One issue I've seen come up over and over again are some peoples concerns, and issues with their lack of creativity when trying to play a game like Planet Coaster. The game was built from the ground up to be a canvas for the creative. Leaving most items and components pretty barren when first laid down. Which get look rather bland, detracting from the overall appeal of the park and in some cases the overall immersion of the game. An issues for those not comfortable with their artistic ability.
I find myself on both sides of the coin to often. I'll either have no ideas, or not have the skill to realize my idea in the Planet Coaster world. Its caused me to exit the game a few times. And other times I'll have no problem putting together something I think looks great!
I thought it be beneficial to put together a few tips I found to be helpful to make designing a bit easier, more fun and a lot less stressful.
1.) Don't be afraid to mess around.
I think its important to not be afraid of wasting your time. Especially if you have no ideas just yet. Have a blank coaster station? Just pick a few pieces at random. Throw them down, see how they look together. A lot of the time, doing this allows you to visualize something. Lets see a idea forming. Some of my best work has come from this strategy.
2.) See it through to the end.
Have an idea, but it doesn't seem to be working out? Don't just stop and trash it ! Finish it, do whatever it takes. Remember your probably your own biggest critic. You may end up in the end liking what you've done. Or better yet a lot of other people may love it.
3.) Share your creations, accept constructive criticism
It can be scary showing off your work to the world. But I say do it anyway! You'd be surprised the feedback you get. At the worst case you may receive some advice that helps turn your idea around.
4.) Try To Use Themes
Some of the best ideas come from themes. Trying to put something together to make a logical pattern. If it be an holiday theme, a pop culture theme or even a season! This can help keep your ideas organized, allowing you to prioritize what your doing and allow to plan out each step.
5.) Watch other creators
Im not the biggest fan of lets play videos. But in some cases they can be great help in showing you a better way to tackle building certain items. Sometimes just seeing an others creative process can help.
6.) Blaze Your Own Trail
This is going to be somewhat counter intuitive to the last tip I made. But sometimes what other people are doing, wont work for you. Not everyones brain is wired the same way. Sillvaretts process while effective for him may not work for you. Just because you can't do it their way, doesn't mean you can't do it. If following others isn't working. try working it out for yourself. You may find an even easier way that someone else may try to mimic you!
These tips won't work for everyone, and for other even the fact they have to do work, maybe the issue in itself. But I've found these tips quite helpful. I am curious to what others in the community do, and would recommend for these situations.
I find myself on both sides of the coin to often. I'll either have no ideas, or not have the skill to realize my idea in the Planet Coaster world. Its caused me to exit the game a few times. And other times I'll have no problem putting together something I think looks great!
I thought it be beneficial to put together a few tips I found to be helpful to make designing a bit easier, more fun and a lot less stressful.
1.) Don't be afraid to mess around.
I think its important to not be afraid of wasting your time. Especially if you have no ideas just yet. Have a blank coaster station? Just pick a few pieces at random. Throw them down, see how they look together. A lot of the time, doing this allows you to visualize something. Lets see a idea forming. Some of my best work has come from this strategy.
2.) See it through to the end.
Have an idea, but it doesn't seem to be working out? Don't just stop and trash it ! Finish it, do whatever it takes. Remember your probably your own biggest critic. You may end up in the end liking what you've done. Or better yet a lot of other people may love it.
3.) Share your creations, accept constructive criticism
It can be scary showing off your work to the world. But I say do it anyway! You'd be surprised the feedback you get. At the worst case you may receive some advice that helps turn your idea around.
4.) Try To Use Themes
Some of the best ideas come from themes. Trying to put something together to make a logical pattern. If it be an holiday theme, a pop culture theme or even a season! This can help keep your ideas organized, allowing you to prioritize what your doing and allow to plan out each step.
5.) Watch other creators
Im not the biggest fan of lets play videos. But in some cases they can be great help in showing you a better way to tackle building certain items. Sometimes just seeing an others creative process can help.
6.) Blaze Your Own Trail
This is going to be somewhat counter intuitive to the last tip I made. But sometimes what other people are doing, wont work for you. Not everyones brain is wired the same way. Sillvaretts process while effective for him may not work for you. Just because you can't do it their way, doesn't mean you can't do it. If following others isn't working. try working it out for yourself. You may find an even easier way that someone else may try to mimic you!
These tips won't work for everyone, and for other even the fact they have to do work, maybe the issue in itself. But I've found these tips quite helpful. I am curious to what others in the community do, and would recommend for these situations.
