U.S. Draft (Voting Thread)

[Eclipse]

The parks have been assembled and the coasters have been picked, it is now up to you RCPro to choose who is the winner. This is a public poll so everyone gets a chance to vote!

The Polls will officially close at 9:00 PM (EST) on June 26.

REMEMBER: You are looking for the most well-rounded park, not just the one with the best coasters.


1. Jake
- Voyage (Holiday World)
- Nitro (Six Flags Great Adventure)
- Kumba (Busch Gardens Africa)
- Big Thunder Mountain (Disneyland)
- Batman: The Ride (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
- Space Mountain (Disneyland)
- Tony Hawk's Big Spin (Six Flags Fiesta Texas)
- Kingda Ka (Six Flags Great Adventure)
- Jackrabbit (Kennywood)
- Medusa (Six Flags Great Adventure)
- Shockwave (Six Flags Over Texas)
- Kentucky Rumbler (Beech Bend)

2. Luxornv
- Top Thrill Dragster (Cedar Point)
- The Boss (Six Flags St. Louis)
- The Dark Knight (Six Flags Great America)
- Dominator (Kings Dominion)
- Gemini (Cedar Point)
- Mr. Freeze (Six Flags Over Texas)
- Hades (Mt. Olympus Theme Park)
- Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Great America)
- Raptor (Cedar Point)
- Desperado (Buffalo Bill's Resort)
- Manhattan Express (New York New York Hotel & Casino)
- X Coaster (Magic Springs)

3. R.C.
- Beast (Kings Island)
- Tatsu (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
- Xcelerator (Knotts Berry Farm)
- Patriot (Worlds of Fun)
- Tony Hawk's Big Spin (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
- Flying Super Saturator (Carowinds)
- Led Zeppelin - The Ride (Hard Rock Park)
- V2: Vertical Velocity (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
- Backlot Stunt Coaster (King's Island)
- Big Bad Wolf (Busch Gardens Europe)
- Half Pipe (Elitch Gardens)
- Great Chase (Six Flags New England)

4. thedeadfrog
- Maverick (Cedar Point)
- Expedition Everest (Disney's Animal Kingdom)
- Mystery Mine (Dollywood)
- PowderKeg: A Blast in the Wilderness (Silver Dollar City)
- Ghostrider (Knott's Berry Farm)
- Montu (Busch Gardens Africa)
- Boardwalk Bullet (Kemah Boardwalk)
- Superman Krypton Coaster (Six Flags Fiesta Texas)
- Speed (Nascar Cafe)
- Deja Vu (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
- Roller Soaker (Hersheypark)
- Dragon (Legoland California)

5. Eclipse
- Superman: Ride of Steel (Six Flags New England)
- Thunderhead (Dollywood)
- Boulder Dash (Lake Compounce)
- Kraken (SeaWorld Orlando)
- Alpengeist (Busch Gardens Europe)
- Journey to Atlantis (SeaWorld Orlando)
- Revenge of the Mummy (Universal Studios Hollywood)
- Storm Runner (Hersheypark)
- Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)
- Avalanche (Timber Falls Amusement Park)
- Tony Hawk's Big Spin (Six Flags Over Texas)
- High Speed Thrill Coaster (Knoebel's Grove)

6. apsterling XX
- Millenium Force (Cedar Point)
- Afterburn (Carowinds)
- Desert Storm (Castles n' Coasters)
- Raging Bull (Six Flags Great America)
- Wildfire (Silver Dollar City)
- New Mexico Rattler (Cliff's Amusement Park)
- Invertigo (California's Great America)
- Woodstock's Express (Cedar Point)
- Mantis (Cedar Point)
- Cedar Creek Mine Ride (Cedar Point)
- Volcano: The Blast Coaster (King's Dominion)

7. Haunt-Freak X
- Renegade (Valleyfair)
- Apollo's Chariot (Busch Gardens Europe)
- Flight Deck (California's Great America)
- Fahrenheit (Hersheypark)
- Hydra The Revenge (Dorney Park)
- SheiKra (Busch Gardens Africa)
- Spongebob Squarepants Rock Bottom Plunge (Nickelodeon Universe)
- Pony Express (Knott's Berry Farm)
- Eagles: Life in the Fast Lane (Hard Rock Park)
- High Roller (Valleyfair!)
- Journey to Atlantis (SeaWorld San Antonio)

