Race The Sun

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Nero Oct 29, 2015 @ 8:09pm
whats the point of sunrise?
Is it really just the same as the original game with some features cut out? For the sake of being... zen?
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Fair question. We've heard from lots of people that they enjoy relaxing to Race The Sun. Sunrise is designed to be extra relaxing.

Moreover, many people requested this "zen mode" very specifically. For example right here.

It might be worth pointing out that we didn't simply cut out portions of the game to create Sunrise. We actually added to the game to provide additional music, additional object types, additional animation work, and additional environmental effects.

So this DLC isn't meant to appeal to everyone's taste, but it is there for those who specifically want this sort of experience.
Nero Oct 30, 2015 @ 9:02am 
ok thx for the reply :D
Thinking about it again its actually not a bad idea at all. The trailer was quite the chill out too. Not my thing but hey is nice thou.
Last edited by Nero; Oct 30, 2015 @ 9:03am
The Good Dave Nov 17, 2015 @ 6:41pm 
I enjoy it. It still is a bit of a twitch/reflex test, too much so for me to comfortably call it a "zen mode." But it is real pretty to look at, and not having to avoid shadows does relax half the labor of the game, so it is great stuff to space out to at the end of the day. It's eye candy, basically. In a game that was already a lot of eye candy to begin with. Consider it Eye Candy+.
Last edited by The Good Dave; Nov 17, 2015 @ 6:41pm
it's great to have input from all sides! (: have any of you tried the player created worlds on Workshop? maybe someone can create another zen experience and share it there.
It's certainly a lot easier to handle than the regular modes(especially Apocalypse), though I'll admit I'm not exactly a fan of the "enchanted" art style. I'd much rather a more "natural" kind of look, like tropical islands or something.

Outside of that, anything I could say has already been said.
Originally posted by Drew Van Camp:
it's great to have input from all sides! (: have any of you tried the player created worlds on Workshop? maybe someone can create another zen experience and share it there.
I've tried more than a few Workshop "worlds" but nothing that I would consider a decent replacement for "Sunrise" mode.

Especially not one that looks like what I'd want it to look, AND is still a relaxing experience like Sunrise is.
Originally posted by openroadracer:
...I'd much rather a more "natural" kind of look, like tropical islands or something.

one time I started on a tropical paradise zen like experience over water not unlike Sunrise, including jumping fish, but never really spent much time on it. I might need to try that again.
Last edited by Cosmic Misfit Drew; Nov 19, 2015 @ 7:01am
Originally posted by Drew Van Camp:
one time I started on a tropical paradise zen like experience over water not unlike Sunrise, including jumping fish, but never really spent much time on it. I might need to try that again.
The current Sunrise mode has jumping fish in it, does it not?

That's at least one thing you can carry over.
Originally posted by openroadracer:
The current Sunrise mode has jumping fish in it, does it not? That's at least one thing you can carry over.

yeah, that was my point in mentioning it. before the guys created Sunrise, I was trying to make a water world with jumping fish and a colorful sky. I failed miserably because it was for only an hour-long jam session and I got stuck on a couple really simple things. that was a while back, though.
Ryusui Nov 30, 2015 @ 1:44pm 
It's freakin' beautiful, is what it is. I do think it'd be nice if there was more stuff to "explore." Currently I'm stuck trying to get to the floating castle-lookin' thing (those ramps right before it are unforgiving! XD)
The community content is quite impressive, and I'm enjoying the hell out of Sunrise. Keep it up, Mr. Van Camp! You sir are enhancing my calm!

I'm going to try and write off Sunrise DLC on my taxes as therapeutic. I'll let you know how that turns out... :eng:
Originally posted by Innocent Bystander:
...I'm going to try and write off Sunrise DLC on my taxes as therapeutic. I'll let you know how that turns out... :eng:

haha, yes, let me know how that tax write off goes. good luck. (;

Originally posted by Innocent Bystander:
...Keep it up, Mr. Van Camp!...

just to be clear, I'm only the community manager. there are two lead developers who are constantly working on making awesome stuff for Race The Sun and future games.
Travathian Dec 2, 2015 @ 8:06pm 
This mode really isn't all that 'zen' due to the fact that you can still crash. When you do, you get the loud noise, the screen flashes, loud music and the jarring restart. If you got into a 'zen' mode, the moment you crash you are violently pulled out of it.

