Assetto Corsa PC Mods General DiscussionPC

[Perico Lospa]

I don't understand the problems, man... right for me, I have water.

Don't you all hate the AC thing that the same Jedi trick work well with some mods and not with others? It's maddening...

Greek Island (by @carTOON ) sea fix + more...

Thank goodness the Community is amazing...!!!

... thanks on behalf of the community...

Thanks to all of you, who make it possible.

Checked, all ok now. Thanks @carTOON and @shi...

By the way; in case you haven't seen it, please, take a look to this little gem: https://www.overtake.gg/downloads/spn-2024.71205/

It has many spectacular graphic details, such as the realism of the track and the piles of tires, but one of the things that has caught my attention the most are the spectators; they are at another level... although I'm afraid that if a track were filled with that type of figures, the fps would suffer a lot...

 

[MikeontheMic]

Please delete, I figured it out

 

[RFO2002]

I'm having a problem with Assetto Corsa loading some cars. I use version CSP 0.2.3 and version of Content Manager 0.8.2663.39678. I've tried changing the version of Content Manager or CSP but I still have the same problem when trying to start with some cars, for example: 992 Cup by Guerrilla Mods and GT3 Cup 2004 by 101 Creative. When I try to load one of these cars, the PC freezes and doesn't load the car into the game. I have no problem with other cars. Does anyone else know what could be causing this?

 

[24H]

I'm weird in that I like all my versions of the same track to look similar and it bugged me that Spa 2022 used different tree textures than the stock Kunos version of Spa. So I made some trees skins for Spa 2022 using the tree textures from the original Spa track. One of these will end up being the default tree textures I use the next time I update the track, but first I have to decide which one I like the best. Since I can't decide at the moment, i'm releasing all 4 versions as track skins and if you want to use them, you can pick which you prefer. Or you can edit them to make them more to your liking. These will get extracted directly into the track folder and you can delete the ones you don't need to keep.

Spa_2022 tree track skins

is it possible for you to make the new pyer extension 6.1 compatible with the standalone version of the track?

 

[MasterFocus]

Another day another problem!
White flag appear and stay from the start to the finish, doesnt matter how many laps...
Trying to race with Crewchief is annoying AF... (White flag... there's the white flag mate...)
Any way to remove the flag warning?

 

[Fanapryde]

Another day another problem!
White flag appear and stay from the start to the finish, doesnt matter how many laps...
Trying to race with Crewchief is annoying AF... (White flag... there's the white flag mate...)
Any way to remove the flag warning?

Strange... I just tried a race with a grid of ks_abarth500_assetto_corse. No white flag issues, Crew Chief works as usual.
But while trying I got my view blocked by a opaque safety net.
Totally new for me (did about 4000 km with this car without issues and now this...)
How can I fix that ?

 

[MasterFocus]

Strange... I just tried a race with a grid of ks_abarth500_assetto_corse. No white flag issues, Crew Chief works as usual.
But while trying I got my view blocked by a opaque safety net.
Totally new for me (did about 4000 km with this car without issues and now this...)
How can I fix that ?

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Add this to the ext_config.ini

[SIDE_NET_...]
MESHES = GEO_netSide_SUB0, GEO_netSide_SUB1
TESSELATION = 0
CULL_MODE = NONE

 

[racinjoe013]

is it possible for you to make the new pyer extension 6.1 compatible with the standalone version of the track?

Already working on it. It's actually done but i'm trying to solve a problem with the sidekick app on the WEC 24H layout. It uses an alternate start point from the other layouts and for some reason sidekick sort of wants to start timing your lap info at the old s/f line point. It eventually synchs up when you cross the new s/f line but there's a small point in the lap when the timing info is off.

 

[Fanapryde]

Add this to the ext_config.ini

[SIDE_NET_...]
MESHES = GEO_netSide_SUB0, GEO_netSide_SUB1
TESSELATION = 0
CULL_MODE = NONE

Thanks. I had this code in the config, but TESSELATION was set to 1.
with 0 the net is OK again.
As I wrote I never had this issue, I never changed the config either...
So you fixed it...

 

[JK1977]

W.I.P. Venturi 400 Trophy

 

[X90]

Reinstalled Nuzzi's Pit App 2.9 - and everything seems to be working at first glance.

Unfortunately, while the strange auto-activation seems to have stopped, I can confirm that the radio button to "Enable/Disable track physics" surfaces.ini changer is NOT working - even with "Disabled" track physics, I am still checksum-kicked from my server. So whatever is happening, the app is still not reverting the surfaces.ini to its original state properly. So it's still a no from me for now. Deleting.


But, I'm going to sound the bat signal one more time. Someone here must know a solution to the night lighting problem. Below are two fn_bahrain screenshots at night. Notice how the first one has lighting drawn so far in - you can only see 100-200m in front of you. Notice how you can't see the "DHL" wall boards at all in that picture - this is probably ~300-350 meters from T1. The light pop-in is so distracting - I'd love for the draw distance to be tripled at least.

