The Black Shell Trophy - Final Round

[neuzd]

Here we are guys!
This thread is for discussing the developing of the championship. This very first post will be edited by me before and after every round with current standings and/or next appointment details, so I'm repeating the championship rules, links and infos on the second post.

The Black Shell Trophy, winner: KnucklesSonic8

Final standings

1 KnucklesSonic8 101 [9,8,5] [3,4,0]
2 Trapster 89 [8,4,8] [3,1,1]
3 Tull 58 [1,7,4] [0,2,2]
4 neuzd 56 [4,3,2] [0,0,0]
5 psxbackupuk 48 [7,1,3] [2,0,0]
6 Slayerking45 42 [2,4,1] [0,0,3]
7 Jogurt the Yogurt 39 [0,0,2] [0,0,0]
8 Kevin 31 [0,2,2] [0,0,1]
9 Mendez 22 [0,2,3] [0,0,1]
10 Mr.Rodriguez 19 [1,1,2] [0,1,0]
11 Flamin Skull 0 [0,0,0] [0,0,0]
11 The shoemaker 0 [0,0,0] [0,0,0]

In the first set of brackets are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places count, while in the second set are the Gold, Silver and Bronze cups count.

1st round results:
Mushroom Cup

1 psxbackupuk +15 15
2 KnucklesSonic8 +12 12
3 Tull +10 10
4 Trapster +8 8
5 neuzd +7 7
6 Kevin +6 6
7 Jogurt the Yogurt +5 5
np Mendez +0 0
np Flamin Skull +0 0

notes:
Mendez and Flamin Skull failed to show up so they're still in the championship but they have received 0 points. A very sad thing we couldn't make it as planned. We're looking for you guys to take over this unlucky start.

2nd round results: (take 2)
Flower Cup

1 psxbackupuk +15 30
2 KnucklesSonic8 +12 24
3 Slayerking45 +10 10
4 neuzd +8 15
5 Jogurt the Yogurt +7 12
6 Trapster +6 14
ret Mr.Rodriguez +0 0
np Tull +0 10
np Kevin +0 6
np The shoemaker +0 0
np Mendez +0 0
np Flamin Skull +0 0

Star Cup

1 Trapster +15 29
2 KnucklesSonic8 +12 36
3 Slayerking45 +10 20
4 psxbackupuk +8 38
5 neuzd +7 22
6 Jogurt the Yogurt +6 18
ret Mr.Rodriguez +0 0
np Tull +0 10
np Kevin +0 6
np The shoemaker +0 0
np Mendez +0 0
np Flamin Skull +0 0

notes
Several people didn't make it; we were in 7 but as soon as each of both cup started Mr Rodriguez lost connection, so we raced in 6.

3rd round results:
Special Cup

1 KnucklesSonic8 +15 51
2 Trapster +12 41
3 Tull +10 20
4 neuzd +8 30
5 Slayerking45 +7 27
6 Jogurt the Yogurt +6 24
ret Kevin +0 6
np psxbackupuk +0 38
np Mr.Rodriguez +0 0
np The shoemaker +0 0
np Mendez +0 0
np Flamin Skull +0 0

Shell Cup

1 Trapster +15 56
2 Tull +12 32
3 Slayerking45 +10 37
4 KnucklesSonic8 +8 59
5 neuzd +7 37
6 Kevin +6 12
7 Jogurt the Yogurt +5 29
np psxbackupuk +0 38
np Mr.Rodriguez +0 0
np The shoemaker +0 0
np Mendez +0 0
np Flamin Skull +0 0


4th round results:
Banana Cup

1 KnucklesSonic8 +15 74
2 Tull +12 44
3 Trapster +10 66
4 neuzd +8 45
5 Mr.Rodriguez +7 7
6 psxbackupuk +6 44
6 Mendez +6 6
8 Jogurt the Yogurt +4 33
9 Kevin +3 15
np Slayerking45 +0 37
np Flamin Skull +0 0
np The shoemaker +0 0

Leaf Cup

1 KnucklesSonic8 +15 89
2 Mr.Rodriguez +12 19
3 Mendez +10 16
4 Trapster +8 74
5 Tull +7 51
6 Jogurt the Yogurt +6 39
6 Kevin +6 21
8 psxbackupuk +4 48
9 neuzd +3 48
np Slayerking45 +0 37
np The shoemaker +0 0
np Flamin Skull +0 0

notes
This time was quite fun. 9 people showed up and the cups have been the typical Mario kart mess one would expect. The top positions seems already established, but there are several challengers for the third place.
This is turning out fun, despite my really bad performances (I finished last 3 times in a row during the Leaf Cup).
We'll see how it will end, most likely next week (http://www.neuzd.org/games/sync.php).

