Aha QFT = Quoted for Truth, sorry totally off topic, I'm in a wee world of my own and thankfully am not involved in this discussion

Edit: What the heck, JeffR, what would you do if you had a child that turned out to be a homosexual?

Last edited by AlienT., Mon 3 Nov 2008, 08:34.

http://www.lfsforum.net/showth ... p;highlight=driving+games

Maybe check out this thread for some ideas.

Todd you have mistaken this thread for the senile dimentia thread mate . Now of to bed with your coco old man, your nurse will be up to tuck you in shortly when she's finished with me

Last edited by AlienT., Mon 3 Nov 2008, 02:32.

Quote from dougie-lampkin :

Yup that's me too Can't decide fully between two careers, veterinary or software dev, and keep switching subjects at school as I change my mind. Thought I had fully commited to software dev, but after doing a week's work experience at vet clinic last week I now want to do veterinary again. Which leaves me hopelessly confused as to which to do, as I enjoy both, and I seem to have some sort of talent at both.

I'm also in the incredibly empty category...I seem to be socially inept when talking to real people for some reason. Like, Thursday, when I was on work experience, I was alone, with a cute girl, for an hour, in the canteen. I talked about the freakin weather. There was long protracted silences every 30 seconds, then I'd talk more about the weather. I couldn't change the topic no matter what I tried. And then she just gave me a funny look, and I left the room and ate outside.

I was with no less than 3 vets on a one-to-one basis over the week, for a whole day each, on the road. I couldn't do more than nod or mumble I always thought that in large groups I failed at talking, where it doesn't matter, as no-one notices, but now it's happening to me even one on one. I just can't get out of this mess. I tried starting a conversation, but then after me saying something, and the other person saying something, I've run out of things to say, and end up agreeing or laughing. Nothing I try seems to help, I've tried being more socially active, which ended up with half my school thinking I'm now a complete tool, and I've tried hiding away, which only made things even worse.

I have virtually 0 chance of getting a girlfriend, which would pretty much solve my problems (having someone to confide in, socialise with, someone who understands me, someone who I can relate to, etc.). About 90% of my friends are male (as much as I'm sure it doesn't look like it, I am actually straight. I have had a girlfriend before, but she moved house ), and I go to an all-boys school. There is a girls school next door, but they're a pile of skangers and I seriously wouldn't touch them. It's not just me, I don't think anybody in my school would touch them. Most of the girls I've known from primary school have moved on, gone to different schools (obviously :razz, etc.

So now I end up coming home from school, doing the bare minimum of homework plus a bit of study, then spending the rest of the night, which could be anything up to 8 hours, on the PC, doing nothing productive at all, a few games, and the rest forum whoring or just browsing /b/. And this is every day. Same on weekends. For god's sake, I've just spent my entire mid-term break on work experience, and my initial thought was not "Oh no, I won't have any time to go hang out with friends", no, it was "Oh no, I'm missing out on valuable sleep time"...The last time I actually went out with friends was 5 weeks ago, at my friends birthday party. And I had to be persuaded to come along...

Getting ****ing diabetes earlier this year certainly hasn't helped, now I've a list of things I can't do as a profession, I can't touch alcohol unless I'm having a meal, I can't take in any sugar and I have to stab myself every day. I was feeling pretty bad when I was diagnosed, and looking back it's a wonder it didn't throw me over the edge. Feeling like crap, plus being told that I have a life-long terminal illness is just marvellous...

I'm pretty sure it is depression, but I can't tell my parents, as I'll just be ridiculed and told it's not a real problem, and to man up. And I pretty much have no friends to confide in, which is part of the problem. And I have no way to privately talk to a doctor about it, as I've no way of getting there in the first place. So I end up listening to music most of the time, which works temporarily, and leaves me relaxed, but then I just get another wave of depression and feel like shit for the rest of the day/week.

As Alien says, 90% of the time I just feel terrible, and the other 10% I feel terrible for feeling like that, as I see that some people do make an effort towards me, but I'm too busy feeling sorry for myself to give a shit. Actually, as you mention the shower thing, I used to dread taking a shower amongst other things, for whatever reason. I have no idea why, but it's past me now.

