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==Note==
 
==Note==
Rules are used to ease up a cooperative gameplay. Do not think of rules as beeing punished if you don't follow them but rules as a keypoint to play together.
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Rules are used to ease the cooperative gameplay. Do not think of rules as laws, being punished if you don't follow them, but rules as a cornerstone to play together.
 
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Please note individual games may have different rulesets. These rules are a standard set, and in different games different rules may be needed.
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Please note: individual games may have different rulesets. These rules are a default set, and in different games different rules may be needed - look at our [[Gametypes|Gametype-pages]] for further information.
  
 
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===Communication===
 
===Communication===
* You should be IRC in case we need to have a discussion for which in game chat is not sufficient.
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* '''You should be on [[IRC]] or [https://discord.gg/mAWqWPQ Discord] in case we need to have a discussion for which in game chat is not sufficient.'''
 
* We have no choice but to kick and/or ban players who are disruptive to the cooperative style of play, to make sure everyone can enjoy the game.
 
* We have no choice but to kick and/or ban players who are disruptive to the cooperative style of play, to make sure everyone can enjoy the game.
 
* Try not to disrupt the whole network. If that's necessary, talk to everyone else; so they know what's going on.
 
* Try not to disrupt the whole network. If that's necessary, talk to everyone else; so they know what's going on.
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* Two people building in the same place is generally about as many as can be without a large amount of confusion. So communicate what and where you are doing something.
That's the point after all. -->
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* For the same reason in order to make communication easier: choose the same (or at least a recognisably similar) ingame name as your IRC nick.
* Two people building in the same place is generally about as many as can be without a large ammount of confusion. So communicate what and where you are doing something.
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* If you have a special intention about something, use the ingame signs. Use them to comment out your ideas, like programmers use comments in their code. In fact, playing OTTD is like programming a system.
* If you have a special intention about something, use the ingame signs. Use them to comment out your ideas, like programmers use comments in their code. In fact, playing OTTD is like programming a system.
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* ''No Sign overkill is needed!'' If you see obsolete signs, delete them (if you are not sure, keep them).
 
* Language is english (due to popular demand ;-) )
 
* Language is english (due to popular demand ;-) )
* We usually name our hubs; the first hub in a game with a sign "Hub 1", and so on. This makes communication about routing simpler.
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* We '''always''' name our hubs and add the name of the builder on the sign to ease bugtracking and communication. Look at our [[Naming_conventions|naming conventions]].
  
 
===Game Start===
 
===Game Start===
Games always start with coal. The route should go a reasonable distance in a straight line. We should all discuss the start in IRC and all work together to find a route that is both profitable and easy to expand. If none can be found a new map will be started. The start should be done by no more than 3 people at a time, to avoid confusion while establishing an initial profitable route.
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Most games start with money makers using airplanes, unless the map contributor states otherwise. Please refer to the [[Game Start with Airplanes]] guide for more details.
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The company color is always orange. Don't question this. It leads to nothing at all ;-)
 
The company color is always orange. Don't question this. It leads to nothing at all ;-)
 
  
 
