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GT5 | NeoGAF Racing League & NRPC
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Metalmurphy
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We'll probably need you elsewhere :/
More withdraws are coming.
More withdraws are coming.
Metalmurphy
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So far we've had 4 confirmations and 2 withdraws. Gonna wait for more replies.
Metalmurphy
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Got some bad news Seks 
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GroteSmurf
Member
Thx MM for the team Now let me go find a car
Now let me go find a car Metalmurphy
Member
Good to know. Marked you as available on the OP.eternal prize said:
Still alot of people that haven't replied to the PMs though. A simple Yes or No people...
I'm sorry Seks, but when I clocked 6 seconds slower than UFRA...I was like "I know he's probably a way better driver, but something just ain't right."
So I practiced and realized that such a weak car can't get near the rev limiter and needed to be shifted earlier. Suddenly I had a good 20-30kph more on the back stretch.
At least now I can chalk up the difference in time to poor handling and a bad line on my own part. Feel bad making 2 runs though -- I should of figured that stuff out before having MM record me in the first place.
So I practiced and realized that such a weak car can't get near the rev limiter and needed to be shifted earlier. Suddenly I had a good 20-30kph more on the back stretch.
At least now I can chalk up the difference in time to poor handling and a bad line on my own part. Feel bad making 2 runs though -- I should of figured that stuff out before having MM record me in the first place.
weekend_warrior
Banned
I can join?
Metalmurphy
Member
weekend_warrior said:
Ofc you can. You and anyone else that still wants to join. Just register using the Registration Form. Link is on the OP.
Metalmurphy
Member
Angst said:
Practice run this weekend, but obviously not a official race so I haven't sent mass PMs or anything. Whoever is online should join.
Metalmurphy
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Yes, although I'm beginning to regret that choiceDead Man said:
*takes a look at team Team Wankel*
Well, within the weight and power limits that RX7 of Team Wankel slaughters everything I've tried. Even stuff with more power and less weight and racing mods. Can I choose a car if another team already is using it?Metalmurphy said:Yes, although I'm beginning to regret that choice
*takes a look at team ANZAC*
Metalmurphy
Member
Dead Man said:
Yes. But I'm saying this right now. If everyone starts choosing the same freaking RX7 I'm banning it.
gutterboy44
Member
I need to buy that RX-7 and compare some lap times to my car that I hope to use for this series. Personally I think no RM or race cars should be allowed and actually no aero parts at all. I think the GT5 physics engine shines best with no to low downforce cars.
I'm on that team and I chose to use the RX8 since I've had the chance to drive one in '05. It made me feel like a giddy school girl. Car is a blast to drive.
I was doing IT work for a multi-make car dealership and the Mazda guys were nice enough to let me and a coworker use one for the day.
Didn't get much done needless to say.
I was doing IT work for a multi-make car dealership and the Mazda guys were nice enough to let me and a coworker use one for the day.
Didn't get much done needless to say.
SunhiLegend
Member
I agree. I think no race cars should be allowed otherwise everyone will just use the same car.
Metalmurphy
Member
They already knew where I stood on that matter.
I wanted this league to be free, so everyone could choose the car they wanted (ie: not exactly the best), and have a big variety of cars on the grid. But if that just makes everyone choose the same car...
I wanted this league to be free, so everyone could choose the car they wanted (ie: not exactly the best), and have a big variety of cars on the grid. But if that just makes everyone choose the same car...
I'm fine with banning race cars, as MM said we were aware of the issue in the beginning, so we know that it's not solid ground we're standing on lol.
I wouldn't want everyone to use our team's car anyways, that would be stupid.
If race cars were to be allowed, there's 3 other Super GT cars that are in the same class as that RX7. A Subaru, Lexus, and Autobachs. However, I would rather just get rid of race cars since we already have a Super GT league and this one is more about having our own custom rides.
Assuming we go that route, I will start prepping one of my FD RX7's for racing.
I wouldn't want everyone to use our team's car anyways, that would be stupid.
If race cars were to be allowed, there's 3 other Super GT cars that are in the same class as that RX7. A Subaru, Lexus, and Autobachs. However, I would rather just get rid of race cars since we already have a Super GT league and this one is more about having our own custom rides.
Assuming we go that route, I will start prepping one of my FD RX7's for racing.
Metalmurphy
Member
If any of you know any of these gaffers:
Mil6es
Bookey (BMW Z4M Coupe)
Firewire*
carpediemdp
TONX
Omiee
WTFing
MidnightRider
Konosuke
marc^o^
asclepio_gtr
Please let them know i'm still waiting for a reply to the PM, so I can know if they're still available for the league or not.
Mil6es
Bookey (BMW Z4M Coupe)
Firewire*
carpediemdp
TONX
Omiee
WTFing
MidnightRider
Konosuke
marc^o^
asclepio_gtr
Please let them know i'm still waiting for a reply to the PM, so I can know if they're still available for the league or not.
weekend_warrior
Banned
Filled out a registration form, but has no team.
