Post by Shneeb108 on May 1, 2018 18:16:30 GMT
Help items for pC2 to work better on an XBox
CTD – Crashing To the Dashboard
Change your Xbox “Power” settings from Instant On to be “Power Saving” mode.
Press and hold the XBOX button on the console until the light goes completely out. Don’t use the controller
Unplug power supply cable, and wait 3 minutes.
Power back up, don’t do or load anything. Thrustmaster users should power up using the Xbox console button.
Go to Settings>network settings>advanced settings>alternate MAC address>clear, this will restart Xbox.
Then go straight to pC2 game load, and check to the game and see if it works with the TT mode.
When you’re finished using pC2, quit the game properly from the dashboard, and then wait 30 seconds to make sure the cloud save has completed fully.
From this point on you should only need to quit your games properly, and power down using the Xbox button to flush the Xbox RAM to free up memory for all games to run without difficulty.
End of Qualify CTD
In a Race, Do Not cross the finish line at the end of the quali time, this will frequently cause a CTD. Instead, return to the pits before the quali time has expired.
pC2 save d Replay/Photo Data capacity
Saving Replay’s and Photos will reduce the available memory for the game, so if you’re done with the replay’s and photos, it’s best to delete them if possible.
IPv6 vs IPv4 Incompatibility
(Can't get in a lobby)
If you own your router, disable the IPv6 and use IPv4 only.
If you rent the router as many XFinity clients do, then you may not be able to disable the IPv6, but instead, you should be able to change it from “Stateful” to “Stateless” mode. This makes the handshake more compatible in P2P gaming.
Setting your router Firewall security to the lowest setting without turning it off completely should also help.
Xbox gaming set up and Port Forwarding your Xbox in your router
An Ethernet cable, hard wired connection from the Xbox to the Router is the preferred method for better speed, and lower internet traffic interference, which can be problematic when using Wi-Fi in gaming. When gaming with Wi-Fi, all the devices in your location will compete with the Xbox for usage. There might even be users outside of your location that may try to share your bandwidth.
If you absolutely can’t run the Ethernet cable, then try to turn off or pause as many as you can Wi-Fi devices while you’re gaming to free up as much bandwidth as possible with the least interference.
Port Forwarding your Xbox should stabilize the Xbox to Router connection during gaming.
There are many YouTube videos about how to do this in detail.
In your router set up, give the Xbox console a static IP address.
In your router, place the Xbox IP in the DMZ mode.
Open all the Xbox ports in your router using the Port Forwarding option.
The following ports should be Open for Xbox Live to function effectively.
Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)
Port 88 (UDP)
Port 53 (UDP and TCP)
Port 80 (TCP)
Port 500 (UDP)
Port 3544 (UDP)
Port 4500 (UDP)
Using Pcars dash or RS Dash 3rd party app.
The pC2 menu description for the UDP level is backwards. Set it to 5 to be safe and not flood your router with too much data.
Corrupted Car Set Up and/or Handling issues (aka Bus Steering)
If you have Tune Set Ups from a previous patch level, (i.e.: patch 4 to patch 5) it’s a good idea to delete all your previous saved set up’s to avoid getting a corrupt set up when entering a quali or race in on line mode.
The Default and Stable set ups should be ok to retain, but if you still encounter an issue using a Default set up, then you will need to re-select your set up from the pits and then re-enter it. Pause>Return to Pits>Load Set Up>Select the Set Up you want.
This should fix the Bus Steering issue, but you will then have a reset tank of fuel. Once the glitch has been removed, it typically carries over to the race, but if you want to be sure, select your set up again before the race starts in pre-race ready up.
Handling issues after a patch update
Users have noted that some Gameplay Control Settings have changed after a patch update. Check all your settings that they are still set at what you had previously. In particular, the Steering Assist and Stability Assist should be checked as they may have been switched after the patch 5. Wheel calibration might be in order also if you think there is an issue there.
