Coaster Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I hope they don't ruin it, like warehouse blaster. SteveJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I'm looking forward to seeing Duel get some work. I know quite a few people aren't fond of it following the years of cheap fixes and such (and some still hate the fact it's a shooter), but I do think it's a fun ride which is a bit understated in the line up these days. If they can give it a decent tart up, and give it some more suitable (but equally fab) music, I'd be very happy! I hope they do keep the same guns though - I generally find the new ones on Tomb Blaster are horrendous on any shooter. Kerfuffle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 5 hours ago, BaronC. said: I hope they do keep the same guns though - I generally find the new ones on Tomb Blaster are horrendous on any shooter. At least the Duel ones have sound effects! The fact Tomb Blaster's don't is what makes going through it so awkward nowadays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Duel is very important to Tower's lineup. It eats through large queues and is quite often a walk-on attraction. I've heard that the new soundtrack will be longer and made to better suit the atmosphere of the different areas. Also TLC have confirmed it will have zoned audio which is great. There are still concerns about the use of visible purple UV over original blacklights that just highlight the pigments in the scenery and no word on the trommel tunnel as of yet. TLC have hinted at a new story also saying they have found the elusive missing genetic surgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Stuntman707 said: TLC have hinted at a new story also saying they have found the elusive missing genetic surgeon. I think that was probably just an off hand comment Duel doesnt need a squeezed in backstory, just needs to be good and fun and I hope that's the approach they're taking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert.W Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 More pictures of the Duel Towers Loving Care, this times of the facade where the ivy is being trimmed back. https://mobile.twitter.com/ministryofjoy/status/967542996735578112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 TLC on Facebook made me laugh saying the gardeners had come back from the dead and had a tidy up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 13 hours ago, Robert.W said: More pictures of the Duel Towers Loving Care, this times of the facade where the ivy is being trimmed back. https://mobile.twitter.com/ministryofjoy/status/967542996735578112 Stuff that should naturally happen each year, or even tbh a few times in a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 It's funny because I think the whole overgrown vines and such worked really well. Say what you want about it being such a common trait amongst Merlin attractions these days, but there are cases where this does work, and really well at that too - Duel was one of them. It's good to see they've only half trimmed them back, giving a good mix of that natural, overrun feel, whilst still showing off the fab themed façade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert.W Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I agree with that Baron, the overgrown look did work really quite well with Duel, its just very nice to see the actual facade again, like you said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrortomb Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 They're changing the music?! Wow, I didn't see that coming... I actually liked the soundtrack and thought it fit in really well with the ride experience. I'll be sad to see it go as I love this classic dark ride. Please Merlin, please make your little old Duel good!! If it's anything to match the Gruffalow's success (the soundtrack which reminds me of Amelie!), I will be pleasantly satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 More details on the Duel TLC, which does sound very extensive and serious: https://www.facebook.com/AltonTLC/posts/422001424893212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 It does seem from these pics that the guns and targets are the same as before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Not necessarily a bad thing since I never had a problem with the previous system. Implementing such on as Tomb Blasters would have been disastrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Phew. It seems like Merlin have learnt their lesson from Tomb Blaster.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thank god they “did not touch the blasters...” “until the safety bar has lowered.” Couldn’t help myself! terrortomb and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 More updates: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Well, at least it will be slightly better than Tomb Blaster at worst. I want to be excited seeing that an ageing dark ride is getting a noticeable refurbishment, but I just remember Tomb Blaster. If this has been done correctly it will make for a refreshing and welcoming decision, otherwise it’ll probably be the beginning of the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thats the sound of Matt just completely giving up. Stuntman707 and Kerfuffle 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 There's been plenty more pictures, including this lovely chap... TLC have confirmed that the update is not finished. Instead of closing the ride for the first couple of weeks of the season, they will be working on it out of opening hours to fine tune things, and also reacting to guest feedback as appropriate / possible to get things the best they can. Robert.W and terrortomb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben199 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 When I went on it last weekend some scenes like the bats and screaming heads were taken in complete darkness to hide the work being done. It ruins the flow a bit but it's much better than the ride being closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 I’m quite disappointed to learn that they’ve added $8 AtmosFX stock moving portraits to the queue line. Something you’d expect to see at a funfair or a small Halloween event not so much Alton Towers. I fear this might turn into another Tomb, really hope not though. https://atmosfx.com/collections/decorations/products/unliving-portraits Ringo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Stuntman707 said: I’m quite disappointed to learn that they’ve added $8 AtmosFX stock moving portraits to the queue line. Something you’d expect to see at a funfair or a small Halloween event not so much Alton Towers. I fear this might turn into another Tomb, really hope not though. https://atmosfx.com/collections/decorations/products/unliving-portraits A POV of Dual has been uploaded by TowersStreet member JSG093 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Great post about the Duel improvements, sounds like it's heading in (mostly) the right direction. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1689856084415667&id=754391131295505 Stuntman707 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Actually looks pretty decent so far, and the soundtrack actually fits the ride well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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