iPad Disc Drivin' - Turn-based online multiplayer racing!

Discussion in 'iPhone and iPad Games' started by Pixelocity, Dec 14, 2010.

  1. Inksplat

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    I picked the game up. Name is Inksplat.

    Feel free to add me!
     
  2. PercyT

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    #42 PercyT, Dec 28, 2010
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    I'm up for some races too - username is PercyT

    Also - my opinion on the ads - my only request would be for them to come up quicker - I get quite a but of lag just waiting for the ad come up. Only a minor annoyance, just figured I'd throw some feedback out there. I'm having fun with the game though!
     
  3. Inksplat

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    Man, it can be tricky to hit a swipe just right when you have to navigate a windy passage with no walls. I feel like what I'm doing is a gentle swipe, and I go flying off the edge.

    Figure it'll probably be something that'll come to me with practice though--but I figure that'll be where games are won or lost.
     
  4. Riggy

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    I really love this game! My only suggestion (besides some kind of online matchmaking) would be a friends list to save other users to, to expedite creating games. Thanks for making such a great online game!
     
  5. Gabrien

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    Is there a way to refresh the games list without having to quit and restart the app? I'm probably going to feel silly, but I can't seem to find it.

    Also, nice to see this game picking up. With a lot more folks to play with lately, I think I'll be picking up the full version shortly.

    Just want to second what's already been suggested too: a contact list is essential. Matchmaking would be great. A leaderboard of some kind and/or stats, would do a lot for longevity of the game too.
     
  6. Inksplat

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    Has anyone else noticed a massive battery drain with the game? Every time I open it to take a single turn, my battery seems to drop nearly a full %.

    Seems a little bit drastic for about a minute of having the app open.
     
  7. Adams Immersive

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    Another suggestion: when someone wins, let the remaining players (those who haven't gotten a turn this round) have their last turn too, for fairness. This would allow ties. In other words, insure that everyone gets to play the same number of turns.

    It refreshes itself, although I notice a little delay sometimes.
     
  8. Gabrien

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    Hmm. I don't think it works very well. I've left the app open for maybe 10 mins after completing my turns and nothing. Then I switch it off and back on and have 5-6 moves waiting for me. Or really just adding a manual refresh button would work.
     
  9. Boardumb

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    It is supposed to auto refresh, but it does lag quite a bit. I've taken to closing and opening the app to force a refresh, but this is far from ideal. Someone on Twitter suggested a pull-to-refresh which I think would be brilliant.

    Nice games earlier, BTW :)
     
  10. Pixelocity

    Pixelocity Well-Known Member

    Great suggestions everyone, we're definitely listening to everything being said on the forums!

    Regarding the refresh, I believe this is currently set to 1 minute after you bring up the main menu. So it can be faster to close / restart the app. We may adjust this if you were in a game for a while and have come back to the main menu after some time. Earlier in development we had the game list refresh happen every time the main menu appeared, but this was worse because you would end up waiting for the refresh to complete when you just wanted to immediately go into your next game. And that frequency of refresh was largely unnecessary. But we can certainly see the case where waiting 1 minute on the main menu could be too long if you've been in and out of games for several minutes.

    Thanks again for all the great feedback everyone!
     
  11. Arkais

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    I just downloaded and was looking for a few games. My ID is bradytoomey, please add me :)
     
  12. sweetdiss

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    Pleeeeease add random matchmaking like Words With Friends! This is an amazing game but it's a little annoying that you have to hunt down names and then hope one happens to want to play!

    My s/n is sweetdiss!
     
  13. Pawtklok

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    Add me up.... Sn: pawt
    Down fer some games
     
  14. kevlar x

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    I'd like to make a sugestion, add a poke button to each game ( like in we doodle ) to send a notification to whoevers turn it is when a game has been idle for a unreasonable time.
     
  15. Ricinator

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    Anyone in for a game, feel free to add me: Ricinator
     
  16. dosch033

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    #56 dosch033, Dec 28, 2010
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    Hey ! There are still some places available for the Disc Drivin' Tournament here on the forum :) If not, I'll post you on a waiting list for a second tournament :)

    This game is Legen - wait for your turn - Dary ! Awesome :D Got over night more than 5 match requests xD
     
  17. bgribin

    bgribin Well-Known Member

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    Is the only difference between the free and paid version really just the ads?
     
  18. Guido123

    Guido123 New Member

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    I'm ready to race, add me, Guido
     
  19. Jonakin

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    Just downloaded, add me: Jonakin
     
  20. Boardumb

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    Started one up with you guys.

    If anyone else wants to have some races, add Boardumb. I only have 11 races going at the moment, still 9 slots open!!
     

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