Hex [2024 Refurb]: General Discussion

[AltonLover123]

It's also based around the supernatural, curses, myths and legends. It could be argued that things based around that, such as the lighting, fit with the theme and add to that aspect of the story.

Personally, the new lighting is reminiscent of the scene in the cinema video where the Earl is quite literally battling science vs the supernatural.

It’s always been there, they’ve just amped it up. I like it.

 

[tayspru]

I think at this point a lot of reasoning has been offered for the changes (modern audiences, more spectacle, using LEDs) - if someone doesn’t personally like the changes it’s a shame, but to pretend there was no reason whatsoever to change is a little bit stubborn

 

[Ash]

I understand your point, but it was a counterargument to the point you made. Yes, the ride is supposed to be a construction site, but the theme also heavily relies on legends and supernatural themes; it is not exclusively just construction, far, far from it, in fact.

But the lighting does make far more sense in a supernatural sense, yes, than if the ride were exclusively construction-themed.

Thanks for clarifying.

I hadn’t realised the vault shouldn’t remind me of my local screw fix…

 

[Dave]

Subtle works sometimes but when you are suggesting supernatural spinning room I don’t think the more dynamic lighting is a major problem. Personally as said I think having the branch lit up the entire cycle makes it look like a Christmas decoration so I would have liked them to tone that bit down, there is also a slightly clunky lighting transition during the big base section of the music which looks a bit basic but overall I’m fine with the more dynamic lighting.

Nostalgia is fine but times change.

 

[DistortAMG]

Thanks for clarifying.

I hadn’t realised the vault shouldn’t remind me of my local screw fix…

No need to bring out the sarcasm, I only said what I said because you said and I quote;

"Fact of the matter is, it’s supposed to be a construction/restoration site.

That’s the theme.

Anything that doesn’t add or takes away from that defeats the purpose."

I simply argued that there can be other things, besides construction and restoration themes in the ride, that can and do make sense. As they are not the only themes the ride plays with.

 

[Ash]

No need to bring out the sarcasm, I only said what I said because you said and I quote;

"Fact of the matter is, it’s supposed to be a construction/restoration site.

That’s the theme.

Anything that doesn’t add or takes away from that defeats the purpose."

I simply argued that there can be other things, besides construction and restoration themes in the ride, that can and do make sense. As they are not the only themes the ride plays with.

Well you sure told me.

It was a worthwhile contribution, you made your point beautifully.

And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

 

[DistortAMG]

With all due respect, I am just simply arguing the point you made and telling you why I do not agree with your point. You know, the thing that drives forums like this...discussion!!

The fact you bring yourself down to throwing sarcasm and almost personal jibes my way because I've dared to disagree with your points says a thousand words in itself. Anyway, I'll end this specific chain of discussion here, as we are going off topic.

 

[Mykeprime]

I would like to point out that while the queue is indeed themed on the restoration of the towers, the video and audio explicitly states that a) the vault has been undisturbed for 200 years, so no restoration stuff in it, and b) it was a place of "science vs the supernatural". Aka, weird technology and magic.

anyway...
Watched a few old pov's earlier and noticed that a lot of people were casually chatting through the ride rather than taking in the experience. Wonder if that's something that lead to pushing it in more of a 'show' direction. Extra things happening to keep the punters attention.