We need to decide asap!
Let's just go with it since no one is making a decision
Yep. Executive decision, GP predictor it is, at least for this season. If it sucks it sucks, at least we have something.
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The Formula 1 2013 Season |OT| End of the Webber Era
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Yep. Executive decision, GP predictor it is, at least for this season. If it sucks it sucks, at least we have something.
Adam Scott Aukerman
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Joined (VROOMEMA). I quite like the look of how that one works, which will hopefully keep it mixed up throughout the season as opposed to a straight race to be able to afford red bull.
I fucking hate Haymarket's spam policy though.
I fucking hate Haymarket's spam policy though.
Where do you live?
So if I just join with facebook it won't have my name up there?
ClassyPenguin
Banned
I joined with fb and it just shows your team name.
Adam Scott Aukerman
Member
...ok, how on earth do you make predictions via a phone? It says specifically in the how-to guide that you can, but I see no way to (I'm on an iPhone)
EDIT: Ahhh, there is a proper mobile version for the selection process after all, it just wasn't loading for me this morning.
EDIT: Ahhh, there is a proper mobile version for the selection process after all, it just wasn't loading for me this morning.
zomgbbqftw
Banned
Then we'll all watch as Sergio sticks it on the front row and finishes with a podium.
Fuck yeah, guys... IT'S TIME TO GET ALL PATRIOTIC UP IN THIS BITCH!
(It's not a link to a picture of Webber. Trust me.)
PS. Guys, the weather's looking a little spotty compared to the last week and a bit of 30C+ days...
(It's not a link to a picture of Webber. Trust me.)
PS. Guys, the weather's looking a little spotty compared to the last week and a bit of 30C+ days...
Signed up! This should be put in OT too
Psychotext
Member
So apparently Sky will be offering access to the races (In SD via the web) for £9.99 each. Financially this makes far more sense to me than getting Sky or adding Sky Sports to my Virgin package...
...but it's still utterly retarded, and I have to stop myself doing it! Not even once. Stupid F1 addiction.
...but it's still utterly retarded, and I have to stop myself doing it! Not even once. Stupid F1 addiction.
That's $20 each. Bloody hell.
strangedopamine
Member
F1's back! Looking forward yet another year of racing. I've been following this every year since 1996. Will be watching on Sunday, can't wait!
Will be watching the 10 live BBC races, the rest I'll listen to on 5 live.
Will be watching the 10 live BBC races, the rest I'll listen to on 5 live.
Psychotext
Member
Yeah, though that's versus £309 a year (or £30.90 per race) to watch the 10 which wont be shown live on the BBC.
So $60 each if you're not interested in watching the premier league or cricket.
Yeah, though that's versus £309 a year (or £30.90 per race) to watch the 10 which wont be shown live on the BBC.
So $60 each if you're not interested in watching the premier league or cricket.
Jesus. The home of most of the teams is getting well and truly fucked over. 309 pounds for (I'll be generous) 19 races? That is insane money.
Edit: Even if you do like cricket and football that is inseane money for tv channels.
Joined the NeoGAF group on GPPredictor as well. It's going to be interesting as I'm pretty bad at predictions.
Does this mean a more traditional fantasy league like http://www.f1manager.info/ is not happening? It's a shame as I really enjoyed last years league.
Does this mean a more traditional fantasy league like http://www.f1manager.info/ is not happening? It's a shame as I really enjoyed last years league.
Adam Scott Aukerman
Member
Couple of questions:
- Does that offer apply to everyone, or just Sky/Virgin subscribers that don't have the F1 channel?
- Does that give you access to just the race, or all of the weekend's coverage?
If it's to everyone and you get all the coverage, it's not that bad of a deal. I doubt that's the case though.
Psychotext
Member
Details are sketchy right now as it's not officially released yet. But apparently it's the cost to anyone for 24 hours of access to the Sky Sports channels (including F1).
