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	On initiating an Escape, the ''auriga'' moves directly outward one space each turn. An ''auriga'' will survive provided a chariot does not pass this occupied space within the same turn.		On initiating an Escape, the ''auriga'' moves directly outward one space each turn. An ''auriga'' will survive provided a chariot does not pass this occupied space within the same turn.

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		+	==Race Host Resources==
		+	Races are run be the aediles and their appointed staff. There is a separate email that is managed by the race host(s) that acts as the point of contact for all racers to submit their turn orders:
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		+	[mailto:NR.SuperSeries@gmail.com NR.SuperSeries@gmail.com]
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		+	Attached to this account is a private [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GxquE8WPa7nnaxdtMUFRI2qr2xJWBqmp?usp=sharing Google Drive account] in which all race resources are stored. The account password is provided to the aediles.
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		+	A public [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nn-x-GBKoNnKjnUEPgMuGNYe-9sc5ntk?usp=sharing Google Drive folder] exists to host all the high-resolution imagery available to the public and spectators to watch the race. This is done in case the social media used truncates and automatically downsizes the imagery.
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		+	[https://groups.io/g/TheForumRomanum The Forum Romanum] is where each Turn Summary Post (TSP) is published under an appropriate heading with all supporting narrative and information.
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	=Race Mode: Single Race=		=Race Mode: Single Race=
−	Single Race mode is used in most cases and particularly for use as an event in Nova Roman ludi. Single Race mode has the least complex setup and requires no ongoing management between races. This mode works by allowing participants to pre-select racing skill "packages" to further modify their racing expierence.	+	Single Race mode is used in most cases and particularly for use as an event in Nova Roman ludi. Single Race mode has the least complex setup and requires no ongoing management between races. This mode works by allowing participants to pre-select racing skill "packages" to further modify their racing expierence.
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		+	==Set-Up==
		+	[[File:Super Series - Horses.png\|right]] [[File:Super Series - Chariots.png\|right]] [[File:Super Series - Aurigas.png\|right]]
		+	Race adverting should happen at least two weeks prior to an event start. A race event, normally coinciding with a ludi, should start the same day the ludi is officially announced.
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		+	The advertising should request registrations to the [mailto:NR.SuperSeries@gmail.com Super Series Email] and seek the following information:
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		+	*Your registered Nova Roman name.
		+	*The name of your chariot driver (auriga).
		+	*The name of the chariot.
		+	*The name of the chariot’s team (factio): Albata, Praesina, Russata or Veneta.
		+	*A brief biography of your auriga and any racing history/statistics from previous NR ludi.
		+	*Your chariot racing team [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Racing_Packages\|Racing Package]].
		+	*Your two (2) additional [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Team_Characteristics\|Team Charactersitics]].
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		+	The initial annocument should include useful introductory information, such as:
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		+	'''''How does the race work:'''''
		+	''This one race will occur over a series of days. The race host will publish a “Turn Summary” post (TSP) approximately every few days which provides instructions to racers on when to submit their racing orders for their chariot. Racers (and spectators) will be able to see an image of the track and where each of the chariots stand. Each turn, racers must select 1-3 orders for their chariot to carry out, with contingency order(s) should an obstacle present itself. The TSP will also define a special bonus time-window and if racers provide their response in that window they will receive a movement bonus. The timing of this bonus window will move to suit various timezones through the race.''
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		+	''The TSP will also show the current chariot status and upgrade selection of each racer for all to view. Each TSP will also provide further guidance on what orders are available to the racers and what they will result in. Spectators and observers will enjoy seeing the updating visual of the chariot race and can indulge in the subsequent commentary provided.''
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		+	'''''Race Strategy & Tips:'''''
		+	''This new chariot racing style is less forgiving then Nova Roma’s classic chariot racing. Go in too fast on the inside lane and you will flip your chariot. Take too much damage to your chariot and it will disintegrate. Whip your horses to much and it’ll have the opposite effect. The main recommendation is: "Race to finish, not race to win".
		+	Racers get more opportunity to guide their chariot more precisely and employ more strategy. Registered racers should be prepared to provide input approximately every 36-48 hours until race completion. If you miss a turn window – don’t worry your chariot will probably just ‘cruise’ along. It should survive, so long as you weren’t ‘cruising’ too fast on the inside lane…''
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		+	'''''What Next?'''''
		+	''Once registrations are full, racers will be privately notified of their successful entry. The first TSP will be posted to the Forum Romanum shortly after. The starting position of chariots is drawn by random lot.''
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		+	Once registrations start coming in, the race host should then build the chariot images using the [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Race_Host_Resources\|Race Host Resources]]. The designs are based on the team characteristics. Registrations are usually limited to the starting spaces available on the track.
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−	==~~Pre-Race Set-Up~~==	+	===Racing Packages===
	Each participant firstly selects one of the following racing packages:		Each participant firstly selects one of the following racing packages:

