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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 23, 2020 16:03:31 GMT
Gareth Jones / IndyJonesJnr I'm happy to sign up as a reserve and will probably just do the tracks I like, which unfortunately won't be that many at the start of the season apart from Australia and China. Perhaps an idea for the tracks that aren't in the game, what about doing a couple of fun races with the classic cars? I think at the minute it's not looking like we will be following the real world calendar so the opening rounds are probably going to be around when the new tracks are being run anyway. If you want some classic car fun give the Vintage F1 series a go. The historic cars are far more lively and realistic than the Codies cars and setups have much more depth to them.
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Gareth
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Post by Gareth on Feb 23, 2020 19:19:08 GMT
Gareth Jones / IndyJonesJnr I'm happy to sign up as a reserve and will probably just do the tracks I like, which unfortunately won't be that many at the start of the season apart from Australia and China. Perhaps an idea for the tracks that aren't in the game, what about doing a couple of fun races with the classic cars? I think at the minute it's not looking like we will be following the real world calendar so the opening rounds are probably going to be around when the new tracks are being run anyway. If you want some classic car fun give the Vintage F1 series a go. The historic cars are far more lively and realistic than the Codies cars and setups have much more depth to them. I'm not really into deep setups Peter, and am worse on Pcars than I am on F1, which is saying something.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 24, 2020 16:35:04 GMT
I have messaged those that have not responded here to see what their intentions are but with just 5 so far it's not looking positive at the moment.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 25, 2020 10:33:17 GMT
Most of the drivers from last season have now been contacted and responded and we are still only at 5 confirmed drivers, plus myself and Karl. If any of you guys have others that you know might be interested then let them know about us. As it stands I cannot see how we can realistically run an F1 season. We need another 5 to make this possible.
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Post by boothy116 on Feb 25, 2020 15:04:29 GMT
Ah dear that's a real shame.i doubt we'd find 5 tbh Put it on the Codies Forum see if anyone appears
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 25, 2020 15:31:43 GMT
Ah dear that's a real shame.i doubt we'd find 5 tbh Put it on the Codies Forum see if anyone appears I can try that again but I have done that each year we've raced and it is yet to bring any bodies over here. We may have to look at something more casual until such a time as the interest returns..
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Post by boothy116 on Feb 25, 2020 15:45:50 GMT
Ah dear that's a real shame.i doubt we'd find 5 tbh Put it on the Codies Forum see if anyone appears I can try that again but I have done that each year we've raced and it is yet to bring any bodies over here. We may have to look at something more casual until such a time as the interest returns.. Could probably draw some if wasn't no assists tbh but i can't see people willingly giving that up
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Post by niblips on Feb 25, 2020 18:32:05 GMT
I can try that again but I have done that each year we've raced and it is yet to bring any bodies over here. We may have to look at something more casual until such a time as the interest returns.. Could probably draw some if wasn't no assists tbh but i can't see people willingly giving that up Racing against assisted drivers is a pain in the ass. We did that in that other league for a while and it was frustrating. The big issue is the number of drivers. We had a few races last year where the attendance was sparse, and it was a struggle. A smaller issue is hosting, i'm not sure how many i can host this season, and i don't want to over-commit and then let people down later in the season.
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Post by boothy116 on Feb 25, 2020 20:02:14 GMT
Could probably draw some if wasn't no assists tbh but i can't see people willingly giving that up Racing against assisted drivers is a pain in the ass. We did that in that other league for a while and it was frustrating. The big issue is the number of drivers. We had a few races last year where the attendance was sparse, and it was a struggle. A smaller issue is hosting, i'm not sure how many i can host this season, and i don't want to over-commit and then let people down later in the season. Am happy to host where i can.
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Post by Mitch on Feb 29, 2020 13:40:41 GMT
Most of the drivers from last season have now been contacted and responded and we are still only at 5 confirmed drivers, plus myself and Karl. If any of you guys have others that you know might be interested then let them know about us. As it stands I cannot see how we can realistically run an F1 season. We need another 5 to make this possible. This is disappointing, thought those guys were a lock 😔
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Feb 29, 2020 16:39:13 GMT
Most of the drivers from last season have now been contacted and responded and we are still only at 5 confirmed drivers, plus myself and Karl. If any of you guys have others that you know might be interested then let them know about us. As it stands I cannot see how we can realistically run an F1 season. We need another 5 to make this possible. This is disappointing, thought those guys were a lock 😔 There's various reason's why people are not able to race this year, the WEC series is taking some away but also others are thinking of moving onto a different platform and there's a general apathy to F1 I think at the moment. It feels like the season has just finished and is back on us too soon.
