Whenever I log into SSR, I usually wander around a bit before I get settled in, like check how my GP times are going, or hope to see a time on the Race Arena which I can actually beat (not too successful at that, mind you) or jump onto my VIPster and have a mad ride around the West Side.
As I do all of that, I see certain places are always crowded and others, not so much, So I ask you, what is the least crowded place in SSR? Oh and if you said "The Garage" that doesn't count!
The Answer? Well i'd say its the Time Challenge, isn't it? Go on, jump there! The chances are, not a single person is there. I did a small experiment on how many players would enter the Time Challenge in 5 minutes. I tried to compare it with the West Side and Tournament Arena but I lost count of players in those places after a few seconds! In the space of 5 minutes, only a disapointing 9 racers entered the Time Challenge.
So how come? What so bad about the Time Challenge? Lets take a look! The entrance looks brilliant, look at that wheel and flashy signs... I doubt the problem lies here, As we move closer, we have a gorgeous girl wearing some mean looking Stilettos welcoming us, Now we have a party!
How could the Time Challenge be crowd-less? So far it sounds like a win-win situation! Well lets check the actual 'challenge' of the Time Challenge.
The name of the game is to beat a set time using a pre-tuned ar. Advanced mode is pretty good, theres a decent looking car and getting those medals is a bit of a challenge, especially the gold and silver. The first few times playing it, its fun and all but once you get a few medals it starts to get a little bit old for me.
Expert mode? Sorry CR, but its quite simply a disaster! Min air drag? Normal tires? Really? Well you can expect a wild crash and a bang ride for sure. Some of you expert mode geeks may be able to get those medals and that is with some serious talent. Sure, some would say thats the 'challenge' in expert mode, but its really beyond impossible for most of us. Maybe thats one of the reasons why its not too popular. Another thing is the space, its not the ideal place to hang out either!
TIP: Did you know that the time challenge is the ideal place to learn how to boost efficiently? Think about it, without boosting at the right time and area, you can never get that gold medal you so badly want.