Xpand teams

[kaori]

Welcome in the new competition by team !
Keywords are : friendly, easy and enjoy.
Social group here ! (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?groupid=45)
Chat on PS3 called "Xpand channel", request for an invitation.

Create a team :


invit some friends in order to make your team. National teams are welcome, but it's not an obligation.
One team can have up to 9 players. Every 1st day of each month, a team can switch one or two player.


Play a match :


The main goal of the Xpand teams is to play WipEout with friends. Give a rendez-vous or improvise a match if you cross some wipers online !
You can play with 2, 3 or 4 players in your team, regardless number of opponents.
A match is a tournament, hoster team choose the options : speed, number of laps, weapons, pilotage assistance, and barell rolls. Just one prohibition : you can't play a no weapon and no barell roll tournament.
NEW UPDATE FEB.2010 : tournaments with 3 or 4 teams are possible.
I've chosen some official Xpand tournaments :



HD Campaign Tour : 8 HD tracks forward (4-5 laps in Rapier or 5-7 laps in Phantom)
Fury Campaign Tour : 8 Fury tracks (4-5 laps in Rapier or 5-7 laps in Phantom)
No Campaign Tour : 8 HD tracks reverse (4-5 laps in Rapier or 5-7 laps in Phantom)
Forward Tour : 12 tracks forward (4-5 laps in Rapier or 5-7 laps in Phantom)
Reverse Tour : 12 tracks reverse (4-5 laps in Rapier or 5-7 laps in Phantom)
Free Tour : 8-12 free-choice races (4-5 laps in Rapier or 5-7 laps in Phantom)
Enduro-XL Tour : 3 free-choice races (15 laps in Rapier or 20 laps in Phantom)
Enduro-M Tour : 5 free-choice races (9 laps in Rapier or 12 laps in Phantom)



NEW UPDATE FEB.2010 : If a player is disconnected, he scores the rank of the last place (0 points with 8 players, but 4 points if only 4 players in race), but if the players are agree, they can arrange in a gentlemen agreement. (eg : insert the DC player in this position when he was DC).
NEW UPDATE FEB.2010 : After a disconnection, the hoster have to restart a tournament, respecting the rule of inverted grid. He have to invite the players from last to first of the last race.



Win a match :


Case 1 : each Team have same numbers of players, it's easy! All points count, do the sum of each team will give the winner team.
Case 2 : Team A with 2 players, Team B with 3 or 4 players : Team A score the sum of his two players. Team B score the sum of his two best players at the end of the tournament. (and not the sum of the 2 best in each race)
Case 3 : Team A with 3 players, Team B with 4 players : Team A score the sum of his three players. Team B score the sum of his three best players at the end of the tournament. (and not the sum of the 3 best in each race)
Draws are possible.


ELO Ranking :


NEW UPDATE FEB.2010 : Elo ranking is calculated by Multiplayer Elo Calculator (http://elo.divergentinformatics.com/) created by TorquedSoul.


Preseason :


Preseason start now.
You can exchange as many players as you wish before 1st february.


Championship :


February 1st, a championship will start with all team who want participate.
If 5 teams or less are registred, the championship will endure 1 month.
If 8 teams or less are registred, the championship will endure 2 months.
If 11 teams or less are registred, the championship will endure 3 months.
If 12 teams or more are registred, the championship will endure 2 months, teams will be separated in groups, with a final.


Rules in the Xpand championship :


Each team have to meet others.
When team A meets Team B, each team host a tournament. These tournaments are independant.
A team who win a tournament score 3 points, the loser score 1 point. If it's a draw, each team score 2 points. (so in a meeting, a team score from 2 to 6 points).
All unexpected situations will be discussed.

Ultimate rules :


Be fair, be gentle(wo)men, and enjoy.

List of teams :


Inglorious Bastards (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=168) : kanar (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=3097), kaori (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=1326), leungbok (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=3359), pirhapac (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4450), tug_14 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4786), Wotan (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4507), Connavar (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4484), xtriko (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=3112)
The Watchmen (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=169) : Ace3cube (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5425), mizunoori (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5249), TarquinFarqhuar (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4648), Eloï (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4714), fgdk (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4925), ericd7 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4901), bloody_harry77 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5468), pp234
Barrel Roll Barbarians (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=173) : Dark_Phantom_89 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5290), KGB1971 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4475), amplificated (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5265), oolproo (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4661), ACE-FLO (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4534), Luxoflux (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4510), Amorbis (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=3287), RedScar (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4662), IDReaper (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4790)
harder better faster stronger: TarotCardKiller (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4695), Luna (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4944)
The AeroBlasters (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=186) : HunterGreg8 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=3472), imre92, Jodiroga (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5339), armorvil, emix21, Fyue3, Danterich (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4500)
The Highly Flammables (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=200) : AnErare (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=3222), chaos80 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4473), reach-big7 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4625), SaturnReturn (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4577), stinkleroy (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4610), yeldar2097 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4560), z1r0rEi (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4916)
Pure Porco Rosso Team (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&discussionid=185) : alterego (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=1576), il_NIK (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=1566), assoartu64 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4978), il_mago_di_Doz (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5268), Zoth-Ommog (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4455), JJPAP (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=3600), Mad-Ice (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=1358), stin (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=108), Asayyeah (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=538), Rapier Racer (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=563), ShawnFrecle (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4865)
Cool Runnings (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=179) : JFthebestJan (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5074), XBARNSTERX (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4811), shapealot (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4995), texasalex, Max-RX6, DrMannevond (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4704)
Team Poland (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=184) : klocki LEGO (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4597), dariusz1230 ,Tar-elendil, triboy (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5495), phaeton_pl (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4801), OLOuk (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4628)
Rising Storm (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&discussionid=187) : Kyonshi (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5034), CoatlKetzal (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5040), WhateverMannn, W5LX (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5247), TorquedSoul (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4688), Iwillbuildaduck (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5370), PEPEDA (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4609)
Rollcage Rebels : DeepMix (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4578), ProblemSolver (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4469), andybob35 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4549), Greenix (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4536)
Charming Melon Menace : Mateo (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4633), Constrictor (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4514)
You !

[Ace3cube]

YEAH let's rock and roll !
Gonna give other team crew soon ;)

[Dark_Phantom_89]

I'd be up for this. Does anybody want to be in a team with me?

[kanar]

Cheers mate. Great stuff :+. Double ladder was awesome, & I'm sure Xpand(er) league will be a blast, cos' it's offering more flexibility. :rock. Let's rock!

[Ace3cube]

fgdk is ready for the party !

The harder is : find a team's name lol

[KGB]

I'd be up for this. Does anybody want to be in a team with me?

I'll be in your team DP, us average TT/SL'ers should stick together :P. Any others out there?

[Dark_Phantom_89]

That's true KGB :)

[amplificated]

I don't know how many matches I'd be able to attend, but I'm certainly average enough to join the team if you'll have me :P Though I do have to say, I'm on the woeful side of average at phantom :lol

[Ace3cube]

hehe come on guys \o/ more crazy there are, more funny it will be (o.O english O.o lol)

[kaori]

I have created the social group Xpand (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?groupid=45).
If you search teammates, if you want announce your team, if you want post a result, look in !

[Ace3cube]

DarkPhantom & KGB welcome on board ;>

[kaori]

I've created a chatroom on PSN called "Xpand channel", and I've invited some of you. Keep this chat in your PS3 and invite your teammates in.

Then, when you are playing with your friends, you can enter in the chatroom and maybe you'll see other teams ready to race ! :hyper

[kanar]

http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1&pictureid=1906 XPANDA is waiting for your subscription guys. Yeah he looks high, but he's not. He's ready to race!

please note this panda is taken from wipeout hd official website (you already know it probably), just worked a little on it for fun.

[leungbok]

Very nice ! Good work, mate ! :+

[Vartazian]

Vartazian Is looking for a team! Anybody want a sniper? ;)

[DeepMix]

im up for this :) does anyone wants to team up with me?

[Vartazian]

ill go with you Deep. were a force to be reckoned with

[Dark_Phantom_89]

oolproo is now a part of our team. Now we need a name - time to get our thinking caps on...

[Ace3cube]

Yep, you're right lol This is the hard part :>

[PSMuF]

I'm in, that is, if anyone wants me on their team.
A Piranha mascot anyone? :P

[kaori]

Inglorious Bastards are ready for race !

[KGB]

oolproo is now a part of our team. Now we need a name - time to get our thinking caps on...

Cool, what about amplificated? We could do with a few more yet.

As for names, the DP part of your name gave me a couple of ideas, both too disgusting to repeat. :twisted

[ACE-FLO]

I'll be in your team DP, us average TT/SL'ers should stick together :P. Any others out there?

What about the 'less than average' ??? like um... er... me?

[KGB]

:) Of course, more we have the better. :rock

[Dark_Phantom_89]

Cool, what about amplificated? We could do with a few more yet.

As for names, the DP part of your name gave me a couple of ideas, both too disgusting to repeat. :twisted

You're not the first to point that out KGB - my mate refers to me as that "disgusting" name frequently :)

EDIT: Team Plod is my current idea for a name. Any more?

