Community Event / Creation The Buckyball Racing Club presents: The Wiccan BeWare Race (Magic 8-Ball Championship, Race 3)
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A Corvette will fit through the tunnel better if it is lightly greased.
Finally managed to get the Courier all the way round, although the duct tape holding it together was just about ready to give up the ghost. My scariest, bum-clenchingest, gentlest landing ever at 0%. I can go to bed feeling I've acheived something today.
OK, it seems I hadn't pushed the available routing opportunities to the max. Fuel rats have been put on standby, an unnecessary jump has now been removed and a new run has been submitted. It doesn't currently change anything, but at least it now has the potential to change something.
Also - I've taken to deliberately bumping the inside of each mailslot on my way in to
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Thank you! The blog is meant to be humourous. And I role play Commander Homborger to be a bit of a bumbling, but kind old . I could practice more and make more runs, but my obsession with completing the Rush Fleet has gripped me too tightly. I’m amazed I can break away from its grind to compete at all. Buckyball is such fun! And it’s a wonderful challenge. Fun to compete in, and fun to write about too. Perfect to keep my creative muscles flexing. So thank you!
You totally meant that
Like a boss indeed
Good weee-boomThere's been a 'Conda run and a Cutter run: the gap is obvious. You know you want to...
I think the Corvette would strongly object to being called a Cutter
Then get bullyingbeing pushed back to rank 4 surrounded by all those Bullies I feel kinda unconfortable
and awesome to see new names going so well, always a pb to beat
That'll be hard to do again, nice one. Bet that was a quick run
It will ... and for that reason I wish it had been quicker (it was my first go at this new route).
Like Alec, I've refined my route, unlike Alec I'm still slow, but I have managed to break 30 minutes so I've submitted a solid last place time, that'll do (for now).
A lot shorter than the Cutter... But then that wouldn't fit through the tunnel.Brilliant!
What the heck is the stopping distance on that thing?!?!
Slower than the DBS landing gearBrilliant!
What the heck is the stopping distance on that thing?!?!
I know right? Coulda shoulda been a thing
Ozric
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You lost half the nose there! Amazing stuff.
This is greatFor your entertainment, small clip of my failed Corvette runs this evening.
While I did a complete the run in the Vette in the end, I didn't look over far enough to capture the clock when buying/selling the goods
So much care taken lining things up, and making minor adjustments, all for naught. Though you got a nice clip out of it.The wall!Brilliant!
What the heck is the stopping distance on that thing?!?!
Ok time for the update
Day 5 of the race and we are about half way now. Things are still moving around on the boards with plenty of entries still turning up.
In the regulation class the top places have not altered, however Mr Turner has turned up the heat and is getter quicker. Let`s see if he can knock one of them off!
In 4th we have Elastul Ma`fer coming in with a solid entry and snapping at Alec Turner. Just below in 5th we have Caelum Incola come in with a clean run and a round of applause. That time is excellent without hull damage!
We also have a new entry from Craig Seren who managed a bonus round first time. Well done.
In the unlimited open class there have been no changes at the top. Guess they are all still in the bar fighting!
Caelum Incola has stepped in with a super 4th place run with eyes on the podium I suspect. Just below in 5th place is Gadnok with an excellent run thus securing good positions in both classes.
In 8th place we have our Shaye Blackwood with what would be considered a fair time but for the fact he did it in a Conda. How? Astonishing! Further down the table we have Woolies coming in with a respectable and clean run (applause incoming). He did this live while commentating, so well done there indeed.
Last entry with his burning whippet and getting close to sub 20 times is Martinjameson. Hopefully a bit more to come from him.
That`s it for now and look forward to the next round of entries.
Fly Hard!
Sulu
Day 5 of the race and we are about half way now. Things are still moving around on the boards with plenty of entries still turning up.
In the regulation class the top places have not altered, however Mr Turner has turned up the heat and is getter quicker. Let`s see if he can knock one of them off!
In 4th we have Elastul Ma`fer coming in with a solid entry and snapping at Alec Turner. Just below in 5th we have Caelum Incola come in with a clean run and a round of applause. That time is excellent without hull damage!
