A.J. Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) ADMIN EDIT - Ok, I'm upping the prize ante on this contest. You'll win: - A Bag-o-Crap - A Club TPR Membership - WIth a Club TPR T-Shirt SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY NOW!!!! PRESENTING... A TPR Official Game Exchange Challenge! NoLimits - My Favorite Ride is Vortex! What happens when your manager's favorite coaster is an Arrow? DOWNLOAD THE TRACK/TERRAIN FILE NOW! History: Having successfully mooched off of members of a theme park enthusiast website to make his Grand Gardens popular, the manager has hatched a new plan. He recently took a "research" trip to Kings Island in Ohio and came out of the park with a favorite roller coaster - Vortex. Now, he has, once again, bought a large expanse of land for a relatively inexpensive price. The problem is this - none of the land is even close to being flat. He wants a roller coaster like Vortex on that land. The Challenge: Build an Arrow Dynamics multi-looping coaster using the "Corkscrew Coaster" coaster type. Because the manager wants a coaster like Vortex, it must do the following: Have a drop of at least 138 feet Reach a speed of at least 55mph Have at least two loops, two corkscrews, and a batwing Also: You are not allowed to modify the terrain in any way. Keep in mind that you don't have to necessarily recreate Vortex, just include its elements, height, and speed. You could include a wrap-around corkscrew a la Drachen Fire to your coaster and it would be okay as long as it still had the two loops, two corkscrews, and batwing. "But wait, A.J. - what do we need for this challenge?" All you need is NoLimits Coaster version 1.6 or later to play. This track file has no 3DS either. "How do I submit my finished track?" Upload your track to the TPR Game Exchange! When you upload your contest entry to the exchange, be sure to list it under the "TPR Challenge" file type. Judging There will be two winners of this challenge. Member's choice - at the end of the challenge, TPR members will vote to decide which track is their favorite. Moderator's choice - also at the end of the challenges, the Game Exchange moderators will decide which track is their favorite. "A.J., what do I win?" You Get CRAP! ONE lucky winner, as voted on by our members will get a **HUGE** TPR BAG OF CRAP! You read that right- A REAL, AUTHENTIC, GENUINE, ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES TPR BAG OF CRAP! Honestly, this will be one awesome bag of crap filled with kick-ass stuff! "Crap, glo-ri-ous craaaaaap..." But wait! There's MORE! Everybody who PLAYS the challenge, and turns in a track will get a 50 pt. bonus in their exchange accounts! That's right - you get something just for making a track, even if it doesn't win. It's like a lovely parting gift! Keep deadlines in mind! The contest begins today - Monday, April 18, 2011 - and ends on Monday, May 9, 2011. On Wednesday, May 11, 2011, the public voting will begin for the member's choice winner, and will last one week. Good luck, and enjoy the landplot - if you have any questions, feel free to ask your Game Exchange moderating team - mcjaco A.J. djbrcace1234 QueerRudie Have fun! Try to not get a headache from all the headbanging! Edited June 6, 2011 by mcjaco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClarke0912 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 This actually has me really interested. I was wondering though, what if we chose to go with a new-style Tennessee Tornado looper? Would that count, or do you think (or demand) that we stay classic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbrcace1234 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Basically, all you need is arrow trains to suffice this challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClarke0912 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 ^Okay, thanks. I think I'm going to stick with the classic anyway because that would fit the challenge better and hopefully get more votes. Besides, now would be a good time to sharpen my rusty handbuilding skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Ok, I'm upping the prize ante on this contest. You'll win: - A Bag-o-Crap - A Club TPR Membership - WIth a Club TPR T-Shirt SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY NOW!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumbarider1993 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I really want to do this, but i am having trouble downloading the terrain file. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A113 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Why such little time? And are custom 3d objects allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Why such little time? You had TWO WEEKS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A113 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Still not enough time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 If you haven't noticed, the ante has been upped, and the gauntlet has been thrown down! We have made the prize BETTER! You still have FIVE DAYS to submit your entry. Get to it! I should enter this contest myself and beat the stuffing out of you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) DEADLINE DATE EXTENDED! Ok everyone! You now have until Monday, May 9th to submit