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Post by dawesy on Mar 2, 2020 23:45:43 GMT
You can count me in for a return to the track for a new season
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Post by Mitch on Mar 3, 2020 0:15:14 GMT
This is disappointing, thought those guys were a lock 😔 There's various reason's why people are not able to race this year, the WEC series is taking some away but also others are thinking of moving onto a different platform and there's a general apathy to F1 I think at the moment. It feels like the season has just finished and is back on us too soon. Then maybe it's time for a complete rethink of the format? Like maybe we don't follow the season or even do it in full?
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Post by Mitch on Mar 3, 2020 0:17:53 GMT
You can count me in for a return to the track for a new season Would be good to see you back, we had some good races all those years ago.
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Post by boothy116 on Mar 3, 2020 12:21:25 GMT
Might be worth starting from Spain so that the WEC guys are done provided they actually want to take part tbh. it's not ideal but probably worth it since can't do Vietnam or Holland anyway
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 3, 2020 13:47:43 GMT
Might be worth starting from Spain so that the WEC guys are done provided they actually want to take part tbh. it's not ideal but probably worth it since can't do Vietnam or Holland anyway Unfortunately it's not just the WEC that is the problem.Those that I have asked about it are just not up for the F1 season for a variety of reasons. The greater variety and challenge of Project Cars has probably been a factor in that though and after the WEC there are other series planned that will still fill the Saturday slots. It doesn't help that our numbers were boosted at the end of last season by guys that just don't come on here very much other than when they want the odd race. You just can't base a season around that kind of non-commitment. I can certainly put a sign-up thread up for an opening race at Spain and then you can see whether there is the interest to warrant running it at that point.
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Post by mikeyboy49 on Mar 3, 2020 14:10:54 GMT
Hi Guys,
Sorry not been around in a while. I won’t be racing in 2020, list all interest unfortunately, the new game would have to have something magical for me to even consider it.. I must say to all of you who I have raced with over the last years, it’s been a complete pleasure, you guys have been fab. Im sure I will miss all the banter and laughs.. if I get bored I’ll be in contact.. thanks again for all your encouragement and support.. catch up soon.. take care everyone.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 3, 2020 15:05:11 GMT
Hi Guys, Sorry not been around in a while. I won’t be racing in 2020, list all interest unfortunately, the new game would have to have something magical for me to even consider it.. I must say to all of you who I have raced with over the last years, it’s been a complete pleasure, you guys have been fab. Im sure I will miss all the banter and laughs.. if I get bored I’ll be in contact.. thanks again for all your encouragement and support.. catch up soon.. take care everyone. Thanks Mikey, Always been good to have you on the grid both here and back in the PES days. Hopefully we'll still be here for a while yet even if the F1 doesn't find a heartbeat and you'll always be welcome on any grid we run. Keep checking back and just pop on for a chat anytime you are free. All the best to you and yours. Cheers
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Post by bigwill369 on Mar 3, 2020 15:10:50 GMT
Have you tried advertising on social media, facebook, twitter etc. I remember finding your post peter on the codemasters website a few years ago that brought me to race with you guys. Maybe try doing 50% distance races? All other leagues do 50% & are brimming with drivers. Last time i raced with the pes guys they had over 40 drivers across 2 leagues (i remember they advertised on social media too). Worth a try
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 3, 2020 15:22:19 GMT
Have you tried advertising on social media, facebook, twitter etc. I remember finding your post peter on the codemasters website a few years ago that brought me to race with you guys. Maybe try doing 50% distance races? All other leagues do 50% & are brimming with drivers. Last time i raced with the pes guys they had over 40 drivers across 2 leagues (i remember they advertised on social media too). Worth a try It tends to be the no assists that prevents people coming and that was why we broke away from PES. We did used to race 50% distance but opted to go for realism a long time ago as that was what the majority were wanting, it's an option people can consider if they are up for it. Dave does advertise on Facebook and Twitter so we can push that again but in the past it has never brought in any new blood unlike the pCars series where it has been very successful. I did look at PES a while ago to see if any of the old faces were still there and they did at one point have 41 registered drivers before they restarted up but as far as I know it folded as the forums seemed to disappear suddenly.
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