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[Wolfman]

Specificly- This line: "- Checkpoints : You will be given a series of objectives that must be completed. For example...build a go karts ride and a wooden coaster."

As you stated in the post above, there were no other checkpoints or additional attractions. But the example above denotes a second attraction. (not actually one of the two stated. Of course, it's an example.) So the question remains... are these rules specificly for this particular session of RR-2009, or are they "blanket" rules that are going to cover Road Rallies that will have different "Checkpoints" in future sessions?

Edited by Wolfman, 25 January 2009 - 07:29 PM.

[Sambo]

Specificly- This line: "- Checkpoints : You will be given a series of objectives that must be completed. For example...build a go karts ride and a wooden coaster."

As you stated in the post above, there were no other checkpoints or additional attractions. But the example above denotes a second attraction. (not actually one of the two stated. Of course, it's an example.) So the question remains... are these rules specificly for this particular session of RR-2009, or are they "blanket" rules that are going to cover Road Rallies that will have different "Checkpoints" in future sessions?

The example shows two attractions because there will be some rally checkpoints (stops, legs, locations) with more than one attraction. Not all will, and some - as in our first location (leg, stop, checkpoint) - will have one attraction. Some locations (checkpoints, stops, legs) may have other building objectives (bulleted points) other than attractions, possibly including structures, landscaping features, or a bonus "novelty" item. I cannot be more specific as there are really no numbers or or number of objectives that are specific to the series. The only thing that is specific to the series are in the rules - such as No additional scenery or rides, landscaping and hacking are acceptable, the specified bench must be used, etc.

The numbers of attractions, and other bulleted objectives will be somewhat unique to each stop (location, checkpoint, leg)on the rally.

Thanks for posting where you felt we were not as clear as we should have been. I hope my explanation adds some more clarity for everyone.

[Wolfman]

Good enough for me.

Thanks Sambo!

I just wanted to ensure that we were'nt supposed to include another required attraction.

[mushroomer]

Feb. 28!

I thought it was do at the end of this month!

Anyways, I'm putting the finishing touches on, and i'd like to use the B&M supports, but i've never used them before and I haven't a clue how to use them...

Could someone tell me how?

[rct_noob]

Use the support blocker under the track to make the support disappear, then put the support directly under the track and connect them to the ground. Look at coaster with custom supports to get an idea on how to use them.

[Wolfman]

The Support Blocker is NOT in the bench.

K_W asked about this in an earlier post in this topic. And several people offered suggestions on how to compensate for the missing support blocker. Why they can't bend the rule just this once and allow the import of one object, to compensate for an oversight in the bench development... Go figure.

Some bits are used for inverted tracks and others are used for standard track. The supports never work out to rest perfectly on a continuous flat surface. You either have to create tall stacks of concrete pilings for anchors to the ground, OR lift the tiles to be taller, or lower them down into a sort of shallow hole to compensate for the height that you choose to "attatch" the support to the tracks.

You'll have to use Zero Clearance to get the pieces to "attatch" to the track, and there's no garantee that the alignment is going to work out anyway. Not to mention how objects tend to disappear when the tile beneath them is adjusted. Talk about exasperating.

There are identical looking pieces that can be placed in like 21 or more combined locations on a single tile. So it's a tough nut to crack and to get every piece located properly, especially on a tall lift hill or any elevated section that's really high in the air. Because from one angle, it'll look like it works, but rotate the park and you'll discover you're off by a couple tiles, and you'll end up with a chunk of support floating in mid-air somewhere.

So having until Feb. 28th. is a blessing if you want to get into B&M supports. But it's kind of unwise to try and use them in a compo, IF you never used them before. But if you're up to the challenge, and if you don't mind going insane, give it a try.

[mushroomer]

Well, It turns out I HATE little fiddly things and I have NO patience (two things that prevent me from being a execelent rct player) so I think I`ll pass on the supports... Thanks anyway for explaining how to use them, I might fool around in my spare time

[rct_noob]

Feb. 28!! I'm going to get impatient by then.

[mushroomer]

^ How come? Make another entry!

[Wolfman]

That may sound like a good idea, but there's a drawback. It just distributes a limited amount of votes over more entries. If you cancel out the "everyone votes for themselves" votes, then you've knocked it down even more. (Not to mention that you're own vote would have to be given to one of your own entries.) So you're really not garanteed to win. In fact, you're pretty much garanteed to loose, because you've provided more competition to draw the votes away from any single park.

Build a second park if you wish, build as many as you desire... but only choose one to be your entry. You still have 28 days, according to the time of this post, to create another entry. But choose carefully between the entries you've created.

Good Luck!


BTW:
You can always release the entries you didn't submit into the competitions as a "Mini-Park" release.
There's no problem with that. (Thought you should know.)

Edited by Wolfman, 31 January 2009 - 04:26 PM.