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Morris_Dayton

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The Rally sounds like fun and I think I'd like to try it. Can someone let me know more about it other than what's in the rules. Like, how much computer time will be required for each leg, do you choose your route from a map, is it pretty much self explainatory, etc.
I spend too much time in front of the puter as it is. I need to be working on the car!
thanks
 
The amount of computer time depends on how fast you can decide on which route to take and what speed to travel. For the most part it is pretty self-explanatory. One each leg of the rally, you are told what the next checkpoint is (it is assumed you are starting each leg from the previous checkpoint). Then you are told the required driving time. You are presented with text that describes three possible routes and what the min and max speeds allowed are. You must determine the distance of each route, then pick a route and speed that will get you there as close as possible to the required time (you loose points for arriving too soon or too late). Once you start a route, do NOT browse away from the game until you have completed the route (very important). If you need to go to some Map program (like Map Quest) to check route distances, then open another instance of your browser. If you have a Map-program that will allow you to determine distances, that's even better. Otherwise you can use the old-fashioned method and use a regular driving map. It should not take more than 10 or 15 minutes per leg to figure the best route and speed.
 
Just had my first go, and it's exactly as Basil described. Pick one of three suggested routes, calculate an average speed to travel at.

I went a little faster than I should have to account for time spent at the side of the road mending things, but I don't think that's the idea - you lose points for having to stop and mend things, but your speed should be set to get you there at the right time assuming no stops.

I got there an hour early (so not a very good score to start with), and still lost points for my repair on the way. I did get to the bar first though, so it's not all bad!
 
I gave decided to give a try too. My method was a lot less scientific.
I picked the route that went past my dads house and then drove as fast as I could. I feel the need for speed!
I got to the check point 2.5 hours early even with a flat tire! Guess I will have to give the next leg a little more thought, hmmmm. Bribery will not work every time.
Lots of fun, thanks Basil!
 
Haha, you guys first at the bar are funny. See you've never done any traditional real-world TDR where digital stopwatches and calculators are banned, only .01 sec sweephand watches and pencil and paper. Of course after traveling up and back several farm lanes that appear better paved than the road required that drink is welcome.

FWIW, real Mille Miglia cars of the fifties had speedo in front of navigator and not driver. Driver needed to concentrate on road in front, but could view tach.
 
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