Welcome to: "O'Flannigan Funland" - Happy st. Patrick's Day special; NOT revived

[Jerr_Oen]

It was a rainy day in October, when the first rumours started about O'Flannigan Funland. That day a new busstop was constructed at 'Bus Éireann bus station' in Limerick. The sign only said: "Destination: O'Flannigan Funland / Location:unknown" Here you've the chance to see the development of this mysterious park!

This park will be based upon Irish Folklore. The first land will be ground on Leprechauns. Later on I'll tackle some more challenging creatures. I haven't planned the entire map yet, not at all actually. Your input can influence it's final form. (meaning: your comments are welcome) Hopefully I'm able to withstand the mythical monster of Lough Lag long enough to bring this project to a satisfactory ending.

note: I've already done some work with this park. It's therefore possible you see something in the distance of the pictures, I haven't shown yet. I hope I'm able to keep ahead of this thread a little, so I'm able to update this thread more regularly than my building pace would allow me to.

Nice to know:
Miss Jessknight has offered me a place on her forum: Theme Park Forum. (http://z6.invisionfree.com/Theme_Park_Forum/index.php?act=idx) I think it's worth a visit. You can download O'Flannigan goodies there, oversee the park by it's highlights and watch the released videos. Occasionally there'll be pre-releases and news not heard here yet. At the very least, it's a fun place to hang out.

Downloads:
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Please click here (http://mihd.net/7owv6m) to download the first land at O'Flannigan's, 'Leprechaun Village area'. (It's also playable as a scenario!)


Videos already available: The video downloads don't work. If I find the original files, I'll re-upload them. However, I fear they're somewhere in a dark corner of my basement. (same goes for the download ^)

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26 oct. Video of 'Leprechaun Village' (33.5 Mb): Download here (http://mihd.net/cwbke4). Embedded video in this post.
21 nov. Video of 'Fortune' (30.9 Mb): Download here (mihd.net/poqiat). Embedded video in this post.
12 dec. Video of 'Leopardstown Soapbox Derby' (43.2 Mb): Download here (http://mihd.net/4wqlp0). Embedded video in this post.
24 mar. Video of 'A Dullahan's Tale' (34.5 Mb): Download here (http://mihd.net/63vr4z). Embedded video in this post.

Pictures of the entrance area:
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V First view of O'Flannigan Funland as you get off the bus:
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9485/00aticketsca3.jpg

V Past the ticket booths:
http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/9743/00bticketsbacked2.jpg

V Oak-square (the entrance plaza):
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/6626/00centrancemb0.jpg
The Entrance building is named "Shyguy's Treasury" as his scenery-packs will be used plenty, creating this park. Also, it'll house an ATM-machine.

V The gate is open:
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/8934/00dentranceyw9.jpg

V On the left is an information desk. On the right the bank:
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/8843/00eentrancefp8.jpg

V A tribute to Shyguy on the wall of Shyguy's Treasury:
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/5130/00ftributeyh2.jpg

V An overview of Oak-square:
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7836/00goaksquareby9.jpg

Hopefully you'll like O'Flannigan Funland as much as I like creating it. :heart:

[Crowheart]

Sounds like a fun, original concept, and what you have so far looks quite good.
So what kind of creatures are you planning on doing?
Or is it a secret? ;)

Nice start!

[Cancerbat]

I like the start you have, I actually really like you colour scheme. Great job.

EDIT: I don't quite like that one red roof.

[weasel497]

That building is beautiful... :heart:

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart At this point I've got the option of Dullahans, Banshees, Merrows, Changelings, Pookas and Grogochs. If you've knowledge of some more interesting Irish characters, fairies or folklore stories, feel free to enlighten me.
@ToP gUn The red roof is meant to be part of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. I've to admit, it looks a bit odd in the overview. From peep point-of-view, however, it doesn't look strange to me.
@weasel497 Thank you.

It's getting quite late here, so I wish you all a very good night. And I want to thank you for your early responses... Thank you.

[Crowheart]

Are Will 'O the Wisps Irish?
Sounds cool what you got planned. :up: :up:

[davidcon]

Wow, nice use of the Alpine Scenery set! Can't wait to see more!

[Vodhin]

This is a very nice little park you got going here :D Love the colors!

[Spanzini]

yeah it looks great, what about the loch ness monster, or it that scottish?.....hmmmm.......

[Cancerbat]

good question............wait I think scotish, because, well, I think.

[CTRSind]

This park makes me happy...
Comments... your landscaping is brilliant, one of the best I've seen. I'm abit concerned about the scale of your entrance but if the park itself is this grand you can make it work. You win me over with the fact that you're not using a parking lot, but you still mannage to incorparate some pre-park elements like the bus drop off and ticket booths, I "heart" the Oak.

[Jerr_Oen]

Good morning.

@Crowheart I think I'll add Will 'O the Wisps to my list. I can think of a good use of them at night.
@davidcon Thank you. It looks like I'll use the Alpine Village sets for the first land "Leprechaun Village" too.
@Vodhin Thank you, I think a tribute to you would be appropiate too, soon. I'm very thankful for your recolourable lights and I shall use them extensively, in a coaster I have planned. If you've a request to what I shall name after you, don't hesitate to inform me: a house, hilltop, forrest, which ever suits you.
@Spanzini and ToP gUn Loch Ness is in Scotland, however Ireland has its own lake monsters too. In my opening post I've mentioned the horrible monster of "Lough Lag". Maybe I'll incorporate it into a coaster. This (http://static.flickr.com/38/85281021_ec7ee2c71a_b.jpg) is "Strangford lough monster" In Northern Ireland.
@CTRSind Thank you. It makes me feel happy to build this park too, that's probably why I play this game. I'm pleased you're picking up this feeling. I'll sure try to live up to the entrance's scale, may the RCT-gods be willing enough.

I don't want to leave you without one picture. So I present to you the very first attraction of O'Flannigan Funland... LOL: "Leprechaun Look-Out"
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6272/01alookoutoa9.jpg
I've to go now, or I'll miss my bus. I don't want to be late for college. (again)

[shyguy]

A very nice start to a promising park. I especially like Shyguy's Treasury! :p
I noticed the flags don't line up right with the tops of the spires in first shots. You must have used the ones in the Alpine Village Set. Try the ones in the Circus Center Set. They should line up perfect.

[Spanzini]

if this is done right it will definately rival wonderworld! shows great potential! Go Braveheart and the highlanders!!! or is that scotland again?........damn..........

[Jerr_Oen]

@shyguy Thank you, I've fixed the flags. It looks a lot better now.
@Spanzini You're just looking for an excuse to wear a kilt, aren't you? ;)
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Construction begins at O'Flannigan's first major attraction: "Leprechaun Village".
http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/1989/offlvbannercc1.jpg

V It's an outdoor ghost-ride?
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3449/02afirsthillyg3.jpg

V After the first hill, you'll see some Leprechaun houses. The building in the background is the Shoemaker's Craft-center.
http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/9642/02benteringvillagehf4.jpg
(note the pretty stamp... oh!)
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Background story:
Warning: This is a long and boring bar story. Please drink some pints of beer, before reading futher. (Unless you're under legal drinking age)

It was early february. Thomas O'Flannigan had pulled an all-nighter with his pals drinking a couple of pints at the local pub. The darkness was receding as the sun climbed up the hill, when O'Flannigan walked towards his cottage in No-man's-land. Suddenly he heard a snorring sound not far from the road. Behind a big oak he saw a very small red bearded man lying, asleep, in a shoe. The man had a face like a dried plum, it was dressed in green and had a funny hat. Beside him laid a, compaired to its size, very big empty beerglass. It must be a leprechaun sleeping off its hangover, realized O'Flannigan.
With lightning speed he grabbed the leprechaun. "AAAAAIEEEEE!" It made a threatening screaming noise, its face turned purple, while it was squirming its arms and legs to escape O'Flannigans firm grip. After a while, when it was clear that it wouldn't escape, it gave up strugling and said: "I assume you want to know where my gold is now." O'Flannigan gave the matter some consideration and demanded the leprechaun to bring him where the leprechauns use to live. The next thing O'Flannigan heard was a cracking noise, like the big oak was broken in two, immediatly followed by a painful feeling in his stomache, as if he was kicked in the crotch.
After gasping for breath O'Flannigan looked around and noticed he wasn't near the big oak anymore. Instead he saw a lot of colourful little buildings scattered among the hillside. Around him he heard a dozen of whispering voices together forming an angry buzzing noise. Although he was delighted to have found the secret leprechaun village, it became clear to him he still had one small problem to overcome. He had not a single clue where he was nor where to go to. Therefore he made a string of hair from its legs, arms, back and other parts where hair may grow. The first part of the string he roped on a small birch as high as he could. Then he started to walk, roping the string high above ground, when he thought a leprechaun might be able to reach it. Finally, when O'Flannigan was as smooth as a baby and there was no string left to rope, he saw a sign saying: "Limerick - 11 miles"
A few days later O'Flannigan returned. He found the village by following the string, but the leprechauns had left the scene. In order to still make a fortune, he build a themepark around the leprechaun village. It is said the leprechauns still live in this themepark, so you might see one if you look close enough.

[El Toro]

Beautiful job so far, I love it. Your theming is out of this world!

[Cancerbat]

Yes, the best outdoor dark ride ever.

[DanishDude]

Limerick, isnt that the city, this family lives in from the movie Angelas Ashes? Fun, but serious movie about Ireland!

It looks very nice. Your theming is great, and you it seems like you have mastered the Alpine packs. Looks very nice, and its an orginal concept you go going on! Keep it up, cause it looks great! :up:

[RCT-Spanky]

Very nice themeing ... like the irish touch very much, can't wait to see your first pub.

[Cyberleader]

Tirty-Tree tumbs up! :up:!

[-Nuclear Fish-]

This looks great so far! Very original and unique :up:
And it's not very often you see an outdoor ghost train!

Can't wait to see how this turns out...

[GiveTM_a_chance]

Very, very good start. Looks excellent. Want to see more of it.

[Jerr_Oen]

@El Toro and -ToP gUn Thanks dudes!
@DanishDude You're right! It's from a book by Frank McCourt. It was on my english literature list at highschool.
@RCT-Spanky Thank you, I've already planned a pub in the middle of the kiddie section. Parents have to have some fun too, in spite of the screaming brats. :D
@Cyberleader You've got a lot of friends.
@-Nuclear Fish- When you catch a Leprechaun, you have to hold him firmly in your hand, to prevent it from escaping. That's what the hands of the ghost-ride represent.
@GiveTM_a_chance Your wish is my command:
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V The village square. On the right the 'Shoemaker's Craft-center'.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2138/03avillageee9.jpg

V 'The Leprechaun Cheese Pub' and a bell-tower.
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3205/03bcheesepubrt1.jpg

V Evening view at the 'Shoemaker's Craft-center'.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8048/03ccraftsshopna4.jpg

V View from the bell-tower.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7675/03dbelltowercd8.jpg

V Inside the 'Shoemaker's Craft-center' at night.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/5139/03einterioric1.jpg

V And more to come...
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5030/03fpreviewxz7.jpg

[GiveTM_a_chance]

Just top notch, incredible and original, well done again. I will be traking this park often, it seems is going to be one of the good ones.;)

[Cyberleader]

@Cyberleader You've got a lot of friends.


Do I detect a hint of sarcasm in your text?

