Check the title. Tell your opinion. Confirm your participation in a week.
8 pipsqueaks, 7 rounds, 14 weeks of racing - head to head.
Ready for the challenge? ;)
Congratulations CTG for this new competition...!!!
From already, I confirm my participation...
Count me in. ;)
When?
From next Monday... ;)
In the worst case it will start with 6 pipsqueaks (let's hope to see more). Maximum is 10, it would be really great - I won't close anybody out of the competition just because we are more than 8. What if the number of pipsqueaks is odd? Maybe Skid Vicious will join the race then... ;)
Car list:
1 - Ferrari GTO
2 - Porsche 962 IMSA (last time we had Jaguar)
3 - Lancia Delta Integrale
4 - Lamborghini Countach
5 - Melange XGT-88
6 - Chevrolet Corvette
7 - Porsche March Indy
Additional cars if necessary (Indy ill be the last for sure): Speedgate XSD, Acura NSX
If I'll have a proper working computer by next week I'll join as well. so count me in as a spare pipsqueak
Quote from: CTG on June 16, 2008, 10:59:49 PM
What if the number of pipsqueaks is odd? Maybe Skid Vicious will join the race then... ;)
I won't have much time to race, but regarding it will be 2 weeks/track, I can join but just in case drivers number is odd, to have some real guy to race against instead of Skid.
I'm racing!
And I'm a WILDCARD! I can beat anyone on a good day, but I can lose to anyone if I'm not motivated enough :)
List of pipsqueaks so far:
AbuRaf 70
Bonzai Joe
Chulk
Krys Toff
Zak McKracken
CTG
Minimal number of participants is completed, I guess Duplode and maybe Ayrton will start too. Or at least I hope. ;)
Well, I'm about to jump into a few quite busy weeks, so I prefer to wait and consider a little bit more before confirming my entry. However, 2 weeks/race surely eases things, so it's quite likely I'll be able to join too... ;)
7... :) One pipsqueak is still required to have an optimal tournament.
No 8th pipsqueak so far...
Options:
1 - Skid Vicious, as an opponent (without any track elements, just the pure flat line of the racing track to avoid his stupid collision)
2 - CTG, as an "opponent" (CTG driving with auto gears)
3 - average result of the other 6 pipsqueaks, as an "opponent"
4 - just leaving out one round for everybody due to a draw
I don't want anybody to leave out this event if he applied for it.
Like last time... (select "pipsqueak no. 8." from my latest post)
round 1
1 vs 2
3 vs 4
5 vs 6
7 vs 8
round 2
4 vs 1
6 vs 3
8 vs 5
2 vs 7
round 3
1 vs 6
3 vs 8
5 vs 2
7 vs 4
round 4
8 vs 1
2 vs 3
4 vs 5
6 vs 7
round 5
1 vs 3
5 vs 7
2 vs 4
6 vs 8
round 6
1 vs 5
3 vs 7
2 vs 6
4 vs 8
round 7
7 vs 1
3 vs 5
8 vs 2
4 vs 6
1 - ABU
2 - ZAK
3 - CTG
4 - BON
5 - DUP
6 - CHU
7 - KRY
8 - ???
So the rounds are:
Round 1 - Ferrari GTO
ABU vs ZAK
CTG vs BON
DUP vs CHU
KRY vs ???
Round 2 - Porsche 962 IMSA
BON vs ABU
CHU vs CTG
??? vs DUP
ZAK vs KRY
Round 3 - Lancia Delta Integrale
ABU vs CHU
CTG vs ???
DUP vs ZAK
KRY vs BON
Round 4 - Lamborghini Countach
??? vs ABU
ZAK vs CTG
BON vs DUP
CHU vs KRY
Round 5 - Melange XGT-88
ABU vs CTG
DUP vs KRY
ZAK vs BON
CHU vs ???
Round 6 - Chevrolet Corvette
ABU vs DUP
CTG vs KRY
ZAK vs CHU
BON vs ???
Round 7 - Porsche March Indy
KRY vs ABU
CTG vs DUP
??? vs ZAK
BON vs CHU
As for the missing pipsqueak, I don't really like options #1 and #2. #4 (auto-victory/draw) is the standard "sane" way of dealing with odd number of opponents, but in USL it introduces a further luck factor, since if the bye comes for a pipsqueak on round when his favourite car will be used he won't have the chance of taking advantage of it to beat someone, and vice-versa. Thus, my position is weak support for #3.
Oh, and BTW let me fully confirm my participation - I won't break CTG's heart... :D
Option #3 is my favorite too.
The first track! ;)
Track name: Kiev (Ukraine)
Designer: CTG
Car: Ferrari GTO
Difficulty: 3/5
Predicted winning time: 1:10.00 (but you all know this kind of prediction is nonsense ;D)
Deadline: 6th July 2008, midnight
Quote from: CTG on June 22, 2008, 04:54:30 PM
Option #3 is my favorite too.
So is mine.
