Can I host a challenge for a compact B&M Invert in No Limits, please? I already made a template for the challenge.
Compact Invert Challenge
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RideOnKI
, Jun 28 2012 12:57 PM
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Maxwell58
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 01:48 PM
This is the unofficial SSCoasters contest area, so if you can get enough people to participate in a challenge, then yes. I suck at Nolimits so I can't participate in it.
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jespercoasters
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 01:52 PM
I would like to enter.
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TheSUCKCrew
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Way too old
Posted 28 June 2012 - 02:03 PM
This is the unofficial SSCoasters contest area, so if you can get enough people to participate in a challenge, then yes. I suck at Nolimits so I can't participate in it.
Incorrect. Staff members oftenly close these unofficial contests when they think it's not a good idea.
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RNB
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 02:08 PM
I have no idea if this is allowed in the Summer Heat contest time, but if the staff allows this I'll (try to) enter 
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Jogumpie
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 02:14 PM
Can you post the template and the rules?
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RideOnKI
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 05:25 PM
Here are the rules of this contest:
The ride must fit inside the boundaries of the template.
The ride must be no taller than 100 feet.
The ride must be able to run at least 3 trains.
The ride must pass the E-Stop Test, and Tunnel Test.
The ride must have at least 6 cars per train.
The ride must be at least 3100 feet long in track length.
The ride must have at least 1 Mid Course Brake Run, and 1 final brake run (They both have to be block segments)
The ride must have at least 5 inversions.
The ride must be a B&M Invert Only.
No lift speeds faster than 8 MPH (Miles Per Hour).
No launched rides are allowed.
No custom scenery (except for custom stations and custom footers only).
Custom car textures are allowed.
The ride you enter must be a .nltrack or a .nlpack.
Only one entry per person is allowed.
The deadline is July 20th.
Also, please try to keep your ride realistic and survivable.
Good luck guys on your entry for this contest!
(The template download link is below.)
The ride must fit inside the boundaries of the template.
The ride must be no taller than 100 feet.
The ride must be able to run at least 3 trains.
The ride must pass the E-Stop Test, and Tunnel Test.
The ride must have at least 6 cars per train.
The ride must be at least 3100 feet long in track length.
The ride must have at least 1 Mid Course Brake Run, and 1 final brake run (They both have to be block segments)
The ride must have at least 5 inversions.
The ride must be a B&M Invert Only.
No lift speeds faster than 8 MPH (Miles Per Hour).
No launched rides are allowed.
No custom scenery (except for custom stations and custom footers only).
Custom car textures are allowed.
The ride you enter must be a .nltrack or a .nlpack.
Only one entry per person is allowed.
The deadline is July 20th.
Also, please try to keep your ride realistic and survivable.
Good luck guys on your entry for this contest!
(The template download link is below.)
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Jogumpie
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 06:26 PM
You have a 'go!' from me. Can you specify the E-stop test and tunnel test for members who do not know what these are?
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RideOnKI
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 06:30 PM
^Oh, sorry about that! I forgot that!
Here is what the tunnel test is:
The tunnel test is really straightforward. You want to make sure your ride is safe, so you test for possible collisions. You do this by taking your entire track, checking the "Tunnel" box on it in the Editor, and check in the Simulator to make sure that nothing (foliage, supports, other track, terrain, etc.) enters the ride space. If anything sticks through the tunnel walls, move it. Once you've squared that away, go back and uncheck "Tunnel".
Here is a description of the E-Stop test:
E-Stop is a bit trickier to explain, do, and pass properly. You can think about it like this: Something is on the track, and a train is running the circuit - it has to be stopped at the next block section (brake segment, in NoLimits), so you hit the Emergency Stop key (F12). First, the next brake section has to FULLY stop the train, and it can't do so with excessive acceleration G-Forces (in excess of -1.5, I'd say). Second, when you disengage the Emergency Stop, the train must resume moving. Some coaster companies accomplish this with transporting mechanics within the brake section like LIMs or Friction Wheels, while others rely on pitched brake sections to give the trains their speed. Finally, to successfully pass the E-Stop test, the train must make it through the rest of the circuit without stalling. This applies to every block segment on your ride - lifts, MCBRs, anything.
Here is what the tunnel test is:
The tunnel test is really straightforward. You want to make sure your ride is safe, so you test for possible collisions. You do this by taking your entire track, checking the "Tunnel" box on it in the Editor, and check in the Simulator to make sure that nothing (foliage, supports, other track, terrain, etc.) enters the ride space. If anything sticks through the tunnel walls, move it. Once you've squared that away, go back and uncheck "Tunnel".
Here is a description of the E-Stop test:
E-Stop is a bit trickier to explain, do, and pass properly. You can think about it like this: Something is on the track, and a train is running the circuit - it has to be stopped at the next block section (brake segment, in NoLimits), so you hit the Emergency Stop key (F12). First, the next brake section has to FULLY stop the train, and it can't do so with excessive acceleration G-Forces (in excess of -1.5, I'd say). Second, when you disengage the Emergency Stop, the train must resume moving. Some coaster companies accomplish this with transporting mechanics within the brake section like LIMs or Friction Wheels, while others rely on pitched brake sections to give the trains their speed. Finally, to successfully pass the E-Stop test, the train must make it through the rest of the circuit without stalling. This applies to every block segment on your ride - lifts, MCBRs, anything.
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Kool Coaster Kid
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Posted 02 July 2012 - 04:44 PM
I will enter.
Does the station building count as to be inside the boundries, or only the stuff in editor mode?
Does the station building count as to be inside the boundries, or only the stuff in editor mode?
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RideOnKI
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Posted 02 July 2012 - 07:31 PM
^Yes, the station building cannot be outside the boundary either. Nothing can go outside the boundry except for trees, roads, and fences.
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Britfag
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 03:54 PM
Yeah, I'll enter!
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RideOnKI
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Posted 24 July 2012 - 12:51 PM
Im extending the deadline 20 days, so you now have until August 12th to submit your entries. Good luck everyone!
