X Sector Refurbishment
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:28 am
As reported by TowersTimes, X Sector is due for a complete refurbishment for the 2013 season. Please continue all discussion on this within this topic.
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Brilliant! And they should actually make the smoke effects work on the oblivion hole like they used to so that you can't see into it. Both arms on submission should work again and actors in uniform should patrol the area not saying any thing at all. The nurses should be walking around secret weapon 7 plaza saying to people every now and then "have you booked an appointment yet?".Themeparksandy1981 wrote: I'm hoping it have more warning lights around the area and at the entrance of X sector a warning to enter at your own risk by use of a big sign or speakers.
The nurses idea sounds pretty cool... when i read the "have you booked your appointment yet" i imagined some OVERLY happy squeeky voiced woman, stood right infront of me, almost in my face, nodding rather fast with a HUGE smile on her face...thillmad wrote:Brilliant! And they should actually make the smoke effects work on the oblivion hole like they used to so that you can't see into it. Both arms on submission should work again and actors in uniform should patrol the area not saying any thing at all. The nurses should be walking around secret weapon 7 plaza saying to people every now and then "have you booked an appointment yet?".Themeparksandy1981 wrote: I'm hoping it have more warning lights around the area and at the entrance of X sector a warning to enter at your own risk by use of a big sign or speakers.
These are my suggestions I hope you agree
I see where you're coming from; I absolutely love Amity Speedway as well. But in my opinion, the reason Oblivion is so scary is because of it's storyline, and the way you know you're not going to survive the drop - the unknowingness of what is past that (occasional) wall of mist. And it's for that reason I don't think they should change anything about Oblivion, just refurbish it. Nice idea, mind you.riley_h96 wrote: Ever since going to Thorpe Park, I loved the feel of the area which Stealth is in, it's like 50s/60s themed. They could change Oblivion to a Bowling-Themed ride (as bowling became a popular American import during this time, and going down the vertical drop could seem like you're being "bowled over" ). Also, the sanctuary and SW7 are supposed to be themed round this time, so the theme would suit the next major coaster. This isn't happening, but it's a thought...
If they convert it to lap bars I will never ride it again!DeeJayUK wrote: but converting them into lap bars may be possible???
Agreedbensaund wrote:If they convert it to lap bars I will never ride it again!DeeJayUK wrote: but converting them into lap bars may be possible???
Yeah I thought so it would be too dangerous other wiseKenzie2012 wrote: The Smiler will have OTSR's for sure and probably yellow from the looks of things..... Oblivion will not be loosing its OTSR's in any way, shape or form. They are iconic to the ride.... But they are in a dismal state ATM hence why they have been mentioned under the list of x-sector work in the staff letter.
I can assure you all, the restraints for Oblivion are NOT changing.
Actually, Blivvy's vile old restraints were being phased out over the course of last season, and I have the pics to prove it...Kenzie2012 wrote: The Smiler will have OTSR's for sure and probably yellow from the looks of things..... Oblivion will not be loosing its OTSR's in any way, shape or form. They are iconic to the ride.... But they are in a dismal state ATM hence why they have been mentioned under the list of x-sector work in the staff letter.
I can assure you all, the restraints for Oblivion are NOT changing.
Right I get that Sam, what I was pointing out was that they will not be replaced with Lap bars!Sam198 wrote:Actually, Blivvy's vile old restraints were being phased out over the course of last season, and I have the pics to prove it...Kenzie2012 wrote: The Smiler will have OTSR's for sure and probably yellow from the looks of things..... Oblivion will not be loosing its OTSR's in any way, shape or form. They are iconic to the ride.... But they are in a dismal state ATM hence why they have been mentioned under the list of x-sector work in the staff letter.
I can assure you all, the restraints for Oblivion are NOT changing.
Picture taken by yours truly in august 2012.
Now compare these to the 'old' restraints, clearly visible visible here directly alongside the new ones...
These minor (ish) details, combined with the confirmed full track repaint, represent two major steps on the long road to restoring Oblivion to her former glory.
Fair enough, and I 100% agree with you on the fact that Oblivion will not be converting to lap bars any time soon. Or ever for that matter...Kenzie2012 wrote: Right I get that Sam, what I was pointing out was that they will not be replaced with Lap bars!
Even though the old restraints were replaced, they were effectively swapped for new ones....
When I said they won't be leaving, I meant the restrains as a whole wont be changed to Lap bars, I'm sure that the ones physically in place at the end on 2012 will be removed.
OTSR's will not leave Oblivion.
Agreed. At this rate, X-Sector may just overtake FV as my favorite park area this season... it's always had so much more potential than it's currently letting on in my eyes, and this overhaul may just be Alton's only chance for a long time yet to harness this.Kenzie2012 wrote: I think the same... It really would benefit the ride in any way at all.
Oblivion is one of the few rides where I actually can't think of anything to change that would clearly improve it the experience.
Other than the work on restoring it now, it's near enough spot on.