Gadget / Item Sync'ing

[TwinDragon]

I've been following this project off and on for the better part of maybe a year and a half now, just to check what's new and such and that brought me to a question I've had for a bit now since I saw some of the newer update changelogs.

So, gadgets don't sync to clients still, which is fine, but I'm wondering, even though if I'm the host, can I at least still see the gadgets and do they function still for the host at least? I know clients probably can't see them still, which is ok since I'll probably be doing the long hauls anyway.

And by and large, I guess the syncing of gadgets may also be tied to item sync as well? Just want to make sure I've got things in mind before I think about getting this game for a friend to have him help me shunt some loads in railyards before the long haul.

[AMacro]

Hi @TwinDragon

Host can still see and use gadgets they have placed, same for clients (they can see gadgets they have placed).

I've been working on item and gadget sync and have come to the conclusion that all of the following must be fully functional, otherwise none will be functional (all or nothing):

• Persistent inventory for all players
• Item sync
• Gadget sync

I wish I could provide a time line on when this will be complete, but I am going to be extremely busy for the next 3 months and likely won't have much time to work on the mod.

[TwinDragon]

Ok, not a problem. I was mostly curious since I've been thinking of getting this game for a buddy and I doubt he'll be doing much with the gadgets since they're on my two main locos (I do use Loco Ownership, I'm not sure how well that'll work, but I'm willing to test that theory) and I do most of the work in those.

Honestly I appreciate these monumental tasks to bring multiplayer in an otherwise single player game. For however long it'll take, I always look forward to seeing what's new when updates do come out.

[bdazzledev]

@AMacro don't forget hand sync too so you can see people holding things 😉

[bdazzledev]

Hey @TwinDragon @AMacro Im working on item sync between host and clients. Will be testing it later today.