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And, unless I'm mistaken, the sound is perfectly fine? Oh dear...In other news, SAW broke down to at about half past 5. An evacuation had to occur on all cars, one which was on the lift hill. Furthermore, it is rumoured to be troubles with the break run, as opposed to the outdoor MCBR which some people may fear.(That is it from TPNews. I've been your host. Goodnight )

Yes, they'd be good options. However, another B&M ride would surely mean less theming (I know we had Inferno, but still, it would mean less theming?), which I think has proved a definite hit with SAW!I'd be happy with a woodie for 2012 (with some good theming of course), then we can bring in another B&M for 2015/6.

Well, looks as if you've joined the right place...

But then again, it can be really tempting - especially for chavs - to bend the rules and go underneath the small chain to get into the main queue will no one is looking, or just jump some of the fences. In the end, only chavs can be blamed though, because they are rather idiotic.Oh yes, and great news about how SAW is on 8 cars and the MCBR is as forceful as it was on opening day. (Oh, and Ricky, where are the car numbers of the SAW cars - I can never find them?)

I disagree. A flyer, while it can be forceful (especially pretzel loops I've heard), it doesn't (in my opinion) suit Thorpe's target market. Plus, considering AT already have a flyer and there are so many other choices available, do we really want Thorpe to be coping AT to become a mini-AT?

What were the average times for SAW David?

I don't actually know the answer to that question. I can only assume that the problem is being fixed and hopefully 8 cars will be running soon. There had been some rumours that 8 cars were going to be on the track a couple of weeks ago, but that got delayed...

Due to the changing of the MCBR (which has lead of course to reduced capacity) the second car has to wait until to first car hits the final brakes before it can go up the lift hill. Before, it could go shortly after the car had dropped (when 8 cars were on the track).

Now, isn't that just taking betting a step too far?

Also, I do believe that the second car has slightly longer to wait at the bottom of the lift hill compared to the first, yeah?I must say, honestly, I feel that SAW is going to be one of those rides that will get better with age. I mean, at the moment, we've got a roller coaster which is meant to be set in a derelict warehouse, yet everything feels new - because it is new. In 10 years, say, the ride might seem much better as the overall theming has had chance to 'wear' a bit, and thus go into the slightly more darker theme...

In other news, I have my posting abilities back.Thanks Marc and IanNem.

Apparently, the idea of the ride being quick is to stun people. A bit with Stealth, the chavs and others realise it is over and think 'OMG!!!11 I jus wen over dat so quick!!!111' It feels quick so the chavs and others think 'Woah, dat ride waz intense nd quick!! I cant believe I jus did all dat so fast! Nd OMG!!!111, dat body waz soooo cool and dat puppet was real freky!!!!!'It does make sense when you think about it...

Yeah, Ewan was on SAW on preview day. He really added to the experience, especially when he hides round corners and walks in front of you. Very good. Plus, he is just helpful and an overall nice guy. Oh yes, and Alfonso deserves a mention for being informative and his niceness - always good to chat to him. (Did you know that Alfonso has only been on SAW once - on the 14th March?)I think Thorpe also deserve a mention for working with fanboys. I mean, recently, we have had Behind the Loops, a decent themed ride (even though everyone really wanted that) which also had a great build up towards it, all the YouTube vidoes (like the FN Thriller one). In other words, the park has been listening a lot more to improve the park.Okay, they might need to improve reliability, but the park is still very good. Anyway, I'm preety sure that will be fixed and is one of the main priorities of the park.Overall, you've pleased me.

Take note of this...If you don't mind going by yourself on SAW (ie - Single Rider) and don't mind mising on the experience, etc. and you want to use SRQ for a minimal wait, go at the beginning of the day. Not many people know about SRQ at this time of the day (or know if it is open). Therefore, queue is empty practically. You can therefore get a good two rides in about 15 minutes. You could then also do Samurai at the beginning of the day before it gets long queues. This then means you get SAW and Samurai out of the way. Then, go over to Stealth / Inferno, the queues will probably only be 20 minutes max, but likely to be near walk-ons.

You missed capital letters for all the ride names. I know you're heavily drunk, but that is no excuse for missing capital letters.

I think there might be a bit of sarcasm there, I'm just not sure.