5th round results:
Lightning Cup

1 Trapster +15 89
2 KnucklesSonic8 +12 101
3 Kevin +10 31
4 neuzd +8 56
5 Tull +7 58
6 Mendez +6 22
7 Slayerking45 +5 42
ret Jogurt the Yogurt +0 39
np psxbackupuk +0 48
np Mr.Rodriguez +0 19
np Flamin Skull +0 0
np The shoemaker +0 0

notes
Unfortunately Jogurt lost connection after a couple of races, that's sad we only had one cup left and there was no chance to join again.
Anyway, the championship is over, the podium is for KnucklesSonic8, Trapster and Tull; congratulations to them and to anyone who participated.
I hope you enjoyed it as I did hosting it.

See you for the next edition or...something else.

[neuzd]

Rules
- Choose the track to race on, according to the regular order of the tracks in the cup we're racing, so that everyone selects the same track.
- At the end of the cup, take note of your final position and points.

General Infos
I (neuzd) am hosting the championship, so once you're connected enter the room I created.
We'll be waiting for everyone to join before starting, while we're keeping ourselves in touch in the chat room ('http://www.neuzd.org/chatbox/'), we can decide to start if someone didn't show up for too long.
Don't be too late and if you can it will be wise to connect to the chat some times earlier.

Links
Detailed race time infos ('http://www.neuzd.org/games/sync.php')
Chat ('http://www.neuzd.org/chatbox/')
The original thread ('http://www.vc-forums.com/mario-kart-wii-championship-t6764.html')

Good luck to everyone (me in particular, after reading your taunts I got pretty worried).

[KnucklesSonic8]

Sweet, can't wait. 7PM in EST Time.

We should do Flower Cup also.

[psxbackupuk]

Just noiticed that your timer makes the race at 00:00 gmt not 23:00

I should still just about be able to make it but if i cant ill post up due to being at work at 5:30am tommorow morning.

Speak laters

[KnucklesSonic8]

Guys, we're all in the Chat! 10 Min left...

[psxbackupuk]

good race guys

cya for the next one

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Here are my stats. I did better than I thought I would! (I mean, I came in last, but not by as much as I thought I would. You guys are all Mario Kart players, and I don't even like the game!)

5th (3pts), 6th (+1 = 4pts), 5th (+3 = 7pts), 7th (+0 = 7pts).

[KnucklesSonic8]

My Results - Mushroom Cup:
Luigi Circuit - 1st, +15 (15)
Moo Moo Neadows - 3rd, +7 (22)
Mushroom Gorge - 2nd, +10 (32)
Toad's Factory - 5th, +3 (35)
OVERALL: 2nd - 35 Points.

I'm still ticked I won the First Two in Flower only to have the room terminated. >_>

[Tull]

Mushroom Cup: 22
Doh forgot about final position.

[KnucklesSonic8]

Once everyone post theres, we'll see where you fall. If memory serves, I think you were 4th/5th?

[Trapster]

Robotnik


The Black Shell Trophy: Mushroom Cup – total points = 20

[neuzd]

First post updated.

Sorry it took so long, I was trying to find a way to have some nice table, but I can't figure it out using bbcode.

[psxbackupuk]

Luigi Circuit - 3rd, +7 (7)
Moo Moo Neadows - 1st, +15 (22)
Mushroom Gorge - 1st, +15 (37)
Toad's Factory - 1st, +15 (15)
OVERALL: 1st - 52 Points.

Was good races though guys, had some lucky escapes and pretty good luck with items in that one.

Looking forward to the next challenge.

[neuzd]

Very important for those who stayed in the chat yesterday and kept chatting.

The next round is NOT tonight.
I forgot I already knew of a birthday party I must attend, I may also be able to get home for that time, but I'm not sure so, it will most likely be next Sunday.

In a couple of days I'll be updating for Round 2.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Next Sunday at the same time will probably work for me, so cheers. Looking forward to getting a'stroyed again. :)

[psxbackupuk]

If at all possible could we pull it forward an hour. As midnight was a bit tyring.

