WGP2 Season One - Driver Signups (Open)/OOC Thread

[Sha Mobutia]

I only submitted one since I'm relatively new to NSports, but I'd be willing to submit a second when I get back home and on my desktop.

[Ulix]

Driver Name: Martijn von Leeuwen
Nationality (Trigram): ULX
Hometown: South Paramaribo, Ulix
Gender: Male
Born: 18 March 1997 (20 Years, 2 Months, 3 Days)
Preferred Number: 23
Short Biography:
Born Tuesday 18 March 1997, von Leeuwen has been involved with racing ever since he saw his first race at the age of four. He has started formula 3 when he was seventeen, and had won the South American F3 championship on his eighteenth birthday. After winning the South American F2 Championships a year later, one of his races was viewed by the head of the New Ulix Racing Bureau (NURB). After a talk with the head or racing, he decided to start his Formula 1 days, and went to train at the Paramaribo Grand Circuit.

Known for his balanced driving tactics, he is known in Ulix as "Stable but Stale" and "Dr. Reliable".

Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4
[Total must equal 12]

[Eastfield Lodge]

Signups updated. Please note that just because you're in the list, there's no guarantee of your driver/team/circuit making it.

Also, Esmerel, I've accepted your team signup, but I assume you meant to use Acceleration/Cornering/Reliability instead of Aggression/Technique/Reliability for the Obey Sport GP team.

[Togonistan]

I just thought I'd mention that currently there's not enough drivers to fill every team currently submitted.

I can see that, yes. Not many users signing up two drivers, unfortunately.

I added 2nd driver to my OP now

[Esmerel]

Signups updated. Please note that just because you're in the list, there's no guarantee of your driver/team/circuit making it.

Also, Esmerel, I've accepted your team signup, but I assume you meant to use Acceleration/Cornering/Reliability instead of Aggression/Technique/Reliability for the Obey Sport GP team.

Yeah, that's correct.

[Eastfield Lodge]

I can see that, yes. Not many users signing up two drivers, unfortunately.

I added 2nd driver to my OP now

OK, I'll add this, but from this point, can anyone adding signups please put them into a separate post, thanks?

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

I added 2nd driver to my OP now

OK, I'll add this, but from this point, can anyone adding signups please put them into a separate post, thanks?

The driver problem does appear to be resolving itself now; if I decide to sign anyone up, though, I'll be sure to do so.

[Hodori Motorsports]

I told myself I was going to stay out because I'd wind up getting distracted by other things.
I can't resist a good racing championship.

Team Name: Nadakei Sport AYDP
Team Nationality (Trigram): HDR
Team Principal: Asao Nadakei
Description: Created as a counter to Tarogama's Driver Development Program (TDDP), the Arada Young Driver Program's primary focus is to groom a replacement for the 46-year-old Asao Nadakei, who is expected to retire as a driver some time in the next few years. The chassis is the Sakata Racing Technologies R-173GP2, based on the company's R-175FT concept for the FH170T replacement. The engine is Arada's VS/E340E 3.4-litre NA V8, the same as currently used in the GT1 Yasaka and in Arada-powered teams in the domestic Hodoran open-wheel championship.
Livery (No.30)

Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 4.2
Cornering (Between 2 and 5): 3.9
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 3.9

Driver Name: Saya Kaseo
Nationality (Trigram): HDR
Gender: Female
Preferred Number: 30
Short Biography: Saya Kaseo (八雲　小石 Kaseo Saya) was born in Ikasamo, a town in one of Hodori's southern islands. A rising star in the Hodoran one-make Kadegu Cup and Sakite Junior Formula Championship, this 20-year-old made her professional racing debut in the 18th ENSADRINK 1000 last year as a third driver for Arada's GT2 entry. To accelerate her development, Arada Motorsport has decided to have Kaseo compete in WGP2 in addition to her regular duties in the ENSADRINK GT Championship.

In Hodoran, the string "three zero" can be read "sa ya".

Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 3.8
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4.4
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 3.8

Driver Name: Shinno Soukuba
Nationality (Trigram): HDR
Gender: Female
Preferred Number: 27
Short Biography: Shinno Soukuba (砂湖 清子 Soukuba Shinno) hails from Ezashu, a small city in the mountains of Hodori's northeastern-most island. 23-year-old Soukuba is a graduate of the TDDP and is scheduled to drive for defending class champions Gazanarikeyu Racing in the ENSADRINK GT2 class. In an effort to further her growth with international open-wheel experience, Team Tarogama MotorSports will assist Soukuba in her efforts of signing a WGP2 seat.

"27" is the number currently used by the TDDP entry in the ENSADRINK GT Championship.

Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4.1
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4.8
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 3.1

Circuit Name: Yakumicha Circuit

Grand Prix Name: Yakumicha IZAYOI GP2 Challenge
Location: Yakumicha, Hodori
Lap Record (F1/WGPC Car): 1:26.973 [A. Mayari - Scuderia Fuoco e Ghiaccio, WGPC13 Qualifying]
Track Lap Length (km): 5.257km
Qualifying Type (Traditional or Two-Tiered): Two-Tiered
Chance of being a wet race (1%-20%): 20%
Overtaking difficulty (0.5 - 5. 0.5 is easy, 5 is difficult): 2.5
Aggressiveness (1-10): 4
Technical Ability (1-10): 6

A circuit constructed outside Yakumicha in Hodori's Toudekan prefecture. Nestled in a scenic valley, Yakumicha Circuit consists of a 3.257km National Circuit and a 1.962km Junior Circuit, conjoined to form the 5.257km Grand Prix circuit.

Access to the circuit is primarily through public transit, with dedicated rail and bus lines connecting the facility to Yakumicha and Jechiru. Additional road lines allow access from the village of Yegitou.

Luxury watchmaker IZAYOI will sponsor the WGP2 event and will award a Model 398 Chronograph to the race winner.

A Lap of the Grand Prix Circuit
Starting from the grid, drivers will first climb six meters from the starting line and pit exit to the crest at the entry of First Corner, before dropping 52 meters through the downhill First, Esses, and WhiteRock Corners. Taking the Shameimaru Chicane, the track will descend another 3 meters to join the Junior Circuit at the exit of 50R.

Climbing over 16 meters from 85R to the peak at the middle of 90R, drivers will then drop 14 meters as they run down the Junior Back Straight to the chicane of 55R, 25R, and 45R. Racing down the Junior Grid Straight at a slight downward grade, the track starts to dive more sharply past the Junior Pit Exit into the Valley Corner, with its middle third — and the lowest point of the circuit — 6 meters below the corner entry.

Climbing out of Valley to 30R, drivers will take the hairpin to rejoin the National circuit at Turn 17. From Turn 17, drivers will climb over 50 meters up the back straight and through the Hairpin, PrismRiver, TIREIPALACE Chicane, and Final Corners. Out of Final Corner and past pit entry, drivers will have returned to the starting elevation.

[The Iron Syndicate]

Just a quick question, do off of thread things(like the Nexus thread with WGPC) about the competition count towards RP bonus? I may have some additional background info from a narrative style on my domestic sports thread. And on an unrelated note, but I'm posting this here to not ask the same question on two threads, is it also like that for Formula Hodori?

[Vilita and Turori]

Just a quick question, do off of thread things(like the Nexus thread with WGPC) about the competition count towards RP bonus? I may have some additional background info from a narrative style on my domestic sports thread. And on an unrelated note, but I'm posting this here to not ask the same question on two threads, is it also like that for Formula Hodori?

As a host in general (not as this competitions host, for that you have to wait for a response from EFL) - I would advise caution regarding the use of off-thread items unless you specifically call them out in your additional related RP contribution in the tournaments proper RP thread (Even then, I don't think its a terribly great practice to adopt)...

When Nexus create his previous thread, it was new for the WGPC and therefore easy to identify the connection. If such a thread were to continue on, it would become less clear what content was specific to this competition and what was intended as a build up to other competitions or not related.

