Quote from mbutcher :

I used a modified AS1 set too.

Seems the fastest, Pete! Maybe after hours of tweaking you can go faster.

Anyway, to everyone still subscribed to this fancy pancy layout thread,





Thank you once again, and see you next time

Last edited by MicroSpecV, Sat, 20 Oct 2018 08:08.

Because LFS AI are programmed to a single path and they rarely veer off that trajectory. Unlike games like Raceroom or rF where the AI are active (as in alive and able to calculate driving themselves) and "react" to situations, in LFS they just join the preset path.

So if you push them onto the grass their first reaction is to steer in the direction of the race path and then hammer the throttle to attempt to get on tarmac. Which doesn't work, of course.

Same reason why they don't move for blue flags or react to a stalled car fast enough.

AI in LFS is definitely passable in a race scenario but otherwise I'm sure they"re dude an update or two.

Amazing runs Niko, Pete. Didn't know what to expect running the BF1 around a banter course, but now I know.

I won't be accountable for any broken wrists!

This is one track from the older archives! Been almost 2 years, forgot I even had this stored somewhere

Here is a mini-version of one of Indonesia's discreet race tracks.
Located just off capital Jarkata, this track provides close racing in lesser powered cars, and can also be a decent drifting circuit!

Less popular to us, it may prove an interesting challenge with the twisty middle sector. Have fun!
Credits to ltras for suggesting this!

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Last edited by MicroSpecV, Wed, 5 Sep 2018 14:26.

Sweet! Industrial Erebus. :o

South City will have an expansion for sure. I'm certain.

Aston has the potential as well, to branch out several new courses. Given the size currently I'd say any decent expansion and it can be a mini Nordschleife.

Looking forward mainly to SO facelift and West wing development. SO needs it badly.

Quote from Scawen :

Would that problem be solved if one of the 3d kerb objects (e.g. from Blackwood) was included as a layout object?

EDIT: I guess not - looking at your pictures, there are a lot of reasons to put concrete objects slightly underground.

E.g. https://www.lfs.net/attachment/165190

A 3D Kerb object in the editor would help massively, will enable turns to be done smoother and kerbs to be placed more accurately. Although it doesn"t resolve all the purposes of putting underground concrete parts, it does solve the majority of issues regarding "Ramp kerbs".

Impressive! @Scawen that's an amazing job on the graphics, finally Aston gets a facelift.

Are you able to hint whether a new track is in the works for the near future?
Also, for the layouts created in Aston sky/Autocross here
https://www.lfs.net/forum/thread/90485-Nova%27s-really-good-circuit-layouts ,
Will I be able to transfer the track file and placement direct into the new environment? Or will it be another Blackwood situation where the coords will be different?

Anyhow, this graphical overhaul is dfinitely worth an discussion update over at AOR. Looking forward for the responses, as well as taking a spin in the updated tracks

Last edited by MicroSpecV, Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:37.

Thanks for result, interesting lap progress chart

Here's my POV right at the back up to P4 - awesome battles with Lucaf and Mikanen

Great race! Timezone nearly had me.
Missed qualifying, had to start p23 dead last with no practice at all. Fun as heck slicing my way through the pack to p4. Thanks for all the battles, ding dong with you lucaf and the race, looking forward to the next one

@Scawen
I don't know if the following is related or relevant, but in redacted a popular server (check edit logs to read thanks), the server was able to be crashed and subsequently poached if a user attempts to connect from the same account from two seperate PCs or seperate IPs at the same time.

It happened pre-update and I think its fixed now and doesn't happen, but this unknown IP thing seems to gel really well with this theory.

Happens real quick too, two same usernames connected appear in the chat and then server instantly crashes. Hm.


Hope its not someone trying to nick servers, lol.

Last edited by MicroSpecV, Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:20.

Ooh, you posted their IP.

Evil thoughts intensifies

Jk

Spiky :wink

There's a reason why you learn how to save... money.

iRacing although being the far superior sim, it also is superior in its monetary charges for content. One year of racing in iR can set you back hundreds.

As the description may hint, this is a rather fun and stressful challenge. Viral it could be; but definitely one to try out on a boring Sunday.

If you are a Pikes Peak or Goodwood fan, this is a must try!

Simple idea - run a fast car along the sidewalk of Blackwood yard with next to no run off. Challenge your friends to the fastest time possible!