your entry. And if you missed it on the last page, the prizes have increased! You'll win: - An AWESOME TPR Bag-o-Crap - A Club TPR Membership - WIth a Club TPR T-Shirt SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY NOW!!!! Read the post on the previous page of this thread for contest details and to download the terrain/track file. Edited April 28, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coast4airtime Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Can we use a coaster that we submitted in a different contest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 No, not in the Challenge: Download the Ground Scenario from the Exchange, and build your Arrow Six-inversion coaster on it: You must use TWO Vertical Loops, Two Sidewinder Elements, and Two Corkscrews. You can download the ground base HERE! R.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Though a week late, I think I'm going to jump on this. I haven't uploaded anything new yet on the exchange *shame on me* let alone participate in any No Limits contests. I like the whole scenario we've got to work with on this, should come across some interesting results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A113 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sweet! Oh, and it wasn't answered, but are custom 3ds allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A113 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I just remembered AP exams existed I'll see what I can do, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Really excited to see what is created. Can't enter but maybe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freefallXL Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Okay,.. I´m in. I hope it´s correct: 138 feet = 42.0624 meters / 55 mph = ~89 km/h. Really nice contest and the winning-prices are just awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRACHEN_FIRE_FAN-BOY Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 whats your spacing on the grid? (under preferences, then grid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Lets get it on... Question - two loops...Just regular loop dee loops? Or do dive loops, immelman loops and such count as well? Im assuming just a standard loop... Alright...will be gone for 2 days...but I can definitely finish this before the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRACHEN_FIRE_FAN-BOY Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Do we have to use the Arrow "scaffolding" supports? or can we do fully custom supports? (I should have asked before getting halfway through the roller coaster.... but oh well.) I just ask because very few arrows don't have the scaffolding style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 For the record: In this challenge, Crazy Park Manager LOVES the VORTEX AT KINGS ISLAND. The specifications are this: TWO VERTICAL LOOPS, TWO SIDEWINDER LOOPS, and TWO CORKSCREW ELEMENTS. That means a total of six inversions. Immelmans, diving loops, etc. would NOT make it like Vortex, now would it? R.D. Games Forum Moderating Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkyle Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Keep in mind that you don't have to necessarily recreate Vortex, just include its elements, height, and speed. You could include a wrap-around corkscrew a la Drachen Fire to your coaster and it would be okay as long as it still had the two loops, two corkscrews, and batwing. - A.J. (on the first page) The specifications are this: TWO VERTICAL LOOPS, TWO SIDEWINDER LOOPS, and TWO CORKSCREW ELEMENTS. That means a total of six inversions. Immelmans, diving loops, etc. would NOT make it like Vortex, now would it? -QueerRudle Since QueerRudle an A.J. are both one of the moderators of this contest, I'm confused can we or cant we use other elements then the ones we need to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbrcace1234 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Stick with AJ, because the idea is not to recreate the vortex eloquently, but to at least seem to be inspired by the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 For the record: In this challenge, Crazy Park Manager LOVES the VORTEX AT KINGS ISLAND. The specifications are this: TWO VERTICAL LOOPS, TWO SIDEWINDER LOOPS, and TWO CORKSCREW ELEMENTS. That means a total of six inversions. Immelmans, diving loops, etc. would NOT make it like Vortex, now would it? R.D. Games Forum Moderating Team Have at least two loops, two corkscrews, and a batwing Thats what I was going off. When reading directions I go off the actual bolded stuff and I try to stick to bullet points. The original post only said what I just posted, verbatim. And just saying loop is different from VERTICAL LOOPS. And when you say CORKSCREW ELEMENTS I could take that very liberally or very strictly. Plus I think it said at least including those elements and you say a total of six inversions. Saying a total of 6 inplies only 6. Is it only 6 or can it be more? When doing contests its VERY VERY VERY VERY important to have your wording be precise and consistent, something Im struggling with getting from this topic. As the last person wrote, there is confusion now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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