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Arrow/Vekoma inspired (TESTERS NEEDED PAGE 3)

RoadRunner88 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:02:35 +0200

There are 78 replies, with the last one on 02/06/2012 at 06:02:35 AM by RoadRunner88
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Just a friendly reminder not to double post and yea I might check out SM.

Coaster Bidding 2012,10 Auctions limit.

Tetsu — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:02:19 +0200

There are 249 replies, with the last one on 02/06/2012 at 02:02:19 AM by Tetsu
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Cyclone @ SFNE 10
Cyclone @ NYC 10

Big post o' NoLimits tutorials

NightwindElf — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:01:45 +0200

I noticed there's a wave of new members that don't know a lot about building with NL, and nowhere to point them for building tips. So, here we go for a big list of help.

Built in tutorial

If you have NoLimits installed to C:Program Files/NoLimits 1.6 then paste the following into your browser

file:///C:/Program%20Files/NoLimits%20Coasters%20v1.6/help/index.html

For those with 1.7 listed,

file:///C:/Program%20Files/NoLimits%20Coasters%20v1.7/help/index.html

If you have it installed anywhere else, when you open the editor, click on "Help" in the menu bar at the top of the window. Then click on "Help" in the drop down menu. That will bring you right to the tutorial.

The built in tutorial has all the basic steps for building a coaster.

Building Tips
As a general rule of thumb, all station, brake, and lift segments should be straight. With the obvious exception of the two end pieces of the lift. Lifts should not turn to the left or right. Lift hills that do turn or curve will likely have kicker wheels instead of a chain, cable, or LIM transport.

Loops in the real world have what is called a "clothoid shape" this is the tear drop shape that you see with many loops.

Supports always seem to be everyone's downfall when starting with NoLimits. While the pre-fabricated supports are an easy way out, they are highly discouraged in the building community. Custom supports are looked at in better light as you can build almost any support structure with them, and tailor them to your needs.

While building a track, bumps, pumps, and generally rough sections are inevitably going to arise. By highlighting a piece of track, the vertex that connects to pieces of track, or multiple pieces of track, you can smooth the selected segments. This is most easily done by using the key combination "ctrl+g". This can also be done by right clicking on a track segment and selecting "smooth" from the drop down menu. Smoothing will help even out the misshapen segments.

Another tip when smoothing segments is to breaking one segment up into multiple segments. By selecting a segment, and then pressing "y" on the keyboard the segment will be cut in half by a vertex. This helps in the smoothing process as it allows for more segments to be shaped independently.

Standard Tests
The tunnel test
If there is a segment of track that you think may be too close to a support beam or another segment or track, you should perform what is known as a tunnel test. By adding a tunnel onto the segment in question, you then open the ride in the simulator. If anything enters the tunnel, the test has been failed. If nothing else enters the tunnel except for a tunnel on the same block, the test has been passed.

E-brake test
This is essential to rides with an MCBR (Mid Course Brake Run), or brake segments without a transport device. To perform the test, open the ride in the simulator and before the train reaches the MCBR or otherwise noted brake segment, enter "manual dispatch mode" by pressing "F11" on your keyboard, and then enable "emergency stop" by pressing "F12". After the train has come to a complete stop on the brake segment, release the emergency brake by pressing "F12" again. If the train makes it back to the station, the test has been a success. If the train cannot make it back to the station, the test has been failed. Another method is to enable the emergency brakes when the train is in the middle of the brake segment. If the train cannot come to a complete stop, the brakes may not have enough stopping power.

These have also been defined in another topic found here:
http://coastercrazy.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=26553

I will continue to edit and add to this as I take screen shots to help better clarify some things, and as other questions/issues arise.

Superbowl!

RoadRunner88 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:40:24 +0200

There are 10 replies, with the last one on 02/05/2012 at 9:40:24 PM by RoadRunner88
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NOOOOOOOO! Really oh lol! Let's go G-Men! Superbowl champs! Okay my bragging session is over.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!

jayman — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:46:13 +0200

There are 5 replies, with the last one on 02/05/2012 at 8:46:13 PM by jayman
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it's on, i am floating in my shoes, vinyl only,

GCI To Ruin The Cyclone

Freddie — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:39:20 +0200

There are 6 replies, with the last one on 02/05/2012 at 8:39:20 PM by Freddie
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I would be for keeping the current trains if possible, but the profile changes I'm not really against as long as they keep the drops sudden. The turns on the ride are surprisingly smooth (which may be to a slightly unique tracking pile similar to the one on Thunderbolt at Kennywood, which also has very smooth turns) but the valleys need attention.

Who Wants IN on my new Dark ride Coaster?

mrcrolly — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:30:31 +0200

It will contain Lots of 3Ds. I will want help with the theme. Something almost like a wild mouse. send me a message on what the theme should be.[:D] Also, I want to make a look as if its ALL indoors. Tel me what track type. Theme, And3D ideas to give me the answer. Remembver. DOnt comment. Mossage me. I will say What my plan is going to be next week and start next week.[:O]

Saw Ripoff

OinzCEO17 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:10:33 +0200

There are 2 replies, with the last one on 02/05/2012 at 8:10:33 PM by OinzCEO17
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If its not openly Saw themed, dont call it Saw, but It can still be a cool concept!
This looks to be an interesting ride.

P�hoehoe -Updated on February/5/2012

A.S.C. — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:21:40 +0200

There are 11 replies, with the last one on 02/05/2012 at 7:21:40 PM by A.S.C.
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[IMG]http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n597/Kaboda317/PahoehoeFinal-120205200111000.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n597/Kaboda317/PahoehoeFinal-120205200128001.jpg[/IMG]
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Still messing with the fog, try to ignore that.

collabaration

dlrrigo — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:09:27 +0200

Hello I was wondering if any body would want to do a collabaration with me.
I would like somebody to make objects that are not bad but pretty good, I'm horrible at them.
Also somebody who could smothen out the trackwork, give tips on them.
What I will be doing is making the track, mabye the cartextures, and the supports.
Whoever wants to join you can email me(by going on my profile) or post on this forum.
I want to a B&M coster, you can help with the layout and all that.
Thank you, and please comment if you want to collab with me. Thank you!!