Quote from DevilDare :

Because LFS defines worlds best simracers.

No but I'd say to be the "worlds best sim racer" you'd have to be extremely competitive and successful in the top sims. LFS may be falling behind, but it was once the top.

I never heard of him so I am not sure how well known he really is, but that'd be awesome to be placed in a real car.

Okay, there are _many_ issues with the idea of just upgrading the video card. I have looked into all options, and will list them here if I need. But put simply I am hoping someone has direct, first hand experience with it. I agree it's completely expensive. But if it allowed me to continue using triple monitors while racing, and using my PC as I do now - then it'd be worth it as the "last resort".

To answer your question though, I'm on XP. Beside that I'm not a fan of AMD/ATI cards/drivers. Although I have put serious consideration, and almost purchased a 6950. In the end, my research has shown me that eyefinity does not work with XP. And I am not upgrading to Windows 7 on my current machine, as I already feel suffocated by XP (as far as memory goes). I only have 2gb, and can't (and also don't want to) get anymore as my PSU wouldn't handle it. Long story short, my system is ending it's termination date and I don't want to upgrade unless the upgrades move on.

I didn't explain that well, so just trust me when I say TH2G is (I believe) my last resort to iRacing in triple monitor.

Quote from Jakg :

For Windows use, Triple Screens FTW - However it's nice to be able to hit maximise a program to each specific monitor (which you can do using Windows), but i'm not sure if you can with TH2Go as it feels windows into thinking you have 1 huge monitor...

Does anyone know this? I'm looking into getting TH2G as SoftTH is too slow for iRacing where it needs to copy the memory. But I am extremely attached to triple monitors with the ability to maximize on each screen, and would be quite upset if I paid $300 and could no longer do so.

I've been (and still am) in the process of looking around here - but is there a good review on TH2G, pros and cons?

We have already sent out the sorting notifications to switch people between the first (17:00utc) and second (19:00utc) events. As for the next notification, it will be sent out the night before, or day of the event.

Three notifications?? Really? I know my internet stalled out and I had tried to refresh - so it was possible some got two messages... But I'm surprised about three!


I just wanted to make sure you got the hint anyways!

Quote from TFalke55 :

I think they meant past Head-to-Head events

Yes that is what we mean, and as soon as we pick a combo (sometime tonight??) I will be sending PMs to everyone stating which group they will be in.

The first starts at 17:00utc, and the next at 19:00utc. The one at 19:00utc will be filled with the people who have participated in past Head-to-Head events/leagues, while the first event will be for those who are new to the concept with some past participants as well.

PM's will be sorted and sent as soon as the track/car combo is chosen.

Okay, we have shattered the old sign-up records, which is somewhat a good thing- but, now the admins need to separate people into two separate groups, and will be sending out PMs as soon as possible with further instruction.

Quote from greg_slideways :

Im in!

Not if you don't follow the sign-up procedure...

HOLY CRAP!!!

320 times (from work) and I only started December 6th!!!!!

I don't want to know what my home computer says, although the reformat in August probably dropped it quite a bit.

Okay, we will be running two events back to back on the day of the gathering event. Because of this fact some of you will be asked to show up at a different time. A PM will be sent later this week to everyone with specific instructions. I will also edit the first post, and make a post here to inform everyone what is happening and what event/time they should show up for.

The combo is still unknown, as is the start time of the "other" event. We are debating to hold it two hours after the first event, (21:00utc), but I think that might be too late for a lot of participants, so perhaps two hours before would be better, at 17:00utc.

Both events will take place on the same combo, and it will likely, (not confirmed/officially decided yet) separate the returning participants from the newer participants.

When the PM goes out, if you can not attend at the specified time, let us know ASAP, as we will try managing a list of drivers available to switch timezones to ensure maximum participation in the upcoming event.

EDIT: Post 1985 (Birth Year)

Last edited by blackbird04217, Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:26.

Quote from 91mason91 :

I don't think picking the people who have done previous H2H events is a fair idea. Having new people involved in it, such as me, may show good potential and future talent. Obviously the regulars should get priority but don't totally alienate us new guys.

