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RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 View Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 First Things First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Files & Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 The ReadMe File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Park Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Rides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Introduction . . . . . .
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 2 A Tycoon’s Guide To … . . . . . . . . . . .74 Create Your Own Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . .99 Managing A Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Sandbox Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Becoming A Tycoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 About the VIPeeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Sharing Your Creations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 4 SETUP AND INSTALLATION ® 1. Start Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. 2. Insert the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 CD–ROM game disc into your CD–ROM drive. 3. If AutoPlay is enabled, the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 launcher screen should appear. If AutoPlay is not enabled, or the installation does not start automatically, click on the Start button on your Windows® taskbar, then on Run.Type D:\StartMe.exe and click on OK.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 6 INTRODUCTION Welcome to RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3, the third installment of the world’s greatest tycoon game. RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is completely new and redesigned to take the series to all-new heights. Featuring incredible 3D graphics and the exclusive new CoasterCam™, you can now see your park from any angle and ride what you build. From street level to blimp, feel your park pulse with fun and excitement like never before.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 8 Five Theme Categories You can decorate your amusement park using five diverse and comprehensive themes: • Generic – For all your amusement park needs • • • • Spooky – Frighten you park guests silly Sci-Fi – To inspire guests with visions of tomorrow Western – For transporting peeps to the early American frontier Adventure – Give your visitors a taste of Arabian nights or Caribbean escapades MENU AND INTERFACE REFERENCE LAUNCHER SCREEN The Launcher screen is
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 10 UPDATES – Checks the Internet for any patches or other updates and if found, prompts you to download and install the update. An Internet connection and separate account is required for this feature to work properly. (If the game is not installed, this button is grayed out.) RCT3 WEBPAGE – Opens your web browser to the RollerCoaster Tycoon® website.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 5. 12/3/04 11:12 AM 6. Game Completion Level – Percentage 8. of the entire game that has been completed. 9. New Career – Create a new career. 7. Load Career – Load the selected career. Page 12 Return to Previous Menu Building Designer Delete Profile – Delete selected profile (cannot be undone). Construct awesome castles, palaces, mansions and more with the Building Designer tool, then use them in your parks.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 14 Keyboard Bindings Click on an assigned keyboard shortcut and type a new key to change that shortcut setting. Graphic Settings (Note: When you first run RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3, the game automatically sets these for optimum performance on your PC. Of course, you are free to change them but bear in mind when experimenting that higher graphical settings can degrade performance on some computers.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV • 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 16 Control Mode – A drop-down list allows you to select from the following camera modes and settings: 1. Normal – Default camera for the game provides ease of use and flexibility. 2. Advanced – An alternate to Normal with slightly different button assignments. Camera Controls – A setting of 0, 1 or 2 changes the mouse buttons that control camera movements.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 18 CAREER MENU COMMON INTERFACE ELEMENTS 7 3 4 5 Maps 1 8 6 View Options Files and Options 9 10 11 Exit 2 Park Administration 1. Unlocked Scenarios 7. Scenario Description 2. Locked Scenarios 8. Screenshot of Selected Scenario 3. Start Game – Play selected scenario from 9. the beginning. 4. Resume Game – Load the last saved game of this scenario. 10. Return to Game – Continue playing the current game (if a game is in progress). 5.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 20 General Coaster and Track Ride Browser Found on all control panels: This toolbox is used for all track rides, including coasters, transport rides, auto rides and water rides. Ride Browser shows all of the different coaster types you may place in your park. Double-click a coaster type to see additional details. 4 3 3 1 2 1 1. Close – Closes the control panel and cancels any pending action with the item. 2. Camera – Centers the screen on the object.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 22 Attraction List Browser Shop/Ride/Scenery Construction Panel This toolbox is used for placing all shops, facilities and all non-track rides, including junior rides, thrill rides and gentle rides. Found on construction panels for shops, rides and most scenery: 1 3 4 2 5 2 6 1 1. 22 Object Placement – Click to attach this object to your pointer so you may place it in the park. 2. Theme Category – Click to filter the list with this category.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 24 Shop/Ride Control Panel Ride Control Panel Found on control panels for shops and rides: Found on control panels for rides: 3 2 1 4 5 5 1 1. Open Indicator – Allows you to open or close the attraction. 2. Inventory – Adjust price(s) and (for shops) the inventory selection. 3. Statistics – View the sales history of the attraction. 24 4. 5.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 26 Track Ride Construction Panel Park Management Control Panel Found on control panels for track rides: Found on control panels for administration: 1 1 2 10 1. Construction Options – Expands the track options portion of the object control window, allowing you to build or change track pieces for the ride. 2. Track Pieces – Shows the tracks you can place next. 3. Lift – Adds or removes the chain drive for the highlighted track piece. 4.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 28 DASHBOARD 6. The dashboard can be found at the top edge of the screen and gives you quick access to critical information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 7 1. 7. Scenario Objectives – Click to reveal the scenario briefing and the goals you need to reach to complete the scenario.These are grouped by difficulty level, Apprentice (easy), Entrepreneur (hard) and Tycoon (expert).