As a host in general, and, as a competitor in general I would tend towards preferring/ensuring that all content be posted in the official competition thread to avoid any A) Confusion as to what it pertains or B) it being overlooked and thereby not counted because it wasn't in the proper RP thread.

I would certainly not ever presume that standalone posts in separate threads outside the main RP thread would be globally considered part of the thread and graded unless you arrange some special agreement with the host before hand and ensure they are fully on the same page as you. Otherwise, I would keep it as a rare/occasional practice at best, one that always is accompanied by a corresponding contribution to the primary competition RP thread and clear reference/linking back to the additional content you wish to be considered part of your daily contribution.

[The Iron Syndicate]

Just a quick question, do off of thread things(like the Nexus thread with WGPC) about the competition count towards RP bonus? I may have some additional background info from a narrative style on my domestic sports thread. And on an unrelated note, but I'm posting this here to not ask the same question on two threads, is it also like that for Formula Hodori?

-snip-

Well, I would normally agree with you that it's easier to keep everything in one thread, but I just wanted to ask because I'm thinking of writing some stuff that would be competition related but also related to Formula Hodori, since this family of characters I'm writing about has drivers in both series. That's also why I mentioned the other series in my question. I could just wait for the main thread and post there, but I wasn't sure about that because the content of the post would potentially apply to two competitions and therefore might be eligible for RP bonus for both.

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

Just a quick question, do off of thread things(like the Nexus thread with WGPC) about the competition count towards RP bonus? I may have some additional background info from a narrative style on my domestic sports thread. And on an unrelated note, but I'm posting this here to not ask the same question on two threads, is it also like that for Formula Hodori?

As a host in general (not as this competitions host, for that you have to wait for a response from EFL) - I would advise caution regarding the use of off-thread items unless you specifically call them out in your additional related RP contribution in the tournaments proper RP thread (Even then, I don't think its a terribly great practice to adopt)...

When Nexus create his previous thread, it was new for the WGPC and therefore easy to identify the connection. If such a thread were to continue on, it would become less clear what content was specific to this competition and what was intended as a build up to other competitions or not related.

As a host in general, and, as a competitor in general I would tend towards preferring/ensuring that all content be posted in the official competition thread to avoid any A) Confusion as to what it pertains or B) it being overlooked and thereby not counted because it wasn't in the proper RP thread.

I would certainly not ever presume that standalone posts in separate threads outside the main RP thread would be globally considered part of the thread and graded unless you arrange some special agreement with the host before hand and ensure they are fully on the same page as you. Otherwise, I would keep it as a rare/occasional practice at best, one that always is accompanied by a corresponding contribution to the primary competition RP thread and clear reference/linking back to the additional content you wish to be considered part of your daily contribution.

In which case, I may as well ask now: Eastfield Lodge, may posts in the Nexus Racing HQ topic that pertain to WGP2 count towards my RP bonus here? It seems to make sense for me to keep using it for the purpose of describing Nexus Racing activities there; I wouldn't want to clog up the main roleplay and, well, it is the same place. I intend to only participate in WGPC and WGP2 roleplaying in this forum so overlap with other things shouldn't be a problem either.

(By the way, in terms of the regular references: going back and forth from base to race garage via portal works perfectly for that. Hurrah for Imagitech!)

[Hodori Motorsports]

-snip-

Well, I would normally agree with you that it's easier to keep everything in one thread, but I just wanted to ask because I'm thinking of writing some stuff that would be competition related but also related to Formula Hodori, since this family of characters I'm writing about has drivers in both series. That's also why I mentioned the other series in my question. I could just wait for the main thread and post there, but I wasn't sure about that because the content of the post would potentially apply to two competitions and therefore might be eligible for RP bonus for both.

Speaking only in regards to my domestic series, I'll consider posts in the WGP2 RP thread relating to my domestic championships if I come across them. Otherwise I will only be counting posts for HGTC/FH/HRC in their thread.

[Eastfield Lodge]

-snip-

Well, I would normally agree with you that it's easier to keep everything in one thread, but I just wanted to ask because I'm thinking of writing some stuff that would be competition related but also related to Formula Hodori, since this family of characters I'm writing about has drivers in both series. That's also why I mentioned the other series in my question. I could just wait for the main thread and post there, but I wasn't sure about that because the content of the post would potentially apply to two competitions and therefore might be eligible for RP bonus for both.

