Custom Theme: |B|L|O|X| Released

JCat · 05-25-2005, 01:44 AM

Pumper's (AKA JCat) Blox version 1.1 Release!

Blox introduces basic building 'blocks' in various shapes and sizes, including a number of much needed quarter titles. Most of these objects will remind you of Lego pieces, but there are some interesting generic items as well.

Release Notes:

- Quarter tile objects are handled a bit differently then the standard size - play around with rotating these items (Z key) if you can't find a good fit.

- Glass, although transparent, may hide some objects placed on the opposite side (a mystery effect which all modders are still trying to figure out).

- All items can be colorized - except the Chrome Cube.

- As with the previous theme packs that have been released, there is no collision detection - which overall, is a plus.

- Unwanted Blox on your landscape, must be deleted individually.

- Blox was designed for the North American version of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. For installion or in game problems, please check out the Dark Ride Set
or Klinn's Electro-Shock threads as both answer many related questions.

Instructions
Download the Pumper_Blox1.zip file
Unzip it anywhere on your hard drive; this will leave you with a self installing filed called: Pumper_Blox.exe

Click the Pumper_Blox.exe icon, and the program will display the directory where it will install the theme pack folder, which should appear as follows:

c:\program files\atari\rollercoaster tycoon® 3\style\themed

Just click the UNZIP button, and it will install. Load RCT3, and stack away!

The Silly Bonus Item: Now you too can cover up your vendor or Facility!

DOWNLOAD BLOX THEME (180 KB)

The BLOX theme set was thoroughly tested. Although I don't foresee any problems, it's best to back up any saved coasters, parks etc. If you feel any of this scenery is causing havoc with your game, you can easily remove this set by going in to your Program Files/Rollercoaster Tycoon 3/Styles/Themed/folder, and look for the folder Pumper_BLOX and delete it. Remember, if you download this user-made set, you are accepting full responsibility, as this add-on is not supported by Frontier or Atari.

Thanks to Marnetmar for testing out the set before release.

Older shot posted 05/25

mazeinies · 05-25-2005, 01:54 AM

OMG FRIKKING GOD I NEEED THOSE FOR MY LAMD IN MY NEW PARK COLOR LAND!!!

its called brick city and i was allready waiting for such as this. thank you thank you thnk you

can't wait can't wait

maz

Rybo-XL · 05-25-2005, 02:06 AM

Yeah!

marnetmar · 05-25-2005, 02:19 AM

Looks Very cool Pumper, I'm sure these will come in handy for a lot of things

RCTMaNiAc255 · 05-25-2005, 02:54 AM

wow,those are awsome!I can't wait.

XMultiply · 05-25-2005, 06:08 AM

Wow!! I hope you get it out before the 3 day weekend.they look amazing!!!! I love all these expansion packs -- I'm not around much, but with all these custom scenery sets comin out, and soon soaked.. Im in heaven.

Vodhin · 05-25-2005, 08:48 AM

WOW... If Lego's ever merged with erector sets, then this is what we'd have! Looks great, Pumper!

EDIT: OooOOo! Some of those blocks are transparent! I like it a lot!!!

Sawyer · 05-25-2005, 10:04 AM

wow hahaha they look so cool

Tidus243 · 05-25-2005, 10:15 AM

What a wonderful custom set!!!!!!! This is another masterpiece Pumper! You're great! Trust me, you're GREAT!!!!

Klinn · 05-25-2005, 10:16 AM

Looks great, Pumper!

I think the second, smaller, screenshot shows off the new set even better than the first one. That red-orange 4-way covered intersection looks cool, and the string of 4-dot pieces really says "Le...", I mean "Blox".

Well done!

Chickenselects · 05-25-2005, 11:09 AM

Legoland, woooo-hooooooooo

monkeygecko · 05-25-2005, 03:12 PM

Too cool
I was waiting for someone to make a lego theme!
Make sure you have a lot of really generic peices!
Corners, roofs, etc. Like the regular legos.

TheSkipper · 05-25-2005, 03:27 PM

No wonder you're the "Pumper" cause you just keep pumpin stuffs out! Neat idea!!!

JCat · 05-25-2005, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the comments - there's plenty of generic pieces. Also, when combined with the existing RCT3 scenery, the combinations can be pretty interesting, giving them a non-Lego look if you prefer.

