Atlantica-Major Renovations-Comments Please

[Tivoli]

Hi-

I've had this game and both expansion packs since they first came out. One day I was browsing the internet and happened to bump into this site. All the parks looked so cool, and they really inspired me. After a while of looking I decided to join and this is my first post!:D

I have been working on this park for the last few days and I thought I needed some comments. It is called Atlantica (name will almost certainly change:noob: ) and is based on an ocean-type theme...

This image shows the front gardens and part of the large entrance building.
http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/6930/shot00014ll.jpg

This shows the front of the entrance building from the garden path.
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/1598/shot00020sp.jpg

The ruin in the middle of the garden.
http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/4646/shot00036vv.jpg

The front of the entrance building.
http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/1540/shot00043kb.jpg

The underwater tunnel in the entrance building;).
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5052/shot00109sz.jpg

Main alleyway with a Starbucks (right) and a Guest Services (left). http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/7597/shot00051lz.jpg

Another shot at the three buildings.
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/7597/shot00051lz.jpg

That's all for now but more to come soon

Oh, I now this question has already been asked a million times, but how do you make screenshot tags as opposed to image tags?

thx:haha:

[RC_Engineer]

use ['SCREENSHOT]....['/SCREENSHOT] instead of ['IMG] ... ['/IMG]

Note do not include the ' as I did. (its needed to show you the text)

[Tivoli]

Thanks RC_Engineer
I'll try that

[RC_Engineer]

Welcome to the forum.

Tip:
There is a lot of great suff in the tutorial section.
Here is the link.
http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=358
I learned a lot by reading the posts in this section.

[°Celsius]

hmmmmmm, its alright

[Tivoli]

RC_Engineer: Thx!!

Supercon007: Thx, I was hoping it wouldn't be too bad

Here's some more pics
There's a new indoor coaster called Neptune's Lair

The started entrance plaza to Neptune's Lair.
http://img284.imageshack.us/img284/734/shot00079yx1.jpg

Overview of the ride so far.
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/8500/shot00089lk.jpg

Entrance gardens shot looking towards Neptune's Lair
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/1267/shot00099wc.jpg

That all for now

[Matandmel05]

Kind of bulky...

[Tivoli]

Matandmel05: I know, it's something that i have to improve in my next park:( . BTW, I don't think that you you will be able to see the bulkiness that well if you were standing from the ground.

Anyway, just a small update and some night shots;) ...

Neptune's Lair station cover complete (paths revised).
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/491/shot00143rn.jpg

Neptune's Lair at night.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7523/shot00134ib.jpg

Night shot of the alleyway looking away from the entrance.
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/9004/shot00124mq.jpg

Night shot of the entrance gardens
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1157/shot00114ie.jpg

That's all

[Obi_Wan_Cannoli]

wel, I'll tell you one thing. It's better than my first park. In fact, it's pretty much just as good as my current park!!

[skippytim]

NICE WORK!

[Tivoli]

obi_wan_cannoli: This isn't actually my first park-it's just my first that I've shared on the web.

skippytim: ThX:D!!

On to the update-
I've decided to build a water park named Laguna Beach on the left side of the entrance gardens. I have started the food court for the water park. Also, a new ride has been added by Neptune's Lair.

The started food court for Laguna Beach.
http://img274.imageshack.us/img274/9430/shot00152nq.jpg

Looking from the path inside the food court.
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8895/shot00165vj.jpg

This shot shows how the food court bumps right up to the entrance gardens-just like the Neptune's Lair building on the other side
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2182/shot00177rr.jpg

This is the new ride, Octupus Revenge.
http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/2374/shot00183bv.jpg

An overview of Octupus Revenge.
http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/7759/shot00197lh.jpg

Looking across the park.
http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/139/shot00219cl.jpg

Thx, that's all for now

[rctmaniac]

Not bad-too blocky but apart from that its good! My building tip is use scenery from more than 1 pack TOGETHER

[TheodenKing]

For those food courts, this might help you.
http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=486807
The tables add quite a bit of realism to any restaurant looking buildings.

[Tivoli]

TheodenKing: Thanks, these are great!!

rctmaniac: Thanks for the tip. I tried to use different scenery pieces on the entrance building, but it did't work out quite as I imagined:( . So here is my attepmt-

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8069/shot00223db.jpg

Do you think the roof needs some remodeling also??

[skippytim]

I like your use of water. All you need is jets to liven it up :D

[Tivoli]

I love using water, skippytim:D

Anyway, there's no update at the moment, but there are going to be some changes to this part of the park. First of all, I am almost certain that Neptune's Lair will be scraped, though I will be saving the track design in case I find a good use for it in another section of the park. This area will an atlantis themed area with a few flat rides, a water ride, and a coaster or two. Second of all, the food court for Laguna Beach will be remodeled, thanks to RCT-Chessack's tutorial on modular building (here (http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516573)). Last but not least, some of the buildings in the entrance are will be remodeled as well. I will be posting pictures later this afternoon, so keep your eyes out!!:D

EDIT:

The beginnings of the renovations are taking place.







Entrance building reburbishment is started.
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3550/shot00237vz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

New information/restrooms building. This is probably the best bulding I've ever made:up:, even though it doesn't look that impresive. I hope you like it.
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/8928/shot00245um.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Overview of the newly renovated building.
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8199/shot00257gc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The new starbucks building (still have to add signs).
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/1276/shot00260ay.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I'm sorry this park seems to be moving slowly (:(), but I am loving all of your suggestions, and I am trying to use them to improve my park as much as I can;).

Any, and I mean ANY, comments are appreciated

Thanks

EDIT:

All of the buildings in this park have either been scraped, or scraped and replaced with a better building. I have started a new thread called Ocean City, so you can see the progress there.