Chris Sawyer says RCT2 will feature improved AI, more flexibility
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Chris Sawyer, the developer that brought us Roller Coaster Tycoon, is delivering more depth to game play in sequel. He says that the focus was to make the gameplay deeper instead of making it prettier. In addition to new rides and coasters, the game will have better guest AI, scenario editing, mass tree removal, vertical scenery construction and other enhancements.
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I have a feeling that we are STILL going to have people complaining that "you can't ride your coasters, or get a POV on them."
Personally, I have always liked the "look" of the game, with a few exceptions... and it sounds like many of these will be addressed in the new version (SMARTER guests that don't get lost on wide paths being a BIG one).
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"I wasn't always this cynical, but then I started kindergarden..."
As far as I'm concerned anyone who complains about RCT should go out and develope their OWN game! I mean how hard could it be? [that was sarcasm]
Matthew - who *loves* RCT and is excited about II
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N.U.T.S. - National Union of Thrill Seekers! Be a member and tell everyone you're NUTS! [Brought to you by the maker of LoCoSuMo! NOTE: NUTS is not a real club; void where prohibited; your mileage may vary; where's the beef?]
Oh and by the way.. Mamoosh I have developed my own games before so there you go. *** This post was edited by Phyter on 6/28/2002. ***
Ya know... Truthfully, the only "problem" (and I say that for lack of a better word) is the name of the game itself... Rollercoaster Tycoon. To many people that implies a "rollercoaster building" type of game. However, I look at it more as a "themepark / amusement park" building game. To me, it is more of a "Themepark Tycoon" game. (of course, that name is pretty darn close to that other park building Sim.)
Not a complaint... just an observation.
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"I wasn't always this cynical, but then I started kindergarden..."
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*** This post was edited by Tyler Smetts on 6/28/2002. ***
How can this game get any better?? Of course better rides..more rides and more design tracks and trains but the game is already fun to play and I cannot wait for the sequel!
At least the lil suckers can go to an ATM machine now and we don't have to give them anymore $$ to spend (for those who use a trainer) :)
Maybe they will also have common sense not to get lost or spend 5 bucks on go-karts and ferris wheels. Or say "That coaster makes me feel sick...I ain't paying that much to ride that...or that ride isn't safe.." :)
There nothing new in that article.
When all is said and done, he'll building it. I'll be buying it, playing it and loving it.
However some form of on-line play would be great. As an Age of Empires player, that game though brilliant in its simplicity, grew an extra least of life when I played it on-line.
Regardless, I will be buying it. No Mas.
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