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tjc

2 June 12, 11:21

Ok guys...

I reckon I`m ready to give rf2 a shot but I`d like some info please. :)

Like:

What is the latest build number and where`s the best place to download it? I take it this latest build sorts up some (if not all) of the bugs problems I`ve read about with previous builds...

What`s the best payment option? Seems to me the best deal is to get a lifetime version for about £50 odd rather than have to pay a smaller payment and then another small payment every year thereafter...

How easy/difficult is it to install mods and tracks? I`ve come across some that seem to think it`s a real pita to do so I`d like some pointers on this if possible.

What content is available atm? What cars and tracks are in game? I know there`s Old Spa, Old Monico, the 60`s F1/F3? cars but some more info would be nice.

How long after I download will I be behind the wheel of that old F1 car hammering along Old Spa? Is it quite easy to set up once you get going with it?

I`ve read the info and blurb here (http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/5304) and will do a little more research too but thought I`d ask those that are into the process a bit for some advice too.

I have more questions but that`ll do for now, I`m sure you guys have been answering this stuff for a while now but I`d really appreciate the help.

Any other relevant info you think I should know then please say...

Cheers.

lesthegringo

2 June 12, 11:56

just gone through it myself - build 85 is the latest.

Logically the US$84 / 50 quid option is the best as it will open up all the options for ever, that's what I went for, but if you have no intention of playing over the net, you can save some cash.

Installing the mods is easy once you have worked out how to get them, which I fell foul of. Once you have worked that bit out, the installation itself is pretty painless. here's where you get them http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/1396

there's not too much more than your list, so if you want loads of different stuff, at the moment you'll be a little disappointed. As for how long, well assuming you aren't a dunce like me and take hours and hours to work out where to get the mods, I reckon about an hour after you start the initial download and payment, if you do so by PayPal.

If you add the time to get the updated versions of the Renault 3.5 mod, I suppose two hours, I found that the downloads took between ten and tweny five minutes each, and I've got a 20Mbps line.

However, as all are quick to point out, it is a Beta, and I've had it for about a week and have found a fair number of issues, some minor, others a bit of a pain. I personally don't regret buying it, as I can see the potential, but anyone who steps out of the well developed games into this may be a touch disappointed

tjc

2 June 12, 13:21

Ok thanks les...

I`m downloading the latest build - build 85 so therefor no need for any of the previous builds yes?

I`m also in the process of downloading the 1960`s world class racing but do I need to download all the other cars/mods for it all to work? And what about the tracks? Old Spa, Monaco etc, are they downloaded separately or do they come with the cars etc?

I can`t seem to find anywhere to download just the tracks...

Oh yeh, is it only paypal or moneybookers that can be used or can I just use a credit card?

:)

lesthegringo

2 June 12, 13:32

You can use a credit card as far as I know, but having said that I just went straight for the paypal opyion.

the Renault 3.5 mod has 2 updates, from V1.0 to V1.1, then to V1.2. That gives you three tracks (Estoril, Sepang and one other, can't remember which), then the 60's mod comes with 2 tracks of its own , an older version of monaco and the old Spa.

Go to www.rfactorcentral.com for other mods, but there are not that many as yet. Search here too, I think there have been some posted.

tjc

2 June 12, 13:51

Nice one. :)

So do I have to get all the updates for the Renault 3.5 mod for eg in order and install them in order les or do I just get the latest update and that`ll give me all the other content?

Think I`ll just try the credit card option as I don`t have a paypal account.

:)

lesthegringo

2 June 12, 14:25

have to download and install in order, sorry!

tjc

2 June 12, 14:30

have to download and install in order, sorry!

Cool... no problem as long as I know.

:thumbup:

gears

2 June 12, 14:52

@ tjc

Even if you only want the 60's cars, you need to install everything so you get all the tracks and everything works properly.

Download ALL the ISI content (including "required updates") and put them in a folder. Mine is called "ISI mods". After you install build 85, point the Mod Manager in the launcher to that folder. Right click on each mod one by one and click install. If the mod has an asterix (*) next to it after install, right click and choose update. Keep doing that for each mod until everything is installed and no more asterix.

Welcome aboard :thumbup:

tjc

2 June 12, 15:13

Cool, cheers for the rundown gears...

