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Malcolm
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What don't you like about the game? The more specific you are the better. For example, you might hate the fact that the rainbow is super hard to get to after you hit the down-flat. Or that you can't speed up without holding pop etc.
Aug 13 2012 6:44PM
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Mattsaff
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make a longer jump line! it is so annoying having to restart and gain speed every two jumps! Probably a little out of your ability to make but it would be cool if you tomohawked if you land sideways!
Aug 13 2012 8:41PM
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Mattsaff
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oh i forgot something: you should make the down flat a box because it is a bitch to get onto. it takes me like 10 times to get it!
Aug 13 2012 8:43PM
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joelski
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its annoying how u have to spend 10 minutes to get to the bc on either side it would be nice if there was a changeable start marker like in gnarshmellow

Aug 14 2012 5:22PM
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Malcolm
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I wouldn't turn that rail into a box because I know a few people like it that way. What I can do is just add a down-flat box somewhere else. I've also been getting a lot of requests for a longer jump line. When I have some time I think I might add a third to the double line.

^I added a session marker the other day. Just click tab if you're on a keyboard and select if you're on a controller.
Aug 14 2012 5:25PM
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Malcolm
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Oh and I agree crash animations would be cool to have at some point. Thanks for the feedback so far!
Aug 14 2012 5:26PM
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joelski
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suit thanks
how do i reset the marker

Aug 14 2012 5:27PM
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Malcolm
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Hold R or Start for a second to restart at the top.
Aug 14 2012 5:30PM
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geezy_steezer
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if you could speed up without holding pop it would be really nice and easier to control. thats the only problem i have otherwise good work malcolm its ridiculously addicting
Aug 14 2012 7:46PM
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Jaco19
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I really enjoy the game and i think it would be awesome if you could read the trick your doing at the bottom, i'd be also very cool if you could choose maps, clothes, skis, i know it takes time but i'd be good.
Thanks and pardon my english
Aug 15 2012 2:49PM
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Mattsaff
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a replay button!
Aug 16 2012 12:31PM
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Malcolm
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geezy_steezer my last update should fix that problem. I still need to figure out a way to boost just a tiny bit

Jaco19 I don't know about trick names. A lot of people would disagree on what they should be called. I'll see if I can figure out how to at least add the rotation.

Mattsaff I haven't looked into what it would take to add a replay button yet. You're talking about a replay where you can see your tricks from different angles right? I'll look into it at some point but I get the feeling it would make the game run super slow because it would have to record all the actions.
Aug 16 2012 12:53PM
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Mattsaff
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nah not different angles just so you can see the trick you did and go back and film it if you want to. also, when you get a chance, make a longer jump line!
Aug 16 2012 2:36PM
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Malcolm
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You can always just record your screen. People have been using programs like Fraps to make their edits
Aug 16 2012 2:41PM
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cwphoto
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this. i would really enjoy a jump line
Aug 16 2012 6:41PM
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Ankilla
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ya a jump line. And i know it would take a lot of work but in the future, what are you planning to do as far as other maps go and stuff like that
Aug 17 2012 8:05AM
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leninlover
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The down-flat-down is impossible to get onto.
Aug 17 2012 4:08PM
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Ankilla
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no its not. its probaly one of the eadiest and best rails
Aug 17 2012 10:58PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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i already suggested this in the 22 page thread but a triple kink would be sweet.
Aug 18 2012 12:41PM
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thatsG
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Move the replay button, I always accidentally click it when trying to grab
Aug 18 2012 5:51PM
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Malcolm
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Are you talking about "R" on the keyboard? What would be a better button for it
Aug 18 2012 5:56PM
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thatsG
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Yes make it the "enter" key. Something far away from the grabs.
Aug 19 2012 12:09AM
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Malcolm
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Yeah I agree Enter would actually be way better. I changed it so you'll be able to see it in the next update.

I spent a while trying to figure out controls for the controller but when it came to the keyboard I just copied Gnarshmallow or mapped it to whatever came to mind first.
Aug 19 2012 1:02AM
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Malcolm
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I plan on having more than 8 grabs later on. I got the code working and everything for the controller, I just need to make the actual animations. The keyboard is going to get pretty cluttered if each key is a different grab. I was thinking of doing key combinations. So right now the shifties are mapped to left CTRL and left Shift but they'll also act as modifiers. Would having to hold one of the modifiers along with a grab key be annoying? Or do you have another idea of where to put the shifty keys
Aug 19 2012 1:07AM
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KevinC
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well it would be just like when we tweak the safety grab right now and i dont mind that, making it challenging isnt always a bad thing
Aug 20 2012 10:21PM
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POW-WOW
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I think sound would really make a difference, whether it be sound effects from the skiing, or music it would be nice. I know it would be hard because copyright shit(?) But if you could get popular ski songs from movies and trailers it would be awesome!
Aug 21 2012 5:48PM
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Tree60
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no, I really liked the fact that the shifty was a modifier, added a little challenge. and it wasn't too difficult. I would really like a way to move when your on flat. like pushing with the poles, maybe not when you're going over like 7mph tho, it would be a little overpowered.
Aug 21 2012 10:37PM
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Mattsaff
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please please make it a live game, and you would type your name into a box at the beginning, and it would show up floating above your head when you ski, this way you could play games like skate and IMO it would make it more fun. Maybe something like you can invite friends onto your server to ski with them. you should try to do that it would be awesome.
Aug 23 2012 4:08PM
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Malcolm
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POW-WOW
Sound would really add to the game. I don't think I'd add music though because I'd be setting a certain vibe, people might not like the music, copyright issues like you said and people could always play music from their computer. But sound effects would be so damn awesome. I haven't even looked at any of that yet though. When I get bored one day I might try doing a few tests to see if I can loop sounds properly and everything.