−	===Military Package===	+	====Military Package====
	[[File:Super Series - Military Package.png]]		[[File:Super Series - Military Package.png]]
	This package can be best selection for newcomers to this form of racing. The higher quality ''aurgias'' are helpful in corners, and can attack without too many missteps. They can also survive some attacks and misadventures better. The higher endurance horses can handle whipping a bit better - which novices tend to do.		This package can be best selection for newcomers to this form of racing. The higher quality ''aurgias'' are helpful in corners, and can attack without too many missteps. They can also survive some attacks and misadventures better. The higher endurance horses can handle whipping a bit better - which novices tend to do.

−	===Noble Package===	+	====Noble Package====
	[[File:Super Series - Noble Package.png]]		[[File:Super Series - Noble Package.png]]
	Requires a more delicate touch. While this package has skill, acceleration and speed, it can be vulnerable to mischance; be it attacks from competitors, risky cornering, or just bad luck on the track. The combination of skilled ''aurgias'', fast chariots and speedy horses tends create a desire to get in front early. Due to start randomness outweighing a single acceleration and speed improvement, this happens less often. When it doesn't, do not try to grab the lead with risky moves, like going inside on the first turn, or trying to whip the horses. Your horses cannot take whipping and the chariots can easily disintegrate.		Requires a more delicate touch. While this package has skill, acceleration and speed, it can be vulnerable to mischance; be it attacks from competitors, risky cornering, or just bad luck on the track. The combination of skilled ''aurgias'', fast chariots and speedy horses tends create a desire to get in front early. Due to start randomness outweighing a single acceleration and speed improvement, this happens less often. When it doesn't, do not try to grab the lead with risky moves, like going inside on the first turn, or trying to whip the horses. Your horses cannot take whipping and the chariots can easily disintegrate.

−	===Political Package===	+	====Political Package====
	[[File:Super Series - Political Package.png]]		[[File:Super Series - Political Package.png]]
	This selection encourages risky behavior. This It allows you to undertake a few small risks from the start because you have a skilled ''auriga''. This includes modest cornering risks and attacking competitors. The biggest problem with this faction is that chariots are your least durable team component. You will never see horses with four upgrades, and horses with even three will be very rare. This results in serious limitations in the late game, since your fast horses cannot be whipped, and your whip-able horses are never fast. Being aggressive toward selected competitors is a common strategy late in the race.		This selection encourages risky behavior. This It allows you to undertake a few small risks from the start because you have a skilled ''auriga''. This includes modest cornering risks and attacking competitors. The biggest problem with this faction is that chariots are your least durable team component. You will never see horses with four upgrades, and horses with even three will be very rare. This results in serious limitations in the late game, since your fast horses cannot be whipped, and your whip-able horses are never fast. Being aggressive toward selected competitors is a common strategy late in the race.

