A few months (maybe years) back the "I've been banned" thread had more than a few peeps saying a ban was unfair, some of the posts got a little heated, and some admins from RR, IMO, were seen to be harsh to the extreem in some situations.

Some forums members including myself asked to be banned from the RR servers, more in response to the posts, than for any incedents on thier servers ( I dont think Ive ever been on an RR server, ? maybe once long ago) but impressions stick somtimes.

To be fair the RR admins seem to me to act in a much more responcible way since I've come back to LFS this year, as do the FM admins Ive read posting of late also.

Sometimes first imperessions on forums, where words can be interpreted diferently to how they are intended , are proved wrong in the long run.

LFS and its long standing teams have been around for years now, and admins come and go.

SD.

As I don't spend much or any time on servers where its relevant, I am wondering, does a replay show how many or who voted?

A replay normally clears up this kind of thing, OP you could send your replay to the server admins, it might help your case, or not.

SD.

Quote from RS1T :

So a criminal who has just spent years being rehabilitated will always commit crimes for the rest of his life? I don't think so

I'm just wondering how exactly a "LFS cheater" is rehabilitated ?



Maybe criminals, and cyber-cheaters are slightly different things.

SD.

Interestingly enough I was tempted for the 1st time a few nights ago to join the RR TBO server!

Thank goodness I was refused entry

SD.

Quote from 5haz :

One thing I should have learnt ages ago is that large, pick up racing servers are not good places to go.

This very thread seems to prove that statement as false.

SD.

Quote from J@tko :

Racing in RB4s and you just get passed left right and centre on the straights

Go faster the RB4 rules in TBO

SD.

Its always worth doing a recalibrate in the game, and moving all the pedals and wheel to their limits then lock in the game.

I do this everytime I start LFS

SD.

I have to agree with Rudi, this forum takes alot of reading for not much content. even in the test patch section where you have to click the popup, people are posting chaff that scawen has to wade through to find usefull information. Then some of those same people start whining about why this or that hasn't been finished.

I miss the good old days


Welcome back btw...

SD.

Last edited by SparkyDave, Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:37.

Quote from S14 DRIFT :

So, if you think what I said was selfish, think again. It's logical. Whatever the reason is for closing the CTRA servers down, is more than needing the manpower/money. If Sam was serious about keeping CTRA running, he could have hired some help and been able to take a GREAT deal of load off his back. But he chose not to, for whatever reason. He's already said it's not a matter of "being able to afford to host the servers".

You are jumping to the conclusion that the lack of servers means its all over.

Give people a chance to clarify and explain before trying to run their lives.

SD.

Knowing UKCT's history and their collective ingenuity, I would have thought that they will come up with somthing.

I think its better waiting for an official anouncement before all the "its over, was good while it lasted" comments.

SD.

Last edited by SparkyDave, Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:01.

It was me Neilser who posted about passing under yellow in that other thread

I think its clear some people see yellow flags differently to others, in both sims and IRL. (not so much IRL )
IMO and limited experiance I always take extreme caution to be super safe under yellow, and for me keeping position, I think is just being fair to the guy in front, I mean its reasonable easy to pass someone if they get off the gas even a little or brake early in response to a yellow.

I think the rule as quoted, applys most when a broad yellow is thrown, and the procession of cars has to slow a little (always happens to me in a fast part of the track hehe) now either all of the whole line of cars slows and keeps position, assuming they are nose to tail, or some cars decide to risk a pass, fine if on a straight with no stationary cars etc, but lethal in a twisty fast part, with drivers ahead looking to see where any crashed cars may be, being cautious and suddenly theres cars beside you

I may well be getting my CTRA rules mixed with other leagues etc Ive driven in.

SD.

The only people that decide if or when there will be any update, are the Devs, and when its ready they will tell us

There is a test patch forum where you can help test some of the the latest features, at your own risk

SD.

Quote from Bawbag :

XRT ftw

Maybe get some sort of get toghether for TBO's, I for sure miss racing alot of the old TBO junkies, like Mr Dave up here, Gener_Al etc etc.

Once upon a time we could go on a server and find 20 well known guys driving as club in the TBO's....

So true Ray (TBO Junkies lol)
Ahhhh I remember those days well
SD.

I'm after some good TBO class racing, tried CTRA Race2 but very quiet there.

Following this thread with interest.

SD.

Quote from zeugnimod :

Oh, sorry then. Shouldn't talk about something I have no idea of.

Don't let that stop ya Zeug :P

SD.

I'm pretty sure that within a "class" the cars are placed on the grid in order of the previous races best lap time. so the faster drivers/cars will always be ahead.

SD.

Quote from bunder9999 :

not everyone can see those dots, like people who play using a tv screen... anyone wondered why i don't chat much in-game? it's because i can't read a damned word you're typing... :ices_rofl

I'm sure there is an option within the game to change the chat & text size and with 800X600 pixels (standard TV res) you should be able to find a size thats readable.

Somtimes the chat is a distraction, but its nice to see whos joining/leaving etc.

Total agree with you Garph, its all about awareness, be it via minimap or directly looking left, right, back (oh how I miss the double button look back press)
Its of the upmost importance, when racing that you know where you, and others around you are, and will be at all times.

SD.

Last edited by SparkyDave, Sun, 8 Feb 2009 13:02.

Quote from S14 DRIFT :

Sparky, how about checking the replay which shows him NOT rejoining in a safe manner.

Sorry but this has really pissed me off.

My post was meant to be ironical and maybe a tad sarcastic
, hence the smiley

SD.

I was at CTRA race1 the other night, and only a handfull of people (out of 30ish) respected the no passing under yellow rule.

To the OP, I wouldn't worry, the replay will show your good intentions to rejoin in a safe mannor I'm Sure.

SD.

Although its not written on the CTRA website, I was sure there was a rule introduced a while back that stated, when a driver spams "BLUEFLAG" or similar message, the driver in front (about to be lapped) has the option to "race" the spammer, including not giving way on the racing line.
This rule may or may not still be in force on the servers, but I think all agree that both blueflag spamming and circumvertion of the swear filter are 2 of the most annoying traits seen at CTRA servers recently.

Still some very nice little battles and races on Race1 the last few nights I've been on

SD.

Meet ya there later Zeug, thanks for the info,
I didn't know, until coming here, and would have changed the other night from race1 if I had realised maybe some ingame message when race1 reaches a certian capacity? just a thought not a request, I dont want to make Sam any Iller (Ill-er? )


EDIT: Cheers Beano, guess Ive been away too long

SD.

Does race2 server ever run TBO ? like the old days?

I'll try race2 soon

SD.

This must be the most rubbish thread of the year, with the most abusive and off topic posts.

There used to be at least some good reading here at LFS forums, sadly its becoming harder and harder to find anything worth reading here anymore.


SD.

(sry mods for the spam)

try here http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=21

Looks like the drivers list is filling up fast

still a few more slots left.

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