Reiza Simracing Bonanza - Crowdfunding Campaign succeed! InDemand period now closing

Renato Simioni

Reiza Studios
Today we are very pleased to announce the start of our crowdfunding campaign. This campaign intends to raise a complementary budget for continuing developing Game Stock Car Extreme & Formula Truck 2013 further, allowing Reiza Studios to best exploit the resources we now have for a substantial short-term evolution.


While there are limits as to what can be done on the short term, we believe our current sims still provide an extremely realistic & satisfactory driving experience and a great platform for both online & offline racing. Our objective is to strengthen this platform for our users to enjoy over the next year and a half while we focus on the development of our new game.

Click here to help us take our racing sims to the next level and see a full breakdown of all the details!

The Indiegogo campaign runs from today, June 25th to July 25th. There is plenty of information to be digested - please have a careful read and let us know if you have any questions in the comments below.

Important notice!

We have decided to give steam keys (or NonSteam serial numbers) to contributors opting in for perks which include digital copies of Stock Car Extreme and/or Formula Truck 2013 right away, rather than at the end of the campaign.

Please contact us at sales@reizastudios.com with the email used for your contribution, specifying your options (which games, and what platform).

Update 2:

Due to some confusion regarding what "access to beta builds" refer to, we have elected to make some additions which will add value to backers from all levels from 2 upwards - they are:

Levels 2, 3 & 4 will now grant backers early access to upcoming beta builds of Stock Car Extreme & Formula Truck 2013, (provided you already have the games or elect to get them within your perk level);

Levels 5 and upwards (except for level 10) will grant early access to beta builds of Stock Car Extreme & Formula Truck, AND also for the next game (Q4 2016).

We cannot edit the perks to include the new info since the campaign is already in progress, so please take this under consideration when making your contribution.

Important: Beta builds will only be accessible via STEAM - We will provide further information on how to access the betas upon their release, as well as instructions for NonSteam users willing to get on Steam for this purpose.

Update 3 - More Good News!

Thanks to the 367 backers who together have funded 36% of the goal so far, we are very happy to confirm the following upcoming additions:

SuperV8 (for GSCE);

Mitsubishi Lancer Cup (for GSCE);

Montreal modern (for GSCE & FTruck);

Velo Cittá (for GSCE & FTruck).

As per previous information, all backers from the campaign will earn early access to these developments as they reach beta status. The content will later be added to the release versions of the games for all to enjoy.

Updated 4 - SuperV8 sound teaser!

As previously confirmed, thanks to everyone who has already contributed we have already been able to confirm some fresh new content for Stock Car Extreme - one of which the much antecipated SuperV8. Listen to it roar!

All backers from level 2 upwards will enjoy early access to beta builds to try out the new content before official release. Should not be long now!

Look foward to further instructions as to how you can access beta builds in an upcoming update.


Update 5 - Tire pickup & flatspotting demonstration

A demonstration of some neat stuff we have been working on - tire dirt pick-up from running off track & flatspotting. Here you can see how these will cause visible damage to the tires and notice the actual physical effect of this damage, as the flatspots provokes some violent vibration down the straights.

The depth of the flatspot on the tire is a function of the tire softness, load as well as how long it dragged along the road during the wheel lock-up. The tire will then round up again and the ride smooth out, as the rubber around the flatspot gradually wears off.

These functionalities are currently implemented externally and only for the player´s car - one of our goals with the campaign is to fully integrate them into the codebase for AI & multiplayer to bring the dynamics of tire management & behavior to another, far more realistic level.

Speaking of dynamics, we´re also pushing to confirm another fundamental element of real racing into our list of coding goals within the campaign´s budget - watch this space!

Since there is no such thing as too much goodness, this video also gives a glimpse of our new modern Montreal track - already confirmed as future free additions for both Stock Car Extreme & Formula Truck thanks to all those who already contributed with our crowdfunding campaign!



Update 11 - Campaign ends, but continues InDemand

With 124% raised in an amazing final stretch over the last week, Reiza SimRacing Bonanza has proven a success beyond our best expectations!

We want to sincerely thank all backers not only for your contribution, but also for your confidence and enthusiasm towards our work.