8. Exceller
- El Toro (Six Flags Great Adventure)
- Goliath (Six Flags Over Georgia)
- Riddler's Revenge (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
- X2 (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
- Phoenix (Knoebel's Grove)
- Phantom's Revenge (Kennywood)
- Talon (Dorney Park)
- Ravine Flyer II (Waldameer)
- Mindbender (Six Flags Over Georgia)
- Incredible Hulk (Islands of Adventure)
- Screamer (Scandia Amusement Park)
- Journey to Atlantis (SeaWorld San Diego)

9. Brandon
- Tremors (Silverwood Theme Park)
- Griffon (Busch Gardens Europe)
- Dueling Dragons (Islands of Adventure)
- Matterhorn Bobsleds (Disneyland)
- Revenge of the Mummy (Universal Studios Orlando)
- California Screamin (Disney's California Adventure)
- Wildcat (Hersheypark)
- Ninja (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
- Tennessee Tornado (Dollywood)
- Goliath (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
- Twister (Knoebel's Grove)
- Big Thunder Mountain (Magic Kingdom)

[Jake]

I would have voted for myself, but--

Just kidding. I went for Brandon, nice park man.

[Michael]

Eclipse had it nailed. He had some terrific coasters, but they all work so well together. Excellent park man. :cool1:

Brandon was in a close second, excellent picks. But yours was one of the only ones without a B&M Floorless, Sit Down looper, or Stand-up. But excellent choices I must say.

Apsterling was 3rd in my opinion. He has a terrific collection of coasters, all pack a huge punch. The only thing was that so many of them were high intensity, but you still had a great collection of rides man.

[Brandon]

I voted for Jake. Your park was spot on brilliant. I couldnt see any flaws in your picks. May you, as well as everyone else have the best of luck in the voting!

And thank you for the compliment, Jake.

[yDp]

Eclipse is going to take this one.

[Exceller]

I voted for Eclipse, almost all of his coasters were well themed and it was a nice collection of rides.

2nd was Brandon. Once again, almost all of your rides are well themed. I really thought that all you needed was that one big, super popular coaster that you just didn't have.

[supremescreamer]

Exceller. He has the best wooden coaster on the planet (El Toro), most insane coaster on the planet (X2), best stand-up (Riddler), and a coaster loaded with air time (Goliath) .. and several other good ones.

In future drafts, you guys might want to consider to only allow people to draft one clone. It's kind of pointless if a bunch of people have Tony Hawk coasters.

[Jake]

^ Yeah.. I was thinking the same thing.

[Michael]

In future drafts, you guys might want to consider to only allow people to draft one clone. It's kind of pointless if a bunch of people have Tony Hawk coasters.

No not really, there are so many differences between their picks that it doesn't hurt to have a few people with the same ride. It's a good one to have too.

[chris]

I voted for R.C. because he put in good quality of rides. Not the same manufacturer either. Well good luck for the rest of the voting.

-Chris-

[R.C.]

^Thanks! That's what I was going for. I was trying to get some popular rides that offered great experiences and to offer something for everyone.

I'm not sure who I'm voting for yet. I'm having a hard time deciding...

[Jake]

Wow! This is a really close draft! Great job everybody :).

[Thrill Reconnoiter]

I went with thedeadfrog. It seems like a great balance of family thrills and adult thrills. Good job.

[Haunt-Freak]

See, this is why these drafts aren't always good. See, I see people who have VERY well rounded parks (including me in my opinion) with actually a good lineup of coasters, whereas (not pointing any fingers here) some people who have a lot of votes, are the ones with all the most highly rated and appraised coasters, INSTEAD of "the most well-rounded park". For instance, I think RC has a very well rounded park, hence I voted for him, but I dunno I just feel like nobody gets the point of this other then to vote for the person who has the best & baddest coasters out there.

