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Date
2009-12-11
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Zoo Tycoon
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Silver
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As most RCT maniacs around New Element will know, RollerCoaster Tycoon was born of a tangent in the development in the game Transport Tycoon. As most others will know, Transport & RollerCoaster Tycoon aren’t the only mediums to have tycoons. Amongst the abundant Tycoon games lies Zoo Tycoon, a game which has been represented here in the latest Silver Park, Zoo Tycoon!

Most will recognize JJ from his Concept Creation Quiahuitl, where his charming style really became apparent. The same charm and appreciation of the game is present in this small, yet packed park. As we enter the park, some will recognize the use of wide paths. Wait, peeps get lost on wide paths in RollerCoaster Tycoon, don’t they? Not in Zoo Tycoon! This is thanks to the wide paths hack. This allows peeps to be added into the fray, one of the countless features that really bring this park to life. The main focus of this park is of course, the animals. In the game's sequel, all we would have to do is find some handy custom objects, and place animals as accurately to real life as we care to stretch. However, in the beautiful medium of RCTLL, there is no such luxury of custom scenery. This means builders must be dynamic and versatile in order to achieve what they strive to obtain. This is where JJ excels. There is of course the standard feature of RCTLL's entertainers; tigers, pandas, elephants and gorillas, but there is also much more. There are lions, zebras, capybaras, black leopards, sea lions, polar bears and flamingos, to name a few of the amazingly executed exhibits.

This park is very charming. There is no two ways about it. The landscaping is gorgeous and perfectly sculpted to accommodate the exhibits, architecture and train, which can be seen trundling around the park taking guests on their guided tour around the park. The use of codex in this park is impressive to say the least, and the architecture and environments created in this park is where it flourishes. The various restaurants and gift shops scattered around this park add grace to a scene that could so easily become chaotic.

This write-up is merely an interpretation of this park. The only way you can truly appreciate this park is to open it up in game, and be amazed first hand. Congratulations, and good luck JJ. We hope this isn’t the last we will see of you!

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2009-12-11 - 09:09 PM Post #1

As most RCT maniacs around New Element will know, RollerCoaster Tycoon was born of a tangent in the development in the game Transport Tycoon. As most others will know, Transport & RollerCoaster Tycoon aren’t the only mediums to have tycoons. Amongst the abundant Tycoon games lies Zoo Tycoon, a game which has been represented here in the latest Silver Park, Zoo Tycoon! Read On...


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2009-12-11 - 10:09 PM Post #2
I love Zoo Tycoon, have been playing it since it first came out when finding it at a circuit city, this gives me good memories of it. Anyways, I like the park, but I wish the Stadium wasn't removed, though I guess it was a big eyesore.
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2009-12-11 - 10:30 PM Post #3
The overview looks nice. Sorry that I can't look at it in-game, cause my LL doesn't work on my win-XP.
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But why 5Dave is twice in the panel???
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2009-12-11 - 10:36 PM Post #4

View Postprodigy, on Dec 12 2009, 12:30 AM, said:

The overview looks nice. Sorry that I can't look at it in-game, cause my LL doesn't work on my win-XP.


Have you tried using a patch? I am running the oldest version of rct on my xp right now.
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2009-12-11 - 10:48 PM Post #5

View Postprodigy, on Dec 11 2009, 10:30 PM, said:

But why 5Dave is twice in the panel???

fixed.
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2009-12-11 - 11:08 PM Post #6
Easily one of the best zoo parks made..

...not that there are many.
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2009-12-11 - 11:24 PM Post #7
amazing execution JJ, you should add this to a full map project, great work.
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2009-12-12 - 06:32 AM Post #8
Looks pretty interesting from the overview. I love the waves and the underwater viewing area in the polar bear enclosure. Congratulations on the Silver!
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2009-12-13 - 08:18 AM Post #9
Ahhhh Zoo Tycoon.

Haven't played that in a while. It was made before tycoon games went down the shithole (Lemondate Tycoon? Mall Tycoon? various Rollercoater Tycoon ripoffs? Circus Tycoon? School Tycoon? most games here? What the FUCK??!!) and therefore this brings good memories.

Thanks.

By the way, Ski Resort Tycoon was awesome when I played it 8 or so years ago, but my computer was so slow then I could not really appreciate it.

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2009-12-13 - 10:02 AM Post #10
Great Park hehehe :nod:
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2009-12-13 - 10:24 AM Post #11

View PostKevin Enns, on Dec 13 2009, 02:18 PM, said:

It was made before tycoon games went down the shithole (Lemondate Tycoon...)


Have you played Lemonade Tycoon?

It's fucking awesome.
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2009-12-13 - 10:28 AM Post #12
see writeup for my oppinion.
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2009-12-13 - 05:48 PM Post #13
Thanks guys :).

I need to stop making things that send people off topic talking about the name instead of my park lol.
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2009-12-13 - 07:17 PM Post #14
though i dont have LL, this looks great from the overview.

i love zootycoon, and this definately has the feel of it:]

nice job buddy
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2009-12-14 - 08:16 AM Post #15
I was lucky enough to get to see this park a while ago and thought the concept was well done considering the restraints of LL. The little viewing windows are awesome and the animals are really well done.

Good to See more LL releases. Mite convince some of you slackers to get LL... I'm looking at u In:Cities :p

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2009-12-14 - 08:32 AM Post #16
hahaha

while i would love to have it just so i could view the great parks on this site, i probably wouldnt build in it all too much.

i'm absolutely horrible at hacking, and probably would get frustrated too easily lol
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2009-12-21 - 06:25 PM Post #17
Thanks Roomie and In:Cities :)
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2009-12-21 - 07:53 PM Post #18
Such a nice little park. Your archy has always been good.

Keep building JJ.
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2010-03-26 - 06:15 PM Post #19
You know I love this.

I really like how you find new ways to use scenery. I'm not just talking about the animals. There were plenty of 'little things' to catch and it's just fun to watch the park even though there aren't any rides. It was a wise decision to let peeps in, they boost the atmosphere so much! Otherwise the park would've been maybe half as good.

Fitting silver, but not your best work. ;)
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