ZCT285 - String Theory II

[Duplode]

Might as well make a poll this time!  The context:

@ Herr Nove, I will add a new color after the public days making it even more colorful 

I am not surprised that @ Argammon is going to hide the secret sauce he's preparing with a (I guess) blue car.

[Matei]

Can someone add a semi-trailer truck?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-trailer_truck

[Cas]

So far, all the effort in calibrating the bonuses for this race and having to modify the track seem very fruitful!  I'm so happy with the results   Thanks, @Duplode and @dreadnaut for your help on getting this tuned 

[Duplode]

The not-something-else plurality of our poll was right at least

[HerrNove]

I voted for the NSX but was very unsure. In terms of odds I would have said: Acura 35%; Indy 30%; Lambo 25%; Other 10%; P962 %

[alanrotoi]

Is it a prediction?

[Cas]

I think I'm winning the most-variety-in-the-scoreboard prize with my track/race, ha, ha

[HerrNove]

Is it a prediction?

After trying out Acura and Indy, I'm not sure :-) My understanding of power gear is very lacking, but after trying out both cars I found myself unable to activate the extra speed fast enough to compensate the low bonus.

My new prediction is that Argammon has many PG replays hidden in his pocket, to be posted only in case of need, and that other masters may have them too or will prepare them for the quiet days. But probably with the GTO.

My end-of-race predictions:

1. Argammon (seems in top shape and the most willing to invest time in this year's compo)
2. Alan Rotoi (is hiding something big)
3. MiDiaN (managing to master PG but still unaware of some tricks of the veterans)
4. Duplode (in a more relaxed mood than the other bigs)
5. KyLiE (staying hidden but beating me with a quiet replay)
6. HerrNove (quite happy with a +1 amateur XP)
7. Frieshansen (after choosing a competitive car for this track)
8. Spoonboy
9. Mark Nailwood
10. Zapper
11. dreadnaut
12. Overdrijf

[alanrotoi]

Is it a prediction?

After trying out Acura and Indy, I'm not sure :-) My understanding of power gear is very lacking, but after trying out both cars I found myself unable to activate the extra speed fast enough to compensate the low bonus.

My new prediction is that Argammon has many PG replays hidden in his pocket, to be posted only in case of need, and that other masters may have them too or will prepare them for the quiet days. But probably with the GTO.

My end-of-race predictions:

1. Argammon (seems in top shape and the most willing to invest time in this year's compo)
2. Alan Rotoi (is hiding something big)
3. MiDiaN (managing to master PG but still unaware of some tricks of the veterans)
4. Duplode (in a more relaxed mood than the other bigs)
5. KyLiE (staying hidden but beating me with a quiet replay)
6. HerrNove (quite happy with a +1 amateur XP)
7. Frieshansen (after choosing a competitive car for this track)
8. Spoonboy
9. Mark Nailwood
10. Zapper
11. dreadnaut
12. Overdrijf

Nice prediction. Also about Dups' mood haha. And about me, I quit the fight for the championship. I need the time other stuff like professional development. I'll keep staying around and organizing live events but forget me from sending competitive replays.

[Duplode]

A quick report on PTB. As week 3 begins, two pipsqueaks are in contention for PTB +2: current leader MiDiaN (32:47 margin at midnight -- right now, as I post this, it's about six hours smaller) and Argammon (84:09 margin at midnight). Both of them have reached PTB +1. KyLiE and Spoonboy have earned PTB +0.5, while HerrNove could guarantee it as early as by the next update.

[Duplode]

KyLiE and Spoonboy have earned PTB +0.5, while HerrNove could guarantee it as early as by the next update.

As predicted, congratulations @HerrNove for reaching PTB +0.5!

[HerrNove]

Thanks @Duplode ! The track really played to my strengths. I hope not too many other pipsqueaks manage to master the power gear, so that I can defend my high position till the end.