Watch "My First Coaster" Today

"My First Coaster" is a short film made with RCT3 about a boy's first roller coaster experience.



The video is also available on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/58947511



I have been working on this projects for about two months now. Although it's less than 8 minutes in length, I recorded all of the footage with the in-game recorder, so the production time has been much longer than my other machinimas.



"My First Coaster" spans just over two decades and revolves around a father and son's visits to ride a local amusement park's classic wooden coaster.



The film is inspired by a true story. The coaster is based off of an existing coaster, the Zippin Pippin which formerly operated at Libertyland in Memphis, Tennessee.



Please share your thoughts about the film!

Good story and can't wait to see what next.

Very good job! Great story, the music fit just perfectly. I love the Zippin' Pippin. I live just about an hour away from the park that it is at now.

Good story and can't wait to see what next.

Thank you!

Very good job! Great story, the music fit just perfectly. I love the Zippin' Pippin. I live just about an hour away from the park that it is at now.

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying the new Zippin Pippin.

The Coaster That Inspired "My First Coaster"

"My First Coaster" has been watched nearly 2,000 times since its release on Friday. I have been shocked by the response the film has received. I had no idea how many people would identify with the story.

If you haven't done so already, watch "My First Coaster" below:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPi8g3HWWs8[/youtube]

"My First Coaster" is also available on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/58947511



Zippin Pippin, the coaster that inspired "My First Coaster," has a somewhat muddled history. Some reports claim that the wooden coaster originally opened in 1912 at East End Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Other dates of the Zippin Pippin's opening include 1915, 1917, and 1923. The coaster was a product of John A. Miller and included a 70-foot lift hill, a top speed of 40 mph and a total length of 2,865 feet.



The Pippin, as it was originally named, was incorporated into the Libertyland amusement park when it opened in 1976. The coaster then became known as the "Zippin Pippin." It gained notoriety for being Elvis Presley's favorite roller coaster. The Zippin Pippin operated until 2005 when Libertyland closed. It stood dormant for nearly five years before being purchased by Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Unfortunately, due to the poor condition of the structure, no of the original materials were reused when the coaster was rebuilt in 2011. However, the coaster was replicated entirely by The Gravity Group thanks in part to the original plans for the coaster that were sold to Bay Beach Amusement Park.



The coaster opened at Bay Beach Amusement Park in May of 2011 and has been a huge success for the small amusement park. Although nothing remains of the original Zippin Pippin, one of the original cars is on display at Bay Beach Amusement Park, along with other artifacts. Luckily, however, the namesake of the coaster and its legacy will likely live on for many more years thanks to Bay Beach and Green Bay.



The "My First Coaster" version of the Zippin Pippin is somewhat modified due to the limitations of Roller Coaster Tycoon 3, however, it's overall layout is very similar.

Thank you again for all of the responses. I have greatly enjoyed reading them.

Download the "My First Coaster" Set + Track

"My First Coaster" has been watched nearly 3,000 times since its release on Friday. The response to the film has been overwhelming, and I want to show a token of my appreciation for the support and feedback. If you haven't seen it yet, watch "My First Coaster" below:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPi8g3HWWs8[/youtube]

Watch on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/58947511

I want to offer you the opportunity to download the "My First Coaster" track and set. Keep in mind, this file was built as a "movie set," so it is by no means a complete park.

Download: http://www.fileswap.com/dl/3SKeL8PaRl/

Below are the sets I believe are needed to open the file. This list may not be complete. If you are able to open the file and notice a set that I have left off, please let me know.

Baffie's Stations
All DasMatze Industry Sets
DasMatze's Covers & More
DasMatze's Fence & Railings
ShyGuy's Mainstreet Sets 1-7
Shyguy's Planters
Spice's Trees
Spice's Vegetation Set
Vodhin bush (unsure which set this belongs to)
Vodhin's Benchkit
Vodhin's Light Kit

I also recommend downloading DasMatze's Wooden Support Replacements to achieve the same look as in the film. I ask that you do not share any modifications you make to this file. Please do not reuse the track and claim it to be your own.

Download: http://www.fileswap.com/dl/3SKeL8PaRl/

Please let me know if you encounter any problems. Thank you again for your support!

Congrats! You've been featured on the popular amusement site called Screamscape!

Hey guys,

I wanted to share with you a few leftover stills that I took when I was making "My First Coaster." Please continue to share the film with others. It has already received over 4,000 views on YouTube! I still can't believe the exposure and response it has received. Watch "My First Coaster" below:





The above screen shows the entire "My First Coaster" set.



I originally wanted to have a nighttime sequence in the film, but it didn't make the final cut.



Working on this slice of a park brought me back to my Charleston Gardens days.



Thank you again for your support of the film. Please continue to share your thoughts.

What's next for me?

A few of you have asked what I have planned. I am in the beginning stages of building my next park. My final semester of college is proving to be busier than I originally anticipated. Therefore, I do not expect to begin posting regular updates of my next park until sometime in the spring. It's an exciting concept, and I can't wait to share it with you all.

I am also developing a story for a film for the Halloween season that I'm very excited about. It will be based off of a popular franchise. And that's all I will say for the time being.

Nice film, and possibly the best RCT3 Short Film I've ever seen!

So you used the in-game recorder with the "D Lean" cheat? The rendering must have been slow, then.

Great work!

The coaster in your park is a faituful reproduction of what's in the photo. The remainder of the park looks natural and realistic. http://i46.tinypic.com/4sjps0.jpg

Well done.

THAT WAS AMAZING!!! THE CAMERA WORK WAS AWESOME EVERYTHING WAS AWESOME!!!