Monumental Glen /|\ (and the big wheels keep on turnin'!)

[jessknight1]

(Incase you were wondering, I plan on sticking with this one.;))

Welcome to Monumental Glen!
It's my latest work collaborated to make a park, currently consisting of three rides and other small areas. Hopefully it can mesh forming a large decent park without to much lag.

The three rides are:
-Colossus; a gigantic wooden rollercoaster based solely on terraforming.
-Ackata Riverglade; a hude heavily themed white water rapids based on the mines of Ackata (fictional).
-Coyote's Run; A medium B&M Vertical drop coaster making home in a large marsh.

There's isn't much story as it's mainly based on what I've built recently, I started with a blank lot and built three different rides in every corner, eventually the rides made themselves homes and now I'm going to finish this off by connecting them as a large functional park.

Here are some pictures of the rides:

Here is Coyote's Run, as you can see it has a diagonal vertical drop into some marsh and rock formations.

http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/25674/2006398223127870360_rs.jpg


The rides largest elements can be seen in the distance whilst standing in the queue, it's great for building up excitement:

http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/23344/2006337146900935124_rs.jpg


A more higher up shot shows the general layout of this side of Coyote's Run:

http://aycu03.webshots.com/image/23722/2006329396115150560_rs.jpg


A final shot of Coyote's Run with it's magnificient butterfly loop which will soon be adjacent to a path for guests to watch as the coaster zips through:

http://aycu38.webshots.com/image/24077/2006330894715278497_rs.jpg


Ackata Riverglade is based on Ackata mines (fictional) in which there are dangerous hot springs and unsterdy rock formations conformed around a fast flowing river with many obstacles to watch out for:

http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/23753/2006345533496074827_rs.jpg


Some bridges make their home above the ride as peeps watch the musty wood slowly crumble:

http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/22856/2006358749368613972_rs.jpg


Rock formations line most of this ride, to make home for that bats that need caves as a natural habitat;):

http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/26253/2006389612900634633_rs.jpg


And finally, Colossus. Hopefully some of the pictures can explain the name, you'll find it to be one of the largest and most exciting wooden rollercoasters ever to be built in such a small park:

http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/23629/2006302764832309962_rs.jpg


Colossus ventures far from the main park area, it's longest run lines a small lake as it roars and makes the water tremble:

http://aycu37.webshots.com/image/23876/2006355095766575474_rs.jpg


On the other side of it's longest run it lines a giant mountain formation, something which guests love to view from the top of it's might yet rickety chain lift:

http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/23143/2006398867710509217_rs.jpg


Well hopefully this first update will get everyone hyped up for the following ones. Don't mind my building process though, I can't seem to commit to one thing so the updates will be more or less speratic based on which part of the park is worth viewing.

Hopefully you liked it!

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[LightGrenades]

That looks pretty good. I like the wooden supports.

[Maverick2007]

I like it.

[Azn_warrior]

looks good, i love it!

[RollerMePlease]

Very nice. :up:

[Coastercool]

Unique supports I like gave me ideas for my cedar point recreation, using custom supports for the woodies...

[CylinderStreet]

That's really awesome. I love the woodie.

[Crowheart]

Jess!

How YOU doin?..:heart:

Welcome back, glad to see a new park from you..love the shots so far, lot of interesting elevation changes through-out the park..
Look forward to more!

[°Celsius]

I love the B&M!

[AJM]

This could be the start of something beautiful.

[nick mac]

cool

[Weavious]

The B&M looks good!

[Soda Jerk 205]

wow. Looks amazing. Your rides are really cool looking.

what set did you use to make the woodie supports?

[CoasterJoe]

Great Start

-Joe

[supermarioman]

Awesome.:up:

Do I see a hidden mine train coaster in those photos?

[--Griffon--]

I'ts not very hidded, but me too! Can't wait to see more!

[crisco_30]

I love that first coaster, very nice park, keep it up...

[-Cherry Coke-]

That looks really great so far.

I like the Drop Machine. Unique how it has a different layout than most, and I like the theming around it.

The supports on the two coasters are really unique. I like that.

Keep up the good work! :up:

[PyroFREAK30001]

Nice to see another park form you, and this one looks great.

[Ice101]

Great Realalistic Park

[Barricade]

5 star so far!!! spectacular work!!! :)

[K1D1]

i like this park.:)

[-Drop Zone-]

Great work! I was wondering how long it took you to support that woodie? I've been wanting to do one.. But I don't wanna get TOO involved.

[Ark-Angel_75]

yeah it looks as though you had a lot of patience to make the supports for that. But it really pays off with that kind of attention to details.. you get a 5 star vote from me already.

[jaybuoy]

Cant wait for the next update.

[dan415]

Wow!! It looks so amazing and real. I love the coasters :D. Might I ask where you got you queen lines? I cant seem to find any good ones.

[jessknight1]

Jess!

How YOU doin?..:heart:

Welcome back, glad to see a new park from you..love the shots so far, lot of interesting elevation changes through-out the park..
Look forward to more!
The elevation changes are what makes the park. It wouldn't be a glen without them.;)

wow. Looks amazing. Your rides are really cool looking.

what set did you use to make the woodie supports?
Thanks!
Daz Matze's Swizz It

Awesome.:up:

Do I see a hidden mine train coaster in those photos?
That's part of the mine esque scenery.

That looks really great so far.

I like the Drop Machine. Unique how it has a different layout than most, and I like the theming around it.

The supports on the two coasters are really unique. I like that.

