ClassyPenguin
Banned
I can hop on. what time? I am on the West Coast, US.
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F1 2011 |OT| Not bad for a number 2 game
- Thread starter Lucius86
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Video is here.
Thankfully not too long. As you can see, I clearly love getting into trouble in the first few laps these days....
Thankfully not too long. As you can see, I clearly love getting into trouble in the first few laps these days....
Sleeplessnights
Banned
Will be whatever is good for everyone. When can you race?
You can count me in.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Good vid buddy. I'll upload mine tonight.
I'll need to get Kyaw to do the new tables etc so the post-race post might be a day or two. China is the next race, however, so get practicing!
I'll need to get Kyaw to do the new tables etc so the post-race post might be a day or two. China is the next race, however, so get practicing!
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I'm terribly slow at China.
The sad thing is that other than Valencia and Germany I'm shit at all the remaining tracks. My chance of retaining the title was slim to begin with, but with the track list it's pretty much impossible, haha. I was lucky the first league had all the tracks that suited my driving style. I'm going to be slumming it in the midfield like I was last year, I think. I was lucky not to be lapped yesterday as it was!
I had a really good scrap with Staab for the first time in ages yesterday though so I'm okay with it. As long as I have a good race with someone I don't really care where I am.
The sad thing is that other than Valencia and Germany I'm shit at all the remaining tracks. My chance of retaining the title was slim to begin with, but with the track list it's pretty much impossible, haha. I was lucky the first league had all the tracks that suited my driving style. I'm going to be slumming it in the midfield like I was last year, I think. I was lucky not to be lapped yesterday as it was!
I had a really good scrap with Staab for the first time in ages yesterday though so I'm okay with it. As long as I have a good race with someone I don't really care where I am.
Did you try to Barichello me into the wall, Lucius?
Just did 6 or so laps in China and I'm averaging low to mid 1:31's as a race pace. That doesn't sound too fast. Interested to hear how you guys are doing.
Faster than me, I'm at ~1:35 for race pace but admittedly I'm still learning how to use the wheel. Probably would be faster with the controller as I've it pretty much nailed now, or at least I felt I had during our mini league.
Highlights uploading now, should be done in about 25minutes... Here it is !
I think I might just upload the .wav files from the banter instead of putting up those incriminating videos, haha !
China is great once you got it down
I think I might just upload the .wav files from the banter instead of putting up those incriminating videos, haha !
China is great once you got it down
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
A few of those moves don't look as clean from your POV - sorry! I'm uploading mine now so you can see how I thought I had more spaces in a few places
Gareth Bale
Member
Thanks again for letting me race guys. It's been ages since I played and I definitely need to practice. Sorry if I got in the way at all. I did my best to move over whilst being lapped repeatedly!
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
We're never going to have a full grid so you should race with us whenever you can! The more the merrier!
The more the merrier!
FootballFan
Member
Loved playing F1 2010, i didnt buy this game when it came out because of all the issues it seemed to have at lauch. Has the game been patched to an extent where its worth buying at this stage. Is online fine, any major glitches still present in the offline/online modes?
Did you try to Barichello me into the wall, Lucius?
I was playing hard ball, and I won until 20m further down the straight when I braked and you didn't :-(
So, yes, I was! Got to remind you who is the number 1 driver at FI.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
My Malaysia Highlights.
Semi-eventful race for me. Staab kept pushing me hard, which was a lot of fun. That last corner I never had a good line on though when I was trying to defend I hate the track but there was enough racing for me to be happy.
Semi-eventful race for me. Staab kept pushing me hard, which was a lot of fun. That last corner I never had a good line on though when I was trying to defend
I hate the track but there was enough racing for me to be happy.Hahaha, that made me swallow my morning coffee the wrong way.
Fuckin' hell, watching the opening race and that highlight video made me excited to get back to it. Have a couple midterms Thursday but I should be good for Saturday.
Good!
Might have to put some practice on China this evening if anyone is up for it. I can't practice offline because the game crashes as soon as I leave the garage.
I had the exact same issue. I found a fix on the CM forums somewhere... or perhaps I re-installed the game....
PrematureQuiche
Member
I brought this game over Christmas and really enjoyed it. I have been trying to play co-op with a friend but his internet is awful and won't let us connect and when he does he gets really bad lag on race days.
Any chance I could join you guys for a race? I am awful so will finish dead last don't worry
Any chance I could join you guys for a race? I am awful so will finish dead last don't worry
Gareth Bale
Member
I brought this game over Christmas and really enjoyed it. I have been trying to play co-op with a friend but his internet is awful and won't let us connect and when he does he gets really bad lag on race days.
Any chance I could join you guys for a race? I am awful so will finish dead last don't worry
No! Last place is mine!
The Mana Legend
Banned
My computer shit the bed, so unless I get it fixed in the next few days, I might not be able to race! And I'm gone the weekend after! Dammit, I don't want to miss three races in a row!
