RCT Discussion / NE Advent Calendar 2024

Door 14

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

As I will spend the evening at a metal festival, door 14 gets opened early. And what a treat awaits us behind this door! On first glance it might look like a small and peaceful wintery scene, but upon opening you will discover a work of incredible detail and care. In this one, the cut-away-view can be used in small increments to wonder at the provided architecture. Beyond that, an extremely realistic depiction of Christmas celebrations will make you feel like it's your childhood again. Of course, as the name suggests, it also features a great soundtrack. This is a true highlight not to be missed and should definitely be viewed in-game.

 Door 14.park (2.95MB)
downloads: 27

door 9: quaint andf quiet and the snow effect sells the vibe really well, didnt even know that was in the game. +1 working class solidarity, keep warm and safe this christmas <3

door 10: wild, looks straight out of an instruction booklet. post the full instructions plz

door 11: such anice coaster color and color gradient on the supports/trains. always love arrows, especially one with an unnecessary 2nd lift

door 12: gritty and nasty, depressing concept. love it

door 13: adorable, i love how the giant roman wall border makes it look extra tiny

door 14: so pretty and idyllic, really satisfying textures and presentation

Door 15

Warden

Enough with winter! We peek behind the 15th door and see a coaster set in a contrast of lush green foliage and gray rocks. This delightful little Design submission features a great pendulum launch coaster with a rustic station, nice landscaping and a lot of excited guests. So come on and ride the Warden!

 Door 15.zip (7.42MB)
downloads: 22

door 15: i love when a park has a little creek around back. foliage is really lovely

These have all been excellent!

Door 16

Drachen Fire for Christmas

Just earlier today there was a discussion on Discord about season overlays. Since the entry that was supposed to be released today wasn't ready anyways, I thought this might be a good moment to manipulate fate a little bit. So today, we get the Guess the Builder competitor's biggest fear: A wintery overlay of a recent Design winning submission!

 Door 16.park (2.8MB)
downloads: 11

Door 11: I really dig this one... it really feels like a "B-side" to Tubiao. I'm a fan of the glasswork here, and the supports are perfect. The paths interact really nicely with the ride as well and I love the circular seating area with the guests.

Door 12: A funny concept that sadly seems to be getting more and more real with each passing year. I wonder if this counts as a four-corners park as you managed to pack polar, desert, factory, and tropical settings into a micro. The blending of frozen boreal forest and tropical jungle shouldn't work but somehow it really looks appealing.

Door 13: This one looks suspiciously similar to the train set the cat fell asleep on. When I first saw the sign, I read "Advent 2004" as it nails the classic throwback look. I'm a fan of the single-wide paths and those small, quaint buildings... very cozy.

Door 14: Speaking of classic throwback, this really nails the '40s Christmas look; and the music certainly helps. This reminds me of the "folk art" paintings I see at my grandma's house. Also, it's nice to see interiors: I love that band and props for including the rafters.

Door 15: It's awesome to see a full-fledged design for this. The layout is really impressive for a launched coaster, and I like the dense foliage. The rockwork is really nice as well, especially the part with the staircase above the coaster and the paths moving through a small cave; that area is phenomenal.

Door 17

The Book Nook

Books. They were once one of the most popular Christmas gifts all aroudn the world and even today many of them are gifted. Some are gifted for their beauty, some for their content and all of them to bring joy to those receiving them. Behind door 17 awaits a tribute to the magic of stories and the forms they take in our physical world. So, take a stroll down this lovely town center to see which book catches your eye.

 Door 17.park (2.04MB)
downloads: 20

Door 18

Dinky Castle

Have you ever played the classic RCT scenario "Dinky Park" and decided that you just have way too much space to play with? Well, you are in luck! Behind the 18th door of our little calendar awaits a park that reduces the hill to a castle. Despite the small need in horizontal space, this entry boasts many attractions and showcases them in a very unique manner. So please come one, come all and explore the magic of Dinky Castle!

 Door 18.zip (4.18MB)
downloads: 15

Door 19

The Lighthouse

"Hark Triton, hark! Bellow, bid our father the Sea King rise from the depths full foul in his fury! Black waves teeming with salt foam to smother this young mouth with pungent slime, to choke ye, engorging your organs til’ ye turn blue and bloated with bilge and brine and can scream no more -- only when he, crowned in cockle shells with slitherin’ tentacle tail and steaming beard take up his fell be-finned arm, his coral-tine trident screeches banshee-like in the tempest and plunges right through yer gullet, bursting ye -- a bulging bladder no more, but a blasted bloody film now and nothing for the harpies and the souls of dead sailors to peck and claw and feed upon only to be lapped up and swallowed by the infinite waters of the Dread Emperor himself -- forgotten to any man, to any time, forgotten to any god or devil, forgotten even to the sea, for any stuff for part of Winslow, even any scantling of your soul is Winslow no more, but is now itself the sea!"

 Door 19.park (977.88KB)
downloads: 9

Door 20

The Lily Temple

It's past time we leave modernity behind and look at a piece of classic RCT. Behind door #20 awaits a tranquil island that features a temple and several gentle rides and attractions. Make sure to check out this calm and relaxing piece of RCT as we slowly but surely draw close to the big finale!

For anyone looking to contribute, please make sure to send in your entries ideally until tomorrow evening, so that the admins have enough time to make their checks.

 Door 20.park (136.42KB)
downloads: 7

Door 21
Frost Village

We remain on the old-school path we have entered yesterday as we enter a small village with an even smaller coaster. As our little Advent Calendar draws towards its grand finale, let's take an opportunity to look at this LL creation and take a last short rest before the final sprint is upon us.

 Door 21.SV4 (297.2KB)
downloads: 3

Door 22

Gorgeous Gorge

As we head towards the finish line we open Door #22 and try our best to heal some traume. I know that all our American users have spent the last couple of weeks exclusively crying over the closure of Kingda Ka. At least, that is what I imagined. This entry will heal all the hurts as it presents an epic Stratas coaster but in a somewhat more interesting location than a field in New Jersey. Experience the thrills and amusements of this truly gorgeous gorge.

 Door 22.zip (7.7MB)
downloads: 6

Door 16: Converting a park to a christmas/winter theme is honestly a great idea. I'm going to use this idea. The christmas decorations really match the architecture here. The theming is nice, especially around the station, but I kinda wish the foliage was replaced with snowy trees and the terrain was covered with snow to add to the immersion.

Door 17: Gotta agree with V1 here... I love bookstores and think books are one of the best Christmas gifts to give. I'm a fan of the little details and street scenes like the old nutter feeding the birds, as well as the interior scenes. The architecture on this is fantastic as well.

Door 18: The weird thing about this park is that it reminds me so much of three mm2019 micros, Hoobaroo's final park, the castle one made by mrtycooncoaster, and the green plague by cocoa. The structure itself, with the overhanging towers, is really nice. This castle has the perfect amount of crunch as well, with the stone textures and foliage climbing the wall.

Door 19: This is a really nice cape cod house on top of some nice landscaping as well. I like the details like the grave and the seagulls perched on the roof. For a micro without any rides, the atmosphere is excellent, it really feels gloomy.

Door 20: I love the classic look of this. Oddly enough, from the first angle, it looks almost like the park is floating. Overall, the landscaping and composition is beautiful.