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Simulation Racing Leagues => Assetto Corsa => Thursday Nights fun racing => Topic started by: Bruce on August 21, 2015, 12:32:31 PM

Title: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 21, 2015, 12:32:31 PM

August 27 BYE  Caterham @ Aosta "Sport"
Multiple Sprints

[youtube]D-Wrhw56kmU[/youtube]


Caterham download (http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/caterham-academy.6794/history).
Aosta download (http://www.virtualr.net/aosta-assetto-corsa-3-4-2-released) or S3 download (https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/flattops.bucket/AssettoCorsaTracks/aosta+3.4.2+final.rar).
Skinpack download (http://CaterhamAcademyCup Skinpack v1.0
http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/caterhamacademycup-skinpack.108957/).
Thanks Rob.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Wally on August 21, 2015, 12:36:41 PM

Noice.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 21, 2015, 12:42:22 PM

Quote from: Wally on August 21, 2015, 12:36:41 PM

Noice.

yeah, noice Rob. (are you game to set a 'wet' sprint?)

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: rob on August 21, 2015, 04:52:25 PM

Hey Bruce, I haven't tried all the Aosta Configurations yet, there's about a billion of them!

But the one that I think most suited to the under-powered Caterham is the config we have raced on the most - Aosta Sport. Did a few laps and I think it should be fun. About as close to racing a Formula Ford (weight and power wise) as we are going to get for a while.

Lets try the first race in the dry and see how everybody feels about a wet race after that?

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 21, 2015, 05:33:48 PM

Sport it is.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: rob on August 21, 2015, 07:14:27 PM

Hey Bruce, if anybody is interested here is a pack of 30 skins for the Cat.

http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/caterham-academy-championship-skin-pack.109924/

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Wally on August 22, 2015, 08:29:19 AM

A great fun car! I recommend the skin pack too.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 22, 2015, 08:35:49 PM

practice server is up with skins.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 23, 2015, 10:52:44 AM

rooshooter all the files are in the top posting for this download

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: rooshooter on August 23, 2015, 11:08:14 AM

Quote from: Flattop on August 23, 2015, 10:52:44 AM

rooshooter all the files are in the top posting for this download

Thanks Bruce, crash occurs if skin pack is not loaded. I had also just installed ptracker and did
not know what was causing the crash. I am learning to drive with one leg so I will see you on thursday.
I think one leg maybe quicker than two. ;D

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: rooshooter on August 23, 2015, 11:23:13 AM

 Hi Bruce, current track on server is the ' Grand Sport'  not 'Sport' I think the 'Sport' version is easier to learn.
I also think this mod is great with grip levels and handling close to the real car.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 23, 2015, 01:08:01 PM

Quote from: rooshooter on August 23, 2015, 11:23:13 AM

Hi Bruce, current track on server is the ' Grand Sport'  not 'Sport' I think the 'Sport' version is easier to learn.
I also think this mod is great with grip levels and handling close to the real car.

Thanks Denis, I have now set it to "sport_intermediate" , the closest I could find, without the chicane.
Good to see you must be on the mend.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 26, 2015, 01:10:48 PM

Just had a look at the lap stats (http://52.64.45.49:8080/lapstat?) for the upcoming Thursday nights Caterham run at Aosta and I'm really liking it!

Remember this is going to be BIG! (I hope so, the car is so much fun to drive)

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Gratulin on August 26, 2015, 03:37:06 PM

Just 'cause you're out in front :)

BTW. Is the stracker down?

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 27, 2015, 09:16:13 AM

Quote from: Gratulin on August 26, 2015, 03:37:06 PM

Just 'cause you're out in front :)

BTW. Is the stracker down?

"every dog has it's day"  ;D  I'm sure this may changes.

The instance had been restarted, I have kicked it off again. 
and on that note, I had meant to say to you, what if your instance is bounced?  I will keep my old race server up to date with yours, just in case.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Gratulin on August 27, 2015, 09:19:30 AM

My instance has been up and running ok for quite a few months now so it shouldn't 'bounce'. However, you and Phil should login and copy the stracker database file as a precaution.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Joe on August 27, 2015, 09:51:30 AM

Date night today, gutted to miss this. Hope we can run these cars again  :)

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 27, 2015, 10:59:04 AM

Quote from: Joe on August 27, 2015, 09:51:30 AM

Date night today, gutted to miss this. Hope we can run these cars again  :)

There will have to be a season of these, that is a certainty, and use them on the next bye night on Thursday too.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: rob on August 27, 2015, 04:58:24 PM

Hi Bruce/Andrew

Looks like I will have to miss tonight's race, bumma! I am getting a "runtime error" trying to join the server. I have done heaps of off-line practice with no probs but had the error trying to join the XGN server. So I tried an off-line race against the AI and immediately had the error with any more than about 6 cars, so it looks as though its not a server problem but my crappy computer.

