First let me say I like 95% of what you are doing with the site Bob. I think you are 100% correct that something needs to be done with the creates in order to attract and keep more new players since that's their main gateway to starting a stable. My biggest suggestion there is to increase the percentage of them that are raceable. I'm not talking about increasing the quality just the quantity that can be competitive at some level. As you know you can spend a lot of money on creates and only get a few worth racing. The low percentage also means that a new players handful of free creates are usually completely disappointing and discouraging to them.
Now, as far as my caution...I just ask that you be careful with adding too many features such as "Track Preference", "Horse Grade", "Preferred weight", etc.
Don't take the skill out of the game...these are all skills that make the game interesting by learning them yourself.
I have recently been dabbling at another site (don't worry not to leave here) to see what they have that might be a good feature to suggest implementing here and to see about recruiting players. What I don't like about that site is that too much info is available about a horses talents and abilities so you barely need to figure anything out on your own. It makes the game rather simple and frankly boring.
What I like about DD is the skill involved in learning the nuances of the game to become proficient at it. Please just be careful about eliminating too much of the skill in the game.
Now, as far as my caution...I just ask that you be careful with adding too many features such as "Track Preference", "Horse Grade", "Preferred weight", etc.
Don't take the skill out of the game...these are all skills that make the game interesting by learning them yourself.
I have recently been dabbling at another site (don't worry not to leave here) to see what they have that might be a good feature to suggest implementing here and to see about recruiting players. What I don't like about that site is that too much info is available about a horses talents and abilities so you barely need to figure anything out on your own. It makes the game rather simple and frankly boring.
What I like about DD is the skill involved in learning the nuances of the game to become proficient at it. Please just be careful about eliminating too much of the skill in the game.
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