I actually like the merging to a single layer idea, as I had thought about it before. The only issue would be the "buffering" on cars as you approached them. xD
And it also becoming a memory hog, not in RAM but in your Hard Drive, as it would store each player's vinyls over time.
Having both systems in place wouldn't be that bad of an idea either. Have the slots in use for cars that have under 20 layers, and only start downloading 1 layer paintjobs for cars that go beyond that.
I think such a system would be a great step in creativity, as you could even make your own paintjob directly in Photoshop and import it to the game on the spot for everyone to see.
And it also becoming a memory hog, not in RAM but in your Hard Drive, as it would store each player's vinyls over time.
Having both systems in place wouldn't be that bad of an idea either. Have the slots in use for cars that have under 20 layers, and only start downloading 1 layer paintjobs for cars that go beyond that.
I think such a system would be a great step in creativity, as you could even make your own paintjob directly in Photoshop and import it to the game on the spot for everyone to see.
I invite you to eat a sock.