Horse Racing Manager News

Long-awaited, jockeys are finally making a grand entrance into our game! Far from being mere riders, these characters embody skill, strategy, and excitement, significantly impacting race outcomes. A more skillful jockey will adeptly handle a horse with a stronger temperament. Each jockey stands out, adorned in colourful racing silks, brought to life with subtle animations.

Some variations of the colours.

Another visual enhancement is the introduction of foals. These young horses add a layer of depth and realism to the game. Players can now observe foals in various stages of growth, from playful youngsters to yearlings in their training days, as they gear up to become the next champions of the racing world.

Some variations of the new horse sizes.

[h2]What's Next[/h2]
We're also giving you a sneak peek at an exciting upcoming feature – staff negotiations. This will add a new dimension to the game, where players will engage in discussions with staff members, shaping their roles, contracts, and overall contribution to their stable. Stay tuned for more details in our next updates!


Early look at the staff negotiation interface.

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During this week's development the start of the weather system was developed. As this is just the debut of this feature, I'm excited about the enhancements and refinements that will come in future updates.

I have also expanded the game's environment by introducing diverse ground textures, including various types of grass and sand. This addition brings a fresh feel to the game's landscapes.

While I also ventured into integrating lighting effects, it's evident that this aspect still requires a lot of polishing. Lighting plays a pivotal role in crafting the game's atmosphere, giving each scene a unique mood and feel.

Some variations of the tracks and weather.

Another exciting feature in this week's update is the introduction of character portraits. This adds a vibrant, personal touch to the game, moving beyond mere numbers and spreadsheets. Each person in the game has a generated unique portrait. The player will also be able to customise their own character portrait.

Some variations of the character portraits.

[h2]Next[/h2]
Our next update will either focus on upgrading the weather and tracks visually or staff logic (how they function, contracts, negotiations etc.). Additionally, I will be taking a holiday break, so this will be the final update for the year.

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During this week's development breeding was added into the game. This system merges the stats of both parent horses, calculating an average as a starting point. To add a touch of natural unpredictability, I have included a randomization element, creating a more dynamic and realistic breeding experience.



An aspect of this new system is the success chance, which varies based on several factors. Compatibility between horse breeds plays a crucial role; matching breeds increases the likelihood of successful breeding. Additionally, breeding horses within your own stable grants a higher success rate compared to external breeding.

I have also implemented a cost structure for breeding with horses from other stables. Currently, this cost is primarily mechanical, but future updates will align it more closely with the career earnings of the horse. Notably, using a stallion from another stable is significantly more economical than using their mare.

A pedigree tree was also added to the game, I quite like how it turned out!

Looking ahead, the next update will introduce avatars for the in-game human characters. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming!



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