Cheers for the replies guys...

@the_angry_angel

Thanks for the use of your brainpower but it does seem likely that im not gonna be able to get around this. Oh well ill have to wait for the summer break to play online again (Ill try and look at it as a mid-year christmas present)

@barroso

I downloaded the program you mention but looking through the readme it seems that its primary purpose is to get around blocked IP's

@J.B.

Cheers for the info, its a bit late now need some sleep but ill definately have a search for the programs you mentioned and post again when I find out any more info

I have spoken to the admin staff at Uni and they arent budging

With the tunneling idea, I guess I would need a server setup on an outside network connected through a different network/connection. I then connect to this server through another port (hopefully not blocked by my network) and relay (is that the right word?) the data pulled from lfs to the server through this port?

Ill have a search around but would it be possible for you to explain how I could tunnel to this server or perhaps point me to somewhere that will explain as i am not familiar with this concept, thanks

Upon my return to University I have unfortunately found that all internet gaming is blocked. This is a long shot but I was just wondering if there was any way around this at all as im having serious withdrawls with no lfs to play

I guess the uni blocks specific ports, I put the question to all techys out there "is there any way to test this and/or would a workaround be possible?"

My connection is standard nic plugged directly into the Uni halls of residence network and I guess goes through the uni web server which must be doing the unthinkable and stopping me playing lfs

I have a feeling there isnt a way round and thanks in advance to anyone who can put me straight

Anyone fancy doing anything with this pic I took of the top three from the end of the last LFS GT races in the 2nd class GTR's (might make a good background)

pic is 1680x1050 16/10

I like the ideas being brought up in this thread. Especially the quick test before being allowed on the racetrack I think is a great idea.

When I first started racing I was scared to go near the faster cars (especially FO8) and stuck to the slower classes until I got used to throttle control etc. Perhaps if we had a re-worked tutorial section that only allowed you to drive the cars online after doing a few laps without touching grass (HLVC implemented somehow perhaps) this would at least stop people joining and plummeting straight on at T1

Your always going to get idiots on some public servers. Try and find a couple of servers with people you know drive well, or even better join a league or single event (then your guaranteed a good race)

These two broadcasts are excellent, it reminds me so much of the BTCC coverage its unreal. The only thing that would make it complete would be proper conversation between the commentators with no lag to get proper banter and hopefully some great differences of opinion (actually think there was one in the first vid cant remember exactly). That imo would make it much more like real TV coverage!

Nice job on a very professional looking series looking forward to the next round

RC1 64 bit
AC97

ok right down to 0.02, and its not noticable at 0.05 (to me anyways)

*edit

if I hammer the A & Z buttons at 0.02 I get occasional scratching, however at 0.03 I didnt get any scratches at all

Last edited by hardcoreobscure, Sun 15 Oct 2006, 21:03.

I wanna express my deepest thanks to Keith for getting me involved with and leading such a fantastic team.

I did not expect the team to come to an end and was shocked when I found out. I for one did not help matters, having returned to Uni I found that all internet gaming was blocked by the Uni network which basically rules me out of any participation until April. Put this together with real life issues affecting a number of other members all at the same time as well as a lack of effort basically put an end to things.

Keith was doing his best (as he always did) to get the team kick started again with the sponsor and new logo/skins etc and to whoever was calling for him to be banned from the community. You sir need your head examining.

Basically im very sad to see the team go down and I wish every member the best possible outcome

Im still gonna remain in contact with you lot as your a great bunch of people and racers, and Ill see you on track in April

Jamie

Has anyone had any luck unlocking on x64 yet

Ive tried with the latest build but get the same result as everyone else

Ive had no problem unlocking on the x64 WinXP Pro before but Vista seems to throw up new issues with file creation or something

Ill keep trying...

...and here are my times in replay form, see if u can beat em

Im also thinking of holding a short league using my last two tracks and some more that im gonna make, would anyone be interested in that, would probably be in the LX4. (actually this might be better in the league section ill post it in their if your interested)

Hi, I've created yet another AutoX track, this time with a crossroads to maximise the length of the track. It might look confusing from the screenshots but trust me its easy just follow the arrows straight on at the junctions you cant miss em!

As with my previous track I have made a reverse version of this too (which actually might be even better than standard im yet to decide).

