Guns Of Icarus Online
Community => Community Events => Topic started by: JaceBoojah on March 31, 2013, 10:19:48 pm
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/squidracing.jpg)
I have some ideas for squid racing events. This will take some work and planning to put together.
So I want to put together a SQUID RACING event team. People who can help come up with ideas, explore the map together (because we need 4 to do that, and then run the event.
if you are interested or have any suggestions write them here.
[the idea so far]
the races will be with squids on Canyon ambush. all squids will be flare gun only. moonshine and buff hammers are encouraged.
TRACKS SO FAR!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/Fjordstrack1.jpg)
Fjords Track 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrGpARCkco4&feature=share&list=UUQuR0B-HhVm-YhxqNwuyCtg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/canyonmap.jpg)
Canyon Track 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2XktNaMvng&feature=share&list=UUQuR0B-HhVm-YhxqNwuyCtg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/dunestrack1.jpg)
Dunes Loop 1
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Yes.
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Why not allow mercs, flamethrowers, harpoons and carronades, ala wacky racers.
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Oh god harpoons.
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Why not allow mercs, flamethrowers, harpoons and carronades, ala wacky racers.
You are right! what I wrote up there is just my idea so far. I'm very excited about the mario cart aspect of it.
note: that map is just a mock up, i just drew a quick line. I would love to get in a game with some people and really explore and come up with ideas.
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I say the "winners" get to destroy the enemy squids and get achievements they need
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You know there's an interesting way to avoid the limitations of following a set track, Phoebe had an idea earlier where three squids would compete to be the first to ram a goldfish.
Why not have team of 2 ships, each team is one squid, the racer, and one goldfish, the finish line. The first squid to ram the opponent's goldfish wins.
This would work as a race, though some teams might try to hide the goldfish as a strategy instead, it also has cat and mouse as well as racing aspects. The rules would be clearer since there isn't an arbitrary course that has to be followed, and it can work on any map.
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Nice, an excuse to get my competitive squid on. Not sure I'll be available when you do this but if I am you can count me in.
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I was actually thinking of doing this. I'm glad someone else caught on so I can compete instead.
I do like the idea of being able to have weapons. Why limit something that could be amazing. The way I thought it could be done is in teams (so people can still shoot without lame friendly fire disadvantages) as a tourney ladder. 3 spectators are allocated predefined check points on the map. They mark off when a competitor has passed. Otherwise track is free whichever way the competitors wish. 4th spectator can be open for a streamer. First team to have 1 ship pass the last checkpoint wins.
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I was actually thinking of doing this. I'm glad someone else caught on so I can compete instead.
I do like the idea of being able to have weapons. Why limit something that could be amazing. The way I thought it could be done is in teams (so people can still shoot without lame friendly fire disadvantages) as a tourney ladder. 3 spectators are allocated predefined check points on the map. They mark off when a competitor has passed. Otherwise track is free whichever way the competitors wish. 4th spectator can be open for a streamer. First team to have 1 ship pass the last checkpoint wins.
yes yes yes. checkpoints.
contact me in game today (monday) if you want to actually get into the canyon map and work out some ideas!
Squash, I do like that game type you are talking about and want to play it, but I DO want to work on this as a "set track" or check point based race. (checkpoints leaving room for creative routes)
If every weapon was available then the racing would be too much like a death match.
Crews should not be worried about their hull. They should be worried about there engines and ballon to keep racing.
No killing weapons: mercury, gatling, flak.
No carronades because it would be way too easy to pop the enemy's balloon.
There will be plenty of action with flamers, flares, harpoons etc.
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im in
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Good thing the merc's banned. You'd be able to put one on the front and take out the enemy's engines the moment they pass you.
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yes yes yes. checkpoints.
contact me in game today (monday) if you want to actually get into the canyon map and work out some ideas!
Squash, I do like that game type you are talking about and want to play it, but I DO want to work on this as a "set track" or check point based race. (checkpoints leaving room for creative routes)
If every weapon was available then the racing would be too much like a death match.
Crews should not be worried about their hull. They should be worried about there engines and ballon to keep racing.
No killing weapons: mercury, gatling, flak.
No carronades because it would be way too easy to pop the enemy's balloon.
