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#Post#: 2453--------------------------------------------------
One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: supanash Date: December 1, 2012, 4:01 pm
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I had a couple of races in a public lobby this morning and it
was set to one-shot qualifying, like in the demo that was
released. So you only get one flying lap to set your time, and
you can only choose from the quick setups.
I quite liked it, and think it would make for interesting league
racing. The engineer setups means that the people that don't
have much time to work on custom setups don't get a
disadvantage, and the one-shot quali will mix up the grid as the
fastest drivers will sometimes make mistakes. e.g. I was behind
going into the final sector at Hockenheim, but the leading car
ran a bit wide collecting some gravel allowing me to get pole.
And at Spa, I was leading the quali lap but made a big mistake
at the end of sector 2, so ended up only 5th on the grid.
Thoughts?
#Post#: 2454--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: drewdawg727 Date: December 1, 2012, 5:31 pm
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Nah, let's leave it at the proper quali session. It might make
things interesting but grid position is really deserved in my
opinion and earned and it's not fair to just subject everyone to
one lap.
If you want to see a shaken up so grid, we might as well not
quali and all and just go straight to the race with a random
grid.
#Post#: 2455--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: livolay Date: December 1, 2012, 6:18 pm
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Not a bad idea Supanash. I don't think many of us are spending
any serious amount of time testing set-ups anymore. Would
basically mean a more even playing field, could bring the field
closer together & promote more overtaking at the start of races.
Still plenty of time in the race to make up positions if you
muck your lap up, it's not like were only doing 5 laps & a poor
qualifying lap would kill your race result.
#Post#: 2456--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: supanash Date: December 1, 2012, 8:29 pm
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[quote author=drewdawg727 link=topic=203.msg2454#msg2454
date=1354404698]
If you want to see a shaken up so grid, we might as well not
quali and all and just go straight to the race with a random
grid.
[/quote]
It wouldn't be a random grid though. You will still earn your
position, but under different rules. And you'd be faced with a
decision of whether to really push or go for a safer lap. We'll
still see the faster drivers at the front in general unless they
make a mistake.
And remember, the quali is just one part of it. Maybe the bigger
part is being restricted to the quick setups.
#Post#: 2457--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: macca9899 Date: December 2, 2012, 2:07 am
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I think only being able to use the quick setup options would
make the grid closer. I for one spend next to no time on setups
and some races it's a guess for me or perhaps someone else
kindly sends me theirs. I think setups are pretty important and
if yours isn't right you can't trust the car or push at all in
fear of loosing it. I'm not complaining that's just my lot I'm
afraid and I don't have the time needed to work on setups. I
think it's an interesting suggestion Nash. Maybe we could try a
race using the one lap quali on a different night.
Also a shame we have lost castrol, don't think he will change
his mind this time.
#Post#: 2458--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: supanash Date: December 2, 2012, 4:34 am
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Yeah, maybe we could try a couple of 25% races with 1-shot-quali
another night. I suppose I'm just thinking about ways to make
the league fairer for all and a bit more fun. I remember the
2010 game, when I used to be able to login almost any evening
and find some of you guys online. I did zero practice and no
work on setups but looked forward to racing without getting
rammed off! Since we set up a league it has become more
"professional" but maybe less fun.
As for Castrol, I honestly don't know why he's so upset! The
2012 game is surely the best one so far. I've been playing
offline more than online and really enjoy it.
#Post#: 2459--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: STRIKER Date: December 2, 2012, 10:43 am
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I've had some races whith one-shot qualy last week and i also
liked it! the only issue for me is the breaks setup on engeniar
setup, but it defnitily makes the race closer and fun!
#Post#: 2460--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: GAZZA_308 Date: December 2, 2012, 2:44 pm
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If everyone is happy to do "one shot qually" at china, then
let's do it! 8) 8) 8)
[quote]Also a shame we have lost castrol, don't think he will
change his mind this time.[/quote]
Castrol has been unhappy with the game for a while now so it is
no surprise to me, but on the other hand he was a lot of fun to
race with and will be missed. :'( :'(
#Post#: 2461--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: drewdawg727 Date: December 2, 2012, 4:42 pm
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I am still against it. Lets keep things the way they have been
since the start, please.
I take pride in the time I put in before the race to EARN a spot
up higher on the grid, plus it's more realistic ... so therefore
we should just keep it as 15 min qually.
#Post#: 2462--------------------------------------------------
Re: One-shot quali / Engineer setup
By: camstubbs86 Date: December 2, 2012, 8:40 pm
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We don't even really kno who's fast yet? We've only had 2 gps.
But if it's like last season then a tiered system using 2012
performance could be the go. I enjoy full quali.
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