- 5,637
- Codemasters (EA)
- PJTierney
Rivals Events:
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May 1st-3rd
- 1982 911 Turbo 3.3
- Catalunya National
May 4th-6th
- 2014 911 Turbo S
- Hockenheim National
May 8th-10th
- 2012 911 GT3 RS 4.0
- Road Atlanta Full
May 11th-13th
- 2012 911 GT2 RS
- Brands Hatch GP
May 15th-17th
- 2003 Carrera GT
- Bernese Alps Full
May 18th-20th
- 2014 918 Spyder
- Watkins Glen Full Alt
May 22nd-24th
- 1998 #26 Porsche AG 911 GT1-98
- Sebring Full
May 25th-27th
- #19 Porsche Team 919 Hybrid
- Nürburgring GP
Races:
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Race Settings:
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1.4.1 Rules
Game Type = Circuit Race
Environment = Any
Track = (Per Season/Week)
Track Scenario = Day
Max Players = Depending on round/fixture
Max Drivatars = 0
Quick Stops = No
Laps = Please see 1.4.5
Damage = Simulation
Collision Mode = Default
Start Type = Fixed
Car Class = ANY
Drive Type = ANY
1.4.2 Advanced Rules
Quick Stops = No
Scoring Type = Time Based
Bigger Is Better = No
Compare Best Lap Scores = No
End Conditions = Numlaps
Laps = Please see 1.4.5
Grid Ordering = PI (Points index)
Roll Off Delay Type = Per Car
Roll Off Delay = 0.00 S
Number of Player Buckets = 1
Tag Enabled = No
Number of teams = None
End of Race Timer = 01:30
1.4.3 Overrides
Force Team Colours = No
Force Stock Upgrades and tuning = Yes
Force of Suggested Line = NO (Players can drive with suggested line on, but it is not forced)
Force off STM = NO
Force off TCS = NO
Easiest Shifting Allowed = Automatic
Easiest Braking Allowed = ABS ON
Easiest Steering Allowed = Normal
Forced Camera View = NONE
Disable Wrong Way Indicator = NO
1.4.4 Car Restrictions
Allow Upgrades = NO
Car Class = Any
Performance Index >= Any
Performance Index <= Any
Power >= Any
Power <= Any
Curb Weight >= Any
Curb Weight <= Any
Year >= Any
Year <= Any
Division = ANY
Model Family = ANY
Car Type = Any
Region = Any
Country = Any
Make = Porsche
Model = (Set per Season/Week)
Drive Type = Any
Engine Placement = Any
Engine Configuration = Any
Cylinders = Any
Aspiration = Any
Power Handicap = 1.0
Front Grip Handicap = 1.0
Rear Grip Handicap = 1.
ForzaRC Season 3 Finals
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The 40 Rivals races will be invited based on the standing of the worldwide time trial leader boards on the Gfinity ForzaRC Xbox App. The 60 Drivers will be invited based on the standings of the leader boards per region as seen below.
EMEA 15 Drivers
NA 15 Drivers
LATAM 6 Drivers
Asia 9 Drivers
Oceanic 5 Drivers
More information on tournament format and event specifics will be revealed about the ForzaRC Season 3 finals closer to the event date.
https://forzarc.gfinity.net/elite/rules
1. Tournament Format & General Settings
1.1 Tournament format
Tournament format is as follows
4096 cap per region
The tournament will be played in a 1v1 format until the tournament reaches round 8 (32 players remaining)
Round 8 (Quarter Finals) will consist of 4 Races with 8 drivers in each (top 5 Progress)
Round 9 (Semi Finals) will consist of 2 Races with 10 drivers (Top 5 Progress)
Round 10 (Grand Finals) will consist of 1 Race with 10 drivers.
1.1.2 Game Host
For Rounds 1 – 8 when games are played as a 1v1, the player on the top of each match up on the bracket (Higher seed) will host the race. An example of this can be seen below where for the avoidance of doubt ‘The player on the top of the match up on the bracket’ has been clearly highlighted:
For Rounds 8-10 Games will be played with more than one opponent. A member of the ForzaRC Administration will host the game and Live Marshal each match.
1.2 Tournament Points
Throughout season 3, players will earn Tournament Points that will be used when inviting players to compete in the finals of the season at offline events. Points will be awarded based on the final positions players earn at the end of each cup.
A breakdown of the points and positions can be seen below.
