[REL] MikeyCA's Prison Set: Download Available Now! (11/3/07)

[mikeyca]

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VERSION 1.0 (http://www.vodhin.net/RCT3Community/download.php?view.667)!

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/4760/mikeycaprisonsetrn1.jpg


Here's what my icon sheet looks like, just to give you a sense of the types of pieces in the set:

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/4193/prisonseticontexturezu1.jpg


To see the set in use, check out my latest ride video: Jail Break.

High Quality at Megaupload (49.66MB):
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=14W7G2BG

Low Quality (YouTube):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AcQ-YKZgtBI

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Yes, I know it sounds really random (and I suppose it really is), but I'm making a prison-themed set to help with some of the theming of a ride I'm working on in my Vista Bella park.

So far, I have 33 pieces in the set already. Here are some samples of some of the pieces I have so far. The pics are NOT from the ride concept...they're just tests of the CS.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8533/jail4yx7.jpg
^ This illustrates a few objects: the prison bars, the prison bars w/ door, the concrete interior walls, the concrete interior wall w/ bars, and (if you look closely out the windows) the cloudy background walls. Everything is recolorable, although for the concrete, gray definitely looks best.

A note about the prison bars...I originally tried to use an alpha texture to save on polys. However, it just didn't look good at all. I ended up using a 3-sided cylinder for each bar (i.e. 6 polys), so the prison bars have 90 polys and the prison bars with doors have 142 polys. It's a bit higher than I wanted, but it looked the best. Besides, I didn't really envision using a LOT of these throughout a park...unless someone wants to recreate Alcatraz again.


http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3999/jailteaserni2.jpg
^ This pic mainly illustrates the exterior walls, including the exterior wall with window.

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4937/jail1fn8.jpg
^ This pic shows the interior doorway walls (the partial walls on either side of the prison bars).

[| Aces |]

Cool, looks great :) (woo 1st post!)

[Iamok]

Looks awesome.
It would be kool if you made the things they attach to their legs :P

[coasterman20076]

awsome set can't for this one could make haunted prison with it

[rideslover]

Look cool and good work. just like the police items as desk, fingerprint, face photo, weapon rack, and stuff.

they already have locker and the police car.

[Ice101]

Likey I Likey

[mikeyca]

Here's a pic to show a couple new pieces I've added:

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5918/jail5sf2.jpg
^ The concrete pillars and the pillar archway have been added to the set. There's a 3H pillar and a 1H pillar, and the archway is just 1H tall and places on top of the pillars. I considered doing a 2H and 4H, but I don't know if that would just make the set unnecessarily large. What do you all think?

[Old-Spice]

Why is the little girl in prison!!?!?!?!?!?!

[mikeyca]

Why is the little girl in prison!!?!?!?!?!?!

She was just visiting her dad. :p

[rideslover]

She was visiting her bad Father in Jail oh yeah that work for Security Office or Police Station at the Theme Park

[Vodhin]

Somebody has definately caught the CS bug.... I bet you're finding new sets emerging from the ones you are trying to make...

[Ice101]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[deathfearsnone]

looks really good can't wait

[mikeyca]

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8809/jail6oj2.jpg
^ There are three new objects shown in this picture. One of them is the concrete stair cover in the distant background, using the same concrete texture as the interior walls. Another new piece is the prison bars wall with the OPEN door. Finally (and this one doesn't LOOK new until you look closely), you have my prison rusty hanging lamp. It looks very similar to Vodhin's hanging lamp from his Vermont scenery pack (since I designed my model based on that style); however, I used a more weathered, rusty-looking texture.

[rideslover]

WOW you doing an amazing job.

[adamb241]

That is awesome!

Great Idea!

[The_Cook]

You need to unweld the sides of the arches from the curved inner face since it's giving you odd lighting effects. Once the two sections have been separated the curved inner face itself needs to remain welded together to retain it's curved appearance.

[Vodhin]

Here's a tutorial about it: http://www.vodhin.net/RCT3Community/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.12

[mikeyca]

You need to unweld the sides of the arches from the curved inner face since it's giving you odd lighting effects. Once the two sections have been separated the curved inner face itself needs to remain welded together to retain it's curved appearance.

Thanks...after noticing the messed up shadows, I ended up unwelding ALL of the vertices, not realizing that I could actually keep SOME of the vertices welded on the archway (i.e. the underside of the arch). I think I've fixed it now:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6983/fixedarchwaykr2.jpg

Here's a tutorial about it: http://www.vodhin.net/RCT3Community/...php?content.12

Thanks for the link!

