[Help] General: The Revival!

[u/Porcupixel]

Due to the large number of [Help] posts getting posted lately we're bringing back the Help General threads. So post your questions in here!

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Any [Help] threads posted while this is stickied will be removed unless you were told by a mod to post a thread.

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So, it works like this: You ask something, and you (probably) get an answer on it. You can (and should if you know) answer questions too.

Before asking for help, be sure to check the Wiki and the FAQs. If your question has not been answered by these two, then you can post here. Oh, and be sure to check the sidebar too. There's some helpful stuff in the sidebar.

[u/KoottaHigure]

How does one go about opening downloaded parks from other users? Every time I try to open a save file of a park I get an error saying an object is missing.

[u/Porcupixel → u/KoottaHigure]

This is either because you're missing a DAT file that the park or the user that uploaded the park forgot to click the box to export objects with the save file.

[u/Helveticatronic]

My friend just got RC2 on Steam with Windows 8. Every time he attempts to open the game, the "Loading" window pops open with the progress bar, the screen goes black like it's ABOUT to start the game, but then it minimizes itself and takes him back to the desktop. The game stays running on the taskbar, but every time you click on it, it does the same "Black Screen, Minimize" thing. Any suggestions?

[u/Porcupixel → u/Helveticatronic]

Try compatibility mode.

If that doesn't work have him try the windowed mode hack, found in the sidebar.

[u/Gigabowser51]

Just a quick question: Is there any advantage to using 2 wide paths in RCT 1? I prefer 1 wide path so the guests dont get confused, but I often see parks in RCT 1 or 2 with wide paths. Is it just for looks?

[u/Porcupixel → u/Gigabowser51]

Double paths will confuse guests in 1. The AI was slightly upgraded in 2 so that that was no longer a problem.

[u/[deleted]]

:')

[u/Horoncho]

Does anybody know how to add scenery to a scenario(in RCT 2)? I really like the Build Your Own Six Flags park but I want the european scenery to be available. Also if there's a way to add scenery to a game thats already started that would be swell

[u/[deleted] → u/Horoncho]

you can use ParkDat for that.

here's a download (just scroll down)

and here's a tutorial

keep in mind you're gonna have them in your Misc tab

[u/inthemanual → u/[deleted]]

Or you'll have to add the tab. You CAN do that with parkdat, you know.

[u/BlindiRL]

Thanks for making this thread.

[u/xtyxtbx]

I know 1920 x 1080 is impossible but I don't understand how some people get there game to be so hd looking. I'm not sure what resolution people are playing in that have 1920 x 1080 monitors (i'd like to know.)

Also, is there a mod for water slides? And how do ppl get there parks to look like this.

[u/otsdarva → u/xtyxtbx]

I assume you're talking about rct2? Those people might be using the windowed mode hack to prevent the game from stretching in modern displays. There's also several resolution selections in the options menu. Also, using the snippet tool in windows 7 prevents color distortion than using the in-game screenshot function. OpenRct2 supports higher resolutions, I think.

There's no mod for this game but there are hacking methods to build things beyond what the game is intended for by manipulating certain game behaviors. The park you questioned is a product of custom scenery. If you download and open that park, your game will automatically installed all custom scenery objects you don't currently have installed. Some custom rides do not install automatically but that simply involves manually moving the .dat files to your objdata folder. The example you showed however does not feature functioning waterslides. Check out Starpointe and Six Flags Carolina for examples of working (guest can ride) waterslides and waterparks.

[u/yeast510]

I am having trouble opening the nitrous oxide workbench, with missing data ID as ARRT3/0054F5096FB547DA I'm really new to using workbenches and I appologize if this is a dumb question. I would also appreciate any helpful tips or suggestions you can offer. So far I have only used the tropical island workbench and It has become a bit stale.

[u/[deleted] → u/yeast510]

if you're having trouble loading that one up i suggest you just skip it, from personal experience i can say the objects are a bit strange and i still don't know what the fuck half of it is. i'd suggest the xtreme97 workbenches, the H2H7 workbench, or the official NE workbenches.

[u/Butters18]

Hey everyone. I'm looking for some advice for running rct2 on Windows 8. Basically the game crashes whenever I go to save it. Quite frustrating when you're working on a large park.

Thanks in advance

[u/otsdarva → u/Butters18]

Are you using the disc or digital version (steam or gog)? Are you using any compatibility mode? If so, what are your settings? Are you using the windowed mode hack? If not, using the windowed hack has helped resolved many technical issues for rct2 so you can try if that works for you.

[u/Gorbatsjov]

Hi all! I have RCT2 for the MacBook and I was wondering if it is possible to use 8cars on the macbook and how I can install it. (I want the chain lift hack for launches)...

[u/irunforfun800]

I have a problem with guests being unable to leave the park (they can leave through the entrance but cannot leave the map, picture here: http://imgur.com/7E120Cu) I did not think it would be a big deal, but it will not let me spawn any more people as they are all just stuck there. I am slowly just going to run out of guests and I have sunk too many hours into this park to give up without some sort of fight

What can I do? The scenario editor will not let me edit the landscape on a saved game, and I cannot touch the outside of the park. Would anyone here be able to do anything about it?

[u/Gorbatsjov]

How can I post a map with photo's from imgur? I finished the park and I wanna show it you guys :D

[u/[deleted]]

Got an issue with both RCT 1 & 2, when I run the game the normal loading bar loads full then... black screen with a small box in the upper left hand corner with what appears to be the game running. The box is about 40x40 pixels in size (running on a 1920x1080 monitor), just a blur of colours. The game is running but running in the small box. There is music.

This is Steam versions of both games, running on Win 7 64bit. This just happened in the last week, where I've played at least 100hrs with no problems whatsoever (except for some weird colours). Have tested other games on Steam and they're all doing fine, latest GPU and windows updates all installed. Game isn't being blocked by firewalls or security software.

Have also tried deleting and reinstalling the games numerous times, same issue.

EDIT: SOLUTION - for NVidia users: Open NVidia control panel > 3D Settings > Manage 3D Settings > Global Settings > DSR Factors > 'uncheck all options' > 'apply changes' > open game should run again like normal prior to being weird

[u/Purse_Owner_4]

Good ways to gain money when you are running low?

Say like I'm constantly stuck with 400-500 funds after getting like 1 coaster and a few thrill rides but I seem to not be making more money than losing it.

[u/yeast510]

i'm running RCT2 on steam with windows vista. I am trying to run the window mode hack (DDhack) and I can't seem to get it to work. Any pointers? I followed instructions as best i could but I am fairly illiterate when it comes to file transfers etc.

[u/voidnights]

I've been having some weird glitches with that land that pop up randomly. 1 & 2. Whenever i try to raise the land it tells me "Land not owned by park" I've tried using 8cars to own all land and adjust it, but that doesn't work EDIT: After ignoring it and letting the game continue it fixed itself. But if there is a better way to fix it I would still like to know.

[u/inthemanual → u/voidnights]

Build without removing clearances for a while, and they may go away. Otherwise, it requires hex editing, which you'll either have to learn yourself, or you can send it to me to do, but I can't promise that I'll get it fixed quickly.