Park / Project Phoenix - Phase 1 Release
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03-March 25
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Welcome to Project Phoenix.
Disclaimer - The project consists of a multi-phased release plan, and Phase 1 (this release) consists of getting all the various maps stitched together and the infrastructures in place. No significant updates to the existing/previously released maps were completed during this phase. Although there are no significant changes in phase 1, we plan to update each of the various maps/areas in future updates/releases over time. If we waited to make all the updates we wanted, this would never be released.
Approximately 16 years ago, we started a new project called Project Aries to create twenty-five 200x200 maps that would line up in a mega-resort complex once each map was completed. This would be reflected in a large aerial that would line up the 25 maps. Ultimately 13 of the 25 maps were released before retiring from RCT2 shortly after the release of Hyatt's Northwest Adventures.
Over the past few years, I had been in the shadows, watching to see what new tools were being developed. Even with the release of OpenRCT2 significantly improving object limits and map sizes, significant roadblocks still prevented me from jumping back into building again. Recently with the release of Scenery Manager and the WorldPainter plugins along with a video from SSSammy, presented the possibility of bringing over existing maps from Project Aries in a proof of concept. Once the PoC was successful, construction began to take some of the finished maps and place them into a 999x999 map. This work resulted in a rebranding of the project to Project Phoenix as it had risen from the dead and was reborn.
We have already started the work for Phase 2 and will announce those plans shortly. That said, I want to thank CP6 for his continued support in being our primary coaster designer/consultant for the project. I honestly could not have done this project without his help. Finally, I want to thank everyone on Discord and the site for all the help and encouragement thus far. It has been appreciated and a contributing factor in getting the project off the ground and ready to be released.
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I am so perplexed that I don't even know what words to use. You are very intelligent and skillful. Your brain has an absurd capacity to have this kind of vision and to be able to use objects and transform everything I am seeing into this. I need several days to appreciate everything calmly. You have an incredible perception of space, size and colors. Your architecture is fantastic. Sorry, I am so amazed that I can't even make a better comment. (My brain needs to absorb everything I'm seeing) hehe. super congratulations.
^what he said yeah
Amazing to finally see this after so long.
This is awesome, nothing like seeing a full size park, scrolling across a map's worth of distance and landing in another park. And seeing all the infrastructure come together is impressive itself.
Probably the best golf course in OpenRCT2 currently. The map is so big that I'm getting lost in it!
Overall the park("s") aged relatively well, some parts can probably use some refinement when we compare them to more recent parks. I find that the hotels could also use some guests to make them less abandoned.
There is probably something to be done with the empty race track i.e. a hacked shoelace ride with racing cars. Peeps could also swim in the swimming pools of the hotels. You can also make cars travel the multiple roads around the park. There are more examples like these throughout the park to bring some activity to the other sections of the map.
Although this is only the first phase, it's really great to see such a massive map done!
i think the thing that makes this feel timeless is the constent grain across the whole map. although the meta has naturally inbetween the parks' release and today, the interconnected areas are faithful to the original vision and create a consistent experience.
just remarkable to see it in reality, and i am very excited to see the next phases! my one request is a biplane flying through the hotels with the holes in them
You absolute madlad... I have never felt this overwhelmed by a RCT2 park before but then again, very few parks are multiple square miles in size. I could easily spend many hours looking at this, even zoomed out.
I was always intrigued by multi-map projects... it was very memorable seeing that huge aerial of Project Aries in the ad district, but it existing only in image form left a lot to the imagination. I would have never expected, more than a decade later, for something similar to be released, all on one map, and in such a short period of time.
The planning of this is perfect... it's very convincing for a location that could exist in real life and doesn't feel disjointed at all, almost looks like something you'd find on Google maps.
It's interesting that, though this has that late 2000s/early 2010s realism style, it's timeless as SSSammy described. One observation that's neither a positive or negative: the parks have plenty of activity, given that they have the combined populations of a small town. The hotels/golf course/etc. on the other hand are empty, but peaceful, and feel very liminal. I'm not sure which I like better.
Overall, this is one of the most impressive releases in a long, long time, and even with many of the sections being built years ago, I don't think it will be topped anytime soon.
Thanks, and glad you liked it. As for your specific comment, I plan to "try" and add peeps to the various areas as I update them (such as Lake Scarlett Resort in phase 2) but I have a problem with the peeps and the amount of distance between the various parks/resort areas.
One of the biggest problems is I will have a peep in HOA who wants to ride a coaster in HNWA, walk to the closest point, and then get stuck. I then have to create an underground/underwater path to get them to that park. I currently have a soft cap of around 6000 peeps, but a very large portion of them are walking underground and then the parks look somewhat empty in comparison. If I add in the resorts, it will just dilute the park populations even more. Im going to bring this up in Discord, but not sure what the solution is.
All that said, glad you enjoyed the map.
I remember coming across this project many many years ago and I was always entranced by the idea of building a multi-file mega park and of course, I was a fan of the parks as standalones....
Let me tell you, it is absolutely mind-blowing to see that vision become reality with the freedom of OpenRCT2. Such an amazing mixture of 2000s RCT realism mixed in with the X7's new coaster types, and he fact that this is only the first phase tells me that this will 100% be Spotlight material once this is all done.
This is what insanity looks like, holy shit! I mean it in a good way. I know some of your old parks, but seeing them together on one map is quite something else. From the screens you don't really get how insanely big this map is, there are 2 full size solo parks in there which just take up a little bit of space on this whole map.
We've come so far with OpenRCT. We're blessed to see this, love it. Curious how this project will go on.
Overwhelming. I dreamed of seeing this happen for years and I can't believe you're making it a reality. Every time I feel like I've seen all there is, a whole new area opens up and its scale takes me back every single time. This new era of RCTNW is such a gift and I'm so glad I'm here for it
Hi Members, Consider this:
Forgive me if my understanding is wrong. I want to understand why this incredibly elaborate Park with a very nice architecture and layout only has 5 votes? I don't understand. I know, yes, it needs more life, movement, etc... But just for the work itself, which is the 1st phase, it is already incredible and impressive. I speak freely and spontaneously that a work of this size deserves at least Silver for the great effort of the player. Where are my fellow members of this community to vote? (forgive me again, I am outraged that a work of this size deserves to have so many more votes, I think it is fair).
I chose to submit it as a non competitive submission for several reasons. It was my choice. I appreciate the concern though
I love this project RCTNW! The scale is just insane, in a good way. Never seen anything like it yet. I'm a big time fan of giant hotels and resorts, so this is right up my alley. Looking forward to see where you'll take this in the next phase.