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[RacerBG]

The first post will be always updated with the latest info:

New Formula Racer: Seasons version 4.9 http://sandbox.yoyog...the-seasons-4-9


Genre: Racing game
Game Modes: Singleplayer/Multiplayer/Test Drive/Test Day/Championship
Game Type: Arcade
Game Size: 22MB (exe only)
System Requirments: Windows all (98 SE and above)

Story:
"The New Fornula Racer Series" is a futuristic F1 one type championship, focused on the high speed racing on ordinary tracks. Began in 1959 as a test season, 43 years later is a highly professional sport with very big level to detail. Not every future driver could be a driver there. You need to have exclusive license to race and of course - talent.

Objective of the game:
You are ordinary racer, which want just to drive for the West Red team, win in the races and the championships. You have a choice from 3 cars, everyone is unic from the others and 3 championships to choose from. You can use the Test Drive mode for practise and Multiplayer Mode for playing with a friend. Now you have a budget, sponsors, Test Day Mode and Championship Mode. And of course don't forget about the car upgrades because without them you are NOTHING!

Instructions:
Use WASD keys to control your car, brake with space, apply the limiter with the L key. For player 2 use the arrow keys to control the car, brake with Num 0, apply the limiter with Num 5. Pause the game with P key, restart with R key.

My objective:
I want to future develop this game as long as possible and make it unic and fun to play. It will remain FREE! You are allowed to give me suggestions and criticism as long as you want. Our objective as a community is to make this game better.

Pictures:
USA Night Race:


Japan Circuit 2012 (raining, test day)


In the Garage:


Great Britain 2011 (raining, test day):


Friendly Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is "NFR"?
A: "NFR" is a racing game from a fictional series. It's target is to be fun!

Q: Shareware or Freeware?
A: Of course Freeware! Who loves shareware software?

Q: What are the minimum specs of the game?
A: Undefined but probably it will run on every PC with modern DirectX installed.

Q: Can I run it on my device/OS?
A: For the moment only Windows (98 SE and above) is supported. Later it will be avaiable for more OS's.

Q: What is the game size?
A: Around 20 MB. Only one .exe file and after the first run one license.txt file. Saves will take around 50KB.

Q: Can I change the controls?
A: For the moment no but later you will be able to do so.

Q: What are the controls?
A: For the red car: WASD, Space, L. For the Blue car: arrows, 0, 5.

Q: I have version different from the last one. Can I use my save on it?
A: It's impossible. If there is only a little fix it will be possible but after every MAJOR upgrade your save will be corrupted.

Q: Im always slower than my opponents what can I do?
A: Change your car or upgrade your car, or drive faster. If you can't overtake them in last case just change their power to easy.

Q: My car is damaged now what to do?
A: Go to the pits. Everytime you do so your car will be repaired and refuel.

Q: I can't made it to the pits it's very hard, what I should do?
A: Use the limiter option from the L key.

Q: What are the rules?
A: Normally they're turned off. If they are on you can recieve penality for everspeeding in the pits or jump start.

Q: I want to practise my skills for free where I can do it?
A: In the test days.

Q: I don't like this and this what can you do for me to improve it?
A: Write me PM here or in the YoYo Games forum. The Support button will transfer you there.

Edited by RacerBG, 02 December 2012 - 08:23 AM.

[RacerBG]

Version 4.1 is here: http://sandbox.yoyog...the-seasons-4-1

Enjoy guys, now fuel system is added, multiplayer is heavily improved and the LAST BUGS are fixed!

[RacerBG]

Version 4.2 is here -> http://sandbox.yoyog...the-seasons-4-2

But for what reason Im writing to myself? From 170 views 0 comments so far.......

[RacerBG]

4.3 is done.........

http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/games/195972-nfsf-the-seasons-4-3

[RacerBG]

Finally after the longest delay (2 months) here is version 4.4 with very good improvements over version 4.3! The most important are:
1. 3 circuits for Multiplayer Mode.
2. A car choosing system (you can choose between 3 cars, everyone is different).
3. Positions system for both Multiplayer/Singleplayer.

Play & comment please.

http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/games/200630-nfsf-the-seasons-4-4

[Templar]

Racing games are not my cup of tea. But I was curious why you don't get any comments...
I played the game. Well... this "racing game" is way to... how do I say it...bland. I mean, I see no reason why I'd be interested in playing it. But I did liked that you made multiplayer mode.
Your game should have something original or exciting in order to be interesting.

