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[Silver Swordsman]

YES!

Well, actually, the track is just mini-rail track, but the problem is that the train gauge (width between the rails) is different from the in-game mini-rail track gauge. This was done in anticipation of our very own custom tracks, and this is also why we have decided not to release TycoonCoaster's train sets as of now.

Anyways, let's give Bizarro a prize. He deserves it.

[Daniel Westfall]

Yeah for epic hint dropping!

[biZarRo]

so what is my prize?



Anyway, I'd like to see an overview of the entire city and HSR complex.

[Daniel Westfall]

so what is my prize?



Anyway, I'd like to see an overview of the entire city and HSR complex.

Check your e-mail. He sent you something special (I only know b/c he carbon-copied me).

[Silver Swordsman]

so what is my prize?



Anyway, I'd like to see an overview of the entire city and HSR complex.

I gave you a cookie, but it was a small cookie anyways. If this is what you wish, I don't mind.



I apologize, I am cheap. I tend to choose my camera angles carefully so you will always feel that the project is complete; that's how movies roll. I'm going to leave Xinan the way it is for now. The depression you see in the middle is supposed to be where the HSR and the HSR station are supposed to be, but I'm putting that off for awhile, perhaps indefinitely (partially because I realized now that the design is inherently flawed - the station is designed to support a full-length, 12-car consist, which is the length of a THSR 700T train, but not long enough to support 16-car consists, which is what Japanese and Chinese trains will use.

If you aren't satisfied, here is a rare diagram showing the inner workings of getting an v6.0a HSR tunnel done (It's quite complex).

[biZarRo]

Looks good, and I can't wait to see the finished product. What is going to be the building with the path that has a cross between the path cover that you're using with most of the buildings in the square, and the other one is brick. (correct me if I am wrong)

[Reapers Ashes]

I missed all the guessing Well done SS your work is jaw dropping makes me want to play rct3

[Silver Swordsman]

I was going to make an extremely big update, but I took the step of dual publishing tonight on SGW and Atari regarding my leg of the story. Which is pretty big, given that each side is actually completely different (Even in the choices of some pics). I encourage all of you to go and read both of them, as there are some new, never-seen-before pictures. Please also provide some feedback--this endeavor is not only one of RCT3, but also of writing.

Atari: http://forums.atari....9341#post199341
SGW: http://www.shyguyswo...hp?topic=7636.0

*Note, the SGW version contains a certain degree of profanity. Viewer discretion is advised.

In the event that you are too lazy to go to Atari and SGW to see any new pictures, I've attached two as an appetizer.




Oh, and DFN, don't worry. I have a TON of puzzles waiting just for you. Stay tuned.

Edited by Silver Swordsman, 18 August 2011 - 11:08 AM.

[Silver Swordsman]

PYROMANIAAAAA!

[Silver Swordsman]

Bump.

[Daniel Westfall]

WOW!!!!!....umm, I don't know what to say other than everything looks so perfect in that second picture. I feel like I'm right there (just need some sound effects to go along with it).

[biZarRo]

Everything is really awesome!

[Silver Swordsman]

New CTR from TycoonCoaster: the full length 500系 Shinkansen!







One more shot from Xinan:

[biZarRo]

This is just unbelievable. Everything is just amazing.

[Daniel Westfall]

The trains look amazing, thanks Justin.

Oh, and the scenery looks nice too.

[Silver Swordsman]

I’ve teased you all long enough.



Puzzle time.

How many?

Ten.

As always, there are cookies and candies for winners. Or, for people who prefer to use portals to solve puzzles for them, cake is also an option.

Anyone who correctly guesses first any of the puzzles (including the easy ones) will be given candy. Anyone who can figure out the more difficult ones will be treated to cookies. Those who can solve the hardest puzzles will be rewarded with cake and grief counseling.

(Anyone get the Portal joke? Like this post if you do!)

In the event that people get more than one question correct, the scoring method will be used:
Cake – Rewarded to person with highest score
Large and Small Cookies – Rewarded to 2^nd and 3^rd placeholders
Easy = 1 point, Medium = 2 points, Hard = 4 points.

Hint: Google, Google Images, Wikipedia, and previous posts in this thread are your best friends.

You will have 2 weeks to guess, so hurry!


EDIT: As a reminder, you do not not need to answer EVERY question. No penalties for guessing wrong, score is based on how many one gets correct.


