JoshC.
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Scores for this round have been corrected - sorry to anyone that was trying to post when I temporarily locked this topic! Can people please play within the spirit of the game, only do one + and one - per go, and ensure you wait three turns before posting again. Keep everything simple and do a quick double check to see that your scores are right. If not, I'll just delete this topic and say Swarm and Slammer came in last... Or even better, delete and just pretend this silly game doesn't exist Anyways, here is my go: Nemesis Inferno (5) Slammer (5) The Swarm (5) Swarm + Slammer -
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Storm Surge has more theming than Slammer, Rush, Vortex, Detonator, Flying Fish and Samurai. Granted, some of those rides are more difficult to theme, and Storm Surge has many missed opportunities, but even then, Storm Surge has a clearer identity than many of those rides I'd say... The thing with Storm Surge is that it was essentially a freebie. Merlin had it lying around basically, and there was a need for Thorpe to install something a bit more relaxing. Take into account Octopus Garden didn't fit in and was a waste of space, money and time, and it all just makes sense for Thorpe to stick the ride there. I'm in no way defending Storm Surge here. I think it's a ride that stinks of missed opportunities, sticks out like a sore thumb, etc. etc. The list is as long as you can imagine. Just feel like it should be criticised for the right reasons!
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Nemesis Inferno (5) Slammer (4) Stealth (4) The Swarm (7) Slammer - The Swarm +
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Nemesis Inferno (5) Slammer (4) Stealth (5) The Swarm (6) Swarm + Slammer - (Scores reset, since Coasterdude didn't do it )
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Sorted once again! Colossus (4) Nemesis Inferno (5) Slammer (3) Stealth (5) The Swarm (8) Colossus + Slammer -
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Happy 18th birthday to scarycoasterboyMAN!
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Rush out?! Colossus (5) Nemesis Inferno (5) Slammer (4) Stealth (5) The Swarm (6) Swarm + Slammer -
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My fault - in my displeasure for the ride, I wanted to take two away from it. Alas, I've been caught. (But seriously, it was a mistake - I've edited now. Thanks!)
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Colossus (4) Nemesis Inferno (6) Rush (5) Slammer (5) Stealth (5) The Swarm (5) Colossus + Slammer -
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Colossus (3) Nemesis Inferno (6) Rumba Rapids (1) Rush (5) Slammer (7) Stealth (5) The Swarm (8) Swarm + Rumba Rapids - I've wasted a 'precious' minus against Slammer because Rumba Rapids really doesn't deserve to be anywhere near this high up I'm afraid...
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Colossus (4) Nemesis Inferno (5) Rumba Rapids (4) Rush (5) Slammer (5) Stealth (5) The Swarm (7) Swarm + Slammer -
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Colossus (4) Nemesis Inferno (5) Rumba Rapids (5) Rush (5) Slammer (5) Stealth (5) The Swarm (6) Swarm + Slammer -
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I've got my baseball cap on and ready to explore this new TV show! Let's try this - anyone going to own up to being a member of the Mafia?
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I remember hearing a while ago about the possibility of a Mack Youngstar for that site. Not sure if that's still possible now though. As for theme, Pingu would be good. Also, just so that I can relive my childhood a little bit, I'd love to see a Teletubbies coaster!
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Premium holders get the Castle Dungeon for free. There's no need to book in advance for it either.
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Colossus (5) Detonator (5) Nemesis Inferno (5) Rumba Rapids (5) Rush (5) Saw: The Ride (5) Slammer (4) Stealth (5) The Swarm (6) Swarm + Slammer -
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Simple thread really - what theme parks are you thinking of visiting in 2015? What trips have you got planned, are in the middle of planning or still umming and ahhing over? --- For me, this year should be very exciting. -Merlin-wise, I'll of course be making the most of Thorpe still, fitting in as many trips as possible. I'll also aim to go up to Towers a couple of times too. Legoland and Chessington are unlikely though; Legoland just doesn't have enough to entice me unless I know enough people already planning on going, and well, Chessington just upsets me these days... -UK-wise, I hope to return to Drayton to see the Thomas Land extension and to go back for another visit. Realistically, Paultons and AI are on the cards as well (AI almost almost happened in 2014, but alas not), but I guess I'll have to see. -Europe-wise is the most interesting and exciting for me though, of course. Liseberg (and Helix) are calling me, and that seems likely to happen at the end of August / beginning of September. I've also really wanted to go to the likes of Efteling, Toverland and Phantasialand for a good few years, and I think I now have the time and money to make that a reality this year!