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 30 VIEW OPTIONS FILES & OPTIONS These options allow you to display or hide various terrain indicators and park scenery as you build your park. Allows you to load or save games and gives you access to various options and settings. About – Displays the About box, showing version number, legal notice and game credits. Terrain Grid – Displays or hides a grid that reveals how the terrain undulates tile-by-tile.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 32 Park Operations Purchase Land – Drag the mouse button over the outlined blue grid to purchase it. When finished, click the Purchase Land button again. Land and Status Construction Rights Easement – Drag the mouse button over the outlined yellow grid to lease it. When finished, click the Construction Rights Easement button again. 4 1 2 5 3 Land Selection Brush Size – The size of the brush for selecting land.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 34 Marketing Fireworks The top half of the window lists marketing campaigns that you are currently running.To start a new marketing campaign, click on one of the three buttons in the lower half of the window. Open this window to set up your fireworks displays using the Fireworks MixMaster™. See the section “Tycoon’s Guide for Creating a Fireworks Show” for instructions on how to use the Fireworks MixMaster™.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 36 Financial Management Monthly Summary See a summary of your park’s net worth broken down into various categories. This window shows monthly summaries in a variety of categories for the past five months. 4 2 1 3 1. Park Value – Current value of the land and the amusement park. 2. Cash – Total cash on hand. 36 Graphs and Stats 3. Company Value – Value of the land, the amusement park and the cash on hand. 4. Outstanding Loan – Amount of debt.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 38 Staff This window lets you examine the activities of all of your staff members and hire new ones. 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 14 8 12 13 16 17 1. Sort – Reorder the list by Job, Employee Name, Patrol Area,Tasks, Uniform Type, Wage, Current Activity, Happiness, Warnings issued to Employee,Training level, Start Date, Laziness. 6. 2. Employee Name – Click to edit the name. 3. View Employee Location – Click to center the view on that employee. 7.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 40 John Wardley: Research/Technology Where do ideas for new coaster technologies come from and what type of new technologies can we expect to see? We are constantly scanning all industries (particularly the aerospace industry) for new technology that we can apply to roller coasters.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 42 SHOPS Clicking on this button reveals a list browser with a vast selection of shops and facilities you may add to your park. Not all shops are available for all scenarios.You can increase the variety of shop inventory or add new shops to the list browser after you’ve completed some research. SCENERY Click to display all the scenery that can be placed in your amusement park. Scenery is organized in the following categories.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 44 Terrain Brush Size – Changes the “brush” size used for painting new textures on the terrain, or the size of the area affected when altering landscape.To change the brush size, click on the up and down arrows. Terrain Shaping Tools – Several tools can be found here for changing how the terrain is shaped. Pulling – Raises or lowers the terrain as you hold down the mouse button and drag the pointer up and down.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 46 Lower Terrain Tools Water – With this button enabled, simply click on the land anywhere in your park to add water.The level of the water will be the same as the part of the land where you clicked. Remove water by clicking on it again. Trough – Drag the mouse button over terrain to lower it to a narrow and shallow trough. DELETE OBJECTS Allows you remove scenery and structures from the park.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 48 CONTROL PANELS Ride Details Panel In this section are the descriptions of all the control panels for each element that may be placed in your park. Rides 1 3 6 9 13 7 6 5 4 3 1. Name – Click to edit. 2. Music – Click to show a list of available music (entries from game music directory and the Windows® My Music directory found in My Documents), click on a song to assign it to the ride. 6.