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It does look really good, but it's way too similar to Fenrir IMO. It took me a few seconds to realize that it wasn't in fact Fenrir I was looking at. If I were an accolade panelist I'd rate this lower just because it's too similar, which is a shame since what's there looks great. I don't really like the garden around the house though, it'd look better with plain grass instead of dirt/grass tiles, atleast where the flowers are. Also the chinese sign looks out of place there. But I mean, just try to find another colour than blue for the coaster and much of the immediate similarity will dissapear.

Don't think it looks to much like Fenrir. Being inspired by great builders as Steve is a very good thing imo.

Edited by Grabster, 02 April 2010 - 06:30 AM.

Don't think it looks to much like Fenrir. Being inspired by great builders as Steve is a very good thing imo.

But being more original and interesting can make a park alot more fun to view.

I usually like it when parks have a clear inspiration, you kindoff get a mental connection with other parks and thinking of these parks makes the one your looking at more enjoyable.

great stuff so far.

Really not what I'm saying at all. I'm suggesting he use blank space. Negative space can be just as effective as filled space, as it leads the eye to where you want it to be looking... like buildings or train tracks. Not every tile has to be filled with objects.

Whoops misunderstood that. I thought you meant for him to just not use so much of the wild grass object...as in "do whatever else you want, just don't use that grass object so much." Sorry.

And you're doing a lovely job, Disney. Keep it up.

Edited by Phantasia, 05 April 2010 - 10:49 PM.

This is great! The roof over the train seems thin, though, widen it out to actually cover the bridge if you can, 'cause now it looks pretty skinny... almost useless.

The top of the screen looks cool, but I'm not sure of it's functionality.. I guess it's a nice little photo area for the ride right next to it? Looks nice, I really like how that tunnel goes down into the middle of the rock. I'd put a footer at the end of that support even if it IS on the top of that structure. The plain support like it is right now just looks weird to me, so add a single footer. It'll look better.

This is great! The roof over the train seems thin, though, widen it out to actually cover the bridge if you can, 'cause now it looks pretty skinny... almost useless.

The top of the screen looks cool, but I'm not sure of it's functionality.. I guess it's a nice little photo area for the ride right next to it? Looks nice, I really like how that tunnel goes down into the middle of the rock. I'd put a footer at the end of that support even if it IS on the top of that structure. The plain support like it is right now just looks weird to me, so add a single footer. It'll look better.

That's just roof access for maintenance and what not.

I like the foliage.

I like the way you've designed the bridge with the walkways on the side like that.. but do make the roof wider or something.

Edited by disneylandian192, 22 April 2010 - 02:27 PM.

Each screen gets better.

I only dislike that large roof piece on the corner leading into the station of that queue... Looks kinda ugly and doesn't fit in. Try making it either the wood you have next to it or the tile that's on the other side.

disneylandian192, I'm flattered Fenrir made such an impact on you. You clearly have talent so with that in mind, I advise you to apply the skills to something more original. I have no problems with you building this but I just fear in the long haul, its not going to get you anywhere because its clear people find it too similar. Take the ideas you have and put them into your own environment. I know its hard, but once you get rolling its hard to stop. This happened to me while building Fenrir too; I thought of a clear idea with a solid coaster layout and it made the project all the more fun.

Again, I don't think you should stop this if you're having fun. Just don't be afraid to use your own ideas for the bigger picture, because right now, all of the "meat" of the screenshots scream "This isn't original!" Sorry to sound negative, but like I said, I don't mind what you have going on here. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

I hope you'll use some ideas of your own too. It looks good but it's too obviously a Fenrir-ripoff.

It looks good but maybe add some more details to the catwalks buz they are too standard atm, spruce it up a little, make even that part fun to look at

And maybe try some different colours so it won't look like a rip-off that much...

Those are pretty good.

Just curious, are you actually associated with imagineering, or is that just your avatar?

Those are pretty good.

Just curious, are you actually associated with imagineering, or is that just your avatar?

Nope, that's just my avatar. I did want to be an imagineer when I was younger, but alas, my life's going in a different direction.

The map is 98% done. All that's left is little details here and there.

I like the green stand, but it honestly doesn't look very good there, it clashes with the surrounding architecture and blends with the foliage.

The jagges rocks need some work too.

Not bad overall, though.