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Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread
BRTeller replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
No, those Images I saved to my desktop. My computer pulls animated gif apart automatically, then I dragged them to photoshop and saved them as jpegs. I'm almost positive that there's a hidden message somewhere in the jpegs. If only I could read the date in the white image. But that's still just a wild theory. I've also tried examining over the RIT logo. I've added together the first two hidden numbers, and subtracted them. I've tried enetering the numbers I do have in the Search field on there website (which leads nowhere, or does it?). I've tried just about everything, besides the "obvious" one. So I'm trying to look at it from a simple mindset. It's funny, we were all giving Rudie a hard time last night about being hooked on this thing. Now I've found myself consumed by it as well. Also, it is NOT the one on the RIT website. Tried it already To fuel the fire a bit more, there are twelve stars in the logo. -
Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread
BRTeller replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I pulled both of the .gif images. When the two switch, the one on tpr goes white. The one on Screamscape stays the same color, but with a number. I noticed when I broke the .gifs down, that it appears the date in the RIT logo looks different in the white one from TPR. I can't see that close up, or make out what it is. But it does seem to change. I looked at the pixels closely, and the two last numbers are not the same. You would think they would be if it were indeed 11. Then again it could be nothing, and it's very late and my eyes are burnt. Someone with better vision may be able to figure it out. EDIT: I attached the pulled apart images. The file names are the same as when I pulled them apart, don't think they mean anything though. But they are different from the original file names. -
The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
I kinda beat you to the punch. But I used a green/red variance with the ones. The one's going over the coaster I'm removing. I think there a bit ugly, and out of place. I forgot about the hotel being brown. I think of it as white, but there is a lot of brown thrown into it. I'm still working on it though, and right now I'm going to finish all the rides, and save the hotel for last. I'd rather chop the hotel down some if I go over the object limit. But I do want all the details in the rides/areas. -
The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Yeah, I know exactly what your saying. The different angles of the buildings do have different shades, and a lot of different details. But the brown is there to keep to that area. Which that's the only area in the park with those color choices. I was thinking maybe putting some light greens/pinks mixed in. But color choices, and names, always seem to be my downfall. I haven't thought of a single name, for a ride in the park, and it's almost finished. The park hasn't been named, and I've been running with building what comes to mind. So this entire project has had zero planning behind it. Which I think makes it fun in some ways. But everything has been built to what I thought of at the time. The hotel itself has been changed a lot. I had a 10 story parking garage that I destroyed just because I wanted to do something different. Had a perfectly fine, finished, and themed coaster, just tore that out three days ago and added a flyer. Once I create a thread I'll show everyone what I mean. This thing has been entirely around just "winging" it, and that's my style. So while it's different then planning out every detail, it's fun for me. Oh, and sorry about the grainy image. When I resized it, it got all messed up in the process. EDIT: I just realized that all the coasters in the pictures have brown in it. Which is another thing that could make someone think it's all one theme. That's just a bad example of the vibrant colors that are around the park. This part may actually mellow out the park, because I went with some BRIGHT colors on other rides/areas. -
The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
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The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Thanks guys! I've been working on this project on and off for about 6 months now. I've been working non stop the last few days, trying to get it released in a week or so. It's by far my most detailed work, and obviously the largest building I've ever attempted. So expect a topic soon. I'm thinking about sending it into NE, hoping to get at the very least a bronze. Any opinions on how I'll do? -
The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
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Photo TR: Robb & Elissa go to Dubai!
BRTeller replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Man that's awesome. I love to snowboard, ride coasters, cars, and waterparks. Maybe when the winter season here is over I might start planning a trip out there. I've never wanted to go to a city more then I do now. Also, a new maybach starts out at about 500 thousand, and I'm pretty sure the one that you saw was the new special one, and that's closer to 1.2 million dollars! -
For me it's just that it's one of those memories I had riding when I was a kid. It was my first ever suspended coaster when I was about 5 or 6, and I remember riding it over and over. While I did get to ride it recently before it closed, I still enjoyed the ride a lot. It's just one of those things, flying through the village and bringing back that awesome feeling as a little kid being amazed by it all. Just for the record, it was in my top twenty. But I'm a realist and still understand why it would be removed, even if it isn't replaced with something that's "OMG, BEST RIDE EVER!" material. I know when I'm there it's just one of those rides I go on a few times and move on.