The way I understand what you're saying, you'll be having RPs count towards two competitions regardless, as it's related to both series. So it doesn't really matter whether you post them off-topic or in-topic. In this case, I'd rather you posted it in this IC thread, especially as Hodori's confirmed that he'll take account of it.

As a host in general (not as this competitions host, for that you have to wait for a response from EFL) - I would advise caution regarding the use of off-thread items unless you specifically call them out in your additional related RP contribution in the tournaments proper RP thread (Even then, I don't think its a terribly great practice to adopt)...

When Nexus create his previous thread, it was new for the WGPC and therefore easy to identify the connection. If such a thread were to continue on, it would become less clear what content was specific to this competition and what was intended as a build up to other competitions or not related.

As a host in general, and, as a competitor in general I would tend towards preferring/ensuring that all content be posted in the official competition thread to avoid any A) Confusion as to what it pertains or B) it being overlooked and thereby not counted because it wasn't in the proper RP thread.

I would certainly not ever presume that standalone posts in separate threads outside the main RP thread would be globally considered part of the thread and graded unless you arrange some special agreement with the host before hand and ensure they are fully on the same page as you. Otherwise, I would keep it as a rare/occasional practice at best, one that always is accompanied by a corresponding contribution to the primary competition RP thread and clear reference/linking back to the additional content you wish to be considered part of your daily contribution.

In which case, I may as well ask now: Eastfield Lodge, may posts in the Nexus Racing HQ topic that pertain to WGP2 count towards my RP bonus here? It seems to make sense for me to keep using it for the purpose of describing Nexus Racing activities there; I wouldn't want to clog up the main roleplay and, well, it is the same place. I intend to only participate in WGPC and WGP2 roleplaying in this forum so overlap with other things shouldn't be a problem either.

(By the way, in terms of the regular references: going back and forth from base to race garage via portal works perfectly for that. Hurrah for Imagitech!)

Again, I'd rather you post it in the competition thread. However, given that you've already started using your own thread, and what with your concerns, I'll allow you to continue using the Racing HQ topic, provided you link any RPs you do there into RPs you do here. My attention span isn't big enough to constantly remember active out-of-topic RP threads.

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

In which case, I may as well ask now: Eastfield Lodge, may posts in the Nexus Racing HQ topic that pertain to WGP2 count towards my RP bonus here? It seems to make sense for me to keep using it for the purpose of describing Nexus Racing activities there; I wouldn't want to clog up the main roleplay and, well, it is the same place. I intend to only participate in WGPC and WGP2 roleplaying in this forum so overlap with other things shouldn't be a problem either.

(By the way, in terms of the regular references: going back and forth from base to race garage via portal works perfectly for that. Hurrah for Imagitech!)

Again, I'd rather you post it in the competition thread. However, given that you've already started using your own thread, and what with your concerns, I'll allow you to continue using the Racing HQ topic, provided you link any RPs you do there into RPs you do here. My attention span isn't big enough to constantly remember active out-of-topic RP threads.

You have my thanks; I'll do my best to remember. If I can't find a way to connect my posts in the one topic to the other or could only do so by creating forced plot developments (which I would really rather not do), though, would you be happy to count them if I posted links to them for you in this thread instead so that you don't have to check elsewhere?

[Liventia]

Someone will have to explain to me why any posts related to this tournament are being counted if they are being posted elsewhere.

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

Someone will have to explain to me why any posts related to this tournament are being counted if they are being posted elsewhere.

This all started when I created the 'Nexus Racing HQ' topic in order to keep shorter posts about Marika Pedanovic and Maria Cattaneo's trial to join Nexus Racing out of the WGPC thread - and then kept using it for roleplaying that went on within the physical headquarters of Nexus Racing. Audioslavia and I agreed that, since it was related to the WGPC, content posted there would be counted towards the RP bonus for the competition. The same reasoning, in my view, at least, applies here.

