Kilauea began nearly 3 years ago as a concept after riding the Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure. I wanted to create something with the same launch and roll that IHC had.I began drawing up several ideas of layouts and decided a mix between IHC and Dragon Khan. Halfway through the trackwork I scrapped the original theming which was basically a gamma radiation facility (similar to IHC), and decided a Tiki/Polynesian style. The original plan was to have this as a center island and create a park around it with rides of several amazing NL2 creators such as Kyle Sloane and Dapalm titled Discovery Point. Due to performance, I decided to scrap that (which I may revist at another point) and focus on the coaster and surrounding area as a whole. I began reaching out to many NL2 creators for input, creative ideas, and help. As of now nearly 10 creators from all over has helped/influenced this project. Creating this has been such a huge undergoing and I am grateful to have worked with many other talented creators in the community.
Back Story:
Many years ago, Dr. Sam O. An, led an expedition to find lost treasure deep into the roots of Kilauea, an active volcano and as legend has it, is the home of the Fire god, Dabka. Legend has it that if disturbed Dabka will release his fiery might on all who has disturbed his eternal sleep. Dr. Sam O. An and his team of explorers journeyed deep into the base of the volcano unaware of this legend. Upon entering the base of Kilauea Dr. Sam and his team began excavating the volcano with a special vehicle called the, Terravator, and began digging through the volcano looking for the lost treasure of Dabka. While digging, Dr. Sam O. An and his team disturbed Dabka. Dabka awoke from his sleep and blasted his fiery might throughout the volcano killing everyone inside. But of course... this is just a legend right?
Now, 20 years later, Adventure Isle's Museum of Artifacts has opened at the base of Kilauea only to have on display, The Mask of Dabka. After touring the Museum of Artifacts, board the museum's "Terravator"; vehicles to take an breathtaking journey through Kilauea only to find the Mask of Dabka in the your way. How will you escape?
Enjoy and please be sure to rate and comment below!
~Blase Rhine
Credits:
Nseven- Trees Intim305- station/textures TheCodeMaster- Scripts Jpaufsc- Support help David Ainsworth- Skybox RCW- Creative design NL2 Advanced- Scripts Christophe63- Kukulcan models (modified) Dapalm- Rocks Kyle Sloane- Textures Bestdani- Fire Effects Secretimble- Rocks/Textures Crazycoaster- Atmosphere Sound Sketchup Warehouse- Jeep model
Great Track! first of all the scenery was awesome! nice textures, cool effects, sounds, it had everything to trigger your senses. I felt the queue was a little long, but that happens I guess. The adrenaline was pretty good for a coaster of its type, although could have used maybe a little higher positive G's. The first half did seem typical for a B&M but the second half was more unique. The layout was great as far as elements and pacing but it was a little on the big side as far as footprint. I could see a park adding a coaster like this but I think I would be very spendy coaster. The only things I didn't like were technical. I felt the break run was way too short, and the transition from the transfer track to the station was awkward, but no biggie.
I'm a bit of a novice with ratings (and a bit of an amateur with Nolimits in general), so please keep that in mind.
I'd like to start by saying that I absolutely loved this coaster! The flow of the layout, the arrangement, and the shaping of the elements was almost pitch-perfect B&M if you ask me, and I think it made for a very fun and smooth ride. Your track work was great, and the Hulk-inspiration allowed for a layout that feels both unique as well as realistic and in-tune with other B&M sit-downs.
I think the ride alone is worthy of a high rating, but the addition of the theming and the terrain-work really pushed this one over the edge for me. I believe the scenery and the level of detail in the theme really enhanced the ride for me. It wasn't overwhelming or or overdone, but felt organic and added to the beauty and thrill.
Well done, man. You really knocked this one out of the park.
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