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How much new scnerey did you really make for IOA?Quaretertile land? Everything looks so far great and i like the idea how the building(s) are built beside the mountain.

I agree with Ed that it does look small, but to me its only because of that restarurant that you can see a little of to the left. I think that if you delete that restaurant and put trees in that area, things would feel a lot better, maybe even add a stream/river also. If there were just trees all around the entrance to that building instead of the path that leads off to the right to that restaurant, it would feel as though that building on the side of the hill is sort of like a small secret entrance to the Mythos, so you would emerge out from the other side of the hill as it seems as that's what the path that goes through the building does, and you are greeted with huge structures that will awe visiters emerging from the small building entrance. You could also have the single wide path that goes to the top of the building lead off to a secret area/ride of some sort, to add mystery and adventure to the area like the real IOA's lost continent. I think that the architecture and everything is there, but add clever layouts and well placed items of key interests and this park could be 10 times better than it already is, even though it is very good as is right now.

The waterfall is one of the best I've seen, with that rock formation in the middle and everything. Those 1/4 tile rocks are going to be a huge part in the way people make parks after they are released even though I personally would find more use out of those slanted poles. The thing with the waterfall that could be improved is the rapids underneath, they look too organized. I think they should be made more random as well as removing the rapid under the wall arch, which is executed perfectly imo, because there's no water falling there to create the rapids.

I haven't posted anything for a a while but I gladly make a exception for that last screen: I find it absolutely stunning!

OK...in response to some comments.

Turtleman - I actually agree to some extent with what you said and simplified some things. For starters I took out the lamps on the path leading up and it really eased the cluttered look.

Ed - The building is carved out of the rock face, so the facade may not be so big, but you aren't seeing the whole structure. The rocks to the right of the screen merely protrude into the stucture. The top that you said looks flimsy is completely surrounded by rock and zoomed out this structure actually dominates the surrounding area. I think perhaps your problem may stem from the screen I chose to show.

Phatage - Firstly, Mythos is a restaurant...the facade is the entrance and to the right off screen is terraced seating carved from the rock. There are waterfalls, rocks and a stream interacting with the terracing, so that part is covered. The path leading up and into the rock face does lead to something else, that will likely remain a secret til the park release (tho I will say I'm happy with what's on the otherside). As for the rapids under the arch, there is a waterfall leading to them, so they are not merely randomly placed. I'm personally not a big fan of scattered and random rapids, so they'll stay the way they are.

Finally, to the colour police....let it go. I enjoy experimenting with colours and combinations and telling me to change colours will never have an effect, so save your breath. I don't think there's been a screen posted in the last 2 months where someone hasn't said change the colour or add colour or it's too colourful. It's really getting stupid and I consider comments on colour to be the next best thing to spam.

I personally like the blue flowers
The screen looks great, fantastic landscaping with those 1/4 land scenery pieces, and the atmosphere is wonderful. However, I feel that building looks too little like an actual building and more lots of scenery placed in a good-looking way. That might be what you are going for though, or something.

Land blocks and arches are the best idea ever.

"Brilliant!"
-Guy from those Guiness commercials
-Kai

how can you make a full park out of these little tiny buildings??

it looks quite nice and all aside from the blue flowers being horrible and the statue thing isn´t doing it for me either. the building has a nice feel to it, the landscaping is a bit modest, tho the parts where 1/4th tiles are used definitely add to the landscaping. Some rougher landscaping, and more colorful trees and foliage might help too. I wish i could say this is brilliant, but the absolute brilliance stops at the scenery items for me, no offense meant. It´s definitely a step into the new "future" of rct, so i can commend you for that.