Keep up the good work! :up:
The drop machine is some of my best work next to Kura. Thankyou!

Great work! I was wondering how long it took you to support that woodie? I've been wanting to do one.. But I don't wanna get TOO involved.
It took me about two hours to just do that hill and the turnaround that you see, the rest isn't supported.

yeah it looks as though you had a lot of patience to make the supports for that. But it really pays off with that kind of attention to details.. you get a 5 star vote from me already.
Patience, it's more so concentration. It gets REALLY boring.:haha:
Thanks!

Wow!! It looks so amazing and real. I love the coasters :D. Might I ask where you got you queen lines? I cant seem to find any good ones.
The queue lines are the western queue's with the catfish cove fences.

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Okay, small update of the area around Coyote's Run.

http://aycu13.webshots.com/image/26572/2000194327453929788_rs.jpg


This is the overall progress of the area around it.

http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/26527/2000108561370321127_rs.jpg


A little postcard that I made.

http://aycu40.webshots.com/image/23239/2000158339732030478_rs.jpg



Well folks, that's it. The shop with the Coyote's Run sign on it is the gift shop, the mill is where they accept tickets for the ride.

Thanks for your time, until next time!

[PyroFREAK30001]

Very nice job on theming it looks realy great.

[SHERBERTRCT]

OMG better than your first park i love it not one bad thing to comment on :up:

[-Tom]

I like the overview, you've made the coaster quite interesting. (the layout that is)

You also have a knack for this theming style, which I envy :D

[{Freak}Rct3]

this park looks so realistic... and you only used a few cs sets for the coasters.


Good Job can't wait for more!!!

[jessknight1]

I like the overview, you've made the coaster quite interesting. (the layout that is)

You also have a knack for this theming style, which I envy :D
I always have, don't know why though.

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Update!
Merely a few pictures during the night time with the all new lighting!

Here is the entrance area to Coyote's Run, nothing special, but the coaster looks great in the distance!
http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/24673/2004043390974083894_rs.jpg


Near the river, the coaster swoops buy interacting with scenery. This ride is somewhat easy to spot with it's tall elements and bright colours/lighting.

http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/26090/2004008369016705718_rs.jpg



Here is the official advertisement sign for Coyote's Run, a facade during the nighttime, showing some of the best elements.

http://aycu07.webshots.com/image/24566/2004027720435915554_rs.jpg



That's all for today folks, depending how quickly I decide to work, is when you'll all be getting this next update. BTW, what's with the 3 stars? I see I've gotten some 1 star voters already.

Anyways, until next time!

[LightGrenades]

Very nice. I love the last picture, it looks incredibly real.

Don't worry about the stars. Although one more high vote will bring you up from 3. I couldn't get it up to 4 though.

[-Cherry Coke-]

I still love that coaster. It's really cool. As Aroundthehorn said, the last picture is really nice, and totally realistic. Can't wait to see more!

P.S., Are you going to make a POV of the coaster? I'm just curious..

[Yosh]

WOW! Your an amazing coaster desinger. soooo realistic!:up:

[jessknight1]

I still love that coaster. It's really cool. As Aroundthehorn said, the last picture is really nice, and totally realistic. Can't wait to see more!

P.S., Are you going to make a POV of the coaster? I'm just curious..
Yes ofcourse. Infact I think I'm going to start filming today.

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Update!
Short and sweet.

Here is the final breakrun in Colossus, with an amazing view of Coyote's Run in the back.

http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/23754/2000838099809435601_rs.jpg



Here's a shot of Coyote's Run I forgot to post last night, silly me.

http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/23496/2000863777959707044_rs.jpg



That's it, nothing special.
I'll probably need the next week or so to make the video, but I may be able to get another picture update until then.

So, how does everyone like my park?
I'm desperate for some critisism!

[Steffen]

.......... WOW!!!!! Everything looks so awesome that I've almost started to cry:cry:

How did you make those impressive wooden supports - I hate the one that the game gives you, but these:heart:

[n747]

Nothing special?! Geezus this park is brilliant Jess... I'm in love/envy with your track layout - it's so unique and yet compact and the supports just boost the theme up a few more notches...its fantastic.

You want criticism? too bad! (cause i dont have any...) But I'll tell you what, when you start doing things that are wrong, I'll be the first in line, haha.

Again, your park is quite breathtaking... I didn't know you had this in you!

[Crowheart]

I'm desperate for some critisism!


Sorry, but you only get criticism if you build something that warrants it..;)

You're on a roll, just keep on rolling!

Maybe parts of the rapids ride seem too dark, some subtle light here and there would help the guests see more at night.
There's some criticism, but even that was a stretch...you've got gold here, just keep doing what you're doing!..:up::up:

[-Tom]

I agree with N7, you won't get any criticism until you post something with flaws. :p

I'd just see how the first drop on Coyote's Run looks fully lit up, it seems dark in the earlier pictures, may improve it, may ruin it.

[jessknight1]

.......... WOW!!!!! Everything looks so awesome that I've almost started to cry:cry:

How did you make those impressive wooden supports - I hate the one that the game gives you, but these:heart:
Thanks! The supports are Daz Matze's Swizz It, a very underused set with an amazing variety of uses. I recommend getting it. Although the wooden supports are insanely time consuming, I've spent a good 4 hours total and only got one hill and a turn-a-round done.

Nothing special?! Geezus this park is brilliant Jess... I'm in love/envy with your track layout - it's so unique and yet compact and the supports just boost the theme up a few more notches...its fantastic.