Don't even know why I'm posting this...I thought it might make me feel a bit better, knowing that someone will actually read how I am, but it doesn't. So I just don't know what to do I don't think there is any one thing I can do, but I wish I could start over, and not be such a pillock. It's too late now, but a couple of years ago, if I'd decided to socialise a bit rather than stay at home all the time, I wouldn't be in this mess...I now have no-one to talk to, no-one to confide in and no-one to really have fun with. It's such a catch situation, the only way to become socially confident is by talking to others, but I can't as I'm a social retard. Sigh...

It could be worse mate, you could be Irish as well

In all seriousness I can imagine that just typing what you have has made you feel slightly better about things. I believe males have a harder time in dealing with emotions than females. You can't speak to your friends as you'll get ridiculed etc. You are not a social retard either, OK you may feel like one but I can assure you that you aren't. I've seen many of your posts in this forum for a start.

Your parents sending you to an all boys school is not on in my opinion, but ah well it is their decision, or is it? When you eventually go to University or traveling or whatever I can imagine your life will change dramatically and in a few years you will look back on this time and have a giggle to yourself. As for career choice, do you really have to decide right now? I think not!

I am not a psychologist in any way shape or form, so unfortunately I can give very little advice too you or anyone else, except that if things are that bad you have to take time to go and speak to someone, it's amazing how helpful blurting things out to a complete stranger who is willing to listen can be.

Good luck

Quote from Jakg :

Get up, get out, get off your PC, get a girl, get a job - get a life (in the nicest possible way - i've realised that i've wasted my childhood and my teens).

Jakg, for someone that has the usual teenage issues you are of course correct. For people that are seriously depressed that 'you need a kick up the arse' approach does not work, infact it makes things worse for them. Likey 90% of the time they are feeling like shit and the other 10% of the time they feeling guilty about feeling like shit.
I have known people that even a simple task like going for a shower is a complete nightmare for them due to depression.

Quote from thisnameistaken :

Most days I think about killing myself. I don't tell anybody about it because the last time I did (about ten years ago) my GP put me on pills when I told him I didn't want pills. But yeah, I think I was just born to be miserable, I don't think anything will make me happy.

That's just how it is for some people.

Don't kill yourself, this forum needs you.

Oh and as for the pills, if you had high blood pressure would you take pills? if you had a headache would you take pills? if you had angina would take pills? If you had depression would you take pills? If you broke your legs would you visit a doctor.

Quote from mkinnov8 :

The absolute shittyist grid ive ever raced with. Alan - Use your mirrors before you move over on a car. Ray... no hope of getting through that corner at that angle, use the brain.

The 8Ball guys... acted as a team to take out anyone who passed them.

And no, when a car doesn't jump out of the way under blue flags, its is not "blocking" Lauda, If you focused more on actually getting passed rather than what others are doing, you wouldnt have had a problem, or ended up falling off the track.

Want to see a perfect example of how to pass a slower car? Watch .Define. - Top 4 - Complete gentlemen. Other than that, the slower cars have 0 rights whatsoever, which has always been the way in these races.

Big Grids... Keep em.

Oh so you had a good race then mate

Becky you should get yourself a job as a sociologist, psychologist, Politician, after dinner speaker and if you can squeeze it in an author and journalist. May I ask how old you are? You seem to have had more experience than most and are in no doubt very intelligent person .

Quote from wheel4hummer :

Since the beginning of this thread, I no longer feel as depressed. Just by getting all of this off my chest I feel slightly better. My situation still lingers, I just don't feel emo about it anymore.

I'm glad for you mate. Just talking helps a lot.....which was my reason for suggesting speaking to a Doctor or anyone for that matter. Although I believe you are actually fine and are just a bit peeved off because you've not had your leg over for a while Exercise certainly can make you feel better.

Last edited by AlienT., Sun 2 Nov 2008, 20:55.

You have signs of depression my friend. I would go and visit a Doctor and explain your feelings to them. Your depression symptoms are very very common in a lot of people, especially at your age.