If its not poss due to time diferences and people availablility then no probs, ill wait up for ya all.

[Mendez]

How on earth did I forget?! :(
We had a takeaway and watched a film last night and it just completely slipped my mind...
Ah well, I guess I'll try and catch up in round 2.

[KnucklesSonic8]

Darn. I was so set on playing today. :(

[neuzd]

First post updated with details on round 2.

VERY IMPORTANT
Because Flamin Skull didn't show up at the championship and he's missing from the forums too since the week started, I think we need to wait for his confirmation.
I don't know why he's missing, he's generally online every second of the day, I hope there's nothing bad in his absence.

Keep yourself ready, but I hope you all agree in waiting for an answer from him.

Be also warned that from this time on, we're racing 2 cups per round (that's just another 15 minutes play, c'mon!).

[Trapster]

Yeah, I got nothing against playing 2 cups each time.

Hm. I don´t get what the numbers after my name in the rank list are. Well, except for that 8. Man, I´ll be SO ashamed if I don´t win this tournament.

[Tull]

I´ll be SO ashamed if I don´t win this tournament.

Not on my watch :P

[neuzd]

Yeah, I got nothing against playing 2 cups each time.

Hm. I don´t get what the numbers after my name in the rank list are. Well, except for that 8. Man, I´ll be SO ashamed if I don´t win this tournament.

That's your score. [EDIT: I just realized that the 8 was the only thing you knew about...well, the others are explained, read more carefully the first post]
Each cup counts as an event, and points are assigned to each player after the cup, considering their final position.

We're not using the points given during the cups because that pattern varies in relation of the number of the players.
For instance, the last cup we were in 7; who arrived 2nd in a race have received 10 points. If we were in 12 the seconds receives 12 points, though.
So because the number of the players may change from one round to another, it makes no sense to use those points.
Another reason is that the starting grid position is determined by the result in the previous race and this will get lost when moving to another cup, when the points are resetted.

The only thing that we could change about the scoring system is that i used that based on 12 players, while we are just in 9 for this tournament.
If we decide to change it (but I have stil to figure out how the points pattern is, in 9), we must decide it before the second round, and keep in mind that if we do so no one can enter the tournament later on.

[Trapster]

Just one thing, we can control it so we don´t get mirrored tracks, right?

[Tull]

The only thing that we could change about the scoring system is that i used that based on 12 players, while we are just in 9 for this tournament.

12p scoring system is good. No need to cap the players yet imo.
Some one might join in on the fun ;)

[neuzd]

Just one thing, we can control it so we don´t get mirrored tracks, right?

No, the category is chosen based on the players experience, though I admit I don't know what's most important, if unlocking staff ghosts, having lots of points in multi, the cups you won or the ranking you have...

We raced our first cup in 100cc so, it seems unlikely that we do some mirror, I would vote for 150cc always, if I could.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

We raced our first cup in 100cc so, it seems unlikely that we do some mirror, I would vote for 150cc always, if I could.

I would always vote for 50cc if I could.

What's a mirror track?

[Tull]

What's a mirror track?

The cups/tracks you get after completing(gold) the 150cc cups.

[psxbackupuk]

any news on the next one or we going to wait for flaming skull to come on.

If anyone fancies a practise between ourselvs ill be on tongiht if you wanna have a blast.

[Trapster]

We should try to remind people about the races this time.

[neuzd]

We're meeting anyway, Flamin did appear some days ago, and I told him about the championship.

Then I didn't see him again, but I hope he remembers to show up.

[The shoemaker]

dang I guess it;s too late for me to sign up?

[Trapster]

Hm. No idea. You´d be a bit behind.

[neuzd]

dang I guess it;s too late for me to sign up?

No problem, you're just one cup behind, but be warned that next round is in less than 24 hours.
Have a read of the first two posts.

[The shoemaker]

No problem, you're just one cup behind, but be warned that next round is in less than 24 hours.
Have a read of the first two posts.

sounds simple enough, but I don't quite get it. is it just racing on 2 cups then recording your scores?

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

I'm probably going to miss today's round. Having a big gatherin'.

[neuzd]

sounds simple enough, but I don't quite get it. is it just racing on 2 cups then recording your scores?