−	===Priestly Package===	+	====Priestly Package====
	[[File:Super Series - Priestly Package.png]]		[[File:Super Series - Priestly Package.png]]
	This selection demands patience, and a willingness to forego glory. These teams must be handled with caution. This selection lacks skill, so avoid going inside on corners and don't attack competitors (you might do more damage to yourself than to them). Fortunately, your ''aurigas'' have some strength - they recover from attacks and misadventures a bit better. Fast accelerating chariots and speedy horses aren't the advantage you might think. Randomness in starts overwhelms the modest benefit to chariot acceleration. Speedy horses without endurance should never be whipped, which combined with no attacks, means you must be satisfied with simply surviving and finishing races.		This selection demands patience, and a willingness to forego glory. These teams must be handled with caution. This selection lacks skill, so avoid going inside on corners and don't attack competitors (you might do more damage to yourself than to them). Fortunately, your ''aurigas'' have some strength - they recover from attacks and misadventures a bit better. Fast accelerating chariots and speedy horses aren't the advantage you might think. Randomness in starts overwhelms the modest benefit to chariot acceleration. Speedy horses without endurance should never be whipped, which combined with no attacks, means you must be satisfied with simply surviving and finishing races.

−	===Strength Package===	+	====Strength Package====
	[[File:Super Series - Strength Package.png]]		[[File:Super Series - Strength Package.png]]
	This selection will challenge your patience like no other. Its team characterizes the Roman view of commoners: big, strong, and long-suffering. Your durable but no-skill ''aurigas'', mounted on larger but slower chariots, with horses than can only withstand one whipping, must play for a finishing-only approach. Being able to whip once or twice rarely helps enough to give you much chance at winning. Like many other selections, you need to have ''auriga'' skill to attack competitors or attempt risky cornering maneuvers.		This selection will challenge your patience like no other. Its team characterizes the Roman view of commoners: big, strong, and long-suffering. Your durable but no-skill ''aurigas'', mounted on larger but slower chariots, with horses than can only withstand one whipping, must play for a finishing-only approach. Being able to whip once or twice rarely helps enough to give you much chance at winning. Like many other selections, you need to have ''auriga'' skill to attack competitors or attempt risky cornering maneuvers.

−	===Trader Package===	+	====Trader Package====
	[[File:Super Series - Trader Package.png]]		[[File:Super Series - Trader Package.png]]
	This selection requires extreme caution at first. In the early going, the lack of skill or endurance by your ''aurigas'' means you can't risk tight corners and can't attack. Getting ''aurigas'' with at least some skill is important. With that, you can start exploiting your strong chariots and superior horses.		This selection requires extreme caution at first. In the early going, the lack of skill or endurance by your ''aurigas'' means you can't risk tight corners and can't attack. Getting ''aurigas'' with at least some skill is important. With that, you can start exploiting your strong chariots and superior horses.

	*To round out their team selection, participants must then select two (2) additional [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Team_Characteristics\|Team Charactersitics]]. This will give them a total of five (5) Team Characteristics for their racing team.		*To round out their team selection, participants must then select two (2) additional [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Team_Characteristics\|Team Charactersitics]]. This will give them a total of five (5) Team Characteristics for their racing team.
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		+	==Host Checklist==
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		+	The following is a quick checklist to be followed by the host during a single race event:
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		+	'''''Pre-Race'''''
		+	*Select a [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Race_Tracks\|race track]].
		+	*Publish Race announcement on the [https://groups.io/g/TheForumRomanum The Forum Romanum] and other Nova Roma social media.
		+	*Log-into [mailto:NR.SuperSeries@gmail.com Super Series email] and accept registrations.
		+	*Design chariots based on registration submissions using the [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Race_Host_Resources\|Race Host Resources]].
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		+	'''''Commence A Turn'''''
		+	*Select [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Bonus_Time_Window\|Bonus Time Window]].
		+	*Determine number or orders in this turn.
		+	*Issue Turn Summary Post (TSP) on the [https://groups.io/g/TheForumRomanum Forum Romanum].
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		+	'''''Processing A Turn'''''
		+	:For each racing team:
		+	*Access the [mailto:NR.SuperSeries@gmail.com Super Series email] and check for submitted team orders for the turn.
		+	*Roll relevant [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Moving_and_Accelerating\|space movement]] die (if applicable).
		+	*Note any new [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Implimenting_Damage_&_Modifiers\|damage or modifiers]] relevant to rolls.
		+	*Move visual chariot on the [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae#Race_Tracks\|track]].
		+	*Update Racer Status Board.
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		+	:Overall for a turn:
		+	*Take images of the updated track and status board and publish in a new turn folder on the public [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nn-x-GBKoNnKjnUEPgMuGNYe-9sc5ntk?usp=sharing Google Drive folder].
		+	*Post a new TSP with relivant images and narration of the turn just concluded on the [https://groups.io/g/TheForumRomanum Forum Romanum] and other Nova Roman social media.
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		+	=Race Mode: Campaign=
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		+	''Under Development''

