Related Games / Tarndem Park (Season 3 and new rides 8.8.09)

(OOC: Hey guys and girls and welcome to my newest park. Its going to be NO CS and although I know a lot of you dont like rct3 I would love your criticisms's about the park. Please bear in midn though as a season by season park its goignt o look basic and small at the beginning.)



Hi and welcome all to Handon Park Groups LTD premier park, Tarndem Park. This park is the hopefully successful initial park developed by the company and I’ll tell you more about it in a minute as well as show you some pictures but first here’s a bit about the company.

Newly formed a year ago Handon Park Groups LTD consists of two business partners and myself. The idea to form the company came after one of the partners; Michael Sunders was made redundant by recent cuts to the Thorpe Park design team by the large entertainment company Merlin. Now having loved his job Michael got together with Harry Goodfrey partner number two and wealthy businessman as well as good friend to Michael and asked if he was interested in expanding his business to include amusement parks. Harry who was always a rather open minded bloke suggested that rather than have the parks bundled in with his already existing company that they’d start a new one funded by him and a large loan from the bank. This they agreed on and after a month or so I joined the team as an advertising manager.

Now things went downhill at first and with the first six months seeing no development at all as we were unable to buy a plot of land with the small starting capital we had and Harry’s other company wasn’t doing brilliant and so couldn’t spare anymore for us. It was as we were about to disband the company that I noticed a small plot of land for sale that would be affordable. Only problem was that it was a large park area in a development area on the outskirts of Bristol which the city council had decided it had had enough of paying the upkeep for. We discussed the idea and after many meetings with the council and outbidding of our rivals (wanting to build everything from a swimming pool to storage sheds) we settled on a sum for this land.

(Taken from on top of the local multi-storey carpark overlooking the park.)


Now we were overjoyed that the company may finally get somewhere and we had the perfect area, not to small but small enough to be manageable for our new company and the cities population for the visitor count. The only small downside was the height limit of 70ft due to being in a built up area and the promise that we’d mask the park with trees and but they were small prices to pay for our venture to become reality and so Tarndem Park was born.

Fast forward six months and it’s the opening day for the park. For the time we had we reckon we did well and have a small selection of rides to entertain both the young and the adult age groups. We also had the needed amenities as well and the opening day was more of a success and surprise to us than we’d expected but anyway onto some photos of the park.

This shows the entrance form across the road. The park is a once pay off despite its small size with only an upcharge for hiring the tennis courts (see below).


Into the entry plaza and you can see the parks first ride the classic Merry Go Round. It was very popular with the younger audience on the opening day.


These are the Tennis Courts that were left intact from the original park grounds and are available to hire at as an upcharge attraction.


This Enterprise (simply named that as well) was purchased from a local fair and seems to be in good condition. A very popular ride amongst the thrill seekers it would seem.


Now for the rather strangely coloured blue and yellow Dodgems. These were also bought form the same fair as the Enterprise (you would think it was going out of business but apparently not) and were a favourite with the kids and adults alike.


And lastly for now, the parks Ferris Wheel which overlooks the small Tarndem Park Lake. A nice and relaxing ride for everyone to enjoy.



Well that is all I have time to show you now of opening day. Hope it wets your appetite as I have a few more pictures to show you next time form opening day.

Cheers

Craig Henly (Marketing Director of Handon Parks Group LTD)


(OOC: hope you all like this new park form me. Comments and Criticism’s appreciated.)

Edited by TwistedHelix, 07 August 2009 - 07:01 PM.

As good as rct3 can be, I'm getting sick of it. I don't want to see these forums run over by it... (although it is only like 4 parks I'm sort of paranoid I guess)

screens are sort of bland and undetailed- a little blocky too

Is it just me, or are these RCT3 parks trying to compete with CGA?

Is it just me, or are these RCT3 parks trying to compete with CGA?

I thought the same thing.

