Probably because GP4 was one of the buggiest games ever to have been released. Might have well have been called 'CTD4'.
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The Formula 1 2014 Season |OT| Who Will Win? Nobody Nose
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I only played it with fan patches and it was great. Needed a beast PC when it was out IIRC though.
Remember playing the original GP on the Amiga which had an awesome multiplayer mode where you take it in turns and the AI drives for you when it's the other players go. Then my brother asking me where his go went... Because I forced his AI driver into a barrier.
Especially during the indianapolis lap @ 2.54. Just incredible.
Myoclonic Jerk
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That monaco lap!!!
Couple small things:
- when talking to Austrian newspaper "Kurier", Mateschitz threatened to pull out of F1, if he doesn´t like how its run anymore. Context was the RIC disqualification.
- the hearing about RIC will be held 14th April
- this brings RBR in a difficult situation for the GP´s before: go with the FIA sensors or keep ignoring them?
- secrecy in F1 getting absurd, still not a single engine foto available. Merc cg graphics said to be fakes.
- LOT wants to bring lots of new car parts, says they now understand the car much better. They think they´ll be back to old strength by Barcelona. They not meaning MAL, who thinks to be on the podium "soon", citing his teams hard work and Renault help.
- when talking to Austrian newspaper "Kurier", Mateschitz threatened to pull out of F1, if he doesn´t like how its run anymore. Context was the RIC disqualification.
- the hearing about RIC will be held 14th April
- this brings RBR in a difficult situation for the GP´s before: go with the FIA sensors or keep ignoring them?
- secrecy in F1 getting absurd, still not a single engine foto available. Merc cg graphics said to be fakes.
- LOT wants to bring lots of new car parts, says they now understand the car much better. They think they´ll be back to old strength by Barcelona. They not meaning MAL, who thinks to be on the podium "soon", citing his teams hard work and Renault help.
Psychotext
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There really isn't any question there at all.
The question is, if RBR sees themselves in a position to successfully conduct a power struggle. The Mateschitz interview might point into this direction.
They would not risk a season win for it though. Because if they ignore FIA again and both drivers get disqualified, they may never catch up to Mercedes and the others.
Then again, if they feel like they are already weak, and not in a dominating position, then a power struggle may be what they need long term to ensure some benefit.
LOL at how ridiculous this is. I have no sympathy for them after they were warned several times about it over the weekend, nevermind the fact that everyone else is playing by the same rules. What a bunch of babies.
The boundaries they have pushed for the last few seasons serve no purpose.
Ferrari have been here since the beginning, they have the most amount of fans in the sport and have a prestige no other team could ever achieve. Red Bull 'pushing the boundaries' involves trying to make the FIA their bitch (Exhibit 1: one week ago).
I could be completely whack on this, but I'd think even Mercedes has more throw-around power than RBR simply on the basis that they're a legit manufacturer and Red Bull is a marketing company. Or maybe I'm just bitter
They could always pour money back into Lotus, and Honda is coming back next year anyway. If things continue as they are, sheer performance may end up pushing Renault out anyway (though I doubt this).
Personally, if RBR left F1 it wouldn't bother me. Their tact with Webber & Vettel, and the rules in general has been so poor. Again, I'm probably just bitter
Diablo Rosso
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You know you want one of these:
You know you want one of these:
How much? $120?
Diablo Rosso
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Don't know but it'll be too much whatever the case.
Psychotext
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Good god that's ugly.
Just checked the Malaysian GP times. Argh, race STARTS at 2:30AM where I am...guess I'm just going to have to watch the replay first thing in the morning. And qualifying at 3:30 so I'm definitely not watching that. Bummer.
Also Williams said that Martini Williams merchandise is coming....hype.
Also Williams said that Martini Williams merchandise is coming....hype.
You know you want one of these:
I just lurk threads but you guys seem kind of obsessed with how Lewis Hamilton carries himself in real life/internet.
What does it matter that he likes his dogs a lot/wears flat brims/records music etc etc.
I'm sorry if I'm singling you out, but it happens frequently in the F1 threads. It has little to do with the races and such and just gives these threads a sour atmosphere.
You're not the only one who notices this, and it's not limited to how we see Hamilton either.
I mentioned in the off-season thread that I totally see where he's coming from with sharing pictures of his dogs, etc. given that I recently got out of a long relationship myself.
Diablo Rosso
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I'm mostly pointing out how awful that cap is. The thing is, the black one he wears looks classy as fuck.
Wax Free Vanilla
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You know you want one of these:
Deserves another DNF for that.
Pls, Mercedes.
McLaren say their Malaysian update package will bring half a second.
