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December 2010 NPRC (Archive)

Suzuki Cappuccino (EA21R) '95

14,600​

(click lap times to download the replay file)

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[Metalmurphy]

- The reasonably priced car for this month (January 2011):​

Daihatsu Copen Active Top '02 [63 BHP]

15,000​

Thanks to UFRA for the suggestion

 

[UFRA]

Muahahahahaaaaaa.

Can't wait to get started practicing with this one.

 

[Metalmurphy]

I'll try not to forget and set my own lap this time :lol

 

[brentech]

Muahahahahaaaaaa.

Can't wait to get started practicing with this one.

When practicing should we do it in arcade so the car doesn't break in at all? How you going about it?

 

[UFRA]

When practicing should we do it in arcade so the car doesn't break in at all? How you going about it?

Yeah that's a good point. A very good point.

Now that the latest patch caused even online play to count towards single player, Arcade Mode is the only way to go.

 

[Dash Kappei]

Yeah that's a good point. A very good point.

Now that the latest patch caused even online play to count towards single player, Arcade Mode is the only way to go.

I feel dumb, what does it mean and why should we practice in arcade mode all of the sudden?

 

[brentech]

I feel dumb, what does it mean and why should we practice in arcade mode all of the sudden?

As you use a new car, the engine breaks in and gains some HP. If you actually used it enough, the car would probably exceed the HP limit. Using it in arcade mode doesn't add to your car's miles, so you would dodge that problem.

 

[UFRA]

As you use a new car, the engine breaks in and gains some HP. If you actually used it enough, the car would probably exceed the HP limit. Using it in arcade mode doesn't add to your car's miles, so you would dodge that problem.

Right, and we didn't have this problem in December's RPC challenge because they hadn't linked online play to single player progress. Now it's all connected.

Before I would practice in my own private match online and my car's stats wouldn't change. Now the only way to do this is in Arcade mode.

 

[Metalmurphy]

We could just buy 2 cars, one for practicing and one for setting the laptimes :lol

 

[Metalmurphy]

Ok guys, I've decided not to wait any longer, it looks like we won't have members to fill out all teams but we'll have to make do with what we have. There's still time to register though, so if you still want in just use this registration form:
NRL Registration Form

Remember, this is not a big commitment. You race if want/can. If you can't that is not a problem. It's all just good fun so please, join up.




We'll have to arrange the remaining teams and everyone needs to register a car.

I've made a spreadsheet that shows everyone (that doesn't have a team yet), and their available times for race, as well as my suggested times for the races (not final, we'll change if people need it to change). Please choose decide amongst yourselves the teams and team members based on that. It would be wise to have a group of 2 members from different time zones (2 near GMT and 2 near PST for example) , it makes it easier for everyone to race.

Spreadsheet
(If you need to change anything about your available times let me know and I'll change it)

The OP has links for each registered member profile, so you can PM them there to organize the teams.


Let me know through PM after you've arranged a team. I'll need to know the Team Name, members, and who will be the captain, and what cars they'll be using.

Individual members that don't have a team yet but already chosen a car can also PM me the car.

I'm going to PM all registered members to notify them about this. Let's get this league started!

 

[TheSeks]

Yeah, it seems the online forum is really dead when it comes to things like this. :/

Also next weekend I'd like to post a time on the RPC. But that's only if UFRA does it as well. I don't want to be the fastest time on the leaderboard and the only time on the leaderboard.

More people should get in on this. God.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Why aren't you registered on the NeoGAF GT5 Racing League TheSeks?

 

[TheSeks]

I don't have a wheel. An IRC channel I frequent asked me the same thing for their unofficial league and that's my response to them as well (and like 75% of them have wheels). I'd be at a severe disadvantage + I'm not a car nut to where I don't hem and haw about tweaking for the track. I drive cars near stock. :lol

 

[brentech]

Yeah, it seems the online forum is really dead when it comes to things like this. :/

Also next weekend I'd like to post a time on the RPC. But that's only if UFRA does it as well. I don't want to be the fastest time on the leaderboard and the only time on the leaderboard.

More people should get in on this. God.

Hoping to do mine this week, but I can never friend Metal...too many friends =(

 

[TheSeks]

Hoping to do mine this week, but I can never friend Metal...too many friends =(

Friend NGRPC or whatever the tag is. That's how he's doing it. I really wish they implemented leaderboards already for community stuff like this. :| Fersis should get on Kaz's ass about it.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Hoping to do mine this week, but I can never friend Metal...too many friends =(

Just post on the thread or PM me that you wanna set a time and we'll arrange a time.

I don't have a wheel. An IRC channel I frequent asked me the same thing for their unofficial league and that's my response to them as well (and like 75% of them have wheels). I'd be at a severe disadvantage + I'm not a car nut to where I don't hem and haw about tweaking for the track. I drive cars near stock. :lol

Pretty sure you're not the only one without a wheel, we accept everyone, skilled or not. It's also not a big commitment, if you can't race a certain day, then you can't race. It's not a problem.

