TPJames Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Actually, wasn't there a picture of the plans for a "2013 extension" ride taken from a PowerPoint slide going around some-where? Maybe X could be rethemed to be the extension ride?What do you mean by extension ride? Do you mean the coaster itself is going to be made longer or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 What do you mean by extension ride? Do you mean the coaster itself is going to be made longer or what? He said "Maybe X could be rethemed to be the extension ride?" Meaning X being an extention of The Swarm's theme, not bolting X no way out onto the Swarm to make it longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I actually meant X being made longer not the swarm This has been mentioned before, X could well be themed to the swarm to show it is attacking in different places... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjh123horry Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have to say, if they do turn the back two rows round, the actual seats will look stupid. Think about it, the wings are going to be on back to front on the 'alien', asthetically I think itll be stupid. If it does go through it does give a newer experience, kind of after shock of going through/past things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboywunda Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 No, a while back some-one posted some concept images from The Swarm and on one of the slides had the heading "2013 Swarm extension" (or something like that) with a picture of aliens in a tube.. Made me think of the mirrors and hidden wall features in X's queue line.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have to say, if they do turn the back two rows round, the actual seats will look stupid. Think about it, the wings are going to be on back to front on the 'alien', asthetically I think itll be stupid. If it does go through it does give a newer experience, kind of after shock of going through/past things. But as if they would be literally taking the last 2 rows and turning them around.. They would most likely have the theming modified to fit in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Batman backwards being adveritsed as a 'limited time engagement' means this might also be a possibility with the way they advertise the Swarm changes. If the feedback is then positive, they could make the changes a more permanent feature. At least that way if the experience isn't improved they'll have a get out of jail card. Would make sense to me considering Six Flags have done the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 But as if they would be literally taking the last 2 rows and turning them around.. They would most likely have the theming modified to fit in Well, the way some are describing, it could be literally as easy as taking the rows off and turning them around. If so, and if this is a 'trial' thing, then they may just do that. Fingers crossed they don't. Then again, fingers crossed they don't turn around the rows in the first place... holtjammy16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hmm I personally hope (if they do this) they at least fix the train's theming to look OK. I really would love to have a go on it backwards though Maybe I'm one of the few that really likes the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Personally if this is to happen id like to see the front row scheme scrapped as IMO its never worked too well, ive found the station works best when theres no batcher and people sort them selves out, and if people wish to wait for front they can. As for back row, theres some potential here to divide the quite wide queues in the station and have a dedicated back row option, not sure how this would work with possible back row fastrack though. *Shudder* Take a trip to a Six Flags park and say that again. Basically as clever as you think people are, they cannot organise themselves behind the gates properly. Think Vampire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 It worked when there wasnt a batcher at Swarm, people just sorted them selves into rows and waited for the rows they wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm pleasantly surprised! I haven't seen it with my own eyes so I'll take your word. Thinking about it, Inferno works well without a batcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jom222 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I don't think there is a need for a batcher, it would be a lot better without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I don't think there is a need for a batcher, it would be a lot better without one. I agree. Also because it's much better when you can chose where to sit. (I would've just liked your post but I ran out of likes aha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Yea, they only put batchers though because if everyone wanted to go to the back there would be a long line for the back row, most of the time I go on rides without one and the only time I have had one is on swarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 *Shudder*Take a trip to a Six Flags park and say that again. Basically as clever as you think people are, they cannot organise themselves behind the gates properly. Think Vampire. In order to avoid this issue, I tended to assume most people visiting a park weren't particularly clever, and needed child like guidance or assistance throughout their day... Usually the kids made much more sense and logical decisions... Batchers make sense when regarding pairing people up in 2s and stuff on Inferno, since few people actually do it... Also helpful when the park is busy and those situations where you can't quite see all the way down t'other end of the platform if there is a space or not (see Colossus and Swarm)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Guys I think we are getting swarms front row queue replaced with a back row one! This is not for certain but thorpe's website are dropping hints by re-adding fastrack and guess what, swarm front row has gone! Does this mean the whole train will be turned around, no kidding, LOOK! http://www.thorpepark.com/prices/tickets.aspx?tabname=park%20tickets I remember looking a couple of weeks back and seeing that fastrack had gone but now it has been re-added with swarm pole position gone, really freaky anyway it's good to see all the fastrack is staying the same price for the 2013 season and not going up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Nope, I am not buying it. They may turn around the back two rows (maybe), but not the entire train. That just rages on idiotic. While we as enthusiasts may like it, the sensation of riding backwards is not an experience many of the public would enjoy. Infact, I can see it putting many of them off. Just think of X and how many people throw up on it. I know the Swarm is alot smoother, but it is also alot more intense. It will be like puke heaven within a few months. Besides, the idea of the Swarm is to experience all the great scenery and near misses which you clearly can't do as well if you are riding backwards. As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 From TP's Facebook.... We've got a surprise for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 has anyone just seen thorpes latest facebook post... it's a picture of the swarm in the station with a cover over the rides train... and they said 'We've got a surprise for you....' please don't let it be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFarmerDean Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 From TP's Facebook.... just beat me to it... and didn't know how to link a picture haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 WE'RE RUINING SWARM WOOO! Apparently the Batman going backwards is lasting a weekend... Which is weird... So how long will this go on for until Thorpe realise that it closing every 5 minutes due to vomit is not a worthwhile experience? [/cynicism] Marhelorpe, Cornflakes and OldFarmerDean 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Please don't be all the seats! The back ones if they must, but not all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craaig Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I think I can only express my feelings on this with 2 characters: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm completely indifferent to it all at this stage. But if this is a master troll attempt aimed at people like us, that would be absolutely hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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