Well, it should be done for each cup, but I found a simpler and faster method: taking a picture of the result screen.
But if something goes wrong, it's smart to have everybody know at least their final position and points.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Well, it should be done for each cup, but I found a simpler and faster method: taking a picture of the result screen.
But if something goes wrong, it's smart to have everybody know at least their final position and points.

I was able to keep track of my points and position after every race and my total after the Cup with great ease. I don't see why everyone else wouldn't be able to do the same.

[Kevin]

My Wi-fi connector is giving me problems. I probably won't be able to play tonight.

[Trapster]

Man. We gain 1 additional contestant but 2 of us can´t play.

[Tull]

Mario Kart Wii Number: 0645 7218 0220

Thats your current numbers right?

[Trapster]

I have to go and eat some. I might be a few minutes late. Please wait for me.

[neuzd]

I have to go and eat some. I might be a few minutes late. Please wait for me.

Sure.
(The text I entered isn't too short for a message)

[Trapster]

I thought you had a room open already.

[neuzd]

I thought you had a room open already.

Should I remind you the chat room?
http://www.neuzd.org/chatbox/index.php

Anyway, it looks we're just me, you and Tull.

[neuzd]

Ok, round 2 went so damn good, it was the pinnacle of spectacular arcade racing madness, with multiple bananas sniper throws at every corner and spiked shells storms that hit every single player because we were any second of the race so close to each other that...what....you don't believe me?
Actually, you're right. There were just 3 people online at Round 2 so we decided not to race and to replan the round.
You lucky guys.

[The shoemaker]

oh good thing it's being re planed, I thought i missed it, well i guess i did miss it but I'll be there for the next one.

[Mendez]

When will the next one be?

[psxbackupuk]

sorry

couldnt make it on, kids were not very well and was knackered.

Ill definatly hit this one up when you rearange it all being well.

[Trapster]

Set your phones/clocks/alarms to make noise when it´s about to start.

[neuzd]

I set the new date to sunday, same time.

Check the first post, and by the way assume the appointments to be weekly.

[Mr.Rodriguez]

whoah can i still sign up or is it to late for me

[Trapster]

This time I hope we'll get the 2nd round going. Last time we tried was...sad.

[The shoemaker]

dunno if I'll make this one. I can't figure out what time it will be at. I'm one hour behind EST, which who knows what time zone that is, by if I'm ahead or behind GMT, which equals some time, that i think is around 6? If so I wont be able to make it as i have my city championship game for baseball at that time.

[neuzd]

whoah can i still sign up or is it to late for me

Yes, no prob. I'll look for your fc somewhere in the forums, maybe post it anyway when you read this message.
Mine is in my profile, and it's the only one you realy need.


dunno if I'll make this one. I can't figure out what time it will be at. I'm one hour behind EST, which who knows what time zone that is, by if I'm ahead or behind GMT, which equals some time, that i think is around 6? If so I wont be able to make it as i have my city championship game for baseball at that time.

?_?
Why am I wasting time to write applications just for you then if you don't even read my messages.......? At least the first 2, c'mon!
http://www.neuzd.org/games/sync.php

[The shoemaker]

Yes, no prob. I'll look for your fc somewhere in the forums, maybe post it anyway when you read this message.
Mine is in my profile, and it's the only one you realy need.




?_?
Why am I wasting time to write applications just for you then if you don't even read my messages.......? At least the first 2, c'mon!
http://www.neuzd.org/games/sync.php

ooh good idea, i guess i'll keep track of that timer for now on

[Slayerking45]

hey everbody i joined the black shell cup cant wait tel we start

[Tull]

Ill be out some rounds while Nintendo fix my Wii.

[psxbackupuk]

cya all track side later today

[KnucklesSonic8]

Can't wait! :)
Same time as last time right?
I'll DEFINITELY be there.

[neuzd]

Can't wait! :)
Same time as last time right?
I'll DEFINITELY be there.

Yes, same time, so hopefully most people will not be late.

I also would like to remind all of you about the chat we're meeting in.
http://www.neuzd.org/chatbox/index.php

For those who still don't have an account:
Enter name and password and hit register.
I must activate your account by hand, so it will probably be ready for the time of the race. Anyway there's nothing to do there but on race days.
When logging in, use the same form, but instead of "register" push the "mkw" room button.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Slayer, Shoe, Mr. Rod—I'm adding your friend codes now.

