Hi, thanks for the advice. Turns out I was being dumb because I was pressing / instead of T (I did read the manual - honestly - I just forgot it :doh

It's very confusing when as a newbie you go to a server and keep getting messages to type !help !opt or !ex . . . etc, etc, only to be told you don't have admin rights.
I assume that these instructions only apply to admin users - so why are they displayed to general users?
All I'm trying to do is find out how to enjoy LFS more (for instance what on earth does 'Poisonous Air' mean???)

I think some visual exhaust effects as cars change gear, or engines overrun, would add to the sense of movement/speed and even though these effects may not be strictly true to life I think they would help with the immersion factor (I think the dust in the rallies does this for instance). Also you would possibly also get a better indication of when others are changing gear or lifting off the throttle and be more prepared to react.

Forgive me if this is a naive idea but I am new to this and play (practice) mainly in single player mode where on tarmac staring down the dead exhaust pipe of a VI driver lacks excitement. However the same can not be said for racing off road on the rally courses where the dust creates a whole new feel to the experience.

Perhaps if this idea is not practical - or within the true nature of LFS - then dust and dirt on the circuits (as I believe has been suggested elsewhere) might have a similar effect.

Last edited by chaos1, Wed, 12 May 2010 08:57. Reason : Having second thoughts