So far we have
mikecloud1984,
jackandylan123,
jamesc,
DrReeve and
Altitude in the competition. There are unlimited spaces so if you want to join-in, you are more than welcome!
The competition will start the moment my RCT2 Alton Towers is available for download. From this point you will have either 2 or 3 weeks (To be confirmed) to download the park and create your version of Secret Weapon 8.
There are no rules. Build to your hearts content, there are no restrictions on what you can build, however your progress will be marked out of ten in certain categories. Some of these include...
Marketability - Would your ride sell to the public, or just fellow coaster enthusiasts?
Realism - Would your ride comply with local planning restrictions?
Themeing - Alton Towers have a history of well-themed rides... mostly. Does yours continue the trend?
Layout - Rita being the exception, Alton Towers' coasters are all custom-built for the park.
Efficiency - Would your ride be efficient enough to operate and make a profit for the park?
Creativity - Who would have dreamed of a vertical-drop coaster at AT over 15 years ago? Be creative.
There are many more categories which will be revealed in time. For each competition entry I will write a review and give each one a score.
Ultimately I am looking the best SW8 idea you can produce. The sky is the limit, you can do anything you want. Removing Nemesis or Rita might not be the most realistic idea, but if that is what you want to do, so be it! You can even make an entire new themed area if you have enough space and time. Alton Towers is ultimately a family resort, so whether you've made a 200ft cross-valley beast or a 50ft kiddie-coaster, every entry will be judged based on the criteria provided and not on the 'size' per say.
Any questions, just ask!