Microsoft Train Simulator Problems

Byron5184

Byron5184

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I'm having trouble running MSTS on my computer. When i click play the screen goes black but then everything just freezes up. If its left for a few minutes, the computer eventually BSOD's on me. Anyone out there able to help me get this game running? Thanks

My system is

AMD Athlon X2 3800+ Dual Core
1GB RAM
160GB HDD
256MB GeForce 6800GS

Could the dual core processor be causing the trouble because the game is quite old and might be falling over with 2 cores? I'm just stumped.
 
No idea never played it but if it is a problem caused by the 2 core thingy you could try making the game run on one. Ctl-Alt-Del and set the Affinity of the game's task to just use 1 cpu.

KOTOR crashes for me unless I do this, worth a shot maybe.
 
Thanks for your help. Turns out it was my graphics card messing it all up. Installed the latest nVidia drivers and its now running fine. Frame rate is as smooth as a babies backside :D Well, it is 5 years old but still really good with all the addons and mods. :D
 
One of the longest running and most modded/third party developed titles - an all time classic.

MS recently announced they are in the pre-development stage of an all new train sim which will bring new life to the franchise. As MSTS1 was rumoured to sell over a million copies worldwide, I suspect quite a few people must get a guilty pleasure from doing a bit of virtual train driving! And of course the other attraction is that this type of sim (along with Trainz) appeals to the creative side with route building and 3D modelling. As the eyes and reflexes age and the "competitive" gaming of rallying and combat shooting gets harder, this sort of title provides a relaxing alternative.

In the meantime, Kuju - who programmed the original MSTS - are in advanced production stage of their new train sim which EA are releasing.
 
I've been tempted to try this but if my mates ever saw a copy of that game in my room I'd never live it down. Would feel worse than leaving a porn mag lying around the room :(
 
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