Something definitely Webber related, so due warning provided:
Why Mark Webber's fighting spirit might be enough to tip this year's F1 title battle in his favour
Mind you, that's probably been the heading of an article this time every year for the past few, but at least it's a good article that highlights his battle to get where he is now. Hopefully now he has that pin removed from his ankle, he'll be better. I mean, it's gotta make him lighter, right?
(This isn't a bad little read, either )
Why Mark Webber's fighting spirit might be enough to tip this year's F1 title battle in his favour
Mind you, that's probably been the heading of an article this time every year for the past few, but at least it's a good article that highlights his battle to get where he is now. Hopefully now he has that pin removed from his ankle, he'll be better. I mean, it's gotta make him lighter, right?
(This isn't a bad little read, either
)brotkasten
Member
LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING LA LA LAIt won't make up for the massive chin, tho.
(I just realised that my post on the first page can be easily referred to for any number of appropriate Webber reaction photos. Cool.)
zomgbbqftw
Banned
So £20 for the weekend? Better to get Sky Sports...
Psychotext
Member
Would still be £20 vs £30. I don't really care about watching qualifying live though so I certainly wouldn't feel the need to pay for the Saturday.
(and of course if you don't have Sky or Virgin at all right now then the cheapest you could actually get it for is £35 a race, increasing to £39 a race after a year)
zomgbbqftw
Banned
Yeah in that case it gives you more flexibility.
Psychotext
Member
If I'm honest, despite my dislike of the coverage last year on Sky I would still have probably got it if it was available in HD on Virgin... but paying for SD just feels like I'm being arsefucked.
zomgbbqftw
Banned
Indeed. Part of the reason I switched to Sky was for F1 in HD, plus to get away from shitty Virgin. I don't like Sky as a company, but man do they get it right with TV and internet (now that they use Infinity wholesale).
So is that new thing a tipping thing and not a driver/team manager thing?
I like managing teams. It's more fun than tipping
I'm easy, I'll do whatever everyone else is doing - a decision should have been made before now
Damn you F1RM for taking a year break!
I would be a bit worried they haven't updated their page to say 2013. That said, if anyone does ahve another suggestion I'm all for it, we just needed to make a decision and the Predictor thing at least looks like it will be run well.
Yeah, but F1RM seems to have spoiled us a bit, there are not too many other options that have come up in the off season thread really.So is that new thing a tipping thing and not a driver/team manager thing?
I like managing teams. It's more fun than tipping
It won't make up for the massive chin, tho.
Hey, quiet you, that chin is his glory.
That's hilarious. Just call it what it is... it's not a museum it's a shrine Lewis.
RukusProvider
Banned
One championship.....20 mistakes......
Thanks for making a decision. Just signed up, Kobayashi's Potato returns for year 2....although Kobay isn't in F1 anymore
Already 18 people signed up.
I think the bettings system of gppredictor has one big advantage...Everyone has the same conditions of placing his bet before a race (instead of being limited by budget). Having bad luck in a previous race (like your driver being grosjeaned) may throw you back in the season championshop but will not leave you with a smaller budged and fewer possibilities for the next race...
I think the bettings system of gppredictor has one big advantage...Everyone has the same conditions of placing his bet before a race (instead of being limited by budget). Having bad luck in a previous race (like your driver being grosjeaned) may throw you back in the season championshop but will not leave you with a smaller budged and fewer possibilities for the next race...
Psychotext
Member
I never really noticed the little animated thing in the OP before. That's cute.
Myoclonic Jerk
Member
LOL another Kimi gem - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0EisXa8YNms
Sorry if posted already
Sorry if posted already
This has probably been mention before, but Sky Sports are showing classic races this year.
5 Classic races for each race weekend then 5 others during non race weekends, like 5 great wet races, or something like that.
I know BBC have done this before, but its always good to see.
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...-will-be-broadcast-each-week-on-Sky-Sports-F1
5 Classic races for each race weekend then 5 others during non race weekends, like 5 great wet races, or something like that.
I know BBC have done this before, but its always good to see.
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...-will-be-broadcast-each-week-on-Sky-Sports-F1
Big Takeover
Member
I'm in.