A good well payed job, beautiful wife and a great social life does not stop depression, it is a biological illness that has ruined many a life.

The fact you have written in here shows that not all is lost and you will feel better in the future, I guarantee it.

Nice video that shows off the good LFS physics well

v12 FTW

Quote from JJ72 :

There are no real friends on the internet.

Well that's not quite true is it?

Respect for people is respect whether it be on the internet or not, friends are friend whether they be on the internet or not. Infact the internet firends are found soley based on there personality and not based on first impression visuals.

I am fortunate to have friends of both variaties.

Quote from Michael Denham :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7700236.stm

That is cool, no, good, no, impressive

What does QFT mean Sam? Water will be drunk in large quantaties very very shortly, maybe just before I'm sick

I'm Gay[etals:]

Quote from spanks :

what was pole for skippy at infineon long last season? I honestly can't remember whats a fast lap there lol. I know the fastest guys were in the 47's..but how far?

I just did a few laps and ran a 1:48.15. I was a bit shocked as I normally suck at Infineon. I can be quick in each turn, but doing it all in one lap hasn't ever really happened before.

On another note, I forced myself to do some oval races today...

I was going in with my rookie 2.5 something license woooo lol. I think I had only done one or two oval races previously. I wanted to get my promotion since it is so easy to get to 3.0. Anyways, I actually wound up having some fun. I'm pretty decent at it too. I'm actually contemplating grabbing the late model and running some next season instead of getting all the road course tracks I'm missing. I know I'd have more fun running the late model than the legends. All this started because of the appeal of the trucks...I know I'd enjoy something like that way more than the legend cars with their stupid 15 second laps and no horsepower.

I'd need the LM + 5 tracks = $90 + $50 for Road America and Silverstone for the mazda...and I really wanted to get Sebring too. So that'd bring the tally up toooo 165 before getting 20% off..ouch

I am forgetting however that as soon as the Lotus and the Daytona Prototype come out I'm selling a kidney and some blood to get whatever I need...maybe I should hold off on some stuff

Well i laughed at your post spanks....I've just sold my left kidney in order to buy the Silverado truck...... whaha what a good deal I got I have two kidneys but theres only one truck....those iRacing fools I've got one over on them.


Oh and I can only manage a 1:49

Quote from The Moose :

Ice Hockey every time. Fantastic sport.

American Football (what an ironic name) is dull.
Basketball is even more dull
Baseball is nothing more than overgrown rounders. A game for girls that even they stop playing by the time they're 10 years old.

Hey I play rounders in the garden with my daughter and she is 13 so your wrong about stopping playing at 10.

Yep the guys post that goes with it is funny as well, below

It has come to the attention of the Skip Barber Liberation Front that the Skip Barber has been held captive by iRacing during this season's week 13. This is clearly intolerable, and we have taken one of your vehicles hostage in exchange.

If you want it back in one piece (albeit slightly roughed up and looking a bit sorry for itself), you must release the Skip Barber. If you do not, we will be forced to start mailing bits of our captive back to you via UPS, starting with the grease nipples.

You have been warned. Our pliers are ready, the arc welder is lit, and we have Reservoir Dogs looping on the VCR to get us in the mood. If you doubt what we say, you have only to watch the following evidence...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=k4fs2PyqBgc&fmt=18
or
http://rs20.rapidshare.com/files/159379455/iCrash.wmv (113MB)

Andrew McP... on behalf of the SBLF

PS Both the above links were very slow when I just tried them. Apologies if that stays the case.

PS I started out genuinely annoyed that I couldn't race the Skip Barber this week... I really dislike racing the Solstice. It's a claustrophobic little monster, which behaves like a stubborn oil tanker in my talent-less hands. But I have to admit that during this week's 'experiments' I've started to see the metal monstrosity in slightly different light. I still hate racing in it, and find the it deeply, unsatisfying to lap in. But it's useful for demonstrating the incredible physics under the iRacing hood. I may take it out for a spin again. Be afraid, very afraid. :->

Quote from danowat :

Not exactly that straight forward, CAM programming takes time, cutters and holders are expensive. and cutters tend to break, and even "lights out" machining has an hourly cost, machine cost, servicing, oil, cutting fliud, operator etc etc etc.

