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Post by Jamie_WCE on Dec 10, 2015 2:54:16 GMT -5
Azrael, I ran through the playlist tonight and noticed that it was only for 16 players. The tracks that are 16 players are: F1 2015, Bathurst, and Silverstone. Also, Las Vegas GP is only set for 20 players. I know that is only a problem if you get more than 16 people to show up, but I thought I would let you know. I had noticed the same thing. Talked with Azrael about it and there are a few things we could try to get around it. But like you said, could get away with it if we get less than 16! |
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Post by AzraelRPG on Dec 10, 2015 11:10:32 GMT -5
Azrael, I ran through the playlist tonight and noticed that it was only for 16 players. The tracks that are 16 players are: F1 2015, Bathurst, and Silverstone. Also, Las Vegas GP is only set for 20 players. I know that is only a problem if you get more than 16 people to show up, but I thought I would let you know. Yeah, I noticed a few of the tracks were for less players, Jamie_WCE brought that to my attention as well. I don't think it will be too much of a hinderance, as there may be several ways around it, and several ways the game could react. But it is difficult to test which one circumstance would play out, due to the fact I'd need 16+ people willing to test those ideas out. The way I see it, there may be one of four possible outcomes for the bottlenecking during the playlist... 1) Spectator mode turns on for those that are lower in points standing, 2) It splits the lobby accordingly, then we would have to keep track of who is where, and the point standings (either splits permanently or has it come back together), 3) forces the overflow out of the playlist (undesired result), or 4) the playlist cannot be played (undesired result). I will try to come up with an alternative, but please understand, what is currently in the playlist, are the best tracks that I could find with a decent amount of players. This is the best it would get before things get wonky (misplaced checkpoints, bad props, sneaky stunt jumps, etc etc.) There were a lot of candidates for it, but most, just didn't work, either too few people allowed, tracks didn't work right, or it being a stunt race with a deceptive title (Willow Springs)... I will see what some of the creators of these tracks do have for a possible alternative, SC user Mr_Grandis shows up a few times in this playlist (Nürburgring, Monaco, Suzuka), he seems to have some wonderful tracks, I may have to look through the rest of his repetoire for alternatives. |
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Post by Jamie_WCE on Dec 10, 2015 11:18:37 GMT -5
Azrael, I ran through the playlist tonight and noticed that it was only for 16 players. The tracks that are 16 players are: F1 2015, Bathurst, and Silverstone. Also, Las Vegas GP is only set for 20 players. I know that is only a problem if you get more than 16 people to show up, but I thought I would let you know. Yeah, I noticed a few of the tracks were for less players, Jamie_WCE brought that to my attention as well. I don't think it will be too much of a hinderance, as there may be several ways around it, and several ways the game could react. But it is difficult to test which one circumstance would play out, due to the fact I'd need 16+ people willing to test those ideas out. The way I see it, there may be one of four possible outcomes for the bottlenecking during the playlist... 1) Spectator mode turns on for those that are lower in points standing, 2) It splits the lobby accordingly, then we would have to keep track of who is where, and the point standings (either splits permanently or has it come back together), 3) forces the overflow out of the playlist (undesired result), or 4) the playlist cannot be played (undesired result). I will try to come up with an alternative, but please understand, what is currently in the playlist, are the best tracks that I could find with a decent amount of players. This is the best it would get before things get wonky (misplaced checkpoints, bad props, sneaky stunt jumps, etc etc.) There were a lot of candidates for it, but most, just didn't work, either too few people allowed, tracks didn't work right, or it being a stunt race with a deceptive title (Willow Springs)... I will see what some of the creators of these tracks do have for a possible alternative, SC user Mr_Grandis shows up a few times in this playlist (Nürburgring, Monaco, Suzuka), he seems to have some wonderful tracks, I may have to look through the rest of his repetoire for alternatives. My idea to get around that issue would be to make it into two playlists. First one has all the tracks that allow 30 players. Then a second playlist with the rest of the tracks. After the first playlist is finished we can screenshot the scores and then split the lobby according to the standings, for example, the odd placings go to one session, (1st, 3rd, 5th etc.) and the even placings go to the other session, (2nd, 4th etc.). After both playlists we can add the first playlist scores to the second one and have our final totals. Could be tedious but short of any of the scenarios Azrael suggested, it's what's gonna have to happen. |
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Post by LassyKongo on Dec 10, 2015 11:22:09 GMT -5
Can I sign up if I dont know my car selection yet? I haven't had time to go through the car choices and wont until sunday ish. Im terrible at being fast anyway so any choices I make will probably be for style points rather than speed  |
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Post by AzraelRPG on Dec 10, 2015 11:24:29 GMT -5