Interestingly, new Pure/CSP lighting means I can actually now clearly see the huge light towers around the circuit OK - and they are emitting light - just not onto the racetrack where it needs to.

If anyone has any ideas here, I'd appreciate it. I've been searching for a solution to this for ages.

Replying to my own post, with some results from hours of sleuthing and testing with ext_config .ini files! I may have found a potential solution after digging through countless posts, Discord convos and the like. Cheers to the CSP Discord for fishing this up.



It seems as if the pervasive "pop-in" issue with bounce lighting sources that is rampant across many night tracks (Bahrain, Reboot Le Mans, Imola, Mugello, etc.) has to do with the total number of dynamic lights allowable by CSP.

See the following link for a convo between LeBluem and Ilja:

x4fab/LeBluem CSP Lights Discussion

The problem seems to be that there are simply too many dynamic light sources at once - as there is a hard cap of 300 dynamic lights currently in CSP (which includes track lights, cockpit lights, brake lights/lights from other cars, etc.). This light cap is because Ilja is using a 32 KB container to tie the light meshes to the pixel shaders - and increasing the size of this container to 64 KB or whatever would have a fairly significant performance impact.

Now, obviously, I'd prefer the performance hit (and can balance it by turning down some ExtraFX/CSP Graphics Settings) to how bad the light pop-in is, but he suggests an alternate solution: "Exclusive" Lights.

I'd never heard of these before or seen them before in any track I've cracked open - essentially, these are lights that "transition" from low-fidelity to high-fidelity at a range specified by the light group in ext_config.ini. The "low-fidelity" is apparently quite low-fidelity, as there's no dynamism to the lit mesh when in this "exclusive" mode - but once the camera gets, say, 500 meters or closer to that light, it smoothly transitions into a normal dynamic bounce light source.

Crucially, lights in "Exclusive Mode" do NOT count against that 300 light cap. Which, in theory, means that distant lights can appear without issue - especially if they are "exclusive" tagged.


Thank you for coming to my esoteric TED Talk on some Assetto Corsa problem that has bugged my ill mind to no end for years. Ilja provides the code for Exclusive Lights in my link above.



TL;DR - if you are making a track with night lighting, whether Reboot Team, or shin, or Fenryr or whomever, please consider giving these Exclusive Lights a try for less important CSP bounce light sources (not emissives). It could drastically reduce this light pop-in - currently the scourge of night racing in AC - for a minimal fidelity impact.

 

[Fanapryde]

By the way; in case you haven't seen it, please, take a look to this little gem: https://www.overtake.gg/downloads/spn-2024.71205/

It has many spectacular graphic details, such as the realism of the track and the piles of tires, but one of the things that has caught my attention the most are the spectators; they are at another level... although I'm afraid that if a track were filled with that type of figures, the fps would suffer a lot...

There are only a few, but yes, way better looking than about any spectators I have seen in AC:

 

[Peugeot905]

Working on updating the WR LMP, WR LM 2001, and the WR LMP-02 autoexe's. Physics and Model improvements from the Beta. Updated Chrysler LMP and Doran-Lista Dallara SP1's drop later this week.
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Drivetrain's have been modified and finalized for all 4 models. The release should be very soon.

 

[racinjoe013]

Spa 2022 Update

This is my take on the excellent Spa 2022 mod by guigui0256. I cannot stress enough how I take no credit for this what so ever. Please do not give me any credit or thanks for this. I did basically nothing other than fix a couple of technical issues with the treeline lighting and altered a few textures. I realize this is not a cool thing to do to alter someone else's work without permission. I did reach out to the creator awhile back about these issues and he said he was happy with the track so I don't feel like I am doing anything wrong. If he sees this and asks, I will pull it.

The download is rather large because it is a full track folder. I run the track as it's own separate track, not as an addon in the original Kunos Spa folder. Reason being, his extension impacted how the original Spa looked and I didn't want to change that so I made it a separate track. Sorry for the big download.

Spa 2022 Update


Spa 2022 Update to work with original Spa Folder. Won't alter the original track.

Spa 2022 Update for original Spa Folder

The mods have full support for all of Pyyer's Spa F1 and WEC extensions. In order for them to work properly, please follow the directions below.

1.) Install whichever version of the mod you choose to use.

2.) Install Pyyer's Spa extensions into the track folder. Do not drag them into the root 'assettocorsa' folder or they will not get installed to the correct location.

3.) Install the files in the included 'Files_for_Pyyer_extensions' folder and overwrite anything it asks.

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Notes:

-- If you want the sound effects back, open up the ext_config file and set the ext_config-audio section at the top to ACTIVE = 1. It does weird things on my system so I had to disable it.