The smaller screen shot was taken shortly after, but was shrunk down because FRAPS did a strange capture with bizarre artifacting when it was hi-res. I didn't save the shot "in game", so I sized it small so the strange blur didn't show... should have saved that screen, but there's more where that came from. Thanks again

DisneyFREAK1178 · 05-25-2005, 03:34 PM

That's awesome. can't wait for release

Twister2489 · 05-25-2005, 04:31 PM

Pumper,

Do you play RCT2?

If so, you may want to check out a building blocks custom scenery set by ToonTowner. I don't have screens ATM but ill try and get some up.

The rct2 building blocks were someone similar to these, but allowed for more possibilities. Most of the objects were quarter tile, along with many curved pieces. He even made 1/8 or whatever blocks for Art Deco theming.

If you could add on some peices like that the would be great.
I'll try and get a screen up later on.

JCat · 05-25-2005, 04:39 PM

I saw those a while back, yes, they're brilliant. I have quarter tile blocks already - which I'm happy about because up until now, there were no 1/4 actual 'blocks". I may be wrong, but 1/8 pieces would not work out right now, as the minimum dimensions with the editor is 1/4.

There are more pieces being pressed in the factory (HP Corp). LOL

Thank you

twentyone · 05-25-2005, 05:55 PM

wow I like those I definatly love all this cool stuff u guys come up with

CoasterExpert · 05-25-2005, 07:22 PM

Awesome!!!!!!

chizo · 05-25-2005, 08:26 PM

WOW, those BLOX look awesome!

JCat · 05-26-2005, 04:59 PM

Added more items last evening... the project is getting out of hand.

Most objects on screen are 1/4 title.

Tidus243 · 05-26-2005, 05:08 PM

No words..........

marnetmar · 05-26-2005, 05:55 PM

Those look very cool at night, Nice work Pumper

BorisTheFish · 05-26-2005, 06:15 PM

*lip trembles with excitement*

DisneyFREAK1178 · 05-26-2005, 06:23 PM

That's awesome!!!!!

GuyChicago · 05-26-2005, 06:25 PM

Very cool and colorful !

now I wanna play with leggos

KiDFoX · 05-26-2005, 07:19 PM

I can imagine a lot of uses for those, 1/4 anything for building are items I think can make a big differnece in what you can create. A lot of the building ideas I have are not possible with included sets in RCT3 retail.

If I ever have more free time I definately want to play around with 3D models and the import tool but the things you are doing have come in very handy so far and I am sure will be more useful as I get better at the game!

Your_Name_Here · 05-27-2005, 12:16 AM

Wow, hey these could also be used for some neat futuristic landscapes.

Nice job, it looks like these will be very useful!

Rybo-XL · 05-27-2005, 12:40 AM

Whats the estimated time until completion?

mazeinies · 05-27-2005, 01:42 AM

great job. when is it cvomming out?

05-25-2005, 01:44 AM	#1
JCat "The Worx" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 3,710	Custom Theme: \|B\|L\|O\|X\| Released Pumper's (AKA JCat) Blox version 1.1 Release! Blox introduces basic building 'blocks' in various shapes and sizes, including a number of much needed quarter titles. Most of these objects will remind you of Lego pieces, but there are some interesting generic items as well. Release Notes: - Quarter tile objects are handled a bit differently then the standard size - play around with rotating these items (Z key) if you can't find a good fit. - Glass, although transparent, may hide some objects placed on the opposite side (a mystery effect which all modders are still trying to figure out). - All items can be colorized - except the Chrome Cube. - As with the previous theme packs that have been released, there is no collision detection - which overall, is a plus. - Unwanted Blox on your landscape, must be deleted individually. - Blox was designed for the North American version of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. For installion or in game problems, please check out the Dark Ride Set or Klinn's Electro-Shock threads as both answer many related questions. Instructions Download the Pumper_Blox1.zip file Unzip it anywhere on your hard drive; this will leave you with a self installing filed called: Pumper_Blox.exe Click the Pumper_Blox.exe icon, and the program will display the directory where it will install the theme pack folder, which should appear as follows: c:\program files\atari\rollercoaster tycoon® 3\style\themed Just click the UNZIP button, and it will install. Load RCT3, and stack away! The Silly Bonus Item: Now you too can cover up your vendor or Facility! DOWNLOAD BLOX THEME (180 KB) The BLOX theme set was thoroughly tested. Although I don't foresee any problems, it's best to back up any saved coasters, parks etc. If you feel any of this scenery is causing havoc with your game, you can easily remove this set by going in to your Program Files/Rollercoaster Tycoon 3/Styles/Themed/folder, and look for the folder Pumper_BLOX and delete it. Remember, if you download this user-made set, you are accepting full responsibility, as this add-on is not supported by Frontier or Atari. Thanks to Marnetmar for testing out the set before release. Older shot posted 05/25 __________________ Trackworx Custom Scenery: BLOX \| Dark Ride Collection \| SteelWorx \|MouseWorx \| ScreamWorx \|SpaceWorx Last edited by JCat; 08-28-2005 at 05:50 PM.