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 50 Ride Finance Panel Ride Vehicles Panel 4 1 2 3 4 9 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 5 1. Admission Price – Click the arrows to adjust. Note: Some scenarios do not permit ticket prices to be adjusted. 2. Projected Hourly Income – Shows potential income per real-world hour. 3. Hourly Costs – Shows cost per realworld hour. 4. Projected Profit – Shows projected profit per real-world hour. 5. Lifetime Profit 1. Color Selector for Beam 2.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 52 Shops and Facilities Ride Operating Mode Shows the conditions that must be satisfied before the ride will launch. 3 4 2 5 1 2 3 6 1 7 1. 2. Wait For setting – Click arrow to adjust. Shows how much of the ride must be loaded before it will launch (this setting will be overridden if you select a minimum or maximum waiting time). 3. Maximum Waiting Time – When checked, causes the ride to launch without regard to the ride load.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 54 Shop Control Panel Shop Inventory Panel Open this panel to see a list of inventory sold by the shop. Drag an icon to the list to add it to sales inventory. Drag an item from the list to the trash can to delete it from inventory. 1 2 4 1. Name – Click to edit. 2. Shop Status 1 3 3. Demolish – Click to remove the entire ride. 4. View – Click to center the view on the ride. 1. 2 Inventory items 2. Price of each inventory item 2.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 56 PEEPS (STAFF,VIPS AND GUESTS) Peep Control Panel To open a peep control panel for a guest or staff member, click on that character in the park. 3 4 1 2 5 2 3 4 6 7 1 8 1. Peep Close-up 6. Peep Status panel 2. Peep Control panel 7. Peep Cash panel 3. Peep Thoughts panel 8. Peep’s Group panel 4. Peep Ride History panel 5. Peep Pockets panel Each of these panels is described on the following pages. 56 1. Peep Name – Click to edit.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 58 Peep Ride History Panel Peep Status Panel Open this panel to view a list of this peep’s recently visited rides and attractions, as well as his or her favorite ride. 3 1 2 4 5 Peep Pockets Panel This panel shows a list of items that the peep is carrying. 1. List of status categories 4. Duration in the park 2. Status ratings for each category 5. Nausea tolerance 3.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 60 COASTER BUILDING TOOLBOX Peep’s Group Panel Coaster Information Panel Click on the ride name to edit it.To change the ride’s music, click on the music button. Click on the arrow to close the Coaster Information panel. 3 2 1 2 3 1 1. Group Names – Click on a name to switch to that peep. 2. Gender and Age 3. 4 Peep Group Leader 5 Scenery Management 3 2 4 1 5 6 1. Delete Item 5. Name – Click to edit.* 2. Collapse Control Panel* 6.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 62 FIREWORKS MIXMASTER™ Coaster Track Pieces The following section outlines the Fireworks MixMaster™ building interface. (See “Creating Fireworks Shows” on page 96 for more information.) 1 3 8 2 9 1. Curved Tracks* 2. Track Inclines and Drops* 3. 4. 5. 6. Toggle Pull Chain or Launcher* (straight flat and inclined pieces only). 4 7 6 5 10 3 4 5 11 7. Camera Trigger* (straight flat pieces only). 8. Adjust Bank Angle* 9.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 64 PEEP GROUP EDITOR Peep Designer 15 2 3 1 2 1 7 4 3 5 5 7 4 10 13 6 8 6 12 9 11 11 10 1. Peep group name – Click arrow to reveal list of all peep groups. 2. Add new group 3. Delete current group 4. Save current group 5. Member List – Click on a peep name to highlight, double-click to change peep name. 14 9 8 Gender and Age 1. Current Look 7. Group Leader 2. Gender and Age Selector 8. Add-a-Peep panel 3.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 66 SCENARIO EDITOR Inventions and Research Panel 1 1 2 3 2 4 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 1. Inventions and Research Panel 6. Objectives Panel 2. Park Land Panel 7. Save/Load Panel 3. Financial Options Panel 8. Exit Scenario Editor 4. Guest Settings Panel 5. Other Park Options Panel 5 8 5. Close-up – Close-up of selected item. 6. Add Button – Click to move selected items to this column. 7.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 68 Park Land Panel Financial Options Panel 1 10 2 7 10 9 1 3 4 3 2 6 8 4 7 8 5 11 9 1. Scenario Name – Click to edit. 7. Starting Entrance Fee 2. Open/Closed – Start scenario with park open or closed. 