Help!

[FacistCoaster]

So I'm currently trying to build a realistic, big park in a sandbox scenario WITH money.  However, I always put in a lot of detail (which i want) but after about an hour of playing, I find that the way I placed some things and other details just look horrible to me.  I can never seem to find quality in my work, even though ive been trying my best. Suggestions on detail, scenery, etc?

[YoloSweggLord]

Why don't you upload some pictures of your work and point out what you don't like about it so we know where you stand and how you can improve?

[FacistCoaster]

I don't know why, but this looks a little bland to me.  I tried adding fences, trees, benches, etc, but it doesn't really give me that "realistic" feel that I really want.

[imlegos]

1. Do not use multiple of the same tree next to each other

2. When using flat rides, try to dress up the support structure if there is any

3. use shrubs and bushes more

5. use the proper wall peices when building structures

6. use more scenery

47.  More detail in fence (Planted hedge = Hedge wall + 1/2 brick wall)

4. Better stall placement

[FacistCoaster]

3 minutes ago, imlegos said:

47.  More detail in fence (Planted hedge = Hedge wall + 1/2 brick wall)

4. Better stall placement

So when you say more detail, do you mean place the hedge wall behind or in front of the 1/2 brick wall, also what would you recommend for stall placement?

[imlegos]

Behind

Just a better amount, but sparce enough it doesn't just look like spam.

Also, 3 restrooms in that small an area is overkill

 

[FacistCoaster]

Do you think you could send a picture my way of what a good park of yours looks like? For reference?

[X7123M3-256]

• No brake run on the coaster (though a ride of this size may well not have one, any larger coaster should)
• Two lift hills is too many for a coaster of that size (possible exception is if you have one lift hill immediately before the station and one after, but this would be more typical of a terrain layout)
• Plain entrance and exit buildings aren't great. I suggest setting the entrance type to "invisible" and building your own loading platform with scenery.
• No scenery or foliage in the ride area - it looks plain with no additional detail (though I suck at this as well, I usually just add custom supports and a few weeds and call it a day).
• Vertical landslopes left exposed. Dirt can't stand vertical - either add walls or use a different land type.
• Flat ride built elevated for no good reason. Real parks aren't going to waste money on all that additional support structure just to build a path underneath the ride.
• Your food court has no windows, and is missing a section of wall.
• Your brick walls end abruptly and for no apparent reason.

 

[FacistCoaster]

I'll keep all that in mind, thanks for all the feedback guys!

[FacistCoaster]

How does this look, guys?

Ignore the lack of a wall+shrub wall on the side of path opposite the coaster, I have not finished it yet.

Edited December 16, 2016 by FacistCoaster

[imlegos]

Also, you could take a look at some of the Group Park threads, they got a lot of screen shots of good park design, despite being made by a multitude of people who don't communicate much.

[hytacker2]

@FacistCoaster This is some scenery I made over a long period of time. Some go back more than a 2 years. Maybe you can get some inspiration from these pictures's. I hope you like them.

[FacistCoaster]

@hytacker2  Thanks a bunch! Those parks look amazing and I will definitely get some great ideas from them.  Thanks for the help! 

[hytacker2]

@FacistCoaster Thank you:D when you think you've made sometime to show for post some pictures. I like to see them!

[FacistCoaster]

On 12/18/2016 at 09:17, hytacker2 said:

@FacistCoaster Thank you:D when you think you've made sometime to show for post some pictures. I like to see them!

For sure!!

[TCE]

I wish I was good at scenery to make parks like @hytacker2. I'm beyond terrible at scenery in my parks  I'm not sure if it's the lack of ideas, or the lack of patience but I just never do a good job with scenery compared to some park makers here.

[Broxzier]

@TCE
Practice, practice, and practice. Look at other parks and try to build a house or something small like what is already there.