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Here is a new track that I am working on, but I could use use some help: Would people please tell me any errors or weird things about this? I want to make it a really good track.

I think I don't have to tell you that some textures aren't placed perfectly and can be seen through in places? This is especially noticeable on the way through the house, where the track is glitching through the surface.
Apart from that, I had a time of about 33 seconds for both routes. I think the length is reasonable, and I like the fact both ways are more or less equal.
On the meadow, I would add some cows (preferably inside the fence) or other animals. Having some nice trees as in your mock-up will help a lot as well. You need to include some random objects as well to make each part of your track stand out a bit, so that the player feels a bit like being home.
Inside the tunnel, I'd suggest to have some water flowing towards the sea, so you drive over a bridge in a small cave. This would make that part a bit more interesting as well.

Thanks! good ideas!

New track which needs a name

If that track need a name then i can suggest =

Korg

here is an update, but it has a bug. The AI karts don't take the alternative path, though I have done everything right I think.

I love your tunnel ^^

One bug for me in the picture

Ludsky {l Wrote}:I love your tunnel ^^

One bug for me in the picture

I am in the process of fixing that.

ctdabomb {l Wrote}:

Ludsky {l Wrote}:I love your tunnel ^^

One bug for me in the picture

I am in the process of fixing that.

Ok, super, good work and good Luck

here is another update

ctdabomb {l Wrote}:here is an update, but it has a bug. The AI karts don't take the alternative path, though I have done everything right I think.

I had a look at that. One problem is that the driveline quads on the main driveline are too short (usually that doesn't matter, but at the fork it does). The AI will try to go to the shortcut, but will actually reach the next short main driveline quad before reaching the shortcut. Then it will think it has missed the branch, and continue on the main point.

Unfortunately, when I fixed that it still didn't work. I won't have time before next week to look at that, but for now assume that it will work

Cheers,
Joerg

ctdabomb {l Wrote}:here is another update

The karts never take the other road in the house ?

hiker {l Wrote}:

ctdabomb {l Wrote}:here is an update, but it has a bug. The AI karts don't take the alternative path, though I have done everything right I think.

I had a look at that. One problem is that the driveline quads on the main driveline are too short (usually that doesn't matter, but at the fork it does). The AI will try to go to the shortcut, but will actually reach the next short main driveline quad before reaching the shortcut. Then it will think it has missed the branch, and continue on the main point.

Unfortunately, when I fixed that it still didn't work. I won't have time before next week to look at that, but for now assume that it will work

Cheers,
Joerg

ok, thanks

I'm sorry to say that but actually I think your track is not a good track. It reminds me of the old ones in tux kart

Don't take it bad, but you can't become 3D modeller in one week. It takes time to learn and practice. It's a full time job and not an easy job. I've been there myself

Your track has many problems
1) The path of the track is bumpy. Make it smooth. It's the main part of the scene
2) Forget the old and ugly textures. Please use HD textures. You can also find some texture on public domain website
3) In the canyon you can make some improvements. On google image you can find some nice references pictures
4) An oasis can be added because the track is mainly desert. With an oasis you add a variation
5) The tunnel in the ground is too bumpy. Like item #1
6) The transition between the track and the ground can be smoothed. You can see the other track and the blend file to see how it's made
7) Minigolf has a nice river. Open the .blend file and try to use the same trick in sand track

More could be said but those are the most important points. If you don't think you are able to do that, or if it seems too complicated, I suggest putting STK tracks aside a bit and practice blender and gimp

Krobonil {l Wrote}:Hello,

How about "Open Eden" as track name?
The map of your track looks interesting.

Open Eden..... Interesting......

I did a lot of work on this today and though an update would be a good idea.
I mainly just redid the whole path, worked a lot on the house, and a bunch of other stuff.

here is another update with lots of improvements including:
a license
trees
stone wall and gate
presents
windows
renamed objects
music
cuboards texture
mountain
outhouse
bookcase texture
a stove
better mountain
Building outside of house
house roof

It's very good, I like!

Hi ctdabomb...

Not bad...it was quite a challenge.

A couple things I would recommend would be to develop the mountainous area by the river. It's all rock and quite barren. It doesn't quite fit, in my opinion, with a house and farm scene. The second thing would be to remove the glass siding along the track that goes inside the house and make it more like something you would find in Oliver's math class.

Regards...

ardvark71 {l Wrote}:A couple things I would recommend would be to develop the mountainous area by the river. It's all rock and quite barren. It doesn't quite fit, in my opinion, with a house and farm scene.

yea :/

ardvark71 {l Wrote}:The second thing would be to remove the glass siding along the track that goes inside the house and make it more like something you would find in Oliver's math class.

i would, but then people could easily cheat

The name... How about "The tunnel and the House?"

P.S: Good work!

i want to report something maybe support your track.

i try to fix problem in your blend but everything colored by black, so i confuse to looking texture
then i give feedback in the picture, maybe help.

leae89 {l Wrote}:The name... How about "The tunnel and the House?"

hmmm..... sounds a bit basic....

betharatux1 {l Wrote}:i want to report something maybe support your track.

well, I never intended people to view the track from this angle, and most normal players won't, so I don't think this is an issue.

and I think the road isn't too narrow, but if others think so, I can change it I suppose.

here we go! all that's left to do it get a name I think...