BTW:
Quote from: CTG on June 22, 2008, 04:00:40 PM
Round 1 - Ferrari GTO
DUP vs CHU
Round 2 - Porsche 962 IMSA
CHU vs CTG
Round 4 - Lamborghini Countach
CHU vs KRY
Round 7 - Porsche March Indy
BON vs CHU
Quite a bad lottery result for me. Duplode with GTO is already lost, CTG with IMSA car is lost as well, Countach is not my car, and Krys is really good with it, and BJ in INDY, no comments. If I happen to get a victory or even a draw in any of those 4 rounds, I'll be more than happy.
My IMSA performance is getting worse and worse, so don't worry! ;) (And I prefer Jaguar, P962 is just not my style)
Quote from: CTG on June 23, 2008, 07:37:40 PM
My IMSA performance is getting worse and worse, so don't worry! ;) (And I prefer Jaguar, P962 is just not my style)
Yeah, right!
It seems Ayrton wants to join according to what he said to me in BATRacer PM, so he can be the 8th pipsqueak. ;)
Quote from: CTG on June 22, 2008, 04:00:40 PM
Round 1 - Ferrari GTO
ABU vs ZAK
Round 2 - Porsche 962 IMSA
ZAK vs KRY
Round 3 - Lancia Delta Integrale
DUP vs ZAK
Round 4 - Lamborghini Countach
ZAK vs CTG
Round 5 - Melange XGT-88
ZAK vs BON
Round 6 - Chevrolet Corvette
ZAK vs CHU
Round 7 - Porsche March Indy
??? vs ZAK
that's what I call a lucky draw! :)
Lucky??? Chulk is Corvette specialist!
Quote from: zaqrack on June 24, 2008, 02:35:45 PM
Quote from: CTG on June 22, 2008, 04:00:40 PM
Round 7 - Porsche March Indy
??? vs ZAK
that's what I call a lucky draw! :)
If Ayrton joins, I'm not sure that race versus him with the indy is lucky. :D
Quote from: CTG on June 24, 2008, 04:16:54 PM
Lucky??? Chulk is Corvette specialist!
but I am a countach specialist! Have no chance with PG cars anyway :)
Ok, now i am the ??? pipsqueak !!
Well, my draw seems balanced for the moment. Rounds I expect to be crushed: P962 vs. Ayrton and Countach vs. BJ... :D
Off-topic general comment: Now that USL'08 has begun, I think we have an unprecedented situation: simultaneous competitions with race lengths of one (JACStunts), two (USL), three (FTT), four (WSC) and five-and-a-half (ZakStunts) weeks... ;)
Quote from: Duplode on June 25, 2008, 01:29:28 AM
Now that USL'08 has begun, I think we have an unprecedented situation: simultaneous competitions with race lengths of one (JACStunts), two (USL), three (FTT), four (WSC) and five-and-a-half (ZakStunts) weeks... ;)
That's true! What a funny fact! :D
Yep, Ayrton joined - the races will be very hot with him!
and my trusty little notebook is back in the game again - so I'm in for sure as well...h
Sorry, I lost internet connection earlier than expected. Update in a few minutes.
Two pipsqueaks are still in the pits, Töff is a last minute specialist... BJ, you have to kick my ass on Kiev with GTO! ;)
There's no LTB, right?
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on July 01, 2008, 08:29:39 PM
There's no LTB, right?
You are right. But it would be fair to see some "early" laps from every pipsqueaks.
Fair?? What's happening to you CTG, are you ill? Are you sober? WTF? :o
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on July 02, 2008, 11:21:37 AM
Fair?? What's happening to you CTG, are you ill? Are you sober? WTF? :o
Nope, I'm just too busy to think on cheating. ;D
Quote from: CTGYou are right. But it would be fair to see some "early" laps from every pipsqueaks.
Quote from: CTG in USL websiteKrys started with a mediorce warm up lap
Well, you asked for a start lap, not for a winning lap. ;D
Anyway, Ayrton's time will be hard to catch for me with this bloody sliding GTO. ::)
Quote from: Krys TOFF on July 02, 2008, 12:33:13 PM
Anyway, Ayrton's time will be hard to catch for me with this bloody sliding GTO. ::)
I also hate that car but I think 1:12 is possible without any special GTO skills. 1:09 for Ayrton. Or better.
Ayrton is participating?
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on July 02, 2008, 01:23:49 PM
Ayrton is participating?
LOL!!! Is it a serious question? Check the USL site and this topic too. Ayrton applied two days after the beginning of Kiev race - I accepted that. So he's there! I hope you aren't afraid of him. ;) :P
I just hope I play him at a time when I'm at home :)
The Corvette... Ughhh. That's going to be a tough one :D
Another question: is helping (non-teammates) allowed in this competition? :) The incentive is there...
BJ: it depends on you. Help anybody if you want to - I can't avoid those things.
