Quote from Scawen :

Well, I don't really need advice on prioritisation.

I'd like very much to work on the tyre physics, because of all the possibilities it will open up, but currently I am working on the graphical updates, more shaders for Eric to use.

In fact, LFS does need graphical updates as it gets the most criticism in that area, unfairly at times. Comments along the lines of "LFS is from 2002 and hasn't had a single update since then, therefore it has shit graphics". Typical comment from someone who doesn't even have a look to see how far it has come. But in truth there is quite a lot of modernisation that needs to be done, and I'm doing the things that allow Eric to make some significant improvements.

As I've pointed out before, most people have one thing they think is most important. That may be graphics, physics, autocross objects, changing weather, network security, etc. And it seems many of these people find it totally incredible that I am not devoting all my time to their own favourite issue. In fact, all these things need to be worked on and they are all challenging. Luckily I enjoy working on them so we'll get there eventually.

It's not really good advice to ask me not to prevent a crash issue that is badly affecting someone, when it might only take a day or two to fix. So as I said, I'll have a look into it.

Just read this and every time i read "graphical updates" i think to myself, "please... PLEASE don't forget about the players with a potato computer!"

Graphics might not be iRacing level, but look at it! Intel Core i3, 8gb ram, 10gb disk space! I run LFS on a single core amd 64, 1gb ram, and 1gb is used by LFS...

I use an original Logitech Driving Force (2001)

Wouldn't recommend it for a more serious racer, but if you're in the same place i was in (wanted to just get started with a wheel) it's great! They are quite cheap these days and have a strong force feedback.

Quote from cargame.nl :

There are enough 3rd party programs which do the job perfectly. It would generate too many screaming kids, it's bad.

Agreed

Next race today at 2pm EST/1:30pm EST qual

Fern Bay Rallycross

4cyl: XFG, XRG, LX4

(sorry Racon ill be making a more flexible schedule for november)

Next race today at 2pm EST/1:30pm EST qual

Fern Bay Rallycross

4cyl: XFG, XRG, LX4

Quote from Racon :

That's the trouble with me, the times I can make aren't static or reliable (I live in a madhouse!), just "the later the better". I managed the later ones because they were midnight, my time, and everyone else had gone to bed

Id have to run it by the team and the rest of the regulars, but what about 6:30 est?

Quote from Racon :

Sorry fella, I didn't notice the time change in time or I'd've raced this one (I can't make the earlier ones unless I'm very lucky)

Dang you cant make the earlier ones??


What times work for you? I need to find a good time for the majority of the people.

Interesting.

Never said it was a good idea haha... Just something i thought of

No time to test it right now, but assuming it works (and im sure it will), that is perfect!

Though, how would i go about setting the path if i use mono on linux? Would i just use a linux path (/path/to/dir/)?

Has anyone thought about using the force feedback data from wheel software to drive a motion platform? It seems like that would be a really easy way to get data.

You could pair it with an arduino and a few high power servos with gearboxes for a cheap motion sim solution.

Next race in 1hr (7pm est)

Rescheduled to to family issues, wasn't able to run it at 2pm

Quote from Yisc[NL] :

Okay, doesn't sound too hard to script.
Will work on it tomorrow.

You never fail to help the community

Only from a text file, each line being a single message.

Maybe a gui option to set the time in between messages in seconds.

Just having them GlobalMsg would be great.

currently you have the last known server saved, but what about a favorites list in the game? That would be really helpful.

Sorry for the cancellation with no notification.

I will run the event at 7:00PM eastern standard time if anyone is still interested.

Quote from Bass-Driver :

Ohhh thats sucks indeed.
Maybe Scawen will increase the maximum buttons to 512 or something.

Right after we get the volkswagen scirocco

Awesome! Innovative solutions to problems are always the answer.

If you're alright with my asking, how have you been sick in bed for 7 months?!? That sounds really miserable!

All race results and Multiplayer Replay files are up to date.

http://www.tvrl.ga/score.php for the scoreboard
http://www.tvrl.ga/mpr/ for all the replays.

Quote from Eclipsed :

That's means you need to type in LFS "/insim 29999" or whatever port is set up in that CSR config. That's typical way how to connect insim applications to LFS (there are quite many of them). Can't help on the CSR itself,I have never used it.

Yep. I believe default is 29999, but I said it that way because you can change default port it connects with.

Quote from Niehenn :

Hi

Thank you very much!

I was able to download the music files and have them work but the CSR download process was too complicated for me..

I read that i should modify the last few lines of my cfg.txt file but where is this file then?

CSR is just an application. Extract it to wherever you want and use /insim <port number in CSR>

Enjoy!

S2 race today:

1:30PM EST for qualification, 2:00PM EST for race start (firm timing)

75 laps, BL2, LX6/FZ5 (6cyl cars)

Join [VT] VTEC Race&Rally at 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time for a unique 6cyl endurance race on Blackwood Historic.

Get your LX6 and FZ5 ready for 75 laps!

Arrive at 1:30PM EST (30 minutes prior) for a 5 minute qualification time. Race starts at 2:00PM EST, ready or not, which gives you 25 minutes to prepare your final modifications.

Sign up for VTEC Racing League here: https://www.lfs.net/leagues/436/season/504

Quote from Niehenn :

Hi

Thanks!
I will try out your shaderpack for sure when im home.
In which folder should the shaders be for them to work?

Welcome to LFS!

I use a high res texture pack that I can't remember the name of at the moment. I'll find it later.

I also went ahead and downloaded all the music files from https://www.lfs.net/downloads and it makes it way more enjoyable. Make sure music is enabled in setup and race screens.

I also use CarSoundRemixer, which can be found on the unofficial addons page near the top.

Edit: Here is my CSR preset http://www.team-vtec.ga/stuff/csr-teamvtec.zip

Not a radio scanner, position scanner!

It warns you when a cop is ahead.

There exists applications to report a police trap and get reports posted by others, in real life. Just for fun i thought to myself, "would this work in LFS??"

Does insim/outsim client side send coordinate positions?

Edit: I've only been pulled over once on TC so this isn't for me