05-25-2005, 01:54 AM	#2
mazeinies MR. original Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: the netherlands Posts: 1,322	OMG FRIKKING GOD I NEEED THOSE FOR MY LAMD IN MY NEW PARK COLOR LAND!!! its called brick city and i was allready waiting for such as this. thank you thank you thnk you can't wait can't wait maz __________________ Dont take this guy serious ^

05-25-2005, 02:06 AM	#3
Rybo-XL I smile when I look at my avatar too... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA AIM Sn: rybothegreatlet Compled Parks: ? Posts: 2,114	Yeah! __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." SURF ANDSAND Resort And Theme Park

05-25-2005, 02:19 AM	#4
marnetmar Registered A_Hole Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 7,517	Looks Very cool Pumper, I'm sure these will come in handy for a lot of things __________________ ModsToTheMax MilkShape Modeling Program

05-25-2005, 08:48 AM	#7
Vodhin Prof. of Headology Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,113	WOW... If Lego's ever merged with erector sets, then this is what we'd have! Looks great, Pumper! EDIT: OooOOo! Some of those blocks are transparent! I like it a lot!!! __________________ . . My website is offline until further notice. Please do not PM me about this issue. *TEMPORARY LINK TO MY OWN CUSTOM SCENERY* Thank you.

05-25-2005, 02:54 AM	#5
RCTMaNiAc255 Look!I'm superpeep! Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 170	wow,those are awsome!I can't wait.

05-25-2005, 06:08 AM	#6
XMultiply Soaker! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 23	Wow!! I hope you get it out before the 3 day weekend.they look amazing!!!! I love all these expansion packs -- I'm not around much, but with all these custom scenery sets comin out, and soon soaked.. Im in heaven.

05-25-2005, 10:04 AM	#8
Sawyer Tycoon Sawyer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 1,082	wow hahaha they look so cool __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: Tycoon Sawyer Playstation Network: Tycoon_Sawyer

05-25-2005, 10:15 AM	#9
Tidus243 Build era ended Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 1,379	What a wonderful custom set!!!!!!! This is another masterpiece Pumper! You're great! Trust me, you're GREAT!!!! __________________ Visit my RCT3 site: Tidus243 Universe[/center]

05-25-2005, 10:16 AM	#10
Klinn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 859	Looks great, Pumper! I think the second, smaller, screenshot shows off the new set even better than the first one. That red-orange 4-way covered intersection looks cool, and the string of 4-dot pieces really says "Le...", I mean "Blox". Well done! __________________ ::::: Klinn's RCT3 ::::: (Movies) ::: (Scenarios/Parks) ::: (Tutorials) ::: (Custom Buildings) ::::: _______________________

05-25-2005, 11:09 AM	#11
Chickenselects What's the big idea? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 1,398	Legoland, woooo-hooooooooo __________________

05-25-2005, 03:12 PM	#12
monkeygecko Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 52	Too cool I was waiting for someone to make a lego theme! Make sure you have a lot of really generic peices! Corners, roofs, etc. Like the regular legos.

05-25-2005, 03:27 PM	#13
TheSkipper Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: A Corn Field in Illinois Posts: 29,724	No wonder you're the "Pumper" cause you just keep pumpin stuffs out! Neat idea!!! __________________ Parks and Tracks @ T S ParcWerx *NEW!* RCT 3 Tutorials!THE RCT3 GUIDE! Now deeply into biology. "Biogal...It's more than a name, it's the AHHHH.... gender" Teh "Bestest Thread! EVAH!"

05-25-2005, 03:30 PM	#14
JCat "The Worx" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 3,710	Thanks for the comments - there's plenty of generic pieces. Also, when combined with the existing RCT3 scenery, the combinations can be pretty interesting, giving them a non-Lego look if you prefer. The smaller screen shot was taken shortly after, but was shrunk down because FRAPS did a strange capture with bizarre artifacting when it was hi-res. I didn't save the shot "in game", so I sized it small so the strange blur didn't show... should have saved that screen, but there's more where that came from. Thanks again __________________ Trackworx Custom Scenery: BLOX \| Dark Ride Collection \| SteelWorx \|MouseWorx \| ScreamWorx \|SpaceWorx

05-25-2005, 03:34 PM	#15
DisneyFREAK1178 Disney World UBER Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,451	That's awesome. can't wait for release __________________ The Year of a Million Dreams! "What makes an attraction good is not the clever use of scenery, but the clever use of story." DisneyFREAK918@hotmail.com Email me!

