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Norwegian Wood - Sgt Peppers closed this down!
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 23-11-2013 23:17
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Nice to hear that you have fitted PCM into your busy schedule  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 24-11-2013 10:42
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Well, it was cross on television anyway 
Anyway, I just finished up until Tirreno - Adriatico just now. Will try to make the update by tomorrow, but can't promise anything.
Though I must admit, after playing Tirreno now, I'm getting rather bored. I've never played a career with just a sprinter before, and I must say I see why now  does anyone have any experience with a sprinter's career and can help me stay motivated with just a sprinter? Thanks! |
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| duxili |
Posted on 24-11-2013 12:20
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I have just launched a carreer with NO sprinter.
Sorry I am not your man
You might just concentrate on flat races and simulates other if you are loosing motivation?
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 24-11-2013 12:28
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Up until now that's what I've been doing, but it's getting to be rather boring, to be honest Turns out I enjoy exciting battles on the mountains a lot more than a long stage with a sprint finish  |
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| Dippofix |
Posted on 24-11-2013 13:01
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I'm doing exactly the same as you for my story atm, and i'm facing the same problems. What helps me a good bit though is that JOC is also quite good on the hills and can attack on a late hill, to spice things up a little.
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 24-11-2013 13:19
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I hate sprinting too, but then I hate climbing, the best thing is to do the mountain stages, but work for someone. Maybe pick one of these riders we sent in who is a climber, then he can be your focus in the mountains, then Lars is your man for the sprint. This is what I did with my Walter Susilo story.
Also Dippofix, you have a story!!!!???? Where?
Edited by The Hobbit on 24-11-2013 13:20
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| Dippofix |
Posted on 24-11-2013 13:41
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Not posted yet, but i've already played a good bit. Plan is to have all the playing done before i post it, so it might yet be another while.
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 24-11-2013 14:00
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I look forward to it.
When will the announcement on whose character you choose be? @Ian |
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 24-11-2013 15:43
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Ian Butler wrote:
Well, it was cross on television anyway
Anyway, I just finished up until Tirreno - Adriatico just now. Will try to make the update by tomorrow, but can't promise anything.
Though I must admit, after playing Tirreno now, I'm getting rather bored. I've never played a career with just a sprinter before, and I must say I see why now does anyone have any experience with a sprinter's career and can help me stay motivated with just a sprinter? Thanks!
In my Greg Henderson story, If the day didn't suit Greg, either someone was in the break, or I was fighting for the GC. It gives you something to do on those mountain days. I would suggest sending the GC guys to stage races with Lars
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 25-11-2013 12:40
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Hmm, thanks for the advices. I don't know what I'm gonna do yet, though.
If I only get to play a few hours tops in a week, I'd rather play stages I like, to be honest |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 25-11-2013 13:52
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I'm very sorry to say but I don't think I will continue this.
Like I already said, I only have a few hours I can play each week, and I'd much rather spend that time playing stages I enjoy. I think you can understand that.
However, I still very much enjoy story writing. So I think I will return to my roots and do an old fashioned story once again. I'll probably start it up soon.
Sorry for those who were enjoying this. Thanks for following, really! I had a lot of fun for a while, but I guess I'm not the kind of guy that can keep a long career going with a sprinter. |
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Posted on 25-11-2013 13:53
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But I understand as I wouldn't be able to keep my motivation with a sprinter eithe
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 25-11-2013 13:54
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It was Good whilst it lasted |
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 25-11-2013 17:00
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Hmm, well, il have to make my own story out of that rider I pMed you bout.
No use all that going to nothing! Sorry, thinking out loud.
Shame you don't have enough time/motivation, I think I understand, never had motivation problems myself, but I've never had as good (or long) stories. Good luck next time. |
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 25-11-2013 17:15
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Shame that the story ends.
I admit, I didn't like this one as much as some other stories you produced, but it's still sad to see a good story die...
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 26-11-2013 08:41
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Thanks for the support, guys!
I will most probably return with a climber, since I seem to enjoy those careers most of all.
I'll do it in a style of my first few stories, probably! |
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| lluuiiggii |
Posted on 26-11-2013 18:36
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A pity that this ends But don't you control his progression? Make him develop 'a la Jaja' and have him fight for the GTs in a few years Or at least Borgen could develop a bit more in hills/cobbles in exchange for some sprint and go for classics, or those rather tough stages in which you try to control all the attacks to bring it back to a sprint, at least I find those fun
But well, if you don't enjoy playing with a sprinter, then indeed it doesn't make sense to keep this one going. Before writing the story, we must certainly be enjoying it, as I believe you well know. Looking forward to what will come next
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 26-11-2013 18:42
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Thanks for your comment, lluuiiggii! I've thought about a development a la Jaja, but in the end I decided against it Didn't think it could be credible
So thanks (everyone) for following! I will kick back with a new story shortly, sprinters not included  |
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| duxili |
Posted on 26-11-2013 19:08
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Well, I'll enjoy Mountain even more, so IF YOU DO COME BACK with the same level, I won't complain 
Edited by duxili on 26-11-2013 19:09
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| Dippofix |
Posted on 26-11-2013 19:23
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My favourite Story around, so gutted to see it die.
Maybe play on as his brother, as climber, and let something dramatic happen to Lars.
Spoiler I hear you like killing characters? 
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