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--- manual:subwaysim:map_construction:create_maplua [2026/01/14 14:15] – [8) Career Mode (Optional)] dcs
+++ manual:subwaysim:map_construction:create_maplua [2026/01/14 14:37] (current) – [Final Step – Build & Test the Map] dcs
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 ==== 8.3 cmGroups (Train Pool + Probability) ====
-`self.cmGroups` defines which train compositions can appear in career mode and how likely they are.
+`self.cmGroups` defines which train compositions can appear in career mode.
+Each group represents a **probability set** for vehicle selection.
 You can define **multiple groups**.
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 ^ Field ^ Meaning ^
-| frequency | Weight / probability factor (higher = more likely) |
+| frequency | Probability factor in the range **0.0 – 1.0** |
 | compositions | List of composition `contentName` strings |
 Important:
-  * `frequency` is **relative** between groups.
+  * `frequency = 1.0` means **100 % chance** for this group to be considered.
-  * Example: a group with frequency 3 is chosen about **three times as often** as a group with frequency 1.
+  * `frequency = 0.0` disables the group entirely.
+  * Values between 0.0 and 1.0 reduce the chance accordingly.
+  * The value is **not relative** to other groups.
-Example for TestMap:
+==== Example (TestMap) ====
 <code lua>
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 	-- Career mode vehicle selection pool
 	self.cmGroups = {
-		-- Group A: common vehicles
+		-- Main vehicle pool (always available)
 		{
-			frequency = 3,
+			frequency = 1.0,
 			compositions = {
 				"Berlin_HK_2x",
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 		},
-		-- Group B: rare vehicles
+		-- Optional / rare vehicles
 		{
-			frequency = 1,
+			frequency = 0.4,
 			compositions = {
 				"Berlin_HK_1x",
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 Result:
-  * Group A is picked more often → you’ll more frequently get HK_2x / A3L92_4x in career mode.
+  * HK_2x and A3L92_4x are **always available** in career mode.
-  * Group B still appears, but less often.
+  * HK_1x and A3L92_3x appear **only occasionally**, depending on the random selection.
 ==== 8.4 Pathfinding Templates ====
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 If you forget this, career mode may not be able to plan valid routes on your map.
+----
 ===== 9) Registering Stations and Timetables =====
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   * AI traffic will not work
   * stations may not be recognized for routing
+----
+===== Final Step – Build & Test the Map =====
+If all steps on this page were completed successfully, your map is now **fully configured**:
+  * the level exists and loads correctly
+  * tracks, signals, and stations are set up
+  * Map.lua is registered and contains stations, timetables, dispatching, and optional career data
+At this point, the map can be built and tested for the first time inside **SubwaySim 2**.
+Continue with:
+  * [[manual:subwaysim:map_construction:build_mod|Build Mod (.pak)]]
+This step explains how to:
+  * build your plugin
+  * start SubwaySim 2 with your mod enabled
+  * verify that the map loads correctly in-game
+----
+===== Additional Resources =====
+For further reference and updates, the following resources are recommended:
+=== SDK Changelog ===
+Stay up to date with changes, fixes, and new features in the Modding SDK:
+    * [[manual:sdk_changelog|SDK Changelog]]
+=== SDK Download & Test Content ===
+The SDK download area contains:
+   * the current Modding SDK
+   * the official **TestMap** used in this documentation
+   * additional reference content for modders
+   * [[manual:sdk_download|SDK Download]]
+The downloadable **TestMap** is provided as a **separate reference project**, distinct from the Sample Mod Map.
+While the Sample Map demonstrates general concepts, the TestMap mirrors the map structure built step by step throughout this documentation.
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