ABBA: THE RIDE

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

jrrcoasterfan - 25.05.2007, 19:53
ABBA: THE RIDE
A hundred-year-old custom warehouse, on the south quay of central Stockholm, will soon become a museum to the pop super group ABBA.

With the aid of 'No Limits' Virtual coaster software, I am designing a coaster based experience which will be the perfect companion to this new, exciting experience.

Follow the progress of project Absol Bre Squared http://www.nolimitsdevcenter.net/p3126



This thread is your chance to influence the ride design and layout, from content of thematic drive throughs to faster paced, music synchronized elements. If you were creating the perfect ABBA tribute ride what would you include?

Note all scenery is of the 3DS format and cannot be animated since No Limits does not support this.

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

johnny59 - 25.05.2007, 22:33

Hi and welcome.

This looks like a funny venue.

Could you please create a virtual Agnetha that takes a ride with me in one of those vehicles? That would be awesome.

I guess Johnsteven would have fun riding with Frida.

:welcome: :mrgreen:

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

Fire&Ice - 25.05.2007, 23:28

abbascots wrote: That would be a great idea Johnny,I wouldnt mind shareing the ride with Pierre, and Ivanna!
Johnsteven 8)

:wine:

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

Maxi-saxi - 26.05.2007, 05:25

It looks cool and a lot of fun.

Cheers Maxi-saxi

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

johnny59 - 14.06.2007, 23:31
Re: Small Update
jrrcoasterfan wrote: (Its a lot harder to do than you might imagine!!)


I can imagine it. I have tried to get into programming of 3D scenery for MS Flight Simulator and it's a pain.

I want a virtual Agnetha. :blob1:

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

johnny59 - 15.06.2007, 13:07

jrrcoasterfan wrote: Will do I promise, I wanted to work on this model first to get some practice - I don't want to disappoint you :D

:shock:

Well, yes, uhm . . . I understand. :lol:

Take your time. Even Our Good Lord needed a million years to come up with something as perfect like her.

:mrgreen:

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

jrrcoasterfan - 15.06.2007, 15:56

Quote: we still admire the group for the music, and not for the fact it's in the media

I completely agree, ABBA: The Ride will not just be a drab museum based archive ride, it will fully celebrate the breadth and depth of the group with music synchronized zones that explore the lyrical and musical complexity that is ABBA.

From a downward spiral lift to the melodic notes of 'Another Town, Another Train' into a bleak station set, and on into the first portion of the ABBA Early Years to the explosive L.I.M launch set to 'Love Light' this ride will be an opportunity not just to explore the history of ABBA but to experience its musical philosophy and beauty. The Great thing about this project is I get to decide EXACTLY what makes it in, and believe you me, the final product will be incredible.

ABBA media is an important aspect of the groups success however, and its important we don't forget that either. In building the first slow paced segments of the ride its simply the easiest place for me to start, but I totally agree its not the most important, and never will be.

It's important at this stage of the rides design to start listing clearly what elaborate sets you want to see. A 'set' implies a portion of the given track played in full in an environment stimulated by inferences from the song. The chronological aspect of a ride such as this is important I feel, but beyond that what can be included is almost limitless.

It would be very helpful to me if loyal fans such as yourselves could start to draw up lists in chronological order of elements you would like to see included. These should be laid out roughly as below:-

Entry station:
* Downward Spiral Lift
* Another Town, Another Train set with train model.
* Merry-go-round set with suitable model
* (DETAILS)
Early Years Media
* Love Light Launch with strobe and other lighting effects.
* (DETAILS)
ABBA Fame Media
* Eagle set, with 'Flying' portion.
* (DETAILS)
Legacy Media
* The visitors set as album cover style
* (DETAILS)
* Under Attack brings ride to a close
Exit station:

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

welshabbalover - 15.06.2007, 20:05

Just thinking...

Dont suppose you could end the ride with ''ABBA - Just Like That'' :lol:

Just like that could play... and that was ABBA... Just like that so to speak :D lol

Samy x

P.S - Alternatively could end with So long, So long ABBA although that could be seen as a little depressing and it wont be chronilogical then

Samy xx

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

jrrcoasterfan - 15.06.2007, 20:10

I'm not sure if I should include 'Just like That' because of it being unreleased, but it could be used and would tie in with the chronological aspect.

I had previously considered ending with The Way Old Friends Do and breaking the chronology because I think it is cracking conclusion and a more positive one than under attack, what do you think of that? I was kinda moving away from that idea myself.

Re: ABBA: THE RIDE

jrrcoasterfan - 20.06.2007, 17:59

Managed to find the time to build this section in between physics revison :)

(I am the city)