V8Factor League

TassieDevil_Original · Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:12 pm

SHoNKY wrote:You are probably right SE1Z, the other thing that pisses me off is when I do join a server with a good amount of people on it, its on bloody practice for an eternity, whats with all the servers set to 1 hour of practice with the race set to 5 laps, that drives me insane, I try voting to to move to the race but almost always someone doesn't want to race, they'd prefer to practice and the server ends up stuck on practice, at this point I usually leave.

FFS, if you just want to practice people, do it off bloody line!

Here, here, Shonky!!!

My sentiments exactally.

Tassie

Exar Kun · Post by **Exar Kun** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:08 pm

Yeah, I agree. If only the game was configured correctly by server admins then it would be sweet. rF is the only thing that comes close to LFS for online racing - it's still got a bit to go though but it's unfortunate that this aspect which could so easily be corrected by people isn't.

EzyRider · Post by **EzyRider** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:17 pm

I'll have the MPR server running the V8Factor mod by tonight, so perhaps we could get some ideas on what sort of settings you'd expect from an online race server? How long for practise, how long for qual, how many laps per race, etc etc.

Sterling · Post by **Sterling** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:23 pm

Personally I think its a little difficult to compare LFS and rF in this respect, whilst I agree I'd like to see more actual races, the content in rF is continually changing and being added too, in some cases it very hard to just get in and race in a controlled manner simply because you don't know the track or have a setup and know the capabilities for the new mod your driving............... now compare that to LFS where the content is always the same.

Post by **Shonky** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:35 pm

I can see where you are coming from Sterls but that doesn't hold water with me, if I download a new track/mod, after installing it the first thing I do is have a crack offline first before going online and ruining someone elses race.

Maybe the rF community in general just have a different mentality when it comes to online etiquette.

DarrenM · Post by **DarrenM** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:38 pm

EzyRider wrote:I'll have the MPR server running the V8Factor mod by tonight, so perhaps we could get some ideas on what sort of settings you'd expect from an online race server? How long for practise, how long for qual, how many laps per race, etc etc.

If you want quick sprint racing with a focus on racing instead of practicing:

No practice or warmup
20 mins qual
10 lap race (6-8 for tracks with longer laptimes)

Disable next session voting in multiplayer.ini to stop the impatient dicks that votespam next session as soon as they can no longer go on track at the end of qual regardless of whether others are still finishing laps or not. An admin can still move it to the next session, though having someone as admin blocks others from voting by default anyway.
Vote percentage next session="100"

Also, you might look at lowering the "Delay between sessions" and "Delay after race" which is also in the multiplayer.ini. The defaults are a bit long iirc. Something like 10 seconds between sessions and 20 seconds after race should be heaps.

LoudHoward · Post by **LoudHoward** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:41 pm

I reckon 10 mins practice, 20 mins qual, 20 minutes race (however many laps that ends up being, say 15 for Hidden Valley, 10 for Bathurst etc).

That way, you're never more than 30 mins from a race - it's a fair gap to have a bit of a break to get a drink, a cookie and let more people flock in, but it's short enough that you're not sitting there for an hour for Practice 1 to wind down, then practice 2 starts

r8response · Post by **r8response** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:51 pm

LoudHoward wrote:I reckon 10 mins practice, 20 mins qual, 20 minutes race (however many laps that ends up being, say 15 for Hidden Valley, 10 for Bathurst etc).

That way, you're never more than 30 mins from a race - it's a fair gap to have a bit of a break to get a drink, a cookie and let more people flock in, but it's short enough that you're not sitting there for an hour for Practice 1 to wind down, then practice 2 starts

Post by **Shonky** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:53 pm

LoudHoward wrote:I reckon 10 mins practice, 20 mins qual, 20 minutes race (however many laps that ends up being, say 15 for Hidden Valley, 10 for Bathurst etc).

That way, you're never more than 30 mins from a race - it's a fair gap to have a bit of a break to get a drink, a cookie and let more people flock in, but it's short enough that you're not sitting there for an hour for Practice 1 to wind down, then practice 2 starts

DarrenM · Post by **DarrenM** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:21 pm

I think the only reason to have separate practice and qual sessions is if you want to limit the number of laps allowed in qual. With 2 sessions and unlimited laps you just create a 1-2 minute period in the middle where people can't drive

Another thing you might consider when practicing for long races is making it either 1/2 distance or the length of 1 stint. That way people get to test tyre wear, fuel usage etc.

