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Hex [2024 Refurb]: General Discussion
Mykeprime
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The projection is no worse than the old seizure-fest
DistortAMG
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Isn't that like every theme park ride in existence though, this is where the term backstage comes from. I know that Disney looked at their attractions this way from the 1950's onwards while also being the first, then everyone else followed suit.
The_bup
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From: https://youtu.be/-KnU7qKPHCo?si=EvYyyZ63w90VBDeL
True. Although i guess it is hard to get an āintense finaleā on a madhouse though. Prefer if they where green so they tied back to the green-ness of the screens
AltonLover123
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The only place I could see projection mapping work effectively is on the witch.
And even then, I like it as it is.
And even then, I like it as it is.
They canāt do themes anymore
Itās meant to be a restoration project youāre talking through and stumble upon a vault behind a bookcase
Instead we get flashing lights as though it can hear the music. Awful.
Itās a mysterious 18th century vault!
Iām really not looking forward to doing this again at fireworks.
Itās meant to be a restoration project youāre talking through and stumble upon a vault behind a bookcase
Instead we get flashing lights as though it can hear the music. Awful.
Itās a mysterious 18th century vault!
Iām really not looking forward to doing this again at fireworks.
Bennobo
TS Member
Hoping to ride the refurb on Saturday, so I'll hold off any judgement until then. I am fearful though after seeing a glimpse of onride footage on YouTube. I loved the mysterious feel of hex, the lack of colour was perfect to me, a little concerned that it will feel more like a BPB attraction now with over the top coloured lighting, I'll find out for myself I guess. But sometimes subtletly works beautifully
If youāve ever seen Harry Potter and the cursed child at theatre youāll understand how projection mapping can be used in a very tasteful and clever way, that doesnāt take away from the classic set design asserts. But when required the projection allows more depth and for the set to move when in reality itās not, it can travel in time and bring things to life In a very tasteful way (no bright colours or over the top CGI render) Disney has done many fantastic projections from old school to new style.
Mickyās Mine train although not comparable in this case is an example of very in your face projection, but works very well in my opinion for that ride for the cartoon immersion and story telling. Itās actually a very clever and fun ride which does have physically sets and great animatronics to.
I could flip the argument and say whats the big movement on here against projection mapping? It brings rides alive and makes them more immersive and itās not something you can just do at home so is that why we like dark rides?
Escape reality and be moved on an immersive story?
Mickyās Mine train although not comparable in this case is an example of very in your face projection, but works very well in my opinion for that ride for the cartoon immersion and story telling. Itās actually a very clever and fun ride which does have physically sets and great animatronics to.
I could flip the argument and say whats the big movement on here against projection mapping? It brings rides alive and makes them more immersive and itās not something you can just do at home so is that why we like dark rides?
Escape reality and be moved on an immersive story?
I agree and we just always compare instead of being in the moment
QTXAdsy
TS Member
This can be applied to any reboot of any major franchise of fans wanting it before then hating the damn thing.
Oh yes, while yes some of them have problems, they just make it sound worse as if gunk on Oblivion's track or the Monorail not getting any attention is considered a war crime and want someone to blame for the issues. Honestly some folk need to take a step back.
Mykeprime
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Indeed. Which is, I suspect, why they're trying something new. I think projections are a good fit for the problem in concept, but they probably can't rely on perfect alignment like most building based projection mapping is dependant on. Hence why it's more of a particle effect. I'm sure we'll see it get refined along with more dialling in of the other lights with the new system they've installed. Same as we've seen them progressively adjust curse or even the teeth on Nemesis based on feedback.
Matt.GC
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Since I'm breaking with tradition and have no intention of visiting this shambles of resort again this year, I just hope all this mentioned lighting is still actually working by the time I do manage to experience it to make my own judgment. I was lucky enough to get on Hex with just me and my son (we were the only ones on it) Christmas 2021 before it did a burton. I have missed it.
Not sure I agree, it's a symptom of being enthusiastic about something rather than just more passively enjoying it.
I seem to recall a lot of talk about Rita ruining Ug Land, for example. Kumbak ruining Grand National is another that springs to mind.
Not every change is positive unfortunately and when something you really like is changed even moderately for the worse it can feel like it has been ruined.
Poisson
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Outside of the Vault, I can't see why people can find anything to have a negative opinion of? They've added subtle lighting and sorted out the Octagon effects.
Think the best thing for the TVs would be to build a frame on them to cover the black bars and just show the footage.
Think the best thing for the TVs would be to build a frame on them to cover the black bars and just show the footage.
AltonLover123
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You are aware youāre in an enthusiast community right?
We can never have nice things
DistortAMG
TS Member
Did anyone post this excellent recent article on Hex? Covering many cool things about the rides past and long gone show. Well worth a read, like most of their articles and features actually...
darkridedatabase.com
Alton Towers reopens Hex - The Legend of the Towers after refurbishment ā DRdb
In March, Alton Towers opened for the 2024 season without one of its staple attractions. Hex - The Legend of the Towers had been closed since the first week
darkridedatabase.com
BarryZola
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I'm guessing you mean this one (from the same site)? https://darkridedatabase.com/alton-towers-hex-special-feature/Did anyone post this excellent recent article on Hex? Covering many cool things about the rides past and long gone show. Well worth a read, like most of their articles and features actually...
Alton Towers reopens Hex - The Legend of the Towers after refurbishment ā DRdb
In March, Alton Towers opened for the 2024 season without one of its staple attractions. Hex - The Legend of the Towers had been closed since the first week
Excellent article by Peter (Euro Theme Park Archive). You may spot a thanks to myself at the bottom too (mainly for sourcing some of the old images of the house)
