GTP_WRS-Online: GTP Sport Races

We're planning on having a WW race this Sat and then the EU/NA races next Wed, yes. Details still being ironed out, and experiments in Lobby mode continue.

 

Woops, I said Sunday for EU/NA but of course meant Wednesdays. Edited my post. Thanks for the kind words and your participation!

 

Nice one, haha. WorldWide timeslot is on the weekend and accommodates as many timezones as possible without having racers up in the middle of the night.

 

Our normal schedule for this time of year:

Saturday December 2nd, 2017


Worldwide Weekend Time Slot
4:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Pacific / 21:00 GMT


Wednesday December 6th, 2017

European Time Slot
3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific / 20:00 GMT

North American Time Slot
10:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 AM GMT

 

Info for the race, so you can practice:

Based on GTPlanet WRS Week 1 on GT Sport

Buy the Lexus RC F Gr. 4 (livery optional)
Don't tune it. Aids allowed except for countersteer assist. Throw it around Dragon Trail - Seaside.

27 lap race on 3x/3x tire/fuel

2 vs 3 stops (fuel saving vs all-out)

5sec to change tires, but you don't have to

Fuel refills at 5L/s

The Fuel Map is vital to pay attention to


NOTE: This race will be an Unofficial race, an experiment to see if larger lobbies and race strategies are working for us all.

We'll try to host 2 rooms for WW on Sat.

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I count 7 + me Confirmed for Sat WW, and 4 reserves/maybe's.

Based on the public room practice tonight, I think we'll be in for some "Adventures in Babysitting" for the online system, hence this being a test. Be prepared to waste 2-3 hours - Restarts may have to happen, and we may switch to friendly sprint races if need be.

Room(s) will open 1hr before race start. Practice times there will set the Grid Order.

If we have 2 rooms, the Time Trial splits at http://wrs.gtplanet.net will dictate the room splits.


We also want to try our GT6 starting procedure: Grid Start, everyone starts the formation lap slowly to avoid hitting racers stuck on the grid.
If you get stuck on the grid, please exit the race. We'll try 1 restart after you Clear Cache in Options->Network and rejoin.

Spoiler: GT6 Formation Lap

Formation Lap

• After the qualification time is complete a steward will record the results.
• The system will place all drivers on the grid and begin the countdown timer.
• Drivers should remain stopped on the grid after the countdown timer.
• A steward will announce the starting order and drivers should proceed into a staggered formation in the order called.
• Pole sitter will choose his/her preferred side of the track and other drivers will alternate sides.
• There should be no overlap between cars in the staggered formation.
• Speed limit on formation lap is 62 mph | 100 km/h and pole sitter should maintain this speed (or less) to keep pack together, in particular in the final sector.
• Weaving or other tire warming procedures are NOT allowed during the formation lap.
• Pole sitter will exit the last corner and take care to give enough time to allow all cars behind to safely exit the final corner.
• Start marker is the start/finish line.
• The pole sitter should start the race by accelerating to race pace at the identified start marker (track specific and may or may not be the start/finish line).
• All other drivers should accelerate after the driver in front of you does so.
• No passing is allowed before the start marker.
• Be cautious and courteous in the first turn. Dive bombing will be penalized and will not be tolerated.

So:

26 race laps + 1 formation


Rough draft for Room settings:

Basic Settings:

• Room Mode: Practice/Race
• Room Privacy: Public

Room Settings:

• Room Name: WRS Test 1 Room A or B
• Race Type: Race for Fun
• Fixed Room Ownership: No
• Max Participants: 16
• Required Driver Rating: --
• Requred Sportsmanship Rating: --

Track Settings:

• Track: Dragon Trail - Seaside
• Select Condition: 16:30 Clear
• No. of Laps: 26 + 1 formation lap

Race Settings:

• Start Type: Grid Start
• Grid Order: Fastest First (Quali order will be determined by practice laps in the 1hr prior to the race. Set by Host may also be used.)
• Boost: None
• Slipstream Strength: Real
• Visible Damage: On
• Mechanical Damage: Light
• Tire Wear: 3x
• Fuel Consumption: 3x
• Initial Fuel: Default
• Grip Red. on Wet Track/Track Edge: Real
• Race Finish Delay: 180sec

Regulation Settings:

• Filter by Category: Gr.4
• Balance of Performance: On
• Power Limit: N/A
• Weight Limit: N/A
• Maximum Tire Rating: Racing: Hard
• Minimum Tire Rating: N/A
• Livery Restrictions: No Limit
• Type of Racing Number: No Limit
• Assign Car Numbers Automatically: N/A
• Kart Usage: Off

Penalty Settings:

• Ghosting During Race: None
• Shortcut Penalty: None
• Wall Collision Penalty: None
• Wall Collision Detection: Default / N/A
• Side Contact Penalty: Off
• Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collision: Off
• Replace Car at Course Out: Off
• Flag Rules: On

Limit Driving Options:

• Countersteer Assist: Prohibited
• Active Stability Management (ASM): No Limit
• Driving Line Assist: No Limit
• Traction Control: No Limit
• ABS: No Limit
• Auto-Drive: No Limit