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Zeshj: /* (Basic Rules) The gears */ Blue Die had d20 instead of d30 which is the correct die (unless BGA implementation is different, if so, please revert)

2026-07-01T11:49:30Z

(Basic Rules) The gears: Blue Die had d20 instead of d30 which is the correct die (unless BGA implementation is different, if so, please revert)

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	\|6\|\|Blue\|\|~~d20~~\|\|21-30		\|6\|\|Blue\|\|d30\|\|21-30
	\|2 of each		\|3 of each
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Frank on BGA: /* (Advanced Rules) Driving code in the corners */ Attempt to explain what happens when various WP reach zero or less than zero

2026-04-15T21:45:13Z

(Advanced Rules) Driving code in the corners: Attempt to explain what happens when various WP reach zero or less than zero

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			If a car overshoots a corner so far that it would lose more tire WP than it possesses, it is eliminated from the race.

			If a car loses its last tire WP by overshooting a corner it spins out, then restarts next turn in 1st gear. From then on, the car spins out if it overshoots any subsequent corner by one space and is eliminated from the race if it overshoots any subsequent corner by two or more spaces

			If a car uses its last brake or gearbox WP it remains in the race but cannot perform any action that requires a brake or gearbox WP (e.g. braking or skipping gears)

			If a car loses its last car body, engine or road handling WP it is eliminated from the race.

			If a car doesn't have enough brake and tire WP to stop before a blockage it is eliminated from the race

	==Preparation for play==		==Preparation for play==

BaronFraser: /* BGA Rule Variations */

2026-03-02T21:29:12Z

BGA Rule Variations

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	Nitro Fuel Injection is available as an option for all races.		Nitro Fuel Injection is available as an option for all races.

			==Nitro Fuel==

			The original rules are imprecise about when nitro fuel replenishes when pitting.

			To clarify, nitro fuel replenishes when:

			* You cross the finish line (if not pitting), or
			* When you actually pit

			Note that when going through the pit lane, your lap number does not increase until further down the pit lane than your pit box, but your nitro fuel is replenished in your pit box, not when your lap number increases.

	==Elimination ==		==Elimination ==

BaronFraser at 22:36, 9 February 2026

2026-02-09T22:36:11Z

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K-Ron0508: /* The gears */ edit for consistency

2026-02-08T16:43:59Z

The gears: edit for consistency

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	\|1\|\|Yellow\|\|d4\|\|1-2		\|1\|\|Yellow\|\|d4\|\|1-2
	\|~~1,1,2,~~2		\|2 of each
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	\|2\|\|Orange\|\|d6\|\|2-4		\|2\|\|Orange\|\|d6\|\|2-4

BaronFraser: /* BGA Rule Variations */

2026-02-06T21:41:26Z

BGA Rule Variations

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	In this adaptation, the active player checks for collisions only after all adjacent players have rolled. If an adjacent player fails their roll and is eliminated as a result, the active player will automatically fail their roll against that player.		In this adaptation, the active player checks for collisions only after all adjacent players have rolled. If an adjacent player fails their roll and is eliminated as a result, the active player will automatically fail their roll against that player.

			==Weather Options==

			When setting up a game with Advanced rules, you have 4 choices for the weather.

			===Roll for Weather===

			This is the normal approach when using the weather rules: at the start of the race (and, separately, at the start of Qualify if it's been enabled) the Weather die is rolled to determine whether the race's weather will be Good (for the entire race) or Rain (for the entire race) or Changeable.

			===Good Weather===

			This option skips the opening Weather roll and the race plays with permanent Good weather.

			===Rain===

			This option skips the opening Weather roll and the race players with permanent Rain.

			===Start Changeable===

			This option skips the opening Weather roll and treats it as if "Changeable" had been rolled. However the Weather die is rolled to see if the weather starts in Rain. On a Rain result it does, on "Good" or "Changeable" the weather starts good, but either way it is changeable.