Everything is downloaded, just waiting for the Renault Megane Trophy download to finish, not long now.

I`ll follow all instuctions but be good if you could check back here soon(ish) (if you can spare the time) just incase I`m stuck in rf2 noobville lol.

Cheers.

:)

gears

2 June 12, 15:14

I'll be lurking in case you have troubles :)

tjc

2 June 12, 15:19

I'll be lurking in case you have troubles :)

Good man... :-)

gears

2 June 12, 15:26

One bit of advice:

One everything is installed and you got your wheel and video and audio settings done, load up 1960's formulas, pick an F3 and Spa. Set the weather to "default" (you will get some clouds and light rain) for practice, qualy, and race and set time to about 4pm.

There is NOTHING like this version of Spa. You will feel every bump, crack... it's almost like a laser scanned track. Just fantastic.

NOTE* Practice is closed and inactive by default. You need to activate practice and turn off "closed practice" so you get other cars with you. Qualify is also inactive by default. You need to put a check mark by it to activate.

gears

2 June 12, 15:35

NOTE#2*

HDR must be turned on in-game or you get "white out". So each time you run the game, open "configure sim" from the launcher and make sure HDR is unchecked. Then turn it on in-game.

NOTE#3*

If you get stutters, go to "configure sim" from the Launcher. Under the sync options, choose GPU.

gears

2 June 12, 15:41

NOTE#4*

I hope you have a belt motor wheel like Fanatec or Thrustmaster.

The curbs and rumble strips are actual modeled geometry, not canned effects. So the Logitech wheels have issues with this high level of FFB because of their gear system.

If you don't have a Logitech, then everything is fine.

If you do, then you're going to want to stay on track! lol :mrgreen:

Let me know if you have a Logitech and I will give you a "fix" for the rattles and shakes :-)

tjc

2 June 12, 15:47

Excellent... I shall do just that :)

Many thanks for all the info, much appreciated.

Really looking forward to giving this a go I can tell ya... :mrgreen:

All downloads are now finished so here goes...

:drive2:

tjc

2 June 12, 15:53

Damn! :angry:

Have to nip out for 15 mins (what timing lol)

Would you do me a huge favour gears and give me a quick 1,2,3 as it were on the install process? Might save me hovering around here asking loads of stupid questions...

I`m starting from build 85 and have all the downloads (mods/cars/tracks) I need.

A brief "install this, then that" type of thing would be very much appreciated. If it`s a pita and time consuming no problem, just thought I`d ask. :)

lesthegringo

2 June 12, 16:01

gears

2 June 12, 16:08

Would you do me a huge favour gears and give me a quick 1,2,3 as it were on the install process? Might save me hovering around here asking loads of stupid questions...

I`m starting from build 85 and have all the downloads (mods/cars/tracks) I need.

A brief "install this, then that" type of thing would be very much appreciated. If it`s a pita and time consuming no problem, just thought I`d ask. :)

1. Put ALL the ISI content into a single folder (all the mods including all the updates)

2. Install build 85.

3. Run the launcher.

4. Purchase rF2 and activate from the "Purchase" tab.

5. Once activated, open "Mod Manager" and point it to your folder containing all the ISI content.

6. One by one, right click each mod in the list and choose "install". If there is an asterix next to the mod after install, right click again and choose update. Repeat until everything is installed and updated.

7. From the launcher, run "configure sim" and choose your video settings.

8. Then click single player from the launcher and you're in. Set up your wheel and game settings, pick your racing series, then your car, then your track, then set your race weekend options.

9. Drive with a smile so big you get bugs in your teeth :mrgreen:

I'll be around all day to help (I'm 8 hours behind you). I want you to enjoy it as much as I do :)

gears

2 June 12, 16:20

Guess who has a Logitech....?

NOTE: This is not a "cure". It just brings the rattle/shakes down to an acceptable level

Saved Controller Profile and Controller.ini:
Steering effects strength = 8000
Steering torque filter = 4
Jolt magnitude = 1.00000

In-game:
FFB = 1.0

Profiler:
Overall Effects = 107%
Spring Effect = 0%
Damper Effect = 0%
Center Spring = 0% (box checked)
Degrees of Rotation = 900
Allow Game to Adjust Settings = box checked

Once you've changed the settings in your saved controller profile, you must load it in-game for the changes to take effect.