Acerlyte · Post by **Acerlyte** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:15 pm

The XGN server is currently running 20 mins prac, 30 mins qual, 5 mins warmup and 5 lap races. If you are on your lonesome you can vote to change sessions or events without needing other voters. It's not perfect but we have to try and cover other people who wish to use the server too (you'd be surprised how many people just enjoy running practice with each other). With the voting thing by the way I could see the issue with public servers but I think you will find most of the folks who have access to the XGN server would be more than happy to have a race with any of you guys. I don't think the movement to race would be objected by many

We are working it out over time, so please have patience with us

VIPEROSI · Post by **VIPEROSI** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:00 pm

dvestate wrote:For any late comers here is the field

Not Allocated

Ford

#4 - James Courtney (SBR)
#12 - John Bowe (Team BOC)
#25 - Warren Luff (Fujitsu Racing)
#26 - Jose Fernandez (Fujitsu Racing)

Holden
#39 - Alan Gurr (Team Sirromet Wines)
#67 - Paul Morris (Team Sirromet Wines)

Ford

1. Righteous - #1 Russell Ingall (SBR)
2. Se1z - #888 Craig Lowndes (888 Racing)
3. dvestate - #88 Jamie Wincup (888 Racing)
4. Nutty - #18 Will Davidson (DJR)
5. JTM29 - #6 Jason Bright (FPR)
6. Enforcer J - #5 Mark Winterbottom (FPR)
7. tz17 - #17 Steven Johnson (DJR)
8. Schmickle - # 14 Brad Jones (Team BOC)
9. Ezyrider - #10 Jason Bargwanna (WPS)
10. Acerlyte - #20 Marcus Marshall (Paul Cruksnak Racing)
11. Hz-Lab - #8 Max Wilson (WPS)

Holden

1. Gizmo - #15 Rick Kelly (Toll HSVDT)
2. Sterling - #16 Garth Tander (Toll HSVDT)
3. Cetram - #23 Andew Jones (Tasman Motorsport)
4. Cutter - #7 Steven Richards (Jack Daniel's Racing)
5. Shonky - #3 Jason Richards (Tasman Motorsport)
6. Peter - #2 Mark Skaife (HRT)
7. TassieDevil - #51 Greg Murphy (SuperCheap Auto)
8. Shaun - #22 - Todd Kelly (HRT)
9. Grasshoppah - #50 Cameron McConville (SuperCheap Auto)
10. Exar Kun - #55 Steve Owen (Autobarn Racing)
11. Juggle - #021 Paul Radisich (Team Kiwi)
12. Loud Howard - #33 Lee Holdsworth (GRM)
13. Ghost - #34 Dean Canto (GRM)
14. Zvook - #11 Paul Dumbrell (Jack Daniel's Racing)

What night are the races run and what time?

If the jeldwen falcon isnt taken ill be interested in that car but its dependent on what nights and times you guys have worked out.

r8response · Post by **r8response** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:28 pm

VIPEROSI wrote: If the jeldwen falcon isnt taken ill be interested in that car but its dependent on what nights and times you guys have worked out.

its the Off wednesday night of the LFS AAL. and the jeldwen falcon should be free

VIPEROSI · Post by **VIPEROSI** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:03 pm

Thanks R8, what time are the races run?

Post by **Shonky** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:07 pm

Qual starts at 8.30pm Viper, with the race starting round 9pm.

VIPEROSI · Post by **VIPEROSI** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:13 pm

Cool, i usually have other commitments on wednesday nights but if its a 9 oclock start i can skip qualifying and just make it for the race

KNAPPO · Post by **KNAPPO** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:26 pm

I will be getting rFactor before Round #2 and was wondering if i could grab the #67 - Paul Morris (Team Sirromet Wines) Holden while its still there.

dvestate · Post by **dvestate** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:59 pm

Here's the list

Tricked you.......

KNAPPO · Post by **KNAPPO** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:13 pm

dvestate wrote:Here's the list

Holden

15. Knappo - #67 Paul Morris (Team Sirromet Wines)

Cheers Dvestate

LoudHoward · Post by **LoudHoward** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:51 pm

Ghost has pulled out, so the #34 GRM car is now not allocated - get in quick people! No one too fast though, I wanna be #1

KNAPPO · Post by **KNAPPO** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:45 pm

LoudHoward wrote:Ghost has pulled out, so the #34 GRM car is now not allocated - get in quick people! No one too fast though, I wanna be #1

I would love it if i could jump into one of the GRM cars from the #67 Paul Morris car i just obtained (i would have chosen the GRM car but there was only the Team Sirromet Wines Holdens left

.

Loudhoward if you want the #34 thats fine, can i please take the #33????

Shaun · Post by **Shaun** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 9:51 pm

knappo he means no1 to fast enter the comp cos he wants to win

KNAPPO · Post by **KNAPPO** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:54 pm

If that is the case can I please grab the now vacant #34 GRM Holden?

Sterling · Post by **Sterling** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:00 am

V8 Factor sigs are cool

SE1Z · Post by **SE1Z** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:54 pm

where are you clowns getting them from?
Can someone pls make me a Craig Lowndes sig?