[skippytim]

Wow! This is really useful for a ride I'm making- "Escape from Alcatraz"

Sweet man.

[RCT-Spanky]

I wonder how many peeps have a visitors-pass for this prison. But maybe they have a "Day of the opern door" today in that prison. That would explain, why we see no prisoneers there.

[Janitor 06]

Looks cool, what about some 'vaulting' for the arch? Just for the ceiling?

[nailedgod]

Very cool!

[mikeyca]

Has anyone had this issue come up before while making CS?

I worked on a model in Blender. Now, the model took a little time to make, and the UV mapping took me nearly an hour. I export the object to ASE format as I always do. Then every once in awhile when I try to import a model into the RCT3 Importer (in the Create OVL window), I get the following message:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9545/errorai9.jpg

This happens to me every once in awhile, and I can't figure out what it is that might cause it. Maybe it's just a bug in the ASE export script, or maybe it's an importer bug. Who knows...but it's REALLY ticking me off, because it usually ends up requiring me to start the model from scratch again.

Any ideas?

[dark rides R us]

do u think you could make bars for a roof because this would be useful
for a frite nite ride in my parkhttp://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/images/smilies/addon%20smilies/specialdriver.gif

[mikeyca]

do u think you could make bars for a roof because this would be useful
for a frite nite ride in my parkhttp://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/images/smilies/addon%20smilies/specialdriver.gif
Sorry, I didn't plan on making a roof version of the prison bars. If I get a wild hare up my you-know-what I may change my mind.

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Okay, I've added a couple more little pieces that I'll be using for the theming of my upcoming attraction (these are mainly for the queue)...it's a door and an exit sign (separate pieces):

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7629/doorandexitvw9.jpg
^ The door style is more like a metal security-type door and the exit sign is, well, an exit sign. Both are recolorable--the door in one color, and the exit sign in two colors (one for the sign and one for the word "EXIT").

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4317/doorandexitnightme5.jpg
^ And just like an exit sign, the "EXIT" word stays illuminated at night.

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EDIT:

Here are a couple of mood shots using my new scenery. In both pics, every piece of scenery is from this prison set EXCEPT for the floor covers in the second pic that use the terrain texture (those are from DasMatze's Utilities).

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4249/jailqueue1fv1.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/821/jailqueue2ry7.jpg

[rideslover]

wow, just look like an Alcatraz, good work

[Drummah]

Awsome set! Very usefull! looks really nice dude!

[Fisherman]

Incredible! And I REALLY like that Exit sign...very nice touch...

-Derek

[PyroFREAK30001]

Looks awsome!

[Amplifyed]

This is perfect for my next coaster!!! ...the Asylum...
Anyway, looks really good!

[Sentury11]

where or when
can i download it

[mikeyca]

where or when
can i download it
I'm still using it to build my new ride, so there's a chance that I may be adding, removing or altering some pieces depending on what needs I find as I build. Once the set is finalized, I'll release it here (well, most likely from Vodhin.net, but linked here).

[dark rides R us]

This is perfect for my next coaster!!! ...the Asylum...

guess what i was also gonna build a asylum
:eek::eek::eek::eek:

[mikeyca]

As those of you who follow my Vista Bella thread already know, I've been working on my 'Jail Break' ride for the past week, using my Prison Set along the way. The set is basically done, but I wanted to use the set to create the ride to see if there were additional pieces I would want.

In doing so, I decided that I needed to add a few siren pieces. Here's a pic of one of them:

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3703/sirenjt7.jpg
^ This is a wall-mounted siren. At night, it flashes a deep red (like a siren...duh...). I considered making the light colorable, but I don't think you can make a light with both a recolorable AND torch setting (they're separate options in the importer). I also have an upside-down ceiling-mounted siren of the same design.

[772pilot]

where or when
can i download it
Where and when did it say it was released? :rolleyes:

[rideslover]

Wow, that is so cool. can you try the fire alarm strobe light with fire sign light?

[| Aces |]

Looks great, loving the siren! :)

[Amplifyed]

Man, I can't wait for the realease! That siren is way cool!

[03gibbss]

Will this be released soon now that the ride is done?

[RCT3robin]

Really cool dude

[Vodhin]

^...I considered making the light colorable, but I don't think you can make a light with both a recolorable AND torch setting (they're separate options in the importer).

Yes, you can. set up initially as recolorable, then edit the final effect name to include torch right before the flexicolor part.

[mikeyca]

Will this be released soon now that the ride is done?
Soon...there are a couple pieces that I'm still tweaking, and my icon reference sheet is only partially done. After I'm done with those fixes, the set will be ready for release.

