Stcc

[Motordirex]

Can anyone say whats going on with the STCC?

The forum doesnt show any new info, neither does the website, unless Im missing something. :shrug:

[tristancliffe]

The STCC has been put on extended hold for the time being. It took too much time, for too little return to continue with at the moment.

There is still the possibility of investment and televisual broadcasting, but it's a long shot with a small chance.

To all intents and purposes I believe it to be over.

[Dru]

did the last race of the season ever make it into 'broadcast' format or was it knocked on the head?

[Motordirex]

The STCC has been put on extended hold for the time being. It took too much time, for too little return to continue with at the moment.

There is still the possibility of investment and televisual broadcasting, but it's a long shot with a small chance.

To all intents and purposes I believe it to be over.

That sucks. Thats what I was slowly but surely working my way towards in getting my platinum license for, to race in the STCC.

Well, what to do now. Server 3 is hardly in use anymore for GT2, Server 2 you get a few TBO cars in there but mostly the LX6.

Broadcasts or not, the CTRA should think seriously about some sort of race league for those who have put in so many hours to reach a goal, like the STCC. Sam?

[nelson_trujillo]

The STCC has been put on extended hold for the time being. It took too much time, for too little return to continue with at the moment.

There is still the possibility of investment and televisual broadcasting, but it's a long shot with a small chance.

To all intents and purposes I believe it to be over.

Is it because Becky was in charge and she left?

[SamH]

Sam?
X2 is really our primary focus at the moment, which opens the door for pretty well anyone to run a CTRA league within the CTRA (as well as non-CTRA, CTRA-affiliated leagues - more on that later).

We don't have plans for a new broadcast-format, viewer-oriented league at this time, which is what set the STCC apart from other leagues when it was launched. However, we do have an affiliation with Vykos through eSports-Online. I haven't talked with him on this topic yet, but if we were to get into a position where a CTRA league were viable for us, that's definitely where we'd go. If anyone's NOT watched the broadcasts or weekly summaries coming out of eSports-Online, they're missing out. It's great quality stuff.

This is a proper, full-on, long-term projection: we would be unlikely to run a live CTRA broadcast and would be much more likely to go the delayed broadcast route, because we'd want to do some post-production work and get our commentary laid down properly. We'd essentially follow the STCC format, I think, in large part but I'd like to use Vykos's camera tools, if we could negotiate use of them (not touched on yet with him). They're the bees knees.

[tristancliffe]

Is it because Becky was in charge and she left?

Partially, yes. But it wasn't the hissy fit you make it sound like. Illness, operations, new job opportunities and the like (real life) became more important than a computer game league for her.

[niall09]

Here is where the STCC forum is at, but as you can see, it isn't really active http://forum.rscnet.org/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=1207

[Jakg]

Here is where the STCC forum is at, but as you can see, it isn't really active http://forum.rscnet.org/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=1207That's not really the STCC forum.

This is - http://stcc.bansheestudios.com/talk/index.php

I have no idea if i'm meant to post this or not, as it's hidden in the "drivers only" section of the forum, but here is a direct quote from Becky...

"I have no plans to run a second season of the STCC"

Several drivers involved in Series one have also pulled out (including me).

With the situation with Becky (and the animosity between Becky & "UKCT" - I do NOT wish to get involved in this) I cannot see her returning for a second series.

[Christopher Raemisch]

That sucks. Thats what I was slowly but surely working my way towards in getting my platinum license for, to race in the STCC.

Well, what to do now. Server 3 is hardly in use anymore for GT2, Server 2 you get a few TBO cars in there but mostly the LX6.

Broadcasts or not, the CTRA should think seriously about some sort of race league for those who have put in so many hours to reach a goal, like the STCC. Sam?

Your license is useful still. You will need a license to race in any E-Sport leagues and events in the near future and as Sam said once X2 is out you will have the ability to use your license to gain access to leagues that are governed by the CTRA.

[March Hare]

Damn! And I was so looking forward to seeing more STCC broadcasts.

