RCT Station News Archive - January 2001

On this page, you'll find the news in which was on the site during January of 2001.  Links and images that may be listed below may not work due to maintenance to the site since the posting of the news.

	Alpengeist in Super Bowl Ads Posted Tuesday, January 30, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Apparently, I missed this one. Anyway, Pepsi used this Busch Gardens Williamsburg beauty in an advertisement. In case you missed it, as I did, you can see it here!
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	Giant Dipper @ Santa Cruz Posted Tuesday, January 30, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Steve Franks has been hard at work again. Today, we offer a classic coaster, Giant Dipper @ Santa Cruz. Steve Franks' Real World Track Packs
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	Contest Posted Monday, January 29, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	The Contest page has been added. It's found in the "Main Site" menu. Contest Page
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	Affiliates Section Posted Monday, January 29, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	As you may notice, there is now a list of affiliates. Things may be a little hectic around here this week. I've got a project at another site, so I can't guarantee an update every day. :-( Steve Franks should have a new Track Pack this week.
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	Forum Maintenance Posted Saturday, January 27, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	I've made several changes to the forums. I've simplified a few of the forums, and I've added a few new ones. I'm hoping that the Screenshots forum will catch on, as that's one of my favorites on other sites.
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	Six Flags Galore Posted Friday, January 26, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	It's been a busy day. You'll find twelve, yes, twelve Six Flags parks on our Saved Game pages. Saved Games
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	Saved Games Added Posted Thursday, January 25, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Last night I added four more saved games. I'll be adding more soon. Saved Games
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	New Layout For Track File Downloads Posted Wednesday, January 24, 2001 by Ogre
	Okay Ogre has just redone the entire track file downloads area. Plus I have added many more track submissions. And we now even have some new sections. You will not only find roller coasters and car rides for download but also log flumes, river rapids, go karts, and water slides. Red Phoenix has told me he is working on a project that will add something like 500 track files to our already large database of tracks. Link: http://rct.gametropics.com/dtrackfiles.shtml
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	Submissions Notice Posted Tuesday, January 23, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Before you go and submit something, please check out the submissions page. It's been slightly altered. I no longer require screenshots to be taken. Submissions
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	RCTUK Updates Posted Monday, January 22, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Well, it's great to see RCTUK is back. RCTUK has went through a few design changes, and has also got new forums. Also, they've uploaded nearly 100 rides, which are sure to please visitors. I recommend that you check out the changes. RCTUK
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	New Saved Game Posted Monday, January 22, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	This evening featured a new saved game to the site, Washington in Action. Be sure to check it out. Saved Games
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	Santa Monica Coasters Posted Saturday, January 20, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Steve Franks' latest Track Pack, Santa Monica Coasters, has been uploaded. Santa Monica Coasters
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	Upcoming Contest Posted Friday, January 19, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Starting a January contest at this point wouldn't make much sense, so I'm announcing that there will be a contest in February. However, due to the horrible turnout in the contests we've hosted thus far, this may be the last contest for some time. The last contest gave people two whole months to make a park and submit it. On Monday, January 29th, I'll post the rules and such, so stay tuned. If you want a monthly contest, I suggest that you tell your RCT friends about this...
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	Steve Franks' Real World Track Packs Posted Friday, January 19, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	The maintenance has finally come to end on those pages. I've got all of the new images and Zip files uploaded. All of the packs had to be updated due to the change with our internet address. Other than an updated DOC file, there were other changes: Raptor @ Cedar Point has new preview images, a new Loopy Landscapes track, and an updated Doc file. TOP GUN @ Kings Island has a new preview image and an updated Doc file. Leap the Dips has a new preview image. Viriginia Reel @ Kinney Park has a new preview image. Raging Wolf Bobs @ Geauga Lake has had a name change. It's now called Raging Wolf Bobs @ Six Flags Ohio. This weekend will feature a new pack, The Santa Monica Coasters, so stay tuned.
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	Added A New Section Entitled Cheats Posted Thursday, January 18, 2001 by Ogre
	Ogre has added a new section entitled cheats. Okay before I get backlash saying, there are no cheats in RCT! These are actually what I would call Easter Eggs. By that I mean they are things that are hidden in the game. Check out the section for more information. http://rct.gametropics.com/cheats.shtml
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	Funland Amusements Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Every one of the Funland Amusement parks have been updated. The readme files had to be updated due to a few changes. Check out Funland Amusements
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	Patrol Routes Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	The "Drippings From The Brain of Greg Wolking" article, which is a collection of newsgroup postings that Steve Franks has organized, has been updated with a section dedicated to Patrol Routes. Enjoy the article: http://rct.gametropics.com/articles.shtml
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	Strategy Guides Updated Posted Tuesday, January 16, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	The three strategy guides on the Utilities page have been updated. Be sure to check out the latest versions. Strategy Guides
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	Please bear with us... Posted Monday, January 15, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Even though Ogre and I went through a few days of correcting things, not everything is perfect yet, so please be patient if you see something wrong. If you do manage to spot something wrong, either email me at redphoenix@gametropics.com or Ogre at webmaster@gametropics.com. We'll try and get things running as smoothly as possible.
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	A New Chapter In RCT Posted Monday, January 15, 2001 by Red Phoenix
	Welcome to RCT Station! RCT Station is now part of the new Game Tropics Network. We will offer up only the best PC Strategy and Simulation game information. This is one of the reason that we are doing a Roller Coaster Tycoon series site. Here you will find just about everything you need to enhance you RCT gaming experience. Here is what Game Tropics has to say: "Today I am happy to announce that the Game Tropics Network is back online. After an absence from the web for a year and a half, I think it is about time that this great idea comes back to life. That idea is one of bringing fans of strategy and simulation games together. How do we think we can stay around after many sites of this type have died? The strategy genre to some people is dying, but I say not so! Most strategy titles have fans. An we are here to aide you in getting the most out of your game. By most, I mean a place where all fans are welcomed. Where you can find great downloads for your games. To start off we will cover certain things. Currently we are a small network of dedicated strategy and simulation game sites. We focus on five game series, however in the future this will be changed to include more. These game series include Age of Empires, Empire Earth, Rogue Spear, Roller Coaster Tycoon, and Microsoft Train Simulator." Sites: Through The Ages http://throughtheages.com Empire Earth Oracle http://ee.gametropics.com RCT Station http://rct.gametropics.com Train Simulator Station http://tss.gametropics.com
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