JACOB!!! Your replay is invalid! ;D
(drive like all the others do: the track!) ;)
No updates now, just the fresh times:
Bonzai Joe 5.xx seconds, invalid ;D
Zak 1:11.50
AbuRaf 1:15.60
Just because it has some penalty time :) That's not illegal :P (by the way, the penalty time is 2:51:00)
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on July 03, 2008, 04:57:26 PM
Just because it has some penalty time :) That's not illegal :P (by the way, the penalty time is 2:51:00)
Now THAT's what I call a listfiller! :D
Good news: next track is here.
Bad news: I can't access the attached files at freemail, you have to wait for the results a bit (the trick: I'll forward those e-mails to my MSN addres and open from there - but due to the low speed of that fuckin' freemail at the moment, it could last an hour... >:()
So:
Track name: Lima (Peru)
Car: Porsche 962 IMSA
Deadline: 20th July 2008, 23:59
Difficulty: 3/5
Predicted winning time: 1:10.00
Quote from: CTG on July 07, 2008, 10:43:06 AM
I'll forward those e-mails to my MSN addres and open from there
Use gmail, auto-forward all other addresses to that account and you won't have such problems anymore, and we won't suffer this much from waiting :D
Freemail sucks... I forwarded them to hotmail but attachments were blocked somehow.
Gotta create a new gmail account, I have one for official things (not for Stunts).
Site updated! ;)
Bonzai Joe won the round with an amazing finish, well-done (and grrrr... you were lucky facing an extremely busy CTG, especially with his worst car... okay, no excuse - you were a lot better this time)! Ayrton made the biggest KO of the round versus Krys, impressive performance. Alternative last sector from Duplode, seems to be easy but very practical - sometimes easier is better. And a nice victory for Zak, too.
Let's move to the next round: P962 can show a slightly different power balance! ;)
Very silent first week... :-\
Btw have I already mentioned that Kiev analysis is available on USL site? ;)
1. Judging from the scarce information given by the current scoreboard, this race will not be too dissimilar to Kiev: Rather large gaps and a nearly unsettling concentration of replays in the final days... and I'll probably indulge in both cases! :)
2. The terrain, with those lakes surrounded by highlands, is somewhat suggestive. If only the track was called "La Paz" instead of "Lima"... ;)
Quote from: Duplode on July 17, 2008, 02:28:07 AM
2. The terrain, with those lakes surrounded by highlands, is somewhat suggestive. If only the track was called "La Paz" instead of "Lima"... ;)
La Paz was already the name of another Stunts track. On the other hand it's very rare when I try to make a similar terrain/scenery for the city name. Like next one: Venice without buildings on the water. Just water and the road (I was in minimalist designer mood - but the track will be very hard with Lancia! ;))
Before I forget, I publish the next track which starts on Monday. Taste it - it's quite a hard one!
Track name: Venice (Italy)
Car: Lancia Delta Integrale
Racing period: 21st July - 3rd August 2008 (deadline at midnight)
Difficulty: maybe 5/5, if you want to drive really fast
Predicted winning time: hmmm... let's say 1:00.00
It really doesn't look like a 1.00.00 track with the Lancia :D But looks can deceive...
It doesn't look like Venice either, but I guess they must have built a racetrack somewhere else in the lagoon.
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on July 18, 2008, 12:15:34 PM
It really doesn't look like a 1.00.00 track with the Lancia :D But looks can deceive...
More/less than 1:00.00? ;) It's quite a fast track!
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on July 18, 2008, 12:15:34 PM
It doesn't look like Venice either, but I guess they must have built a racetrack somewhere else in the lagoon.
There's the point! We will also have a realistic track in this USL. Which one? You will see... :)
Quote from: CTGWe will also have a realistic track in this USL. Which one? You will see... :)
According to track names, it will be Shangaï or Montreal. I tip for Montreal because it's the indy track.
Quote from: Krys TOFF on July 18, 2008, 02:54:46 PM
Quote from: CTGWe will also have a realistic track in this USL. Which one? You will see... :)
According to track names, it will be Shangaï or Montreal. I tip for Montreal because it's the indy track.
Ssssssssssssssssssssh... :D Yes it will be. Or - because you killed that - I'll change it for another F1 track. :)
Quote from: CTG on July 18, 2008, 03:01:58 PM
Quote from: Krys TOFF on July 18, 2008, 02:54:46 PM
Quote from: CTGWe will also have a realistic track in this USL. Which one? You will see... :)
According to track names, it will be Shangaï or Montreal. I tip for Montreal because it's the indy track.
Ssssssssssssssssssssh... :D Yes it will be. Or - because you killed that - I'll change it for another F1 track. :)
It was easy to find by anyone according to track names of next USL events : other cities don't have a real track in their proximity. ;)
Quote from: Krys TOFF on July 18, 2008, 04:26:27 PM
Quote from: CTG on July 18, 2008, 03:01:58 PM
Quote from: Krys TOFF on July 18, 2008, 02:54:46 PM
Quote from: CTGWe will also have a realistic track in this USL. Which one? You will see... :)
According to track names, it will be Shangaï or Montreal. I tip for Montreal because it's the indy track.
