Rct3Mike Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 The download links are finally up! Now I wish I had a really cool storyline to go along with the ride, but I don't. I promise my next ride will though! Anyway, here is the download, kindly hosted by jmainaz. -Michael Hello! Some of you who are members at Atari might know me. Fisherman's Ghost Mine has inspired me to do my own mine themed ride... Here is the story that the ride will follow: The legend of Coal Creek Mine January 13th 1969 A Large methane explosion kills 17. Their bodies never discovered. March 29th 1979 A lone miner wanders off towards the vacant shaft 13. Suddenly he sees the outline of a man run through a tunnel in front of him. He travels further in. Dead crows lie all over the ground. Then a beam of light shines on the miner from further in the shaft. It was a man. He was wearing an old carbide headlamp, which have been outdated since around 1970. Now the head lamps used are battery powered. Who was this man, or “thing”. Suddenly he hears faint whispering. “Fire in the hole”, “Fire in the hole”- Now the whispering has grown to a yell – “Fire in the hole!” Suddenly the whole Shaft 13 erupts into a fireball. A deafening explosion roars through the mine. The miner passes away, and Coal Creek Mine was condemned. The mine has been vacant ever since… or so they think. Now some of the exterior: Yes, there is a vertical drop behind that waterfall And we'll end with one of my favorite pictures of the exterior: (underwater) Hope you like it, please comment! ~Michael
DBru Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Looking GREAT! I love the wood and rock work on the exterior...amazing stuff! And I like your incorporation of a vertical drop behind the waterfall; nice idea!
AlmereStars Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 looks really great! The only thing I would do is to put in some more coloured lights in the darker area. But then again, it is a ghost mine
terrancew_hod Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 ^I guess that would depend on how it looks on the POV. I know i go into the POV every now and then to make sure the important parts are seen. Looks really good. I know those mine ride wall sets are being used all over! I have to work on getting the ghosts put on my ride! Terry
Steffen_Dk Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 It is so cool. Although it's quite obvious that you have a lot of inspiration from Fisherman, it's still really good! The theming is absolutely fantastic; especially the picture with the unbalanced water tower is fascinating.
Fisherman Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Mike...I didn't want to say this at Atari because I didn't want to hurt anyone else's feelings. But I must tell you that your ride is the best mine ride in the works on the boards. Instead of copying my ideas, you have taken Wagi's CS and the mine genre and have run with them and done your own unique idea! I certainly appreciate your creativity and the fact that you aren't just copying. Your lighting is AWESOME, by the way. Keep it up, man! I can't wait for the POV. Please don't take a year to make it like I did. LOL!! -Derek (your biggest fan!)
terrancew_hod Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 ^I'm going to have to agree as well. Rct3Mike has definitely put his spin on the coaster. I won't say this on Atari either, but those kids are getting out of hand with the photocopiers, especially the one that was blowing up your PM box! See what you did Derek? Derek, you WILL be seeing those awesome ghosts of yours on my dark ride coaster, which isn't a mine ride btw. Well they may find their way underground though... it's a long road to hell! Terry
mcjaco Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 ...it's a long road to hell! I took I94. It wasn't that long of a ride.
Rct3Mike Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Well, I couldn't figure out how to multi-quote on this forum so i guess I just have to do the @(Insert Name Here) @DBru - Thank You! @AlmereStars - Thanks! Actually, when a train is about to shoot out of the shaft, moat of the lights flicker off. Usually, it's brighter... @Terrance - Thanks! If you're a member at Atari then I think I know who you are... @Steffen - Thanks! And yes Fisherman was a huge inspiration for this project... And Finally @Fisherman - O My God *Passes out on floor* Best compliment ever - especially who it's coming from. With Ghost Mine you certainly proved that amazing work takes much time! Although I will try to take less than a year Currently I'm working on the station building, so maybe an update saturday... Thanks for all the amazing comments everyone! -~Michael
mcjaco Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Well, I couldn't figure out how to multi-quote on this forum so i guess I just have to do the @(Insert Name Here) You can't on TPR's version of phpbb. Perhaps in the near future.
Rct3Mike Posted January 22, 2009 Author Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks for the comments! Heres a screenshot of how I'm starting to theme some of the water areas: The bridge for the final brake run: Night Shot: Please comment! ~Michael
Thelegendarymatthew Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Incredible. Nothing else needed to be said.
packfanlv Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 This does look amazing. I am looking forward to your next update! Thanks for sharing.
DBru Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 These mine projects are so amazing...I keep forgetting this is RCT3. But seriously, totally awesome work, and I can't WAIT to see the finished product!
Rct3Mike Posted February 1, 2009 Author Posted February 1, 2009 ^Thanks guys! Here's a little update for you guys I'll start with some added details to the waterfall. If you didn't know, there's a vertical drop behind it. At the bottom of the drop, it flies under these mill wheels and a huge water explosion is triggered. Night view of waterfall:D Thanks to everyone who has commented! ~Michael
Rct3Mike Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Any comments? Ah well, I guess I'll give you a pic of how the queue is coming along so far. I'm working on making the lighting a little better... You like? ~Michael
packfanlv Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Me like! It really does look incredible and reminds me of how much I suck at RCT3 when it comes to scenery.
DBru Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Heck yes! How much time do you spend/have you spent working on this?
KPWoCkAxX Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 This is great, nice to see someone using those Eurofighter cars! Your lighting and theming is great, and those supports look imaculate! Keep up this high standard of work!
cinciDAWGS12 Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Wow! I seriously can't wait for the video of this. It looks great!
Rct3Mike Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 ^Thanks guys! Alright its been a while since an update but mainly because I'm too lazy to update at Atari, Shyguy's, and here too. So here's what I've been up to: This is at the near beginning of the queue. It takes on a whole nother feel at night time! Looking back the other way... This part is sort of meant to entertain you while your in the queue. You can look closely through the planks and enjoy the scenery! Heres a first look at the station! Pay attention to the cave in the distance - The track looks like it leads right into it! Oh! But it's a fake! The train drops below just after ghosts appear in the tunnel ahead. The station lights suddenly flicker violently a mysterious blue glow! And your journey into the mines begin... Hope you guys like what your seeing! Please drop a comment, I've been working very hard on this. Thanks, Michael
DBru Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Still looking great. Love the 'drop below the cave' idea...
ratdogg68 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 Looks Fantastic man, keep up the great work.
Rct3Mike Posted July 4, 2009 Author Posted July 4, 2009 The POV is now out! The download link is in the first post! -Michael
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