Suggested change in dMr game format

[vobler]

As some of you know I have earlier been involved in different Sim Racing Leagues. Even though I love our current game format, I miss the thrills and anticipation of league racing or just to have one race to plan for and look forward too.
Now we race about one week one each combo, we test setups, we practice lines, all a race driver would do, just to one day enter the server to find a completely different combo and it all starts over. There is no "finale" to the week. We need a proper way to get payd back all the hard laps, all the setup tweaks and all the trips off track of the past week.
We need a  *race*.

So what I will propose here is a slight change to our game/race “format”.

I would like us to schedule a few weeks ahead. Select the tracks and cars to be used each week. Like once a month.
Say we change tracks on Friday. We practice like we do now. Same kind of races, same length. Then Thursday (any day, prefereably not weekends), we set up practice, warmup, qualifying, and a longer race, at least twice the standard length (40-60min). Another possibility is 2 races with inverted grid and/or addedd mass in the second race.

On these race days we would only allow registered people. We get a weekly winner. And no points are given. No prises other than beeing this weeks Champion.

This system could we start using right away. But I fear this format would always show the same people winning every week. Some may think that is bad. But if we wanted  we could take this a bit further, we could add the points for one month. Then each month we get one overall winner. To make it even more interesting, the weekly winner needs to carry weight next race (reset every month).

If needed I could do the the pints eh - points calculations. But we should keep it as simple as possible.

How about it? Anyone up for one bigger race each week?

Verner aka Vobler

[Doorman]

+1 (As they say on LFS forum) There's merit in that suggestion.

[Jamin]

Yah, go for it :thumbsup:

[OldBloke]

Let's do it. Small race committee needed so burden is shared - say three people?

So, hands up who will give Verner a helping hand?

[Doorman]

:getmecoat: :whistle: Oh orlrite.

[Sn00ks]

I must admit that I had suggested longer races in the past and this sounds like an ideal opportunity to jump on the band-wagon and look like I'm being proactive and doing something. I don't actually know what I'm doing but yes I wholeheartedly agree.
It's just that I've got sucked back into CS:S so I may not be there as often :crying:

[stoo]

I appreciate im not the most serious racer here so i can understand the frustrations of not having a proper race. But i dont really think i would join in on the weekly race night competition, i just prefer to join when it suits have a laugh then join in next time i have time.
Thing is during fun races we have now if theres a bit of rough stuff not much is said we just get on with it might be a bit of swearing but not much.
I fear after a few months people will become a lot more competitive and less prisoners will be taken leading to falling outs.
Only time will tell. Dont mean to be negative just my thoughts thats all.
Cheers Stu.

[Doorman]

You do have a good point about the falling out stuff. I like to think that we are grown up enough (not that you'd guess after tonights Ventrilo performance ) to not let it get out of hand. Besides, it's not obligitory to join although if you wanted to come on on a i.e. Thursday night it would be good if you stayed for the whole stint. Anyway, early days yet.
 
P.S. bit of a mega post for your 4th

[Gone_Away]

Wow. does sound interesting.. I'd like to see how this develops.
 
NF

[Doorman]

A thought. If we've been using a particular combination all week is it really necessary to go through the practice, warmup, qualifying scenario  in a formal way? Maybe a slightly longer qualifying would suffice. (I tire easily)

[vobler]

Thing is during fun races we have now if theres a bit of rough stuff not much is said we just get on with it might be a bit of swearing but not much.

I know what you mean Stu, and I have thought about it. What seems to be the best thing to do is to start easy.

Not even plan the combos ahead, we just make one night "endurance night" or "long race night". No points are given. All people allowed. Warning about long race given.

That way no points are lost in heavy battle and there would be no reason for anybody not to join.

Stoney, Deetz and other fast guys should be asked to voluntary use added mass or intake restrictions on their car to give them good racing against slower cars.

Mind you, in a formal race no communications are allowed, not even smileys.
Incidents are reported after the race, and proper penalties given.

I also need to add, racing *IS* about being competetive. We all want to win. The clue is to do it and keep everybody happy.

A thought.
Maybe a slightly longer qualifying would suffice. (I tire easily)

Yes I think it would.

[BigFatCat]

Would this require a rotating set of stewards to ensure order is kept?

I've got no real input into the idea, I'm happy to try it and see where we end up. Usually somewhere gravelly or armco flavoured.

[vobler]

Would this require a rotating set of stewards to ensure order is kept?

No, no need for stewards and such. We should just start out with one long race after a week of racing one combo. If people like it, we will use it, if not it will die out.

Simple realy.

Only one things need to be set;

The Day to race
I prefere thursdays of different reasons.
The following day we change combo and start over.

[Deetz]

Oh boy, I would be so up for something like this, & would not at all mind a handicap of some form if it means some good close racing.
 
Thursday nights would be a good night for me.
 
Come on :boxing:

[BigFatCat]

would not at all mind a handicap of some form

Cool, here's your vehicle.