[ACE-FLO]

I was thinking 'Trotters International Traders' or Team TIT for short? :D

or... The League of Extraordinary Gentle Friends... :paperbag

The Pies In The Sky (or The PITS) :rock (plus a curry :hyper me!)

Teh Flying Knights of Nih (Holy Grail/ Monty Python reference) :mr-t

Kiki's Delivery Service (bit girly, but its sutdio Ghibli - so it's justified) :paperbag

should I carry on?

[alterego]

Hi All!

I'm in!

@ Ace-Flo I really love Myiazaki's 'Kiki's delivery service' film, I think another team name maybe in the same direction: "Totoro's" or "Porco Rosso Team" ;)

Read You soon
CdRom

[leungbok]

Or "panda kopanda's" to relate with kanar's logo :D

[ACE-FLO]

Alterergo, Yeah, Kiki's Delivery Service is a really cool anime. I'm getting visions now of Kiki AG Ships delivering bombs and mines to some naughty parts of the track... I like it! :)

[SaturnReturn]

As for names, the DP part of your name gave me a couple of ideas, both too disgusting to repeat. :twisted

Dirty Suggestion



Kiki's Delivery Service

Random Suggestion

Dirty suggestion + random suggestion= Kinky Delivery Service

Or if you really want those initials in there, and can ignore made up words with no meaning, then you can also makes it rhyme with KGB's initials:Kinky Delivery Pervice

If only ACE had made the dirty suggestion then you could have had: Kinky Delivery Perv-ACE & Co

Too far?

[Lance]

How about a Team Porco Rosso with an anti-grav Savoia-Marchetti?
Naah. Porco is an antiquarian with an appreciation for unsullied classics.

And so is Hayao Miyazaki.

[ACE-FLO]

Dirty suggestion + random suggestion= Kinky Delivery Service
Whoa, that's just genius...


Or if you really want those initials in there, and can ignore made up words with no meaning, then you can also makes it rhyme with KGB's initials:Kinky Delivery Pervice
Kiki Delivers Pelvis? Maybe? :? :D


If only ACE had made the dirty suggestion then you could have had: Kinky Delivery Perv-ACE & Co

Too far?
... Wait, you know me... don't you!!!! :g :lol

[Dark_Phantom_89]

Brilliant names Ace :+

[ACE-FLO]

Thanks Dark_Phantom, :) I do try :lol more suggestions anyone?

[OneAVGNFan]

I want to join since I dont have any invites from any one whom I had played against.

[KGB]

I'm really trying, but failing miserably. My mind keeps returning to my initial thought. All I'm getting is Deep Phantom or Dark Penetration. Sick! :P

EDIT: I wouldn't mind trying both.

[kaori]

Thanks to all wipers who join us in this new competition !

You are not alone !

http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/picture.php?pictureid=1931&groupid=45&dl=1263241924&thumb=1 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/picture.php?groupid=45&pictureid=1931)

A new sponsor support Xpand !
Jap Energy Drink will increase the power of your leech beam !

[ACE-FLO]

KGB, Dude, we all had it on our minds too... now - I tried hard to divert our thoughts away but since you bring it back :D I can go with Dark Penetration :D if it's absolutely necessary :D :paperbag

No, seriously, we gotta find a name for the team - The Inglorious Bastards have a name already, the Inglorious Bastards!.... :rock


We need a name peeps - we need to pull our fingers out...

of that deep hole ( Sorry, couldn't resist :D)

[Ace3cube]

After inglorious bastards, I present => The Watchmen
And they are ready to use their power lol o.O

[ACE-FLO]

Watch out - we're coming up with our own name!!! ... Soon-ish! :lol

[Ace3cube]

SO ! where are all incredible pilots that we can see online :P don't hide !
lol

[kaori]

Inglorious Bastards are ready for friendly race !

I remind you National teams are welcome, Xpand race can be a good opportunity for training at team racing.

EDIT : I invite you tonight (friday, January 15) from 20.00 GMT in Xpand Channel to race our first meetings Xpand.
Spread the word !

[Ace3cube]

The Watchmen at your service !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[z1r0rEi]

Our expand team is, AnErare, chaos80, reach-big7, SaturnReturn, stinkleroy, yeldar2097, z1r0rEi :P so far.

[SaturnReturn]

Woo! Go team!:rock:hyper

Maybe that should be our name, "The Go Team". I thought it sounded familiar so I looked it up and it's actually fairly appropriate as they're one of the artists from the Little Big Planet soundtrack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4FaGacwtd4) (potential team theme song?). To make it more WipEout relevant we could call ourselves "The 3,2,1 Go! Team". Too cheesy? :P

[Ace3cube]

LOL your team gonna hurt !
Nice to see you !!!!

[KGB]

Great line up there z1r0rEi. :+

[kaori]

Ouch, very big team you present us !

I thank all 10 guys who participate tonight to the first Xpand races with me !

2010 January 15 :



The Watchmen 122-102 Les Blasters (MVP : ericd7m)
Inglorious Bastards & Barell Rolls Barbarians 92-92 (MVP : KGB1971)
Inglorious Bastards 91-84 Les Blasters (MVP : G-Superpilot)


Thanks to...


The Watchmen : Ace3cube, ericd7m & TarquinFarqhuar
Les Blasters : G-Superpilot, armorvil, jodiroga & imre92
Barell Rolls Barbarians : KGB1971 & Dark_Phantom89
Inglorious Bastards : Wotan and kaori

[Ace3cube]

Nice first day !
Let's do this again and again !

[KGB]

I hope all this takes off, well done Kaori. It's good to have an informal gathering every week. :+

[ACE-FLO]

Count me in for the next one - The Barrel Roll Barbarians (BRB's - Be Right Backers) I'm so up for it - team racing FTW...

...izza bit like TeamLink right? :rock

[Dark_Phantom_89]

An amazing race against kaori and Wotan last night, we needed to get 1st and 2nd in the last race to get a draw, and we managed it :)

[ProblemSolver]

I'm with Vartazian and DeepMix. A team name is in the works.

[Ace3cube]

2010 January 17

Les Blasters VS The Watchmen

Les Blasters => G-Superpilot (Assegai fury) ; Fyue3 (Icaras HD) ; emix21 (AG.S fury)
The Watchmen => mizunoori (Harimau fury) ; Elois-13 (Piranha HD) ; Ace3cube (Icaras fury)

8 races tournament :
1.Tec De Ra (R) ; 2.Modesto (R) ; 3. Amphiseum (R) ; 4.Talon's (R) ; 5.Sebenco (R) ; 6.MoaTherma (F) ; 7.Anulpha (R) ; 8.Vineta (R)

Results :
(0 means disconnected) :brickwall

GS : 0+2+2+3+3+8+5+4
Fyue3 : 6+4+5+5+5+5+4+5
emix : 4+3+3+0+0+3+3+3

mizu : 8+5+8+6+6+6+2+2
Elois : 5+8+4+8+4+2+8+8
Ace3 : 0+6+6+4+8+4+6+6
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Les Blasters = 85
The Watchmen = 130
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Thanks all of you for this friendly (training) tournament :clap

[Dark_Phantom_89]

So were these matches friendlies or do they count towards a team's overall score?

[leungbok]

Our team's logo ;) :
1589

[kaori]

I take into account all the reported matches (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AqkOSVTDzvnYdGNRa25PMzgteXRaNDdzMXVyMExfM lE&hl=fr) for Elo ranking & general statistics (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AqkOSVTDzvnYdHdCckNac1J2Sy04WDlMYTd4X0RCb EE&hl=fr).

From February 1st, the teams who want will start a championship, so there will be official Championship meetings, but friendly ones will be always possible.
And if it will work good, we will add an elimination cup...

[kanar]

So were these matches friendlies or do they count towards a team's overall score?

I think we're still in preseason mate, Xpand will really begin in february if I understood correctly. -edit Lol Kaori posted by that time-

Leungbok... OMG. This is absolutely GORGEOUS. And the little Panda inlay... ah ah awesome.

[ACE-FLO]

the IB team logo looks coool, lovin' dat !!!

Kgb - we need a logo thingy for our team :)

[KGB]

I think our guide and spiritual leader Mr Phantom 89 may be the man for that :+.

[Ace3cube]

Yes friendly :)
Serious is soon. So it's a great training ;)
We need to start our engines ! lol

[Dark_Phantom_89]

I think our guide and spiritual leader Mr Phantom 89 may be the man for that :+.

I appreciate that KGB :D :+

However I'm absolutely hopeless at anything arty - would any other members of our team like to volunteer to do a team logo?

[Amorbis]

I'm happy to say I'm now a member of the BRBs thanks to KGB's invite. I hope that we can all look forward to a successful competition. :)

It should also help me get back up to scratch, I've had a few other things to occupy me as of late.

[KGB]

Glad you joined Amorbis, we have got a good little team going now.