1st
500
2nd
480
3rd
460
4th
440
5th
420
6th
400
7th
380
8th
360
9th
340
10th
320
11th – 20th
300
21st- 32nd
220
33rd – 64th
160
65th – 128th
100
129th – 256th
50
1.3 Key Dates
1.3.1 Races
Races will take place every Sunday and the start times will be staggered regionally. The Race dates are as follow:
May
7th
14th
21st
28th
1.3.2 Rivals
Rivals will take place between certain dates (Listed below) and any player that is register to compete will have their time trials automatically pushed to the global leader board. Leader boards will be updated every 3 days with the previous days results. The top 256 Players on the leader boards will then receive Tournament points based off their position. Rivals start and finish times will also be regionally timed. The dates for the Rivals Time Trials can be found below:
May
1st-3rd
4th-6th
8th-10th
11th-13th
15th-17th
18th-20th
22nd-24th
25th-27th
Drivers total points will be viewable through the Gfinity ForzaRC Xbox App.
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2. General Rules
2.1 Game Chat
All attempts to contact an ForzaRC official must be done through the Gfinity.net Website. We do not take responsibility if attempts made through other channels including support tickets as they are not seen in time to be handled.
2.2 No show
If we are not able to contact the contestant 15 minutes after the start of the next round, the player will be reported as “no show” and the race will commence without the missing player/players. Delays caused by Players that are not ready to compete at the scheduled time may result in a major penalty. If 3 Players are reported as a no show in a round, The 3 remaining players will move up into the next stage of the tournament.
2.3 Forfeit
If a contestant chooses to forfeit a race, they will forfeit the tournament and forfeit any prizes associated with that tournament.
2.4 Disputes
Disputes must be made as soon as possible, or they may be ignored depending on the circumstances. The replay file needs to be provided.
2.5 Decisions
Decisions outside the Rulebook - Admins have the right to decide outside or even against the rulebook in special cases to guarantee fair play.
2.6 Race Etiquette
Race etiquette rules will be enforced in all ForzaRC matches. Intentional damage including, but not limited to;
Ringing
Faking
Pitting
obstruction of other vehicles
ramming
cutting tracks
Breaking any of these rules may result in immediate forfeit of participation and prizing for a period of 12 months. The violation of race etiquette will be at the sole determination of Turn 10 and Gfinity with a valid replay. All players that qualify and race in the broadcasts are not allowed to chat about tournament decisions and tournament intel in the stream chats and other public places.
2.7 Betting
No betting is allowed under any circumstances.
2.8 Unsportsmanlike Behaviour
Any offensive, disrespectful or unsportsmanlike behaviour (including but not limited to insults and physical violence) connected to the event will be punished and can lead to disqualification.
2.9 Changes to the rulebook
Gfinity is allowed to change rules in the existing rulebook at any time.
2.10 Mandatory registration on Gfinity.net
Every player that takes part in the Forza Racing Championship Season 3 Grand Finals must be registered on the Gfinity.net Platform.
2.11 Equipment
Drivers are responsible for their own hardware and internet connection. Matches will not be rescheduled due to technical issues.
3. On track rules
3.1 In-game
3.1.1 Driver drops
If a Driver drops during the race, there will be no type of re-start of the session.
If 4 or more Driver drop out before the cars launched off the start line, the session will be restarted.
3.1.2 Re-host
In a re-hosted race each player has to choose the same settings as they picked at the start of the original race.
3.1.3 Observers
Observers are not allowed. Exception to this rules are GFINITY admins and people that are explicitly allowed to observe by an admin (e.g. shoutcasters or streamer). Under no conditions is it allowed to play with referees other those decided by an admin.
3.1.4 Illegal Actions
Any actions that result in an unfair advantage are illegal. Race etiquette rules will be enforced in all Elite Series matches. Intentional damage including, but not limited to,
ringing
faking
pitting
obstruction of other vehicles
ramming
cutting tracks
doing any of the following may result in immediate forfeit of participation and prizing for a period of 12 months. The violation of race etiquette will be at the sole determination of Turn 10 and Gfinity with a valid replay.
3.1.5. Track behaviour
As the ForzaRC is a serious racing championship, on track behaviour has to be in line with the sportsman-like behaviour and appropriate clean racing. Therefore, we will punish following behaviour but not only limited to:
Purposely crashing
corner-cutting
vulgarity in game chat
attempting to cause disruptions to your own benefit in online lobbies
For the avoidance of doubt, Purposely Crashing can be caused by a players loss of control of their vehicle, for example this can include but is not limited to;
Crashing into a wall
Over or understeer.