You want criticism? too bad! (cause i dont have any...) But I'll tell you what, when you start doing things that are wrong, I'll be the first in line, haha.

Again, your park is quite breathtaking... I didn't know you had this in you!
Thanks. The layout wasn't all to planned out, although I am obtaining a few crucial steps to acheive a nice layout and themeing. Something I never really used to have. I didn't know I had this in me either, hard to beleive how far I've come after looking at my first creations the other night.

Sorry, but you only get criticism if you build something that warrants it..;)

You're on a roll, just keep on rolling!

Maybe parts of the rapids ride seem too dark, some subtle light here and there would help the guests see more at night.
There's some criticism, but even that was a stretch...you've got gold here, just keep doing what you're doing!..:up::up:
I've added some subtle torches to accent some of the scenery, it looks a lot better. Thanks for the tip, and the compliment!:)

I agree with N7, you won't get any criticism until you post something with flaws. :p

I'd just see how the first drop on Coyote's Run looks fully lit up, it seems dark in the earlier pictures, may improve it, may ruin it.
I've added some lights to make it stand out more, nothing far to bright. I can't really say as I'm 100% happy with it, although I've never been good at lighting parks so I can't say as I blame myself.:up:

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The video is underway guys, I've spent yesterday filming and I still have a bit left to do, other then that I have lots of editing. Depending what happens I might be able to get another picture update before the release of the video. Well, thanks for your time, see you later!

[Toko]

Very Cool! Cant wait for the video!

[jessknight1]

Well, the video is done completely, uploading it is all that's left, that is for tomorrow since I can't be with you on friday.




Although as promised here is a photo update.
Port Mansion is stretched along the outskirts of the lake next to Coyote's Run, and is home for this sections most unique attractions.


"The new addition has brought several more peeps to the park within a matter of days." says the park owner.


http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/24194/2005826745272492365_rs.jpg



The fine decorations and wonderful service make this little port a wonderful place for peeps to relax. For instance we have the Port Mansion Diner which is not only home to some splendid homemade recipes, but is also a place where peeps can enter the docks and relax while enjoying their meal.

http://aycu26.webshots.com/image/24625/2005803245555997415_rs.jpg



The several different places for seating will eventually be consumed at all times once the park nears completion. The (ugly) yellow building, Bootlegger Bar, awaits its final renovations before opening full time. It will be home to America's finest ale.

http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/24933/2005854555531150008_rs.jpg


"The garbage stench is so bad that the ducks are dying in mid air!"

http://aycu38.webshots.com/image/22517/2005849945243956016_rs.jpg


While Port Mansion awaits a clean-up crew of professionally trained janitor's, I'll be keeping you up to date on the promotional video for Coyote's Run.

See you later!

[adamb241]

the theming is exclent good job so far

[maskedbandit101]

I love this park! I was thinking of doing a river/lake side boardwalk like that...where did you get the chairs? Looks amazing, keep up the good work.

[-Cherry Coke-]

Nice update, Jessknight. I really like the Mainstreet/Pier atmostphere. Very rustic feel.

Great job with the Catfish Cove Set! You're very talented.

[rctmaniac]

Fantastic :up: Clever Idea to use the chairs from the Pirate Pack-I also did that in my restaurant which is similar but not as good! Its' much better than having stupid tables in stupid patterns.

Fantastic job! I'm very envious!

[-Tom]

Theming is top notch again, and I can see a low-part of Coyote's Run in the last pic, is that close to the seating areas? That would be where I would sit. :D:up:

[jessknight1]

I love this park! I was thinking of doing a river/lake side boardwalk like that...where did you get the chairs? Looks amazing, keep up the good work.
Pirate Loot Set.



Theming is top notch again, and I can see a low-part of Coyote's Run in the last pic, is that close to the seating areas? That would be where I would sit. :D:up:
It's directly across the main path, so it isn't directly next to it, but more so adjacent to it.



The park owner finally finishes construction of Hucklebuck's Steak Factory (silly name, I know) and has become one of the most popular restaurants already. Just before opening I'm escorted by a security guard (who will accompany me from now on, as I almost got hit by a falling duck last time) to take pictures of the new joint.


Other then the fact that it has an upstairs lounge dining section, it also has outdoor seating, and an add-on Ice Cream shop for dessert after your meal.


Frank the security guard heads into the restaurant while I take my pic at this tricky angle. (mid-air)


http://aycu09.webshots.com/image/25088/2000490651341424942_rs.jpg




As he enters the restaurant from the back entrance, he heads right upstairs so he can relax in the wonderful new seating area.

http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/27223/2000481679323676065_rs.jpg




Upstairs he finds the seats are actually comfortable purple couches, to say the unexcpected.

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/27054/2000475038984394325_rs.jpg




"The pier is coming along terrifically, with this brand new Port Mansion we'll be raking in twice the cash by next season." says the park owner.


With the new building designers, we've been seeing major improvements throughout the park, to say the least.




More coming soon...

[RCT~Hero]

Really nice, I love the feel of the park.

[Maverick2007]

How much does that lag? Your graphics are amazing!

[Hethetheth]

That Coyote's Run ride looks great. Have you considered posting an on-ride video of that over in the tracks section?

[Crowheart]

Very pretty Jess!

