Artoo Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Ok this has nothing to do with Branson. I was just there when it occured. Anyway. I was browsing the wonderful Walmart Computer Games rack (It was a spiffy rack. And there section covered both sides of the isle) when I notice the following conversation going on between a girl (probably 12-14) and her mom on the other side of the isle. It was between getting RollerCoaster Tycoon, or Sim ThemePark, and I decided not to intervene, because I wanted to see how it would play out. Anyway, the conversation. Mother: Ok, you have a choice between this one(RCT), or this one(STP). Daughter: I don't know, let me think for a second. Mother: (pointing to RCT) I saw this one on tv and i heard from another mother about how her daughter liked it. Daughter: I think i want this one. Cause it's one of those sim games, they're very good. Mother: Are you sure? Daughter: Yes, I'm sure. Look, it also says you can ride your own rides. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK, I can draw one powerful conclusion from this conversation. Never underestimate the power of the advertisement of features. For those who don't know RCT is so much better than STP, it's like night and day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eets Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Bah! What did you do? Did you say anything?! Don't leave me hanging, damn you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygomaticus Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 If some punk kid who knew which was better was watching me and never said a thing, i would kill him j/k too bad, i dont like either one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitth'raw'nuruodo Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Wow, RCT is AMAZING! It's a CRIME to let someone buy SimThemePark!!! Btw, did anyone else know that's RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 is in the makings?! YAY!!! PS- You can read about RCT2 at IGN.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artoo Posted August 13, 2002 Author Share Posted August 13, 2002 I said not a word, for I was... #1 Making an observation, not influencing a person, and #2 It was Branson, I did not feel good about being in a Wal-Mart in Branson in the first place. I know I probably should have said something, but never underestimate the power of cheap imitation and ad gimmicks. Oh and about me watching, to say it bluntly I wasn't. I was facing the opposite wall a little ways down listening. All I hope for is that that girl took that copy of STP back and got herself a copy of RCT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfnshannon Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 ooo i love RCT....I chose it over Sim Park too..I'm glad...u get more coasters. RCT2 comes out in October!! yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young David Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Roller Coaster Tycoon all the way !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Theme Park World sucks (european name for stp), really! I have both and regret the last one ... Feeling like playing RCT now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmanNCSU Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 I have RCT, got it from a friend, and its a pretty cool game. I have been thinking of getting the add ons to go with it. Oh, and yes, I did know about RCT 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc Stryphe Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Yeah, I've got Rollercoaster Tycoon and both Expansions, Loopy Landscapes and the other one (I'm at work and the name eludes me at the moment!). They are awesome and eaten up alot of my free time over the last year. I've also had the misfortune of playing Sim ThemePark. Don't get me wrong, the SIM series, for the most part, has done a wonderful job with their games. Heck, I own most of them SimCity, SimCity2000, SimCity3000, SimCopter, SimTower, Streets of SimCity, SimIsle and The Sims! But Sim ThemePark doesn't hold a candle to Roller Coaster Tycoon! Artoo, it pains me to know you didn't intervene and save this child from immenent boredom to come. But I'll let it slide this time, being it was in the name of "Sociatal observance" and "Marketing Experimentation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryllith Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 I haven't played either of them... but I do OWN Roller Coaster Tycoon. Guess I should play it some time. Kryllith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherack Nhar Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Posting while at work, Havoc? Be ashamed of yourself! I never played either of them, but I do like SimCity 3000. I wonder if I should give RCT a ride... (no pun intended... okay maybe so ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatt13 Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 i can't belive you did that, artoo! i thought you were nicer than that! anyway, rct is MUCH better than stp. i love designing my own roller coasters, then watching the little people expell the contents of their stomachs as soon as they get off. it's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashRendar Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Originally posted by Sherack Nhar Posting while at work, Havoc? Be ashamed of yourself! I never played either of them, but I do like SimCity 3000. I wonder if I should give RCT a ride... (no pun intended... okay maybe so ) Do yourself a favor, and get the demo at least. O and, Havoc, the name of the other X-Pac is Corkscrew Follies. I also own both X-Pacs. And love both X-pacs. And stink at both X-pacs. But heck I stink at about 75% of the games I have... I'll have to check out the RCT2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitth'raw'nuruodo Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Hah! I know right where you're comin from Dash! I was one of the first to buy RCT, I actually own the British version, cause it came out first. I have both x-pacs, and they are so friggin hard! I beat the original, but they just get harder and harder. I really hope that RCT2 has difficulty levels! It would make the game MUCH better, at least IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Homer Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I figured out that you can put all the walkways underground and maximaize the space for rides. Just pop the walk ways out and have 2 or 3 ride entrances right in as little space as possible. This also saves on maintenance as you put only 1 mechanic for each spot the walkways come up for rides. Add a couple of rovers just in case two rides at one spot go down and you're set. Also, people don't tend to vandalize as much when it's underground...so less security as well. RCT is one of the most addictive games I've ever played...right up there with Worms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfnshannon Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I can't wait for the second one...its going to have rides from Six Flags!!! I love to abuse the peeps by making them drown or crash the rides...I know I know but its funny. The only unrealistic thing about it is every peep is a guy! That's not kewl...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talldudeX Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 OK, I can draw one powerful conclusion from this conversation. Never underestimate the power of the advertisement of features Very true, especially for those who don't know much about games and computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashRendar Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Originally posted by STTCT The only unrealistic thing about it is every peep is a guy! That's not kewl...!! If you have the X-Pacs go to Options and choose "Show guest's 'Real' Names" If I'm not mistaken there are girl names, so there ARE girls, the pictures are just a poor artist's conception of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfnshannon Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 hum....well those girls are pretty masculine looking!! Or those guys have pretty feminine names!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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