[StengelDive]

Great execution and thank goodness an original theme. I went to BGE this summer and Ireland was one of my favorite sections - you're doing great!

[DanishDude]

Yeah, we just saw the movie in English, because we had a project about Ireland. Park still looks great! :up: 5 Stars!

[Jerr_Oen]

@GiveTM_a_chance Thank you, much appriciated. I'll be posting a real update tomorrow.
@Cyberleader No, not at all. I figured you need at least 16 friends to put thirty three thumbs up. I apologize, if you took it the wrong way.
@StengelDive I've never been in Busch Gardens. I checked their website... awsome park! I guess I've something to aim for now.
@DanishDude My oral examination (english) was about three Irish books: 'Angela's Ashes', 'Cal' and another one. Oh, the terrible memory. Then again, eventually I still graduated. Yippie-Thank you for the five stars!

V Here's one final picture of the village square.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/534/03gvillageoverviewkw0.jpg

[Cyberleader]

@Cyberleader No, not at all. I figured you need at least 16 friends to put thirty three thumbs up. I apologize, if you took it the wrong way.

ROFL! Oh well sorry about that then, I guess that makes sense now then! No problem! Keep up the good work!

[-Nuclear Fish-]

Once again, this looks incredible. :up:

[Jerr_Oen]

@Cyberleader Good, thank you. The work continues below.
@-Nuclear Fish- Thanks man! I hope you still like it after the following colour-shock.

The track leads you up the hill, where a colourful castle awaits you:
V Erm... these are some odd looking tubes.
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5654/04aredtubeji0.jpg

V Could this be the location where the Leprechauns hide the Danes' treasure?
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3841/04btreasureqo2.jpg

V The castle's basement.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9847/04cbasementwp2.jpg

V Overview of the 'Rainbow Castle'.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1000/04doverviewnr6.jpg
Leprechauns are only accepted by other fairies, because they provide them with shoes. Besides the art of shoe-making, Leprechauns also have become the 'self-appointed' treasure keepers of the fairy world, since only they know where the Danes burried their treasure, after they'd pillaged Ireland.
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V To the Clurichaun Cellars. (Preview)
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1072/05atothecellarspa9.jpg

[Jerr_Oen]

@Nobody? :cry: I'm very sorry to double-post, but I'm merely trying to keep my thread alive. Anyway, here's the update.
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V Clurichaun Cellars:
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/195/05bclurichaunyl4.jpg

V A shot of the wine cellars, where many Clurichauns are to be found.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1097/05cwinecellarsrc5.jpg

V The last bend before returning to the station. Here you go underneath the queue.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9850/05dbridgezz1.jpg
Clurichauns are the evil nephews of Leprechauns. They are known to raid wine cellars, ride on life-stock and cause other havoc. It's also said however, Clurichauns are actually Leprechauns after a pint, or two, too much.

[RCT3TPerry]

this park has started out amazing. One thing Il ove about it is the fact that it is very colourful.

[Cyberleader]

That ride looks rather fun!

[Christian19891]

I love it! Keep on going!

[Novix]

Hey man, I didn't noticed this park before, and I'm not happy with that.. You inspire a lot! Thanks for the nice pictures :p

[nailedgod]

Great park! I hate this word but I'm going to use it because it fits this park -- it's very whimsical! Good job! Very original!

[Jerr_Oen]

@RCT3TPerry I'm glad you like the colours. I was concerned it would be too much.
@Cyberleader Thank you.
@Christian19891 I'm happy, you like it.
@Novix You're most welcome and thank you for replying. You didn't tune in that late. I'm still working on the first ride.
@nailedgod I had to look for that word in my English-Dutch dictionary, but thank you.
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V After a trip through the village, a castle and the cellars, it's back to the station again:
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/112/06abackinstationmr5.jpg

V The last part of the queue.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6678/06bstationrw1.jpg

V The entrance sign. I've kept this side of the station low-key, to remain some level of secrecy.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/727/06centranceleprechaunvsq0.jpg
I'm not sure about the passport machine though.

[Crowheart]

Love that Leprechaun Village ride, it's very colorful, with a fun style to it.
I like how you integrated the track with parts of the landscape too, like the flowerbeds.
I never heard of a clurichaun before, always nice to learn new things.
:up: :up:

[rct addict]

this park looks amazing! good job. :up: :cool: :up:

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart It's great you're having fun in O'Flannigan Funland! It was great fun to make the ride too.
@rct addict Thank you, very much appreciated.
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I'm very happy you liked my ride. Here's a small encore:
V Overview of Leprechaun Village.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4337/07aoverviewoj3.jpg

V Two happy children. That's what this ride is all about.
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/3218/07bchildrennx0.jpg
I'm also thinking of making a video, if somebody is interested. that's something I've never done before, so I'll have to see what I'm able to come up with. I think, I'm going to add some shops first.

[rct addict]

@rct addict Thank you, very much appreciated.

no problem. :D will it be up for download any time soon?

[Jerr_Oen]

@rct addict In this area of the park I've planned another attraction or two and some food-stalls. If that's done I can make a download for the Leprechaun Village area, if you're interested.
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Food-stalls and souvenir shops added:
V The Icecream stall, with a first-aid post of course (brain freeze).
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8805/08aicecreamshopkd1.jpg

V O'Flannigan's first pub is on the first floor. On ground level you can get sandwiches, coffee, cookies and lovely postcards.
http://img320.imageshack.us/img320/5532/08bguinnesspubru2.jpg

[swimfreak430]

wow truly amazing work
i love it and im not even irish
are you gonna make a vid of that ride it would be awsome
you have mastered shyguys packs and mastered the irish themeing
that icecream shot pic is amazing i love the houses in the backround

[coinich]

I'm really liking the Leprachaun (sp) Village! I almost never see green in the Alpine Sets so it's a nice change.

[rct addict]

@rct addict In this area of the park I've planned another attraction or two and some food-stalls. If that's done I can make a download for the Leprechaun Village area, if you're interested.


actually i meant the whole park. :D once it's done i'd like to download it (if you put it up for download, that is).

[larry241]

Fantastic job!!!! Actually, I love the roof of the entry. I like the exposed structure underneath. Very nice. The village is quite nice. I like the mix of heights and hills. Your signs and billboards really make it quite...real, or about as real as leprechauns can be.
Keep up the good work and save a glass of beer for me!

[Fisherman]

Jerr_Oen, this is one of the most beautifully designed and original ideas I've seen yet! I love that castle and the whole "look" of the ride and park. VERY creative!

-Derek

[vilate]

The colour is fantastic. 5*'s

Is that sort of makes sense

[Cyberleader]

Ahh...that it is a lovely day for a Guinness!

[Jerr_Oen]

@swimfreak430 Thank you. I've to say, I'm not Irish either, so most buildings are according to my own imagination. It's possible someone actually from Ireland doesn't recognize his country at all. And yes, I am making a video of this ride, wich isn't going to take long from now. [probablynextupdate]
@coinich I'm pleased you're liking it. I didn't think it would by remotely Irish, without the colour green.
@rct addict When this park is done, I'll certainly put it up for download. I've still some ideas in my head I want to form into rides. A woodie [Grogoch], a water [Merrow] coaster and a major thrill [Dullahan] ride. So I don't think it will be finished very soon, unless Laggie forces an earlier ending.
@larry241 Thank you. I tried to make the buildings surprise you, when you come around the corner. Do you fancy a pint of Guinness then, or do you prefer a Dutch beer. It's the season of 'Herfstbok' here :up: (=Autumngoat, darkred bittersweet).
@Fisherman Thank you very much, I'm pleased you like the ride. It's quite difficult to be original at this forum, with so many great ideas and designs, including yours.
@vilate It does make sense and I thank you!
@Cyberleader Indeed it is.
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Yet an other stall:
V With so many appletrees, an apple stall does make sense, doesn't it.
http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/7163/09aapplesqa0.jpg

[Crowheart]

Looks great!
Nice use of color, and you implemented the second story quite nicely, which isn't as easy as it looks.
This is probably one of the few parks where the standard stalls actually look good. They fit in with the sort of storybook feel of the theme.
Great!

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart Thank you, for the many and laudatory comments. I use the standard stalls only if I think it would look good. Then I adjust the scenery around it, to make them blend in better. If the standard stalls don't work I use the costum stalls.
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Video of Leprechaun Village:
The video of Leprechaun Village is now ready for download (33.5 Mb): Click here, please. (http://mihd.net/cwbke4)
Click on 'Request Download Link', then click on 'Download File'.

If you've watched the video, you might have noticed, a new attraction is rising above the tree-line. Here's the official announcement of the first (kiddie) coaster of the park: 'Fortune, Chase the Rainbow'.
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/3158/10aannouncementgt5.jpg
Oops... did that tree block the view? ;) Better pictures'll be coming in a next update.
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I've a question about the video. On several occations it looks like you're hitting some speed bumps. The bends weren't recorded as smoothly as I hoped they would either. I recorded it by pressing F11 while watching the on-ride camera. Does anyone know why this occured and how to prevend this? Thank you in advance.

[MDEKing]

Wow! Absolutely stunning work, Jerr_Oen.

[jdmss1]

Very colorful, very well thought out, and it just seems "alive" when you look at it. Great job!!!

[legin949]

wow :O

[PvHooijdonk]

Wow ! I like this park. The theme is inspiring, the athmosphere is lovely and I like very much how you 'merge' constructions with the landscape. But not only am I impressed with the quality and the details of this park, but also at your buiding speed ...
considering this thread started just 2 weeks ago, you've constructed a lot of nice looking buildings in a very short time ... (it takes me months to create just a fraction of this ...)
Very well done !! :up::up::up::up::up:

[arkangel_v6]

Hadn't noiced this park before.. looks great.. I think what I likee most about it is that it's original.. not just another disney rip-off, as many try that and only a few get it right.

[Crowheart]

Darn, I'm having trouble with the download..

Any chance you could upload to a streaming site Jerr?
I'd really like to see this.

[gamemast75]

I'm having trouble too.

[Jerr_Oen]

@MDEKing and @legin949 Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@jdmss1 Thank you. I was a little concerned it would look like a ghost-town, without actual Leprechauns running around. I'm pleased you didn't think of it that way.
@PvHooijdonk Bedankt!. Actually, I've been working on this since september. I only started to show you when I thought this could work out. I didn't show all of it immediatly, because I didn't want to be left pictureless after the first post.
@arkangel_v6 Thanks. (O dear, not a very original reply.)
@Crowheart and @gamemast75 I'm sorry you're having troubles. Just as I thought I found a decent storage-site. I've uploaded it to Google Video now. As soon as it's live, I'll embed it here. I don't know how long that's going to take. [edit: done]
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Embedded video of Leprechaun Village now live:
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-5895214476314068265&hl=nl
Click on "I Agree and Want to View the Video Now" to watch the video. Then click the play-button.

[Crowheart]

Thanks for embedding the video, it looked great!
I like how it faded into the freestyle camera just before the car got back to the station, that was nice.

The village is awesome, it's even more detailed than the pics show, I like how the ride interacted with the actual peep parts of the shops as well as the decorative parts of the ride.

I can really appreciate the skill it took incorporating the ride, the terraforming and the architecture together, this is one of the better examples I've seen.
Awesome!