There will be plenty of action with flamers, flares, harpoons etc.
Makes sense. I think I missed you today. I'll be on tomorrow. Added you so I might see you then.
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Could Muse be persuaded to develop a modified Flayed or Refinery map for checkpoint racing? - where the countdown timer is replaced by an "active until capped" feature, and the next point is random not sequential? - a flat 50 points for each CP capped.
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Could Muse be persuaded to develop a modified Flayed or Refinery map for checkpoint racing? - where the countdown timer is replaced by an "active until capped" feature, and the next point is random not sequential? - a flat 50 points for each CP capped.
I'm sure if we give them enough Bacon ^.^
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This might sound crazy, but Anglean Raiders might be a good spot due to the game type of resource race where the capture points could act as checkpoints (you've reached the checpoint once you have begun capturing). Everyone should be leaving the capture points before they can even be captured. Only problem is there isn't too much in the way of debris to have to go around.
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This might sound crazy, but Anglean Raiders might be a good spot due to the game type of resource race where the capture points could act as checkpoints (you've reached the checpoint once you have begun capturing). Everyone should be leaving the capture points before they can even be captured. Only problem is there isn't too much in the way of debris to have to go around.
but not really any obstacles
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Honestly the easies way to handle it is to have a recognisable obstacle that you have to fly around like some debris/tower/pipes or one of those desert canyon pillars.
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Race in Scrap: part of the course consists of dropping into the hidey hole, popping back up on the other side, and coming out. Firestone would love that.
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Honestly the easies way to handle it is to have a recognisable obstacle that you have to fly around like some debris/tower/pipes or one of those desert canyon pillars.
I agree. There is a tight spot to squeeze through on canyon on grid D going from D3 to D2. There is a rock you can go under between D1 and D2. I really want to find some obstacles in the far north of the map.
Meet up with me today to be a part of making squid racing awesome!
I will make private matches called SQUID RACING.
The password will be tooth. (first word that popped in my head)
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how long will they go for?
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I missed you by like 1 minute. Add me on steam. ID is just "Linen". I have a scout tf2 achievement as my avatar.
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Today we were able to explore Canyon Ambush and come up with a 6 good checkpoints. Your route between each checkpoint is up to you. I made a video of the course and I am uploading it now.
how long will they go for?
we will get a feel for how many laps we should do after trying it out.
I missed you by like 1 minute. Add me on steam. ID is just "Linen". I have a scout tf2 achievement as my avatar.
I added you now! Ill be on even more tomorrow for some test runs! Same game name and password.
Squid Races
pswd: tooth
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http://www.youtube.com/embed/v2XktNaMvng?rel=0
Here is the video. The starting point is not set yet.
Come try it out with us tomorrow! :D
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I'll be there today if it's happening
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We just had our first real racing match with Sunderland, Sammy, and Connor.
That is the most I have laughed while playing this game!
Here are some notes:
All Ai crew is no problem (as long as no one else has a buff engineer)
we died a lot!
one lap is long enough.
the small gap is very dangerous.
No shooting until after the first obstacle.
Tar gives too much of an advantage to the player in first.
If you die you are out of the race SO BE CAREFUL
I only survived one race and that is the one I won.
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After I discovered a perpetual ramming machine (by PERHAPS getting stuck in Connor's Squid), that was loads of fun. Jace died once or twice while showing us around. The gap got really annoying. I would have won the first race if I hadn't crashed in it, but I won the second one by going through it at full throttle. Guns are essentially useless, since you want to be moonshining 95% of the time. A crew with real players would change that.
Anyways, that was just too amazing. I'd love to do it again in the future.
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Oh yeah, and chute vent is pretty much a must for the bit after the gap. I lost loads of time lowering myself down there.
And I forgot to mention the funniest part: the game stopped midway through the first race because we kept on crashing and killing ourselves XD
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Oh yeah, and chute vent is pretty much a must for the bit after the gap. I lost loads of time lowering myself down there.
And I forgot to mention the funniest part: the game stopped midway through the first race because we kept on crashing and killing ourselves XD
Lmao, or when you went through that gap and the ship hit every possible rock it could
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Lets try for another Race tonight:
4/2/13
7pm PST
8pm MST
9pm CST
10pm EST
lobby name: Squid Race
Password: tooth
Ill try to spread the word a bit.
