Sailonline.org - Online Sailing

Facebook

Login

Support Sailonline

If you haven't already - join the SAILONLINE YACHT CLUB!

Please also consider making a donation - all amounts are greatly appreciated!

Tweets by @sailonline

Board » General Discussion » PROPOSAL: LIMITATION on the # of DCs

Posted by ShamrockPirate Posts 189 Registered at 2010-12-03 17:49:57	2011-04-07 21:08:50 - Re: PROPOSAL: LIMITATION on the # of DCs
	Thoughts from the back-of-the-pack: Having only been here several months, I hesitate to jump in but this is a terrific discussion with a variety of perspectives all seeking the same end-point; namely, how to keep this simulation (I still can't bring myself to call it a "game") fresh and engaging. As in all endeavours, the ability to evolve is essential to avoid stagnation and death. I have experienced this in my professional, personal and business life and it is rather Darwinian in essence. Since I am new enough to SOL, it still holds enormous challenge and fun and fills most of my non-work hours (and a few of the work one's as well... please don't tell my employer!!!) I particular liked the post by Jawz: Finally. I made a suggestion once that we should expand the icons on the client to include such things as; Deckhand - Novice sailor Skipper - Member that is in the top 100 ranking. Master Mariner - Top 10 ranking sailor Add to this another icon indicating Router/Non Router. Add to this another set of icons indicating for example - races completed. This shows the "Age" of each Sol sailor. Based on this icon we could "click" on the client page to see who is leading the various categories. Just as we can now group the various nations in the client. I feel that this might go a small way to resolve our sailors requirement to see how well they are doing. This would also add further user appeal to all newcomers. I find all of these options quite appealing- though I prefer my own nomenclature for the ranks as Pro, Performance, and Recreational- and would add two other suggestions to keep things fresh. 1) Along with the divisions, perhaps add a few more chatrooms linked to the Divisions. I have peeked into several of them and by far the busiest are English and Italiano. This might allow more interactions for the fleet. The primary chatroom can get very busy and may intimidating for newbies (obviously not me, sorry!!) 2) I would also enjoy an expanded "Profile" page to let interested SOLers add a bit more to their name and e-mail. This then becomes something of a networking tool (hate that term) and would flesh out the boats/persona's we spend so much time competing with. This is all IMHO. Best to all, SP
Posted by captjack1942 Posts 239 Registered at 2008-01-18 03:24:03	2014-02-01 05:44:52 - Re: PROPOSAL: LIMITATION on the # of DCs
	Was just poking around in the forum and got caught up in in this thread. Seemed a good idea to float it back to the top.

Page: Previous 1 2 3 4

Please login to post a reply.

Races

Next Race: 00d 00h 00m

Current Races:

The Beagle in the Bay of Islands 2024

And west the Beagle went again to reach the Bay of Islands on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island on the 19th of December. Darwin was not nearly as impressed by the inhabitants here, commenting that the Maori natives were “savages with the character of a much lower order than the Tahitians” and many of the English settlers were of “the most worthless character” and “included runaway convicts”, not anticipating that less than 200 years later a blend of these characteristics would combine to create a nation of serial Rugby World Cup Winners – evolution, eh, Charlie! The Beagle sailed on swiftly, but we will stay a little longer and explore c 200nm of the North Island’s glorious eastern coast, up and down, as ever in our replica Tall Ship Class B.
Race #1756
INFOby brainaid.de
Tall Ship Class B PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SVF - SYC
Race starts: Nov 04th 13:00 Registration Open!

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

ORCV Melbourne to Devonport Race 2024

Welcome to the prestigious "Rudder Cup," Australia's oldest and most iconic yacht race, proudly sailed for over 110 years. Spanning 196 nautical miles, this thrilling race takes competitors across the notorious Bass Strait, navigating the unpredictable waters between Melbourne and Tasmania. Organized by the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria, this race is as much about strategy as it is about endurance. This year, our SOLers will be racing in the agile J-122, a 40-foot performance yacht from J-Boats, known for its perfect balance of speed, maneuverability, and resilience. Buckle up for a fierce battle against the elements and each other as we embark on one of the toughest and most storied races in the Southern Hemisphere. Let the adventure begin!
Race #1840
INFO by brainaid.de
J-122 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Nov 01st 03:00 Registration Open!

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Mistli's Birthday BBQ Race 2024

Welcome to one of Sailonline's great traditions - the generally slightly untimely celebration of SOLer Mistli's birthday on November 1, by way of a tricky race through the Stockholm Archipelago. As always, we are providing you with a fleet of speedy Seacarts to slice through these (at least) 61.5nm of SLI-infested waters, to give you a fair chance that there will still be some beer left by the landlubbers who have descended early to the campfire by the jetty at Trosa!
Race #1862
INFO by brainaid.de
Seacart 30 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
RACE CLOSE: Sunday,
November 3 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Oct 29th 14:00 Registration Closed

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Ushuaia to Nassau 2024

We extend a warm welcome to the 5th leg of the RTW challenge, a thrilling journey from Ushuaia in the Land of Fire to Nassau in the Caribbean. It also marks the October edition of our esteemed Ocean Race Championship. Covering a distance of 6300 nautical miles, this leg is anticipated to span approximately 29 days. Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the high seas, where skill, strategy, and camaraderie converge in the pursuit of victory. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line! Fair winds and following seas.
PRIZE: SMPF
Race# 1842
INFO from brainaid.de
Swan 65 PARTICULARS
WX updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ4 - OCCH - RTW - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: Oct 07th 11:00 Registration Closed

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Go to race archive

SYC Ranking

View full list

Series

Mobile Client

SYC members have the benefit of access to our mobile/lightweight web client!

The mobile client