Myths, Legends, and Folklore By RCTM Added on Saturday, 16 June 2007
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Mike Robbins and MickMaximus 
Wow, what a round for RCT2 parkmaking. Congratulations to Mike Robbins, Mick Maximus, and all of the RCTMasters Club for a tremendous runner-up. Originally planned to win spotlight up until I layed eyes on Butterfinger's Euro-masterpiece, Myths, Legends, and Folklore is still a tremendous theme park. Exhibiting a much more "NE adapted" style then we've ever seen from either Mike or Mick, and I think all will agree that we hope they keep it up this way. Featuring a great atmosphere throughout the entire park, mixing realism with fantasy in a beautiful way, adding some very interesting coasters (although their coaster style isn't my preference). Great choices on the different themes, and great execution on following through with those themes. Mick proved he can make RCT2 architecture with the best of them, and mixed with Robbins' parkmaking expertise, they make a terrific tandem. Great job, on this round's "Super Runner Up".
We start off with the Irish area known as Limerick, one of the most atmospheric areas I have ever seen. For me the highlight in this area is O'Brien's Pub, just a wonderfully themed building and I can just picture the bunch or drunk Irishmen likely to inhabit it. There are a couple of coasters in this area (see screen six for the other) and I think my favorite would have to be the kiddie coaster "Leprechaun's Charm" never has so much green look so good.
Shown here is the park's "Cyclops" B&M Stand-Up Coaster, modeled after one of the NE Survivor entries, "Centurion". Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery I guess, eh? While not completely ripping off the coaster, the inspiration is clear, and the coaster has its own unique layout as well. In the background, you can find a coaster I enjoy even more, the seldomly used Spiral Coaster in the form of "Triquetra", a brilliant coaster that falls out of a mountain waterfall, before embarking on a twisted, yet short journey. To the left, you can check out the "Sicilian Drop Zone". All this makes up for my favorite area in the park, Sicilia. Great job guys.
When it comes to great duelers "The Battle of Locksley" must be somewhere near the top. This monster of a woodie duel is located in the parks Sherwood Forest section of the park and based on the legendary tale of Robin Hood and the Sheriff who seemed to have a problem with stealing from the rich to give to the poor.
Here's an upclose and personal shot of the "Leviathan" water coaster found in the Kriti area of the park. Great architecture, and very remiscint of rides like Journey to Atlantis in Sea World. Capturing the atmosphere so perfectly, I really enjoyed looking at this whole area, whether it be the Leviathan coaster, or the Kriti Boat Tours (another large building pulled off beautifully). Great job on the queue line on the left hand side of the screen, one of my favorite parts of the entire park.
Here we find two of the parks massive sprawling coasters. We have Der Drachenstich a wild green B&M with 6 inversions (3 of which are Corkscrews) and representing the German section of the park. We also have Werewolf, a B&M Invert in the Rheinland section of the park.  
Now here's a shot of the "Cuchulainn's Flight" B&M Flying Coaster as it soars underneath a well constructed tunnel. Now while the Flight isn't really my favorite coaster in the park, the way it soars under the tunnel after the barrel roll in this picture just reminds me of Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and how they bring coasters together with nature to bring artwork to life. The subtle flat ride "Banshee" sits in the middle of the screen, fitting so perfectly somehow. While it doesn't seem that "overly impressive", it's really eye-catching, so nice job there.
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