8. 3. Land at Start – Select land owned by the park at start (blue outline grid). Leased Land – Select land for which the construction rights have already been leased. 1. Ignore Money – Check to set money as being ignored.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 70 Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options Panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Average Cash Per Guest – Click up or down arrows to adjust. 2. Initial Peep Happiness – Click up or down arrows to adjust. 3. Initial Peep Hunger – Click up or down arrows to adjust. 4. Initial Peep Thirst – Click up or down arrows to adjust. 70 5. 6. Initial Peep Ride Intensity Preference Average – Click up or down arrows to adjust.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 72 Objectives Panel Save Panel 1 8 5 3 1 2 6 2 4 4 7 3 1. Difficulty Level – Click to select which difficulty level is being edited. 5. Briefing Text – Type a briefing for your scenario here. 1. Scenario List – List of scenarios that can be loaded; click to highlight. 2. Select Objective – Choose an objective for the currently selected difficulty level. 6. 2. Scenario Name – Name of scenario currently being edited; click to edit. 3.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 74 A TYCOON’S GUIDE TO … MANAGING A PARK Pleasing the Peeps Once you have peeps in the park, you’ll want to keep them there and give them a reason to spend money. Here are some strategies: As you strive to meet the objectives in each scenario, there are some basics that you must master no matter what you are trying to achieve. Fortunately, the basics of effectively managing a RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 park are pretty straightforward.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 76 Build What The Peeps Want Sufficient Staffing You can check the opinions of individual peeps and even what they think of individual attractions. You can see what the guests think of your rides by opening the Attraction Management dialog box and sorting the lists by popularity, favorites and satisfaction. This will give you a good idea what the peeps think of objects in your park.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 78 Manage Finances and Generate Profits Park Inspector RCT3 contains plenty of tools to help you manage your finances, including access to loans and the ability to sell objects if you need to raise cash.You should regularly consult the graphs and monthly summaries to detect any trends early. Also, be aware that time-of-day and time-of-year has an effect on what is in demand.Tinker with staff salaries, shop prices and the variety of inventory you sell.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 80 Key Strategies Don’t do too much too soon Generate a positive cash flow as soon as possible Take your time! Building an amusement park is like caring for a house plant. A little trimming here… a little nourishing there… let the processes have their intended effects.Then, add a few things at a time.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 82 Fireworks Shows Trading with Others Playing with fire has never been as fun as it is in other players’ parks. Note: Song files are NOT saved with any saved game, coaster, park, scenario or any other saved element in RollerCoaster® Tycoon 3. The game only plays game music or other music found in the My Music/RCT3 folder of your PC.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 84 Make Your Boarding Station Long Enough John Wardley: Construction Where are components made, what type of crew generally installs a coaster, and how long does it take to build a new coaster? Although the chosen manufacturer will operate from one base, frequently the components – track, support structure, cars, brakes, lifts, control systems etc. etc.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 86 Manage Excessive Speed Testing Don’t forget to use brakes when necessary to control speed. After you finish coaster construction (or the contruction of any other powered ride), you should give it a test run. Most peeps will not ride your coaster until the test results have been completed. After your rides have completed a test run, peeps who prefer that ride’s excitement, nausea and intensity settings will be drawn to it.