Hey @Devortel , I know you are probably busy but I just wanted to say that my friends and I loved your game and found it really fun to play. I was little sad to see the ability to customize your player name in the game be removed but I’m sure there’s a reason for it. I was just reaching out to ask if you were still updating the game or if you are focusing on other things like Vortelli’s Pizza Delivery. I think that the online aspect of the game is what makes the game so unique.
Thanks!
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Hey! Thanks for reaching out, glad to hear that you and your friends love the game. Vortelli’s Pizza is just the beginning of something much larger I’m working on. What kind of stuff would you like to see added to the game?
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Thanks for responding!
I was thinking if there was a way to combine the delivery version and original to create an open world feel with deliveries that would be really cool. Also other stores where you could purchase items or the ability to upgrade the kitchen would be a great addition. I also think you could easily allow more customization by making customizable names. The customers could also sit at the tables which would create a more realistic feel. I know you’re probably really busy but let me know what you think of those ideas!
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These are great ideas! Definitely closely aligned with my vision for the future of Vortelli’s.
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can you please make driving a bit easier
What is it about driving that you find difficult? Are you on mobile or desktop?
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desktop
I’m looking at improving the driving inputs to make it easier to control the cars. Can you name any car games where the driving input is easier?
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sorry but I have never played any other car games
@Devortel I was reading about your game just today.
I’ve played it, and it’s great!
Could you share a bit about how much you spend on servers?
I’m planning to build a multiplayer game, so this information would be very helpful.
Also, if you have any tips from your experience with server-side development, that would be great!
Hey, thanks for playing it!
Servers are relatively cheap, I’m currently using Linode. I only use the cheap, shared CPU plans (Nanode 1GB) and I can fit about 120ish players per server.
For anyone new to writing netcode for games, I’d recommend this class by Elanra Studios.
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Thanks. And on average, how many users are online?
Right now, about 200-300. When we first launched in 2022, we hit a peak of about 3,000.
We use the same servers for another game Vortella’s Dress Up which often hits 8,000-10,000 players online.
It’s roughly $2000, just calculating $5 × 300. Wow, amazing.
Can I DM you with more server questions?
Actually, for Vortella’s Dress Up, the server-side code is much more performant. We’re able to fit 400-600 players per server, so the monthly cost is less than $200 USD.
Yes, feel free to DM me!