Train waypoint/(no)stop feature request
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:19 pm
So I'm building a(n overly complicated, for sure, ) train network and one thing that I find missing is a way to direct trains to particular routes.
The reasoning is simple: with many paths between several stations, path finder usually uses the shortest one - which may be the most congested, or maybe not entirely optimal (considering crossings/roundabouts, bypasses, and fastpaths in between). A simple train waypoint item would be great to allow manual optimization of some more complicated routes.
Right now I can direct the train manually by using a train stop with "0 seconds passed" condition - but it still requires the train to stop fully on the location, using space for an otherwise unnecessary bypass or risking blocking other traffic in more confined locations. I suppose another special wait condition "pass" or "no stop" would work for this, assuming the train wouldn't stop (or even slow down, preferably).
Also - is there some special (sub)forum for feature requests? Was it already suggested in some shape or form? Am I missing some way to accomplish this already?
The reasoning is simple: with many paths between several stations, path finder usually uses the shortest one - which may be the most congested, or maybe not entirely optimal (considering crossings/roundabouts, bypasses, and fastpaths in between). A simple train waypoint item would be great to allow manual optimization of some more complicated routes.
Right now I can direct the train manually by using a train stop with "0 seconds passed" condition - but it still requires the train to stop fully on the location, using space for an otherwise unnecessary bypass or risking blocking other traffic in more confined locations. I suppose another special wait condition "pass" or "no stop" would work for this, assuming the train wouldn't stop (or even slow down, preferably).
Also - is there some special (sub)forum for feature requests? Was it already suggested in some shape or form? Am I missing some way to accomplish this already?