I don't like to issue edicts telling people how it is, but last night i noticed that, in seeking to include members who had start-line misfortunes, we ended losing more than we gained.  For a couple of players, the time ticked by, and they were not able to participate, which was disappointing.  All of which brings me to the following addition to the rules.

In the event of server/game issues, a restart will be permitted.  However, for driving issues, such as large pile-ups and the like, we just keep going, thereby ensuring that we at least get to run pretty close to schedule.  If someone is suffering persistent disco's and the like, I'm afraid we have to just accept that it's not their night (although we will ensure that people have sufficient time to get into the game, which has been an issue).

Last night's filed was a fantastic achievement, on possibly the narrowest track out there  , and accidents were a foregone conclusion.  But what i did notice was that even after a big shunt, there was always someone to race with, and the turnout ensured that lap-times for the mid-pack would be slower due to congestion, allowing the stragglers to catch up to the tail and battle some more.

There is fun to be had carving your way through the field, which was difficult at Limerock, but will be easier at next weeks track.

Your observations on this issue will be mostly ignored welcome

Moderator: "Your Overlord has spoken"
Congregation: "We lift our hearts unto you our master"

(Alternate Latter-Day Response)
Congregation: "Up yours, you fat tosser" 

 

Im sad to say i had to leave because it was getting preatty late for me.
I went to bed 3 am in the morning, and the race had not even started.... Just alot of restarts.

I hope for next fridays race, not so many restarts....

You are absolutely right Dave, I was grateful of the restart due to my machine crashing, but agree that T1 incidents shouldn't be reason in future.
Personally, I can live with as many restarts as you like, but as has been mentioned, the frustration of other people from different time zones and domestic circumstances was palpable and not conducive to creating a great time for everyone.

This is where you and Ted need to don the black hat and make a judgment call ... do we restart because a mate shows up just as we are about to start? One guy gets disco'd on lap two ... restart?
I suggest that only you and Ted have the 'restart vote' and you manage the situation as best as you can .. in this league alone .. I don't think majority rule should apply ... moderate the living crap out of us

i dont think ppl should EVER reach or have to reach for the escape button... and if they do.. divert thou hand towards the drink of choice and take a sip.. whilst your car standeth whereever it ended up at.

Would be funny if it was on the middle of track, its a big challenge to remember something whilst beeing drunk.. so i take it 4 laps you might remember and the 5th lap it will scare the liviing daylights outtof you once again!



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Ya this league is awesome and highly popular as well it seems. Last time was a bit of a shame with all the restarts, I eventually had to give up due to time-constraints.
One observation I wanted to share with you is that the first start has the best chance of success, since then people have qualified. This means they are ordered from fast to slow drivers more or less. When we restart though, people will get a random starting position and that means slow people (me) way too far in the front and lots of fast people, way too far in the back. I'm sure it needs no further explanation that this, combined with alcohol and having 30 cars on the grid, is a recipe for disaster.

So, we need to get it right the first time I guess  :think:

Isn't there some way to restart while maintaining the starting positions?

combined with alcohol and having 30 cars on the grid, is a recipe for disaster.

i think you just hit Alfatina right on the head there m8... now apologize! 



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