Hello. In collaboration with Peter Newell of the Coals to Newcastle site, I have prepared some generic steam locomotive sound templates (generally based on North American locomotives). I have also prepared a guide on how to not only use them, but for customizing the sounds to your particular locomotive.
This pack uses two "base" *.sms files for locomotives (one for the external view and one for the cab view) and two tender *.sms files (one for four-axle tenders and one for six axle tenders). Also included are *.inc files that contain alternate blocks of code to provide for common variations in locomotive features.
Also included is a *.pdf guide which not only contains instructions on how to use the files, but also some insights and recommended practices based on current ORTS standards -- such as replacing older, poor-quality MSTS-era sounds with newer sounds, and how to correct some common flaws I've often seen in some *.sms files over the years.
The BETA version of this package can be found here. Please note that although these templates are currently only for steam locomotives, Peter and I plan to make similar templates and guides for other forms of rolling stock, including Diesels, Electric, Freight and Passenger.
Any comments on this version of the package -- such as revisions to the guide or any bugs found in the *.sms and *.inc files, are greatly appreciated!
This thread has been cross-posted to Elvas Tower.
This pack uses two "base" *.sms files for locomotives (one for the external view and one for the cab view) and two tender *.sms files (one for four-axle tenders and one for six axle tenders). Also included are *.inc files that contain alternate blocks of code to provide for common variations in locomotive features.
Also included is a *.pdf guide which not only contains instructions on how to use the files, but also some insights and recommended practices based on current ORTS standards -- such as replacing older, poor-quality MSTS-era sounds with newer sounds, and how to correct some common flaws I've often seen in some *.sms files over the years.
The BETA version of this package can be found here. Please note that although these templates are currently only for steam locomotives, Peter and I plan to make similar templates and guides for other forms of rolling stock, including Diesels, Electric, Freight and Passenger.
Any comments on this version of the package -- such as revisions to the guide or any bugs found in the *.sms and *.inc files, are greatly appreciated!
This thread has been cross-posted to Elvas Tower.