As i'm not a very good racer, and newer to it, I thought i'd race a quick AI on a track i use a lot - South City Town Course Rev. The AI happened to really kick my but. Ill upload the replay if you want in a reply. It was pulling 1:48.50s or so, while my best was 1:51.?? (both driving XRG). Is it kind of sad that it beat me so nicely? Should I try to keep racing online to improve, or keep agianst a couple AI till I win?

Thanks for your advice & input, happy newyears.

race online to learn techniques to broaden your demand for reacting properly in given situations, and changing car in long endurance races.

my 2 cents

I race against quick AI in a field of 11 cars, myself starting in 8th. Once I can pull down some podium finishes I know I can hope to finish mid-pack or better in the occasional online race.

I alternate between AI and online just to stay fresh, though. After my last couple of experiences where a server changed tracks to something I don't know, I think I'm gonna bail out from now on and race a few laps AI before jumping back on the server.

Pactice practice practice, goof aroud with sets, and be patient. You'll rapidly get to where you can always beat the AI on quick .

Quote from Lester.US :

I race against quick AI in a field of 11 cars, myself starting in 8th. Once I can pull down some podium finishes I know I can hope to finish mid-pack or better in the occasional online race.

this gives you a chance to practice passing, and as the AI doesn't care in the least if it causes a wreck,you may learn some skills that make you a cleaner driver.
Have fun,
Steve

I'd say don't worry too much. I am a very bad driver if you compare it with the span time I do race... but I am a rather occasional driver, so I don't expect myself to be anywhere near the aliens

BUT even though I am bad speed wise, I mastered (or at least am decent) in the two almost as important skills: consitency and caution. Just by managing to stay onn track and avoid crashes, I end up in the upper third to fourth of the field, even in quite short races. And to hone these two skills, the AI is not very usefull anyway, as it drives to predictable. SO just hop online and memorize your "I'm sorry, my fault" chat-bind

ive got 2 pc`s that have lfs installed on, my new one was installed when i bought the s2 licence just before christmas and my old one has been unlocked as its been installed for a while now (no fbm!), i find the ai cars on the latest download almost suicidal yet on the earlier download they arent half as bad, i thought the ai cars were supposed to be improved over the older versions.

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I'd say don't worry too much. I am a very bad driver if you compare it with the span time I do race... but I am a rather occasional driver, so I don't expect myself to be anywhere near the aliens

BUT even though I am bad speed wise, I mastered (or at least am decent) in the two almost as important skills: consitency and caution. Just by managing to stay onn track and avoid crashes, I end up in the upper third to fourth of the field, even in quite short races. And to hone these two skills, the AI is not very usefull anyway, as it drives to predictable. SO just hop online and memorize your "I'm sorry, my fault" chat-bind

I should really get around to setting those binds.

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SO just hop online and memorize your "I'm sorry, my fault" chat-bind

I don't like people who have "sorry" messages bound, because it means (IMHO) that they crash others a lot.

True, however it allows you to send the message off, without causing more problems due to typing.

I agree with you on that. But I think that any chat during racing is just distracting (except "player lost control" messages and the like). I usually disable the chat. To apologize is a sign of good will and respect, but maybe it would be better if everyone started apologizing after the race is over. But in general, no big issue for me, it's good as it is now Happy racing

saying sorry midrace prevents road rage

Road rage, yeah!

Now seriously, I again must agree. Anyway, saying sorry after the race (and behaving accordingly during the race itself) seems to me a bit more "professional" approach. Why distract others? Maybe some gestures would be in place here like a honk or blink :P

Oh and I'm sorry for getting this thread off topic.