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nadroJ
CF Legend
Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
Yeah, it wasn't anywhere to be seen when I last went, if I recall correctly.
But yeah, hopefully this new project will see a bit of a revamp of the X-Sector, it's such a badass area and it's lost it's scariness as it is at the moment.
Yeah, it wasn't anywhere to be seen when I last went, if I recall correctly.
But yeah, hopefully this new project will see a bit of a revamp of the X-Sector, it's such a badass area and it's lost it's scariness as it is at the moment.
Crazycoaster
Giga Poster
Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
Thinking about the theme of this ride, not sure if its just me or not, but I can see influences of Raptor possibly being used?
I mean both Raptor and Oblivion have similar styles to their theming, so it could make sense.
Thinking about the theme of this ride, not sure if its just me or not, but I can see influences of Raptor possibly being used?
I mean both Raptor and Oblivion have similar styles to their theming, so it could make sense.
Crazycoaster
Giga Poster
Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
Not really, Raptor and Swarm have completely different themes? Raptor is set in an underground military base where the 'creature' has escaped, Swarm is themed to a warzone against an Alien race.
Not really, Raptor and Swarm have completely different themes? Raptor is set in an underground military base where the 'creature' has escaped, Swarm is themed to a warzone against an Alien race.
blivvies biggest fan
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Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
As I say, Lord of Darkness could play in the theming.
As I say, Lord of Darkness could play in the theming.
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
Re concerns about a vertical launch not being fun... A vertical launch wouldn't be a true world's first, would it? Doesn't Volcano do it? Volcano is amazing, not particularly for that reason, but it's great in general.
As for the similarities between themes, I thought Raptor was very Nemesis-like in terms of theme.
I have slight about this ride stealing visual fire from Oblivion. One of Oblivion's best aspects is the impact of first seeing that drop side on, and this will obscure it. It's a shame, but not a big enough shame for me to get upset over.
Re concerns about a vertical launch not being fun... A vertical launch wouldn't be a true world's first, would it? Doesn't Volcano do it? Volcano is amazing, not particularly for that reason, but it's great in general.
As for the similarities between themes, I thought Raptor was very Nemesis-like in terms of theme.
I have slight about this ride stealing visual fire from Oblivion. One of Oblivion's best aspects is the impact of first seeing that drop side on, and this will obscure it. It's a shame, but not a big enough shame for me to get upset over.
Mark
Strata Poster
Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
Bugger! Indeed its not a major issue, I was under the impression that it would only come over as far as Black Hole ever did and more beyond the old tent. Is it coming very far over to the walkway down to Oblivion? Oblivion is just so imposing and THERE. Shame.
Joey said:
Bugger! Indeed its not a major issue, I was under the impression that it would only come over as far as Black Hole ever did and more beyond the old tent. Is it coming very far over to the walkway down to Oblivion? Oblivion is just so imposing and THERE. Shame.
bob_3_
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Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
It won't obstruct the view at all! The first drop is over the toilets, and thats the only visible bit from x-sectors entrance. You may see it first before you see Oblivion if coming from Spinball but the actual view from the x-sector arch will be purely Oblivion, you'd have to turn around to see SW7, and even then there won't be much of it to look at.
Mark said:
It won't obstruct the view at all! The first drop is over the toilets, and thats the only visible bit from x-sectors entrance. You may see it first before you see Oblivion if coming from Spinball but the actual view from the x-sector arch will be purely Oblivion, you'd have to turn around to see SW7, and even then there won't be much of it to look at.
Uncle Arly
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Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
^Agreed. When I fist heard about this I was thinking it would just ruin Oblivions look for me, but they've managed to be quite clever and hide it away, even though it's just a tangle of track. (This is of course judging from the plans).
^Agreed. When I fist heard about this I was thinking it would just ruin Oblivions look for me, but they've managed to be quite clever and hide it away, even though it's just a tangle of track. (This is of course judging from the plans).
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: New "world's first" coaster at Alton Towers 2013
I don't mean literally obscure it, I mean draw the eyes away from it. You won't be looking at Oblivion anymore once this is standing as it is as tall and takes up a lot more space, that's for sure.
I don't mean literally obscure it, I mean draw the eyes away from it. You won't be looking at Oblivion anymore once this is standing as it is as tall and takes up a lot more space, that's for sure.
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