With the iPad I was finally able to create a multitouch roller coaster track editor that is truly usable. Trying to create a roller coaster on a tiny iPhone screen never really felt right. In AirCoaster XL you can navigate around your track using 1 finger to rotate, 2 to zoom and 3 to pan. Tweak and adjust any segment in the track by tapping on the segment to select it and then dragging the manipulator tools (the colored 3D arrows) to get it to look the way you want. Check out the screenshots. Gotta love the 1024x768 screen resolution.
We'll find out next Saturday! But seriously I think the performance will be quite alright. The iPad has a pretty decent GPU, and AirCoaster's 3D engine is pretty optimized. My guess is that you'll get a frame rate similar to the iPhone 3GS/3rd gen iPod touch for the same complexity, but at a much higher resolution.
You've now included pylons!!! This looks amazing! I love roller coasters and I used to play some of the old roller coaster simulators all the time (ie. No Limites, etc.). This looks to be much closer to those in design than the original AirCoaster, which seemed kind of unrealistic. The interface is beautiful too! Does this game use an accurate physics engine? EDIT: Just checked out the iPhone version, and wow this app has changed a lot since the original!
Yep the game uses a physics simulation engine. Roller coaster physics is really not that hard. And yes AirCoaster has changed a lot since the very first v1.0 release. I've been working on it for over a year now, you know....
Hey Z, it looks like you've managed to one-up yourself yet *again*! Nice one! Looking forward to adding this to the new 'pad, once it comes out in Canada
The app has been approved and is now live on the app store!! Unfortunately my iPad is still in some plane somewhere over the Pacific ocean.... AirCoaster XL is a universal app (i.e. contains both the iPad and iPhone version), so if you guys are planning to get it, you can get it now and start fiddling with it on your iPhone/iPod touch... and then experience what it's like to go from the iPhone version to the iPad version. AirCoaster Ziconic AirCoaster is the unexpected and implausible intersection of rollercoaster building and visual art. In the hands of a … Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsAirCoaster is the unexpected and implausible intersection of rollercoaster building and visual art. In the hands of a skilled user, the track editor transforms into a unique tool for crafting thrilling, psychedelic motion experiences. Browse our collection of tracks uploaded by our community of dedicated users, some of whom have used AirCoaster since it was first created for the iPhone 3G and the first iPad. Perhaps you might be inspired to build something of your own and take AirCoaster to whole new other level. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS • Experience rides in full immersive 3D on the Apple Vision Pro. • All new 3D HDR engine rewritten from scratch using Apple's Metal technology. • Manage your rollercoaster files in iCloud. • Many new track editor features added at the request of our most experienced users, including riding tracks from the current segment, moving trees up and down, and more! • Tracks, tunnels and supports can now be made translucent for more creative possibilities. • Select, copy, paste multiple trees at once. • Rotating the camera in the track editor now intelligently keeps your content centered. • Double tap on any segment or tree to center the camera on that element. • Share web links to your favorite online tracks. • Visit our community-run Discord server to collaborate on tracks and share tips and tricks. Information Seller:Ziconic Genre:Education, Simulation Release:Apr 01, 2010 Updated:Jul 08, 2024 Version:2.7.1 Size:127.4 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (4) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Rubiks Kid Well-Known Member Mar 6, 2010 115 0 0 Student USA http://www.rubikscubedaily.blogspot.com #11 Rubiks Kid, Apr 2, 2010 Congratz Ziconic!! Amazing app! -I think you can guess who i am. xStatiCa Well-Known Member Aug 4, 2009 590 0 16 #12 xStatiCa, Apr 3, 2010 My wife would really be into this! Nice looking app. ziconic Well-Known Member Feb 13, 2009 144 0 0 #13 ziconic, Apr 3, 2010 Last edited by a moderator: Apr 4, 2010 Got my iPad today and ran AirCoaster XL on it for the first time. It's aaaawesome. After weeks of coding using an iPad simulator, it's a relief to see that it truly works well on the actual device. EDIT: New Thread .. http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=50933 Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Got my iPad today and ran AirCoaster XL on it for the first time. It's aaaawesome. After weeks of coding using an iPad simulator, it's a relief to see that it truly works well on the actual device. EDIT: New Thread .. http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=50933