I was thinking the same thing. The road side signs, like the ones that list 3 towns/cities and the distance remaining to reach them -- I thought they might be a little small -- not to proper scale with the road. But, then I thought that maybe it's just because I'm not used to seeing a public road at this scale, so perhaps it was properly scaled. I couldn't tell for sure.Good improvements, can't wait to see some textures input.
One suggestion: I would use a bit bigger signs as right now it is pretty hard to recognize them from the distance,
and given the road layout & the average speed, they will be more than useful that way
Due to too many purists on here... I decided to model the signs to US highway spec... even the height from the ground to the bottom of the diamond is to scale (apart from where I've adjusted the height of the terrain)Good improvements, can't wait to see some textures input.
One suggestion: I would use a bit bigger signs as right now it is pretty hard to recognize them from the distance,
and given the road layout & the average speed, they will be more than useful that way
I was thinking the same thing. The road side signs, like the ones that list 3 towns/cities and the distance remaining to reach them -- I thought they might be a little small -- not to proper scale with the road. But, then I thought that maybe it's just because I'm not used to seeing a public road at this scale, so perhaps it was properly scaled. I couldn't tell for sure.
The track is certainly coming along very well.
Thanks matevery nice man, highway is close to the real deal. more so than i thought! must have been so much hard work man. thank you
lolGlad that you like my approach to realism and my enthusiasmFair enough, I like your approach to realism and your enthusiasm!
This kind of track is really needed, I would love to cruise on a Californian road next to the Ocean, I am sure you will deliver
I will probably only be putting barriers on the worst corners, where the invisible collision meshes already are. In reality there are some corners you'd think should have safety barriers, but they don't... it really is a dangerous road IRL. Any barriers I put in, will be in the same kn5 as the collision meshes... currently 7.kn5 as quite a few people have said about leaving the barriers out... so if some people don't want the barriers they can simply rename, move or delete 7.kn5. I'd say it's split 60% of people want barriers 40% of people don't want any barriers for the extra excitement that causes. I personally don't mind either way... IMO for a 23km track, I think it's surprisingly easy to learn... I'd recommend turning the track description app on... As eventually the section names stay in memory. I'm pretty confident I could tell a section name from a screenshot (Southbound at least)
The track has been positioned by satellite elevation data, which started with a very detailed mesh (too detailed for performance reasons)... this combined with satellite imagery laid over the top to position the road. And then I've checked it to Youtube videos... To which, IMO it's totally recognisable (the road and terrain)... obviously without the exact scenery, bushes / barriers etc ATM... The final track will be some kind of balance between reality and artistic license. As some of the later sections of the real road are so tree lined that you can't even see the ocean, I'm not sure I want it that overgrown. But I will go for the balance I think works bestHow do you compare your track and the real one? You compare youtube videos, or do you stick with satellite maps?? I am just curious
So it's never going to be as accurate as a laserscanned track! But pretty good I think Glad you think that mate, as before I went for it and put all the different types of signs in, I did try one sign at a slightly larger scale... And it made little difference (if any) at the speeds I was going at, so for them to be readable... They'd have to be stupidly massive.
I drove the BMW Z4 E89 Step 1, Corvette Stingray (C7) & Lamborghini Countach. All three were a lot of fun. You must be putting in some fast times now?
Maybe someone could start a thread or something for the times they're getting and in what car, I think that might be interesting... Not sure of the exact time, but the quickest I've done the South route is around 8 mins in a 962C.
I'm finding it a bit tricky to put much time into the track ATM but hopefully I will get an update on here before the holidays.
Cool choices mateI finally got a chance to drive it again, on the most recent build. It's coming along nicely. To be honest, the three trips I did (all heading south) we driven like a regular driver who's got a led foot. Anywhere from 65-75 avg cruising speed...slower for the sharper turns. With occasional hooligan style foot to the floor driving into triple digits. Just trying to learn the track and also enjoy it at the same time.
The Countach in particular is nicely balanced. lol The more you learn the track, I hope more of that occurs lol Wear those tyres out mate Nice one mate, hope your new computer is coming along nicely
Always great getting some new hardware. I've just got a new G29 (after having a 180° degree wheel) and it's blown AC wide open... 500% more steering accuracy... is pretty ****ing awesome Cool choices mate
Nice one mate, hope your new computer is coming along nicely
87 - 90% may not result in the best times, but I'm sure that results in a good balance between speed and tail happy fun
I think you'll like the latest version... I think having the pits in the parking lots behind the gas stations (Pit boxes 1 & 2 are either side of the gas pumps) feels more natural than just having them dumped on the road. It also adds to the test drive feel of the track environment. You also might find the urge to drift around the gas station buildings. The gas station layouts were designed with that in mind... Had to be done.
Sounds good the mate, sure you're having loads of fun with it
I have slightly lowered the road surface grip in the surfaces ini... It's still going to be far more grippy than a public highway with sand being blown over it though.
That's certainly not hanging about
I think my fastest is around the 220mph area whatever that is in km/hI take it you mean the southern quarter of the track? IRL that section is so tree lined you can't even see the ocean, but it is good that the sense of speed goes up... The sense of speed will go up on the next update as depending on FPS issues... there will be A LOT of small arid bushes either side of the road... Sort of similar to the foliage on Black Cat.
You're more than welcome matewith the new custom championship option, is so easy having a police chase down here with your highway patrol skins. massive thanks man
I'm so glad Kunos have added the custom championship mode... It is an extremely welcome inclusion... Three cheers for Kunos! Good luck staying ahead of the Police! If you make/upload any police chase videos, feel free to share a link to it in here mate..