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 88 Saving and Loading CREATING PATHS Click anywhere on a coaster to reveal the Ride Control panel, then click on the Information button. Next, click on the Save button and follow the on-screen instructions for saving your coaster. After the coaster has been saved to your hard drive, you can share it with other players and use it in other scenarios or sandbox games.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 90 The Path-Building Toolbox Platforms The path-building toolbox works much the same way as the coaster-building toolbox. Click on the “flat path” icon to lay a straight walkway. Click on a “turn” icon to change the direction of the path. Click on a “ramp” or “stair” icon to build ascending or descending pieces. Classic Path Building Players of the previous RollerCoaster Tycoon® games can still create paths, ramps and footbridges the same way.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 92 MANAGING LAND AND SHAPING TERRAIN You can buy land adjacent to your park and even lease construction rights. When you own land, you can also shape much of the terrain to the limits of your imagination and budget. Use the terrain shaping tools described earlier in this manual to alter the topography of the terrain. Some areas may not be altered if the scenario restricts it.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 94 Preparing Land for Bodies of Water Use the Lower Land tools to shape the terrain for ponds and lakes. Decorating and Texturing Land DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS One of the most powerful features in RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is the ability to construct almost any kind of edifice from the vast variety of structural pieces in the game; be it a castle, palace, mansion, ghost town, shanty village or skyscraper.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 96 AWARDS FOR PARK APPEARANCE Music If you’re going to create a show that uses music from your library, make sure the song file is in the My Music/RCT3 folder found within the My Documents folder. Make the Show Use scenery and foliage all from the same theme and you’ll be more likely to win awards (as well as a fat bonus) for park appearance and beauty. Some generic scenery items may also be used, but sparingly.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 98 PUTTING YOUR GROUP IN THE PARK CREATE YOUR OWN SCENARIOS Create a group of your friends or family with the Peep Designer and watch how they react to your amusement park. Free the RollerCoaster Tycoon® within by using the Scenario Editor to challenge other players. Who knows, maybe you’ll become the ultimate roller coaster tycoon. The Peep Designer The Scenario Editor The Peep Designer can be accessed from the Tools button found on the Main Menu.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 100 SANDBOX MODE Cami O – Star of Stage and Screen Want to play RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 without any restrictions. Click the Sandbox button and load a pre-existing game or start a new one. All the controls are the same, but money is no object and you have no objectives to reach. Enjoy! Beautiful young movie star secretly yearns for life to be the way it was before she was famous; she shuns bodyguards and being told what to do.
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 CREDITS Atari Ken Allen Senior Producer John Billington Senior Brand Manager Bob Welch Executive Producer Alex Ahlund Associate Producer Paul Hellier Director of Technology Tom Nichols Director of Marketing Stacey Clement PR Manager Steve Martin Director of Creative Services Liz Mackney Director of Editorial & Documentation Services Charlie Rizzo Art Director Kurt Carlson Documentation Specialist Paul Collin Copywriter Michael Gilmartin Director of Publishing Support Chuck Nune
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV Gary Bickmore Simon Brewer Marc Cox Dariusz Drobnica Jeremy Kay Tjaart Kruger Stefan Scheffers Dean Searle Hayden Scott-Baron Martin Squires Dean Stolpmann Art Team Gavin Gibbons Gerard Huke Milan Medvec Richard Parke Animation Team David Scantlebury Robin Bryce Patrick Byrne Tim Hughes Jon Lewis Peter Halpin Game Engine Team 104 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 104 Jonathan Pace Andrew Thomas Alex Smyth Track Designers Stuart Fraser Jonathan Pace James Taylor Level Designers Michael Brookes
RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 106 TECHNICAL SUPPORT (U.S. & Canada) Help Via the Internet Up-to-the-minute technical information about Atari products is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Internet at: atarisupport.
