Other Roller Coaster

[wraithseeker]

It would have been nice to increase the speed over 522 which would be really fun..

 

[Vicboy]

Were you the one who started a bot to host this game?

Cause that bot was hosting a bugged version xD I think...

 

[rover2341]

? Nope. I had a Auto rf program on once so people could dl it.

The problem with roller coaster, is i keep adding in features and changeing thigns around thus "Alpha". many times when i do this some features get broke. But before any offical releases i try my best to check if everything is working as it should. So theres a chance i was testing somthing online and someone hosted it.

The current version is pretty clean, but i think it still has a few bugs i am trying to sort out.

 

[Vicboy]

congratz, I saw it hosted using a host bot.

Currently it's the 81st game.

Wow, looks like it's high on demand :thup:

 

[the_ideal]

Looks awesome.

Suggestion: Make the map bigger so you don't see the boundaries, and work on the terrain/doodads in the background.

 

[rover2341]

Version Alpha 2.5
* New Terrain
* Park Coaster (A Roller Coaster That's in the center of the map for anyone to ride)
* Ability to ride others coasters
* Rider Slightly tweaked (Looks at tracks better)
* Improved Tool Tips (No More "Rotates xy angle...")
* Added a Unit that you can wounder the park with
* Fixed Speed issue (They used to start slow the first run, and then fast after. now they always start fast)
* Several Small Bug Fixes
* Several miss spelled words fixed.

 

[Fire-Wolf]

I have an idea, make different types of tracks like, Chains, that allow the coaster to go up, with out slowing down, and make it more realistic like if it doesnt have enough speed to go up the next hill, then it will get to the furthest it can go and start going back down, that way the physics are more realistic. Because if the drop isn't big enough for the next raise then it wont make it up the next raise... Right now the coaster just stops decreasing speed at like 100 or something.

 

[rover2341]

I plan to rework the physics at some point.
But not for a bit. when your at 100, it means your being pulled.

Cool idea but, i am not 100% sure i will go with it as it will make the game harder to learn. I have spent alot of my time figuring out how to lower that learning curve.

 

[rover2341]

Version Alpha 2.5a
*Added Color to Hot Key
*Revamped First Person Rider. (You should see the tracks better when turning)
*Lowered start speed and how fast you slow down/speed up on hills.
*Fixed Holes in park (You cant walk in peoples coaster area now)
*Fixed bug when riding others coasters
*Rare Tips Error Fixed
*Music Added
*More miss spelled words fixed.
*Fixed small terrain issues
*Removed Debug Text

 

[Zack1996]

Holy... TOTAL OWNAGE~!
THE NEW VERSION PWNS LIFE AND DEATH!
Its totally awesome, can't believe anyone could make something like this. Would be cooler if we could increase the base speed of the coaster

Zack's Coaster~!

 

[rover2341]

Very Cool Coaster Man. :thup:

 

[Craka_J]

Just want to give you my own input on my first time playing Roller Coaster. Though the idea of roller coasters in WarCraft III is awesome, and I really do love how you did it, there were some flaws in it and I feel that this cool map can be so much better.

When I first started riding my roller coaster, I was excited to see how it'd play out. Immediately I was impressed on how you executed the camera to work so well and almost seamlessly in the view of a roller coaster passenger... truly brilliant. I got anxious as the roller coaster climbed up the first part of the track (this was no baby roller coaster, the thing was pretty damn huge) and when it started going down and continued to go down, I suddenly became dissatisfied and disappointed. The roller coaster didn't accelerate realistically and wasn't fast, even though the coaster I made should have been fast since the drop was pretty steep and very, very tall. The loops weren't great, but I understand it's probably the best you can do in the WarCraft III engine and although I wasn't impressed by how it looked (especially when I wasn't in it) I was definitely surprised on how you did it and made it work even in the passenger seat of the coaster.

So the main problem is that it's a bit choppy and slow. Otherwise it is definitely a cool concept and I hope you improve it. Speaking of improve, I've got an idea to extend your map further... Roller Coaster Tycoon! Oh sure, you probably got this suggestion a hundred times already, but that should be enough proof that such a decision would be good for you in the end overall with accumulating more fans/attracted players. Whether the Roller Coaster Tycoon map would be playable online or not, I'd sure as hell give it a go and play it often actually if it were done well. Think of it this way... if we can play a 2D Roller Coaster Tycoon and have a blast, the getting the player's approval of a 3D version for WarCraft shouldn't be as difficult.

What would you have to include? The building of ferris wheels, carousels, food stalls, and other fun amusement park attractions. I know it sounds like a long-shot, but hell, if you can make a roller coaster work, you can just about get the rest done, no problem.

 

[rover2341]

The roller coaster didn't accelerate realistically and wasn't fast, even though the coaster I made should have been fast since the drop was pretty steep and very, very tall. The loops weren't great, but I understand it's probably the best you can do in the WarCraft III engine....

My Current Build Changes this. (Should be the first of June or sooner. I got one bug i got to work out then ill release it)
Its something i have been avoiding for months but I got new physics engine and now you can go Much faster. The old physics engine was Terrabile. Also when you turn now, you don't Turn SUPER fast, and stop. In other words the camera moves at the rate it should.

What would you have to include? The building of ferris wheels, carousels, food stalls, and other fun amusement park attractions. I know it sounds like a long-shot, but hell, if you can make a roller coaster work, you can just about get the rest done, no problem.

I thought this though about 9 months ago. I even have alot of the code for huge features that i expect will work just right for warcraft players. (Simple Yet Fun) This is something you are just gona have to wait on. My goal is get all the game modes in by the end of the summer.

Something some people may or may not realize is that i cut out many features i had in my first build. about 8 months ago. Because the learning curve was too high. But it was a much more flexible system. Anyway When Theme Park Mode is done... Then you tell me if the game feels complete.

 

[Fire-Wolf]

So if there is a new physics engine did you add sliding instead of moving? because 522 isn't fast at all you reach max speed right after you start going down(exaturation.) But once Theme Park mode is done, im going to be a big fan..

 

[Craka_J]

Definitely looking forward to the update. And I am certainly anticipating this 'theme park mode' you mentioned.

 

[rover2341]

Version Alpha 2.6
*New Physics Engine
*Removed All Major Leaks (Jass is used for the leaks)
*Increased Max Speed
*Increased Start Speed
*Improved Rider Camera
*Rebuilt Several Other Functions Of The Rider (Much Cleaner Code)
*Fixed All known Bugs
*Added Functionality When Riding Others Coasters.
*Updated Quest Menu
*No Lag when clicking on spells for first time

Download Here

 

[Craka_J]

Wow, that was a fast update. I'll test it later when I get home... can't wait!

 

[rover2341]

Version Alpha 2.6a
*Fixed Stats (Required a Tweak because of Physics engine)
*Fixed bug with "? mark"
*Updated and Fixed a minor bug in Quest Menu
*Fixed Camera Issues when on other players coasters
*Fixed Leek in show speed function

Download Here

 

[rover2341]

Bump. (I need 30 more dl to make top 10....)
I also am working on next version but i need to know what to fix.

 

[wc3shady]

I just saw your video and I just wanted to say bravo. And all in GUI I saw on the page with your video - just wow. Definite rep cookie.