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−	====~~Recording~~ Damage====	+	====Implimenting Damage & Modifiers====
−	''~~Section Under development~~.''	+	Damage occurs when the main characteristic is depreciated after impacting events. The amount of damage that can be taken is recorded on the racer status board. The amount of damage that can be absorbed by a relevant characteristic varies depending on how many initial points were assigned. There are also penalties or modifiers that occur to each movement die roll dependant on current characteristic status.
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		+	The below table defines the how many elements should be portrayed on the racer status board on initial setup:
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		+	{\| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="1" align="center" width="100%"
		+	\|-
		+	! style="background:#E6E6E6; text-align:center;" \|
		+	! style="background:#E6E6E6; text-align:center;" \| Characteristic Level = 0
		+	! style="background:#E6E6E6; text-align:center;" \| Characteristic Level = 1
		+	! style="background:#E6E6E6; text-align:center;" \| Characteristic Level = 2
		+	\|-
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	Auriga '''Constitution'''<br>
		+	''(Only reduces in '''''naufragia''''' event)''
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*2 Damage Points
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*2 Damage Points
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*2 Damage Points
		+	\|-
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	Horse '''Endurance'''<br>
		+	''(An even die roll randomly determines which horse takes the damage.)''<br>
		+	''(For each single horse reduced to 1 Damage Point will -1 from each move roll. The loss of a horse will -2 from each move roll.)''
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*2 Damage Points (Per Horse)<br>
		+	*After 3 consecutive move rolls of 10 or more, -1 Damage Point.
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*2 Damage Points (Per Horse) <br>
		+	*After 4 consecutive move rolls of 10 or more, -1 Damage Point.
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*3 Damage Points (Per Horse) <br>
		+	*After 4 consecutive move rolls of 10 or more, -1 Damage Point.
		+	\|-
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	Chariot '''Size'''<br>
		+	''(-1 Move space per Damage Point Lost. '''Naufragia''' occurs after last Point is lost on a single side.)''
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*“Light”, +1 Move Space per Roll.<br>
		+	*3 Damage Points (Per Side)
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*“Medium”, +0 Move Space per Roll.<br>
		+	*3 Damage Points (Per Side)
		+	\| style="text-align:left; font-size:10pt;" \|
		+	*“Large”, -1 Move Space per Roll.<br>
		+	*3 Damage Points (Per Side)
		+	\|}
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		+	[[File:Super Series - Example Status Board.png\|800px\|thumb\|center\|An example indivdual racer status board showing points of damage.]]


	====Telling the Story====		====Telling the Story====
−	~~''Section Under development~~.''	+	What really brings all the statistics, die rolls and damage points together is the story. A race host should seek to not only provide the imagery using physical pictures of the race, but should add to this with a form a narration that brings the race to life.
		+	A race host can use their creative writing and document what occurs. Instead of stating that “horse two of chariot 3 takes one point of damage”, a host should write about how “the horse shudders in pain as the whip cracks over its back. Scars evident as the Auriga drives the chariot faster.”


