Nothing's gonna wait (The Beginning)

Introduction

For quite some time I've been working on a passion-project game under its initial name of Novus Ground World Racing.

It is meant to be an open racing platform (for custom races, stories, experiences) as well as a game with a full fledged story (extension of the base, more about this in the public board that'll be released) of you (main character) living in a world of secluded groups where two major ones dominate each having radically different overlook on their world & having different & switchable environment - maps, stories, vehicles, (meaningful) gameplay variation and more. 

Why now

From the previous mechanics & visuals testing of its engine, pre-planning, story layout, more sketching and community integration plans (and life availability - University admission success) I can proudly tell that I'm in a state where I can confirm the project can now begin to see the light of public eyes and be worked on more regularly - hopefully as long as it takes to make it practical and open to all wanting to be part of it. Be aware that this is a very demanding process and for now I'm in this alone (an should remain small team for managment to be bearable before reaching alpha) and without budget (and improbable future financing opportunities - its detail is on board and will be visible to all once it's finished) but it's my main lifetime project and its likelihood of abandonment is very short only the speed of progress will vary.

The prototyping can be seen here, but more planning, smaller non-related prototypes and sketching was done in the process.

Plans

In the upcoming weeks a public resource board and discord server (for insights - now mainly lore, art, public planning & contribution options) will be published for you to view/join and from there I'll be answering (and sharing) more info about what to expect in the future. *(matrix server is planned in distant future, but if someone would have some good experience and help with its management and realization (discord "merging") it may be done soon.)*

In the meantime I recommend (if you liked this) subscribe here so you can now when sth changes. Don't worry I post rarely (usually bi-monthly) to preserve healthy attention for things that matter to you more :) Or, you can always start the discussion on discord (once its well setup - It's important for it not to be resource-empty or make the game's server dead (be left out with small community of less caring people "overnight")

I sincerely believe in this project and hope I'll be able to deliver it in a state in which I truly believe. 

Until next time, 
validbit

P.S.: The sky cover image is for symbolistic and aesthetic purposes - it's not from the game :)