TheCrypt Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Who said I was ranting? Who said you answered the question incorrectly? I was correcting your misconception as you thought it was only Paramount additions, when it was in fact not. Rendezvous Run still has the old, tired, revolting color scheme you seem to love. I agree with you that it is out of place with all the bright tropical colors! Quote
BB1 Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 When did I think it was only paramount additions? What I meant was that you should of said the PKI name for relavance to the topic. Quote
TheCrypt Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I'll let someone else explain the title to BB1. I can't really explain it, as getting my point across is hard to do occasionally. Quote
SOB_TOM Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 New paint a new ride does not make. Calling a ride by its current name, as to not confuse the new KICers, appropriate it is. 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Indeed. Especially when that ride has changed. This is a fantasy thread. Why on earth TheCrypt would want The Crypt and not Tomb Raider: The Ride is still hurting my head. I don't think TheCrypt read the entire thread. The very first post, back in 2003, was about wanting King Cobra, which had already been removed. 1 Quote
Original Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Surprisingly, I don't want one. It would ruin the fun of going to Kings Island! 4 Quote
BB1 Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I'll let someone else explain the title to BB1. I can't really explain it, as getting my point across is hard to do occasionally. Now let me explain on what this thread is about, its about PKI era rides, which the name of the ride during the time period is most appropriate, but is not needed. Now I can say the slide has not changed, but for SOB_TOM, it has no paint except for the panneling and the rubber mulch (am I the only one that doesnt like mulch?). Since theCrypt is so "technicall" on the subject, FasTracks, is another of the past slides I wish I could have. Quote
thunderbeast1968 Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 PKI rides? Well, not sure, but like the other comments about owning just one ride, I would have to say an old classic flat ride from the Kings Island of old. My choice is Bayern Kurve. (not a PKI ride, I know) It was my first high speed flat ride that got me used to bigger rides and coasters. I guess the ride got me used to lateral Gs. I rode Kennywood's version many years ago, and it was opening day, the ride operator left us on for what I would call, two complete ride cycles. Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I don't think it had to be from the Paramount era. After all, King Cobra, the ride cited by the original poster, was installed long before Paramount. Quote
TheCrypt Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Why on earth TheCrypt would want The Crypt and not Tomb Raider: The Ride is still hurting my head. Is this a problem? I enjoyed The Crypt, so I would like to have it back. What's wrong with that? Quote
jdawg1998 Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Why on earth TheCrypt would want The Crypt and not Tomb Raider: The Ride is still hurting my head. Is this a problem? I enjoyed The Crypt, so I would like to have it back. What's wrong with that? How can you like The Crypt better than the original Tomb Raider? 2 Quote
TheCrypt Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I don't understand the problem with my choice of The Crypt. It was a fun ride and had a great ride experience as far as I'm concerned. The Crypt also had significantly less downtime than did Tomb Raider, and FUN actually had an interest in maintaining as well as introducing new special effects. If I were to say Diamondback, I'd get zero hate. So why The Crypt? 1 Quote
jdawg1998 Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 No one's hating, we're just questioning the fact you think The Crypt is better than Tomb Raider: The Ride. I mean, it's the same ride, but with special effects and more spins. Quote
TheCrypt Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Tomb Raider, in essence, also destroyed the ride. Water, too much stress, fog, steam, and more. The theming was gone by the first month. Why would I want that? The Crypt had a better soundtrack, even if it wasn't composed specifically for the ride. The queue felt more in-depth than it was in the Tomb Raider days. Plus, it was a relaxing-yet-slightly-thrilling break from the rest of the 60+ mph scream machines in the park. The overall experience is what made it for me. Quote
BB1 Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 So the reason why I like Coolangatta Racers, right? BB1 who is only wondering how my choice had issues with you. Quote
beastrider97 Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Boy, who would've thought this topic would start so much argument. 4 Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 Certainly not Stitch back in 2003! 3 Quote
PKIVortex Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I'm sorry but I thought The Crypt sucked at least the last couple of seasons it operated it did. When The Crypt had the intense program it was awesome. 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 ...and tore itself apart, resulting in reduced capacity and a relaxed ride program oft compared to a Ferris Wheel (which I, at least, thought was very unfair to Ferris Wheels!) 1 Quote
TheCrypt Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 The ride's gondola was reduced by a third to accommodate the 9-flip cycle. The gondola was not retrofitted to lose a row after the 9-flip cycle. Quote
PKIVortex Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I thought the gondola was reduced prior to the ride being named The Crypt. I thought it was Paramount who reduced the number of seats for when it was still Tomb Raider. Quote
TTD-120-420 Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 None. The price to maintain it would be a pain in the butt. I'll let Kings Island pay for them while I use my platinum pass. 3 Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 I would take the bumper cars. That would be too much fun. Quote
benred23 Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Man Nice Bump!! I think From the paramount era, I would take the flying eagles and, believe it or not, Flight Commander!! Loved that ride!! Quote
Guest TombraiderTy Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 The ride's gondola was reduced by a third to accommodate the 9-flip cycle. The gondola was not retrofitted to lose a row after the 9-flip cycle. 8 flip 1 Quote
TheCrypt Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 The ride's gondola was reduced by a third to accommodate the 9-flip cycle. The gondola was not retrofitted to lose a row after the 9-flip cycle. 8 flip Oh...Right. Silly fingers, not doing what my brain tells them to do. 1 Quote
Voicetek Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 This is tough...I'd like both Phantom Theater and Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle! Except for Scooby-Doo, I'd enhance it with full motion animatronics of all the characters instead of those cheap cardboard cutouts that they used :-) Quote
Stitch Posted October 2, 2012 Author Posted October 2, 2012 Wow, it's odd seeing a thread I made nearly ten years ago. Oddly enough, my original post still holds true today Quote
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