Given the success of the campaign in hitting its target and the ongoing demand from people willing to participate, Indiegogo has offered us the option to continue running it InDemand - that means people willing to participate, or upgrade their contribution level will still be able to do so for an undetermined period of time.

This will also allow us to offer some extra additions & rewards along the way, so keep an eye out!

We remind all backers (current and future) to please allow a few days for us to compile all the information and submit your keys (for those of you who have not already actively requested them).

Be reminded also that all campaign backers can now join us in our special Reiza 51 devforum in Racedepartment. Please allow us 24h after your contribution for access to be granted.

If you have any questions or run into any trouble, please give us a shout at support@reizastudios.com .

Let me thank you all once again in name of the whole Reiza team for your incredible support. We will continue hard at it, pushing to meet your best expectations!

Update 12 - It´s perk time!

After some very hectic days at the office, we’re now able to start sending contributors the digital rewards for the perks you have chosen!

Contributors Level 2 and up should already have received beta keys for Stock Car Extreme, and contributors Level 1 and up should already have access to Reiza 51 dev forum at RaceDepartment. If you somehow haven’t received these rewards yet, please check your spam folder. If they're not there, please write us atsupport@reizastudios.com and we’ll sort it out.

However, for some of the other perks, we require further information from you. Please check the list below, and write us at sales@reizastudios.com with your choices (in case you haven´t done it already):

If you have a Level 3 contribution: you need to choose between a key for Stock Car Extreme or Formula Truck 2013, and whether you’d like a Steam or a non-Steam key;

If you have a Level 4 contribution: you need to choose between keys for (1) both Stock Car Extreme and Formula Truck 2013, or (2) our next game without DLC. If you choose option (1), please also inform us whether you’d like Steam or non-Steam keys. If you choose option (2), there’s no need to write – if we don’t hear from you in a month, we’ll assume your choice is for our next game;

If you have a Level 5 contribution: you need to choose between keys for (1) Stock Car Extreme, Formula Truck 2013 and our next game without DLC, or (2) our next game with all DLC. If you choose option (1), please also inform us whether you’d like Steam or non-Steam keys. If you choose option (2), there’s no need to write – if we don’t hear from you in a month, we’ll assume you want our next game with all DLC;

If you have a Level 6 contribution: you need to let us know whether you’d like Steam or non-Steam keys;

For all contributors Level 6 and up, please check if your shipping address is correct. We’ll start sending the physical rewards in September.

If you have any questions at all about the rewards, don’t hesitate to write us at support@reizastudios.com

Once again, thank you all so much for the incredible support!

Update 13 - Bonus track project open for nominations!

As proposed in the campaign, part of our upcoming developments is the production of a bonus car* & track, as voted by backers.

The initial round for deciding this upcoming bonus track is now open - specifically on this thread in the Reiza 51 Dev forum, all backers have the opportunity to nominate which bonus track they would like us to develop for GSCE / FTruck2013.

At the end of this nomination period, another thread with a poll featuring all valid nominations in alphabetical order will be created, where level 2 and up backers will be able to vote for their favorite choices.

The track nomination with most votes in the poll will be the chosen bonus track!

All backers are welcome to propose their nomination until August 31st (please make sure to observe nomination rules first).

*The bonus car nomination will also be launched shortly.

If you for some reason haven’t received information about Reiza 51 forum access, please first check your spam folder. If you still can´t find it, write us at support@reizastudios.com so we can look into it for you.

FINAL CALL! After the original campaign end in July 25th, we elected to keep it open "InDemand" as recommended by Indiegogo, for those who might still eventuallly be willing to participate.

After running it "inDemand" over the past few months, time has finally come to shut it down this coming friday 27/11, while we focus on finishing up the items proposed with the campaign, along with some extra new developments we hope to share with you all soon :)

Up until friday 27/11 it will remain open for newcomers, so if anyone out there is still interested in joining in and collecting some cool perks along with it, make sure to hurry up!
 

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@Reiza Studios , would you agree that simulating a Stadium super truck would be the hardest to do physics-wise of anything you've tried thus far ?

I mean, what i see in the videos is completely outrageous and extraordinary. There's so much going on with the suspension and the tires, like no where else, not even rally or monster trucks. Huge jumps, wobbly tires, driving on three or even two wheels easily...And it's being driven no problem by 15,16-year olds, who are challenging a seasoned veteran like Gordon without too much hassle. :)

Then there's this strange e-brake they have to help them rotate the truck around slowest corners. I don't know, seems like huge amounts of data must be calculated, more than with any other vehicle you've done so far.