2 wheels have to remain in between the white (sometimes yellow) lines defining the track. Curbs are NOT part of the track, so 2 wheels have to be on the tarmac at every time. This does not apply to situations in which it happens occasionally but as soon as this is your racing line or you get an advantage with doing it, it can be penalized.
You are allowed to block a line in front of a corner once, plus getting back to your racing line. Zigzag style is not allowed
Gfinity will provide live-marshalling for the broadcasted races but players are still free to open up a dispute ticket and file a case against another Driver if they feel it´s necessary.
3.1.6 Penalties
Time penalties will be given to Drivers who break race etiquette. These time penalties are set as 5 seconds by default but may vary based on the severity of the incident. As per any article in this rulebook, the head marshal will have the final call on the time penalty given to the offender.
3.1.6. Live-marshalling
All broadcasted races (weekly finals and grand final) will be held with marshals/race-admins in the session
Race-marshals are allowed to penalize cuts or unsportsmanlike-behaviour/crashes during the event. Please refer to the ForzaRC Handbook for clarification on all unsportsmanlike conduct.
Such actions might lead to penalty points/seconds, drive-through-penalties or even disqualification but not limited to
3.1.7. Leave broadcasted Races
Players who leave the session/event during a broadcast will not be eligible for any prizes. This includes but is not limited to;
rage-quits on one of the races
Disconnects/lags which are not the fault of the player are not included.
3.1.8. Rivals qualification in game
Laps are considered as clean/valid if the game marks them as valid
3.1.9. Track order
All tracks can be found in the event information document accompanied by this document
3.1.10 Stoppage of Play
Players may not end a game under any circumstances without approval from Administration. Failure to abide by this rule will result in a penalty.
3.1.11 Inviting Additional Players
Inviting additional Players to the lobby is strictly prohibited and will be penalized with a minor penalty
4. Conduct
4.1 Consequences
If any article in the rulebook is broken a standard formal procedure will take place as punishment. The procedure is as follows.
Warning 1 (Verbal Warning)
STRIKE (10 Second Time Penalty)
Waring 2 (Additional 5 Second Time Penalty)
STRIKE (Disqualification)
For example, Warnings are given but not limited to; cutting corners and crashing into an opponent. Strikes can be handed out without warning for purposely crashing into an opponent or purposely breaking race etiquette.
5. Game Media
All game media (screenshots, replays, etc.) must be kept for at least 14 days. Faking or manipulating game media is of course forbidden and will result in severe penalties. Game media should be named clearly based on what it is. It is not possible to file a protest or write a support ticket to complain about bad game media naming. However, if an admin is hindered in their work because of bad game media names then it can be punished for.
5.1. Replays
Every Driver who wants to participate in the final needs to let the game upload his fastest lap time in the rival’s mode.
6. General Conditions
6.1. Indemnity
By entering, Players agree to abide by these Official Rules; and to release and hold harmless Microsoft Corporation, Turn 10 & Gfinity (together “Sponsors”) and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees and agents from any and all liability or any injury, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this Tournament or any prize won.
6.2. Cancellation
If cheating, a virus, bug, catastrophic event, or any other unforeseen or unexpected event that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled affects the fairness and / or integrity of this Tournament, Sponsors reserve the right to cancel, change or suspend this Tournament. This right is reserved whether the event is due to human or technical error.
6.3. Publicity
By accepting a prize, Player agrees that Sponsors may use their proper name and location of residence online and in print, or in any other media, in connection with this Tournament, without payment or compensation, except where prohibited by law.
7. Miscellaneous
The rules are open to many different interpretations. The only interpretation, which matters, is the interpretation of the Admin team. We reserve the right to modify the rules at any time. This includes changes due to software updates or releases, and any other change deemed necessary by the league. You must understand that the rules listed are guidelines to try and ensure fair and competitive play, and they will be applied by officials based on the spirit of the game. Teams should check the rules prior to any event to ensure they are in compliance. They should also keep an eye on the website as changes will be announced on the website. You must be familiar with the current rule set
https://forzarc.gfinity.net/elite/handbook
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Too much text to copy here, but it's basically an expansion of the rules mentioned above + some legal clarifications.
Note to mods: Feel free to "take over" this thread and edit/update as required.