[Mr.Rodriguez]

Slayer, Shoe, Mr. Rod—I'm adding your friend codes now.
Ok Mr.Yogurt i'll be adding yours sometime later

[Slayerking45]

Slayer, Shoe, Mr. Rod—I'm adding your friend codes now.
i will add urs

[Trapster]

What did you do with it now? :p

I´ll be there tonight. Got the alarm set on my cellphone.

Btw, no codes in the first post in the thread? Otherwise, people could add their codes to their sigs.

Ill be out some rounds while Nintendo fix my Wii.

[Mr.Rodriguez]

My code is in my sig y'all

[psxbackupuk]

Flower Cup

Mario Circuit 3rd
Coconut Mall 1st
DK's Snowboard Cross 1st
Wario's Gold Mine 1st

overall 1st

Star Cup

Daisy Circuit 6th
Koopa Cape 4th
Maple Treeway 3rd
Grumble Volcano 1st

overall 4th

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Flower:

1. 5th (3)
2. 4th (+3 = 6)
3. 5th (+1 = 7)
4. 3rd (+6 = 13)

Star:

1. 7th (1)
2. 6th (1)
3. 6th (1)
4. Xth (1)

[Trapster]

Ok. I forgot to add total points for Flower cup but I know I ended up 5th after the last track.

Total points after Star cup on the other hand was 41 so I won that one.

[Slayerking45]

at the end of the flower cup i had 20 points and finished 3rd

at the end of the star cup i had 31 points and finished 3rd

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Ok. I forgot to add total points for Flower cup but I know I ended up 5th after the last track.

That's funny... I was 5th after the last track in Flower Cup, too. Aren't you Robotnik? I'm pretty sure you were 6th. Neuzd will know, anyway. He was keeping track.

[neuzd]

First post edited with results updated after Round 2.

[Slayerking45]

are we having a round 3 if we are wht date is it going to be because this Saturday i have to go to some stupid wedding thing

[neuzd]

are we having a round 3 if we are wht date is it going to be because this Saturday i have to go to some stupid wedding thing

A wise thing would be going on the same time next week.
I'm keeping the first post this way for some days and then update it for round 3.

Anyway, everyone could expect Round 3 to be on next sunday July 13 h23:00 GMT.

[Slayerking45]

A wise thing would be going on the same time next week.
I'm keeping the first post this way for some days and then update it for round 3.

Anyway, everyone could expect Round 3 to be on next sunday July 13 h23:00 GMT.

good i should be there

[The shoemaker]

hmm like I thought, I had a game today, sorry I couldn't make it. But My final game is Wednesday, then I guess i can't make the next one since I have camp....I'll be around for round four though! ;)

[Kevin]

Sorry about yesterday. Our desktop got a virus and it needs to be fixed before I can play online again. I let you all know when its fixed.

[Mr.Rodriguez]

Funny thing yesterday i connected to the room and then i played for 15 secounds and i disconnected for no reason. then i joined for the star cup part and i played 2 whole laps then it disconeected again. now today i cant even connect to da internet. dis is so annoying:mad:

[Trapster]

Uuhm...now I don´t get it. Why would that prevent you from playing online?

Sorry about yesterday. Our desktop got a virus and it needs to be fixed before I can play online again. I let you all know when its fixed.

[The shoemaker]

Uuhm...now I don´t get it. Why would that prevent you from playing online?

If there's a virus on his computer, it would be a good idea not to use any products with it. Or his computer could be being fixed.

[neuzd]

Uuhm...now I don´t get it. Why would that prevent you from playing online?

Or maybe he connects via the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector, so he has to use the computer to bring his Wii online.

[Trapster]

I´m using a router, though, but I´ll probably try the LAN adapter soon.

Or maybe he connects via the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector, so he has to use the computer to bring his Wii online.

[neuzd]

I´m using a router, though, but I´ll probably try the LAN adapter soon.

My message was the answer to that question I quoted and you were asking about Kevin.

[Trapster]

I´m well aware of that.

My message was the answer to that question I quoted and you were asking about Kevin.

[neuzd]

I´m well aware of that.

Oh, if you keep your questions related to the messages you quote it would be of great help, then.
Or say words like "Thank you" if someone answers a questions of yours; keeping quoting others' messages doesn't let us understand if your question has been answered and of you're moving into another discussion.

Bttomline: no one asked how do you connect to the Internet but since that is the same topic that we were talinkg before (kevin not connecting because of viruses on his PC) it generated confusion.