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RCT 3 PC_ManInt_REV 12/3/04 11:12 AM Page 112 CONTROLS MOUSE Camera Movement – Normal CONTROLS Right mouse button (hold) and move mouse Mouse wheel Mouse wheel (hold) + move mouse side-to-side Right mouse button + left mouse button (hold) + move mouse side-to-side Mouse wheel (hold) + move mouse forward / backward Right mouse button + left mouse button (hold) + move mouse forward / backward ACTION Strafe camera Zoom in and out Rotate camera Rotate camera Tilt camera Tilt camera Camera Movement – Freel
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST THINGS FIRST First Things First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The ReadMe File Prepare to Get Soaked! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 The RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Soaked!™ CD-ROM game has a ReadMe file where you can view both the License Agreement and updated information about the game.
Setup and Installation Installation of DirectX® Note: You must have the original RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 CD-ROM game installed on your computer in order to install and play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! We also recommend you install all updates for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 before starting the installation of this expansion pack. Consult the manual for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 for instructions on how to install updates. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! requires DirectX® 9.0c or higher in order to run.
PREPARE TO GET SOAKED! Careen down a gigantic water slide to a thrilling splashdown in an Olympic size pool; or hang ten in a halfpipe as you surf through the wave simulator. Choreograph your very own laser light and dancing water shows; or add performing killer whales to entertain your park guests.
Graphic Settings Themes Two controls have been added: Most of the object placement windows (such as rides, shops, and scenery) now include selections for two themes, Atlantis and Paradise Island. Refraction – When checked, all views through water will be affected by light refraction. Laser Occlusion by Terrain and Scenery – When checked, laser shows will allow terrain and scenery to block light beams.
Speaker Objects Loud Speakers have been added to both the list of Path Extras and to the list of Scenery Items. Speaker Objects can be used just like any other scenery element, except you may also assign a sound file to the object, adjust the volume of the speaker, and turn it off or on. Adding speakers throughout the length of a track ride, or along the path of a themed area allows you to give your park a more immersive feel.
mix! You can also preview each effect now. In addition, you can customize the laser displays and the water displays using the Advanced Designer, and then save these creations to be used later or shared with the on-line RollerCoaster Tycoon community. As with the fireworks shows, you’ll first need to add the kind of launchers to your park for the type of effects (fireworks, water jet, laser) you want to use in your show, and then open a show timeline to add these elements.
To add a tall diving board, select the highdiving board from the Pool Extras, move the pointer to the area where the diving board will be constructed, and then hold the mouse button as you nudge the mouse upward. raised water body; and ii) the width of the lower water body underneath this edge into which the waterfall will discharge. Use this information to create waterfalls of whatever height and width you choose.
graphed moves in any order you want by clicking in the timeline. In order to easily preview the show while choreographing it, you can move the mouse backwards and forwards to “scrub” through the show. Note: Dolphin and killer whale shows cannot be added to swimming pools. Creating Tunnels Now you can create tunnels for footpaths and track rides! The best way to learn how to do this is to launch the Extras tutorial from the Tutorials Menu and follow the tutorial directions.
Special Thanks Randy Buchholz Patricia-Jean Cody Tony Nguyen Compatibility Analysts Jon Nelson Director, Global Web Services Scott Lynch Producer, Online Richard Leighton Senior Web Designer, Online Sarah Pike Online Marketing Manager Todd Curtis Vice President, Operations Eddie Pritchard Director of Manufacturing Lisa Leon Lead Senior Buyer Gardnor Wong Senior Buyer Tara Moretti Buyer Janet Sieler Materials Planner Nichole Mackey Process Planner Daniel Hains, Betsy LaCoe Hamm, Danielle Peiffer and Cindy
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RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 2 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Get Ready to Go Wild! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Menus and Loading Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Changes to the In-game Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Rides with Extra Features . .