I have run this course with the LX4 and both directions are around 1.30 to complete and very fun to drive in that car, ill have to test it with some other cars too, I think the MRT would work well on this one.

anyway enough babbling from me, enjoy

I have just changed the track to reverse configuration, had to alter little bits to show where to go more easily but the driven part is identical (just backwards)

enjoy

Hey

Two tracks in as many days, I improved on my old design significantly and used a lot more of the space available in the autoX arena (corner to corner). I created some very fast parts and some twisty parts and after some playtesting and fine tuning I think it plays very well with the LX4.

Please download and give it a go, I would like as much feedback as possible good or bad, just gimme it straight!

Oh and theres a replay of me doing 2 laps, im sure someone can beat my time I got a few penalties

*EDIT* Reverse config available see my next post *EDIT*

Last edited by hardcoreobscure, Wed 16 Aug 2006, 10:06.

I would like to share my first ever autoX layout with everyone.

I just figured out how to make them, I didnt however realise there was a limit to the objects you could use, so parts of the track are open but just follow the arrows

Quote from Becky Rose :

I would like shift-s/reset etc to be disbleable at the server side.

This seems to me the most sensible option, people will always have different points of view, and if u dont like Shift-S, go in a server with it disabled.

Although there could be problems with people limping back to pits at 1mph, this could be solved with simple engine damage, if you ram the front end of your car too hard, your engine becomes too damaged and cuts out? then we wont see people driving with bonnets smashed back to behind the front wheels

Just regarding the complaint about me

This is the email I just sent back:

I just wanna get my reasons across regarding the complaint about me.

Im not saying I didnt disobey the blue flag rule but heres my reasons:

I was doing well, 2nd place in fact, then I clipped the barrier and spun, came into pits.

When I came out of pits I realised that everyone would be in yellow on the map cos ive pitted early, so I came out hard, the blue flag didnt appear till I was on the brakes and after that I couldnt get out the way.

Then I started to pull away from the car behind, now as I understand it, if the car is not consistently faster than you you have a right to fight, and as I hadnt droped a lap behind because of slow driving but one small error I thought I should at least defend my position a little, then after I did I had doubts about my knowledge and let him past on the final straight.

Thats basically my excuse if you like, anyways I guess its all down to the vote, and I will accept the punishment given

- Jamie

I wanna apologise to Reefer too, your a great racer an I hope I didnt piss you off too much there mate

*Edit* Just checked in the rules section and it states, "Failure to respect the blue flag will result in one warning and if repeated, a ban"

Please dont punish me too harshly, its only my second ever race and I dont want to loose my precious first 3 points

Last edited by hardcoreobscure, Wed 3 May 2006, 11:27.

Well done Bo, and well done Strobe that push at the end was wicked but u just needed two more laps!

I disconnected as I pulled my keyboard out to check fuel. Managed to find a standby button on there but I did enjoy it

Thanks to GURU and hope to have another race soon

This race looks like it could be very good, thanks to the GURU guys for organising it.

But I have one question, are you going to pw the server and will we be told the passwords on here via pm


actualy that was two questions

Hi , I am interested in this and if I enter itll be in an FZR

Just done a few test laps and looks like I can do mid 37's to low 38's on max fuel and mid to high 36's on min fuel.

Using a pre-patch AS Nat WR set and looks as if 1.35's are possible on it not got time to test enough though with assignment and the like

Hope its ok to join at such short notice and if I do race this will be my first race ever! *gulp* so be gentle and I think its only fair u give me 2 laps head start too hehe

Oh yeah and just while I was practising Cropsy managed a 2.36.2 in his beloved FXR which is a new WR so well done Cropsy!

- J

not sure if this counts exactly but was on a server and one of the ZT guys after the finish hit the curb and got stuck in this pose

Quote from CrazyICE :

and if u use one of those 3 keys, you'll only get 2 at a maximum!
not 3...right?

Ive have had this issue a few times, for me changing to a x64 platform was a task in itself and in doing so I have used up all my unlocks, more than once! and if you email the dev they are very kind and give you another unlock after you just realised that u need to format again! I for one am very grateful

Just posted that incase its an isolated incident, ill post the screen shot here too...

This is the same server as in my post

Was in a server today and we got a bug where a player was said to be continually connecting so nobody could pit, restart race end race or even Leave!

Dont know if this is server side or what but thought I best post it heres a screen shot...