 

[brentech]

Friend NGRPC or whatever the tag is. That's how he's doing it. I really wish they implemented leaderboards already for community stuff like this. :| Fersis should get on Kaz's ass about it.

Wow, just re-read the first page, was totally unaware of how it was set up. Totally could of registered a lap last month as well...Didn't realize there was a chat room and everything up. shit.

 

[TheSeks]

Pretty sure you're not the only one without a wheel, we accept everyone, skilled or not. It's also not a big commitment, if you can't race a certain day, then you can't race. It's not a problem.

Well, I can do it, I guess. I'll have to read the rules but I expect to be dead last or in the middle of the pack.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Well, I can do it, I guess. I'll have to read the rules but I expect to be dead last or in the middle of the pack.

That's the spirit

And you'd be surprised. Alot can happen in these races. Race slow but steady and you probably WON'T be last.

 

[UFRA]

Yeah, it seems the online forum is really dead when it comes to things like this. :/

Also next weekend I'd like to post a time on the RPC. But that's only if UFRA does it as well. I don't want to be the fastest time on the leaderboard and the only time on the leaderboard.

More people should get in on this. God.

Of course I'll be doing the RPC again.

 

[brentech]

Question, as I didn't see it in the initial posts. For the NRPC -- pretty sure we're doing the test as on Top Gear, from a stop. How do you guys line up the car? Just want to make sure I'm practicing correctly. I keep triggering the lap start on accident...other than that, I got some practice in before sending my Bobs off for another 9 hour event.

 

[Mush]

Question, as I didn't see it in the initial posts. For the NRPC -- pretty sure we're doing the test as on Top Gear, from a stop. How do you guys line up the car? Just want to make sure I'm practicing correctly. I keep triggering the lap start on accident...other than that, I got some practice in before sending my Bobs off for another 9 hour event.

It's started as a race, so because there's only 1 car on track at a time, you will be in pole position and sitting on the starting line. Maybe you should go to your lounge and practice using the settings there.

 

[brentech]

Ahh, okay. Guess that takes care of that problem. Thanks for the tip...need to do that anyways since I haven't tried running a room online yet. Been to involved trying to finish my career modes so I can concentrate in online stuff.

 

[UFRA]

Ahh, okay. Guess that takes care of that problem. Thanks for the tip...need to do that anyways since I haven't tried running a room online yet. Been to involved trying to finish my career modes so I can concentrate in online stuff.

There's a catch to that though. Practicing in your lounge will still allow the engine to break-in and potentially gain HP. Arcade mode is the only safe place now (since 1.05), although you just have to practice the standing starts the best you can. The timer starts a little bit before the actual start line.

 

[Angst]

I read you PM MM, sadly those times are impossible for me (and I'd guess most people in Europe, at least if you have a day job).

15-16 GMT translates to 16-17 in continental Europe. Most people will be at work or travelling home from work at that time. The other time is 3-4 in the middle of the night... :-/ And I'm guaranteed to lose my job if I start gaming in the middle of the night. :lol

 

[Metalmurphy]

I read you PM MM, sadly those times are impossible for me (and I'd guess most people in Europe, at least if you have a day job).

15-16 GMT translates to 16-17 in continental Europe. Most people will be at work or travelling home from work at that time. The other time is 3-4 in the middle of the night... :-/ And I'm guaranteed to lose my job if I start gaming in the middle of the night. :lol

Work on a Saturday? :/

Also the 2 times are there so more people can race, you're not supposed to race on both.

 

[Angst]

Work on a Saturday? :/

Also the 2 times are there so more people can race, you're not supposed to race on both.

:lol no I didn't see a day in there so I just presumed we we're racing weekdays. In that case the PM time works for me.

Do we have to sign up for teams?

I'd like to use the Amuse NISMO 380RS Super Leggera. It worked pretty good against your Z4 on the Ring and I quite like the handling

 

[Metalmurphy]

I believe that car exceeds the BHP limitation

Unless you want to drive it alot before races so it drops the BHP.


As for teams, I'm hoping Team Captains will contact members without teams. If they don't do it then I'll set "recommended" teams based on the time zones.

 

[Angst]

I believe that car exceeds the BHP limitation

I think it's 384 BHP untuned, I currently have it tuned at 423, but that's easily fixed. I'll have to check again though.

 

[Metalmurphy]

I've finished updating the TimeZone spreadsheet, if something is wrong for you guys let me know and I'll fix it.

GoogleDocs Spreadsheet

I think it's 384 BHP untuned, I currently have it tuned at 423, but that's easily fixed. I'll have to check again though.

K, no problems then.

 

[UFRA]

I've finished updating the TimeZone spreadsheet, if something is wrong for you guys let me know and I'll fix it.

GoogleDocs Spreadsheet



K, no problems then.