Thomas.$
Yeah a few people have mentioned that. It's a super easy fix though, I'll try and remember to place him a little higher next time I update.

Tree60$
I haven't figured out a way to boost the character in the direction he's facing. But that's definitely on my to do list.


Aug 23 2012 7:09PM
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Malcolm
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Multiplayer would Shredsauce 1000000 times cooler. I've almost completely discarded the idea of it though. The game would have to process your character's physics/animations along with everyone elses. I also started making the game with close to no knowledge about how to make games so a lot of the stuff would have to be redone for multiplayer. Maybe one day when I know what I'm doing.
Aug 23 2012 7:16PM
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Ski_Alot
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different start points, slightly different physics, ie more realistic amounts of air compared to speed
Aug 23 2012 11:33PM
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Ski_Alot
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also a way to fall, so that it acts more realistically and won't glitch as much
Aug 23 2012 11:40PM
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sNaubi
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the g and h button went full retard on the last update, fix it? :)

otherwise nice update ;)
Aug 29 2012 2:44AM
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sNaubi
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Never mind this, apparently it was my computer...

But the "nice update" still apply ;D

shredsauce ftfw!
Aug 29 2012 2:50AM
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Afterbang.no
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I dunno if anyone said it, but laid out back and tucked frontfrontflip!
Frontflips arrent that cool, but make laidout as an grab on let say L for LAAAAID would be so sweet!
Props for the game, you should start using your twitter account, haha!

Aug 31 2012 5:09PM
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Tree60
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i agree, if the character is flipping straight back or straight forward, it should be laid out or tucked, it would look so sexy.
Sep 1 2012 4:30PM
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BITS
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I love the game, but the tail grab looks dumb.
Sep 3 2012 7:15AM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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i think it would be way better to but the shifty or modifier key right in the middle of where you're putting your grabs.

so lets say your grabs for the keyboard are
Q W E R T A S F G Z X C G V F then you would have D as your modifier. just so you can tweak a grab while still being able to do a good cork or rodeo.
Sep 4 2012 10:38PM
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SwagasaurusRex
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You sir, are a genius. Malcolm this is a fantastic idea.
Sep 7 2012 9:05AM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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well if the controls change and you use them for a while you eventually adapt to them.

i just hate not being able to tweak a grab and hold a nice cork at the same time, with out having to stretch out my fingers in a weird way.
Sep 7 2012 8:11PM
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ForeverYung
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The map is getting kinda cluttered. Nit sure how hard it I'd to make another one but f you could have another one to spread out the features it would be very nice. Also more rails, such close outs, a big dub kink, and a quad kink.
Sep 14 2012 3:18PM
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SwagasaurusRex
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I agree. I feel that if Malcom were to go and dedicate either the Right or Left side of the map to BC style riding, and spread features out to the opposing side, that would be an incredible idea. For example you could keep the left side of the map as it is, but on the right side continue making it a more even and normal riding surface. He even could potentially flatten out the end of the run and make an urban section on the far right. This could contain side hit handrails and that sort of thing. Just an option.
Sep 14 2012 3:34PM
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ForeverYung
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That would be sick
Sep 14 2012 8:14PM
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Tree60
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The butter has slowed down alot, which makes it not that useful for butters anymore, also the ctrl and shift for tweaked saftey was perfect, the new way is just awkward for any grab.
Sep 15 2012 8:24PM
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Malcolm
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Oops I might have saved over my old code. I'm trying to eliminate the use of modifiers keys.
Sep 16 2012 3:36PM
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Cebra
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It isn't a big deal and you should only try it when you finished more important things, but it would be really cool if you could change keys for yourself, cause a example: the righthanded mute is on "Z" but in Austria "Z" is on the position of "Y" on your keyboards.
Sep 17 2012 2:22PM
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Malcolm
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Woah that's weird. If you change your keyboard to English does the <> key turn into Z?
Sep 17 2012 7:08PM
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Cebra
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When I change it it changes sometimes but somtimes not. Thanks anyway and keep up good work.
Sep 18 2012 3:57PM
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roddy116
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it might just be my computer but it would be nice if you smoothed out the jump up to the wallride.
Sep 19 2012 11:08PM
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Rafiki
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maybe it's just my controller but i can't do lincoln loops with my xbox controller.
Sep 25 2012 1:29AM
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illGoods
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You should add in a straight tube somewhere in the park or a flat up flat! also u should try to make the landings have some bang
Sep 27 2012 10:10AM
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