Quote from MrWave :

Hi, I'm a bit confused about the engine power rule. Are we meant to put 14% restrictor in our setup, or does the server give it to us automatically?

You have to put it manually in your race setup.

Quote from matze54564 :

But 1000 / 60 = 16.6666666666666 and 300 / 60 = 5

This mean, 300 is better than 1000.

Nah, it means that every 16th or 17th frame is used for the rendering instead of every 5th or 6th.
You will not notice any difference but the physics will be better.

Therefore 1000 Hz wins

Quote from Sobis :

Just to clarify the boost rule - I must use the boost exactly 3 times during the race, no more, no less. If the race is declared WET, the min 3 requirement is no longer in place (can be used 0, 1, 2 times) but max 3 is still there, right?

Exactly like that

To confirm your attendance for the MRc E-Challenge Round 2, please give your status for the round (YES I'm attending, or NO I'm not attending), car number, and LFS licence name.

Your confirmation is due by 16:00 UTC on Sunday.
Confirmations are not mandatory, but in case of full server the confirmed drivers will be clearly prioritised.

The confirmation is however mandatory if you intend to use the PowerUp Wild Card in the upcoming event - in that case post your confirmation as stated below and add a note 'PowerUp activation Round 1 Race X' where X is race number 1 or 2.

Passwords will be PMd to all competitors shortly before the event start.

Please post a confirmation even if you do not plan to attend.

Use this format:
yesORno/number/username

example:
yes/47/michal 1279 [PowerUp activation Round 2 Race 1]

Quote from Scawen :

Thanks, I've moved the posts to a new thread.

Interesting thoughts that the new version might help with this, and even the thought of a slight rename with that version, so that journalists don't keep saying it's a 20 year old game and implying that the developers have vanished. Though there is a slight problem with that as it really is an ongoing project. When the 'big release' comes out there will still be some outdated stuff remaining that Eric and I still want to work on.

Anyway it's not a big deal, just slightly annoying to hear the same old crap which is just made up on the spot, or copied from other journos. Or maybe they are confusing it with some other old game, it does sound a bit like that. Probably the guy is quite young too as he appears to think that wheel support is something new, doesn't realise LFS had support for FF wheels long before 2002. But now I'm making up my own stuff.

Anyway nothing more important than the new version that we are still working hard on!

To be fair, the "rebranding" is not that uncommon, I don't even have to go far for a real life example:

There is a spaceflight/engineering game similar to Kerbal Space Program. For 6 year it was simply called "SimpleRockets2". Few weeks ago they went out of early access / pre-1.0 state and they did rebrand the game to a new name "Juno: New Origins". There was no apparent reason to do so, they just felt the need, that the game that was very same to 0.9something version of SR2 requires a new name.

So the 1.0 version of SR2 was named Juno: New Origins.
And really, while the SR2 was mostly reffered as a 6 years old clone of KSP, the J:NO title held some sense of novelty despite being the very same game and the general public perception appeared to consider J:NO to be a newly released game after all...


So I think rebranding LFS might help a bit in this sense, although I'd prefer not to do it that way (just saying it seems to be a viable option).

Vehicle mod: E-CHALLENGER EVO
Details page: https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods/74E320

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

Quote :

Inspired by the FormulaE Gen3 electric single-seater

DESCRIPTION:

Quote :

The new generation of electric single-seater with 350 kW of power.
Smaller, lighter and faster than its predecessor.
Inspired by Formula E Gen3 car.
The physics model is built in accordance with the actual technical regulations for the Gen3 vehicle.

Official competition vehicle for the Master Race car's E-Challenge championship.

Vehicle comes in four configurations: with semi-transparent halo, with full halo and either with or without light stripes.

Slick tyres are available as well as the road tyres compound to simulate wet weather racing - the car is extremely challenging to drive with them though.

COVER SCREENSHOT:

Quote from MousemanLV :

Hard to make a proper mod when you can't even name the car as intended, but are forced to work around it. No OE brands, symbols.

Well, if you find the biggest obstacle in modding being the inability to name the car the way you want because you don't have legal permission from the manufacturer, then you can't be taken seriously...

