into a new format to make my job easier, and written most of the
database code, but... I need loads more times! So if you're at all
interested in this, send some lap records in, even if just for a
couple of tracks.
Cheers,
-- Gizmo
Formula 1 Grand Prix/World Circuit: PC Hall Of Fame
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Introduction and copyright
**************************
The Formula 1 Grand Prix/World Circuit: PC Hall Of Fame (or
`WCPCHOF' for short) provides a means for drivers to compare their lap
records and race finishing times with those of others.
Copyright (C) 1994 David P Gymer
This document may be freely redistributed in an unmodified form.
Modified distribution is prohibited.
Last Updated: 16 October 1994
Contact: `dgy...@gdcarc.co.uk' (Dave `Gizmo' Gymer)
The Hall Of Fame
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There aren't actually many records in the database yet; I'm gradually
adding them, but I need your records, so get them to me! The format of
the reports is still `under construction' as well...
Database report as of Sun Oct 16 19:58:58 1994
The records
===========
Phoenix, USA
------------
RS1 1m16.776 (716,)
DPG 1m17.454 (716,)
DPG 1m18.662 (716,)
Interlagos, Brazil
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No records found in database!
Imola, San Marino
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No records found in database!
Monte Carlo, Monaco
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No records found in database!
Montreal, Canada
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No records found in database!
Mexico City, Mexico
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No records found in database!
Magny Cours, France
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No records found in database!
Silverstone, Great Britain
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No records found in database!
Hockenheim, Germany
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No records found in database!
Hungaroring, Hungary
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No records found in database!
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
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No records found in database!
Monza, Italy
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No records found in database!
Estoril, Portugal
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No records found in database!
Barcelona, Spain
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No records found in database!
Suzuka, Japan
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No records found in database!
Adelaide, Australia
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No records found in database!
List of drivers
===============
DPG : Dave `Gizmo' Gymer (Internet: dgy...@gdcarc.co.uk)
RS1 : Robin Smit (Internet: s...@dutiba.twi.tudelft.nl)
Rules for entry
***************
Preamble
========
1. You must use Formula 1 Grand Prix (AKA World Circuit) by
Microprose. No other simulator may be used.
Hopefully when F1GP2 comes out I'll support that too.
2. You need to register by sending your real name along with an
e-mail address at which they can be contacted. I will return a
unique identifying code (the `driver ID') which is then used when
submitting entries; this is typically your initials. You can
register when sending in your first records and/or race times; in
this case, leave the `DriverID' in the entry form blank.
For example, I'm DriverID `DPG', `Dave Gymer', at
`dgy...@gdcarc.co.uk'.
3. You should be careful to provide all the information requested;
missing items may result in my assuming the most pessimistic
defaults.
For example, if you don't explicitly state that the player BHP was
set to 716, I'll assume it was 999... or more.
4. Entries are entered into a single database; this database is then
used to produce tables of results for each track. A single entry
may appear in several tables.
Basically, you don't have to worry about which categories your
entries are eligible for.
5. Entries are not required to be authenticated using GPLAP, since a
really determined dishonest player could fake authenticated
records (using techniques such as reverse engineering).
Therefore, your honesty is assumed.
Regulations.
============
1. The AI grip and power settings for computer cars are unrestricted.
2. Slipstreaming (drafting) other cars is permitted.
If possible, you should declare this in the `Notes' section of the
entry form if you're sending in a lap time; this is just so people
trying to equal the time know.
3. There are no setup restrictions on wings, gear ratios, brake
balance, or default tyre selection.
Again, if you wish you can include these settings in the `Notes'
to help others.
Entry forms
***********
Once you've got a DriverID, send times directly to me using one of
these forms. Feel free to delete the bits in [square brackets], which
are just to help you know what to enter there.
Lap record entry form
=====================
Driver ID: [you need to get this from me first]
Track:
Lap time: [use format XmXX.XXXs]
Date set: [use format YY/MM/DD or enter it longhand, eg. 25 Oct 1994;
if you can't remember the date don't worry]
Game mode: [Race & distance (eg. 100% race), Practice, or Qualifying]
Track conditions: [Wet or Dry]
Tyres used: [Slicks (A-D), Qualifiers, or Wets]
Player car power: [the default is 716]
Autobrakes: [Yes or No, I'll assume No]
Autogears: [Yes or No, I'll assume No]
Traction help: [Yes or No, I'll assume Yes]
Steering help: [Yes or No, I'll assume Yes]
Corners/chicances cut: [Yes or No, I'll assume Yes]
Notes:
[Anything else you think I should know, like whether you drafted
(slipstreamed) other cars, or if you had help from the space aliens.]
Race time entry form
====================
Use this form to enter the time for a complete race; this is an
experimental class of entry and it will probably be some time before
there are many entries here.
Driver ID: [you need to get this from me first]
Track:
Race time: [use format XhXXmXX.XXXs]
Date set: [use format YY/MM/DD or enter it longhand, eg. 25 Oct 1994;
if you can't remember the date don't worry]
Race distance: [I'll assume 100%]
Track conditions: [Wet or Dry]
Player car power: [the default is 716]
Autobrakes: [Yes or No, I'll assume No]
Autogears: [Yes or No, I'll assume No]
Traction help: [Yes or No, I'll assume Yes]
Steering help: [Yes or No, I'll assume Yes]
Corners/chicances cut: [Yes or No, I'll assume Yes]
Notes:
[Anything else you think I should know, like whether you had help from the
space aliens.]
Credits and acknowledgements
****************************
Dave Gymer
Original rules, table design, processing tools, and actually
running the whole show.
Edo Nijmeijer
For the original inspiration, in the form of the Amiga HOF.
Rene Smit
Some suggestions and bucket loads of encouragement.
Herbert Pohlai
Paul Hamilton
More suggestions and encouragement.
The following software is used in producing the HOF.
Python
This extensible, embeddable, object-oriented interpreted language,
written by Guido van Rossum at CWI in the Netherlands, is used to
maintain and report on the database.
JED
My favorite miniature Emacs-clone, by John E Davis.
Texinfo
The Free Software Foundation's documentation package is used to
format the HOF.
Revision history
****************
A list follows of the changes made to this document since various
dates.
15 October 1994
Converted to Texinfo form.
13 October 1994
Small corrections and clarifications.
8 October 1994
Largely rewritten: simpler entry; new race times group.
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