pkd freak Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 UPDATE #1 Taft Broadcasting would like to announce its newest addition to the Amusement industry. Lakeside Palms, located along the sunny skies of Miami, Fl. We're still in the building/design stage as we are looking forward in opening within the next year (1975). Check back soon...
DBru Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Love the logo and what I can see so far. Your RCT3 work is always great!
terrancew_hod Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Miami, eh? Being from Miami I'm going to make a few assumptions if you're making a realistic park: 1. There's not a lot of space around for a big park, especially in Miami. I think their yearly Santa's Village carnival is placed in Tropical Park. The park is surrounded by condos and a mall. 2. Miami is in a hurricane zone; I wouldn't build a tall ride, unless you want it blown down. We end up getting a tropical storm or hurricane at least once every other year. You could probably fake it with a lot of custom supports and say it's hurricane resistant. The wooden coaster in Ft. Lauderdale is not very tall and has reinforced wood that protects up to a Cat 3 hurricane. 3. Of course the easiest is the landscaping.. there are no hills here and you can't build underground. Being under sea level, most major construction projects may require a water retaining pool (read this as small lake) to drain off water after heavy rains to prevent flooding. So you may need to put this or a canal to drain off the water. Terry
pkd freak Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 Miami, eh? Being from Miami I'm going to make a few assumptions if you're making a realistic park: 1. There's not a lot of space around for a big park, especially in Miami. I think their yearly Santa's Village carnival is placed in Tropical Park. The park is surrounded by condos and a mall. 2. Miami is in a hurricane zone; I wouldn't build a tall ride, unless you want it blown down. We end up getting a tropical storm or hurricane at least once every other year. You could probably fake it with a lot of custom supports and say it's hurricane resistant. The wooden coaster in Ft. Lauderdale is not very tall and has reinforced wood that protects up to a Cat 3 hurricane. 3. Of course the easiest is the landscaping.. there are no hills here and you can't build underground. Being under sea level, most major construction projects may require a water retaining pool (read this as small lake) to drain off water after heavy rains to prevent flooding. So you may need to put this or a canal to drain off the water. Terry Thanks for the side notes. I didn't even think about all of that when I was planning... I will keep em in mind. But, this will be a big park... very realistic, but I guess not realistic in that area...lol.
Team Thriller Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I cannot wait to see this. Looks very detailed from the picture. My only complaint is, and maybe it's just the angle, but the parking lot looks very small. Maybe you can make that the "bus only" parking lot or something so you don't need to waste space with a huge one. Cannot wait for the next update. --James
AlmereStars Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I've seen your previous park over at Atari, looked pretty good good luck!
terrancew_hod Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 My only complaint is, and maybe it's just the angle, but the parking lot looks very small. --James That's true to Miami! Unless you're at mall, you may be hard press to find a spot. Parking on lawns in some residential areas aren't uncommon. If you did that in the Midwest the owner would try to beat you up! Some places you may have to pay $15-20 for parking, unless you are at a mall out west. Terry
Team Thriller Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 ^ Oh Then I guess he's all set. Great parking lot. Maybe you should make a huge lawn or something. --James
pkd freak Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks everyone for the feedback and compliments... Well, actually is not set in the dead center of Miami, but some miles away. Details will come soon. UPDATE #2 The parking lot is underway, as we still have a lot ahead of us... Paving is almost complete in our next section. Pavement has been completed with the rail work. Street markings are being painted in, including handicap parking spaces. Almost complete, as this is going to be a huge parking area.
terrancew_hod Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 You know, I looked at the parking lot and I said to myself "They must have finally got rid of one of those unfinished condos to make a parking lot instead of the other way around! Somebody should have told the builders that you can only have so many luxury condos when a good chunk of Miami population can't afford to move in them! Nice work! Terry
pkd freak Posted January 21, 2009 Author Posted January 21, 2009 ^^^^, LOL... yea we did have to tare down a lot of those to put the park up. A lot of extra funds to clear land, lol. Yes the parking lot was a very big project, BelgianGuy UPDATE #2.1 Due to positive feedback, we have replaced the stadium lights. I actually found some smaller lights to light up the whole parking lots. Also, we took out some of the handicapped spaces. I know we're all tired of seeing the parking lot(its just a huge project). Our next update will include Lakside's storyline and photos of the park getting started. See ya then!!
cinciDAWGS12 Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Well for a parking lot it's all you could ask for! It looks great keep it up!
pkd freak Posted January 22, 2009 Author Posted January 22, 2009 Well for a parking lot it's all you could ask for! It looks great keep it up! HAHAHA, Thanks. Here's a little teaser before our major update. A brief scale down on LSP front section (Lakeside Central). I know ya'll were was just so tired of that parking lot...LOL.
pkd freak Posted January 25, 2009 Author Posted January 25, 2009 UPDATE 3 Our design team has decided to rename the section Lakeside Central to Central Palms. Central Palm will be one of our most extravagant areas when the park opens. Filled with restaurants, Shops, our most beautiful Central Fountain, and three attractions. As one will get introduced in this update. We still have a lot of planning and construction on the way... So, here we go. LOGO Front Gate entering Central Palm, it's almost complete. Alpine Deli serving delicious Cheeseburgers, Steaks, Sub sandwiches, Drinks, and more. The General Store, Restrooms, and Alpine Deli. Scrambler, a family attraction. Central Fountain drained... *NOTE* As I'm one of the suckers out in RCT3 world that still cannot get is billboards to work! So just bare with me as I have signs with no logos/pics in em. THX! How "beautiful" my park will be if I could get em to work!!
terrancew_hod Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Are you running Vista on your computer? You probably seen this, but if not, this may help: http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=593121
pkd freak Posted January 25, 2009 Author Posted January 25, 2009 Are you running Vista on your computer? You probably seen this, but if not, this may help: http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=593121 Yea I am, Man.. I did tried everything in the book for the past year. Still does not work. Im not sure what it can be.
BelgianGuy Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I had the same problem but I got it fixed, you have to change the name of the folder pictures to "my pictures" But it doesn't work if you just do it in explorer you have to do it in windows programming itself there are some guidelines to do this on the internet I bet you'll find some
pkd freak Posted January 26, 2009 Author Posted January 26, 2009 I had the same problem but I got it fixed, you have to change the name of the folder pictures to "my pictures" But it doesn't work if you just do it in explorer you have to do it in windows programming itself there are some guidelines to do this on the internet I bet you'll find some I think I tried that... I've then tried everything in the book you can think of. I might need some personal assistance...lol.
AlmereStars Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 It's looking good so far! whats the Major Attraction going to be??
pkd freak Posted January 26, 2009 Author Posted January 26, 2009 It's looking good so far! whats the Major Attraction going to be?? THX, Its not really a MAJOR attraction... but for that area and time(70's) it will be a nice addtion to the park.
AlmereStars Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 It's looking good so far! whats the Major Attraction going to be?? THX, Its not really a MAJOR attraction... but for that area and time(70's) it will be a nice addtion to the park. Oow let me geuss: Enterprise??
pkd freak Posted January 26, 2009 Author Posted January 26, 2009 It's looking good so far! whats the Major Attraction going to be?? THX, Its not really a MAJOR attraction... but for that area and time(70's) it will be a nice addtion to the park. Oow let me geuss: Enterprise?? Good guess, but no. An Enterprise will be added to another section in the park.
kitkat12 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Will there be a coaster like thunder road/racer.
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