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[RCT3] Fisher Park
fraroc replied to Tomes1225's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
This park can easily give Hershey's Hawaiian Escape and Chareslton Gardens/SFSC a run for it's money... Here I am thinking I'm good. I totally suck compared to you, I don't even know where to get all of the CTR for the coasters in this park.... -
[RCT3] Kings Paradise
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
The only area with the lamp posts is the "Promenade" area. Thanks for the feedback though! -
[RCT3] Kings Paradise
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
(Poker Face) I.....didn't know that -
[RCT3] Kings Paradise
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Year: 1976 If we jumpstart to the year of the U S of A's bicentennial, you'll see some changes in Kings Paradise. The day this picture was taken, it seems that only one side of Racer is open, which is the original 1957 "Super Coaster" side. Something's different here, Is that a steel roller coaster? Yes it is! In 1976, King's Paradise got a hold of Ron Toomer from Arrow Development and they built one of the "Roaring 20s Corkscrew" coasters in the park! Tame rides by 2012's standards, but back in the mid 70s this was considered the ultimate thrill, seeing how the Arrow Corkscrew models were the first ever modern roller coasters to go upside-down! These bad boys were the granddaddies of all looping coasters you see today! Also, I don't really have any pictures of it, but there is a third coaster in the park. An Alan Herschell wooden kiddy coaster named the "Junior Racer" It's only like, 20 feet high and goes 15mph. Even a little kid would think it's a lame coaster. More pics coming soon! -
Greene Hills Amusement Park [RCT3]
fraroc replied to liftsifter's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
I like this so far. Idk why people believe that this is a rip off of Charelston Gardens Amusement Park. I can see that you build in the coasterdude5ian style. I myself am inspired by CD5's skills. I will NEVER EVER EVER be as good as him, but I still love making parks. Keep up the good work man. -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
fraroc replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The only part I find painful really is that last turn & the airtime going through the bunnyhops into the brake run hurts my shoulders a bit but it's not as bad as hurler or anaconda. For 2013:I would expect the teaser graphic to be a little more comical/peanuts like as opposed to what we see in the art work if it were for a revamp of the kidzville area. I kinda liked Anaconda, if it wasn't for the headbanging in the "Butterfly helices" and the really bad pacing in the corkscrews it would be a really nice ride! The underground drop is a nice touch and the loop and immelmann are very fast and forceful. Just goes to show you, Vekoma can try as they may, but they'll never be able to duplicate the feeling of a good Arrow Dynamics coaster.... But, If I were to predict that a coaster be removed from KD in 2013, It seems that Anaconda and Shockwave are on borrowed time. I really don't know if the powers that be (KD and Cedar Fair) want to remove anything, but I'm just saying...I wouldn't be surprised if those two rides got (imatates throat cutting) HHHHHHKKKKKKKK. -
Kings Dominion (KD) Discussion Thread
fraroc replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I went to KD for the first time about a month ago. It was a nice, quaint park. Short lines (Volcano, sometimes FOF is the exeption) Good variety of coasters, Intimidator rocks.....that kind of stuff.... But I noticed something, Is it just me, or is Shockwave not NEARLY as painful as people let on? I rode it expecting "the steel Mean Streak" And I personally thought it was a pretty fun coaster! Is it because I'm desensitized to jerky, painful coasters (I like Vekoma Boomerangs and SLCs and I enjoyed the Coney Island Cyclone. I like some roughness, don't judge me) or did they do work on it? -
[RCT3] Kings Paradise
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
