Universal Cruise Control

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  1. H4nd0fg0d

    H4nd0fg0d Well-Known Member

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    Thanx bro
     
  2. LordShad0wz

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    #62 LordShad0wz, May 13, 2016
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    Devs,

    I have a 2 questions and a feature request.

    First the questions:

    1) why does it take so long for the laser bird to appear after you obtain the power up? Sometimes it's upwards of 4 to 5 seconds. No other power up does this.

    2) what's the time frame on the next update to address the new control modes starting point?

    Feature request:

    So I'm sick of the cops. Why not put in a permanent item, like you have with the time slow and rewind, that when you press it drops bombs or an oil slick behind the car causing the police cars to crash or explode. It would add an awesome element to the game and be a great coin sink or even an in app purchase. What do you think? I'd really love this feature.

    I've noticed coins are appearing way off of the road where you cannot get them and with the tank sometimes it doesn't fire at all or in the direction of cars or cops. I just wanted to make you aware.

    I purchased the following vehicles for real money:

    The Hydra, The Vice, and the knight Rider. Yea I I don't know kits game name but you and I know what it is. Hehe.

    I love the vice car because you can really see it the easiest on all the tracks. But in terms of playing, the knight Rider car and the A team van are my favorites. I just wanted to send you guys a few more dollars in appreciation. I've spent so many hours playing that even with the premium purchased and all the ad watching I feel the need to spend more.

    Oh and I've run out of ads again today. I only watched a few ads too. You guys need to check your network. Your losing revenue. I watched 3 ads today. That's all. And it won't let me view anymore. I'm so close to 1200 coins too. It's killing me lol.

    Billy
     
  3. dhw

    dhw Well-Known Member

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    I will take a look at the pterodactyl and chrome eagle and see whats going on. We should have an update here soon with the confirmation popup for the upgrades. I will be testing out tweaking the new control setup a little bit. It is way to wonky when you first start steering. You can tell exactly where we have been planning on going with the game Billy. Oil slicks, yup. Road mines, yup. Have been wanting to add in a spray paint power up that drops off your wanted level as well.

    There seems to be an bad spawn point that is causing the power ups to some times spawn out of the road. Trying to track it down. I will add the tank not firing to the bug list see if we can't figure out why.


    Huge thanks for buying the IAP to you and anyone who has.

    We will be switching ad networks in the next update. Been having some issues with a couple of them.


    In other news Apple featured the game! Best New Games under Racing! Now we just need to get some reviews.
     
  4. deadjam

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    This is a well presented game with a killer sound track and great graphics. I started playing this after the new control system had been added and I've stuck with the default setting which suits me fine.

    I really want to like this game more than I do but for some reason I'm having trouble wanting to replay it. For those of you reading this do try it out.

    I love the music, graphics, humour and overall concept. I like it that you can play it in either orientation - only discovered that by accident. I think what's bugging me is that it's endless.

    With a racing game I expect there to be tracks, even if they are randomly generated I want it to be about racing other cars or against the clock. So it's me, not you.

    When I tried easy mode it was way too easy. Do you even need that? I was playing for 20 mins straight and had to start doing crazy stuff to put myself in danger to end up dying.

    The harder mode was a bit more satisfying but still fairly easy - needs more cops.

    Would you consider a track with a finish line? Or even daily challenges to give it a goal?

    I also think, after restarting from paused it might be a good idea to have a 3,2,1 countdown to prepare you.

    Nice overall package and good luck with future updates.

    DEADJAM
     
  5. LordShad0wz

    LordShad0wz Well-Known Member

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    This!

    Dead jam you have awesome ideas. Thinking about it what if there was a mode where it was timed with check points and when you get to the point under or at the time it would change to another track? If you don't make it the game ends. The more segments you beat the less time you get. Rewinds and time slow downs would be effing PERFECT for this kind of game mode.

    I love your ideas.

    Billy

     
  6. dhw

    dhw Well-Known Member

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    We have a couple of other game modes planned. Racing on a track is one of them for sure. We have been looking into MP aspect as well.

    Easy mode was only added in because people claim the game is too hard. I personally think it should even more difficult.

    I am not sure which controls you are using. The tap to turn I find is more difficult and more rewarding once you figure it out.

    Daily challenges is something we want for sure.

    Another thing we would like to add in is level transitions while playing in endless mode. So it's not just the same level over and over.

    Thank's a bunch for trying out the game and the input.
     
  7. deadjam

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    Thanks Billy :D

    Thanks dhw I look forward to trying out the updates!
     
  8. LordShad0wz

    LordShad0wz Well-Known Member

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    Are you serious?

    I can't wait. Man if you guys add those elements it's going to be an even more ass kicking game. Seriously hurry up I can't wait. I'll spend more money in the game for sure. Thank you for taking a look at the pterodactyl and chrome eagle. They definitely can be delayed.

