Park / El Fuego

11-March 07

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Kumba Offline

It was not that long ago that Faceman got an NE Design for his awesome spin on Dueling Dragons and maybe some people wondered if that was a fluke? I think we found our answer today as Faceman gives us El Fuego, one of the best designs we have ever had with it's solid layout, great architecture and beautiful landscaping.
posted 18 years ago
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Jazz Offline

I liked it. It had some great landscaping (although why was there that that long stretch of flat land next to the lift?), and the foilage and atmposphere was pretty nice. However, the design itself was lacking, IMO... it got off to a nice start with plenty of speed, but it completely looses all of it's pacing by the time it gets to the cobra roll (which it just barely gets by) and slowly makes it's way through the rest of the layout. The ending also seemed forced, and it was a very abrupt ending to the brake run. The architecture was good, in some areas, but obviously too inspired from other architectural builders... especially with the buildings at the top left corner, which seemed way too similar to Mount St. Michel from H2H4.
Congrats nonetheless though, although it seemed that the theming is what did the job here instead of the coaster, which should be the primary focus of a design.
posted 18 years ago
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RCTNW Offline

This was one of the best designs I have seen in awhile. The architecture was top notch and the church was outstanding. The coaster itself was great to look at (even though it had pacing issues). This will be one I keep for awhile and aside from the pacing issues, I found nothing wrong with this entry. Great job faceman and I look forard to seeimg more from you.

James - rctnw
posted 18 years ago
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Gwazi Offline

Yeah, tbh it wasn't all that great. Although it was nice, the archy seemed a little inspired by MSM (Not necessarily a bad thing), and there wasn't much theming to the coaster itself. Though the landscaping was good, I don't understand the empty land near the lift hill. Like I said, it was nice, but I don't think it quite deserves Design. Sorry Faceman.

I do hope to see more from you, however, as you have great potential.
Edited by Gwazi, 12 March 2007 - 02:09 PM.
posted 18 years ago
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RCTFAN Offline

I see too much of other people in this.
posted 18 years ago
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Tom_Dj Offline

sorry but i don't think this deserves an ne design from the screens it just looks like a copy of MSM. but i'll have a closer look to it later
posted 18 years ago
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Kumba Offline

Id say copy of port royal. Still really good tho, I see nothing wrong with taking influence form other people.
posted 18 years ago
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lucas92 Offline

I thought you just stick out Egghead's work to a design. I don't see any originality...
posted 18 years ago
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Lloyd Offline

Let's face it guys, i very much doubt he was trying to 'copy' peoples work, the guy just built what came naturally. Give him a break already.

Faceman, you've already proved that you're good enough to merit an NE Design, (with duelling dragons), so be proud of this one too. The architecture was nice, fitting, and yes the church was well done. The coaster itself was above average, much better then a lot of people could do, the only thing that let it down were the pacing issues. Overlooking that, and the inexplicable bare patch of land by the lift hill, i enjoyed this, and despite what people say, it's a well done, NE Design.

Congrats!
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zodiac Offline

I'm really getting pissed at how people are saying "pacing issues". It went 10 fricken mph through the cobra roll, and that's basically it. So deal with it.

I liked it. I'm liking your style, even if it is like other people, but hell, it's not your fault. Looking forward to more.
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Ling Offline

It looks really nice, but I can't help noticing quite a bit of similarity in track design to Aria. Probably coincidence, but just wondering. The church was very nice, although as bit small, and the rest of the archy and the atmosphere had a very pleasant feel; great job, faceman.
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Milo Offline

Man... I really hate the path selections, way too bright. And the "inspirations" are pretty obvious. But seriously people, stop bitching. It's not like people don't use other people's work for inspiration.
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tracidEdge Offline

oh man remember when everyone gave artist a hard time for ripping off of people.
good times.
posted 18 years ago
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vekoma9 Offline

I really enjoyed this design. I thought it was good. The design was solid, and tricked me of where it was going xometimes. I thought the landscaping was really good. every design you give faceman, gets better and better. Like that aqua trax you made. That was awesome.
posted 18 years ago
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Todd Lee Offline

Not bad at all! Not as good as Atlantis, but hey... I guess you had to go with something that could get some recognition this time. Pacing issues?? I'd say pacing issue.. (singular) The cobra roll was the only weak point. Sure, it went slow over the top of the following hill, 1 or 2 people may recognize the cause of that... The use of an actual MCBR block brake section that works and flows well is somewhat of a dead idea around here. It's hilarious that one of the VERY few coasters that actually flows well, (ie - train doesn't stop at the top of the lift so the riders can take a break and eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich) is one of the coasters that 99% of the boards complain about. Most peeps here couldn't build a proper block-brake coaster if their lives depended on it.And as far as the themeing resembling others works, give me a break.
Edited by Todd Lee, 11 March 2007 - 11:45 PM.
posted 18 years ago
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Brent Offline

Uhhh, I guess it's nice that the site's being updated more often now, but this isn't nearly like anything in the past that would've garnered this "achievement." I mean, it's nice and all... but this "award" should be a bit pickier.
posted 18 years ago
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posix Offline

heh, tracid, my thoughts exactly.
faceman, congrats and well done. you deserve it.

and those people going on about originality; seriously, none of you have ever produced anything worth looking at or in the slightest related to this word "originality".
so just give in already.
posted 18 years ago
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Faceman Offline

Thanks for all the feedback
and special thanks to Cork and Kumba for putting this up.

Also I would like to thank Mifune for his help...

- Face
posted 18 years ago
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ekimmel Offline

The use of an actual MCBR block brake section that works and flows well is somewhat of a dead idea around here. It's hilarious that one of the VERY few coasters that actually flows well, (ie - train doesn't stop at the top of the lift so the riders can take a break and eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich) is one of the coasters that 99% of the boards complain about. Most peeps here couldn't build a proper block-brake coaster if their lives depended on it.

Preach on, Brother Todd. I couldn't agree more.
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Carl Offline

I am going to join in on this Block (Brake) party as well, cause I agree with Todd and ekimmel here.
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