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It feels like the rollercoaster portion of the show is aimed completely to kids, and should be on a kids program. On the other hand, he has done some pretty cool things like the parasailing snowboard episode, and the "redneck" waterski tractor pull. But I guess those are the only few things he did do that was cool. Pond skimming on skis? I don't know of a ski resort that doesn't do that now, nor is it dangerous. Or how about the Blob, again pretty common, and it wasn't like on Nitro Circus where they raised it up about 150 feet.... If your going to do a show like that, you have to do stuff you normally wouldn't, even stuff that puts you in the face of danger. I mean come on, you have a show based around "extreme" things, so do something extreme.
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I haven't been on since the last I posted, which in short means I've had zero free time since then. I'll have time tonight to continue testing, and if this project isn't scrapped. I have no problem using what time I can to help out. I really don't wanna see this die off, a lot seems to already be done with it (as I really haven't had any problems with exchange), and I really want to be able to use this myself in the future. I truly am sorry I haven't been on the last two days, but I haven't forgotten, and I'll continue testing as long as I know the exchange hasn't been scrapped.
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Amusement Park Models
BRTeller replied to Eric10's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
I envy you so bad. I've wanted the faller tea cups kit for years. It's currently the only kit I haven't been able to get my hands on. I can't believe that you got one for only 15 dollars! I was trying to get one on eBay a long time ago, and it went upwards of 600 dollars. It's one of thee rarest faller kits along with the observation tower, old octupussy, and old ferris wheel which I was surprised I ever got any of them. -
The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Thanks guys for the suggestions, I worked on it some more, and think this looks a lot better. I also put some more little details into things. -
Everything exchange wise has been working great for me, haven't had any issues. I'm going to take a break checking on files for awhile, and start uploading some stuff. So for those who've been interested in those old parks I promised, keep a look out on my exchange profile. Here's the latest version of the list of what I've checked on. RCT2 Turn of the Century - Track - Worked - Corkscrew (Not specified in description)turn B&M's Galaxy - Worked - Track - B&M Hyper (Not specified in description) Aeroplane Dips - Worked - Track - Wooden (Not specified in description) Thrill Court - Worked - Listed that it requires Time Twister, and Wacky Worlds, confirmed that it does not. Saw Dust - Worked - Track CCCP - Worked - Park Futurama - Worked - Park/Design Astor Place - Worked - Park Bumbly Beach - Worked - Park Melling Park - Download worked, park contains invalid data - Park - It's not missing data, it's invalid data. Which normally means the file is corrupted somehow. It's a file issue, not a database issue. EDIT:Worked on firefox, not safari. I think it was a computer issue on my end. Mysterious Island - Same as above El Toro - Same as above - Other notes, I'm starting to think that the database may have something to do with it now. They are not working, and posted from three different people. Using Firefox, on my windows partition from now on. Paradise Park - Worked - Park - Requires Time Twister, which was not listed. The Beatles - Worked - Park Disney's Shadowlands - Worked - Park DisneyAir - Worked - Park The San Fancisco Boardwalk - Worked - Park - It downloaded without the ".sv6" tag, So I had to add it, but the file did work. Six Flags Milwaukee - Worked - Scenario/Park Dynamite Dunes - Worked - Park Six Flags Over Flags - Download Worked - Park - Requires Time Twister Idylwild Heights - Worked - Park Six Flags Magic Mountain - Worked - Park Surf Beach - Worked - Park The Seventh Flag - Worked - Park Ashbrook Waters - Download Worked - Park - Requires Wacky Worlds (No Screen Available either) Valley Point - Worked - Park Disneyland - Worked - Park Six Flags Ultimato - Worked - Park Bier park - Worked - Park Aqua - Worked - Track Elsmere Adventure - Worked - Park Bob's Funland - Worked - Park/Scenario