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If Matt's not going to add points, I'll just add 2 points to keep the numbers nice... Colossus (5) Detonator (5) Nemesis Inferno (5) Rumba Rapids (5) Rush (5) Saw: The Ride (4) Slammer (6) Stealth (5) The Swarm (7) Tidal Wave (3) Tidal Wave + The Swarm + Slammer -
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I still find looking at this space now so weird - it's surprising just how dominant the arena walls were! As for the space, I expect it'll either be used as a walkway (given how much space the work site will take up and that area is a major path) or as an easy access path to the site (as it stands, access to the site would mean going down the service road, appearing from the CCR route, then going down past the Calypso BBQ - not very practical!) or even both. However, I wouldn't be surprised if there's some more exciting plans for the space down the line. Just, for the time being, I doubt we'll see much excitement for it.
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Colossus (5) Detonator (5) Nemesis Inferno (5) Rumba Rapids (6) Rush (6) Saw: The Ride (5) Slammer (6) Stealth (5) The Swarm (6) Tidal Wave (4) X (2) X + Slammer -
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Matt, you need to wait until 3 OTHER people have posted before being able to go again. I think you should be renamed from Matt Creek to Matt Sneak!
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Matt, you have to wait until 3 people have been before you could go again. Colossus (5) Detonator (5) Nemesis Inferno (5) Rumba Rapids (5) Rush (5) Saw: The Ride (5) Slammer (4) Stealth (5) The Swarm (6) Tidal Wave (5) X (5) Swarm + Slammer -
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Whilst I'm not defending Merlin here, I do think some things you've said here are unfair: -I can't see anywhere where Merlin have publicly said '2014 ends on December 26th', or words to that effect. They always do a sale starting Boxing Day (well, for the past few years, I mean), so it's not a 'random' time either, technically. -It really bugs me that people complain about renewal prices being the same as ordinary prices. Up until now, the new year sale meant that a renewal price was MORE EXPENSIVE than an ordinary price. People didn't complain then, saying that their loyalty wasn't being rewarded. Why complain now that the ordinary price has been raised and so, in effect, making loyalty a slightly better thing? It just doesn't make sense to me! As I say, I'm not defending Merlin here and I can well and truly see the argument some are making about the price (being sent an email saying it was one price, then it being another, being a 'sale' which is actually more expensive than before, etc.). However, in fairness, if you have the email, Merlin are apparently honouring that price in the email, so that's something. I do hope that Merlin make some form of public statement / email to all current passholders. Out of all of this, the one thing which I find most disappointing is the lack of communication from them regarding this. I appreciate that their social media team may well be on a Christmas break or something, but that seems short-sighted given they've put a sale up - there's bound to be questions. So yeah, I do hope Merlin communicate something soon really. Maybe all of my opinions are swayed by my personal circumstances. For the past few years, I always got my AP in this sale. I would never look at the price before Christmas day and then just go for the cheapest option (except last year, where I got a Premium). This year, I'm getting a Premium again and personally, I'm okay to invest £150 for it - yeah, it's a lot of money and yeah, it's a fair bit more than normal, but I think it's worth it still. Yes, I'm annoyed that I could have gotten a renewal cheaper before Christmas, but I guess I'm also aware that a sale is no guarantee, and that these sale prices are from the 2015 prices, not the 2014 ones. It's annoying, but I guess I lucked out on my waiting.
