So here's the big idea that we were having. I want to hear everyone's feedback on this.
Currently, L.O.T.S. has its own formula for calculating scores. You gain points for participating in a battle, more for winning of course. You also get bonuses for winning in a lower PP car than your opponent as well as for getting win streaks and defeating a rival who has a winning streak going. Of course, at the end of each season, the two highest scoring rivals face off in the finals.
The proposal is as follows: Do away with the old scoring system and introduce a simpler Star Rating system with incentives.
The following is an excerpt from a post by optomuscrime (@
CarbonHeart )
"What is a legend? (In the terms of street racing) A legend isn't just someone that wins, but a person that wins when nobody expected them to. i.e.: Takumi Fujiwara in his AE86
Our systemwill take into account the car you use in our LOTS journey, by creating the Star System. The Star System is a new rating system that not only rates wins and losses, but also rates your vehicle. The best cars for racing on the touge will be given a star rating, of 3, cars that are [of] the 'good but not great' variety would be given a rating of 2 stars, and finally the cars that are antiquated and difficult to tune and/or drive would be given a rating of ONE star."
The Star system will prvide INCENTIVE to drivers that use less powerful cars, by rewarding wins against tougher opponents.
(Samples
3*
- Honda S2000
- Nissan GT-R R32
- Mazda RX-7 Spirit R
- Honda NSX Type R
- Honda Integra Type R (DC5)
- Nissan 370Z (Z34)
- Toyobaru BRZ 86GT FR-S
2*
- Mazda Efini RX-7 Type R
- Nissan Silvia Spec-R Aero (S15)
- Mazda Roadster (NC)
- Acura NSX '91
- Nissa GT-R R33
- Honda Civic Type R (EK)
1*
- Toyota AE86
- Nissal Silvia K's (S13)
- Toyota Supra Mk.2
- Mazda Roadster (NA)
- Mazda RX-7 (FC)
The way the system would work is that you would get ONE STAR for every victory you achieve. And as a BONUS you will get ONE STAR for each tier above your opponent's car is.
e.g.:
Figure 1 - Rival1 (FC) vs. Rival2 (AP2): If the FC were to defeat the Honda S2000 AP2, then the driver would earn themselves 3 stars. 1 for winning, and one for each tier higher in ranking that his opponent's car is. Since the AP3 is a 3-star car and the FC is a 1-star car.
Figure 2 - Rival1 (EK9) vs. Rival2 (Roadster NA): If the driver of the EK9 were to defeat the driver of the Roadster, they would only earn ONE star for winning. No bonus is given since he defeated an opponent in a lower classed vehicle.
Figure 3 - Rival1 (AE86) vs. Rival2 (S13): Regardless of who wins this battle, the victor will earn only ONE star because they defeated an evenly matched vehicle. (The same would apply if it were two 3-star vehicles facing each other, or two 2-star vehicles).
What this, in turn, does is create a more competitive and dynamic environment closer to that of the Initial D universe. It should also serve as a wake-up call to the LOTS veterans, particularly those that are known to use only the most prolific vehicles. Should they choose to put their pride and reputation on the line, they can take on the competition in a weaker car, and should they dominate, be crowned
Legend of the Streets!!
It would serve as a great incentive for newer rivals to the LOTS community to experience the true nature of LOTS Touge by by trying their hand with a powerful, competitive car against a more experienced and skilled opponent in a seemingly weaker car.
It also creates a more dynamic and balanced leaderboard ecosystem. Take into account the following simulation...
Rival1 (R32)
Rival2 (Efini FD3S)
Rival3 (AP2)
Rival4 (AE86)
Let's say these 4 drivers faced each other ONCE in a ONE-WEEK long season.
- Rival 1 beat the FD and the mighty little AE86, having used a 3-Star car, he only earned 1 star per win for a season total of 2 Stars.
- Rival 2 defeated the AP2 and the R32. Two earned for wins, and 2 BONUS stars for defeating a higher ranked vehicle nets this driver 4 STARS for the season.
- Rival 3 lost two of three battles, having only beat the R32 (an equally matched vehicle). He only has 1 STAR for the season.
- Rival 4 defeated the AP2 and the FD, both opponents in higher ranked vehicles.2 wins earns this chap 2 Stars and 3 BONUS STARS (2+1) from defeating higher ranked opponents for a total of 5 STARS.
THEREFORE, at the end of that season, the FINALS will be set to feature the AE86 vs FD3S. Even though the R32 won just as many battles as the other two, he failed to gain enough stars to make it to the finals.
had a lot of understeer too
