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Exeter 1955 revised scoring

Tim Bourne — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:30:19 GMT

I've just uploaded to the web site a version of Exeter 1955 with a revised Saturday target, and several changes to try to eliminate "unfair" penalties. There

Re: (re: Exeter 1955) Torbay 1955

Erik Vos — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:05:44 GMT

On Saturday level 5 I have scored 95, 126 and (recently) 109 points, all way below the 141p target. The last one went pretty smoothly, just a few 1-point

(re: Exeter 1955) Torbay 1955

rsimpkinuk57 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:01:39 GMT

Torbay 1955 is another simulation where a 100% score seems to be impossible at level 5 on Saturday. (I haven't tried level 5 on any other days yet. That is why

Re: Exeter 1955

Erik Vos — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:49:47 GMT

... though it left on time - I'm sure it has some connection with the opening of Cotfield Box kicking in but not allowing the 09.27 to clear in time for the

Re: Exeter 1955

Tim Bourne — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:18:38 GMT

... Yes, those are both situations that it is hard for the program to recognise. ... That may be more difficult, but I'll have a look. Best wishes, Tim Bourne

Re: Exeter 1955

Peter Lovell — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:23:30 GMT

Thanks to Tim for agreeing to look at the scoring again. It would remove the frustration from what is an excellent sim. Having played the 16th March (Saturday

Re: Exeter 1955

MICHAEL RUDKIN — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:01:58 GMT

Tim, Many thanks for your prompt replies on all points raised. Mike ... From: Tim Bourne To: SIAMulations@... Sent:

Re: Exeter 1955

Tim Bourne — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:43:48 GMT

... Sorry, didn't spot this first time round. I'm at work at present on the lengthy task of sorting out all the loco and stock duties, most of which are

Re: Various Simulations

Tim Bourne — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:33:22 GMT

... Yes, generally we follow that principle. ... I haven't either, but I do think it's possible. ... The majority view seems to be that new simulations should

Re: Exeter 1955

Tim Bourne — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:29:38 GMT

... of late running down trains over which I had no control, and attracted 9 & 13 penalty points in succession. ... 02.50 down trains, so I am now getting

Re: Exeter 1955

Tim Bourne — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:20:52 GMT

... There have been so many changes that could affect the scoring that I think I shall have to recalibrate this one from scratch, particularly for Saturdays.

Various Simulations

Mike Rutland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:52:40 GMT

Good Afternoon As a new member of the group i have read the back messages and thought i would say a few words In relation to Exeter 55 i find the penalties for

Re: Exeter 1955

MICHAEL RUDKIN — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:30:11 GMT

I have just finished my first updated version Saturday Level 5 game and agree totally with Erik. I only managed 156 points (having previously managed a best

Exeter 1955

evos237 — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:26:28 GMT

I have played the newest (16 March) version of EX55 now a few times on Saturday level 5. The "undeserved penalties" on the GW line have not been completely

Re: Isle of Wight

Steve Daly — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:09:10 GMT

Hi Peter, Many thanks for your comments. This is one that I am considering buying. Are there any other comments that you want to share in the forum, or if