			==Qualifying Weather Options==

			When Qualifying is enabled, you may choose the weather option for it.

			===Same as Race===

			This is the default. The same setting that is used for "Race Weather" is also used for Qualifying. Note that although the setting is the same, the outcome can be different when "Roll for Weather" is being used.

			===Random Weather===

			The weather will be randomly chosen before Qualifying. It will NOT be changeable and will be the same outcome (Rain or Good) for all players.

			===Good Weather===

			Qualifying will be in good weather for all players.

			===Rain===

			Qualifying will be in rain for all players.


	==Weather Rolls ==		==Weather Rolls ==

Sandra vW: minor typos and grammar

2026-01-20T21:14:43Z

minor typos and grammar

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ColinONE at 07:58, 16 January 2026

2026-01-16T07:58:22Z

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	Before the qualifying laps begin, the black die is rolled and the weather chart consulted:		Before the qualifying laps begin, the black die is rolled and the weather chart consulted:

	'''Good weather''' or '''Changable''': no problems for drivers		'''Good weather''' no problems for the drivers.
			'''Changable''': no problems for drivers, treat as good weather for the qualifying lap.
	'''Rain''': The qualifying laps for all players take place in rain (see below).		'''Rain''': The qualifying laps for all players take place in rain (see below).

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	==Changeable Weather ==		==Changeable Weather ==

	The original rules have 4 steps for Changeable Weather (Good, Good - Changeable, Rain - Changeable, Rain).		The original rules have 4 steps for Changeable Weather:
			* Good
			* Good - Changeable
			* Rain - Changeable
			* Rain

	In this adaptation, there are 5 steps: Good, Good - Temporary, Changeable, Rain - Temporary, Rain.		In this adaptation, there are 5 steps:
			* Good
			* Good - Temporary
			* Changeable
			* Rain - Temporary
			* Rain

	Changeable is only ever used at the start of a race, and by default is Good - with one exception: if it rained in qualifying then a changeable feature race will start Changeable but raining.		Changeable is only ever used at the start of a race, and by default is Good - with one exception: if it rained in qualifying then a changeable feature race will start Changeable but raining.

BaronFraser at 06:06, 15 January 2026

2026-01-15T06:06:43Z

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	===Driving code in the corners ===		===Driving code in the corners ===

	To drive through a corner a car must stop a minimum number of times (indicated in the ~~yellow~~ box) within the limits of the corner. The number of filled red circles indicates the number of stops for that corner. After the requisite number of stops, the car may safely exit the corner, without penalty, on its next move.		To drive through a corner a car must stop a minimum number of times (indicated in the corner information box) within the limits of the corner. The number of filled red circles indicates the number of stops for that corner. After the requisite number of stops, the car may safely exit the corner, without penalty, on its next move.

	To make it easier to drive through the corner, the driver should consider the indicated number of spaces. The number in the green box refer to the longest path, the numbers in the red box refer to the shortest path. Refer to these when deciding the gear you enter the corner in.		To make it easier to drive through the corner, the driver should consider the indicated number of spaces. The number in the green box refer to the longest path, the numbers in the red box refer to the shortest path. Refer to these when deciding the gear you enter the corner in.

Robmiester401: /* 10-Second Explainer of Formula D */

2026-01-15T00:37:20Z

10-Second Explainer of Formula D

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	New to Formula D?		New to Formula D?