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	===Naufragia (Chariot Rollover) Event===		===Naufragia (Chariot Rollover) Event===
−	A chariot rollover or ''naufragia'' can occur from going too fast around a corner or taking too much damage on one side of your chariot. At the space it is deemed a ''naufragia'' occurs, the racer must first make a damage probability roll to determine how the ''auriga'' manages to fall from the chariot. On a standard D20 There is a 35% chance (rolls 14-20) of damage occurring for a 0 '''Constitution''' ''auriga'', a 25% chance (rolls 16-20) of damage occurring for a 1 '''Constitution''' ''auriga''; and a 15% chance (rolls 18-20) of damage occurring for a 2 '''Constitution''' ''auriga''. On a racer’s subsequent turns, they can only choose from two orders as per the section on [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae #Flipped_Chariot_Move_Orders\|Flipped Chariot Move Orders]].	+	A chariot rollover or ''naufragia'' can occur from going too fast around a corner or taking too much damage on one side of your chariot. At the space it is deemed a ''naufragia'' occurs, the racer must first make a damage probability roll to determine how the ''auriga'' manages to fall from the chariot. On a standard D20 There is a 35% chance (rolls 13-20) of damage occurring for a 0 '''Constitution''' ''auriga'', a 25% chance (rolls 15-20) of damage occurring for a 1 '''Constitution''' ''auriga''; and a 15% chance (rolls 17-20) of damage occurring for a 2 '''Constitution''' ''auriga''. On a racer’s subsequent turns, they can only choose from two orders as per the section on [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae #Flipped_Chariot_Move_Orders\|Flipped Chariot Move Orders]].
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		+	If a chariot is at MAX speed level when ''naufragia'' occurs, the remaining horses and ''aurgia'' will automatically drop to FAST speed level on the next turn. No further modifications occur at any other speed level. A -2 move penalty is also applied in all cases.

	====Enduring====		====Enduring====
−	''~~Section Under development~~.''	+	Each turn after a ''naufragia'' occurs, the default option is for the ''auriga'' to hold on endure until the race concludes. It is still possible to complete, or even win a race, in this fashion but it comes at risk of losing your ''auriga''. Each turn there is a 20% chance (rolls 16-20) of damage occurring for a 0 Constitution auriga, a 15% chance (rolls 17-20) of damage occurring for a 1 Constitution auriga; and a 10% chance (rolls 18-20) of damage occurring for a 2 Constitution ''auriga''. Once all damage points have been used for an ''auriga'', they are too injured to continue and let go (die).

	====Escaping====		====Escaping====
−	''~~Section Under development~~.''	+	If a participant wishes to save their ''auriga'' so they can race another day, they can elect to have them escape on any given turn. Escaping comes with risks; however, as a passing chariot could run the ''aurgia'' over.
		+	On initiating an Escape, the ''auriga'' moves directly outward one space each turn. An ''auriga'' will survive provided a chariot does not pass this occupied space within the same turn.

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	====Bonus Time Window====		====Bonus Time Window====
	A race host can specify a window of time (nominally a hour segment) in the TSP that allows a bonus should a racer submit their order(s) within that time. If the racer manages to respond appropriately with orders (and contingencies necessary) within this period of time, a racer is awarded either a temporary +1 '''Quality''' (for turn initiative) or +1 (unpenalized) move space in their next chariot movement. A racer must specify in their submission which award they choose if they are eligible. A host can use this [https://www.random.org/clock-times/ Random Clock Time Generator] to select a time window. Time specified in the TSP should be in Roman time (CEST).		A race host can specify a window of time (nominally a hour segment) in the TSP that allows a bonus should a racer submit their order(s) within that time. If the racer manages to respond appropriately with orders (and contingencies necessary) within this period of time, a racer is awarded either a temporary +1 '''Quality''' (for turn initiative) or +1 (unpenalized) move space in their next chariot movement. A racer must specify in their submission which award they choose if they are eligible. A host can use this [https://www.random.org/clock-times/ Random Clock Time Generator] to select a time window. Time specified in the TSP should be in Roman time (CEST).
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		+	====Recording Damage====
		+	''Section Under development.''
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		+	====Telling the Story====
		+	''Section Under development.''