[SHERBERTRCT]

yer i like it but it would be cool if there was actual leprecorns around the ride its still really cool though

[PvHooijdonk]

... Bedankt!. Actually, I've been working on this since septembre. I only started to show you when I thought this could work out. I didn't show all of it immidiatly, because I didn't want to be left pictureless after the first post...

Ok, that explains a little bit. Still ... Beautifully done !, and even 2 months is pretty fast !
Hopefully in a couple more months we might be enjoying this park ourselves ...
(If you would eventually put it up for DL that is ...)

Cheers !!

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart You're most welcome. I would have hated it when people weren't able to watch the video. I'm pleased you liked it.
@SHERBERTRCT That would be something, indeed. I'll have to wait for Bitter Jeweler, to make his garden gnomes into costum scenery, then.
@PvHooijdonk Thank you. It will be still a lot of work, before it's finished in the way I hope it'll be.
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The new kiddie-coaster: 'Fortune, Chase the Rainbow'
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1305/offfortuneke4.jpg
I hope you'll like what I've done with this coaster. I had some problems with adding the supports, therefore I was forced to improvised a little. Secondly I'm curious you'll like the scenery I added. Hopefully you'll notice it isn't random, but fits a proper theme. Well, here we go:

V A shot of the start of Fortune and its first lift-hill. This is what a peep will see from the queue, just before he or she enters the station.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7997/11afirstliftsg0.jpg

V A clear view at Fortune, from the back.
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4205/11bfortuneym9.jpg

V Overview from the other side.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3638/11cfortuneac8.jpg

V A close up. (please pretend the beam, in the left, does hold the track ;))
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/555/11dfortuneclosupyu7.jpg
This coaster has 3 lift-hills, deviding the track in 4 sections. This way it's possible to run it with 3 trains. I've timed the loading times in such a matter, the last train'll just leave the station as the first train arrives. Some other facts: length of attraction is 2.391 feet. Top speed is 32 miles per hour. Highest drop is 39 feet.

[SHERBERTRCT]

cool thats a very origional design and theming i like it very nice

[The Exorsist]

Perfect! I love the Theming of the video.....
Never saw something like this before just FatastiC!

[Crowheart]

Alright, that's it: subscribed.

Looks awesome, really like to see a suspended kids coaster here.
The "trees" are quite cool, reminds me a bit of "A Bug's Life"
Can't really see anything to crit here, except maybe the topmost building looks like it's hanging a bit. Maybe you could turn it into a tower going from the ground up, leaving open spaces where the coaster passes through it.
Just an idea, I'm really liking this park more and more!

[Jerr_Oen]

@SHERBERTRCT Thank you. I tried to create a surreal environment. I was a bit worried this surreality would affect it's reality, in a diturbing way.
@The Exorsist Thank you. If you want to see some more fantastic work, I suggest searching for several of the 5-star parks on this forum too (and not only on page one).
@Crowheart "Alright, that's it: subscribed." Oh dear, so I can expect even more replys from you? :D:up:

I'm afraid I failed at the "trees", they weren't supposed to be trees actually. The "hanging building" is the blue one, I suppose. It is part of a concept, of 7 small pavilions, wich represents the spectrum of the rainbow. Building a bigger structure, would probably mean I've to enlarge all of them. I don't think, however, there's enough room to do that. If the blue pavilion does bother you on top of the lift-hill, I'll see if I can find a better spot on the ground somewhere. I've posted a 'behind the scenes' drawing of the attraction with the location of the pavilions:
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1737/fortune001qj6.jpg
The coloured squares are the pavilions. The numbers stand for the track height (in metres).

[Crowheart]

@Crowheart "Alright, that's it: subscribed." Oh dear, so I can expect even more replys from you? :D:up:

I'm afraid I failed at the "trees", they weren't supposed to be trees actually. The "hanging building" is the blue one, I suppose. It is part of a concept, of 7 small pavilions, wich represents the spectrum of the rainbow. Building a bigger structure, would probably mean I've to enlarge all of them. I don't think, however, there's enough room to do that. If the blue pavilion does bother you on top of the lift-hill, I'll see if I can find a better spot on the ground somewhere. I've posted a 'behind the scenes' drawing of the attraction with the location of the pavilions:


Oh, leave the blue building by all means, now that you explain the concept it makes sense. It was just difficult to tell from the pics since really only the top two pavillions could be seen. Great idea for the rainbow, now I can fully appreciate it!
So are the "trees" really clouds?

Glad to see I'm not the only one that draws plans beforehand, I find it extremely helpful personally.

Looks great, thanks for the explanation!

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart Yes, you got the clouds in the second guess. I suppose that means +5 cool point for you now. For a rainbow to appear, rainclouds are essential. Besides that, I liked the way the trains go above and underneath them. This gives a sence of height, while the attraction itself isn't that heigh at all.

V Here's a collection of onride shots, I took:
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7707/11epavilionswc5.jpg

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7371/11fpavilionszc4.jpg
(Work continues on the station)

[Mayhem101]

Oh wow, I doubted this, but that fun colorful castle and creative theming really makes this something worth viewing! Your coaster has a nifty layout and the village is very well-styled! Keep this up, it reminds me of what I'd expect in Ireland and a fantasy.

[PvHooijdonk]

Hallo Jerr_oen,

I don't know if you already did so, but I guess you could make the chase-the-rainbow ride very spectacular at night by using a number of colourable lights ... (e.g. combined with 'mist' particles as cloud-effects)

[Jerr_Oen]

@Mayhem101 Thank you, for the nice comment. Luckily I didn't waste your time on the forum. ;)
@PvHooijdonk The lights had been placed already. The mist-particles, however, is an idea I didn't think of. Thank you, I'll try it:

V It looks something like this. I've to fool around with the particles a bit, to see what'll look best.
http://img417.imageshack.us/img417/2262/11gcloudsxm2.jpg
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V In the meantime; enjoy Fortune's station:
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/7192/12afortunestationhq2.jpg

V A birds-eye view.
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5956/12cfortuneoverviewcl5.jpg

V The left side of the station.
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6961/12bfortunestationdp6.jpg

[swimfreak430]

i love this park
just the colors and the tone
so beutifull
its so mystical and mysterious just like ireland

[Crowheart]

Ok, rain clouds makes perfect sense!
Love the mist effect, that really adds a lot to the idea of the ride.
Have you tried maybe a sky blue color for the supports?
Not that the yellow looks bad, just maybe it would fit the idea better.

Station looks great, perfect tie-in with the rest of the park.
Any chance of a video for this ride?

[Novix]

damn, you blow me away with this pictures! i love the idea, very nice!

[mikeyca]

Wow--I checked out this park when it first started but have forgotten to come back since. You've done a fantastic job with your theming, inventiveness of rides and overall presentation. I really enjoy your stations and the way that the paths are laid out. Beautiful job so far! :up: :up:

One thing though--I just can't help it, but when I read "Fortune: Chase the Rainbow" I keep thinking of that darn Skittles slogan "Taste the rainbow." :bulb:

[SpaceDuck]

Never thought I'd see someone who sketches out their coasters first. Great job!! Me likey "Fortune: Taste, er, Chase the Rainbow's" themeing and layout!!

PS: "Leprachaun Village" kicks mokey butt!

[Jerr_Oen]

@swimfreak430 Thank you. A mystical appearance was something I aimed for. I'm pleased, you think I succeeded.
@Crowheart The mist is the idea of PvHooijdonk, I think it does look good indeed. I'm not too sure about the blue supports, I think they make the ride look more gloomy. Then again, you should be able to deside too:
http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/7636/12dbluesupportsiz8.jpg
I'm quite happy with the station too, thank you. I think I can make a video. Ithink I'll include some shots of the park.
@Novix Thank you, much appreciated.
@mikeyca Thank you very much for checking in again and for leaving a lovely post behind. I never thought of that Skittles slogan. Usually I do anything to avoid hearing or watching advertisement. (going to the toilet, getting a drink, perform yoga, put bananas in my ears, etc.) Lets stick with only 'Fortune' then.
@Kablary Thank you. I travel a lot by train, without a laptop, so I've to use oldfashion pencil and paper. These sketches do make your lay-out clearer. "Leprachaun Village kicks mokey butt!" I believe you're refering to the Mokey wars in 1173. The Mokeys were indeed taken by complete surprise, in the Leprechaun Village ambush.
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Untill you tell me, what colour supports look best under Fortune, here's a new addition to O'Flannigan Funland: Cobbler's ball.
V Just a simple flat-ride.
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6672/13acobblerxq1.jpg

V With two stalls.
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/896/13bcobblerplazame1.jpg

[SpaceDuck]

@Kablary Thank you. I travel a lot by train, without a laptop, so I've to use oldfashion pencil and paper. These sketches do make your lay-out clearer. "Leprachaun Village kicks mokey butt!" I believe you're refering to the Mokey wars in 1173. The Mokeys were indeed taken by complete surprise, in the Leprechaun Village ambush.

How do I quote a single piece of test?

There were Monkey wars in 1173? :haha: I wasn't referring to that at all. I used to watch the Fairly Odd Parents years ago, and I got "monkey butt" off of that. But Monkey wars? Wow.

EDIT: Oh,Mokey Wars...not Monkey...omg I feel stupid...

[Crowheart]

Are there really Mokeys?
I thought it was just a typo of monkey..

After seeing the blue supports, I'm undecided.
I'd say go with whatever one you like best, the blue doesn't add anything significant to it compared with the yellow. I guess you don't really see blue skys around rain clouds anyways now that I think about it, doh!

The new flat ride looks good, I like semi-enclosed rides, and it really works, especially with the varying levels of the queue.

Great job once again!

[weebletns]

I liked the yellow supports better, I agree the blue looks a little gloomy. The flat ride is great, but I think the stalls would look nicer if they were the generic custom stalls. (If you have wild)

[PvHooijdonk]

I would like to suggest perhaps another colour-setting for the supports of 'Chase the Rainbow': Since it is supposed to be cloudy ... sky-blue doesn't really fit ...
perhaps a modest grey would be more suitable (it would also make the rainbow colours stand out more).

The Cobbler-Ball is most beautiful with that structure surrounding it !!
I can't remember having seen this ride in RCT3 ... are these 'Balls' custom ?
or is it an alternative option of an existing ride ?

[Spheremaster]

Well This is one super park!
I must have more of this park but are you going to have other Faries?

[Jerr_Oen]

@Kablary ;)
@Crowheart The blue supports were a good idea, since they match the track better. I'll keep the yellow supports, because I want this ride to be quite cheerful.
@weebletns Thank you, I'll keepthe yellow supports. One stall actually is costum. I thought the lemon stand looks ok. I even painted the chimney yellow, to match it. I'll look again at it, but I think I'll keep it.
@PvHooijdonk I'll look into the grey supports, but it has to look really good to convince me to repaint everything again. As mentioned above, I want this ride to look cheerful. "Cobbler's Ball" is an in-game flatride available with Wild (quite in the bottom of the exciting rides).
@Spheremaster Well, thank you! Yes, other attractions shall be based on other fairies (see pic below). I try to give every fairy its own major ride, with some rides around it that have something to do with that fairy.
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/8458/offflannigan2hl7.jpg

Thank you all, for the really friendly comments and good advises. I'll start working on a video soon.

[PvHooijdonk]

I found the ride. never used it myself (yet...).

I'm not trying to push you into any colour scheme ... it's your park, you're the best man to decide!
I was just venting a thought ...

