As I mentioned in an earlier thread, I am adding some features to version 2 of the on-line bike touring game.

Let me start by saying that I have never stealth camped on tour. I have always camped in campgrounds or on people's property. But, I wanted to add stealth camping as an option in the game, as a number of people suggested it.

In designing the stealth camping feature, I wanted to make it a double edged option. That is, there is some change for both good (costs $0 and can be done almost anywhere) and bad outcomes (see below), just like in real life. While I am not trying to be "accurate," I do want it to be somewhat realistic.

My current thoughts:

No stealth camping in towns.

There is a 50/50 chance of finding a suitable spot to camp whenever someone opts to stealth camp.

If someone finds a spot:

60% - gets a good night's sleep
30% - gets a bad night's sleep, which reduces the number of miles they can ride the next day.
10% - they get "rousted" forcing them to spend the night in a (nearby) motel for $40+ and invokes a point penalty.

Independent of the above odds, there is a 10% chance that an animal gets any food they are carrying on their bike.

I realize these may not be true to life or match any one rider's personal experience. I am posting these to get feedback for inclusion in the game.

Thanks,

Ray