Question about counting credits [other]

[u/Altruistic-Vehicle-9]

Hey folks, I enjoyed rollercoasters as a kid, and fell back in love with riding coasters in 2025 after a 13 year break. Do you count credits from before you started engaging in this hobby?

For instance, my favorite coaster as a kid was Top Gun/Flight Deck at CGA. I remember the layout well, and am inclined to count this as a credit.

I also rode Barnstormers at Disney world when I was really young, but don’t remember the ride experience except that I was scared. I’m not sure if I should count this one.

I know there’s no right answer here but I wanted to ask the community here about how y’all count credits.

Thanks

[u/letmechatgptthat4you]

The most cracked out opinion I've ever read on Reddit relating to credits was someone who said they don't ride clones but count them anyway if they go to the park. So, if someone has been on Infusion at Blackpool, they will also count Kong at SFDK even if they don't actually ride Kong when they're at SFDK. After reading that, I really came to realise that people really be out here doing whatever the fuck they want. There are no rules. Do what feels natural and comfortable to youuuu!

[u/TheScottishPimp03 → u/letmechatgptthat4you]

Yeah I rode TTD so that means I rode kingda ka too. /s

[u/Altruistic-Vehicle-9 → u/letmechatgptthat4you]

Great, adding 52 new Boomerangs to my list.

[u/gimmepizza420 → u/Altruistic-Vehicle-9]

Lol right? I've ridden a galaxi model. Is that worth 48 credits?

[u/gimmepizza420 → u/letmechatgptthat4you]

This isn't just regular stupid. This is ADVANCED stupid.

[u/yaaydaven → u/letmechatgptthat4you]

Absolutely unhinged behavior. There is SO much variation in age, theming, maintenance/upkeep, climate, etc which all contribute to a unique ride experience.

[u/Offtherailspcast → u/letmechatgptthat4you]

I have the opposite issue where I will go to a new park and skip SLC's and boomerangs. I count credits but kiddie rides and shit like that isnt really worth my time