Recent content by BenSullivan

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    Getting rid of black faces on objects in NoLimits

    I'm sorry if this has been answered before, but I couldn't find anything anywhere on CF. Whenever I export scene objects from Google Sketchup 8 pro into the NoLimits Simluator, half of the faces lose their textures and just appear black. I have managed to solve this problem (partly) however, by...
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    Underrated Amusement Parks

    I certainly think Dreamworld in Australia can be underrated. While it lacks a decent B&M coaster (there are none in Australia), its friendly nature and tourist emphasis succeeds all. Great food and animal displays and shows. Yet also, its flagship ride Tower of Terror II doesn't seem to get the...
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    Is Smiler's Inversion Record Strictly Canon?

    Whatever way you count it, I think Alton Towers have done well enough anyway to cram 14 inversions considering the height restrictions! Besides, any roller coaster that goes high enough to build up enough energy to complete 14 inversions without the need for another lift hill, would probably be...
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    Is Smiler's Inversion Record Strictly Canon?

    Whatever way you count it, I think Alton Towers have done well enough anyway to cram 14 inversions considering the height restrictions! Besides, any roller coaster that goes high enough to build up enough energy to complete 14 inversions without the need for another lift hill, would probably be...
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    Bizarro to Change Back to Superman: Ride of Steel?

    I pick a ride based on its intensity, not the colour of the ride or the superhero its named after. The real point is- have passenger and throughput numbers decreased since the ride became Bizarro?
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    Zamperla Disk-O not a coaster?

    Even if they're powered, they can still be consdiered coasters e.g. flying fish at Thorpe Park, and nonetheless if you go on the Zamperla website they are classified under roller coasters.
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    How do you deal with the offseason?

    I'm from oz, so water park offseason is theme park season. I'd be interested in working at a park, so I use the offseason to look for employment opportunities and hiring for the new season.
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    New look for RCDB

    Compared to the old site its merely just a redesign, but at least its one less click of the mouse between ride stats and images now that they're on the same page
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