I'm up for some practice later. Just fire us a message on steam.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I brought this game over Christmas and really enjoyed it. I have been trying to play co-op with a friend but his internet is awful and won't let us connect and when he does he gets really bad lag on race days.
Any chance I could join you guys for a race? I am awful so will finish dead last don't worry
Sure! What's your Steam/GFWL info?
I'm pretty sure there'll be a space for you and Gareth in nearly all our races. If some people don't show up for another two races in a row (Fixed because I'm not sure if he wants in and Stop It who has only been to like three races in total) I think it'd be fair to give permanent spots to both of you if either of you wanted them!
And I'm up for China practice tonight.
OH, and I only just asked Kyaw to knock up new tables, so no results post for a while. Sorry!
PrematureQuiche
Member
Sure! What's your Steam/GFWL info?
I'm pretty sure there'll be a space for you and Gareth in nearly all our races. If some people don't show up for another two races in a row (Fixed because I'm not sure if he wants in and Stop It who has only been to like three races in total) I think it'd be fair to give permanent spots to both of you if either of you wanted them!
I am PrematureQuiche on Steam and BigChelski on GFW....really need to change that but I hate having to pay 800 points!
I don't think we ever had to turn someone away because we were full did we?
Give the second Red Bull to one of the newbies, so you have someone to block you in the pits
PrematureQuiche
Member
I have asked to join and don't even know when it is hahaha. So when is it?
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
16:30GMT on Saturday. I'll add you to Steam now!
Edit: if Steam wasn't down...
I'll add you to Steam now!Edit: if Steam wasn't down...
Bucket-o-roadkill
Member
Ok, jokes over. Ive not played online for a while but there's obviously still trickery going on. Is it still the 11/11 thing or what? I'm sick of playing this online, I just want the 35 wins achievement and get the hell out of the publics for good, my god what a mess.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I don't think there's any significant glitches, at least not on PC. We have lots of randoms in our races and they're not beating us unfairly or anything.
PrematureQuiche
Member
Yeah I can make it Just did a few laps on China and am very rusty haha. I keep spinning out on the second corner. What program do you use to voice chat?
Just did a few laps on China and am very rusty haha. I keep spinning out on the second corner. What program do you use to voice chat?
Bucket-o-roadkill
Member
Thats fair enough, I'm on the 360 version
Yeah I can make it
We use Mumble.
PrematureQuiche
Member
I'm in! Need to check my connection to the game anyway what is a good PC wheel for about £100? I play a lot of the DiRT series and now with this I kind of want one haha.
what is a good PC wheel for about £100? I play a lot of the DiRT series and now with this I kind of want one haha.I'm in! Need to check my connection to the game anyway
Driving force GT is a great wheel. I got mine for about £40 and it's one of the better ones about, though not as hardcore as other ones like the G27.
I personally use a controller but a wheel is so much better for racing games.
I'm in! Need to check my connection to the game anyway
Best is probably the Logitech Driving Force GT.
I managed to nab a nearly new one on eBay for around £55, much less than they go for in shops and online.
I think most guys here use the Driving Force GT, it's what I was recommended anyway when I asked what to get.
PrematureQuiche
Member
Cheers
I normally play automatic but want to try manual when I get a wheel.Edit - Here is me trying to go 5 Laps without spinning haha.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
It was a quiet return to the NeoGAF F1 2011 league last week in Malaysia as only half the grid turned up. Regardless of that, it was a close race with Crumbs, Lucius and Phleg setting the pace at the front of the pack. Their speed put the rest of the grid to shame as they swiftly pulled away and fought amongst themselves until the end of the race. Crumbs made up for recent racist and sexist comments in the media with a win for McLaren. Force India were not only pleased that Lucius and Phleg picked up points, but didn't come to blows due to their inflated egos.
The token Swede of the league was annoyed with defending champion Foliorum Viridium for much of the race, claiming he was pushing too hard and making too much contact. The champ, who had lackluster performance despite racing in a Red Bull for the first time, denied these claims over team radio but later acknowledged he was, in fact, driving like a spanner on a few corners when shown replays. Foliorum's former team mate, Speech, was also annoyed at the champion as he was spun by the Red Bull driver and lost several positions. "I didn't like him when he was my team mate and now I can call him out as a cunt" he told Lee McKenzie in the paddock.
Finally, due to a poor showing a new stand-in racer had his debut race in the league. Despite finding it hard to keep up the consistency, the grid were happy to welcome Kermad in to the race and rumours are he may take part in future races. Likewise, this weekend PrematureQuiche (which may or may not be his real name) has thrown his name in to the hat. Will these two drivers find their form over the season and start to rival the veterans?
Tomorrow:
Sorry it's a bit late and whatnot - Kyaw has been busy! He's done great stuff as always and we'll try to keep to the old schedule now
Looking forward to the race!
Damn it! I may be too actually (watching quali at 1)
On the BBC?
I'm just presuming you're in the UK as the BBC's coverage starts at 1PM GMT.
If so you'll have plenty of time.