SilentGloves

On the youtube streams I found, a few hundred. KI stream doesn't appear to be live yet.

And another:

Here's a live youtube stream:

I don't think the name will be either. There are any number of reasons they may have trademarked those two words In terms of CF money, a trademark costs basically nothing. I'm predicting something ominous as the name, given that they invoked TEOTWAWKI (this term definitely isn't new), but perhaps that's just wishful thinking. We'll know quite soon!

As a former (now retired) DJ, I can tell you that it's difficult to find a match between people that employ DJs, and DJs. I was one club owners "opener." He'd open a new club, I'd come in and get the place going, then after two or so years, I'd get bored and quit. A few years would pass, and he'd call out of the blue... "Hey, opening a new club... you in?" "Yep." I tell that story to say, when you find a DJ whose style fits what you want, you tend to stick with them. The same is true as a DJ, when you find an employer who jibes with your particular eccentricities, you appreciate it and stick around.

I have a feeling that there's an element of what we in Computer Science call "Security through Obscurity." How many people are going to show up at City Hall and ask for plans? Apparently, not many until recently. I suspect after this incident you'll see a reevaluation of those policies.

Hey, fair enough. I'm actually pretty new to "decoding." I don't ride coasters; in fact, they terrify me. I just came upon this mystery and started posting.

I might be the cause of this. I suggested checking with the appropriate office. At the time, I was under the impression that it would be Warren County, and it turned out to be Mason, but nonetheless, I suggested just going and asking for the plans. Pretty much anything that is being built requires filing of plans, which are public record, and cannot be denied to someone requesting them. It just seemed obvious to go and ask, to me. It's entirely possible people had thought of this on their own, but all the plans that leaked came after my suggestion. Edit: Ohio is somewhat unique in that building codes, and the subsequent permitting, is handled more locally than most states. It's usually up to the county, the township or the city, to handle permitting and enforcement. I speculate that no one thought to go and ask for plans before, because it's too obvious, but I could be wrong.

I demand a POV immediately. We've all been patiently waiting this most accurate recreation.

DMX seems like an unusual choice for such an installation, given it's low-power, lack of error correction and limited practical cable runs (without repeaters) of 1000' (which, in practice, is really stretching its capabilities). I would suspect something like ArtNet instead. But I'm just being pedantic, as I totally know what you intended. Haha

Perhaps its themed after the obscure, 1987 Matthew Broderick and Helen Hunt film of the same name.

I vote for something interesting. I'm going to go with an alien theme; lime green track, black supports. Lime green, purple and black trains.

It's also worth noting that S&S has purchased Vekoma. Case Study: Steel Curtain. It's a weird S&S/Vekoma type record breaker. Depending on Steel Curtain's success, S&S could become relevant again. However, like I said, CF already has a 5 year plan.

I don't know. I just think CF is beginning to play the longer game, especially for it's more revenue generating parks (of which KI is in the top 4). We've seen an increase in theming effort, we've seen impressive designs and great rides coming more frequently. CF definitely has a 5-year plan for all of their parks, is seeing the benefit of such expansion, and for KI, I expect this coaster is the third of perhaps a 4-part accelerated expansion plan (Banshee, Mystic Timbers, "Polaris," and whatever is next). This is purely speculative, but I have a lot of experience in growing major businesses, and I know how talented people execute growth. If I were to speculate, I expect either a B&M wing, which has broad GP appeal, or a Mack, which brings "curb appeal" and uniqueness, in KI's near future.

I still believe this coaster will be one of two announcements. I cannot explain why I believe this, it's just a gut feeling.