The architecture is great, and the name is nice and original..:up:
Could use some lights outside, and clean up that mess!..:p

[RollerMePlease]

Great job! I love the Steak Factory! :up:

P.S. What's with those two rocks on the roof? (1st Picture)

[rctmaniac]

Great job! I love the Steak Factory! :up:

P.S. What's with those two rocks on the roof? (1st Picture)

I think the rocks are the top of the ice cream stall.

Awesome work :up:

[biogal]

Wow, Jess...everything looks great! I like how you put it all together.

[robo268]

Jess you are really good at your theming the park looks really really good :). I love the restaurant.

[Steffen]

I'm still crying :cry: This is really amazing. Your support work is perfect, your buildings are perfect too and the landscaping is just impressing.

I think, I'm in love:heart:

[Jonnyears]

good grief! This is great!
Really can't think of any criticism.

[~LoveTulie]

Very nice park, Jess!

The coasters look really nice and realistic.

I love the inside of the building. Looks very realistic. Hopes to see more!

[LightGrenades]

Very nice, although I don't care much for the purple couches. They don't seem to fit in.

[jessknight1]

How much does that lag? Your graphics are amazing!

None, even at night.



That Coyote's Run ride looks great. Have you considered posting an on-ride video of that over in the tracks section?

I'm about to post it now.:up:



Very pretty Jess!

The architecture is great, and the name is nice and original..:up:
Could use some lights outside, and clean up that mess!..:p

I've actually fully lit the port inside and out, I have the entire update waiting to be posted, just going to show the update first.



Very nice, although I don't care much for the purple couches. They don't seem to fit in.

I don't either, I was even thinking that while placing them.


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Well, now for the moment you've all (sort of) been waiting for!
I present to you, the Google video for Coyote's Run!

Coyote's Run -+- Video (http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-652320586343533429&q=Coyote%27s+Run&total=1&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0)

Watch, and if there's anything you noticed that's wrong, please tell me.

Thanks!

[SHERBERTRCT]

well what to say , theres so much to say WOW OH WOW i love it i loved my ride on coyotes run and screamed my head off , keep up the amazing work :up:

[Soda Jerk 205]

Very interesting layout.I really liked it, and the themeing was superb. Keep up the great work!

[Jerr_Oen]

I simply love it, Jess!


Watch, and if there's anything you noticed that's wrong, please tell me.

Is that a puzzle? If so, I don't get it.

[Milkdud]

Superb job Jess! I'm in love with this park. It's exciting, fun, and highly realistic. Not to mention beautifully themed up the wazoo. Those wooden supports must have taken you AGES! Eeeek. At least now we know you have dedication. ;]

Also, good job on the video. What a fun ride! I loved that building on stilts. It added great atmosphere (something your park is full of).

[~LoveTulie]

That video was great. I love the music, and the way you worked the flying camera is fantastic! Great job!

Oh yeah, you mentioned you have no lag? Wow. How many gigs of Ram do you have? 2? 3?

[maskedbandit101]

Awesome! I really enjoyed the ride. Good music to go along with the video, as well. Keep up the excellent work!

[CoasterJoe]

Awsome park and video.

-Joe

[-Cherry Coke-]

Nice video, Jessica. I really really like the coaster. Very creative layout, and I love the fast-paced ending. The video was really cool, too. I really like how you used the flying camera, and I think the music fit the coaster perfectly. Nice job, looking forward to see more! :up:

[jessknight1]

Is that a puzzle? If so, I don't get it.

Thanks, and no. All it is, is a simple call out for some critisism.



Superb job Jess! I'm in love with this park. It's exciting, fun, and highly realistic. Not to mention beautifully themed up the wazoo. Those wooden supports must have taken you AGES! Eeeek. At least now we know you have dedication. ;]

Also, good job on the video. What a fun ride! I loved that building on stilts. It added great atmosphere (something your park is full of).

I thought it was pretty realistic myself, even the architecture if you ask me. Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.


You're right about the woodie supports, I've only been putting off working on them because of how much time they take, it will take much longer to complete this ride then I firstly excpected, might end up being the last thing I finish.



Oh yeah, you mentioned you have no lag? Wow. How many gigs of Ram do you have? 2? 3?

Thanks, and no lag yet, even at night. I can zip around the park as if it were in a video (which never have lag) I do not know how much RAM I have as it was given to me, but it's something crazy like 10 or 20 gigs. (if that's possible, but it is something crazy.) Also, I've been asked what I have my graphics set to when I do so, I have them set at maximum capacity, with everything that's possible.



Nice video, Jessica. I really really like the coaster. Very creative layout, and I love the fast-paced ending. The video was really cool, too. I really like how you used the flying camera, and I think the music fit the coaster perfectly. Nice job, looking forward to see more! :up:

Thanks. It was so hard finding a good music to go with.


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Since I can't do anything tomorrow, I've prepared a little update with thanks going out to Crowheart who suggested I add lights, thanks very much.

Well, here are some pics of the Port Mansion docks, at night!



http://aycu36.webshots.com/image/24355/2001915721757374174_rs.jpg

The lights are bright and full of life while this park lights up against the beautiful, calm, relaxing water.

Although we've also noticed a new stranger in the park watching our every move. I think he works for some big time theme park company, and is trying to shut us down.





Now that the first section of Port Mansion is done, it's time to move onto something bigger and better, but what?


http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/25220/2001900800336001522_rs.jpg


A clue is a quote from the park owner himself.

"The guests of Monumental Acres are free to stay in the park 24/7. During nighttime guests tend to go towards where they can sit, relax, and maybe have a few drinks. Now like me and any other human being, we all need sleep come a certain time of day or night..."