	This 10-second explainer will get you started:		This 20-second explainer will get you started:

	# Your car will start in 1st gear.		# Your car will start in 1st gear.
	# At the start of your turn, your first decision is whether to stay on your current gear, or go up 1 gear or go down. You can go down 1 gear without penalty.		# At the start of your turn, your first decision is whether to stay on your current gear, or go up 1 gear or go down.
	# After choosing a gear, you will roll the appropriate "gear die". The higher the gear, the bigger the die.		# You can go down 1 gear without penalty, or "skip" up to 3 gears at the cost of wear points. You may only go up by 1 gear per turn.
	# Once you have rolled, you must move the number of spaces rolled, although you may choose which ~~path~~ you take.		# After choosing a gear, you will roll the appropriate "gear die". The higher the gear, the bigger the die, as well as the farther you go.
			# Once you have rolled, you must move the number of spaces rolled, although you may choose which lane you take.
	# Corners are areas marked in red. To drive around corners without penalty, you must finish at least 1 turn in them.		# Corners are areas marked in red. To drive around corners without penalty, you must finish at least 1 turn in them.
	# Some corners are particularly slow and may require that you finish at least 2 or even 3 turns in them.		# Some corners are particularly slow and may require that you finish at least 2 or even 3 turns in them.
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	=Adaptation Notes/Common Mistakes=		=Adaptation Notes/Common Mistakes=

	# The ~~central area~~ of your car is the colour of the pit box you ~~must use~~ (~~and~~ your team if playing a team game)		# The body of your car is the colour of the pit box you are using (or your team's color if playing a team game)
	# Your sidepods are your ~~unique player~~ color		# Your sidepods are your personal color
	# To enter the pitbox, you must move out of the pit lane and onto the coloured pit box. Stopping in the pit lane in front of your box is not a pit stop.		# To enter the pitbox, you must move out of the pit lane and onto the coloured pit box. Stopping in the pit lane in front of your box is not a pit stop.
	# To zoom the circuit in and out with a mouse, use Ctrl+Wheelmouse.		# To zoom the circuit in and out with a mouse, use Ctrl+Wheelmouse.
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	== Aim of the game ==		== Aim of the game ==

	FORMULA D is a car race. The aim is to win a race (of one ~~lap~~) and be the first to cross the finishing line. There are all sorts of risks involved and you have to anticipate what will happen during the course of the race. You must decide on your strategy, trust to luck, keep to the rules and always keep an eye on the technical condition of your car.		FORMULA D is a car race. The aim is to win a race (of one, two, or three laps) and be the first to cross the finishing line. There are all sorts of risks involved and you have to anticipate what will happen during the course of the race. You must decide on your strategy, trust to luck, keep to the rules and always keep an eye on the technical condition of your car.

	== The gears ==		== The gears ==

	The cars have 6 gears. Each gear has its own die. The numbers on the dice tell you how many spaces to move the car. The higher the gear you choose, the faster and ~~further~~ the corresponding die will allow the car to travel. You are not allowed to skip gears when accelerating (e.g. changing straight from 1st to 3rd gear). You are allowed to skip 1, 2 or 3 gears when braking (e.g. from 6th to 4th or from 4th to 1st gear); however there is a penalty for doing this.		The cars have 6 gears. Each gear has its own die. The numbers on the dice tell you how many spaces to move the car. The higher the gear you choose, the faster and farther the corresponding die will allow the car to travel. You are not allowed to skip gears when accelerating (e.g. changing straight from 1st to 3rd gear). You are allowed to skip 1, 2 or 3 gears when braking (e.g. from 6th to 4th or from 4th to 1st gear); however there is a penalty for doing this. You cannot go from 6th gear to 1st.

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	==Driving ==		==Driving ==

	As in real life the car starts in 1st gear. Then you shift up to 2nd gear and so on up to 6th gear, in order to move as fast as possible. When it is a driver’s turn they announce which gear they have chosen, move the gear stick on their dashboard accordingly and then roll the die which corresponds to the chosen speed. They then move their car forward the number of spaces indicated on the die. When the move is finished the car “stops”. This notion is important ~~especially~~ in the corners.		As in real life the car starts in 1st gear. Then you shift up to 2nd gear and so on up to 6th gear, in order to move as fast as possible. When it is a driver’s turn they announce which gear they have chosen, move the gear stick on their dashboard accordingly and then roll the die which corresponds to the chosen speed. They then move their car forward the number of spaces indicated on the die. When the move is finished the car “stops”. This notion is especially important in the corners.