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	===Naufragia (Chariot Rollover) Event===		===Naufragia (Chariot Rollover) Event===
	A chariot rollover or ''naufragia'' can occur from going too fast around a corner or taking too much damage on one side of your chariot. At the space it is deemed a ''naufragia'' occurs, the racer must first make a damage probability roll to determine how the ''auriga'' manages to fall from the chariot. On a standard D20 There is a 35% chance (rolls 14-20) of damage occurring for a 0 '''Constitution''' ''auriga'', a 25% chance (rolls 16-20) of damage occurring for a 1 '''Constitution''' ''auriga''; and a 15% chance (rolls 18-20) of damage occurring for a 2 '''Constitution''' ''auriga''. On a racer’s subsequent turns, they can only choose from two orders as per the section on [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae #Flipped_Chariot_Move_Orders\|Flipped Chariot Move Orders]].		A chariot rollover or ''naufragia'' can occur from going too fast around a corner or taking too much damage on one side of your chariot. At the space it is deemed a ''naufragia'' occurs, the racer must first make a damage probability roll to determine how the ''auriga'' manages to fall from the chariot. On a standard D20 There is a 35% chance (rolls 14-20) of damage occurring for a 0 '''Constitution''' ''auriga'', a 25% chance (rolls 16-20) of damage occurring for a 1 '''Constitution''' ''auriga''; and a 15% chance (rolls 18-20) of damage occurring for a 2 '''Constitution''' ''auriga''. On a racer’s subsequent turns, they can only choose from two orders as per the section on [[Ludi_Circenses_Supremi_Novae_Romae #Flipped_Chariot_Move_Orders\|Flipped Chariot Move Orders]].
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		+	====Enduring====
		+	''Section Under development.''
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		+	====Escaping====
		+	''Section Under development.''

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	[[File:Super Series - First Orders.png]]		[[File:Super Series - First Orders.png]]

−	===~~Race Start~~ Move Orders===	+	===Flipped Chariot Move Orders===
−	If a chariot takes on too much damage or a chariot takes a corner too quickly, the chariot could flip, in what is called ''naufragia''. Assuming the auriga survives, a race participant can really only seek to have the auriga hang on for dear life or otherwise seek to roll away to safety.	+	If a chariot takes on too much damage or a chariot takes a corner too quickly, the chariot could flip, in what is called ''naufragia''. Assuming the ''auriga'' survives, a race participant can really only seek to have the auriga hang on for dear life or otherwise seek to roll away to safety.

	[[File:Super Series - Flipped Chariot.png]]		[[File:Super Series - Flipped Chariot.png]]
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		+	==Race Tracks==
		+	The game is designed to be adaptable to serval different tracks. Provided a basic grid pattern is present, chariot position can be determined. The following are tracks available for use in the Super Series. Note: Hosts should consult the Resource section to acquire the best resolution image of a track.
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		+	===Circus Maximus===
		+	The first track available for the Super Series. Possess as an offset start for 12 chariots on a alternating grid of six race lanes.
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		+	[[File:Super Series - Circus Maximus.png]]
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		+	===Other Race Tracks===
		+	More tracks are under development. If you would like to contribute a design, please email the [mailto:NR.SuperSeries@gmail.com Super Series Race Adminsitration].
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		+	=Race Mode: Single Race=

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='''Introduction'''=

The traditional and long-running [[Regulae_Ludorum#Circenses_Rules|''Ludi Circenses'' - Classic]], also referred to as the 'Story Version' virtual chariot race, has been around in [[Nova Roma]] since {{2007}}. This simple online-format competitive race has been used in numerous Nova Roman ludi across the years and polished through the delivery of great story tellers such as race hosts [[Publius Annaeus Constantinus Placidus (Nova Roma)|P. Annaeus Constantinus Placidus]] and [[Aulus Iulius Paterculus (Nova Roma)|A. Iulius Paterculus]]. This classic race style only requests a simple registration of entry from participating citizens and the selection of a single strategic approach from a list of six race tactics. The race is then run with a result determined by fixed odds manipulated through the roll of a die. The magic of this format comes from the story telling of the host that spins a story of drama, excitement and intrigue.