As I said in the first post, I want to see new faces as well as old. However, the nature/main purpose of the event was to unite the old participants bringing people back. I had no idea almost everyone from the past events would be joining. I still remain optimistic about getting as many people allowed in as I can, however I can't release any information since I am just speculating without the consent of other administrators in charge. By the end of the week we should know what is going to happen.

I understand the concerns, and I want to introduce new people to the event, but that may have to be another weekend, if I can't get things to work how I want. I know that a 32 player event is out of the question, even with the high number of sign-ups. Because the automated system is not able to run such an event, at this time.

Quote from boothy :

A few also did Face2Face

I get that, but really the participant list for H2H is so (if we chose), the admins can pick out who participated in the most H2H events/leagues. By nature of a gathering event those participants _may_ get higher ordering. Although I will not announce that officially because ultimately it is undecided. I will announce it as soon as we commit to a plan.

Quote from rc10racer :

Past Events: to many to name but MoE, IGTC, the usual.

I'm not sure it is too late, but I'm not sure what is going to happen on event day...

Anyways, have you competed in any H2H events? That is primarily what I am looking for, participation in past H2H events. The name seems vaguely familiar, but I could be imagining things again...

For one, you should already know I/we admin as fairly as we possibly can.

As for the PB/improvements, it all comes down to practice and studying the craft. It isn't always about beating a PB, but being able to be consistent and understand exactly how a car will behave in a given situation. Which is why I love the LX6, it is my most consistent car, and I can get out of a lot of hairy situations in it. Oddly, I used to despise that car.

Problem with running two separate 16 player 'events' is asking the 16 slower/"other" participants to wait until the first event is over. We have our possibilities listed, in private, and we (the admins) just need to sit down and decide how we plan on going about it, and splitting up the list.

I promise as soon as we know what we are doing, everyone here will know as well.

Quote from Chrisuu01 :

Edit: WOW the sign up list is freaking HUGE!!

Not quite the H2H record list, and also the previous time I saw a list this big for H2H, a lot of users bailed out. But in any case, the list _may_ need pruning, changes to how the event is run or otherwise. As I said in the first post, Sim Racing Society reserves the right to pick through the desired participants by any means; first come, past h2h participation, speed etc.

Which is never an easy admin task, but we do not feel this is the time to try a 32 player event, given the nature of The Gathering Event.

Except this event is not about only me. So, who knows what the combo will be, I certainly don't!

Don't tempt me, the LX6 is my _favorite_ car. . .

Quote from IMOL :

Every single one without RAC

The funny thing here was I am really considering a combo with the RAC

Quote from n-murray :

as it is 3 in a row you maybe could have two admins join after leader and 2nd place guy join after then spec before lights go green? an idea?

Would still require changes to the automated system, since it automatically spectates anyone who attempts to join that is not in that race/match.

Quote from BAMBO :

Here's a wacky one.

LX4 (or 6 if you're feeling brave) on FE6. The only possible problem would probably be the fact that is its true short. Other then that, it's a very interesting and fun combo.

If it really is too small, how about BL2?

Can't do either of those combo's because the starting line is not offset, as is needed for the H2H rules to work; talking about pass-to-win here, one player needs to start behind another.

However if PTW was removed (which would require me to change the automated system, and that won't happen at this time) the those combo's would be possible.

Quote from niall09 :

Don't announce the track until an hour before the start of the event

We have contemplated this a few times but there are two big reasons this won't happen. First, if SRS is participating in the event, it could be said we had practice while others did not since they didn't know the combo. But that point is moot compared to the second. I want people to practice, and really know the combo, it makes for much closer, better racing. This was proved way, way back during the test events of H2H when people clearly didn't practice for the event. (In qualifying there were several "first lap pb's").

So I applaud the great idea, I'm just not sure it would suit anything more than the extreme aliens of LFS/H2H.

Awesome! Taha will be going down for once and for all (by me I hope).

Soo, any other combo suggestions? I will be testing soon and picking the combo as soon as I've been able to test it out.

Awesome stuff guys! Good to see a lot of familiar and new faces!

EDIT: Nolan, those portions of H2H broadcasts gave my chills up and down my spine, as I am sure the upcoming event will as well. I have been watching some of the old broadcasts, and yea - this stuff is amazing. I can't wait for January 8th!

Last edited by blackbird04217, Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:37.