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^No problem. I've run into a problem, the three last files I've tried downloading are not working. They are from three different users, and all come up with the same invalid data error. Theres a chance that it is the file, but it's starting to look slim. I'll try to look into the best I can, also here's the updated list. RCT2 Turn of the Century - Track - Worked - Corkscrew (Not specified in description)turn B&M's Galaxy - Worked - Track - B&M Hyper (Not specified in description) Aeroplane Dips - Worked - Track - Wooden (Not specified in description) Thrill Court - Worked - Listed that it requires Time Twister, and Wacky Worlds, confirmed that it does not. Saw Dust - Worked - Track CCCP - Worked - Park Futurama - Worked - Park/Design Astor Place - Worked - Park Bumbly Beach - Worked - Park Melling Park - Download worked, park contains invalid data - Park - It's not missing data, it's invalid data. Which normally means the file is corrupted somehow. It's a file issue, not a database issue. Mysterious Island - Same as above El Toro - Same as above - Other notes, I'm starting to think that the database may have something to do with it now. They are not working, and posted from three different people. EDIT: Looked into it more, and discovered that when I download it from safari, and open it straight from my downloads with parallels is when the file goes corrupt. This time I used firefox on my windows partition. I also believe this may have been why A.J. was having trouble. So I guess were already figuring out some issues, and why they happen. I have no idea why it didn't do it to the first few files.
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Here's a little list I'm working on as I test all the files. I added some notes to each one with any issues I've found. All seem to be downloading, ranking, and working fine. Although, information listed for them is wrong, or missing in areas. More of a user issue, but I figured I'd document what I can. RCT2 ------- Turn of the Century - Track - Worked - B&M's Galaxy - Worked - Track - B&M Hyper (Not specified in description) Aeroplane Dips - Worked - Track - Wooden (Not specified in description) Thrill Court - Worked - Listed that it requires Time Twister, and Wacky Worlds, confirmed that it does not. Turn of the Century B&M's Galaxy Aeroplane Dips
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^^^I also downloaded the tracks, and they all worked fine as well. I'll try opening the parks your talking about. It's either they didn't include all the rides in the zip, or they didn't check the export objects button. It has nothing to do with the database. I haven't had any trouble so far rating or downloading any files. Also to avoid the missing object issue, maybe some more regulations should be added to upload files once beta testing is over. EDIT: AJ did you get the screens from the tracks? If not I took one of each, just let me know.
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I'll start with ALL rct2 stuff and work from there, and rank them. I'll report back here once I've finished, then probably do the same with all RCT3 files, then if I get noLimits working again I'll see what I can do with it. I'll also upload all my finished parks, I've been meaning to do so somewhere anyways. I'll do my best to keep you updated tonight, and the next few days if it takes that long.
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I'll step up and offer what I can. I'll be able to test RCT2, and RCT3. If you guys need help with either of those games, I can do testing. I don't want to see this die due to lack of participation, since I don't want to see RCT2 die off again due to lack of community support. Everyone does realize this is how the game died off the first time? RCT3 didn't really play a huge factor in it's popularity till later on, since most of the community couldn't play it due to lag issues. Games die off because we don't have enough sites like this one willing to support them. Everyone knows TPR isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So I think we should take full advantage of what there offering here. Working with databases like they are is no easy task, I've done it before, and I can say first hand it takes a lot of work. They have to do most of the coding themselves, and they have to rely on us to test it out.
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The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Another update on what I got done in the area today. -
The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Thanks both of you, glad to be back, and yes, being busy had a lot to do with it also. So another small teaser. No one really has any idea how huge... Erm should I say, high, this project already is. -
The "Preview" Thread
BRTeller replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
A small preview on a project that I've been working on the last year or so. I've been trying to keep it pretty secret, but pretty soon I plan on making a more official thread. If you guys want to see some more "sneak peaks", speak up. (I wonder if anyone even remembers me anymore, lol) -Brandon (No I'm not dead) Teller