Open Rails only content questions

[cp5006]

Hey folks,

I'm currently working with a friend on some OR only content. I was planning on staying with MSTS type content, but was curious if OR does or will at some point, allow for random object animations, such as random spinning of radiator fans, dynamic brake fans, etc. Also, does OR have a poly limit for equipment? Just curious.

Thanks,

Alex

[R. Steele]

OR currently supports fan animation. Unless you mean something that escapes me by "random".
Poly limits - man there have been some disucssions on that. I'm sure folks with more expertise than I will offer help on this. I have no idea.

[cp5006]

Well as far as I can tell, under MSTS, the fans only turned when the train was moving and such. What I mean by random, is no set interval like they do in the real.

Alex

[MCDemuth]

Well as far as I can tell, under MSTS, the fans only turned when the train was moving and such.

As I recall, the movement of fans was tied in to the movement of the train. Much like additional Axles & Wheels, except placed on the roof. The faster the train went, the faster the fan spun. If the train did not move, the fans did not move.

Yes it would be nice if Fans could spin, while locos were sitting still.

[R. Steele]

Well as far as I can tell, under MSTS, the fans only turned when the train was moving and such. What I mean by random, is no set interval like they do in the real.Alex

The OR team is trying to reach V1.0 which means compatibility to MSTS, nothing new until after 1.0.
So if the fans showed no random movement in MSTS, then that feature would not be present until after V1.O.
And then a case would have to be made, discussed, and people would weigh in. You'd have to propose it for after V1.0