Hi! This is awesome. All the best with the project - looking forward to driving it!
What changed between the last time it worked and now?
Any updates to your OS/LFS or anything else that you can think of?
Does FF work in other software? Just to get an idea if it is definitely a LFS issue or a wheel or OS issue.
Your OS and LFS version info might help to narrow down the issue.
Surprisingly the only result searching for "creatEffect" in the forums is the follow; which is unfortunately unanswered.
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/88054
Edit: Thank you Gutholz, I stand corrected.
Any updates to your OS/LFS or anything else that you can think of?
Does FF work in other software? Just to get an idea if it is definitely a LFS issue or a wheel or OS issue.
Your OS and LFS version info might help to narrow down the issue.
Surprisingly the only result searching for "creatEffect" in the forums is the follow; which is unfortunately unanswered.
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/88054
Edit: Thank you Gutholz, I stand corrected.
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Set a time and date so that the 'old' folk can join in and enjoy all the new 'mods'!
For some reason, I find it hard to understand this thread.
As far as as I understand, a test patch has been released and several servers have updated to it. This is forcing people to update to a test patch (if they want to keep playing). Is that the issue?
As far as as I understand, a test patch has been released and several servers have updated to it. This is forcing people to update to a test patch (if they want to keep playing). Is that the issue?
Hello,
I agree with you on that. I am glad that SCAVIER finally opened up to car mods after all the years (and integrated it into LFS seamlessly).
I am just thinking out loud; maybe in hindsight the mod system could have been envisioned and released maybe 5 or 10 years earlier than it was actually released. Whilst the physics may need improvements, saying it is good enough is an understatement.
For me, personally, I tried all the big ones when they came out (rFactor, netkar pro, iracing, AC) for a short time and nothing 'felt' as good and as natural as LFS. Of course this was years and years ago, and I have not tried the others since due to.. well, life.
I guess what irked me the most is the limitation of the content, which I believe lead to the decline in popularity and lessening number of drivers. Given the time taken to develop S1 and S2 cars and tracks by 2005, surely there were more content developed? At least a few more cars along with S3 and Rockingham? I guess we will never know. Then again, its their baby and they set the pace.
That said, some of the car mods coming into LFS are mind-blowing. I am amazed at the time and effort put in by some LFSers. Brilliant job by Scawen in creating the whole vehicle editing aspect and the integration to LFS.
Patience is something some of us are accustomed to. I'll be waiting.
PS: Appreciate your first post in the LFS Forum (after 21 years)!
Sure beats the keyboard.
1. Get some training done so that you get a bit familiarized with LFS (watch out for the AI!)
2. Try out the Blackwood grand prix track and the rallycross combinations. I think you can adjust the AI skill level a bit.
3. Try multiplayer (with caution...). Things can be chaotic at first - but most of the time its all good fun.
4. Not sure if its a good thing - but press 4 to see the racing line.
5. You may need to tweak your car "setup" (the default setups are not the best) as you improve your lap times. You can find some here: https://www.lfs.net/files/setups
Hello and welcome to LFS! If you have your gaming inputs all set up (wheel, gamepad, mouse or whatever it might be) - it's time to hit the track! Have you had a go at the 'training' sessions? Some familiarity with Blackwood and the cars would be a good idea before you start racing online.
What's your story; are you just getting into sim racing?
What's your story; are you just getting into sim racing?
I usually agree with all your posts but in my opinion that's a terrible way to look at things!
My 2 cents: www.lfs.net/forum/thread/108102
LFS Track Editor (Environment Editor) [Feasibility]
Spin off from: https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/108076 (Thanks juliao!)
I am a huge supporter of this idea as well, and have similar concerns to seeing lot of ripped or very poorly made content being added. Hopefully SCAVIER can work together with the community to make it work well for everyone.
Maybe one day Scawen can release a track editor (just like the vehicle editor) where we are free to make our own worlds and drive around them online. But before coming to that point, maybe its best if it is done in stages?
Obviously a lot of time would be required from Scawen (in making the public version of the track editor), and it would take the community some time to learn and create environments that are top-notch quality. Maybe it's something to consider prioritizing over tyre physics, day/night, changing weather/seasons or anything (awesome) else that Scawen is working on? Could the community rally together to re-launch LFS with just the track editor so that LFS is made visible to the current generation of sim racers? Or would that need to wait until the updated tyre physics are ready?
