You will have a LOT MORE work to do if you charge even $1 per person, per season (or event). Reasons; cheating, protests and those little "whoops" moments will really tick someone off. Thing is, the racing won't get cleaner, and accidents _ARE_ part of racing.
I wouldn't do it, and if I were to do it - all money would go back to the people, or cause; servers and setup fees. None would go to "profit" or "gain" for doing the "too much work" of running a league/event. Afterall, the work you do before the event, will make the event run smoother.
Keep telling yourself that.
*Warning: not to scale*
I want to bring it back - trust me, but the time is not now. I do have the internet for once, but I am so busy it is quite insane really. In any event, I won't have "proper" internet for very long, about 1 more month... And my time schedule won't exactly be back.
Mark my words - Head-to-Head will make a return at some point.
I'd agree.
And that video was ... I don't have any comment, but yes goes to prove wild animals are wild... I mean this is common sense for a lot of people who are outdoorsy - and smart/respectful about it.
RIP
You gotta remember the horrible after effect "looks" can sometimes be what save the people inside. Although the car looks worse, that is adding cushion to the drivers/passengers - keeping them safer and from absorbing the impact. That looks like a pretty solid impact if you ask me.
You gotta remember the horrible after effect "looks" can sometimes be what save the people inside. Although the car looks worse, that is adding cushion to the drivers/passengers - keeping them safer and from absorbing the impact. That looks like a pretty solid impact if you ask me.
I have the same problem with .cpp and .h files opening with Visual Studio with Windows 7 - quite annoying... More than annoying really. And it is set as the "Open with..." association.
Subtle little: B U M P
Okay, so the yea is half over, and it is time to check how honest people have been about doing their goals. Myself, I've fallen way behind. Somethings that were not in my control, others that I have just lacked self-control on... However that said, I recently finished my first book cover-to-cover so 1 of 24 books have now been read. I have read tons of articles, and other things and even more if we include internet related reading (wiki, forums)... But the point is I need to keep reading more if I am to achieve that goal.
I've also written 3 incomplete "stories" towards my ambitious goal of 52. Certainly need to step up the pace there, and put some time into that if it is something I've like for future goals... Mostly it's just been lack of concentration and desire to work on other projects. Again, if forum posting was to count I have written plenty!
Finally, I am currently back in the Game Industry - although only temporary. Still, a lot better than nothing. My savings account has risen a little bit, although considering I don't have a permanent position it is questionable how long that will hold me over... I have not been able to pay off my little student loan, although I've knocked it down to around $9500. This has been out of my control due to lack of employment - I haven't missed a payment though, a little luck came through for me on that part.
All in all, financially I've been somewhat lucky. Not quite where I wanted to be, but not in as much "immediate" debt as I was in 2 weeks ago, so I am feeling a bit better. On the personal goals of reading/writing more - I have been slacking a bit for too many "reasons". It could be argued how much effort I've put into that, but it is something I should put effort into if I do want to write a book.
My programming goals, which I did not write here for complicated reasons, have been doing both well and crappy. For the last 4 months I have been unable to concentrate on programming, writing, reading or any activity that actually used my brain. It was much more spent with TV, Forum Browsing and doing useless stuff as far as "productivity" goes. But within the last two weeks, I've started getting in my groove with programming, and reading - so with any luck that will continue.
How are you guys doing with your goals / plans of 2010?
Okay, so the yea is half over, and it is time to check how honest people have been about doing their goals. Myself, I've fallen way behind. Somethings that were not in my control, others that I have just lacked self-control on... However that said, I recently finished my first book cover-to-cover so 1 of 24 books have now been read. I have read tons of articles, and other things and even more if we include internet related reading (wiki, forums)... But the point is I need to keep reading more if I am to achieve that goal.
I've also written 3 incomplete "stories" towards my ambitious goal of 52. Certainly need to step up the pace there, and put some time into that if it is something I've like for future goals... Mostly it's just been lack of concentration and desire to work on other projects. Again, if forum posting was to count I have written plenty!
Finally, I am currently back in the Game Industry - although only temporary. Still, a lot better than nothing. My savings account has risen a little bit, although considering I don't have a permanent position it is questionable how long that will hold me over... I have not been able to pay off my little student loan, although I've knocked it down to around $9500. This has been out of my control due to lack of employment - I haven't missed a payment though, a little luck came through for me on that part.
All in all, financially I've been somewhat lucky. Not quite where I wanted to be, but not in as much "immediate" debt as I was in 2 weeks ago, so I am feeling a bit better. On the personal goals of reading/writing more - I have been slacking a bit for too many "reasons". It could be argued how much effort I've put into that, but it is something I should put effort into if I do want to write a book.
My programming goals, which I did not write here for complicated reasons, have been doing both well and crappy. For the last 4 months I have been unable to concentrate on programming, writing, reading or any activity that actually used my brain. It was much more spent with TV, Forum Browsing and doing useless stuff as far as "productivity" goes. But within the last two weeks, I've started getting in my groove with programming, and reading - so with any luck that will continue.
