Originally posted by Dyl
Just in a rough guess, how much would it cost to remove trees?
Not a lot. Maybe $2,000 each. The real trouble is that having to build access roads deep in the woods, and then positioning the construction equipment, is a lot harder than in deforested areas. Being deep in the woods can cost as much as 30% more in the labor department. Which, when combined with the cost of coaster parts, means around 15% more overall, depending on the terrain and the track height.
OTHER NOTE:
The budget category is very subjective. It's not really a mathematical formula. If it looks like it's close to $15 million, based on the list of what makes it more expensive which I gave in the topic page, and uses its track to its full advantage, expect a great score. If it builds high and in the middle of hilly woods without using that to its full advantage, it won't get a good budget score.
Originally posted by master of hardcore
Is launched allowed?
(added to rules) Yes, launches are certainly allowed. However, they cost about twice as much lift hills, depending on their configuration. The longer the launch track, the quicker it accelerates, and the higher it is off the ground, the more expensive. Once the launch is over, though, the same rules apply, which means that you can offset some of the cost with the advantage of starting lower to the ground.
Originally posted by strata force
Are we allowed to post progress in the hard hat section?
Certainly. I've always allowed Behind the Fence posts, as well as test riding and other such things.