The park itself is nice. Basic, as you said, but nice. Maybe you can build some fences around your paths.

Is it just me, or are these RCT3 parks trying to compete with CGA?

Oh I see, we're not aloud to have fun too and post our parks?

Looks like a pretty good start so far, but it looks like your buildings could use some work.

As good as rct3 can be, I'm getting sick of it. I don't want to see these forums run over by it... (although it is only like 4 parks I'm sort of paranoid I guess)

sometimes you've got to let evolution run it's course.... more than likely it's a good thing. In this case in particuluar. Are people going to be so weak minded they play one game when another actually becomes their preference because of some 'trend' or promise of fitting in? Besides, it may not happen... but don't be surprised when it does.

Besides, it's not up to you, but other people. Don't be so selfish. Now please, i'm sure TwistedHelix would enjoy comments ABOUT THE PARK, and not this.

Edited by FantastiCo, 25 June 2009 - 09:42 AM.

Why would you pay to play tennis anywhere?

As good as rct3 can be, I'm getting sick of it. I don't want to see these forums run over by it... (although it is only like 4 parks I'm sort of paranoid I guess)

screens are sort of bland and undetailed- a little blocky too

Please, just shut it.. If anything, we need more RCT3 in here..
I'm getting sick of all those people here campaigning against RCT3.. If you don't like it, just skip the topic.. The builder has put a lot a lot time and effort in, and it's really easy to just always say 'RCT3 sucks'..

Just go search for RCT3 content over the internet, there is lots and lots of good stuff..
Especially at the Atari forums, rctholland.nl, and even on rctguide.nl

In fact, I think I'm going to build some things in rct3 and advertise it over here..

Remember the great screens Coaster Ed, Corkscrewed, Kevin, Turtle, Roomie and slob posted back when the demo was released?
I rest my case,

SF

ps, good screens TwistedHelix! Maybe a bit underthemed but I dig the realistic-simplistic style that's there.. Keep it up and keep posting screens here!!

^ good post and i forgot to comment on the actual park.

I think it really looks cohesive considering theres no CS which makes you really have to take advantage of the given pieces and see how they could work in different ways. I also like the story and appreciate that you've taken the time to "think before you play". Afterall, it's all fun if you just have patiance. Keep it up, this is a park you "follow", rather than just "checking in" if you know what i mean.

Now please, i'm sure TwistedHelix would enjoy comments ABOUT THE PARK, and not this.

eh, if you read my post further I gave a serious comment about the park

sorry if I upset anyone, I don't want to start a flaming war lol

Replies:

CoCoa: Nope no offence taken at all. Thanks for your comments and yes I agree it is a little bit blocky as small buildings are kinda hard for me and soemthing I hope to imporve on as I go along.

FullMetal: Umm nope as far as I know CGA is in America which is quite a distance away from Bristol here in the UK . Seriously though no I'm not and have no idea why you would have thoguht that. If its to do with him having posted his park first I think I have 3 rct3 parks already on this site so that argument holds no ground. Its just I prefer rct3 over rct2 and wanted to get some serious comments about this given as most other sites just give tonnes of praise and nothing to help me improve.

Mozilla: Thanks and as the area was a city park we wanted to keep the grassy areas open for families to have picnics and such on them. Don't worry thoguh all the dangerous areas are fenced off from the public. See above about the competing thing.

MF72: Thanks and yer I hope to imporve on my buildings as I go along.

FantastiCo: Thanks and I'm glad your enjoyignt he story and the way the park is being presented. I always feel the story parks are better than just building a park and being finished with it. i liek seeing things evolve over time and am glad you feel its a park that you can follow rather than just check into.

I also agree with your comment about letting evolution run its course. I agree that even though most of my favourite parks are made in rct2 I prefer personally building in rct3 and as selfish as it may sound I'm not really building for anyone but myself. I'm not looking for loads of praise or I would have gone and built a rct2 park. What I'm looking for is comments to help me improve on building MY park.

gir: Lol I personally woudlnt either but hey some people do.

