darrenstraight 2,330 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Calling all captains/skippers/navigators and sailors... We have a boat race challenge for you! The boat race lasts for 30 minutes at least and starts on Sunday the 25th of August at 8pm BST. Click here to see the correct time in other countries. Boats will be provided. Starting location is at the main boat race starting area on the way to Farefall. If you would like to take part please signup below. It doesn’t matter if you're not very good with boats, it's all just a bit of good fun! To those of you still experiencing lag issues, I suggest you try using Optifine and see if that helps, if you have troubles installing I'm sure me or someone else can help. It really does improve performance issues. Thanks, Darren http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3cLSnzN-p0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VictoriaPorter 278 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 count me in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
changingtuna88 168 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Awww, I'll be on a trip to the beach then :/ good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aoelos_ 78 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Ah I wish I could come but I'm away from Thursday to Monday! Good luck to everyone who enters! I had great fun in the first boat race Someone take screenshots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruddles1325 30 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Same as Luke. Exactly the same, somehow. I was excited about doing one of these when I saw the boat race area, but sadly I don't think I'll be home at 8pm GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenstraight 2,330 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Same as Luke. Exactly the same, somehow. I was excited about doing one of these when I saw the boat race area, but sadly I don't think I'll be home at 8pm GMT. Not quite sure why you highlighted GMT but just so no one's confused it's not at 8pm gmt its 8pm BST as per my post. it's summer time so we are GMT+ 1 in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruddles1325 30 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Oh, to me GMT changed with summer time. And the highlight was accidental. I'd removed it on the full stop, but must have missed the GMT part. (pressed ⌘-B [bold] instead of ⌘-V [paste] on my keyboard) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki Nutta Palmer 185 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 I will have to be a maybe for this. I do finish work at 8pm on Sunday, however I will have worked a shift straight through from 10am. so will have to see how I feel afterwards on the day. (10 hours staring at computer screen and I may be seeing double). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispy BartyJnr Barras 227 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 I'm tempted to not do this one, since the other one did nothing but annoy me when the boats just broke for no reason. Meh. Not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki Nutta Palmer 185 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 I'm tempted to not do this one, since the other one did nothing but annoy me when the boats just broke for no reason. Meh. Not sure. That's half the reason its called 'wacky' races Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispy BartyJnr Barras 227 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 That's half the reason its called 'wacky' races I can't see why a fault in the game makes it "wacky". I can float a boat over a body of water for ages in mining world, but that race just dropped boats like paper. Hardly anyone got anywhere near the end. Kind of spoilt the fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwanofWar 56 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Sounds like a blast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenstraight 2,330 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Barty just like Nikki said, part of the fun is that it's wacky hence the name of the race. I did look into plugins last time we played that would stop boats breaking but there wasn't any out there and to be honest a lot of people still seemed to enjoy it, if I didn't think people did I wouldn't have started this topic, also last time I gave up me playing to help other who were struggling, giving oats out and pointing them in the right direction etc. This is a community event and everyone's welcome so it's up to you whether or not you take part, but if you are not interested then don't come here putting others off, it's depressing, a few people would like to play but cant because they have other things to do, so you posting "meh" comments is kind of depressing and discouraging to them and others. As of late your posts have not been the greatest, some of them we wouldn't expect from a member let alone a CSO, members look up to you as a CSO, so please try to be encouraging about things like this, you know how much time I put into events like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispy BartyJnr Barras 227 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Fine, I won't say my own opinion anymore. I'm not going to be at this event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolayhe2 28 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 I would love to try this again it was great fun last time even if I did come last ! I'm not sure if I can make it as I am away in the day but if I get back in time I will come on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenstraight 2,330 Report post Posted August 24, 2013 UPDATE: Just a reminder this is tomorrow the 25th of August at 8pm BST. Click here to see the correct time in other countries. Thanks goes to SwanofWar and ryanfenton for helping me do some massive terraforming jobs that needed doing, really appreciate it. To those of you who are attending tomorrow, I have a little something in store for you all should you all choose it... I'm hoping you will like it, come and take part tomorrow to find out. Thanks, Darren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devon_HD 97 Report post Posted August 24, 2013 I really wish I could, but good news I will be gettin one soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki Nutta Palmer 185 Report post Posted August 24, 2013 i will probably end up calling in for a few mins to cheer ppl on, or do race 5 hours after everyone else like i did last time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruddles1325 30 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 There is actually a chance that I may be online at that time, but for that I call on all you people living near main UK motorways to keep them clear so that I can get home in time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iSwim531 6 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Might be on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenstraight 2,330 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 We shall wait 5 mins before we start this, not many people on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VictoriaPorter 278 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 I'm here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenstraight 2,330 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Ok it's now 8:15pm BST and there's only 5 of us, guess that's it. Good luck those who are racing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VictoriaPorter 278 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 i have a good chance of winning this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki Nutta Palmer 185 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Good luck all. Sorry not racing but shattered after doing 26 hours work in two days. Plus back working at midnight. Then 10 hours tomoro. Eyes need a break Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
