Our Plan For Cross-compatibility
Recently, we were asked about our plan for cross-compatibility of our content. It’s something with an answer too long to write on Twitter so we thought we’d respond here instead. This one is best off being split into two short sections. For those of you who build BVE routes, you probably already know why cross compatibility is such a tricky …
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Using Our Assets In Other Works
While this article might seem a little heavy in places, there is some good news as well. If you are considering making content which uses assets from our work this is definitely one to read. As you are all aware, BVE is completely free to use and is kept alive by the community. Part of this is trusting people to …
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Return Journeys and How Route Files Work
We often get asked about return journeys. While they aren’t impossible in BVE, they aren’t as easy as they ought to be. This subject isn’t one that can be quickly answered. You may find this to be a bit of a long read. It will be worth it though as it explains how this works. Let’s set the scene. We’ve …
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A Small Word About Release Dates
This is quite a heavy post, but it’s something that needs to be said. Another more frequently asked question amongst the BVE community is about release dates. We felt it was time to address the elephant in the room. Grab a cup of tea (or coffee if you prefer) and settle back. This is going to be a long one. …
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A Small Word About Our Current ATO Offering
One of the most frequently discussed subjects around London Underground routes for BVE is that of Automatic Train Operation (ATO). First, a history lesson Until the Victoria Line first opened to passengers in 1968, it was nothing more than a concept that was being trialled out on a small section of the Central Line. It wasn’t until some years later …
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