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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 02-11-2015 08:23
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Hope you all enjoyed the World Championships.
I'll probably already put the next preview up tomorrow or later today.
I also hope to do another Piece of History this season but I can't order them like that, inspiration has to come to me for that 
I do have an interesting plan, though. I want to go through all the reports I've written and (using a document, of course) count all the words.
I've been at this almost a year now but I really wonder how much I've actually written here.  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 02-11-2015 15:50
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Looking over the "changes" I had proposed for this season and what became of them. Let's see:
World Cup Races will have U23 results (top 10s or top 5s), thus allowing for a limited U23 database, to further explore the fantasy world and open doors for new players, read the next feature to find out more.
Didn't do that. Reason: time consuming and I forgot for the first races. Instead I did a mid-season U23 update. A better alternative and something to perhaps do again next season.
A player can express his interest in this game and join in at any point in the season. He can do this by sign-up his rider, who will then be added to the U23 pool of riders. If he wishes, he can even ride a few races with the professionals. this rider can then make the leap to the professionals in the next sign-up window for season 3.
This has happened. I've some U23 riders waiting to join next season.
(optional: ) Result from Women Cycling at World Cup races, to give an extra touch to the game and the fantasy world. Might actually turn into an interesting side-project to follow from afar.
Nope. Didn't do it, won't do it either. Just WC is enough.
I tried to plan in overlapping races, for lesser riders, but decided against it eventually. Instead, I have come up with an alternative. Find out about this new feature in a few days.
This was the NES Trophy and I think it's pretty nice. Might keep it around. Then again, not sure yet.
List of pre-set tactics you can use (still working on that). Of course, you can always send in tactics like you're used to, but you can use these tactics, too, if you want.
This was requested but nobody actually uses it. Still, it's there so it can be used. Don't have to delete it, too. Might come in handy for potential new players for season 3.
Overall I think season 2 is going good and I'm looking forward to ending it in 5 races. Might also do the football match again, if there is interest in it if not, close down season a bit earlier and move on to the off-season quicker. But perhaps it's a nice way to bridge the end of the season and fill up some space during sign-ups? What do you think?
I definitely confirm there will be a full 3rd season. So no slowing down at the moment 
5 races left. Preview for Ansbach probably this evening! |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 02-11-2015 15:55
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The way you did U23 this season was perfect. Just a few updates here and there, spot on.
WC for Women is more than enough, perhaps at Continentals as well would be nice
NES MUST STAY! Is a great competition and it's current 3-race format is great. Might be nice to keep the "sub top" riders away from it, as Listerijn Goldie and Dao did kind of dominate it.
Never use pre-set tactics. Never normall do tactics at all. I prefer letting my riders do what they do and only providing help if i have a really specific idea of what they should do. (my Worlds tactic was deffo the best ever)
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Also Blue Bell CX have confirmed the signatures of Radio and TDF for another season. Goldie yet to sign, could he be on the move?
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 02-11-2015 16:41
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Ansbach Preview! Another all round Superprestige race. Has Vague been celebrating too much, or is he ready to take the Holy Trinity - World Champ, Superprestige, World Cup? |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 02-11-2015 23:21
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Nes could be expanded to include U23 Bots and cut out older and/or better riders like Listerijn and Goldenberg. But U23 presentation was very nice this season and Women WC too. I think it's a pretty good input but the focus should definitely lie on Elites CX whilster other stuff is 'nice-to-have'
Confirmation of thirs season is very good. Don't want to imagine it'll ever stop though. 
Looking forward to Ansbach, Kwaremont and Ardennes. Especially the latter two have been two of my favourites reports and races last season (Kwaremont <3)
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 02-11-2015 23:30
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It's hard, we had no idea that Listerijn, Godlenberg and Dao would turn out that good
These five races are all amazing [shonakheartsmiley] <3 Will ride SP finale, maybe Ardennes and then Dunkerque for the win for Milan
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
[ICL] Santos-Euskadi | [PT]  Xero Racing
5x  x5
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| Shonak |
Posted on 03-11-2015 19:57
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Didn't think that Cornelis would retire this season. Will you replace him with a new rider then, Selwink? Whilst I hope he'll have some success in this later races, I really hope it won't be in the World Cup.
Also, I'm 100% for Milan coming back to Belgium. The game needs more belgian top riders, especially with Cornelis about to leave.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Selwink |
Posted on 04-11-2015 11:07
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I'm planning to become more active with Alinejad again, plus I might give Dries some sideline comments (maybe Ian maybe even wants to make him co-commentator )
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 04-11-2015 11:32
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Cornelis retiring is definitely interesting. And will leave a power vacuum. Well, with Vague and Cook it's already filled up but still it'll leave some races interestingly open!
Hope to bring you a new report this evening, but could as well be tomorrow! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 05-11-2015 00:29
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Didn't get to it today but will do the report tomorrow if I have the time
Also Cornelis co-commentary is a nice idea!
Milan back to Belgium.
Let's see if the UCI will allow that |
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 05-11-2015 00:40
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Can't wait for Ansbach.
If we want to do that storyline I must tell you why first
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
[ICL] Santos-Euskadi | [PT] Xero Racing
5x x5
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 05-11-2015 18:49
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Ansbach Cross! Enjoy the report Kwaremont is up next! |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 05-11-2015 18:57
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Thanks for the great report Ian.
Nice to see Sylvain somewhat making up for the worlds with a third place, hopefully he can finish off the season strongly.
Sorry about not writing a post yet, I've been quite busy at the moment.
Also, not meaning to pick on typos but this was kind of funny
Lipawsky is doing his best to hold off Lipawsky. He's got a 5 second lead.
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 05-11-2015 19:43
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Again, a great report. Great work, Ian!
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 05-11-2015 22:49
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Dropping world champ like a boss 
Amazing report once again, definitely not a drop for your World Champs reports, this will be an amazing end to the season!
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
[ICL] Santos-Euskadi | [PT] Xero Racing
5x x5
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 06-11-2015 12:42
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I'm a bit behind on school work
But still I hope to bring you all the next preview later today! Kwaremont Cross, will be awesome
Also, when I release news or rumors, like the Herne Hill one now, your posts may help decide what happens with it. Positive thoughts about it will probably bring it back, but whether Superprestige or World Cup or Classics, don't know yet, and you could influence that |
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 06-11-2015 17:05
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Ian Butler wrote:
I'm a bit behind on school work
But still I hope to bring you all the next preview later today! Kwaremont Cross, will be awesome
Also, when I release news or rumors, like the Herne Hill one now, your posts may help decide what happens with it. Positive thoughts about it will probably bring it back, but whether Superprestige or World Cup or Classics, don't know yet, and you could influence that
Looking forward to Kwaremont!
Also nice to hear, that positive thoughts influence rumors. Thats a very nice way to go.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 06-11-2015 17:08
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Thanks, Paul. Already looking forward to your involvement in the game
And, yes, that's a bit the core of this game. Your role-playing posts influence your rider, results and the entire fantasy world surrounding this game. |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 06-11-2015 17:20
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Kwaremont Preview! including the biggest mystery of the modern cross history: WHAT DOES N STAND FOR IN FRANCIS N. VAGUE'S NAME?
Oh well, maybe we'll never find out.
Exciting times with these races, hope to do it on Sunday |
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| matt17br |
Posted on 06-11-2015 17:26
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My favourite race for various seasons is shortly coming
Looking forward to it! Matt will suffer a colder weather so he'll hardly repeat that totally awesome win but I'm expecting a podium at least! #highopes
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