Quote from MousemanLV :

Those electric formulas are a joke anyway gg wp

Did you even try to drive it?
If yes, thanks for useless feedback.
If not, thanks for useless comment.

LFSW name: michal 1279
In-game name: [MRc] Michal
Full team name: Master Race car
Nation: Czechia

My engine damage experience from past is that 0,47% of damage in UFR did cost us over a second per lap at KY3; similarly 0,8% damage in XRR at AS4 did cost me around 1 second per lap as well.

So I think 95% engine health (5% damage) is actually a massive damage and huge performance drop; it would be a critical damage already if there was such damage category beyond minor and major.

https://en.lfsmanual.net/wiki/Script_Guide

Already invented, just not too many ppl using it...

To confirm your attendance for the MRc E-Challenge Round 1, please give your status for the round (YES I'm attending, or NO I'm not attending), car number, and LFS licence name.

Your confirmation is due by 16:00 UTC on Sunday.
Confirmations are not mandatory, but in case of full server the confirmed drivers will be clearly prioritised.

The confirmation is however mandatory if you intend to use the PowerUp Wild Card in the upcoming event - in that case post your confirmation as stated below and add a note 'PowerUp activation Round 1 Race X' where X is race number 1 or 2.

Passwords will be PMd to all competitors shortly before the event start.

Please post a confirmation even if you do not plan to attend.

Use this format:
yesORno/number/username

example:
yes/47/michal 1279 [PowerUp activation Round 1 Race 2]

E-Challenge 2023 - Rules

Attached are the rules for the MRc E-Challenge 2023. Please review them. The NDR Sporting Code is in effect with this series.

Last edited by michal 1279, Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:26.

Note: The clean skin template and wireframe are attached at the end of the post.


All skins have to have a clearly visible entry number element on the following places:

Nose of the car
Side of the bodywork

Drivers are free to use any font or resize the number at their will, assuming the number remains well-visible from most angles.

There are no other mandatory elements, however we highly welcome if you place the logo of the event, its organisers or partners on the car - feel free to use the logo pack archive attached to this post.

Also, just like the last year, if you do not have the skill, time, or will to create the valid car skin, feel free to contact us here or via Discord, telling your number and preferred colour combination and we will make a simple rules-valid skin for you.

#47

[MRc] Michal

Hello racers,

we understand, that the upcoming E-Challenge championship contains a lot of new, possibly confusing stuff. And there is nothing worse than being unprepared, right?

Therefore we created a handy user-friendly competitor manual to help you grasp the new racing concepts. In the attached files you can also find the archive with three pre-made scripts, that will help you with your potential pit stop planning (more on that in the guide).

Hope you find this guide useful, if you still have any questions, don't hesitate to ask

Full set of official rules is around the corner as well!

Hello racers,

we understand, that the upcoming E-Challenge championship contains a lot of new stuff. And there is nothing worse than being unprepared, confused and disappointed.

Therefore we decided to run an unofficial test race this weekend. Regardless of whether you are already registered, yet to register or just considering, you are welcome and encouraged to join us for this event. We will do our best to help you learn and we will appreciate any kind of feedback from you as well.

Full info below:

Round 0 - 7.1. - Mexico City E-Prix alternate circuit (LA1)
Server: [MRc] E-Challenge

Preliminary event schedule:
17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET Official qualifying session 1 (10+2 minutes; 2 hotlaps)
17:15 UTC / 18:15 CET Official qualifying session 2 (cca 15 minutes; top 8 from qualifying 1 compete in head-to-head duels)
17:40 UTC / 18:40 CET Official race start (36 laps*; standing start)

* in case of Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car the race distance will be adjusted accordingly to ensure the energy lap target stays in reasonable bounds.

The test race layout has been loaded on the server for practicing.

During the test race we want you to encounter all possible scenarios (in terms of weather changes and/or SC/VSC periods, as well as the expected broadcast-related stuff). Therefore the race progression will be scripted by the organisers and for this special occasion we will let you know ahead of the race about the specific planned weather changes and SC/VSC deployments (unless they occur naturally before that) and how to handle them.

Should you have any questions, let us know!

Looking forward to see you on the grid this Saturday.