[Spanzini]

looks great, i aint checked this park for a while im surprised at the progress youve made, alot of parks take alot longer to do the same amount of work you have done, i love it, it looks like a park that might actually be completed (lol)

[Jerr_Oen]

@PvHooijdonk "I'm not trying to push you into any colour scheme" Well, that's exactly what you did. I did try the grey supports and they looked a bit better. Although you made me recolour every support, I've to thank you. It was worht it!
@Spanzini Thank you.
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Here're some night shots:
V First view at night:
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/7213/14afortunenightdp8.jpg

V Notice the grey supports (thank you again, PvHooijdonk):
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/415/14bfortunenightug5.jpg

V Another night shot of Fortune:
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5897/14cfortunenightdq4.jpg

V Overview of the park at night:
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1402/14dnightoverviewkw7.jpg

[Crowheart]

Wow, that last shot is just fabulous looking, so colorful!
The grey supports look very dark and brooding during the night, very raincloud-like feeling, nice.

[rideslover]

Great you're got Tilt-A-Whirl!

[swimfreak430]

wow that last shot is amazing
i love it.

i mab be late but maby on fortune you could make the supports rainbow colored. idk

[Spheremaster]

Amazing!

[Vodhin]

Again, I'm loving this park- the detail and colors are just perfect- a very realistic feel to the whole thing. Keep up the great work!

As per your request- perhaps a tinker's workshop? That would be appropriate ;)

[PvHooijdonk]

Wow ... I'm loving that last shot as well !
It looks such a pleasant place. And the misty clouds of the rainbow ride look awesome from a distance ... just like a floating cloud over the park, I think you meant it to be like that, right ?
The night shots of the rainbow ride are very nice, the coloured lights make it very, very attractive.
I'm glad that grey supports worked out well. It sort of makes the supports (which is a lot of steel tubes altogether) stand out a little less so that the coloured objects stand out a little more .

[SHERBERTRCT]

wow i love that last shot ( sorry this comment is probebly boring you lol ) this park is fantastic and it is very original i have never seen a park like this its cool :cool:

thanks for sharing this park with us :D :up:

[Dark Priestess]

I love this park! I love the concept, the quaint little buildings, and the ability to make the rainbow-colored pieces work together. Excellent work! :up:

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart Thank you. I agree the grey supports turned out great.
@rideslover "Tilt-A-Whirl!" that's what the ride was called, thank you.
@swimfreak430 Thank you very much! "make the supports rainbow colored"... Change it in different colours... every single piece of support... *gasp* I think grey is the final colour for this year. :)
@Spheremaster Thank you.
@Vodhin Thank you very much. I think, I already know a perfect spot, on my plans, to place your tinker's workshop. btw. I just used your cafe-set and it's brilliant, you're an insanely awsome scenery maker!
@PvHooijdonk Thank you, with your advise 'Fortune' turned out a lot better.
@SHERBERTRCT Thank you. I indeed believe that last shot was appearently a winner. You're most welcome. :heart:
@Dark Priestess Thanks, much appreciated!

Thank you all for the many replies, they make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
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I've added some small details and made some minor changes, here and there around the park. Primarily I 'Vodhined up' the square with the food stalls. This is the first time I used Vodhin's cafe set and I've to say: "Wow!"
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8901/15amainsquareuy0.jpg

V A picnic place:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/5959/15bpicnicmx2.jpg

V The new tables and umbrellas:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/5325/15cpubfo1.jpg

V This is how the umbrellas look like froma parachute:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6766/15doverviewcq9.jpg

[Crowheart]

Looks really good with the "Vodhinfying" :)
Have you thought about trying some of those colored stringlights too?
It looks fantastic at night already though!

[swimfreak430]

wow looks great
love it
/\/\ Crowheart i dont think the colored stringlights would feel very Irish
maby the white ones but im not sure. try both Jerr_Oen

[ComplexAudio99]

Wow! It's so beautiful... ya know the colors and everything. Great job on the scenery and the terraforming. I love how they both work together!

[PvHooijdonk]

It looks Super !
having looked at all your pictures (ik kan er geen genoeg van krijgen :) )And seeing other great parks like Spanky's World, the availability of new CS sets from Vodhin, Nuclear Fish, Lucky Girl and the Cook, it really makes me wanting to start a new park myself ...
If only I had a good Idea of a theming ... and if only I had windows to work again (my Home PC broke down a week ago ... still not fixed).

[SHERBERTRCT]

looks fantastic do i see a new coaster peeping in that last shot or or my eyes deciving me very nice :D :up:

[Cyberleader]

Just getting better and better :up: :D

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart Thank you. I agree the stringlights can make the square look really festive at night, I'll try it out.
@swimfreak430 Thank you. I'll try both stringlights, just to be sure.
@ComplexAudio99 Thank you, very much. I indeed try making the scenery and terraforming to complete eachother. I've been inspired by circleVision to do this, you should check out some of his parks too.
@PvHooijdonk Bedankt. I'm pleased you like my park, your comments have proven to be quite useful. I hope I'll be able to comment in your park-thread soon then, when your PC is fixed, that is.
@SHERBERTRCT Thanks! "do i see a new coaster peeping in that last shot" That's only a mystery new coaster I haven't told you about yet, so nothing special there. :D You've got keen eyes.
@Cyberleader Thank you!
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The video of 'Fortune' is up and running!
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/7425/16afortunemovieqm4.jpg (http://mihd.net/poqiat)
To download click the image. Click on 'Request Download Link', then click on 'Download File'. The file 'off_fortune.wmv' is 30.86 MB large.

Also embedded:
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-4282034100762886140&hl=nl
Click on "I Agree and Want to View the Video Now" to watch the video. Then click the play-button.

Again the on-ride camera doesn't give an as smooth video as I want it to be...Alas, I hope you enjoy the video.

[Crowheart]

Great video, great coaster!

I really liked the overhead pan shots of the park, it's amazing how good this park looks from the air as well as the ground.
Great job, really liked the video, very well done, and U2 music, yay!

:up: :up:

[swimfreak430]

Amazing job. great use of the flying camera
truly one of my favorites (Tenuhaic is may favorite but this is a close second)
what is that i see in the back on 0:50 ;)

/\/\ i was never realy a fan of U2
the one thing i would recommend. in your next vid use a flogging mollys song. Great irish drinking music. haha and im 100% Italian.

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart I'm pleased you liked the video. An Irish park just wouldn't work without U2, would it?
@swimfreak430 Well, Tenuhaic might be prettier... but I already have two videos up! :p ;) Just joking, I'm very pleased you like my park. With so many great parks one could flip a coin to decide wich is the best. I take it 'Flogging Molly' is a band. I'll look in to them.

Some of you already saw a glimps of the new attraction. It'll have a bit more of a modern look. Here's a sneak peek of the station:
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/5021/17apreviewga9.jpg

[gamemast75]

Video:
Good video, the ride was kind of boring (No Offense). But, it had execellent scenery. I loved the Tilt-A-Whirl, fantastically themed. :p

Update (Above):
Wow! Fantastic building skills, lovely landscaping and scenery. I can't wait to see more of it. :up:

[swimfreak430]

looks like a brewery lol


well this would be a good song
Flogging Mollys-Drunken Lullabies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JePJNCrxpcY)
give it a listen
Punk and irish drinking music couldent get better

[PvHooijdonk]

Nice Video !
And the new station ^^ looks impressive.
Also -as said above, and as said before- I really like the way you model your paths in the scenery, the adjacent walls and shrubbery (why does this word makes me think about a Monty-Python scene ?? :) ) give a real good "3D" look to the pathways. and it gives the impresion that paths are carved into the landscape and not -as seen al too often- as if the landscape is added later. I really love it !
When I'll start my new park (I've got Windows running again hurray!) I'm afraid that I'm going to 'steal' some of your landscaping methods ... (though I'll probably choose another theming, I have something more 'medieval' and/or Italian in mind).
Anyway ... don't expect to see any park of mine posted here very soon.
I cannot spend as much time on it as I might wish, since I have a full time job and have 3 kids to take care off ...

Anyway ... hope to see more of your next updates ...
Cheers !

[I. M. Agoner]

Your park is looking really awsome. b(^_^)b

[Jerr_Oen]

@gamemast75 I put most effort in landscaping and scenery, so I'm very pleased you like it. I've to admit the coaster isn't the most exciting ride. Although it isn't meant to be quite intense in this area of my park, I've to say I'll not be able to compete with the best coaster designers on this forum.
@swimfreak430 Well, it's not going to be a brewery, good idea though. The band sounds perfectly with a pint, indeed.
@PvHooijdonk Thank you and steal away. I suppose you've an extra job as Black Pete these days too. << I don't think the English people'll understand that.
From Monthy Python and the Holy Grail, with the Knights Who Say... Nee!
HEAD KNIGHT: Nee! Nee!
ARTHUR and PARTY: Oh, ow!
ARTHUR: Please, please! No more! We shall find a shrubbery.
HEAD KNIGHT: You must return here with a shrubbery or else you will never pass through this wood alive!
ARTHUR: O Knights of Nee, you are just and fair, and we will return with a shrubbery.
HEAD KNIGHT: One that looks nice.
ARTHUR: Of course.
HEAD KNIGHT: And not too expensive.
ARTHUR: Yes.
HEAD KNIGHTS: Now... go!
@I. M. Agoner Thank you, much appreciated.
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It's update time. I present to you: "Leopardstown Soap Box Derby"
I feel the theme of this ride differs quite a bit from the general concept. I've had the idea for this ride, for some time now. I wanted to get it out, before it started to haunt me. Anyway, you should judge, weather it fits or it doesn't.

V Departed from the station:
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/4258/18astartxp1.jpg

V As it zigzags further through the landscape:
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2606/18bbridgeswg2.jpg

V Overview of the ride, it's not an impressive ride, but it got pretty good ratings none the less. The peeps seem to love it too:
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1082/18ctrackly0.jpg
I hope you do enjoy this update. The next attraction I've planned shall concern a new fairy and it'll be the start of a new area of the park. I promise!

[DorneyDude]

I like the ride. Its simple but clean and good. That landscape is really good.

[Crowheart]

Yes it fits!
It looks awesome, I really like the multiple levels of the ride (very apparent especially in pic #2)
Nice to see a soap box derby rides, I love them myself!
I wonder if, considering this seems like a fairly tame coaster, if it would look nice if you just used single car trains?
That might give it a kind of Autopia through O'Flannigan land feeling if you know what I mean. (It has that feeling already actually :D)
But whatever you decide, it's awesome either way!

Now keep those pics coming, or I shall force you to cut down the largest tree in the forest with... a herring!
Ni!

[Jerr_Oen]

@DorneyDude I'm pleased, thank you. :)
@Crowheart I'm glad you think of it, in this way. I was a bit concerned about it. As always, I'll thoroughly investigate your advices, they're much appreciated. "Now keep those pics coming, or I shall force you to cut down the largest tree in the forest with... a herring! Ni!" ROFL. Good gracious, I shall put my coconuts in full throttle, then, Your Lordship.

V I thought, I could share with you the mascot of this ride:
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/5378/19dmascotea9.jpg
(It's a leopard.) I wish you all a very good night.

