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[BaldurKn]

Yeah that GTR also destroyed my Race #1 also in Race #3 that red Nissan just loved my paint job and had to have all of it. Didn't like these races a bit, way too much bumping and ramming for my taste.

 

[angelx]

i know exactly what you mean earth, these short races force people to push harder then normal, to take unnecessary risks. in a long race you would follow the proper racing line until you are sure you have a chance to pass because when you arent sure you can pass is when the bumping happens.

 

[Vaxen]

RACE 3 NTSC
For the last turn I pulled out wide to follow proper racing line and then pulled in just to have either 2nd or 3rd place destroy my car and knock me off the track and make me go from 2nd to 7th on the last turn on the last lap

I'm not exactly sure what happened on that last corner. We were 2nd and 3rd going in, and came out 4th and last.

 

[Dragonistic]

Ouch, J-pap is going to be disappointed. I think we should have a race-off for the position of 3rd...to give DC a chance..and so I can race the DC tune again

Edit: Im talking about J-pap being disappointed with not qualifying through NTSC wins.

Need i say, told ya so? Good job the races we had were damn fun or it wouldve been a total blowout for me lol.

 

[J-PaP]

I think L Tune made a statement in itself being 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 5 in most of the pal races yet still drawing (on the pal races). Dragonistic in the pal races and fr0z3n_f1r3 and DTW-metro in the ntsc races did an excellent job looking at the results. Very happy how well the car performed.

I did expect the results to go as they did but I think the only real disappointment though for me was that I had problems joining 2 of the 4 showdown races and in those I did enter I was unable to contribute at all.

Thank you to those that drove my tune you did a great job and I hope my tune was convincing enough to have you race for me again next showdown.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Unfortunately, due to the nature of time, I dont think Holden, 888 Tuning or J-pap will be around for a while, so we wont know that in time.
As far as I can see, anyone can join any of the teams just before racing, judging by how Holden let mr_Volcano race for TLD at the last moment (or so it looked like).

In other words, yes I think its alright.

Actually, I had spoken to mr_VOLCANO about racing for me during the week prior to the Showdown.

Lots of bumping there, mostly in the brake zones... be careful guys!

Earth: lap one, last turn, I got hit from behind and dominoed into you, sending you off track Got a penalty for my trouble too.

Results:
Race 1:
TLD: Angelx
L-T: frozenf1r3
888: Vaxen
DC: Ravenmaven
TLD: Baldurkn
(L-T: DTW-metro)
888: Earth

Race 2:
888: Earth
888: Vaxen
(L-T: DTW-metro)
DC: Ravenmaven
TLD: AngelX
TLD: Baldurkn
L-T: frozen-f1r3

Race 3:
TLD: AngelX
DC: Ravenmaven
888: Vaxen
TLD: Baldurkn
888: Earth
DC: NapoleonMikey
(L-T: DTW-metro)
L-T: frozen-f1r3

Race 4:
888: Earth
L-T: frozen-f1r3
DC: Ravenmaven
TLD: AngelX
TLD: Baldurkn
888: Vaxen
(L-T: DTW-metro)
DC: NapoleonMikey

Well I don't know why Earth thinks 888 had the better tune. Good to have these results in, thanks for the info guys.👍 HUGE thanks to all the TLD drivers in both PAL and NTSC races. I hope you can continue to race for me in the finals this coming Saturday.

2 TLD wins, 1 888 win?
Damn, I wished it was going to be maybe one of the popular garages versus one of the newer ones in the final, but it looks like the big shots are going head to head again.

It almost feels like F1, two teams which win a lot and two new teams trying to break into the top of the field.

Well, looks like I'll be racing with TLD once again, not that I wont enjoy that, its just I wanted to see a new face challenge for the end.

I didn't really care who made it to the finals, so long as TLD did. So you want to sport a Copperhead for the finals now?

Ouch, J-pap is going to be disappointed. I think we should have a race-off for the position of 3rd...to give DC a chance..and so I can race the DC tune again

Edit: Im talking about J-pap being disappointed with not qualifying through NTSC wins.

I think L-Tune did quite well, winning 2 of their races in division 2, and getting two 2nds and a 3rd in NTSC.





BIG thanks again to all the TLD drivers. Your contributions and support have been great, and I hope you can all make it to the finals on Saturday 7th. Let's show 888 what's what in this neighbourhood.

 

[Dragonistic]

2 wins and a second in PAL, wouldve been a third to if i hadnt have gave up lol.

Close but no cigar. I'm just gutted i can't drive in the final.

 

[J-PaP]

2 wins and a second in PAL, wouldve been a third to if i hadnt have gave up lol.

Close but no cigar. I'm just gutted i can't drive in the final.

Don't we race against DC next week anyway?

I won't be able to make it unfortunately. Have work at that time.