The '''Ludi Circenses Supremi Novae Romae''', also referred to as the 'Super Series', is a new online virtual chariot race format first introduced in {{2023}} by [[Decimus Aurelius Ingeniarius (Nova Roma)|D. Aurelius Ingeniarius]], ''scriba aedilicius princeps'', with the support of the ''[[Aedilis curulis (Nova Roma)|aediles curules]]''. The first exhibition races were run during the Ludi Megalenses and the Ludi Novi Romani of that year to great acclaim. The format was directly inspired by gaming mechanics and styles from Formula D (2008) by Asmodee and Qvadriga (2014) by Turnopia. In the Super Series, participants get a turn-based experience where they can select and modify their strategy through a selection from a set of moves. Although it inherently takes longer to run than the classic variant, the other benefit of this format is that it is intended to provide a visual experience for both participants and spectators.

='''Outline'''=

Super Series races take place on a birds-eye view track marked with a grid square pattern. A participant can submit one or two racing ''augriga'' (chariot driver) defined by two different characteristics. The ''auriga'' will race a chariot with four horses, both or which are also defined by two different characteristics. Each turn of the race, racing participants select from a list of moves based on the visual layout of the track at the start of that turn. Turn order is based on characteristic of the chariot teams as well as racing order during the race. The outcome and success of various moves in the race, as well as performance in the corners, are determined based on set probabilities in relation to chariot team characteristics, position and unique die rolls. Race hosts will need to reference the rules and probabilities on this page as well as accessing resources for the race visuals and uniquely required die rolls.

==Race Modes==
The Super Series allows for two race modes: Single Race and Campaign. Single Race mode is used in most cases and particularly for use as an event in Nova Roman ludi. Single Race mode has the least complex setup and requires no ongoing management between races. Campaign mode is designed to host a series of races over a championship, either internationally or at the provincial level. Campaign mode is designed to start with novice racers who earn experience and develop skills over a number of races. This mode requires more setup and ongoing management between races.

==Skill Characteristics==
The three components of a chariot racing team are made up of an ''auriga'', a chariot, and horses. Each of which have two characteristics.

===Auriga Characteristics===

[[File:Super Series - Skill.png]]
improves cornering, making the tight curves on a track easier to take, and it also boosts results when crashing into or lacerating opponents. It is represented by tunic brightness. The lighter or brighter the factio racing color on the auriga, the better their Skill.

[[File:Super Series - Constitution.png]]
is the ''auriga'' health. It reduces the risk of being stunned and decreases skill loss after taking damage. It is represented by head protection. The more present or elaborate the head protection, the better their Constitution.

===Chariot Characteristics===

[[File:Super Series - Quality.png]]
improves acceleration of the chariot. You can see it reflected in the chariot with better materials. Acceleration is reflected in a race by providing a higher initiative over other equivalently positioned chariots.

[[File:Super Series - Size.png]]
indicates weight or toughness categories which can either be light, medium and heavy. The heavier the chariot the more resistant it is to taking damage in sharp turns or crashes, and it causes more damage to opponents when colliding with them.

===Horse Characteristics===

[[File:Super Series - Speed.png]]
upgrades increase the maximum speed the team can get (apart from whipping). The speed boost is often reflected by extra move spaces in any one given turn.

[[File:Super Series - Endurance.png]]
upgrades the horses’ health. The more endurance you have the less speed you lose due to injuries caused by whipping, collision, or poor cornering. Decreased endurance will impact the maximum amount of spaces moved during any one given turn.

==Turn Move Options==
[[File:Super Series - Normal Orders.png|right]]
Racing participants have full autonomy in deciding how they move each turn. Racers choose from a selection of different moves to command their chariot through the course of the race.