[PvHooijdonk]

... I suppose you've an extra job as Black Pete these days too. << I don't think the English people'll understand that...
Absolutely ! and not just at home, but at work I'm more than 150% occupied arranging the saint-Nicolas celebration for 50 kids this saturday. But after December 6th times will be more quiet and park-constructions will be commenced with a double-speed coconut rhitm.
(I just hope I will be able to pass the Black Knight !)

[RCT_Insanity]

I love it, The video was really good and the new coaster looks great, the landscaping is amazing. I think it dosn't vary too much away from the main theme so it still fits, great job!

RCT_Insanity

[Spanzini]

im lovin the soapbox derby, looks fun! something both 4 year olds and adults can enjoy

[coasterdude184]

That park looks awesome, the theming and colours work really well, Not to mention that u chose an odd theme.
The leprechaun ride also looks fantastic and is incorporated into the village well.
KEEP IT UP!!!!!

[Jerr_Oen]

@PvHooijdonk We have St. Nicolas' Eve not until saterday 9th, because my family has to come from Zwolle (I live in Den Haag). This does give me some more time to finish my surprise and poem, though. Good luck this saterday!
@RCT_Insanity and Spanzini Thanks a lot guys, I'm very pleased you like the ride.
@coasterdude184 Thank you for the nice comment and welcome at O'Flannigan's. Here comes a small update:
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V Some pictures of the station of 'Leopardstown Soapbox Derby':
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/9430/19astationnu3.jpg

V An other look at it:
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3008/19boverviewbm6.jpg

V The inside of the station:
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8621/19cinsidekc2.jpg

[DorneyDude]

Great Job. I like how theres different levels.

[Cancerbat]

I like how it is conformed to terrain, and goes in and out of the bulidings, I tell you, if I were to make an alpine park, this is the first place I would look for, for some inspiration!!:D

Wonderful park!!

[coasterdude184]

Your park looks great, i thonk u used shyguys cs packs better than he has!!!

[Jerr_Oen]

@DorneyDude and @-ToP gUn I'm pleased you like it. Those levels appeared, because I had to build the track agains the hill. The space available was quit narrow, so there weren't very much more options, than to do it the way it became.
@coasterdude184 That's a compliment I don't hear every day. Although I'm not sure, I fully agree with it, it's much appreciated.

V Here's the logo displayed in the first picture of my previous post:
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3773/soapboxlogosm6.jpg

[coinich]

Looks nice!

I'm working with the Alpine theme at the moment, and will check back on this for inspiration!

[Spanzini]

lovin the logo lol

[Jerr_Oen]

@coinic I feel honoured to be a source of inspiration, thank you.
@Spanzini Thank you, I drew the logo at college. What a boring lecture can be useful for...
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I've got a new collection of night pictures for you all. I hope you'll enjoy them!
V View at the station area, at night:
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/8324/20astationnightnj5.jpg

V Maybe I should get someone to clean up this mess:
http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/2260/20bscenenightka0.jpg

V View at the track, at night:
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3135/20ctracknightjs1.jpg

V One of those birdseye shots:
http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/1861/20doverviewnightcs8.jpg

V I've to thank Crowheart, for using the coloured stringlights. They look lovely, indeed:
http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/7765/20esquarenightoh0.jpg
(Thank you Crowheart.)

[Cancerbat]

Those lights fit perfectly, I love them, I love this park, I am glad to see someone trying different rides, you infact inspired me to use the suspended mini coaster, I loved the video for that coaster, might there possily be one for this coaster.

[coasterdude184]

The lights go perfectly with the scenery and the park overall is awesome

KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!

[shyguy]

The night shots are beautiful! I love the last one especially. It just captures the the feeling of a busy, and beautifully themed, park.

[coasterdude184]

Good point shyguy, the park is one of the most beautifully themed and coloured parks out there, it even beats buena vista in my mind!!!!!!!

[larry241]

Such intersting buildings. Styles that just amaze me. Love the colors and lights and all the trees. A great feeling of a busy park like Shyguy says.
Great work!!!

[n747]

Wow, its only now that I'm able to praise this gem of a park. I've got a lot to catch up on!

First off, this is currently my favorite park on the forums - it has such a carefree and ... fun atmosphere. I seriously want to pack up and head off to O'Flannigan Funland for the weekend (if only..). From the first few screens i saw of this park, i was amazed by the simplicity, yet intimacy of its buildings and architecture. It just works so well.

The terrain shifts are wonderful as well - i don't think i've seen a parkbuilder (except maybe mikeyCA) that has used subtle terrain slopes to their advantage - but this park does that and more and even though the terrain moves quite a bit, you don't get a sense of too much rise or too much fall. And the buildings complement the terrain well too - especially when they are literally built into the terrain. The park is small and close, and it just works as its name implies...funland. It looks fun to be in!

Ive not seen someone do such a good outdoor darkride (oops, isnt that an oxymoron?) on this forum for a while. Sure people do log rides and junk, but never a track ride with outdoor scenes. Again, its just another one of those things that makes this park so unique.

I hope you continue with this one to the end, because it has been a massive dose of inspiration for my next park (to be announced in 6 days) and I'm very impressed on how you made this park look so fun. Your use of color is impressive and the way your buildings compliment the terrain and frame the park from different angles is what I look for in great design. Anyway, I'll stop rambling - haha, I'll be watching this one to its end because its like a spoonfull of Vitavetavegimin every time i open the thread!

[Crowheart]

Wow, wow, wow!
Looks so beautiful, the colors, the scenery, it's just like a dream come to life!
That last shot in particular is just great, truly background worthy material.
Your welcome for the idea, but really we should all thank you for making such a marvelous park.
Can't wait to see more! (as always.. :))

[SHERBERTRCT]

yay i new i could see a new attraction and its a good one to i love it great job i also loved the video :D :up:

[poekie1337]

This is truly inspiring, I love this park, It gots a great own style and so origianal in all perspectives. Great job!:up:

[hillibilly]

Wow, its only now that I'm able to praise this gem of a park. I've got a lot to catch up on!

First off, this is currently my favorite park on the forums - it has such a carefree and ... fun atmosphere. I seriously want to pack up and head off to O'Flannigan Funland for the weekend (if only..). From the first few screens i saw of this park, i was amazed by the simplicity, yet intimacy of its buildings and architecture. It just works so well.

The terrain shifts are wonderful as well - i don't think i've seen a parkbuilder (except maybe mikeyCA) that has used subtle terrain slopes to their advantage - but this park does that and more and even though the terrain moves quite a bit, you don't get a sense of too much rise or too much fall. And the buildings complement the terrain well too - especially when they are literally built into the terrain. The park is small and close, and it just works as its name implies...funland. It looks fun to be in!

Ive not seen someone do such a good outdoor darkride (oops, isnt that an oxymoron?) on this forum for a while. Sure people do log rides and junk, but never a track ride with outdoor scenes. Again, its just another one of those things that makes this park so unique.

I hope you continue with this one to the end, because it has been a massive dose of inspiration for my next park (to be announced in 6 days) and I'm very impressed on how you made this park look so fun. Your use of color is impressive and the way your buildings compliment the terrain and frame the park from different angles is what I look for in great design. Anyway, I'll stop rambling - haha, I'll be watching this one to its end because its like a spoonfull of Vitavetavegimin every time i open the thread!

That pretty much sums up everything I was gonna post lol. I just found this today and have went through every post since. WOW! Everything from the buildings to the hills they set on are stunning. IMO this is the best park as of now. Expect an update from me everytime there is an update. Wonderful job Jerr_Oen!

--hillbilly

[Jerr_Oen]

@-ToP gUn Thank you. I wouldn't mind making a video of the ride at all, but that would make three video at such a small park. Wouldn't that be presumtuous? "You infact inspired me to use the suspended mini coaster," That's a lovely coaster, you've to keep in mind that it slows down quite fast. I can't wait to see, what you come up with.
@coasterdude184 Thank you for the kind words.
@shyguy Thanks, I think too that, the last shot came out pretty well. Your belltower and spire look very nice in the background there.
@larry241 Thanks. Wow, I never thought to be able to amaze you.
@n747 Thank you for the great post, I'll frame it and hang it on the wall. I'm very pleased you like this park for the same reasons, I'm aiming to follow building it. That's twice as rewarding.

"And the buildings complement the terrain well too - especially when they are literally built into the terrain." When I design the buildings I use the terrain as an architectural tool, like I would use paths, foliage or any other scenery pack. As an example: if you put a castle on a hill, it hasn't to be that high. Or more subtle, the fourth picture in my previous post. As you can see the station sits on the ground on the left, but 'floats' above it on the right. I was trying to make the tiny slope, the soapboxes start with, look a bit larger. To enforce that the rock walls go upwards, faking a chainlift. If this makes any sense, that is.

I'm quite pleased with the outdoor ride too, because it gave me free background scenery, instead of a big building I'd to hide. I really enjoyed reading your post and I'm impatient for seeing your work of art.
@Crowheart *blush* A flower only blossoms in good soil...
@SHERBERTRCT Thank you and thank you. It's always nice to answer someone's expecations.
@poekie1337 Thank you, I'm pleased to be inspiring. :noob:
@hillibilly Thank you very much. Welcome at O'Flannigan's, have a pint!
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V "The park is small and close," as n747 said. To second that, I'll provide you with the park map:
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3981/21amapcs3.jpg

Thank you very much for the many and positive comments, I didn't really knew what to say. I'll try to keep at this in the best way I'm able to. :heart:

[Cancerbat]

Many coaster's slow down fast, including the soap box derby coaster, but not with low friction ;)

The thing flies like there's no tomorrow, Oh well, I guess that makes it all the more fun, but my new park will take a while before I want to post.....

Your park is looking awesome, I can't wait for the video, and who cares, small, so what, rides, need the videos....

I do to:)

[coasterdude184]

The park is amazing, but out of curiosity what are the round things on top of the coaster?

[PvHooijdonk]

The park is amazing, but out of curiosity what are the round things on top of the coaster?
Browse a few pages back in this thread and you'll see ...

[Rybo-XL]

Amazing Park my friend! Your atmosphere is quite simply superb, and the way you incorperated SO many different types of scenery into a beautiful mesh, is fantastic.....:D

-RyBo

[coasterdude184]

I agree with Rybo-XL, the way u have shoved lots of cs into one is absolutely fantastic

[Jerr_Oen]

@-ToP gUn You'll have it your way, I'll be making a video. I haven't made one at night yet.
@Rybo-XL Thank you, much appreciated. See you in your park, in less than one day!
@coasterdude184 Thanks. Those round things are (rain)clouds, if you were still wondering.
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V A picture of the whole park with Leopardstown, from a distance:
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3219/22acompleteoverviewld2.jpg

I've been working on theming the part of the track that goes undground, the last turn. This was giving me a bit of a headache, untill I found out that when you place terrainblocks under the ground, they leave a nice empty hole.

V Anyway, here's the picture, showing a part of it:
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5554/22bbasementiu9.jpg
A complete view at the basement is to be shown in the video.

[coasterdude184]

I must admit it was a good idea but they dont really look like clouds, du u want me to make some cs clouds? however do u want me to attempt some?
Lookin good!!!!!!!!

[SpaceDuck]

That first Leopards Town pic is stunning! Great job!! Although, the clouds for the your coaster look kinda weird just popping up out of nowhere, but its still awesom.