[The shoemaker]

Oh, if you keep your questions related to the messages you quote it would be of great help, then.
Or say words like "Thank you" if someone answers a questions of yours; keeping quoting others' messages doesn't let us understand if your question has been answered and of you're moving into another discussion.

Bttomline: no one asked how do you connect to the Internet but since that is the same topic that we were talinkg before (kevin not connecting because of viruses on his PC) it generated confusion.

he did, you said maybe he uses the nintendo router, and he quoted you confirming you were right, then saying he was changing to the Lan thing.

[neuzd]

he did, you said maybe he uses the nintendo router, and he quoted you confirming you were right, then saying he was changing to the Lan thing.

Hope he's fine then, I just worry when I try figuring out things for others and then not receiving (or not understanding, if that's the case) a response for my suggestions.

Anyways, first post updated with details for Round 3 as like as the results of each single cup we raced.
As you will see I didn't report the final points in the cups, I think that's important just if someone is tight with some other racers, but in that case even if I'm not showing the cup's points you will notice because of repeated +skipped position numbers and that several racers are receiving the same amount of points.
(Just to be clear, this still didn't happen as today)

[EDIT]
The current standings have been updated too.
I found out I forgot to assign the gold/silver/bronze points for the Star Cup (you know, the numbers in the second set of brackets)
Now fixed.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Updated standings look great, neuzd! Looking forward to the next meet.

[neuzd]

Updated standings look great, neuzd! Looking forward to the next meet.

Thaaaaaaanks.
I do really appreciate when someone notices my efforts (even if I didn't do anything so special).

Jogurt will have a set of umbrella girls for the next cup.

[Kevin]

I've got my broadband internet back and will be able to play this sunday.

[Tull]

Now that my Wii is working again... Im ready to burn some rubber on sunday!

[Mr.Rodriguez]

yeah my Wi-Fi is working perfectly now

[neuzd]

I've got my broadband internet back and will be able to play this sunday.

Now that my Wii is working again... Im ready to burn some rubber on sunday!

yeah my Wi-Fi is working perfectly now

If I wasn't myself, I'd bet for my network not working on Sunday, or a meteor strike, or a snow storm right inside my room right above my wii....well, you got the idea.

[Tull]

If I wasn't myself, I'd bet for my network not working on Sunday, or a meteor strike, or a snow storm right inside my room right above my wii....well, you got the idea.

You dont need natural catastrophes to kill your disc gaming.
Just give your Wii some dust or smoke and hes out :P

[neuzd]

You dont need natural catastrophes to kill your disc gaming.
Just give your Wii some dust or smoke and hes out :P

You're mean! I just gave my copy of Brawl to a friend!

[Tull]

You're mean! I just gave my copy of Brawl to a friend!

I know :P
Gave away? Just send your Wii to Nintendo for a fix. Mines ok again now.

[Trapster]

Why in the world would you do that?

You're mean! I just gave my copy of Brawl to a friend!

[Mendez]

I'm an idiot. :(
I'm not messing you around with this, I just forget things way too easily. I'll make sure I mark the next one on my calender!

[neuzd]

I'm an idiot. :(
I'm not messing you around with this, I just forget things way too easily. I'll make sure I mark the next one on my calender!

No one thought you were messing with purpouse.
Anyway it's tomorrow, in about 1 day and 8 hours.

[psxbackupuk]

No can do tongiht, gotta be in work @5 am so after MK races ill have like 3 hours for sleep.

It jut sucks that the times are so late.

If im up ill play but dont think i will for this round.

cya all

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

You have enough points already anyway!

I should be around for this one. I have some business to run earlier in the evening, but I will probably be done in time.

[neuzd]

No can do tongiht, gotta be in work @5 am so after MK races ill have like 3 hours for sleep.

It jut sucks that the times are so late.

If im up ill play but dont think i will for this round.

cya all

I know psx, but think that here it's 1:00 in the night and of course I'm gonna work tomorrow. I'm waking up way later than you, but as you surely understand I had to choose an hour that was ok for everyone.

This time range turned out to be a good option (and I still find it unbelievable); it will probably be the same if I organize future cross-Atlantic Tournaments.

[psxbackupuk]

wooo hoooo, meeting in London tommorow is cancelled and im in at normal time.

