Over the course of the last five years, Racing Rivals has grown into one of the most hardcore racing games in the world. This loyal community has spent countless hours competing in millions of races in “winner take all” fashion – all in the name of Turf Wars and pink slips.
However, all good things must come to an end… After spending time evaluating Rivals and its future – we’ve decided that it’s time to move on. Simply put, the revenue generated from Racing Rivals unfortunately no longer covers the cost of operations. This was not an easy decision to make.
On March 31st, 2019 – Rivals will be racing off into the sunset, and will be permanently shut down. Current players have until this date to utilize any accumulated virtual currency. We’ll be offering some massive reductions in the cost of crates, installs and repairs in addition to a reduction on timers as you race your way into the history books. Effective immediately, no new in-app purchases will be permitted.
In closing, a resounding and sincere THANK YOU to our extremely driven fans for your loyalty and dedication over the years – we hope you’ve enjoyed playing Racing Rivals as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it.
However, all good things must come to an end… After spending time evaluating Rivals and its future – we’ve decided that it’s time to move on. Simply put, the revenue generated from Racing Rivals unfortunately no longer covers the cost of operations. This was not an easy decision to make.
On March 31st, 2019 – Rivals will be racing off into the sunset, and will be permanently shut down. Current players have until this date to utilize any accumulated virtual currency. We’ll be offering some massive reductions in the cost of crates, installs and repairs in addition to a reduction on timers as you race your way into the history books. Effective immediately, no new in-app purchases will be permitted.
In closing, a resounding and sincere THANK YOU to our extremely driven fans for your loyalty and dedication over the years – we hope you’ve enjoyed playing Racing Rivals as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it.
ATTENTION ALL Administrators, Player Moderators, Moderators and Racers.
NavyVet
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I was reading a post (Influx of accounts for sale?) put up by Player Moderator - ShinBeats, he also put a poll on that post asking why people (racers for the rest of this post) were leaving and he is getting a lot of answers and some good ideas on how to better the game. I will say I have not been playing long, only since 9/8/14, and I can see why Racers are upset enough to leave. I'm going to stick around for a while because I think things can only get better IF the Racers (Technically Customers) with ideas on how to improve the game are listened to, with that said Racers that suggest ideas also have to understand that this game is a business and is out to make money so your idea may not make good "money sense" or may have to be molded, massaged and tweeked to make it good "money sense" so you can't get upset if your idea is not used or is changed in some way.
I have come up with some ideas of my own, other Racers may have had the same ideas or something close to these. I haven't "stolen" the idea, I just haven't read every post. I know some will like some of these and some may have away to make them better, I am fine with all of that. Also let say I AM NOT a computer guru or genius so I definitely do not know what it takes to make changes in a game.
HIGH PRICES....I agree with a lot of players when they say prices are too high. I don't know where any of these prices come from, like Toyota Supra costing $87,500, or a Chevy Camaro costing $105,000, and there are many others. These prices should be close to "real world" prices or the car should come partly modified already. I think adjusting these prices and having a GEM/DIAMONDS price along with a cash price and maybe even a combo price would be better. Parts are high also, I mean it should not cost $ 206,987 to take a SRT Viper GTS from Stage 2 to PRO and again these prices could be adjusted and have a GEM price, Cash Price and a Combo Price.
WAIT TIMES .......Racers "TUNING" up or down should not have to wait the times we have to wait, especially if you already own the part that is being installed, those should be instant. I know you can pay GEMS or watch a video but some Racers try to hold on to GEMS for certain things every Racer is different on that and a lot of times videos are just NOT available....for some reason? I get that message a lot. And waiting for repairs is ridiculous especially once you get "B"Class and above, my 2009 SRT8 Challenger, I get the fewest races with and it can take over 9 hours to repair and my almost Stock SRT Viper GTS-R takes over 15 HOURS, that's NOT good when you are in TURF WARS and only have a small garage to choose from or if you are in a "that car only" race. WAIT TIMES need to be addressed and adjusted some how to improve the game.
ENGINE DAMAGE...This is a realistic part of the game, it stinks but in real life you modify an engine things are going to happen but it doesn't happen that fast. I saw and liked the idea of "No damage if you win a race, damage goes to the loser." I'd support this idea. I would also like to suggest in the case of a false start and a DNF that the Racer who Red Lights or DNF take the engine damage, why should the other Racers engine be damaged?
PINKS/BOOSTED....Should have its own lobby, that way there is no ranting, pouting or crying if you loose a race, if you are in that lobby you know what you are up against. Race AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!
BETS....Gems should be added to this and the challenger should be able to start the bet stakes.
FRIEND INVITES...a Racer should not be allowed to invite a "Friend" to a lower lobby than what that racers car is rated, they usually harass and pick on lower rated cars and I think that just turns some people away from the game.
CAR RATINGS...We should be able to see the the cars rating that we are challenging or getting ready to race. We all know or quickly learn that all rating start with 16 so just put the last 2 digits in the corner of the available racers car picture.
Now the BIGGIE! I'm sure to get some support and flak for this idea..........
