Race 1-like server with S2 tracks coming soon?

[GTR_Yuni]

Race 1 is a great server.
But I am getting a bit tired of racing always BLGP, SO, and Fern Bay. There could be a few good combos I think in the S2 tracks, like AS Cadet with the XFG. Besides, the Race 1 server gets overrun so badly I think it would also be a better idea to run two servers of the same licence level (in this case copper) if it's possible.

[james12s]

i do like the idea tbo,or even make it for bronze drivers only, but then no, it would be useful, it would allow more people to race without he prob of too many on track, you could even limit the number slightly if there was 2 to make the racing cleaner

[Dan Josefsen]

bring back the uf1 server as it used to be

[james12s]

how about a a server with uf1 and restricted xfg, you could call it the xf gt si it would have less power cos it dosnt have injection :)

[Zachary Zoomy]

I'm getting a bit tired of these S1 tracks in CTRA 1. its the only CTRA server thats ever populated and most people are forced to go there. maybe add another class of UF1s for Bronzers? or Silverers?

[SamH]

We're going to wait until the new patch is out, and then we'll be looking at our options.

[Dru]

We're going to wait until the new patch is out, and then we'll be looking at our options.


Cough Baby-R Cough :D

[SamH]

;) mebbe :D

[Dru]

;) mebbe :D

need some beta testers again? :razz:

[SamH]

need some beta testers again? :razz:
;) mebbe :D
:shy: LOL!

[CELTIC100]

Did someone call :D:razz:

[SamH]

ROFL! We may be a few weeks away, yet.

I've discussed with all the CTRA admins that are around at the moment, about what cars and tracks we run and what we want to run. Right now, I think we're leaning towards re-separating the GT2/GTR server from the TBO server again. It's becoming clear that the people who like GT2/GTR don't necessarily like TBO, and when the changeover happens it tends to kill the server off. If someone who likes GT2/GTR is on the server when it changes over to TBO, they will disco if they don't wanna drive the TBO. Separating the servers should get a more consistent server population.

Also, we'd like to get another S2 entry level CTRA server up. Instead of the UF1000, we're considering running ZWR's UF Baby-R. It's a fab car, a lot of fun, and it's worth upgrading to S2 alone for :D

[niels1]

Ohhh I feel some old beta testing coming up. :D


Aye your right, TBO are great fun. But when the server switch from GTR to TBO or vice versa it kills the server. GTR are easy too handle and give close racing. TBO on the other hand is fast but very depending on the racer.

[dawesdust_12]

Neils, you don't know the half of it!

[March Hare]

Thank the Maker!

Now that I got my silver I've been on the Race 2 a couple of times. The jump from the lower license XRG to the GT2 class is a bit much. Atleast for me.
Furthermore the difference between the TBO and GT2 class is so big that after one the other feels undrivable. Well atleast the TBOs feel sluggish and unresponsive.

Is the new S-S going to be featured?

[dawesdust_12]

March, just wait til the thing is released, so then it can get classified, then beta tested, then all research thrown out the window "cuz I can't drive it", and repeat 10 times, that's how the GT2 class came about :p

Patience is a virtue. :p

[March Hare]

Patience? What is this "patience"? What ever it is I ain't got time for it.

[zeugnimod]

GTR are easy too handle and give close racing. TBO on the other hand is fast but very depending on the racer.

Did you confuse the car classes there?

IMO, the quote makes more sense when you switch TBO and GTR. :shrug:

[niels1]

No i meant it they way it was righten down. I clarify that. GTR isnt that hard too handle. Sure you need some skill but overall GTR are easier to drive then the TBO. So due to the limited skills you need people can go real fast with these cars and have relative close racing.

TBO are nice cars to drive but you need loads of skills to get a good lapetime outta it. When you lack at all these skills you bite the bullit quickly. You loose contact with the faster guys compared to the GTR. I do like the TBO class but I need more skills on them.

This is how i meant it, but thats personal. Maybe Zeugi, you feel it the other way around. :shrug:

[zeugnimod]

You loose contact with the faster guys compared to the GTR.