Ssssssssssssssssssssh... :D Yes it will be. Or - because you killed that - I'll change it for another F1 track. :)
It was easy to find by anyone according to track names of next USL events : other cities don't have a real track in their proximity. ;)
But they could think on realistic city/country map or whatever. Like Budapest, Györ, Kazincbarcika, Tata...
Quote from: CTG on July 18, 2008, 10:28:32 PM
Quote from: Krys TOFF on July 18, 2008, 04:26:27 PM
Quote from: CTG on July 18, 2008, 03:01:58 PM
Quote from: Krys TOFF on July 18, 2008, 02:54:46 PM
Quote from: CTGWe will also have a realistic track in this USL. Which one? You will see... :)
According to track names, it will be Shangaï or Montreal. I tip for Montreal because it's the indy track.
Ssssssssssssssssssssh... :D Yes it will be. Or - because you killed that - I'll change it for another F1 track. :)
It was easy to find by anyone according to track names of next USL events : other cities don't have a real track in their proximity. ;)
But they could think on realistic city/country map or whatever. Like Budapest, Györ, Kazincbarcika, Tata...
Nah, but Montreal is so cool, and now I want to race it, so nevermind ;)
No mood to update now, so the weekend replays:
Ayrton - 1:11.00
Duplode - 1:13.65
AbuRaf 70 - 1:23.00
From now I'm on the track, my time is too weak with IMSA... ;)
It seems I'm not in Stunts mood at the moment - I gave up after 5 minutes of driving. But at least I made the finish 0.05 seconds faster. ;D
Time is up, not very tight battles... :-\
Quote from: CTG on July 21, 2008, 12:02:45 AM
Time is up, not very tight battles... :-\
Yep, it feels weird me how my race with Ayrton could somehow end up as "closest" one. C'mon folks, let's shake this a lil' bit more... ;)
As for Venice, the track looks bold and demanding. And, quite literally, I don't know whether to laugh or cry at the 1:00 prediction at the moment... :o First lap to be sent right now anyway ;)
Quote from: Duplode on July 21, 2008, 06:17:13 AM
I don't know whether to laugh or cry at the 1:00 prediction at the moment... :o First lap to be sent right now anyway ;)
But you know how crappy my winning time predictions are... ;D
I forgot to calculate with my short holidays when defining deadline as 3rd August. I leave Budapest on 3rd August (morning) and come back on 7th. Too bad for the updates. I don't want to publish the results with such a big delay as a race is only 2 weeks long, so my question is: which one do you prefer? Moving deadline to...
a, 1st August (Friday)
or
b, 7th August (Thursday)?
I won't be home and without computer acces from 9th august to 17th.
According to deadline proposed, I prefer 7th August so I'll have a few time to race when I'll be back home before the deadline. If deadline of 3rd track is 1st, then my time published before leaving will be my final one for round 4 as it will mean track 4 will end 16th or 17th, right ?
If deadline is 1st August ---> next race deadline is 17th August. The other option contains one week delay ---> 24th August. So Mr Töff votes for the second one. I'm totally neutral in this question, Ayrton will beat me easily. ;D
I would vote for the first option if it wouldn't impair anyone's ability to race (not the case). In fact, however, I can't really see what would be so bad with delaying the update and introducing a week break as long as we are warned beforehand, so I suggest keeping the deadline on the 3rd and starting round 4 at 10th. If CTG really thinks that's not an option, cast my vote as for 7th of August.
It's not an option because I also would like to fight versus Ayrton on the last day. ;)
I don't have a strong opinion. Only 7th suits me better as I will be on holidays, hence, I'll have more time to race in that hard track. But take my opinion as a very "light" one.
I am about to send a revolutionary replay to USL. Not that it's fast or contains good tricks, but it is -as far as I know- the first Stunts replay driven on an airplane, also probably the first competition replay driven in (well, above :)), Siberia, and also the first replay interrupted for a while by turbulence :)
Quote from: zaqrack on July 22, 2008, 12:16:07 PM
I am about to send a revolutionary replay to USL. Not that it's fast or contains good tricks, but it is -as far as I know- the first Stunts replay driven on an airplane, also probably the first competition replay driven in (well, above :)), Siberia, and also the first replay interrupted for a while by turbulence :)
Wow! That's really cool! ;)
(I tried it only on a train - with terrible result.)
Yay, I'll have to face a flying opponent it seems :)
Quote from: Duplode on July 23, 2008, 04:56:56 AM
Yay, I'll have to face a flying opponent it seems :)
Me too, in another meaning of the word. :-\
I'm neutral, both dates are fine for me. And CTG: are you just going to lay down in front of the Argentinian bulldozer? No no no, fight like a man! (so I don't have to beat Ayrton myself)
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on July 24, 2008, 06:29:05 PM
I'm neutral, both dates are fine for me. And CTG: are you just going to lay down in front of the Argentinian bulldozer? No no no, fight like a man! (so I don't have to beat Ayrton myself)
Muhaha... You have to beat Ayrton if you want to be the champion. That's simple. On the other hand I'll try to decrease the gap behind Ayrton to get the best loser bonus. :D
You know me, I'll try to beat him, but don't tell it to anybody... ;)
Update is coming in the night.