    Also thank you for looking at fixing the starting point for the new controls. The car needs to just start in a straight line. Perhaps just have the car spawn in the center lane. Once this is fixed I think I'll be sticking with the new controls. My scores go way up. Have you checked out my latest video or Twitter? I just got 780k in a run using no rewinds or time slows using the new controls.

    Also the ads are out again. It's really bad. I hope you get this sorted soon. I wish there were more coins while playing to be honest. I'm not talking a ton more. Maybe just a bit more. Perhaps the rate could be higher for those that purchase the premium pack as a bonus?

    I'm looking forward to the next update with the control fix. And man when you guys add oil slicks and stuff. I probably will never stop playing lol

    Congrats on getting placed on Apples radar and I just updated my 5 star review on the AppStore which should appear by tomorrow.

    Billy

     
  9. LordShad0wz

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    #69 LordShad0wz, May 15, 2016
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    I just broke 900,000 score with the new control scheme. No rewinds.


    Score posted to Twitter and everyplay. Next stop is 1 million lol

    Ads are still out and have not come back. It's been 24 hours.

    Also I was able to get the magnet to 50%. I know it's not easy but I absolutely recommend hold off on everything and getting the magnet to 50%. You will notice a huge difference. It's awesome! If you can get the ads to work use the opt in ads for the coins. They do help plus it gives back a little to the devs. I'm now starting to increase the tank and lightning power ups. I've got the tank to 10% It was absolutely worth the effort to raise the magnet though. I can't say this enough. It's worth the time and effort and I absolutely love the devs added this to the game. Hell I am even pulling coins from off the track muhahaha. Lol

    Billy
     
  10. LordShad0wz

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    #70 LordShad0wz, May 16, 2016
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    Man I can't stop playing this damn game lol. I'm so addicted. I hope more cars get added!

    Ok another feature request:

    Why isn't there a daily login reward feature? Playing the game everyday consecutively would get you better and better rewards. So first day might be 50 coins. The second day 5 rewinds. Etc etc. maybe on the 7th you get a free pull on the prize claw or a massive amount of coins. Or even a coin reward everyday plus something else.

    It would keep people playing everyday.

    Btw I was able to view 1 ad and then nothing. It's been 48 hours. 1 ad in 48 hours.

    Billy
     
  11. LordShad0wz

    LordShad0wz Well-Known Member

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    What were in the bug fixes today? You snuck an update in hehe

    Billy
     
  12. dhw

    dhw Well-Known Member

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    Fixed a crash
    Added Upgrade PopUp
    Added New Ad Network

    apeape is out of town right now. It has some what slowed down our turn around time. When he returns we will get the driving fixed.

    On a side note maybe setting up a Trello/dev blog might be useful so users can see we are still actively fixing/updating the game.
     
  13. LordShad0wz

    LordShad0wz Well-Known Member

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    How dare he go out of town!

    I tested the upgrade pop up. It works perfectly.
    I tested the ads. I just viewed 4 ads in a row and no problems.

    I had never crashed so I couldn't check that.

    Nice job on the update! I've got the tank to 20% now. Next is lightning to 20%

    Billy

     
  14. dhw

    dhw Well-Known Member

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    Billy, Do you know of any games that reward users for uploading videos to Everyplay? Was thinking about giving 10/15 Coins for uploading a video.
     
  15. LordShad0wz

    LordShad0wz Well-Known Member

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    I've never seen this done. Never. I have a few games that reward for posting scores to Twitter. That's why you see me on Twitter with some game a lot.

    I personally love everyplay. Have you seen my videos? My last one was a 900,000 score run. I'm shooting for 1 million now hehe

    Billy

     
  16. Looks like an awesome game! Will 1st gen ipad mini be supported in coming updates?
     
  17. dhw

    dhw Well-Known Member

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    As we work on getting an Android version out. We are hoping to reduce requirements to allow for older devices.
     
  18. LordShad0wz

    LordShad0wz Well-Known Member

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    Screw 1 million!

    I just had an epic run! I broke 2 million! I even broke the game part way through. Two cops exploded and my car got stuck in the railing on its side for about 6 seconds and wouldn't move. It finally recovered.

    I posted the score to Twitter and just finished uploading it to everyplay. I had to upload it twice. I guess the upload was a bit large that it hung on my first try.

    2 million score!

    I saw another update today. I can't wait for you guys to fix the start of the new driving mode and add those new features. This game is so kick ass!

    Billy
     
  19. apeape

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    Haha, congrats :)
    I just got back, so we will be updating more frequently now. I just fixed the new controls to drive straight at the beginning, that should be out pretty soon.
     
  20. LordShad0wz

    LordShad0wz Well-Known Member

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    Can you check the everyplay integration? I've been getting massive scores and they post to Twitter fine but I simply cannot successfully upload to everyplay. It either hangs while uploading or it says done and then nothing appears.

    Welcome back! I'm happy the controls will be fixed! I hope you had a fun time out of town.

    Billy

     

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