I'm guilty of throwing around the occasional #blessed as well, and while it's just for fun, I can see why people don't like it. If it helps make this thread a bit more pleasant, I'll stop.
Speaking of which, is it just me, or has the thread been a bit better lately? At least outside race weekends.
Of course it has. RBR have no points. As soon as Vettel wins a race, I'm sure it will change.
Just like my neighbors Renault 5
I actually think Horner would be a decent replacement for Bernie. I've always attributed RBR's poor tact with Helmut Marko, though I have no idea whether that's justified or not.
This thread has always been that way. I get it, but it seems silly. He's the only driver that actually shows personality instead of "great training today!" or "good result for the team! onwards to the next race!". Tbh I like his tweets and such, even if some of it can be a bit cringe-worthy at times
Psychotext
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Nearly got a puncture into turn one too.
I take it all back. Formula1.com just uploaded the race edit for Australia 2014 and it's...well...awful without the sound of the engines.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vnp9SZ5Lj8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vnp9SZ5Lj8
Been happening with Hamilton for a while. Since his pants season with the Nicole split tbh.
He's quite different from every other driver on the grid in his tastes and that he makes them public and that seems to rile some for some reason. Like someone who likes the things he likes doesn't belong in F1 because its a gentlemans sport or something.
I just hope he can overcome his bad luck and win his second WDC, something a driver of his talent really should have before he eventually retires. Really hope he gets it this year. He's hopefully got the car under him at last.
I know it's new engines and all, but wow. Vettel's engine did not sound healthy at all. That's a shame.
I do hope the teams get the engine issues fixed up fast. It's sad to see two champions retire due to engine failures like that. Good call by both teams, though. Neither car was going to do anything other than shred the engine.
I would have been so put off sitting in that red bull and watching the caterham blow by you.
Psychotext
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula-one/26721387 For the first issue.
So, RBR have a dispute with the FIA, one where they're clearly in the wrong, and Mateschitz wants to threaten to pull out?
You know what Mr Mateschitz? Fuck off. If this is how you act when under pressure, after a period of domination, then you're not welcome in the sport. Even Ferrari, for all of their bitching to the FIA, were never this thin skinned.
RBR are becoming toxic to the sport. This isn't about Vettel (Who is a nice guy really, but has kinda reflected the team a bit too much) but how a team have totally lost connection with reality, and think they can control things more than the FIA.
"Politics" is a Euphemism for wanting to get their own way, and crying when they're found out. Many other teams it turns out were told about fuel flow issues, all of them complied, aside from RBR. I don't even care if their sensors were right, you listen to the stewards, always, or you risk making a mockery of the rules. If you don't like the rules, challenge them outside of that, not by disregarding an order during the race.
I'm actually livid at RBR over all of this. I used to have a lot of respect for the team and what they achieved, but now, I honestly wouldn't care if they left the sport entirely.
Adam Scott Aukerman
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Everyone gets it the same if they do anything to differentiate themselves enough from the pack. Alguersuari got it for his DJing, Trulli got it for his vineyard, JV got it for his music career, Sutil gets it for his dolphin fucking, Kimi gets it for his partying, DC got it for his chin...
Psychotext
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Really? Ferrari threaten to pull out pretty much every year. It's become a bit of a running joke around these parts (along with the start of the season "we've changed things around / we're confident / we're not quick enough / we're doing everything we can" cycle).
I just find it funny that he's talking about a lack of sportsmanship.
This got me.
This got me.
Who doesn't remember when LdM wanted to create another championship because he didn't enjoy tyres being the decisive factor in F1 (because he was stuck with Goodyear...)?
Wax Free Vanilla
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FIA sabotaged Ferrari powered cars in Australia: http://www.omnicorse.it/magazine/35...moroso-ferrari-senza-kers-per-colpa-della-fia
They didn't deactivate the launch mode leaving Ferrari powered cars with no recovered energy boost, after they flipped the switch ERS was running in a protective mode where the driver had to manually activate.
lol
How long have the FIA had the controller? This sport has gone to shit. Every electronic gizmo needs banning, including radio, asap.
Ferrari will win the Malaysian GP.
They didn't deactivate the launch mode leaving Ferrari powered cars with no recovered energy boost, after they flipped the switch ERS was running in a protective mode where the driver had to manually activate.
lol
How long have the FIA had the controller? This sport has gone to shit. Every electronic gizmo needs banning, including radio, asap.
Ferrari will win the Malaysian GP.
I don't understand how this is even possible unless it was an electronic failure.
Psychotext
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Ferrari made it pretty clear that they had it all sorted by lap ten. Given the safety car I think that if they'd had any sort of special pace then they'd have finished higher anyway.
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