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 2 SETUP AND INSTALLATION Warning: If you install the RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Soaked!® expansion pack after you have installed this product, you must re-install RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Wild!™ None of your save games or files will be lost. THE README FILE RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Wild! has a ReadMe file where you can view both the License Agreement and updated information about the game.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 4 6. GET READY TO GO WILD! Installation of DirectX® RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Wild! gives you the ability to add animal exhibitions, enclosures and animal viewing galleries to your RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 amusement parks. Train your lions and tigers to perform in choreographed shows.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 6 CHANGES TO THE IN-GAME INTERFACE This section describes the changes to the game interface where new features may be accessed or adjusted. MOUSE WHEEL SUPPORT All menus, lists and dialog boxes that also include a vertical slider that can now be scrolled using the mouse wheel. CONTROL KEY SUPPORT FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES Laser Occlusion by Terrain and Scenery – When checked, laser shows will allow terrain and scenery to block light beams.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 8 ADDITIONAL THEMES Some of the object placement windows (such as rides, shops, and scenery) now include selections for two added themes, Prehistoric and Safari. ADDITIONAL RIDES Animals and Enclosures Several rides have been added to the various categories under the Rides button. In addition, two buttons have been added to the Rides menu, one for purchasing animals and another for building animal enclosures.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 10 ADDITIONAL TERRAIN TOOLS ANIMALS Waterfalls One of the most exciting new features in RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Wild! is the ability to add animal exhibits and safaris to your amusement parks. To add an animal exhibit, you must first build a fenced enclosure to keep the animals (and your guests!) safe. Added to the terrain tools buttons is a new selection for creating waterfalls. See “Creating Waterfalls” on page 19.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 12 animal types. Click on the small “plus” sign next to an animal type to display male and female, adult and infant purchase prices. Click on an animal and an animal crate will be attached to your pointer. Move the crate over the spot where you want the animal delivered and click to drop the crate and deliver the animal.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 14 fee too high, the guest may stop his or her payments. Income obtained through adoption fees is added to your cash amount. Park guests who adopt animals will also experience an increase in their happiness levels. ANIMALCAM Once you have animals in the park, you can see the world from their perspective using the AnimalCam. The AnimalCam works just like the CoasterCam.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 16 CREATING LION AND TIGER SHOWS When you add a lion or tiger show, it will come with a default show. You may customize the show by clicking on the attraction, and clicking the MixMaster button (found in the lowerright corner of the attraction control panel). You may also add music and other show elements (such as fireworks) to a lion and tiger show. ing systems in the tower are used to prevent the car from inducing forces of more than 6 Gs in its passengers.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 18 OTHER WILD! FEATURES you are placing any additional scenery items in your park and hold down the Control key, it will be placed at that height. This is particularly useful for building large expanses of roof and platforms.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:01 PM Page 20 CREDITS Wim Stocks Executive Vice President, North American Sales Ryan Barr Vice President, Corporate Communication Christine Fromm National Channel Marketing Manager David Leitner Director of Media Don Vu Senior Web and CRM Manager Jason Hartnell Internet Development Group Ken Ford Director of IT and Web Strategy ATARI PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Ken Allen Senior Producer Hudson Piehl Executive Producer Tim Perry Directors of Technology Sara Hasson Project Planning Coo
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:02 PM Page 22 FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS David Scantlebury Patrick Byrne Tim Hughes Jon Lewis Peter Halpin Game Engine Team Stephen Duncan Felix Isley Andrew Thomas Alex Smyth Track Design Team Charlie Bewsher Stuart Fraser James Taylor Level Design Team Michael Brookes QA Supervisor Colin Davis Michael Michael Testers Alistair Lindsay Music Alistair Lindsay Sound Effects David Walsh Managing Director Marjacq Micro Ltd.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:02 PM Page 24 Great News! We’ve improved our Automated Systems so that you can get product-specific Troubleshooting help more quickly. All you need to do is enter the product’s Part # when prompted to do so. This will take you directly to all of our known issues and solutions for this title. The product’s Part # is located in several places (on the CD label, package and/or plastic disc case) and is usually identified by a number such as 04-12345.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:02 PM Page 26 GRANT OF LICENSE The Software is licensed and not sold to you and its use is subject to this EULA. The Company grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive license to use the Software in the manner described in the user documentation. The Company reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA. PERMITTED USES 1. If the Software is configured for loading on a hard drive, you may install and use the Software on a single computer. 2.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:02 PM Page 28 INFRINGEMENT. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF OR LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
RCT Wild manual 9/16/05 1:02 PM Page 30 PC MANUAL BACK COVER