[tug_14]

well , got some good teams ...
Inglorious is waiting on joker racer ( K.......m )
happy with this enjoying team meeting
All racers knows themselves and races alreaday but team spirit can upgrade online races ; so ...
pilots , warms ur engine , polish ur weapons .... WAR IS HERE !!
Thanks to arena and kao ...
and thanks to kao another time
after Epsilon ( the great ) , it seems french racers needs some move from internationals racers :)

and as usual , sorry for my poor english language :) , u know im french :)
hope a poland team wtih phaeton , triboy, klocky, darius, Tar

and where are all good racers from italy? WHERE ;)

[JFthebestJan]

new team: Cool Runnings (JAMAICA)
members confirmed: XBARNSTERX - shapealot - texasalex - Max-RX6 - JFthebestJan

[kaori]

5th Xpand meeting tonight & first win for Blasters against Inglorious Bastards.
More news in the social group. (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?groupid=45)


In five days, registration for first Xpand championship will be opened :rock

[phaeton_pl]

8) klocki_LEGO
:banzai dariusz1230
:twisted Tar-elendil
:bomb triboy
:dizzy phaeton_pl


:clap <team's name> :clap

Let's go!

[Ace3cube]

Ahhhhhhh finally ! The fast .pl are there !!
\o/

[ACE-FLO]

...would any other members of our team like to volunteer to do a team logo?

i'll do something, :mr-t


;)

[RedScar]

Anyone got room let on their team? I don't wanna be let out in the cold :(

[Dark_Phantom_89]

RedScar - Our team is currently looking for an 8th pilot if you're interested ;)

[RedScar]

Well im in school, so can't say I can make all races. If your cool with that then im game.

[Dark_Phantom_89]

That's fine RedScar. We'll switch pilots around for different races anyway, so there's no problem if you can't make one.

Welcome aboard :)

[Ace3cube]

Hey there,
On 23 Saturday around 8PM (GMT+0) [9PM (GMT+1)], a friendly tournament will be on the road.
The GO Team VS The Watchmen
:rock

On 24 Sunday around 1PM (GMT+0) [2PM (GMT+1)], a friendly tournament will be (again) on the road.
The Watchmen VS The GO Team
:hyper

Pilots and results will be post as soon as possible.
:banzai

[Ace3cube]

2010 January 23

The GO Team (maybe not the real name) VS The Watchmen

GO Team => chaos80 ; z1r0rEi ; stinkleroy & AnErare.
Watchmen => mizunoori ; fgdk ; themaderfacker ; Ace3cube

8 races tournament :
1.Vineta (F) ; 2.Moa (F) ; 3.Sol2 (F) ; 4.Uber (F) ; 5.Seb (R) ; 6.Metropia (R) ; 7.Moa (R) ; 8.Uber (R)

Results :

chaos : 3+2+1+6+2+0+6+2
z1r0 : 6+4+4+8+6+3+4+4
stink : 4+3+2+0+4+1+1+0
AnEr : 1+1+3+1+3+4+5+1

fgdk : 8+0+8+5+0+5+8+5
mizu : 2+5+6+4+5+8+0+8
mader : 0+8+0+2+8+6+3+3
Ace3 : 5+6+5+3+1+2+2+6
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GO Team : 95
Watchmen : 137
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Thanks all pilots for that outstanding sooooo close tournament !:beer

Some races were soooooo great :dizzy our ships next to others :clap

[SaturnReturn]

Not too bad. We can build on that. Good job guys.

Thanks for results Ace.

[Ace3cube]

Your welcome ;)
Tournament between pilots is intense.

Write results with my pen are more hard !!!
(o.O I havent got the pilots ship lol)

[Ace3cube]

2PM (GMT+1)

The GO Team VS The Watchmen

GO Team => z1r0rEi ; SaturnReturn & JJohnEames.
Watchmen => Elois13 ; pp234 & TarquinFarqhuar.

8 races tournament.

Results :

z1r0rEi : 28
SaturnReturn : 42
JJohnEames : 37

Elois13 : 56
pp234 : 37
TarquinFarqhuar : 22

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GO Team : 107
Watchmen : 115
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:dizzy close !


(If I got wrong, just tell me, I will change as soon as possible ;) ).


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3PM (GMT+1)

The Watchmen VS The Blasters

Watchmen => fgdk & Ace3cube.
Blasters => Fyue3 ; Danterich & Armorvil.

8 races tournament :
1.Metropia (R) ; 2.Unermall (F) ; 3.Amphiseum (R) ; 4.TecRa (F) ; 5.Vin (R) ; 6.Sebenco (F) ; 7.Sol2 (F) ; 8.Talon (R)

Results :
fgdk : 6+6+6+8+8+8+6+6
Ace3 : 8+8+8+5+5+5+4+8

Fyue3 : 3+5+5+3+6+8+6+5
armor : 5+4+4+6+3+3+5+4
Dante : 4+3+3+4+4+4+3+3
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Blasters : 75 (2 best pilots points)
Watchmen : 105
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3PM & 35 minutes (GMT+1)

The Blasters VS The Watchmen

Blasters => Fyue3 ; Danterich & Armorvil.
Watchmen => fgdk ; Ace3cube & TarquinFarqhuar.

8 races tournament :
1.Amphiseum (F) ; 2.Uber (R) ; 3.Modesto (R) ; 4.Sol2 (R) ; 5.Chenghou (F) ; 6.Sebenco (F) ; 7.Anulpha (R) ; 8.Vin (F)

Results :
Fyue3 : 3+2+6+5+5+5+3+8
armor : 5+3+2+3+4+4+4+3
Dante : 2+6+3+2+6+3+5+2

fgdk : 8+5+5+8+3+8+8+6
Tarquin : 4+4+4+4+8+2+2+4
Ace3 : 6+8+8+6+2+6+6+5
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Blasters : 94
Watchmen : 134
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:guitar
Thanks for all pilots for the great work today.
The training is nice ;) Stressed, Intense !

[Dark_Phantom_89]

The Watchmen have had so many games :eek

We've only had one so far!

[Vartazian]

New Team Entering the Circut!

No2ndChances - AKA: The Pirahpac Hunters

Problemsolver
Deepmix
Andybob35
Vartazian

Im out of Commish for a bit but ill be practicing with these boys for a bit ;)

[kaori]

Mmm, it's harder to hunt his ghosts, isn't it ?

So now you have a "wonderful" name, you can create your team topic in the social group (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?groupid=45)...

[IDReaper]

Hey guys I think this is a really cool idea, a good way to hold friendly tourneys with our own teams. I've posted myself in the marketplace of the social group for now if anyone would like to put me on their team. I'm going to try to interest some others on my friends list as well.

[leungbok]

AKA: The Pirahpac Hunters

Very mature :rolleyes:

[Vartazian]

Hey it was Andy's Idea actually. so Dont blame me! ;)

[Kyonshi]

If anybody wants to use my skills, let me know :)

[leungbok]

@vartazian - It does not become more mature for it !

[SaturnReturn]

This is supposed to be about friendly competition, so please let's keep it that way folks.:)

I'm not sure what the status of The Go! Team a.k.a. The Highly Flammables is. After getting a new LED TV which apparently makes WipEout HD unplayable, z1r0rEi has told me he's not going to be playing it any more. Also, I think yeldar has taken a break from the game. As z1 isn't around I assume he won't be organising things either. I'm enjoying a break from organising things myself, so unless someone else on our team wants to take up the reins the our future is uncertain. I will get in touch with other team members and see what they think.

[yeldar2097]

You WILL organise things if **** hits the fan, it's your job as a Secreterodomoderatorary :g

<<Also, I think yeldar has taken a break from the game.>>
You don't think, you know. What's more I know you know. But how???? Creepy eh? :P

Or not, whichever you prefer ^_^

[ProblemSolver]

... After getting a new LED TV which apparently makes WipEout HD unplayable, z1r0rEi has told me he's not going to be playing it any more. ...
Apparently? Does his new LED TV lags so hard, or why has WOHD become
unplayable for him?

[z1r0rEi]

i have, played wipeout, hd, for a long time, on my sharp 37" 1080p lcd, tv, ,& it is perfect , but, i have, purchased a samsung 40" led tv , whenever, i use this tv, i am overtaken easily &,shot at easily , plus when, i do a shortcut, it goes crazily wrong, so i swich back to my sharp 37" lcd tv, & i start playing good again but, i cant do this anymore, because i have, given, the tv, to my sister,& im am stuck with the led tv, so i will not be in the expand team anymore, sorry friends , saturn can take, control of , The Go Team, aka Highly Flamables , i remember TheFrostE had purchased a led tv , haven't seen him on, wipeout, hd, online ,since....... z1r0rEi

[DeepMix]

so thats why everytime i raced with you z1 you always played bad... too bad dude i think led tvs shouldnt be used for gaming yet, a friend bought a led monitor and it was pretty shiny and good looking but it had huge pixels when playing some games aswell as showing different colors, the lag there wasnt any at all.

[Zoth-Ommog]

Thats weird if it has such a great impact on gameplay because AFAIK these "led TV's" are basically Rear Projection LCD TV's, where back lighting is implemented with LED's.. The real LED TV's with OLED technology are in development.

[kaori]

I have a Samsung 40" LED TV since Christmas, and I have no problem !

[z1r0rEi]

i just gave the 37" lcd to my sister, after using it to play a friendly match, against the watchmen, on sunday afternoon , i started using the 40" ledtv fully , on sunday after the match against the watchmen, & online, has not been the same, for me, since

[Kyonshi]

z1r0rEi likes commas.

