When we tried a LAN game earlier, we got the pole sitter to raise his arm.
When "Press F1 for help" appeared on his PC, he dropped his arm and then the
race started.
Not only does this give you enough time to avoid being black flagged, but it
also prevents the starter from getting an unfair advantage, as he can't
change into 1st gear until his arm is down!
The only problem we found with this is that anyone else on the front row may
have to either switch to chase view, or look left / right to see the
starters arm. Also in a big race (3 or 4 rows) cars behind may not be able
to see, (but this should aid clean starts, as people further back wouldn't
jump the start!)
Seemed to work ok though, and avoids problems with the time delay in chat
that you may have typing a "go" message.
Just an idea!
Mike West.
3DNow UK! : www.3dnow.freeserve.co.uk
P.S. Does anyone know if there are any REAL working track editors yet? (How
was the Dubai track made for instance?!) I'd love to have a go at making
Brands Hatch for GPL. Paddock Hill Bend could cause carnage :)
> Since there is no starter for the N2 tracks converted to GPL...
> Maybe the pole sitter could count to 15 (so he doesn't get a BF) and
> then take the field out for a pace lap(?) Possibly starting the race
> when he crosses the S/F(?)
> I had a Pole today with a 0.30. But, I ended up getting a BF for
> jumping the start. I did wait for a while, Apparently not long enough
> though.
> Just a thought,
> Mike Barlow
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