New solo

[J K]

Hi all I'm new to RCpro but I've been building parks for quite some time. Anyway here's my new project that I started, it's my second major solo and work is going really well.

Comments are greatly appreciated.

The park map size is 140 x 140 again.
The park will feature 6 areas and 5 have been planned already to great detail.
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Grand Central - 70%
The Enchanted Valley - 70%
??????? - 25%
???????- 10%
??????? - 10%
??????? - 0%
Park completion - 25%
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Grand Central
02/02/08
So welcome to Grand Central ! The grand entrance to the park which features a large monorail system travelling round the map. It's based mainly on architecture and will feature alot of other ideas.
With this solo i want to add alot more clarity and identity to each building. Hopefully i've pulled it off.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/Solo-Entrance-Updated.png
After
11/2/09
Ok so it's been a while. Mainly because I've really wanted to concentrate on university as there is a hell of a lot of work. Lately I've found alot of time for the game and I'm loving it. It's really good to see so many new up and coming players releasing some awesome stuff.
Grand Central #2 -Fly-bye!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/JK-Solo2-GrandCentral.jpg
Here you can see the park entrance's Zamperla Aeromax. Fly-bye is a hit for the younger generation and nicely situated next to Diamond's, the parks most formal eatery. It feature's a sitting area near-by so parents can take a break or maybe choose to watch the kids. A nice addition to the park is the statues around the area. These interactive characters can be activated to tell guest's directions or some general knowledge about the area.
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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/Enchanted-logo.gif
The enchanted Valley is a concept I've wanted to try from Day 1 of playing the game. In my opinion it's my best work to date and the ideas throughout the area are some of my best. The concept is an area based on fairytales and nursery rhymes and is one of the favourite areas in the park for the family to visit due to it's robust themes and characters scattered throughout the area.
1/3/09
New Update
Work is moving at a rapid rate and nearly a month into starting this park from the 5% that it was, a lot of time has moved it up to a massive 25% in completion. Anyway here is a new screen showing a new area that I'm really proud to show.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/TheEnchantedValley-HumptyDumpty.jpg
Here we can see one of the area's local eateries as well as the Puss in Boot's fast-track department. We can also see one of the parks family orientated games with the chance to win awesome prizes by knocking Humpty Dumpty off the wall. These shops feature near the outskirts of the area which lead into a mystery region yet to be released.
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JK
Enjoy the screen's.

[Haunt-Freak]

Stunning work! Your detail is amazing!

[ThrillsChills]

This is really good, I really liked the
I notice the "Welcome to ????". Does this mean you don't have a name for the park or is it really going to be called ????

[J K]

That means I'm not going to give away any details for the area it leads into. Glad you guys are enjoying the park. I'm really enjoying working on it.

JK

[rcwhiz]

It all looks nice and awesome. But the first aid building should show some resemblance of a door because to me those glass panels just look like windows. And the targets for shooting range look a bit to high and you should maybe lower them to around the arae that Humpty Dumpty is. But otherwise everything looks excellent especially the second screen which has so much atmosphere.

[J K]

Update time
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/Enchanted-logo.gif
The Three Pigs
Here you can see one of the valley's shops. The Three Pigs gift shop sells crafts made out of straw, log and bricks. Straw hats, musical pipes and engraved bricks are sure favourites for a memory of the day.
This area also has a fantastic open grill for special hotdogs and ribs that the local chef cooks right in front of the guest's. You can also have your picture taken with Mr Wolf if you’re brave enough.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/TheEnchantedValley-TheThreePigs.jpg
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Grand Central - 75%
The Enchanted Valley - 80%
Agrabah - 70% (New area announced!!!!!)
???????? - 10%
???????? - 40%
???????? - 0%
Park progress 40%
Enjoy. Comments always greatly appreciated.
JK

[Comet]

Well done.
I love the photo op.

[ThrillsChills]

Nice work, your buildings are just great.

[J K]

Comet - Thanks alot. Was quite fiddley but it came out how I wanted it.

ThrillsChills- My archy never used to be that great. I like it now :D

[J K]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/Dreamport-Logo.jpg
The Old Lady that lived in a shoe
New update. Now H2h is over (cough winning team) I can happily return to my solo and concentrate on getting this finished. Work has gone well today and I'm contemplating adding a new area as one isn't impressing me so much so a change may be good for the park. Anyway onto the screens.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/Enchanted-logo.gif
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
She had so many children, she didn't know what to do;
She gave them some broth without any bread;
Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/SCR91.jpg
Here you can see left to right;
The Old Ladies broth shop, Snow Whites apple stand and some general architecture.
Near the shops are a seating area as well as a park map, directional sign to guide guests to their destination and Merlins Well.
Rumor has it,to make a wish or cast a spell, you toss a coin in Merlins well.
Enjoy.

[ThrillsChills]

Looks good, I really like the plant in the middle of the path. I seem to not be able to get over the way the buildings look and how there perfect. Got the right colors, and everything!

[J K]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/Dreamport-Logo.jpg

Grand Central Balloon Race

New update! Work is going really well and I'm building a few really cool ideas at the minute. Just thought I'd share this last update for the entrance area and the next time you’ll see a screen I'll have a completely new area for you guys to see.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/SCR11-1.jpg

The Grand Central Balloon Race whips kids into the sky to experience soaring through the clouds while viewing the rest of their surroundings. You can also see the Grand Central balloon stand amongst a chance to win some prizes with the local amusements.