We also have a new entry from Craig Seren who managed a bonus round first time. Well done.
In the unlimited open class there have been no changes at the top. Guess they are all still in the bar fighting!
Caelum Incola has stepped in with a super 4th place run with eyes on the podium I suspect. Just below in 5th place is Gadnok with an excellent run thus securing good positions in both classes.
In 8th place we have our Shaye Blackwood with what would be considered a fair time but for the fact he did it in a Conda. How? Astonishing! Further down the table we have Woolies coming in with a respectable and clean run (applause incoming). He did this live while commentating, so well done there indeed.
Last entry with his burning whippet and getting close to sub 20 times is Martinjameson. Hopefully a bit more to come from him.
That`s it for now and look forward to the next round of entries.
Fly Hard!
Sulu
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It was a solemn gathering at a Dublin Citadel, Hangar 31C. Dominating the hangar was a massive wedge-shaped object draped in sackcloth. Chief Officer of Operations of Stevenson Whirlwind Adventures, as well as lead pit crew boss Gyeong Castro, addressed the gathered team.
“We all know why we’re here. Our illustrious leader, Commander Stevenson, has brought shame upon us all by once again failing to read the instructions fully.” The woman pointed dramatically towards an auburn haired heavy-worlder sitting a cardboard marked "penalty," with a worn placard engraved with “RTFM” around her neck.
“This stain of dishonor must be purged from our organization. I decided to blend ancient Buckyball tradition with all of your suggestions, and have decided upon this course of action. First, she must complete one run, reciting 'I must read all the directions'..."
"I thought we decided on instructions..."
"Weren't these rules?"
"WHATEVER! The point is, she must do this at each stop. And until she completes the course at least once, she must fly... THE SHIP OF SHAME!"
A robotic arm removed the sackcloth tarp from the ship.
It was a Cobra Mark III, one of the older variants. It had been painted what had once been called "School Bus Yellow." Safefy reflectors had been glued along its edges. Styrofoam pads had been glued to the front, upon which had been painted a goofy looking grin. Large googly eyes had been attached the doors of the larger weapons bays. The words "SHAME!" had been written boldly on its side, and in the place of her customary decals, was a lamb wearing a bicycle helmet. Finally, rocket fins had been applied liberally along the back of the ship.
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You can watch the Shame run in about 30 minutes below. Amusingly, I almost beat my initial time, despite focusing on actually finishing the run and fumbling with my keyboard in VR.
Source: https://youtu.be/OUfYWPxLgYk
“We all know why we’re here. Our illustrious leader, Commander Stevenson, has brought shame upon us all by once again failing to read the instructions fully.” The woman pointed dramatically towards an auburn haired heavy-worlder sitting a cardboard marked "penalty," with a worn placard engraved with “RTFM” around her neck.
“This stain of dishonor must be purged from our organization. I decided to blend ancient Buckyball tradition with all of your suggestions, and have decided upon this course of action. First, she must complete one run, reciting 'I must read all the directions'..."
"I thought we decided on instructions..."
"Weren't these rules?"
"WHATEVER! The point is, she must do this at each stop. And until she completes the course at least once, she must fly... THE SHIP OF SHAME!"
A robotic arm removed the sackcloth tarp from the ship.
It was a Cobra Mark III, one of the older variants. It had been painted what had once been called "School Bus Yellow." Safefy reflectors had been glued along its edges. Styrofoam pads had been glued to the front, upon which had been painted a goofy looking grin. Large googly eyes had been attached the doors of the larger weapons bays. The words "SHAME!" had been written boldly on its side, and in the place of her customary decals, was a lamb wearing a bicycle helmet. Finally, rocket fins had been applied liberally along the back of the ship.
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You can watch the Shame run in about 30 minutes below. Amusingly, I almost beat my initial time, despite focusing on actually finishing the run and fumbling with my keyboard in VR.
Thank you! The blog is meant to be humourous. And I role play Commander Homborger to be a bit of a bumbling, but kind old .
Bravo - and lines hand typed - in VR.
Learning to touch type has had its benefits.
Penance well and truly paid I'd say!
<< Sighs in relief.