What could this mean?




More coming soon...
this will have to tide you over till sometime on saturday.. sorry.

[BoRJoYZeE]

I am rather impressed with this one. Keep it up!

[maskedbandit101]

oh oh oh...resort! Hotel! That's my guess...

[-Cherry Coke-]

Very nice. The park is very pretty at night. I like the lights alot. Can't wait to see more!

[~LoveTulie]

Wow... very nice Jessica! I really like the park at night, it's really pretty. I love the reflections on everything, its beautiful. Looking forward to another update!

[LightGrenades]

I would put some shutters on those windows. Might make it look better.

[°Celsius]

EDIT: Nevermind

[athens908]

nice! wow increidible video!

[-Tom]

The video was stunning, great work. Very well produced video, looks like you know your way around the ASE. :)

The coaster was awesome, good layout, well themed and equipped with (I don't say this often) an interesting brake run. :up:

[jessknight1]

Thank you everyone!
Here are the individual replies.



oh oh oh...resort! Hotel! That's my guess...

Keep quite you.



I would put some shutters on those windows. Might make it look better.

I can't with the way I build, they don't stick out, they only stick into the wall.



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Anyways,

Hmmm...
That wierd character was seen again in a photograph which was recently discarded. I found it in the trash.


Who could he be?
Which big theme park does he work for?
Why does he want to find dirt on us?


Here is the photo...


http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/24533/2006328831470141414_rs.jpg


Officer Frank follows him closely to see what is up........

More coming soon...

[~LoveTulie]

Hmmm... I hope nothing bad happens!

[biogal]

So...the inspector did it!

[RCT3Richie]

Excellent job jessknight, this one must of slipped under my radar. Stunning pics throughout, the pics of Ackata Riverglade on the first page really do look awesome :up:

[Steffen]

Night shots are just the best:D Seriously - this park is stunning and I loved the video:up::up:

[LuDaRollercoast]

Very pretty Jess!

The architecture is great, and the name is nice and original..:up:
Could use some lights outside, and clean up that mess!..:p


LOL, Right.


This was the only thread I went threw all the pages of and replied to. Even with all the mess in this (http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9376803&postcount=43) Post. A park I would visit if it was real.

Got smacked in the face on the video.

Anyway.


Get you some Janitors, girl. Not cool for a chick to have a messy anything. IMO :up: :p;)

[kc_rc_fan]

Sorry I never clicked on this park before. It's such a beautiful park with great eye candy and rides. I love all both of the roller coasters and from the few pics of the rapid ride I've seen, this is looking great. Keep up the great work Jess.

I know you want criticism but I just can't seem to find anything I don't like.

[shaun allsop]

Looking like a good park. Loving the surport work on Coyote's lift hill and curve, diffrent way of doing them :)

[Exceller]

I don't know what to say. This park has so much potential and is slowly getting to its potential.

Coyotes Run is a really good roller coaster. The theming is great. Every little detail from the bushes is perfect. I mean, those fountains you go through was really cool. The only part I didn't like was that you want over the first drop faster than I would have liked, but other than that, it great!

[jessknight1]

Thanks to everyone, and here are the individual replies.


So...the inspector did it!

Ahh, but he did what? ;)



Get you some Janitors, girl. Not cool for a chick to have a messy anything. IMO :up: :p;)


It's all cleaned, easy to see in the last pic. Thanks.





Well, no sign of that wierd inspector person lately, probably to busy drinking espresso with his big shot buddies exchanging the latest stock market changes and political events. Silly fools they are...


However the park sees some new sights....

Crystal Lake Bumper Boats brings some new peeps over to the port mansion area. With the upcoming completion of Port Mansion, Crystal Lake (The name of this phase) slowly comes together. Besides the few attractions that require final touch-ups, we're finding this phase is coming to around the 35% mark.



Here is the site of the bumper boats from the back near the docking.

http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/24504/2005943660406697782_rs.jpg



As the lake finds it's surrounding attractions coming together, several Bumper Boats are already zipping around...

http://aycu29.webshots.com/image/26348/2005930552863724494_rs.jpg




Here's one of the postcards you can get while riding, so you can show your proof of not only riding the Crystal Lake Bumper Boats, but also being at Monumental Glen.

http://aycu20.webshots.com/image/24579/2005996662129060071_rs.jpg




There's still a lot more to show you, but I'll wait a little while, don't want to show to much at once. ;)


More coming soon....

[~LoveTulie]

Ahh, you're graphics are amazing, Jess. I really love the idea of the Bumper Boats. It fits in nicely. Can't wait for more!

[LightGrenades]

Love the idea of the bumper boats. Everything looks really great.

[maskedbandit101]

fantastic work, as usual!

[SHERBERTRCT]

wow i love this park , i must get better graphics card , i must , anyway i love everything about the park , theres absolutly nothing negative about it keep up the good work :up:

[kc_rc_fan]

I'm not only jealous of your skills, but of your computer now too! Great job.

[Jonnyears]

Very nice update! I little ride but works perfectly, I do like all the different designs for the buildings around it, they work very well together.

[Vans_boy]

Everything looks lovely jessknight! I really like those bumperboats. your park has a nice cosy but open effect to it.

[jessknight1]

Thank-you everyone!


Well, we have more or less a "break through" rather then an update....

Officer Frank okay's the new ceiling fans, the first imported CSO, with many more soon to follow.:up:


(Before I completely forget, thank-you to ATH for helping me with the importer.:))
http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/27144/2004480288504853398_rs.jpg

..........