Number of AI and/or players in a lobby
Xbox 1X users are less impacted by the number and how it influences the handling, but Xbox One users may have to limit the number anywhere from 8 to 16 depending on the car and track combo. pC2 Net Code has not been optimized for Xbox as of yet, and can create thread starve issues at any given time and place, including FFB anomalies if the FFB FX levels are set too high. Logitech wheels are more affected than Thrustmaster in general.
When the Xbox One CPU is asked by pC2 to process large amounts of data, it will generate more heat as a result of the processing load. So, as a precautionary counter-method an external fan blowing across the Xbox console will help keep the CPU at a thermal level that may help in its ability to process the heavy data load events. At the very least, place the console where normal room air circulation occurs, and not in a closed or confined space.
Thrustmaster FFB drop out
Most users report that if the FFB drops out it is most likely caused by the motor’s thermal protection circuit being activated. It’s been suggested to load the latest Thrustmaster drivers to enable the motor fan to run constantly to extract as much heat as possible.
pC2 Graphics on Xbox
Xbox 1X users have improved performance due to an over-clocked CPU and additional GPU capabilities vs. the Xbox One unit.
I was not very satisfied with the Xbox One graphics, so I did some research on how to improve it.
Start by turning off the pC2 Post Processing Filters in the Visual FX Control section.
Next, remove all the other visual options below that.
You can experiment with the Exposure level after you optimize your TV for pC2.
Of course not all TV’s are the same, but in general the settings below made the pC2 graphics acceptable for me.
Picture Mode = Movie
Back light = Low
Contrast = Hi
Brightness = Med ( minus a few clicks )
Sharpness = Lo
Color = Med ( plus a few clicks )
Tint = G45 / R55
Picture Size = 16:9
Fit to Screen = Auto
Advanced Settings
Dynamic Contrast = Off
Black Tone = Off
Flesh Tone = 0
RGB = Off
Color Space = Auto
White Balance – None
Gamma = 1
Picture Options
Color Tone = Warm 2
Digital Clean = Off
MPEG Filter = Off
Auto Motion = Off
One of the best tracks to check graphics is at Long Beach back stretch with all the fences, building lines, and bright details. Adjust your TV to where it looks clean without too much jagged lines and over-detail due to sharpness.
If you get it looking good here, it will look good everywhere else.
CTD – Crashing To the Dashboard
Change your Xbox “Power” settings from Instant On to be “Power Saving” mode.
Press and hold the XBOX button on the console until the light goes completely out. Don’t use the controller
Unplug power supply cable, and wait 3 minutes.
Power back up, don’t do or load anything. Thrustmaster users should power up using the Xbox console button.
Go to Settings>network settings>advanced settings>alternate MAC address>clear, this will restart Xbox.
Then go straight to pC2 game load, and check to the game and see if it works with the TT mode.
When you’re finished using pC2, quit the game properly from the dashboard, and then wait 30 seconds to make sure the cloud save has completed fully.
From this point on you should only need to quit your games properly, and power down using the Xbox button to flush the Xbox RAM to free up memory for all games to run without difficulty.
End of Qualify CTD
In a Race, Do Not cross the finish line at the end of the quali time, this will frequently cause a CTD. Instead, return to the pits before the quali time has expired.
pC2 save d Replay/Photo Data capacity
Saving Replay’s and Photos will reduce the available memory for the game, so if you’re done with the replay’s and photos, it’s best to delete them if possible.
IPv6 vs IPv4 Incompatibility
(Can't get in a lobby)
If you own your router, disable the IPv6 and use IPv4 only.
If you rent the router as many XFinity clients do, then you may not be able to disable the IPv6, but instead, you should be able to change it from “Stateful” to “Stateless” mode. This makes the handshake more compatible in P2P gaming.
Setting your router Firewall security to the lowest setting without turning it off completely should also help.
Xbox gaming set up and Port Forwarding your Xbox in your router
An Ethernet cable, hard wired connection from the Xbox to the Router is the preferred method for better speed, and lower internet traffic interference, which can be problematic when using Wi-Fi in gaming. When gaming with Wi-Fi, all the devices in your location will compete with the Xbox for usage. There might even be users outside of your location that may try to share your bandwidth.
