Hey folks,

anybody here wants to race two 30+ year old blokes in approx. an hour? We are exclusively racing using RACE_S setups and it would be welcome if you did so, too.

The server will be "Race_S Wars", password will be "blackday", and we'll start racing the LX4.

Anybody in for some fun but gentlemen racing?

Thx! The problem is that in my ancient Photoshop version I can't generate a spherical map above 4096px size. Do you have a workaround for that?

I found the origin of the texture, it's here and quite high-res: http://www.foro3d.com/attachments/191747d1396261083-background-360-grados-en-cycles-sky-photo-new-clearday2.png - but I had to adapt it a bit in the horizon area.

Track textures should be stock if I'm correct, and for the sky I use this one that's based on a panorama texture I found on the web. If you'd like to use it you need to convert it to RAW, though.

Truly great and overwhelming story!

It's always great when father and son can share their interests and create something together, benefiting from each other. May LFS live on long and in prosper, and so may you and your dad!

Hello folks,

I decided to give the Kyoto surroundings a small overhaul and put them into a little more alpine setting.

All you need to do is to replace the file HGAmount.dds in your LFS/data/dds folder by the one in the attached ZIP file. Please don't forget to save a backup of your original file first!

Thoughts and critics welcome, as always!

A classic livery that never fails. Well done!

Ah well, let's call it a day and see what tomorrow brings. Thank you very much for your time and support so far! Much appreciated!

UPDATE: Not so well. After investigating a bit I found out that port forwarding is simply not possible according to my internet/cable provider (which is Unitymedia btw.). The reason is IPv6 and DS-lite. Hosting a server here seems to be possible only with having a business rate ...

Last edited by smove, Sat 23 Jan 2016, 03:30.

Yeah, it does exactly that.

Could you have a look at the Fritz screenie again? What could the outer right column "An Port" (at port) mean?

Haha ... Could you possibly try connecting to the server one last time?

Sorry but no. What's the char before the "findstr"? Slash and backslash don't do it.

EDIT: It works with netstat -an |findstr 63392 and gives me exactly the result you expected.

Last edited by smove, Sat 23 Jan 2016, 00:40.

Okay, I changed the entries in the Firewall to 127.0.0.1. The website for checking if the port is open still denies that, unfortunately. LFS server is open, though, but I guess nobody will still be able to join ...

I did so because the Fritz!Box has a horribly weak Wi-Fi.

Here are some screenies, maybe they help?

I set the IP's up like that:

In the Windows Firewall: 192.168.1.1 (which is the Netgear's IP according to network overview)
In the Fritz!Box settings: the same
In the Netgear settings: 192.168.1.3 (the PC's IP address)

It still doesn't work ... hmmm ... What's the fault?

The funny thing is: The Fritz!Box keeps on telling me that the device establishing the internet connection has the 192.168.178.25 ... what does that mean?

Last edited by smove, Fri 22 Jan 2016, 23:49.

The Netgear's IP indeed is 192.168.1.1 - Which IP is needed in the Fritz!Box settings?

It fails to connect.

Could it relate to the adressed IP maybe? In the Windows Firewall it's 127.0.0.1, in the Fritz!Box configuration it's 192.168.178.25 and in the Netgear config it's 192.168.0.3 ... which is the right one?

I hopefully set up the ports right now for the Netgear as well.

Could anybody try it again please?

Last edited by smove, Fri 22 Jan 2016, 22:54.

Thanks for testing!

Yes, ports are open, on the windows firewall as well as on the Fritz box I'm using. There's one thing left maybe: I'm using a Netgear router behind the Fritz Box, do I need to open the ports there as well?

It's been ages since I set up my own server and I'd like to test if it's working.

Could anybody try connecting to the server "smove_test" please? I'll be online for an hour or two. Thanks!

Thanks, I did it! You're right, the poll has to be created first.

Possibly easy to implement and a gain for immersion:

What do you think about starting a training session without the engine already running (except formula cars maybe)? I think "turning the key" virtually would instantly boost the connection to the car – at least it would do for me!

Last edited by smove, Thu 21 Jan 2016, 16:42.

Sorry for bumping this, but is opening a poll still possible with the new forum layout? Couldn't find the "Number of poll options" field anymore ...

Zotzenbach!

This Sunday the story will continue in Stockstadt. You're in?

Hey folks,

I just discovered a set of G25 pedals as well as the shifter in my closet, both used but fully functional.

I'm sure these could be useful for somebody here, before I'm finally going to trash them.

Selling/shipping from Germany. Any offers?

Hello folks,

inspired by some old grand prix circuits I created a fast track around the outskirts of Westhill. I tried to make it as fluent as possible; nevertheless there are one or two sharper corners you should be aware of.

It contains a 20 car grid and working pits so it should be fun online, too! Feel free to open a server and post laptimes if you like.

Cheers