[z1r0rEi]

yep,,,,:nod

[yeldar2097]

Keep trying Z1, we need are captain :pirate

:g

...also I'm not sure Sat could shoulder the responsibility, power goes straight to his head. :nod

*RUNAWAAAAAAAAAY*

:lol

Since Z1 is leaving do we need someone new or is it ok like this? Can he re-join after the deadline?

[Dark_Phantom_89]

IDReaper is the final member to join the Barrel Roll Barbarians :rock

[alterego]

Hi All

Porco Rosso Team increasing!

now we are:
Alterego
Il_Nik
Il Mago di Doz
Assoartù
Zoth Ommog

and in short time

Shawn Frecle
JJPAP

I Think it's possible to subscribe with this team in XPand championship :D

REad You Soon
CdRom

[ProblemSolver]

... i cant do this anymore, because i have, given, the tv, to my sister,& im am stuck with the led tv, so i will not be in the expand team anymore, sorry friends ...
Sounds weird. No WipEout anymore because your LED sux, eh? Give your sister
your LED TV and get back you old one. What's the problem?

[Constrictor]

yep,,,,:nod

Is this an LED-sideeffect, or what?

About change in environmental setup - u remember we talked about this in December? I moved and now I'm ~3.5 to 4 m to an 37" (<1m) LCD. Took me approx. 1 week to adjust - anyway, it's still way too small. Upgrade will happen soon. Cheapest >= 50" LCD I'd get.

Could you be more specific on why (this) LED (is it full LED backlite?) sucks for you when playing WOHD, please? I feel really sorry for this as it was always a pleasure racing you (and got kicked butt most of the times)

end of off topic - kick me :dizzy

[Kyonshi]

Ok, i offered my services to any team who would like them, but since there's no response, i'm gonna create a team then! :)

Anybody interested in creating this team may message me. I didnt thought of any pilot names yet. We could do this all together! For team name, i suggest "Rising Storm", but any other ideas are welcome! :D:+

[alterego]

Hi All!

@Kaori:

I merge two teams in order to reach the correct number of pilot in order to partecipate in the XPand championship.

I Merge Pure Legends Team with Porco Rosso Team in the new:

PURE PORCO ROSSO TEAM!!!

The pilots in alphabetic order:

Alterego
Asayyeah
Assoartù
Il Mago di Doz
Il_Nik
JJPAP
Mad-Ice
Rapier Racer
Shawn Frecle
Stin
Zoth-Ommog

Here we are for win and drink some italian and french wine, but over all we are here in name of Friendship in Speed!!!

Read You Soon!
CdRom

[kaori]

Haha alterego, you want to make me crazy ?


Create a team :


blabla
One team can have up to 9 players. Every 1st day of each month, a team can switch one or two player.



Ok, like you can change 2 players by month, 9+2=11, I accord you a derogation :rock

[Mad-Ice]

Yeah we are all going to make you crazy, because: We are PURE in spirit and raceline but when it comes down to weapons we are dirty as HELL!

Greetz Mad-Ice

[ACE-FLO]

Pure in spirit! :) nice! ;) Dirty as hell? erm... ok, (gulp)

Barrel Roll Barbarians new motto is "We keep busy, by making you dizzzy," :g

[DeepMix]

after the problems we had in our team we are no longer the no2ndchances, i dont know why that " pirahpac hunters" i think its immature what vart said and the rivalries it caused, i apologise to pirahpac as i dont have any problem with him in fact i dont remember i have raced him in years, so PS, Andy & Me we are free agents now...

Since Andybob35 cant read the forum he wanted me to ask you if anyone wants him on your team, im looking for a team too & i suppose PS too.

/Dmix out

[kanar]

no need to apologise deepmix, we sorted this out last night on the Arena. We all know you're a nice guy mate, and actually Andy & Pirha are good friends now, which is the only good new after this black friday (Studio Liverpool dismantled). We all know the truth about that crappy "pirahpac hunters". Vart, you're following Infaxsu's path, :clap. On topic, I'm happy to announce you Connavar joined the Basterds.

[Vartazian]

I still have the Message from andy if you guys wana see it. (It was his idea and I can prove it as well)

Regardless it was in good fun (At Pirahpac's Expense of course). Plus I like seeing pirahpac fly off the handle on my Youtube page. It really makes my day.

[SaturnReturn]

If that makes your day, then I think you might be doing something wrong.:-

[kanar]

I still have the Message from andy if you guys wana see it. (It was his idea and I can prove it as well)

Regardless it was in good fun (At Pirahpac's Expense of course). Plus I like seeing pirahpac fly off the handle on my Youtube page. It really makes my day.

Dear Infaxsu's brother, we don't care about your message proof. What you didn't understand is Andy came at the arena chatbox, and had a talk with Pirha to apologise. They're friends now. Assuming it was Andy's words, we don't give a f**k about it anyway. You brought the s**t, so you're guilty. They made peace together, so it's over now. Good luck in your search of new team mates, even if I'm doubting someone could play with an egomaniac like you.

[Dark_Phantom_89]

IDReaper isn't on the wipermarket - he's with the Barrel Roll Barbarians ;)

[kaori]

Revised ;)

If anyone find a mistake, don't hesitate to tell me it.

So I think there are currently 8 pilots in the WiperMarket (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=171) : Vartazian (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4783), DeepMix (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4578), ProblemSolver (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4469), andybob35 (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4549), OneAVGNFan (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5452), DrMannevond (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=4704), PSMuF (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5406), Kyonshi (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/member.php?u=5034)

[Kyonshi]

Deep, Andy and Vart, if you like, join Rising Storm! :D Here's the members list for now:

- Me.:rock

Ok i'll need help, i can't do this all by myself... Myself... Aaaaaaaaaaaaall by myseeeeeeeeelf, don't wanna be, Aaaaaaaaaaaaall by myseeeeeeelf anymore.:paperbag

[ACE-FLO]

Hey Kyonshi, are you singing in the post above mine? :D

[kaori]

I have received a message on my PS3 : andybob35, DeepMix & ProblemSolver are the "Rollcage Rebels", and Greenix is their sub (I don't understand what it really means :lol )

So this team is ready to race ! You can create your topic in Xpand social group (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?groupid=45) for contact and be contacted by the Xpand teams !

Look in Xpand Channel tonight, The Watchmen should be available for friendly race :hyper

[kanar]

wow mate, i'm already in love with this team; Rollcage Rebels: great stuff guys, and i'm sooo happy to see the legendary Greenix in their line up. So once again: X-PAND FTW, AND STUDIO LIVERPOOL FOREVER.

[ACE-FLO]

So tonight at 9pm GMT, its the Barrel Roll Barbarians VS Team Poland (name tbc)

The Lineup from Team Barrel Roll Barbarains is:

Dark_Phantom89
IDReaper
Amorbis
ACE-FLO

the Lineup from Team Poland is: tbc

If you are thinking of joining a team, join the social group first and post your availabilty in the WiperMarket thread created therein, all info is in the Xpand social group anyhow. So check it out... This is an awesome league guys.:)

[Vartazian]

Dear Infaxsu's brother, we don't care about your message proof. What you didn't understand is Andy came at the arena chatbox, and had a talk with Pirha to apologise. They're friends now. Assuming it was Andy's words, we don't give a f**k about it anyway. You brought the s**t, so you're guilty. They made peace together, so it's over now. Good luck in your search of new team mates, even if I'm doubting someone could play with an egomaniac like you.

Enjoy your dead franchise.

Good to know your stupid enough to fall for someones ruse. I pity this and hope your more intelligent in life itself.

Im done with this game anyways. I joined it got to the top and now I dont care about it anymore, lest the people in it. (Excluding a few people, you know who you are) Call me names, chastise me, But at the end of the day im still across the world and dont care what a bunch of people think of me anyways.

Ill be sure to drop by your houses if im in France...

Adios ~ Vart

[Lance]

Enjoy your dead account, Vartazian.

Kanar, be warned.

[Amorbis]

I'm posting to ask about a standardised disconnection procedure. Recently it has be a real pain when someone disconnects (I know it's not intentional) and the race has to be restarted regardless of the results. I find this to be unfair to those who did not get disconnected as much as for the person that did. Instead of restarting the race and disregarding the points that were earned, a new way of dealing with the situation is needed.

IDReaper had a good idea of using your best position from the two races. For example, if someone was to disconnect the race would continue and points be obtained. The race would then run again with the racer who disconnected and depending on the best position from the races the relevant points are awarded and the racer who disconnected receives whatever points that got in the race they participated in. This eliminates frustration for everyone and keeps things going.

Any other ways we could improve things?

[SaturnReturn]

Enjoy your dead franchise.

I joined it got to the top and now I dont care about it anymore

Since HD's launch the top has continuously been moving. No-one has truly reached it IMO and as long as true fans are devoted to it and keep supporting it and pushing the limits, no-one ever truly will. For those same reasons, the franchise will never be dead. Even if the industry doesn't keep it alive, which it still might, then we will.:)

EDIT: Also, I have a spare slot in my PSN friend list now for anyone who tried before but found it full.

[kaori]

I like the idea of IDReaper although it is not perfect... I have some twisted ideas in my mind :redface:

Perfection will be these disconnections dissapear !

