Tutorial - Grid Ride Creation

Grid Ride Creation

here's some insight into my process for this type of track, simple but effective grid lines, sometimes symmetrical, always with the ride as main focus

basic start

first ramp

keep it symmetrical with the curve tool, keep an eye on the gaps and line it up evenly

halfpipe



light detail to taste



example of minimal air time controlled landing

example of full upwards velocity on that jump

don't waste that space, use it your advantage and add things to enhance the ride ( an object to bounce or wall-ride to next platform )

same on other side for symmetry

what is the full forwards velocity from that platform? how far will you travel?

this is as far forward as i got before falling, you can place a ramp here and continue expanding the track outwards that way

what happens if you get to the end of that ramp and turn around? accelerate and see where you end up in the other direction

this is as far as i travelled before falling

place new platform here for smooth transition

this new platform from either way will take you back to the halfpipe and increase acceleration

full speed ahead, see where this takes you

be prepared to travel much higher this time round

here you can recycle that object, i opted for a vehicle placed above ( heli or balloon etc )

now you're in the air you can move to a new area

a new way to travel back to the halfpipe if you so choose

heli timer runs out, use the ramp to travel back to halfpipe and explore the area to the left

end result


this is how to maximize a small area and keep lots of options open for the riders, recycling and infinite different routes is always fun

hope this helps,



mR..A

 

also, extra tip for readers:
when using curve tool, if you want a generally more smooth and consistent line it helps to first draw the curve using scenery line and then trace over it using physics lines, i do this pretty often when trackmaking and i think it tends to eliminate most inconsistency in the rides of my tracks.

 

yeah the physics get all weird on curves and brush lines