In other news, we have the Port Mansion boat ride, built for kids but it's packed with adults....


http://aycu02.webshots.com/image/27521/2004436855578573945_rs.jpg
"Couldn't this line hurry up, I want to sway and spin gently on a ride with a height requirement of 3 ft."




I liked this shot when I was playing with angles...

http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/25490/2004483683654913546_rs.jpg


More coming soon...

[LightGrenades]

Nice job on the ceiling fans. I love the port mansion building.

[-Tom]

Good work with the ceiling fans, wish I could get better at modeling things. :p

I like the shot from water level, but the shore seems slightly bare at the moment..

[Tidus243]

I like a lot your style!

[CoasterJoe]

Great Park.
Where or how did you do the grass under Colossus?

-Joe

[shadowlvr]

Hey i got a quick question, what's that song that you used in the Coyote Run video? I know I'm 6 days late but that's only because I had school.

[kc_rc_fan]

Beautiful park, and very good and detailed work.

[jessknight1]

Good work with the ceiling fans, wish I could get better at modeling things. :p

I like the shot from water level, but the shore seems slightly bare at the moment..

It is definately bare at the moment, I've done some work with that though...


Great Park.
Where or how did you do the grass under Colossus?

-Joe

I've answered you in the other thread, but once again, they're from Instant Wood by Daz Matze.


Hey i got a quick question, what's that song that you used in the Coyote Run video? I know I'm 6 days late but that's only because I had school.

Gnarles Barkley- Smiley Face


*************


Progress comes along on Monumental Glen's new items...


http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/2486/shot0126vr9.jpg

Officer Frank peers over the mysterious man's shoulder as he writes, and almost gives himself away...



With Port Mansion done, we can now move onto more "Swiss" things.

More coming soon.....

[~LoveTulie]

That's really nice! I love the new benches, although they look a tad too short. May want to fix that!

I can't wait to see what 'Swiss' things we are awaiting.

[Janitor 06]

Those peeps too the left look funny... :haha:
The benches are RCTManiacs, right? They look great.

[-Tom]

Those peeps too the left look funny... :haha:
The benches are RCTManiacs, right? They look great.

Nope, I believe they are jessknight's.

The benches fit in very well, nice job. :up:

[jessknight1]

Thanks everyone, and here are the individual replies.


That's really nice! I love the new benches, although they look a tad too short. May want to fix that!

I can't wait to see what 'Swiss' things we are awaiting.

Actually, there's about 1/4 an increment of bench underground, but it's fixed and a tad taller, thanks.


Those peeps too the left look funny... :haha:
The benches are RCTManiacs, right? They look great.

No, they're mine.



Well, Colossus gets it's "Swiss" style station, the checkpoint for the miniature alpine section of this phase.


Colossus also gets it's first test run.....



Ready!

http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/26174/2005455711104420134_rs.jpg



Set!

http://aycu09.webshots.com/image/25368/2005481764944956469_rs.jpg



*funny noise* GO!


http://aycu05.webshots.com/image/27844/2005448908267111657_rs.jpg



So, Colossus doesn't meet all of the requirements, but since it's still a work in progress, I hope that it will be finished in a very short time as this park is far to desperate for profits.


More coming soon....

[kc_rc_fan]

Awesome job!! I love your style of bulding so much!! The station looks very unique also.

[Cedar Point]

OMG.

You obviously have the most patience out of any currently playing RCT3 player. You deserve a marshmallow. :)

Keep up the stupendous, awesome, great, fantastic, amazing, astounding, outstanding, and dare I say...monumental work!! :D:up:

[Jonnyears]

Good grief! This is lovely, such alot of work since I last commented,
I like the design of the coaster station, it looks very realistic.

[dan415]

How do you get the generic queue lines with no sort of fence... When I click no fences on my rides, the queue lines still have the fence, but the ride portion doesn't.

[Cancerbat]

This is an amazing park.

n I love all the new scenery!

[BoMeRbOy316]

this is by far one of the best parks on the forums at right now... Your use of scenery is brilliant and there is a great atmosphere to the park. By the way, I love the Supports and the station on Colossus!

[Tidus243]

Good job for the station! Looks cool

[n747]

Wow...so when are you going to start making mistakes? Cause i still have no reason to criticize anything per your request at the beginning of the thread.

Brilliant work here Jess - you are an artist throughout this park. So many little details add to the greater scheme and when assembled together...it's magic!

Pure magic.

[~LoveTulie]

That station is awsome, Jess. I love it! Very realistic.

Although I don't really like the coaster car colors.

[some1]

I'm really intrigued by Ackata mines. Can't wait to see more pics!

[jessknight1]

How do you get the generic queue lines with no sort of fence... When I click no fences on my rides, the queue lines still have the fence, but the ride portion doesn't.

You have to have shyguy's circus center set 1. Then use the invisible fence for the ride fences.



Wow...so when are you going to start making mistakes? Cause i still have no reason to criticize anything per your request at the beginning of the thread.

Brilliant work here Jess - you are an artist throughout this park. So many little details add to the greater scheme and when assembled together...it's magic!

Pure magic.

Thank-you so much n7! I'm so glad you like it, and I hope you'll enjoy this update!



That station is awsome, Jess. I love it! Very realistic.

Although I don't really like the coaster car colors.

I'm starting to feel the same way, the blue doesn't seem to be working, I guess I'll have to experiment a little.




