Park / Fenrir

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  • RMM%s's Photo

    Does Mantis not have trim brakes on its drop?


    true, but i don't think they 'planned' to have mantis that way. they must of tested the ride and eventually decided that it was better when slowed down by them brakes. it was probably a mistake. but in rct obviously, you can alter the layout. lower the drop by 1 and it might be perfect. if that means shifting entire parts of the coaster to try it out, then take the time and so be it. i guess placing random brakes in rct is almost an easy way out and i understand that view completely. i didn't check it out in game but i'll probably feel the same as JDP once i do.
  • gir%s's Photo
    ^ What makes you think that Steve wasn't trying to recreate this sense of realism in that the ride had to be adjusted afterward?
  • 5dave%s's Photo
    ^That's what I thought. Guys don't be so narrow-minded. Just play and enjoy the game. If you want to play something with more realism go and build with NoLimits.

    Ontopic: Steve I really liked the whole thing. The layout had a nice flow and great interaction with everything. The archy, especially the little line of houses, although a bit monotone in color, was great! The station was really nice too. Reminded me a bit of my station in Canthose. I didn't like those wooden buildings that much. Maybe there were a bit too many trees in there, but still one of the better designs recently! Now finish a solo :p

    "MFG"
  • geewhzz%s's Photo
    I'm just saying you can't let every little thing that somebody does different than you would do tear a piece of work down for you.

    And they added the trims on Mantis because people were complaining about the ride being too forceful on the legs. Many rides have trim breaks, it's because you can't account for everything in a design to be 100% perfect in real life. Take Expedition Ge-Force for example, hell they even built Millennium Force with a piece of track designed just in case trim brakes were needed down the road which would make them easy to attach and not have to get a new piece of track installed.
  • RMM%s's Photo
    yea i understand. i was just saying that i can't knock JDP for feeling that way.
  • prodigy%s's Photo
    LOVE!!! Pure love for this!!! Really mind-blowing!!!
  • Steve%s's Photo

    ^ What makes you think that Steve wasn't trying to recreate this sense of realism in that the ride had to be adjusted afterward?

    That is actually the exact thing I was trying to achieve, even though it happened kind of by accident. When I first built Fenrir, it coasted through the loop pretty quickly and in turn, it went through the cobra roll just as fast. It didn't affect the ratings or the rest of the ride much, but it just didn't feel right to me. I kept it this way for most of building the design, but as I progressed I added the trims before the loop and the ratings went up and went through the ride elements much smoother. Hell, even more peeps wanted to ride it after they were added. I understand what JDP and RMM are saying, because I'll admit that if I saw breaks before a loop like this I might think the same way they're thinking now. After reading what geewhzz has said though I am glad to find that it wasn't totally out of the realm of realism. I didn't think it was. The rest of the ride I know is pretty unorthodox, but I wanted something unique for a B&M since I agree they have been done to death (and I don't care though). I just wanted a flowing, beautiful coaster.

    Thank you everyone for the kind words. Really means a lot to me since I think this is the best thing I have ever built.

    Those wooden building were the last thing I did. I tried to emulate the architectural style of Bergen, Norway. I was never sold on them either, but I think they fit and are decent enough I suppose. If I had to pick the weakest spot on this map it would be those buildings, though. Haha.

    I'm really surprised people are into the swinging ship. I never thought that was anything too special.

    zburns, I agree. I really didn't want to do a B&M for that reason. It just turned out that way. Thanks though!

    Liampie, in your picture #2, those are meant to be "storyboards" that follow the myth of the Fenrir for people to look at while waiting in line. I got the idea from a Six Flags park where in the queue for Batman the Ride they have similar things for all the superheroes. I'm really glad you enjoyed this design, thank you!

    Again, thank you everyone else for the kind remarks. I'd love to hear some more. Hopefully soon I'll release something other than a design. :p

    Big thank you's to both 5Dave for the best logo this site has seen, and robbie92 for taking the time to do the write up!
  • rK_%s's Photo

    Guys don't be so narrow-minded. Just play and enjoy the game. If you want to play something with more realism go and build with NoLimits.


    its beautiful, the execution of the ride itself is more then ive seen in a very long time, an its surroundings were amazing, the coaster is very natural an perfectly placed in there. Amazing work steve, congrats on the accolade and we hopefully see something bigger from you soon.
  • JDP%s's Photo
    Thanks RMM for speaking for me. That was the exact thing that was coming to my mind. And 5dave, does No Limits have an awesome community like NE does? No. Plus I love adding the amusement park feel...which you can't do in no limits.

    Actually steve, if you would have just raised the cobra roll a bit, i think that would have been even better for the layout... and thanks for not taking it to heart like some people are.
    -JDP
  • 5dave%s's Photo
    ^Of course there is a community. Sure, coastersims.com is offline but I think This site is its follow-up.

    Sorry for the offtopic, Steve!

    "MFG"
  • J K%s's Photo
    Steve you just keep building these amazing parks. You surely are one of the games greats and when I think of perfect architecture you are probably the first person that would come to mind for me. Congrats on this, you really deserve it!
  • RCTNW%s's Photo
    I have not had a chance to view this in game yet but it's at the top of my list when I do. It looks fantastic and as others have said, you are one of the best when it comes to the all around package. Thank you for sharing this with us and congrats!!

    James
  • RCTNW%s's Photo
    Now that I have seen this in game, It really is fantastic! The station and structures at the front are some of my faorite works and really pulls you into the atmosphere. The coaster was fun to watch and would love to ride it. A solid 18 from me had I judged it.

    Congrats on the design and I look forward to your next project.

    James