That said, £1300 is a lot of money.

From my experience £1300 is not bad at all for a bespoke item like this.

Maybe worth the extra cost to get it done properly. Where are you getting the material from? ensure it is the correct spec and certified so. Also I assume you have detailed drawings Tristan? the drawing you show is basically a sketch.

Edit: Sorry just noticed sht 1 of 9

Last edited by AlienT., Fri 31 Oct 2008, 10:19.

You just know at some point your all going to give it a try .

For me Sim racing is my hobby and as such I don't find it an expensive hobby. I have tried almost all other popular sims and this is the best online driving experience to be had in my opinion. The tracks are amazing and I have been having a sexual relationship with my Radical it's just such good fun. I can understand people saying it's expensive and a rip off or whatever but hey you have the choice to play it or not. I was even in a race with Dale Earnhardt Jr earlier.

Oh and just to add the cheapest real racing I can get up here in Scotland is the XR2 chamionship that comes in around £6000 for the first full season, a touch more expensive than iRacing.

Intrepid I'm so gald you got sorted mate as my ears were starting to bleed:P

Last edited by AlienT., Fri 31 Oct 2008, 03:12.

Quote from StableX :

awesome job... you do seem radical enough now... why don't you PM D.E. Jr and ask him to join RSR

Sorry mate he's too slow for us
Sorry about the above picture I've no idea how to do a better job of it LOL showed my wife in the grid at the startline she couldn't give a toss, never heard of him.


Yes I know he disconnected, I'm pretty sure he has not run much Radical by the look of it. He wiped out I think ach well.....stop ruining my excitement hehe

Last edited by AlienT., Thu 30 Oct 2008, 23:38.

Oh yes I was startstruck little kid, I can retire now......meh bring it on Moosey, If I can whoop Dale your next....hehe. Seriously I was sweating so not to make a fool of myself.


Average Lap Time Laps Completed Cautions Caution Laps Lead Changes Strength of Field
02:03.231 15 0 0 3 1953


Fin
Pos
Car Driver Start
Pos Car #
Out Interval Laps
Led Average
Lap Time Fastest
Lap Time Fast
Lap# Laps
Comp Inc Pts Div Club iRating License
1 Struan Robertson 5 4 Running Laps 8 02:03.231 02:01.405 8 15 0 Unofficial - West Europe 1826(0) CLASS D 4.32 - - -

2 Robert Turner 9 7 Running Laps -23.007 0 02:04.685 02:00.932 9 15 15 Unofficial - California - - -- - - ROOKIE 4.99 - - -

3 Bruce Poole 7 6 Running Laps -25.226 0 02:04.869 02:01.345 7 15 4 Unofficial - International - - -- - - ROOKIE 4.53 - - -

4 Raja El-Asmar 1 3 Running Laps -46.138 7 02:06.385 02:02.002 7 15 1 Unofficial - West Europe 2169(0) CLASS D 4.99 - - -

5 Clive Whittaker 8 9 Disconnected Laps -5 L 0 02:08.948 02:05.287 6 10 4 Unofficial - Northeast US 1251(0) CLASS D 4.75 - - -

6 Wim Bries 6 5 Disconnected Laps -10 L 0 02:17.309 02:14.416 3 5 22 Unofficial - West Europe - - -- - - ROOKIE 4.41 - - -

7 Dale Earnhardt Jr 4 2 Disconnected Laps -11 L 0 02:09.299 02:08.133 2 4 6 Unofficial - Mid-Atlantic US 2888(0) CLASS C 3.60 - - -

8 Andre Gomes 3 1 Disconnected Laps -14 L 0 00.000 - - 1 11 Unofficial - Northeast US - - -- - - ROOKIE 4.65 - - -

9 Filippo Filippini 2 8 Disconnected Laps -15 L 0 - - - 0 - Unofficial - West Europe 1311(0) CLASS D 4.99 - - -

Last edited by AlienT., Fri 31 Oct 2008, 00:09.