Ethan's Dev Topic - Stuff and things
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Coaster Hipster
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Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - [A map can't save you in this fores
Great advertising
Really looking forward to seeing the POV
Great advertising
Really looking forward to seeing the POV
Ethan
Strata Poster
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - [A map can't save you in this fores
Sorry I will have a download and POV video soon, i've been busy and I need to do some final tweaking
But, I have been working on another coaster for a while. It will be a B&M Hyper, about 170ft high with, i'd say 5 airtime hills. I have been inspired by Shambhala and other hypers. Here's some pictures!
Coming out of the station...
The 170ft first drop...
Plus another shot of the drop...
Which leads into...
An airtime hill...
And that leads into a funky turnaround I made, kind of like the ampersand on Shambhala...
Another view of the turnaround, which makes the shaping look odd :/
Out of the turnaround...
Into, you guessed it, another airtime hill...
Another shot...
That's all I have got so far. I will upload the other coaster on this topic soon, along with a POV!
Sorry I will have a download and POV video soon, i've been busy and I need to do some final tweaking
But, I have been working on another coaster for a while. It will be a B&M Hyper, about 170ft high with, i'd say 5 airtime hills. I have been inspired by Shambhala and other hypers. Here's some pictures!
Coming out of the station...
The 170ft first drop...
Plus another shot of the drop...
Which leads into...
An airtime hill...
And that leads into a funky turnaround I made, kind of like the ampersand on Shambhala...
Another view of the turnaround, which makes the shaping look odd :/
Out of the turnaround...
Into, you guessed it, another airtime hill...
Another shot...
That's all I have got so far. I will upload the other coaster on this topic soon, along with a POV!
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - B&M Hyper
I think a hyper coaster is defined more by the style of ride (ie. big hills, airtime, speed) than simply height. Is Apollo's Chariot a hyper coaster? Of course it is... oh wait... it's only 170ft tall. It's pretty much the same as any other 200ft+ B&M coaster. The hyper/giga/strata labels are definitely more of a guideline or system made up by enthusiasts than anything that actually means anything.
It's even called a Hyper Coaster by B&M: http://www.bolliger-mabillard.com/produ ... er_en.aspx
(I know you know this really. )
Mmm... not sure...-lofty- said:Also, that's not a hyper
Mega up to 200ft (although this is my opinion).
Hyper 200-299ft.
Giga 300-399ft.
Strata 400-499ft.
I think a hyper coaster is defined more by the style of ride (ie. big hills, airtime, speed) than simply height. Is Apollo's Chariot a hyper coaster? Of course it is... oh wait... it's only 170ft tall. It's pretty much the same as any other 200ft+ B&M coaster. The hyper/giga/strata labels are definitely more of a guideline or system made up by enthusiasts than anything that actually means anything.
It's even called a Hyper Coaster by B&M: http://www.bolliger-mabillard.com/produ ... er_en.aspx
(I know you know this really.
)
Ethan
Strata Poster
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - B&M Hyper
The hyper coaster above has been cancelled because after designing multiple layouts, it felt the same as any other hyper, so I ditched the idea.
Good news at last! Kigahara is now up for download!
However, the fantastic tunnel which JAMMYD778 made for me doesn't quite fit onto the coaster in a way I think will look best. So I may release a second version of the coaster once I have made some adjustments. Thanks again to hi, anyhow.
On to the coaster,
DOWNLOAD - http://www.mediafire.com/?ec6bofo26kcotii
Feel free to rate and everything, hope you all like it! Do note, the coaster is very short and is aimed at families.
The hyper coaster above has been cancelled because after designing multiple layouts, it felt the same as any other hyper, so I ditched the idea.
Good news at last! Kigahara is now up for download!
However, the fantastic tunnel which JAMMYD778 made for me doesn't quite fit onto the coaster in a way I think will look best. So I may release a second version of the coaster once I have made some adjustments. Thanks again to hi, anyhow.
On to the coaster,
DOWNLOAD - http://www.mediafire.com/?ec6bofo26kcotii
Feel free to rate and everything, hope you all like it! Do note, the coaster is very short and is aimed at families.
Uncle Arly
Strata Poster
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - Kigahara [Download Page 3]
I really enjoyed this. Fun little coaster with the launches, nice pacing, and can imagine it riding really well in real life.
Very smooth, and the layout didn't lose interest.
I really enjoyed this. Fun little coaster with the launches, nice pacing, and can imagine it riding really well in real life.
Very smooth, and the layout didn't lose interest.
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - Kigahara [Download Page 3]
I liked this. It was smooth and fun and well made. My only criticism was that it didn't really do enough. It felt like if it's been a bit longer and possibly had a few more funky elements (like that overbanked hill thing) then it would've been spot on.
Felt like a smaller version of Cheetah Hunt. Nice work!
I liked this. It was smooth and fun and well made. My only criticism was that it didn't really do enough. It felt like if it's been a bit longer and possibly had a few more funky elements (like that overbanked hill thing) then it would've been spot on.
Felt like a smaller version of Cheetah Hunt. Nice work!
Ethan
Strata Poster
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - Kigahara [Download Page 3]
Ok, well I really want to do a Hyper! So i've done a layout, any thoughts? Not sure if it's too boring, short, or whatever...
Here's the lift and the first part of the layout...
More of the layout...
And the final element... plus the rest of the coaster!
It's 148ft high, because I wanted it to be suitable for smaller parks with families. I was thinking the lower height would make it more appealing.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Ok, well I really want to do a Hyper! So i've done a layout, any thoughts? Not sure if it's too boring, short, or whatever...
Here's the lift and the first part of the layout...
More of the layout...
And the final element... plus the rest of the coaster!
It's 148ft high, because I wanted it to be suitable for smaller parks with families. I was thinking the lower height would make it more appealing.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Uncle Arly
Strata Poster
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - Kigahara [Download Page 3]
Looks pretty interesting. I like the layout, and the smaller height could be fun.
Looks pretty interesting. I like the layout, and the smaller height could be fun.
Coaster Hipster
Giga Poster
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - Kigahara [Download Page 3]
Hmmm ... Hyper-lite
Your overbanked turns look good, and I can feel the airtime in your layout !
Hmmm ... Hyper-lite
Your overbanked turns look good, and I can feel the airtime in your layout !
Uncle Arly
Strata Poster
Re: Ethan's Dev Topic - 'MAMMOTH' [Update 1/4/12]
Loving the POV. Smooth, nice layout and looks fun to ride!
Loving the POV. Smooth, nice layout and looks fun to ride!