Request: Forced pitstop

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  1. Guy Moulton

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    My wish is for the multiplayer dedi server to have an option to force a pitstop (or multiple) and set the time period during which it can be done.

    The UI would include:

    How many Forced Pitstops?
    (drop down with 0,1,2,3,)

    Earliest Pitstop Wndow 1? (option greyed out if user chose 0 above)
    (drop down box from 0 min to 120 min in 5 min increments)

    Latest Pitstop Windown 1? (option greyed out if user chose 0 above)
    (drop down box from 0 min to 120 min in 5 min increments)

    Earliest Pitstop Wndow 2? (option greyed out if user chose 0 above)
    (drop down box from 0 min to 120 min in 5 min increments)

    Latest Pitstop Windown 2? (option greyed out if user chose 0 above)
    (drop down box from 0 min to 120 min in 5 min increments)

    Earliest Pitstop Wndow 3? (option greyed out if user chose 0 above)
    (drop down box from 0 min to 120 min in 5 min increments)

    Latest Pitstop Windown 3? (option greyed out if user chose 0 above)
    (drop down box from 0 min to 120 min in 5 min increments)

    If the user does not cross the pit timing line during the Pitstop Window he/she will be DQ'ed. A message will come up in the chat box when the Pitstop Window is open and than another when closed.
     
  2. Andreas Binz

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    Good point. I like forced pitstops. It's more exciting and you can get into the pits and repair after a crash (hope less of DNF guys).
    +1
     
  3. Jamezinho

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    Yep, this one has been suggested before and I fully support the need for pit rules and windows.

    Both online and offline.
     
  4. Hendrix

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    Good idea. +1
     
  5. Radar

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    I support the idea, however I've been doing increased Fuel usage to force at least 1 pitstop, say 2x or 3x. Makes little difference to the game (unlike 2x tyres and so forth).
     
  6. Guimengo

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    I remember these from the Grand Prix series. Those games still have plenty of useful gameplay options that aren't explored today.
     
  7. wgeuze

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    If only we could get the washcloth back, hmmmmm

    Good idea for some classes though, not everybody is doing F1 style racing :)
     
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    +1 good idea
     
  10. Vance Le Garde

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    +1000 great feature can't wait for it to be implemented
     
  11. Adrianstealth

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    thought this was possible now as it's a no brainier

    +1
     
  12. Juergen-BY

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    Is there anything in progress from ISI? Would be nice to get some informations...please... :)
     
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  14. Euskotracks

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    +1.
    I would say that many leagues have used this option in their champs. Despite it is not difficult to check, it is quite time consuming.

    I wonder why so much effort was put to implement nascar rules before implementing the most common rules for standard racing, especially tire change obligation and mandatory pit.

    An easy setup for multiple leg races with inverted grids would also be welcome. DTM, WTCC ...are using this format.

    Enviado desde mi ONE A2001 mediante Tapatalk
     
  15. Juergen-BY

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    I agree 100%, it`s really surprising...
     
  16. rer8

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    It has been a while since we visited this request... I think that it would be nice to have this detail in the game, but a work-around that I have used is to adjust tire wear so as to make the car difficult to drive at speed after a given time. Still, it would be nice to be able to simply check a box and add the required pit stop elements...

    Just to be clear, there are currently no simulated race games that challenge the supremacy of rFactor 2. I own most of them, but rarely use them... I have not used the iRacing game, so that could be a good but more expensive challenger. Well done ISI...
     
  17. Juergen-BY

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    Just to remind you, in (the very outdated) Race07 it is possible to set a forced (mandantory) pit stop in the dedicated server settings...Wich means, it seems, it`s not rocket science.
     

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