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--- manual:subwaysim:map_construction:prepare_map [2026/01/14 13:19] – dcs
+++ manual:subwaysim:map_construction:prepare_map [2026/01/14 15:42] (current) – [Configuring Player Spawn Settings] dcs
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-==== Finalizing Station Setup ====
+===== Player Spawns (Career Mode) =====
+For career mode, the map must define **player spawn locations**.
+These determine **where the player appears** when taking over a train during a career run.
+Placing player spawns is quick and does not require any Lua setup at this stage.
+==== Placing a Player Spawn ====
+Player spawns are provided as a Blueprint inside the SDK.
+Path:
+  SubwaySim2_Modding / GameFramework / SubwaySim2 / **BP_PlayerSpawn**
+Drag **BP_PlayerSpawn** into your level and place it at the desired location.
+Rotate the actor so that the **arrow points in the direction the player should face** after spawning.
+{{:manual:subwaysim:prepare_map:playerspawn:spawn1.png?direct&800|}}
+Typically, player spawns are placed:
+  * on platforms
+  * near stopping positions
+  * inside depots (optional)
+==== Configuring Player Spawn Settings ====
+After placing the actor, select it and open the **Details** panel.
+The following settings are relevant:
+  * **Station Name**
+    Short station code (e.g. `DP`, `TS`).
+    Must match the station short name used later in Map.lua.
+  * **Platforms**
+    List of platform numbers for which this spawn is valid.
+    These platform numbers must correspond to the platforms defined in the station’s **BP_StationDefinition**.
+Using this setup, you can control **which platforms can be used as takeover points in career mode**.
+{{:manual:subwaysim:prepare_map:playerspawn:spawn2.png?direct&300|}}
+==== Important Note ====
+The player spawn actors only define **physical spawn locations**.
+Actual career mode logic (such as:
+  * takeover stations
+  * available vehicles
+  * probabilities
+  * route closures)
+is configured later in:
+  * **Create Map.lua**
+Do not add career logic here — only place and configure the spawn actors.
+----
+===== Finalizing Station Setup =====
 Configure all stations until the station layout matches the intended design.
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   * create AI timetables and services
   * configure dispatching and depot logic
+At the same time, you can already continue to **visually build out and refine the map**:
+  * place platforms and station structures
+  * add props and environment details
+  * further shape stations and depots using editor tools
+For this, you can use tools such as:
+  * [[manual:subwaysim:propplacing_tool|Prop Placing Tool]]
+Both workflows – **Map.lua logic** and **visual map building** – can be developed in parallel.
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