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[Bram Hengeveld]

Things are moving at Codemasters

 

[Michael Watts]

I can do Sunday if it's ok with @Robert Waddell. Has anyone heard from Railer? Nice to see you getting some practice in Peter. I was able to hit 2.09.96X once online. I had my room up for about an hour an half online and had 5 or 6 people join me for Online Custom Cup practice vs AI on Hard. Of those 5 or 6 only one stuck around to run the second race (both were 5 laps day/night) No one could seem to stay with me, whether it was the fact I locked out assists or locked in the Cockpit view they would usually be several seconds to the rears and usually quit before the 3-4th lap . I even had some show up that had more XP than me and started in front but wouldn't stick around after I started to pull away. So I'll work on getting some more Practice either Tonight or Friday Night.

 

[Matthew Booth]

Matthew Booth/Boothy116/Atom

 

[Peter Hooper]

I can do Sunday if it's ok with @Robert Waddell. Has anyone heard from Railer? Nice to see you getting some practice in Peter. I was able to hit 2.09.96X once online. I had my room up for about an hour an half online and had 5 or 6 people join me for Online Custom Cup practice vs AI on Hard. Of those 5 or 6 only one stuck around to run the second race (both were 5 laps day/night) No one could seem to stay with me, whether it was the fact I locked out assists or locked in the Cockpit view they would usually be several seconds to the rears and usually quit before the 3-4th lap . I even had some show up that had more XP than me and started in front but wouldn't stick around after I started to pull away. So I'll work on getting some more Practice either Tonight or Friday Night.

Haven't seen Railer online at all for a while but hopefully he will be able to make it. Running those two Racenet Challenges was a big help in getting used to these cars and gave a big boost up in the levelling (wish we could do that for all of them). I have been fortunate enough to have some early morning time before work and have also rushed home for lunch a couple of times too so thats been a big help in getting the track time for this one

I rarely run any public lobby stuff for those very reasons Michael. Either ends up like destruction derby or guys just don't hang around if they can't win. I have always found it difficult finding the actual cars or tracks being run that I need as well so haven't tried them for some time.

 

[Rob]

I have no problem running Sunday, since the goddamn NFL has turned into the WWF and my Steelers and my Dad's Cowboys are out. Hopefully the NFL will go the way of NASCAR an learn some lessons about tinkering with the core game.

Peter, I don't think you commented. Would Sunday be better for you? Same time? Earlier? Makes no never mind to me.

I too am loving this track. I shouldn't and I rally hate this designer look, but something about Yas is fun. I think it's the length combined with the corners being somewhat similar but different. The first two turns are a good example. I can take one or the other flat out but not both. And the chicanes before the straights are very dependent on getting the braking point right at differing speeds. The 3-corner apex right hander is sublime, and then the hard right afterward is perhaps the most nerve bending corner on the track...braking hard, turning, yet gliding too and over-steer abounds. That's the only corner I can't seem to shake it most of the time.

I too went out early this morning (apologies to Railer, but I just could not get out of work or get to my phone in the car) for some practice and some racing. My setup had changed drastically and I finally have a car that feels bolted to the ground, for the most part. As much as an open wheel car can be, at least. I just sort of had that "ah ha" moment where the track lines and tuning came together, even though I'm probably still slower than many. But not the A.I.!

I new I could pull out a fast one, so I did a two lap qualy and managed to pull a 2:10.683 out of it. That' my fastest lap here, but I'm much more consistent, running anywhere from 2:12 -2.10 in the race. Against "Very Hard" A.I. that was good enough for 4th on the grid.

The race started out kinda chippy, as the A.I. tend to bunch and slow until they get spread out, when they become really fun. I, um, nudged a car out of the way after getting the same treatment and found myself in third after lap one. That's where I stayed. I almost got past #2, but he pulled away at the end. I had a few mistakes, but at one point had the fastest lap of the race at 2:11.447, but that was later outdone by the lead A.I. in the 2:10s. Yes, there was some line shifting going on...those two pink cars were stalking me like Paris Hilton and Suzie Wolff. But I managed to stay ahead and pull away. No major mistakes and pretty consistent laps. In fact, have a look:

 

[Rob]

Peter, I looked for you before you went to work, but no luck. Maybe when you get lunch. I'll be on just in case.
And Railer, tomorrow, I'm leaving at 10pm or else. So if you or anyone wants to get in some practice and level up tomorrow night, I'm in. If we move the race, it will allow more time for this too.

 

[Rob]

Matthew Booth/Boothy116/Atom

Oh hell. And he's in the Atom. It's going to suck to get spanked by an Atom, which is uncontrollable.

 

[HoiHman]

Is there anyway to edit the championships in the game, since there is no database.bin ?

 

[Matthew Booth]

Oh hell. And he's in the Atom. It's going to suck to get spanked by an Atom, which is uncontrollable.

