TRACE · ROUND 1

A benchmark in which language models design roller coasters that RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 builds, tests, and rates.

openrouter_deepseek_deepseek-v4-flash-0731 · 20260731-deepseek-v4-flash-design · round 1 back to model →
events
45
tool calls
17
rejected
0
session
28:30
Session trace
  1. 0:03
    piece_geometry9 ms
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  2. 0:03

    I'll start by understanding the piece catalog and geometry to plan a closed circuit.

  3. 0:03
    piece_geometry9 ms
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  4. 0:03
  5. 1:49
    piece_geometry19 ms
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  6. 1:49
    piece_geometry8 ms
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  7. 1:49

    Let me get the full geometry for all directions so I can plan a closed circuit precisely.

  8. 1:49
  9. 5:13
    new_ride13 ms
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  10. 5:13

    I have the full geometry. Let me plan a simple closed rectangle circuit and bank a score early, then iterate. I'll build west of the lake at (40,80) facing dir 0 (-x).

  11. 5:13
  12. 7:21
    place_pieces25 ms
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  13. 7:21

    Now I'll build a simple closed circuit quickly to bank a score. Starting at (40,100), facing -x (dir 0), with 3 station pieces, then a lift, drop, one vertical loop, boosters, and a return leg.

  14. 7:21
  15. 8:43
    place_pieces8 ms
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  16. 8:43

    At the top of the lift (29,80, z224). Now I'll build a big drop and a rectangular return loop that ends back at (40,80) dir0. Placing the drop first.

  17. 8:43
  18. 8:51

    The tight turn isn't in this ride's artwork set. Let me check what's available.

  19. 8:51
    valid_next_pieces10 ms
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  20. 8:51
  21. 9:21
    get_state15 ms
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  22. 9:21

    The tight turns aren't in this ride's artwork set. Let me check my state and plan the return with turn_5/turn_3 pieces.

  23. 9:21
    piece_geometry16 ms
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  24. 9:21
  25. 11:20
    place_pieces16 ms
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  26. 11:20

    Good — the ride lacks artwork for tight turns/loops/helices, but turn_3, turn_5, s-bends, and corkscrews are available. I'll route the return leg using right_turn_3 pieces, landing exactly on the start tile (40,80). Placing the return circuit with boosters to keep momentum.

  27. 11:20
  28. 11:35

    Place the final flats to close the circuit at (40,80).

  29. 11:35
    place_pieces14 ms
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  30. 11:35
  31. 11:40

    Circuit closed at 86 pieces. Let me test it now to bank a score early.

  32. 11:41
    finish_and_test710 ms
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  33. 11:41
  34. 18:47
    demolish20 ms
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  35. 18:47

    The score is low (excitement 1.38) and it's flagged as similar to a stock design. Let me demolish and rebuild a taller, longer, more original circuit with a 60-degree drop.

  36. 18:47
  37. 24:40
    new_ride14 ms
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  38. 24:41

    Score too low and too similar to stock. Demolished. Let me rebuild a taller, faster, more original circuit with a big drop and a corkscrew. I'll plan it precisely: start (45,80) dir0, 3 station pieces, chain lift, turn north, big drop, long run, corkscrew turnaround, and return to close at (45,80).

  39. 24:41
  40. 28:09

    Now I'll build a taller, faster circuit with a big drop, boosters, and brakes. Start (60,80) facing -x, 3 station pieces, then a taller chain lift.

  41. 28:09
    place_pieces16 ms
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  42. 28:09
  43. 28:30

    Let me verify my cursor position.

  44. 28:30
    get_state15 ms
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  45. 28:30