What does the red "Race Time" mean vs "Available + Race" pink?

I have "Race Time" set for like 9AM CST. I can't do mornings since I usually work 3rd shift.

 

[Metalmurphy]

What does the red "Race Time" mean vs "Available + Race" pink?

I have "Race Time" set for like 9AM CST. I can't do mornings since I usually work 3rd shift.

I just wanted to make a red line to represent the race times, but I also wanted to distinguish if a member is available during that time or not. So pink for available + race.

 

[UFRA]

I just wanted to make a red line to represent the race times, but I also wanted to distinguish if a member is available during that time or not. So pink for available + race.

Ah ok, gotcha.

 

[brentech]

Practicing with my ride in room:
1472-6118-3916-1740-5730
if anyone wants to join in. just thought I should get some work in racing others. figure out the quirks of online...only done a bit so far


Room died after a while. No longer hosting.

 

[brentech]

After reading the Super GT league thread a lot the last week with their first race complete, I highly recommend anyone participating in this league to go online with all the settings we are using and do some driving with your car.

As many have noted in the SuperGT league thread, the cars handle a bit different than you experience when driving in practice mode or anything offline. I spent some time today running a room with all the same restrictions and some learning took place. Sadly, a lot more needs to take place - it was pretty horrific how "off" my driving was.

Just a suggestion.

 

[Lead Farmer]

Any team with room willing to take on a struggling driver looking for work?:lol

 

[Metalmurphy]

Since I got almost no posts/PMs about arranging the teams since I sent the PMs, I'm gonna start organizing recommended teams my self. I just hope that once the races start people actually start to give a damn.

Spoiler

Which I'm kinda doubting at this point :/

 

[Niks]

MM, I haven't registered but you can add me to any team, Im on EST.

 

[gutterboy44]

MM, I haven't registered but you can add me to any team, Im on EST.

Niks, you want to team up for this league?

 

[brentech]

Since I got almost no posts/PMs about arranging the teams since I sent the PMs, I'm gonna start organizing recommended teams my self. I just hope that once the races start people actually start to give a damn.

Spoiler

Which I'm kinda doubting at this point :/

I assume that was sent out to people without a team since I didn't get anything, but regardless, that'd be really disappointing if this didn't get off the ground. Been really excited for this - even though I'll probably get smoked when I compete, lol.

Other than that, been trying to friend TG-NRPC, but I realize since I live in the US but spend most my actual available time playing when the typical Euro player would.
I live on a weird schedule.

 

[Metalmurphy]

I assume that was sent out to people without a team since I didn't get anything, but regardless, that'd be really disappointing if this didn't get off the ground. Been really excited for this - even though I'll probably get smoked when I compete, lol.

Other than that, been trying to friend TG-NRPC, but I realize since I live in the US but spend most my actual available time playing when the typical Euro player would.
I live on a weird schedule.

I've been doing endurances so haven't had a chance to accept invites in a while. I'll do it asap.

 

[brentech]

I've been doing endurances so haven't had a chance to accept invites in a while. I'll do it asap.

No biggy right now. I have my guys doing their last 9hr event to hit level 35. After that, I'll have to make sure we don't have anything going on to get through the final 5 levels of B-Spec.

 

[Niks]

Niks, you want to team up for this league?

Sure. Im in.

 

[mil6es]

i'm still with out a team if anyone wants to take in a stray:lol , GMT, Audi TT RS

 

[gutterboy44]

Sure. Im in.

Alright cool, I still need to figure out some cars to try for these specs. Let me know if you are already favoring some. I am flexible.

Edit: Oh yeah, I am EST too.

 

[Metalmurphy]

We currently have 32 registered members, but since one of the teams currently has 5 members we need 33 to have full 8 teams with 4 members each.

Also, anyone knows who Kaze13 is? I can't find any posts by this guy.



Recommended teams will be available this weekend.

 

[UFRA]

Team Wankel will be closed to new members at this point to allow other teams to fill up.

Come on people, make some teams so we can get this league rolling!!

 

[brentech]

I thought we'd of started by now, so hopefully this isn't a problem, but there is a chance I'll be out of town the first week or 2 of February as my wife has been planning vacation for that time. She already has her time off, but we just haven't decided as to what we're going to be doing yet.
So I'll just say Feb 1 - Feb 12, it's unlikely I'll be able to make anything to be safe.

 

[Metalmurphy]

I thought we'd of started by now, so hopefully this isn't a problem, but there is a chance I'll be out of town the first week or 2 of February as my wife has been planning vacation for that time. She already has her time off, but we just haven't decided as to what we're going to be doing yet.
So I'll just say Feb 1 - Feb 12, it's unlikely I'll be able to make anything to be safe.

We have 4 member teams for that reason alone. No one is expecting everyone to race on all races, so that's no problem at all

I don't want this to be commitment for anyone. Just good fun.