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| 26 May 2004: "I'm baaa-aaack" |
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| "Don't call it a comeback--I've been here for years" - Sir LL Cool J, IX I'd tell you why I'm here...but...you already know. Being the page's proof guru, I am here to make you all hate me again. It's time for Proof Call #2. Reminder, all players validated in the first call are exempt from this one (because you already hate me and there's no reason to waste time on you guys when there are plenty of innocent guys out there that might not hate me yet). With some assistance from Paul Tanney, I've already combed through the top 50, citing outlying times and outlying players and will soon be sending out emails to those needing proof. For those unfamiliar with the process, I'll summarize once again. If I have selected you for a proof call, you will receive an email containing a request for video evidence of certain claims. For most, I will ask for one taped run (on your best track, placing in the top 5) and then a scroll of all your times from the "Records" section. For other, higher-ranked players, you will be asked to provide several taped races on a variety of tracks. The times scroll applies for you, too. I understand that compiling a tape of several runs requires two VCRs, typically, and can be annoying. I will try to subject this request to the fewest people possible. But validation will remain the highest priority. My personal policy on proof, typically, is that I like to try to validate PEOPLE and not necessarily TIMES. Successfully complying to proof requests this call means your name is "good" and you will remain in good standing with us for a while, probably. If you are one of those rare people that has a lot of skill and can get the times you *falsely* claim...but lied anyway? You can go to hell. A reminder for those unfamiliar with taping techniques, the process is simply described as follows. You're most likely playing on a "audio/video" channel (e.g. "Video 1" or "Line") when you play if you've used the red/yellow/white adapters in connecting to the VCR or TV. If those are running straight from your console to your TV, unplug them and run them into "audio/video IN" on your VCR. Now the VCR is receiving the gaming data, which is necessary in the process. You should already have a coaxal connection (regular cable wires) carrying the information from the VCR's signal OUT to the TV's signal IN. With this connection, you would change channels through the VCR and not the TV (VCR's do this, I promise), so you could simply tune into the line that's displaying the game (again, something like "Video 1") and from there hit Record at any point and it will record what's showing directly onto your favorite VHS tape!! And the HIGHLY FAVORABLE alternative to that process, is simply capturing your runs straight to your computer and avoiding the process of mailing your proof tape to moderators. In this case you'd still need to be recording while playing, but as soon as you got the desired time, you could hit stop, rewind to the start of the run, then set up things on your PC as needed for capturing purposes, then hit "record" on your capturing software, and voila, lots of time saved. We encourage all players to submit video proof online if they have the capability. Proof is good. I will post more details as I figure them out. Just wanted some of your newer players to be prepared. Approximately 15 top players were validated last call, and about 10 others already carried a "good" name in the online community due to proof given in the past. My primary goal is to keep the top 50 clean for now. And as I always say, if you're making up 118th ranked times to feel good about yourself, then damn, your glass is half empty. Kill yourself now. Cheers! |