ERA 1: Family-Owned Kings Paradise Year: 1971 By 1970, reconstruction of the former "Superland" fun park was complete. Seamus Anders with the help of his father ,Patrick and his mother, Cathy, they were sucsessfully able to design and build a New Superland. But then, Seamus had an idea of giving the park a new name seeing how "Superland" was a very generic, redundant name. The place needed a name that was uniqe and grandiose....then, it clicked. Kings Paradise opened to the public April of 1971. Admission and Ride tickets sold like gangbusters! The most obvious change was that the reknowned "Super Coaster" was completley rebuilt! Then, the Roller Coaster Corperation of America (RCCA) was contracted to build a second track adjacent to the coaster! Thus creating a whole new coaster simply named "Racer". Obviously, it became a huge hit! Another change was that the swimming pool and petting zoo were both removed and replaced with two new thrill rides! A Tilt-A-Whirl and a Wave Swinger! -
[RCT3] Avalon
fraroc replied to Thx1138's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Well, from what I can see, it looks pretty good. But a small tip for you. 1.Rename a peep "David Walsh" 2.Press Ctrl and U in unison 3.The buttons on the sides will be gone and you'll take much better pictures! OR you can go into Photoshop or GIMP and crop out the sides. -
Ok, My bad, I should have known that I should have posted 3 pics.. But anyway INTRODUCTION KINGS PARADISE is an amusement park located in Laramie, Wyoming 15 miles from Cheyenne and 72 miles from Denver, Colorado off of the I-25. It is currently the only amusement park in the entire state of Wyoming since the closure of a small children’s park in Cheyenne (Lions Park). Furthermore, Kings Paradise has been rated one of the best amusement parks in the country. Kings Paradise is a large fun park that is currently home to thirteen roller coasters, three of which are rated as some of the most thrilling roller coasters in America. The park has also changed hands several times. The park was family owned from 1970 to 1984, then Kings Entertainment Company owned the park from 1985 to 1994, Paramount Parks then bought out KECO and the park became “Paramount Kings Paradise” until Paramount Parks went out of business in 2007. Then, unlike the other Paramount Parks, Six Flags bough the park and it was renamed “Six Flags Thrill City”. Then the park get’s sold AGAIN and this time, Cedar Fair is the buyer and has operated under its original “Kings Paradise” moniker ever since. Here is an arial picture taken last year. Kings Paradise sure as hell didn't start out as the thrill seeker's nirvana as it is today, the park has gone through several changes throughout the years, going through FIVE different owners which is a rather large amount of ownership changes compared to other theme parks, but no matter what, Kings Paradise is still a fine amusement park full of thrills! ORIGINS The story of how the amusement park we know as Kings Paradise came to be starts circa 1957, when a small leisure park known as "Superland" opens to the public. Superlands' main attraction and claim to fame was a simple, out and back wooden roller coaster built by the Philidelphia Toboggan Company named the "Super Coaster" It was a rather exciting coaster with a breathtaking first drop and several "Bunny hops" throuought it's course. It was a smash hit that attracted people all over the western United States. The park even had a petting zoo which held animals such as sheep, turkeys and miniature horses and a swimming pool which kept the guests cool in the dog days of summer... But soon...tragedy struck One one fateful day in 1964, an electrical failure caused a spark which then ignited the Super Coaster's wood structure. Soon, the entire first hill of the coaster was completley engulfed in flames. The park staff were easily able to evacuate passengers and the park's visitors...but then, due to the fires, the wood structure began to weaken and break. Due to the sudden imbalance of weight, the entire flaming structure suddenly tips over and capsizes. Killing 15 people that were standing on the path when the roller coaster came down. Superland was subsequently closed and never reopened. Fast forward to 1968, the park is now in total disrepair, rides are covered in graffiti, the petting zoo and pool are empty and the semi-destroyed Super Coaster lays dormant. There was next to no hope that the park would ever return.....but.... A young, wealthy son of a major business tycoon named Seamus Anders visits the abandoned park and gets an amazing idea...with his father's resources...he can easily get this abandoned amusement park back to it's former glory. By '69,work began on a new Superland..... More updates coming soon!
