"Open Rails for Dummies"

[baldwin]

Well Ron, with that setup, if you can get the opening screen to load, you will need to turn down a lot of settings just the same as MSTS. There is nothing wrong with the processor, but the amount of memory and the very lightweight video could well be the things that stop it from running.

[rdayt]

I have ran OR on a computer with less power than Ron's.
Ron, what is the fps when OR first comes up in the play screen? It's shown at the bottom of the F5 heads up display.

Randy

[rdayt]

I'm still willing to help if I can.

Randy

[peaches461999]

I'll say this with honesty, there is also an over-kill expectation for people to provide computer specs for issues where it's moot. Instances where the issue at hand is user induced, or the issues are so well documented with resolutions that are not related to "computer specs".
Please don't take my comments as rude, or all encompassing, but there are enough of those posts where a member is so eager to assist, and their knee-jerk response is "what are your computer specs?", which is humorous - but can also pollute the real solution.
There is a time and place for everything.

How dare I respond to a "senior member" busting my chops about asking a question that directly relates to the OP statement about his computer not having the power to run OR. I see my original post was deleted, as were others that stood up for me in my question. God forbid, anybody but a "senior" member try to help out here. Please forgive me for questioning the "holier than thou" status of certain senior members. I am quite sure I will get another infraction for doing just that, making a statement in regards to a member of the "elitist" club here at TS.

[qballbandit]

Oh, knock it off already, will you? Wasn't your foul-mouthed PM enough?
It was a general statement. I admit in retrospect that it may have not belonged in this post, and I apologize to the OP, but my God, get a grip.
Anyone who has the ability to think, speak, interact, and communicate may have simply said to me, "You know, I think your post was inappropriate, and didn't address the OP's concerns....etc.", but because you seem to be a product of today's younger generation - that completely over-reacts over the smallest disagreements, you act like I launched a full scale personal attack on you.....and throw a tantrum.
Grow up........peaches. And before you go off the deep end any further, I have PM'd the OP and apologized about my post. What do you wanna bet he takes it like a man?
Mods, a little help here?

[OTTODAD]

ronfalt you have a PM !

[R. Steele]

Thank you all involved in their responses. I have come to the conclusion that my computer may not be adequate enough to "power' Open Rails....

Hi Ron, Gerry back again. First, you are welcome. I sat ringside during the other rounds

You know, don't give up on OR for this simple reason.... using the options menus OR can be tuned to different set ups. Also diagnosing problems becomes easier when you understand how to read the log.

You should experiment with different settings Options > Video and Options > Experimental. It is very possible you will find a combination of settings that will optimize OR for your rig.

Keep trying and ask questions .... remember you don't need to respond to everything that is posted.