I just upgraded this week to a Fanatec wheel. I can't even describe how much better it feels. I can go over curbs and off track without fear and full FFB. It's just awesome.

lesthegringo

2 June 12, 16:33

NOTE: This is not a "cure". It just brings the rattle/shakes down to an acceptable level

Saved Controller Profile and Controller.ini:
Steering effects strength = 8000
Steering torque filter = 4
Jolt magnitude = 1.00000

In-game:
FFB = 1.0

Profiler:
Overall Effects = 107%
Spring Effect = 0%
Damper Effect = 0%
Center Spring = 0% (box checked)
Degrees of Rotation = 900
Allow Game to Adjust Settings = box checked

Once you've changed the settings in your saved controller profile, you must load it in-game for the changes to take effect.

I just upgraded this week to a Fanatec wheel. I can't even describe how much better it feels. I can go over curbs and off track without fear and full FFB. It's just awesome.

Thanks, will try that - unfortunately will have to wait for a couple of days as the weekend is over for me, this being the UAE, which also means that there is no way to upgrade to a different wheel; they only sell the Logitech ones here

tjc

2 June 12, 16:59

Ok... I do have a Logitech G25 so I`ll try your settings/info on how to control the "rattles and shakes" :)

1. Put ALL the ISI content into a single folder (all the mods including all the updates)

2. Install build 85.

3. Run the launcher.

4. Purchase rF2 and activate from the "Purchase" tab.

5. Once activated, open "Mod Manager" and point it to your folder containing all the ISI content.

6. One by one, right click each mod in the list and choose "install". If there is an asterix next to the mod after install, right click again and choose update. Repeat until everything is installed and updated.

7. From the launcher, run "configure sim" and choose your video settings.

8. Then click single player from the launcher and you're in. Set up your wheel and game settings, pick your racing series, then your car, then your track, then set your race weekend options.

9. Drive with a smile so big you get bugs in your teeth :mrgreen:

I'll be around all day to help (I'm 8 hours behind you). I want you to enjoy it as much as I do :)

Also can`t thank you enough for this as I`m sure it`ll have me behind the wheel a lot sooner than without it.

Good to know you`ll be around for a while too, hopefully I`ll be posting a screen or two as soon as... :mrgreen:

Congrats on the new Fanatec too. :)

gears

2 June 12, 17:18

If the rattles are still too much, you can increase Steering torque filter until they are acceptable. Some people go into the 20's. The Devs don't recommend going that high, but what do they know? ;)

There are a few threads over at ISI about the rattles and you can try other people's settings until you find your sweet spot.

tjc

2 June 12, 17:34

gears

2 June 12, 17:43

Ok...

First snag :(

I`ve installed the build and run the launcher but when I go to purchase and put in my country as the United Kingdom I just get a message saying:

"Failed to connect to secure server" (or similar)

Tried 3-4 times now...

I just knew there`d be a snag somewhere along the lines...

Hmmm. I've seen threads about that but the only solution is to keep trying. I never had that issue myself.

If it continues, post here:

http://isiforums.net/f/forumdisplay.php/81-Purchase-Launcher-Startup-problems

Or you can PM Gjon. He usually responds pretty quickly on purchase problems.

http://isiforums.net/f/member.php/3-Gjon-Camaj

tjc

2 June 12, 17:49

Ok I`ll keep trying for a while yet but if no joy I`ll do as you suggest. :)

Just itching to get in that old F1 car and Old Spa now :(

:mrgreen:

DurgeDriven

2 June 12, 20:06

Ok I`ll keep trying for a while yet but if no joy I`ll do as you suggest. :)

Just itching to get in that old F1 car and Old Spa now :(

:mrgreen:

Forget the F1 for now mate play with them in your spare time.

You log into my room " F3-ROOKIES *Training " ya here ! :angry:

http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/5450-Durge-s-F3-ROOKIES-%2AFixed-test-Changes-to-Room

:mrgreen:

tjc

2 June 12, 21:43

tjc

2 June 12, 21:54

Oh yeh...