PS : what were the results tonight between team Poland and BRB ?

[ACE-FLO]

Reserve for me please SR :)



IDReaper had a good idea of using your best position from the two races.~snip~

Can you give an example per say so I can understand it better? Sounds good to me, just that I don't understand what you mean "best postiion from the races" part kinda thing. Sorry for being a pain mate :paperbag

[SaturnReturn]

I never really had a problem with disconnection restarts , as they always happened at the start of the race and were fairly rare in the World Cup matches. If everyone knows that a d/c causes a restart they know to stop immediately. As long as everyone knows where they stand it's usually OK. If it does happen frequently then I guess it would be very annoying.

Anything can happen in these races, and just because someone is in a good position, even on lap 5, it doesn't mean they'll finish that way. Having said that, it is more annoying to almost complete a race and for someone to d/c. Perhaps say, only restart if it's within the first 3 laps or something? You can also try to invite the racers in the order of their position when the d/c happened, so that the guy on front will probably be first on the grid if he's at the top of the lobby. Although the host usually starts first and order isn't always guaranteed, as people sometimes join and get slotted in the middle.

Perhaps you could also allow a maximum number of restarts per team, after which they lose some points for frequent disconnections. Or even number of restarts per player, before that player has to sit out. That way it could carry on with one team at a slight disadvantage with one less player, which may be a suitable compensation for the other team having to deal with the frustration of their opponents disconnects.

But anyway, just some ideas there.

[kaori]

If I understood, imagine that, you race :
1. Icaras
2. Harimau
3. Feisar
4. AG-Systems
5. Piranha
DSC. Goteki 45

So we restart the race and the new results are :
1. Feisar
2. Harimau
3. Goteki 45
4. Piranha
5. Icaras
6. AG-Systems

Feisar and Icaras score 8 points
Harimau : 6 points
Goteki 45 : 5 points
AG-Systems & Piranha : 4 points


You can also try to invite the racers in the order of their position when the d/c happened, so that the guy on front will probably be first on the grid if he's at the top of the lobby

Yes I always do that, but sometimes, a player takes too time to join and lose some place on the grid ! The more important is to be fair

[ACE-FLO]

Oh Kaori, :+ thank you, that makes sense to me and I like it! :)

[Amorbis]

Koari presented the idea better, which does feel OK. I bring this up because of disconnections at the very end of the race where perhaps some people have already finished. At least with having two races where you keep your best points and the person that disconnected getting points everyone can be a bit happier.

[IDReaper]

Wow guys, I was just going to post here but I believe you've sorted things out for me, thanks guys :). Kaori's explanation is exactly what I was thinking. Also the second half of today's tourney was postponed to the same time tomorrow I believe.

[Kyonshi]

The Storm is finally rising for good! :D:+

Here's the fresh, new members!

Rising Storm
- WhateverMannn (AUS)
- CoatlKetzal (MEX)
- KIGO1987 (AUS)

Still searching for more! :P

[phaeton_pl]

It seems to be a good idea to sort out the DC problem.

Can we apply it to yesterday's match?

I don't want anyone to be hit by a messy hosting :) When we had to restart last race i invited my team first... It wasn't intentional, i thought it gonna be random order on a grid... Sorry, that was a first time when i was hosting a tournament.

Great match BTW :)

[Dark_Phantom_89]

PS : what were the results tonight between team Poland and BRB ?

The second half of the match had to be postponed due to some members having to go. The current score is BRB's 103 Poland 129, however, if we didn't have to restart Moa Therma and Ubermall (where we got 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th,) it would be a different story...

[KGB]

This restarting races over and over is a pain. Personally I think that if you disconnect during a race the result should stand and then the member who left can rejoin after. This would take away all doubt that someone is doing it on purpose, which I think some of us believe could happen. As a general rule it doesn't happen much, It may happen less if this rule was included.

[kaori]

I haven't thought that :|


It seems to be a good idea to sort out the DC problem.

Can we apply it to yesterday's match?

I don't want anyone to be hit by a messy hosting :) When we had to restart last race i invited my team first... It wasn't intentional, i thought it gonna be random order on a grid... Sorry, that was a first time when i was hosting a tournament.

Great match BTW :)

No problem phaeton, we are in preseason, it's normal we are polishing details ;)

Of course you can apply for yesterday if you have written all results.

[kanar]

Kanar, be warned.

Be assured I'm certainly not proud of what happened here. Just woke up with a good headache this morning. Wanted to apologise to Vartazian's friends here, seems like I forced the guy to the wall, which is not a smart move at all. Slowly but surely, my contribution here degraded itself. I've started a lot of banters recently, so I'm going to take my distances with this place, don't want to pollute all these threads with my incapacity to control myself. Seems like I forgot it's just a game we're playing.

[Dark_Phantom_89]

Well our result is a little controversial, so I included both. We still need to play the second half.

Results by restarting tracks:
Barrel Roll Barbarians: 103
Team Poland: 129

Results without restarting tracks (DNF gets 0 points - ACE-FLO and Klocki_LEGO disconnected)
Barrel Roll Barbarians: 114
Team Poland: 118

Either way, Team Poland is winning so far, but look at the difference in scores.

Also, with restarting tracks, Klocki_LEGO was the MVP, but without restarting tracks, it was me.

[KGB]

@Kaori.

I'm sure you haven't mate, But at the moment it's turning a one hour race into a two hour race, making everyone annoyed and hard to keep track of scores. If that idea doesn't fly then I would suggest awarding the DC player a set amount of points and move on to the next race. It totally destroys the game when we have to restart tracks.

[kaori]

An other idea can be a mix of your idea and IDReaper's one.

The player who disconnected rejoin in next race and his points in this race count twice...
But only in case of the pilot was in first half of ranking in the disturbed race.
If the disconnection hit a player who was in second half of standing, it's 0 point or the points of last place if there are 7 players or less in race. (because I don't want a guy who could just score 2 or 3 points in a race, and because he was disconnected, he can score a double eight in next race)

I took 114-118 for archives results and Klocki_LEGO & Dark_Phantom_89 like MVPs

[phaeton_pl]

This would take away all doubt that someone is doing it on purpose, which I think some of us believe could happen.

If someone think it was done on purpose please tell me.
I don't think BR Barbarians did, I would never thought they did.

We've joined "Xpand-friendly league" to compete in fair way so I hope rules will be sorted soon.


BTW: When player is disconnected during the race, he gets DNF and 8th place?


@ Dark Phantom

We can play whole thing once again if you feel it was unfair, just to keep it friendly :D

X-PAND FTW :rock

[KGB]

Don't highlight certain parts of the quote in order to suggest I'm accusing you of cheating please. I'm not. Also it's my view, not the BRBs. I've had no discussion with any team mates about it.

These disconnections have happened since the game was released and has been discussed many times. No one likes playing the same track over and over again, and I do believe it is in the back of some peoples minds (including mine, I admit. Very cynical of me) that there may be something astray when it happens. I just would like a set rule that is fair to everyone which would include no restarts.

[ACE-FLO]

This restarting races over and over is a pain. ...in the ass!


Personally I think that if you disconnect during a race the result should stand and then the member who left can rejoin after. This would take away all doubt that someone is doing it on purpose, which I think some of us believe could happen. you know, now that you mention it - it puts doubts in my head too!!! (not that I am accusing anyone, just that it is a possibility you know?) Thanks for pointing that one out mate! Hmmm... thinking hats come back on :|


As a general rule it doesn't happen much, It may happen less if this rule was included. Yes, meaning that with the current scoring system employed in HD Fury - that would earn a pilot 0 points for disconnecting... seems a bit harsh but necessary imo! The way I see it, if an F1 drivers car had a fault, he'd have to leave the race - the race still goes on regardless and the track is not repeated for the sake of one F1 driver. Why can't it be the same here? If a Pilot disconnects - they sit that one out and get 0 points for it - the track doesnt get repeated the tournament carries on with the disconnected pilot taking part in the following race as normal.

Oh, and any xpand tourney would be better hosted on a race by race basis - instead of hosting a tournament, as Disconnections will suck the fun out of our allocated gaming time for that session... some of us do have other schitt to get on with. Last night, it took the best part of 15 mins to run one race because of DC's mid tourney - and the hoister having to re-host the tourney from cut off point... If hosted on a single race by race basis - this problem would have been halved!

Ace
A.L.T.E.R.N

EDIT: Having probs with a certain aspect of Team Barrel Roll Barbarians team Logo - it wont be finished for today :( but as a means of compensating you all - I have found this to share with you, enjoy yourselves :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko5stAUnMns - it kills me it does! :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVcc9Sakr-w&NR=1 :D seriouisly, this is genius :D ... but this one puts it all into perspective for us barbarians http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIkJvY96i8w&feature=related :rock

[Dark_Phantom_89]

LOL those videos were brilliant ACE! "Do a barrel roll!!" :D

And phaeton, we won't do the race again - no matter what method we used, Team Poland still won, so congratulations to you guys :)

[SaturnReturn]

I supported the idea of single races for these types of events when this discussion came up before. I changed my mind a bit though. Single races are a pain in the arse too. People's places aren't randomised properly and you often end up with the same starting order race after race. It can give one team a big advantage if it's really bad. Tournament formats are definitely fairer in terms of grid placing.

