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richy
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Quote from kurent :richy I thought you figured this out already. The link to the obj files in my tutorial are the obj files that were converted with the py script!

I want to do the other cars too. Trying to get the py script to work so I can convert them but no luck so a pack with all the cars in would be cool.
richy
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Quote from yamakawa :@ImportFantasy

another one, Rodeo drift
if i will do it..... leg cramps!

Very nice and original look to that render, well done sir.
richy
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Does anyone have a copy of the .rar files pack from earlier links, I can't seem to get that download to work off of the link. The one with all the converted cmx in it all ready. My script .py file isnt working with the version of blender that i'm trying to use. I have signed up on that web site too but when I try to download it, I just get page cannot be displayed...

Thanks.

Once I have those I can try out this awesome tutorial.
richy
S2 licensed
Your tutorial is great it has got me started on 3ds max, I am sure with some more time I can do a lot more!

Here is what I finished with, unfinished but still got some .dds files that I had downloaded for in LFS that I used with some different brake discs. I kinda just decided to split up the layers into new layers so I could add different maps to it.

I turned the wheel a bit to make it look like its posing lol.

Things that I still need to do (which is probably obvious) are:

1) Make the tyres black. I can't figure out how to do this. and add a LFS tyre wall with logo.
2) I would like to put an image on X Y and Z plane so it looks like a background, or a floor or something other than floating in space.
3) I would like to get some real reflections going on. Lighting sounds complicated but I would like some ripples type reflections.
4) A shadow under the car.
5) Some custom grills on the places where the skin is very small, do I just do this bit with photoshop?

Anyways, thanks again for the tutorial and help, hope you think I did ok so far!
richy
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I am reading this part of the tutorial; "In this tutorial we will use only the bare 3ds Max 9 and .obj files for cars which we will import. I have converted the .cmx files used by LFS with another modelling program called Blender and CMX2OBJ v0.0 conversion script made by Tom De Muer."

I am going to try and get this so I can make the things to put in the dials and stuff, I think this is what the tutorial is asking me to do with; "It's time to sort out the other materials, if you haven't done so already.", at the bottom of the page.

I've managed to get the brake calipers all sorted.

Ah hang on can I add the dds from my LFS folder... /me goes searching......
richy
S2 licensed
I need a cmx importer for 3ds max 9, does the old one work from that wiki guide, it says for versions 5 and 6. I've not done anything like this before, not even for photoshop. Just downloaded some fonts and patterns lol.

This is a plugin for 3ds max 9 right, so it says on this thread http://forum.rscnet.org/showthread.php?t=147186 that the DLI file needs to go in my plugins folder. Do I need to extract the other stuff or is that just for the SDK / coder guys?

This will then allow me to import the missing CMX into 3ds max 9 which will have the colours and dials and things on it?

Edit: I extracted the DLI file but the plugin doesnt appear to work in 3ds max 9. How do I import the interior cmx and the lights CMX and the bit of the body that is white im guessing that is missing a CMX too...
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richy
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Quote from kurent :03 - Default is the default name 3ds Max gives to materials. So maybe you applied the material to that part by mistake? Either way, there are two pictures with all of the objects and the corresponding dds in the tutorial.

Ok this two pictures thing is what im missing I think.

Here is where i've got to, it's taken a while with dinner and stuff inbetween.

I've got invisible things, like the mirrors are invisible, and bits inside the rear window are invisible.

I mapped s_clocks too but it comes up black, as you can see from the interior shot. I can't seem to find the dashboard properly.

Am I missing the default XRT skin or something?

Also, the tyres look very white too, like, I have the textures in but no graphic or colour...
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richy
S2 licensed
Yeah I figured out that I didn't refresh that list so I didnt see the dds on the mapping thing, ok now.

My new problem is getting rid of the white borders around the windows and lights ...

I have been right clicking and finding out which dds is for which by looking at the filename like the guide describes. I have some called 03 default that im not sure what to map there...
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richy
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I've gotten to this stage now where I add all the little details for the interior and windows, but I can't remember what I just did to repeat for this. I am a bit confused as it is .dds files where as it was a jpg before and when I do it I can't see the window. I think I will try on the lights first as I think I missed a step.

Ok I remembered and am making slow progress.

New pic...
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richy
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Thanks, giving it a go now. Currently no problems just slow to learn. I am going step by step and will let you see the finished XRT.
richy
S2 licensed
Quote from GianniC :You're avatar tells enough


Hehehe
richy
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1. A million pounds.

2. A ferrari.

3. More wishes.


You did say make 3 wishes didnt you, ive always wanted to wish for those 3.
richy
S2 licensed
That is a funny replay.