Why am I getting the black mirrors?

That`s not very handy :mrgreen:

renard

2 June 12, 22:04

That's a glitch in the latest build, widely reported so I'm sure it'll be fixed next time. Glad you got it working, have fun. :)

tjc

2 June 12, 22:10

That's a glitch in the latest build, widely reported so I'm sure it'll be fixed next time. Glad you got it working, have fun. :)

Mmm... pity it`s come along in my first build as in screens from earlier builds the mirrors looked fine...

Anyhow, fun I`m a gona have...

:mrgreen:

DurgeDriven

3 June 12, 00:42

Mmm... pity it`s come along in my first build as in screens from earlier builds the mirrors looked fine...

Anyhow, fun I`m a gona have...

:mrgreen:

You have to do all cams yourself tj most are not set.

Not sure about a clean replay window I think you only have the window.

Pause offline for that .... or online you sit in pits in your car and swap
between cars / cams.

tjc

3 June 12, 10:06

Yeh I`m slowly remembering things I have to do as it`s been a while since I drove rf...

Getting there with the cams though but I keep setting keys that are used for other things lol.

Got the replay window sorted up mate so be experimenting with some screens too. We have a dedicated rf2 screenie thread at rsp now too. ;)

tjc

3 June 12, 12:13

One other question guys...

Can I change my player name in rf2 and if yes how do I do that?

Would I have to create another player?

mrpowcz

3 June 12, 12:59

I think just editing .plr file is all you need to do

gears

3 June 12, 16:48

Ok...

I`m away!!!

WooHoo!!!

Had to create a paypal account in the end but all sorted up now... been doing loads of laps (well half laps lol :mrgreen: ) at Old Spa and a good few at Old Monaco...

Got lots to setup and learn yet but I`m really happy with it so far... feels Great!

Only tried a couple of the old F1`s too so lots to try yet.

Couple of crappy pics just for fun:

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj638/tjc101/th_rFactor22012-06-0222-11-21-61.png (http://s1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj638/tjc101/?action=view&current=rFactor22012-06-0222-11-21-61.png)

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj638/tjc101/th_rFactor22012-06-0222-16-50-87.png (http://s1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj638/tjc101/?action=view&current=rFactor22012-06-0222-16-50-87.png)

But must learn the cams and stuff again. Oh yeh, how do I turn off the windowed mode thing in the replays? You know, the one that tells you the buttons for slow mo etc. In rf1 that could be done in the config file but can`t find it there now...

Many thanks for all the help again gears. ;)

:w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

Great to see you got it going :thumbup: :drive2:

One other question guys...

Can I change my player name in rf2 and if yes how do I do that?

Would I have to create another player?

I think just editing .plr file is all you need to do

I don't think it's as simple as just that. See the threads over @ ISI about that. May cause problems when updates are released or activation/re-activation issues.

http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/1546-User-names-Nicknames?highlight=change+player+name

tjc

3 June 12, 17:32

I think just editing .plr file is all you need to do

Cheers for the reply mrpowcz but I thought there was more to it than that, that`s why I was asking. :thumbup:

Great to see you got it going :thumbup: :drive2:
I don't think it's as simple as just that. See the threads over @ ISI about that. May cause problems when updates are released or activation/re-activation issues.

http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/1546-User-names-Nicknames?highlight=change+player+name

It`s not a big deal really I suppose it`s just that for some unknown reason I entered my real name instead of the usual "tjc"...

I`ll check things out over at isi and see what the story is. :)

Siggs

3 June 12, 17:52

I thought your real name was TJC :lol:

tjc

3 June 12, 18:05

I thought your real name was TJC :lol:

Lol... :laugh:

:mrgreen:

gears

3 June 12, 18:08

It`s not a big deal really I suppose it`s just that for some unknown reason I entered my real name instead of the usual "tjc"...

lol I did the same thing :-D

tjc

3 June 12, 18:09

lol I did the same thing :-D

Lol... :laugh:

NOTE: This is not a "cure". It just brings the rattle/shakes down to an acceptable level

Saved Controller Profile and Controller.ini:
Steering effects strength = 8000
Steering torque filter = 4
Jolt magnitude = 1.00000

In-game:
FFB = 1.0

Profiler:
Overall Effects = 107%
Spring Effect = 0%
Damper Effect = 0%
Center Spring = 0% (box checked)
Degrees of Rotation = 900
Allow Game to Adjust Settings = box checked

Once you've changed the settings in your saved controller profile, you must load it in-game for the changes to take effect.