[yeager]

If anyone's NOT watched the broadcasts or weekly summaries coming out of eSports-Online, they're missing out. It's great quality stuff.

Linky linky linky!

[SamH]

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v6430648G8pN26MW full race recorded stream. The quality is fantastic.

There's a shorter weekly review somewhere, as well. I can't find it right now. I'll post when I do :)

[e] Ahh.. nope, this is the review. I thought it was the full race (which would be a bit longer!! :D)

[Motordirex]

Several drivers involved in Series one have also pulled out (including me).



Does that mean if someone were to reopen the league you wouldnt participate?

[Motordirex]

X2 is really our primary focus at the moment, which opens the door for pretty well anyone to run a CTRA league within the CTRA (as well as non-CTRA, CTRA-affiliated leagues - more on that later).

We don't have plans for a new broadcast-format, viewer-oriented league at this time, which is what set the STCC apart from other leagues when it was launched. However, we do have an affiliation with Vykos through eSports-Online. I haven't talked with him on this topic yet, but if we were to get into a position where a CTRA league were viable for us, that's definitely where we'd go. If anyone's NOT watched the broadcasts or weekly summaries coming out of eSports-Online, they're missing out. It's great quality stuff.

This is a proper, full-on, long-term projection: we would be unlikely to run a live CTRA broadcast and would be much more likely to go the delayed broadcast route, because we'd want to do some post-production work and get our commentary laid down properly. We'd essentially follow the STCC format, I think, in large part but I'd like to use Vykos's camera tools, if we could negotiate use of them (not touched on yet with him). They're the bees knees.

Excellent. And yes, I have seen Round one of the ETM. Nice camera work indeed and the commentary was good. With the races being an hour long, I understand the shortness of the race coverage, but was still cool to see.

Some of those drivers are excellent, I was amazed at some of the side-by-side action. Im not sure Id be ready for that kind of competition, though Ive considered it. A GT2 or TBO class Id be all over.

[SamH]

Does that mean if someone were to reopen the league you wouldnt participate?
He's got himself a girlfriend (a keeper, I reckon).. so league racing isn't Jak's priority these days ;)

[Jakg]

Does that mean if someone were to reopen the league you wouldnt participate?I wouldn't, no.

I don't want to get involved with the STCC because I don't like the "air" between Becky & UKCT. Also, I just didn't have the time - Now i've got my girlfriend (yes, definitely a keeper :P) and started doing my A-Levels I don't even have time for LFS!

[Dru]

Just change the name :D

Then its a completely new thing...

anyhow - without 'poking' anyone, is your attraction the 'broadcasting' bit or not?

If it's not - then you are really just interested in a decent format TBO league... which anyone 'could' organise. :D

[Motordirex]

Just change the name :D

Then its a completely new thing...

anyhow - without 'poking' anyone, is your attraction the 'broadcasting' bit or not?

If it's not - then you are really just interested in a decent format TBO league... which anyone 'could' organise. :D

Broadcasts though neat to have, Im just thinking of a TBO or GT2 league CTRA style. With the wicked races Ive had in GT2, I would almost prefer that.

[Dru]

Broadcasts though neat to have, Im just thinking of a TBO or GT2 league CTRA style. With the wicked races Ive had in GT2, I would almost prefer that.


How about running a league to cater for your love of these classes of racing? :D

[Motordirex]

How about running a league to cater for your love of these classes of racing? :D

Oh, I wouldnt know the first thing about running a LFS league. No no, Im not the man for the job. :schwitz:

[Becky Rose]

/me keeping well clear of the bait.

I do not intend to return to league or event organisation in sim racing. I am no longer chasing my agent and do not expect anything to occur.

I log on to an LFS server sometimes to watch a race if I fancy it but i've not driven since some time last year - I havn't even tried the Y patch. If I did return to sim racing to compete I doubt I would compete in LFS. The sim is still fantastic but the history I have with it is uncomfortable.

I've had health issues that I think are well known here anyway, and I have other interests in life now, i'm just not prepared to make the substantial time commitment necessary to run a league and produce more broadcasts.