I think what I suggested at some point before was to race in 4 race tournaments. Each 4 races each team can have 1 restart, after which the 4 race tournament carries on. Then if one player disconnects 2 or 3 times, depending on tourney length, then they drop out, and are replaced by a sub, or not if there's no sub available. If disconnections are happening on both sides all the time then postponing would be the best option.

Strangely, after all the discussion, we didn't really have any issues in the World Cup. I think there was only 1 restart. I guess we got lucky, and there have definitely been more disconnections recently.

Giving someone zero points might seem fair, and I wouldn't really have much of a problem with it, but comparing it to reliability on F1 races doesn't really work IMO, because genuine disconnections are often more to do with the reliability of the PSN than the individuals' hardware or connection, although not always.

[ACE-FLO]

Good ideas SR :)



Giving someone zero points might seem fair, ...but ...~snip~
True, well said - and my example for F1 was just for reference as a working system. Say an F1 teams car gets shorted out mid race - that is comparable to a DC imo... yes, we are playing on a virtual race track whereby DC mid race and real life technical probs with an F1 car seem worlds apart, but essentially - it is still racing, and we are having probs which draw a parrallel with F1 in that regard.

The whole thing with restarting a race due to DCs is going to cause problems, especially now that some of us (including me) think DCing could be used as a tactic to get different results from the restarted race, in future races... hmmm...

Let's hope we get this sorted quickly :)

[Dark_Phantom_89]

I'm all for counting a disconnect as 0 points and allowing the disconnected player to return for the next race from now on.

[SaturnReturn]

I never really thought badly about disconnections myself. I can't think why anyone would do it knowing how a race can turn around at any time. When a Frenchman disconnected against TFD in the World Cup, it actually benefited us, not the French. But if it started happening frequently after some racers had finished, then perhaps I'd be more skeptical.

Maybe it's that simple - no restarts after lap 3 or 4, or something.

[Amorbis]

Disconnecting within this community seems too unlikely, I don't think anyone in the Xpand league would do that. I know people could build a reputation for disconnecting, but whose to say it wouldn't be their internet at fault?

If we were to go down the DNF route it would help speed things up. Sacrificing points for getting things done seems OK enough for me and if a person's disconnects persist then it's probably better that they sit out so they can sort things out. But with sitting out we'd have to use Saturn's idea of four tournaments with four races, just so a team isn't severely disadvantaged. This way scores wouldn't be so changed as seen in yesterday's BRB vs. Poland match. I'm not accusing Poland of cheating, after all we had as many disconnects as them.

[ACE-FLO]

I can roll with that! :)

[Amorbis]

No restarts after lap 3/4 sounds good to me. Lap 4 sounds like the best option as that way the results won't change as much as they could have in lap 3. But lap 3 is quite far into the race when you think about it.

[ACE-FLO]

OK - sounds good, but um - Lap 4 from when? I mean - who decides it's lap 4? If in an 8 player race Deepmix is leading and in lap 4 whils I'm in last place and in lap 3 - and say Pilot X disconnects whilst he/she in in lap 3 - does that race get restarted or does it carry onwards and a penalty of 0points awarded to DC'd pilot?

[IDReaper]

The four tourney's idea sounds like a good one too. However the grid will be affected, not to the degree of single races but it could make a difference. Still sounds like it is more of a benefit though.

Also by ACE-FLO's logic I see the flaw in my previous plan as far a cheating. Say a player is in last but has a first place team member n the race. Said player d/c. The re-race starts and the d/c gets first. So instead of 8+_+_+0 for the two racers it becomes 8+8+_+_ giving that team a massive advantage. Although I doubt anyone here would do that it is exploitable.

@ACE-FLO
We could just go by the final lap indicator, everyone hears that at the same time.

[phaeton_pl]

DNF = 0 point

It's the best option if you ask me. Clear and simple rule.

[Amorbis]

I would of thought that if 1st place is on lap 4 then it should count as lap 4. If the person in first was to disconnect then it would quite an annoyance, though. And if someone in last was to get disconnected whilst the person in first was on lap 4 and the person in last on lap 3 that would also be frustrating. But we can't please everyone and keep the tournament going at a steady pace, or can we? :|

[IDReaper]

Well I have a question, if some d/c and gets 0 points, but rejoins before the next race, will the game place that player in pole position? If so then I think we can just stick with that as fair.

[kaori]

It's the hoster will start first, then it depends of the order the hoster invite players.

[ACE-FLO]

Guys - who out you long time Pulsers ever raced TeamLink Division (basically xpand but on PSP Pulse) with Archman and us last year? We had clear rules for DC pilots - and a whole new scoring system to boot.

ATM - HD Fury, like Pulse allocates points in tourneys in the following format:

1st - 8points
2nd - 6points
3rd - 5points
4th - 4points
5th - 3points
6th - 2points
7th - 1points
8th - 0points

Meaning Disconnected Pilot gets 0points - even if he Disconnected in the 5th lap whilst he/she is in the top 3 postions... seems harsher now doesn't it?

A revised point scoring system for Xpand tourneys which allow for Disconnected pilots to recieve points as a means of compensatory allocation could be quite beneficial in the interest of fairness... let me explain.

Here is a points system I have worked out for Xpand league tourneys:

1st - 12 points
2nd - 10 points
3rd - 8 points
4th - 6 points
5th - 5 points
6th - 4 points
7th - 3 points
8th - 2 points
Disconnection - 1 point

What do you guys think? ofcourse - it would mean that someone who knows programming would have to make a C+ app to sort the data for points though... but hey, it's a solution. :)

[kaori]

No Ace, I prefer to keep the points system of WipEout, it's the same since Pure and it rocks.

[ACE-FLO]

Sure - just had to get the TeamLink idea out of my head and onto forum - I could't stand thinking sbout it and thinking "I haven't said anything" you know?

As long as we all happy with the 0points for DC rule - we got it sorted! :)

Kaori - can you update the rules now?


It's the hoster will start first, then it depends of the order the hoster invite players.

Would it be fairer for the hoster to invite pilots into the room like from team a, then team b then team a then team b etc - so the start grid order is fairer also?

[Ace3cube]

Ace3cube jumps all around the thread

[Dark_Phantom_89]

DNF = 0 point

It's the best option if you ask me. Clear and simple rule.

Agreed.

[ACE-FLO]

Ace3cube jumps all around the thread

To bump up Ace3Cubes post count? or just becuase Ace3Cube like to jump around? :P

[kaori]

@ ACE, I know, no problem ;)

I agree for rules DC= 0 point, but we should look case by case, just imagine, you are leading 5 seconds in advance, and your are DC in end of 4th or in 5th lap. I remember it happened me or leungbok during a tournament.
In this case, you can reinsert the DC player in the rating.

So, I can add this rule, DC=0 point, but if the players are agree to reinsert the DC player in the classification of the race, they can in a gentlemen agreement, because Xpand is a friendly and fair league.
Then, when they will tell us the score, I don't want heard "but we have a disconnection and...". if they are not agree, DC= 0 point, that will be simple.

[ACE-FLO]

I think for the interest of fairness, you have got this one on the nose my friend... :) time for a cigarette break... BRB LOL

[SaturnReturn]

...Saturn's idea of four tournaments with four races...

Just so that I'm not trying to accidentally take credit, the 4x4 thing was Mad-Ice's idea/method. It's just the way he's always done it when he's hosted I think.:)

[kaori]

Ok, I've added this 2 new rules :



NEW UPDATE FEB.2010 : If a player is disconnected, he scores the rank of the last place (0 points with 8 players, but 4 points if only 4 players in race), but if the players are agree, they can arrange in a gentlemen agreement. (eg : insert the DC player in this position when he was DC).
NEW UPDATE FEB.2010 : After a disconnection, the hoster have to restart a tournament, respecting the rule of inverted grid. He have to invite the players from last to first of the last race.

[Dark_Phantom_89]

Perfect kaori :+

[ACE-FLO]

Excellent revision of rules there Kaori! :)

I'm pleased so I'll give you the first mock up for our BRB team logo, not finished - not even entirely mine tbh... but just a mock up all the same... I am actually creating an animated logo for us :rock

[Greenix]

wow mate, i'm already in love with this team; Rollcage Rebels: great stuff guys, and i'm sooo happy to see the legendary Greenix in their line up. So once again: X-PAND FTW, AND STUDIO LIVERPOOL FOREVER.

It's nice to be taking part in a wipeout event again after so long Kanar, certainly missed my dose of Avalon. I've been somewhat neglectful of the zone lately for other commitments - sad the first time i checked up on here in ages was black friday... :( Anyhow, here I am entering in for the Rollcage Rebels. Thumbs up for Kaori - this looks like a solid idea, SL may be gone but it's good to see the spirit of wipeout lives on. Better get on those tracks and de-rust myself, thinking of which, it's going to be fun racing with the zone king.

Here's to racing the old and new faces on wipeout:coffee
See you all out on the tracks, have fun.

[SaturnReturn]

Woohoo, a Greenix. Long time no see.:D Good to have you back.

