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Gunn
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Quote from ghostrider83 :...
beside a program to make the skins is there a program to view the skin with out having to start LFS. It be kinda a nice to view my skin with out having to load them up on LFS untill there finshed.

Sure, download the CMX Viewer from the main site.
Gunn
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Can't really see it. Perhaps post the actual skin, or at least a screen shot that is slightly larger than a postage stamp?
Gunn
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Quote from amp88 :You can delete posts and threads can't you?

When I say accounts being hacked I mean moderators using passwords that are easily broken. Someone gets in and deletes a load of threads. They can be restored but it's a pain in the arse for whoever has to do it.

I don't personally see the loss of forum threads as a crippling occurrence, honestly. A shame to lose them but not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. This community would bounce back with new ideas for sure.

*edit: when we delete your posts or remove threads they aren't nuked into their separate atoms, we simply move them to another location.
Gunn
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Quote from tristancliffe :You know what the general public is like with people in a position of power! They'd go mad, clamouring for autographs and the like

Well....I do have a burgeoning collection of interesting panties donated by kind members, but I thought everyone had that sort of scene going for them. Meh. It's not so special.
Gunn
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Quote from amp88 :More mod accounts means more accounts can be hacked (whether that's through an exploit in forum software or through unsecure passwords).

Moderators on this forum have no power at all to edit your LFS account details in any way. I think it's important that people know that. We are quite limited in fact. This software allows for a higher level of moderation powers than we currently are given here. Our powers are strictly limited to moderation. We can make suggestions of course, but the devs hold the keys quite firmly. And it has to be that way. Maybe some uber hacker could find a way, but I don't see any on staff here. I couldn't hack my way into a box of tissues with a chainsaw. They chose me for my good looks and endearing charm. Unfortunately.
Gunn
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Quote from patrese :uhhhm, no you lost me there.

Hmmm, we shall see.
Gunn
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Quote from patrese :
I'm no intellectual .....

I think you've got great intellectual potential and capability. Spread your wings.
Gunn
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Quote from DoC_uk :LOOL

again


LOOOL

thx for that i laughed so hard i coughed

That's great news! It's good for the soul to have a bit of a chuckle once in a while. Glad to help out
Gunn
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Quote from tristancliffe :The only issue is that, as Bean0 said, several aren't very active anymore. Nuse hasn't said a think for yonks that I'm aware of, whilst Franky is nearly as rarely here.

Mods are here, but I think they are invisible and so their names don't appear in the list. I'm not sure what is acheived by not being seen, maybe there's a point to it, I don't know.
Gunn
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Quote from patrese :Substance?
give me a breake!
this is by no means a intellectuals forum, so lets not pretend.

Don't be concerned, the intellectuals among us have no need to pretend.
Gunn
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Quote from patrese :Gunn you deleted mine and i didnt flame at anyone or was the irony lost on you?

No the weak irony wasn't lost on me, however:
Quote from patrese :yes there is another thread like that somewhere you idiot, but i cant be arsed to point you in the right direction.

.... even though I know you were joking, you must concede that such posts as this have no substance whatsoever, and you pretty much posted the same thing on your previous post, which I also removed. Don't make a big deal out of nothing.
Gunn
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Quote from bunder9999 :apologies. but wouldn't it make more sense to just lock the thread than censoring it? on our forum we don't delete anything... including spam. (which goes in a hidden category)

No, in this case it would be better to remove the entire argument to prevent it from fuelling even more unrest here or elsewhere between the persons arguing with each other. Rather than leave fuel for the fire it's better to just eliminate the fire. The thread topic has nothing to do with the trolling and arguing posted here, it's completely off topic. People can discuss this topic openly if they behave. I see no reason to lock it unless it becomes too much work to maintain.
Gunn
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Quote from bunder9999 :you guys delete my post but you don't do anything about doc's flaming? real mature there.

I deleted all his flame posts except the one where he flamed the mods. Sorry that you got it all wrong.
Gunn
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I've cleaned this thread of the petty bickering and insults. If anyone wishes to continue trolling and abusing each other in this thread I'm sure we can arrange some time off for you.
Gunn
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Quote from amp88 :More mod accounts mean more accounts to be hacked and mayhem caused.

Why does it mean that?
Gunn
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If you believe that more than one thing should be actioned simultaneously due to realism, then you have a point of course. But if the reason is to speed up the process and therefore reduce the overall pit stop time, then I wouldn't be in favour of it. Currently the time taken to repair the cars is very short in context with the level of damage the car is suffering. In real life major repairs wouldn't be undertaken at all unless it was a long race but perhaps not even then. Spending several minutes in the pits for repairs would not be at all unrealistic, though it would be likely to end your chances of a podium finish.
Gunn
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Quote from Blackknight555 :So can any1 edit those dds_skin texture files??
Just like the way people have done high-res skys & stuff or is that for betta-testers...?? if did id be the only one to see them right?

Yeah anyone can make this stuff. But your software must be able to edit DDS files and you might need to read a bit about the Alpha channel used in DDS files, if you haven't worked with Alpha channels before.
Gunn
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Is there a special reason why you didn't post it in the section provided?
Gunn
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Quote from sinbad :Funny that their participation in F1 has coincided with the end of production of all (well all 3 that I can think of) of their slightly sporting models. I doubt they've ever had such a dull and uninspiring model line up (at least in the UK).

Honda too, both companies haven't made a decent car for a decade or so. Despite spending gazillions on the pinnacle of motor sport, they are both only producing ugly girl's cars, ugly 4WDs and ugly people movers.

I still think Toyota have done alright in F1, it's a tough arena to stand out in.
Gunn
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I learned how to clutch and shift in an old 1930 Chevrolet. It was up on bricks, being restored.
I was about 12 years old at the time, and when I turned 15 and first drove on the road (1975 Ford Escort) it was easy to master the technique of shifting. Admittedly I'd ridden motorcycles a bit by then, but I still believe that old Chev taught me the basics, even though its wheels weren't actually touching the ground.
Having said that, it takes perhaps 5+ years on the road in traffic before you can consider yourself an experienced road driver. Regardless of how much practice you've had, how many miles you've done, or how skilled you appear to be, until your mental approach to driving matures you aren't really there yet.

Any practice is helpful, even LFS, but there's a lot more going on in real life that will affect your ability to drive well.

*sorry for the slightly O/T post
Gunn
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What a disastrous set of changes. Formula 1 is now wearing a pink dress.
Gunn
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One of the best cars in LFS, and works well on most track configs.
Gunn
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After having lost it sometime during my mid teens, I finally found my virginity again.
Gunn
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Quote from Mp3 Astra :Without making a new thread, I thought I'd ask: Where do I find the Bridgestone tyre textures? My teammate has lost them, and I am trying to give him them.

LFS/data/dds/LOGOALPHA.dds.
This one file has all of the tyre sponsors.
The CMX viewer download also contains this file.
Gunn
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Quote from XTREMEPOWER :You are not a dreamer.You are a great masturbator,masturbating your meaningless dreams.

And you are a new member behaving rudely, and taking a few days off from the forum.
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