September 21

Amateur scoreboard

The ZakStunts Newbie League has existed in its current format since the 2009 season. That's a pretty long stretch of time, and lately there has been discussion on whether it was actually helping to encourage newcomers to race. Aiming at a more engaging side competition, we will try out a new format. Here's how it will work:

  • Participation is voluntary: if you are a beginner, are learning the ropes, or just feel like racing casually, mark the Amateur competition checkmark in the replay submission page, and the replay will be added to the amateur scoreboard.

  • Replays posted to the amateur scoreboard will also show up as usual on the main scoreboard, and count as a proper race entry.

  • Performance criteria for graduating racers out of the amateur competition will be decided upon in the near future. In the meantime, individual entries to the amateur scoreboard will be reviewed if need be.

If you want to discuss the new format or make suggestions about it, meet us on the forum thread about the changes.

—Duplode