Yes, you can. set up initially as recolorable, then edit the final effect name to include torch right before the flexicolor part.
Ahhh...thank you very much sir!

[tac92]

I was looking at your set and really liked it. I was thinking of making a ride where you escape from jail; this set is perfect for that!

I was curious...have you already made/or is it possible to make a wall piece that looks like it has been busted through.

For Example, a wall piece with a hole or tunneled through look that looks like someone escaped. Or could possibly be big enough for the coaster to go through? I think this would be a good idea...but then again I am a noob:noob:.

[mikeyca]

I was looking at your set and really liked it. I was thinking of making a ride where you escape from jail; this set is perfect for that!

I was curious...have you already made/or is it possible to make a wall piece that looks like it has been busted through.

For Example, a wall piece with a hole or tunneled through look that looks like someone escaped. Or could possibly be big enough for the coaster to go through? I think this would be a good idea...but then again I am a noob:noob:.
Uhhh, maybe you'd better check out my recent update on my park thread, where it's pretty apparent WHY I made this set in the first place... :)

http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9690467&postcount=352

[tac92]

yeah, I understood why you wanted to make this cs set. Your ride looked very nice in the vid too. ^_^

It is just that in the vid/or in your posts I never saw or heard you talk of a piece that was like a wall with a tunneled through look or something. So I was just curious if you had made one.

[RCT3robin]

hi i downloaded your video that was awesome :)
im sure going to use your set when its finally released
i hope that wil be soon :) Bye RCT3robin

[MeJayBe]

Wow, way to think outside the box Mikey. This set is looking better and better all the time!

[disneyland255]

I eagerly await your finished product Mikey!

[tac92]

I was thinking while looking at the pictures you have on the 1st page..."it sure is cool that you put people in the cells to look like jail inmates...but...I was thinking wouldn't they get unhappy and lower your parks rating?"

So I thought...what if you hire a mechanic/janitor and change his uniform to orange? and have him stay in one spot by setting his route area?

[Eddi22]

@mikeyca: hahaha... Great work... thats the best idea in the last month... prison for the peeps... :up: :up: :up:

thanks for this and i think, when we can create flashing lights, we have much more fun in all parks... ;) :up:

[mikeyca]

I was thinking while looking at the pictures you have on the 1st page..."it sure is cool that you put people in the cells to look like jail inmates...but...I was thinking wouldn't they get unhappy and lower your parks rating?"

So I thought...what if you hire a mechanic/janitor and change his uniform to orange? and have him stay in one spot by setting his route area?
I never put peeps in the prison...that was just for the photos. You're right that if the peeps were stranded somewhere they would be unhappy and ultimately lower the park rating (as if any of us even CARE about park ratings in a sandbox park). Although that would perhaps be an interesting idea to make the prison bars behave like path signs where you can prevent peeps from walking through them...

You and I think alike it seems. I actually did use mechanics in the cells originally with their outfit color set to orange. You don't even necessarily need a single path tile, because if you drop them in the cell off of a path they become "lost" and stand there looking very sad. The problem is that the mechanics carry their toolbox in their hand. It didn't seem likely that a prisoner would be standing in his cell with a whole kit of tools...

[Fisherman]

Ha! Back up to 4 stars...(can't believe it got down to 3...and it really should be 5). I love this set so far! Can't wait for that exit sign!!!! And I love the cell doors!

-Derek

[disneyland255]

I never put peeps in the prison...that was just for the photos. You're right that if the peeps were stranded somewhere they would be unhappy and ultimately lower the park rating (as if any of us even CARE about park ratings in a sandbox park). Although that would perhaps be an interesting idea to make the prison bars behave like path signs where you can prevent peeps from walking through them...

You and I think alike it seems. I actually did use mechanics in the cells originally with their outfit color set to orange. You don't even necessarily need a single path tile, because if you drop them in the cell off of a path they become "lost" and stand there looking very sad. The problem is that the mechanics carry their toolbox in their hand. It didn't seem likely that a prisoner would be standing in his cell with a whole kit of tools...


Unless he was planning a jail break! Then it fits in with the story!

[mikeyca]

Ha! Back up to 4 stars...(can't believe it got down to 3...and it really should be 5). I love this set so far! Can't wait for that exit sign!!!! And I love the cell doors!
Thanks for trying Derek. But we vets here already know how the star ratings work. Most people DON'T vote at all; vets support each other with high star ratings when warranted; and anonymous noob jerks with nothing constructive to say have 1-star fever. :D In fact, it looks like another one struck after you voted.