===Construction===
 
===Construction===
*Stick to our construction guides for a proper building style.
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*Stick to our construction guides for a proper building style unless a plan says something different. In case of doubt, ask others ingame.
*Avoid having a full loan like the plauge. One loan unit is needed in case the total amount of money goes into the red. If this happens too much, the company can go bankrupt. So, it's good to have one loan unit to borrow on so that this doesn't happen.
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*No 90 degree turns! Trains can't take them due to our patch-settings.
*Signals every 3rd rail. It may look bad but tests have proven it is the most effective.
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*No 2*45 degree curves, due to too high speed penalties. It should and can be avoided in 99.9% of all situations. Only at some less-frequented, bad-located stations, 2*45s are acceptable. This holds true also for "chaos style".
*No 90 degree turns; make everything nice and smooth. This works better and acceleration math makes it go faster.
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*Stations are all equally long - depending on game type and strategy. Usually the smallest stations have 2 platforms but on larger games, like 1024x1024, you should stick to even larger stations - because of the long train running times there some queuings can occur.
*No 2*45 degree curves, due to too high speed penalties with the new train acceleration.
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*On 2+/2+ lines ([[Mainline|''Mainlines'']]) be sure to leave some spaces in between the two lanes (the more the better, depending on space restrictions).
*Stations are 5 blocks long, and almost always 2 platforms wide. Actually, there is rarely a need of more then that.
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*Avoid building diagonal tracks. You know why.
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*Use the "[http://wiki.openttd.org/index.php/Stations#Ro-Ro Ro-Ro]" style train stations whenever possible.
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*On 2+/2+ lines be sure to leave three spaces between the two lanes (LL___RR).
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*We (well most of us) drive on the right side of the road, the trains should too ;-).
 
*We (well most of us) drive on the right side of the road, the trains should too ;-).
*Never build industries until the entire map is connected. This is because the max industry limit could be reached accidently, which would prevent the building of a necessary industry such as a factory or oil refinery.
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*Unless stated otherwise we keep terraforming as low as possible. Moving a few tiles for a station or a curve is OK, but carving out a valley to lay your Sideline is a no-no. Also see [[Terraforming]].
  
 
===Network Design===
 
===Network Design===
*The entire network is connected. Nothing off to the side.
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*Often, we build large mainlines (at least LLRR or even more depending on traffic) and use them as backbones for all of the traffic.  Everything is connected to those mainlines by the [[Line_hierarchy|standard line hierarchy]]. On the other hand, this can vary basing on a specific plan. Be sure to search for a sign like "  !Network plan!  " to gain further information. They may mention one of the proven [[Gametypes|concepts]] in order to avoid writing down everything anew.
*We build large mainlines (also known as 'Axis' - at least LL___RR or even more depending on the size of the map) and use them as backbones for all of the traffic.
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*We build sidelines (LR, sometimes LLRR) that access the mainlines via [[Guides:Glossary:Sideline_Hub|Sideline Hubs]].  
*We build sidelines (LR) that access the mainlines via Hubs.
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*Never, ever build dead-end lines (mainlines or sidelines that end at a station). It's a capital sin to do this to a mainline. If you do this at a sideline, it's a lot of work for us to fix it. Dead-end lines lead to uncomprehensive networks, and makes connections to further station via the same sideline unnecessary difficult, slow and/or clumsy.
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*Never ever connect a station directly to the mainline. This makes a fast mainline slow. Always connect a station via a sideline.
 
*Never ever connect a station directly to the mainline. This makes a fast mainline slow. Always connect a station via a sideline.
*Try to minimize the number of sidelines. A sidelinehub is always a possible source of a jam or speed decrease. Just connect stations in a certain area via the same sideline.
 
  
 
===Trains===
 
===Trains===
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*At the very beginning of a map we try to agree on a train length. A certain trainlength and speed needs a certain curve radius, therefore we try to avoid different lengths or train speeds.
*Trains are engine + 8 cars. This makes it easy to upgrade.
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*Shared orders are a must if more than one vehicle shares the same route. Ctrl+click while cloning trains. Exception: never ctrl+clone trains from trainyard
*Shared orders are a must if more than one vehicle shares the same route.
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===Public Server===
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*The [[Public Server]] is a special case. Rules must be observed even more stringently than elsewhere.
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*The password for the [[Public Server]] is available only from [[IRC]]. You can query the password easily via an [[IRC Commands|IRC command]] at any time.
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*NEVER join the server twice. Ask others to join as well. It's a '''coop server''' - and you can hardly call playing by yourself co-operation.
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*If you plan to be AFK for some reasons, please leave or join spectactors.

Latest revision as of 04:15, 15 October 2019

Note

Rules are used to ease the cooperative gameplay. Do not think of rules as laws, being punished if you don't follow them, but rules as a cornerstone to play together.