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(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz7zj4w9sG1rp8am7o1_500.jpg)
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I've always wanted a race game-mode
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I won't be available for the second one tonight, unfortunately.
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(http://i.imgur.com/W7jRKoT.jpg)
first race ever :')
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You are missing the mario kart starting noise.
Also, I want to see a golden snitch mode.
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explain golden snitch mode
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explain golden snitch mode
It would involve teams trying to catch a squid. I don't know how.
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explain golden snitch mode
It would involve teams trying to catch a squid. I don't know how.
Junkers have to chase down and ram a Squid. Only flare guns are allowed.
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explain golden snitch mode
It would involve teams trying to catch a squid. I don't know how.
Junkers have to chase down and ram a Squid. Only flare guns are allowed.
Perfect. There can also be pyras with harpoons trying to attack the junkers.
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You guys may want to look at Phoebe's thread, It's pretty much Snitch mode with a goldfish and squids
*Edit* https://gunsoficarus.com/community/forum/index.php/topic,512.0.html
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(http://i.imgur.com/24xymkU.jpg)
Racing at its finest
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(http://www.pictureshack.us/images/33433_test4.gif)
At it's finest.
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Lol it was quite fun today to race around canyons. Harpoons are eh right now to use and we did tweak that. Maybe a dedicated ref once it gets bigger, and I think itll go very smooth. Of course, minus the hilarious deaths.
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/canyonmap.jpg)
This is Canyon Track #1
1.Start by flying to the most North east corner of the map and pass under the BROKEN BRIDGE.
If you are playing with weapons, now is the time you can start using them.
2.Fly south and attempt to pass through SHIPWRECK GAP (see gif above).
3.immidiatly drop down (chute vent) and go under and around LOWLY ROCK
4.Fly West and stay low so you can fly straight through the GHOST TOWER. you will not crash into it you will just fly through it.
5.Fly your way north through the SURPRISE WALL PASS any way you can (while ignoring my spelling error) to get to and fly under the RAIL ROAD BRIDGE.
6.Fly in a circle around THE CAGE.
7.The finish line is a big rock, win by touching (or crashing into) it first.
Here is the video description:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/v2XktNaMvng?rel=0
I will be working on more race tracks on other maps, if you want to help or make your own feel free!
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can i stream this?
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can i stream this?
yes please do!
You tell me when is good for you an I'll make a match.
This is more like a new game type than a scheduled event
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hahaha indeed i will have time later the day and i need a co-commentator with skype
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hahaha indeed i will have time later the day and i need a co-commentator with skype
could be fun, but I want to participate :p
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hahaha indeed i will have time later the day and i need a co-commentator with skype
could be fun, but I want to participate :p
im not entirely sure if i can commentate later this day
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i can stream it now
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(http://www.pictureshack.us/images/33433_test4.gif)
At it's finest.
Thats how I died -_-
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LOL I like the fact that you can see me slowly approaching as you die :P
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Squid race today! I'm making it a little earlier this time. please let me know if you want to race at a specific time.
5pm PST
6pm MST
7pm CST
8pm EST
lobby name: Squid Race
Password: tooth
Map will still be Canyon Track #1. I'm working on more tracks on different maps.
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http://youtu.be/Cr3NvtUtZsU
My screen recording only captures at 16fps, so i sped up the video.
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http://youtu.be/Cr3NvtUtZsU
My screen recording only captures at 16fps, so i sped up the video.
holy crap that was epic ^.^
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Music was the bomb
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Was anyone in the spectators to judge? Seems there were pilots that made their route missing some of the checkpoints :)
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Music was the bomb
thank you. I have a solo (nintendo-grind) band where I re-arrangge old video game music and scream along to it. its called CYBEARG.
Was anyone in the spectators to judge? Seems there were pilots that made their route missing some of the checkpoints :)
No one was judging this time. When we start getting "official" with these races we will have a point system for missed obstacles.
I just made a simple Dunes Track (in sandbox). I could use some help mapping out fjords soon (2 other captains)
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Was anyone in the spectators to judge? Seems there were pilots that made their route missing some of the checkpoints :)
SHHHHHHH! Ataris! you didn't see anything :P
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That was awesome. I knew you said you had good footage but i guess i didnt think about it haha.
