Park / SPECTRE

08-October 09

31 Comments

geewhzz Offline

SPECTRE

NE Honorary Mention

Game  RCT2       

Submission Type  Design       

Creator  SSSammy       

Score  12.46       

(Fast Aerial)

SPECTRE_REPAIRED.zip (2.35MB)
downloads: 397

[CREATORS NOTES]

So here it is, my first complete performance in RCT2

I would really appreciate for the comments in the accolade discussion to be posted here, 1) they were really nice, and very honest, and varied, 2) they were all useful in some way. well mostly.

i am not at all dissapointed that this didnt win design, i never really have high expectations of my work tbh.
darn self esteem.

the readme should clarify any other problems.
Please download and comment

5dave Offline

I didn't enjoyed this that much.

things I like:
+ foliage
+ supports
+ architecture
+ drink stall
+ goats

things I didn't like:
- layout
- short queue
- black holes
- concept
- naked carousel with queue

When he advertised the coaster as it looked really nice support-wise and the foliage in the screens was nice too as far as I can remember - so it was in the final product.
But I missed the theme a bit. I know it was themed after a ghost, but it didn't really had a creepy or scary atmosphere at all. Maybe some more ruins, a graveyard or dead trees would have helped.
I wasn't a fan of the layout either. IMO the loop, which is the clear highlight of this design was too early in the layout, which took away the surprise right at the beginning.
Also I didn't like the start over the water, which is a bit unrealistic to me. Why would a park build a coaster over the water at high costs when there is much room in the park on land?
The queue was a bit too short for my likings, but that's just a minor flaw.
The black holes are also quite a problem. Sure - I also don't know how to remove those but I'm sure someone else does and helps you.

Oh I must add I really liked the pathing in the park, where you made it look like newer/older concrete!

Congrats to this design, it seems you had fun with it and I'm looking forward to other stuff from you!

"MFG"
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Lowenaldo Offline

shame, im surprised that this didnt win
posted 15 years ago
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Luketh Offline

I liked it, epecially those goats... The layout was pretty damn good, if you ask me..

I'm suprised this didn't win as well, how close was it?
posted 15 years ago
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Xcoaster Offline

The Doctor Who reference alone made it a clear winner in my book.

Actually, for not being anything too fancy, I liked the layout quite a bit.
It was pretty close though. Two of the usually more-critical critics even gave it good reviews.
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J K Offline

Sam your still awesome don't worry. This will make you so much better TRUST ME. When you suffer a set back theres nothing more you wanna do then double the standards of your game.
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SSSammy Offline

Thanks for the comments guys

I didn't enjoyed this that much.

things I like:
+ foliage
+ supports
+ architecture
+ drink stall
+ goats

things I didn't like:
- layout
- short queue
- black holes
- concept
- naked carousel with queue

When he advertised the coaster as it looked really nice support-wise and the foliage in the screens was nice too as far as I can remember - so it was in the final product.
But I missed the theme a bit. I know it was themed after a ghost, but it didn't really had a creepy or scary atmosphere at all. Maybe some more ruins, a graveyard or dead trees would have helped.
I wasn't a fan of the layout either. IMO the loop, which is the clear highlight of this design was too early in the layout, which took away the surprise right at the beginning.
Also I didn't like the start over the water, which is a bit unrealistic to me. Why would a park build a coaster over the water at high costs when there is much room in the park on land?
The queue was a bit too short for my likings, but that's just a minor flaw.
The black holes are also quite a problem. Sure - I also don't know how to remove those but I'm sure someone else does and helps you.

Oh I must add I really liked the pathing in the park, where you made it look like newer/older concrete!

Congrats to this design, it seems you had fun with it and I'm looking forward to other stuff from you!

"MFG"

A lot of Really good points there, i cannot blame any of the critisism
thankyou for writing taking the time for writing this back then

shame, im surprised that this didnt win
ill take that as a compliment, so thanks

I liked it, epecially those goats... The layout was pretty damn good, if you ask me..

I'm suprised this didn't win as well, how close was it?
12.46
just proves i neeed that little bit extra to get myself an accolade

It was pretty close though. Two of the usually more-critical critics even gave it good reviews.
of whom do you reference?
thanks for the comment Xcoaster, glad you spotted

Sam your still awesome don't worry. This will make you so much better TRUST ME. When you suffer a set back theres nothing more you wanna do then double the standards of your game.
fanks maaaaahn
i think just by planning the standards of my work have doubled :L
but that of course, is not for me to decide

please keep commenting people, i would apreciate any comment made about this, even if it is just "i didnt like the foliage"
posted 15 years ago
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turbin3 Offline

In my eyes this should be a design, because the layout was good,
theming & architecture were great.

The ideas were pretty good aswell, like the hens or the custom supports.

Moreover the foliage was well done.

