Today we began the final round of testing for the new and exciting head-to-head Horse Challenge Program. With this feature, you will be able to create or participate in open challenges created by other players for head-to-head horse racing action. Player-created challenges are active for 30 minutes and any player in the community can accept a challenge as long as the horses are comparable in their birth speed ratings. For now, we’re offering challenges on two surfaces – Dirt Fast and Sand Fast. We will add other surfaces in the near future.
This feature provides instant racing action for horses that are not currently active in trainer tournaments. You can view the races in the web player or download the races to your desktop client. The moment a player accepts another player’s open challenge, the race is automatically run and is instantly available for viewing. The Challenge Program is another exciting new feature to our horse racing game.
From a statistical standpoint, challenge races are kept separate from a horse’s normal tournament results.
Thinking about retiring a horse that is not doing well? You might want to try him in the Challenge Program. Some horses perform better in head-to-head racing action.
The Horse Challenge Program will be available early next week.
I’m still a few days away from a full update. One final note I wanted to mention is that we are in the final testing of a new configuration of our servers and a modified database. We have spent three-and-a-half months on this project, which has significantly increased site speed. According to the testing servers, we have reduced the load time for each page by over 70%. We are anticipating a major performance increase in the way all pages load. We’re targeting a release date of February 23, but it may actually be sooner.
- Puddles
Puddles
Great stuff, please keep adding the new features!! Makes the game more interesting every time these features are added!!
Thanks
Paul
Fantastic: It reminds me of Wyoming and in the 1950's and the 4th of July Days of 49 Races we had and probably still do have..Great ideas come from great leaders. During a non sanctioned ride I couldn't stop my horse and went off a 30 foot drop into Shell Creek. We were both fine, and the group whooped it up. Yipi Yi Yo!
"We’re targeting a release date of February 23, BUT IT MAY ACTUALLY BE SOONER".
Good One!!! I'm glad to see you are finally developing a sense of humor.
At least you have came out with another late message on the tenth day of the ...of the last 7-10 day late message...have you considered an upgrade on programers yet...???????
blm ..yes it means something...lol ..if you want to know...pm me and i will send meaning...robert
Now were talking. I cant wait to go head to head with a couple of friends. I being fairly new in this game, will now be able to see if I have trained the correct way, or if my horse is worthy. Plus going against friends there will be no sandbagging.
Will it be based on any bsr vs any bsr? Will betting be involved? Be nice if I could save that race then add my own stable to that race. Capeesh?
| Player's Name: | scorpion56 |
| Race Name: | Virtual Championship Derby Winners from past two decades. (90) |
| Prize amount: | $5000 Gift Card |
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