Tracks Toscana 0.61

[fastfab]

@fastfab, how do I set the track up with the Alpinestars, Elf, Renault, Michelin etc billboard branding as shown in your Ferrari video posted earlier today? The track that I downloaded today has the generic branding from the earlier version, but your video looks a lot more authentic.

^^ Love those new trees BTW.

If you go in the repertories of the mod, you can see a skins folder. If you go inside you will find the PSD source files to change the branding as you like with a read_me file with instructions.
You need a software to edit ".psd" (like photoshop...) then save your new files as ".dds" (direct x texture) in the very same folder.
If what I'm saying is gibberish to you, this is the .dds file already made, just put it in toscana_0.4>skins>default folder.
https://we.tl/nsOVwQyGxB

 

[Mascot]

If you go in the repertories of the mod, you can see a skins folder. If you go inside you will find the PSD source files to change the branding as you like with a read_me file with instructions.
You need a software to edit ".psd" (like photoshop...) then save your new files as ".dds" (direct x texture) in the very same folder.
If what I'm saying is gibberish to you, this is the .dds file already made, just put it in toscana_0.4>skins>default folder.
https://we.tl/nsOVwQyGxB

Ah, many thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for.
Any reason why you didn't have those brands as the default textures for the billboards? They look great!

 

[BrainsBush]

Great track!! Thanks for making and sharing

One observation to improve this track for racing:

I just started an AI race with a Maserati 6f on track #4 (the longest one). In RSR it sets immediately a WR time when you pass the start/finish line after the race started. In this case 3.2 seconds and the lap counter mentions that you started lap 2 in stead of 1.

Maybe RSR related or coding in the track?

 

[rbt52]

It happens on practice mode as well.

 

[Mascot]

@fastfab, with Toscana being a fictional track and therefore free from the licencing constraints of real-life circuits, have you considered adding reverse ribbons for the four current configurations? I've turned a few laps going the wrong way around and it's a whole different challenge, but still a lot of fun. The layouts work well in reverse. They would be like four extra free tracks for relatively little additional work.

I often wonder why reverse ribbons aren't added to more fictional tracks. It's surely maximising the benefits of all that hard work.

 

[fastfab]

I will look into that laptime problem.
For the reverse mod I thought about it, it can be tricky to do, but definitly possible.
Maybe I will make a separate archive with reverse mod when all is done .

 

[Chris 576]

Beautiful track but as said there's a lap time problem.
I started practice, loaded settings and set off, went over the start/finish line after 26 seconds, got a world record on RSR (beat that...)

 

[Mascot]

For the reverse mod I thought about it, it can be tricky to do, but definitly possible.
Maybe I will make a separate archive with reverse mod when all is done .

That would be fantastic - many thanks!
Just curious, in what ways is it tricky to do?

 

[fastfab]

It's tricky because no matter what you always encounter problems... ^^
I have to change the signs on the track, change the pit lane, reverse the grid, the start light and make new AI lines.
An the fact that the track is an "8", it makes AI lines painfull to make, with a lot of manual edit.
Always expect the unexpected. It will not be as straightforward as just moving 3 objects.
And not counting that I rely on the direction in wich the track flow to use some "visuals trick". ^^

 

[Mascot]

It's tricky because no matter what you always encounter problems... ^^
I have to change the signs on the track, change the pit lane, reverse the grid, the start light and make new AI lines.
An the fact that the track is an "8", it makes AI lines painfull to make, with a lot of manual edit.
Always expect the unexpected. It will not be as straightforward as just moving 3 objects.
And not counting that I rely on the direction in wich the track flow to use some "visuals trick". ^^

Ah, interesting! So no new problems as such, just similar ones to those normally encountered when building a track. Thanks for the insight.

 

[AccAkut]

on real tracks there are a lot of issues with exit roads and the general layout of crash protection, sand traps ect that prohibit reverse usage

 

[garyjpaterson]

Was just checking out the awesome tyre flex on the banking, and realised the driveable physics mesh is about 6 inches above the visual mesh Looks a little odd to say the least!

 

[fastfab]

Yeah I know. But I will fix it when I will do the overhaul of the road and curbs.

 

[fastfab]

Next update likely to incorporate an autumn skin too.
Still very WIP.

 

[Mascot]

^^ Looks fantastic..!
I'd definitely suggest that you use the Elf, Renault, Michelin, Alpinestars etc branding as the track defaults in the next update @fastfab. These banners and hoardings look so much better than the current generic default ones IMO.

 

[shmafoozius]

I'm in love with the visuals of the track. It's also quite fun to drive. Track seems a bit unecessary wide though. And as mentioned before, AI needs some work.

Looking forward to new updates! It's already one of my all time favs.

 

[Mascot]

I'm in love with the visuals of the track. It's also quite fun to drive. Track seems a bit unecessary wide though. And as mentioned before, AI needs some work.

Looking forward to new updates! It's already one of my all time favs.

I love wide tracks! It's narrow tracks that I find annoying. Wide tracks offer much better overtaking opportunities, different lines, chances to avoid obstacles or collisions, driving on the limit and beyond without fatal consequences... a much better overall racing experience, I reckon. Narrow tracks can end up being too restrictive.

Viva wide tracks!

 

[shmafoozius]

Of course too narrow tracks are annoying but I think once you can fit almost 10 cars side by side it's a bit overkill.

 

[Mascot]

Of course too narrow tracks are annoying but I think once you can fit almost 10 cars side by side it's a bit overkill.

I couldn't disagree more.

 

[shmafoozius]

Luckily everyone has his own opinion. However, still a great track and as I mentioned, instantly one of my favs. I guess we can at least agree on it being a great track.