Handling

Handling is crucial for navigating various terrains and environments. It includes specific handling stats such as Sand Handling, Mud Handling, Rock Handling, Ice Handling, Wind Handling, Rain Handling, Heat Handling, Cold Handling, Tundra Handling, Tropical Handling, Desert Handling, Mountainside Handling, Turn Handling, and Speed Restrict Handling. Handling is separated for each Obstacle, Environment, Turn, and Weather, providing variety in alpaca performance. This means that two alpacas with the same overall Handling stat will perform differently depending on the specific challenges they encounter. Handling Stat Conversion

Stat	Min - 0	Max - 100
Sand Handling	0	1
Mud Handling	0	1
Rock Handling	0	1
Ice Handling	0	1
Wind Handling	0	1
Rain Handling	0	1
Heat Handling	0	1
Cold Handling	0	1
Tundra Handling	0	1
Tropical Handling	0	1
Desert Handling	0	1
Mountainside Handling	0	1
Turn Handling	0	1
Speed Restrict Handling	0	1

$$AnyHandling = (Handling ± 15) / 100$$

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Alpaca Genes and Randomization

Each alpaca starts with five primary Stats, one of which is Handling. Handling is randomized by ±15% only once in its lifetime, a characteristic known as the alpaca gene. This means that while two alpacas might have a base Handling stat of 70, their specific handling stats for different conditions (e.g., Rock Handling) will differ within the ±15% range, leading to varied performance on the same terrain.

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Handling Effect Percentage

Each alpaca has a handlingEffect, known as HANDLING_STATS_EFFECT_PERCENTAGE. Where HANDLING_STATS_EFFECT_PERCENTAGE=0.17. This percentage impacts how different handling stats are applied.

Applying Handling Effects

Handling effects influence the alpaca’s performance across various race conditions:

• Obstacles, Weather, Turns, and Speed Restrictions: Each condition has specific handling requirements. The handling determines how effectively the alpaca navigates these challenges.

General Logic

1. Determine Handling Effect: Calculate the handlingEffect by multiplying the specific handling stat by HANDLING_STATS_EFFECT_PERCENTAGE.

2. Adjust Performance: Apply the handlingEffect to modify the alpaca's capabilities, enhancing its ability to manage obstacles, weather conditions, turns, and speed restrictions.

Example Calculation

For a better understanding, here’s how the handlingEffect modifies the alpaca's stats:

Turn Handling Example:

1. Handling Effect Calculation:

$$handlingEffect = turnHandling * Handling Stats Eeffect Percentage$$

• For a Turn Handling stat of 80 (converted to 0.8):

$$handlingEffect = 0.8 * 0.17 = 0.136$$

1. Speed Adjustment During a Turn:

$$newTurnSpeed = startingTurnSpeed * (1 − (turnFraction * (1 − handlingEffect)))$$

• For example, with a turn fraction reducing speed by 40%:

$$newTurnSpeed = startingTurnSpeed * (1 − (0.4 * (1 − 0.136)))$$

$$newTurnSpeed=startingTurnSpeed * 0.7456$$

This demonstrates how handlingEffect and turn fractions work together to modify the alpaca's speed and performance during turns.