One [easy]
You’ve seen this train before, just not a lot. What is this train’s name?

Two [easy]
How fast is this train designed to run?

Three [easy]
How fast does it actually run during normal operations?

Four [easy]
This train is a record breaker. What record did it break? Be specific.


Five [Medium]
Look at the fences next to the train tracks. Usually, one electrified fence should be enough to deter any idiots from wandering onto the tracks, so what is the purpose of having three non-electrified rows? (Hint: they are not “fences”)

Okay, if you think I’m just messing with your head with silly imagined “details” for RCT3, I’m not. I got to talk with a THSR field manager who told me everything about various subsystems and little technological gimmicks that are found along the line.


Six [Medium]

There are at least four countries in the world that run similar prototypes of this trainset. List them.

Seven [Medium]
The 700T (orange) operates in Taiwan, while the 500系 operated in Japan. Nevertheless, these two trains were built by the same manufacturers, and despite the 500系being nearly 10 years older than the 700T, the 700T still uses identical components (present in the model) from the 500 系. What is this component?

(Hint: Colors may slightly differ)

Eight [Hard]
The 700T has components from the 500系, but why?


Nine [Hard]
There is something wrong with the catenary poles in this picture. Technically, there is nothing wrong – there are no defects: but the THSR field manager told me that a very important technological safety feature that was built into the design of this catenary is actually not present on the line these trains run on. Identify this safety feature.

Hint: Compare the picture above to this:




Ten [Hard]
Please explain the controversial (real-life) relationship between these two trainsets. (No, the fact they are sharing the same platform and that they share this route is not controversial)


LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

Even if you don’t get anything right, everyone gets a reward for reading this post.
Chapter Two is Out!
http://www.shyguyswo...29.0;msg=183683

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Edited by Silver Swordsman, 14 October 2011 - 10:38 PM.

[Reapers Ashes]

No clue I give up

Edited by deathfearsnone, 29 September 2011 - 10:54 AM.

[Silver Swordsman]

Nobody likes me nobody likes me... sulks in a little corner...

No, I'm not crying, but seriously. I did not expect patronage to be this low. Maybe I made it a bit too hard, but still, I did not expect patronage to be this low...

In any case, I'll drop a few hints.

Look at this post. Same models... <gasp>

And when I mean there are rewards, I mean there are very generous rewards. To further encourage your patronage, here are some appetizers:







That's FIVE pictures, guys. Guess Away!

Oh, and by the way, when responding, please number your responses.

[EDIT] Oops, accidentally repeated a pic. Now it's five.

Edited by Silver Swordsman, 11 October 2011 - 11:10 AM.

[KevinMatz]

Please excuse me a second while I pick my jaw up off the floor
This project is looking so good, I'm going to read the entire thread for it for page 1. I have one question though.. are the trains custom scenery objects or are they actually animated so they ride the track? If there animated you should release a video for this.

Edited by Kevin Matz, 11 October 2011 - 10:19 AM.

[Silver Swordsman]

Please excuse me a second while I pick my jaw up off the floor
This project is looking so good, I'm going to read the entire thread for it for page 1. I have one question though.. are the trains custom scenery objects or are they actually animated so they ride the track? If there animated you should release a video for this.

The trains are operable cars, made by a member of the RCT-HSR Consortium. I'm trusting that you will not leak any of this stuff outside, Kevin Matz, as this is considered my "private showcase". As for videos... well heheheh... try a hand at the quiz and maybe you'll see some!

[Reapers Ashes]

Wow just wow we are not worthy of your superb stuff here

[Silver Swordsman]

Long time, no bump.

Bump.

[Silver Swordsman]

YOU GUYS ARE MAKING ME CRY.

Edited by Silver Swordsman, 21 November 2011 - 05:36 AM.

[Daniel Westfall]

It's been pretty hectic around these parts. Sorry for not saying something on here. I really like what you're doing with After Effects. The single rain drop in the first photo of post#72 is kind of funny. I don't think you did that on purpose...but then again, you don't really miss any details, so I don't know.

Can you tell people where to find your story again? I'm sure some of them would like to read it, and it might inspire some people to do something more involved story lines as well. Anyways, I miss seeing you around and talking to you.

Oh, and it's getting colder over here...any chance of any pictures with snow in them?

[biZarRo]

In the first test, I think the train is a little small.