AirCoaster [iPod App]

[tdub96]

Well for the last few weeks I've picked up the old app I used to play, AirCoaster. Its the most complex roller coaster simulation availiable for iPod/iPad/iPhones. I must say its very cool. You can customize your coaster to the fullest extent, everything from what it looks like to the elements it features. At the beginning, it can be a bit difficult, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes just as addictive as Angry Birds. The game even features an online community for uploading, downloading, chatting, and rating other users tracks.

 

Anyone else out there play this game?? My username is TWcoasterforce (all in fancy lettering )

 

I apologize to the mods/admins if this is the wrong forum to post this in as it isnt something I can post screenshots of or anything like that, merely just a discussion thread. But feel free to move the thread. Thanks.

 

-TW

[braztaz]

I'll have to check this out, it seems really neat. How does it compare to RCT2?

[tdub96]

It is much different, its more like a portable No Limits. It is very complex, very detailed, and nearly limitless. However there is no buildings or a park like in RCT, just your coaster and generic, rct-like supports that you manually place, and the only true scenery object is trees. So, its much different, but is only 99 cents and is so much fun if youre a coaster enthusiast. I'm sure everyone who is active in the community would enjoy it, even the people who dont play any coaster games. The possibilites when building are nearly endless.

[Ace Of Spades]

I have it. Had a great coaster with interlocking loops, but unfortunately I just wiped my iPod this afternoon. Otherwise I would've grabbed screenies.

[CoasterCreator9]

Sounds cool, if only I had a capable iPod.

[SoCalCoasters]

I actually use the App a lot when I'm bored and no RCT program is available...

 

Needless to say, it's a pretty powerful app, but has some annoying limitations....

 

Here are some screens:

 

 

This is my recreation of Steel Hawg. this was the closest I could get....

 

 

This is Air Force One, and features the new Dog Tongue Element...

 

 

This is a close up of the in game cars, one of four different types...

 

I'll post some more screens later of the editor & other features if I can!

[MeMeMe]

This all seems very interesting. Do you think you can get it for Android?

[tdub96]

Im not sure if you can get it for the androids, but it certaintly works well on the ipod. The most prevelent limitation is the inability to make wooden coasters, but the possibilities of customizing steel rides are literally endless.

 

Nice screens socal! Whats your screenname on AC?

EDIT: Nvm, I found you, gonna follow you

[timetrial3141592]

I apologize for raising this post from the dead, but I needed to point out that AirCoaster is in serious need of good realistic track makers. My username is Alaeriia; I run several clubs and am very active within the community. The problem is that the "technical" makers, who still think making four pieces of track face each other like a tunnel is impressive, are trying to rule the app. They're kinda being jerks about it, too. If you have an iOS device, I suggest you buy the app.

[SoCalCoasters]

I left AC after the mass amounts of complete jerks, and the fact that no one really piad attention to my work at all. Why bother putting in the effort if no one will bother to look at it?

[stereohead]

^^ This app looks really interesting. I would like to try to help you out, but I don't have enough money in my account for the app right now ( I only have 83 cents). Hopefully I'll get it on black Friday

[timetrial3141592]

^ Make sure to follow me. My Intamin woodie, Terrador, is currently on the first page of the Most Popular List. I can help you out with things if need be.

[tdub96]

I always enjoyed your stuff SoCal. And thanks for the bump alaeriia, I was thinking of reviving this topic myself.

[accelerate]

I'm really quite conflicted over this app. It truly is a great app, but as said before, the community for the most part sucks. Someone told me "To stop acting smart because he could obviously see that I was actually a really stupid person. Oh, and they will throw a hissy fit if you block them (I had blocked a couple just plain rude people and they went to complain to TimeTrial... I was not in a good mood .

[tdub96]

The community is pretty bad. But for the most part, its easy to ignore. Theres also a few users who, obviously, take the game way too seriously. But it certainly is fun if you use it the right way: build coasters and be creative.

[donkeyman18]

It's a cool game.I might grab some screenshots for you guys!

Edited December 4, 2011 by QueerRudie

[australianalex]

Downloaded it today, pretty good. The community is weird, all the coaster downloads have weird stuff in the title? Whole community looks very amaturish. Can anyone tell me some good, realistic coasters to download?

[-Edge of Beast-]

I dont have it because I dont have an iPod. It sure looks fun though! It seems like a weird mix between RCT3's Extended Coaster and NoLimits.

[accelerate]

Well, the TPR members on AC make pretty good tracks (including myself ). Tdub goes as TW, TimeTrial as Aleriia (SP?), and I go as Accelerate and [Alter Ego] (My alternate account).

[australianalex]

Ive managed to find some really great, realistic wooden coasters, but Im yet to find a realistic looping coaster. Ive seeen how well someone can make a dive loop/immelman on that app and I want to find a realistic B&M to download

[accelerate]

Well, I have a pretty good looper called For Real, comment on my wall and I can help you with the Immemalen loop.

[australianalex]

I tried searching "For real" and could only find a million coasters without that name. Wow, their search engine is good.

[SoCalCoasters]

I'm also known as SoCalCoasters over there and I do all realistic tracks, and mainly recreations.

[australianalex]

I liked your Manta recreation, very nice.

[timetrial3141592]

Try downloading my track "Cortisone". It's a B&M with some extra bits added that I wish B&M would do.

 

I'm currently on hiatus due to my iPod dying, but I'll be back shortly.