Fred Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Sound completely different. Though they do reuse the same sound effect on most stuff. That charlie effect is classed as squeaky door though, and as such they didn't think squeaky door sounds like a swarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboywunda Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I can't find a sample from Charlie to explain what I mean. Even thought the end product can sound entirely different, the beginning sound can be the exact same. I work in music and sound production & as part of some of the commercially released tracks I've written, I've done this before. I've used a base sample and applied different effects to get 2 completely different "end sounds" - The Charlie sound could be the original one and the Swarm sound could be that sound with distortion, bit crushing, octave bender and some kind of pitch alter to make the sound we recognise as the Swarm sound. However, I will hold my hands up and say that even though I know the characteristics to recognise with these techniques, I've not heard the 2 sounds simultaneously to be able to tell for sure. So maybe some-one can help out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeeeeeee. Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 That is infact the paint shed/store for the park. MYTH BUSTED! That shed obviously isn't used very often then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 That shed obviously isn't used very often then.. Well, put it this way. I'd rather a working ride than a painted broken ride.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Well, put it this way. I'd rather a working ride than a painted broken ride.... Yes, because it has to be a choice. Both are not possible. JoshC., ThrillSeekerMatt and Mark9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Well, put it this way. I'd rather a working ride than a painted broken ride.... Besides, even when the park do paint something, it's not as if anyone takes a blind bit of notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Besides, even when the park do paint something, it's not as if anyone takes a blind bit of notice. Amen, painting a ride is the least of their worries. I think improving reliability is one of their major issues. Although having said that, they've actually done quite well this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 This is brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles1 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Ha, that is great! Stokesyboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm glad there was a replay in slow mo because I was like "WTF just happened"? Stokesyboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I was looking at the coaster like WTF where is it? Good job they put the arrow in there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherah Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I'm going to Thorpe on Friday and am so so exited! Never been before and the swarm was the driving force behind going. Just looks immense. However after seeing a couple of comments about it being closed down for fire elements I'm now really worried. Does anyone know when they are going to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 If they did, which I don't think is actually likely, it will definitely be Mon-Thu. Thorpe see Friday to Sunday as their peak days and would definitely chose a statistically weaker day for less disruption. So yeah, I wouldn't worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joegibbon Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 The people this rumour came from also said that the paint shed was the fire effects, so I dont think that it will actually happen seeing as the effects are already installed. Even if they do close the swarm, it definitely won't be on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Oh and have fun on Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I highly doubt Thorpe will close the ride to test effects... They'll work them during closed hours... Again... The park is not that stupid to close their major new addition that everyone will run to so they can get the fire effects (which whilst may well make a difference are not that necessary atm) working... Or indeed turning them on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherah Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thanks for this guys. What you said makes perfect sense. you could just guarantee the day I in will be the day something goes wrong! I'm really looking forward to it and will enjoy it. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam T Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 New amazing breath-taking photos on Fotowhizz of The Swarm http://www.fotowhizz.com/tp006a.htm Fantastic works as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 It seems theres been a slight change in the Fire Effect on the truck. The disperser cover has been removed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Took my second visit of the season today (first being opening day) and was pleased to see the whole area was pretty much exactly how it was when it first opened. Was pleasantly surprised to see all the effects and audio triggers working and up to scratch. I know its only been a few months, but realistically I wasn't expecting the chopper to be leaking anymore, or the plane wing to be smoking etc. And yet they were. Still no sign of Fire, LED's and On-Board video. But it definitely doesn't take anything away from the experience. And my only other problem was that it ran with one train all day, so the queue was unnecessarily 20 minutes at times, despite the park being absolutely dead. If there's problems with the other train at times, as others have suggested, this could become a big problem during peak times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Still no sign of Fire, LED's and On-Board video. But it definitely doesn't take anything away from the experience. And my only other problem was that it ran with one train all day, so the queue was unnecessarily 20 minutes at times, despite the park being absolutely dead. If there's problems with the other train at times, as others have suggested, this could become a big problem during peak times...If it really was 'absolutely dead' then it was probably cost saving or something, considering the other changes Merlin have made this season. Or they could be taking advantage of the quiet days to be doing some necessary maintenance. A number of possibilities, frustrating when you're there I know but during those really dead days it's fairly understandable I guess... Great to see the park maintaining all the effects, the fountains and audio triggers really do improve the experience leaps and bounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Where is the leaking water that usually comes out of the fire engine in that photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Just a random question really, but does anyone have a copy / file of the instrumental version of the You Me at Six song? Much prefer it to the actual song.. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Where is the leaking water that usually comes out of the fire engine in that photo?It is there, just above and to the left of the red circle. Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/249725/Jenny-Thompson-Ride-was-better-than-Wayne-Rooney/ According to this Daily Star article ( ), The Swarm is 'a better ride' than Wayne Rooney, according to a prostitute... Said article also says riding roller coasters can reduce stress and make people sexually aroused and even have orgasms... So come on, own up, who's had a coastergasam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 It's a common occurrance on Nemesis' back row far right seat at night after some heavy rain... Whiteknuckle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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