Core Gameplay Structure
Horse Racing System:
Players manage horses, entering them into races based on their breeds, stats, and traits. Each race affects horse stats like speed, stamina, agility, and endurance.
The system includes various race types (sprints, long-distance, obstacle courses) and race conditions (weather, track surfaces).
Race Tier Breakdowns:
Prix Race Tier: Elite competition for horses with high Prestige Points (PP) and Mythic items.
High-Card Tier: Advanced competition with Rare and Legendary items, leading to the Prix Race Tier.
Mid-Card Tier: Intermediate competition for horses developing their skills with Uncommon and Rare gear.
Rookie Tier: Entry-level tier for horses building their stats and preparing for higher-tier races with Common and Uncommon gear.
Tournament Breakdown:
1. Eternal Crown Prix Cup (Prix Race Tier):
Number of Races: 10
Prize: Eternal Crown Trophy
Requirements: 500 PP, Level 10+, Legendary/Mythic Gear
2. Platinum Hoof Cup (High-Card Tier):
Number of Races: 8
Prize: Platinum Hoof Trophy
Requirements: 250 PP, Level 5+, Rare Gear
3. Silverwind Circuit (Mid-Card Tier):
Number of Races: 6
Prize: Silverwind Trophy
Requirements: 100 PP, Level 3+, Uncommon Gear
4. Rising Star Series (Rookie Tier):
Number of Races: 4
Prize: Rising Star Cup
Requirements: No PP minimum, Level 1+, Common Gear
Horse Breeding System:
A comprehensive breeding system tracks sire and dam lineages separately, passing down unique traits, stats, and visual attributes to foals. Breeding mechanics include bonuses for pureblood horses and variability for hybrid breeds, with potential rare traits and mutations.
Horse Stats and Visuals:
Horses are generated with unique stats (speed, stamina, agility, etc.) and visual appearances, broken down into anatomical sections like the head, body, limbs, coat, and mane. Players see simplified descriptions of their horses' appearances, while the complexity of stat inheritance is hidden behind the scenes.
Betting System:
Currency:
Crownmarks (CM) are the game’s currency, used for betting, training, breeding, and race entries.
Players earn CM by winning races, completing quests, or successfully placing bets.
Betting Rules:
Players can place bets on various race outcomes (Win, Place, Exacta, Quinella, etc.) with specific odds based on horse performance, race conditions, and jockey pairings. Specialized bets and high-stakes pools unlock as players advance.
Tickets and Quests:
Players use tickets to place bets and track their results. Quests reward players with CM for meeting specific betting or race-related challenges.
Stable Management:
Stable Ownership:
Players can own and manage a stable of horses, focusing on training, breeding, and race entry. Behind the scenes, complex mechanics like horse fatigue, recovery, and maintenance are tracked. Players are encouraged to balance their stable, considering both the number of horses and their individual maintenance costs.
Stable Upgrades and Reputation:
Stable upgrades unlock better training and recovery facilities, reducing horse fatigue and boosting performance. Reputation points track stable success, unlocking new opportunities like rare horses or higher-tier sponsors.
Sponsorships:
Jockey and Horse Sponsorship:
Jockeys and horses can earn sponsorships based on performance, gaining bonuses like better gear, extra CM, and free race entries. Sponsorships are tied to race results, with opportunities for short-term event sponsorships and long-term deals based on seasonal performance.
Sponsorship Tiers:
Sponsorships range from rookie sponsors offering minor perks to elite sponsors providing major bonuses, such as access to prestigious races or exclusive gear.