I don't see much negative points in this design,
so I would have scored:

15

Well done, Sammy

btw, what was the score of it?
posted 15 years ago
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inVersed Offline

This was close in my eyes. It would have easily been design worthy in my book if the black holes had been fixed. They seemed to take away the "clean freel" from the whole piece
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SSSammy Offline

oh yeah, about that.

the park i sent to Casimir (and looked over myself) was the exact same file i sent in to NE

and neither of us noticed the black holes.
cause there arent any there.
its really freaking wierd.
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geewhzz Offline

when i first saw the holes i thought you were going for some sort of teleportation effect adding to the theme.
posted 15 years ago
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gir Offline

Sammy, nice design, but I don't think the coaster was spectacular enough to warrant an NE Design. That is not to say that I didn't enjoy it, because I thought it was a really lovely, quaint atmosphere. In all, great job--I think it's obvious you're progressing pretty quickly and you'll soon get the recognition you deserve.
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SSSammy Offline

when i first saw the holes i thought you were going for some sort of teleportation effect adding to the theme.
dissapointed?

Sammy, nice design, but I don't think the coaster was spectacular enough to warrant an NE Design. That is not to say that I didn't enjoy it, because I thought it was a really lovely, quaint atmosphere. In all, great job--I think it's obvious you're progressing pretty quickly and you'll soon get the recognition you deserve.
thanks gir,i apreiciate it.
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Ozone Offline

I really liked this a lot; I was a guest on the admin panel as I have done a couple of times now. I think I gave it the highest vote, and I was surprised when I saw the lower votes actually. The black hole problem is a strange one, it's the only thing I saw that I didn't like. I tend to initially base my reviews on the overall look, and from there get into the details of the ride layouts and complexity of buildings and paths.

I think the paths really helped in giving this a nice look. The supports on the coaster were really nice. The layout itself had a nice flow and speed. I was impressed. Good job with this, I look forward to seeing more from you!
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FullMetal Offline

Shammy, I really liked the design. The support work was great. Most of the archy was good, but there were a few buildings that could've received a little extra attention.

Other than that, I would've given it either a 13 or a 14. The layout wasn't all that impressive, but it was good enough to be considered a design, I think.
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Roomie Offline

I knew this would be close Sammy. Pity it just missed out.
I really like this little design. Good layout and a strong atmosphere.

Unlike 5dave i actually like the naked merry-go-round. I can see what you were aiming for with it and I understand perfectly why Dave doesnt like it. Its not something you see very often anymore in real life but its nicely done. Pity you cant remove the base from it though.

There were some little details too that caught my eye. Like the fenced in copse of trees at the corner of the map.

On the down side like I said when i saw this before I wasnt a massive fan of the supports. But again i guess its like Marmite, You either love it or hate it

All in all a good design and one im dissapointed (although not suprised to see it narrowly miss out.
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Goliath123 Offline

I didn't like the firat turn after the drop, should of been banked, also i didn't like the foliage, didn't really fit the theme.
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Faas Offline

It's certainly design worthy if you ask me. I have enjoyed this more than some actual designs. Well done.
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SSSammy Offline

I really liked this a lot; I was a guest on the admin panel as I have done a couple of times now. I think I gave it the highest vote, and I was surprised when I saw the lower votes actually. The black hole problem is a strange one, it's the only thing I saw that I didn't like. I tend to initially base my reviews on the overall look, and from there get into the details of the ride layouts and complexity of buildings and paths.

I think the paths really helped in giving this a nice look. The supports on the coaster were really nice. The layout itself had a nice flow and speed. I was impressed. Good job with this, I look forward to seeing more from you!
thanks ozone, thanks alot for the high score too. i look forward to showing more! but posix has ruined my project ¬_¬... haha, he didnt really, he set it out in a much better direction, expect some RCT2 screens soon!

Shammy, I really liked the design. The support work was great. Most of the archy was good, but there were a few buildings that could've received a little extra attention.

Other than that, I would've given it either a 13 or a 14. The layout wasn't all that impressive, but it was good enough to be considered a design, I think.
thanks for your confidence FM, i will take it all into consideration.

I knew this would be close Sammy. Pity it just missed out.
I really like this little design. Good layout and a strong atmosphere.

Unlike 5dave i actually like the naked merry-go-round. I can see what you were aiming for with it and I understand perfectly why Dave doesnt like it. Its not something you see very often anymore in real life but its nicely done. Pity you cant remove the base from it though.

There were some little details too that caught my eye. Like the fenced in copse of trees at the corner of the map.

On the down side like I said when i saw this before I wasnt a massive fan of the supports. But again i guess its like Marmite, You either love it or hate it

All in all a good design and one im dissapointed (although not suprised to see it narrowly miss out.
im glad you caught what i was aiming for Roomie, thanks for the comment, i appreiciate it.

I didn't like the firat turn after the drop, should of been banked, also i didn't like the foliage, didn't really fit the theme.
firat? and i chose it not to be banked for a reason, you just have to zoom out with your understanding and see what i was going for. banking would have ruined it, belive me, it was in the first design.
as for the foliage, i dont even know what you mean by that. any clarification?

It's certainly design worthy if you ask me. I have enjoyed this more than some actual designs. Well done.
thansk buddy! thats a big compliment

To be honest im really surprised at the amount of people giving this praise and deeming it design worthy, thanks you guys.
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JDP Offline

Hmm not design worthy but a whole lot better then i thought. Good work sammayy.
-JDP
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