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The "Preview" Thread
fraroc replied to DBru's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Hello gang, I am proud to present you a new RCT3 park that I have worked on for a few months. My main inspirations for this park are Kings Dominion, Knotts Berry Farm, Dorney Park, and a little bit of Cedar Point. Without further adieu, I give you..... KINGS PARADISE is an amusement park located in Laramie, Wyoming 15 miles from Cheyenne and 72 miles from Denver, Colorado off of the I-25. It is currently the only amusement park in the entire state of Wyoming since the closure of a small children’s park in Cheyenne (Lions Park). Furthermore, Kings Paradise has been rated one of the best amusement parks in the country. Kings Paradise is a large fun park that is currently home to thirteen roller coasters, three of which are rated as some of the most thrilling roller coasters in America. The park has also changed hands several times. The park was family owned from 1970 to 1984, then Kings Entertainment Company owned the park from 1985 to 1994, Paramount Parks then bought out KECO and the park became “Paramount Kings Paradise” until Paramount Parks went out of business in 2007. Then, unlike the other Paramount Parks, Six Flags bough the park and it was renamed “Six Flags Thrill City”. Then the park get’s sold AGAIN and this time, Cedar Fair is the buyer and has operated under its original “Kings Paradise” moniker ever since. Here is an arial picture taken last year. Kings Paradise sure as hell didn't start out as the thrill seeker's nirvana as it is today, the park has gone through several changes throughout the years, going through FIVE different owners which is a rather large amount of ownership changes compared to other theme parks, but no matter what, Kings Paradise is still a fine amusement park full of thrills! Next Update, I will turn back the clock back to the year 1970, where a wealthy entrepeneur buys an abandoned amusement park named "Superland" and returns it to it's former glory....thus creating "Kings Paradise". -
Vermont Paradise [RCT3]
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
I apologize to all of you. Recently I have been having pc trouble and im not going to be posting and update till next week. -
Vermont Paradise [RCT3]
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
DOWNLOAD THE PARK TODAY!!!!! You can download Vermont Paradise first season 1974 today!!!! I used absolutly no custom scenery here so putting it in the game is Super Easy! Once you download, please post some pics as a "Trip report!" We hope to see you soon!! we have a whole future ahead of us.......... Vermont Paradise year 1974 Grand opening!!!!!!.zip Vermont Paradise features two great roller coasters and many other rides! Roller Coasters: All American Coaster, Vermont Maple Train Flats: Ferris Wheel, Carrusel, Twister, Parachutes, Red Baron -
Avalon Park [RCT3]
fraroc replied to steven6995's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Tornado dips should be completly rebuilt -
8 Cars Per Trainer (RCT2)
fraroc replied to SaweetDude04's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
DO NOT PANIC!!!!! I HAVE IT AND WILL UPLOAD IT TO MEGAUPLOAD SOON!!!!! -
Vermont Paradise [RCT3]
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
1974 GRAND OPENING!!! This is it! Memorial day 74! the park is now open for business!!!It just seems like yesterday when we first broke the ground on what would be the first amusement park in Vermont, And now It is opening day!!! We hope that this park will thrill for generations to come! However, the rides are tested, The TV advertisement is on the air lets wait for the crowd!!! hmmmm, so far it's a disappointment we should have hundreds of guests by now and these are the first ones COME ON GUYS YOU HATE FUN OR SOMETHING????? WOW I was so wrong! just look at all those people! Twister and Ferris Wheel instantly became popular The People who attended Preview day were DYING to get on Vermont Maple train now!!! Noo one wants to ride All American Coaster I guess people are a little intimidated by the large size But some thrill seekers rushed right to the station trying their hardest to get front or back car! We Hope to see you soon! Things are sure looking up for this park, they sure are............ -
OD Hopkins makes Jet Coasters!!!!
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
OD Hopkins I belive is still around, but I dont tkink they make amusment rides anymore -
http://www.rcdb.com/2407.htm I never thought i's see the day when an american company makes a jet coaster What is the world coming to
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Beyond Pixelation :: RCT3 Movie
fraroc replied to coasterdude5's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
I think "The Ride of their Life" sounds cooler -
Vermont Paradise [RCT3]
fraroc replied to fraroc's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
1974 The All-American Coaster has arrived! This brand new wooden masterpeice was build by the renowned John Allen! Here are some pictures of it Wow, It looks huge compared to the other rides The hills are just filled with airtime!!!! This undoubtly will be a popular attraction when the park opens!! See you soon!!! -
Avalon Park [RCT3]
fraroc replied to steven6995's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
we should start a big petition to rebuild the Tornado Dips!!!!!