I just upgraded this week to a Fanatec wheel. I can't even describe how much better it feels. I can go over curbs and off track without fear and full FFB. It's just awesome.

On this bit in bold... I`ve changed the settings as you suggested in my controller profile (user data > player > controller... is this the right one? ) but not sure how I "load it in game" as it were.

Could you explain that please? :)

gears

3 June 12, 18:46

Lol... :laugh:

On this bit in bold... I`ve changed the settings as you suggested in my controller profile (user data > player > controller... is this the right one? ) but not sure how I "load it in game" as it were.

Could you explain that please? :)

Well I assume you've mapped your controller settings to your liking and saved it with some name like "tjc" or something. Mine is called "911".

So after you've made the changes to that ^ controller profile in notepad, when you're in-game, go to controller settings, click load, then choose your controller profile that you saved.

I also would make the same changes to the default "controller.ini" although I was never sure if that was needed. I just did it anyway.

C:\Users\Administrator\Documents\rFactor2\UserData \player\controller.ini

tjc

3 June 12, 19:36

Well I assume you've mapped your controller settings to your liking and saved it with some name like "tjc" or something. Mine is called "911".

So after you've made the changes to that ^ controller profile in notepad, when you're in-game, go to controller settings, click load, then choose your controller profile that you saved.

I also would make the same changes to the default "controller.ini" although I was never sure if that was needed. I just did it anyway.

C:\Users\Administrator\Documents\rFactor2\UserData \player\controller.ini

Nice one. Thanks man. :)

mrpowcz

3 June 12, 19:37

lol I did the same thing :-DMe too lol. Somehow I thought "hey this is RFACTOR 2! I must be serious" :-P

tjc

3 June 12, 20:20

Jeez...

It must be something about the excitement of getting rf2 that we`re all making schoolboy errors lol

:laugh:

tjc

3 June 12, 20:27

Mmm...

It seems I`m having a bit of trouble getting logged on to the isi forums... it`s says I`m logged in as... yes, you guessed it... tjc :mrgreen: but there`s also a message at the top of the forum saying I`ve not activated my account yet with the confirmation email they have sent me but I`ve not been sent any email... checked just two mins ago and nothing so I can`t participate in the forum and ask silly questions... :(

I`ve contacted them with the "Contact Us" method twice now but never had any form of reply.

So until I do get activated there you`ll have to put up with my silly questions here I`m afraid :)

Question:

When watching back a saved replay there`s a list of driver names and other info on the screen that I can`t seem to remove for screens... can anybody tell me how to remove that please?

renard

3 June 12, 20:29

I think it's Enter for full screen. :)

tjc

3 June 12, 21:44

I think it's Enter for full screen. :)

Ahh nice one renard, I didn`t want to go pressing various buttons incase I mucked something up.

Cheers. :thumbup:

tjc

3 June 12, 22:16

gears

3 June 12, 22:20

I`m back lol :mrgreen:

Would just like to know which of these Maserati Trofeo mods found here (http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/5080-Maserati-Trofeo-GranTurismo-MC-Series) I need to download and I assume it just gets installed like the others?

And where can I get the tracks that are needed?

:)

Still no activation over at isi :(

I think you can find them all here:

http://isiforums.net/f/forumdisplay.php/77-Locations

Isn't there an option to have them re-send the confirmation?

tjc

3 June 12, 22:21

Damn your fast gears ;)

I think you can find them all here:

http://isiforums.net/f/forumdisplay.php/77-Locations

Isn't there an option to have them re-send the confirmation?

Not sure about the option for them to re-send the confirmation...

If the mods/tracks are at isi and I`m not "activated" yet then I probably won`t be able to download them.

I guess I`ll just wait and see if I get that email. :)

gears

3 June 12, 22:35

Damn your fast gears ;)

Not sure about the option for them to re-send the confirmation...

