The Smiler - Speculation

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:39 pm

SwEDEN wrote: I think the person who posted it thought that since it would be 8 inversions per train and that there would be more than one train doing the circuit at the time that there would almost be two separate tracks each doing 8 inversions, adding up to 16 in total, but they were wrong

Yep, there's only 8 visible inversions in the entire track, the two halves of the track seem to duel each other as opposed to there being two separate tracks.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:42 pm

Sorry, but is it not possible to have storylines without things going "out of control"? It's just so corny and overdone.

Things are more interesting when you feel you are being watched and controlled by something you know little about, like Oblivion.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:43 pm

mrbrightside wrote: I hope BigAl won't mind me borrowing his signature here but:

He was pretty damn close with his design!

Haha, only just realised! Bloody copy cats!

:P

Longy wrote: That was close!
I think Al won the competition to be on the design board...

They wont fit 8 inversions inside, unless it's a small inversion repeated, or the world's first being the new inversion, which I've said before.

How does the DNA mean double helix by the way? I get the dueling part, but not this.

I wish!

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:44 pm

@ Longy where did you get that information?

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:45 pm

I have to admit, I'm extremely disappointed by the fencing around the ride. Just compare it to what was around Oblivion's construction site.

Ah, well, can't complain about everything. I really fail to see how a DNA-spiral automatically means a storyline, though.

Longy · Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:46 pm

SwEDEN wrote: @ Longy where did you get that information?

It's my take on it.
It could be tweaked a bit.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:48 pm

ok, just thought you had read it on the website, therefore meaning my website may not be working or just slow

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:48 pm

Nice DNA Strand. I also agree that the Double helix is a hint at the Duelling nature of the ride.

What I didn’t expect is that they are actually advertising it as SW7. This is very unusual. Th13teen was never advertised on the park as SW6 and only occasionally referred to as such by the park. At the very least this suggests that like Oblivion the ride will be true to the Secret Weapon theme.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:51 pm

Guys, I can't believe it's chrome.

Not the apocolypse.

Not the end-of-the-world.

Not run-down.

Chrome.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:55 pm

Joe Koopa wrote: I have to admit, I'm extremely disappointed by the fencing around the ride. Just compare it to what was around Oblivion's construction site.

Ah, well, can't complain about everything. I really fail to see how a DNA-spiral automatically means a storyline, though.

Yes, Oblivion's construction fencing was amazing. In a different league. But when you compare to the rest of the SW's....

Air

A few measly posters on a wooden fence.

Th13teen

http://sw6.towerstimes.co.uk/gallery/index.php?last=30

Another banner on a fence, with the word "fantabulous" :P

I don't even think Nemesis had any advertisements at all?

Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:57 pm

CoasterCrazyChris wrote:
Joe Koopa wrote: I have to admit, I'm extremely disappointed by the fencing around the ride. Just compare it to what was around Oblivion's construction site.

Ah, well, can't complain about everything. I really fail to see how a DNA-spiral automatically means a storyline, though.
Yes, Oblivion's construction fencing was amazing. In a different league. But when you compare to the rest of the SW's....

Air

A few measly posters on a wooden fence.

Th13teen

http://sw6.towerstimes.co.uk/gallery/index.php?last=30

Another banner on a fence, with the word "fantabulous" :P

I don't even think Nemesis had any advertisements at all?

They didn't have to make a song and dance about Nemesis though!

AstroDan · Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:58 pm

Regarding the fencing around the ride, remember... Alton are still getting their 2012 offering right so there will, I am sure, be more impressive visuals in summer. Give them a chance.

Re: IP's, I see no reason at all why a Secret Weapon project couldn't have one? Alton has no major marketable IP on a thrill ride so I wouldn't exactly be shocked if this coaster gets one. Saw worked wonders for Thorpe. I would say it has far more pulling power than any other ride at Thorpe! That said, I would rather it was a unique theme. Up against Oblivion though, one of the most iconic rides ever built, they haven't half got a job on their hands!

Great to see the ball is rolling!

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Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:05 pm

I have no personal issue with IPs except for that they take up a lot of cost-and let's face it, I'd prefer to have all the cost of the £20m on the actual construction/demoliton/theming etc (ie, the ride itself) rather than paying £5m to a corporation for a few boards plastered over the site.

I'm not going to be upset about the fencing. It has literally just gone up. I assume it will get better as the months roll by!

Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:15 pm

The fencing graphics look awesome. I really don't see what everyone's problem is.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:21 pm

The fencing is awesome.

Still just trying to come to terms with the fact that it's chrome. I expected grey, but anything remotely shiny will look absolutely stunning. This automatically makes up for the fact they're not retheming to 'Port Discovery'.

Wow.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:26 pm

NastyPasty wrote: The fencing is awesome.

Still just trying to come to terms with the fact that it's chrome. I expected grey, but anything remotely shiny will look absolutely stunning. This automatically makes up for the fact they're not retheming to 'Port Discovery'.

Wow.

It hold promise that they may have tweaked the theming plans. Hopefully.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:33 pm

Nightfall wrote:What I didn’t expect is that they are actually advertising it as SW7 ... At the very least this suggests that like Oblivion the ride will be true to the Secret Weapon theme.

Agreed.

It's incredibly exciting that it is being referred to as "SW7" right from the very start. It gives it a code name that will be mysterious to the GP and renowned to enthusiasts. Two letters and a number. It's surprisingly imposing.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:50 pm

Now that is one very sexy looking peice of teaser material!

Couldn't agree more with the post above aswell.

Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:55 pm

Also, for those that may want the background as a desktop wallpaper or whatever...

http://www.altontowers.com/site/microsi ... sw7-bg.jpg

Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:11 pm

Although chrome effect paintwork would look absolutely incredible, I'm not sure I can see them doing that given the cost. Is the track colour referenced with words in any of the planning documents?

At first I thought the track on the website image looked corny but if it is supposed to partially signal DNA, it is kind of cool I guess. Graphic design with Sub-Terra was a step down from Thirteen's though and I think this is also a lower standard.

I am looking forward to this project though, the first extreme rollercoaster at the park since the Tussuds era.