OK to install rolling stock?

[Trainz2004]

I am considering joining the ORTS Team.
Is it ok to make the next version of openrails contain some default MSTS content upgraded.
I want it to have engines, rolling stock, routes and content from U.S.A., Asia, Europe, and Australia.
Simply, Is it ok to make the next version of open rails have rollingstock preinstalled.

[slipperman]

Hi trainz2004,

Simply, Is it ok to make the next version of open rails have rollingstock preinstalled.

Only if you've got permission to do so, but why on earth would you want to do that??!!

I'm sure the Open Rails teams have got enough to do without adding routes, activities and rolling stock! If you're hoping to join the Team, I suggest you have another think.

Cheers,
Ged

[conductorchris]

I think it's great that you are thinking about what Open Rails can be and about making a more significant contribution to that.

I too have thought about what would help open rails become more user friendly, including distributing some routes and rolling stock. I've thought about making and duplicating CD's I can give away at public events (I regularly display open rails at train shows) and I've got as far as getting permission (and non-permissions too, which is ok) from content creators. I just haven't found the time to actually assemble what is needed.

The reason for Ged's response is that the default rolling stock that came with MSTS is pretty awful. Not to mention copyrighted and not available to distribute. On the other hand, new versions of that rolling stock could be useful because they are used in so many activities.

In my experience, a good way to start when considering a new venture is to start by hanging around and listening. In the real world, that means showing up and meeting people. In this context, it means reading back into the history of the forums. You'll get a sense of the issues and resources of the community, which is invaluable. For example you'll see that at least two people have made a serious stab at creating replacement default rolling stock. Perhaps they would be willing to contribute it (or not - and you'll get some sense of their temperament in reading about it.) You'll also see that there is some history with people donating work (such as route_riter and TSmodeler) and having it cause issues in the community that might want people to hesitate and get a sense of you and your intentions.

Thanks for stepping up!

Christopher

Christopher