Historic!
so far AS_historic has been neglected, it's a very fast track, and one of my favorites to cruise round for a while on. it'll be a 3hour+ race but i'm sure most of us would be ok with the distance, it'd be a more strategic race with a couple of options, but that can be more forgiving for a newcomer to Long races.
And the previous suggestion of FE_green rev, would be a cool option for a shorter race, but one that's quite technical, and punishing when you get it wrong. i'd like to see how many people last the distance here!
so far AS_historic has been neglected, it's a very fast track, and one of my favorites to cruise round for a while on. it'll be a 3hour+ race but i'm sure most of us would be ok with the distance, it'd be a more strategic race with a couple of options, but that can be more forgiving for a newcomer to Long races.
And the previous suggestion of FE_green rev, would be a cool option for a shorter race, but one that's quite technical, and punishing when you get it wrong. i'd like to see how many people last the distance here!
:doh:
i have one word i know that fully describes my progress in those graphs
Plummet
thanks darkone for the graphs. no really, thanks
i have one word i know that fully describes my progress in those graphs
Plummet
thanks darkone for the graphs. no really, thanks
I was a little upset at you for a few laps,
but i soon got over it!no hard feelings dude! you're ok with me
(but do it again and i'll break your legs:nod'twas a good race
clean!, well i suppose it wasn't intentional but i did have an arse of a race due to my 'coming together' with spyshagg on L5, don't think it was his fault but i went from 12th (ish) to 20th and had to crawl back up through the field. I couldn't settle into a nice rythm after that. Oh well at least i finished
i had a nice battle with Colt for about 30 laps, and managed to get to 9th before dropping to 13th after i had to pit (5% short on fuel) on lap 52
I'm not too fussed about my final position - I learnt a lot in the process and will be back for the next GP stronger than ever!
Well done backmarkers! Good drive by all
i had a nice battle with Colt for about 30 laps, and managed to get to 9th before dropping to 13th after i had to pit (5% short on fuel) on lap 52
I'm not too fussed about my final position - I learnt a lot in the process and will be back for the next GP stronger than ever!
Well done backmarkers! Good drive by all
cool, i'll probably wear it after i win this afternoon! :P
Just for those who don't have a stable setup sorted, i've been working on this one for a while, it's not as insanely grippy as some of the sets out there but it's damn easy to be consistant, tyres should be good for about 50-55 (subject to driver enthusiasm)
i've seen a couple of 1.15s on it so it should be pretty competitive in the right hands
I'm convinced LFS should get it's own show
I'm gonna be going for a 4 stop strategy now, by running through the pits lots i can probably save my tyres enough to last a whole 60, 
I think i'm on to a winner with this one! 
how's the server selection gonna work? or do we find out tomorrow
I think i'm on to a winner with this one! how's the server selection gonna work? or do we find out tomorrow
Just cut a nice chunk out of my times, should be interesting, i've not had much in the way of 1.15s but regular low 1.16s are gonna win this race
I wanna race in the grown-ups server this time :P
I wanna race in the grown-ups server this time :P
been hitting mid 1.16s on every lap and starting to dig down into the 1.16.0x territory, i'm not awesomely fast but i can do these times all day long so i should be able to reel in some of the faster guys as they start to wilt with the pressure
I'm guessing you liked the set then?
the inferno sets aren't really enduro sets but will probably last if you're really carefull with you're tyres, it's worth bearing in mind that however nicely you can treat you're tyres in practice, the race is an entierly different kettle of fish. a few of us found that out at KY_nat a few months ago, with rear tyres popping evrywhere!
but will probably last if you're really carefull with you're tyres, it's worth bearing in mind that however nicely you can treat you're tyres in practice, the race is an entierly different kettle of fish. a few of us found that out at KY_nat a few months ago, with rear tyres popping evrywhere!I've just printed it off and posted it through my neighbours door! even managed to find a DVLA envelope to put it in!
It's lucky we have that football thing going on, although i've made a little guide to help out at other times.
Drivers of poor IQ are easy to spot, they usually have a Max power or Fast car sticker somewhere. sometimes it is displayed in the form of a 'motorsport' sunstrip.
many are trying out the new hi-tech alternative. blue LED idiot-warning lights usually fitted to the washer-jets and tyre valves.
if no other warning sign is displayed (own car in accident etc) you can usually tell by the driving position:- one hand at top of steering wheel and usually leaning into center of car (so they can watch the pretty lights on their radio)
although these are not compulsory, it's usually a sure fire way to tell weather or not the driver is a muppet (or 'globally delayed' if you wanna be politically correct)
It's lucky we have that football thing going on, although i've made a little guide to help out at other times.
Drivers of poor IQ are easy to spot, they usually have a Max power or Fast car sticker somewhere. sometimes it is displayed in the form of a 'motorsport' sunstrip.
many are trying out the new hi-tech alternative. blue LED idiot-warning lights usually fitted to the washer-jets and tyre valves.
if no other warning sign is displayed (own car in accident etc) you can usually tell by the driving position:- one hand at top of steering wheel and usually leaning into center of car (so they can watch the pretty lights on their radio)
although these are not compulsory, it's usually a sure fire way to tell weather or not the driver is a muppet (or 'globally delayed' if you wanna be politically correct)
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or two! thats the beauty of racing at blackwood, the noobs love it - it was my first GP, since XFG+BL1 was the only combo i really knew at the time, now i'll race anything anywhere (except for single seaters of course) and GPs give me the best possible excuse to learn a new combo
get practicing peeps, looks like it's gonna be a classic!
I've voted for BL standard (I know i keep changing my mind), It's a classic and perfect for longish events, as you get a nice break once a lap
AS_club is a great track for evening sprints but just not big enough for 20 cars x 60 laps, and besides you don't get a very long race with club.
