*applause. . . .
I'd just like to thank my friends and family who have encouraged me on my journey, and to all those who have helped me with tunes and advice,
. . . and of course Photonrider, who has made all this possible, . . .
. . . but most of all I'd like to thank
@nowayback for going away for two weeks and without whose absence I would probably not be standing here now.
Seriously though, I'm chuffed to obtain my VicReign Rights and looking forward to participating in the special events.
Hear, hear! *more applause.
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Photonrider, you know you can save a copy of the OP in case you have another senior moment.
I did, way back - but it seems to have swelled overnight.
Keeps changing, so I have to make sure a fresh save is done every round.
Now then, two tickets. I'm having trouble coming up with something for the beginner race. I've tried out a few ideas but 6 laps in a slow car can be pretty soporific. I thought maybe "how many cars can you lap?" but even with a fully decked out GSX-R I couldn't quite catch the back-marker.
@steve nfs had the great idea of doing pit-stops but that's hard to prove. If anyone has any ideas I'll be happy to hand them my ticket.
You may skip this round and wait for the next Beginner Seasonal if you wish, Moose. I can fill the Beginner up with something - or if you find a willing player then gift them your ticket - it doesn't matter if they have never participated before (at least visibly) in any of the events - that's what makes it a gift.
I know we've just had the Cappuccino but we only got a few days to enjoy it and it was such fun, so for the intermediate one I'd like to propose -
Done.
The Deep Forest Cup is on and may the hottest shot win.
And now you are qualified to go after the Stock Model/no assist Trophies - these are really special jewels in the crown.
What is the reason for
qualifying to do these Special Events?
Simple - honour and fair-play must be observed to run these Special Events; the Rabbit Hunter's code - and so such trust must be earned. No cheater would ever work hard to bag three trophies to get to this level to cheat. You have proved that the person you are trying to beat is yourself. That's what creates honour and makes winners.
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So after a few hours of playing with an almost stock 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 around a few custom tracks made by myself and others I think I finally decided on an event:
Track: Road Atlanta 2.1 If you have any problems using this link please let me know. Or feel free to add me on PSN.
How many different ways can we download this track?
I'm sure, as one of the CM Help Desk reps, you'd probably know?
This is the Inaugural Custom Track Challenge - great stuff,
@TheInfamousJEW6.
I'm going to hold this over for the full four-week span as noted before, to give all qualified entrants time to attack it at their leisure.
Because special settings were used (unverifiable) it has been limited to Licenced Hunters, too, as was noted on the Ticket.
There are many interesting wrinkles to this event - and if all Hunters follow the specs precisely we are going to see some surprising results - especially in the way of AI fields and behaviour.
My experience has been that the AI get progressively faster in new fields asked for
if the Player had won the previous race. This means to get the fastest AI we have to tease it out of the game - especially in Arcade mode where it may be more geared to beginner-level players when the first field is offered up.
As well - does everyone get the same AI? How similar would the fields be?
I'm hoping whatever the times many timesheets are sent in and we can overview these stats.
Qualified Entrants would be:
@Vic Reign93,
@MTM79,
@nowayback,
@Baron Blitz Red,
@photonrider,
@hall90,
@Ed_Night,
@StirlingMoose,
@TheInfamousJEW6,
@WhoosierGirl, and
@steve nfs.
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OP updated with the following events now all open:
Intermediate Level
Online Seasonal Challenge
The Deep Forest Cup
Whoosier Rule Applies. ALL players welcome to enter.
Event designed by StirlingMoose
Objective: Largest gap between P1 - P2 (Player must win.)
Vehicle: Cappucchino EA21R '95
Venue: Current Intermediate A-Spec Seasonals at Deep Forest Raceway
Tunes/Assists: As per the Seasonal Regulations
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Open Event
Online Seasonal Challenge
The Mighty Road-Sportster
ALL players welcome to enter.
Event designed by Ed_Night
Objective: Fastest overall time.
Vehicle: Roadster RS (NC) '07
Venue: Current Intermediate A-Spec Seasonals at Deep Forest Raceway
Tunes/Assists: As per the Seasonal Regulations
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RESTRICTED Event
Online Seasonal Challenge
The CTR "Yellowbird" Trophy
Whoosier Rule Off.
Holders of VicReign Rights only
Objective: Highest position; if tied - quickest finish.
Venue: Current Intermediate Seasonal at High Speed Ring
Vehicle: Stock CTR "Yellowbird" '97, fresh oil, may be painted, rims changed (any size), mileage and washes immaterial. Chassis repairs and engine overhaul permitted.
Tunes/Assists: None (all off) except for FFB settings and Controller Steering Sensitivity (which can be set to suit individual driving style.)
Absolutely no other modifications or any other adjustments to the vehicle permitted. Wings, Tires must remain stock, as should ballast, weight reduction, down-force, B/B, etc.
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RESTRICTED Event
Custom Track Challenge
The King Cobra
Whoosier Rule Off.
Holders of VicReign Rights only
Designed by TheInfamousJEW6
Custom Track: Road Atlanta 2.1
The GOAL: Find the fastest P2 rabbit. Player must win.
Track: Road Atlanta 2.1 If you have any problems using this link, please let me know. Or feel free to add me on PSN - @TheInfamousJEW6
Vehicle: 1966 Shelby Cobra 427. Completely stock except for SS tires. No custom rims. No oil change. Paint color change is ok.
Rules: Set race difficulty to Professional. 3 laps. All aids off. ABS 0 TCS 0
Track grip should be set to real in the course settings before starting the race in Arcade Mode.
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Dedication to B-Spec Bob (The original, GT4)
Tried a bunch of other fields, finding Chapman a few times, but no faster times. 
So here's where I settle...
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