Ride Sims 2.0 Media Event Review !

Hello Friends!

It gives me great pleasure to bring this special "Themagical's Behind the Scenes" look at "Ride Sims 2.0" Media Event Preview!

We were invited for a 'Media Preview' of the upcoming 2019 launch of RideSims.com and let me tell you....you'll LOVE IT!

There's lots of great details, stunning, easy to navigate, and a pleasurable online experience! It's a familiar feel of the former website but with a refresh on new twists to the simulations.

:: Website UI - Familiar but 'Revamped' ::

RideSims.com has been recreated from the ground up. Completely redesign of the former website with a completely revamped design for 2019! Stunning is the word to describe the webdesign.

 © RideSims.com 

Colorful buttons, Sim Of The Day, and Challenge Of The Week.

Colorful Theming - The entire website features a colorful webdesign that's pleasing but yet stunning to the eye! 

Sim Of The Day - Features a simulation to play if you haven't gotten to play the others while playing your favorite 'go-to' simulation.  

Challenge Of The Week - Features an in-game simulation challenge to unlock within! E.g. 3 of continuous inversions on Ripsaw as featured on the image above.

:: Detailed, Challenging, Addicting Simulations :: 

© RideSims |  © Disney

(Image above: Rock N' Roller Coaster)

The new site builds upon the popular feature of CHALLENGES! This time you can earn challenge awards, not just on your score but each sim has its very own unique challenges. E.g. Number of fully loaded trains dispatched on Baron 1898.

We know that the highest scoring users played for a long time making it difficult for some users to get onto the leader boards. So now we have a new challenge. Throughput per hour! This is an average hourly rate calculated on the number of peeps you handle.

:: Recently Announced Simulations ::

© RideSims 

(Image above: Taron)

 Taron is a multilaunch steel roller coaster manufactured by Intamin located at Phantasialand in Germany.^[1] It is the fastest and longest multi-launched roller coaster in the world.^[2] Taron opened on 30 June 2016.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taron_(roller_coaster) 

© RideSims 

(Image above: Baron 1898)

Baron 1898 is a steel Dive Coaster at the Efteling theme park.^[4] The first test ride was held on 8 May 2015, after construction of the track was completed, and the first manned operation was conducted on June 18, 2015.^[5] Music was created by the Brussels Philharmonie symphony orchestra and several producers, under the direction of René Merkelbach.^[6] The ride opened on July 1, 2015.^[7][8] It is the first dive coaster manufactured by B&M that doesn't feature a turn between the lift hill and the first drop.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_1898

:: Ride Sims Plus+ ::

Ride Sims Plus is a behind the scenes look at the virtual world of Ride Sims.

This is accessible as part of the Patreon tier rewards for Patron / V.I.P and Platinum tier supporters.

Different Tiers that you can support allows Ride Sims to continue online and to bring "exclusive content" for Patreon users.

Ranging from Tier 1 to 4 , brings special benefits and 'special profile badges' that you earn for being a Patreon supporter.

 Tier 1 : Bronze Tier Membership ($2 or more per month) Supporter Profile Badge

Tier 2: Silver Tier Membership ( $5 or more per month) 

- Supporter Profile Badge 

- Patron Profile Badge

- Behind the Scenes Blog Access

You can find more information about the different tier levels and become a Patreon supporter by click on the link below: 

https://www.patreon.com/join/RideSims

 :: Closing Thoughts ::

I can not stress this enough, you'll LOVE IT! Ride Sims 2.0 is going to be the best website to visit in 2019! The most enjoyable pleasurable online experience to play your favorite 'addicting' simulations!

Thank you again to RideSims.com for allowing us to 'beta test' this wonderful website!

Look forward to the social media outlets of Ride Sims for you to enjoy a special access to play on RideSims.com within the next few days!

- @RideSims

- @RideSims

#RideSims 

Returning Online: Ride Sims 2.0 in 2019!

© Ride Sims 

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Blog Post Update: 12/21/2018 

Announcing on January 1, 2019 , all our 'Ride Sims' simulation collection will be removed due to the launching of 'Ride Sims 2.0' in 2019!

Be sure to play them on our website before they are gone and onto a new revamped website over at RideSims.com !
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Hello Friends!

