[RCT3] Coaster Types Help

[KPWoCkAxX]

As some people may know I SUCK at building rollercoasters.

But for me to get a better understanding of how to build them I need someone to explain the types for me.

Example: Vekoma, B&M, Intamin etc.

Can someone please help me?

[mcjaco]

Obviously, those are builders.

 

I'd do a search here, RCDB, Rollercoasterfantic.com, etc. to get an idea on how each builders coasters look. Try some recreations, then move on to creating your own "fantasy" prototype-ish ones.

[KPWoCkAxX]

Alright, Thanks alot!

I never knew they were manufactures...........

[Six Flags Enthuseast]

If you notice, most B&M twister's begin with many elements, such as loops, barrel rolls, cobra rolls, dive loops, etc. They usually begin with a loop, then dive (except for most inverts, they do a b-roll here and have a different layout from here), a barrel roll, the cobra, then the midcourse brakes. Depending on which type you choose, it gets a bit different from here. But it's always fast smooth, has some forces, and is always fun!

The hypers always begin with a HUGE drop, a tunnel, a carousel, a hill, a few twists and turns, and then do whatever 'till the midcourse brakes. And same thing after them.

Intamin coasters tend to be fast, smooth, many tall beyond ordinary limits, and fun! (again) But then again, you can tell that they're different from each other. Intamin rarely uses midcourse brakes, they have the type of track that needs little support, and they seem to be using the newest technology on each ride. Not revolutionary improvements all at once, but little changes that make the ride that much better, safer, and easier to operate and own. The layout is always long, twisty, TALL, and spread out. This only excludes Expedition Ge Force.

Vekoma.............. Do I really need to explain? They're all based on compact monsters that massage you to the point of fainting (some you do faint on), thrash you around like a mad baboon , and sicken you to the point of stomach rupture! Some manage to slip through the cracks of Vekoma horribleness (*coughCoughAftershockcoughcoughExpiditionEverestcough *), but they are the lucky ones. And you are the lucky one if you get on it without worries and come off happy. So the lesson is: listen to themepark enthusiests, get the scoop on Vekoma, talk to people that have ridden them, and DON'T RIDE THEM IF THEY ARE CONSIDERED HORRIBLE!!!!!

That's my lesson for today. Class dismissed!

[KPWoCkAxX]

^ Nice One! That really helped me alot, Thanks!

[DBru]

^^That comment was very stereotypical.

 

Not all B&M's are smooth, or follow the layouts that you have pointed out. (Hypers always have a tunnel after the first drop? Uh...no. )

 

Hardly any Intamin's are "always long, twisty, TALL, and spread out". Just because Millennium Force and S:ROS are like this doesn't mean all are. Have you ever seen one of their loopers, inverts, or accelerators?

 

And most stereotypical of all was your description of Vekoma. Yes, some are rough, but your thoughts are a TOTALLY over-exaggerated. All companies have their fair share of flops, but Vekoma has begun to show improvement, and I for one cannot wait to see what they bring us in the future!

[Six Flags Enthuseast]

Sorry, I knew I was off by a lot. I haven't seen EVERY layout made by B&M/Intamin. I was just basing off what I've seen so far. A lot of B&M hypers DO have a carousel after the tunnel, and I didn't describe the layout that much. I just said a turn or two and then whatever. I've never seen a rough B&M. (Actual question) Can you name one? I haven't seen EVERY floorless/inverted/standup/hyper/ any other model I'm forgetting manufactured by them. But yeah, I wasn't thinking much about the other layouts or types, so I know I made a mistake on that one.

I know, I know I forgot about the rocket/accelerator coasters, and for that you can call me a dummy. I haven't seen much of the looping or inverts, though. I know not all are like how I described, but a lot of the ones I've seen are like that.

I know I really exagerated with Vekoma too! I should've put rolling eyes next to the end of the sentence or wink or something to show I WAS exaggerating. And I also know that I was forgetting some other good coasters too. I, too, think that with some improvement that Vekoma will be a better company. I'm sorry for being stereotypical, and if I hurt your feelings, I'm sorry for that too.

[kraken613]

I agree with Daniel!

 

Ive been on a rough B&M! Iron Wolf!

 

What B&M hyper has a tunnel? I dont know of one! Now one might but most dont!

[mcjaco]

Ive been on a rough B&M! Iron Wolf!

 

BINGO!

[angryemobeaver]

I agree with Daniel!

 

Ive been on a rough B&M! Iron Wolf!

 

What B&M hyper has a tunnel? I dont know of one! Now one might but most dont!

Iron Wolf was pretty rough for a B&M, but i liked it! And Raging Bull has a tunnel!

[Six Flags Enthuseast]

Oh yeah! Now I remember Iron Wolf! I rode it in 2005 when I went there.

It was rough, but the thing that I disliked about it the most was how loud it was when the restraints were unlocked. I was standing in line and it scared the crap out of me when it did that!

[DBru]

...if I hurt your feelings, I'm sorry for that too.

 

Lol, don't worry, I wasn't offended; I was just stating that your post had much false, opinionated information in it.

 

Yes, AC and RB have tunnels, and some Vekoma's are horrid, but what you had to say were just major overstatements.

 

Oh, and I appreciate the honesty in your second post. Thank you

 

 

-Daniel