For me, a true 'zen' mode wouldn't have the timer, or score, or crashing. Just me in my ship, coasting, enjoying the music and scenary.
Originally posted by Travathian:
...For me, a true 'zen' mode wouldn't have the timer, or score, or crashing. Just me in my ship, coasting, enjoying the music and scenary.

I'm not one of the lead developers on Race The Sun, I'm just a lowly community manager, but I've made some requests of the developers to see if they'd be willing to take the time to tweak the crash experience so that it is more zen like.

I for one totally agree with you that it is very jarring and therefore competes with the zen experience. No promises, but we'll see how they respond to the idea.

Thanks to all those who have been offering feedback on Sunrise. It's our first DLC, it took a lot of work to retro fit it to the already finished game, and we certainly want to know what you all think of it and if there's a way to make it more fun for you. After all, we made Sunrise because so many of you requested it.
Last edited by Cosmic Misfit Drew; Dec 3, 2015 @ 1:39pm
Originally posted by Drew Van Camp:
Originally posted by Travathian:
...For me, a true 'zen' mode wouldn't have the timer, or score, or crashing. Just me in my ship, coasting, enjoying the music and scenary.

I'm not one of the lead developers on Race The Sun, I'm just a lowly community manager, but I've made some requests of the developers to see if they'd be willing to take the time to tweak the crash experience so that it is more zen like.

I for one totally agree with you that it is very jarring and therefore competes with the zen experience. No promises, but we'll see how they respond to the idea.

Thanks to all those who have been offering feedback on Sunrise. It's our first DLC, it took a lot of work to retro fit it to the already finished game, and we certainly want to know what you all think of it and if there's a way to make it more fun for you. After all, we made Sunrise because so many of you requested it.

The cat jumping onto my lap while playing is also jarring.. CURSED REALITY!!

lol, I digress, it is quite the "jump-scare." Perhaps a permanent collision-shield for Sunrise? Truely will never end until the player themself decides enough calm for the moment, at that point.

I do have a few questions/suggestions, if you're game:
1. Is it possible to mod the sunrise experience, add more assets, change scenery, etc?

2. What are some of those yellowish things I see in Sunrise? Almost looks like a poerup of sorts, but I've managed to fly right through some of them. If needed, I would be more than happy to play some more to provide screenshots.. (With that said, I think I just want to be told to shut up and go play, but I'll still be curious.)

3. Any plans for more DLC? My wallet is open, just take what you need (Don't worry, I'll buy that soundtrack soon (not "Soon TM"))

Sorry, one last thing:


Originally posted by Drew Van Camp:
just to be clear, I'm only the community manager. there are two lead developers who are constantly working on making awesome stuff for Race The Sun and future games.

Just so we're clear, you don't give yourself enough credit. Reach your arm around to your back, and pat. Great, now go do that for the other guys. If I could treat you all to a Canadian (beer), I would. Thanks again!
Originally posted by Innocent Bystander:
I do have a few questions/suggestions, if you're game:
1. Is it possible to mod the sunrise experience, add more assets, change scenery, etc?

2. What are some of those yellowish things I see in Sunrise? Almost looks like a poerup of sorts, but I've managed to fly right through some of them. If needed, I would be more than happy to play some more to provide screenshots.. (With that said, I think I just want to be told to shut up and go play, but I'll still be curious.)

3. Any plans for more DLC? My wallet is open, just take what you need (Don't worry, I'll buy that soundtrack soon (not "Soon TM"))

1. anything's possible. if you want to create a Sunrise like world of your own, the editor will give you all the pieces you need to build the same kind of things. (we used to make it easy to duplicate the main courses, but I'm not sure those appear in the editor menu anymore. if you specifically want to copy Sunrise and only make some changes to it, I can find out a good way to do that, so just say the word.)

2. it's a mystery. (:

3. no immediate plans for more DLC. we're still hoping to port Sunrise to other devices and we have a lot of other projects going on (including future games), but I would definitely say it's possible if enough people would be interested in more DLC. in the meantime, Steam Workshop is the best way to create and find new courses for RTS. I'm personally working on a new unofficial mod world myself (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=567855118). I highly recommend you go check out the player worlds if you haven't already.

...and thanks for all the support. (:
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