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'''Intensity''', or the '''Intensity Rating''' is one of three ratings used to determine the quality and enjoyability of a ride in the ''[[RollerCoaster Tycoon (Series)|RollerCoaster Tycoon]]'' series of games. Intensity is measured on a scale that starts at 0 (very dull), and which in theory can be infinitely high. -A qualityhigh-builtquality ridesRoller rarelyCoaster will usually have an Intensity aboverating below 10, butas poorly-builtanything rides can have Intensity ratings much higher thanabove 10, though these rides are usually not successful. Intensitywill ishurt a measurement of ride's speed,[[Excitement|Excitement G-forces,rating]] and ridethus mechanics,hurt andits determines the relative "thrill" of the ridepopularity.

== Contributing Factors ==

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For various purposes, different Intensities are desirable. In rides aimed toward children or towards less-brave riders, intensity ratings of Low or Medium are appropriate. Typical riders will accept rides running the gamut of Intensities, from Low to Very High or higher. Thrill-Seekers will typically want to ride rides with High ratings or higher. The most popular rides, however, have a medium to high ~4.5 -6) intensity rating, as this caters to the widest range of guest perferencespreferences. However, very few if any riders will seek to ride a ride with a rating much above 10.00; Intensitiesintensities of this magnitude often indicate physical discomfort or danger. An Ultra-Extreme intensity rating on a ride is not desirable in all but a very select few circumstances. Also, some guests may increase their intensity preferences over time if a Roller Coaster of a medium or high intensity rating is placed around Gentle or low-intensity rides, although this does not apply in parks where guests prefer less intense rides however.

A ride builder can use the G-force ratings given, along with the ride graphing window, to find and adjust specific sections of rides - adding or removing ride elements to adjust the G-force at that section and, therefore, the Intensity of a ride. Often, if a train is slowed down at certain trouble spots, G-forces can be reduced, and ride can be made less Intenseintense and more Excitingexciting, thus increasing the potential ridershippopularity for the ride. If the G-forces are not problematic but the intensity is still too high, it is a good idea to remove a couple of drops or inversions. Adding brakes to slow down the trains before entering high G-force sections is useful to reduce the G-forces experienced in those sections, most especially corkscrews, vertical loops, and small steep slope pieces like on the [[Vertical Drop Roller Coaster]] or [[Steel Wild Mouse]].

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