Nice, I sent my lap just in time then :)
also did I, some days before. tough battle! :o
Quote from: zaqrack on July 29, 2008, 03:24:21 AM
also did I, some days before. tough battle! :o
Tied battle!
Quote from: zaqrack on July 29, 2008, 03:24:21 AM
also did I, some days before. tough battle! :o
Even though as of now ours is the only truly heated match ( ;)), it seems this round will have a lot tighter round standings, which is very good... :)
No new replays (checked at 10 pm), manager will be away for a Krakow trip (arrive back to Budapest: 7th August). Don't expect any updates before Thursday. ;)
Ayrton 1:02.65 :o
I have to work hard in the afternoon... :-\
Quote from: CTG on August 07, 2008, 12:46:03 AM
Ayrton 1:02.65 :o
WTF!! I'm having serious problems trying to go under 1:10... :'( :'( :'(
I guess Ayrton's Z85 lap shows how to drive Lancia very fast... But beware champion, I'm coming in the night. ;)
Else:
W H E R E ' S K R Y S T O F F ? ? ?
CTG 1:01.95 8)
Edit: here's the replay, update: tomorrow. Maybe I couldn't receive Töff's replay because I didn't get any from him so far.
Update: soon (finally I got Krys' replay)
Here comes the new track!
Track name: Shanghai
Car: Lamborghini Countach
Racing period: 11th-24th August 2008
Difficulty: 4/5
Predicted winning time: 1:08.00
wow, Shanghai&Countach? ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Quote from: zaqrack on August 08, 2008, 01:10:29 PM
wow, Shanghai&Countach? ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
To make you a bit sad: versus me... ;D
Aaaargh...! >:( :-[ :-\
(You'll see on analysis why I'm moaning...)
Finally a USL victory for me! Krys, did we race against each other with Countach last time too?
Edit: Well, my mind was really in Olympics, can't you tell? 2nd victory (Mark, Audi) and I raced against Krys with Acura...
Quote from: Duplode on August 09, 2008, 03:24:12 AM
(You'll see on analysis why I'm moaning...)
Tomorrow. ;)
Edit: available!
Edit #2: 3 section victories for Ayrton, 2-2 for Duplode and CTG, 1 for Jacky.
Silent start for Shanghai. Maybe the new leading time will shake it up: 1:11.95. Very imperfect.
No motivation t update, but:
Zak McKracken 1:13.45
Quote from: CTGW H E R E ' S K R Y S T O F F ? ? ?
I'm here, just back from holidays. ;) Beware chulk, I'll be racing. 8)
I'll start racing tomorrow, after Argentina Vs. Brazil of course! ;)
Quote from: Chulk on August 18, 2008, 11:56:38 PM
I'll start racing tomorrow, after Argentina Vs. Brazil of course! ;)
Will it be like 1st picture or like 2nd picture ? :D
(http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/brazil_vs_argentina.jpg)
So far, it looks like we deserve pic A, but defensive teams are always a threat, specially if they have talented players in their offensive.
I know "defensive" will really hurt Duplode... ;D
Back to the original topic: I expect some really great last day shots, especially from Zak and Ayrton.
Right! I had promised to race, and I will right now.
Quote from: Chulk on August 19, 2008, 10:56:46 PM
Right! I had promised to race, and I will right now.
So you are hiding. ;D
Quote from: CTG on August 21, 2008, 01:46:05 PM
Quote from: Chulk on August 19, 2008, 10:56:46 PM
Right! I had promised to race, and I will right now.
So you are hiding. ;D
No, I just haven't finished a decent lap...
Quote from: Chulk on August 21, 2008, 10:23:31 PM
Quote from: CTG on August 21, 2008, 01:46:05 PM
Quote from: Chulk on August 19, 2008, 10:56:46 PM
Right! I had promised to race, and I will right now.
So you are hiding. ;D
No, I just haven't finished a decent lap...
Beware, Krys is racing hard. ;D
Yes, I just saw his 1:16. I'm glad I didn't send my 1:20.XX. I'll try a bit more now.
Quote from: CTGBeware, Krys is racing hard. ;D
Well, not SO hard. This is only my 2nd attempt (1st one was 1'20"xx too).
Even if I'm not sure I can reach 1'12 or 1'11 like the leaders, my goal is to go below 1'15.
Quote from: Krys TOFF on August 22, 2008, 11:56:58 AM
Even if I'm not sure I can reach 1'12 or 1'11 like the leaders, my goal is to go below 1'15.
If you do that, you win. (at least so far).
PS: @CTG: It seems you didn't recieve my replay (1:17.30) yesterday. I'll send it again after my afternoon Stunts session, or maybe an improved one...
Quote from: Chulk on August 22, 2008, 02:38:36 PM
Quote from: Krys TOFF on August 22, 2008, 11:56:58 AM
Even if I'm not sure I can reach 1'12 or 1'11 like the leaders, my goal is to go below 1'15.
If you do that, you win. (at least so far).
