Vehicle Simulator

[graphitemaster]

As much of you independent game makers know we are rolling out a new game module for Sand Box, as many of you may remember Sand Box had a Kart mode, and the development was discontinued on it because it was written on a old version of the engine. So the general effect of aging occurred and the Kart mode died off.

Well every thing has it's silver lining and that's where I've come in, I've just joined the development team for Platinum Arts Sand Box, and have assigned myself a role to re-write from scratch the entire kart game module to work with the newer(updated) engine.

Q: So what things are you planning for it to include, and when do we start on building it?
A: Go download the SVN we have a working copy already with script-able vehicles, and a store/purchasing system.

The game play has changed a lot from the previous KART module, for one it' has it's own scripting system, we now have a working speedometer and a player can own a unlimited amount of vehicles, he/she can add vehicles to the engine simply by scripting a vehicle in only one line of script!

The entire game module will be single player only, and will include an AI based off Hirato's RPG AI, the module will consist of three sub gamemodes:

1- Race (simple objective, race to the end)
2- Jumps (how high can you jump)
3 - Demolition Derby(this one is going to be a lot of work)

The main idea is you collect money for jumps, and races you do, this money you can use to purchase items at the vehicle dealership, some of these items include:
tires for better traction, paint jobs for personalization, nos for speed, and you can even purchase vehicles.

Q: So why are you posting all this info?
A: I've came to the conclusion that the game will need a lot of animated vehicles, so I'm asking anyone who has made any vehicles for the previous KART mode or just
for some random reason, has animated Vehicle models on their computers to message me on the forums.

Q: So will this be available with the next release?
A: Mike wants the new KART module dubbed (Vehicle Simulator) included with the next release, so there is a high possibility.

Q: Do you have any proof?
A: Yes, go checkout the SVN.

Q: Why do you not have Developer status on the forums, you are a Developer now right?
A: I've only been with the development team for 5 days now, and have codded an entire working vehicle simulator, after the next release I should have full (Developer) status on the forums.

So without further ado I would like your personal questions, comments, ideas, content, and any structured criticism, to help move along the new Vehicle Simulator module that with more help from
the great community will be included in the next release.

[arcones]

Sounds Epic! I believe this would be an incredible asset to SB

Will you at all see your driver?

Q: So why are you posting all this info?
A: I've came to the conclusion that the game will need a lot of animated vehicles, so I'm asking anyone who has made any vehicles for the previous KART mode or just or some random reason, has animated Vehicle models on their computers to message me on the forums.

I don't have any on my computer, but I'd be willing to search for them! Are any type allowed? e.g. Mario, NFS, Blur, etc.

That brings up another question. Will it be Sandbox-ish, or will it revolve around concept/real cars? Either case would be awesome!

Arc

Btw, could you highlight the questions in bold so that people can see them easier? Thanks