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JEBA


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2009-07-29 12:55:55 - Free Racing
I was wondering what anyone thought of some short races between or even alongside 'real' races.

I was thinking that a short 2 or 3 lap 2 hour windward/leeward race that re-set every 5 hours or so (so that all timezones are catered for) would be fun.

No points would be awarded for rankings and the boats could be changed every few days to keep it interesting.

It would be more fun than just sailing around between races and with races only lasting a couple of hours most people would be able to find the time to give it a go.

Is it something that could be done?

Would anyone be interested?

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2009-07-29 22:02:15 - Re: Free Racing
yes, i would
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2009-07-30 05:06:44 - Re: Free Racing
Good idea. We Will consider this. Since this is à strategy game we are à little careful not running too short race. Thanks Jakob
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2009-08-03 10:27:31 - Re: Free Racing
I completely agree with the focus on strategy. This is why I wouldnt want any of these races to count towards ranking, I wouldnt even record results beyond when the race is re-set.
However, there is not much strategy with the free sailing so a series of short races during this time wouldnt detract from the overall game but would provide an extra bit of fun while waiting for the next real race.
The advantages of these races would be that people would be able to challenge friends at a time convenient to them. Most people are unable to complete the long races all the time due to other commitments or real sailing and this way people would be given the chance to concentrate on an entire race.
Running timed races is one way of filling the time between races but I prefer fleet racing and would enjoy doing the odd short challenge.
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2009-08-07 17:07:44 - Re: Free Racing
okits a very good idea
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2009-08-07 17:08:04 - Re: Free Racing
ok its a very good idea
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--- Last Edited by Alexandre Ferraz at 2009-08-07 17:09:31 ---
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2009-08-18 18:46:48 - Re: Free Racing
i thinks that would be really nice

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