[TorquedSoul]

I'll be joining Kyonshi's Rising Storm team. Document it where ever its documented ... :P

[Kyonshi]

And Iwillbuildaduck and PEPEDA just joined! The Storm is going global! :D:+

[kaori]

Round 1 : Team Poland vs Inglorious Bastards will start saturday 6th february, 21.00 GMT+1 (Paris, Bruxelles & Warszawa)

[AspenExcel]

I am also joining Rising Storm. :nod

[Dark_Phantom_89]

Looking forward to racing you Unctuous :)

[kaori]

NEW : For Elo ranking (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tcQknO38-ytZ47s1ur0L_2Q&gid=1), I use now Multiplayer Elo Calculator (http://elo.divergentinformatics.com/) by TorquedSoul.

So, from today, Xpand friendly meeting with 3 or 4 teams in the same tournament is possible, and will count for statistics.

[yeldar2097]

I think our team might be racing The Aeroblasters this weekend but I have no idea on timings. Kao could you tell G-S to check his arena PMs?

:g

[brainbeat]

When i seen this thread, i was not confident at phantom mp, now im feelin it, count me in if not too late, :)

[shapealot]

im with you there brainbeat , i suck at phantom lol

[ACE-FLO]

guys, I may be able to race in the BRB VS WATCHMEN Xpand league races, tonight, i'll let you know in the Xpand social group if i'm definitely able to :) peace

[Ace3cube]

BRB VS Watchmen ==> 2 tournaments/10 tracks. 3vs3. (10pm GMT ~ 1AM GMT)
Watchmen hosted the first (146-134) then BRB the second (135-145).

"Only" (if we can say) one disconnection (third race of first tournament).

[KGB]

Close but no cigar BRBs. Well played everyone.

[Dark_Phantom_89]

That was some tough racing against the Watchmen. Very close too.

[DeepMix]

Rollcage Rebels vs Rising Storm

the first match will be tomorrow at 1:00pm gmt-6 (hopefully), RRebels is ready just waiting for RStorm pilots for the match.

We'll be hosting reverse races :) good luck everyone

[Aeroracer]

can i join this league if i get a team..

[ACE-FLO]

Damn straight you can, and you already got a team...

The PussyCat Pilots (the PCP's ... angel dust ;))

Check out Xpand Social Group and the Wiper Marketplace thread... :)

[Aeroracer]

pussycat pilots are dead..no girls left, they all quit the game...well i
think so....

[ACE-FLO]

time to revive em... what do the boys think? it'd be good for a laugh, and these girls are faaast.

Last night I got my ass handed to me by Luna_bgd... she's a PussyCat Pilot. start there.

now go, my angels... charlie has spoken, once again! May the force be with you:+

[Aeroracer]

if luna is still playing thats good just got find another two..

[ACE-FLO]

theres a team with just 2 pilots in Xpand league, it is possible :)

[SaturnReturn]

There are two teams with two pilots. On of them already has Luna in it. :P

[Hellfire_WZ]

Bit late to the party, but I've just spoken with DeepMix and I'm now a member of the Rollcage Rebels :)

I'll be out of action for a couple of weeks as we're moving and we need to sort out our internet connection, but I'll be well up for it as soon as that's sorted


charlie has spoken, once again!

Did I? Must have been pissed at the time :P

[ProblemSolver]

Very welcome, Hellfire! :+ (... on my PSN friendlist as well ...)

[kaori]

Don't forget to play your matches of round 2 if possible this week-end.
It's Avalon in few hours, so most of us should be online.

ROUND 2 :


Inglorious Bastards vs The Watchmen
Team Poland vs harder better faster stronger
Barrel Roll Barbarians vs Pure Porco Rosso Team
The AeroBlasters vs Rising Storm
The Highly Flammables vs Cool Runnings
Rollcage Rebels vs Charming Melon Menace

You can play ROUND 3 :


Inglorious Bastards vs Barrel Roll Barbarians
Team Poland vs Pure Porco Rosso Team
The Watchmen vs harder better faster stronger
The AeroBlasters vs Rollcage Rebels
The Highly Flammables vs Charming Melon Menace
Rising Storm vs Cool Runnings

ROUND 1 remaining :


harder better faster stronger vs Pure Porco Rosso Team
The AeroBlasters vs The Highly Flammables (second tournament)

[DeepMix]

welcome aboard Hellfire :D hope you can solve ur moving up so we can play soon!

the match with the RRebels vs charming melon will be this saturday :)

i dont know whats going on with the "harder better faster stronger" i tried to message tck but he doesnt answer

[kaori]

Barell Roll Barbarians & Inglorious Bastards have shared the points tonight.

More infos in Xpand social group (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?groupid=45)

[leungbok]

tournoi Xpand, inglorious basterds vs barrel roll barabarians

1st tournament : unlucky :brickwall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH2A0srmk4w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHrcLQBr-RE

2nd tournament : lucky :hyper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9NE5HGi1qE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xP9lIAnYyA

[Dark_Phantom_89]

Great videos Leungbok :D

[KGB]

Looks like I missed a great match there. Vids are a bit slow at the moment, I'll try again in a bit.

[kaori]

Last night, The Watchmen & Inglorious Bastards each won a tournament.

And Xtriko is a bastard from today :rock

[xtriko]

I've been a bastard for a long time! But now... I'm a Drunken Bastard! XD

[kanar]

Hooray for the drunken bastard!!!! I'm so glad you joined us mate!

[kaori]

Round 4 will start when PS3 Fat are able to start :dizzy


Inglorious Bastards vs harder better faster stronger
Team Poland vs Barrel Roll Barbarians
The Watchmen vs Pure Porco Rosso
The AeroBlasters vs Cool Runnings
The Highly Flammables vs Rollcage Rebels
Rising Storm vs Charming Melon Menace

Round 2 is played 50%, don't forget this matches !


Team Poland vs harder better faster stronger
Barrel Roll Barbarians vs Pure Porco Rosso
The Highly Flammables vs Cool Runnings

More infos here : http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tcQknO38-ytZ47s1ur0L_2Q&gid=3

[Kyonshi]

Aren't we racing Cool Runnings like the calendar tells it?

[kaori]

Yes you must play this match too, but you are just a few days late in this case ;)

[Hellfire_WZ]

Message for the Rollcage Rebels: I'm back online and available for selection :)

[DrMannevond]

About Cool Runnings. Maybe it's just me, but the team seems completely dead in the water. After I signed up I've had absolutely no response whatsoever from 'management'. I've asked in the forum and sent PM - no reaction. Nothing.
I hereby put myself up for auction (don't worry, I'm cheap:p).

[stinkleroy]

Yeah I tried to set up a match with you guys but you've been MIA lol. Hmm what do we do now? :?

[DeepMix]

Message for the Rollcage Rebels: I'm back online and available for selection :)

lol i check my ps3 more often than the forum, but its good to have u back we just need to speak with our next rival team, the aeroblasters i think and you'd be ready to go

[DrMannevond]

I sent another PM to JFthebestJan. I've seen him online several times recently, so it's not that he's unavailable or anything, so hopefully I'll get some kind of reply. If I don't have something by tomorrow I'm either leaving the team or trying a hostile takeover:)
Edit : Hostile takeover as in pretending JF is not on the team and trying to set something up without him. Anyone else on the team interested? (And no offense JF, but you need to check in. You started the team. If you have no intentions of continuing then say so and let someone else take over. At least say something)

[stinkleroy]

Hahah DrM good plan, I shall await further news :)

[ProblemSolver]

... we just need to speak with our next rival team, the aeroblasters i think and you'd be ready to go
I'm ready to go as well. :+

[HunterGreg8]

hey the Rollcage Rebels, would you like play against us today to 21h (GMT+1) :) ?

[Ace3cube]

Tonight on the Xpand Channel ==>
harder,better,faster,stronger meet The Watchmen.
More details will follow...

[Ace3cube]

2 tournaments tonight :
The first one won by harder,better and the second one by Watchmen.
For more info => check on Xpand social group.

[ProblemSolver]

Bad news from my side (Team Rollcage Rebels). Well, I've played a lot of
WipEout HD during the last two months and it seems like that I've injured my
pointing fingers to some degree due to lots of airbraking. :? After playing online
a lot and after having set four new ZONE records lately (some tracks are very
demanding on the airbrakes) it seems like that I have to give my fingers some
rest for a certain amount of time.

[kaori]

Hello, I give you some news for the end of the season 1.

If some teams won't play their matches before saturday night, I'll give you a timetable, all postponed meetings will be played this sunday.

If a team won't be able to present 2 players, it will lose the match and won't score any point.

Look the calendar !

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tcQknO38-ytZ47s1ur0L_2Q&gid=3

After this week-end, the ranking match and the big final between the 2 best teams can be played :hyper

[KGB]

Are you wanting all remaining games played or just the ones we are behind in Kaori?

EDIT: Don't answer that, I just had a look and obviously we do need to play them all.

[kaori]

Reserve day, sunday 21th, this is the provisionnal calendar if no match is played before sunday.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tcQknO38-ytZ47s1ur0L_2Q&gid=4

It's impossible to compact more timetable for Group B, because zero of five rounds have been completed :frown:

[Hellfire_WZ]

I'm up for some races on Sunday night, anyone else from RR available?

