GTP WRS-Online : Event 48 : Autumn Ring Trophy Cup
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I had SEVERAL glitches during the race. The screen would freeze for half a second, just enough time for me to start to panic. PSN is getting a bit twitchy
That happened to me once or twice today also and it's happened before on occasion. It's usually not a sign of bigger issues, as you said probably a hiccup in the system somewhere. Usually, the entire room experiences that tiny screen freeze at the same time.
I'm actually looking a big "iffy" to make the races tomorrow as I have in-laws in town and I'm not sure of their schedules so I've switched to reserve for now. I think EU is more probable and NA less likely.
NA practice is whenever guys show up and varies a bit week to week based on participation. Basically there is an NA/East crew and a NA/West coast crew -- our race slot tries to accommodate both, but our practice slot just spans the entire time from 8:00 PM until nobody is around. I'm in the west and I can't usually drive between 5:30 PM and 8:30 Pacific, but the time is still reserved for weekly practice (in case there are other special events going on at the time).
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- Speedy6543
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- pilmat
We had a little discussion on chat after you got dumped. Snow reckons most will do a 1 stopper as the tires will definitely last 20 laps (they could go as long as 30. Maybe). I can do 12-14 lap stints without too much drop off, but it gets dicey at 13-14 if I make a mistake. That will likely put me on a 2 stopper, but I'll play it by ear.
One thing I did find is that the car seemed to have more grip in the race than in free run. It could be an illusion but I could do better laps in the race, and back to back, than I could in free run. Plus they didn't seem to fall off as much.
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Be there in 30.
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- Allibubba99
See you soon!
Al
Al
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Here are some unofficial photos from tonight's practice. No watermarks, sorry no time to add them.
Al
Gooners flying!
Al
Gooners flying!
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- TPC_Gooners
Nice pics Al 👍.
Some fun with them
Some fun with them
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I can't say I noticed a difference in grip levels between free run and race. Maybe the difference was due to the race being only 7 laps?
Regarding pitstops, I think it all depends on how easy you are on the tires. If you could run 25 laps, then a 1-stopper will be your strategy, because your tires will be still in reasonable shape in laps 13-20. If you lose too much time on these laps, 2 stops will be quicker.
I did a test run, and the 2 strategies seem to be practically equal over 40 laps. Methinks, whoever determined the race settings, had exactly that in mind. ^^
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See you in the morning (EU) if I manage to wake up and there's still slots
No tune needed is nice. I'm rubbish at Autumn Ring, though.
No tune needed is nice. I'm rubbish at Autumn Ring, though.
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- TRL_jb
- xbox = ****box
Does qualifying start at 6 gmt tonight? for eu
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- gtp_gman1647
Hey guys, I'm not going to be able to join tonight's NA race. With a different car/track from the TT (and two that I'm not very familiar with) I just didn't have enough time to practice. I don't mind being slower than everyone else (which I usually am), but I think I would just be a nuisance and in the way because I would be so far off of the pace.
Good luck all, and have fun!
Good luck all, and have fun!
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- pilmat
Thanks for the pics Al 
Now we have photographic evidence that Gooners was flying :lol;
I've switched my EU status to reserved as real racing might bump me out. I hate it when reality pushes against the simulated!
P.S. gman, come and play! The worst that can happen is you learn and have fun
Let me know if you want a walk around of the track with that car. I'll send you a replay with a description of what, where and why I do things.
Now we have photographic evidence that Gooners was flying :lol;I've switched my EU status to reserved as real racing might bump me out. I hate it when reality pushes against the simulated!
P.S. gman, come and play! The worst that can happen is you learn and have fun
Let me know if you want a walk around of the track with that car. I'll send you a replay with a description of what, where and why I do things.
Twissy
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Qualifying will be done when everybody is in the lounge before the racing starts, normally split into two groups depending on how many people show up
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pilmatThanks for the pics Al
I've switched my EU status to reserved as real racing might bump me out. I hate it when reality pushes against the simulated!
P.S. gman, come and play! The worst that can happen is you learn and have fun
That would be great. If I can get to it, I might change my mind. I'll keep my reserve status for now. Perhaps if I get on early enough for some more practice I'll join you all.
I joined the room for a bit yesterday, and I didn't think that I could piece together consistent enough laps to keep myself from holding you guys up and being a nuisance. I'm not very good on the Autumn Ring, and it was basically my first time in the car (I think it had 8 miles on it). Thanks for the help. Maybe I'll see you all tonight.
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- TRL_jb
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cheers mate