Well, time for an update, no real story. I just finished up the queue, and finished the lighting. I'll have more later on.


http://aycu04.webshots.com/image/26483/2003544234044392092_rs.jpg



http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/26813/2003575766793430396_rs.jpg



http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/26190/2003548091686403127_rs.jpg



http://aycu32.webshots.com/image/28511/2003531406363468615_rs.jpg



http://aycu20.webshots.com/image/28579/2003562029374678314_rs.jpg



More coming very soon...
(maybe even a video)

[CoasterJoe]

Looking Good.

-Joe

[Czekierski.]

Wow! This Park is getting better and better with every Update. I especially like the Woody;), really great work there! The station looks really awesome.
Can´t wait for the next Update!

Czekierski

[Chickenselects]

Beautiful, I love the idea of the grass around colossus. I love the theming and architecture.

[belotto33]

Beautiful night shots. I like the "real" touch of this park.

[Lizzie]

Wow, it looks so realistic. :eek:

[--Griffon--]

Very good! Great use of shyguy's sets!

[LuDaRollercoast]

It's all cleaned, easy to see in the last pic. Thanks.








Yep. You're very good at this game. A lot of time on your hands for what It look like in your work on here. Keep up that good stuff.

[Milkdud]

AMAZING panoramas!

[DavidaIOW]

Excellent Job. Absolutely suberb! I can't believe I've only just discovered it. It was definately worth reading the whole thread for...5 Stars.

[jessknight1]

Wow! This Park is getting better and better with every Update. I especially like the Woody;), really great work there! The station looks really awesome.
Can´t wait for the next Update!

Czekierski
It's inspired by yours, in layout and themeing (generally). Thank you very much!:up:

Yep. You're very good at this game. A lot of time on your hands for what It look like in your work on here. Keep up that good stuff.

Lately I've been a tad busy with a little bit of sick time (bad case of the flu) but now I should continue with regular updates!:D

AMAZING panoramas!
Thank-you. I think the panorama style photograph gives a very different feel.

Excellent Job. Absolutely suberb! I can't believe I've only just discovered it. It was definately worth reading the whole thread for...5 Stars.
Thank you kindly!



Note: This is not an "official" update, just what I have to show for after my sick leave from the computer.

Note 2: Everything you see here, is relatively unfinished, when I return with a "Phase 2 Official Update" you will be seeing the finished product.

Note 3: This is a different phase (Phase 2) so it's being built on a different park map as of now.

Note 4: It's a mainstream theme, with a venician touch to it (you'll see that part later)

Note 5: It's starting to look way to repetitive IMO, so I'll probably be changing the colour scheme completely.



Okay, instead of keeping you waiting, here are the only photo's as of yet.




http://aycu13.webshots.com/image/28212/2004196484775075384_rs.jpg


This is the main entrance to this gigantic complex, yet very fancy restaurant. To the right of the main entrance you can see some blue-ish clapboard walls, that is the Coffee Shop.




http://aycu09.webshots.com/image/29688/2004148335394154814_rs.jpg


Just inside the main entrance, you can see some of the large seating areas in the background, and the small Coffee Shop just to the front-right.



http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/27349/2004105484925126848_rs.jpg



Here is the oh-so-large dining area! There are four different sections of tables, plus one section for boothes. There is also upstairs balcany seating and an upstairs coffee shop (already mentioned). The style of restaurant is self serve buffet, all you can eat. There is also a small deli where you can request more fussy meals that you simply can't leave out.



For this restaurant, I took a "as realistic as possible" approach. The black scenery above the ceiling line is actually very common in restaurants. It gives the entire restaurant a more open feel, and the black colour brighten's everything up aswell as keeps focus on the scenery around the base of the restaurant. The restaurant is very large, and very complex. It is taking a vast amount of time to build, and I've built only half as of yet. I've tryed my hardest to add as much detail as possible, so I only hope this main attraction to Phase 2 does not cause vast amounts of lag in the near future.


Well,
more coming soon...

[Jonnyears]

WOW! That looks great, I especially love the last picture.

Although I'm not too keen on the path borders next to the buffet bar, not too keen on the diagonal ones crossing over in such a way. Other than that, brilliant

[Jerr_Oen]

Wow.. you put a lot of creative energy into this park! It does pay off, as it looks gorgeously wonderful. I love the different seating areas. Very well done. :up: In fact, I've yet to find an interior here, that's better than this one.

[Coaster Freak]

wow. Its so cool. I love your buildings.

[Tidus243]

All looks great!

[DavidaIOW]

Brilliance as usual, full of realsim and yet an air of difference. Very good. Thanks for sharing.

[Janitor 06]

Wow. That's big. And Awesome!:D

[Pasaway]

Brilliant!

It looks so inviting and filled with a happy atmosphere. I'm so jealous. Haha...

Anyways, 5 stars all the way! :)

[Chickenselects]

Very colorful, and great attention to detail. Looks very realistic.

[jessknight1]

Thanks everyone!



WOW! That looks great, I especially love the last picture.

Although I'm not too keen on the path borders next to the buffet bar, not too keen on the diagonal ones crossing over in such a way. Other than that, brilliant

I'll have to change them, as originally it was a rather neat design in the center of that area. However the buffet bar has caused it to look rather demented.



Update! (Unfortunately another Phase 2 update, only official this time!)


