I've seen multiple discussions about /race queue and there had never been a consensus.
The community also disagrees a lot when it comes down to deciding what sort of races should be added/denied. Many don't like mini-event-like-crazy-stunt-races and many do.
Also, there are so, so many races out there, that if you want to replay a race you just been into, you would have to wait around 2h until that race pops again on queue. That is a major turn-off for those who want to improve their personal best times.
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I suggest adding some sort of event that any player can start. They would choose their favorite race ID from the "races" tab from the /race panel and would pay some 100k*. 30s later, that race they chose would start. Anyone that uses /race <id> within that 30s will participate on that same race started by that one player.
Shouldn't interfere in normal /race queue, but, instead, happen concurrently.
There would not be payment for participating in specific races so regular /race remains relevant. Maybe there could be a money prize set and automatically paid by the one who started the event.
Should be able to register a top 50 time.
Should be possible for multiple players to host multiple races simultaneously.
That suggestion would:
– get rid of the drama surrounding the standards a race should meet in order to be added;
– sink millions of cash;
– solve the inconvenience that comes with the long waits between each time your favorite race is happening; and
– allow every player to create a race and have their own map to challenge their friends.
edit:There could be a notification that alerts you when your favorite races are about to begin.
There could be a panel that shows if there are specific races queues taking place.
*Maybe 100k is too hefty as some races are too short.
had a few aspects that would demand an insane amount of work to become true:
Multiple races running at the same time requires a large amount of work.
So I'm adapting this suggestion to Arran's feeback:
It wouldn't be that hard to add "vote" button on race panel and that race will be picked next or later on if other races had more votes. And then return to original cycle if nobody has voted to play any specific map.
Would this be a good solution?