PS: @CTG: It seems you didn't recieve my replay (1:17.30) yesterday. I'll send it again after my afternoon Stunts session, or maybe an improved one...
I did not get it.
This round was the closest to perfect silence so far. Maybe that's appropriate: in my view, this is the first real key race, the one which will determine what the goals of each pipsqueak will be...
Update: in a few hours, just came back to Budapest. I sent my final time to Zak in SMS before midnight to be totally fair.
Sorry, I'm very busy now, no time to update (maybe in the night). Edit: UPDATED! The only thing you have to know about the fair contest: CTG got no point for this round... ;D
New track is here!
Track name: Izhevsk (Russia)
Car: Melange XGT-88
Deadline: 7th September 2008
Difficulty: 3/5
Predicted winning time: 1:05.00
Few words about the overall standings: it's obvious that Bonzai Joe and Ayrton are the main aspirants for the final victory, their match will decide it in the 6th round. The third place is a bigger question: Zak, Duplode and CTG have the same points at the moment. Maybe Zak has the hardest exercise in the last 3 races, while Duplode vs CTG will take place in the last round. Chulk's 6th place seems to be safe but possibly he can't step higher with these time results - his opponents will be the current podiumers. AbuRaf and Krys will have a cruel battle with Indy to avoid the league's last place... based on the duels of round 5, 6 and 7.
Opponent list:
ABU - CTG, DUP, KRY (prediction: 0+0+1, final result: 1 pt)
AYR - CHU, BON, ZAK (prediction: 2+2+2, 2 bonus points, final result: 17 pts)
BON - ZAK, AYR, CHU (prediction: 2+0+2, 2 bonus points, final result: 15 pts)
CHU - AYR, ZAK, BON (prediction: 0+0+0, final result: 4 pts)
CTG - ABU, KRY, DUP (prediction: 2+2+0, 1 bonus point, final result: 11 pts)
DUP - KRY, ABU, DUP (prediction: 2+2+2, final result: 12 pts)
KRY - DUP, CTG, ABU (prediction: 0+0+1, final result: 1 pt)
ZAK - BON, CHU, AYR (prediction: 0+2+0, 1 bonus point, final result: 9 pts)
Argh, this Ayrton is a tough one to beat. If I can't win in the Countach, how am I supposed to win in the Corvette?
Live teamwork worked fantastic for Shanghai (Zak and I were racing side by side on each our laptop and comparing section times), and I will miss that on the last tracks.
Judging by his live racing results, Chulk could be a lot better if he spent enough time on replay handling, but I guess it's too late for him in this race.
Shanghai analysis is available, what a shame I didn't solve that damned trick... (there was a bit similar try, making a bug jump on the bridge's "wall" - I got a bit worse time than without it...)
Cork's Crew racing their favourite car on Shanghai together:
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on August 26, 2008, 10:46:07 PM
Cork's Crew racing their favourite car on Shanghai together
Hmmm... SKID OFF!!! ;D
Quote from: CTG on August 25, 2008, 03:30:14 PM
Track name: Izhevsk (Russia)
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Predicted winning time: 1:05.00
Bad prediction again, leading time is already at 1:04.60 and still very far from perfect.
I mostly agree with CTG's predictions, particularly with respect to the fact that it's very very unlikely I will get any more bonus points (damn Venice and its quarter-pipe trick... :-\). If things happen as CTG described it will be remarkable how we'll have gold medal and bronze medal matches on rounds 6 and 7, if only in reverse order...
Quote from: CTG on August 25, 2008, 06:49:03 PM
ABU - CTG, DUP, KRY (prediction: 0+0+1, final result: 1 pt)
KRY - DUP, CTG, ABU (prediction: 0+0+1, final result: 1 pt)
LOL, you predicted a draw? :D
Quote from: Duplode on August 29, 2008, 02:51:40 AM
Quote from: CTG on August 25, 2008, 06:49:03 PM
ABU - CTG, DUP, KRY (prediction: 0+0+1, final result: 1 pt)
KRY - DUP, CTG, ABU (prediction: 0+0+1, final result: 1 pt)
LOL, you predicted a draw? :D
Yeah, why not? :D
Because of having some connection trouble after moving, in the first two weeks I can only use the Internet at work. So it's better to publish the following track. Expect a nice powergear run with Corvette next to Rijad! ;)
Track name: Rijad (Saudi Arabia)
Car: Chevrolet Corvette
Racing interval: 8th-21st September 2008
Difficulty: 4/5
Predicted winning time: 1:05.00
Quote from: CTG@Site NewsAbuRaf is really getting faster and faster, now he's close to 1:10. CTG's time difference won't be really strong... :)
Go AbuRaf, Go!! :) ;) (Should Krys decide to show up with a strong Melange lap, I may have trouble to stay afloat in terms of time difference...)
Results and replays are available without any details - I'll make the usual detailed update in the evening.
And now: Bonzai Joe vs Ayrton! ;) Will we see a hiding contest?
Izhevsk analysis is available - it's worth to check it! Even if the length of the run is irrelevant in this case due to the penalty misery. We had 4 different leaders during the lap...