 

[Dragonistic]

I don't wanna drive alone again. I know it wasn't your fault but trying to beat multiple competitors is just to tall an order to do again.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Don't we race against DC next week anyway?

I won't be able to make it unfortunately. Have work at that time.

We can try and organise something for that. But I wouldn't put it in the opening post as format changes take time and thought, neither of which I have for a format change at the moment. Would you race after you get home from work? As no other Aussies would be in it it could be a number of hours later than what we have now.

Edit: @ Dragonistic, one would assume that NLxArOSA would be there to help you this time, 2-on-2 too much?

 

[J-PaP]

We can try and organise something for that. But I wouldn't put it in the opening post as format changes take time and thought, neither of which I have for a format change at the moment. Would you race after you get home from work? As no other Aussies would be in it it could be a number of hours later than what we have now.

Edit: @ Dragonistic, one would assume that NLxArOSA would be there to help you this time, 2-on-2 too much?

Definitely can race after work. I finish at 10:30. So I should be able to race 11-11:30

 

[Dragonistic]

Edit: @ Dragonistic, one would assume that NLxArOSA would be there to help you this time, 2-on-2 too much?

He's a DC driver Its uk86 who should be there, but anyways Mr PaP should be now

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Definitely can race after work. I finish at 10:30. So I should be able to race 11-11:30

Alright. So spread the word to all DC and L-T drivers that the battle for 3rd place will take place starting at 23:00 GMT + 10 (13:00 GMT/14:00 English time).

He's a DC driver Its uk86 who should be there, but anyways Mr PaP should be now

How could I overlook such a detail? Well if anything you're more likely to outnumber Dutch Customs. And it should still be 2-on-2 at least. Garage owners should probably be checking in with their drivers (no pun intended) to make sure they are racing.

Edit: Officially official. I just put in the times for both PAL and NTSC for the "Battle for 3rd". This time that involves Dutch Customs vs L-Tune.

 

[Ardius]

14:00? Damn, I cant make that.

 

[NLxAROSA]

Edit: @ Dragonistic, one would assume that NLxArOSA would be there to help you this time, 2-on-2 too much?

1300 GMT (aka 1500 CET) is no problem for me. Since I already have personal plans that day I can't do any business so that will not interfere. 👍

 

[Earth]

How exactly does the finals work?

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

14:00? Damn, I cant make that.

1300 GMT (aka 1500 CET) is no problem for me. Since I already have personal plans that day I can't do any business so that will not interfere. 👍

You better make sure uk86ze races for you, or get another driver with Ardius having just left.

How exactly does the finals work?

Exactly the same as round 1, in NTSC due to low numbers you are racing the same race. In PAL, due to higher numbers, TLD vs 888, and L-T vs DC.

 

[Dragonistic]

This time i'll put more then one practice lap in during the 2 days leading up to the event

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

This time i'll put more then one practice lap in during the 2 days leading up to the event

This time I will................what?! One practice lap!? I told you you were fast.

 

[NLxAROSA]

You better make sure uk86ze races for you, or get another driver with Ardius having just left.

Let me set one thing straight here: in no way am I responsible or accountable for anybody elses behaviour and/or statements in (or outside for that matter) these showdowns. I'm a tuner, not a nanny. I'm a busy man as it is, both online and offline. I can ask someone to race for me, but whether they show up or not is up to them. I am not making sure anybody does anything.

With that out of the way: I have said that I will be there, so I will be there.

On the other hand: I do realise it's annoying when people don't show up (these showdowns being hard to setup as they are), so how about a more strict schedule? A no-show could be considered a forfeit for instance, like disconnecting or not finishing before timeup (more than 30 secs behind #1). Or you could have a system which awards points for placing at a certain position. Or something completely else? Any thoughts on this matter are appreciated.

 

[Ardius]

Let me set one thing straight here: in no way am I responsible or accountable for anybody elses behaviour and/or statements in (or outside for that matter) these showdowns. I'm a tuner, not a nanny. I'm a busy man as it is, both online and offline. I can ask someone to race for me, but whether they show up or not is up to them. I am not making sure anybody does anything.

With that out of the way: I have said that I will be there, so I will be there.

On the other hand: I do realise it's annoying when people don't show up (these showdowns being hard to setup as they are), so how about a more strict schedule? A no-show could be considered a forfeit for instance, like disconnecting or not finishing before timeup (more than 30 secs behind #1). Or you could have a system which awards points for placing at a certain position. Or something completely else? Any thoughts on this matter are appreciated.

I think that will have to be left till we get private rooms, because its slightly unfair if said person simply could not connect through connection failure or whatever.
Sorry I cant make it, I really wanted to take the DC tune further, but I'm busy during the day, its only mornings and evenings that I can play on Saturdays.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Let me set one thing straight here: in no way am I responsible or accountable for anybody elses behaviour and/or statements in (or outside for that matter) these showdowns. I'm a tuner, not a nanny. I'm a busy man as it is, both online and offline. I can ask someone to race for me, but whether they show up or not is up to them. I am not making sure anybody does anything.

