The Public Alpha 2 Speculation Thread

Sawyer1

Planet Coaster Ambassador
Sawyer1
Welcome to the public alpha 2 speculation thread!

I *think* we could get a cheeky flat ride? Maybe *Bats eyelids at Frontier?* We know that we are getting ground modification, can you imagine what is going to be built!?!?!? I can't wait to get my hands on that! A coaster editor that is more complete with scalable loops too!

I also wonder what fixies will be issued? The game is a stunning product already, surpassing so many games in the later stages of development and I am extremely happy with what we have in Planet Coaster at stage, just wanted to point that out! We know the team is working very hard on the game all the time and I can't wait to see what comes next!

What do you all speculate about the differences in Alpha 2?
 

TheLighterDark

TheLighterDark
Hopefully the coaster builder and terrain editor are released in full with no major features or functionality missing.

For the coaster editor, I'm hoping to see these features added and/or fixed:
  • Smooth camera on turn banking
  • Station layout and size
  • Custom supports
  • Recolor track/supports/cars
  • Chain lift speeds/options
  • Autocomplete function
  • Ability to select multiple units of track and edit them as one
  • Length expanded from 20 to 50 (or higher)
  • Block brakes
  • On-ride camera
  • Ability to build from ride POV
For the terrain editor, I'd like to see:
  • Variety of different terrains not just limited to different grasses, dirts and sands
  • Massive tools to aid in creating large, rolling landscapes
  • Sensible camera options when creating tunnels/caves
  • Waterfalls
 
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coasterlover

coasterlover
Re the terrine Editor, I'm happy to put my trust into Frontier #infrontierwetrust.

For the Coaster Builder im looking for:


  • (Sell-able) On Ride Photos
  • Proper Blocking Sections
  • Different Coaster Types
  • Transfer Tracks
  • Scaleable Elements
  • Spline OPTIONAL Modes
  • Auto Tunnels


Misc:


  • Bug fixes and performance upgrades (I don't have performance issues but I know some so)
  • I'd also like more building items
  • Another couple of flats
  • Cosmic Cow
  • and Gulpee Rex

So not much :)

#infrontierwetrust
 
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Coasterbuff

Coasterbuff
I am one of these people, who are quite happy to take things as they come in the development, as I am sure Frontier have most of the game already planned out of what and when they are going to release things. I think for the first early release, we were given a nice starter kit, which has enabled some fantastic buildings to be made, with a little bit of imagination, from just the building pieces we have so far. As a bonus, we also got a look at a couple of coasters, to play with, which again, have allowed people to make some pretty good looking coasters. Yes the coasters are still not fully developed and hopefully we will get some more of them in the next release.

I am just hoping for the Wooden Coaster, as these are my favourite and I am also looking forward to a couple more themes, maybe some more flat rides and of course, the Terrain Tool Editor. I don't think we will be getting water at this stage, but I think once it does become available, will be one of the highlights of the games design.

So I am just going along with the flow and so far, I am more than satisfied for now, how Frontier are expanding this game. I am sure there will be enough new additions to keep us happy for another few months. Obviously we should get improvements to things, that need to be addressed, like the camera controls and building tool placement problems, that have been encountered. This was one of the reasons for allowing the community to get involved from the start, so that they could gather feedback for sorting out any problems. Frontier are doing everything right so far as far as I am concerned and I am more than pleased with the look and feel of the games style and design, it is just so fantastic.
 

harag

harag
Mikeysaurus said:
AHHHHHHH YES!!!! that would make it so much better when building coasters!! yo can feel how smooth everything will be etc... that has to happen!!!!
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Doesn't the attach camera to track option do this while building - sorry not really played with the cameras while building as I like to be in free view mode and look from different angles - but when building down in the caves on some of the maps, attaching the camera to follow sounds like it will follow the track as you build it.
 

SPRidley

SPRidley
We know they are trying to fix the pathways in some way. Really hoping for some better tools, 90º degrees corners and of course, super easy plaza tools with some type of MUCH wider path system.
 

_Tilly-Tony_

_Tilly-Tony_
Kind of off topic but i still think we are going to get a small content update before Alpha 2.
Not because i want more. Its just a feeling i have.
I dont know why, and have no hint to show i might be right.
 
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SymphonyX

SymphonyX
SPRidley said:
We know they are trying to fix the pathways in some way. Really hoping for some better tools, 90º degrees corners and of course, super easy plaza tools with some type of MUCH wider path system.
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If they are making such revisions to the path system, wouldn't it make sense to release these changes prior to Alpha 2 so they can be tested thoroughly before the new content and features are added?
 

_Tilly-Tony_

_Tilly-Tony_
SymphonyX said:
If they are making such revisions to the path system, wouldn't it make sense to release these changes prior to Alpha 2 so they can be tested thoroughly before the new content and features are added?
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I think this is the reason there will be something other than patch updates before alpha 2. We know there are a lot of things that need to be implemented into Alpha 1 tool set and these need to be tested before the game moves on to Alpha 2.
Sorry to go off topic a bit.
 

Kombiice

Kombiice
coasterlover said:
Re the terrine Editor, I'm happy to put my trust into Frontier #infrontierwetrust.

For the Coaster Builder im looking for:


  • (Sell-able) On Ride Photos
  • Proper Blocking Sections
  • Different Coaster Types
  • Transfer Tracks
  • Scaleable Elements
  • Spline OPTIONAL Modes
  • Auto Tunnels


Misc:


  • Bug fixes and performance upgrades (I don't have performance issues but I know some so)
  • I'd also like more building items
  • Another couple of flats
  • Cosmic Cow
  • and Gulpee Rex

So not much :)

#infrontierwetrust
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Agree!

But i'm also happy for the terrine editor! https://www.google.at/url?sa=i&rct=...PJBTVWbu1HAP9Hr1_UkHJHqg&ust=1460813402488561 [squeeeeee]
 
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TheLighterDark

TheLighterDark
Harag said:
Doesn't the attach camera to track option do this while building - sorry not really played with the cameras while building as I like to be in free view mode and look from different angles - but when building down in the caves on some of the maps, attaching the camera to follow sounds like it will follow the track as you build it.
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Wow, yes, you are correct. I hadn't even noticed that option! Thanks.
 
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