Instate 4 simoultaneous cat. showdowns: Blitz 20 min | Speedy 2-4 hrs | Normal 12 hrs | Slow 24 hrs
Leave only 24 hrs showdown mode with additional 2 free showdowns
Leave only Blitz 10 minutes showdown mode or make it longer (20 minutes)
Leave the showdown modes introduction/variation at RL decision and timings
Here's the proposal:
Seen how many don't like std 24 hrs showdowns but also taking into consideration many people are not willing to play only 10 minutes head to head cause of technical and all other reasons,, I'm proposing a little constructive debate about changing the show.
If you vote in this pool, please explain your reasons in a rather constructive manner and also make your remarks re proposals, or state your own in line with the pool.
Pool is public and you can vote only for one proposed option!
Don't forget to be constructive and please support the initiative.
My ideas and thoughts behind the pool proposal options, which are my personal suggestions:
1. Instate 4 simultaneous categories of showdown modes: Blitz 20 min | Speedy 2-4 hrs | Normal 12 hrs | Slow 24 hrs
If introduced, then this should instate variety of options and satisfy almost, if not, all players. DEVs would need to work on implementing the code so to provide THE choices before starting each showdown, like making the categories once you enter the bunker and move from there. Seen there would be categories, this might need involvement of different benefits and degree of star/rank obtaining, but chips and the pot gaining should not change to worse or differentiate from actual system. Ticket renewal timer should be equal for all options, with only one suggestion for Blitz: 3 showdowns - 6 tickets gives you the chance to properly respond on all 3 tracks without the need of one additional golden ticket.
This all means the season should be well planned and had a timer that does not change. This way each player would be having equal interest in playing all forthcoming seasons.
This categorization would fragment the showdowns, but if you could start at least 2 different types at the same time then the variety of players could match their needs and racing habits, so it would actually be inviting to players to play more.
2. Leave only 24 hrs showdown mode with additional 2 free showdowns
Might seem relatively odd, but many people do appreciate this. Maybe give the possibility to start one or two more free showdowns on top of already granted quantity would be good.
3. Leave only Blitz 10 minutes showdown mode
Can not pronounce myself in this case scenario, aside that I would not play much PvP cause of IRL and simply cause I could not gain much chips for the remaining PvP tracks.
4. Leave the showdown modes introduction/variation at RL decision and timings.
This says it all on its own, I have no comment on proposal number 4.
Maybe someone would like another kind of pool or options, but these are what I am proposing to RL developers and I do vote for option 1, so there could be "each to his own without remorse" in the bunker.
i know im super cynical and jaded but i have little faith that anyone really cares what we think. the forum goers are the minority. Their decisions are based on money and player usage. they will do whatever their internal statistics say is more profitable for them.
i applaud your effort though.
I know what you mean, but it can not hurt if top 200 players vote and spare some 5 minutes on commenting
After all, everyone else is trying to be in TOP 100-200 (PvP or global)... so this should be acknowledged (to an extent, I admit it).
Anyways, if options are to cruel or limited, let me know so I could (maybe) add or change some, or repost the thread.
I choose for option one. I'd love to make a choice between 10 minutes, 12 / 24 hour Showdowns.
I don't expect RL to actually listen to us, but you never know.
tl;dr
they need to change the matchmaking if they introduce 4 different categories. Otherwise the waiting time gets too long
Chose the last option, because like sriskus, I beleive they do not care what we think so they will do whatever they want anyway. I want my choice to reflect what I think is actually going to happen.
I trust RL. That is to say, I trust them to do their utmost to find a way to make the most money of us that they possibly can, while giving us as little in chips/pot/etc as possible along the way, no matter what they do.
Not sure having TOO many choices actually improves the game, since at its core its just going to split the possible match choices too much. . . .and I dont think anyone will ultimately be satisfied. I would lean towards the 24-hour matches the most because they provide the most opportunity for chips and is ultimately the most casual gameplay. I wont be playing much longer if they cant put some more "casual" back into this game again.
Made rank 4, so I am done .... gotta get back to the Real Life (weekend family reunion) that RL/Ubis RIDICULOUSLY SHORT SEASON would try to suck my time away from.
(Note to myself: never vote in polls when you are pissed off at RL)
I'm more a fan of private polls. When other players can see the answer you left, you are much more open to negative comments about your choice. Polls in the future, should be made private, imo.
Can't edit the pool. If I could then ok, I would tap the private flag so no one could be (maybe) attacked about his choice. But, If I'm constructively commenting on the pool thread, it is obvious I voted too.
DT, Can you edit the pool and put the privacy flag on votes?
Can anyone do their job and fix the pools format!! is ridiculous how it is atm...