But seriously, more than 15 laps?! I never play a game that makes you drive more than 2-3 laps. First lap - to know the level, second lap - to do your best. All the rest 15++ laps are just wasting your time, all you do, is replaying same boring laps over and over again (unless, there is something else).
(Don't like the name too - game has nothing in common with nfs series)

[RacerBG]

Yes it is. It's NFS because I liked back the NFS series but I added "Formula" to it to be different name and then the name became "NFSF". I will change that soon don't worry. About the laps in version 4.5 I will make a mode where you will select for how many laps to race on (small, medium, large distance), difficult selector and other improvements. One racing game can't be original. In every racing game you have only 1 goal - to win. In versions 5.x I will add interesting things I promise but in version 4.4+ there will be little features like sponsors and so on. Anyway FINALLY I have a comment.

EDIT: The name will be changed after the end of the 4.x series. There is some work if I want to change it and by the way to be clear it's NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO "NFS" Series by "EA"!

Edited by RacerBG, 23 June 2012 - 06:07 PM.

[RacerBG]

4.5 news:

1. Music switch on/off button is added.
2. Window resolution switch on/off button is added.
3. Difficulty Selector is added (easy, medium, hard).
4. Race Distance Selector is added (short, medium, long).
5. Other little improvements.

Who said that there will be 1-2 improvements only?

Edited by RacerBG, 27 June 2012 - 04:20 PM.

[Markonicus]

You know, maybe you should just work on it for a bit, fix everything you may think needs fixing, add all the features that you wanted to add, and then release it, instead of releasing after each small feature is added like a music on/off button.

[RacerBG]

You know, maybe you should just work on it for a bit, fix everything you may think needs fixing, add all the features that you wanted to add, and then release it, instead of releasing after each small feature is added like a music on/off button.

There will be more changes don't worry. Im also re-writing the code because after version 4.5 there will be big innovations around and the game will change forever.

[RacerBG]

Version 4.5

Here is it: http://sandbox.yoyog...the-seasons-4-5

In the upper post you can see the most important changes. This version looks more complete, isn't it?

[lollolc]

You're making a good job.
Now you must absolutely improve your game.

My project is abandoned.
People who need to test my project, now they want 3D.
If good works for you, here my example: http://www.host-a.ne...llolc/VNZ12.rar
timer = yes
ExtremePhysics.gex = yes
AI = yes
My project can be messy in obj.

[vidokas]

yeah man
i see u know how increase font size and bold them
but u dont know how to add pic's to post. sadly... maybe thats one no one comments

[RacerBG]

Let's try...

NFS Formula the Seasons version 4.5 http://sandbox.yoyog...the-seasons-4-5


Genre: Racing game
Game Modes: Singleplayer/Multiplayer/Test Drive
Game Type: Arcade
Game Size: 27MB (exe only)
System Requirments: Windows all

Story:
"The Need For Speed Formula Series" is a futuristic F1 one type championship, focused on the high speed racing on ordinary tracks. Because of a few requests the name will be changed in the later versions.

Objective of the game:
You are ordinary racer, which want just to drive and win in the races. You have a choice from 3 cars, everyone is unic from the others and 3 championships to choose from. You can use the Test Drive mode for practise and Multiplayer Mode for playing with a friend. In the future versions you will have many more objectives to complete like winning championships or race for glory and money.

Instructions:
Use WASD keys to control your car, brake with space. For player 2 use the arrow keys to control the car, brake with Num 0. Pause the game with P key, restart with R key.

My objective:
I want to future develop this game as long as possible and make it unic and fun to play. It will remain FREE! You are allowed to give me suggestions and criticism as long as you want. Our objective as a community is to make this game better.

Edited by RacerBG, 20 December 2012 - 03:23 PM.

[RacerBG]

Here are 2 comparsions about how big will be the camera:

Say do you like the new one or you want even bigger.

Old one:

New one:

Edited by RacerBG, 20 December 2012 - 03:22 PM.

[lollolc]

Hello.
Yes, your new version has improved.

I can give you some advice?
You do not rush out new versions.
You try to understand what you want in the game, do everything and then upgrade version.
In this way you have a more complete picture of the game.

I prefer the new room, car is smaller but you can see more track.

