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Logbook- Day 1
It seems as if my project has been successful. The last thing I remember was pulling the lever and seeing a white flash. It seems as if my years of research and construction have been fufilled. I now control the Sands of Time. I now find myself in a jungle-like atmosphere. It seems to be a period thousands of years ago from the early days of man. I've noticed several buildings, and many flames and alters, but I have yet to contact any life. In the next days I plan to explore the area and see what else I can find of my surroundings...

-Dr. Robert J. McAndrew

-End Transmission-



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160x160 Park. At the moment it will have 6 sections, but this may change. The coaster shown is an unnamed suspended coaster through the ancient area of the park. I know it's certainly not NE quality, so please tell me what I can do to improve wherever with it. Thanks.

Please leave your comments!

That looks really awesome. One of the most refreshing things I've seen in a while.

not sure about those logos, but I like the screen

I'm not sure about the waterfalls. But the rest is really good.

i like the layout of the coaster, but that's just about it.

I get the feeling that there's too many trees. The density is too great and comes off as plain. I'd suggest maybe having more different stuff, rather than the same set of trees that give the impression of oversimplicity. I'd like to see some buildings built into the landscaping.

The layout kicks ass. Its built into the landscape really well. But the surroundings need more life.

That is a fantastic start to the coaster, I just hope the rest is up to that standard. The rest seems poorly thought out and dull. I'd consider redoing the foliage, as it seems to be half jungle and half European forest.

Really not much to comment on that hasn't been mentioned. The coaster looks wonderful and has a great visual flow from that angle. The treeing is very messy and I think you need a little more dark foliage and a little more empty space mixed in there. I really don't like the conifer hedge fences mixed in. The other thing I noticed is that the coaster colour matches the foliage colour and makes it hard to distinguish. I would strongly consider changing the rail colour on the coaster to set it off from the surroundings a little better. I may even try black if I were you.

looks like NE quality to me.

I think the coaster colors could be better. They sort of blend with the surroundings.

^ someone didn't read Toon's post...I wonder who

I agree that the foliage is overly thick and that the mix is really strange, although I don't have a problem with experimenting with trees, this isn't a very nice combo.

The coaster appears to have a decent layout but the colors to blend too much. My personal solution would be to go to the dull red or orange but that's just me...

The landscaping looks decent and the waterfalls are a good touch. Btw where's the architecture? I don't see a single building or any theming-suggestive objects. Unless this is just an empty jungle I hope that there'll be some interesting theming bits to make it count for something.

Not a bad start.

ride6

Ride6- I don't get your post.

You managed to have a (joking) go at Steve, yet then go on to repeat what other people have said yourself. So actually you could be accused of what you accused steve of.

I'm quite glad that there isn't architecture in the screenshot, as it's a very nice jungle with little walkways and natural landscape features.

Ah well.

I'm pretty sure you should change the coaster colors. They blend with the surrounding too much.

The landscaping looks decent and the waterfalls are a good touch.  Btw where's the architecture?  I don't see a single building or any theming-suggestive objects.  Unless this is just an empty jungle I hope that there'll be some interesting theming bits to make it count for something.

I don't see a single reason for architecture.


Maybe the theming bit is something that could be improved though. Throwing in random architecture to fit it into all the NE standards seems like the worst thing you could do to mutilate it, but it's your go. Maybe a small temple of something could work out, maybe removing a few trees.. but really, its not bad as it is now, and with a lovely station and rest of area around it, it might be more than just fine just like it is now. However, you're looking at it in game, and you know what you want with it.

I don't see a single reason for architecture.

100% agreed. There is no reason for any buildings on this screen at all. The coaster deserves to have it's own space to be appreciated without being crowded out by a bunch of pointless buildings. I didn't really say it in my previous post, but this is a wonderful screen in my opinion. I stand by the suggestions I made, but I think those are small things to help emphasize what you already have that is good here. Don't just start squeezing in buildings because everyone else does.

I don't see the point in changing the colours. It's a jungle type theme, and in jungles everything merges together. Plus it makes the coaster seem more hidden that standing out infront of you. Also if you were actually in the park you would be alot less likely to know the layout if it blends in with the surrounding's than shining out in atomic orange.
The only colour I would change would be the cars. The grey-red doesn't mix with rhe yellow and black I think.

Also some minor points, add a couple of down steps onto the end of the catwalk. At the moment it's ending suspended in thr air with nothing conencting to it at the end. The paths dont mix well for me, neither do the log fence with the crazy paving.

Aside from those points it looks great. The foliage is a nice blend of greens and the little details, like the bridge and the quarter-land tiles make it fantastic.

Good work, Ed.

Very well presented, i like the coaster layout. I have always been a fan of your coaster layouts. I would suggest hacking in some bushes if you want to go for the dense atmosphere.

-X-

I think what you have is nice but the trees have no real order..I understand its a desert but tall trees on the outside is a pet peeve of mine..
move all your taller trees to the places with no edges around and shorter trees and shrubs everywhere else is what i would do.

Thanks for so many replies... this will really help me out developing this area.

Jacko- Thank you, I tried to go with something possibly different, and I'm glad you think that's accomplished.

'arry Potter- Well, it's my first logo, so well, it sucks. But otherwise, thanks.

tracid Edge- May I ask what about the falls? Is there something specific I can mess with so they look better?

slob- Glad you like the coaster, I'll refine the other stuff a bit more, but it's probably gonna stay like it is.

Corky- Well, I may try to tone the trees down a bit, but I wanted the thick jungle for this area. Buildings are coming, just not in this area...

Marshy- Glad you like the layout... I'll work on getting some more details into the place... my goal is to have many little things around the park that just kind fo add life to the sections and to make people want to take more then 1 look at the park, or at least spend some time noticing the detail. So I'll work on that.

Turtle- I like the rest of the layout, so hopefully you'll like the rest. I see what you mean with the trees, but I've always liked this mix for some reason. I'll look at it and possibly swap some here or there to make it a bit better. But I'm not to my refining stage yet..

Toon- Glad you like the coaster... It seems that the foliage has been the main problem that people have mentioned. I think the confier hedges sometimes make it look thicker in spots, so that's why I have them. I do plan to make some empty space after all the comments, but that will come later. As for the coaster color, check the new screen...

Evil- Thanks

Steve- Check the new screen with my new colors... it's hopefully better.

Ride 6- Well, once again I guess I'll work some more with the trees. For the coaster colors, I basically followed what you said... hopefully it's better. Architecture is coming, just not here...

Mantis-Thanks for the comment about the architecture, that's basically what I was thinking when I built it.

Hobbes- Coaster colors changed, look below.

Evil (again)- Well, I have a station that I like, and I'm planning to add some other little things, so hopefully it'll work out.

Toon- Well, too tell you the truth, I try to imitate a lot of people's ideas, but random buildings is something I don't get. Unless it serves a purpose or fits a theme, I really don't think it should be there. Glad you agree.

Ed- I see what you mean with the colors and that's what I originally thought... but looking at it more I had to change them.

X- Glad you like the coaster- layouts are my specialty . I've hacked a few bushes, but I may go for more later.

OCF36- I see your point with the trees, so I'll work on that. Interesting ideas there...

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Phew, lot more replies then I thought I'd get and that's great. I love it when people can give me some feedback... keep going with it!

But anyway... not necessarily a new screen, but the same one from a different angle with new coaster colors and a building in the back (restaurant). Are these colors on par or should I try again?



Thanks for all the replies! Glad you like it!