Hello everybody, and Happy Holidays! I'm Spike, and I love RCT2 (No expansions)! With any luck at all, I'll learn how to build an efficient and beautiful park. Most (if not all) of my parks get the 'It's too crowded here' message. This is the second RCT forum that I've become a part of. I'm not sure if I can mention the name of the other forum, so I'll just say that it was an 'Ultimate' forum. Some names around here I recognize as old friends, but there are others that I don't recognize. With time, I hope to regard everybody as a friend. On that other forum, I was 'The Barfer', so big hugs to everybody!

I too love the dancing fruits.

Hello and welcome Spike!!! Of Course you can mention the other site. We are all part of the RCT Family. If you need anything just ask.

Well, since you asked, I do have a question: Will RCT2 (no expansions) work using Windows XP? There's a chance that I will finally be upgrading my OS from 98SE to XP Pro sometime in the near future. I would absolutely hate to lose the ability to play RCT2. My comp isn't sophisticated enough for RCT3.

And now for something completely different:

As far as I know yes it does work in XP. I use Windows 2000 but I know people who have XP and play the game. You should have no problem.

Hello Spike, and welcome!

Thanks. I'll wait until after the upgrade to start downloading all these wonderful things. I'm glad that files are separated between RCT2 and WW and TT. It'll make things a whole lot simpler for my stunted little brain to understand.

Hey Spikey! Welcome (again)! Missed ya!


I use XP Home edition, and 2 works great on it. I am a little worried about when I finally go out and get 3. I may have to get another new computer! But I still havent decided if I really want to make that jump yet. I am still 'Obsessed' with RCT2! And honestly, I am not terribly amused by the changes made to RCT3.

Welcome to RCT*Mart Spike! Enjoy yourself here!

As for making that "jump" to RCT3, if (or when) you do it, do it with caution. My computer met all (or most) of the specs. for the game and it STILL won't run. I've had to put it on my newer computer to get it to work. The problem I have is that the game won't recognize my Direct X 9 (Which is installed and working properly) or that the game thinks my disk is a copy and won't let me run the game because its copy proof.

RCT2 works fine on XP, the only issue I've had is that the XP start bar and window titles colors get a bit distorted when in the game, but that doesn't do anything to the game, nor the way it runs. It fixes itself once your not in the game window too.

Thanks, Jampri. I've looked all over this site, but evidently my tired old eyes are finally wearing out, because I can't find it. I'd like to upload my 'best park'. I was thinking that using a .zip file would be the quickest way, but is there a limit to how big the file can be?

Hiya, Spikey! Good to see you here at the RCT*Mart! Yes, you can say URCT! Most folks know that's where I came from & where Fossil found me for the UCES!

As for park files, the Mart doesn't host park files, but you can get a free site, such as Freewebs, host it there & post your link here. It usually takes a week to be able to upload a larger file on Freewebs, just FYI. We would love to see what you've done!

Hope you have fun here browsing the aisles & dodging the llama stampedes!

Welcome to the mart Spike. I hope you have a great time here!

Welcome Spike! So the Bebop has landed outside on the mart's parking lot, huh?... Great, first came the bananas, now the bounty hunters... *Sigh* Anyway, goodluck on the next bountyhead!


See you space cowboy....

Welcome to the Mart Spike. Glad to have you! I have to agree with everyone as regards RCT3. I got it for Christmas and I'm terribly disappointed. The AI stinks, the game is completely uncustomizable. I'm not pleased at all.

Dude, don't worry about your parks man. We are all here to help each other and there are members ranging from beginners, like me, to experts, like Spunkster and RNRMontux. We are all nice here and we will help you in everyway possible to be the best park maker in the land. I hope you don't run away!

Yes. I've SEEN some of the parks that are here. I've even downloaded them all. I love almost everyone of them. Don't be intimidated. We don't judge people here and we are kind. Besides, you should look at these parks and learn from them. You should've seen my parks from last year. Whoo they were horribe IMO but now I've become a pretty good park designer thanks to the wonderful staff and awesome creators here at the mart. So good luck in your future architecturing!

I tried to add this post last night, but for some reason, it didn't appear so I'll post it again:

Sorry for the double post, but I have another question:

This 'best park' of mine is a finished park. When I finally get things together (freewebs account set up, descriptions written, etc.), should I post the new topic in the 'Parks Under Construction' forum (and then inform a mod to move it to the 'Completed Parks' forum), OR just go ahead and post the topic in the Completed Parks' forum?

I is still about the freewebs things.

Happy New Year, everybody!

If your park is finished you may post it in the Completed Parks section. Please be sure if it has WW or TT to put it in the correct section though

Look forward to you park.

Hey, everybody! I didn't drop of the face of the Earth or anything. My hard drive with my OS died (bereft of life, it rests in peace) very early Monday morning. I'm back and I am now using Windows XP Pro as an OS. I need to check for Updates and such, so I'll post more either later on tonight or sometime tomorrow.

First of all, welcome Spike. Secondly, I have been running RCT2 on WIN XP for 1.5 years now with no problems. 3rd, dont be intimidated by the great work here cause the people who made are nice and more than willing to help you become as good as they are. and Lastly, did the error on loading your park say "invalid data" or just "missing XXX.DAT"? Cause if you are missing scenery, write down which file it is and post your request here, I might have the file (S) you need or someone else might.

For those of you who are curious about the New Park, check out the screenies in the new topic 'The Saga Begins' in the 'Parks Under Construction' in the RCT2 Aisle.

Let the Spike-Bashing begin.