[Motordirex]

Shitty.

So then, does the CTRA under the UKCT want to revive the STCC in the same format(unless suggested otherwise) but ax the broadcasts?

Im not a platinum driver yet but Id be willing to assist anyway I could. :thumb:

Anyone...anyone!

[Becky Rose]

They kinda replaced it with the UK ETM ( http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=40955 )

[Christopher Raemisch]

They kinda replaced it with the UK ETM ( http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=40955 )

Kinda, when UKCT was asked to take on the project Joe didn't have any of the fancy tools he has for video making. I haven't worked with them or even touched them, but they look pretty good =)

UKCT doesn't have the time, or the current desire to replicate the STCC, I don't know if we ever will. Eventually I would like to get something running with TBO's and some advanced league features, but that is a long ways off while we are developing X2 into a reality, but I don't think we will ever replace the STCC exactly. Personally I am working on my management degree ATM and with Aimee pregnant my time is limited but we are getting there =)

Becky you put your heart and soul into the STCC series, and it shows with every production, I sincerely enjoyed racing in the series and it was a pleasure to get to know you through the series. This is belated Becky and I am sorry, but I wanted to give you my thanks on here =) I throughly enjoyed the series, and believe it or not it put 'me' back on track in my life, thank you =)

[SamH]

I'd like to reinforce what Chris said. The structure of the STCC and the camaraderie among the drivers, the meticulous attention to detail regarding the integration and interpretation of real-life rules and regulations in the simulation, and the absolutely phenomenal standards-setting broadcast videos, make the STCC league easily the most formative era in my simracing involvement and are some of my best memories. :)

[Becky Rose]

Thanks guys, it does meen a lot to me. :thumb:

[March Hare]

Please Becky! Would it be at all possible to make the final broadcast? Pretty please?

[jbirdaspec]

Please Becky! Would it be at all possible to make the final broadcast? Pretty please?

+1

I was telling Sam just night before last that STCC is what turned me on to LFS. Otherwise I might never known what I have been missing out on for all these years.

[dawesdust_12]

Please Becky! Would it be at all possible to make the final broadcast? Pretty please?

+1, just to prove I'm not entirely useless.

/me promises Jaffa's?

[Becky Rose]

Sorry, sim racing just isnt important to me right now. I'm not saying i'll never race again or that I wont commentate on some racing or something like that, but making each broadcast is a huge undertaking and i'm just not prepared to put the time into it.

I'd rather focus on things that are more important to my life now, like getting healthy again so I can return to work, my relationship with my partner who I adore, and a new home.

Hobbies and old interests are very much on the back seat these days, though I do plan to come to the UK LFS meet this year and i'll be racing too (and hoping not to make a big fool of myself).

[March Hare]

:weeping:

Does anybody have the replay? And is it post patch Y so I can watch it?

[Jakg]

I did have it, 'fraid I don't now.

All I can remember is that I pissed off my team-mate, and Quali'ed in 2nd and dropped down to 11th before braking for the first turn because of the appaling start-line traction of the FXO.

[March Hare]

Now I want to see it even more :D

[Becky Rose]

It was held last year so wont be compatable with the current LFS Y patch.

[Christopher Raemisch]

I did have it, 'fraid I don't now.

All I can remember is that I pissed off my team-mate, and Quali'ed in 2nd and dropped down to 11th before braking for the first turn because of the appaling start-line traction of the FXO.

You did...

I am begging on my knee's:weeping: please forgive me! :thumb::thumb::drugs::nut:

[SamH]

I have the replay, but it's pre-Y. :shrug:

[VoiD]

No problem, I´m still pre-Y too ;):D

[March Hare]

Three versions of LfS on my comp :really:

Downloading X...

I can drive the XRT in demo after installing!

Sam, could you somehow host the replay or send it to me via e-mail?

[SamH]

It's at ukct.net/dlfiles/stcc_r12.zip (http://www.ukct.net/dlfiles/stcc_r12.zip) :)

[dawesdust_12]

Keep an eye on me, I don't suck as bad as usual!