Yeah, I noticed a few of the tracks were for less players, Jamie_WCE brought that to my attention as well. I don't think it will be too much of a hinderance, as there may be several ways around it, and several ways the game could react. But it is difficult to test which one circumstance would play out, due to the fact I'd need 16+ people willing to test those ideas out. The way I see it, there may be one of four possible outcomes for the bottlenecking during the playlist... 1) Spectator mode turns on for those that are lower in points standing, 2) It splits the lobby accordingly, then we would have to keep track of who is where, and the point standings (either splits permanently or has it come back together), 3) forces the overflow out of the playlist (undesired result), or 4) the playlist cannot be played (undesired result). I will try to come up with an alternative, but please understand, what is currently in the playlist, are the best tracks that I could find with a decent amount of players. This is the best it would get before things get wonky (misplaced checkpoints, bad props, sneaky stunt jumps, etc etc.) There were a lot of candidates for it, but most, just didn't work, either too few people allowed, tracks didn't work right, or it being a stunt race with a deceptive title (Willow Springs)... I will see what some of the creators of these tracks do have for a possible alternative, SC user Mr_Grandis shows up a few times in this playlist (Nürburgring, Monaco, Suzuka), he seems to have some wonderful tracks, I may have to look through the rest of his repetoire for alternatives. My idea to get around that issue would be to make it into two playlists. First one has all the tracks that allow 30 players. Then a second playlist with the rest of the tracks. After the first playlist is finished we can screenshot the scores and then split the lobby according to the standings, for example, the odd placings go to one session, (1st, 3rd, 5th etc.) and the even placings go to the other session, (2nd, 4th etc.). After both playlists we can add the first playlist scores to the second one and have our final totals. Could be tedious but short of any of the scenarios Azrael suggested, it's what's gonna have to happen. I think that is a better idea, and a much fair way of splitting the lobbies than what I would have proposed. This wouldn't leave anything to chance, and we could just continue on without having to worry too much about participation. I'll see what I can do next time I get on. Can I sign up if I dont know my car selection yet? I haven't had time to go through the car choices and wont until sunday ish. Im terrible at being fast anyway so any choices I make will probably be for style points rather than speed Of course, I'll add you to the list! And don't put yourself down, you don't know, you may actually be pretty good with this.  |
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Post by AzraelRPG on Dec 12, 2015 17:52:49 GMT -5
Probably going to limit it to 16 slots, won't know until I can get some bugs worked out...
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PvtAmir
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If you don't win, you lose.
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Post by PvtAmir on Dec 14, 2015 18:00:23 GMT -5
Well, sign me in,
Racer: PvtAmir
Muscle car: Vapid Dominator
Classic car: Benefactor Stirling GT
Sports car: Annis Elegy RH8
Super car: Overflod Entity XF
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Post by tardek on Dec 14, 2015 18:07:59 GMT -5
Muscle: Vapid Dominator
Sports Classic: Benefactor Stirling GT
Sports: Dewbauchee Massacro (Racecar)
Super: Progen T20
Dr.Scrub <-- social
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Post by LassyKongo on Dec 15, 2015 16:32:12 GMT -5
Made my decisions  Muscle: Bravado Gauntlet Sports Classic: Truffade Z-Type Sports: Dinka Jester Super: Grotti Turismo R |
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Post by bebbo on Dec 16, 2015 11:55:37 GMT -5
unfortunately i'm at work till ~6pm GMT+1 = 12 am est. I may be able to join at 12.30\1.00pm EST, if that's ok then put my name too |
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Post by AzraelRPG on Dec 17, 2015 0:56:55 GMT -5
unfortunately i'm at work till ~6pm GMT+1 = 12 am est. I may be able to join at 12.30\1.00pm EST, if that's ok then put my name too That's fine, just let me know what cars you want to bring in. |
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Post by moanin on Dec 17, 2015 2:51:28 GMT -5
Azreal, I was going to let you know what cars I would bring, but it looks like you beat me to it. Sorry, been a rather hectic week.
Also fair warning, I am rather bad at some of the tracks so hopefully I start at the back of the grid for those.
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Post by indaair on Dec 17, 2015 7:03:09 GMT -5
RaceR: InDaAir
Is it custom or stock setup we going with?
Muscle: Vapid Dominator
Sports Classics: Benefactor Stirling GT
Sports: Dewbauchee Massacro (racecar)
Super: Progen T20
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Post by AzraelRPG on Dec 17, 2015 9:15:33 GMT -5
Azreal, I was going to let you know what cars I would bring, but it looks like you beat me to it. Sorry, been a rather hectic week. Also fair warning, I am rather bad at some of the tracks so hopefully I start at the back of the grid for those. No prob, if you want to change the cars you are bringing, let me know. Yeah, they can be a bit hard to handle, especially Las Vegas GP in Muscles, a lot of drifting  . No worries, though, just take your time, I'm sure a few of us will need to to get around some of these tracks. RaceR: InDaAir Is it custom or stock setup we going with? Muscle: Vapid Dominator Sports Classics: Benefactor Stirling GT Sports: Dewbauchee Massacro (racecar) Super: Progen T20 It is custom, especially since most of us have some really tuned out cars. I'll add you here in a bit. EDIT: you have been added. |
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Post by AzraelRPG on Dec 17, 2015 9:28:52 GMT -5
So many Dominators, Stirling GTs, and T20s...
Also, updated the amount of people allowed, to only 16. This way we can just barge right on through. I will break the track list in half so we can take a break in between.
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. No worries, though, just take your time, I'm sure a few of us will need to to get around some of these tracks.