[The Iron Syndicate]

Someone will have to explain to me why any posts related to this tournament are being counted if they are being posted elsewhere.

This all started when I created the 'Nexus Racing HQ' topic in order to keep shorter posts about Marika Pedanovic and Maria Cattaneo's trial to join Nexus Racing out of the WGPC thread - and then kept using it for roleplaying that went on within the physical headquarters of Nexus Racing. Audioslavia and I agreed that, since it was related to the WGPC, content posted there would be counted towards the RP bonus for the competition. The same reasoning, in my view, at least, applies here.

My reasoning was actually different and was more because I have a WGP2 driver and a Formula Hodori driver with intertwining stories and I didn't know if posts that relate to both competitions would be counted for both if they were posted in this thread, but it turns out I'm fine because of what Hodori just said. But yes, it helps a little bit that there's a precedent with WGPC at least.

[Vilita and Turori]

The same reasoning, in my view, at least, applies here.

it helps a little bit that there's a precedent with WGPC at least.

Well... not really.

The host has already responded with their preference that you post in the designated WGP2 RP thread (With a small concession that, since you are already doing it, you could link back to your external thread while posting other RPs in the primary thread at times you have a new specifically relevant contribution in the external thread to reference)

It's probably not in your best interest to A) Make life harder for the host or B) Make it harder for a host to find your contributions when it comes time to grading

What Nexus had in the WGPC was completely out of the norm of operation on NS Sports and one might even say unprecedented. So yes, by that definition, there is now precedent for it. That doesn't justify it becoming the norm, however. It could just be an outlier - or something specific to the WGPC itself.

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

it helps a little bit that there's a precedent with WGPC at least.

Well... not really.

The host has already responded with their preference that you post in the designated WGP2 RP thread (With a small concession that, since you are already doing it, you could link back to your external thread while posting other RPs in the primary thread at times you have a new specifically relevant contribution in the external thread to reference)

It's probably not in your best interest to A) Make life harder for the host or B) Make it harder for a host to find your contributions when it comes time to grading

What Nexus had in the WGPC was completely out of the norm of operation on NS Sports and one might even say unprecedented. So yes, by that definition, there is now precedent for it. That doesn't justify it becoming the norm, however. It could just be an outlier - or something specific to the WGPC itself.

I am a reformer and innovator at heart! In all seriousness, though, while one could argue that the inherent interconnectedness of WGPC and WGP2 means that the systems of one exist in the other, it's probably best to abide by the requests of the hosts of each, as you say. I propose that we wait for Eastfield Lodge's response to my second suggestion before we establish any fixed paradigm.

[Eastfield Lodge]

I'll be frank here, your RPs aren't that big, you could quite easily lump them together into this thread where possible. Plenty of people write RPs that have two or more completely unrelated sections, I think you can manage it. I mean, unless you're planning another massive back and forth character arc like in the WGPC, you won't be taking up all the space.

[Audioslavia]

I feel I should jump in at this point.

I allowed Nimbus's two external threads in last season's WGPC because they were specifically labeled 'WGPC' and were created solely for the competition. I would draw the line right there, and say that RPs in threads not specifically created for the competition/season/tournament should not be counted. There's a middle ground between 'allow originality and be welcoming of new ideas and let people RP in the way in which they're most comfortable' and 'make grading roleplays a quick and easy task for the host' and I believe that this is it.

With that said, I think The Iron Syndicate's idea to intertwine the FH/WGP2 roleplays is a cool idea that we should allow room for. If the WGPC-related posts were linked-to in this thread (or simply cross-posted in this thread) that would be fine with me. Plenty of users post similar RPs in two different threads and receive RP gradings for both (Vil and I have both done this in the past, posting very similar roleplays in the WGPC thread and the World Cup thread). Whether or not this is acceptable has always depended on the hosts.

The WGP2 isn't my competition, of course, so however EFL wants to run it is fine with me.