Fjords will be fun. I have some ideas for checkpoints in there.
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Music was the bomb
thank you. I have a solo (nintendo-grind) band where I re-arrangge old video game music and scream along to it. its called CYBEARG.
That's the coolest thing I have ever heard
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Fjords will be fun. I have some ideas for checkpoints in there.
Let me know when you can help map out Fjords, I need more captains to be able to get on the map, unlike dunes.
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fjords have some decent hard places.
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I'll join in to help out
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HERE IS THE FIRST FJORDS TRACK!
http://youtu.be/GrGpARCkco4
Thanks Shinkurex!
so, who wants to race?
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HERE IS THE FIRST FJORDS TRACK!
http://youtu.be/GrGpARCkco4
Thanks Shinkurex!
so, who wants to race?
I do!
Oh yeah, and salute for the Hyrule Castle theme remix :)
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Damn i missed it. But that track does use a lot of what i would of suggested.
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HERE IS THE FIRST FJORDS TRACK!
http://youtu.be/GrGpARCkco4
Thanks Shinkurex!
so, who wants to race?
Happy to help... Count me in
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TRACKS SO FAR!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/Fjordstrack1.jpg)
Fjords Track 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrGpARCkco4&feature=share&list=UUQuR0B-HhVm-YhxqNwuyCtg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/canyonmap.jpg)
Canyon Track 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2XktNaMvng&feature=share&list=UUQuR0B-HhVm-YhxqNwuyCtg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/dunestrack1.jpg)
Dunes Loop 1
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woohoo! cant wait, super PuMpEd
I say for adventure mode we do a race around the world!
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you will have 3 days
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in game days right?
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in game days right?
Nope. 72-hour straight marathon. A test of speed, dedication, and ability to make coffee and play a video game simultaneously.
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Alright! There is now a lot of buzz about Squid Racing!
As with everything in the GoI community, Organization is important.
Therefore I am founding the INTERNATIONAL SQUID RACING ASSOCIATION or ISRA for short.
Here is the steam group:
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/Goiisra
The ISRA will be in charge of the rules and regulations of squid race matches, along with track building, providing information to the community, scheduling races (making sure everyone who wants to race gets a chance), and refereeing races.
The ISRA has 2 goals:
1. Make Squid Racing a new game type you can play any time.
2. Make a Squid racing league with big events and track time leader boards.
Because almost all the heavy hitters in GoI are in COGs and practice often, squid racing most likely will happen Sunday-Wednsday.
Luckily with how Squid Racing works, Races can be 2-24 (or more on Flayed) players with easy "show up and play" ability.
please join the steam group and help me put together a KICKOFF EVENT (sunday-wednsday)
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Any members yet?
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I'm in... I'll do what I can
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We should draft some official rules and regulations, no driving while on moonshine, or you will be fined
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I wish you could see these at the same time as playing. I can never remember a map.
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I agree, a nice overlay would be cool, But we'll just have to make do with what we got for now
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I wish you could see these at the same time as playing. I can never remember a map.
That's what the second and third monitors are for!
(or you could just print it out)
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I'd probably need a map. Looking back at the first Squid races, I missed two and a half obstacles. Whoops.
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I'd probably need a map. Looking back at the first Squid races, I missed two and a half obstacles. Whoops.
LOL... I probably only got the First 2.... I was just happy I made it through that one crack
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I'd probably need a map. Looking back at the first Squid races, I missed two and a half obstacles. Whoops.
LOL... I probably only got the First 2.... I was just happy I made it through that one crack
At least you made it to the crack
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The next Squid event is TUESDAY the 9th! (before Cogs maps are announced).
If you want to participate answer these questions:
What time of are you available?
(The time of the event will be decided by your answers)
Will you want to Pilot, Crew, referee, commentate, or stream?
(you can race and stream)
If you have any questions or you would like to get some hands on practice on a track contact my steam "greasemonkey15"
Details:
We will only be playing 2 different tracks this time. There will be multiple races on each track. Successful laps will be timed and the captains name (and crew if requested) will be put into the track time leader boards.
The First Track will be DUNES LOOP 1. This will be no guns barred all out battle on the simplest track we have. Even Tar is legal here!. Now this style of play has not been tested yet you you are our test subjects.
