RCT 3 PC An interface change?

[Tboy]

Hi there.
I know Im probably pushing my luck, but is there a posibility for Frontier to make an interface addition, or patch?
What i am suggesting is an option. Personally, The look of RCT is good. however, once playing, the interface gets anoying, quickly. Firstly, i want it to look like RCT again. That interface was very clear. But more importantly for me, is the ride menu. what i mean is when you click on a ride, you get a new window with that ride's details. In RCT3, it was okay, but not as clear as the first two games. Im suggesting to change the format back to what it was, but keey the blue and white "look."

How, i am sure some people will disagree with me on this. However, i think many people would prefer a more TCT 1 like interface. So, is there any chance a patch, OR optional addition to the game is released to change the interface?

The RCT3 interface is okay, but RCT 1 and 2 seemed to have a winning formula.

EDIT: Also, even if the other part does get changed, and this doesnt, wouldnt it be cool to have the entire RCT3 interface changed back to RCT1?

Please post a reply and explain your choice

 

[LightWarriorK]

True, very true. The old interface may have been less fancy, but it was easier to get at the things you wanted to, and had a bit more fuctionality.

 

[Tboy]

Actually, with the "RCT3 look" (Blue and white), I think the old way would look fancier than this new way

 

[sebar]

On the interface

Its fine for me, and infact I rather like the RCT3 interface with its vast enhancements over the RCT1 and 2 interfaces, however, perhaps the Frontier wizards will come up with a Retor'ed RCT interface button that allows you to glimpse the older interface when necessary.

 

[CalawayPark]

They need a better interface I agree, and I rather liked the interface and coaster building of the first two versions. So yes, IMHO, that is a good idea.

 

[Tboy]

Just added a poll so we can see with numbers. hopefully, if the demand is large enough, Frontier will do something.

 

[Brett C]

I like RCT 1 and 2's interface better! Make a patch or a mod and let us use the old interface!

To be honest, that's the option many would like to have also.

 

[Tboy]

well, then hopefully we'll get our way

... And ill be one step closer to getting my cousin to play RCT3....
You heard nothing.

 

[Brett C]

well, then hopefully we'll get our way

... And ill be one step closer to getting my cousin to play RCT3....
You heard nothing.

It'd be nice if we could get a few things tweaked in the game over all, too bad we can't choose between skin/layouts for the gui of the game its self. Would be rather neat to be playing RCT3 with the RCt1 theme.

 

[soakedmaster]

I think that the current interface is fine. Maybe it could use some tweaking, but its no big deal for me nothing happens.

 

[The Skipper]

I have spent two years getting far to used to the current menu set up to go back to 1 and 2 looks. I agree the current one is fine.

 

[rosscoe(au)]

I mist admit that the interface for 1 and 2 was better, but in away i have got used to 3, so i voted for lets us change between the two..

 

[disneyland255]

Hmmm...I voted for the middle one.

I like the interface of 1 & 2 better but I am used to three. I try to play RCT1 & 2 now and can't cuz I am so used to 3.

 

[RocketGib]

I think the current interface is the best so far. It has easily identifiable icons and flows quite well. IMO the RCT1/2 interface crowded the screen too much at times.

However, it would be nice to allow multiple sub-windows open and have the abillity to close them all by hitting ctrl+backsp.

 

[Monorail Man]

I think that the existing interface works great, however, I would like to see some improvements to it. Mainly in the ride/scenery selection boxes. They are way too small, and all that scrolling can be a nightmare. However, I think the RCT3 works fairly well, and the various updates and expansions have changed it for the better.

 

[Jag100]

the current one is ok. i don't see the point in changing it

 

[JCat]

I thought the original RCT interface (one and two) were ok, but not better or worse then RCT3's - I still found those tedious after a while. I'd rather they just tweak what RCT3 has now so there's more shortcuts, and other quicker ways to getting at things.

 

[Nuclear Fish]

I prefer the new interface. The old ones were too big and filled the screen. The new one makes selecting scenery annoying though, as you have to scroll down all the time.

 

[David Braben]

Interfaces are always a very difficult design problem - making the interface simple enough not to be off-putting for beginners, while maintaining the degree of control for the 'tech heads' amongst us - so to some extent you cannot please everyone.

 

[Live_The_Thrill]

I have spent two years getting far to used to the current menu set up to go back to 1 and 2 looks. I agree the current one is fine.

Amen brother! So what's it like without all the Mod powers you are use too, feel naked?