Cya track side boys,

sorry if that upsets anyone, but Tough hahahahaha

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

wooo hoooo, meeting in London tommorow is cancelled and im in at normal time.

Cya track side boys,

sorry if that upsets anyone, but Tough hahahahaha

I'm upset by it. :(

[psxbackupuk]

well its 9:50 and im totally knackered

there is no way i can stay awake another 2.5 hours so im gonna have to knock this one on the head,

if i do wake up by any chance ill race but count me out for this one,

ill cya next race.

in the next tourny could we maybe o it like a friday night or saturday night?

[Tull]

in the next tourny could we maybe o it like a friday night or saturday night?
The worst two gaming days forme.

[neuzd]

It's not easy to find an hour which is suitable for everyone.
Think that in the US it's afternoon. If you work as I understood could you race during afternoons? Because i surely can't. And we were lucky to find our American pals to be available at this time.

We decided for this time several weeks ago. I proposed some different times and this was chosen because everyone could make it in a way or another.

I repeat, it will be 1:00 AM down here, and I assure it's no fun to wait so late.

[KnucklesSonic8]

Hey guys! Looking forward to next round. :thumbs

Less than 2 hours remaining! :) I'm DEFINITELY going to be there!

[Trapster]

And you're DEFINITELY gonna be behind me. :p

Hey guys! Looking forward to next round. :thumbs

Less than 2 hours remaining! :) I'm DEFINITELY going to be there!

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Damn, my errands might run into this today. If I'm late I'll poke into the chat room and try to get in on the second cup. Happy racing all!

[neuzd]

Damn, my errands might run into this today. If I'm late I'll poke into the chat room and try to get in on the second cup. Happy racing all!

As always, we're waiting a bit before starting.
As you guys noticed, I generally set up the room at the very last moment so I can see when somone gets online and so reducing the chances of people losing the cup for very few seconds.
Maybe it doesn't make sense at all, but it gives me the impression of being a good host, making sure that everyone has shown up.

[KnucklesSonic8]

Dry - 2nd
Moonview - 2nd
Bowser - 3rd
Rainbow - 1st
OVERALL: 1st

Peach -5th
Yoshi - 3rd
Ghost Valley 2 - 1st
Mario Raceway - 7th: Of course, BLUE SHELL. <_< Grr....
OVERALL: 4th

[Tull]

Special Cup (#3)
Shell Cup (#2)

Mario Raceway - 7th: Of course, BLUE SHELL. <_< Grr....
I had a blue one for the last stretch :P

[Trapster]

Special cup: 41 points and 2nd place.

Shell cup: 39 points and 1st place.

[neuzd]

First post updated with results of round 3.

There may be some error, I'm still checking.
[EDIT]
There doesn't seem to be any error.

I must admit I feel terrible for not offering the challenge I know I'm capable of.
I played MKW a lot during the first weeks but then I got sucked in Trackmania and still now I don't play any MKW but during these meetings.

Anyways, having a lot of fun, keep up the evil red-shelling.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

My stats are correct.

[Tull]

I love your stats tracking!

[Slayerking45]

My stats are correct

[neuzd]

I love your stats tracking!

: )
Thanks!
I thought that tracking the podiums was a nice way to show how well people are performing.

Now I really need some sleep, I must wake up in less than 6 hours.

[neuzd]

Doule post and bump to alert you that the first post is updated with details for Round 4.

Will be early enough for everyone to notice and remember this?

[Trapster]

Again, I remind people of adding this in their notebooks or whatever and set their alarms for the race on Monday.

[neuzd]

Again, I remind people of adding this in their notebooks or whatever and set their alarms for the race on Sunday.

Sorry for the fix, but most of the players are west of CET, so it's still sunday for them.

The time is the usual. No changes at all.

[psxbackupuk]

forgot about this till just


slightly ****ed so i epwect to lost miserably

good lucik all

[Trapster]

****ed how?

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

****ed how?

I assume on some kind of mind-altering substance.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Here are my results for this week's Random Chance Extravaganza:

Banana:

1. 3 (+8 = 8)
2. 8 (+1 = 9)
3. 9 (+0 = 9)
4. 5 (+4 = 13)

Leaf:

1. 7 (+2 = 2)
2. 6 (+3 = 5)
3. 7 (+2 = 7)
4. 4 (+6 = 13 = 6th place)

[Mr.Rodriguez]

Here are my results

Banana Cup
Race 1 -0
Race 2 +2
Race 3 +6
Race 4 +8 =16= 5th Place

Leaf Cup
Race 1 +8
Race 2 +11
Race 3 5th place
Race 4 First place = 2nd place
Sorry i forgot my points for race 3 and 4. I hope i did dis right.

