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Post by XRF Formula1 on Oct 13, 2019 10:24:24 GMT
Here is my setup, outlap and first lap. My car behaved slightly different for some reason last night and so I adjusted 5th gear. Without the draft on the back straight I could only make it up to 265kph:
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Oct 13, 2019 10:42:21 GMT
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Oct 14, 2019 3:05:05 GMT
As far as the AI go, we'll have to do some online test sessions with them first at different difficulty levels.
I want the AI more or less to be fillers and traffic leaving the competition to us real human drivers. They should be set at a slightly lower difficulty than us.
They could finish in a points scoring position but they won't receive any points because it's random which cars and the name of the AI driver is every session. They're basically point blockers in this regard.
They will already be excluded from 3 of the events (Monaco, Zolder, Watkins Glen) because of our track changes so if worse comes to worst we could race without them. If we can get enough people to race with we won't need them at all.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Oct 14, 2019 11:23:42 GMT
Here is my setup, outlap and first lap. My car behaved slightly different for some reason last night and so I adjusted 5th gear. Without the draft on the back straight I could only make it up to 265kph: Cheers Tyler, I'll check these out later when I am at home. Why don't you use Mixer so you can record the whole lap and future races. It's a piece of cake and requires nothing extra other than starting it running before the session and then stopping it afterwards. Your top speed out of the draft is what I was finding so all's good.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Oct 14, 2019 12:53:29 GMT
As far as the AI go, we'll have to do some online test sessions with them first at different difficulty levels. I want the AI more or less to be fillers and traffic leaving the competition to us real human drivers. They should be set at a slightly lower difficulty than us. They could finish in a points scoring position but they won't receive any points because it's random which cars and the name of the AI driver is every session. They're basically point blockers in this regard. They will already be excluded from 3 of the events (Monaco, Zolder, Watkins Glen) because of our track changes so if worse comes to worst we could race without them. If we can get enough people to race with we won't need them at all. Yeah it will definitely need some testing. I've found them to be ok at LeMans in the sessions i've done there but have not tried them at any of the other circuits so far. I tend to race them at around 50 aggression level. I know you have been racing them at 120/50 from what I recall while I have been at 110/50 which has been about right for me. I am happy for them to be point lockers so it gives some reason to actually race them but we will have to get that balance right for it to be fair. Shame we cannot have a staggered level so we can cater for all. If we could have them ranging from say 100 to 120 it would be ideal.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 13, 2019 20:54:55 GMT
I'll be posting the rules, schedule, and signup threads over the next few days. I've gotta finish up the IndyCar vids and get ready for the Le Mans event and the Mario Kart night as well.
Keep in mind we still need to test out the AI racing with us too.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 13, 2019 21:17:08 GMT
Have you had any thoughts about when this will start Tyler?
We'll need to give ourselves enough time to do the Mario Kart night, keep the LeMans week free and then also some AI testing before kick off and we have Christmas on the horizon too.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 19, 2019 22:10:54 GMT
Is anyone up for testing out the AI tomorrow normal time or should we just concentrate on the Le Mans event for now? I've still got to do my qualifying to do as tomorrow is the deadline after all.
When we do test what tracks should we try out?
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 19, 2019 22:50:10 GMT
Is anyone up for testing out the AI tomorrow normal time or should we just concentrate on the Le Mans event for now? I've still got to do my qualifying to do as tomorrow is the deadline after all. When we do test what tracks should we try out? Yeah tomorrow is definitely out as I'll need to get in some laps to try to set a decent qualifying time in both sessions. I think this week is best left for LeMans as there's only two evenings left after tomorrow to get in any actual race practice. Maybe next week we can look at doing something.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 19, 2019 23:17:32 GMT
I think if we do maybe three or four tracks covering the different layout types that should be sufficient. Maybe Willow, Czech Republic and Brands or Austria and Rouen or Monza.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 26, 2019 22:24:30 GMT
What does tomorrow look like for everyone?
We've got doctors appointments for the kids at 2:30pm/3:30pm Est and i'm not sure how long it will take and if i'll be back by 4pm/5pm est.
When I get home i'll be up for some testing though if anyone wants to
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Post by hurtmagurt on Nov 27, 2019 15:24:31 GMT
I think I could be on for some testing a little after 5 EST
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Post by niblips on Nov 27, 2019 18:58:21 GMT
I might be available for a bit around 5pm.... been fighting a cold since Sunday and haven't done much racing.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 27, 2019 20:13:16 GMT
Not sure I'll be able to make this. Currently struggling with a nasty headache/neck ache and not sure I'll be up to racing. Needed to get in Abu Dhabi practice for Sunday really but think its a stretch for either at the moment.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 27, 2019 21:00:29 GMT
Let's just hold off on it then. While I think we should get the season on with as soon as we can i'm in no rush to actually begin it lol.
Next Wednesday is scheduled for Mario Kart night. I think it would be a fun little end of the season party event and give us a short break.
I'll probably be on later tonight practicing in the V8 though
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 27, 2019 21:23:01 GMT
I'm happy for you guys to go ahead with it if you want. If I am feeling up to it ill jump on and join.
Mario Kart night next week should be a real laugh lol
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 27, 2019 21:44:30 GMT
I'm gonna sit this one out for a couple hours as we just got home and also going to eat
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 27, 2019 21:50:26 GMT
Ok fair enough, hope all went ok at the docs.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 27, 2019 21:54:24 GMT
Thanks all is great👍
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Post by niblips on Nov 27, 2019 22:09:32 GMT
Ok. I'm not really feeling up to it anyway
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