Getting used to No Limits 2

Well I'm finally getting used to No Limits 2.  It's a little different to use than No Limits as far as the editor goes.  However it makes an easier, more professional coaster.  In version 1 of the software, it was kind of like using the pen tool in Photoshop.  Your endpoints were connected to the track which made sometimes made parts of the ride bumpy.  In version 2 however, the endpoints are not connected to the track which gets rid of those unwanted jolts in the track.  Also in version 1, there were three different programs for the whole software.  The simulator, the track editor, and the landscaping program.  In version 2, the landscaping program is combined with the track editor.  And the editor and simulator now fit into one program.

Now when I showed some pictures of one of my coaster designs that I called Storm,  I also mentioned I was working on another one like Storm, only taller and faster.  Well I'm still working on that one.  However, another idea came into my mind while I was working.

Now what came into my mind is similar in the height and speed category, but is a different style.  The ride idea is an Intamin AG styled Giga Coaster inspired by Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion.  This ride idea will contain high speed turns and twists, ejector airtime hills, and a top speed around 90 mph.  The super coaster is called Epic.

Here's what I have so far.

 



I actually went to Kings Dominion and got to ride the Intimidator 305.  It was the highlight of my whole Washington DC trip.  However, a good story like that will be saved for later.

 

That's all I have for now.  Thanks for reading.



More About No Limits Simulator 2

 

Hello and welcome back.  I'm going to carry on with what I was talking about last night.  No Limits 2 can only be bought online as a download.  There are two different software licenses available.  There's the Standard License for $45.95.  And then there's the Professional License for $99.95.  Now I would recommend the Pro License because it lets you take pictures and higher resolution videos of you coaster designs.  Also with the Pro License, you can use your pictures and videos of your coasters for commercial use.  Meaning that you could share your coaster pictures and videos with your friends online.  However, for those who are not sure if they want to buy, there's a free demo at http://nolimitscoaster.com/download.php

Now currently I'm designing two Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) styled Hyper Coasters.  Now I don't work for any coaster manufactures and I also don't have a college education.  I only do this as a hobby on my home computer.  I am almost done with coaster number 1.  Which I named Storm.  The track for Storm is complete.  However, I got to add more supports.  Some general information about Storm would be its top speed of 80 mph, over 6,000 ft in length, and it's around 235 ft tall.

Here's some pics I've got of Storm.

Storm's 1 of 3 trains in the station.

One of Storm's overbanked turns.



 When Storm is complete, I will show you more pictures.

 

 Now my second B&M styled Hyper Coaster I'm working on is going to be over 300 ft tall, somewhere between 90-95 mph, and I have no idea how long the ride will be.  It is inspired by Leviathan at Canada's Wonderland.  The name for this ultimate roller coaster, Ultimate.  Ultimate is going to have four stations.  Two for unloading, two for loading.  The track is split into two tracks side by side.  This way, Ultimate can run a maximum of four trains and a minimum of two.  The only thing I got completed on Ultimate so far would be the stations.  But I'm hoping with some hard work, I can get this ride designed and be able to show you pictures. 

 

This is all I have for now.  Thanks for reading.

My First Post

Hello people who are reading this.  Welcome to my blog.  I am Nick (Nicholas) Bonneau and this is Roller Coastin' Without Limits.  In this blog I will talk mainly about roller coasters and my amusement park experiences.  I am also going to talk about a computer software I use to design roller coasters and talk about my design ideas.

Now I know it's winter and many amusement parks are closed (including the local one I go to).  What I like to do during the winter though would be design my own coasters on the computer.  Now the software I like to use would be No Limits 2.  It's a very new software that was released around two weeks ago.  It is a sequel to No Limits Roller Coaster Simulator.

Now what's different about No Limits 2 compared to something like Roller Coaster Tycoon 3?  For one, No Limits is not a game where you try to build and manage an amusement park.  It's a roller coaster simulator / design software.  Another thing when it comes to No Limits, the rides are custom designed with custom segments of track.  In Roller Coaster Tycoon, you can only select from a range of pre-built parts, which seems unrealistic.  Also No Limits 2 has very real looking graphics and uses real life physics.  I will talk more about No Limits 2 in another post.

Well it's about my bedtime and I have to get up early tomorrow.  I'll carry on with what I was talking about either tomorrow or the next day.  Thanks for reading.