If the mods/tracks are at isi and I`m not "activated" yet then I probably won`t be able to download them.

I guess I`ll just wait and see if I get that email. :)

I just logged out over there and I can still see the download links to those tracks. None of them are hosted at ISI so you don't need to be activated to see the links ;-)

tjc

3 June 12, 22:42

Ahh cool... I`ll see if I can get them then. ;)

gears

3 June 12, 23:34

tjc

3 June 12, 23:56

Installing tracks follows almost the same procedure except that once mod manager is open, you need to go to options and uncheck "show mods only". Then point the mod manager to the folder you have your tracks in.

Your a good man gears... you just saved another silly question lol

Thought it would be a similar process and was prepared to give it a try but your on the ball again.

Oh yeh and remember that smile you mentioned?

9. Drive with a smile so big you get bugs in your teeth :mrgreen:

It`s never been off my face since I got behind the wheel but now I have buggy teeth :laugh:

tjc

4 June 12, 19:49

Ok, now activated at isi (just made another account, it was easier in the end) but I`ve saved a question for you guys. :mrgreen:

I keep getting DQ`d in qually... :?:

I`ll do a lap then start another (might get three) but then the black flag/rectangle appears in the top left corner and when I leave the track there`s a dirty big DQ beside my driver`s name...

Now, once I left the pits before I got permission and I remember passing a yellow flag a couple of times but I`ve never noticed doing anything that should cause me being DQ`d...

Is this some kind of bug or am I doing something (unknowingly) naughty?

gears

4 June 12, 19:52

What series and what track?

Now, once I left the pits before I got permission and I remember passing a yellow flag a couple of times but I`ve never noticed doing anything that should cause me being DQ`d...

Is this some kind of bug or am I doing something (unknowingly) naughty?

If you leave the pits too early, you get a stop n go. If you don't do it within 4 laps(?), you get a DQ.

tjc

4 June 12, 20:08

What series and what track?

If you leave the pits too early, you get a stop n go. If you don't do it within 4 laps(?), you get a DQ.

Sorry I should have said, mainly been with the 60`s but I`ve had it with some of the other series too...

You could well have a point about leaving the pits too early as I know I did that a couple of times (especially with the 60`s as I never noticed the guy standing at the pit exit the first few times lol) but I do watch for that now and still seem to be getting DQ`d. I`ll watch more carefully now though as your probably spot on, I`ve just not been noticing I`ve been given a stop and go and I have the message centre turned off :der:

One other thing... I`ve noticed that when I have a crash and knock off a couple of wheels or catch fire when I go to view the replay (by pressing R, not actually watching a saved replay) that the damage is there on the car from the start of the replay, long before I`ve actually had the smash. I take it that this is a known issue and will be getting a fix... does it happen for you too with b85?

gears

4 June 12, 20:14

One other thing... I`ve noticed that when I have a crash and knock off a couple of wheels or catch fire when I go to view the replay (by pressing R, not actually watching a saved replay) that the damage is there on the car from the start of the replay, long before I`ve actually had the smash. I take it that this is a known issue and will be getting a fix... does it happen for you too with b85?

Yes that's been a bug since the beta came out. It's been reported and ISI knows about it. We only know it will be fixed before gold release lol :)

renard

4 June 12, 20:15

I'm having the same damage glitch, it's been there all along. Also if I knock off a wheel (or 2) then watch the saved replay the wheels I've damaged flash on & off.

tjc

4 June 12, 20:20

Yes that's been a bug since the beta came out. It's been reported and ISI knows about it. We only know it will be fixed before gold release lol :)

Good to hear they know about it, I was sure they would do...

Wow!

I hope it`s fixed before then lol :laugh:

tjc

4 June 12, 20:23

I'm having the same damage glitch, it's been there all along. Also if I knock off a wheel (or 2) then watch the saved replay the wheels I've damaged flash on & off.

Now you mention it renard I remember seeing this too when watching a saved replay... the wheel(s) that came off in the crash just sit and flash... bit of a pita for screens but I suppose I`ll just have to stop knocking the wheels off :mrgreen:

tjc

4 June 12, 22:49

Just a curiosity this time guys... there`s a button/link in my profile page at isi that says:

"Sync Forum With rFactor2"

Just wondering what this does and what are the benefits of doing it.

gears

4 June 12, 22:53

It syncs your rFactor2 account (the one that bought rF2) to your forum account.

