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mad Site Admin
Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 1337 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject: Mad Rounds / Mini |
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As rounds is not really doing anything, I thought I'd try a little experiment
Mad Laps Mini...
more of the mini tracks format but only 5 laps.
10 tracks in the rotation, these will get adjusted slightly each week. This gives people a chance to learn the tracks, like they never get to on the main server.
It should give some very close racing and a better environment for people to learn and showcase their skills....... lets see!
And when you get bored of ten tracks their is always the main server to muck around on! |
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panza
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 169 Location: wigan
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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yep good idea as i cant see the point in a server being empty all the time
i was also thinking of ideas what to do with the other server also
wot about an open invite to general for a mid week mini gp like we used to do for fun
just one race for say 20 mins and the winner is the person who completes the most laps
just a thought |
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Moldo Driver's Champion
Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 1173 Location: NL
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HotSWAT
Joined: 30 Nov 2007 Posts: 670 Location: you know what..? I really don't know..
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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great idea mad!
I love small tracks
on this 1, i would seriously consider moving to that server hehe _________________
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bunsenjetson
Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Stuart Hall
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: |
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I think your justification for the small number of tracks is spot on. It is daunting when you're new to the game to see people haring away into the distance, and a good part of that is knowledge of the tracks rather than pure skill (or forgetting to press forward). I enjoyed the format last night, and much though I enjoy rounds, it clearly hasn't been working. Let's see how it goes! |
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mad Site Admin
Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 1337 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:34 am Post subject: |
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yep, it doesnt mean the round server is dead, but this is running for now. and yes it was fun. it's also a chance for regulars to get to know tracks better and try and get records.... |
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Medi
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 151
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | 10 tracks in the rotation, these will get adjusted slightly each week. This gives people a chance to learn the tracks, like they never get to on the main server. |
I'm not sure if you mean you'll adjust the actual tracks..or if you mean you will change the tracks which are on (don't think my explanation explains it any better )
Anyway, perhaps it would be possible to put the 3 tracks on which are voted for for GP's?
I like the idea about the server though, and was definately fun |
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Spanky_McCoy Dirty Deeds Done Cheap(ish)
Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 1401 Location: Fortress Spanky
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:51 am Post subject: |
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Was racing on it last night, only 4 of us mind but made for quite tight close racing and the 5 laps was a great idea on laps that short.
Good work Mad take a day off _________________
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Supergrinch
Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 51
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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panza wrote: |
wot about an open invite to general for a mid week mini gp like we used to do for fun
just one race for say 20 mins and the winner is the person who completes the most laps
just a thought |
Can we? Huh? Can we plaease? C'mon.
Seroiusly, the format is from before my time, but I would so be there. Consider me signed up (should such a thing become germane).
Should also mention that I love the mini-tracks and will demonstrate said love by using them. _________________ I'm more of a vehicular gymnasticist than driver. |
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LaValle
Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 193 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject: Mad is a genius. |
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Mad must be some kind of genius. How did he know that the rounds server was not getting enough attention? We'll never know.
But anyways, it is a good idea. Will it be a server somewhat close to all the french lap servers (which all look the same btw)? Or will it have a few twists? I HATEthose french servers. WORSTracing on TMN.
Last edited by LaValle on Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:36 pm; edited 4 times in total |
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mad Site Admin
Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 1337 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Mad is a genius. |
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LaValle wrote: | Best racing on TMN. |
You can't put that on a MAD LAPS forum! |
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LaValle
Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 193 Location: Ohio
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HotSWAT
Joined: 30 Nov 2007 Posts: 670 Location: you know what..? I really don't know..
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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i love french servers.... _________________
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mad Site Admin
Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 1337 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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lol swat you obviously missed his now edited post
yep we all enjoy the odd race on the french servers... but ten laps |
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Voices KCMG
Joined: 11 Aug 2007 Posts: 279 Location: 2nd after crashing early on
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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we enjoy french server ..... RAIDS and when we win
every other time last on mad laps is miles better |
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Supergrinch
Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 51
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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In defense of the French servers, I found them great servers to get my feet wet (on a track I could finish in time). But they do get stale. I reccomend them to noobs starting out. _________________ I'm more of a vehicular gymnasticist than driver. |
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Medi
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 151
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:31 am Post subject: |
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Well....I don't always finnish in time on the french server to be honest, and I consider me slightly better than when I was new (just slightly, I still fail at the game )
Anyway, French servers are ok, though I like MadLaps/Z-rounds better. |
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