I would love to join in on this. I like strategy 1 more than 2, although I don't have experience with the rule changes discussed above.

 

Two years ago the driver values used to change dynamically depending on how many players added or dropped them each hour or so - even during races.

Now, the values are set by the admins and do not change between races.

This takes the "stock market" feel out of choosing the drivers.

I think we all liked the action of the old system.

 

Thanks Dana.

The previous "stock market" method sounds like it would be more fun, but it is what it is I suppose.

 

It was great. But it required you to monitor driver values all of the time.

I think it was just too involved and intense for casual players.

I really miss it.

 

I can imagine, look away for a few days and you could be screwed. I've never done an F1 fantasy so I'm looking forward to this.

 

After choosing option 1 last year, I lost interest about halfway through since it was not competitive with the option 2 teams at all.

 

It's great fun slord

 

The anticipation builds

 

Under the old system you were really rewarded for following F1 like a true fanatic.

You were forced to watch the races live - at ungodly hours - just to stay on top of value movement.

I remember once in 2009 when Nakajima had a few good showings in a row. His value started to go up but I held off. I needed 1.2 Million to buy Fernando Alonso. As soon as the race that week started a couple of cars crashed and Nakajima somehow lead the race (I don't even remember what race it was). I dropped one of my cheap guys (Kubica I think) and picked up Nakajima. Within 30 seconds his value had shot up over 2 million! I immediately sold him, picked up Alonso and pocketed .8 million!! It felt like sex. The best part is that Nakajima retired about 2 laps later and he ended up cheaper then when the race started - so I picked him up too!

That was what made the old system so great.

But not everyone wants to get up at 2:00 am to watch the race.

 

That's what makes it so much fun! The sleep deprivation just adds to the excitement!