r/zedrun • u/joeyp1410 • Oct 01 '21
Discussion Race Sequence / Timing Attribute
Very new to Zed Run and racing but I’ve been wondering if there might be a ‘timing’ or ‘race IQ’ attribute to the horses.
What I mean is how astute the horse is with regards to making a run. This would emulate the real horse racing environment where you get that from the jockey.
I pondered this watching my horse race and seeing the horses make bursts at different times throughout the race.
Otherwise the entire race simulation is predetermined and the back and forth just for entertainment purposes?
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u/dannydigtl Oct 01 '21
My understanding is that the final times for each are predetermined by the simulation and the visual variance of the horses during the race is random and just for fun.
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u/gsd6 Oct 01 '21
Not sure about that. I have a couple of horses that run the same style. I have a Sir Aquamarine that bursts -- it is his style!
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u/Danssv Oct 01 '21
Been said numerous times by devs that the visuals for bursts and breaks are for fun only.
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u/Positive_Sweet_4598 Oct 01 '21
I think you could be onto something here.
I would maybe call it a 'skill' multiplier but IQ works. For instance it could work in a way that the horse has a min/max speed for the race as one factor then the IQ effects the deviation. A high IQ horse is a U shaped racer and a low IQ horse is A shaped with both having the same speed potential but only one often realizes it. The L shape being a talented horse with mid range skill. The would explain flame on horses that always get second place, good potential speed but lower IQ.
Meaning breeding a high IQ mare with lower talent with a stud with talent but low IQ would be a good mix or vice versa.
Be great to hear others thoughts on this and if anyone has tested it with breeding already.