No preview this time - try it out to find out!




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73 laps! Ooh, tasty. Like a proper touring car enduro event. Mmmmm

Quote from Mikus1212 :

Oki mb, btw
"Predicted Pole laptime : 1:01.60" - i think its overextended xd
1.01.8x is barely impossible atleast for me. You are probably depending on tb's, but its impossible to get those 2 best sectors
at once.

That's why its a pole predicted time Mik

If tb is possible, actual time is definitely possible.

+1 if this was a suggestion.

But then LFS will have to adopt a stop marker style (AC?) or F1 codie's Auto grid. Either way, too much work I think for the Devs. But very nice idea

30 pole positions... like Rallycross..... but on steroids!

Someone else has been doing this for ages (well, cruise at least) - our resident noobist, GT4Tube.
He edits the clips, edits the replays, times everything. Not sure how you can work with pre-recorded clips mate.


https://www.youtube.com/user/GT4tube

Good luck with your compilation anyway.

@Rony

Check your PM. This is refurbished EPrix with safety measures in SC2 and not-as-awkward grid positionings. No physical track changes, you can drop the layout right in with no problem.

Refer to attached below, cheers

Quote from Eclipsed :

Combo for next race loaded in server Ronys Tuesdays Fun Race for testing purposes - since it's not a standart combination,possible laptimes have to be found out for distance calculation.
Combo is XRG at Autocross Hong Kong E-Prix (AU1)

Combo will stay until next RTFR race (scheduled for 24th july) will be set up.

Estimate sheet *will be updated as times roll

Qualifying
Predicted Pole laptime : 1:01.60
*Physical Best laptime (Mikke) : 1:01.94
Predicted 10th Place laptime : 1:03.00

Predicted mid-field laptime : 1:03.70
Predicted backmarker laptime : 1:05.8
Worst-possible laptime cutoff to participate : 1:07.0

Race
Estimated laps for 1 hour (60 minutes) of racing
58 laps Non-inclusive of Pitstop
Estimated Top Race pace (Averaged Laptime) : 1:03.10

Possible incident areas at race start
Turns 3-4-5
Turn 10

Last edited by MicroSpecV, Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:33.

@michal I'd say Mid-Town Ring. Check it out in layout forum, it will host better race than the EPrix circuit

I rank my layouts in terms of race grade. Eprix is a Grade B (C being the lowest). Mid Town is a A, it has better appointments and is better suited to host larger races. Even has its own marshalling wall gaps!

But that being said, I'd love to see the Eprix getting another run, would be much more interesting seeing if the XRGs produce a tighter race than the slippy LX6s!

Last edited by MicroSpecV, Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:58.

I've returned for a brief respite in Layoutting this year. This might be my one and only layout this time; I am indeed busy with other projects around Adobe, Sketchup, 3Ds, aaand you get the point!

Thank you everyone for your support for this series!









This is a track I've always wanted to redo, having done a smaller version on Autocross.
Chosen location is Aston - the backdrop and scenery very much suits the environment of the actual track!

DTM does some crazy races here, and Norisring is steeped in history as one heck of a small rocket circuit.
Blitz around the track in the GTRs for that authentic DTM feeling, or take something like the FBM and relive the European FBM Series.


The track is accurately scanned and outlined before put up in LFS. It is correctly scaled, and all environment objects like buildings, grandstands and cranes are exact to real life, giving a great visual display as well as depth, which most object-type layouts lack! Heck, have fun burning some tires!

Below you can find the file for original Norisring layout along with Updated v1 version with "gravel trap" (as seen in bottom post).


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Small update to Norisring layout, with full pit lane with pit boxes, along with a podium.

Also added is a first - prototype "gravel" trap in Turn 1 run-off zone. This is to discourage use of run off, as well as to produce more spectacular off's!
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhJl1-YsKxo

Acts like a old-style sand trap by slowing cars faster than just the slippery concrete. Also beaches cars like the Formulas or GTR. I hope it simulates well!

(edit) no you can't fly off the wall. Sadly.

See you all in the next edition of Layouts!


--
Update list Norisring :
Pit lane back wall
Pit lane lines
Pit boxes
Elevated Podium
Gravel Trap

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Last edited by MicroSpecV, Wed, 5 Sep 2018 14:29.