Quote from Eric :

Basically, it needs testing and feedback in the upcoming Beta test stage.

Hello, what other maps have you worked on? Is there a different map likely to be tested? Or will it be announced later?

Is this all real or am i dreaming?

Amazing stuff from the dev team, the screenshots are looking great! Can't wait to drive the new tracks in nighttime

Quote from RacerAsh3 :

Fantastic update guys, looking extremely promising!

@Scawen would you be so kind as to provide some layout imagery as you did when I requested it for South City please? (https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/2013046#post2013046)

Here are some zips with 2D top down views of updated South City and Kyoto Ring in 3072x3072 png.
EDIT: for comparison I've also generated Westhill in the same format.

https://www.lfs.net/file_lfs.php?name=SO_new_3072.zip
https://www.lfs.net/file_lfs.php?name=KY_new_3072.zip
https://www.lfs.net/file_lfs.php?name=WE_new_3072.zip

Note: some of the newly filled in areas of South City are not actually driveable. There are so many new driveable areas but to get the job finished there has to be some scenery which is not updated to full detail level.

Great work!! (sounds npc but idk what else to say since everyone said everything XD)

Quote from Scawen :

Here are some zips with 2D top down views of updated South City and Kyoto Ring in 3072x3072 png.
EDIT: for comparison I've also generated Westhill in the same format.

Thanks for these! Would it be possible to generate the 3072 versions of the current SO, KY and WE tracks so we can have a 1:1 comparison of the updates?

Quote from Flame CZE :

Thanks for these! Would it be possible to generate the 3072 versions of the...

Here's a zip with the old SO and KY generated as 3072.
I think they are the current public ones, but without any ambient lighting.
I didn't include the old WE as it hasn't changed significantly, other than textures and details.

https://www.lfs.net/file_lfs.php?name=SO_KY_old_3072.zip

Comparisons for top downs (zooming in sort of works)

KY:
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/37

SO:
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/38

This is amazing, can't wait to drive it.

Happy Xmas Scawen!

Quote from Eric :

Yes, there's an Oval Chicanes configuration. It's fun when driving alone but can be a potential nightmare in a race.

Basically, it needs testing and feedback in the upcoming Beta test stage.

So just to clarify: we need to test Oval Chicanes on oval layout at first, because on oval, speeds are highest and we can also test both sets of chicanes at the same time. Meaning if they work there, then they would work on any configuration.

If those chicanes work on oval, have you thought about then adding those chicanes as alternative configuration for National, GP Long, North and/or Sportscar Circuit?

Or is your intention that they are meant as an alternative track configuration only for Oval (at least at first) and for the rest of the tracks, user can add them by themselves?

Quote from RealistAdam :

Hello, what other maps have you worked on? Is there a different map likely to be...

I've updated Aston, Westhill, Blackwood, South City, Fern Bay and Autocross since the last progress reports. These updates have mainly been kerb, texture, config, additional modelling, lighting and bug fixes.

I've also worked on 2 other tracks but these won't be released in the upcoming graphical update.

Quote from tankslacno :

Or is your intention that they are meant as an alternative track configuration only for Oval (at least at first) and for the rest of the tracks, user can add them by themselves?

Exactly that.

Quote from Scawen :

Here are some zips with 2D top down views of updated South City and Kyoto Ring...

Thank you.
Love how Eric put a different tarmak/asphalt colour on the parts that were reworked. Nice touch.

Everything looks super good can't wait to drive it

What to say ... OMG ! insane job guys ! Eric, you rock
Hope everything is getting fine with your home project Scawen ! Can't wait to put my hands on this masterpiece . And thanks a lot to share these :

Quote from Scawen :

I hope it's OK to post these route images, with the disclaimer that any configuration could be be revised or removed.

Have some well deserved holidays and enjoy the time before getting onto business again next year !

Nice Christmas present for us, and thanks a lot Degats for those comparison screenshots. I am gonna spend some times looking to these

Quote from Degats :

Obligatory:

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/01
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/02
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/03
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/04

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/05
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/06
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/07
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/08

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/09
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/10
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/11
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/12

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/13
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/14
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/15
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/16

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/17
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/18
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/19
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/20

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/21
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/22
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/23
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/24

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/25
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/26
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/27
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/28

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/29
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/30
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/31
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/32

https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/33
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/34
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/35
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/36

KY 2D Top Down:
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/37

SO 2D Top Down:
https://imx.tc-g.uk/ky2024/38

Eric is my live for speed idol

I'm very happy with that decision.
By merging the current tyre physics into the new development version (DX11, multithreading, 1000 Hz engine, better graphics) we can get the updated version sooner, while the new tyre physics can be added later on.

i love live for speef

Quote from Scawen :

Here are some zips with 2D top down views of updated South City and Kyoto Ring...

Question: Are the water ponds accesable in SO and KY, and does the car react to water physics?

Glad to see new images about progress keep up the good work

Quote from NotNiceLV :

Question: Are the water ponds accesable in SO and KY, and does the car react to...

Obviously no, i doubt you can even drive up to the pond, but it would be fun i guess, its just kindof useless with no boat mods

With the layout editor, it will definitely be possible to reach the water, but given that cars go through (visually) solid ground in some places, there is absolutely 0% chance that they interact with water IMO.

Quote from Eric :

Yes, there's an Oval Chicanes configuration. It's fun when driving alone but can...

We used a layout having these sort of chicanes on KY1R in the past for a bonus race at the LFSES in 2010, it was pretty fun with road cars most especially TBOs

Can't wait

0.7G in few months?

Quote from MontxEsp :

0.7G in few months?

0.8A i'd say