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Thread: Pod Racers
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SargusQuintek
Mon Jul 26, 2004 1:00 pm
#1
Ok this concept has probably been overdone, but I didn't see it in the first page and didn't feel like sorting through a ton of posts.
With the introduction of the race courses it is clear only the AV is going to more than likely set these track records. Maybe we could get the ability to craft a pod racer based off of master artisan like the current vehicles.
Some significant differences would be that experimentation would be allowed for terrain navigation, top speed, acceleratrion, and handling (for turning). They would have no armor ratings and much like race cars their maintenance would be higher since theoretically they are being run for only ashort timeand pushed to the limits. Plus for game mechanics sake it would keep most players from using them for everyday use.
Nascar SWG style hehe.
Laffite
Mon Jul 26, 2004 1:36 pm
#2
Interesting idea, and it has been brought up from time to time. However, the top speed of the vehicles were tested and set to what they are now for performance and lag issues, which is probably why the AV only increases the terrain negotiation, not speed 
It would be nice to at least see some old busted ass pods in an alley or two in Mos Espa, at least to look at.
Azton-Cobalt
Thu Jul 29, 2004 9:42 am
#3
I'd only want pod racers if we could get them going REALLY fast. Others have suggested this as a possible expansion and I think it would only work with instanced tracks where all of the geometry detail for the race could be loaded into youre graphics card at once.
As for new vehicles and craftable parts to improve them, take a look at the link in my sig. 
Velisimner
Sat Jul 31, 2004 3:43 pm
#4
YES! YES! YES!
aww with JTL there could be planets solely devoted to pod racing....oh man this could be a totally awesome thing if implemented well. think about it, you could get recognition for being a kik ass pod racer...instead of jsut elite crafter, entertainer, combatant....man that would freakin rock!~
Kxealan
Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:46 am
#5
Ever since I first visited the tracks, I thought to myself, "Man, I wish I was going faster."
I think implimenting pod-racers would be excellent, a very cool feature. I do agree, however, that lag would be a problem. You would have to have the entire track pre-loaded.
I think implimenting pod-racers would be excellent, a very cool feature. I do agree, however, that lag would be a problem. You would have to have the entire track pre-loaded.
Kxealan
Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:48 am
#6
Ever since I first visited the tracks, I thought to myself, "Man, I wish I was going faster."
I think implimenting pod-racers would be excellent, a very cool feature. I do agree, however, that lag would be a problem. You would have to have the entire track pre-loaded just to get through it smoothly.
I think implimenting pod-racers would be excellent, a very cool feature. I do agree, however, that lag would be a problem. You would have to have the entire track pre-loaded just to get through it smoothly.
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