You're no longer locked into playing the driver or builder. Players now have to agree on rematching and can switch roles at the same time.
Trapdoor
We've added a trapdoor. It triggers if you stay on it for too long.
This tile was suggested and voted for by the community. Have fun with it! And please keep contributing on Voting Platform :)
That's it, see you next time.
Clans & Penguins, Build #247
Good news, everyone! You can now open your own Clan in Can't Drive This WHILE saving Penguins! Whaaaat?
Clan Leaderboards
We've added support for Clans and Clan Leaderboards!
In Settings, you can enter a Clan name to create or join a clan. Then, under Leaderboards, you can view the highscore lists for each separate clan! It's as simple as that! The leaderboards themselves are sorted by score – all the scores of all the players in the clan!
So let's say, you're a streamer on Twitch. Now, you can have your own custom leaderboard for you and your followers! Just enter your name (or whatever name you feel suits you), as the clan name. Done!
Save a penguin, name a penguin!
Remember how we recently added a Linux version of Can't Drive This? Well, we love penguins and we had an idea:
Until November 1, we'll donate the entire revenue of the Can't Drive This sales via Linux, to a penguin sanctuary in Cape Town. About 5-7 sales will save one penguin, and the main menu will display how many penguins have been saved by you, the players! Additionally, the penguins will be named after the top players in the "Penguin" clan's leaderboard! You can read more about our penguin initiative here: http://pixel-maniacs.com/admin/articles/22
Happy Penguin-Saving, everybody!
Linux, Tiles & Contribution, Build #228
So, we've been working on some things and they're all finished now!
Here's what you'll get in this wonderful update-like update in this update:
Linux Build
In an ode to all users of PenguinOS, we've launched the Linux version of Can't Drive This, now available to download via Steam. Everything should work fine – if it doesn't, please do let us know!
New Tiles
We've added two new tiles to the game: A ring of fire for you to jump through, and a cambered curve! While the ring of fire is a d*ck and will knock you down when running into it, the cambered curve will let you race around a corner at a higher speed without crashing.
Contribution
Finally, there now is a place for you to post your ideas for the game. If you're tired of the US presedential election, you can now vote for Can't Drive This tiles and vehicles! From the main menu, clicking the new "Contribute" button, will open a website in the background. There you can send us your suggestions and vote for others!
Happy racing!
New Tool: Tell Us Your Ideas!
We've received a lot of ideas for new tiles, cars and game modes in the past few weeks. Thanks a lot for all of those suggestions! We have been noting all of them in our internal trello.
The problem with this is that we still don't exactly know e.g. which tile idea you'd like most.
To solve this we've built a small tool where you can submit new ideas and vote for ideas of other users.
We are going to pick the best voted entry of those lists and will integrate them within the next few days/weeks. The idea is to work down the list, so we won't stop after integrating the best positioned entry but will go on with the entry on #2 etc.
Rumors say that if your suggestion gets integrated into the game you're going to receive free stuff! :)
We're looking forward to your suggestions!
Connecting the world Build #221
Hey fellow Can't Drive This addicts. Yes it's true, you are now able to play with your friends all around the world. This may cause some latency, when you are far away from each other, but will increase the thrill.
We also made some improvements to the physics. It should be now slightly smoother.
New Game Mode: Tile Mania!
We've recently uploaded Build #216.
Amongst other changes in this update, we've unlocked a new game mode:
Tile Mania!
In Tile Mania you have a limited area in which you can place tiles and you can build/drive in any direction until you run out of space.
The goal is to touch as many tiles as possible, each tile you touch you get +10 pts.
There is a seperate leaderboard for each game mode!
Do you like this new game mode?
It'd be awesome if you could send us your feedback either here in the comments or via twitter!
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This is it! We're Live!
This is it, everyone!
Can't Drive This is now available to all of you!
Even though Can't Drive This is in Early Access (or perhaps, because it is), we want you to be rough to us. Talk dirty to us.
If you find something you dislike, tell us!
If you find something that's not working, tell us!
If you don't find something you're looking for, tell us!
Networking Issues
We're currently still having some issues with online multiplayer, we're hoping to fix soon. If you're experiencing issues, try whitelisting CDT in your antivirus software and firewall. We're already in talks with developers to get CDT whitelisted globally.
We seem to be having issues with certain ISPs, such as Unitymedia. If you're experiencing issues even after your firewall and antivirus software have been disabled, don't hesitate to contact us via helpeme@pixel-maniacs.com.
What's Next?
We're working on getting a public roadmap out there, to get all the information on CDT's development out to you. Hang tight, we'll let you know when it's finished
And now, happy construction racing!
Pixel maniacs out.
Five More Days!
Drivers!
Builders!
120 hours to go...
The day of days!
The event of events!
The birthday of Serena Williams!
Also, Can't Drive This finally launches into Early Access on that day (September 26, for the mathematically challenged)! So hold on to your figurative (or actual) hats, grab your mouse and keyboard and get ready to not be able to drive this!
During Early Access, you'll be getting an abundance of updates, as we're working our way to the final game. So make sure to have your notepad ready at all times to jot down each and every little thing you want to have changed or added or removed. If your ideas are good, they'll go into the final game.
And now, without further adieu: Here are a lot of funny gifs of what playing Can't Drive This feels like.