Maybe Zeugi, you feel it the other way around. :shrug:

I indeed do. :D

I think the racing in the TBO class is generally MUCH closer than with GTRs. I would say I'm an average driver and I definately lose contact with the aliens faster in the GTR class than in the TBOs. :shrug:

[LordBlaster]

+1 for niels1, but thats a personal decision, for sure :D

[SamH]

For me, GT2 gives closer racing than GTR, but TBO is the closest. I'm not a particularly good driver at all, but I find that when I enter a corner badly in a GTR I have a lot more room to correct my error in the middle of the maneouvre. In a TBO, my cornering performance is much more decided at the point I turn in than at any point after it. :)

[CELTIC100]

If your Thinking of a Baby-R server Sam include a restricted XFR to run along side the restricted UFR ;)

With regards to TBO and GT2, the problem is the TBO's are like driving on ice compared to the GT2 class. I find you need to be more precise and controlled in the TBO's but in the GT2 cars it is full on agression :D

[zeugnimod]

Were you talking about GT2 the whole time? :really:

Then, you are of course right with the less needed skill for this class than for TBO.

I thought you meant the non-restricted GTRs.

[thisnameistaken]

With regards to TBO and GT2, the problem is the TBO's are like driving on ice compared to the GT2 class. I find you need to be more precise and controlled in the TBO's but in the GT2 cars it is full on agression :D

What you mean is that restricted GTR cars are easy enough for your grandma to drive. Slicks, downforce, reduced power, just put a brick on the pedal and go get a cup of cocoa and a good book.

Nice to hear we'll be seeing even more slower versions of cars in future. When the CTRA initially planned to ban driver aids and turn us all into proper racers I was frightened, so I'm glad they're now more concerned with dumbing down their cars to make them easier for people who can't drive.

I suppose so long as you make the all-important hackneyed excuse that it "provides close racing" it'll be OK. Let's try to get away from the common misconception that the drivers have anything to do with how close the racing is.

[dj-fluxsa]

Bringing back the uf1 is a +1 idea imo but there is no need for a restricted xfg it would still hav a advantage because u are able to lock the diff

[richy]

ROFL! We may be a few weeks away, yet.

I've discussed with all the CTRA admins that are around at the moment, about what cars and tracks we run and what we want to run. Right now, I think we're leaning towards re-separating the GT2/GTR server from the TBO server again. It's becoming clear that the people who like GT2/GTR don't necessarily like TBO, and when the changeover happens it tends to kill the server off. If someone who likes GT2/GTR is on the server when it changes over to TBO, they will disco if they don't wanna drive the TBO. Separating the servers should get a more consistent server population.

Also, we'd like to get another S2 entry level CTRA server up. Instead of the UF1000, we're considering running ZWR's UF Baby-R. It's a fab car, a lot of fun, and it's worth upgrading to S2 alone for :D

yeah the baby-rs definately!!!! great entry level car, and great fun for the fast guys. :D

[-NightFly-]

-1 to restricted xfg and uf1(i even don't wanna know how slow they can be) :D
but BABY-R....hellyeah...it takes some skill to finish withouth rolling them in certain tracks

[james12s]

yeah the ide of uf baby r maybe for copper drivers and the slightly quicker restricted xfr for bronze drivers, what you think

[Gil07]

Why get a Baby-R when you can have an UF1? :shrug:

[james12s]

well to start more fun to drive, easier to drive close, faster, trainer car for racing cars with slicks, i could go on

[teedot]

The baby-r is a great choice. Awesome handling... close racing... just dont roll it! :p

[dawesdust_12]

I do however want to try and get the XFR thrown into the Baby-R class, much to the dislike of the others, but I hate the UFR, and I'm sure others do too.

[Zachary Zoomy]

le hate la UFR! :razz:

[dawesdust_12]

I can't stand the UFR, it has many strange tendencys that make me want to like... murder whoever designed it.

[Zachary Zoomy]

*cough* Scavier *cough* :razz:

[SparkyDave]

Personally I love the ikkle UFR very challenging to drive fast without the rear wanting to overtake the front ;)
heaps of grip its great for some nifty 2-wheel action too :) awsome fun to race.

SD.