The second track will be CANYON AMBUSH TRACK 1.
NO: Tar Barrel, Flak, Gatling, Carronade, Mercury, or Harpoon
Suggested: Chute Vent (for right after SHIPWRECK GAP)
You must complete every checkpoint for your lap to count! I will be watching!
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i can stream the match but i will not drive.
from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT+1
streaming the match.
www.twitch.tv/coldcurse
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I want be Pilot:)
Any time from 13:00 to 20:00 GMT
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It looks like European players on Wednesdays can race at:
10am-12pm PST 1pm-3pm EST (7pm-9pm about for Europe).
(forgive any errors)
This is obviously when American players should be working.
If we assume a good time for people to race on weekdays is 7pm-9pm around the world we can set up multiple race times like this:
AUSTRALIAN RACES:
Australia
GMT +08 19:00
Europe
GMT +01 12:00
America
EST 6:00am
PST 3:00am
EUROPEAN RACES:
Europe
GMT +01 19:00
America
EST 1:00pm
PST 10:00am
Australia
GMT +08 2:00 on Thursday
AMERICAN RACES:
America
EST 9:00pm
PST 6:00pm
Australia
GMT +08 10:00 on Thursday
Europe
GMT +01 3:00 on Thursday
Races will last as long as people still can and want to race.
The INTERNATIONAL part of ISRA is hard.
Above is all english speaking, if anyone wants to be the ISRA's Russian, Japanese, ect translators let me know.
You can sign up for any and all of these races. Please let me know if you want any of these times adjusted. All times are based on rough guesses of when people can play and possible time zone calculation errors.
I JaceBoojah will be at any race that at least 2 other people want to race in.
please point out errors of tell me if you want something to change.
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JaceBoojah,
when you get a regular calendar of this event i could make an announcement for russian players.
It would be also great to have a full codex of rules to translate and post for our players, because few could understand English version. You could send it by e-mail (watch your PM inbox for adress).
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JaceBoojah,
when you get a regular calendar of this event i could make an announcement for russian players.
It would be also great to have a full codex of rules to translate and post for our players, because few could understand English version. You could send it by e-mail (watch your PM inbox for adress).
Sounds good. We are still hitting this with a rubber mallet until it is built.
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http://chronovengers.wix.com/isra
here is a terrible and unfinished website for squid racing. this is where track times and leader boards will be
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http://chronovengers.wix.com/isra
here is a terrible and unfinished website for squid racing. this is where track times and leader boards will be
if you want you can use the new player training steam group to setup events.
I also suggest you ask bubbles to advertise on their facebook if you want people outside the forums to get interested.
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http://chronovengers.wix.com/isra
here is a terrible and unfinished website for squid racing. this is where track times and leader boards will be
if you want you can use the new player training steam group to setup events.
I also suggest you ask bubbles to advertise on their facebook if you want people outside the forums to get interested.
This is a great idea! It would also allow us to train people interested in piloting outside of the training day :)
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Could you please post time in GMT, im already tired of converting all times to my GMT+4 from unknown PST etc :)
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Could you please post time in GMT, im already tired of converting all times to my GMT+4 from unknown PST etc :)
EST is GMT -5 and PST is GMT -8.
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Could you please post time in GMT, im already tired of converting all times to my GMT+4 from unknown PST etc :)
EST is GMT -5 and PST is GMT -8.
I've been getting so confused with all the dates and conversions and everything I have made mistakes.
So here is the updated Race Schedule:
the only race time currently scheduled is tonight April 9th.
18:00 PST
21:00 EST
2:00 GMT (4/10) Europe
10:00 GMT +08 (4/10) Australia
https://freesecure.timeanddate.com/countdown/i3kx695n/n1945/cf12/cm0/cu4/ct0/cs0/ca0/co1/cr0/ss0/cac000/cpc000/pcfff/tcfff/fs100/szw576/szh243/tatUntil%20Squid%20Races/tac000/tptTime%20since%20Event%20started%20in/tpc000/iso2013-04-09T18:00:00
I am sorry for earlier errors.... or current ones
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http://chronovengers.wix.com/isra
here is a terrible and unfinished website for squid racing. this is where track times and leader boards will be
Mario Kart, lol =)
guess I'll start some virus-promo in the chat until the event will become more solid. There an official advertisement will be placed
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If anyone needs a crew member I can stand around by engines and buff them
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Great racing with Shadow Icetail, Wazulu, Sunderland, Shinkurex, .Dwarf.King, Thunder Lightning, and I forget who else.
