I was originally going to release a small patch called 2.0.1, but due to some lukewarm reception and a sudden desire to add additional features, this patch is going to be bumped to a minor feature and bugfix update. There will be some significant changes in v2.1 to many aspects of gameplay, some that people asked for, some that people didn’t ask for, and some that may be considered a compromise.

Starting with the things that people didn’t ask for, here is a new feature coming to update 2.1: a “Race Length” option in VS mode:

This option controls the number of laps in each race, and it has six settings:

• Single - Every race is one lap, that’s it.

• Short - Reduced lap counts across the board (e.g. 2 laps instead of 3)

• Normal - The standard race length.

• Long - For extended races (e.g. 5 laps instead of 3).

• Marathon - I wouldn’t recommend this at speeds slower than 180cc.

• Random - The number of laps is chosen randomly from one of the five options above for each race (don’t worry - it’s weighted).

Marathon mode is so ridiculous that I had to redesign the end-of-race lap time screen and lap counter for some tracks. If you want to dodge your way through 5 minutes of Roundabout, this is the mode for you.

The feature is already complete, but what I want to know from you guys is if you’d like to see this option available in Grand Prix mode as well (it definitely won’t be in Time Trials). I’ve set up a poll on this post regarding this question.

Take care, fellow Logankarters.