[The Serbian Empire]

Driver Name: Zoltan Prejko
Nationality (Trigram): Serbian Empire (SRB)
Gender: Male
Preferred Number: 30
Short Biography: A pay driver from a section near the Serbian-Hungarian border, Prejko has more pure speed and money than finesse and consistency. Marika Pedanovic has claimed he's similar to early career Romain Grosjean, a journalist compared him to Pastor Maldonado, and yet others who have seen racing in the US compared him to Paul Tracy. About half of the races he finished on the podium with one particular win at the recently constructed Orsava circuit being a rout of the level where he lapped the entire field on a 3.5 km road course. The other half? He would be found in runoff areas stuck, crashing into tyre barriers, or running fast enough to overload mechanical components. At least one crash involved a broken CV joint in his car from running on the kerbs too hard and too often.

Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4.6
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 4.6
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 2.8

[Former Citizens of the Nimbus System]

I'll be frank here, your RPs aren't that big, you could quite easily lump them together into this thread where possible. Plenty of people write RPs that have two or more completely unrelated sections, I think you can manage it. I mean, unless you're planning another massive back and forth character arc like in the WGPC, you won't be taking up all the space.

I've been thinking the issue over... Honestly, while I haven't really decided on what I want to do with the Nexus Racing HQ topic yet, it does seem that, particularly given that I now have a system for spatiotemporal identification (thanks for inspiring that, by the way, Iron Syndicate) in place, it would be fine to post all of my roleplaying here (special circumstances notwithstanding). You need not worry yourself, Eastfield Lodge!

[Vangaziland]

Team Name: Vannish Motors Racing
Team Nationality (Trigram): VNG
Team Principal: Jessica Franssen (temporary), Vanessa Hattieson
Description:
After last minute problems with the drivetrain in the WGPC that caused the team to withdraw, VMR is entering a detuned version of their chassis for testing. They also had issues attracting a second, suitable driver and plan to scout a few prospects with less of a proven record. VMR has a few notable investors including Prince F. Vang and several celebrities. Jessica Franssen has also bought several shares of VMR in the Royal Imperial Stock Exchange.
Livery (a picture is preferable, but a basic color scheme of the car is necessary):

*Low res, obviously made for the WGPC where it is shrunk down.

Acceleration (Between 2 and 5): 4.25
Cornering (Between 2 and 5): 3.75
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4
[Total must equal 12]

Driver Name: Jang Xiaopeng
Nationality (Trigram): Vannish (VNG)
Gender: Male
Preferred Number: 11 (or 15 as a backup, haven't checked numbers)
Short Biography: Xiaopeng is related to one of Vangaziland's top point guards. His brother even started on the Vannish team that took home the Men's Basketball - Gold at the latest Olympics. Jang has made a name in street racing legally and illegally. He's participated in the sanctioned street circuits as well as the underground road races that Vangaziland has been hesitant to crack down on. The car modification scene is big business in the Empire and Jang helps sell that lifestyle. VMR has signed him, hoping for big things, but will settle for the popularity that comes with him. His family is one of the Asian clans that came to Vangaziland in the late 1800s. Vannish Motors Racing is trying to appeal to that market, as they are staunch consumers in the Vannish tuner scene.

Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 4.4
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 3.8
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 3.8
[Total must equal 12]

Driver Name: Jenna Vandersen
Nationality (Trigram): Vannish (VNG)
Gender: Female
Preferred Number: 33 (or 35)
Short Biography: Much of Jenna's experience comes from driving fast, expensive cars. She is a Baroness of the House Vander, a family related to the Imperial Royal House of Vang. Her family represents a certain province in the way that Vang represents Vangaziland as Head of State. Their role is mainly ceremonial, although they do get involved with business and politics. Jenna is expected to go into local politics. She's putting that aside for a moment in the hopes of making a push in racing. She's raced karts since childhood, has won several amateur events (out of a dozen) and finished four professional touring car races. This is her first throw at being signed to a team. If signed, this will be her first full racing season.

Aggression (Between 2 and 5): 3
Technique (Between 2 and 5): 5
Reliability (Between 2 and 5): 4
[Total must equal 12]

(I still need to submit my circuit. If I don't get to it, no worries.)