[Swiss_Tony]

Keep an eye on me, I don't suck as bad as usual!

Highly improbable. We'll see :D

[Dru]

Keep an eye on me, I don't suck as bad as usual!


you mean you are even worse?? :razz: :D

[Becky Rose]

It looks like the last round will be broadcasted. I'm not saying more at this time but yes something might be changing.

[J@tko]

It looks like the last round will be broadcasted. I'm not saying more at this time but yes something might be changing.

Wooo Hooo!

Yay :static:

Thanks :thumb:

[yeager]

It looks like the last round will be broadcasted. I'm not saying more at this time but yes something might be changing.

Sorry, I know this is off topic... but it's broadcast, not broadcasted :( I just cannot stop the pedant in me from posting :(

Excellent news that the final round may finally be put together...

[J@tko]

Sorry, I know this is off topic... but it's broadcast, not broadcasted :( I just cannot stop the pedant in me from posting :(

Excellent news that the final round may finally be put together...

You can say either. Broadcast is gramatically better, but you could still say broadcasted.

[Becky Rose]

I refuse to have my grammar corrected by an American ! 'tis broadcasted from now on even if it isnt !

[mcgas001]

I refuse to have my grammar corrected by an American ! 'tis broadcasted from now on even if it isnt !


IIRC, Hes acutally british, I swear his flag was anyway...

[Becky Rose]

Traitor! :D

[Christopher Raemisch]

I refuse to have my grammar corrected by an American ! 'tis broadcasted from now on even if it isnt !

I resent that comment! :razz:

[dungbeetle]

If we're being pedantic

v. broad·cast or broad·cast·ed, broad·cast·ing, broad·casts

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/broadcasted

:D

[Becky Rose]

I resent that comment! :razz:
Go check your answer phone whilst ironing your trousers thinking about the bill for your car tyres that you'll pay by cheque...

[yeager]

Go check your answer phone whilst ironing your trousers thinking about the bill for your car tyres that you'll pay by cheque...


Yes maam, I moved to the colonies after selling one of our majesty's companies to the capitalists over here. I do my best to ensure these unwashed hippies (in San Francisco anyway) adhere to the Queens best.

I checked my pants to find no evidence of the check I needed to pay for my tires. After some searching, I found it in the trunk of my mid size Chevy. :D

[yeager]

I refuse to have my grammar corrected by an American ! 'tis broadcasted from now on even if it isnt !

Oh and I think that...

"'tis broadcasted from now on, even if it isn't!"

Lends a more dramatic tone, via the slight pause, to your final phrase. :D

In addition, although broadcasted may well be in the dictionary, I believe my pedantic nature is driven mostly by the current style of digital communication. Sorry for the banality, may this thread resume on topic.

[yeager]

I resent that comment! :razz:

Which is why you moved? To a place where they speaker proper? :D

[Christopher Raemisch]

Which is why you moved? To a place where they speaker proper? :D

Yer, I think that thar do be it =)

LOL Becky =)

[March Hare]

It looks like the last round will be broadcasted. I'm not saying more at this time but yes something might be changing.
Thank you. Thank you! THANK YOU!

I could give you a big sloppy kiss. Although the way things are you might prefer it from the Mrs.

Luckily I haven't got around to watching the replay (RL). And I don't think I shall, if there's the chance of watching a broadcast of the race.

[Becky Rose]

hehe March-Hare, am strictly monogomous... I'll have to bank that one in case things dont work out :P

[dawesdust_12]

I have 1 image for you all.

www.dustindawes.com/ukct2.jpg

[J@tko]

I have 1 image for you all.

www.dustindawes.com/ukct2.jpg (http://www.dustindawes.com/ukct2.jpg)

That's Dustin getting lapped for the 22nd time.

[dawesdust_12]

Get it right. 25th.

[SamH]

J@tko meant 22nd time lapping me.. I'd been lapped 3 times by Jak :p

[james12s]

lol only 3 thats a good day for you then sam :p at least you missed the barriers