Hopefully the next races we can have a Referee and a live streamer.
Would anyone be available Sundays? If so what time?
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I would not be able to make a Sunday game I don't think, but I guess we'll see when the time comes :P
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Sunday is a good day for me, 7ish EST
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I've found that there's very little reason to use guns at any point, or to use tar barrel. Constant moonshine with the AI dedicated to fixing the engines is the way to go.
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This may change, when we get full crews up.... 2 guys buffing/repairing engines, and 1 just blowing the crap out of everyone :P
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This may change, when we get full crews up.... 2 guys buffing/repairing engines, and 1 just blowing the crap out of everyone :P
I dunno. It's hard to keep the engines going perfectly with only two engineers. I'd probably have them all camp. In fact, that'd make moonshine even more effective than with AI. And I wouldn't have to delay each match with my buffing as much XD
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Hey Jace, if you fling me a date and time I'll see what I can do about refereeing and Streaming if you don't have anyone else :D
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*sticks his hand in the air* i was first qwerty but i think you made things alot easier for me now
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If you want to do it Coldcurse its all yours mate. Maybe drag me in for a dual com some time :D
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that would be great but if you are streaming then i can participate, gonna give those opponents a hard time *insert evil laugh here*
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How does Sunday April 14th sound?
16:00 PST (5pm)
19:00 EST (7pm)
24:00 GMT Europe
08:00 GMT +08 (4/15) Australia
So many players seem to be preparing for CoGs all the time. Maybe the day after CoGs they will take a break and race.
I will most likely Referee via regional chat.
THERE WILL BE ONLY 6 CAPTAIN SLOTS SO SIGN UP FAST.
lots of space for crew to jump in.
you have to be available at the start of the races.
Just say you can make it at that time and weather you wan to be captain or crew.
LEARN THE TRACKS:
Fjords
http://youtu.be/GrGpARCkco4
Canyon Ambush
http://youtu.be/v2XktNaMvng
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Hmm, might be able to make it but I can't commit yet. If there's an unfilled spot open and I make it back in time, I'm in.
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24:00 europe.... i dont know man, i mean we also have to work on monday
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24:00 europe.... i dont know man, i mean we also have to work on monday
Time change!
Sunday April 14th
12:00 PST (noon)
15:00 EST (3pm)
21:00 GMT +01 Europe
04:00 GMT +08 (4/15) Australia
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I'll signup- Be warned, I'm signing in as a Captain. This is due to my terrible piloting skill, yet above average beginner's luck. I'll be at the back, waiting for you guys to crash, tortoise and the hare style.
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If there isn't enough sign ups for this I think I'm done trying to put on Goi events. No hard feelings or anything, I'm just obviously not cut out for it.
For months I've tried to get events going besides the cogs. Skyking round robbin, and now Squid racing. At least 30hrs
I've just put way too much time and effort (including MANY efforts to schedule when people can play) into this to keep having not enough people sign up or show up.
4 people... thats all it would take.
No hard feelings again. I'm just not good at getting events going.
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Ah really sorry I couldn't make it- I had to take my sister to the airport after her flight got moved up by three hours. If you see me online I'll do an informal one anytime.
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i've passed by this topic a few times only briefly looking. . . but i finally decided to take a look at the fjords race vid and WOW! i am impressed. the way you guys have built a course out of the environment just totally blew my mind, i never pictured it'd be that cool. and i built that bridge hoping people would have fun flying between it and man did i get a kick out of that part
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i built that bridge
You cruel, cruel person :P
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even if this whole squid racing never becomes an "official" game mode, i'm definitely gonna start keeping this in mind to make some. . .. interesting. . . environmental assets if i ever can . . . though i'm sure you guys are gonna find some hell of an amazing track ideas in the city map once it comes out. god will you. . .
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though i'm sure you guys are gonna find some hell of an amazing track ideas in the city map once it comes out. god will you. . .
