Monday, May 24, 2010

Top 10 Projects: The Epic Finale (Part Two)

Ugh. Well, I feel physically, emotionally, and spiritually absolutely drained. Lost is over, summer is starting, and quiet frankly I have no idea how to feel about either of those two things. Well, regardless, I figured since I have been building this countdown up, I might as well finish it. Sorry if I'm not my usual enthusiastic self today. It's one of "those" days, if you know what I mean. Well, anyways, there's one thing that I am absolutely sure of at this point, and that is that season seven is going to be EPIC. What's the best way to prepare for season seven, which launches tomorrow? By finally revealing my choice for Top Project of All Time. Everybody ready? Then here we go...

1. Legend of the Lost Army, DisneyFreak59 (Season One, Project Four)

It has to be noted that not only did this particular project, season one, project four, deliver us THE greatest project in the history of the game, it was also the project that featured the most famous event in the history of the game, which (as has already been discussed previously in the blog) was the moment when front runner BasketBuddy101 was eliminated over underdog CostaFreak. Setting the stage for six seasons worth of events to follow. It's hard to put into words exactly how huge that eventual decision wound up becoming. It basically set forth the idea that ANYONE can win the game. In the early days, a big problem in the core design of the game was that it had the potential for the big power players to just coast all the way to the end with very little trouble. That's more or less been settled in the more recent seasons, because of the fact that you have to be a good team leader as well as a creative force if you hope to win.

Now, enough about the game at large, and more about this project. As I stated in Part One of the epic finale, this project is indeed NOT as detailed, throughout, and intricate as Jag's Sleeping Beauty Musical project from season two. Why exactly is this number one, then, you ask? One reason and one reason only. This particular project has a legacy unlike no other. DisneyFreak58 (Who eventually went on to win Season One, as we all know) even went on to team up with Darth Boomer to create a version of the attraction in RCT3, which became one of the most popular roller coaster simulator projects ever posted on this site.

But really, the project just speaks for itself. I know that's kind of a cop out thing to say, but honestly, what more needs to be said? I think overall, what makes this project stand out the most, in my opinion, is how realistic and feasible an idea it is to see Disney doing sometime in the future. It basically delivered on all fronts. It was fun and exciting from beginning to end, was rooted in real mythology, and gave the World Showcase its own signature mega E Ticket. Not to mention the fact that the thing is pretty much the perfect length to sit down and read in one sitting. The presentation is engaging, and all throughout reading it, even to this day, I can't help but think "Why hasn't Disney made this by now?". In six seasons of the game, it's ironic that after all this time, the original is STILL the best. Well done, DisneyFreak!

So, here's the Top 10 Projects, in order.

10. All That Jazz Shop/Hungry Bear Refurb, Jessiestudio (Season Four, Project Six)
9. Wall*E Experience, BasketBuddy101 (Season Three, Project Four)
8. Middle Earth River Adventure, Romanarms (Season Five, Semi-Finals)
7. Timber Mountain Adventure, Team Ansem (Season Six, Project Two)
6. Main Street Court House Tower of Terror, BasketBuddy101 (Season Four, Project Eight)
5. Storybookland Canal Boats Refurb, Elisokool (Season Three, Project Three)
4. Paradise Pier Hotel Pool Refurb, Team Merlin (Season Six, Project Six)
3. Disney's Twin Peaks Wilderness Adventure Park, PL7764 (Season Six, Final Project)
2. Sleeping Beauty Musical, Jagfkb (Season Two, Final Project)
1. Legend of the Lost Army, Disneyfreak58 (Season One, Project Four)

Did your favorite make the list? Any you disagree with? What would you pick? I'd love to hear what people have to say regarding the matter. If you were disappointed that you weren't on the list, fear not. After Fans vs. Favorites and All Stars (the next two seasons) play out, I will have another, completely refined list of the Top 25 Projects. So you might have a chance to shine yet. In the meantime, the moment of truth is almost upon us. Tomorrow, bright and early, I will reveal season seven's cast, get to the first project, and post a FULL cast assessment on the blog. It will be an exciting day!

-Tiki

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