RCTLounge

It’s been a busy past couple of months here at RCTLounge. Here’s a bit about what’s been going on and what you’ll be seeing in the future:

Change of Ownership

Starting February of 2010, RCTLounge will be owned by the newly formed 1scream Network. 1scream is an online network of roller coaster websites and shows focusing on Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters. There will be no changes in staff, however the site will be hosted on the 1scream server to keep costs down. We will begin moving to the server in pieces so we don’t disrupt any activity on the Forums.

New Rules and Terms of Service

We are currently drafting new rules and terms of service that will go into effect February of 2010. These will help clarify the confusion often on what is acceptable and what’s not, and it allows you to know better about what goes into moderation decisions. When these go into effect, all members must abide by them or not use our services. Not following the terms of service will not be tolerated in any way.

New Official Contest, Theme It!

We’ve launched a huge new contest called Theme It! Theme It! is a monthly contest that challenges participants to theme a coaster or ride to specific guidelines. You will be given a park file with a coaster or ride, and you will be given 20 days to theme it to the guidelines for that round. Theme It! is a fun and fair contest that is officially managed and endorsed by RCTLounge. Make sure you check out the Theme It! Forum for the latest on each round!

Design Refresh

It is in plan to have a design refresh in 2011. We’ve already started with our new logo we launched in November of 2009, and if everything goes to plan, we will have a huge new design in store for the site. You’ll see more interactive features on the Spotlight and general improvements in the site.

It’s going to be an exciting year for RCTLounge! We’ve already had two great years, and we hope this third one will be just as great! Keep posting on the forums, and if you haven’t joined yet, make sure you do so you don’t miss out on the most active coaster simulator community in the world!