Author Topic: Custom observation buildings (Read 4866 times)

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **on:** June 29, 2006, 01:53:36 PM »

While building a zoo, I thought of an Idea. Why not use elevated paths to make observation buildings? Here are the steps:

First, make a ramp 3 squares tall, with a one square ledge:

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6835/step1copy4mr.jpg

Then, build a three by five platform in front of it.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4305/step25ty.jpg

Next, surround all but the front three squares with tall fencing.

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6581/step35fx.jpg

After that, put scenery like benches, donation boxes, and binocular stands inside.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2918/step48cb.jpg

When you have put all the scenery you want in it, put another three by five platform 2 squares above it. (the first square above it will be red, but the second one wont)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2705/step52bo.jpg

Then, attach it to a path, and add a "roof" over the ramp up by building a ramp down right above it.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1702/step66zb.jpg

To finish it off, build the exhibit and delete any pillars that might be in the way of the guests on the observation deck.

http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step75te.jpg

with these seven steps, you can build your own observation deck!

HAL9000 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:59:51 PM »

I love the idea. I'm going to use those in my zoos.

conservationkid · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:28:44 PM »

what a great idea alpha dilophosaur, definitely going to try that

PersianCafe · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:32:48 PM »

Very smart idea! I'll definately have to try it out sometime.

sheltiefan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:34:06 PM »

Cool.:

: Could you post a pic of the inside?

bridmorgan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:39:12 PM »

Quote from: sheltiefan

Cool.: : Could you post a pic of the inside?

I agree!! What would be cool to see! What a great idea!:specool:

african_elephant_2006 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:42:26 PM »

Very smart idea! A must-use for a real Zoo Tycoon!:specool:

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:45:34 PM »

Thanks.

As for the interior, I'd be happy to show you the inside. (but theres not much detail because I didnt make it to big, and if you want round corners, you cant put anything in the corners.

zoo_tycoon2 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2006, 05:16:46 PM »

i just made one quickly, in the ES trial [dont have the real ES]...

an educator might be a good thing too:

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Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2006, 07:15:41 PM »

Good idea.

Anyway, heres a shot from inside: (not decorated much)

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5027/frominside2ss.jpg

zoo_tycoon2 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2006, 10:35:06 PM »

another cool idea would be making a food court up top!! or maybe even below...

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2006, 10:44:31 PM »

If you did it in the observation level, you wouldnt be able to make it look like a "building" (you couldnt place the roof right over it) But good idea with the top- I always wondered what to do with that empty space...

Budgielover101 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2006, 10:52:37 PM »

Wow that looks

I'm going to try that!
By the way are you the one that had that elevated paths arch idea? both ideas are great and I'm going to use them!!!

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2006, 10:56:17 PM »

No, Zoohio had that elevated path arch idea. :original:

Anyway, I'm glad everyone like the idea.:

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Budgielover101 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2006, 11:01:23 PM »

oh... well they are both great Elevated path ideas anyway! :

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Bonasus · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2006, 12:30:06 AM »

awseme idea im gonna try it out now!:specool:

Taun · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2006, 12:58:57 AM »

One of the best ideas i have seen, I will definetly trie that one

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2006, 08:50:07 AM »

I suppose you could try and make an observation tower. All you need is to make the stairs spiraling upwards, and put the observation deck high up.

Seraphii · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2006, 09:40:31 AM »

Nice work AD
I cant wait to use it in my zoos

heppes · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2006, 06:52:01 PM »

wow smart. I gotta use it for my zoo now. lol. also that observation tower is a smart idea also! to lure guests up to the top, you can put stuff up there like gift carts etc.

zoobengal · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2006, 10:58:40 AM »

Cool idea, i will put it on all my zoos:specool:

Red Panda Twins · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2006, 11:16:30 AM »

I'll definately try this one!!

Alpha Dilophosaur · « **Reply #22 on:** March 26, 2007, 10:56:10 PM »

This also probably drops animals privacy needs, as there not being looked at directly through a fence.

BottleNoseDolphin1 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2007, 03:06:44 PM »

Defiently gonna use this in my current zoo that is full of ideas that came from the ZT2 strategy forum

Emdr · « **Reply #24 on:** April 11, 2007, 03:24:41 PM »

neat idea! Definetly gonna try it out as soon as I get my copy of zt2. Might work with zt1 in a way.

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