Good evening
As of today, June 18th 2024, the rules have been updated to be more in line with the updated ruleset implemented last year for the F1 2020 and F1 2021 leaderboards. This means we are switching from Real-Time (RTA) to In-Game (IGT) Timing, using the finishing times from the race result screen to give us our final times, instead of using LiveSplit.
I have implemented this change because it's a good idea.
I have implemented this change also because it provides a better playing field between PC players, who have a hardware advantage in terms of loading times, and console players, who don't.
Lastly, I have also implemented this change because it allows us to take breaks in the middle of a run both to take care of biological needs and also to properly check the standings on each of our runs and know for sure if we can skip just that one extra race. This is important not just because of the aforementioned competitive fairness, but also because it allows more people to just pick up the game and participate without having to e.g, download and set up LiveSplit, which itself can be a pain to non-technical PC users, and is of course not an option for console players.
Most importantly, it allows me to stand up and relieve my ass from hurting because that's what happens to me because I am old and fat.
Additionally, those among you who like to read have noticed some extra regulations regarding penalties and delinquent driving, and this is mostly because I did not quite like how the ruleset was encouraging an emergingly more chaotic playstyle amongst Championship% runners, where the key to a good time was not to drive as fast and cleanly as possible but to see how few points you could win the WDC with.
But i guess if enough people complain I can make another category specifically for that. See how badly we can break the rules and the game and still win. Call it Maldonado% or something
Anyway i also added a time trial category for IL runs, don't make this a nightmare for us to adjudicate.
@basketball stars Great updates! Using In-Game Timing levels the playing field and makes it more inclusive for PC and console users. I appreciate the consideration of competition integrity and player comfort, especially for those of us who require breaks!
