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Discussion in 'Anything and everything Free Rider' started by Velksy, May 15, 2014.

  1. Max007x

    Max007x Forum Moderator Staff Member Administrator Forum Moderator VIP Official Author

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    I think I'm just going to attempt as many of these as I can with the time that I have, which is not much :p
     
  2. Jefe

    Jefe Forum Legend Official Author

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  3. Max007x

    Max007x Forum Moderator Staff Member Administrator Forum Moderator VIP Official Author

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    Alright I keep that on for the rest of the day but I'll be AFK a lot. If anyone wants to join and talk about this campaign, please do :) !
     
  4. niclauzon

    niclauzon Well-Known Member Official Author

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    if you hold up you'll be fine no matter what :p
     
  5. WheelieMaker

    WheelieMaker Active Member Official Author

    if we have the same track as someone else but it's better do we get it
     
  6. Max007x

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    That's the idea of a contest :p. I think it's best to choose a track that no one works on though. Else everyone works on the same track and the other tracks will be bad.
     
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  7. Eric

    Eric Administrator Staff Member Administrator Forum Moderator Official Author

    That is the idea, we want to work with you guys to make the best new player experience possible but at the same time have as much diversity as possible after all that is what Free Rider is about.

    If you have the time and you want to take a crack at them all go for it, but if you have limited time try tackling one of the ones that there haven't really been any comments on. And if you are are planning on going after one best to put that intention in the comments.
     
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  8. WheelieMaker

    WheelieMaker Active Member Official Author

    ok im gonna smash all of you and make the best tracks
     
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  9. Eric

    Eric Administrator Staff Member Administrator Forum Moderator Official Author

    Yesterday was a day off for all us canadians, so we will be posting the last 3 tracks today as well as putting some dates on when to submit. How does June 2nd sound? That would give us a chance to get tracks submitted, mark them as beginner to collect play stats and then add them into the first campaign.

    We will begin coding the backend of campaigns this week as Char has already knocked out a lot of the front end stuff.
     
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  10. Max007x

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    I personally would prefer a couple of days later, like june 5th or something. I don't really have time to do much drawing untill june 2nd so that'd be better for me, but if the 2nd works better for you then that'd be alright.
     
  11. Eric

    Eric Administrator Staff Member Administrator Forum Moderator Official Author

    We can definitely push it out a bit, we are just eager to get the first campaign out as it is the last major feature before we can take the game out of beta and start marketing it a bit more.

    We do have some other features we can work on so the date is flexible, especially if it is going to give more authors a chance to participate.
     
  12. Max007x

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    Yeah I understand that you guys want to put out the campaign as fast as possible. People are wondering when it comes out, but just three days or so would do wonders for me personally. If that's not a problem than that would be great ;)
     
  13. Sono

    Sono Well-Known Member Official Author

    Sounds good to me, Eric
    However, we need to have a look at tracks 8-10 so that us authors can get a good jump on them, as they are probably the longest tracks of the bunch.

    PS. Happy Victoria Day! ;)
     
  14. Eric

    Eric Administrator Staff Member Administrator Forum Moderator Official Author

    All track requirements have been added. If you have any questions let us know.

    We have set a end date of June 6th.

    What I am thinking is that Track Name / Description for the most part can be left to the Track Author but we would like input/sign-off on them as they will be the first experience for a new player.

    Please submit WIPs to the track thread that you are working on so that we as well as other authors can have input.

    OK, I think that is it good luck!
     
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  15. WheelieMaker

    WheelieMaker Active Member Official Author

    Question for Campaign 2 and beyond: Will we be able to detail a little more? I know that this campaign pack is for beginners and it's mainly based on the controls, but the further they progress the tracks should be more harder and in depth with detail.
     
  16. Velksy

    Velksy Well-Known Member Official Author

    It is up to each creator to decide upon an appropriate amount of detail. The biggest thing we want to avoid are tracks that may mislead new players as to which direction they are heading or where there may be hazards in their path. For a obvious example, California Redwood. For an example of detail done in a clean and easy to follow style, Taiga keeps most details besides the clouds and water enclosed in solid lines, making it very easy to follow.
     
  17. Eric

    Eric Administrator Staff Member Administrator Forum Moderator Official Author

    Just updated original post with a "rewards" section.
     
  18. pssst

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    niclauzon's track is fun as hell though.
     
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  19. Eric

    Eric Administrator Staff Member Administrator Forum Moderator Official Author

    With 12 days left in the contest. Will be "bumping" some of the track requirement threads to see if we have any authors working on / considering tackling the track. If you don't plan on entering any tracks please let us know here so we won't bother you :)

    We are very confident that these tracks will be the most played Free Rider tracks of all time, so if you enjoy having your tracks played by millions and rated by thousands this is a pretty good opportunity.
     
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    XYZmystery Active Member Official Author

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