The Assetto Corsa Weekly Challenge

[RobM77]

ash73 said:

Server's up and running with Chapman's winged projectile. Olé!

I may not join you this week, as it's a fiver to get the track (none of the DP's cars interest me, do I'd just be buying the track).

[RobM77]

Downloading's the other problem with satellite internet - it has to be between midnight and 6am, which limits me to Saturday nights, at which point it's too late for the AC challenge, but I don't know next week's car yet!

[GrumpyTwig]

ash73 said:

How about if we use the GT40 next week? Then using man-maths it's only £2.50, you can afford that on your pop star salary!

...and the GT40 is ace

[GrumpyTwig]

Challenge	Car	Track	Cut Off Date
#5	Lotus T125	Catalunya GP	17/10/2016 @ 08:00AM
Rank	PH Name	RSR Name	Settings	Time	S1	S2	S3	Platform
1	GrumpyTwig	GrumpyTwig	TC	1:32.976	0:24.636	0:31.884	0:36.456	PC

Getting in there early :P

[RobM77]

GrumpyTwig said:

ash73 said:

How about if we use the GT40 next week? Then using man-maths it's only £2.50, you can afford that on your pop star salary!

...and the GT40 is ace

You've got me tempted! I'll hopefully download the pack this Saturday night / Sunday morning.

[Rawwr]

Slightly OT but I bought Project Cars on Sunday as it was in the Steam sale. That's a whole world of disappointment. Why does driving a Caterham R500 feel the same as driving a Mustang GT?

[andycambo]

RobM77 said:

I may not join you this week, as it's a fiver to get the track (none of the DP's cars interest me, do I'd just be buying the track).

Sorry! I checked the PS4 track list to ensure all platforms can have a go. I just assumed that if the consoles have the track then it must be a default track for the PC version - obviously not.

I can change the track if you want? Perhaps Imola, Mugello or Vallelunga? I don't want to alienate anyone.

[andycambo]

Rawwr said:

Slightly OT but I bought Project Cars on Sunday as it was in the Steam sale. That's a whole world of disappointment. Why does driving a Caterham R500 feel the same as driving a Mustang GT?

I was in it early on at the funding stage - the only good thing about it is I get around 8 euros every so often for their sales.

The graphics and sound are pretty good, the car models are nice and there is a lot of depth to the game but the physics just aren't there. There is a lack of connection between what should be going on and what actually is.

I wouldn't put it in the same category as AC but I did have a lot of fun on the road tracks, with changing weather (so from sunny to an absolute downpour) and any rear wheel drive car.

[RobM77]

andycambo said:

RobM77 said:

I may not join you this week, as it's a fiver to get the track (none of the DP's cars interest me, do I'd just be buying the track).

Sorry! I checked the PS4 track list to ensure all platforms can have a go. I just assumed that if the consoles have the track then it must be a default track for the PC version - obviously not.

I can change the track if you want? Perhaps Imola, Mugello or Vallelunga? I don't want to alienate anyone.

It's fine, don't worry about it. I'll pick things up next week I'm very busy with other things, so it's no problem at all.

I looked on Steam and if you buy AC for £30 now, then you do actually get all the packs included. I bought AC the day it came out as a beta, so I've had to buy each patch separately when they've been released. If a pack didn't have single seaters in it or a UK/Northern European track that I race on real life then I haven't bothered to get it. The GT40 is rather special though, so I'll look into it this weekend.

[FourWheelDrift]

andycambo said:

I wouldn't put it in the same category as AC but I did have a lot of fun on the road tracks, with changing weather (so from sunny to an absolute downpour) and any rear wheel drive car.

I bought Project Cars for the weather and day/night transitions that I know are not going to be in Assetto Corsa so I can simulate Le Mans in an LMP1, LMP2 or GT car and the mixed class field.

[andycambo]

ash73 said:

The GT40 was the only reason I bought that pack, I haven't even got round to driving it yet. As a general request could we try some older cars? I'm not really into modern projectiles. Maybe mix it up a bit, everyone likes different things.

Sure. To be honest I had modern downforce cars so this challenge wouldn't be my first choice. I just can't get my head around how much grip they generate (even in a game)!

Next week I was thinking about using The Green Hell so, how about this... According to RSR WR the Lotus 72D will lap in 6:32 and the Ferrari 312T in 6:29 - how about a free choice challenge with these two. Pick the one that suits your style of driving better.

[scampbird]

Dammit - was hoping the ph-hotlaps server might have had my time from last night. Because we went into a race, AC didn't give me the helpful dialog at the end telling me what my best laptime was, so I didn't record it anywhere

[mr_oversteer]

What steering wheels are you guys using? I'm at the point now where the controler just isn't cutting it any more so need a wheel & seat. Just don't know which one.

Interested to see what you are all using

[RobM77]

mr_oversteer said:

What steering wheels are you guys using? I'm at the point now where the controler just isn't cutting it any more so need a wheel & seat. Just don't know which one.

Interested to see what you are all using

I have a Logitech G27 and love it. You can set its rotation at up to 900 degrees; it has three pedals, so you can simulate a clutch; and it has a six speed gearstick as well as paddles. You can put the gearstick on either side too as it's completely separate. Being a Logitech, the build quality is superb and it's lasted me 6 years without any issues. The only change I've made is to upgrade the brake pedal to a stiffer spring so I can practise LFB for driving my real life track car. I've used a variety of wheels, including one in a professional simulator I've had coaching in, and yes, the more expensive ones are better, but I've never come home from such a session, used my G27 and wished I had a better wheel.

[Mothersruin]

Thought I'd have a bash when I can - password for the server?

[FourWheelDrift]

Big sound update next - http://www.virtualr.net/new-assetto-corsa-preview-...

[scampbird]

ash73 said:

Times are here:
http://ph-hotlaps.ddns.net

Challenge	Car	Track	Cut Off Date
#5	Lotus T125	Catalunya GP	17/10/2016 @ 08:00AM
Rank	PH Name	RSR Name	Settings	Time	S1	S2	S3	Platform
1	ash73	-	Factory (TC1)	1:31.524	0:26.585	0:34.288	0:30.651	PC
2	scampy71	-	-	1:32.219	0:26.498	0:35.143	0:30.578	PC
3	GrumpyTwig	GrumpyTwig	TC	1:32.976	0:24.636	0:31.884	0:36.456	PC
4	Phil	-	-	1:34.096	0:48.836	0:45.260	-	-
5	Turbo_nut	-	-	1:39.070	0:50.121	0:48.949	-	-

Thanks... and jesus wept. I knew I could get a high 1:31 but doubt I could get close to 1:31.5.

Edit - interesting to see how much I'm losing in S2! There's a couple of corners I always struggle to get right.

[RobM77]

FourWheelDrift said:

Big sound update next - http://www.virtualr.net/new-assetto-corsa-preview-...

Is that article inferring that the sound will be 5:1 and therefore more than just the present stereo? I have a 7:1 system, which is awesome for games that support it (e.g. Skyrim), but not many do sadly.

[Mothersruin]

Server password?

[Mothersruin]

ash73 said:

Mothersruin said:

Server password?

Portal: http://ph-hotlaps.ddns.net
Server: PH hotlaps!
Pwd: nico

Andy - can you add these details to your weekly briefing note?

Ty