https://clips.twitch.tv/SmallSoftOryxRuleFive
Erm... I did just that earlier in the race...
And going off how you describe your situational awareness, you're trying to justify yourself that if an attacking car's nose is not alongside you're permitted to weave about like a drunk? Oh please lol
I'm mainly annoyed that you tried to justify and relate your blocking by accusing my driving of being unnecessary; what do you know to judge?
"You’re defending for your life whilst in 7th place with a faster car behind(...)", "If you didn’t defend in the same manor as I did 2 laps prior I would have let it slide.". "(...) just that if you want to move about etc then I’ll do the same."
That put me off because no where did I do "defending in the same manner" as you. And then now you're trying to change the topic and make me look stupid for bringing up something you apparently didn't.
And I find it funny you need to actually attempt to defend yourself with "good job you did back out of the move that was never going to happen(...)". You okay mate? I was getting a slingshot out of Turn 12 and you started blocking. Do I need to remind you to only move once? Maybe if you did only move once then the move I planned into T13 would have happened. But we know how that all went.
I was just expecting a casual sorry for what was a really dumb move I would have let it slide by now. The fact that you made contact out of T11 (which in itself already gave me a shock because you had so much space inside) and then proceeded to block the hell out of me was just very irritating, plus the fact you haven't admitted your wrongdoing.
Perhaps it was because I was trying to both defend as well as not make a repeat of Westhill where I ended up back in 16th (not that it mattered, yes, I flat spotted the rear tires after spinning out on Piropo's out of control car, that's why I didn't make the no-stop work).
Whatever, let's just move on. Not that anyone likes a mid pack driver who defends hard and fair anyway.
And yes, thanks for the battle while it lasted, I enjoyed it a lot actually https://clips.twitch.tv/BigCovertStarPicoMause
Sorry, what? My defending was as bad as yours 2 laps prior? Please, show me. I had to sit through the replay and I didn't see myself blocking you nor weaving as excessive as you did. Perhaps if you wern't pissed by others a few laps earlier you'd be calmer when racing with me, but then again I expected a hard fight and I give hard fights to everyone I see. Bare in mind my original no-stop strategy before you comment on the purpose of my driving. I was entitled to defend the position to the line as does anyone who is on the closing stint of a race.
In no way did I block you or did dirty driving - on the lap prior (or 2 laps prior) you did a fantastic dummy move and sent it up the inside and we had a good battle worthy of the commentary - was there a problem with me only leaving you one cars width into turn 2? You shouldn't expect everyone to bow out of the way, unless you have been so accustomed to be in a leading position that you haven't developed the racecraft to understand that my defending was just fine.
Again, I don't think I need to leave you a house's worth of space on the inside into T2, but I still left you some anyway and you didn't take it either. I don't know what you are on about - perhaps recollection of the earlier incidents into Turn 3 divebombing and shoving with the other FZR could help you remember. Or perhaps the rejoin onto the racing line weeks ago back at Westhill.
I think I'm done arguing here.
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Even if I do sometimes weave (only like twice today actually) gently to break the tow or their run when the car is far enough behind, barely in the draft - I'm not that daft to weave and block when the nose is virtually already alongside and the car behind is already trying to pass - you caused the contact and I had to back out in order not to spin you; in hindsight, seeing your reaction now I should've done exactly that.
Race; Servers: Main
Lap : 28
MPR : 56:27.61
Car(s) involved : 36 (J.Holmes), 88 (S.Lee)
Location of Incident : Turn 11 & GP Straight
Brief Description of Incident : Blocking (Weaving), Avoidable Contact -
Car 36 runs wide and runs into Car 88 on exit of Turn 11, 88 loses position into the corner. Entering GP Straight, Car 36 proceeds to weave 3 times (right, then left, then left) with Car 88 in draft and pulling alongside; blocking Car 88 on 3 attempts and making substantial contact on the final block.
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Race; Servers: Main
Lap : 30
MPR : 1:41:55.21
Car(s) involved : 19 (D.Widowiarz), 88 (S.Lee)
Location of Incident : Turn 3
Brief Description of Incident : Avoidable Contact -
Car 19 dive bombs into the hairpin, making contact with Car 88. Car's width was given but attacking vehicle failed to arrest speed to the apex.
Additional comments:
1) Incident with Car 18, I do not uphold need of penalty for him. Just bad luck. We love each other it seems @piro
2) What the hell was that Joe, why the need to weave like a dick on the straight just because I've been defending my position and making you frustrated? Low level move, you were so close to being wiped out from your idiocy, and wiping me out of my 7th place - didn't expect blocking like that from a top driver like you. Should've dumped you when I had the chance.
You might have problems with Button Rate or your wheel/pedals. Doesn't sound like the issue I'm mentioning, but if someone can chime in on your new issue maybe it may be related
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It's kinda like Vettel + Stroll incident, where one incident leads to another. In speaking, yes I don't think the penalty is warranted but then again he did pull out and stop right on the racing line, whereas like you have said it would have been better to reverse off the main line. In hindsight a lot of things could be done but I guess when you got wiped out of the lead with by a out of control lawnmower the only thing on your mind is to get back on track.
Just one of those things, really.
Think the decision made by the crew was right and justified according to the rules but just feels very harsh given the situation Joe was in
Could there be a LFS-official VOB mod for the FZ5, which would have a version with Safety Car lights and controls? It would make league racing a little bit better without the need to verbally/chat out unlap instructions.
Also, a little off topic, but is it possible to have an update that allows drivers to enable Pit Limiter on open-config (X) layouts? Currently the way it is set, it only enables on normal tracks but does not on X configuration as it doesn't recognize a pit lane.
Just two small suggestions, hope to hear some news!
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I have put together a "default" NDR Skinpack for GT2 skin upload use - this will be useful for Drivers who are unable to find a skinner and are not able to edit or make their own skin.
Attached below are all skins for the 3 GTR cars in (slightly lighter) NDR ocean blue with the appropriate branding.
To make the skins race-able, please download them in either the JPG image format or the .psd format; .psd only if you have Photoshop.
If you do not have Photoshop (which is probably why this would interest you in the first place), download any of the following applications - Pixlr, PicsArt Mobile, Paint.net Desktop, Microsoft Paint or any suitable editing app. (Edit: Thank you DriverLT for suggesting an Online Photo Editor https://www.photopea.com , this works too . Load the JPG image and put a text-box with your approved Car Number in white over the GT2 Challenge Car identification decals (the red boxes). Then, upload the skin to LFS via "Car Skins" (under Account).
Please be reminded that this skin is free access. Please edit and upload the skin yourself. You could even download the image and edit it on your phone if necessary.
If you don't know how to make a skin, just go to google, type in FXR LFS skin and choose a skin that is closest to default skin (i.e no custom graphics, just pure single color or white). This is mainly to avoid plagiarism of other people's intricate skins.
Then download paint.net, open that skin JPG/PNG file in the app and then download the NDR GT2 car template with the car number and windshield stuff. Resize to the skin dimensions using mouse drag and holding down Shift key.
If I recall Paint.net doesn't allow editing of Photoshop psd files hence you will have to color over the car number using the same red color of the number plate (use the Eyedropper tool on left panel), then just use text tool (T, also on left panel) to put in your number, I'm sure this will suffice.
Then save the file as FZR/XRR/FXR_yourskiname as JPG or PNG and upload it to LFS skin uploader, then upload the skin to this forum as an attachment.
If you are unable to do, just let me know and I'll create a blank car skin with your number for you, but you have to upload the skin yourself (don't have much skin slots remaining for myself).