[rcwhiz]

I love it but it seems a bit tall if the balloons get swung outward and if they just go up and down like a paracute ride then it seems a bit small. But other then the height issue I think this screen is genius and I absolutely love all the custom made flats because I dont see to many make well executed ones and others that blame RCT for not allowing them to make it look like the real as teir excuse but yours look so well executed and like the real thing.

[J K]

I agree. I was worried this custom ride wasn't gonna turn out how I planned but I really like the overall result.

Tha balloon ride itself will go up and down so like you said a taller tower would be best.

Thanks for following the project and constant comments. It really helps as I'm a bit of a perfectionist.

[ThrillsChills]

Nice work on the custom ride, I could never do one.

[J K]

If you need help I don't mind helping you out.

[J K]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/Dreamport-Logo.jpg


New Update

21/09/09

Work is progressing just near to the 70% mark. It's going slow for now but I hope to pick it up if I have any spare time at the weekends.
As you know I'm aiming for an end of year release so fingers crossed you’ll be seeing this in a few months. And now introducing a new area!

Twisted Acres
Rumour has it there are monsters around. It's a scary thought but thankfully they only exist in the Twisted Acres section of Dreamport. If guests are brave enough, you can Fight Frankenstein, Whollop the Werewolf and zap some zombies. Thrill seekers can ride the areas B&M flyer; HEX, while also taking on a lot of blood curdling rides.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/SCR31.jpg

In this screen you can see one of the parks adventure rides. Monster Museum asks guests to escape from the haunted museum by boarding witches brooms to fly away from danger. Guests will battle through the tombs of the mummies, soar through the swamps of the Swamp Thing amongst others, and all while swinging through tight turns and taking on small launched sections.

Around the area is a photo opportunity with the Twisted Acres Guillotine. Rumour has it the stand nearby is for the singing heads taken by the guillotine. Also nearby is the Smashing Pumpkins stand, were guests can win prizes by defacing some spooky orange heads.
Hope your guys enjoy. I know this park is reaching its full potential now.

[Jacksen]

That's absolutely stunning! I'd be scared to walk around in that section of the park, you've really caught a scary haunted atmosphere there! Really impressive.

[J K]

Hahaha thats a good reaction! Thanks a lot for your comment.

[rcwhiz]

I absolutely love everything in this screen. It has such great atmosphere and once again the little details don't get skipped over in this screen either. Funny thing is just a couple days ago I did something with pumpkins in the park I'm working on too.

[J K]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/DreamportLogocopy.png

New Update

22/11/09

After a dry patch with park making I'm building a lot on this and I have found some cool new ideas to execute. The park is now over 80% with a hopeful release at the beginning of the New Year. Thanks to all for your support so far! This is going to be a park to remember I promise you.

The Haunting of Rose Mansion

The mansion has been quiet for a while. We once thought no one lived there. It did receive a call for a doctor to visit a lady there. Nothing has been discovered concerning her illness but I'm sure the doctors will get back to us soon.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/Kimber619/SCR61.jpg

The Haunting of Rose Mansion subjects guests to a mansion dark ride encountering the occupants of the house. Guests have been known to come out in utter silence so feedback is limited for the experience of the ride.

In this screen you can see the mansion itself with an ambulance nearby with actors worrying guests around the area. This gets guests on the edge of their seats before they even enter the ride! Also is a photo shop and video stand so guests can see themselves after this experience. There is also a swing in the mansion garden for the more scared guests to play on.

The windows look wierd at the moment but thats only because they flash. Its much better in game.

[rcwhiz]

I like it but I don't like it. The windows seem to clash because the custom scenery windows look old/medieval like while the ones you tried to make using the glass walls look modern which kinda clashes to me. Plus its a little weird that border on the window on the left side of the building goes from the top of the window to the bottom of the window while the border on the window on the right side stops half way. Also not the biggest fan of the 2x1 tower at the top.

I know that all seemed like I hated the screen but don't get me wrong I loved everything else about it. The foliage is really nice and I thought you executed the ambulance very well. The swings are a nice touch and the lightening certainly adds a unique character to the building that which I like except for the aforementioned windows and tower. Plus I really like the path borders a lot.

[J K]

I like it but I don't like it. The windows seem to clash because the custom scenery windows look old/medieval like while the ones you tried to make using the glass walls look modern which kinda clashes to me. Plus its a little weird that border on the window on the left side of the building goes from the top of the window to the bottom of the window while the border on the window on the right side stops half way. Also not the biggest fan of the 2x1 tower at the top.

I know that all seemed like I hated the screen but don't get me wrong I loved everything else about it. The foliage is really nice and I thought you executed the ambulance very well. The swings are a nice touch and the lightening certainly adds a unique character to the building that which I like except for the aforementioned windows and tower. Plus I really like the path borders a lot.

Ah some constructive crit is what I love best. I didn't want to make the building seem overly modern with the glass windows so that is why I added the variation to age the building more. I think it works and it doesnt stick out badly so I think its nice to try something new with this.
I agree with the tower but I have tried building it again and again and this is my favoruite version. There were a lot of atempts where it was too blocky which I really hated so I've compromised to make it look like this. Ideally I'd like it crooked but my bench is maxed out on items and nothing looks good. I'm with you on that point though.

This is a hit or miss screen where I think the animation makes up for it in game. Thanks for your detailed crit as I really appreciate it.

[rcwhiz]

Oh no problem. This is one of my favorite projects going on and I love to give people some advice about there screens. Everything you touched upon is completely reasonable and I understand where your coming from for all of it. And yeah I'm interested to see how you pulled off this "animation" of yours.