[Jerr_Oen]

@coasterdude184 "they dont really look like clouds" Are you kidding me, they'r black grey white and float in the air? ;) The clouds were meant to be abstract/cartoonish, I actually like them. I've placed them to create an additional sensation of hight, since the coaster itself doesn't go very high. I do appreciate your offer to create them for me, but I don't want you to make such an effort to change something I already like. Thank you very much for the offer, though.
@Kablary Thank you very much. I hope I've explained the clouds enough to see their relevance.

[coasterdude184]

Well if u like it i suppose thats fine, keep this awesome park going!!!!

[Crowheart]

Hey glad to hear you're making another video, I enjoyed all the other ones very much!
Is there supposed to be two pictures in post 145?
I can only see the underground one for some reason..:(
Didn't even realize the coaster went underground as well, looks cool!

[Cancerbat]

Can't wait this video, the ride has alot of time and effort put into just like the rest of the park, can't wait... :)

[Master_Player09]

Wow this is awsome!!!! Why didn't I see this before?????????????????

[coasterdude184]

Still lookin great jerr oen, cant wait for the video!!!!

[Teirmose]

WOW, what a wonderful park. It looks as though any day in your park would be a good day for a pint of Guinness beer. Your use of color is outstanding but I am truly amazed at how well you use multiple levels landscaping wise. It gives your park a feel of being almost real. Thank you for sharing such great workmanship with us. Oh, I almost forgot. You have quite a knack for making RCT3 movies. They a very enjoyable.
http://img40.echo.cx/img40/2343/5stars5au.gif5 Stars

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart If you view the video you'll see, where the coaster goes underground. I though it needed some finale, before reaching the station again. I hope you still find it cool, after watching it.
@-ToP gUn Wait no more. I hope you enjoy.
@Master_Player09 Thank you. "Why didn't I see this before?" There're many answers possible on that question, from wich I'm unable to give you the right ones. I'm pleased you saw it, though.
@coasterdude184 Thanks and her it is.
@Teirmose Thank you very much. It's a lot of fun watching peeps, of appropiate age, go down the stairs, after a pint (or two). ;)
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Soapbox racers ready? Sit back and relax, here's the new video of Leopardstown:
The ride itself is quite short, I've filled the video with several night shots around the park. I'll stop ranting and start showing, now.

:cool: :D :p (http://mihd.net/4wqlp0) :weird:
To download click the right smily. Click on 'Request Download Link', then click on 'Download File'. The file 'off_leopardstown.wmv' is 43.24 MB large.

Also embedded:
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-1036266942858389875&hl=nl
Click on "I Agree and Want to View the Video Now" to watch the video. Then click the play-button.

[Cancerbat]

Wow what a beautiful video, I loved it so much, you have such great methods of themeing, and it is wonderful that you can take the simplist thing and turn it into something wonderful. Great work, and I loved the video, and all the themeing throughout, it is so easy to appreciate the themeing, when it's in the form of a video.

[Sawyer]

Its amazing. Had to be said, The effort your putting in is fantastic, I like how you use " Bloom " to :)

Keep it up.

[Crowheart]

Great video as always!
I still love how colorful this park is, the night shots show this off so well.
I don't see how anyone could watch that without thinking "Magical"!

EDIT: And grats on the five stars!! (about time!)

[Milkdud]

Great video, sir. Like Crow said, I love how coloful the park is. ;D

The soap box derby was a cute 'lil ride and the basement section was def. my favorite. =]


My only crticism is I think the music should have been something a bit more upbeat anf fun, and probably with an irish beat since the park is just that, "fun."

But either way, still great video. :up:

Good job.

[deaconnor]

this park is absolutely outstanding ilove your new ride aswell

[hillibilly]

Well.......the absolute beauty of this park didn't really sit in until the in of that video. My seeing it in motion I have I brand new respect for you and this park!

Seriously where to start........I have thought about making a ride like this in the past, and just gave up on it thinking it an impossible task. But you have definalty;y proven be wrong! Amazing ride. I think the length fit it perfectly, and the scenery was fabulous. I loved the way guest enter the ride like entering a stadium. Huge bonus for that one. I also really like how everything was wheel-chair assessable. Overall one of my all time favs. Great theming, great timing, and just plain fun.

Now on to the park. Like I said, seeing it in motion is like walking into "Disneyland" after you have seen pics all you life. It is more than words can describe. The Little details that aren't noticeable, because they just feel right. The lighting, the layout, the gentle hills, the clouds around "Rainbow". EVERYTHING! It just fits. I love it. All of it. This is my all time favorite park I have seen! It makes me happy. I want to be there.

You have some mad skills my man. Amazing skills. You video editing is "off the Izzy" aswell. "Wild Horses" is an amazing song, and I think it fit real well with the slow moving shots of the park. I can not wait to see what else you can come up with. I will be here at every update. Drolling over your work.

Sincerely, The Hill

[gamemast75]

:up: Wow! Amazing park, just the coaster seemed a little short, but overall I loved the entire video. :up:

[Jerr_Oen]

@-ToP gUn You commented about a 5 minute long video, about 8 minutes after it has been posted. You must be this forum's jedi. Thank you so much, I agree it's much easier to see how things are connected in a video.
@Sawyer Thanks, much appreciated. In this video I didn't use bloom, actually, it was too much at night.
@Crowheart Thank you, I didn't notice the stars. I'll enjoy them as long as they last. :)
@Milkdud Thank you. I agree about the music during the ride. I've chosen this song, because I felt it suited the entrance and overview shots. 'Wild Horses' refers to the fact that Leopardstown is a racecourse near Dublin.
@deaconnor I'm pleased you like it, thanks.
@hillibilly Wow, thank you, posts like this really give me a boost to keep going!

I'm very pleased you noticed the stadium, that was exactly, what I was going for. Good spotting on the wheel-chair accessibility. It's sometimes a pain, long queue up the hill, but it gives you a beautiful staircase occasionally. Thank you so much for all those nice words.
@gamemast75 Thanks. I agree the ride was a bit short. I had a small patch of ground to work with.

[larry241]

Interesting background on the name. The video was wonderful. Love the overall shots. Reminds of what Disney's Fantasyland might be like if it was a theme park to itself. I kind of agree with Milkdud about the music, but doesn't change the fact it was a well done video.
Thanks for sharing!!!

[Jerr_Oen]

@larry241 Thank you very much! I'm not done sharing, yet!
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After finishing Leopardstown I noticed some lag in my park. This is why I've decided to put the file up for download, so everybody can explore the park on their own, quite smoothly. I'll continue to work on it in the same map, as long as my pc's allowing me to.

In the meantime, here's the download: You can go explore it in sandbox mode. As an extra feature you can play it as a real scenario too.

Yes, I want to download the first part of O'Flannigan Funland! (http://mihd.net/7owv6m)
To download agree with the previous statement by clicking on it. Click on 'Request Download Link', then click on 'Download File'. The file 'oflannigan.zip' is 1.1 MB large.

Also downloadable from rapidshare: (click here! (http://rapidshare.com/files/7323525/O_Flannigan.zip.html))


Install instructions:
Unzip the file.
- Extract all the files from the zip folder.
- Place the entire O'Flannigan FOLDER (which contains images) into your My Pictures\RCT3 folder. Do NOT place the image files themselves into the My Pictures\RCT3 folder or the links will be broken in the park file.
- Place the OFF_dl1.dat file into your My Documents\RCT3\Parks folder to play in sandbox mode.
OR
- Place the OFF_dl1.dat file into your My Documents\RCT3\Start New Scenarios folder to play it as a scenario.

The following Costum scenery has been used in this park:
- A lot of ShyGuy's sets (Alpine Village 1, 2 and 3; Catfish Cove; Circus Center)
- Vodhin's Lighting Kit (latest version)
- Vodhin's Vermont Kit
- Vodhin's Cafe Kit (latest version)
- DRP's Lightz
- Aceana's Pavement Essentials
- Iceatcs' Custom Slide Supports
- Iceatcs' Billboards
- JCat's Steeworx
(Thanks to all costum scenery makers, without whom this park wouldn't look the same.)


Any more news?
As you may haven't noticed, there were no sneak previews of new rides in the latest video. This means that I still have to start my new attraction. This includes terraforming, laying paths and designing the track itself. It's going to be a rather big project, it could take a while before I have a next update.

[Master_Player09]

YAY!!! Downloading; NOW!!!

Edit: I don't see the download link on that web.

[Crowheart]

Cool!

This was unexpected, I guess Christmas came early this year! :D
Can't wait to get home and try this out!

[Cancerbat]

Oh dear, exactly how much lag are you experiencing, and how good is your computer, I don't fancy those lagalicious parks, well, I love them, not my computer..;) None the less, to keep up my tradition, I made a pack that I would download this park, just to see it, and feel it's glory. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[coasterdude184]

Awesome video, the colours are so vibrant and the terraining just make it seem real. kinda reminds me of busch gardens europe. well anyways the park is great, cant wait to see if an athlon can handle it. Now i no mim gonna get killed for saying this but i think it is better than shyguys parks Well Done!!!!!!!

[coinich]

Wild?!

[Plokoon111]

Im very surprised from the last time I saw this! Many sometimes quit after 4 pages but you rock! This parks coming togather quite great!

[Jerr_Oen]

@Master_Player09 Did you succeeded?
@Crowheart Guess I'm an unexpectable sharer. Now you've to watch out for me sneaking up and shouting "Download" behind your back. :D I decided to put it up for download, because I'm starting on a very new area in the park. I feared, it would become unpleasant to play, when I put it up for download, after I finished all of it.
@-ToP gUn I'm playing it quite well with a Intel pentium4 3GHz, 128MB RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500, 128 MB memory. It's it's lagging dramatically, when I've set all graphics at it's maximum to make pictures.
@coasterdude184 I'm very pleased, you like the video and my park. I've seen Busch Gardens' websites, it's a major compliment to be compaired with that themepark. I'll only start believing my park is actually better than Shyguy's, when I'm greeted by hordes of screaming girls, while logging into this forum. Thanks again, though!
@coinich Only wild at heart. :cool: Wild is needed for the costum stalls, Soaked for the mist particles.
@Plokoon111 Thank you, thank you very much! I wouldn't still be rocking without all those replies, though.

News:
The plans have been drawn and building starts soon. The new area'll concern the headless rider, the Dullahan.

[Crowheart]

News:
The plans have been drawn and building starts soon. The new area'll concern the headless rider, the Dullahan.[/COLOR]

Ooh sounds cool..
Can I assume there will be a coaster with a lot of head-choppers?...;)

[Cancerbat]

Why not make it on a seperate land, then the lag will stay down.

[coasterdude184]

Man, the park is great, shame my athlon isnt

[PvHooijdonk]

And what a pleasant surprice ...
Not only a new video but I can finally walk around in O'Flannigan Funland myself YeeeeHaaaa !!
I'll post some superlative comments when I'm done looking around :D

Update:
The video was very nice, but it could'nt beat "the real thing" ...
Your park in glorious 1600x1200 4xAA 16xAF is really showing it's true and stunning beauty !!
It's a real pleasure to look around in daytime and nighttime.

Absolutely a masterpiece Jerr_oen ! Gefeliciteerd !