10/10
richy
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Quote from matze54564 :You all are to fast for me, cant believe that all racers are faster than i. This is why i have stopped driving in STCC/CTRA. Im just to slow, and i think its not why i use Mouse Axes for steering/throttle/brake.

Try going to LFSworld and taking a shot at some hotlaps in a car you like. When you look up the world record download the replay by clicking on the time, and study the line for the circuit, once you know that you will take seconds off your laps. Try your best to do some hotlaps identical as you can to that replay. You may need to "show pedals, show wheel and driver" in options to get an idea of how much other people are turning their wheels and using their pedals. I rarely use full steering lock while im racing, only in the tightest of hairpins at the slowest speed.

Other than that its just getting in "the zone" concentrating hard and not giving up.

Im slow as fook on a circuit I havent really tried to hotlap on. (well im slow as fook on those too lol but not as bad)
richy
S2 licensed
Quote from obsolum :Ah yes, I remember your skin from driving behind you for almost an entire race on SO Town today Nice skin. Nice driving, too, by the way, you seem to be able to handle the XRG quite well

That was a good race, i've watched the replay and it is event full. I was concentrating hard on my line and trying not to make any costly mistakes. Every tap on the wall, every little twitch when exiting the hairpin made my heart jump. You were right there putting the pressure on making an already difficult job harder. I'm a lot slower in the XRG but luckily knowing the track from the XFG helps a lot. It's a nice car once you're comfortable and concentrating but very unforgiving. Got to be quick with that counter steer and easy on the throttle. I was being pretty defensive too, taking inside lines and just not losing too much time and trying to use the top speed advantage where I could. Very fair racing, thanks and hope to see you on the track more.
richy
S2 licensed
So I finally get gold last night on CTRA. I felt like I acheived something, gold license status and now I can race the GT2's, nice.

Since I've gotten a little bit bored of the XFG for now, I thought I would make my upgrade in license coincide with a change of car also for server 1. I'm going to learn how to get good times and race with the XRG, it's tricky and more tiring but I want to try the harder challenge for extra points too and some tracks it's faster, just not with me at the controls.

To celebrate I made myself a skin, since I was too tired to drive once I did get gold. You may see me bombing around on the server sporting this little number.

Thanks CTRA!
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richy
S2 licensed
Heres a little XFG skin for you all to use if you wish, nothing much, just a little nostalgia. Sorry if this has been done before. :haha:

It's uploaded already, use as you wish.
richy
S2 licensed
I would love to see a full grid of sedgeways.

richy
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Quote from S14 DRIFT :...I find that the worst post since Cr!ticalDri!ft. ...

I thought it was pretty good advice.

It's quite chilled out, a nice break from racing, in the garden. And you can surprise your grandma which is better than any race win.
richy
S2 licensed
Quote from zeugnimod :You most likely think wrong.

S3 is supposed to be the last stage.

Awwwww I hope not. :yikes:
richy
S2 licensed
I think it is S4.
richy
S2 licensed
Blueflame you havent got any p.b's for AS Grand Prix, Grand Touring, Historic or many reverse configs there, so how can you comment on Aston, when really you are commenting on AS Nat which is 1 config in itself. I sincerely hope you have raced all those configs offline otherwise you might sound stupid.

Think about T1 of AS Nat, this is the first corner on the circuit which is neither flat out nor is it a hairpin. The chicane, is not a hairpin or flatout. Come on man, think a bit before speaking.
richy
S2 licensed
Stop racing and go pick some flowers.
richy
S2 licensed
Yesterday was mental racing at south city town course reversed (SO5r) hahhahha

The tight left hander in 1st gear was catching a lot of people out, as you bear right and it dips downhill and the cars were unsettled, so much happened in the tight left hander on lap 1.

I mean, I got hit a fair few times, but what it appeared to be was drivers going full throttle into the back of cars. I viewed the replay, a few times, thinking someone had blatantly done it on purpose but I was wrong.

Its just a really really really hard corner to take, even when you are driving alone! The setup I got from inferno was quite loose also, so I assumed that others had this or a similar setup and was struggling in the same way. All you can do is just try to get people to calm down, and hope they get more comfortable with that corner. As the time went on more and more got used to it and less happened.

I almost reported a crash but thought twice about it, definately was just a racing incident, but at the time appeared like some blatant wrecking! Because that corner is hard, and when it goes tits up it goes tits up badly.

Its good to watch the replay a couple of times yourself before reporting it. Gives the blood time to cool down. Warnings are good. Id like to see intentional wrecks banned but for a new guy to get banned just for being caught out by a corner that everyone gets caught out on sometimes, is a little harsh.

:hippy:Peace, love and LFS.
richy
S2 licensed
"Why do LFS players call oval racing NASCAR"

They dont. They call it racing at the oval.
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