I had an idea to help open up the field a bit, but if you think it's silly, or wouldn't work, I won't be offended. I thought maybe you could have 3 classes of vehicle, but all have the same power to weight ratio to open up options for people that want lighter cars, or heavier cars they can't get light enough to be competitive. Maybe 800kg and 331hp and 1200kg and 497hp, which are the same power to weight as the current limit I think.
Anyway, just a thought.
Edit: It would of course mean using a honour system, since PD were silly enough to remove the power to weight stat.
Anyway, just a thought.
Edit: It would of course mean using a honour system, since PD were silly enough to remove the power to weight stat.
Metalmurphy
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Server will be up for a long time so just join when you can. I don't wanna make it very late because of the SuperGT race. But I delayed it by 1 hour. Gotta do some stuff first.
Autumn Ring
Length: 1.83mi/2950m Longest Straight: 0.26mi/425m Elevation Change: 98.4ft/30.0m Corners: 17
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Autumn Ring
Length: 1.83mi/2950m Longest Straight: 0.26mi/425m Elevation Change: 98.4ft/30.0m Corners: 17
Starting time
How to join:
Add the PS3 account "GT5NRL" to your friends list and join the private lounge.
Metalmurphy
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Running a bit late. Server will be up soon.
Metalmurphy
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Sorry it took so long. It's up now.
While I was only there for 2 races and some free run laps with my DS3 instead of wheel, felt like I actually got some decent laps in and had a great time. Going online with fellow GAFers far exceeds the fun of any challenge in the game.
Wish I could of stayed longer, but a day full of plans it is. Props to all that came.
Wish I could of stayed longer, but a day full of plans it is. Props to all that came.
weekend_warrior
Banned
I bought one of those Amemiya RX-7's team Wankel is using to find a comparable car. That thing is fucking fast. I was able to put up comparable times to the SuperGT car I've been using in Mushs' league.
I think we should modify the car regulations, otherwise the racing here will mirror the SuperGT League too much. I'd rather see 500hp street cars.
I think we should modify the car regulations, otherwise the racing here will mirror the SuperGT League too much. I'd rather see 500hp street cars.
So, I had another thought on how more cars could be viable for the races, and again, if you don't like it, feel free to ignore it. Maybe increasing the weight limit to 1100kg and increasing the power to 450 to compensate. Not many cars can get down to 1000kgs, but a lot more can get close enough to 1100 to be competitive.
Edit: Oh, and will we be able to change cars after the season starts?
Edit: Oh, and will we be able to change cars after the season starts?
Metalmurphy
Member
Yeah it's pretty much near final that we won't be allowing RM/LM cars. Stock cars only (tunning allowed).weekend_warrior said:
This is supposed to be a mid powered car league. Some people think 414BHP is already too much. I think simply removing RM/LM cars will fix all problems. The test races we had were so much better without them.Dead Man said:
NoDead Man said:
That's why we'll have a mini league first. If you don't like the car by then you have a chance to change it till the next one starts.I don't want to force people to use specific cars, I want anyone to race the car they like... BUT... I was already thinking in making one race side events like that. Some where everyone has the same car, some with classic cars, some with just 1 make (like RUFs ^^), etc.Niks said:
Metalmurphy said:
Fair enough. Yeah, I think there is plenty of power, just not enough weight, I just threw the power there since I assumed people would want more. Glad I was wrong.No
Metalmurphy
Member
I still haven't gotten replies from these members:
Also, how do you guys feel about allowing family and friends that aren't gaffers into the league?
- Mil6es
- Bookey (BMW Z4M Coupe)
- Firewire
- carpediemdp
- TONX
- Omiee
- WTFing
- MidnightRider
- marc^o^
- asclepio_gtr
Also, how do you guys feel about allowing family and friends that aren't gaffers into the league?
weekend_warrior
Banned
Dead Man said:
The regulation states that cars must weigh over 1000kg, not below it. Changing it to 1100 would only DQ cars that weigh 1000kg-1099kg.
weekend_warrior
Banned
Good news, leaves the field open for more variation.Metalmurphy said:
Metalmurphy said:
Makes sense. I'm just a little biased because I was hoping to use an American car and all the good ones have too much power.
It's too bad GTonline doesn't have a power/weight ratio restrictions. Would make things very interesting.
Metalmurphy
Member
weekend_warrior said:
Hum, haven't thought of that. I'll look into it.
Metalmurphy
Member
vissione said:
Some RM cars were used in the first races so I wouldn't care about that time much.
Metalmurphy
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Angst said:
LM = Les Mans version.
I think I ran 3-4 laps in the second race with 1.17.xxvissione said:
My car is just a tuned RX-8. My tuning (plus being broken in) takes it right to the 414BHP and weighs in at 1085kg. While I feel I have good specs, more can be said for the amount of time I've spent in the car.
I've opened online rooms with our league's restrictions in place and just raced against randoms to get a feel the car in racing conditions. While some of the people that joined destroyed themselves on the first lap, all in all, it was a good time and I've gotten a handle on most of the steering quirks of my ride.
I think people need to just find a car they like and stick with it. That's largely what I feel this league is about. I just got lucky with my team in that others enjoy rotary cars, but with that or not, I'd of chosen the RX-8 because my love/respect for the car itself.