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Project: Roller Coaster
Project Started: 19th January, 2008 Last Update: 15th March, 2011
Project Owner: -Nick- Project Members: Johan Hargne (Wartagon)
Project Type: Simulator/Puzzle Project Progress:

Lots of hard work!
Posted 26th Sep 08, by -Nick-  
Firstly, I've finalised (I hope) the interface as it has been through many changes. Thanks to James for help with the colour scheme! As you can see the interface contains nice big buttons to select what type of track you want to add to the coaster next.

On the right are the Test and Rate buttons. These buttons produce a very similar result, they both send the train around the track. When you click Test the train leaves the station and you can influence its movement (so you can get it to the area you want quickly). When you click Rate you cannot influence the trains movement and this will provide you with the full score your roller coaster has. If it's a high enough score then a new level will be unlocked! Next to the Test and Rate buttons is information telling you how much track you have left to build with.

There are two optional drop down panels: The track controller and the mini map. The track controller is designed for people who do not have a mouse wheel, as these controls can also be manipulated by the mouse wheel. The mini map is useful for scrolling around the level quickly it gives a good overview of the terrain.

On the left are the boring buttons, File and Options. But saving and loading the game is important, as is adjusting the display settings if your computer is struggling a little.

You can also see that i have finally created the supports system so that the supports both lock onto the track and the ground realistically (kind of). I think it looks pretty neat, so i hope you do too!

As always comments will be welcome! It's always good to get some feedback and criticism! Thanks for favouriting the project, guys!
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Posted by Dr. James MD 26th September, 2008

Ooo I've not seen the new interface - that's much better! Much easier to see. Loving the scaffolding joins to the track. It's all very swanky

Ikkle idea though, for a douse of personalising it is it possible to make skins for the UI, or to simply change the hue? That could be pretty funky.
 
Posted by alastair john jack 26th September, 2008

This is amazing! The graphical side of this seems to always be improving
Those support things were worrying me previously but now those things look absolutely fantastic!
 
Posted by -Liam- 27th September, 2008

Excellent work with the supports, Nickidoodles! Everything is looking so nice, can't wait to get my "clean mits" on the full game! Image
Comment edited by -Liam/Slink- on 9/27/2008
 
Posted by Codemonkey 27th September, 2008

That's awesome Nick!
 
Posted by alastair john jack 8th October, 2008

Yay for updates!
 
Posted by -Nick- 8th October, 2008

Not an update im afraid, i just put in the website details at the top of the Project page and it decided it would bump it!
 


 



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