Retro Racing - (by Qwakers) - Universal App

[Mr Qwak]

Originally Posted by RCastle

Hi Mr Qwak!

Just to congratulate you:

On the portuguese Top paid apps you're on the 15 overall apps! Above Angry Birds Rio!

I hope it turns well financially!

What about a Nitro remake from the amiga days? I know that perhpas some certain lookalike drawings would have to be re-thought but something great could come out of it?

By the way, great game, retro racing - currently Nº11 on race nr 12 (was first for a while...)

Yeah, just noticed it's doing well in Portugal. Seems to be #1 in racing, and was up to #10 overall..

Totally, I think there is a lot more that can be done, in terms of top-down racing games on iPhone and iPad. Happy days!

Anyhow, to celebrate new update, I'm releasing some free codes. Please state if you've used one!!..

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Have fun!

[ParkProductionsGames]

RR is reviewed in this months Retro Gamer magazine issue 102.

[Habakuk]

Originally Posted by Mr Qwak

I'm going to rectify, by making the IAP cars, unlockable by skill. I'm not sure exactly what mechaism that will take right now; but I promise it will happen.

I hope that promise from 02-24-2012 is still valid.

[dadiduekappa]

Originally Posted by Habakuk

I hope that promise from 02-24-2012 is still valid.

I'm a little disappointed.. I expect this update too...

[Mr Qwak]

In this update I have prioritised levels and new graphical content; this seems to reflect what most people want; however, I am aware of my commitment to add some unlock mechanism by use of skill (though in fairness, I do not believe I stipulated which update would see this change).

I hope you enjoy the new levels; it takes me an absolute age to create and refine them, to provide you with the maximum enjoyment possible. I'm particularily proud of new levels 16 and 18.

With regards the unlock mechanism; yes, it's still valid and will happen.

[Gabrien]

Originally Posted by Habakuk

I hope that promise from 02-24-2012 is still valid.

I think the point is somewhat moot at this stage. When a developer's sacrificed his game's integrity for this long, it's perfectly clear where his priorities lie. He had me fooled enough at the time though, to actually go and change my review.

Originally Posted by Mr Qwak

With regards the unlock mechanism; yes, it's still valid and will happen.

And collecting the cash from IAP sales for 2 months and counting in the meantime doesn't hurt either, right?

[Mr Qwak]

Thank you all for your comments..

Wow. I'm shocked at your response Gabrien. I'm sorry you feel the way you do, and have such a dim view of my game, and of me personally. I don't share your views on RR, or your general portrayal of my character. I'm also astounded that you feel $.99 entitles you to bring such matters in to question.

Others have also expressed their disappointment on the IAP issue, fair enough, I always value any feedback, but please note they have done so in a civil manner (which is always going to yield better results).

I accept the IAP mechanism, as it stands right now, could be much better. I made a commitment to address it, however, I made no promise that it would appear in the very next update, or what specific form the fix would take.

Also, please consider the wider context; the game was recently removed from the AppStore (not my fault) and the stess, financial loss (which absolutely dwarfs any gains from IAP), and time taken in getting it re-established. Between that, and creating new levels, new graphics and bug-fixes; addressing the IAP issue has taken a back seat for this update.

Would you have been happier, if the game had no new content, no bug fixes, and I had only just resolved this one issue of the IAP? Perhaps you would; but honestly, I don't think that reflects the general concensus. I've done my utmost to please most people, under very trying circumstances for me.

Yes, I got something wrong (this comes with being human).

No, $.99 does not entitle you (or anyone else) to make business decisions on my behalf, or to demand that I work to your schedule etc.

Gabrien, if you disagree on this last point, please let me know and I will be sure to re-imburse you the $.99 you spent. If not, I accept that we are in agreement.

I'd also like to ask the community, how everyone else feels on all this?

Kindest Regards,
Mr Qwak

[Royce]

Was the data loss bug fixed? I've been waiting for that to resume playing.

[Mr Qwak]

Originally Posted by Royce

Was the data loss bug fixed? I've been waiting for that to resume playing.

I believe so...

It turns out, I was saving user data in a caches folder, which gets wiped when system resources are low. I added in code to migrate user data from caches to documents. So that should fix the lost data issue.

However, I did have one report of data being lost as a user updated to 1.2. It's probably is something unrelated, as it's only been the one report (in well over 5000 updates). So it should be good, however, if you want to make absolutely sure, feel free to PM me and I'll suggest a way to make sure (you may need a Mac for it though).

[bluewomble88]

I see all those promo codes have been taken and no one bothered to state on here which ones have been used.
Vultures.