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[Carbonox]

Yeah... still no lobby in sight, looks like we'll get delayed a bit :/

E: Sheesh, the in-game friend list is kind of slow to show new friends...

 

[Willfred_1]

he not responding to my msges so ill host a race /pre season test
add me willfred_1

 

[Aldajjal_2010]

If it's gonna be demolition derby, count me out

 

[Willfred_1]

sorry i couldn't finish the race. i had a power cut and it messed up the router

 

[Carbonox]

The race was crazy. I'll definitely never again try to do a race this long with the same old mediums, glad they just lasted until the end... now I'm still trying to get rid of the horrific heartbeat and excitement... can't believe I came so close to losing a great race...

Demolition derby? For me it didn't seem like that, but after all, I didn't witness pretty much anything happening in the main group. There seemed to be some lag, though, so probably any hits weren't completely the drivers' fault.

 

[worduphomes]

Sorry about the late start guys. I had problems with the playstation update and then could not join my own lounge. I eventually did and the got disconnected after making a pit stop on lap 12...

Well done to all the drivers, it was pretty clean generally and i had loads of fun while it lasted.

the finish was so good 1st, 2nd and 3rd all right up close and 2nd position decided on the last corner!

I will post the results and table later.

 

[worduphomes]

For those that had connection trouble like me, I found that restating the playstation + the router + clearing the cache in GT5 settings cured the problem... Although it was too late.💡

 

[worduphomes]

OK, here are the results / standings after round 1:

1 Carbonox - 15 pts
2 Weescotman - 12 pts
3 Driverone0one - 10 pts
4 agentareanas0 - 8 pts
5 ID_racing - 6 pts
6 petrolheadka - 6 pts
7 BubbleBelly542 - 5 pts
8 Jayvee - 4 pts
9 Willfred_1 - 3 pts
10 GTP_Bergwerk79 - 2 pts
11 canudigthis - 0 pts
12 deoncharles - 0 pts
13 worduphomes - 0 pts
14 Razzor13B - 0 pts

 

[BubbleBelly542]

This was a sweet race.

 

[BubbleBelly542]

I finished the site: http://3mdy.zapd.co/

Please tell me if any information is wrong/link doesn't work ASAP by PM.

 

[ID_racing]

For those that had connection trouble like me, I found that restating the playstation + the router + clearing the cache in GT5 settings cured the problem... Although it was too late.💡

In WSCC we found that mainly 2 things causes problems in lounge races, everyone needs to, as you also said, clear their cache before entering the lounge. Secondly using mics can cause lag. We saw a crazy start last night with a lot of lag, could be a connection thing, but no mics and setting the room settings to "normal" could maybe help. Worth testing perhaps.

It was a great race after the lap 1 incidents, for me a huge lesson in preserving tires in high powered cars. I started on softs, but already on lap 9 I had problems, and stupidly enough I stuck to my 1 pit strategy, on lap 10 I was seriously slowing down, and lost braking ability before the chicane, hit it, and later drove of track. Those softs lose grip very suddenly! After pitting I tried and managed to drive much more smoothely. But had lost contact with the middle field.

 

[ID_racing]

Also, i would like to suggest we vote on Skid Recovery Force.

I´ll second that.

 

[worduphomes]

Thanks BubbleBelly542 for creating the championship website;

http://3mdy.zapd.co/

Seriously great work!

I pitted around midway and noticed a huge difference in grip. When I cam out of the pits I was 55 secinds bedind the leader and after just 2 laps I was 46 seconds behind! Then I got disconnected...

Next week will be great

 

[BubbleBelly542]

...no mics...

Now I may only feel this way because I have a mic but to me that is a terrible idea. Yesterday I was able to discuss pit strategies and tell people I was going around them so they knee to hold their lines and not create an incident. If anything, we should have someone with a really good connection host, and have everyone clear their caches. If you want to do this I have an excellent connection and have the bandwidth to host the "Very Good" quality races with no problem.

 

[Driver 101]

Thanks all for a great race, tried to take a chance on tyres, using racing softs for the entire race, never again, last 5 laps were hectic.

Carbonox - Well done, you were really quick

 

[LuckyDogRcn]

Hello, this is SteeeeeevoLapeer that added you earlier. I would love to join in on this, it sounds like a nice clean league(:

 

[BubbleBelly542]

Hello, this is SteeeeeevoLapeer that added you earlier. I would love to join in on this, it sounds like a nice clean league(:

I should get bonus points for telling you about it. Haha just kidding.

 

[worduphomes]

Race start time = same as last week

I have discovered that Sony and Polyphony release updates on thursdays. There were a few drivers in and around the GMT timezone that could not make the start because they were still updating and I had trouble with the updates myself, so to make it a little easier in the event of any updates my lounge will be open at 8pm GMT (so the actual race will begin at 8:30pm gmt) from now on.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

***Please remember to clear your cache (from the options menu) before joining the lounge.***

Hope to see you all on track thursday.

 

[ID_racing]

Race start time = same as last week

Hope to see you all on track thursday.

Im looking forward to it! see ya.

 

[BubbleBelly542]

I am very confused you say the start time is the same as last week but then you say it's and hour later?

I have updated our site. The website creator has been kind of shaky so let me know if anything is out of place or is wrong. Also I use an app to make this website, and the developer of the app has released an update where I cam choose the name of the site (instead ofhttp://3mdy.zapd.co/ it could be GTCup.zapd.co . So, worduphomes, you have three options: 1) We keep the website the same. 2) We all vote on or suggest a name to use. 3) You can choose the name yourself.
But for now, visit http://3mdy.zapd.co/ to stay up to date. Remember, you can leave comments.

 

[BubbleBelly542]

Just so you guys know I for sure can't make the race at Le Mans on the 7th, but I just found out I may not be able to make it tomorrow. I have a terrible sinus infection and I may have to go to the doctor whenever I can get in. Tomorrow is my only option as I'm going on a vacation Friday morning for a week and some change, and if the doctor can only see me at the time of the race I may have to get a relief driver. If Steve can't do it I may have another friend who can help me.

 

[worduphomes]

Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear. I mean, we will start the same time as we actually started last week after the delay (8pm gmt), rather than the 7pm gmt start time that I aimed for. So everyone gets a whole hour extra to do downloads and prepare. Nearly everyone made it onto the track last week for 8pm gmt (except me at 8:38pm LOL)...

 

[worduphomes]

If anyone can't make it for this weeks race, please let me know if you have a reserve driver lined up. If you don't I will try find you one.

 

[BubbleBelly542]

If anyone can't make it for this weeks race, please let me know if you have a reserve driver lined up. If you don't I will try find you one.

I may need it. If so either Steeeeeevolapeer or Lambprgboy

 

[Carbonox]

So it's a race day again... I'm bad at driving around Laguna without any mistakes, so it looks interesting if I'll be able to repeat my victory...

 

[ID_racing]

Central European time: 20:00.
Also, i would like to suggest we vote on Skid Recovery Force.

Any thoughts on removing SRF or not, before tonights race?

 

[Carbonox]

Why do that when all the other aids are already allowed? I think it's more fun to drive with it...

 

[BubbleBelly542]

What time will the room be open?

 

[BubbleBelly542]

Any thoughts on removing SRF or not, before tonights race?

I say no SRF Seca is challenging and it should stay that way.

 

[ID_racing]

I say no SRF Seca is challenging and it should stay that way.

I agree. I didnt use it at Nurburgring, and Ive tested it at laguna. It makes my laptimes nearly 2 secs faster, and the car loses its highpowered feeling.
I like the challenge..