If you absolutely can’t run the Ethernet cable, then try to turn off or pause as many as you can Wi-Fi devices while you’re gaming to free up as much bandwidth as possible with the least interference.
Port Forwarding your Xbox should stabilize the Xbox to Router connection during gaming.
There are many YouTube videos about how to do this in detail.
In your router set up, give the Xbox console a static IP address.
In your router, place the Xbox IP in the DMZ mode.
Open all the Xbox ports in your router using the Port Forwarding option.
The following ports should be Open for Xbox Live to function effectively.
Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)
Port 88 (UDP)
Port 53 (UDP and TCP)
Port 80 (TCP)
Port 500 (UDP)
Port 3544 (UDP)
Port 4500 (UDP)
Using Pcars dash or RS Dash 3rd party app.
The pC2 menu description for the UDP level is backwards. Set it to 5 to be safe and not flood your router with too much data.
Corrupted Car Set Up and/or Handling issues (aka Bus Steering)
If you have Tune Set Ups from a previous patch level, (i.e.: patch 4 to patch 5) it’s a good idea to delete all your previous saved set up’s to avoid getting a corrupt set up when entering a quali or race in on line mode.
The Default and Stable set ups should be ok to retain, but if you still encounter an issue using a Default set up, then you will need to re-select your set up from the pits and then re-enter it. Pause>Return to Pits>Load Set Up>Select the Set Up you want.
This should fix the Bus Steering issue, but you will then have a reset tank of fuel. Once the glitch has been removed, it typically carries over to the race, but if you want to be sure, select your set up again before the race starts in pre-race ready up.
Handling issues after a patch update
Users have noted that some Gameplay Control Settings have changed after a patch update. Check all your settings that they are still set at what you had previously. In particular, the Steering Assist and Stability Assist should be checked as they may have been switched after the patch 5. Wheel calibration might be in order also if you think there is an issue there.
Number of AI and/or players in a lobby
Xbox 1X users are less impacted by the number and how it influences the handling, but Xbox One users may have to limit the number anywhere from 8 to 16 depending on the car and track combo. pC2 Net Code has not been optimized for Xbox as of yet, and can create thread starve issues at any given time and place, including FFB anomalies if the FFB FX levels are set too high. Logitech wheels are more affected than Thrustmaster in general.
When the Xbox One CPU is asked by pC2 to process large amounts of data, it will generate more heat as a result of the processing load. So, as a precautionary counter-method an external fan blowing across the Xbox console will help keep the CPU at a thermal level that may help in its ability to process the heavy data load events. At the very least, place the console where normal room air circulation occurs, and not in a closed or confined space.
Thrustmaster FFB drop out
Most users report that if the FFB drops out it is most likely caused by the motor’s thermal protection circuit being activated. It’s been suggested to load the latest Thrustmaster drivers to enable the motor fan to run constantly to extract as much heat as possible.
pC2 Graphics on Xbox
Xbox 1X users have improved performance due to an over-clocked CPU and additional GPU capabilities vs. the Xbox One unit.
I was not very satisfied with the Xbox One graphics, so I did some research on how to improve it.
Start by turning off the pC2 Post Processing Filters in the Visual FX Control section.
Next, remove all the other visual options below that.
You can experiment with the Exposure level after you optimize your TV for pC2.
Of course not all TV’s are the same, but in general the settings below made the pC2 graphics acceptable for me.
Picture Mode = Movie
Back light = Low
Contrast = Hi
Brightness = Med ( minus a few clicks )
Sharpness = Lo
Color = Med ( plus a few clicks )
Tint = G45 / R55
Picture Size = 16:9
Fit to Screen = Auto
Advanced Settings
Dynamic Contrast = Off
Black Tone = Off
Flesh Tone = 0
RGB = Off
Color Space = Auto
White Balance – None
Gamma = 1
Picture Options
Color Tone = Warm 2
Digital Clean = Off
MPEG Filter = Off
Auto Motion = Off
One of the best tracks to check graphics is at Long Beach back stretch with all the fences, building lines, and bright details. Adjust your TV to where it looks clean without too much jagged lines and over-detail due to sharpness.
If you get it looking good here, it will look good everywhere else.