[Trapster]

Random chance?

Banana cup: 34 points.

Leaf cup: I forgot to type this one down but I placed 4th here.

[neuzd]

First post updated with results of Round 4.

Very funny this time. I'm doing worse every week, but I'm really enjoying all this. For the next championship I'm gonna get back in shape! Yeah!

Thank you all, guys.

[Mendez]

Those races were awesome!
Shame I missed the first 3 rounds, will there be another similar tournament afterwards?

[psxbackupuk]

No more drinking from me for the next round.

Was a right mess haha.

good game though

[Trapster]

Those last 2 cups were disasters for me. And what's up with getting one single mushroom when I´m at 8th place on the last lap in tjhe last curves on Desert Hills? I should've got...well, a star, at least.

[Slayerking45]

sorry guys tht i missed my internet wasnt working ya but i will be raceing this week

[psxbackupuk]

I thought beer eyes would give me super strength, but i couldnt keep off the grass haha

gonna try and get back into 3rd if its possible

[Trapster]

sorry guys tht i missed my internet wasnt working ya but i will be raceing this week

Ah, good. More people to beat, more fun. :p

[neuzd]

The usual bump to alert you about the update of the first post with details for Round 5.

This is the final round and we'll be racing a single cup, so I hope we do at least as good as the last week (in terms of number of racers) and by the way, since there are few points available I say: all against KnucklesSonic8 and Trapster!! :P
Just joking, but you must admit Mario Kart isn't the perfect playground to display sportsmanship...

Good luck to everyone!

[Trapster]

I must catch up 14 points or something. Even more to be sure to win.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

I couldn't gun for those guys even if I tried. They're always too far away from me.

[Trapster]

Then take my first cups. Total disaster.

[KnucklesSonic8]

LOL. Can't wait guys. Items messed me up many times, esp. when I was barraged by them.

I can't wait for tonight. I'm kinda nervous... Heh heh.

But this cup has two of my best stages so lets hope I can pull off a win despite the constant Blue Shells and Thunder Clouds... Oh and everyone against ROSALINA!!! XD J/k.

[Tull]

Final round? We are doing more cups after this right?

[neuzd]

Final round? We are doing more cups after this right?

This edition of the Black Shell Trophy ends today. These are the last 4 races in the tournament.
If you want to play more tonight after the Cup, do it: as usual I'll be updating the stats and charts and then I'm going to sleep, so someone else has to set up a room for your late games.

[Slayerking45]

neuzd are you going to set up more cups after this one is done wit for another time

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

I have no chance to improve my standing. The only reason I'm going to participate tonight (besides fun) is so I can rack up some points in case neuzd wants to keep track of overall standings for the year or something. :) Padding my stats by constant participation is the only way for me to get ahead of better players who miss a week. :)

[Trapster]

I think I'm safe for 2nd place, at least.

41 points and 1st place on Lightning cup.

[KnucklesSonic8]

2nd with 35. YES!! :D
Stupid items messed me up on DKM. :(

[Trapster]

I think I knocked you off the bridge too. :p

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

My results are 7/8 (1pt) on the first track, and 3rd on the home stretch of the second track before my game crashed. Bah.

[neuzd]

OK guys, first post updated with final standings, w00t!

Here's the podium!

KnucklesSonic8
Trapster
Tull

I'm quite tired now..I wanted to write a post tracing the various aspects of the championship, now that it's over, but I think I'm gonna do it another day :P

Congratulations to KnucklesSonic8, and thanks to everybody!

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Congrats K, T, & T! Fun matches!

[psxbackupuk]

Sorry i couldnt make it guys, internets been on and off all last week and couldnt get a stable connection if any connection at all.

Virgin buggering about with somthing as usual.

Gratz to the winners and ill be there at the next blast.

[Tull]

KnucklesSonic8
Trapster
Tull

Looks like the nickname length determined the podium :P

Grats on the win KnucklesSonic8!

[KnucklesSonic8]

THANKS GUYS!!!! :D
I had a great time.

Now gift me Super Fantasy Zone!!! XD I wish. :P But srsly I had a great time! :D