Better contracts & And a possible rating

[Eric.B]

So while going through your interesting but predicable contracts. That pop up... I noticed there some consistencies that I found boring.

They ask for a certain displacement, certain cargo (which is understanble), and certain horsepower.

The contracting system will be rewritten in v1.23. We'll be implementing many new stats and tools to help you design stuff for contracts. Also with the replacement of the reports system, it'll be much easier to relay the information about what is needed to you.

Certain amount of ride clearance.

Clearance isn't calculated in the game, nor will it probably be.

Dependabilty, or safety rating.

These are already taken into account when the customer is choosing which vehicle/engine to approve.

Which brings me to 2nd suggestion "Off road capability" as something that is rate-able. As it's something that has been asked for in the past. It could be an important stat for Pickups and SUVs (Also Rally races would be hosted).

Currently we use Chassis Strength, torque, and power ratings as a substitute. As for adding a new rating specifically, it won't happen in base GearCity. As the designers are considered stat complete. If we work on GC after full release, it could possibly make its way into there, along with emissions ratings (which is quite a bit more important than off-road use.)