My section positions are funny: 1-8-8-7-6-6-5-4
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on September 09, 2008, 09:42:31 AM
My section positions are funny: 1-8-8-7-6-6-5-4
You f*cked up your whole lap with cutting the first icy corner. Without that... at least a third place, maybe even a victory.
yes, we realized it after deadline :)
Luckily you were racing versus eachother... :D
I think Rijad will be tight - maybe the only difference between the replays will be the point where you reached powergear. I guess the best pipsqueaks will do it around the loop.
3 pipsqueaks are still missing 78 mins before deadline, BJ sent only his noRH replay... :-\
Weekend replays:
Ayrton 1:03.60
CTG 1:04.85
Duplode 1:05.95
AbuRaf 1:16.05
We're looking at a strange draw in Zak McKracken vs Chulk...
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on September 21, 2008, 11:44:44 PM
We're looking at a strange draw in Zak McKracken vs Chulk...
Time is up... BUT! Because of the strange & surprising low level of activity - Krys (internet problems), Zak (too busy in China?) and Chulk (???) are missing from the scoreboard - I have to change the rules a bit. I decided to allow these three pipsqueaks to complete a lap in the next week. Reason: Chulk and Zak are opponents in this round, so it's not unfair to let them play (seeing Ayrton vs Bonzai Joe battle, bonuses are safe); while Krys is my opponent. It doesn't hurt anybody's points, so I hope you agree with this decision.
Last hour replay from Bonzai Joe: 1:03.55... :o From now Ayrton can't win USL - only BJ can lose it! Official results and replays in one week (depending on the missing pipsqueaks), Montreal track will start tomorrow.
yep, I'm way too busy. Have a half-finished replay though, I'll complete it this week.
Quote from: CTG on September 22, 2008, 12:15:34 AM
Montreal track will start tomorrow.
Correcting: it will start only after I got those replays on Rijad from the 3 pipsqueaks, latest on Sunday. Don't forget, this is not an extra week for racing, just to finish and send in your replays. If I don't get them before Sunday midnight, I have to punish the missing pipsqueak(s). And just an advice for the last round: please send a security replay in the first days to avoid this awful situation. Thank you!
Quote from: CTG on September 22, 2008, 12:15:34 AM
Because of the strange & surprising low level of activity - Krys (internet problems)
Is the info on Krys fact or supposition, CTG? We were getting a bit worried about his whereabouts lately...
Quote from: Duplode on September 23, 2008, 02:10:04 AM
Quote from: CTG on September 22, 2008, 12:15:34 AM
Because of the strange & surprising low level of activity - Krys (internet problems)
Is the info on Krys fact or supposition, CTG? We were getting a bit worried about his whereabouts lately...
Somehow I think that must be the problem, let's hope nothing serious happened. Maybe he just went to Thailand, sex tourism is quite active there. ;)
I sent a replay! Don't remember the replay time though. I did it on a friends PC so I sent it from there (or so I thought to have done). I'll send it this week. (Not today, girlfriend's Birthday, gotta help ;) ) Thanks for letting us solve this problem.
Edit: I knew I had said it somewhere else:
Quote from: Chulk on September 17, 2008, 10:43:38 PM
... I have a quite nice replay I just sent for Corvette...
Chulk's replay arrived, let's see Zak and Krys! One shot per driver...
Quote from: CTG on September 23, 2008, 11:21:32 PM
Chulk's replay arrived, let's see Zak and Krys! One shot per driver...
Yep. Re-sent. Did previous try arrive?
Quote from: Chulk on September 23, 2008, 11:54:54 PM
Quote from: CTG on September 23, 2008, 11:21:32 PM
Chulk's replay arrived, let's see Zak and Krys! One shot per driver...
Yep. Re-sent. Did previous try arrive?
No. Just this new one.
Quote from: CTG on September 23, 2008, 11:21:32 PM
Chulk's replay arrived, let's see Zak and Krys! One shot per driver...
this doesn't really comply with what you wrote before:
Quote from: CTG
And just an advice for the last round: please send a security replay in the first days to avoid this awful situation. Thank you!
Quote from: zaqrack on September 24, 2008, 11:09:27 AM
Quote from: CTG on September 23, 2008, 11:21:32 PM
Chulk's replay arrived, let's see Zak and Krys! One shot per driver...
this doesn't really comply with what you wrote before:
Quote from: CTG
And just an advice for the last round: please send a security replay in the first days to avoid this awful situation. Thank you!
You are misunderstanding the situation. One shot this week = finishing your replay or sending the forgotten one for Rijad. To avoid this kind of special week in the last round (Montreal track), I suggested to race as early as possible. This is not a rule, just an advice.
ok, sorry, it was my misunderstanding!
Now only Krys is left to send his missing replay...
Where are you, Krys? Or somebody hacked Töff's account?
No time to update now but here is the new track - the last one for this USL.
