Racing eSport

[Dr. Pariolo]

hello all,

 

I would like to move a little bit racing games into eSports. I know, its kinda "underground", but im sure there is a scene. eSports is more than shooting.

 

And I would like to make a home for this scene. Im a webmaster and I would like to create this project. Im here seeking help, finding people to work with me on this.

 

What I have in mind, is pretty much have something like machinima and MLG mixed. Have people make their own videos and post them on the project channels, let people know the games, show off their skills; and organize tournaments/competitions.

 

We would support any game that people would like, and not limit ourselves to just the new mainstream games (need for speed, driveclub, etc). It would be fun to have people make for instance videos for retro/weird racing games.

 

The reason for this is because Im running a video game commentary in spanish with a friend, and every sunday I make a racing game video. And Im enjoying so much doing that, I thought taking this to the next step.

 

We would have a website, YT channel, streaming, you name it.

 

I think this could be really interesting as it is something that is not done yet. it wouldnt be like YET another call of duty channel. And googling "racing esport" i could only find a german website, and an english one that seems to be dead. So, it seems it hasnt been done seriously before.

 

 

I would like to hear your thoughts on this idea, and like I said, it would be awesome if some of you would join me on this project.

 

I already know, that if I/we go ahead, it wont make the news. But thats not the goal, Im aware this will never be nearly as successful than other eSports project, but I find it fun to do projects like that, and I/we would give a home to the (small) racing esport scene.

 

Thank you for your attention.

[Ryzza5]

So your online search for 'weird racing' brought you here? Nice. :lol:

 

I have a pretty basic YouTube account full of random racing clips without any commentary or much in the way of promotion (i.e. just forum signature) and the subscriber count slowly climbs. You may find your idea exists to some extent but in smaller serious leagues (simulation racing games) and communities not unlike ours. There is definitely room for a fun, commentated racing game channel.

 

One potential difficulty unique to racing games in facilitating competition is the use of driving aids. Will you or won't you allow them? Depending on the game, a player lacking in skill could still beat a much better player who only uses realistic or no aids. Then there's the hardware have and have-nots (steering wheel v gamepad/keyboard, triple-screens, etc).

 

Feel free to continue the discussion with members here, and welcome to the forums. :hi:

[Dr. Pariolo]

So your online search for 'weird racing' brought you here? Nice. :lol:

absolutely not lol, i was searching for "video game racing forums"

 

 

One potential difficulty unique to racing games in facilitating competition is the use of driving aids. Will you or won't you allow them? Depending on the game, a player lacking in skill could still beat a much better player who only uses realistic or no aids. Then there's the hardware have and have-nots (steering wheel v gamepad/keyboard, triple-screens, etc).

 

Feel free to continue the discussion with members here, and welcome to the forums. :hi:

 

thank you! well that point you just mentioned is clever but that would be set in the rules of the specific tournaments to come.