We have exciting news to share with you all!  Our good friends and colleague RideSims.com will be returning 'back in service' in 2019 ! 

Since the site's closure in September 2016 (3 years ago), Themagical was very grateful and honored to feature Ride Sims's Disney web-based simulation attractions that was exclusively hosted on Themagical's website.

John, the creator of Ride Sims made a special announcement to return online with an all-new revamped website and along with brand new simulations!

  © Ride Sims

:: What does this mean for Themagical.nl? ::

The current 'Ride Sims' simulations featured on Themagical's website will be available UNTIL Ride Sims 2.0 is launched in 2019.

At special request by John, all Ride Sims (RS) simulations will be removed from Themagical's website once Ride Sims 2.0 is officially online.

Themagical isn't going off-line or merging with Ride Sims.  Themagical.nl will be still online with the current original simulations that was made by the webmaster/simulator creator Martijn and Themagical simulation development team.

Themagical is happy for the new announcement and was very grateful to host the simulations of the former Ride Sims simulations for the time being.  We wish the best for John's newest updated Ride Sims 2.0 and can't wait to play along with his creations in 2019!

:: What about the Walt Disney World Monorail Simulation or 'Beta Testing' this simulation? ::

Since the new announcement, the Walt Disney World Monorail simulation will be debut on Ride Sims 2.0 website.

At this time of writing this post, there's no current information about this simulation being beta testing.  We will update this page once we have available information to share with you all!

:: Additional Questions for the team? ::

Are you excited for RideSims.com to return online in 2019? What simulations would you like to see return again?

Do you have any questions you may have that wasn't answered by this post? Send us an email at: sdt_themagical@outlook.com and we'll answer the best we can in relation to RideSims.com

Check out and follow Ride Sims on their social media accounts ! 

- @RideSims

- @RideSims

#RideSims 

 

 

Soarin...The sky is the limit!

© Disney  |    © Themagical.nl

Hey There Friends!

As today marks 2 years in current development of the 'upcoming simulation' for Themagical.nl

It's been a long progress of building and coding this simulation from the 'blue sky phase > research  > concept design > development > internal testing ...' .

We are still at 'internal testing' due to the previous status from our simulation developer Josh Stauffer who's been very busy working on this project. 

Quick recap to Josh's post in September 30, 2013: 

  "It's been a while since the last update on Soarin', so here is the latest. It's been slow progress due to lack of time over the summer and some challenging puzzles in the code. The toughest parts have now been solved though, and I'm very near firing up the complete new peep engine that I've been working on for months. I'll be sure to update when that happens!" - Josh Stauffer September 30, 2013 via Themagical's Facebook Group Page.

As we prepare for the upcoming simulation, we've made the page 'LIVE' so you can get ready to play once we announce the launch. 

Just to remind you that we've haven't released a 'beta version' for our 'beta testers' quite yet.  We have to enter that phase before we feel its ready for the public.

We appreciate your support and patience as we are eager to release this new simulation.  Make sure you keep your eyes peeled at our social feeds, this blog, and Facebook pages / Group Page for the latest updates!

You can take a sneak peek at the page here: http://www.themagical.nl/simulations/soarin 

Until Then, 

Reighard 

Beta Testing Announcement

Announcing "Soarin" Simulation

Hey everybody!

We have exciting news to share with you! Our new team member Josh Stauffer (webmaster/founder of Dorneyonline.com) have been working hard behind the scenes on a new simulation experience that will be joining our Simulation pallet!



This new experience will not be needing Flash to play. Thanks to the new coding of HTML5 web development allows for no help from Flash but still keeping the animation/interactivity still intact!

What's New?

- No Flash needed: This is a interesting move for us to test to see how the simulation development process differs from creating under the Adobe Flash Program as well keeping the same quality and feel of Themagical experience.

- HTML5 coding: Since Flash isn't going to be the foundation of this simulation, the foundation will be the coding that creates websites. This new form of website coding will help us achieve the interactivity that you are used to with our current simulations and as well our *mobile/ gaming platforms users will be able to try too. (*Note: Simulation may differ from the PC experience when using mobile/gaming platforms browsers.)

