I've made some more progress on my Intamin accelerator coaster. I've changed the track model again - since I now have a track model that matches the vanilla giga coaster, I have modelled a 4 rail track based on that. The new one is less accurate to the real world dimensions but fits the game better.

I have also implemented the ability to switch between 2/3/4 rail track during construction, and I've started implementing a magnetic brake piece, which is fully functional though the sprites need some work. I have created a model/initial sprites for the launch but this is not yet functional (well, it is, but it just works like a booster at the moment)

I'm working on adding the ability to switch between multiple track types, which is common on a lot of Intamin rides. Could potentially be used for the vanilla giga coaster as well.

Sorry for the awkward crop - my computer had trouble recording a larger frame.

I've made a little more progress - there are now lift and brake sprites (which could use some more work), and I've implemented the restraint animation for the trains. I think the trains still seem lacking in detail, the shields especially don't look right but I'm not sure what to do about it.

Let's kick things off with some pointers to other important info and places in the community!

Websites

New Element - Old creative play community, known for intense contests and playing at the highest levels

RCTGo - Large park hosting site and forum, more casual

https://www.reddit.com/r/rct/ - Reddit community for RCT, very casual

RCT Fandom Wiki - Huge collection of info about the games, mostly focused on scenarios and assets rather than creative play

"Official" RCT Website

Links to buy the games

RCT1 on Steam

RCT1 on GOG

RCT2 on Steam

RCT2 on GOG

RCTC on Android

RCTC on iOS

RCT3 on Steam

Notable YouTube channels

Marcel

Deurklink

Stu

OpenRCT2 - open source C++ version of the game, GET THIS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT ALREADY

https://openrct2.org/

Discord servers

New Element, Roller Coasters & Friends, Deurklink, Marcel, and the OpenRCT2 devs all have Discord servers you can probably find invites for by Googling