Total side note...I don't think I ever told you just how frigging BRILLIANT your Tower of Terror video was. I know it's been awhile since you released it, but I just discovered it recently. Anyway, mad props to you for that.

Unless he was planning a jail break! Then it fits in with the story!
Haha...true. But it's not the mechanic that's breaking out of jail...it's YOU the park guest! :)

[GreatGatsby]

Wow, mikey! Incredible set! I'm a big fan of your Vista Bella park, and this set is the whipped cream on the sundae!

Keep up the great work! Can't wait to download!

[disneyland255]

Haha...true. But it's not the mechanic that's breaking out of jail...it's YOU the park guest! :)

Oh fine! Ha ha! :haha:

[tac92]

It didn't seem likely that a prisoner would be standing in his cell with a whole kit of tools...

Oh yeah...I forgot about that...
Oh well, can't wait till your set becomes available:)

[mikeyca]

Just a quick post to announce that my set is complete and should be available for download this weekend! I'll update the thread and post a link on the first page when it's available! :)

[disneyland255]

I WILL be downloading this!

[adamb241]

Great job on this, I will download no question!

[RCT3robin]

yep :D

[Amplifyed]

I will be Downloading this, with no questions asked. It looks like one of those must-have darkride sets to my eyes...

[mikeyca]

Post #1 of this thread now has the icon sheet if you want to see the objects that will be in this set...kinda hard to make out some of them clearly though.

[TPM INC]

awesome and amaxing cant wait till it comes out

[Fisherman]

OOOO! I LOVE the sky pattern walls and the cityscape scene! Those will be used in MANY darkrides...they are very versatile! CAN'T wait for the release!!!

EDIT: AAAHHH!!! HURRY!!! Can't wait! :D

-Derek :up:

[disneyland255]

Mikey!

First, I love your new Avatar! Ha ha! What an angry little monkey!

Second, that cityscape backdrop is even better than I expected it to be. I loved it in the video of Jail Break when I saw it, but it is more detailed than I thought. This is a wonderful set and I can't wait to download it!

[tac92]

I watched the vid and thought it looked great! I just want to ask one thing...I was wondering...how did you get the police men to move when the doors opened like they were coming after you? Were they real? Or animatronic?

[disneyland255]

Go to the thread where his park is:

Vista BellaTheme Park (http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609185)

It is answered near the end of the thread.

[tac92]

oh...I see it. Thanks!
Anyways, I really wish the mechanics didn't have that hat or helmet cause that sad head bowing would look perfect coupled with a jailmate color uniform for a prisoner.

[DaDak]

WOw a Set i will sheerly use

[mikeyca]

Just wanted to say that you can now download my Prison CS Set from my new under-construction RCT3 site:

http://meyee.net/rct3/prison.htm

Let me know how the set works for you (and what you think of the site, if you don't mind).

[disneyland255]

Mikey, when I click on the download link from your new site it says page can't be found. I will stroll through the rest of your site now. Congrats on it!!

[mikeyca]

Mikey, when I click on the download link from your new site it says page can't be found. I will stroll through the rest of your site now. Congrats on it!!
Thanks for catching the bad link--I put the CS folders in the wrong place on the server. It should be fixed now...please let me know if it works!

There's not a lot more to see on the site yet...I'm still building it. It's mostly blank pages right now.

[disneyland255]

Thank you Mikey! I just downloaded the set. Am I the first???? YES! (IN a Napolean Dynamite way)

I went through the site and it seems nice. As you said, there isn't a whole lot on it...mostly blank pages. But, I can imagine what would be on there since I have followed you from the beginning. Does that make me a Mikey Stalker??? Hmm.... :P

Anyway, I think the site looks good so far and I can't wait to see it finished.

[03gibbss]

Downloading now!!!

[DaDak]

WOW the set is amising great jorb :p:D

[Amplifyed]

Yes, a very nice set you made us Mikeyca. Good job on it, I'm already using the set.

[tac92]

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will definitely use this set!

[rideslover]

Merci Beaucoup, Danke, Grazie, Gracias, Thank You!

[03gibbss]

Wow, this set is very useful, the only problem i have with the set is that loads of prison rides will be created now!

[mikeyca]

Thanks everyone. I'm glad that the set is useful to some people. If you have the time and wouldn't mind, I'd love it if people would post pics of whatever creative things they do with the set. :up: :D

[CaddyCrossover]

for some reason this reminds me of the rock in destroy all humans 2. great set!!!!