for the game here:
http://wiki.openttd.org/OpenTTD
Hope to see many gaffers joining in on this. I never played with more then 3 people, and seeing a server filled with railroads from many different players will surely be a new challenge.
See you on the server, I hope!