Please note: individual games may have different rulesets. These rules are a default set, and in different games different rules may be needed - look at our Gametype-pages for further information.

Rules of our games

Playing in a team is very challenging. Imagine a team of skilled players who stick to their own individual playing style. If we want to set up a comprehensive and efficient transportation network we need to stick to certain rules.

These rules help us to understand what our teammates are doing. Also, it keeps us away from additional work caused by a lack of proper building style. If you want to join us, you are very welcome; but we request you to pay attention to our rules.

Communication

  • You should be on IRC or Discord in case we need to have a discussion for which in game chat is not sufficient.
  • We have no choice but to kick and/or ban players who are disruptive to the cooperative style of play, to make sure everyone can enjoy the game.
  • Try not to disrupt the whole network. If that's necessary, talk to everyone else; so they know what's going on.
  • Two people building in the same place is generally about as many as can be without a large amount of confusion. So communicate what and where you are doing something.
  • For the same reason in order to make communication easier: choose the same (or at least a recognisably similar) ingame name as your IRC nick.
  • If you have a special intention about something, use the ingame signs. Use them to comment out your ideas, like programmers use comments in their code. In fact, playing OTTD is like programming a system.
  • No Sign overkill is needed! If you see obsolete signs, delete them (if you are not sure, keep them).
  • Language is english (due to popular demand ;-) )
  • We always name our hubs and add the name of the builder on the sign to ease bugtracking and communication. Look at our naming conventions.

Game Start

Most games start with money makers using airplanes, unless the map contributor states otherwise. Please refer to the Game Start with Airplanes guide for more details.

The company color is always orange. Don't question this. It leads to nothing at all ;-)

Construction

  • Stick to our construction guides for a proper building style unless a plan says something different. In case of doubt, ask others ingame.
  • No 90 degree turns! Trains can't take them due to our patch-settings.
  • No 2*45 degree curves, due to too high speed penalties. It should and can be avoided in 99.9% of all situations. Only at some less-frequented, bad-located stations, 2*45s are acceptable. This holds true also for "chaos style".
  • Stations are all equally long - depending on game type and strategy. Usually the smallest stations have 2 platforms but on larger games, like 1024x1024, you should stick to even larger stations - because of the long train running times there some queuings can occur.
  • On 2+/2+ lines (Mainlines) be sure to leave some spaces in between the two lanes (the more the better, depending on space restrictions).
  • We (well most of us) drive on the right side of the road, the trains should too ;-).
  • Unless stated otherwise we keep terraforming as low as possible. Moving a few tiles for a station or a curve is OK, but carving out a valley to lay your Sideline is a no-no. Also see Terraforming.

Network Design

  • Often, we build large mainlines (at least LLRR or even more depending on traffic) and use them as backbones for all of the traffic. Everything is connected to those mainlines by the standard line hierarchy. On the other hand, this can vary basing on a specific plan. Be sure to search for a sign like "  !Network plan! " to gain further information. They may mention one of the proven concepts in order to avoid writing down everything anew.
  • We build sidelines (LR, sometimes LLRR) that access the mainlines via Sideline Hubs.
  • Never ever connect a station directly to the mainline. This makes a fast mainline slow. Always connect a station via a sideline.

Trains

  • At the very beginning of a map we try to agree on a train length. A certain trainlength and speed needs a certain curve radius, therefore we try to avoid different lengths or train speeds.
  • Shared orders are a must if more than one vehicle shares the same route. Ctrl+click while cloning trains. Exception: never ctrl+clone trains from trainyard

Public Server

  • The Public Server is a special case. Rules must be observed even more stringently than elsewhere.
  • The password for the Public Server is available only from IRC. You can query the password easily via an IRC command at any time.
  • NEVER join the server twice. Ask others to join as well. It's a coop server - and you can hardly call playing by yourself co-operation.
  • If you plan to be AFK for some reasons, please leave or join spectactors.
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