- Browser Recommendation: Firefox 5 , Safari 5 : Currently, the simulation is running better in the coding rendering performance in Firefox 5 and Safari 5. For Windows Vista/7, IE 9 isn't optimized quite yet for the simulation but it does render HTML5 seamlessly. Windows XP users IE8 will not work/render properly, it may cause PC lock ups/computer hangs.

- Reliable Performance: For *mobile users will be happy to know that when playing the game, you'll see if any battery drainage or no affects of battery drain. This is great on long play for couple of hours. Not only mobile users but PC experience will notice that smoother rendering and performance while playing in their browser verses using a Flash Player. (*Note: Simulation may be not available on all smartphone devices and may see some issues to access the webpage on unsupported devices.)




(*Click to see in Large view)

More details of this beta testing/public release as the months ahead.

Thanks for reading!

Reighard

Keep guessing!

Coming Soon!

"Keep guessing! And no, this isn't an "April Fools" joke either!"



(*Click on the image to see larger)

Welcome to the team: Josh Stauffer!

Hello one and all!

As you may know that you've seen our site grown over the past few years. We feel that from the stress of life has made us aware that our free time is very limited and I know many of you are waiting patiently on us to release new 'magical' content for you to enjoy.

This is a great time were we feel to open a new position on the team of Themagical that we feel will be a great addition and benefit.

On the behalf of Themagical, we introduce "Josh Stauffer" !!

He'll be joining the 'Simulation Development Team' to help us bring new content and as well helping the website as well for Themagical. He as well is working on the "Coming Soon" project too!! We are very excited by how its been progressing so far!! WAY A GO JOSH!

Here's a quote from Josh about his new position to the team:

I am excited to join the Simulation Development Team of Themagical. I look forward to working with the Team to explore the possibilities of the latest tools in web development, and to help provide attraction simulations of the highest quality which can meet the demands of the rapidly evolving world of internet media. ~ Josh Stauffer

We are very pleased that he accepted his new position to help the 'Simulation Development Team'.

Coming Soon:

"Nope, guess again. This isn't what you were thinking either on the first teaser!"



(*Click on the image above to see it up close.)

Until then,


Reighard

Reflection on Japan and more...

Hello everybody.

It's been awhile that I've posted on any new posts. There's a reason why I reserve on posting anything new and I'm sorry for that. Let me explain....

Japan:

As many of you have watched, read, or even experience the earthquake (readers/community of Themagical) as well. My heart was really torn apart when I saw the images. This is really worse than Chile and Haiti.

I felt inside so numb seeing the images that has affected me to the point not to post anything new. It's really sad to see villages being completely gone in matter of minutes and its so heavy on my heart to even reflect about it.

To our visitors, community users, and readers of Japan, my heart really goes out to you. Prayers and thoughts goes out to you. We really are humbled that you tune in to read our blog and website when your country has been affected so terribly. Even if you aren't near the affected area, just know we are thinking of you and supporting through donations to help.

From the destruction and following up on our news outlet's has keep me posted on what's going on and wow...just how you guys response to it from the videos I've seen. Just speechless right now to write more about it. Forgive me to be this way but its one reasons why I haven't written anything these past days.

Ok...phew...I'm just trying to cope about the situation in Japan.

Changes For Themagical:

Recently, we made a posting on the website about some new website 'upgrades'. These changes means a better stable website and as well new interaction elements to your profile.

From the new data base upgrades, those who haven't been on our site since June 1, 2009 will be deleted and will have to make a new account. As well those who been on the site, you will (even myself) have to make a new account since the previous data system can't be moved over to the new data based system.

We apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause. Trust me, its for the better of the community and better experience for Themagical.

For those in the 'Beta List' group, we advise that you make sure your account is active on our website if you didn't do so. If your account hasn't been active since June 1, 2009, your account will be deleted and you will not be part of our list. This is a MANDATORY requirement to be part of our 'Beta List' group.

Coming Soon:

"Coming Soon! It's not what you are thinking either."

(*Click on the image above to see it up-close.)

Closing Thoughts:

Thank you again for being patient with me on blog postings as I should do normally.

We hope you have a nice weekend and as well our thoughts and prayers goes to the people of Japan.

Until Next Time,

Reighard

It's Coming...