If you open steam, right click on Planet Coaster Alpha and select 'community' it tells you in the top bar in green how many people are currently playing (730 at the time of posting!)
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Yea, and if you do the same with RCTW...
Well, as you asked 
Planet Coaster: 765
RCTW: 95
RCT3: 321
RCT2: 64
RCT1: 108
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Fairly good results for what is a limited alpha with an expensive entry fee (not complaining, just echoing some of the criticisms we've seen here on the forums)
Planet Coaster: 765
RCTW: 95
RCT3: 321
RCT2: 64
RCT1: 108
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Fairly good results for what is a limited alpha with an expensive entry fee (not complaining, just echoing some of the criticisms we've seen here on the forums)
Harbinger
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The Alpha's App ID is 518340. SteamSpy doesn't track it (it just ends up defaulting to a non-existing app page) and SteamDB pull things like CCU & owners to display on their own page from SteamSpy so you'd likely be on your own with the Steam API in order to try and get any public info on the stats for the Alpha.
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Looking at the notes for the API, I probably could setup a basic site to make the relevant data human friendly... But the license to use the API and make public any info would make it a long job before I could share anything!
I guess we just have to keep an eye on the sales trend and player figures to gauge the success rate! And as you point out, the upcoming financials. hopefully they will make a specific statement in them regarding Planet Coaster rather than mix various revenue streams into one entry.
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Well, as you asked
Planet Coaster: 765
RCTW: 95
RCT3: 321
RCT2: 64
RCT1: 108
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Fairly good results for what is a limited alpha with an expensive entry fee (not complaining, just echoing some of the criticisms we've seen here on the forums)
That's shocking! What the heck is wrong with those 95 people!?
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That's shocking! What the heck is wrong with those 95 people!?
Masochists?
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Looking at the notes for the API, I probably could setup a basic site to make the relevant data human friendly... But the license to use the API and make public any info would make it a long job before I could share anything!
I guess we just have to keep an eye on the sales trend and player figures to gauge the success rate! And as you point out, the upcoming financials. hopefully they will make a specific statement in them regarding Planet Coaster rather than mix various revenue streams into one entry.
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That's shocking! What the heck is wrong with those 95 people!?
I do wonder (and as someone who owns the retched game) why anyone would want to actually play it! Really, all of the other RCT games are far better, even the old isometric builders! I honestly think I'd get more enjoyment out of the original Theme Park, at least it had a decent management system if I remember correctly
Vampiro
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Well, as you asked
Planet Coaster: 765
RCTW: 95
RCT3: 321
RCT2: 64
RCT1: 108
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Fairly good results for what is a limited alpha with an expensive entry fee (not complaining, just echoing some of the criticisms we've seen here on the forums)
Im very curious what Frontier thinks of this. Just like im curious to how much of a succes the game is.
I think the general feeling here is is that the game is doing very well... Yet what does Frontier think? Does it meets expectations? Exceeds expectations?
don't think they will ever answer here on that, but im just curious. (okok, and a littlebit curious because the succes of a game influences the future (Expantion packs)) [mouth shut]
I think the sales of pre-orders/alpha was £1m+ in their last statement a few months ago. For a relatively high priced game that's pretty positive. We should very soon know more, but I think that within a year of full release they'll easily be into profit on this title. It may be a 'niche' sub genre, but still there are millions of players of this type of game around the world, so it's only a matter of time before the word spreads wide enough to snare many more customers
Planet Coaster it's now among the 10 best sellers on Steam. [yum]I think the sales of pre-orders/alpha was £1m+ in their last statement a few months ago. For a relatively high priced game that's pretty positive. We should very soon know more, but I think that within a year of full release they'll easily be into profit on this title. It may be a 'niche' sub genre, but still there are millions of players of this type of game around the world, so it's only a matter of time before the word spreads wide enough to snare many more customers
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Vampiro
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Really ? Even in Alpha?? Thats awesome!
Guess thats almost a confirmation on at least 1 expantion pack [mouth shut]
link?
http://store.steampowered.com/search/?filter=topsellers&os=win,maclink?
Until a few moments ago was on the top 10, you know how this works, it is like a roller coaster, up and down. xD
link?
I found it!!! http://store.steampowered.com/search/?filter=topsellers
Number 9
Effffing excellent job Frontier!!!!!! I hope this news doesn't sneak onto any other forums....
link?
Go to the Steam Store > Scroll down > Click 'Most Popular'. Planet Coaster: TE is on the second place (in The Netherlands). It's on the 15th place worldwide.
Vampiro
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I found it!!! http://store.steampowered.com/search/?filter=topsellers
Number 9
Effffing excellent job Frontier!!!!!! I hope this news doesn't sneak onto any other forums....
6th right now??
Damn that goes fast! Especially considering people who buy the alpha right now can't even play untill November.
I found it!!! http://store.steampowered.com/search/?filter=topsellers
Number 9
Effffing excellent job Frontier!!!!!! I hope this news doesn't sneak onto any other forums....
I'm glad you've been able to see with your eyes. That's right, Planet Coaster have good sales, people wanted a RCT4 and this game is the true sequel of RCT3.
As always, good job, Frontier. [yesnod]
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True, but many people have seen gameplays (eg Silvarret) and have seen that this is the game we had been asking for 12 years.
In addition, when people listen word Frontier, caught totally trust.
Can someone who isn't banned fromt he other forum (yet..) head over and repost these images on this forum: https://forum.rollercoastertycoon.com/showthread.php?13862-Retail-Copies-of-RCTW-at-Gamestop?
I can't see the images on the other forum, I can't believe they don't mention EA at all though.
I can't see the images on the other forum, I can't believe they don't mention EA at all though.
It's mentioned. Pretty clear too, could be better tho. [tongue]
I thought it would be - but obviously not clear enough if this guy got as far as putting images up and still didn't spot it.