rFactor server.

OldBloke · June 29, 2009, 06:32:20 PM

Just to clarify that it will, of course, be Lameduck's decision as to which 10 tracks are put up.

Lameduck · June 29, 2009, 06:56:59 PM

Quote from: OldBloke;280893Just to clarify that it will, of course, be Lameduck's decision as to which 10 tracks are put up.

May I remind people that its a little crass to overstuff the envelopes

Deetz · June 30, 2009, 11:21:59 AM

As a starter for 10 (geddit) that looks fine.

I'm not overly enamoured with the ISI made tracks. (Brianza and Silverstone), and in some cars the Brands Hatch causes issue due to the track surface.
But that looks like a fine spread.

A new track for me Wanneroo

something to get my teath into.

A candidate to replace one of the ISI tracks. It is hard untill you have learnt it. But with it being Laser scanned, the bumpy track surface really add's to the realism.

Oran Park: http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Oran%20Park%20LiDAR

:dribble:

Lameduck · June 30, 2009, 12:01:36 PM

Quote from: Deetz;280978A candidate to replace one of the ISI tracks. It is hard untill you have learnt it. But with it being Laser scanned, the bumpy track surface really add's to the realism.

Oran Park: http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Oran%20Park%20LiDAR

:dribble:

I tried that track on Doors' server, only one thing missing -a navigator - its the only track on which I've been lost :doh: Singapore Bay at night is easier,

but lets see how it goes.
Now then what about cars? Are we going to limit choice, single make, model etc or have a class rota?
Not much fun lapping in a Mini when some other git is in a 911. :taz:
Suggestions please

obsolum · June 30, 2009, 01:29:59 PM

Quote from: Lameduck;280984Now then what about cars? Are we going to limit choice, single make, model etc or have a class rota?
Not much fun lapping in a Mini when some other git is in a 911. :taz:
Suggestions please

I liked the way the cars were grouped on Doorz' server. It allowed the users to choose from a variety of cars while not compromising the quality of the racing; the cars were usually very well matched. I don't know how easy it is to set it up like that, though.

Deetz · June 30, 2009, 01:47:19 PM

I think running a number of cars, ie a selection from the GTC-76 class is a good idea. I like the competition between car's with there diferent strength's and weaknes. Yes there is some disparity in performance, but this is usually changes from track to track. Overall its not too bad, as long as reasonably balanced selection is allowed.

Often this can also be used to balance the drivers out a little, though there are always those who always go for the quickest car regardles.

Out of those currently available on the server, the 3.1 litre Capri is normally the quickest. I can usually lap 1-2 seconds quicker in the Capri than the Escort for example, but I would much (much much) rather be driving the Escort. :thumbsup:

I would also like to see the car groups changed weekly, with all tracks being available all the time, preferably in rotation.

Often there is only one car that is disproportionalty quicker than everything else in the class. In the GT 65 class for example, the GT40 is hugely quicker than anything else. On those grounds the odd car should probably be ommited from each class.

Just my tuppence worth.

Bring on the racing. :boxing:

Seany · June 30, 2009, 03:45:00 PM

Yeah, most of the group cars see pretty well balanced. I would love to do some racing in the likes of the JagMk2 and Ford Falcon, seemed ridiculous to try and race them when I started but they have really grown on me

Tracks look good. I love Wanneroo, tis a great, shortish track that's easy to learn but with some real fun sections, like the big hill down to the last turn and that cambered long left hander where it looks like you might roll the bugger if you go off the other side, great stuff!

Lameduck · June 30, 2009, 07:22:33 PM

I must admit to liking the 'Jag' etc class, reminds me of Touring car racing at Oulton in the early 60's. Graham Hill in a 7 litre Ford Galaxie versus a load of Lotus Cortina's, Ford 105E Anglias and the Minis.

Galaxie was great in a straight line, but unfortunately had little braking after about 2 laps and floppy suspension. The minis swarmed around it like wasps in a jam jar and then ducked out of the way on the straight bits. Huge fun

Perhaps we should do an LFS org. and have a different combo every week, but come on -lets have your preferences and then I can decide to do it my way :narnar:

Just tried Wanneroo, fun curcuit, easy to learn but hard to get absolutely right.

Jamin · June 30, 2009, 07:39:10 PM

Quote from: Lameduck;281040Perhaps we should do an LFS org. and have a different combo every week,

Sounds like a plan and gets my vote.

vobler · June 30, 2009, 08:01:04 PM

Quote from: Lameduck;281040Perhaps we should do an LFS org. and have a different combo every week.

My vote too.

Gnomie · June 30, 2009, 09:15:37 PM

Quote from: Lameduck;281040Perhaps we should do an LFS org. and have a different combo every week

Long races! :woot2: I say try it and see how it works. Hopefully being a bit different from most other servers will be a good thing in terms of attracting new people.

... but I'm not even racing for another 1,5 months, so who am I to talk anyway.

XLR8 · June 30, 2009, 10:39:14 PM

OK I've got rFactor and HistorX and all the tracks but where is everyone?
I keep looking on the DMR server but I've only seen Deetz and Jamin so far.

obsolum · July 01, 2009, 07:18:49 AM

Quote from: XLR8;281072OK I've got rFactor and HistorX and all the tracks but where is everyone?
I keep looking on the DMR server but I've only seen Deetz and Jamin so far.

Yeah, things seem to have died down quite a bit compared to a couple of weeks ago.

Seany · July 02, 2009, 12:30:39 AM

I think that's mainly because of the server changes and configuring, we'll be back to strength in no time :boxing:

OldBloke · July 02, 2009, 05:43:37 PM

Quote from: Seany;281226I think that's mainly because of the server changes and configuring, we'll be back to strength in no time :boxing:

I'm nearly there but I'll hold off the official opening until the weekend so that it doesn't impede on the 'Tour of Britain' event