Fe Green Reverse is awesome! It's super technical and every corner is a potential car killer, really sorts the men from the boys. (ahem)
With BL1 as the track we would attract a LOT of newcomers too, possibly running to 2 full servers.
UFR should be allowed tho', it might not be quite as fast (or is it?) but adds to the flavour, and i'm sure quite a few people prefer the UFR for it's 'chuckability'.
AS_club is a great track for evening sprints but just not big enough for 20 cars x 60 laps, and besides you don't get a very long race with club.
Fe Green Reverse is awesome! It's super technical and every corner is a potential car killer, really sorts the men from the boys. (ahem
)With BL1 as the track we would attract a LOT of newcomers too, possibly running to 2 full servers.
UFR should be allowed tho', it might not be quite as fast (or is it?) but adds to the flavour, and i'm sure quite a few people prefer the UFR for it's 'chuckability'.
The ultimate pitcrew accessory!
I had to post this here, i'm sure somebody will find this amusing (I did)
http://www.epica-awards.org/as ... inners/film/flv/22018.htm
http://www.epica-awards.org/as ... inners/film/flv/22018.htm
hehe, i know exactly what you mean dude!
we've been whinging about T1 incidents since the dawn of LFS, but it helps to keep awareness of the problem
My personal tecnique for getting through T1 is to brake about 10-20 yards early - but very gently, it gives you a lot more control over the speed you're going, you keep the ability to steer, and the biggest bonus is that the people behind you get a fair warning you're braking without so much risk of an impact.
Remember, Brake lights lag! don't think that if you brake as soon as the other guy does you'll stop in time, chances are (unless he's being gentle) you're gonna hit him, and he'll usually hit sopmebody else etc, etc
we've been whinging about T1 incidents since the dawn of LFS, but it helps to keep awareness of the problem
My personal tecnique for getting through T1 is to brake about 10-20 yards early - but very gently, it gives you a lot more control over the speed you're going, you keep the ability to steer, and the biggest bonus is that the people behind you get a fair warning you're braking without so much risk of an impact.
Remember, Brake lights lag! don't think that if you brake as soon as the other guy does you'll stop in time, chances are (unless he's being gentle) you're gonna hit him, and he'll usually hit sopmebody else etc, etc
I feel guilty now!
I retract my original statement - If you're gonna buy rFactor, make sure you know what to expect!
I retract my original statement - If you're gonna buy rFactor, make sure you know what to expect!
Nov, 2005? my first GP!
aah the memories, was a good 'un. the kind of race that you'll remember for a long time
I managed about 5th, it got me hooked on proper GP racing and i've not missed a race since then.
aah the memories, was a good 'un. the kind of race that you'll remember for a long time
I managed about 5th, it got me hooked on proper GP racing and i've not missed a race since then.
Sod it, I'm going to Aston and not coming back until we've got a decision.
Any chance you'll finish this GP on the lead lap this time franky? :P
Any chance you'll finish this GP on the lead lap this time franky? :P
Ok, OK i'm officially sitting on the fence now!
Discount my vote for fern bay!
I just want to get practicing!
Discount my vote for fern bay!
I just want to get practicing!
I'm sorry if i upset anybody by slagging rFactor off. I'd just spent the day working on my Pb at fernbay green Rev (1.13.20 since you asked ) and a few hours racing doorhandle-doorhandle at AS_club, To jump straight into Rfactor was a mistake, it really isn't comparable to LFS.
I didn't know about the money back thingie, but i'm pretty sure I won't be able to get a refund since i bought it when it came out.
yes, you're screenies look nice Ian, but graphics are not something i find hugely important (been playing proper race-sims since 1995)
It's a good game for those with no previous sim experience at all, If you've played LFS for very long, the competition looks/feels pretty poor whatever it is (havn't tried NkPro yet)
) and a few hours racing doorhandle-doorhandle at AS_club, To jump straight into Rfactor was a mistake, it really isn't comparable to LFS.I didn't know about the money back thingie, but i'm pretty sure I won't be able to get a refund since i bought it when it came out.
yes, you're screenies look nice Ian, but graphics are not something i find hugely important (been playing proper race-sims since 1995
)It's a good game for those with no previous sim experience at all, If you've played LFS for very long, the competition looks/feels pretty poor whatever it is (havn't tried NkPro yet
)Please don't waste your money on rFactor!
I know this thread is highly pointless, but I don't care. after wasting the last 3 hours trying to get to grips with rFactor, i'm angry and i want to rant!
I've got a small list of things:
It feels like you're driving a boat
It looks terrible
It is a pain in the arse to configure
It won't work with my clutch/shifter
the tracks are basic
the cars are rough
the physics as a whole are completely fictional
it has a really weird purchase/unlocking system
it is virtually impossible to drive quickly without turning on at least some of the over-invasive driving aids
apart from those things (and a few more i'm sure to think of later) it's a great game, the sound is actually quite good, and i'm sure it has it's fans.
feel free to delete this thread as pointless, I just fancy slagging rFactor off since ISI conned me into wasting 29.99
Long live LFS!
I've got a small list of things:
It feels like you're driving a boat
It looks terrible
It is a pain in the arse to configure
It won't work with my clutch/shifter
the tracks are basic
the cars are rough
the physics as a whole are completely fictional
it has a really weird purchase/unlocking system
it is virtually impossible to drive quickly without turning on at least some of the over-invasive driving aids
apart from those things (and a few more i'm sure to think of later) it's a great game, the sound is actually quite good, and i'm sure it has it's fans.
feel free to delete this thread as pointless, I just fancy slagging rFactor off since ISI conned me into wasting 29.99
Long live LFS!
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