Actually be room to turn, no car.
If you remain with this, I try moving car lower.
I increase speed the game to have more emotion.
I remove car explosion.

This is my strange thoughts, too, you feel free to do whatever he wants.

[RacerBG]

First post is updated. Now you have version 4.8 finally! Just like I said. And I hope that you will like it.

Of course stay tuned because versions 4.9 and 5.0 will be really full with surprises.

NEWS:
Little fix is maded: Room transitions are removed for better game perfomance on slow machines.
Versions below 4.x are removed from the site.

If you see any bugs report it to me. And remember that you will stick with this version for a long time because the next is a hard one and Im developing other games too.

Edited by RacerBG, 17 August 2012 - 03:05 PM.

[RacerBG]

Version 4.9 is out: http://sandbox.yoyog...the-seasons-4-9

Changelog for NFR: The Seasons v. 4.9 from NFR: The Seasons v. 4.8:

Gameplay:
- The crashes system is now totally revised! Still for 5 hits your car is getting slower and it's losing parts but now the explosion depends from your crash speed.
- Now with "L" key you have option for slow car movement (limiter ON). This will help you when you are going to the pits A LOT and when you leaving it. Pressing the key again will resume your normal car speed.
- Now the game have Penality ON/OFF button. If Rules are ON this can cause overspeeding in the pits and jump start if you are not careful.
- The penality cost for crash or run out of fuel is increased to 2 000 $.
- The prices for the car upgrades are increased.
- "Retro Red" and "Red Eagle" prices are tweaked.
- The sponsors now have higher expectations from you.
- The opponents now are a little bit slower than before.

Sounds:
- The crash sound is tweaked a little.
- The crowd sound is tweaked a little.

Graphics:
- The rain effect is removed and replaced with gray clouds.
- The USA GP now is a night race.
- The marshalls are now weaving green flag when everything on the track is normal, yellow when your car is heavy damaged and black when you have a penality applied.

Minor:
- The laps font is a little bit bigger.
- There are new fonts for the buttons and for the clock.
- Outside the circuit now you will see only white color.
-SC and the marshalls are presented even in graphics switched OFF mode.
- The Music ON/OFF button now switches off and the crowd sound at every circuit.
- Minor bug fixed (yes even in this version).

Credits:
Thanks to the creators of this fantastic music, click and applause sounds. Special thanks to Noele who created the awesome lap timer for this game, thanks to Slipknlov for the rotating camera and thanks to xYorYx for his menu system!

Edited by RacerBG, 01 December 2012 - 09:20 AM.

[chance]

I just played version 4.9. I haven't tried all the options yet, but I like what I see here (mostly). First off, let me say this is the first racing game that I'm actually able to control. All the previous racing games I've seen have a static track, and the car rotates on it. That makes it very difficult to select the left-right controls properly -- especially when the car changes direction on various parts of the track.

However, your approach keeps the car straight and centered (mostly), while the track rotates beneath it. So the point-of-view is the from the driver himself -- instead of a static top-down view. That's an excellent approach, and it really improves the game play for me. So big +1 for that.

The game has many options too. So there's good replay value here. The only thing that could be improved is the graphics for the tracks and the cars. Mostly the cars, because they look rather "flat" and boring. So maybe that's something you should work on.

Other than that, I really enjoyed the game. It's the first one I could actually play.

[RacerBG]

I just played version 4.9. I haven't tried all the options yet, but I like what I see here (mostly). First off, let me say this is the first racing game that I'm actually able to control. All the previous racing games I've seen have a static track, and the car rotates on it. That makes it very difficult to select the left-right controls properly -- especially when the car changes direction on various parts of the track.

However, your approach keeps the car straight and centered (mostly), while the track rotates beneath it. So the point-of-view is the from the driver himself -- instead of a static top-down view. That's an excellent approach, and it really improves the game play for me. So big +1 for that.

The game has many options too. So there's good replay value here. The only thing that could be improved is the graphics for the tracks and the cars. Mostly the cars, because they look rather "flat" and boring. So maybe that's something you should work on.

Other than that, I really enjoyed the game. It's the first one I could actually play.

You have also one +1 from me. Yeah Im not drawing expert but I should try to improve them. About the tracks I already have plans how to improve them. Glad you liked my game. Im developing it already 2 years and Im glad to see happy players.