Well, here's your phase 2 official update, mainly just some exterior photo's of the restaurant's surrounding facade.




http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/29507/2005514109454987728_rs.jpg


The restaurant doesn't properly show this, however most of the walkways will be covered by towering buildings supported above the peeps' heads. You will start to see this effect MUCH MUCH more in the future of Phase 2.



http://aycu19.webshots.com/image/28018/2005550738748682377_rs.jpg


The walkways will be more narrow then the large central path going through the entire park as a sort of "highway" route for access through the entire park. I've also created a quant little planter that fits absolutely perfectly in these narrow pathes, without consuming to much space.




http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/30014/2005547062528474187_rs.jpg


What is this jerk doing here again? This entire area is still under construction, and this sly cat manages to get in here and write on a doodle pad? We'll put a stop to his treacherous ways.




http://aycu02.webshots.com/image/26201/2005537545439338702_rs.jpg

The front of the restaurant is coming along so nicely, it's just to dang bad that THIS (http://aycu08.webshots.com/image/26967/2005598755987996767_rs.jpg) is what's behind it all.


More coming soon....

[-Peep Control-]

Absolutely well done!

[universalparks]

This looks great Jess! I love the detail on the restaurants exterior. It's beautiful!

[gimmos244]

Wow, Great food court.

This whole park is really good!

[maskedbandit101]

I like it, but there's something strange...I think it has to do with the building that's in the middle there...set back between the other two...there's a lot of color going on- blues, greens, brick reds, yellow, aqua...I'm confused about that building. It's a really beautiful concept you have, though. Keep it up!

[BoMeRbOy316]

Is this park going to continue??? I really enjoyed this one a lot and i got a lot of ideas from your architecture... hopefully you stick with this one!

Steffen Quiad

[jessknight1]

Well friends, it's been a while... (a long, long while), especially since I've updated this park. I finally found some time to settle down into a chair and open this bad boy back up, I don't really remember why I stopped, but hopefully I can gather some inspiration from the latest parks and sets and hopefully get a good re-start on this old park!

Once I start to play the game a little more steady, I'll definately have more to show you, however, for now, this is all I have, sorry.:p

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/2102/shot0435gs8.jpg

See you sometime soon! :heart:

[~LoveTulie]

Yes! Jess, and this park, you're back! This has been by far my favorite park on the forum, it really has. This park has inspired me a LOT with RCT3, so I'm just so excited you're back to working on it! This park has a lot of potential, and can turn into something truly amazing if you ever complete it.

As for Colossus, it looks amazing. I still don't get how you have the patience to make all those custom supports! Must have taken awhile, but in the long run, it was worth it; it looks so much better than the default ones. Also, I love the slogans for the coasters, I really do. You have a talent Jess, and a very big inspiration! So happy you're working back on this park. Cannot wait to see an update, and anything else that is new!

[Fredorct3]

I love your park !

[biogal]

Good to see you back, jess! Nice teaser pic, too.

[n747]

YES!!! This monumental park has returned (haha, catch the pun there?).

I still gape over these pictures and am astounded by the complexity of the design...absolutely breathtaking!

[abcde...]

Amazing park, and i wish that my graphics were that good!!

[{Freak}Rct3]

wow... great to have you back

[volcom33]

i like the woodie

[p8ntball]

Jess you freaking champion! :up: It's soo good to see this park back! It's been way too long, and can't wait to see more updates. As tulie said, those supports look really good.

(Don't leave again mmkay)

[Cancerbat]

I see someones finally decided to start up their engines again!

I love the lighting effects in that picture, very photogenic. I hope to see more of this amazingly brilliant park very soon!

[TheFreshEffect]

I want to declare my love for you and your park, but I thought double posting was frowned upon..?

[Plokoon111]

Its cool to see this amazing park back!

[Steffen]

Uhhh a woody with cs supports:D Woodies with cs supporting are one of my favourite coasters..

[GoliathFan45]

Very great designed park!

[towersdude]

wow, cant believe I havent posted in here before. Your architecture is stunning (although a bit jumbled and messy at times IMO - but still great) inside and out. Just all round impressive!

[jessknight1]

Yes! Jess, and this park, you're back! This has been by far my favorite park on the forum, it really has. This park has inspired me a LOT with RCT3, so I'm just so excited you're back to working on it! This park has a lot of potential, and can turn into something truly amazing if you ever complete it.

As for Colossus, it looks amazing. I still don't get how you have the patience to make all those custom supports! Must have taken awhile, but in the long run, it was worth it; it looks so much better than the default ones. Also, I love the slogans for the coasters, I really do. You have a talent Jess, and a very big inspiration! So happy you're working back on this park. Cannot wait to see an update, and anything else that is new!
Thank-you, I'm glad to see I still have funs of me and my stuff! It's great to hear from you again Tulie, and yes, patience did play a big part in how this entire ride turned out.

I want to declare my love for you and your park, but I thought double posting was frowned upon..?
This confused me? Do you think that I am Tulie? lol.

wow, cant believe I havent posted in here before. Your architecture is stunning (although a bit jumbled and messy at times IMO - but still great) inside and out. Just all round impressive!
Thank you for your compliment, and yes, it can be messy and jumbled, and now that the park is finally spreading (I just haven't showed you guys yet) I'm trying to make it more organized and have a better flow to it.

Anyways, I just wanted to give you guys a look at what's going on!



http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/6607/shot0441sn7.jpg




Well, see ya when I see ya!;):up:

[LightGrenades]

Stop teasing us! :mad:

Can't wait for the POV. The ride looks sick!

[GoliathFan45]

Wow this is so realistic and beautiful!
5/5

[Steffen]

^No 10/5 stars;)