Merge branch 'main' of https://github.com/ageekhere/Definitive-SMR-Launcher

Author: ageekhere

README.md

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 # Definitive-SMR-Launcher
-Launcher for sid meier's railroads.
+<img width="1285" height="718" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d351d398-fa3a-4196-8314-47a6304b502a" />
 
-Work in progress atm, comming soon 
+All aboard, aspiring tycoon! Definitive-SMR-Launcher puts the full power of the rails in your hands, taking your Sid Meier’s Railroads! experience to the next level. Whether you’re laying your first tracks or expanding a sprawling empire, this launcher keeps your engines running smoothly and your journeys exciting:
 
-Current files <br/>
-CD version and Steam version <br/>
-Note make sure sid meier's railroads has the 1.1.0.0 61414 update <br/>
-RailRoads (Oringal exe) <br/>
-RailRoads_LAA (Large Address Aware enabled, solves many crash issues) <br/>
-RailRoads_LAA_OpenSpy (Replaces gamespy.com with openspy.net so online multiplayer works + Large Address Aware enabled, solves many crash issues) <br/>
+•	🗺️ Custom Maps Express – Tap into the extensive Sid Meier’s Railroads Custom Maps Collection on the Internet Archive https://archive.org/details/sid-meiers-railroads-custom-maps-collection. Instantly download new routes and challenges crafted by the community, and keep your network growing without ever leaving the launcher.
 
-Simple copy the exe file into your game directory 
+•	⚙️ OpenSpy Engine Upgrade – Upgrade your game to play online with OpenSpy servers. The launcher makes your game large-address aware (LAA), letting it use more memory and run bigger, more complex maps without derailments.
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+•	🚦 Harder Difficulty Junction – Craving a real challenge? Activate advanced difficulty levels to put your management and strategy skills to the ultimate test. Can you keep your trains on time under pressure?
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+•	🎮 One-Click Departure – Browse and select maps directly within the launcher, and roll straight into the action. No detours, no extra stops—just pure railroading fun.
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+•	📦 Streamlined Operations – From downloading community maps to enabling key patches, Definitive-SMR-Launcher automates the tedious tasks so you can focus on building the most profitable, sprawling rail empire the world has ever seen.
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+Whether you’re competing online, exploring new maps, or mastering the toughest routes, Definitive-SMR-Launcher ensures your trains are always on schedule.
+Hop on, fire up your engines, and let your rail adventure steam ahead! 
+
+Join the Sid Meier's Railroads Discord and learn how you can submit your own maps to the Internet Archive collection or organize a multiple game https://discord.gg/Guy9kGm8
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+Supports Steam and Disk versions
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+News update 22/09/2025
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+First release of Definitive-SMR-Launcher, maps within the Internet Archive are slowly being added and I am in the process of applying for a collection. I am still working out the way people can submit new maps, follow the discord to stay up to date. 
+
+The map folder structure is as follows:
+```
+Name_Of_Map_v1_00.7z
+- CustomAssets
+- UserMaps
+- mapIcon.jpg
+- mapInfo.txt
+```
+File name has no spaces, capital at the start of each word, ends with lower case v with the version number, use 7zip to make a 7z file.
+
+All Custom Assets go in the CustomAssets folder
+
+All map data goes in UserMaps
+
+512x512 jpg of the map named mapIcon.jpg
+
+Example of mapInfo.txt
+```
+V1.00
+2012/12/19
+Author
+
+About your map
+```