Atari 3 manual Awards for Park Appearance, Creating Fireworks Shows, Fireworks MixMaster

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AWARDS FOR PARK APPEARANCE

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.

CREATING FIREWORKS SHOWS

One of the most exciting innovations in RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 is fireworks! With the Fireworks MixMaster, you be able to choreograph pyrotechnical wonders synchronized to your favorite tunes. Fireworks are a sure way to increase your park rating.

The Fireworks MixMaster

When you open the scenery buttons and click on the Fireworks MixMaster button (at the bottom of the list), the Fireworks MixMaster controls will be displayed.

Fireworks Show Checklist

Launch Points

Before you do anything else, you’ll need to add a few fireworks launch points to your park. Click on the Fireworks button to open the interface to the selection of launch points available. Click one and add a launch point to your park.You can place launch points anywhere.

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

Open a blank show by clicking on the button Fireworks Shows button (the one with the three rock- ets) and then in the details panel, click the Add Fireworks Display button, which will open the timeline. With the Fireworks MixMaster timeline open, click on one of the tracks to display a list of fireworks.

Click on one and it will appear in the track.You can drag the firework to any place in the timeline where it does not overlap another firework on the same track. Next, move the pointer over a launch point that you placed in your park (you’ll know it’s a launch point because it glows when the pointer is over it). Click on the launch point and the firework is now assigned to a launch point.The direction in which the firework will be launched is indicated by a small line protruding from the launcher. Repeat these steps until your fireworks show is complete.

Delete a firework from the timeline by right-clicking on it. Double-check that each firework has a launch point by clicking on each firework in the timeline; if a launch point is glowing white, the selected firework is ready to launch! Test the show by clicking on PLAY.

Save for Later

Click on the Fireworks Displays button (the one with a rocket and calendar) to open the list of fire- works; the highlighted item in the list is the current show you are editing. Click the Save button and the game will store the show for later use. Change the time of day and time of year the show will run in this panel, too.

Fireworks Show Tutorial

You may practice using the Fireworks MixMaster by running the fireworks tutorial.

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Contents Page Contents Readme File System RequirementsMicrosoft Photo Story Setup and InstallationInstallation of DirectX Introduction Five Theme Categories Using this ManualLauncher Screen Game DifficultyPlay Menu Saving and LoadingMain Menu Tools Menu OptionsKeyboard Bindings Graphic SettingsCamera Settings Scenic Settings Quit Game Exit RCT3 and return to Windows Career MenuCommon Interface Elements Camera Centers the screen on the object GeneralCoaster and Track Ride Browser Screen Retract Panel Hides the detail panelAttraction List Browser Shop/Ride/Scenery Construction PanelRide Control Panel Open Indicator Allows you to open or close the attractionShop/Ride Control Panel Statistics View the sales history of the attractionTrack Pieces Shows the tracks you can place next Track Ride Construction PanelPark Management Control Panel Maps Fireworks Camera Switch toDashboard Files & Options Park AdministrationView Options Park Operations Finances StaffLand and Status Park OperationsGraphs and Stats Park DetailAwards MarketingFireworks Financial Management Monthly SummaryResearch StaffScenario Objectives John Wardley Research/Technology RidesGuests Attractions ManagementPaths ShopsScenery Terrain ToolsSmooth Terrain Terrain-Editing ModeTweak Terrain Tools Raise Terrain Tools Delete ObjectsLower Terrain Tools Ride Details Panel Control PanelsRides Or Close Following pagesLifetime Profit Color Selector for Beam Ride Finance Panel Ride Vehicles PanelRide Test Results Panel Color Selector for SupportsCoasterCam Controls Ride Operating ModeShops and Facilities Shop Opinion PanelShop Inventory Panel Shop Control PanelShop Finances Panel Shop Inventory Extra PanelPeep Thoughts Panel Peeps STAFF,VIPS and GuestsPeep Control Panel Peep Name Click to editPeep Status Panel Peep Ride History PanelPeep Pockets Panel Peep Cash PanelScenery Management Coaster Building ToolboxCoaster Information Panel Peep’s Group PanelFireworks Mixmaster Coaster Track PiecesAdd new group Delete current group Save current group Peep Group EditorPeep Designer Current Look Gender and Age SelectorInventions and Research Panel Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options PanelScenario Editor Park Land Panel Financial Options Panel Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options Panel Delete Highlighted Scenario Objectives Panel Save PanelObjective List Shows list John Wardley Design Managing a ParkAttract Visitors With Marketing Pleasing the PeepsBuild What The Peeps Want John Wardley MaintenanceSufficient Staffing Becoming a Tycoon Sharing Your Creations Key StrategiesLoading Rides from RCT and RCT2 Trading with OthersLoading Creations of Others John Wardley Construction Coaster Building Checklist the EssentialsBuilding a Roller Coaster Coaster Builder ToolboxTrack-Building Interface TestingJohn WardleyTesting Managing Your Coaster Creating PathsSaving and Loading Simple Paths Path-Building ToolboxClassic Path Building Stairs and RampsManaging Land and Shaping Terrain Decorating and Texturing Land Designing and Constructing BuildingsPreparing Land for Bodies of Water Simple ConstructionCreating Fireworks Shows Fireworks Show ChecklistAwards for Park Appearance Fireworks MixMasterPutting Your Group in the Park How to Create and Customize a Peep GroupScenario Creation Checklist Scenario EditorSandbox Mode About the VipeepsFrontier Developments CreditsAtari Special Thanks104 Atari WEB SitesAtaricommunity.com Help Via the Internet Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Help Via Telephone in the United States & CanadaEND-USER License Agreement AgreementLimited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranties Controls MouseKeyboard Page Table of Contents Setup and Installation Installation of DirectXShift Key Support for Building Structures Playing Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 SoakedMouse Wheel Support Game OptionsPool Slides and Rides Park ManagementThemes SceneryCreating Shows with the Improved RCT3 MixMaster Terrain ToolsTutorials Using the Swimming Pool Editor Creating Dolphin and killer whale Shows Using the RollerSoakerCreating Waterfalls Creating Tunnels AtariFrontier Developments Special ThanksHelp Via the Internet Help Via Telephone in the United States & CanadaProduct Return Procedures in the United States & Canada Warranty Policy in the United States & CanadaGrant of License Limitation of Liability Page Table of Contents Installation Readme FileFirewall Software Play RollerCoaster TycoonPlaying Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Wild Game Options Mouse Wheel SupportControl KEY Support for Building Structures Park ManagementAdditional Rides Four scenery options have been added to the scenery buttonsAdditional Themes Additional SceneryCustomizable Shops Additional Terrain ToolsTunnel Enhancement Placing Assets UndergroundAnimal Window Animal HousesViewing Galleries PREDATOR/PREY AnimalcamEnrichment BreedingTowering Coaster Creating Lion and Tiger ShowsSplitting Coaster Robotic CoasterCreating Waterfalls TutorialsHiring the Animal Keeper Tim Perry Ken AllenHudson Piehl Sara HassonOscar Cooper Chris Sawyer, David BrabenJonny Watts Sam Denney Simon BrewerEND-USER Licenseagreement Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Grant of License 09165 Legal NoticesPC Manual Back Cover