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 ** Now updated for iOS 16! ** Create your own roller coaster tracks with our powerful yet easy to use track editor. Nud… $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details** Now updated for iOS 16! ** Create your own roller coaster tracks with our powerful yet easy to use track editor. Nudge and tweak each track segment to create the perfect ride. Lay down as many tracks and trains as you want. Set up dueling roller coasters, custom scenery and more. Don't want to create your own tracks? Go to the Explore tab and discover tracks created by our community of track builders. You will be amazed at what is possible with just our track editor and a healthy dose of creativity. The New York Times GadgetWise blog calls AirCoaster "particularly fun to play with." Engadget.com says AirCoaster is "filled with fun ways to interact with the iPad." Take your own roller coasters for "a dizzying first-person ride." AirCoaster has also been featured on touchArcade.com, iLounge, the San Francisco Examiner and more! Information Seller:Ziconic Genre:Simulation, Education Release:Apr 01, 2010 Updated:Mar 14, 2023 Version:2.1.2 Size:19.2 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: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: 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
