Alton Towers | The Smiler | Gerstlauer Infinity
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bob_3_
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
http://www.altontowers.com/thesmiler/
Websites online now
some of the links don't work, but theres new construction pics and some of the pictures in the game seem to give away some key theming elements of the ride.
Looks like the vertical lift will be the "conversion zone". So maybe the first half of the ride will be the inoculator, then you come off converted!
http://www.altontowers.com/thesmiler/
Websites online now
some of the links don't work, but theres new construction pics and some of the pictures in the game seem to give away some key theming elements of the ride.
Looks like the vertical lift will be the "conversion zone". So maybe the first half of the ride will be the inoculator, then you come off converted!
Thekingin64
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
The wording on that page is going to get loads of people confused e.g The Smiler- the world's first rollercoaster.
The game on that site looks fun as well.
The wording on that page is going to get loads of people confused e.g The Smiler- the world's first rollercoaster.
The game on that site looks fun as well.
Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
It's going to be a surreal experience riding it whilst there's another train on the track with you. I guess that's the extra thrill of 'Duelling' coasters is that there's a train nearby you can interact with.
I also find it very strange picturing the Coaster with a 4x4 train because we have the 2x3/4x2 trains in our mind. We cannot fathom a 4x4 as there isn't an example.
The Smiler I don't mind as much. The The is silly, but the promo picture actually helps me like it. I don't know... it works. Better name than thirthipsterprenouncingthenumberinthemiddleteen.
I wouldn't say The Smiler and Oblivion conflict negatively. They are contrasts. Oblivion is Fear, whilst Smiler is Joy. There is a subtext to the Oblivion videos that implies the "people who built it" had knowledge of hypnosis and science. Implies heavily the Ministry of Joy 'built' Oblivion and have been acting behind the scenes all these years.
It's going to be a surreal experience riding it whilst there's another train on the track with you. I guess that's the extra thrill of 'Duelling' coasters is that there's a train nearby you can interact with.
I also find it very strange picturing the Coaster with a 4x4 train because we have the 2x3/4x2 trains in our mind. We cannot fathom a 4x4 as there isn't an example.
The Smiler I don't mind as much. The The is silly, but the promo picture actually helps me like it. I don't know... it works. Better name than thirthipsterprenouncingthenumberinthemiddleteen.
I wouldn't say The Smiler and Oblivion conflict negatively. They are contrasts. Oblivion is Fear, whilst Smiler is Joy. There is a subtext to the Oblivion videos that implies the "people who built it" had knowledge of hypnosis and science. Implies heavily the Ministry of Joy 'built' Oblivion and have been acting behind the scenes all these years.
Ethan
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
^ Probably all lies! I hope it doesn't have that many.
An another note, about the 'Washing machine element'... If it did happen, surely it might spin over rather than around? It's hard to describe. Basically instead of spinning to the left or right, you spin forwards or backwards (Slammer-esque). That way you could flash the image in the ceiling and the floor? Would be pretty crazy, although I doubt it would happen.
I love the artwork a few pages back. I really don't have anything bad to say so far!
^ Probably all lies! I hope it doesn't have that many.
An another note, about the 'Washing machine element'... If it did happen, surely it might spin over rather than around? It's hard to describe. Basically instead of spinning to the left or right, you spin forwards or backwards (Slammer-esque). That way you could flash the image in the ceiling and the floor? Would be pretty crazy, although I doubt it would happen.
I love the artwork a few pages back. I really don't have anything bad to say so far!
Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
Tower Times has people who constantly meet mysterious and strapping fine Germans in Alton Pubs who bestow trade secretes.
I take most comments on that forum with a pinch of salt. They have a very dedicated to Alton Towers forum users and get excited
Tower Times has people who constantly meet mysterious and strapping fine Germans in Alton Pubs who bestow trade secretes.
I take most comments on that forum with a pinch of salt. They have a very dedicated to Alton Towers forum users and get excited
Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
So they've moved from "World Beating" to "World's First" in the promo material then.
I don't know what, if anything, that actually signifies, but I just thought I'd throw it in there.
So they've moved from "World Beating" to "World's First" in the promo material then.
I don't know what, if anything, that actually signifies, but I just thought I'd throw it in there.
Uncle Arly
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Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1
This. I thought it were rumoured that X-Sector was having a slight re-theme/update to bring the existing rides in line with the Ministry of Joy theme?
scw55 said:
This. I thought it were rumoured that X-Sector was having a slight re-theme/update to bring the existing rides in line with the Ministry of Joy theme?
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