Why? I guess prefer wasn't the word I was looking for - what I meant was that where travel is an issue (for people who don't have cars / people trying to save money / etc.) some families will just go to the nearest park possible, which could be Thorpe. Plus, Thorpe - to some of the general public - is seen like a family park with rides for everyone. Also, the amount of families that still go to the park for a family day out is still quite a lot.As for the whole 'It's a Eurofighter' thing, it is a Eurofighter yes but, in the end, I wouldn't be surprised if the money Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures contributed went mainly meant to go to theming - so that leaves Thorpe to sort out everything else and if the ride goes over budget, then money from LG might of had to have been spent on the ride, as opposed to the theming.Anyway, I've had my say. I might not be expalining what I mean very well. I see where everyone else is coming from, but there are reasons why outdoor theming may not have happened - in defense of Thorpe, they've got a very good ride and it seems people are now just looking at the negatives rather than the many positives. So, can we just end this mini arguement now before it gets out of control and say both sides have a fair point?

Although the park is focusing on become a Thrill Park for Thrillseekers, many families come for days out. Even the Cheesie is close, some families just prefer to go there. So, the park would want to try and keep all guests happy by making a young children's attraction suitable for children.I do agree the ride could have more outside theming and more effects added. However, the park have made their choice and I guess they more wanted the ride to be one part theming, the other part roller coaster. Thus, in comparison, the inside seems even better.Also, I do believe the ride went over budget (which would explain why the second entrance is incomplete) so yes, they could have done more, but there's a point when the actual ride has to come before the theming.

My point is more theming isn't going to be around the rest of the track due to CCR, not just headchopper effects. As for the actual headchopper we've got, it is more an onlooker effect as opposed to a on-ride effect. You CAN see it yes, but it looks much more imposing off ride than on ride.

I hope people don't mind me repeating myself...Theming the outside isn't going to happen. SAW has VERY close interaction to CCR, and CCR is designed for young children. So, having headchoppers that young children will come close to is a bad idea (yes, there is the first one, but that is easier to avoid or for parents to explain. Plus, having headchoppers around the course would be pointless because you're going to fast (unless you have one just after the MCBR). As for the trench, I don't know why that hasn't been filled in, but possily someone who does know could say as to why. In other words, the outside won't be themed because of CCR.However, I do agree that a mist effect when you come out and some sort of fire inside would have been worthwhile (and, afterall, Mystery Mine has it).

The station, in my opinion, is one of the best in the UK and possibly in the top 10 of Europe.The floor is actually blood-stained as well. While in the SRQ, I saw the blood stains in that queue. The blood goes from the main queue line, which I could see, and to the fake doors in the SRQ. However, due to the quickness of the queue in the station, you don't get much time to look. Plus, the SRQ makes it easier to see the 'tools' behind the metal mesh. The lights are also very good, espically when they are darkened and turned back up. The audio is great and all the plans are very good. Plus, the metal hand rails can be really cold, like the overall building in fact, and that really adds to the effect. Plus, the spaces between the wall boards letting small amount of light through is a good effect, planned or not. The manakins are a nice effect as well, espically the one representing the barbed wire maze from SAW I. The ofload station, although not as good, is still very good and still gives you the feel. The wheelchair lift as well has some very nice touches also.As for the whole indoor bit looking plain with the lights on. The lights aren't mean to be turned on, so what they've got is very good and doesn't have too much to see, but just enough. Much more would have meant that you wouldn'tof had enough time to see what was there. Plus, the ride did go over budget (well, I think so).

Why are people so desperate for more SAW stuff? It would only spoil the novelty of SAW, all I'd like is different traps put in for the onride experience every couple of years. And possibly a retheme for Samurai, colouring it brown.Anyway, yet another plan I have...2010) Something small put in place of MHFS. Perhaps something like Berry Bouncers at Chessie. Repaint of Colossus and retheme of Samurai.2011) No new rides. New coaster on Treasure Island / new infill annouced for 2012 - something from Premier or S&S (Eagle Coaster) would be nice, a manufacturer they have yet to use for a roller coaster. Decent amount of theming (Nemesis class). The entrance is sorted out. Becomes more presentable, etc. Repaint of Colossus if it was not done last year.2012) New coaster. A support ride or two. A new FN maze is added on the island as well. Not sure what the best way to access it.2013) Hotel opens. Another ride on the new island. 2014 onwards) A new coaster to open in 2015, general exspansion further away from the general park area we currently have.

Perhaps when there's actors outside, or just actors in the traps, workers should say "This is what happens to queue jumpers!"

1) Be able to Time Travel.2) Become the world's most famous man.3) Get the world record for holding the most world records.

Very good I must say. However, where Stealth is the park's iconic ride, I think that should be the centre of attention as opposed to Colossus and SAW needs to be bigger where it is new and VERY popular. Plus, Billy looks out of place.However, as I say, it is very good and is of the quality that Thorpe have. Perhaps even rivals it...