THE SALE OF "TUNES".....Let me start by saying I have NEVER and will NEVER buy a "TUNE". I'd rather be learn to do it myself or be taught to do it. My idea for this "HOT TOPIC" is this....In the game stores have to be created and IF a Racer wants to sale legitimate "TUNES" he /she has to buy a store from CIE GAMES / GLU MOBILE for a SMALL fee that is either paid monthly or yearly through PayPal), Racers may want to start with monthly to see if they can stay in business and if business is good move to yearly, this can be tweeked, also for the "Business Owner" advertising my be enticing so if a Racer buys a TUNE from a trusted store (Racers should be able to leave feedback) that Racer gets a decal that they have to put on their car before they can race it and if repainted the decal does not go away. It can only go away if the TUNE is changed, if changed and changed back....decal comes back, this could lead to teams seeking a TEAM sponsor, if a store gets a team sponsor I would think CIE/GLU should get 1-3% from the store, after they are in business to make money too. This could work for car sales too buy creating Car Lots operated by Racers. All sales would be RR Cash, Gems, Combos and if real $$$ is agreed on that would have to be done through PayPal, both parties are protected that way. IF a Racer "SCAMS" another Racer and it's proven the "Scamer" LOOSES EVERYTHING, MONEY, GEMS AND ALL CARS go to the "SCAMMED". PLUS the "Scamer" is banned from RR.
Ok I think that's enough to get Racers going, plus I've been logged out 10 times while typing this....What' up with that by the way???
Time to go RACE, See y'all on the strip!!!!
I have come up with some ideas of my own, other Racers may have had the same ideas or something close to these. I haven't "stolen" the idea, I just haven't read every post. I know some will like some of these and some may have away to make them better, I am fine with all of that. Also let say I AM NOT a computer guru or genius so I definitely do not know what it takes to make changes in a game.
HIGH PRICES....I agree with a lot of players when they say prices are too high. I don't know where any of these prices come from, like Toyota Supra costing $87,500, or a Chevy Camaro costing $105,000, and there are many others. These prices should be close to "real world" prices or the car should come partly modified already. I think adjusting these prices and having a GEM/DIAMONDS price along with a cash price and maybe even a combo price would be better. Parts are high also, I mean it should not cost $ 206,987 to take a SRT Viper GTS from Stage 2 to PRO and again these prices could be adjusted and have a GEM price, Cash Price and a Combo Price.
WAIT TIMES .......Racers "TUNING" up or down should not have to wait the times we have to wait, especially if you already own the part that is being installed, those should be instant. I know you can pay GEMS or watch a video but some Racers try to hold on to GEMS for certain things every Racer is different on that and a lot of times videos are just NOT available....for some reason? I get that message a lot. And waiting for repairs is ridiculous especially once you get "B"Class and above, my 2009 SRT8 Challenger, I get the fewest races with and it can take over 9 hours to repair and my almost Stock SRT Viper GTS-R takes over 15 HOURS, that's NOT good when you are in TURF WARS and only have a small garage to choose from or if you are in a "that car only" race. WAIT TIMES need to be addressed and adjusted some how to improve the game.
ENGINE DAMAGE...This is a realistic part of the game, it stinks but in real life you modify an engine things are going to happen but it doesn't happen that fast. I saw and liked the idea of "No damage if you win a race, damage goes to the loser." I'd support this idea. I would also like to suggest in the case of a false start and a DNF that the Racer who Red Lights or DNF take the engine damage, why should the other Racers engine be damaged?
PINKS/BOOSTED....Should have its own lobby, that way there is no ranting, pouting or crying if you loose a race, if you are in that lobby you know what you are up against. Race AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!
BETS....Gems should be added to this and the challenger should be able to start the bet stakes.
FRIEND INVITES...a Racer should not be allowed to invite a "Friend" to a lower lobby than what that racers car is rated, they usually harass and pick on lower rated cars and I think that just turns some people away from the game.
CAR RATINGS...We should be able to see the the cars rating that we are challenging or getting ready to race. We all know or quickly learn that all rating start with 16 so just put the last 2 digits in the corner of the available racers car picture.
Now the BIGGIE! I'm sure to get some support and flak for this idea..........
THE SALE OF "TUNES".....Let me start by saying I have NEVER and will NEVER buy a "TUNE". I'd rather be learn to do it myself or be taught to do it. My idea for this "HOT TOPIC" is this....In the game stores have to be created and IF a Racer wants to sale legitimate "TUNES" he /she has to buy a store from CIE GAMES / GLU MOBILE for a SMALL fee that is either paid monthly or yearly through PayPal), Racers may want to start with monthly to see if they can stay in business and if business is good move to yearly, this can be tweeked, also for the "Business Owner" advertising my be enticing so if a Racer buys a TUNE from a trusted store (Racers should be able to leave feedback) that Racer gets a decal that they have to put on their car before they can race it and if repainted the decal does not go away. It can only go away if the TUNE is changed, if changed and changed back....decal comes back, this could lead to teams seeking a TEAM sponsor, if a store gets a team sponsor I would think CIE/GLU should get 1-3% from the store, after they are in business to make money too. This could work for car sales too buy creating Car Lots operated by Racers. All sales would be RR Cash, Gems, Combos and if real $$$ is agreed on that would have to be done through PayPal, both parties are protected that way. IF a Racer "SCAMS" another Racer and it's proven the "Scamer" LOOSES EVERYTHING, MONEY, GEMS AND ALL CARS go to the "SCAMMED". PLUS the "Scamer" is banned from RR.