Finally, to the colour police....let it go.  I enjoy experimenting with colours and combinations and telling me to change colours will never have an effect, so save your breath.  I don't think there's been a screen posted in the last 2 months where someone hasn't said change the colour or add colour or it's too colourful.  It's really getting stupid and I consider comments on colour to be the next best thing to spam.

well i cant say i like the color of the flowers, but i know where your comeing from when you said you dont care, and will not change it. it seems like people think a Parkmaker is trying to make things for all the people viewing the park, and not themselfs. im not sure if this is what you do, but when i build its for my own personal fun, and if i like something its staying. i post screens to know what others think, i like to hear what is thought, but am mostly not willing to change my mind on something i truely like.

the archy and buildings are outstanding, i have made buildings cut into landscapeing (BP & IWV) a few times and it is very nice when done in the way you have, and a few others.

Keep up the awsome work, i cant wait to see more of this plus: Marval Island, Toon Lagoon, JP, S. Landing and Unknown (if you show screens?).

Toon, it looks great. The only only concern I have with IOA is will you hit the sprite limit. No complaints from me.

rctnw

I really like it Toon. It could do with little touches here and there... some more roof would be nice and a bit less pink. But what the hell I'm nitpicking... it's amazing. Keep it up... I'm sure it's been asked before but I'm lazy so what's the map size?

I really like it Toon. It could do with little touches here and there... some more roof would be nice and a bit less pink. But what the hell I'm nitpicking... it's amazing. Keep it up... I'm sure it's been asked before but I'm lazy so what's the map size?

Actually, I have already made revisions...the pink is eased up on (I added more white)...the blue lessened tho it is still there and there are more rooves. I'm much happier with it now. Made some changes to the lanscaping, filled in some trees and bushes and got rid of the umbrellas on the patio (decided I don't really like em') The map size is 150X150, tho a few alterations have been made to make the workable space smaller tho. I'm not really concerned about the sprite limit actually.

As for those who want bigger architecture...it is there and a couple of 'Large' buildings have been done. Maybe I'll show a pic of one of those next to appease the critics.

It looks amazing Toon! I love how the building is made in the rock. And you pulled it off so well. I wish I could see more of the area...but I guess I'll have to wait 'till the park is released. Also I can't believe how much custom scenery there is in this...and every piece is very well done. Great job! I have no complaints!

Indy

Haha really, the waterfall IMHO is the best part in the screen...

I've found that the masters of RCT2 know how to use the custom scenery effectively and attractively, and never randomly. Of course it does help if it's you who made it. But this is only the third park I've seen that I thought those step things were put to good use in. Especially good in that centerpiece with the roman statue.

I HATE those 1/4 "jagged rocks". In my opinion it completely ruins the natural feel of the full rocks in RCT1...even if it is slightly more realistic. Even worse, they're ugly. Good job around the waterfall, but everywhere else, I hate them.

Nice.

This is my first time looking in the thread, and I only saw two images.

Toon.... holy fuck. Where do you find the time and patience for something like this? Creating scenary AND building with it, thats some talent there. Of course, I've never tried to create scenary and usually don't build very long before I get bored, but so far I'm impressed. I just hope the park lives up to the hype these screens are producing.

-Mav

And on the 6th day.....God created IOA.....and on the 7th day Toon rested.

Here endeth the lesson.

I'm not going to dwell on the good, there's too much of it. Well done.

So, onto bad points i can see...
1) You have two trees seemingly growing out of the water on the left, i'd move them up on the bank.
2) Those custom umbrellas always look bad, no offense to whoever made them, but there's not enough texture.
3) I love the waterfall part, very nice, and the quarter tile land ideas was a master stroke. However, i get the feeling that you may be overcomplicating things, and ruining the original look of RCT in general. Also, the arch is too perfect, if it was eroded away, it wouldn't be a perfect arch.

And on the 6th day.....God created IOA.....and on the 7th day Toon rested.

Here endeth the lesson.

^...and that my friends, is all the religion I'll ever need. Where are we?...about day 4.5 or 5?

Can't wait to work more on that island project...(gets all excited)

Kai

[font="Arial"]I think everything is perfect except for the flowes, not color however. Use the ones that come with the game the ones that have a 'fuller' feel, these ones are see-through and ugly.

That is my only complaint. And you comment about color posts being spam is absurd.[/font]