Thanks for the positive feedback so far. Yes, custom-made chicanes are a bit tricky for endurance races because one can't design proper run-off areas and is limited by the available track width - at least it isn't as dramatic if those notorious barriers are used in 'safe' sections only. Let's say if you think that the third AS3R chicane isn't suitable for your event, simply delete it from the layout file. That is one reason why I released this pack as public domain after all.

Last edited by ussbeethoven, Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:03.

Hello,

because some time has passed since changes or additions have been made to LFS' tracks apart from open configurations, racing the same combos can become a bit monotonous. That's why I made several layouts based around my anti-shortcutting pack to freshen things. Although they have been designed with maximum safety (within the current limitations of the ingame editor) in mind, it is recommended to use them in organized events or league races only.

I release this pack as public domain, however if you choose to use one of the layouts, please link to this thread in your league calendar.

Kind Regards

Status: supported
v1.00 '10-07-10: Initial release
v1.10 '11-01-22: New layout for KY3 and minor changes to all previous ones
v1.20 '11-06-29: Everything updated for 0.6B, BL1 layout discontinued, location of one AS3R chicane moved
search engine tags: league administration, LXO, racing layout

LR_pack 1.20 (10 KB)
preview pictures (950 KB)


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Track: AS3R
Version: v4.00
Best with: TBO, LRF
Notes: three additional chicanes (after T1, in T2 and on the back straight)

Track: AU4
Version: v2.02
Best with: LX4
Notes: long AX course. might be a bit confusing at first, but is great fun in LX4

Track: KY1R
Version: v2.02
Best with: LRF
Notes: two additional chicanes, previously used in LXO Round 4 and the International XF GTi Championship

Track: KY2
Version: v1.02
Best with: TBO, LRF
Notes: two additional chicanes (first one identical with KY1R and in T10)

Track: KY3
Version: v1.01
Best with: TBO, LRF
Notes: two additional chicanes (in T11 and T13 respectively)

Last edited by ussbeethoven, Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:12.

Because modulating the brakes manually can be more challenging and enjoyable than to just let a computer do the job. I don't have a problem with ABS itself (useful help for mouse users), but for me it takes away a part of simulated driving excitement and I don't understand why Scawen hasn't implemented a server option for ABS on/off yet.

Quote from Scawen :

Added option to set colour of road car gear LED display

Would it be possible to make this display also optional on road cars (except RAC) for H-gate shifter users?

That is because the onboard computer warns you that a safety feature is disabled (by setup or unavailability in Z0), much like the TC indicator behaves on FZ5 since patch T.

That, if I recall correctly, is by design to reduce CPU usage. Cars with turned off engines are excluded from most physics calculations.

I think he meant sidemarker lights, which are required on cars sold in the US. They aren't that common in Europe.

Last edited by ussbeethoven, Fri, 2 Oct 2009 21:57.

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Last edited by ussbeethoven, Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:42.

Command "/drift=yes" would be great, so I could filter those hosts out of my server list.

I agree, one league race each week was a bit too ambitious...currently a schedule like you suggested is more or less what we consider.

Hm, to be honest I'm not sure if this would fit in the race calendar and point distribution (it also means less cars on the road which we are probably short off) itself - but sounds like fun for an unofficial spin-off event.

Last edited by ussbeethoven, Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:55.

Sad news indeed, nevertheless a big thank you to all UKCT (ex-)members for providing well-organized servers and investing many hours to keep them running.

Sure, I'm just testing if my layouts (which aren't final now) do work with different cars. It also shows design flaws more efficiently this way.

Well, there certainly is some progress - for example we are working on two new layouts, rules have to be updated et cetera.

Last edited by ussbeethoven, Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:48.

Hello,

some of you are certainly familiar with or annoyed by shortcutting cars in online races, which in case of KY3/R and its well-known bugs even renders comparability between WR and PB times useless. To address this problem and stop people from exploiting track design flaws, I decided to overhaul existing layouts from my previous events, add missing ones and offer them to the community. You may or may not agree with every modification, but this pack is based on experience as both driver and race administrator, tested and meets my current layout requirements (practicability, safety, appearance). It is aimed primarily at leagues and organized events - higher-standard public servers should also work, but unlike e. g. the former CTRA, not all shortcuts are completely blocked to preserve run-off areas.

Except for KY1/R (alternative), open configurations and the dragstrips, all tracks plus reverse configurations are included and follow a standardized design that should be clear from this picture. This layout pack is released as public domain, so feel free to use and adapt it to your needs.

Kind Regards

Status: supported
v1.00 '09-01-30: Initial release
v1.01 '09-03-03: BL1/R updated (excessive chicane cutting more common than expected)
v1.02 '09-05-31: Minor changes to KY2/R
v1.03 '09-08-02: Minor changes to FE2/4/R
v1.04 '09-11-12: Added some tyre stacks to stop wrong way drivers at WE1
v1.04 '10-07-12: Corrected a typo in the zip archive
v1.05 '11-02-10: Minor changes to several layouts
v1.06 '11-06-30: Several layouts updated for 0.6B
search engine tags: shortcut, cutting, cut corner, league administration

NC_pack 1.06 (16 KB)

Last edited by ussbeethoven, Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:10.

Hello,

since LFS' music is very enjoyable, I would really like to add it to my game soundtrack collection - however, the tracks are encoded using an 124 to 174 kbit/s bitrate, so I would like to ask if there are 256kbit/s+ versions für the music addon and unbended mind.ogg from S1 available? The forum search didn't returned useful results.

Kind Regards

PS: An official LFS soundtrack on CDDA would be a nice addition to the shop!

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Last edited by ussbeethoven, Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:41.

Sorry for the delay, but the race report is now online. Thanks again for the friendly atmosphere and fair driving during the whole season.

Glad you enjoyed the races and thanks for the lauds. I've updated the final championship standings (unless there are new complaints till Wednesday) and penalties, but of course we'll write a report and some words about the season in general.

Congratulations to the Top Five:

1st - [FM]troy
2nd - 3id H.Makriyiannis
3th - [Elite] Lococost
4th - pd| J.Polma
5th - 3id D.Williams

Last edited by ussbeethoven, Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:48.

Replay and stats are now online, hope all league drivers enjoyed the first season of LXO. Please be patient regarding review and race report, because they may take a bit longer this time.

If you have to set up a report regarding an accident during race 10, post them within three days in a civilized manner and include a detailed description (involved drivers, lap/split, own point of view). We will then review the particular replay and announce possible penalties.

In case you want to create a short replay including the incident, use mpredit.


Under Review:
- none, deadline passed

Reviewed:

1.
Involved drivers: eimer_
Lap(s): Qualifying (4), Race (3)
Description: using restricted area under normal racing conditions
Evaluation: violation of §3.1.4
Penalty(ies): 1 point penalty on championship standings

2.
Involved drivers: detail, LiMiTED, Leprekaun
Lap(s): not applicable
Explanation: unexcused absence
Evaluation: ignoring attendance rule
Penalty(ies): We are disappointed.

Last edited by ussbeethoven, Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:39.

Thanks for joining, you can find the stats here.

Just pick the car you prefer to drive most - at least one FZ5 (me) and RAC (troy) should be in the race, but don't expect them to be near any LX6 pace.

Race report has been published.