Links for both mods have been updated to new versions. Please read carefully to avoid any issues. Personally, I believe the best version to use is the standalone version to get the best experience. I could do more with it because I didn't have to worry about messing up the original Spa track. Plus, it's easier to get rid of it if you don't like what I did than it is to try and undo things in the original spa folder.

Standalone version:

-- Please delete the old spa_2022 folder first.
-- Full support for all of Pyyer's F1 and WEC 6.1 extensions. Directions on how to make Pyyer's extensions work properly are included.
-- Added a Spa 2013 layout which is nothing more than the original Spa track with my grass, tree and road assets included in the kn5 file. Two reasons for this. One, it makes all the layouts look the same and work with the included track skins. Two, it makes the Pyyer F1 2020 and 2021 extensions work properly because they require the spa.kn5 file be in the track folder and some new entries in the layouts ext_config file.
-- All the layouts include their default ai files. If you have a particular custom ai you like to use, you will need to copy it to this track folder for all layouts.
-- Restored the trees from the Kunos version of Spa simply because I liked them better than guigui's default tree textures.
-- Fixes to the night lights I messed up on my prior versions for the 2022 layout and all of Pyyer's layouts.
-- There may be an issue with the timing on the WEC 24H layout because it uses a different s/f line point. You will still get a correct lap time, but where it begins calculating it is a bit messed up. I'm working on trying to figure it out, but it's not worth holding up the release of this update for that issue.
-- One suggestion I would make is to go into the data folder for all of Pyyer's layouts and delete or rename the lighting.ini file. I don't believe the lighting.ini file uses the correct pitch or sun angle and you'd be better off not using it. But that's your choice.

Spa folder version:

-- Includes all the things in the standalone version update except you might want to skip installing my files for the F1 2020 and 2021 extensions and just use Pyyer's default files. I can't guarantee they will work properly with the stock spa.kn5 file or whatever ext_config file you might already have.

Managing 11 different layouts was kind of confusing so i'm sure I made some mistakes along the way. Please point them out here or via a PM so I can try and fix them. If you have issues getting the Pyyer 6.1 extensions installed, please reach out to me via PM. It's not hard to do, but I can see where it can be confusing if you don't understand folder structures.

 

[Breanuts]

Hi,
I just tried the new rally mode in content manager and it works so well (automatic paces notes for rally stages with fast line ai)
that i shared here. it is very nice to rediscover old rally stages
this video gives a good idea

This is my new obsession at the moment. Now if only VRC and RSS were to do something rally-related, that would be super!

 

[NivekBS]

There are only a few, but yes, way better looking than about any spectators I have seen in AC:

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Wow quite realistic. The left one obviously on the Phone, the other one looks bit pissed off.

 

[carTOON]

There are only a few, but yes, way better looking than about any spectators I have seen in AC:

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Some years ago I made some girl xPacks for summer tracks , but never used them.

 

[RMi_wood]

Some years ago I made some girl xPacks for summer tracks , but never used them.

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very nice! I see your bet and raise you...

 

[mrtomcat66]

Hi,
I just tried the new rally mode in content manager and it works so well (automatic paces notes for rally stages with fast line ai)
that i shared here. it is very nice to rediscover old rally stages
this video gives a good idea

Help please. I have tried the new "Rally Stage" mode yesterday. It did work fine. But now I cannot turn it off anymore! I have pacenotes by the codriver and the onscreen-signs in EVERY mode - including race (even closing CM or turning off the PC didnt help). Has anyone figured out, how to stop that feature?

So a warning to eyerybody: Be careful with this.

 

[xedos6]

Wow quite realistic. The left one obviously on the Phone, the other one looks bit pissed off.

Her boyfriend stands in the green with his kart and nothing works anymore ...
Again ... again ...I think he is called pastor with the first name.

 

[Pekkahe]

Help please. I have tried the new "Rally Stage" mode yesterday. It did work fine. But now I cannot turn it off anymore! I have pacenotes by the codriver and the onscreen-signs in EVERY mode - including race (even closing CM or turning off the PC didnt help). Has anyone figured out, how to stop that feature?

So a warning to eyerybody: Be careful with this.

You can turn it off by disapling Rally Copilot lua app. In Cm go to Content - miscellaneous - lua apps.

 

[Perico Lospa]

Some years ago I made some girl xPacks for summer tracks , but never used them.

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Well, it's clear to me; this pack should be implemented in Monaco, although it would lack a figure of Kimi eating an ice cream...

 

[Schussnik]

Links for both mods have been updated to new versions. Please read carefully to avoid any issues. Personally, I believe the best version to use is the standalone version to get the best experience. I could do more with it because I didn't have to worry about messing up the original Spa track. Plus, it's easier to get rid of it if you don't like what I did than it is to try and undo things in the original spa folder.