Even if it doesn't come to fruition, would you agree that it's the most complex to simulate of all you've done so far ?

Cheers
 
Im going to donate on Tuesday for a 2nd time, would love to see the F3s improved (especially the steering wheel it looks abit small in the current version imo and its the only grip or knickpick i have in this Sim) and seeing the new F3s in GSC would be a dream come true..for me at least :) i really hope it makes the full amount i truly believe you guys deserve it for the hard work you have done and continue to do on this Sim
 
$26.300 and 22 days to go. We can confirm a half goal reached.

35% in a week. $78.000 is perfectly possible.
not sure about that.

we had a huge amount of donation during the first two days and then the increase is around 1000 dollars a day. So i think 40k is a good bet.

I haven't donate yet, going to donate 200,00 but I haven't so I can mentally add 200 every time I check the numbers and be a little bit more happy.
 
Oh my god, the legend empty box just talked to me
It is your "fault" if i bought a wheel and GSCe. ;)
Reiza deserves all the support i can give, the game is awesome

Thanks Matt
As Matt said, for some detailed explanation, just go and activate a Russian key into the client, or sell Counter Strike items unfairly to other people to get insta-banned.
If you're not into Steam and "next-reiza-sim" is going to be your first game (hopefully), just run the client, double click this future bad boy and race.
You're not going to be blocked/semibanned/banned/deleted/nuked from that. Don't worry.

Edit: Even more: Just imagine Steam goes bankrupt (not even think about it for the next 15-20 years), but imagine it for a moment. Guess what: GSCE/future-reiza-sim will be there as they are not DRM titles which demand a continuous internet conection. In that case all can I think of is that Reiza will be able to return to standalone and give access to early steam owners for them to recieve more updates.

I think I just gave you the opinion you need to decide to go to Steam or not lol.
 
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As Matt said, for some detailed explanation, just go and activate a Russian key into the client, or sell Counter Strike items unfairly to other people to get insta-banned.
If you're not into Steam and "next-reiza-sim" is going to be your first game (hopefully), just run the client, double click this future bad boy and race.
You're not going to be blocked/semibanned/banned/deleted/nuked from that. Don't worry.

Edit: Even more: Just imagine Steam goes bankrupt (not even think about it for the next 15-20 years), but imagine it for a moment. Guess what: GSCE/future-reiza-sim will be there as they are not DRM titles which demand a continuous internet conection. In that case all can I think of is that Reiza will be able to return to standalone and give access to early steam owners for them to recieve more updates.

I think I just gave you the opinion you need to decide to go to Steam or not lol.

I think it's because i'm an old style gamer.. going down the shop to buy a copy of the game and run home to install it and play.. always loved to keep a copy in my special drawer :)

Thanks Oscar, I'll definitely chip in, I cant wait to see what Reiza can achieve with GSCe
 
I hate Steam too... it stays offline mode most of time. Using it for an update? Well not even my Windows update automatically, I do it when I want, I'd have no problem updating games manually.
Wish there was a easy way to make my GSC become independent of Steam. Was even considering downloading a cracked version now that I already paid for the game.
 
I hate Steam too... it stays offline mode most of time. Using it for an update? Well not even my Windows update automatically, I do it when I want, I'd have no problem updating games manually.
Wish there was a easy way to make my GSC become independent of Steam. Was even considering downloading a cracked version now that I already paid for the game.

Email Reiza Will and ask if its still possible to get the non steam version. I originally bought the non steam version and had a few installs and gave to the crowdfunding effort so I have a Steam key now as well.
 
Why even bring it up? If you have a solution that you prefer over DRM then use it !

Otherwise don't promote the use of hacks because you figure you own it.
heh why so mad? I'm not promoting anything -_-"
I'd 100% support Steam if after buying a game and installing it you never needed Steam anymore except if you want to download the game again.

Back on topic..... :sleep:
 
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sorry guys,

question is most likely coverd .....

but

i jumped to the 75 US perk, no conformation from reiza it is normal?
when i do nothing i get the steam key for the next game, right?

good news, the promotion email arrived....

thx

andy
 

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