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[[File:Ride_Window_RCT2_-_7.gif|thumb|The ride window in [[RCT2]], showing statistics.]]
'''Excitement''', or '''Excitement Rating''', is one of three Ratings combined to determine the quality and enjoyability of a [[ride]] in the ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon (Series)|RollerCoaster Tycoon]]'' series of games. Excitement is measured on a scale that starts at 0 (very dull), and which in theory can be infinitely high (though readings above 10 are extremely rare). Excitement is used primarily as a judge of ride design, and also determines how much guests will pay for ride [[admission]].▼
▲'''Excitement''', or '''Excitement Rating''', is one of three Ratings combined to determine the quality and enjoyability of a [[ride]] in the ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon (Series)|RollerCoaster Tycoon]]'' series of games. Excitement is measured on a scale that starts at 0 (very dull), and which in theory can be infinitely high. It is exceptionally rare (though
==Contributing Factors==
===In RCT1 & 2===
Ride design is crucial for increasing Excitement. Adding variety to a ride, while decreasing parts that cause discomfort or boredom for the rider, will increase the excitement rating. Generally, rides that have sections that enter the ground are more exciting than rides that stay above-ground. Also, rides that have portions of it going over water will have higher excitement ratings. Rides that have lots of sections with high Positive and Negative G- forces or high Lateral G's will have lower excitement ratings; this is evidenced by many rides built that have very low Excitement Ratings while also having ultra-extreme [[Intensity]] ratings - the excessive G-Forces of the ride make the ride not enjoyable, and the excitement rating suffers. An intensity rating must always stay below 10, for the ride to stay exciting.
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*Nearby scenery and theming can massively increase the excitement rating. It doesn't matter what kind of scenery is placed : quantity counts. Nevertheless, If too much scenery (up to 48 items, depending on the ride) had been used, the excitement rating would stop increasing at some point. Excitement Rating is not increased by scenery on indoor enclosed rides such as the [[3D Cinema]].
▲For non tracked rides, the basic excitement rating is set, but can be increased by the surroundings (scenery, rides, etc). In the ride operations menu, making the ride time longer (by increasing the number of swings, turns, the time limit etc) increases the excitement rating, but only by a small amount. In go karts, having more laps increases the excitement rating, but only by a bit.
===In RCT1===
▲Also, having coasters interlocking themselves or others, or having pathways or other rides going trough loops or corkscrews also greatly improves excitement ratings.
In [[RCT1]], excitement is measured on a tiered level. Tracked rides must fulfil a set list of criteria for maximum excitement.▼
▲If you add scenery or interlocking tracks/paths, it will take a few seconds for the ride to recalculate the new excitement rating. In older versions you might have to close the ride and test it again to get the new value.
▲In RCT1, excitement is measured on a tiered level. Tracked rides must fulfil a set list of criteria for maximum excitement.
#Excitement can increase by up to 3 points by having other rides passing nearby. The more rides nearby increases the excitement rating, but eventually the rating stops increasing even with more rides close by. For the [[Car Ride]], it's crucial to have the track interlock with itself.
▲1. The primary factor for excitement is intensity. More intense rides generally have higher excitements. But eventually the relationship stops increasing and drops.
#Having more scenery or interlocking paths close to the ride increases excitement, but more than 48 pieces and the rating stops increasing. This works in a range of 5 tiles around the "yellow arrow" every ride has, which is the #1 part of a ride. At tracked rides, this is the start tile of station 1 (usually where the red/green light is located).
▲5. Playing music increases the excitement, but not by much. E.g 0.3 points.
This tiered system is most probably the reason why roller coasters in RCT1 rarely have extreme and ultra extreme excitement levels.▼
▲7. The last way to increase excitement is to "synchronise with adjacent stations". This can increase excitement by as much as 1.5. It doesnt matter if the coasters keep up with each other, just checking this option will increase excitement ratings by a fixed amount.
When a ride's length exceeds four minutes, despite the elements, the excitement rating will start to drop, and guests will want to get off the ride.
Some rides will characteristically have lower Excitement ratings than other rides. [[Roller Coaster]]s will typically have the highest excitement ratings, followed by [[The_Complete_Rides_List#Water_Rides|Water Rides]] and [[The_Complete_Rides_List#Thrill_Rides|Thrill Rides]], then [[The_Complete_Rides_List#Gentle_Rides|Gentle Rides]] and [[The_Complete_Rides_List#Transport_Rides|Transport Rides]], although there are exceptions in each category. Since riders will pay more to ride a more exciting ride, it is typical, in a [[Admission#Pay-Per-Ride Park|pay-per-ride park]], to have the Roller Coasters have the highest admission cost, since they are (usually) the most exciting.▼
[[File:Helix1.jpg|thumb|Scenery in RCT2 that boosts excitement considerably. ]]
▲This tiered system is most probably the reason why roller coasters in RCT1 rarely have extreme and ultra extreme excitement levels.
===In RCT3===
In RCT3, a variety of scenery themes surrounding a ride increases the excitement more than a lot of scenery of the same theme. (This is useful for the [[Box Office]] scenario where an excitement of 7 is required.)
▲Some rides will characteristically have lower Excitement ratings than other rides. [[Roller Coaster]]s will typically have the highest excitement ratings, followed by [[The_Complete_Rides_List#Water_Rides|Water Rides]] and [[The_Complete_Rides_List#Thrill_Rides|Thrill Rides]], then [[The_Complete_Rides_List#Gentle_Rides|Gentle Rides]] and [[The_Complete_Rides_List#Transport_Rides|Transport Rides]], although there are exceptions in each category. Since riders will pay more to ride a more exciting ride, it is typical, in a [[Admission#Pay-Per-Ride Park|pay-per-ride park]], to have the Roller Coasters have the highest admission cost, since they are (usually) the most exciting.
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==Uses==
The Excitement Rating can be used as a crude estimate of how "fun" a ride is. The more exciting the ride is, the more guests will say "Ride X was great" and return to ride the ride again. As such, it can be used to determine proper admission prices and ride photo prices, queue/line length, and the amount of advertising it should receive. The Excitement Rating also encourages unique building concepts, use of special track elements, and the construction of rides near each other, near paths, near scenery, and underground. In this way, the Excitement Rating works as a means to encourage real-life ride building practices.
==See Also==
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