basically this is what i have planned for rules on this type of competition..
Issuing A Challenge
It's as simple as saying "I want to challenge <insert person here> to a race on <course> <Normal/Reverse (if applicable)>". If your opponent accepts the challenge, then you have yourself a race!
Race Details
Here's the details of the races:
Laps: 1 Lap for each run
Tires: Sports Tires will do on Tarmac courses and Dirt or Snow for Rally Courses
HP: Whatever you and your opponent agreed upon
Drivetrain: Any
Rules of Ghost Chasing
Here's the rules for the races:
1. NO Nitrous
2. NO Driving Aids
3. Rolling Start Speed must alwaysbe determined/indicated by the runner
4. Wall Riding and shortcuts are ALL GOOD here
*i know some of you are gonna say wall riding and shortcuts are for gay and have zero racing skills but i wanna emphasize this point that this race is not only for winning and losing but also to try to learn and copy techniques and hints from your opponent.. so for me it's all good but maybe you and your opponent can decide if you don't want it..
Types of Races
well there's only one i think.. runner chaser style!
How Ghost Chasers Work
1. Be online with whatever instant messenger you and your opponent choose before the time you two decide on.
2. The Race Manager (Yes we will be needing one of those!) of the race will then invite both of you into a group chat.
3. The one who was challenged will then get to decide whether to run or chase
4. The runner will then make his run and his desired rolling start speed (this should always be done at the start of 1st lap of practice)
Example: I want to be the runner 1st and i drive a 4wd (let's say an EVO VIII), i want to utilize the 4wds traction so i decide to do a rolling start of only 20 KM/H so i will start to run at 20 KM/H right before the start line and once you pass the start line and time runs it's all out racing!!
5. After that 1 lap run the runner will then upload the saved ghost replay file (i STRESS replay file not video), the chaser will download it and load it up on the same course and start at the same speed that the runner chose and try to chase him down.
6. the chaser must attempt to pass the ghost without hitting it to fully recreate racing ala Initial D. If he passes through it he should let the ghost go 1st again and chase it down at the remainder of the course.
7. The winner will be decided via point system.. 1st to get a 2 point lead wins
Here's how you get the points:
a. if the runner finishes course 1st by 2 seconds or more
b. if chaser passes runner cleanly and finishes lap 1st
8. when you pass the runner cleanly you will need to upload a video of the replay (remind you that you must not finish the lap or the ghost will disappear, a finish close to the starting line is good enough), if you don't have the capabilities to do a video a photo of semi frame by frame pass and a picture of you and ghost at the finish line with you in front (this will require the display style of replay and not the standard replay as we need to see the location of the ghost via map) if you still can't do both then we're just going to have to take your word for it then..
*RMs are needed just to moderate the 2 competitors as it might get a little intense when they battle.. accusations of cheating and such can come up but hey this is all for fun and for the chase!
for this type of race you must be able to upload replay files
if you have a modded ps2 or a ps2 that can read burned cds/dvds contact me!
if you guys have questions feel free to contact me via aim or msn..