It's only uncontrollable if you put it in the wrong gear into the corner If the rear kicks out your a gear too low Got Level up properly at some point to unlock what I need can do a 2:08.35 then

 

[Rob]

It's only uncontrollable if you put it in the wrong gear into the corner If the rear kicks out your a gear too low Got Level up properly at some point to unlock what I need can do a 2:08.35 then

That's about a second ahead of us! But there still is time. . I had to learn about the gears the hard way. It also works in reverse.

 

[Peter Hooper]

It's only uncontrollable if you put it in the wrong gear into the corner If the rear kicks out your a gear too low Got Level up properly at some point to unlock what I need can do a 2:08.35 then

Well, i've done a 2:08.456 but i'm mainly in the 2:09's.

 

[Peter Hooper]

I have no problem running Sunday, since the goddamn NFL has turned into the WWF and my Steelers and my Dad's Cowboys are out. Hopefully the NFL will go the way of NASCAR an learn some lessons about tinkering with the core game.

Peter, I don't think you commented. Would Sunday be better for you? Same time? Earlier? Makes no never mind to me.

I too am loving this track. I shouldn't and I rally hate this designer look, but something about Yas is fun. I think it's the length combined with the corners being somewhat similar but different. The first two turns are a good example. I can take one or the other flat out but not both. And the chicanes before the straights are very dependent on getting the braking point right at differing speeds. The 3-corner apex right hander is sublime, and then the hard right afterward is perhaps the most nerve bending corner on the track...braking hard, turning, yet gliding too and over-steer abounds. That's the only corner I can't seem to shake it most of the time.

I too went out early this morning (apologies to Railer, but I just could not get out of work or get to my phone in the car) for some practice and some racing. My setup had changed drastically and I finally have a car that feels bolted to the ground, for the most part. As much as an open wheel car can be, at least. I just sort of had that "ah ha" moment where the track lines and tuning came together, even though I'm probably still slower than many. But not the A.I.!

I new I could pull out a fast one, so I did a two lap qualy and managed to pull a 2:10.683 out of it. That' my fastest lap here, but I'm much more consistent, running anywhere from 2:12 -2.10 in the race. Against "Very Hard" A.I. that was good enough for 4th on the grid.

The race started out kinda chippy, as the A.I. tend to bunch and slow until they get spread out, when they become really fun. I, um, nudged a car out of the way after getting the same treatment and found myself in third after lap one. That's where I stayed. I almost got past #2, but he pulled away at the end. I had a few mistakes, but at one point had the fastest lap of the race at 2:11.447, but that was later outdone by the lead A.I. in the 2:10s. Yes, there was some line shifting going on...those two pink cars were stalking me like Paris Hilton and Suzie Wolff. But I managed to stay ahead and pull away. No major mistakes and pretty consistent laps. In fact, have a look:

Sunday would be better for me for sure

Nice improvement there Robert.. that run out at Brands must have done you some good

The AI here are a bit of an oddity I am finding. The 'Very Hard' seem to be pretty much the same as 'Hard' and in fact have even been slower online as we found yesterday. I assumed we were racing 'Hard' so was very surprised to find you had set them to the 'Very Hard'.

I will be running the 'Very Hard' offine next time I am no just to compare them with 'Hard' as I wonder whether the odd pace is an online thing.

 

[Michael Watts]

Peter, just out of curiosity are you running your rear suspension "softer" or "stiffer". I can't seem to come to grips with the rear, or perhaps I just need more seat time with it to be comfortable. I'm running -30 on the rear (Very firm and happy with front grip), and I just feel like I can't push the car in sector 3 at all. It usually leads to a lot of oversteer and mistakes.

 

[Peter Hooper]

Peter, just out of curiosity are you running your rear suspension "softer" or "stiffer". I can't seem to come to grips with the rear, or perhaps I just need more seat time with it to be comfortable. I'm running -30 on the rear (Very firm and happy with front grip), and I just feel like I can't push the car in sector 3 at all. It usually leads to a lot of oversteer and mistakes.

Always pretty much always have front and rear the same Michael, I run at about +50 on both here.

 

[Peter Hooper]

@Matthew Booth @Railer Cantrell Any objections to this race being run on Sunday now? Myself and Karl can't make Saturday but can both do Sunday. Would be good to get a decent grid for this one as these cars are fun, fun, fun

 

[Matthew Booth]

Well, i've done a 2:08.456 but i'm mainly in the 2:09's.

Yeah im more often 2:09.5 or below for the most part unless get everything right. Gunna try the XBow again see if any difference.

Happy to race sunday

 

[Matthew Booth]

That's about a second ahead of us! But there still is time. . I had to learn about the gears the hard way. It also works in reverse.

Just be glad you decided against the V8 Atom It's like driving around in a very fast go cart

 

[Peter Hooper]

@Karl Fuss Keep your eyes on here, could be a Sunday race so hopefully good for you too

 

[Michael Watts]

ill be home around 12:30 EST if anyone wants to get some laps in.

 

[Michael Watts]

back to work, But I did try your firmer suspension settings for the rear and it all me to push it a bit harder. Managed a 2:09.63, although it took me 8 laps to achieve it

 

[Karl Fuss]

I may not get any laps before the race... which car is best?