[Michael]

See, this is why these drafts aren't always good. See, I see people who have VERY well rounded parks (including me in my opinion) with actually a good lineup of coasters, whereas (not pointing any fingers here) some people who have a lot of votes, are the ones with all the most highly rated and appraised coasters, INSTEAD of "the most well-rounded park". For instance, I think RC has a very well rounded park, hence I voted for him, but I dunno I just feel like nobody gets the point of this other then to vote for the person who has the best & baddest coasters out there.

I highly agree.

[rollercoasterfreak91]

It's just hard for us as enthusiasts to vote for someone with a kid's coaster when someone else has an awesome ride. Oh well, I voted for a well rounded park. :)The voting is really close.

[Michael]

It's just hard for us as enthusiasts to vote for someone with a kid's coaster when someone else has an awesome ride.

It shouldn't be hard to pick a well rounded park over one with "awesome rides." If it is hard, then shouldn't be considering yourself an enthusiast. :wink2:

[thedeadfrog]

I'm just stoked that I've gotten 3 more votes than I ever have before in any other draft.

[Jake]

It shouldn't be hard to pick a well rounded park over one with "awesome rides." If it is hard, then shouldn't be considering yourself an enthusiast. :wink2:

Says the guy who has never been to a well rounded park before. ;)

[Michael]

Says the guy who has never been to a well rounded park before. ;)

Sorry Disney is out of my family's budget :roll_eyes:

I know parks and coasters like anyone else.

[thedeadfrog]

Sorry Disney is out of my family's budget :roll_eyes:

I know parks and coasters like anyone else.

Erm...I wouldn't call Disneyland "Well Rounded"

"Highly Themed" is a better term. The atmosphere is what makes the park.

But because these parks that we make in these drafts aren't real. You can't vote on the atmosphere of the park, which IS why a real enthusiast should go, not the balance of the coasters.

[Michael]

You can't vote on the atmosphere of the park, which IS why a real enthusiast should go, not the balance of the coasters.

And we can't go to an amusement park based on the balance of the coasters coasters? :tongue:

Kind of defeats the purpose of being a roller coaster enthusiast...

[Jake]

So wait, if you're a roller coaster enthusiast wouldn't you just want to go to the park with the best coasters?

So in reality a roller coaster enthusiast would vote for the park that has the best coasters. ;)

[Michael]

So wait, if you're a roller coaster enthusiast wouldn't you just want to go to the park with the best coasters?

So in reality a roller coaster enthusiast would vote for the park that has the best coasters. ;)

No, I would go to a park with a balance of good coasters. Duh.

[Jake]

Wait.. I thought you liked going to Cedar Point?

*Rimshot*

[Michael]

Wait.. I thought you liked going to Cedar Point?

*Rimshot*

I do, because I enjoy the coasters. But I would also enjoy going to a more balanced park.

^that's a no to the rimshot

[Jake]

But you said you would go to a park with a good balance of coasters, and since it's obvious you never have.. ;)

[Michael]

But you said you would go to a park with a good balance of coasters, and since it's obvious you never have..

Yes... what's your point? :tongue:

Oh, and I have been to one. King's Island.

[disneylhand]

Why do you guys care why everyone else goes to parks?

-disneylhand

[Dan]

Why do you guys care why everyone else goes to parks?

-disneylhandI personally find it intriguing to hear why other people hold the same interest as me. Though roller coaster and amusement park enthusiasts have such close interests, the reasons why are often much different.

I voted for Jake. Everyone did exceptionally, though.

[Jake]

Yes... what's your point? :tongue:

Oh, and I have been to one. King's Island.

You got me there! I was hoping you wouldn't think of it ;).

Ah well, it was fun while it lasted =].

[apsterling]

Besides, you're all saying it wrong. A rimshot is hitting the rim and head of the drum, not the ba-dum-pssh you're all looking for.

Rimshots are ugly sounds, I tell you (as a drummer)

[Mike T]

I picked Eclipse. His list or rides sounds the most appealing to me. Very nice job with your roster...

[Michael]

Besides, you're all saying it wrong. A rimshot is hitting the rim and head of the drum, not the ba-dum-pssh you're all looking for.

Rimshots are ugly sounds, I tell you (as a drummer)

I believe he was making a refference to basketball... if I'm correct... :tongue:

[3xinvert]

awwwwwwk-waaarrrrrrrd. lol. kidding.