Track name: Montreal (based on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve)
Car: Porsche March Indy
Deadline: 12th October 2008, midnight
Difficulty: 2.5/5
Predicted winning time: 57.00
SPECIAL RULE: you have to complete the hairpin (bottom of the map)!
Quote from: CTG on September 29, 2008, 12:18:01 AM
Track name: Montreal (based on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve)
Nice! One of my favourite tracks!
Montreal race started, site is updated. Because of Krys' inactivity I suspended the result of our duel, giving the chance for him to complete a lap in a few days (paralel to Montreal race).
Krys: if you can't race, please sign it as soon as you can - and I'm going to use the rules written for this case.
Replays will be available after Krys Toff's attempt or after his negative answer.
But you know about Krys's connection problems... He's not checking here at the moment.
Quote from: BonzaiJoe on September 29, 2008, 09:06:01 PM
But you know about Krys's connection problems... He's not checking here at the moment.
Hmmm... I still hope he's going to send a replay.
He said his problems had solved...
I just realized it's worth for Krys not to send a replay...
Quote from: USL rules(average of the round - worst result of the round - 2) seconds for the loser
Average time of the round was ~1:07.50, AbuRaf did 1:16.05 at the last place. That would mean -10.55 time difference for Krys. Watching his performance in the first 5 rounds, maybe this is better for him (unless he can do at least 1:15.40).
So, I missed a race. I'll race tomorrow the last one.
Quote from: Krys TOFF on October 03, 2008, 12:00:43 PM
So, I missed a race.
And we are very sad about that. Especially me, I got only +2.65 in time difference due to my stupid rules... ;D
Come on, don't hide so hard... ;)
Quote from: CTG on October 04, 2008, 01:17:51 AM
Come on, don't hide so hard... ;)
I'm not - I was about to send an unremarkable recognition lap yesterday, but I manage not to save the file... next run scheduled to Sunday. ;)
New replays:
Duplode 58.50
AbuRaf 1:02.20
Krys Toff 1:04.05
Ayrton's replay arrived with 3 hours delay in the mailing system, official results only in the morning. BJ and CTG have their official final times on the scoreboard; possibly no more replays from Zak, AbuRaf and Chulk; Ayrton's replay just arrived, no clue about Duplode and Krys.
No replays from me, had no time to improve a few secs...
Quote from: Chulk on October 13, 2008, 03:05:50 AM
No replays from me, had no time to improve a few secs...
It seems we have to official results. Update in the late morning.
Quote from: Chulk on October 13, 2008, 03:05:50 AM
No replays from me, had no time to improve a few secs...
Neither from me, would have to improve 1.5 secs to achieve a decent result and catch 1 point.
Quote from: zaqrack on October 13, 2008, 04:33:55 AM
Quote from: Chulk on October 13, 2008, 03:05:50 AM
No replays from me, had no time to improve a few secs...
Neither from me, would have to improve 1.5 secs to achieve a decent result and catch 1 point.
More... Duplode improved.
SITE UPDATE IN PROGRESS!
Well... it finished - even if 2 weeks later than it was previously thought.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BONZAI JOE! He showed a really tactical racing (only 3rd in overall times), always giving the performance required to the victory and so he kept his perfect record (7-0-0). Well-done, champion! ;)
Ayrton had far the best overall time, getting 4 bonus points - but losing versus Bonzai Joe and CTG gave him only the second place. He was a noble opponent of BJ!
CTG earned the most round victories and finished 3rd with the same score as Ayrton had - but the rules say time difference has a priority in this case... Only Cork's Crew members could steal points from him.
Duplode showed a stable strong performance, losing only versus the later podiumers. With a luckier draw he would be able to finish higher than 4th.
Chulk's performance was getting better in each rounds and after beating Zak with Corvette he provided a safe 5th place for himself.
Zak made a great start with 2 victories but the unlucky car/opponent order made him fall back to 6th position - with a lot better overall time than Chulk had.
AbuRaf showed his usual enthusiasm in racing but it was a bit few in this case. His victory over Krys gave him a well-deserved 7th place.
Krys Toff's performance was an absolute disappointment. 0 points, far the worst overall time, one missed race. I don't know what happened to him but I hope to see a more motivated horny Frenchman in the new USC season!
Bitersweet taste for me after this race - when I manage to finish ahead of Ayrton (first time ever!!) and BJ on the Indy race I get beaten in the duel that actually matters... hats off to CTG for his three round wins - the fact it didn't propelled him any further than bronze only shows how tight those duels were. Overall, even if I failed to either reach a podium or defeat one of the ZakStunts champions, I feel very satisfied in having been part of such a contest at the highest level - and again Bonzai Joe shows all of his supreme class by taking the trophy home. Congratulations, overlord! ;)
Thank you, future overlord ;)
It was great to try a different kind of competition than the usual F1 style. I did indeed drive very tactically, spending far more time on Shanghai and (especially) Rijad than any of the other tracks (on Kiev I really only worked hard on the ending, which proved to be enough) and trying not to get tired of racing.
Analysis of Montreal was a bit surprising for me - I had the feeling that my first tierce is slow...