Mercedes-AMG Launches Multiplatform “Virtual Championship”, Starting Today

[Famine]

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

Mercedes-AMG Launches Multiplatform “Virtual Championship”, Starting Today​

Mercedes-AMG has become the latest car manufacturer to fully embrace esports with a brand new series on three different platforms, beginning today...

 

[Talon16]

Interest = piqued!

 

[IngRobNy]

Assist setting is off in this TT, only TC can be used, not great for a controller user.

Edit.

Found out it wasn't so bad after all... Very stable car and TC does wonders as always.

 

[watto79]

"The top 28 drivers on each platform will go into the top division, while all other entries will go into a raffle for the 28 spots in the second division"

Seems like a weird way to define the second division drivers!

 

[Famine]

"The top 28 drivers on each platform will go into the top division, while all other entries will go into a raffle for the 28 spots in the second division"

Seems like a weird way to define the second division drivers!

Yet doesn't wall it off to the usual suspects, which is pretty neat.

And the lower division scores points (at 70% of the rate of the higher division)... so could theoretically win the whole thing if they're consistently good and the top division is inconsistent.

And the top three in the lower division also get a promotion after three races, so they're able to race against the top qualifiers...

 

[watto79]

Yet doesn't wall it off to the usual suspects, which is pretty neat.

And the lower division scores points (at 70% of the rate of the higher division)... so could theoretically win the whole thing if they're consistently good and the top division is inconsistent.

And the top three in the lower division also get a promotion after three races, so they're able to race against the top qualifiers...

I completely agree that the lower division rules (promotions and relegations) is pretty cool and absolutely opens the door for someone lower down to do really well, but I can imagine the person who sets the 29th fastest time may feel a little hard done by.

It is nice to see a new Championship format though and in principle I'm all for it.

 

[Famine]

I completely agree that the lower division rules (promotions and relegations) is pretty cool and absolutely opens the door for someone lower down to do really well, but I can imagine the person who sets the 29th fastest time may feel a little hard done by.

It is nice to see a new Championship format though and in principle I'm all for it.

I can imagine that they won't want ham-handed muppets in it, so while they say "raffle" they may not mean "equally weighted random pick"

 

[ZevZoq]

I can imagine that they won't want ham-handed muppets in it...

darn...

 

[Famine]

darn...

Just think how I felt writing it.

 

[jimihemmy]

Do you have to register through the link in the article or can you do it through the game (like the TGR Cup, Honda TT's, etc.)?

 

[watto79]

I can imagine that they won't want ham-handed muppets in it, so while they say "raffle" they may not mean "equally weighted random pick"

Ah gotcha. All GT drivers are equal, but some are more equal than others.

 

[A_Higher_Place]

Makes me wonder how likely you're to be picked if you set a silver time. There must be some hidden criteria behind the lottery. Though I don't stand a chance, I threw my name in the pot - a man can dream!

Anyways, the TT is a fun combo to nip around on. Can't remember the last time we had one with RS tyres and GT3s.

 

[Fezzik]

I'm happy it's not just a hot lap contest, though it looks like that's all it'll be for the vast majority of people with the limited slots. A pity they can't run pleb races in parallel with the elite ones.

 

[TumeK5]

Assist setting is off in this TT, only TC can be used, not great for a controller user.

What do you mean, I could have ABS on.

 

[Fezzik]

A bit more info from the official website.

Regarding the race 2 format

a gamified version with additional challenges, such as a drive-through option or aggravated weather conditions, for extra points

Drivers can earn bonus points for completing these challenges, but the points can only be counted once per race. This allows for more strategic decisions towards the end of the season.

Time slots might be issues for some people, if the amount of complaints about GT7 GT1 slots is any guide. All evening races Euro time, 7pm to 10pm CEST

 

[RX-7_FD3S]

Hey, more time trials, count me in.

 

[appu]

Assists:
1. Transmission - AT and MT allowed.
2. Traction control - all numbers allowed.
3. ABS - allowed.
4. Driving line assist - off.
5. Brake indicator - allowed.
6. Braking area - allowed.
7. ASM - off.
8. CSA - off.

You don't have to register anywhere to take part.

 

[Nakano219]

Brave of AMG to give sim racers eight separate chances for chaos at Monza lap 1 turn 1 on race day 5!

 

[kjb]

I think it pretty cool especially they are doing it across multiple platforms. I'm not sure if I will compete due to the time they have. It looks fun though. Hopefully they have a large enough group of people participating so that they will continue with this

 

[TheNormsk]

Assists:
1. Transmission - AT and MT allowed.
2. Traction control - all numbers allowed.
3. ABS - allowed.
4. Driving line assist - off.
5. Brake indicator - allowed.
6. Braking area - allowed.
7. ASM - off.
8. CSA - off.

You don't have to register anywhere to take part.

Weird that brake indicator and area are allowed but driving line is off. I would have thought that braking should be off as well.

 

[TumeK5]

Weird that brake indicator and area are allowed but driving line is off. I would have thought that braking should be off as well.

Driving line is less important.

 

[IngRobNy]

What do you mean, I could have ABS on.

I meant no Countersteering Assistance or Active Stability Management.

 

[icycls]

I can imagine that they won't want ham-handed muppets in it, so while they say "raffle" they may not mean "equally weighted random pick"

As a self-proclaimed and proud ham-handed muppet (or is this an insult? I'm not sure?). Either way, this would be okay by me. I think I would be absolutely terrified if I had to race in a very public event.

 

[tankuroded]

Assists:
1. Transmission - AT and MT allowed.
2. Traction control - all numbers allowed.
3. ABS - allowed.
4. Driving line assist - off.
5. Brake indicator - allowed.
6. Braking area - allowed.
7. ASM - off.
8. CSA - off.

You don't have to register anywhere to take part.

Driving lines is in particular locked to markers only - no lines or total removal either.

 

[RACECAR]

Very interesting. Other then maybe Mclaren's "World's Fastest Gamer", I can't recall the last time a Manufacturer held a competition across multiple platforms under the same banner.

Will definately get in on this myself, will be a nice and cheap way of getting a feel for this car and can't say no to 2 Million credits.

 

[danimac]

Hey this is a pretty cool idea.

 

[Mafio]

I guess this is confirmation in which direction the physics are going.

 

[P-Courty]

Well, looks like this could finally be the nudge to fix my wheel and gear stick seens as I have all 3 games 😅

 

[GT5 Level 41]

After a few laps, I quickly realized I am in the "Ham Hands" group B. Have at it aliens. Best of luck to all!

 

[P-Courty]

3.4 Multiple participation in the same and different titles is excluded and leads to the
exclusion of the participant.

Damn have to stick to just one, GT7 it is then.

Time to get the solder and shrink wrap out to get the G29 running again