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Hey there, after 4+ months i decided to edit the OP and give an overview of what i've got in mind for this thread.
First of all i'd like to suggest a theme every week that will be discussed by everyone ( so don't be afraid to ask questions!) and thus at the end of the week write down a post, with everything that has been said on the current topic and even pictures or videos.We'll speak of strategies etiquette and much more.
I hope to be of help to anyone in need, i'll edit this post in the further for quick reference to topic and listed pages of discussion, i'm the first willing to learn something new so fear not to write your opinion and pointing out a mistake.
0.Online races and behaviour
Whether with friends or strangers in a lobby, always keep in mind that you're just trying to have fun, competition is fun only if friendly; just because the lobby is unrestricted doesn't mean that you need to run with the RedBullx14. Creating a relaxed environment and keeping the atmosphere that way will of course result in a better online experience than a "hit n run every car", nonetheless racing leagues admins will be more welcoming towards friendly people and less eager to kick you out in isolated cases of reckless driving.
0.1 Honesty and Good Sportsmanship
Are the key words of the whole article: if you spin during a turn and end out the racetrack, wait until the way is clear, do not re-enter for any reason while the pack is passing; this simple goof is the recipe for a massive wreckfest (...and we all know how bad is the crash physics in GT...)
It is each driver's own responsability to be able to or not to drive during an event; if you suffer from lag, warping or any internet problem you should check out your internet connection and its limits, or even cleaning the system cache before any online event might be of help
Note: i've read somewhere that slipstreaming in online races is not advisable because of possible lag issues, if your online problems are well known i'd say to avoid such route; you will be held responsible in case of crash so keep that in mind.
0.2 Overtake and crash
If you are approaching a slower car, be sure to give them time to move out your racing line, in case of crash or you just happen to ram your opponent out of the track, waiting for him to resume his driving line or re-entering the track *might* prevent you from penalty, in any case it's a show of sportsmanship.
If you are the one being rammed or hit, don't take it personally; accidents happen and by playing the game you accept the risk that someone with a bad internet connection or simply a bad choice from your opponent might result in a bad crash.
Blocking is usually prohibited, or atleast allowed during the final laps of the race to ensure yor position, blocking from the early stages of the race is usually sign of bad sportsmanship, Overaggressive driving could lead to poor racing decisions and bad strategies especially if you're a newcomer, keep it clean and simple.
0.3
If you have to file a complaint do it in the forums, don't flood the game chat with swearing words,hatespeech and stuff.
Remember that screenshots or replay of misbehavings might be of great help to race moderators
or even be mandatory by the racing league rules.
0.3.5 don't abuse the chat function, or voice chat channel, by being absent preset chat commands keep it simple and linear.
Chatting is ok if stated in the lobby, but behaving according to the situation is best;
if in a freeroam lobby don't try to show people how you can hit the apex at 320 km/h without spinning on wet surface-sierra whatever, or just don't casually chat about weather during the final laps of a racing series, it might be annoying (and maybe a little anti climatic.) but that's the idea.
0.4
Remember that partecipating in any online activity assumes that you know the rules of said activity, don't annoy the stuff with things stated in the forums, asking questions and pointing out omissions is a thing, being an askhole another.
Of course less restrictions means more freedom, take advantage but not abuse.
If a certain lobby or racing series has high damage, or a wet qualification don't ask for a change, for it maybe has been stated in the rules.
0.5 In the end
You are just trying to have fun, being respectful of the rules and the others players it's not just for a show of etiquette; it makes for a more involved following and drivers, as for now it might appear that i wrote about nothing, but i hope to contextualize all of this speaking with real life (...well simulated) situations and how does it affect strategies and passing maneuvers.
Well hope to see you next week, as for now the topic to discuss now that i'll write about next friday is:
Basic race strategies with a low aerodynamic profile needed track : Monza
class is dismissed.
First of all i'd like to suggest a theme every week that will be discussed by everyone ( so don't be afraid to ask questions!) and thus at the end of the week write down a post, with everything that has been said on the current topic and even pictures or videos.We'll speak of strategies etiquette and much more.
I hope to be of help to anyone in need, i'll edit this post in the further for quick reference to topic and listed pages of discussion, i'm the first willing to learn something new so fear not to write your opinion and pointing out a mistake.
0.Online races and behaviour
Whether with friends or strangers in a lobby, always keep in mind that you're just trying to have fun, competition is fun only if friendly; just because the lobby is unrestricted doesn't mean that you need to run with the RedBullx14. Creating a relaxed environment and keeping the atmosphere that way will of course result in a better online experience than a "hit n run every car", nonetheless racing leagues admins will be more welcoming towards friendly people and less eager to kick you out in isolated cases of reckless driving.
0.1 Honesty and Good Sportsmanship
Are the key words of the whole article: if you spin during a turn and end out the racetrack, wait until the way is clear, do not re-enter for any reason while the pack is passing; this simple goof is the recipe for a massive wreckfest (...and we all know how bad is the crash physics in GT...)
It is each driver's own responsability to be able to or not to drive during an event; if you suffer from lag, warping or any internet problem you should check out your internet connection and its limits, or even cleaning the system cache before any online event might be of help
Note: i've read somewhere that slipstreaming in online races is not advisable because of possible lag issues, if your online problems are well known i'd say to avoid such route; you will be held responsible in case of crash so keep that in mind.
0.2 Overtake and crash
If you are approaching a slower car, be sure to give them time to move out your racing line, in case of crash or you just happen to ram your opponent out of the track, waiting for him to resume his driving line or re-entering the track *might* prevent you from penalty, in any case it's a show of sportsmanship.
If you are the one being rammed or hit, don't take it personally; accidents happen and by playing the game you accept the risk that someone with a bad internet connection or simply a bad choice from your opponent might result in a bad crash.
Blocking is usually prohibited, or atleast allowed during the final laps of the race to ensure yor position, blocking from the early stages of the race is usually sign of bad sportsmanship, Overaggressive driving could lead to poor racing decisions and bad strategies especially if you're a newcomer, keep it clean and simple.
0.3
If you have to file a complaint do it in the forums, don't flood the game chat with swearing words,hatespeech and stuff.
Remember that screenshots or replay of misbehavings might be of great help to race moderators
or even be mandatory by the racing league rules.
0.3.5 don't abuse the chat function, or voice chat channel, by being absent preset chat commands keep it simple and linear.
Chatting is ok if stated in the lobby, but behaving according to the situation is best;
if in a freeroam lobby don't try to show people how you can hit the apex at 320 km/h without spinning on wet surface-sierra whatever, or just don't casually chat about weather during the final laps of a racing series, it might be annoying (and maybe a little anti climatic.) but that's the idea.
0.4
Remember that partecipating in any online activity assumes that you know the rules of said activity, don't annoy the stuff with things stated in the forums, asking questions and pointing out omissions is a thing, being an askhole another.
Of course less restrictions means more freedom, take advantage but not abuse.
If a certain lobby or racing series has high damage, or a wet qualification don't ask for a change, for it maybe has been stated in the rules.
0.5 In the end
You are just trying to have fun, being respectful of the rules and the others players it's not just for a show of etiquette; it makes for a more involved following and drivers, as for now it might appear that i wrote about nothing, but i hope to contextualize all of this speaking with real life (...well simulated) situations and how does it affect strategies and passing maneuvers.
Well hope to see you next week, as for now the topic to discuss now that i'll write about next friday is:
Basic race strategies with a low aerodynamic profile needed track : Monza
class is dismissed.
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