To sign up for the MRc E-Challenge 2023 championship, make a post here giving your requested car number, LFS license name, your real name, your nationality, and your team name (team name optional).
Separate each field with a /, no space between the text of the field and the /. Example:

47/michal 1279/Michal Málek/Czechia/Master Race car

Numbers 2-99 are free for selection. Number 1 is reserved for the winner of the previous edition of the E-Challenge - Jimi "gemini" Virtanen

Signups are open NOW.

Licence Requirements for Drivers:
You will need S3 LFS License to participate in ALL rounds.

Current Entry list attached.

Last edited by dekojester, Sat, 25 Mar 2023 20:36. Reason : updated entry list

Hello racers!

The planet Earth has made another orbit around the Sun, and once again, the Master Race car team is pleased to bring back to you an event, which brings an unique racing experience into LFS. Strongly inspired by the FIA Formula E championship, E-Challenge is an event, where the strategy and clever use of available resources will play a big factor on your way to victory.

The letter E in "Formula E" stands for "Electric" and thanks to the just recently released LFS mod system we can enjoy some electric racing fun as well. "Efficiency" however is still a vital part of the race strategy, as the amount of usable energy is limited and the finish line is quite far. Do you have what it takes to navigate the new 350 kW beast through the city streets?

We worked really hard to bring in something even better and more exciting than before, from more races, new car, new track replicas, new event format, to new tactical elements, enhanced weather system,... very few stones were left unturned as we tried our best to deliver an exceptional racing series.

Official rounds:
R1 - 15.1. - Mexico City E-Prix circuit replica (LA1)
R2 - 12.2. - Berlin E-Prix circuit replica (LA1)
R3 - 26.2. - Singapore Grand Prix circuit replica (LA1)
R4 - 12.3. - New York E-Prix circuit replica (LA1)
R5 - 26.3. - Adelaide Grand Prix circuit replica (LA1)

(Each layout to be released at least 7 days prior to the respective round)

Preliminary event schedule:
Prequalifying session (if necessary)
17:30 UTC / 18:30 CET Official free practice session (20 minutes)
18:00 UTC / 19:00 CET Official qualifying session 1 (10+2 minutes; 2 hotlaps)
18:15 UTC / 19:15 CET Official qualifying session 2 (cca 15 minutes; top 8 from qualifying 1 compete in head-to-head duels)
18:40 UTC / 19:40 CET Official race 1 start (cca 30 minutes*; standing start)
19:25 UTC / 20:25 CET Official race 2 start (cca 30 minutes*; standing start; grid order by race 1 finish, top 10 reversed)
20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET Estimated end of the event; interviews

* in case of Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car the race distance will be adjusted accordingly to ensure the energy lap target stays in reasonable bounds.

General rules and changes from previous season:

• Success ballast dropped from qualifying
  
• Two races per evening instead of one (R2 grid based on R1 finishing order + top 10 reversed)
  
• Races are lap-based instead of time-based
  
• SC and VSC active
  
• No mandatory pitstop (unless forced by weather)
  
• Recharging NOT ALLOWED (and will be disabled, so we don't even have to disqualify you from the event)
  
• Dynamic weather active in ALL official sessions (slick tyres for dry, road tyres for wet conditions)
  
• Three activations of the Attack Boost strip during each race
  
• Each competitor can select one race, where he can use full 350 kW of power (instead of capped at 300 kW)
  
• Points for top 20 finishers
  

Full set of rules and guides will follow soon, stay tuned!

Last edited by michal 1279, Mon, 2 Jan 2023 23:22. Reason : Added the series trailer link

I assume the boards are character-painted from one side, if that's the case, we could use the back of any board as a space instead.

Or am I missing something that does not make it possible?

Assuming we would want to recreate F1-style lights (1-2-3-4-5-0 red lights) it would probably be handy to control them individually.

Understood, thanks for clearing it up

I got to ask one question regarding the concrete objects:

Is it possible to make them procedural/parametric? So the users could select own length/height/possibly radius and other geometric parameters instead of relying on few predetermined sizes and shapes the editor currently offers. Making a long straight eats up so many 16m wall objects and creation of a smooth curve with many short walls also cuts deep into the object count limit. I got into replicating some real life street tracks recently and this became a huge bottleneck in what can be made.

Or would that require complete overhaul of the layout editor system for this kind of object?