Why should I join a league?
Joining a league is a big step forward in becoming a dedicated sim racer. It also means that you'll not only compete in a full season (or at least most races) but also that you'll race with the same people over and over again.
What's the benefit of joining a league?
Naturally, this can and will lead to both friendships and difficult relationships being formed. Nonetheless, each and every league is about clean and fair racing. There's no place for ramming and other shenannigans and we're also, and that's important, taking in-game offences into account when it comes to possible suspensions or bans on the forums.
How can I be sure that I won't get lapped all the time?
Pretty simple, actually: RD.com series use different brackets for each platform. They'll be explained later on in this thread.
Which platforms does RD.com support & what do I need to participate?
PS3, 360, PC. You'll need a legitimate copy of the game and the ability to play online. Say, a 384kbit DSL connection might not be that great and might cause lag to both you and racing incidents to other drivers because your car is "lagging around the track". A license is also required and can be requested over here for free. All leagues require drivers to use their real names on the forums but the in-game name can be whatever you want.
PS3
PS3 Sunday Night championship
360
PC
Joining a league is a big step forward in becoming a dedicated sim racer. It also means that you'll not only compete in a full season (or at least most races) but also that you'll race with the same people over and over again.
What's the benefit of joining a league?
Naturally, this can and will lead to both friendships and difficult relationships being formed. Nonetheless, each and every league is about clean and fair racing. There's no place for ramming and other shenannigans and we're also, and that's important, taking in-game offences into account when it comes to possible suspensions or bans on the forums.
How can I be sure that I won't get lapped all the time?
Pretty simple, actually: RD.com series use different brackets for each platform. They'll be explained later on in this thread.
Which platforms does RD.com support & what do I need to participate?
PS3, 360, PC. You'll need a legitimate copy of the game and the ability to play online. Say, a 384kbit DSL connection might not be that great and might cause lag to both you and racing incidents to other drivers because your car is "lagging around the track". A license is also required and can be requested over here for free. All leagues require drivers to use their real names on the forums but the in-game name can be whatever you want.
Do the leagues have different rules?
Obviously, yes. Please keep in mind that you don't necessarily have to turn on all assists allowed in each division - you're merely free to do so. If you'd like to disable everything in a league that permits all assists, go ahead and have fun! This is also a great way to balance it out if you can't join a "better" division. Click on the platform name to see the associated subforum.
PS3
- F1 division
- 100% race distance, preceded by a 15 minute qualifying session
- All assists banned except for gearbox
- Weather set to dynamic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Realistic rules
- Safety car ON
- GP2 division
- 50% race distance, preceded by a 15 minute qualifying session
- All assists banned except for gearbox
- Weather set to dynamic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Realistic rules
- Safety car ON
PS3 Sunday Night championship
- SNC2
- 50% race distance + Qualifying
- All assists banned except for gearbox
- Weather set to dynamic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Realistic rules
- Safety car ON
360
- World Championship division
- 75% + Qualifying
- Rules and flags: Realistic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Weather Dynamic
- All assists banned
- Safety Car ON
- World Cup division
- 75% + Qualifying
- Rules and flags: Realistic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Weather Dynamic
- All assists banned
- Safety Car ON
- GP2 division
- 75% + Qualifying
- Rules and flags: Realistic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Weather Dynamic
- All assists banned except automatic gearbox and traction control
- Safety Car ON
- GP3 division
- 75% + Qualifying
- Rules and flags: Realistic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Weather Dynamic
- All assists banned except automatic gearbox and traction control
- Safety Car ON
PC
- World Championship division
- 100% + Qualifying
- Rules and flags: Realistic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Weather Dynamic
- All assists banned
- Safety Car ON
- TNC3
- 50% + Qualifying
- Rules and flags: Realistic
- Tyre + Fuel sim: On
- Weather Dynamic
- All assists banned except automatic gearbox
- Safety Car ON
RD.com F1 2011 leagues are ongoing and thus the underlying rulesets could always change. If you spot an error, please send me a message and let me know.
