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- Rule 12
- GTP_Famine
I've decided that I can't be bothered to host UKGTP - The Thirteenth (Part 1) this year, in part because I actually hate doing it because every time someone complains about a car I want to punch them in the face. I will, however, be willing to host an event in the October slot (and, as we've been saying since UKGTP3 under the stewardship of Wastegate, "it'll probably be GT5 by then") for those who wish to turn up.
So the May (Spring Bank Holiday) slot is technically open for anyone who wishes to host up. Of course any weekend any time is technically open for anyone who wishes to host up - I only host my events and don't have any kind of exclusivity over the title "UKGTP" nor when they're held - just that we traditionally do a May anna October one. Host it when you like, see if I care.
Point is, if you're up for taking on UKGTP13, please stick your yap into this thread. All that's required is:
1. Place for people to drive. Sturdy tables capable of holding on while Roo is sawing lock-to-lock, swearing, and not throwing the TVs onto the floor = good.
2. Place for people to sleep. Big house, lots of floor = good (we actually have a bit more space here now, as I've executively moved the wee Cubicle to a wee Cubicle, and the freezing cold spare room is now free). Local, inexpensive B&Bs with comedy decor and famous karaoke singers are also good. Remember though that people drive a long way, so paying for a room and a venue also might make costs prohibitive for some - no bugger's spent a dime on my LAN garage and comfy garden yet.
3. Equipment. PS2s, GT4s, wheels, memory cards, TVs and headphones. People bring their own, but it's useful to have a backup supply in case of unexpected failure or people not turning up despite saying they will and never, ever offering any explanation (this is why I have three PS2 slims, 4 GT4s and 2 wheels. The game uses stock LAN architecture which is inexpensive, or I can bring mine or lend it if I'm not coming (though I'd plan to).
4. People. Meh, if they come, they come. If they don't, they don't. It's only a problem for the poor bastard who has to sort the races out.
5. Races. I can throw a complete UKGTP-to-date testing list at you and my stock B-Spec timing sheet is available in the GT4 forum if you have any bent towards any particular car/car grouping. Remember - how we have done it so far is not the only way to do it, but we like to give everyone a chance to win a race during the event (which is why the handicap series exist). It's your event. You do it however the hell you want.
6. Money. You'll need a little outlay, particularly if you're building your own venue in your garage/spare room or renting a hall, but UKGTPers pay their way so you'll probably get it back.
7. VEXD. Or someone willing to go see him. He's got the sodding trophy.
8. Patience. Every race you do, there'll be someone who hates the track and someone who hates the car - possibly both and not necessarily just one person. Don't kill them, please.
If that sounds like your bag, speak up or forever hold your peas. Don't worry about where you are - daan and Roo will go to any event anywhere, and they're just about as far apart as two GTPlanet members in the UK can get. Roo might get a nosebleed if he crosses Hadrian's Wall, but it might just be that his wheel has gone live again.
So the May (Spring Bank Holiday) slot is technically open for anyone who wishes to host up. Of course any weekend any time is technically open for anyone who wishes to host up - I only host my events and don't have any kind of exclusivity over the title "UKGTP" nor when they're held - just that we traditionally do a May anna October one. Host it when you like, see if I care.
Point is, if you're up for taking on UKGTP13, please stick your yap into this thread. All that's required is:
1. Place for people to drive. Sturdy tables capable of holding on while Roo is sawing lock-to-lock, swearing, and not throwing the TVs onto the floor = good.
2. Place for people to sleep. Big house, lots of floor = good (we actually have a bit more space here now, as I've executively moved the wee Cubicle to a wee Cubicle, and the freezing cold spare room is now free). Local, inexpensive B&Bs with comedy decor and famous karaoke singers are also good. Remember though that people drive a long way, so paying for a room and a venue also might make costs prohibitive for some - no bugger's spent a dime on my LAN garage and comfy garden yet.
3. Equipment. PS2s, GT4s, wheels, memory cards, TVs and headphones. People bring their own, but it's useful to have a backup supply in case of unexpected failure or people not turning up despite saying they will and never, ever offering any explanation (this is why I have three PS2 slims, 4 GT4s and 2 wheels. The game uses stock LAN architecture which is inexpensive, or I can bring mine or lend it if I'm not coming (though I'd plan to).
4. People. Meh, if they come, they come. If they don't, they don't. It's only a problem for the poor bastard who has to sort the races out.
5. Races. I can throw a complete UKGTP-to-date testing list at you and my stock B-Spec timing sheet is available in the GT4 forum if you have any bent towards any particular car/car grouping. Remember - how we have done it so far is not the only way to do it, but we like to give everyone a chance to win a race during the event (which is why the handicap series exist). It's your event. You do it however the hell you want.
6. Money. You'll need a little outlay, particularly if you're building your own venue in your garage/spare room or renting a hall, but UKGTPers pay their way so you'll probably get it back.
7. VEXD. Or someone willing to go see him. He's got the sodding trophy.
8. Patience. Every race you do, there'll be someone who hates the track and someone who hates the car - possibly both and not necessarily just one person. Don't kill them, please.
If that sounds like your bag, speak up or forever hold your peas. Don't worry about where you are - daan and Roo will go to any event anywhere, and they're just about as far apart as two GTPlanet members in the UK can get. Roo might get a nosebleed if he crosses Hadrian's Wall, but it might just be that his wheel has gone live again.
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