Six Frags: Thanks and I'm glad your liking the park. I'm glad your enjoying the relasitic style as its really the most important aspect that I was going for.

I do also agree that if you dont liek rct3 theres really not much point in posting but hey each to thier own.



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Right this is the second part of the opening day trip. This will mostly showcase the parks biggest ride Fireball! and the services available in the park. We’ll get onto the photos in a minute but firstly a bit about the rollercoaster.

Not actually ours, Fireball! is currently rented on a 3 year lease from the same local fair that sold us the Enterprise and Dodgems. The reasoning behind this is it was cheaper than buying our own rollercoaster and seeing as we didn’t know how popular the park would be and how much of a successful venture we would have renting the ride was the best value for money. This coupled with the main reason why the fair allowed us to rent the ride (the maintenance was too much for a travelling fair to cope with, though wouldn’t be such a problem if the ride was stationery) means that we saw this as the best option.

The actual ride itself is a slightly smaller clone of the Soquet companies Quantum Loop model. The ride itself features 2 inversions and will hopefully provide the company with a large people magnet for the first few years of operations until we can afford to invest in our own rollercoaster or maybe extend the lease on this one depending on its popularity. Anyway enough of the rides background lets get onto some of the photos.

Firstly a photo of the rides biggest feature, the loops, complete with a train.


Secondly, a photo from the queue showing the second half of the ride (well trying).



Now next on the list of things in the park are the amenities. Perhaps not the most thrilling things here, but still necessary for the successful running of the park. Entering the park you come upon a little square where you can find most of the services available in the park. These are shown in the two pictures below.

The left side of the entrance area taken from the Merry Go Round end. This shows form the background to the foreground: entrance toilets (the brown building right at the back), the guest relations building and the entrance fast food outlet.


The right side showing from background to foreground the first aid building and the lockers.


Now that’s the entrance area covered the only other amenities in the park is a large foodcourt and the main place for food in the park and another toilet block. Shown here is the foodcourt.


Now finally here’s a random photo of the large Pegasus statue which resides in the centre of Tarndem Lake and acts a focal point for the park. As why the council added a Pegasus statue to the centre of the lake I have no idea but oh well it looks quite nice and like I said acts as a focal point in the park.


Right well that’s all the photos I have from opening day. Next time I hope to get some night photo’s for you all though so I hope you enjoy these till then.

Till next time.

Craig Henly (Marketing Director of Handon Parks Group LTD)

Wow. CGA has practically brought over "really good" RCT3ers. The custom looks good (wait, custom coasters in RCT3?!). You really done a thorough job in presenting this park. I think it's time to say that the dawn of RCT3 parks is upon us.

...a Soquet. You have got to be fucking kidding me man. I thought that's what it was in the earlier screens but wasn't sure. Big big props for that. I don't believe I ever saw one in rct let alone rct3.

You deserve a Standing ovation.
-JDP

TNT: TwistedHelix's been here for a while. No one's paid attention to RCT3 until CD5...

Is it just me, or are these RCT3 parks trying to compete with CGA?

They're not competing, CGA just established that with decent skill, and whatnot, RCT3 could be just as fun to look at then the other RCT's.

i like the statue where it is placed, looks really nice.
If i had a decent computer i would be playing rct3.

I like the coaster quite a bit but would change the colors...

Replies:

TNT: Thanks and yes custom coasters can be built in RCT3 . Thanks thinking up the story is half the fun I'm having with the park so thats cool. As robbie said I've been here for a while and already posted several RCT3 projects I just never got far with them.

JDP: Lol I'm glad it's easily recognisable means the attempted recreation didn't go too badly . As for the standing ovation christ.

robbie92: Yup I have indeed and your right with no one payign real attention. Probably didn't help that my first fews projects were about as successful as a Togo coaster.

Vide_ Kid: Nope not competing just having fun with the game.