[Kyonshi]

I'd like to make public excuses to Cool Runnings, Charming Melon Menace and Highly Flammables for the late progress with my team. I take the blame, but i also have to let you know that i'm running the progression of North American Team, and even if it doesn't look difficult to organize things, its getting complicated with schedules and time zones. That's why i'm getting 3 races late in Xpand. I can't really race in week days, since i'm working until 5 and most teams are from Europe, meaning they're already in bed by this time. I can only race on week-ends, and most of my team mates also have complicated availability.

This upcoming week-end we have to race Team France and Cool Runnings. I'll put some efforts in making things advance more. Thank you for understanding.

[DeepMix]

i wont be able to race for an unknown time so i would like to left PS in charge of the team, hope its ok with you

this is what happened to me

http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7314

[kaori]

SUNDAY 21TH, last day for last matches.

GMT Time.

14.00 The AeroBlasters The Highly Flammables PLAYED

15.00 The AeroBlasters Cool Runnings PLAYED
15.00 The Highly Flammables Rollcage Rebels (Rollcage Rebels absent)
15.00 Rising Storm Charming Melon Menace (two teams absent)

17.00 The AeroBlasters Charming Melon Menace (Charming Melon absent)
17.00 The Highly Flammables Rising Storm (Rising Storm absent)
17.00 Rollcage Rebels Cool Runnings (Rollcage Rebels absent)

20.00 The AeroBlasters Rollcage Rebels PLAYED
20.00 Rising Storm Cool Runnings (Rising Storm absent)
20.00 Team Poland The Watchmen PLAYED

22.00 The Highly Flammables Cool Runnings (Cool Runnings absent)

[kaori]

Thanks to people who try to play their late games.

You can see the rankings clicking here (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tcQknO38-ytZ47s1ur0L_2Q&gid=2)

From today, you can play the ranking match :

11-12 : Team Poland vs Rising Storm
9-10 : Inglorious Bastards vs Charming Melon Menace
7-8 : Pure Porco Rosso vs The AeroBlasters
5-6 : Barell Rolls Barbarians vs Rollcage Rebels
3-4 : The Watchmen vs Cool Runnings

And the finale : harder better faster stronger vs The Highly Flammables

Please consider if you want participate to Xpand, Season 2, will start around 15th April. If you had met some difficulties to play your matches in Season 1, maybe you should recruit other pilot or merge with another team.

[KGB]

Hmm!, personally I think all of group B should be disqualified for not being arsed :dizzy.

EDIT: How are Roll Cage Rebels not in the final they played 6 won 6 - 100% record?

[Constrictor]

How to say/write this ... ?

We played 3 xpand tourneys - was big fun. Tried for the last two (round 4 and _after_ that round 5) for two to three weeks but there were some schedule obstacles - not on our side.

Then, on short notice we'd perform 2 tournaments last weekend. Didn't work for the Melons and also for one of our groups opponents. Sucks!

Got ranked one above DNF ... At least not last :xtree

Don't get me wrong. No ranting and no offence. This is just a hint that regrading the schedule (communications and timeframe -> esp. when there are cross timezone races and the teams won't get together) there is room for improvement.

Looking forward to season 2. And I'm sure the Melons will improve compared to season 1. :beer

Bastards, mateo and myself are ready for the battle on rank 9 on track . :sonar

[kaori]

...How are Roll Cage Rebels not in the final they played 6 won 6 - 100% record?

They couldn't play against Cool Running and Highly Flammables yesterday, I can't punish these two teams because they were ready for race yesterday (I spent lot of times on Xpand Channel), so I gave them points like they have beat Rollcage Rebels.

Don't forget, you can use our social group (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/group.php?groupid=45) for contact opponents, it's easier to have one place in order to communicate.

[ProblemSolver]

i wont be able to race for an unknown time so i would like to left PS in charge of the team, hope its ok with you ...
For the reason given here (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/showpost.php?p=168726&postcount=216), I can't currently play the game as I used to be.
Hellfire, Andybob, or Greenix should take over the team for the time being.

Do you know when you'll get a new PS3?

[DeepMix]

For the reason given here (http://www.wipeoutzone.com/forum/showpost.php?p=168726&postcount=216), I can't currently play the game as I used to be.
Hellfire, Andybob, or Greenix should take over the team for the time being.

Do you know when you'll get a new PS3?
i forgot about it sorry, andy told me the team was working on it lol and no... i dont know when im getting a new ps3, i have to sell my currently ps3 in parts then saving money then buying a new one :( hope to be back soon

[kaori]

Nobody wants to finish the first season?

Finale : harder better faster stronger vs The Highly Flammables

Ranking matches :
3-4 : The Watchmen vs Cool Runnings
5-6 : Barell Rolls Barbarians vs Rollcage Rebels
7-8 : Pure Porco Rosso vs The AeroBlasters
9-10 : Inglorious Bastards vs Charming Melon Menace
11-12 : Team Poland vs Rising Storm

[SaturnReturn]

Thanks for the reminder kaori. Arrangements are in progress for the final. Need to check up with z1r0rEi whether he's arranged anything.

[kaori]

:frown: Anyone have played his ranking match, even the final :frown:

I think I'll open season 2 soon, with solid and active teams.

I'll let 2 weeks for play a meeting too.

Inglorious Bastards, The Watchmen and The AeroBlasters should be present on the starting line.

[Dark_Phantom_89]

The Barrel Roll Barbarians will be ready to play all of their matches too :+

[ACE-FLO]

Yep, ready to roll... barrel roll that is ;) makes us dizzy but who gizza ****? :lol

[xtriko]

SIR YES SIR! Drunken Bastard Ready! :D

[ACE-FLO]

You drunk... Me stoned... erm... This is nutts :lol In the words of my Japanese wipEr friend, Spook-21, Lets enjoy some wipEout! \oO/

[Woopzilla]

Hello, as of recently I'm part of Barrel Roll Barbarians, replacing RedScar for Season 2.

Don't know if it's a temporary thing until RedScar is back or a permanent switch... but for now I'll be sporting bracers, leather pants and a horned helmet while wipeouting. :g

[Dark_Phantom_89]

It's a permanent switch Woop (that's if you'll have us ;)) - ResScar asked to be removed from the team due to work commitments.

[xtriko]

LOL xD go go Woopzilla ahahahaha!!!

[kaori]

Tomorrow (thursday 13th may) from 19.00 GMT (21.00 Paris/20.00 Lisbon); Inglorious Bastards should be online, and we'll be ready for some friendly Xpand races !
I invite my mates and other teams to join us.

[kaori]

Season 2 start 1st June, currently 4 teams are ready.

[dirtywaffle]

im in!:beer but i need a team

[KIGO1987]

Kaori is starting season two, old teams, and newer teams will be around for this season. Hopefully everyone will have active internet connections this time around :)

[ShawnFrecle]

Final for the Xpand series 1 for the 7th & 8th position is done! Results are in the topic [CHAMPIONSHIP] Season 1 of the official social group "Xpand" :)

[kaori]

Season 2 start 1st June.
4 teams are ready :
1st round (1st June/15th June)

The AeroBlasters vs The Watchmen
Barrel Roll Barbarians vs Inglorious Bastards

Other teams can register until 31st May. (eg Flying Pizzas ;) )

[kaori]

Yesterday, Barell Roll Barbarians won the 2 tournaments against Inglorious Bastards.
137-95 (MVP : Dark_Phantom_89)
119-105 (MVP : Woopzilla 5 first places & 3 times second in 8 races :cold)

Score table : http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AqkOSVTDzvnYdGRCYlV4SWZxdXl1UHVOSzZ6OWVLN mc&hl=fr&output=html

The AeroBlasters vs The Watchmen is postponed because exams for some players :banzai

For 2nd round,
Barell Rolls Barbarians vs The Watchmen
Inglorious Bastards vs The AeroBlasters

We should play these matches before 7th July, please contact your opponents.

This season 2, each team will play once against others (2 tournaments by round). After the 3 rounds, the best team will be champion. In case of tie for 1st place, a final will be played.

Ranking :
1st. 6 points, 2 tournaments, Barell Roll Barbarians
2nd. 2 points, 2 tournaments, Inglorious Bastards
3rd. 0 point, 0 tournament, The Watchmen & The AeroBlasters

Links Xdocs : calendar (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AqkOSVTDzvnYdGNRa25PMzgteXRaNDdzMXVyMExfM lE&gid=5) & rankings (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AqkOSVTDzvnYdGNRa25PMzgteXRaNDdzMXVyMExfM lE&gid=6)

[ACE-FLO]

Not seen any posts up in the Xpand league social group about when us BRBees are racing The Watchmen ??? Ace3Cube has proposed Sunday this weekend coming.

I understand many may wanna watch some footy at the time proposed, but if we know who - then atleast we can maybe know isn't, and therefore maybe available to race. S come on chaps, let's roll this one out :)

Also, I can race most evenings, and weekends cept saturday afternoons, but after 6pm is fine on Saturdays :)

Also, I see that only 4 teams are ready thus far. It's a good start guys, if anyone wants to get into a team or make one of their own - why not join the Xpand social group and post your availablity in the WIperMarket thread there? Team racing rocks the house down :)