[coasterdude184]

Lol, most girls where i come from would laugh and call shguy a sad nerd

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart LOL, head-choppers're a great idea, there'll be plenty of those on the newest coaster.
@-ToP gUn The next download'll be on a seperate map. I'll continue building it on the same map, because of the pretty background and because I still manage to do so.
@coasterdude184 Thank you. ps. Most girls'll end up with a lousy husband. :o
@PvHooijdonk Thank you very much, bedankt! :D
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I have a small chrismas preview for you:
Just before the christmas break, the crew's been able to get the new coaster ready for testing. It turned out to be quite an exciting ride, without being extremely intense. It features several head-choppers, only 4 inversions, but some nasty surprises. With some effort I convinced Thomas O'Flannigan to release one Christmas preview. Note that there's still a lot of theming to be done. Actually it'll be themed beyond recognition. The whole area, with the old town, should be ready before the start of the next season. Anyway, I hope you enjoy.

Merry Christmas everybody and I hope 2006 ends well for everyone, best wishes!

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/2927/23adullahanpreviewdr3.jpg
Still no snow at O'Flannigan's

[Master_Player09]

^Cool can't wait. (for 2007):p

[Cancerbat]

Looks like it's gonna be alot of fun Jerr_Oen, can't wait to see the next update on that baby!!:D

[Crowheart]

It's gonna be another great year at O'flannigan Land!
Looks great, wonderful!
Can't wait for the unveiling.. even if I have to wait till next year.. ;)

[Soda Jerk 205]

What a creative park!
The new coaster looks pretty sweet
Ill just have to wait till next year

[coasterdude184]

Cant wait for this new coaster, looks like a great season is packed for o flannigans funland, is it an extended coaster?

[SHERBERTRCT]

that preveiw looks so cool

[Cancerbat]

Oh man I'm still so excited to see what this will turn out like in the end. All of your other rides were outstanding, and beyond something you would see in the average park. I hope that you can keep that up, and pull through and make it one memorable coaster!!:)

[drumguyrob]

Very original, looks great!

[PvHooijdonk]

Merry Christmas !!

to you Jerr_oen,

(and to all the viewers of this posts of course...)

[coasterdude184]

Yuh, cant wait for this new update? Where is it Jerr_oen?

[Jerr_Oen]

Has everyone had a nice Christmas, no belly-ache anyone?

@Master_Player09 Thank you!
@-ToP gUn I hope it'll be lot of fun, I'm certain it'll be slightly scary though!
@Crowheart Thanks, the unvieling probably is going to be next year. I haven't been at home for more than one hour past week. I've several exams in January as well as an important presentation.
@Soda Jerk 205 Thank you very much. I'm sure there're a lot of great parks to view till then. Speaking of wich, when's "Citrus Height" coming?
@coasterdude184 Yes it's the extended coaster, it has some very cool elements.
@SHERBERTRCT Thank you.
@-ToP gUn I do hope so. The first part starts in an midieval town, then slowly turns through a graveyard towards the lifthill. After the drop you'll go rapidly through a spooky forrest untill you're caught by the Dullahan and brought to his lair. btw: I've just downloaded your parks now!
@drumguyrob Thanks!
@PvHooijdonk Thank you for the christmas-post. :) I hope you have a happy holliday.
@coasterdude184 Patience, my friend, it shall be rewarded. ;) Most of the update is actually still in some dark crypts of my head.

[Cancerbat]

:bored:
Ride sounds like a whole bunch of FUN!!
:bored:

You know, I just got the ******* when you said that.... ;p

[coasterdude184]

Haha lol, i had a great christmas considering i usually find it boring, how about you?

[Mayhem101]

Oh man oh man. I posted once in here before realizing how beautiful it is. So wacked out, creative and absolutely fun!! I love that coaster, and yes I will download it...I'll get back to ya on that one.

[Jerr_Oen]

@-ToP gUn "I just got the *******" I find that quite an odd saying... :weird: It could be me, though. ps. Because you've used bored smilies, I'm going to write a very scary story to go with that coaster. :p
@coasterdude184 I've had a fine Christmas, it was also my fathers 50th birthday, so that was a nice party.
@Mayhem101 Thank you for downloading. :)

The building progress is going rather slow, at the moment. This is due to the fact that I don't want to show unfinished buildings. Most buildings contain several functions. At this point I've three attractions very close to eachother. This asks for some more complicated buildings. Besides that, a tight city environment takes more time to design, then a more open area.

I've managed to find a showable angle, I want to reveal:
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8233/24awipxv4.jpg
I hope you're able to enjoy this single picture at the moment.

[Crowheart]

Have you seen my new T-shirt?

"I went to O'Flannigan Land, and all I got was one lousy screenshot"
;)

Just kidding!
Something is always better than nothing.
This looks really interesting so far, I like the floor work shown there for starters, very intricate.

It looks like this area of the park will be covering a little bit of the darker side of Irish legends, kind of gives that vibe right now, bet that looks cool at night too!

Anyways, looking forward to it!

[Cancerbat]

I told you that the layout was mostly depicted by the scenery, and I can tell it will be good, you see. I can't wait to see the rest of the ride and the way it's coming is beautiful. I just love this park so much!!

Only problem is, one lousy freakin' picture!!:mad:

:haha:

[gamemast75]

Have you seen my new T-shirt?

"I went to O'Flannigan Land, and all I got was one lousy screenshot"
;)

Just kidding!
Something is always better than nothing.
This looks really interesting so far, I like the floor work shown there for starters, very intricate.

It looks like this area of the park will be covering a little bit of the darker side of Irish legends, kind of gives that vibe right now, bet that looks cool at night too!

Anyways, looking forward to it!
ROFL, where can I get that shirt? LOL! :D

[poekie1337]

That's an interesting picture, I like it. Especially how you've done the floor, can't wait to figure out what that is!

[B.F]

A verry original park. That picture really makes me currious.
5 stars!

[QsUpIiCcHyE]

:jump:Jerr_Oen,

I just want to let you know that I think O'Flannigan Funland is both visually impressive and professionally engineered. Your park has all of the elements of today's sucessful theme parks, and takes the entertainment level further by incorporating a new theme; Ireland! (By the way, I thought that theme was genius!). Your work on this park is astounding (to say in the least), and I must say that I'm curious to see the new roller coaster in action! In fact, I am too curious.(:nuts:!!...)

I shall try to be patient.:downcast:

Thank you your inspiring efforts with O'Flannigan's Funland!:D
Its...so...beautiful!!!!!:cry:!!!!!! :hat:CONGRATULATIONS! I hope college is going well for you!;)

[SHERBERTRCT]

cool looks good

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart You should dust off that T-shirt again. Although you've seen the next teaser already.
@-ToP gUn I'll start updating this park soon. I hope you're still interested.
@gamemast75 I heard new T-shirts are around saying: "Lets start a riot!"
@poekie1337 It's my pleasure to make you curious. I tried to put some symbolics into this ride, to give it a little extra spookyness. Unfortunately the coaster'll go rather fast past most details, hopefully they'll sink in on a subconscious level.
@B.F Thank you, it's always nice to hear from my southern neighbours.
@QsUpIiCcHyE Thank you, very much appreciated. I'm sorry to reply rather late at your lovely post, I suppose it slipped through my subscriptions. Ill start updating the park again in about 4 days. Oh, college (I go to a university actually, I call the lectures colleges) is going rather good, last tentams went rather well and more importantly I got a good grade for my semester's final presentation, thank you for asking.
@SHERBERTRCT Thank you!
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I've completed most of the scenery for the coaster. It was a bigger project than I imagined it to become, I hope I haven't overthemed it. You've to ride it several times before you get a picture of the story-line. Well, you'll just have to see... in four days.

V I can't post this without showing at least one picture, although I've shown it already at the RCT3 Magazine's forum (http://www.rct3mag.co.nr/):
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/2508/24hlairwipnp7.jpg

[RCT-Chessack]

Now that is a cool looking bit of scenery work. Very unusual combo of scenery types you have there. I love it!

C

[Janitor 06]

Very nice and creative mix of sets, but... I've seen that pic already! *bangs fists on table*
I want a new pic! :p

[QsUpIiCcHyE]

Gentlemen, PLEASE!
Let us keep our tempers.:downcast:

(Do it for the children.):up:

[Cancerbat]

Still interested?

How couldn't I be considering everytime you update it is something excpect yet still very appropriate. (is that the definition of irony, or am I just "stubid":haha:)

[Crowheart]

Well the 26th is here!

Can't wait to see this rolling again.. has the Dullahan been awakened yet?

[Jerr_Oen]

@RCT-Chessack Unusual? Just a spooky ancient Celtic god's lair in some afterlife dimension. Why do you find that unusual?
@Janitor 06 You can stop banging now...
@QsUpIiCcHyE :up:
@-ToP gUn Irony... isn't that having 10.000 spoons, while all you need is a knife?
@Crowheart Yes, it has!


A Dullahan’s Tale
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Late February 2007 a young Canadian, called Tristan Gavin, vanished from the face of the earth. Evidence showed that his last whereabouts were near Limerick in Ireland. According to local authorities’ reports, he’s broken into a local themepark. Nobody has seen him since that faithful night.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7836/offshlogosn4.jpg

Miraculously, TG crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his old CT-114 Tutor, without too many problems. When he saw the green hills of Ireland and the old plane started to descend, TG mutters: “Now let’s see what’s taking so long!” With a roaring noice the plane skims over the houses of Limerick. The phoney clouds of Fortune are in sight, TG prepares the old plane for landing on the road near the main entrance. Suddenly two headlights of a big black double-deck bus appears in front of him, heading straight towards him. As in a James Bond movie TG maneuvers the plane upwards to avoid a collision. After several adrenaline driven acrobatic reflexes TG finds himself crashed in a forest. With just a couple of bruises and a minor concussion he stumbles through the remains of the demolished fence, into O’Flannigan Funland.

A thick fog surrounds TG, he’s barely able to make up the groaning trees around him. Then the moon breaks through the clouds for a moment and illuminates a horrific scene. He’s watched by a headless horseman on a huge black steed. In its left hand it holds his own head with skin like moldy cheese and a sardonic grin from ear to ear. TG tries to run, but his feet refuse, as the horseman moans his name: “Trist-tan.” The last he sees is a scene filled with fire, yet he’s so cold...


At 11 o’clock, that evening, Thomas O’Flannigan bids his friends goodbye. When they ask him why he’s leaving so soon, he says: “I’ve a feeling my latest attraction finally’s been finished.” With stiff pases Thomas O’Flannigan disappears in the night.


The beginning of the beginning.
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V This brave peep dares to enter the queue line:
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6470/25aentrancedter3.jpg

V There's still a way back:
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2564/25bqueuelinemk6.jpg

V The station:
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7955/25cstationpm9.jpg

V Here they go..:
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7701/25dstartla9.jpg

I hope you'll like some of these new pictures. More pictures and info will follow regularly. comments, suggestions and critiques are welcome and appreciated.

[Soda Jerk 205]

YAY! Finaly we get to see the ride.
I love it so far. The colors you chose work perfectly. It really has an erie, spooky feel to it.
Must be great to ride at night :)

[QsUpIiCcHyE]

:DOH, YES!:D
THAT WAS AWESOME!!!:up:

(Sorry to shout, but that was so freakin' SWEET!! Excellent job, Jerr_Oen!!!)

[Jerr_Oen]

@Soda Jerk 205 Thank you, much appreciated. Riding it at night would be fun, if my computer would get it to move properly.
@QsUpIiCcHyE Thank you VERY much!

Good night, all.

