Yeah, sure. I had the tracking app, and I moved out of the way of faster guys. (Most of the time. Not all the time, like the video clearly shows :|)
I was wondering about what the rules/gentlemen agreement would have been if I wasn't being lapped.
MY opinion (and it is just that) regarding the rules / gentlemans agreement that would apply in the video posted is this.
The first incident appeared to be a slight outbraking by andrey and he touched you. Luckily no spin and he did let off and didnt try to advantage himself in ot so no issues.
The second incident (around 0.27) you held your line correctly and he passed cleanly on the inside. I think you slightly touched him as you had more corener speed (as it was blue flag it would have been better if you had backed off a bit and given him more room but no real damage done) even if it was no blue flag then maybe once you had lost the corner then back off a little and not try to make it all back up in the braking zone.
The next incident @1.04. Under blue flag scenario where you had been lapped then you should not have been so close and certainly should not have tried to pass which it appears you did (especially in such a tricky corner). If you were both racing at that point then it was almost a racing incident except you should have given Andrey more room on the outside (he was pretty much at the curb and you slid into him so he had nowehre really to go (however had this been in a racing scenario then he may have may have taken a more defensive line whereas he most likely did not expect you to be trying to pass him). If it was racing and you touched him then the correct etiquette would have been to give the place back.
@1.18 you cut right in fornt of him (you my have been sliding at this point but either way it was very aggressive). Under racing situation it would still have been too agressive (you should have realised you were slow out of the previous corner and tried to defend the inside of the next corner rther than cut back).
I have no idea what you were doing at 1.28. You appeared to have recovered the slide and just cut across Andrey. Very poor move I'm afraid. You should in this situation have waited until the person you knocked off had recovered and given the place back (even if this cost you many places too).
I dont see anything wrong at 1.40 except you span but no harm done just always remember to check the track is clear before rejoining after an off.
@1.50 - no excuses I'm afraid. This looks to the outside observer that you just took him out. Whatever happened you should not have been in that situation so close. Even if this was a racing situation it should not have happened. If it did happen then you must wait for them to recover and give back the place.
I hope you dont take this personally as it is not meant that way at all.
Club races are as you say a place to learn and have fun but basic rules are still expected.
I'm sure many people on here (myself included) would be willing to offer any help they can so dont be aafraid to ask and it will make your racing much more fun when you have more confidence in that what you are doing is correct.
In short the main rules as i see them (and
@Georg Siebert will correct me if i am wrong) are.
It is your responsibility if being lapped to allow the faster car to pass (you dont necessarily need to move off line but a lift of the throttle at a convinient point will help everyone (dont make them PASS you as you would in a race). Also if using TS then a call can help ( pass me on the left on then next straight or i will brake early at the next turn etc)
If you touch someone then dont take advantage of it (this is the most difficult one as lots of racing incidents can sometimes involve a touch which is just a racing incident but in general i dont take advantage of a touch especially if i touch someone from behind and push them wide).
If you cause a crash or push someone off track then ALWAYS give back the place no matter how much it disadvantages you.
If you crash always wait until a clear space on track to rejoin or join well off the racing line (accept the fact that you made a mistake and it is going to cost you positions).
Thanks
Nath
Good race for me even tho I finished last but I always aim to finish and if possible above my qualified position.
Still learning but I think I need a medal for how good I get out the way when being lapped lolz
To finish first - first you must finish so you have made the first step lol.
In all seriousness and without trying to sound high and mighty in any way it makes racing a pleasure for everyone when slower drivers are aware of people lapping then (and also that the lappers are not impatient and try to push there wy through). Trust me when the aliens join then it is me jumping out of the way every other lap so your not alone lol.
Hi Nathaniel.
I am relatively new to AC multiplayer racing too, but not multiplayer in general. My rule of thumb (and I suspect a golden rule) is that as a slower paced driver (read: not an alien with Oculus Rift, 3 screens etc and skill) I am aware at all times who is lapping me. I pull over and get right out of the way and even slow up. The guys are racing and hence need you to get out of the way.
So that's what I do. I think it's expected to be aware of their position. It's easy to do, just download one of the position apps and blue flag apps. But I am always checking my mirrors and always have name tags on. And if they are coming up on me fast, I know I ain't racing with them.
It's all just good fun. It would be nice for someone to start a race club server for noobies, and allow driving aids but cockpit only view. That would be great I think.
Cya on track mate.
PS, can one of the staff set one up? Say Spa for noobies, 1 hour with 2 pitstops mandatory and cockpit only but with low aids allowed? Just a thought.
Good idea. If TS is used maybe a few of the more experienced racers could watch and possibly offer some advice if requested??
I guess this is kind of like the training sessions offered for premium memebers though?
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