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[Lawliet]

It's quite possible they're more confident in single player operations which is why the focus in testing has been multiplayer. Throwing random people into positions across a large map meant to work cooperatively will almost always be more unstable than a single player variation of the same thing (exceptions to games which require exceedingly intelligent AI work).

From how the AI handles itself on a server that's been empty since a restart, it seems to be functioning fine on its own, minus the failure to hold trains that are meant to be stopped/bypassed. The trains run alright and the AI dispatchers communicate properly between themselves and ensure clear lines.

I can see them focusing where work needs to be directed, which in this case is ensuring a seamless experience that is almost absolutely unique for the genre (barring Run8), and absolutely unique in the mainstream for it. If the multiplayer craps the bed, it's going to be a lot of shoddy reviews when it's a primary selling point. 

I am interested in seeing if we get schedules/operations akin to multiplayer, but in single player, or if it'll merely be predefined scenarios. If we only get predefined scenarios, then I'd hope it might be feasible for private/friends only steam servers to get a 'multiplayer' experience going, but play it solo or with only a friend or two. 

Off the topic of SP/MP, do we have any information/knowledge on the release timetable? As in the in-game timetable, not like a roadmap. It'd be nice to know if everything will be accurately busy pre-COVID. Even now trying to look things up, main stations can be absolutely bustling.

Edited January 7, 2023 by Lawliet

[SurvivorSean]

I imagine it should be prototypical but I haven't looked it up.  I actually haven't run the test version or the latest update.  To be honest I was getting a bit bored and I am looking forward to what is coming up shortly.

Single player would be nice in a server like setting that you can run and save.  I believe I put that in as a suggestion so it's up to others to jump on that bandwaggon and let people know if that is what they are interested in.  Personally I'll just wait and see the price and how things look just before purchase.  I'll check the forums, see what has been added, and then get my credit card ready if I'm ready.

Thanks

Sean