05-25-2005, 04:31 PM	#16
Twister2489 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 71	Pumper, Do you play RCT2? If so, you may want to check out a building blocks custom scenery set by ToonTowner. I don't have screens ATM but ill try and get some up. The rct2 building blocks were someone similar to these, but allowed for more possibilities. Most of the objects were quarter tile, along with many curved pieces. He even made 1/8 or whatever blocks for Art Deco theming. If you could add on some peices like that the would be great. I'll try and get a screen up later on.

05-25-2005, 04:39 PM	#17
JCat "The Worx" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 3,710	I saw those a while back, yes, they're brilliant. I have quarter tile blocks already - which I'm happy about because up until now, there were no 1/4 actual 'blocks". I may be wrong, but 1/8 pieces would not work out right now, as the minimum dimensions with the editor is 1/4. There are more pieces being pressed in the factory (HP Corp). LOL Thank you __________________ Trackworx Custom Scenery: BLOX \| Dark Ride Collection \| SteelWorx \|MouseWorx \| ScreamWorx \|SpaceWorx

05-25-2005, 05:55 PM	#18
twentyone results may vary Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 124	wow I like those I definatly love all this cool stuff u guys come up with __________________ AMD 64 3500+ 200Gigabyte Harddrive 1 Gig of ram Logitech wireles mouse

05-25-2005, 07:22 PM	#19
CoasterExpert Some Guy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,947	Awesome!!!!!!

05-25-2005, 08:26 PM	#20
chizo ..is drunk Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6	WOW, those BLOX look awesome!

05-26-2005, 04:59 PM	#21
JCat "The Worx" Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 3,710	Added more items last evening... the project is getting out of hand. Most objects on screen are 1/4 title. __________________ Trackworx Custom Scenery: BLOX \| Dark Ride Collection \| SteelWorx \|MouseWorx \| ScreamWorx \|SpaceWorx

05-26-2005, 05:08 PM	#22
Tidus243 Build era ended Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 1,379	No words.......... __________________ Visit my RCT3 site: Tidus243 Universe[/center]

05-26-2005, 05:55 PM	#23
marnetmar Registered A_Hole Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 7,517	Those look very cool at night, Nice work Pumper __________________ ModsToTheMax MilkShape Modeling Program

05-26-2005, 06:15 PM	#24
BorisTheFish Makes this face when you post. ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Up The Tree! Posts: 8,781	lip trembles with excitement __________________ A New Love Is BornFor Each That Has Died Communicate With Gods!

05-26-2005, 06:23 PM	#25
DisneyFREAK1178 Disney World UBER Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,451	That's awesome!!!!! __________________ The Year of a Million Dreams! "What makes an attraction good is not the clever use of scenery, but the clever use of story." DisneyFREAK918@hotmail.com Email me!

05-26-2005, 06:25 PM	#26
GuyChicago guy in a big city Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago IL USA Posts: 138	Very cool and colorful ! now I wanna play with leggos

05-26-2005, 07:19 PM	#27
KiDFoX RCT3 Architect Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,654	Very cool idea I can imagine a lot of uses for those, 1/4 anything for building are items I think can make a big differnece in what you can create. A lot of the building ideas I have are not possible with included sets in RCT3 retail. If I ever have more free time I definately want to play around with 3D models and the import tool but the things you are doing have come in very handy so far and I am sure will be more useful as I get better at the game! __________________ Less is only more where more is no good - Frank Lloyd Wright KiDFoX dot net - You wanna roll with the KiDFoX! KiDFoX on YouTube - FoXTube

05-27-2005, 12:16 AM	#28
Your_Name_Here Awaiting E-mail Confirmation Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,359	Wow, hey these could also be used for some neat futuristic landscapes. Nice job, it looks like these will be very useful!

05-27-2005, 12:40 AM	#29
Rybo-XL I smile when I look at my avatar too... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA AIM Sn: rybothegreatlet Compled Parks: ? Posts: 2,114	Whats the estimated time until completion? __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car." SURF ANDSAND Resort And Theme Park

05-27-2005, 01:42 AM	#30
mazeinies MR. original Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: the netherlands Posts: 1,322	great job. when is it cvomming out? __________________ Dont take this guy serious ^

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