I have no idea why someone would want to do that??

tjc

5 June 12, 11:25

It syncs your rFactor2 account (the one that bought rF2) to your forum account.

I have no idea why someone would want to do that??

Lol... ok smarty pants... :tongue:

I guess it did sound like a stupid question but I was just wondering what it did when activated.

I`ve "synced" now but the button/link is still showing in my profile and nothing seems to have changed in any way.

:)

gears

5 June 12, 16:34

Lol... ok smarty pants... :tongue:

I guess it did sound like a stupid question but I was just wondering what it did when activated.

I`ve "synced" now but the button/link is still showing in my profile and nothing seems to have changed in any way.

:)

lol I din't mean to imply it was a stupid question. I didn't even know myself that it existed until you posted it :-P

So I clicked it lol :-D

tjc

5 June 12, 17:16

lol I din't mean to imply it was a stupid question. I didn't even know myself that it existed until you posted it :-P

So I clicked it lol :-D

Ahh right... sorry mate :mrgreen:

As I said, I`ve clicked it now too but nothing noticeable has seemed to happen...

Oh well can`t hurt I suppose. :)

DurgeDriven

5 June 12, 21:43

Take note of the icon under your profile in posts.

There is a button says rFactor not validated.
Once you sync accounts it disappears.

tjc

5 June 12, 22:15

Yeh I noticed that DD...

Never noticed anything else but I`m all synced up now anyway. :)

mrpowcz

5 June 12, 23:10

Since we're talking about the forum I'll ask here, anyone knows how that reputation system works? I see everybody is "on a distunguished road", there are a few people who are "shameless" and then there is gears who is "going to become famous soon enough" lol.
Do I know even know if someone approves of my post? I approved so many posts but not sure if ever received anything...

gears

6 June 12, 00:06

mrpowcz

6 June 12, 00:18

Yeah I see what I gave but theres no received box.. so I guess I received nothing!

gears

6 June 12, 00:46

lol it's better than negative reputation ;)

tjc

6 June 12, 14:36

Guys...

Would anybody have a setting they know works best for having the shadows show properly under the car wheels (especially open wheelers) as I`m getting a gap in the shadows from the bottom of the tyre to the road.

It`s this line in the player file: (I think?)

Tire Ground Offset="0.00000" // Offset so tire shadows work properly on ground

:)

EG:

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj638/tjc101/th_rFactor22012-06-0601-10-55-21.png (http://s1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj638/tjc101/?action=view&current=rFactor22012-06-0601-10-55-21.png)

gears

6 June 12, 14:54

I believe it's an issue with shadows (and graphics in general) not being fully implemented in-game and especially in replays. I don't know if a .plr settings is going to make much difference.

If you notice, you can smoke your tires on track, but it doesn't show at all in replay.

I have shadows on MAX in-game and I barely see them during replay.

So I don't know?

tjc

6 June 12, 14:59

Mmm... maybe it`s just something that`ll get fixed up with time then. I have noticed the tyre smoke etc not showing in the replays too.

Oh well, might try experimenting with the setting just to see but maybe it`ll have no effect like you say.

tjc

11 June 12, 22:24

Just out of curiosity what`s the story with new builds/updates to rf2?

Like how often do they appear? Weekly basis? Monthly basis?

Or just when they`re ready...

renard

11 June 12, 22:49

Just when they're ready sounds about right, though I think the Monza/BT20 combo is pretty imminent....

tjc

11 June 12, 23:42

Just when they're ready sounds about right, though I think the Monza/BT20 combo is pretty imminent....

Ahh right so it`s not a definite weekly/monthly thing then...

One other thing, do they tend to be complete builds or for eg when the Old Monza/BT20 combo comes along will it just be an update with that in it?

gears

11 June 12, 23:51

Ahh right so it`s not a definite weekly/monthly thing then...

One other thing, do they tend to be complete builds or for eg when the Old Monza/BT20 combo comes along will it just be an update with that in it?

I believe the Monza/BT20 release is to get the 60's series "up-to-date" with the rest of the game if you will.