A bit disappointed as I love this car and have done heaps of praccy and according to RSR I have quite a respectable time.

Have fun tonight and I will look forward to reading the race reports.

cheers guys
rob

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Gratulin on August 27, 2015, 05:30:48 PM

Quote from: rob on August 27, 2015, 04:58:24 PM

Hi Bruce/Andrew

Looks like I will have to miss tonight's race, bumma! I am getting a "runtime error" trying to join the server. I have done heaps of off-line practice with no probs but had the error trying to join the XGN server. So I tried an off-line race against the AI and immediately had the error with any more than about 6 cars, so it looks as though its not a server problem but my crappy computer.

A bit disappointed as I love this car and have done heaps of praccy and according to RSR I have quite a respectable time.

Have fun tonight and I will look forward to reading the race reports.

cheers guys
rob

Did you check the error logs? You might have a corrupt skin. Any skin that does not have a preview image will crash AC. There is one skin in the Cobra that is a problem - platinum_gold from memory. I realise you are not running the Cobra but the problem may still exist in other skin definitions.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: rob on August 27, 2015, 05:50:41 PM

Thanks for the tips Andrew.

I haven't checked the error logs. Don't even know where to look. Lol. I will have to find them and then post in the AC forums. I will delete all but the default skin and see how I go.

Thanks again mate
rob

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 27, 2015, 06:12:25 PM

We can remove plat gold
When I get home

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 27, 2015, 06:13:57 PM

Just checked gold not on server

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 27, 2015, 07:42:46 PM

Rob, Denise suggested turning off the apps.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 27, 2015, 08:06:15 PM

Rob, Guybrush experienced problems connecting, re-installed the skins all okay now.
maybe???

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: rob on August 27, 2015, 08:44:30 PM

Thanks Bruce, Denis and Guy.

Tried deleting the skins and running an off-line race with 10 AI and got the error.

I didn't think of deleting all 3rd party Apps, I will try that tomorrow.

Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on August 27, 2015, 09:38:23 PM

I found a problem with the car mod.  There were a couple of times tonight where there was a bit of rubbing which didn't quite feel right - as though the collision box was bigger than the car itself.

I was running just behind Gratulin and there was an unexpected tap between the rear of Gratulin's car and the front of mine.  I saved the replay and have taken a screenshot of the exact moment we touched, which shows that we are well clear of each other:

http://images.akamai.steamusercontent.com/ugc/620723145142951885/6F4CE3F7FADEEC9878E850AA6296CE3E36EC68D1/

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Gratulin on August 27, 2015, 10:19:13 PM

Yeah. Thought it was another warp problem so just 'rage quit'. A real pity because this car and track combo was fantastic. A real hoot to drive. So many blind crests and white knuckle bumpy corners. I'm batting about 3 races out of 10 where I get past the first lap.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Phil.8 on August 27, 2015, 10:27:41 PM

Quote from: Gratulin on August 27, 2015, 10:19:13 PM

I'm batting about 3 races out of 10 where I get past the first lap.

I know I go through stages like that

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 28, 2015, 09:20:13 AM

Quote from: rob on August 27, 2015, 08:44:30 PM

Thanks Bruce, Denis and Guy.

Tried deleting the skins and running an off-line race with 10 AI and got the error.

I didn't think of deleting all 3rd party Apps, I will try that tomorrow.

Thanks guys.

What a pity Rob, your Caterham suggestion was sublime! YOU will need to get this fixed, as there will be more of these little loverlies!
Don't delete the 3rd party apps -- just disable all, and then progress through re-enabling them one by one.

Title: Re: Fun Run in the Caterham at Aosta August 27th
Post by: Bruce on August 28, 2015, 09:30:12 AM

Pleased on two counts, one Gratulin, you had a reason to leave, in retrospect I had thought as admin on the night, I had missed an incident deserving attention/restart.
2. The "off" from a tap with Imp, was probably due to the 'collision box hypothis", I will post some question on the mod site.

Started using the stick shift and with a bad shoulder, taking time, I GAINED time and put some good laps in early, until concentration diminished.  Certainly loved the "white knuckle" crest turns, very satisfying getting the correct.  Although the added tension of fellow races certainly placed a strain on some turns.
Pleased to see skipper_nz took the time to race through the events.

Blasted sTracker would not start pre races, no matter what I tried... immediately after the races, instant start! It would have been nice to have seen the stats.