Truck World Australia Closed Beta Preview

[haverfordwest]

To my delight it has a mouse steering option.

[NorthernWarrior]

Had this in my Steam wishlist for ever. Subject to early reviews seems a better direction for my credit than tiny routes for TSW like the part North London Line just released, where the author has tried to place half of the capital as the scenery but there are issues with the route. Or the laughable Cardiff Network, a tiny section of the Valley Lines with a recycled Rivet 150 (it looks as if they built the route as well) and 153 for which they want £30!

[haverfordwest]

Same here Vern, wish list for donkeys. So pleased about the mouse steering, not everyone wants or can afford steering wheel setups. No interest at all in TSW, just another kiddy train game. That Railroader looks good, some nice mods as well. But i don't believe there is any route building involved. Anyway TWA looks very good, not sure what the world scale is though. Hoping it is not as compressed as ETS2 & ATS.

Mike.

[ossie]

Would you gents please let us know your thoughts when/if you try this out? I've never got into truck simulators but I saw a video for this a while back and without knowing anything about how they develop their "routes" or what range of equipment is available etc, I thought it looked really good.

[haverfordwest]

Not released yet Pete and no idea of timeline sorry.

Mike.

[ossie]

Thanks Mike all good. I saw the initial(?) promo with the prime mover backing into a yard and collecting a trailer then heading back out onto the road and thought it looked really promising and this video you posted had some great additional detail in it. The "local" aspect of it really appeals to me, especially the road train option (I assume... given the road train placards) so if you or Vern ever give it a go when it's available I'd be really interested to hear about the "nuts and bolts" and how you think it might compare to what else is around for someone looking to try a truck sim for the first time please.

[haverfordwest]

No problem Pete, deffo let you know what i think of it.

I used to really enjoy Outback Truckers on UK tv, but it seems to have vanished from our screens.

https://www.youtube.com/@Outback-Truckers

Mike.

[ossie]

Much appreciated Mike, thank you! I must admit I've lost track of Outback Truckers. I occasionally see an episode on TV but they tend to be re-runs. I know there's quite a lot of it on youtube if you're desperate for a fix though.


Edit.... I'm not sure if you guys spend any time looking at photos but there's a couple of good groups on flickr if you're not already aware of them.

https://www.flickr.com/groups/3975164@N24/

https://www.flickr.com/groups/787373@N21/

https://www.flickr.com/groups/1429961@N24/pool/

[haverfordwest]

Thanks Pete, will have a look later.

Mike.

[NorthernWarrior]

There’s a few early access videos popping up on YT and think I caught mention of a demo version arriving on Steam in the next few days.

If true, hope my PC can handle it unlike Roadcraft.

The brief section of a clip I did watch seems to show a first person walk around mode including interaction with the truck, straps etc. Also possibly more role playing than ETS2 or ATS with pre scripted messages to and from base.

[haverfordwest]

Another demo Vern, i saw that mentioned a week or so back. The initial release won't be the full game apparently. It will be some sort of preview version.

First we had the driving instructor, now a preview. Talk about dragging it out buddy. Yeah did you not play the first demo driving instructor release. It has first person elements. Connecting the trailer cables, winding the legs up etc.

Oh you got Roadcraft, i got that as well. I think it is brilliant, got the dlc as well.

You having problems with the pc running the game ? Best thing i did last year was scrimp and save to build this new rig.

Mike.

[NorthernWarrior]

No Roadcraft as PC update still pending...

I forgot to check out that first demo of this one but will definitely get the version coming out tomorrow. Could still be a long way off release as you say.

[haverfordwest]

Sorry Vern misunderstood. I recommend it though when you next fancy a splurge.

6 hours to release buddy 23:09 BST now.

Mike.

[haverfordwest]

Not bad, not as good as ETS2 and ATS. But i like it enough to buy the full version, when released. Rigs are a bit quick off the mark with fully loaded trailers. Plus there is no weight feedback like in the other two truck sims, feels quite "floaty" when driving. Roads are a bit too smooth, couldn't hear any road noise feedback. Couldn't see any function for a mini mirror in the cab on the left hand side. Does have mouse steering which works as well as the previously mentioned sims.

Deffo one to keep an eye on, in regards improvements and updates.

Mike.

[NorthernWarrior]

Re Roadcraft, well I took the plunge and much to my surprise can run it in 1440p with most of the settings on medium or low. So at least I can enjoy the game, even if not as pretty as it could be.