[PvHooijdonk]

Hi Jerr-Oen,

A great new attraction for your already great park !
Very well done, and a nice story as well.

[Jerr_Oen]

@PvHooijdonk Thank you, I can always count on you to leave a lovely comment.
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V The ride continues through someone's cosy living room.
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/5087/26ahouseby1.jpg

V I've posted the next three pictures before, I need them again to tell the story:
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1091/24dsneakpeeklk2.jpg

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8233/24awipxv4.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/963/24cfavpicrk8.jpg

V The end of the beginning:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4861/26elifthillxc3.jpg

[LightGrenades]

Looks great!

[Crowheart]

Looks wonderful!

I love how you've done this section, the design style is similar to the Clurichan section, yet it's a little more-run down, a little darker, faded colors.. it's brilliant, a new style within the same design!

Looking forward to seeing more of this coaster, looks great!
(the logo rocked too..:D)

[coinich]

I'm liking the supports. Very original.

[Small Print]

This looks brilliant. Very creative use of scenery. Keep up the good work.

[Jerr_Oen]

Thank you for the nice comments guys! :heart:

@aroundthehorn Thank you!
@Crowheart I'm pleased you like it. I intended it to have a bit the same style of architecture, but with a different mood. I was a little worried it might become much of the same.
The logo contains of three Sleepy Hollow wallpapers faded into eachother, ah.. and some scripture and a rose of course.
@coinich I thought only straight steel tubes didn't fit a spooky forest, so I decorated them, I'm pleased you like the result.
@Small Print Thank you, much appreciated.


The middle section. (catchy title)
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V After a steep dive the coaster speeds throught the forest:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/8874/27aforestdroped1.jpg

V Dive-Loop:
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1746/27bdiveloopkx4.jpg

V Bird's-eye-view:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/8025/27coverviewforestmn1.jpg

[QsUpIiCcHyE]

Ridiculously AMAZING! Its fitted to the terrain so flawlessly!

[Spanzini]

lookin awesome

[Rtoups]

Looks great! It blends right in! And good use of the options.txt cheats!

[QsUpIiCcHyE]

Looks great! It blends right in! And good use of the options.txt cheats!
Does that explain the steep slope wooden coaster siding and rails on the lift hill then:confused:?

[poekie1337]

Looks very nice, very nice indeed. I really like the style you got there, great collors, and a nice mixture of trees, it looks unique and refreshing. The lay-out looks realistic and a lot of fun! I have a small critique though, the single support right before the first drop looks a bit unstable there all on it's own. Especially becouse it have to support that stucture on top too.

Well, I still love it ;) great update again Jerr_Oen!

[®øß]

Really amazing, Jerr_Oen! Very nice! :up:

5 stars!

[Nocturna]

This park is beyond words from me. I love the theme, and have found some serious inspiration from you and this park for my own work! Keep it up!

[Jerr_Oen]

@QsUpIiCcHyE Thank you. The first drop actually has cut a way through the ground, creating one of those 'open tunnels.' That'd also be the location of most of the headchoppers, Crowheart insisted on.
@Spanzini It's awsome you like it!
@Rtoups Thank you very much. Blending in the woodie was the only way I could come up with to create a fitting catwalk.
@QsUpIiCcHyE Yes, the options.txt cheat enabled me to build the woodie segments in the same space as the already existing coaster.
@poekie1337 Thank you very much! I'm very happy with your critique and I do agree with you. I had changed the supports on that particular spot several times, resulting in this weak compromise. Do you think one diagonal tube to the side, from where the wooden beams first meet the steel tube would be sufficient? I'll change it and post a picture when I get home.

edit: I leave to get a cup of coffee for a moment and I miss two replies, sorry guys.
@ ®øß Dank je, Rob? Thanks!
@Nocturna Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to seeing your work, you could alway pm me about it.

[PyroFREAK30001]

This park looks amazing! I love your great use of sets to theame your rides. Awsome job, and I can't wait for more.

[Obi_Wan_Cannoli]

Wow. It looks amazing. I love your use of the catfish cove set, beautiful worked. Also, the way you used those timbers from the alpine set. Bravo. I really love this park. Creative idea as well to use the wooden coaster as a catwalk, gives it the full feel of a wooded area. Very very nice job, can't wait to see more.

[Jerr_Oen]

@PyroFREAK30001 :heart: Thank you very much!
@In_Honor_Of Wow Thank you, it's very good to hear from you again. I find it hard to believe I'm the first to use the wooden coaster this way. I know Hillibilli did a great job merging a steel coaster and a woodie an I think Milkdud was the first to do it, way back. Don't tell anyone, but you could check Jess' Themepark Forum for some exclusive previews.

V would this stabilize the structure sufficiently?
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8915/27dpoekieph0.jpg

[Crowheart]

That first drop looks scary enough..never mind the risk of getting one's noggin chopped off..;)
The weaving throughout the forest seems plenty fun..wouldn't mind seeing a night shot of this, I assume it's suitably spooky and atmospheric!

[Jerr_Oen]

@Crowheart The drop isn't that scary, you're down before you know it. :cry: Night shots will follow soon, when I've finetuned the lights correctly. Of course you could always check those links in your sig < warning, it may contain spoilers.

Continuing.
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V Heeeeere's Johnny:
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3733/28adullahannx3.jpg

V Going up:
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/2687/28btowerul3.jpg

[Waldo13]

Jerr Oen, I was following this park back in the days when I was lurking (before creating an account). Like with so many others, I've neglected to follow this now that I have joined.

I am liking the theming to this ride. I think the extended coaster (with the extended car) is a perfect fit for what I've seen.

One comment, the first pic in this last update, the red roses seem just a little out of place next to the coaster, when you see the horseman in the background. You are probably going too fast to really notice this when you are riding though. Perhaps a better fit would be some rocks. Just a suggestion, overall it looks great.

And I believe I am over my "shilly shally" now, I shouldn't type when exhausted... ;)

[Jerr_Oen]

@Waldo13 It's great you left a comment now, thanks. :) The safety-things in front of the cars reminded me of scythes or something else that has the potential to behead. I'm rather pleased, that someone who followed the park for a while, likes the new addition.

Rocks are a good idea, I usually don't use them. I'm not used to rocks, the Netherlands isn't a rocky country. I'll see if I'm able to fit them in. Some questions: Do you dislike the red roses only near the Dullahan, or around the entire ride? You don't like to see them red, or you don't want to see them there at all?

ps. It's better to be Shilly-Shally than silly Sally, isn't it.


V What the heck, here's one more picture:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6462/29csteelforestll5.jpg

[Cancerbat]

Wow, I don't know but this park seems so overdone, except it isn't, not in the least. The themeing is always perfect, and I never seem to want to stop glancing at the photo. This park and especially this ride, are extremely well done! I never thought you would pull of such an amazing rollercoaster from the rather complex layout you had before!

Terrific!:heart:

[Waldo13]

The red roses seem fine elsewhere. In that pic, it seemed that it was a spooky part of the ride; the red roses seemed too cheerful. Some darker roses may be a better fit. Do I see black roses there already? As far as the rocks, I was thinking, maybe Composerboy's rocks laid into the ground might work.

The extended cars: I have ridden an "x-car coaster" that uses that type of vehicle. The restraints can be very freeing, or complete torture depending on how tight they are. I think the restraints will enhance the experience of this ride (if only it were real)...

[Nocturna]

Looking better by the day! Oh, by the way, if you need some Irish Folk Music for the park, drop me a line, I have a bunch on my computer. :D

[Jerr_Oen]

@-ToP gUn I understand what you mean with 'overdone,' I find it hard to stop edding extra stuff into the park. Would you believe I wanted this park to be as sober as possible, when I started it? Actually, I still try to minimize all scenery to what I think is necessary. I guess I need a lot of it to tell my story. Thank you for the great words, I'm pleased you like it to this point, already.
@Waldo13 Those were some good advises, I hope you like what I've done with them:
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4876/29dwaldoee6.jpg

I think restraints that get tighter as the ride progresses, would truly enhence the experience.. :devil:
@Nocturna Thank you very much. Check your PM's.


Still in the forest.
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V After climbing the tower you hit a little break run, before plummeting into the forest again:
http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/6206/29askylinelc5.jpg

V The two first inversions:
http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/6483/29bloopsli5.jpg


V Luckily the gate opens:
http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/63/30agateym6.jpg
Luckily?

[PyroFREAK30001]

Amazing..

[QsUpIiCcHyE]

Things are about to get creepy:dark:, aren't they?

Ha ha, looking forward to getting goosebumps, Jerr_Oen!:D

[RCT3Richie]

Looking totally awesome!!

[rctmaniac]

superb :up:

[Waldo13]

I think the rocks are a better fit. I like how you used them...
I also wanted to tell you, the color choices for the ride and JCat's supports fit in nicely with the surrounding scenery...

[Jerr_Oen]

@PyroFREAK30001, RCT3Richie and rctmaniac Thank you, very much appreciated.
@QsUpIiCcHyE "Things are about to get creepy:dark:, aren't they?" Only a little.. :)
@Waldo13 I'm pleased to get your approval. Your additional compliment is noted, thank you very much.

V A bit of Blarney:
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5176/30bblarneyfv2.jpg
Good night, I really should go to bed now.

[Spheremaster]

exelent

[SCAREcrow22]

I LOVE THIS PARK! SORRY FOR SCREAMI... I mean, sorry for screaming, but I've passed this up way too much! This is one of the best themed parks out here! Are doing anything special for Funland near St. Patrick's Day? Also, I watched the Leprechaun's Village ride video, and it was great! one thing, though... Why do people insist on putting rock music into videos?! I think something celtic or anything themed would've been much more appropriate. I didn't like that music at all. Otherwise, spectacular park!

[poekie1337]

The support looks like it's stable now in my opinion. Oh boy, did a miss some updates! great to see even more details, I thought we saw the whole ride allready, but it seems that there is even more behind that gate!

[rctlvr]

cool ride, what 'bout a video of it???

[Jerr_Oen]

@Spheremaster Merci beaucoup!
@SCAREcrow22 I'm pleased you like the aesthetic part of the park that much. I'm sorry you didn't like the music. I don't know why people seem to insist on putting rock music into their videos. I use it, because it's the music I know best and appreciate most. I want the music to support the mood of the video, wich is easier to do with music you know. I agree Celtic music would fit better in a Irish park, but then it would be a little less my park. St. Patrick's Day is a good call (17th right?) I wouldn't want to forget it. Thank you for the comment.
@poekie1337 You're right, there's more behind, more specific below that gate. Thank you for the supporting insights.
@rctlvr Thank you, what 'bout that video? ..:p


Thank you for all the response, here're some new shots to please the appetite, untill I got the video ready.
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V The beginning of the end:
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/7965/30cholecg4.jpg

V The castle yard:
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/6454/30dcastleyardth0.jpg
btw. Poekie, do you recognise the floor pattern?


V But first into the dark:
http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/369/31abeginningtz5.jpg

[Waldo13]

Interesting, the track changes color. I'm assuming it's for a good reason...

So is the ride finished then? I'm looking forward to the video...

[rctlvr]

maybe u could release a video of the newest coaster soon, thats what i meant ;)

[PvHooijdonk]

I know what would be even better than a video ...
A release of the updated park itself !!! :up: :cool: :D

Then we could have a good look around ourselves in glorious 1600x1200 !
:noob: