Weather and 24h. cycles.

[Perennial Value]

Being a fan since 1999, only played an original on Dreamcast. Also having played the mods on Assetto Corsa (Shunto Loop) with variable weather throughout 24h. days.

Rain falling at 300km/h racing in a sunset ads additional challenge and dimension to the game. I know about traffic (real life dynamics in general) but their is maybe a creative way around this. Regions with denser traffic - only access to parkings and certain parts of the loop in rush hour ... To name a few.

Is this a realistic expectation for the new TXR? Please share your ideas? Thanks

[Ishinoyonitsuyoi]

I agree. We are in a new generation of gaming and extra features like this that add to the complexity of the gameplay should be embraced- since we have the technology and computing power to do so now. The changing of tires meta would actually make sense this way now, as well as waiting in a Parking Area to pass time.

Maybe don't have daytime as the majority of underground racing culture always happens in the late hours to avoid civilian disturbances. It would remove from the style of it. I like the dynamic traffic based on the time of hour or day in the week- would also make for interesting gameplay, maybe something that can help defeat more difficult bosses. A time-limit to gameplay also would be fun as you can't waste time at the PA's too much of you will miss out on that night's opportunities. Some bosses would disappear or such, would be interesting.

Here is a video to explore that lifestyle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELJW-Bsrnmk

[Perennial Value]

Great video. Thanks for your support and idea's.

I can agree that keeping the style/ culture for real - keeping it within it's origin is the best.

However, how about a time-mode. Where in 24h. cycles weather/ time related challenges take place. Daylight driving (training/exploring) in essence - no racing. This way it adds a feature but the game keeps the priorities clear and separated.

The parkings indeed are a great addition and could in effect be more extended. Thinking about bonus content about legends and history. Interviews, magazines, pictures and video's unlocked while progressing. And also, like you mention adding time limitations.

Adding more consequence to the game in general is always good. Makes it more difficult. Bosses should be made more difficult to unlock and find. All the former can help with this. Beating times, finding clues and such can all contribute.

[ArthurDent]

Daytime doesn't make much sense, given the setting, i guess.
But i agree. I too was longing for better weather and a day/night cycle for years.