08-17-2018, 11:17 PM
An example to try and explain what I feel is the difference in Sim racers which I feel gives this 'taken too seriously' feeling on the sim racing forums and post race chat.
https://youtu.be/J4bOQsdH4Ic?t=59s
Take that move for example. Kristiensen pulls a great move on Spengler. Celebrated move, no issue from stewards. If that move was in a Sim race, post race you'd hear about it. 'That it was a foul move', 'no room', 'you pushed me off' etc.
There are rules here in SRS. I interpret their rather slim nature to emphasise that at the end of the day this is supposed to be fun and not require a 33 page PDF with a plethora of sub context rules and regulations.
Again, those that blatantly abuse the rules and are disrespectful should be highlighted and sifted out. But a novice driver that gets a bit flustered when he's being lapped under blue flags and so inevitably does what in reality he's trying to avoid in blocking you. He should not be berated and encouraged to 'learn offline'. Because this is an open platform for all. So long as there was no intention, there should be more patience.
Another classic example is the thread about weekend racers. That's the mentality I'm pointing out. So, less experienced players should not be allowed to join? because they make more frequent mistakes due to lack of experience?
Common sense works both ways. As much as it sucks being hit, forced off line, blocked by a back marker. Ask yourself if it was intentional or an accident that can be forgiven.
Don't get me wrong. I also get pissed myself sometimes. But I'd rather see this forum full of replays with contact like the vid above, than listening to some of the regulars boast about how many reports they file or the constant moaning about less regular players.
I love the current Primera championship that I'm participating in here because of the close door to door racing and with some true BTCC style bumps and taps. But I know some of the people I'm racing in there don't find it as enjoyable for the very same reason.
https://youtu.be/J4bOQsdH4Ic?t=59s
Take that move for example. Kristiensen pulls a great move on Spengler. Celebrated move, no issue from stewards. If that move was in a Sim race, post race you'd hear about it. 'That it was a foul move', 'no room', 'you pushed me off' etc.
There are rules here in SRS. I interpret their rather slim nature to emphasise that at the end of the day this is supposed to be fun and not require a 33 page PDF with a plethora of sub context rules and regulations.
Again, those that blatantly abuse the rules and are disrespectful should be highlighted and sifted out. But a novice driver that gets a bit flustered when he's being lapped under blue flags and so inevitably does what in reality he's trying to avoid in blocking you. He should not be berated and encouraged to 'learn offline'. Because this is an open platform for all. So long as there was no intention, there should be more patience.
Another classic example is the thread about weekend racers. That's the mentality I'm pointing out. So, less experienced players should not be allowed to join? because they make more frequent mistakes due to lack of experience?
Common sense works both ways. As much as it sucks being hit, forced off line, blocked by a back marker. Ask yourself if it was intentional or an accident that can be forgiven.
Don't get me wrong. I also get pissed myself sometimes. But I'd rather see this forum full of replays with contact like the vid above, than listening to some of the regulars boast about how many reports they file or the constant moaning about less regular players.
I love the current Primera championship that I'm participating in here because of the close door to door racing and with some true BTCC style bumps and taps. But I know some of the people I'm racing in there don't find it as enjoyable for the very same reason.