Ok I think that's enough to get Racers going, plus I've been logged out 10 times while typing this....What' up with that by the way???
Time to go RACE, See y'all on the strip!!!!
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Any way I have played well over 100 regular game (tried literaly thousands), and 99 percent of them don't even read the message boards they have an agenda and a marketing plan, when it no longer produces the desired results they find that it's more effecient to just launch a new app.
sadly there is a disconnect from there numbers and reality. Way to many games are prematurly expired due to the fact that it still has a lot of meat on the bone so far as profit goes, but they do not have the skill lvl as programers to correct the issues there customers are concerned about.(after all modify the code and make a progressivly better game was not in the original marketing plan)
So I, Like you am gonna sit back and watch the train wreck, or I will write the first post in 10 years how a company was able to recover from disaster and how much I respect them for that.
Any way thanks for being pro active it does actually help my mental condition to see that SOME people do care, and arn't just little lemmings leaping off the cliff with the rest of them.
I also had a few ideas in mind, not sure id they've been said before but me and my friend discussed that it would be a cool idea to make the Daily Drivers Challenge a little bit better.
By "better" i mean :
-1/3 Chance of a multiplier bonus.
-1/3 Chance to win some gems instead of money.
And my favorite in my opinion :
Driver challenges should be against ACTUAL players, to give it somewhat of a challenge not just something you do every day for some money that doesn't help the nearest bit.
I also think there should be something we can do after campaign instead of multiplayer, maybe like some extra game features like tournaments elimination and stuff of that sort.
MAYBE even, something like a drivers challenge, but slightly different it would be one car, driven by a bot and we would get the Power, weight and torq. We than half to guess the approx. time it would run and if we are in the rang of .500 sec we would get that prize.
Just throwing ideas out there wasn't really thinking them through just tossed em out there
I'm still catching up from my vacation so I'll try and comment in more detail on some of the points you made when I get more breathing room.
Soon to be Ex-Carbonated Community Manager
One last thing to those that just have to be negative and bash the game....IF you think you can make / program a better, more perfect racing game I suggest you take your money or pool it together with all of your friends money and see how that works out for you, I guarantee you it will not be as easy as you think.
I really hope the will do something with this, instead of just ignoring it.
Prices: It's been talked about here and there, nothing formal or official. As I understand it these prices are based on game economy not real world prices. It's easier to make "money" in the game than in the "real world" and the prices need to sort of reflect that.
WAIT TIMES/ENGINE DAMAGE: Lets be honest, we're a game company. We have expenses, wages, etc. Of course we want to make money, we aren't in the business of charity. Wait times are an inconvenience. An inconvenience you have the opportunity to speed up. To do so you need to spend gems, and you get gems from mostly purchases. Most games use some sort of Energy system. Where you are limited by how much energy you have. Its a nessesary evil. Except we don't employ that. Your car accrues engine damage, repairs take time. Installing parts, takes time. But that doesn't stop you from using another car. While there is a "time sink" similar to energy, our system allows you to keep playing in some way whereas others do not, unless you purchase the means.
We understand you already own a part, so installing it should be instantaneous. However, if you think about it. If you swapped out a part in your car, that would take time and labor. This gives us the opportunity to again to monetize. You don't have to, but if you don't want to wait, you can use gems.
As for damage. If you race, you put your engine to work. Regardless of winning or losing. So yes, your engine will be stressed when racing. In cases of ties, we treat it as if the race never happened, so thats why there is no damage when you get those results. DNFs technically happen for both racers, just one doesn't finish, so technically you still race. I can see about suggesting that DNFs also do not result in engine damage, no promises though.
PINKS/BOOST LOBBIES: interesting idea, I'll see about it. We do have some changes regarding boosts, so look for more info on that soonish.
GEMS USED IN BETS: Pretty sure this has been shot down. Cash is used for player to player races. Gems are used for other things.
FRIENDS AND LOBBIES: Something that has come up but no decisions have been made. I'll bring it up again.
CAR RATINGS: At one point they were visable. That was a bug. It was never an intention to show them. We want to keep a bit of mystery when you see someone's car. You never know what's under the hood. Showing ratings became more of a numbers game. We want the uncertainty.
SALE OF TUNES: We don't really like the idea of players selling to other players, in any form. It adds a whole new level to the game and a lot more mechanics that at this time we don't feel is right for us.
Soon to be Ex-Carbonated Community Manager
As in what performance lobbie you are in then some letter and number combo.
I also suggest a bot room option. So I can just race your bots lol
glu is not capitalized on purpose btw, glu is not a legit and proper name imo.
/I miss WoW