===Standard Move Orders===
During the course of a race, chariot racing teams are able to select from a standard list of 15 moves, in most cases, where track or obstacles permit.

*Left: Minor Displacement - This order commands the chariot to move one racing line to the left of the current position. If they are already in the left-most racing line of the track, this move does nothing.
*Left: Medium Displacement - This order commands the chariot to move two racing lines to the left of the current position. If they are already in the left-most racing line of the track, this move does nothing.
*Left: Major Displacement - This order commands the chariot to move three racing lines to the left of the current position. If they are already in the left-most most racing line of the track, this move does nothing.
*Right: Minor Displacement - This order commands the chariot to move one racing line to the right of the current position. If they are already in the right-most racing line of the track, this move does nothing.
*Right: Medium Displacement - This order commands the chariot to move two racing lines to the right of the current position. If they are already in the right-most racing line of the track, this move does nothing.
*Right: Major Displacement - This order commands the chariot to move three racing lines to the right of the current position. If they are already in the right-most racing line of the track, this move does nothing.
*Accelerate: Shake Reigns - This order changes the speed level of the chariot and increases it by one. The higher the speed level, the greater the number of spaces moved in a turn but at increased risk of hitting obstacles or losing control in a corner. Choosing this move when already at the maximum speed level does nothing.
*Whip: Whip the Horses - At risk of hurting the horses, a racing team can gain increased move spaces on any given turn. This command will also increase the speed level of the chariot like Accelerate and can still be used even if at the maximum speed level.
*Brake: Pull the Reigns - This order changes the speed level of the chariot and decreases it by one. The lower the speed level, the fewer the number of spaces moved in a turn but at lower risk of hitting obstacles or losing control in a corner. Choosing this move when already at the lowest speed level will bring the chariot to a complete stop.
*Crash: To the Left - This order is an offensive move that will attempt to bring the chariot in contact with the chariot (or horses) to the left. This move is valid when starting adjacent to another chariot, when overtaking another chariot or from previously being overtaken by another chariot. Chariot Size difference is the most important factor for determing crash outcomes.
*Crash: To the Right - This order is an offensive move that will attempt to bring the chariot in contact with the chariot (or horses) to the right. This move is valid when starting adjacent to another chariot, when overtaking another chariot or from previously being overtaken by another chariot. Chariot Size difference is the most important factor for determing crash outcomes.
*Lacerate: To the Left - This order is an offensive move that will attempt to lacerate the horses or auriga of the chariot to the left. This move is valid when starting adjacent to another chariot, when overtaking another chariot, or from previously being overtaken by another chariot in the same turn. Results depend on the difference in Skill between ''aurigae''. A successful Laceration to an auriga can result in a Stun and that auriga will be unable to make decisions in the next turn.
*Lacerate: To the Right - This order is an offensive move that will attempt to lacerate the horses or auriga of the chariot to the right. This move is valid when starting adjacent to another chariot, when overtaking another chariot, or from previously being overtaken by another chariot in the same turn. Results depend on the difference in Skill between ''aurigae''. A successful Laceration to an auriga can result in a Stun and that auriga will be unable to make decisions in the next turn.
*Control: Ensure Stability - This order makes corners easier to take, still taking into account the chariot speed level. It is also helpful to prevent damaged wheels from falling apart.
*Watch: Avoid Aggressions - This order will help mitigate the effects and reduce the liklihood of Crashes and Lacerations against the chariot. This order will maintain the current chariot speed level.

===Race Start Move Orders===
At the very beginning of a race, there are only limited moves available. This is all about getting the chariot moving in the first instance. After the first turn, then all standard move orders become available.

[[File:Super Series - First Orders.png]]

===Race Start Move Orders===
If a chariot takes on too much damage or a chariot takes a corner too quickly, the chariot could flip, in what is called ''naufragia''. Assuming the auriga survives, a race participant can really only seek to have the auriga hang on for dear life or otherwise seek to roll away to safety.

[[File:Super Series - Flipped Chariot.png]]