FreakyB: Thanks

LDW: Thanks and I think the colours fit the name tbh.



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Well the years half gone and believe me it’s flown by. The park has also done as well as we’d predicted (with exception to the first month or so which went a lot better than we’d planned). Were hoping this good run holds out till the end of the year though as Michael has several (or so he says) crazy ideas to improve the park based on what our statistics say the largest market is. What these are though he won’t tell anyone (with exception to the design team but their all ordered to keep quiet about it) so I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Anyway I’ve got some night photos to show you now to keep you happy until next time (which may well be next year).

This shows the entrance area all lit up. Looks like some guests are having some late night fun.


Next we have Fireball! at night.


Looking down at the Dodgems and food court from the top of the Ferris Wheel.


Lastly here’s a rather picturesque shot looking at the Ferris Wheel and fountain from across the lake.


Well that’s it for now. Hope you like these night shots and I’ll probably see you next season.

Till next time.

Craig Henly (Marketing Director of Handon Parks Group LTD)

Well our initial year is now finished and a great success it was as well. This in itself was great news to everyone but no one was as excited as Michael and his team who after reviewing the statistics for the year and seeing that although the park was a hit with both teenagers and families it would appear that there were more visits by families than teenager groups, set about with one of their many plans in hand.

Now what this new development is I’m not allowed to tell you (though of course I do know myself). I am however allowed to show you this teaser photo for it. Enjoy.


Well that’s all I’m allowed to show till the next season officially starts. Hope you’ll visit us when it does to find out what the addition actually is.

Till next time.

Craig Henly (Marketing Director of Handon Parks Group LTD)

Welcome back to our park blog. I can now finally reveal to you what the new additions to the park are. Obviously family based due to what I said earlier about the market being made up mostly of families. With this in mind Michael decided to go with one of several low budget plans we had which was part of the whole three year project we were going for. This project is named Horror Hotel. Pretty cheesy naming but it sums up the ride completely. This ‘in company’ designed dark ride will hopefully give further entertainment for our younger guests and together with our leased rollercoaster means there’s something for everyone here.

There were also a few other changes to the park and additions but I’ll address these in a minute when I show you the photos of them but firstly the introductive back story for the Horror Hotel.

‘You’ve booked yourself into what seems to be a nice hotel for a peaceful beachside holiday. On arrival though you notice its slightly different to what the brochure stated and it would appear the pristine landscaped garden has seen better days with plants dying all over the place. Still you’ve paid good money already to stay here, you’ve been travelling all day and its getting dark so searching for another place to stay is out of the question.

It’s as your walking up the drive you hear noises behind you. You turn to face them and think you see a face leering at you. Shaking your head in disbelief you ignore it until your friend says they’ve seen it. You both hurry to the door thinking the nightmare will be over once your inside. Truth is its just begun….’

There is more but as I only have an exterior photo to show you now if I tell you the rest of the story then it’ll ruin it for you when I take some interior photos. Talking of photos lets get onto them now. These are all from the first day of the second season.

Firstly a shot taken after the park had been open for a couple of minutes showing the crowds pouring in.


Now a photo of the actual new darkrides exterior. As you can see the area immediately around it was also themed slightly. Looks nice if you ask me though it wasn’t that busy during the day.


Also new this season are these fair games which we’ve added to help generate some extra profit and provide more fun for our guests. They include a ladder climb as well as a hoop the frog and several ring toss games.


Lastly for new things and changes for this season is the base around the Ferris Wheel. During the off season it became apparent that the mortar holding the bricks together had not stood up to the stresses and had leaked in places. Now rather than repairing the bricks and risking it happening again we replaced the walls with a themed concrete face which I reckon looks a lot nicer than the old bricks anyway.


Well that’s all for now. Join me next time when I reveal the rest of Horror Hotels dark secrets.

Till next time.

Craig Henly (Marketing Director of Handon Parks Group LTD)