	'''Order of play''': In each round the drivers play according to their car position on the track.		'''Order of play''': In each round the drivers play according to their car position on the track, with the current gear deciding tie-breakers, and the first one there is the final decider.

	Example: During a round of play car A overtakes car B which was in 1st position. When the next round starts, car A, now in 1st position, will play before car B.		Example: During a round of play car A overtakes car B which was in 1st position. When the next round starts, car A, now in 1st position, will play before car B.
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	===Driving code in the corners ===		===Driving code in the corners ===

	To drive through a corner a car must stop a minimum number of times (indicated in the yellow box) within the limits of the corner. The number of filled red circles indicates the number of stops for that corner. After the requisite number of stops, the car may ~~proceed and~~ exit the corner on its next move.		To drive through a corner a car must stop a minimum number of times (indicated in the yellow box) within the limits of the corner. The number of filled red circles indicates the number of stops for that corner. After the requisite number of stops, the car may safely exit the corner, without penalty, on its next move.

	To make it easier to drive through the corner, the driver should consider the indicated number of spaces. The number in the green box refer to the longest path, the numbers in the red box refer to the shortest path.		To make it easier to drive through the corner, the driver should consider the indicated number of spaces. The number in the green box refer to the longest path, the numbers in the red box refer to the shortest path. Refer to these when deciding the gear you enter the corner in.

	===Driving code on the straights ===		===Driving code on the straights ===
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	Straights are the portions of track between corners. Depending on the length of each straight, cars may need several rounds before entering the next corner.		Straights are the portions of track between corners. Depending on the length of each straight, cars may need several rounds before entering the next corner.

	'''Important''': The maneuver must be completed using the smallest number of spaces possible.		'''Important''': The maneuver must be completed using the smallest number of spaces possible. (ex. You can't fishtail back and forth between the inside and outside edges)

	==Wear points (WP) ==		==Wear points (WP) ==

	They reflect the capability of the car to stay on the track and survive events during the race. In the Basic Game, each car has 18 WP at the beginning of the race. The players use these points to survive various incidents and risky maneuvers.		They reflect the capability of the car to stay on the track and survive events during the race. In the Basic Game, each car has 18 WP at the beginning of the race. The players use these points to survive various incidents and risky maneuvers. In the advanced game, they are divided up into different categories that are used in different situations.

	==Preparation for play ==		==Preparation for play ==
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	===Start formation ===		===Start formation ===

	Every player rolls the black die in order to determine the starting position of their car. Whoever rolls the highest number gains pole position. The other cars are positioned in decreasing order according to the numbers rolled. In the case of a tie, all involved players re-roll the die.		Every player rolls the black die in order to determine the starting position of their car. Whoever rolls the highest number gains pole position. The other cars are positioned in decreasing order according to the numbers rolled. In the case of a tie, all '''involved''' players re-roll the die.

	===Start ===		===Start ===
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	To drive through a corner a car must stop a minimum number of times (indicated by the number of red stop lights in the corner information box) within the limits of the corner. After the requisite number of stops, the car may proceed and exit the corner on its next move.		To drive through a corner a car must stop a minimum number of times (indicated by the number of red stop lights in the corner information box) within the limits of the corner. After the requisite number of stops, the car may proceed and exit the corner on its next move.

	To make it easier to drive through the corner, the driver should consider the indicated number of spaces. The number in the green box ~~refer~~ to the longest path, the numbers in the red box ~~refer~~ to the shortest path.		To make it easier to drive through the corner, the driver should consider the indicated number of spaces. The number in the green box refers to the longest path, the numbers in the red box refers to the shortest path. Refer to these numbers when considering what gear to enter the corner in.

	====Driving code on the straights====		====Driving code on the straights====