NSGP Online Championship III

[Cookie Monster]

Thank you, thank you, I'll do my best keep this extremely awesome moment going!

[Alex Reeves]

Hi Guys,

I'd like to sound everyone out about a new race time - the key reason I haven't been involved as much this time is that the race time was pretty diabolical for my life. It's also the reason we've missed out on a number of American-based players (particularly Paranhos, and there were a few USA ppl as well).

Here's my suggestion - let's flip the dial 12 hours, and run the comp on Saturday night UTC. Suggested times :

UK - 2200
Croatia - 2300
Australia (EST) - 0700 (Sun)
New Zealand - 0900 (Sun)
Brazil (Rio) -1800
USA (East Coast) - 1900
USA (West Coast) - 1600

7am will suck for me, but it's a time I can definitely commit to being around. I guess the real question is how many of the "regulars" would be up for late-night racing as opposed to morning racing? Going by the ad hoc race times, evenings seem more popular anyways.

The other thing about this is that we have to consider daylight saving changes will kick in in about 6 weeks time. That would have the effect of moving the Northern Hemisphere times an hour earlier, and the southern hemisphere times forward one hour. At that point, the late/early starts are easier for everyone.

Thoughts?

[Cookie Monster]

Sounds good to me, but I'm not joining till November, and I'm not sure if I will then.

[Brad]

Yes, 10PM is fine with me also.

[Brad]

OK, the new URL for the tables is http://www.newstargames.com/brad/NSGPStart.html

From there, you can access the Season 1 & 2 tables, and later on the season 3 table.

[alexeilh]

I'll put my name into the hat for next year. And I presume i'll stick with my current team. Better get used to being the awful driver in the team. Might as well call myself De La Rosa.

[Brad]

I'll put my name into the hat for next year. And I presume i'll stick with my current team. Better get used to being the awful driver in the team. Might as well call myself De La Rosa.

OK, just to let you know I most likely will be leaving McLaren. If you still wanna stay, just say and your place is confirmed.

[Cookie Monster]

Um aren't we gonna be drawing from an e-hat?

[Soltys]

@Brad Great job with splitting the seasons. I really like your work Brad and looking forward to see your stats We could also keep all time records such most wins in a season or most total wins.

I'm wonder where are going to go... I doubt it is a problem with relations with your teammate so I guess it is a case of sallary I've heard that Ferrari has big pockets

About the race time, I don't think that saturday evening or night would be a good time for adults cause after a long week of work saturday is the only day when someone can go somewhere with friends and it usually end in the night or next morning. Perhaps we can move it to 12AM/1PM GMT?

[Brad]

@Brad Great job with splitting the seasons. I really like your work Brad and looking forward to see your stats We could also keep all time records such most wins in a season or most total wins.

I'm wonder where are going to go... I doubt it is a problem with relations with your teammate so I guess it is a case of sallary I've heard that Ferrari has big pockets

About the race time, I don't think that saturday evening or night would be a good time for adults cause after a long week of work saturday is the only day when someone can go somewhere with friends and it usually end in night or next morning. Perhaps we can move it to 12AM/1PM GMT?

That would cause problems with me as im at the football every other week. Anyway, as for the records idea I will see if I can get something done. The stats system is nearly finished now...

[Soltys]

Um aren't we gonna be drawing from an e-hat?

I have nothing against it, I somehow like Rob's idea, some randomness could bring tight fight in the constructor standings.

[Brad]

I have nothing against it, I somehow like Rob's idea, some randomness could bring tight fight in the constructor standings.

Well, I think it is a bit pointless really, I think it is better if we just let people choose rather than randomly get stuck on teams we don't want.

[redmelons]

After consultation with my management team I am pleased to confirm the renewal of my contract with Renault for NSGP Season 3 (on condition that it is made clear to that whippersnapper Abdulrahman Almokla that *I* am No. 1 driver, I get first choice of cars, girls, etc. and he is to STOP driving faster than me)

[Sida79]

I'm afraid Blazej is right... Saturday night is THE going out and getting hammered time for most folks
I'm afraid Brad is also right as far as choosing a team goes. We'll let the vote go on the board meeting and have them decide though, hehe

[redmelons]

Saturday evenings (UK time) would put me out of the championship

Earlier than 10 am would be better for me, I don't think we should muck about with the times again - we've just got some sort of consistency / predictability / rising attendance.