My suggestions regarding the track/environment editor are,
1) Discuss with the community of the intention of the release/timeline of the LFS track/environment editor. Feature requests/limited beta testing.
2) Decide if its going to be any-thing goes (like the auto-x system) or if it is going to be very selective process.
3) Have a strict vetting process to decide what sort of thing will be accepted for LFS online use, and what will not (if we're going with the latter, at least at first). Maybe anything goes for offline use?
4) Consider new environments as an extension of the existing tracks giving them way more prominence than the "staff picks" flair that car mods are getting (and my god, the quality of some cars are just amazing!). Hopefully, user's proposals on environments could be vetted and their development tracked (pun intended) as they progress to ensure that top-notch quality environments are created to cater race, drift, cruise, rally (and flying?!) fans of LFS. Imagine all the possibilities? Also, S4?
Ah, one can dream! What do you guys think?
I am a huge supporter of this idea as well, and have similar concerns to seeing lot of ripped or very poorly made content being added. Hopefully SCAVIER can work together with the community to make it work well for everyone.
Maybe one day Scawen can release a track editor (just like the vehicle editor) where we are free to make our own worlds and drive around them online. But before coming to that point, maybe its best if it is done in stages?
Obviously a lot of time would be required from Scawen (in making the public version of the track editor), and it would take the community some time to learn and create environments that are top-notch quality. Maybe it's something to consider prioritizing over tyre physics, day/night, changing weather/seasons or anything (awesome) else that Scawen is working on? Could the community rally together to re-launch LFS with just the track editor so that LFS is made visible to the current generation of sim racers? Or would that need to wait until the updated tyre physics are ready?
My suggestions regarding the track/environment editor are,
1) Discuss with the community of the intention of the release/timeline of the LFS track/environment editor. Feature requests/limited beta testing.
2) Decide if its going to be any-thing goes (like the auto-x system) or if it is going to be very selective process.
3) Have a strict vetting process to decide what sort of thing will be accepted for LFS online use, and what will not (if we're going with the latter, at least at first). Maybe anything goes for offline use?
4) Consider new environments as an extension of the existing tracks giving them way more prominence than the "staff picks" flair that car mods are getting (and my god, the quality of some cars are just amazing!). Hopefully, user's proposals on environments could be vetted and their development tracked (pun intended) as they progress to ensure that top-notch quality environments are created to cater race, drift, cruise, rally (and flying?!) fans of LFS. Imagine all the possibilities? Also, S4?
Ah, one can dream! What do you guys think?
It might be helpful to add the LFS version you (all?) are using. Also, it may be useful at a later date.
Tadaa! https://en.lfsmanual.net/wiki/Autocross_Editor
Also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEw4-2OtMSM
(I believe a lot have changed since that video was uploaded, but that should help you get started). Waiting to drive at Bushy Park!
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What do you mean by that? If you used the 'Yanny' account to 'drive' online, it would always keep track of your mileage (and other stats).
Hello! How are you? Early awaiting for updates for this.
Awesome! Are you considering cars from yesteryear too?
Any particular reason why this is the case? Do you log out intentionally?
You can make a mod request thread. Maybe put up a template where people can fill in with their ideas of the mod (or details about an existing car). If they can, they can even suggest what they offer in return... I'm guessing there will be suggestions that would be great additions for LFS. Hopefully some mod-makers will take notice.
Does not. You have to give us more than that.
Maybe there's too much friction between the road and the tyres to cause the wheels to spin, given the relatively lower power output of the XRG. Have you tried doing the same on a gravel or grass surface?
Yesss! Thank you.
Better than nothing. LFS + that would have to do... till I get my hands on one.
Anyone got a link to the MR2 SW20 that disappeared?
Options to have zoom levels for the mini map, focused on the selected driver.
1. Default to be the current view (full map visible).
2. Magnification level 1 (partial map visible).
3. Magnification level 2 (partial map visible).
Or have a slider to select the preferred zoom level.
In large open maps it gets a bit messy; a zoom level would ensure that you see the route/others in your proximity.
1. Default to be the current view (full map visible).
2. Magnification level 1 (partial map visible).
3. Magnification level 2 (partial map visible).
Or have a slider to select the preferred zoom level.
In large open maps it gets a bit messy; a zoom level would ensure that you see the route/others in your proximity.
Hi Scawen, do you still own the E46 M3? I hope Leo got his lessons on that!
What are your thoughts of owning a car(s) as an investment or collecting/keeping them from an enthusiast point of view rather than as a mode of transport?
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