You just had to throw that out there huh? I want this map more than ever now :P
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yeap. . . testing the new map the other day . . . all i could think of was squid racing. . . theirs plenty of things you could squeeze that squid through if your crazy enough. . . some more ridiculous then the bridge in the fjords *teasing you guys to much now*
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yeap. . . testing the new map the other day . . . all i could think of was squid racing. . . theirs plenty of things you could squeeze that squid through if your crazy enough. . . some more ridiculous then the bridge in the fjords *teasing you guys to much now*
Yes very excited for it :P
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Is anyone trying to make this more official? The past races have been amazing and could draw a huge crowd :D
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There are a select few of us still pushing this along... Problem is we have a difficult time getting the 4 Capt. needed to help us explore and create new maps... Speaking of which... Jace, I would like to get back into the labyrinth, to test out some different track Ideas that I have.... I would love to get more people in on this, Maybe get you to stream it one of these days qwerty :P
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Can't Jace just get one other captain and put his alternates in the other slots?
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I'll do my best to contribute. Testing pilots' skill, rather than the gunners or engineers, is something I quite enjoy.
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Getting into a 2v2 map to explore should never be a problem. Just let me know and I'll set that up.
As for making squid racing more official and organizing events I'm stumped. What is a good day and time? Can someone put a poll question on here or make a new thread with a poll question?
Could be set up something like this:
check your availability.
Mon
Tue
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
After noon US/evening EU/morning AUS
Evening US/morning EU/afternoon AUS
Morning US/afternoon EU/evening AUS
I use the term morning VERY broadly
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Added a poll.
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If you build it they will come :D
Seriously this event is super fun so if you make a post with a confirmed time and date people will turn up to play :D
Also I would love to stream this event as it would make for a great change of pace.
If I can help in any way just let me know
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Who would sign up for squid races if they were held at this time:
Sundays
EST 6:00pm
PST 3:00pm
Australia
GMT +08 7:00 on monday
Europe
GMT +01 0:00 (however you say midnight) on monday
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I'd be able to make that time barring any unforeseen family things :P
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Definately not. Monday morning for me.
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TRACKS SO FAR!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/Fjordstrack1.jpg)
Fjords Track 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrGpARCkco4&feature=share&list=UUQuR0B-HhVm-YhxqNwuyCtg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/canyonmap.jpg)
Canyon Track 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2XktNaMvng&feature=share&list=UUQuR0B-HhVm-YhxqNwuyCtg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/dunestrack1.jpg)
Dunes Loop 1
can someone put all this on the first post?
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Great game. skyraider came in first. query missed the last 2 obsticles and was disqualified
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TRACKS SO FAR!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/Fjordstrack1.jpg)
Fjords Track 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrGpARCkco4&feature=share&list=UUQuR0B-HhVm-YhxqNwuyCtg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/canyonmap.jpg)
Canyon Track 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2XktNaMvng&feature=share&list=UUQuR0B-HhVm-YhxqNwuyCtg
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/jacemeadows/dunestrack1.jpg)
Dunes Loop 1
can someone put all this on the first post?
Done
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http://www.twitch.tv/qwerty2jam/b/413888393
1:13:10 for squid race.
notes:
qwerty missed the ghost tower at 1:16:26
(during the practice lap qwerty lost control of the ship and missed the last 2 obstacle descriptions)
at 1:17:29 flew over the railroad bridge
at 1:17:39 did not circle the cage
In the video they came up with a great idea, Pilot licenses.
So get your Pilots license for the CANYON TRACK 1 and FJORDS TRACK 1 by PMing me and we will meet in game for your certification.
If you would like be be a referee with me (i will ref most of the time and could use help) PM me
If you have an idea for a track PM me so we can make the map and video for it.
If you want to set up an official squid race PM me.
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RACES!! Every friday at 3pm EST (GMT-3)
GO HERE FOR DETAILS!
https://gunsoficarus.com/community/forum/index.php/topic,1874.0.html
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Woot Squid Racing is back!!!!!
Will it be cast and recorded?
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Allow all the support weapons?
Flare
Harpoon
Mines
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I think mines could be way too OP to allow them in racing
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Flare, Flamer, Harpoon would be neat.