Daily Deal: Trainz, A New Era Platinum Edition Bundle

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Fri, Nov 30th 2018 10:39am — Daily Deal

Trainz: A New Era is the newest version of the popular Trainz series, and takes the train simulation genre to brand new heights! Historic and modern routes, and famous locomotives come to life with an incredible graphics engine. Build your own railway masterpieces, and enjoy hundreds of hours of single and multiplayer gameplay. Plus, with this Platinum Edition bundle, you'll get 16 additional routes, three bonus trainsets, and a host of other new content. It's on sale for only $20 for a limited time.

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Rekrul, 30 Nov 2018 @ 4:27pm

The Trainz series always looked interesting, but it never seemed like it had much content in my area of interest; The 1880s American west. It always seemed like it was more focused on modern routes, European trains and diesel and electric locomotives.

Also, is this DRM free, or does it require online activation? The description doesn't say.
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Watt O'Really, 30 Nov 2018 @ 6:32pm

You expect pirates to pay $20 for software that costs nothing?
Wrong site. This is Techdirt.
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Anonymous Coward, 2 Dec 2018 @ 12:24pm

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"Also, is this DRM free, or does it require online activation? The description doesn't say."

From http://www.trainzportal.com/pages/trs19-faqs

Q. Will TRS19 require Internet Access?

A. Yes. TRS19 requires an Internet connection to be authorised to your MyTrainz account and then to access many features. It will operate offline, but requires an Internet connection on a regular basis (every month or so).
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Anonymous Coward, 2 Dec 2018 @ 9:45pm

Don't be fooled by the name, this is a 3 year old program, and there's allegedly a newer, much improved version being released "shortly". This offer IS about half off what the current "price" of the program is from the developer, YMMV...
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Rekrul, 3 Dec 2018 @ 12:01pm

Re: Re:

From http://www.trainzportal.com/pages/trs19-faqs

Q. Will TRS19 require Internet Access?

A. Yes. TRS19 requires an Internet connection to be authorised to your MyTrainz account and then to access many features. It will operate offline, but requires an Internet connection on a regular basis (every month or so).

So it comes with a digital leash attached. Instant pass from me. I'll never pay money for software that requires the company's permission to operate.
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