*Rahn* Posted May 23, 2009, 9:13 am	I am interested in putting on a Demolition Derby. The details still need to be worked out but basically it would be this: Everyone will use the same type vehicle. Each gang will be allowed only one vehicle. The only weapons allowed will be a front and rear mounted ram. Each vehicle will have a roll cage. Driving Skill will have a maximum. Winner will be the last man standing (so to speak). There are a few things that need to be determined before this can actually happen. The first two are: Is there enough interest to continue with this idea and which vehicle would be used. Please make your choice from those listed. The chassis that gets the most votes is the one we use for the derby. MercuryBoard only allows for 15 items in a poll so I was not able to list all vehicles. If you would like to use one not listed, please post it here. Thanks for your time and interest. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or input, please feel free to speak up.
pweelg Posted May 23, 2009, 9:20 am	Voted Moray out of those on show, think it needs to be something with a 5l v8 for that quick surge of pace when you see an opportunity to ram some ones side. That or a 5l v8 Pike . This is something i would definetly be up for if event time was right for me
*Grograt* gary.r.horder@gmail.com Posted May 23, 2009, 9:46 am	Went for the Buccaneer, as i like them so much, but whatever is used ill join in, just love these DW:T multi players
*sam* Posted May 23, 2009, 10:32 am	Nice idea! I voted Moray too, needs to be something capable of good acceleration. Make sure to pick a non-slip terrain if possible so we don't spend all the time wallowing and sliding Quote: Winner will be the last man standing (so to speak). What's to stop you avoiding all contact then? Needs to be some incentive to ram each other? -- might be better done as an arena combat so we have scoring
*Rahn* Posted May 23, 2009, 10:47 am	*sam* said: Nice idea! I voted Moray too, needs to be something capable of good acceleration. Make sure to pick a non-slip terrain if possible so we don't spend all the time wallowing and sliding Quote: Winner will be the last man standing (so to speak). What's to stop you avoiding all contact then? Needs to be some incentive to ram each other? -- might be better done as an arena combat so we have scoring Good idea Sam.  Thanks.
The Paranoid Tourist Posted May 23, 2009, 11:41 am	If I may: In your typical American county fair-type demolition derby the winner is the last car or cars left standing. Judges are on hand to make sure that nobody is hiding in a corner or whatnot, and the arena is so small that nobody can really escape, anyway. Also, if you don't move for x amount of time you are disqualified. Seems to me your option, Rahn, is to hold it like the traditional derby or like a combat. But in a derby there would need to be judgery.
*Grograt* gary.r.horder@gmail.com Posted May 23, 2009, 11:46 am	Didn't realise you can use arena's in DW:T interesting
*Rahn* Posted May 23, 2009, 12:44 pm	The Paranoid Tourist said: If I may: In your typical American county fair-type demolition derby the winner is the last car or cars left standing. Judges are on hand to make sure that nobody is hiding in a corner or whatnot, and the arena is so small that nobody can really escape, anyway. Also, if you don't move for x amount of time you are disqualified. Seems to me your option, Rahn, is to hold it like the traditional derby or like a combat. But in a derby there would need to be judgery. Of course you may PT.  I think running it as a combat is the way to go.  Since there will be no weapons, the only way to score will be to ram the opponents or to make a lap.  That should prevent anyone from shutting down until they are the last one left then starting up again to claim victory.
Six Gun Jack Posted May 23, 2009, 2:16 pm	hearses !! with exposed engines and nitro !
Zoltan Posted May 23, 2009, 2:50 pm	A moray derby would indeed be fun
*sam* Posted May 23, 2009, 4:30 pm	Quote: Didn't realise you can use arena's in DW:T interesting Actually you can't.. it could be done as teams, I guess... last team to have a car that can still move is the winner
*Grograt* gary.r.horder@gmail.com Posted May 23, 2009, 5:32 pm	Or you could just code in arenas and racetracks Sam
Serephe Posted May 23, 2009, 9:44 pm	3.2L Flash. Fast, handles extremely well, and has weak armor.
Jaguar Posted May 24, 2009, 12:11 am	How about a push cart race. Two teams (or more I suppose) get a bus with no driver. The objective is to use the other team cars to push the bus around a track. First team to push their bus across the track wins.
Serephe Posted May 24, 2009, 12:16 am	8L Bus figure 8 ram deathrace would be interestin.
*Speedealer* Posted May 24, 2009, 1:01 am	I'm interested! How bout something with a 3.2v8, 2 rams and 1 rear RB for those quick hits. May be more tactical when you only have 4 boosts of super speed. Quote: What's to stop you avoiding all contact then? Needs to be some incentive to ram each other? -- might be better done as an arena combat so we have scoring For this, how about typical arena scoring, and last one conscious with the highest score wins. Surely that code is already written, right Sam?
*JD_Basher* jd.basher@charter.net Posted May 24, 2009, 2:41 am	I voted Moray also, biggest unexposed engine, RI ram in back, reg ram front with front spikes! Run it on the arena with scoring poles. The incentive is to stop others from scoring too highly. If it's ran as teams, I envision it like a "Roller Derby" type event with rammers, blockers and scorers. Is there anyone else alive that remembers "Roller Derby?" If no teams, it would be a "Free-for-All" event last vehicle running is the winner. Auto-Surrender once the engine is incapacitated would need to be somehow enforced. derbydoodJD
Serephe Posted May 24, 2009, 6:01 am	exposed engines are more fun, they're splody
*JD_Basher* jd.basher@charter.net Posted May 24, 2009, 6:08 am	Serephe said: exposed engines are more fun, they're splody That actually is a good idea! You'd have to make use of the RI Ram in back!........ Everyone driving in reverse trying to make the other guy go BOOM till their rear armor is almost gone, THEN hitting with your front end HOPING you don't go BOOM! nastyMcmeanyJD
Joel Autobaun Posted May 24, 2009, 5:22 pm	*JD_Basher* said: Serephe said: exposed engines are more fun, they're splody That actually is a good idea! You'd have to make use of the RI Ram in back!........ Everyone driving in reverse trying to make the other guy go BOOM till their rear armor is almost gone, THEN hitting with your front end HOPING you don't go BOOM! nastyMcmeanyJD That sure resembles a real demo derby.
Speed_Melon Posted May 24, 2009, 5:36 pm	i voted moray, but would like bus or lorry with RB's. Any chance of tracks and arena's in DWT:T?
*sam* Posted May 24, 2009, 10:30 pm	I could put tracks/arenas in easily, yes. It'd be a bit of work to put the arena scoring system in, though.. I guess if were a 'last man standing' system that wouldn't matter.
Speed_Melon Posted May 24, 2009, 11:37 pm	really wasn't thinking about scoring just enclosed areas to have some fun!
*sam* Posted May 25, 2009, 8:35 am	OK, cool. I'll add them then..
ISHOULDCOCO Posted May 25, 2009, 8:57 am	3.2 LITRE sYMPHONIES ! tHAT IS WHAT THEY ARE THERE FOR. Stop being analytical and just ram each other COCO
FireFly Posted Jul 2, 2009, 9:04 pm	Whoa, this sounds like a load of fun, I've always loved old school demo derby's Count me in!
*Bastille* Posted Jul 4, 2009, 6:28 pm	Wish I had read this a week ago... for FftH never even thought of the hiding guys....