funkejay 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 After relatively little consideration and even less encouragement, I have started the first TotalF1.com A1GP series. Here's a few reasons that I think that an A1GP series would be an interesting change from the typical F12006 series that we've been playing to date: - Each racer gets to represent his or her country. - All the cars are identical and equally prepared. - There are no THINKERs allowed, so no one has an advantage for set-up strategy. - There are no team mates, so you're not dependent on anyone else's participation throughout the season. - Practice and Warm-up runs are limited, which tends to really mix up the field. There is therefore NO advantage for the KT players (other than the wet/dry set-up tool that is provided), and virtually anyone can win any race - making it by far the most egalitarian series on BATracer. On the negative side, the races are shorter, and there is less passing and fewer pitstops as a result (in fact, only one pitstop is required per feature race, and none for the sprint races). It's much more of a pacing and strategy game, and tyres are also very limited - both in the type and number available, so although tyre preservation is key, there is less risk of getting your tyre strategy wrong.... As a final word of warning, BATracer offers the following disclaimer for the A1GP series: Warning - not for the inexperienced player, this can be a very frustrating series. So, if anyone is interested, and any of you think you're good enough to compete at the sharp end of the BATracer spectrum, here is the info for joining the inaugral TotalF1.com A1GP Season!!!!! Players will need to be registered and logged in before they can enter the private game. When logged in, clicking the following URL will take you to the join game page: http://batracer.com/-cj?&D&6143 The game password is "totalF1" Alternativly, you can select "private games" from the menu and enter the number "6143" into the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutoRacer5 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 Team USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkejay 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 Welcome aboard Chris. Nice to see the early interest from both you and Mike too!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autumnpuma 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 Team Faroe Islands meet the Press: Press: Here we are with former team Denmark driver Mike Oxley. Mike, how did you find yourself way over in England? Mike: Well, I'm not sure. After being fired from team Denmark I went on a bit of a drinking spree and woke up on this funny little island. I made a few phone calls to Team USA and found out that Chris DeHarde was already driving for them. Fine, go find a ringer, see if I care! Anyway, I went over to local pub and took up a collection, bought a car and here I am!! Press: Sounds like a Cinderella story! Mike: Indeed. The hard part was figuring out the car's paint-scheme. Nobody on those islands seemed to have any clue about it. Finally an old codger dug up a dusty flag of some sort and we painted the car. Anyway, GO TEAM FENROW ISLANDS!!!! Press: That's Faroe Islands... Mike: That too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 I'll join tomorrow after Total F1 Series 2 is completed. Please tell me that we don't have to wait until all the countries are taken . Oh yeah great work autumnpuma, funny stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 Ive Joined, but im only doing it for a laugh... I wont to practice & setup on weekends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavallino 2 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 Ive Joined, but im only doing it for a laugh... I wont to practice & setup on weekends. Excuses already eh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkejay 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 No I can manuallly start the series with as few as 16 cars, so we'll see what the level of interest is before making a decision on how long to wait..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 Excuses already eh Mind what you say to the Formula 1 world champion!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussief1 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2006 Ok I'm a starter Never fear Team Australia is here!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkejay 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Ok I'm a starter Never fear Team Australia is here!!!! Good, we're now halfway to a full grid, c'mon people, let's get this thing going!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 I'll try this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikathegreat2 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 I'm team Jamaica ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted September 23, 2006 no activity for a month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
