Benin Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Bear in mind only really Swarm has been built since IMAScore has come into serious play (even then they were only starting out into the theme park side of things, Krake was their first ride soundtrack and probably were chosen mostly because they're a German company)... Might be expensive, but they have created some of the best ride music in modern times... Indeed, things like Chiapas and Helix sound like they should be in a film rather than a theme park... Plus the range of genres they've created is pretty much astounding... It should be EU law that all parks must have IMAScore do their ride music... Olistjj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon81uk Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 2015 I think the most possible thing we will see is a spruce up of Rumba Rapids and return of Themed areas. I think themed areas are gone, I don't see them returning at all, instead we will get each ride themed on its own (Saw, Swarm etc) with some groups (Amity, Lost City). Especially as the rumours are that the ranger county area and arena are being used for the 2016 attraction I think we will see a highly themed immersive ride, that doesn't necessarily link into anything else. Rumba Rapids and Colossus still need cleaning / refurbishment though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Is there a way they can make the rapids on Rumba more intense by adding more poles under the water? Because not only is the ride dirty, it's actually really boring... Cal, Kerfuffle, jon81uk and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 They could probably add some geysers under the water as well! Maybe where the wave machine is (next to the entrance) because then it's much harder to escape them! ste193 and Altitude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 ^ That would fit with the Calypso Quay/Volcano theme too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewumbrajumbos Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 ^ That would fit with the Calypso Quay/Volcano Theme too! It would be a nice idea to have the rapids rethemed and done up to fit with a Calypso Quay/Volcano theme. Probably won't happen but I like the idea. ste193 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thorpe need to put some Nemesis into Nemesis Inferno as well. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Or do the cheaper, better and more pleasing option and just remove Nemesis from the name. It has literally nothing to do with the ride! Kerfuffle, FrightNights04 and jon81uk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 The Nemesis extension was just a cheap marketing stunt to increase the hype for the ride. I mean, why do you think they revealed the name the MINUTE the construction boards went up in late 2002? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 With regards to the naming of Nemesis Inferno... http://forum.maniahub.com/topic/10112-ert-nemesis-inferno-10th-birthday-celebration/page-6#entry162079 Q: Because of the Nemesis name being implemented into Inferno's name, it means they are constantly compared. Would Nemesis Inferno ever be renamed to just Inferno?A: Nemesis Inferno has become a brand in its own right and we don’t mind the comparison’s to Nemesis at Alton Towers. Both rides have their own strengths. In other words, it won't change it's name any time soon. Not really necessary or anything and Inferno has it's own separate identity to Nemesis these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GladiatorFanKyle Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 The cant change the Colossus music, its the best sound track merlin have. Also refurb top spin referring to the movement of ripsaw? sadly not the refurb top spin is not in a park also they might be changing it due to the fact that vortex and Colossus share the same song and the park might wanna give Colossus a more distinctive image by making its own soundtrack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Or do the cheaper, better and more pleasing option and just remove Nemesis from the name. It has literally nothing to do with the ride!knowing Thorpe, they would do a half-arsed job of it and only change half the signs (anyone still see any 2010-2013 'sickbruv' branding?) Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 In other words, it won't change it's name any time soon. Not really necessary or anything and Inferno has it's own separate identity to Nemesis these days. That it's better than the Original XD Flipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 That it's better than the Original XD Liam T, HermanTheGerman, pluk and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Inferno is a decent sequel to the original. Whilst Nemy is (obviously) the better ride, both have their strong points, Nemesis uses strong forces flying through twists, helixes and inversions while gaining speed, whilst Inferno features an amazing tunnel (when the mist works), interlocking corkscrews on top of lots of little moments of force and bliss, plus an intense helix and shrubbery for the ride to interact with. FrightNights04 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Nemesis >>> Nemesis Inferno Q: Because of the Nemesis name being implemented into Inferno's name, it means they are constantly compared. Would Nemesis Inferno ever be renamed to just Inferno? A: Nemesis Inferno has become a brand in its own right and we don’t mind the comparison’s to Nemesis at Alton Towers. Both rides have their own strengths. I've always seen Nemesis as being superior to Nemesis Inferno and would prefer for Thorpe to drop the Nemesis from the title, and call it Inferno. Also, I don't think Nemesis Inferno has any strengths. Edited October 21, 2014 by Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I do like a lot of their work, but the problem with most of IMAscore's music, is that while it is great to listen to while sat at home, it is not great to listen to stood in a queue on repeat for 2 hours. The Smiler's score is far too over the top in my opinion, considering you have to listen to it on repeat over an over. I'd say Air is the prefect example of good queue line music. Its ambient, it fits the ride, you can talk over, and it fades into the background. As I said though, don't get me wrong, their compositions are amazing in their own right. There are a lot of conclusive studies out there about how different tones, tempos and beats of music can affect your mood, to make you buy more things, feel like you've waited a shorter amount of time than you have, give you adrenaline etc. It would be interesting to know whether Merlin, IMAscore and the Theme park industry as a whole actually put this into practice. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nemesis >>> Nemesis Inferno I've always seen Nemesis as being superior to Nemesis Inferno and would prefer for Thorpe to drop the Nemesis from the title, and call it Inferno. Also, I don't think Nemesis Inferno has any strengths. That's Infernos greatest strength. It doesn't try and be the greatest inverter ever built, it's just a solid little ride. Definitely my favourite coaster at Thorpe. Flipper, pognoi, OldFarmerDean and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I do like a lot of their work, but the problem with most of IMAscore's music, is that while it is great to listen to while sat at home, it is not great to listen to stood in a queue on repeat for 2 hours. The Smiler's score is far too over the top in my opinion, considering you have to listen to it on repeat over an over. I'd say Air is the prefect example of good queue line music. Its ambient, it fits the ride, you can talk over, and it fades into the background. As I said though, don't get me wrong, their compositions are amazing in their own right. There are a lot of conclusive studies out there about how different tones, tempos and beats of music can affect your mood, to make you buy more things, feel like you've waited a shorter amount of time than you have, give you adrenaline etc. It would be interesting to know whether Merlin, IMAscore and the Theme park industry as a whole actually put this into practice. Chiapas, Helix and Krake would all like to point you in the direction of their queue-lines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappomatic Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yep it is Somehow sounds a bit cheap to me and I think would begin to grate quite quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Here's an idea: Yesterday, I was walking past Storm in a Teacup...and the Angry Birds Land soundtrack was playing in there! Could this be a sign of a new Angry Birds (potentially Bad Piggies) theme? OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 What do people think about flying fish... Did it close early to get the maintenance in time to allow the park to open for February half term (love how we don't even know if this is happening yet), or do you reckon it will be relocated to fungle safari and/or get the scorpion express style treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrightNights04 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 New merlin annual pass design 2015! Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pognoi Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Ew. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm pretty sure Thorpe have been displaying the MAP like that since the rebrand this year. Not too sure why to be honest, the excessive use of Gill Sans does become rather annoying sometimes. pognoi and OldFarmerDean 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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