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lizardfolk

1st July 2008, 04:19

With a very good Race 3 lets hope this continues into Race 4 :thumb:

Now there's a few things I need to clarify:

1. There's only 15 spots available (lyts only allow 16 people or so I'm told)
2. The track is very easy to comprehend but it is not straight forward. So please join the server and practice a bit so you know your way around the track. Any questions can be posted here.

I also sent a PM to all the competitors on the server password since this is not a public layout. If you did not receive a PM, message me or any other competitor.

Drifting during qualifying to gain an advantage will not be tolerated. It'll be considered the same offense as "cutting the course" and you'll be automatically DQed. This will be a subjective call so dont put yourself in that position in the first place

scania

1st July 2008, 04:47

I suggest you use my layout next time :D

N I K I

1st July 2008, 08:51

0:18.750 - PB lap here

scania

1st July 2008, 10:00

could you upload your spr here?
how much laps?

racer hero

1st July 2008, 21:44

0:18.750 - PB lap here

What are the chances of you letting me try that set ? :P

Mischief007

2nd July 2008, 02:31

If you have a wheel, get ready for a workout :schwitz:.

Average 20 second lap. 5 laps a minute on average. 150+ laps?? :x

I must be missing something.

PMD9409

2nd July 2008, 03:52

If you have a wheel, get ready for a workout :schwitz:.

Average 20 second lap. 5 laps a minute on average. 150+ laps?? :x

I must be missing something.

You are, 60 seconds are in a minute, not 100 :razz:.

120 laps is around 40 minutes (no cautions etc.), so... yeah.

Btw, nice lap Niki! I might need to practice more.

lizardfolk

2nd July 2008, 05:55

0:18.750 - PB lap here

Gees :schwitz:looks like i'll be knocked out seeing as I'm not provisionals

You are, 60 seconds are in a minute, not 100 :razz:.

120 laps is around 40 minutes (no cautions etc.), so... yeah.

Btw, nice lap Niki! I might need to practice more.

it'll be 150 laps

N I K I

2nd July 2008, 07:07

Well, it was online session, pls don't be mad at me for giving PW to Rudy. He's trusted man and he won't join up when there's anyone else then me or sharing pw around.

.mpr and .set is in attachment. I just made set for 5 laps, (based on ky1 set lol).

racer hero

2nd July 2008, 11:53

How will pitstops work if there is 150 laps..? Tires will never last that long...

Toddshooter

2nd July 2008, 14:38

This was going to be my question as well. We were on there last night for awhile and after doing about 20 laps your tires are toast!!!!

Even driving really slow there is no way they will last 150 laps. Also this layout has no pit if you make even the tiniest mistake your race is over.

My next question is how do we tell if we get a provisional spot on the grid?

lizardfolk

2nd July 2008, 16:50

Reset will be allowed. So you will drive into the pits area then reset your car and that'll count as a pit stop. As for the provisionals, I'll be posting a list shortly.

However the admins will be watching that this will be the only time reset is allowed to be used

Edited: Provisions are posted

Toddshooter

2nd July 2008, 19:15

Excellent thanks M8!!:D

scania

2nd July 2008, 22:59

lizardfolk

2nd July 2008, 23:08

No mandatory pitstop for this race

scania

3rd July 2008, 00:43

Still patch Y?

PMD9409

3rd July 2008, 00:50

Why not Z? The rear grips better with it.

lizardfolk

3rd July 2008, 01:49

I've just had a chat with a few admins and they feel that 150 laps is too much. So it's shortened to 120 laps.

evilpimp

3rd July 2008, 02:18

Just thought about this and for the pit procedure, when you reset the car, it doesn't refuel it. So please make sure that we can do it in 1 fuel stint. :)

racer hero

3rd July 2008, 02:21

Mista, it's 0.2% fuel per lap :P

Guys, I hope round 4 will be on patch Z? It is much nicer to drive the XRT now..

lizardfolk

3rd July 2008, 02:24

It should be and Thor told me all servers are updated but it's not. I'll be talking to him asap

scania

3rd July 2008, 04:03

update it before the race plz...
I haven't keep patch Y...

-NightFly-

3rd July 2008, 13:39

well i'm sure we go with Z patch(i hope) since it is officiallly released now...I've always been using official patches, no point of keeping two of them eh :shrug:

TomShanK

3rd July 2008, 13:45

yeah, i overwrote patch Y :(

racer hero

3rd July 2008, 13:47

yeah, i overwrote patch Y :(

Same :(

Toddshooter

3rd July 2008, 14:21

I kept both, and the one before that, and the one before that, and so on, and so on!!!! Na Na Na Na--Ha Ha:nana::haha:

-NightFly-

4th July 2008, 14:19

I kept both, and the one before that, and the one before that, and so on, and so on!!!! Na Na Na Na--Ha Ha:nana::haha:
you are losing it m8...:D

boogle

4th July 2008, 15:05

I kept both, and the one before that, and the one before that, and so on, and so on!!!! Na Na Na Na--Ha Ha:nana::haha:

You are a freak!! ...I suppose you autosave all your replays too:really:

Toddshooter

4th July 2008, 16:08

You are a freak!! ...I suppose you autosave all your replays too:really:

Yup!! just like my Idol Boogle:D:D

lizardfolk

5th July 2008, 05:13

scania

5th July 2008, 13:42

it is very hard to make the car 100% grip on XRT....

Mischief007

5th July 2008, 14:36

With the new patch it is easier.

Also, the track is set to BlackWood. Some of us would like to practice ;).

evilpimp

5th July 2008, 14:44

Oh guys one more thing:

Drifting during qualifying to gain an advantage will not be tolerated. It'll be considered the same offense as "cutting the course" and you'll be automatically DQed

This will be a subjective call so dont put yourself in that position in the first place

What??? That's cheap... When you race you always want that little slip or being very close to it and sometimes you brake it and slip and end up drifting just to keep it straight. Yes, it might be faster, but why not allowed? It's part of the racing. If you can do it properly, it should be allowed. Also, usually people don't want drifting in their races mainly because it is slower and therefore more dangerous. If it is faster, you are in no way slowing down anyone with it. I honestly think that if you want to slide to go faster go for it. Now, by drifting I mean drifting with a little slip so that you actually go fast. Off course someone drifting at 90 degree angle should get DQ'd. BUt to gain an advantage? If it's faster it should be ok.

Just my opinion but your choice.

Mischief007

5th July 2008, 15:54

If people drift around the course and start causing a mess, DQ them. I just did a 45 lap run and the tires are OK but get worse when you slide the rear. By drifting the tires will get eaten up. Now the first corner is tricky because you are coming into the lefthander under braking and you will sometimes loose the rear end. I hope you won't be anal about it lizard but I understand why you are trying to enforce it.

If the odd person slides their car, you should ignore it. If a person blatantly goes sideways a few laps in a row, give them a warning, and if they repeat, kick them.

lizardfolk

5th July 2008, 19:43

There's a very big difference between getting loose and drifting for advantage. If you get loose a few times but correct yourself in the later corners then that'll be fine. But if you're sideways the entire time then that'll be an auto DQ.

So do your best to keep control of your car. Also, you can probably catch drifters in post race because they over turn the corners to swing their car out.

But in either case I do acknowledge that there's a potential danger of DQing someone who just got loose a lot. Which is why I said "this will be a subjective call". So in either case just be aware of this and make an extra effort to keep your car stable (this is what you should do anyway to keep the track safe)