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[Sebioff]

Yeah, I didn't really explain it well/at all - that's exactly what I'm doing I think it'll be alright, except if you load a park and there are a couple thousand scenery items...in the worst case I might have to save/load the visibility grid as well, but I'll worry about that once it becomes a problem.

[JobLeonard]

Maybe some kind of sweepline algorithm could work?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweep_line_algorithm

Or the usual optimisations when dealing with shadow algorithms?

http://www.redblobgames.com/articles/visibility/

[Instant Mix]

If the 3D Model generation runs along beizer curves or some such sort of system, would it be possible for an entirely user-generated track rather than being on a strict grid system? Doesn't have to remotely be at the depth of say something like No Limits, but would allow that extra bit of freedom for anyone interested enough. This being separate to the grid system

[Leon Fook]

posting to follow. been a long time i've play theme sumtin game.

[Sebioff]

If the 3D Model generation runs along beizer curves or some such sort of system, would it be possible for an entirely user-generated track rather than being on a strict grid system?

Yes! I'm using cubic bezier curves and try to make sure everything (-> track/environment/building collisions) works without being on grid. I currently don't plan to have an editor ingame for doing that but want to have the option of adding one if there's enough demand for it. And even if there'll never be an ingame editor modders could easily create some curves with an external tool and load them into the game.

Speaking of bezier curves for tracks, I'm currently trying to figure out the distance the control points need to have from the endpoints in order to get perfectly shaped hills...I haven't figured out the "mathematically correct" placement yet...

...so I just set them to somewhere that looked about right for now:


Maybe somebody can help me here?

[danieru]

I'm not sure if this is much help, you've likely already done much of this reading. But I remember reading an article a while back that talked about the math behind rollercoasters, both the loops and curves. Searching for "mathematics of roller coasters" brought up some articles which talk about things in pure math terms. (this one looks the most concrete: http://www.math.armstrong.edu/faculty/hollis/vita/Coasters.pdf ) Translating the formulas to bezier curves might be as easy as running the formulas through woflram alpha and overlay the resulting graph while matching it ingame manually.

[Sebioff]

Thanks! They just picked some mathematical curve though that doesn't really resemble a coaster track...I think what I'm currently doing might be ok as long as it looks right?

We've added shutters to shops:


We're thinking about a good way of showing our current development state somewhere...a video is a bit short and boring and a true demo we don't really want to do as there's no proper UI and gameplay yet so it wouldn't be very representative of what we want to do - do you think something like a non-interactive demo would work/be interesting? A small prebuilt park that you can watch but not interact with?

[Spokje]

If you are able to fly around :D

But yes, that would be a great idea. I think there are many people curious in what stage the development is right now. And that would be a good way to show, and hype us up for the game :D

[Osteel]

Yeah, a pre-built park with no interaction other than just moving the camera would still be amazing. Give a sense of the sort of layout you could make at this point.

[maxfreak]

Yeah, a pre-built park with no interaction other than just moving the camera would still be amazing. Give a sense of the sort of layout you could make at this point.

I actually think this is a great idea.  Will also definitely give us a better feel for the game, panning around the camera and stuff. 

[Sebioff]

Thanks guys! We really weren't so sure about this demo thing, but that convinced us
Actually, this demo will be for...

...yep, Kickstarter! If all goes well this'll allow us to continue working on this game full time.
We've been preparing this over the last 1-2 months, and pretty much all that's left to do now is to hit the "Launch" button...we'll probably muster up the courage to do so sometime tomorrow, I'll let you know once it's happened.

The "demo" will be available right from the start and contains a tiny prebuilt park with the stuff we have so far (which, if you've been following this thread, you mostly already know). No interactivity/UI besides camera movement, only watching the guests, staff and rides go about their business.
Don't make it crash too hard, ok?

[ccfan007]

Awesome news! I hope the kickstarter goes well for you guys. I would love to donate but all i have is my MacBook so i'll have to wait until a mac version is released (if that is even in the works).

[brokeit]

Very nice, looking forward to the demo! Good luck with the Kickstarter campaign.

[King Tetiro]

Thanks guys! We really weren't so sure about this demo thing, but that convinced us
Actually, this demo will be for...

...yep, Kickstarter! If all goes well this'll allow us to continue working on this game full time.
We've been preparing this over the last 1-2 months, and pretty much all that's left to do now is to hit the "Launch" button...we'll probably muster up the courage to do so sometime tomorrow, I'll let you know once it's happened.

The "demo" will be available right from the start and contains a tiny prebuilt park with the stuff we have so far (which, if you've been following this thread, you mostly already know). No interactivity/UI besides camera movement, only watching the guests, staff and rides go about their business.
Don't make it crash too hard, ok?

I will be pledging to the project. Not just because I like it. But you made me laugh with the gif. Absolutely hilarious

[oodavid]

Wow, I'm really impressed how much this has evolved and developed over the past few months, those early prototype tracks are a world away from the polish you've got now! Nice.

[Osteel]

Awesome, will definitely pledge. Good luck with your campaign!

[matrix54]

Good luck with your campaign! I've been following the game since I've been here and I like how it's shaping up! Good Work.

[Sebioff]

Alright guys, it's happening! We're live!
(Thanks for all the encouragement here by the way, you're awesome!)

Kickstarter

We've also got a

on YouTube.

Also added a new ride to the game:


Check out what we call the "interactive trailer" to actually see it operating!

[JobLeonard]

Good luck guys!

[Osteel]

Awesome, good luck! Going to back it now. :D