Standalone version:

-- Please delete the old spa_2022 folder first.
-- Full support for all of Pyyer's F1 and WEC 6.1 extensions. Directions on how to make Pyyer's extensions work properly are included.
-- Added a Spa 2013 layout which is nothing more than the original Spa track with my grass, tree and road assets included in the kn5 file. Two reasons for this. One, it makes all the layouts look the same and work with the included track skins. Two, it makes the Pyyer F1 2020 and 2021 extensions work properly because they require the spa.kn5 file be in the track folder and some new entries in the layouts ext_config file.
-- All the layouts include their default ai files. If you have a particular custom ai you like to use, you will need to copy it to this track folder for all layouts.
-- Restored the trees from the Kunos version of Spa simply because I liked them better than guigui's default tree textures.
-- Fixes to the night lights I messed up on my prior versions for the 2022 layout and all of Pyyer's layouts.
-- There may be an issue with the timing on the WEC 24H layout because it uses a different s/f line point. You will still get a correct lap time, but where it begins calculating it is a bit messed up. I'm working on trying to figure it out, but it's not worth holding up the release of this update for that issue.
-- One suggestion I would make is to go into the data folder for all of Pyyer's layouts and delete or rename the lighting.ini file. I don't believe the lighting.ini file uses the correct pitch or sun angle and you'd be better off not using it. But that's your choice.

Spa folder version:

-- Includes all the things in the standalone version update except you might want to skip installing my files for the F1 2020 and 2021 extensions and just use Pyyer's default files. I can't guarantee they will work properly with the stock spa.kn5 file or whatever ext_config file you might already have.

Managing 11 different layouts was kind of confusing so i'm sure I made some mistakes along the way. Please point them out here or via a PM so I can try and fix them. If you have issues getting the Pyyer 6.1 extensions installed, please reach out to me via PM. It's not hard to do, but I can see where it can be confusing if you don't understand folder structures.

Thanks a lot for your work Joe, much appreciated!

Can I just ask what are the differences between the 3 trees skins? I've looked at them in a dds viewer tool and I can't really spot any differences. And finally can the pine trees skin be used alongside one of the 3 trees skin or is it one or the other?

 

[Aaron Green]

Another day another problem!
White flag appear and stay from the start to the finish, doesnt matter how many laps...
Trying to race with Crewchief is annoying AF... (White flag... there's the white flag mate...)
Any way to remove the flag warning?

No I've got that, you've changed a setting to do with the last lap (obviously). I'm away from my computer at the moment but I changed it, had the EXACT same issue, reverted it back and I now don't have ... "White flag mate, final lap"...."you've got a white flag mate"...."white flag". And so on and on. When I get home I'll screen shot it so you know which option to change.

 

[racinjoe013]

Thanks a lot for your work Joe, much appreciated!

Can I just ask what are the differences between the 3 trees skins? I've looked at them in a dds viewer tool and I can't really spot any differences. And finally can the pine trees skin be used alongside one of the 3 trees skin or is it one or the other?

I should have removed those, but forgot. You can delete them if you want. The main difference between them is that each one gets progressively less saturated and the tops of the trees get progressively less bright.

 

[peppemuratore]

Here's my problem with the Spa track (Kunos Spa + Spa 2022 mod + Pyyer exts), the asphalt in clear weather conditions is very clear, it dazzles and it's impossible to use the track, while everything goes back to normal in cloudy weather conditions. Can anyone help me?
Thanks a lot to everyone!

 

[CrisT86]

Here's my problem with the Spa track (Kunos Spa + Spa 2022 mod + Pyyer exts), the asphalt in clear weather conditions is very clear, it dazzles and it's impossible to use the track, while everything goes back to normal in cloudy weather conditions. Can anyone help me?
Thanks a lot to everyone!

Don't know how you installed, don't know how the track is configured, but it seems that the ksSpecular is set WAY to high. Check it with the object inspector the value

 

[peppemuratore]

Here's my problem with the Spa track (Kunos Spa + Spa 2022 mod + Pyyer exts), the asphalt in clear weather conditions is very clear, it dazzles and it's impossible to use the track, while everything goes back to normal in cloudy weather conditions. Can anyone help me?
Thanks a lot to everyone!

Problem solved with stand alone @racinjoe013 version!!!

@CrisT86 thanks, I'll check!

 

[Peter Boese]

Here's my problem with the Spa track (Kunos Spa + Spa 2022 mod + Pyyer exts), the asphalt in clear weather conditions is very clear, it dazzles and it's impossible to use the track, while everything goes back to normal in cloudy weather conditions. Can anyone help me?
Thanks a lot to everyone!

you can lower the "speculars" in Pure Conifg "Light" tab, sun section. Or you use Pure LCS.

 

[Juppek]

Does someone have fixed gear ratios for the F1 2006 mod from The Race Project, as it seems like some of them are f'ed up...