The Smiler - Construction Discussion

[JayTricky]

Wasn't there a video about three pages ago which shows the facial recognition thing?

That would be pretty cool to see people's faces as they go round.

Is that why there's so many cameras around the ride?

[Barty]

Central news just confirmed the secret element

Spoiler

Facial recognition software

Is this a joke or ...?

Someone get the video up on youtube of the article on central news because i wanna see!!

[Richardio123]

[krug]

I agree about the shutters Barty.  Possible 3d mapping effects projected onto it?

[Barty]

Wasn't there a video about three pages ago which shows the facial recognition thing?

That would be pretty cool to see people's faces as they go round.

Is that why there's so many cameras around the ride?

Possibly! Are we going to see an interactive coaster?

[wagger20]

Maybe if you smile at just the right moment you get a reverse freefall on the vertical lift....

[Richardio123]

Wasn't there a video about three pages ago which shows the facial recognition thing?

That would be pretty cool to see people's faces as they go round.

Is that why there's so many cameras around the ride?

Possibly! Are we going to see an interactive coaster?

He did say scream if you want to go faster "literally"

[Jack]

Wasn't there a video about three pages ago which shows the facial recognition thing?

That would be pretty cool to see people's faces as they go round.

Is that why there's so many cameras around the ride?

Possibly! Are we going to see an interactive coaster?

He did say scream if you want to go faster "literally"

Ah, so this is what the trims are for :moj

[mixer114]

Central news just confirmed the secret element

Spoiler

Facial recognition software

Is this a joke or ...?

Someone get the video up on youtube of the article on central news because i wanna see!!

[Barty]

I agree about the shutters Barty.  Possible 3d mapping effects projected onto it?

I think we are going to see some sort of mesmerising effects inside the building that are going to disorientate you and make you feel 'what the hell has just happened!!' It would make sense to have shutters because they arnt going to want sound and light echoing between the station and the riders in the indoor section

[Fred_Delicious]

To clarify, I thought the facial recognition thing in the central news story was in the ride but it was for the ITV guy. My mistake. Can't believe I thought the front row had to wear camera helmets hahaha

[Static Veins]

Wow, I come home from a day at work and am absolutely floored by all this new footage!

Most striking things from the POV:

- The indoor section is shaping up nicely, though is clearly under construction still. LOVE the "HA HA HA" signage with the twisted theme playing. I imagine we'll be seeing plenty of effects in there too. Looking forward to see what that whole section is like once the ride is finished and open.
- The Flasher is quite possibly the most intense headchopper I've seen in my life. I even flinched just watching it on my computer screen!
- I like the Smiler logo in the pit, but I hope we see some more floor markings/theming in there.
- The landscaping is looking brilliant so far.

Aaaaaaand that's my excitement levels propelled through the roof once again...

[Danny]

From the Central news broadcast [credit to TPC]:

Train in action on the circuit:


Station interior:


Wardley!:

[epicV3N0M]

why, why oh why did AT have to go with the bright yellow tacky theme we could have had a real sinister thing, based around a hospital or asylum or something





But dayum, that airtime hill.

[getothing]

I dont think  this ,becouse the smiler have lot of cameras around the site ,one near to cobra roll/bat wing

Other near to sea serpent roll and noruegan roll ,moments for smile '' its a world first face detection roller coaster ¡¡¡

[B3N7AM1N.712]

Does anyone know how big the indoor section drop is because it looks huge on the pov and also is there going to be a mist/smoke effect in the entrance to the indoor section like there is in the game

[Static Veins]

Station interior:

Very minimal but I like it a lot.

why, why oh why did AT have to go with the bright yellow tacky theme we could have had a real sinister thing, based around a hospital or asylum or something

Isn't that kind of the point though? It is a real sinister thing cloaked in an over-exaggerated coating of happiness, which only adds to how sinister it really is. Much more unique and striking than them going the run-down, spooky route again.

If any of you play video games, this is what Portal would be like in ride form - it's the same "Yay! Science is FUN and SAFE!" facade over a sinister reality approach.

[Vladimir Bobinski]

Alton Towers confirmed that their claim of a second hidden element was a typing error and it was in fact secret hidden element.

What was the SE,
Im soo sad that there might not be one! Still a fab coaster but it does not have that special Alton touch to it

Aw common lad you're kidding right? Nemesis does not have a cheap gimmick and its one of the greatest coasters in the world. When will people realise IT DOES NOT NEED A SECRET ELEMENT TO MAKE IT GREAT. Think TH13TEEN...

It has Altons touch all over it. Look at the Marmaliser! The Marketing!

I was thinking the same, to say this thing isn't special is silly.

[epicV3N0M]

its just I feel its a little rushed. I totally agree though just doesn't seem very... Towersy

[Nocama]

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What did John say in the interview?