With that out of the way: I have said that I will be there, so I will be there.

On the other hand: I do realise it's annoying when people don't show up (these showdowns being hard to setup as they are), so how about a more strict schedule? A no-show could be considered a forfeit for instance, like disconnecting or not finishing before timeup (more than 30 secs behind #1). Or you could have a system which awards points for placing at a certain position. Or something completely else? Any thoughts on this matter are appreciated.

OK, first of all, I didn't mean it like that. Hell, ask anyone I've been asking to race for me, I encourage them to race IF THEY CAN, but I don't force anything. Sorry my post came out like that, but what I meant to say was just ask uk86ze if he'd still like to race for you this coming weekend as you really need numbers. (Without Ardius, and if uk86ze doesn't want to race/has other arrangements you are the only person on your team right now).

On the Showdown ideas you have, I don't mean to be rude, but we've ran over these ideas before and none really work.
Take me for example, I have a pretty crappy internet connection. Sometimes we go over 6hrs without actually being able to establish a connection. And even when I am there to race, I get matchings failed's and disconnects more commonly than anyone else. Are you saying I should be DQ'ed because I don't have enough money for something better?
It's not likely you will be unable to under finish 30sec behind the leader, but say you get 20sec behind close to the end of the 2nd lap because of some n00b punter and you see no reason to continue putting up with this punter and continuing the race. Sitting around out of harm's way is better than quitting, especially if you are host.
The points system- impossible unless we have the same number of people on each team- impossible unless we have an even number of people. Otherwise the team with the most people wins every time because they have more people to rack up points.
I'm doing my best to make this a better event for everyone (I'm even responsible for inviting by PM some of the people racing for other's garages). And of course if we make it too complicated then the event would need to be run by someone else, as I have little time on my hands and stay up later than I should as it is)

[/PREECHING]

 

[Timppaq]

Ardius made a good point in the other thread of letting the punters go on their way at the race start. Should we use this in the showdown also? Maybe when hitting the 10sec mark-->start?

 

[NLxAROSA]

@Holden: Understood, I did not realise you discussed this earlier. I was just brainstorming a little. I guess any system is out of the question until we get private rooms. Guess we'll have to deal with the way things are for the moment.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Ardius made a good point in the other thread of letting the punters go on their way at the race start. Should we use this in the showdown also? Maybe when hitting the 10sec mark-->start?

It could get difficult that way, for reasons I already posted in the other thread. Not to mention with a full grid of people, and the possibility not everyone sees the same time on the race clock at all times, it would be bad for the event if people came back complaining that another garage launched before they did, and chucked a big hissy fit. If someone would like to run some tests with me on the plausability of a delayed start time tomorrow or Wednesday we might be able to make it work. (read: I have a horrible internet connection, if anyone sees a different race clock it is I)

@Holden: Understood, I did not realise you discussed this earlier. I was just brainstorming a little. I guess any system is out of the question until we get private rooms. Guess we'll have to deal with the way things are for the moment.

Brainstorming is fine, I was just responding to your ideas. If you have an idea that might make it better I'm all ears, like this delayed start time of say 20sec each race, could be good if we can make it work. I won't bite your head off (well not all the way off ) for making suggestions. And if I do, give me some of my own medicine.

 

[mindwise]

On the other hand: I do realise it's annoying when people don't show up (these showdowns being hard to setup as they are), so how about a more strict schedule? A no-show could be considered a forfeit for instance, like disconnecting or not finishing before timeup (more than 30 secs behind #1).

Yeah, , i was 15 minutes late, no excuses apart from my excuses to the tuners and drivers, here they are:

Sorry guys, and especially Arosa, i'll get my name off of the drivers list

I did try to help out getting the finals setup (by joining a race i think twice with the sole purpose of 'taking a punters spot' and retire at the beginning of the race. So i too was victim of a no show those two times too )

Well, i hope the other races turn out better 👍

 

[Dragonistic]

(I'm even responsible for inviting by PM some of the people racing for other's garages).

Saved a certain garages behind on that one

But yea, from friday-saturday i only had a lap on Fuji, which was about 10 mins before the race . I did a fair amount when i got the tune, I'm not that machine like

Anyway, you guys need to stop worrying about rules, regulations. This event provides great racing, and even if you lose the race, many of us have damn good fun losing!

 

[NLxAROSA]

Heh heh, I guess we just want to do it the right way just a bit too much.

 

[Dragonistic]

I understand wanting to improve, but its to difficult to implement a proper system with the current online resources. So lets focus on the good for a while

 

[H20HYBRID_GT]

Yeah, i don't think we need any more rules, it worked out well so far.