How are you guys doing with your goals / plans of 2010?
Certainly not, as you can see from my posts above. I understand fully why the developers won't add people - it is their project, and they are staying true to their vision and what they set out to do way back when.
Passion. I work constantly on my side projects, and would gladly have helped the devs. I've asked them 3 times - roughly once a year. I've got the same response each time, but I don't look at it as begging, just as reminding them I'd help. Completely for nothing besides my satisfaction of helping.
Programming, and racing (okay- sim racing), are my primary interests and hobbies. Although I do have a few others, but those take a back burner to these two.
Programming, and racing (okay- sim racing), are my primary interests and hobbies. Although I do have a few others, but those take a back burner to these two.
It isn't about the volunteers enthusiasm - perhaps a little, but I think the learning curve has a lot to do about it.
Awesome! I always like seeing peoples homemade projects, especially when they put in the time and effort to do it to their best. Show us the handbrake setup when you get around to hooking it up!
Artificial Intelligence is not an easy field to balance, or create reasonably realistic / believe-able. In any case, work could be done - but I'd rather see more physical changes.
I'd never have competed in this if that was the case; I won't drive without using my pedals properly - it just does not immerse me, which is the entire reason I play LFS.
I do agree with your first paragraph, especially the "To earn respect, you have to show respect".
And I'd be happy helping in anyway I can; be it making a replay sniffer, or what not.
I do believe there is no solid way of detecting this. You can look at the clutch when someone has an axis clutch and it will go up as well.
I do agree that this "penalized" the honest people, but there was ample time for people to be heard before the ruling was made- and any complaints should have been dealt with then, or soon after instead of a lot closer to the end of the league.
I would like to help find a solution to this button clutch thing once and for all, although I am not sure there is an easy or completely workable solution; which is what I believe forced the rule changing.
I didn't even read the article to be honest, and the comments _could_ be the same BS as the article, as you said - it's the internet.
First, why is he stupid? And I also don't know if I'd call him rich - sure the car wasn't cheap by any means, but if he sold everything he had (including a house) then I don't know what makes him so rich.
In any case, this sounds like something I would do... I mean, really. If you don't want to be stuck somewhere, just get up and leave- take a little adventure.
And it would be easy to put on 100k miles, without driving 20times. Your distances are for driving straight through from one end to the next - ever think of just zig-zagging up and down while moving across to hit each state? I don't know if I'd pick that car - but I do have thoughts of doing an epic roadtrip at some point in my life. Just because it doesn't suit you / your life-style doesn't make it stupid to do...
Only if I was driving tii fast when "completing" the drive-through.
Ever consider legitamite connection issues - it happens. I don't know how long you waited around for him to reconnect, or if you just disconnected after your final statements... But I've been disco'd from chatting with tech guys, waited and they've come back. Of course it is a pain, and worse when you have to start over because a different tech comes on, but still.
What do you expect? I am pretty sure my Tandy RLX1000 won't support a lot of things these days either?
(Not that I stand by Tandy but the point stands- technology changes.)
Had you actually updated the router/equipment and had this same thing with something 1yr old or less - then that might be a different story... Can't run home crying every time something doesn't work right 15yrs from now...
By the way, your car/fuel example may eventually happen. But it will also likely happen slowly enough that people naturally switch.
(Not that I stand by Tandy but the point stands- technology changes.)
Had you actually updated the router/equipment and had this same thing with something 1yr old or less - then that might be a different story... Can't run home crying every time something doesn't work right 15yrs from now...
By the way, your car/fuel example may eventually happen. But it will also likely happen slowly enough that people naturally switch.
When it comes. I don't expect any release time, I just expect that I will give it a good try when it does get here.
LFS isn't about running into barriers. :P Actually, it is something I try to avoid, staying on the track without collecting damage.
I can't say I have any authority of what is, or is not justified so I am offering this as my own opinion of the situation. I don't think the reason that people were allowed to use the "unfair" button clutch is justified, as you could have used it as well. Personally, I wouldn't use it myself, I have a clutch-axis for a reason. And likely you agree with that - but without complaining the moment / event that things were changed you can't call it justified to wait several events later. In my opinion had you desired the refund when it was changed, then sure that would be a lot more reasonable.
I don't agree that auto-clutch should be as fast as the button macro crap that goes on - especially as it wouldn't give me the "benefit" that it gives.
Okay, I'm done with my opinion which likely doesn't matter. I'm not here to argue back and forth, and it isn't my place to say what is or isn't right in this situation. It is just my opinion.
I don't agree that auto-clutch should be as fast as the button macro crap that goes on - especially as it wouldn't give me the "benefit" that it gives.
Okay, I'm done with my opinion which likely doesn't matter. I'm not here to argue back and forth, and it isn't my place to say what is or isn't right in this situation. It is just my opinion.
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