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About races....

I absolutely love the races, and I think these two additions would add to their fun.

1) The ability to see someone's win/loss record in races. Maybe even a leaderboard for most wins or best w/l ratio

2) A dedicated place to go in order to start races. This one isn't necessary now, but will be when the number of players grows.

Thoughts? Other ideas? Share away!

Posted 22 months ago by Aldaris Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • How about disabling spinach?
    Posted 22 months ago by Zaphod Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I love the second one, the first one I do not care about, but it would be great if the rock paired you up with another player with the challenge or there was a place
    Posted 22 months ago by Ani Laurel Subscriber! | Permalink
  • definitely disabling spinach. and maybe disabling the effects of no-no powder while in the arena? one person I raced crashed at the finish line and didn't win, which I thought kinda lame. Then again, you could just not sniff no-no powder.

    +1000 to the other ideas in the original forum, though.
    Posted 22 months ago by Cupcake Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hmmm.... I was unable to activate spinach in the races-or interact with any item, for that matter. If it's possible though, it should be removed.
    Posted 22 months ago by Aldaris Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I was able to activate spinach during the race (sorry Travinara) but then I wasn't able to complete the race quest - even though I crossed the finish line and ended the game, the quest didn't update as "won" for me. Unfortunately though, without spinach I'm a cripple in Glitch, I am so uncoordinated with my keyboard I that literally cannot navigate the world without it. I can't you how many tries it took me to win Rainbow Run.
    Posted 22 months ago by EgIantine Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Rainbow Run = Groundhog Day for me.
    Posted 22 months ago by Nanookie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • LOL was good to see if it worked and how that all worked out. Probably would have been great racing... took me another 5 tries to get a win : ) Kinda left me wondering how effective Levitation would be. I really enjoyed the racing aspect of the game. I think it fills a 'combat' void. A leader board would be cool, but I don't care for the idea of a public win/loss record (perhaps if you're industrious enough to go look at someone's profile).

    I think the Canyon Run maybe needs a little extra *umph*.

    Perhaps a way to bet on the outcome before the race? (That got me thinking about a Gambling Skill set) Maybe a booth in each zone where you can sign up to enter a weekly contest? Most number of Races... highest wins in each race type... something like that.
    Posted 22 months ago by Travinara Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I am a total spaz on the keyboard--effective jumping and arrowing is something that I can't seem to make progress with. If misery loves company, am loving being with Eggy and NN on this one. I have not yet completed Rainbow Run, totally gave up. So I am available for people to challenge to a race. You will always win and get your prizes. I live to serve.
    Posted 22 months ago by Mac Rapalicious Subscriber! | Permalink
  • the client lag sucks so bad that without spinach I wouldn't have had a chance. people outrun me in a straight line, let alone jumping.

    and there is skill to using the spinach. if you don't activate it quickly enough you lose time and it makes it much easier to fall into lava and holes.

    it is a very accessible resource. why not bring some along next time you race? : ]
    Posted 22 months ago by striatic Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Anyone who has ever tried to scrape barnacles or dig peat with me, knows how uncoordinated I am on the keyboard. Add in lag, and it's no big surprise that I didn't even make it to the finish line of my one and only race.
    Still. I think the races are fab.
    Posted 22 months ago by caley dunn Subscriber! | Permalink
  • We haven't yet figured out how we're going to hand out races and challenges in the long run. Ideas are welcome. Some of the things we've discussed: having team-based "sports", turn-based games, wagering, leaderboards/laddering and achievements based on the various challenge levels.
    Posted 22 months ago by jdawg Subscriber! | Permalink
  • @striatic, spinach use can be ok so long as the race course was designed with it in mind. That first race could be finished using spinach in seconds. Not too fun (even if you won).

    However, a course designed with spinach in mind could be a lot of fun.
    Posted 22 months ago by en Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Hahaha. Jdawg's post makes me think of Glitch Survivor.
    Posted 22 months ago by clare Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Re: Staff comment "We havent' figured out how we're going to hand out races.."

    Flashback to elementary school! Can I suggest a sports day quest?

    The questing player has to organize two or more teams of players to race. They could organize players from their pool of friends, local chat or help chat. Winners share in the prize plus all participants get the bonus of getting to wear their sportsday ribbons for the rest of the day.

    Other possible prizes? Hot dog and a glass of orange drink to increase your power and mood?
    Posted 22 months ago by Original Zoo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Oh! The orange drink … I remember that!
    Posted 22 months ago by jdawg Subscriber! | Permalink
  • How about a relay race. Your quest is to pass the batten.
    Lets say you have to get to certain areas in a set amount of time..No TP or subway! then pass on the batten. Once it has passed between a certain amount of players you each get a cut of the prise :)
    Posted 22 months ago by Misha Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yeay Sports Day and Relay Races...

    I can see it actually.... each team has to make it through the races, one player completing each section (there are 4, no?).
    Posted 22 months ago by Travinara Subscriber! | Permalink
  • egg and spoon, three legged race, sack race....last one?.. lol :P
    Posted 22 months ago by Misha Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Jet pack racing! Remember that? No? Oh. ;)
    Posted 22 months ago by Hburger Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Big halls with noughts and crosses tables might be fun! But it's not exactly a sport.

    Small mind games like that are always a great way to socialise and make friends in game.
    Posted 22 months ago by Hburger Subscriber! | Permalink