I went with Eclipse here. His park seemed to have more coasters that went well with each other...kind of like a sampler, you know? Good luck anyways.

[Eclipse]

Today's your last chance to vote!

As for my vote, I went with thedeadfrog. Just looking through his list, I felt he had an excellant balance of ride for everyone. Congrats bro! and best of luck to everyone else

[thedeadfrog]

Today's your last chance to vote!

As for my vote, I went with thedeadfrog. Just looking through his list, I felt he had and excellant balance of ride for everyone. Congrats bro! and best of luck to everyone else

Thank you, it means a lot coming from who I voted for.

It was a great draft everyone, I look foreward to the next.

Hopefully I wont go on a DCI trip at the end of the next one so I can execute the idea I had for this one [Making a overhead map, but I wont get into it]

Congrats to the winner! I'm going off to rehersal, than a show, so I wont be home until saturday -.-, so I thought I'd get that out of the way now.

[Eclipse]

Congratulations to Brandon! You really had an awesome park and did an excellent job!

Now I would like to open up the floor for any suggestions/questions/comments good or bad.

[Haunt-Freak]

I vote we have a World Draft now. I love those, and I really badly wanted to pick a megalite for my park!

[Jake]

Great job, Brandon.

I agree, it's time for another World Draft :). And I'd like to suggest that if a pick is missed, it can not be made up. Otherwise there is no consequence to missing a pick.

[Brandon]

Thanks guys!

I concur with everyone, a World Draft would be great. I really missed the international flavor in this draft.

[3xinvert]

International Draft would be good...I'd like it, I'm much better with worldwide coasters.

Since I was forced to drop out do to limited internet connection (computer=dinosaur) this time around, and I'm only on for one part of the day at the most, I suggest that we have the person who's up next pick beginning at the top or bottom of the clock, whichever's closer, and count 24 hours from there.

Example: (throwing out names from this draft) Brandon's (congrats btw buddy) pick starts at midnight. He picks at 4pm that day. The next person, let's say thedeadfrog (drummers gotta be up there man), can pick at 6pm the same day, and have until 6pm the next day. He picks at 10am the next day, so the next person can pick at noon that day and have til noon the next day, and so on and so forth.

See where I'm coming from here?

[Michael]

International Draft would be good...I'd like it, I'm much better with worldwide coasters.

Since I was forced to drop out do to limited internet connection (computer=dinosaur) this time around, and I'm only on for one part of the day at the most, I suggest that we have the person who's up next pick beginning at the top or bottom of the clock, whichever's closer, and count 24 hours from there.

Example: (throwing out names from this draft) Brandon's (congrats btw buddy) pick starts at midnight. He picks at 4pm that day. The next person, let's say thedeadfrog (drummers gotta be up there man), can pick at 6pm the same day, and have until 6pm the next day. He picks at 10am the next day, so the next person can pick at noon that day and have til noon the next day, and so on and so forth.

See where I'm coming from here?

That would lengthen the draft dramatically.

[3xinvert]

^Is it a priority to keep it short? just asking...

[Michael]

Not necessarily, but it's nice to be able to pick right after somebody with the current system.

Let's say Jimmy picks Griffon at 6:30 PM. And Bob is really eager to pick Kingda Ka right afterwards. He wouldn't be able to pick until midnight. See my point? :tongue:

BTW, great job Brandon :smile:

[3xinvert]

Not necessarily, but it's nice to be able to pick right after somebody with the current system.

Let's say Jimmy picks Griffon at 6:30 PM. And Bob is really eager to pick Kingda Ka right afterwards. He wouldn't be able to pick until midnight. See my point? :tongue:

BTW, great job Brandon :smile:

Okay, then let me edit said plan: top or bottom of the hour. Next pick is at x:00 or x:30, whichever's closer.

That help?

[Dan]

Okay, then let me edit said plan: top or bottom of the hour. Next pick is at x:00 or x:30, whichever's closer.

That help?That just adds like a half hour. As long as you know when your area of the lineup is picking, it's mighty hard to miss your pick. If you've got computer problems, how is a half hour going to help solve that anyway? It will just add another complex rule to make things more confusing.

[Michael]

^ He could just PM someone his picks too.

[3xinvert]

I feel really stupid now.