With build 85, all of the other series received an update except the 60's series. So I doubt we will be seeing another build number, just the "60's update" - which happens to include Monza and a new car.

tjc

12 June 12, 00:40

I believe the Monza/BT20 release is to get the 60's series "up-to-date" with the rest of the game if you will.

With build 85, all of the other series received an update except the 60's series. So I doubt we will be seeing another build number, just the "60's update" - which happens to include Monza and a new car.

Ahh right, I`m starting to see how the process works now.

Looking forward to the update. :)

Raikku

28 December 12, 02:29

DurgeDriven

28 December 12, 02:52

Can you delete packages(those rfcmp or what ever) after install or do they have to stay there forever? Problem with that is that soon rF2 will take whole HDD(maybe I exaggerate a little...) when it grows and grows.

Well people have rfactor folders 50GB+ no problem.

You can archive PACKAGES wherever you like, you do not have to have it in your rF2 root folder.

You leave a empty Packages folder in rF2 for any downloads from GET MOD and server details file.

You do not need access to packages whilst in rF2.
So, if you have packages archived like me and use GET MOD it will download to the default packages.
It will still work in session and you just move it to archive when you close rF2.

So if SSD space is a premium leave the Packages folder archived on a Sata with your sim patches.

Any Sata will install mods barely a few seconds slower then SSD.

Sata storage per GB is 8 times cheaper then SSD.
IE: SSD-3 6OGB = $60 SATA-3 500GB = $60.

That way you have less block write to SSD as well.

Butch Nackley

28 December 12, 03:15

Can you delete packages(those rfcmp or what ever) after install or do they have to stay there forever? Problem with that is that soon rF2 will take whole HDD(maybe I exaggerate a little...) when it grows and grows.Yes, you can delete them completely if you want to. Once installed, the downloads can be thrown away.
Like DD said, you can also keep them.

Put them on DVD, or another drive somewhere. For archive you can copy your Packages folder with its content, or just the content within Packages.
I would suggest you leave the Packages folder in place and remove the content once installed for either deleting it, burning to DVD, putting on another HDD, whatever.

It is up to you which will suit you best.

DurgeDriven

28 December 12, 09:56

Yes, you can delete them completely if you want to. Once installed, the downloads can be thrown away.
Like DD said, you can also keep them.

Put them on DVD, or another drive somewhere. For archive you can copy your Packages folder with its content, or just the content within Packages.
I would suggest you leave the Packages folder in place and remove the content once installed for either deleting it, burning to DVD, putting on another HDD, whatever.

It is up to you which will suit you best.

Yep all 101%

Just to reiterate leave the folder as any mods you may create are installed to the default Packages along with server details, even if you have already changed Packages location in Mod Manager.

I would say this will be fixed.

On storage with Sata dropping in price I realized....
1000GB @ average 4GB a disc of the good DVD I buy costs me $60 ( $12 a spindle)

1TB Blue Sata is $75.

Difference is burning 250 discs takes sightly more time then a 1TB transfer.

Then there is the 250 in/out trays, Nero ( whatever) setups, writing name on discs, then finding the one you want when you want..... lol ;)

Not worth the hassle to save $15 imo.

rafnix

28 December 12, 10:36

Isn't the content of packages folder the parameter of what state of version one's addons are?

Butch Nackley

28 December 12, 16:01

Isn't the content of packages folder the parameter of what state of version one's addons are?No, you can still see all the information on your mods from the Manage Mods tab. It will no longer show the location being in the Packages folder, but the versions and the state of the mods are still shown.
So if everything in showing as Installed (Yes), then anything in the Packages folder can be safely removed.

Raikku

28 December 12, 20:31

DurgeDriven

28 December 12, 20:39

Big folder is not an issue. It would just be quite bad game design to force ppl keep those installers, but it's a good to know that I can delete them after install, until now I've left them to be in that packages folder.

Talkin' 'bout size... I've dedicated 1Tb-HDD for race sims, about 400Gb used just now. Just like 1 HDD for Steam.

You want your Packages pathed to rF2 no matter where you put it.

Like .......what if you need to uninstall something to remove a rfm.

To re-install it you got to go find a package stored somewhere ? :laugh: