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[Masscot]

@Peter Boese assuming this is the Pure weather system in this video (I'm not aware of another one with mist pockets?), how do you get the mist to look as 'wispy' and as clearly-defined as in this video (from around 4:40 onwards)? I can only get it to look quite vague and ethereal, without the form and texture shown here. I tried the same track (Spa) and cycled through dawn to dusk at all times of the year and in different temperatures. My graphics settings are maxed out, I'm also running a 4080 like in the video, but I've never managed to achieve mist looking like this. Any ideas?
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[RetroBX]

Dumb question:
Is there a way to set default camera for replay?
Since some time when i do a replay my default cam is always in cockpit, and i cannot find a way to change this.

 

[Peter Boese]

@Peter Boese assuming this is the Pure weather system in this video (I'm not aware of another one with mist pockets?), how do you get the mist to look as 'wispy' and as clearly-defined as in this video (from around 4:40 onwards)? I can only get it to look quite vague and ethereal, without the form and texture shown here. I tried the same track (Spa) and cycled through dawn to dusk at all times of the year and in different temperatures. My graphics settings are maxed out, I'm also running a 4080 like in the video, but I've never managed to achieve mist looking like this. Any ideas?
(video is time stamped to start just before this spot)


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That is the groundfog shader. You can also set humidity high and set a bit of mist in Pure Planner weather slots and you get ground fog with clear weather. Also if you use low temperatures, you get more ground fog effect with high humidity values.

 

[fleskebacon]

I don't know if it will work or not, but I do know for tracks you can make a folder named 'texture' in the actual track's folder (not the content\track folder). Then you can drop dds files in there and the game will use those textures to override any textures assigned in the kn5 file. The nice thing is, a skin folder will still take precedence over the files in the 'texture' folder so there is no worries about messing up any skins.

Worth a shot to see if it works for cars as well. If it does, it should solve your problem.

It works well for tracks, but I have had no luck making this work dor cars. The files in the texture folder just will not apply. This would definately be very useful for general texture updates like interiors etc. Very easy and non-intrusive. Maybe in the next csp version...

Can't you drop them in the extension folder and add lines to replace the texture there?

That works, but it's a whole lot of work.

 

[Masscot]

That is the groundfog shader. You can also set humidity high and set a bit of mist in Pure Planner weather slots and you get ground fog with clear weather. Also if you use low temperatures, you get more ground fog effect with high humidity values.

Thanks, I'll do more experimenting.
I have the groundfog shader active, I just couldn't replicate that look in the video.
Didn't think to adjust humidity.
Ta!
While I have your attention, I always think it's a shame that the contrails in the 'Few Clouds' skybox are only there for a short time in the early afternoon. It'd be great to have a separate 'Contrails' skybox where they're up there all day long. They look fantastic.

Edit: the size, scale, structure and gain sliders in the groundfog shader settings are what I was looking for - thanks. Everything is eminently tweakable.
Can't help thinking the groundfog defaults don't really do it justice, and 99% of users probably won't ever tweak it.
The more defined 'wispy' look is so much more effective IMO, especially when it's getting blown by wind and moving laterally.
Thanks again.

Edit 2: seems odd to have 'car turbulence' off by default too, it's such a nice feature.

 

[Peter Boese]

Thanks, I'll do more experimenting.
I have the groundfog shader active, I just couldn't replicate that look in the video.
Didn't think to adjust humidity.
Ta!
While I have your attention, I always think it's a shame that the contrails in the 'Few Clouds' skybox are only there for a short time in the early afternoon. It'd be great to have a separate 'Contrails' skybox where they're up there all day long. They look fantastic.

Edit: the size, scale, structure and gain sliders in the groundfog shader settings are what I was looking for - thanks. Everything is eminently tweakable.
Can't help thinking the groundfog defaults don't really do it justice, and 99% of users probably won't ever tweak it.
The more defined 'wispy' look is so much more effective IMO, especially when it's getting blown by wind and moving laterally.
Thanks again.

Edit 2: seems odd to have 'car turbulence' off by default too, it's such a nice feature.

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Yes, but the size of the groundfog shader is influencing fps much, also the turbulences effect eats fps. Maybe I add those quality buttons again and set such things with those.

 

[Masscot]

Yes, but the size of the groundfog shader is influencing fps much, also the turbulences effect eats fps. Maybe I add those quality buttons again and set such things with those.

Does 'structure' have much influence on FPS? That's the one that really helps to add some texture to the fog, making it more wispy, and the one that really improved the look of the groundfog for me.
The default 'structure' setting means there's very little texture variance in the fog, so if it doesn't eat FPS then it might be worth raising this a little as a default?

(I've actually reduced the 'size' from the default 1.0 down to 0.25 so the fog hugs the ground more - I'm guessing this reduces load quite considerably?)

 

[Fanapryde]

Dumb question:
Is there a way to set default camera for replay?
Since some time when i do a replay my default cam is always in cockpit, and i cannot find a way to change this.

Change replay cam using the arrows on the side.

Latest CSP does always start in cockpit, just hit F3 to get another one...
that CSP version also lets me drive with open door, until I restart, then the door closes... (dedicated extra keys won't let me close the door)...

 

[DASS]

hi, with which program can I read a json file containing the data of an offline race?

 

[andrevr]

hi, with which program can I read a json file containing the data of an offline race?

json is just formatted text. You can read it with any text editor, Notepad etc.
There are also libraries for json handling for Python, all the Microsoft languages etc, etc.

 

[Rui n]

Dumb question:
Is there a way to set default camera for replay?
Since some time when i do a replay my default cam is always in cockpit, and i cannot find a way to change this.

Please uncheck this box and we can restore it to its original state.

 

[Peter Boese]

Does 'structure' have much influence on FPS? That's the one that really helps to add some texture to the fog, making it more wispy, and the one that really improved the look of the groundfog for me.
The default 'structure' setting means there's very little texture variance in the fog, so if it doesn't eat FPS then it might be worth raising this a little as a default?

(I've actually reduced the 'size' from the default 1.0 down to 0.25 so the fog hugs the ground more - I'm guessing this reduces load quite considerably?)

No, structure is just an exponent. The higher it is, the more you see the "noise" function in the groundfog billboards. The noise is used to create this structured wafts of fog.

And with the scale you can change their size within the billboard. The size parameter changes the size of the billboards. The bigger they are, the more pixels must be rendered.

But parameters like structure or scale don't influence the calculation amount.

So reducing size helps a lot with reducing the load on the GPU.

Turbulences actually does not influence GPU but CPU, because it must check the distance of all cars to every billboard in sight. I optimized this very much to only the needed calculations, but it is still CPU hungry. The higher the amount of cars in sight, the higher the amount of calculations for turbulences.

 

[DASS]

json is just formatted text. You can read it with any text editor, Notepad etc.
There are also libraries for json handling for Python, all the Microsoft languages etc, etc.

can it be converted to an excel file?

 

[RicME85]

can it be converted to an excel file?

How to Convert a JSON File to Microsoft Excel

Turn your JSON data into an Excel spreadsheet in no time!

www.howtogeek.com

 

[JK1977]

Love the car, are you planning to convert other cars from The Crew 2?

All cars from The Crew2

 

[Valexdrift]

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All carf from The Crew2

Wow, can't wait to try them

Keep on with the ggod work of importing fictional, semi-fictional, and real racecars from other games to AC, so they can be raced thogether

 

[Rainmaker87]

Pescara is out!

 

[Evanstanislas]

Automotodrom Brno v2.5.1 update:

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v2.5.1 changelog:

• Corrupt AI fixed.
• Totally reworked physical road mesh, now perfectly synchronised with the visual road mesh.
• Missing sponsor banners added back (erroneously hidden by config in v2.0).
• Additional new Czechia/Brno sponsor brand artwork added, and previous sponsors from v2.0 have been reworked. Previous skins have been removed due to model updates.
• New pitlane technicians added.
• Start line clock & session information displays updated.
• Various texture/shader/config/model tweaks and improvements.
• Various instances of z-fighting, clipping and flickering resolved.
• Sections updated, new preview added.
• ClimaxF1 lighting config added with permission.

Please do not rehost the full track as part of any skin creation. Please keep this existing link so that incremental updates might be added at later dates.

https://sharemods.com/zspbxlhgdnzi/brno_circuit_reworked_v2.5.1.zip.html

The AI still seems broken for me, especially during Quali

 

[JK1977]

Released : Opel Calibra DTM V6 4x4´95,Alfa Romeo 155 Ti V6´95
Author:F302
3D Model Car ,3D Model: KW Studios
Texture Update : F302 (rework)
Skins: KW Studios (include all liverys)
3d work: F302
Lod´s: ACTK
Physics: (éboo´s Opel only) Kunos
Rear Wing Animation
Turnlight is Working
new ext_config file for Mercedes Benz C-Class´95
hope u enjoy the Car
ps : send feedback ,bugs ,missing things

tested on CSP 0.2.4-preview1
PP filer PURELIFE EVO GT
VR

have fun!
To install, move folders to "...\SteamApps\common\assettocorsa" or simply
drag'n'drop archive to Content Manager

240.18 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

 

[gracied]

Released : Opel Calibra DTM V6 4x4´95,Alfa Romeo 155 Ti V6´95
Author:F302
3D Model Car ,3D Model: KW Studios
Texture Update : F302 (rework)
Skins: KW Studios (include all liverys)
3d work: F302
Lod´s: ACTK
Physics: (éboo´s Opel only) Kunos
Rear Wing Animation
Turnlight is Working
new ext_config file for Mercedes Benz C-Class´95
hope u enjoy the Car
ps : send feedback ,bugs ,missing things

tested on CSP 0.2.4-preview1
PP filer PURELIFE EVO GT
VR

have fun!
To install, move folders to "...\SteamApps\common\assettocorsa" or simply
drag'n'drop archive to Content Manager

240.18 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

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Thanks! Question, is there a reason the Alfa is missing Nicola Larini skin?

 

[JK1977]

Thanks! Question, is there a reason the Alfa is missing Nicola Larini skin?

ok thanks

 

[xavier_piers]

Released : Opel Calibra DTM V6 4x4´95,Alfa Romeo 155 Ti V6´95
Author:F302
3D Model Car ,3D Model: KW Studios
Texture Update : F302 (rework)
Skins: KW Studios (include all liverys)
3d work: F302
Lod´s: ACTK
Physics: (éboo´s Opel only) Kunos
Rear Wing Animation
Turnlight is Working
new ext_config file for Mercedes Benz C-Class´95
hope u enjoy the Car
ps : send feedback ,bugs ,missing things

tested on CSP 0.2.4-preview1
PP filer PURELIFE EVO GT
VR

have fun!
To install, move folders to "...\SteamApps\common\assettocorsa" or simply
drag'n'drop archive to Content Manager

240.18 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

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IT...IS...BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for beauties such as these. You really make AC the best game there is for me.

 

[JK1977]

here the 2 Missing Skins

5.49 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

 

[Italotracks]

Pescara is out!

Blimey, I didn't have even have time to upload it, get lunch and then post here!

Yes, after over 5000 hours working on it since April 2021 (and as a full time 'job' since August 2023) it is finally ready for you to try!
For 5GBP you get a pack containing the 25.6km circuit in AC (CSP required), rF2 and AMS1. So you can drive the longest, craziest and perhaps one of the most challenging circuits in F1 history in whichever sim you choose.
The AC version features 60 grid slots and Rain and GrassFX. It's been tested with Sol and Pure Gamma with no problems, I have reports of texture issues in Pure LCS, so for now it's best to revert to the former.

Pescara 1957 pack (ASSETTO CORSA CSP, rF2 and AMS1 versions included)

A LiDAR and photogrammetry based recreation of the 1957 Pescara Grand Prix circuit. At 25.6km long it was the longest circuit ever to host a Formula 1 race, an accolade which will always belong to it. Try to survive as you hurtle along the dangerous, thrilling and challenging roads of Pescara a

italotracks.sellfy.store

 

[Rainmaker87]

Thank you for this great track! BTW you have to change your signature now.

 

[Tetri]

Blimey, I didn't have even have time to upload it, get lunch and then post here!

Yes, after over 5000 hours working on it since April 2021 (and as a full time 'job' since August 2023) it is finally ready for you to try!
For 5GBP you get a pack containing the 25.6km circuit in AC (CSP required), rF2 and AMS1. So you can drive the longest, craziest and perhaps one of the most challenging circuits in F1 history in whichever sim you choose.
The AC version features 60 grid slots and Rain and GrassFX. It's been tested with Sol and Pure Gamma with no problems, I have reports of texture issues in Pure LCS, so for now it's best to revert to the former.

Pescara 1957 pack (ASSETTO CORSA CSP, rF2 and AMS1 versions included)

A LiDAR and photogrammetry based recreation of the 1957 Pescara Grand Prix circuit. At 25.6km long it was the longest circuit ever to host a Formula 1 race, an accolade which will always belong to it. Try to survive as you hurtle along the dangerous, thrilling and challenging roads of Pescara a

italotracks.sellfy.store

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Erf, i'm going to buy it anyway 😂, but about the AMS version, how many AI slots? Asking for a friend

 

[Italotracks]

Erf, i'm going to buy it anyway 😂, but about the AMS version, how many AI slots? Asking for a friend

The AMS version has 30, but as AMS is 32 bits and limited to 4GB RAM you'll be lucky to get that with a high poly carset.
I start off lowering the details and adding maybe 15 cars and seeing if there are any problems. I have been informed that AMS, unlike AC, loads in identical models separately. So if you're doing a 20 car race with a one-model carset that is 60000 polys, as well as all the skins, AMS will load in 1.2 million faces to memory and it goes south when you get towards 3GB memory consumption instead of 4 even. There isn't much headroom to fit a 25.6km track.
So your friend may be limited to 25-30 cars for a less poly detailed mod (say the excellent 1971 F1 cars) but that might drop to 15 or so for the high detailed 1958 mod. I hope that helps

 

[Tetri]

The AMS version has 30, but as AMS is 32 bits and limited to 4GB RAM you'll be lucky to get that with a high poly carset.
I start off lowering the details and adding maybe 15 cars and seeing if there are any problems. I have been informed that AMS, unlike AC, loads in identical models separately. So if you're doing a 20 car race with a one-model carset that is 60000 polys, as well as all the skins, AMS will load in 1.2 million faces to memory and it goes south when you get towards 3GB memory consumption instead of 4 even. There isn't much headroom to fit a 25.6km track.
So your friend may be limited to 25-30 cars for a less poly detailed mod (say the excellent 1971 F1 cars) but that might drop to 15 or so for the high detailed 1958 mod. I hope that helps

That's the most precise explanation i could ask for. I enjoy AMS but it got tricky to mod lately, which is why i rather stick with AC anyway. Well, thanks for the track, can't wait to test it!

 

[Italotracks]

That's the most precise explanation i could ask for. I enjoy AMS but it got tricky to mod lately, which is why i rather stick with AC anyway. Well, thanks for the track, can't wait to test it!

You're welcome, thanks!

 

[Tetri]

Hi Guys

Here is my texture update for the ks_mercedes_190_evo2 car.

When I first started updating this car I thought easy work since I've done a few interiors. Definitely not easy, actually far from that.

Making new textures is one thing but how you scale these textures (leather, carbon, fabric textures) is very different to any other car I've ever done, over do it and everything looks pixelated, under doing it makes everything look flat.

Once I got the scaling right then I could start reworking, even this wasn't easy, getting the right light balance between all textures was a pain.

Final product, extremely happy, car looks really good and hope you guys enjoy all the hours put in.

This is a complete interior texture update

Installation:

- Copy my textures (ClimaxF1_ks_mercedes_190_evo2_texture_update) into each skins folder

Update details v1.0:

• New AMG decals and logo added, upscaled too
• New cockpit_belt texture and upscaled
• New Fabric2 texture added and upscaled
• New Fabric2_NM texture added and upscaled
• Reworked interior Glass texture and upscaled
• Reworked Head_Lights texture and upscaled
• Reworked Headlight_glass texture and upscaled
• Reworked rear head light texture and upscaled
• Completely reworked interior Interior_AO texture and upscaled
• Completely reworked Interior_Details texture and upscaled
• New leather texture and upscaled
• New leather_NM texture and upscaled
• New MAT_Carbon texture and upscaled
• New MAT_Carbon_NM texture and upscaled
• Reworked Metal_Diamond texture and upscaled (interior metal floor)
• New Mercedes emblem added, upscaled too
• Pedal texture reworked and upscaled
• Reworked scratches texture and upscaled (general metal textures)
• Reworked scratches2 texture and upscaled (roll cage)
• Reworked Windscreen texture, less glare etc.
• New Bridgestone tire textures added
• Optional Michelin tire textures included in download

P.S. If you don't know how to install these textures, please send me a DM and I would be more than happy to assist

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Mercedes 190 Evo 2 Texture Update

Hi Guys Here is my texture update for the ks_mercedes_190_evo2 car. When I first started updating this car I thought easy work since I've done a few interiors. Definitely not easy, actually far from that. Making new textures is one thing but...

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it's funny cause, i wasn't really expecting that, and now my brain has to de-process 10 years of grey plastic. It's a beautiful update mate, hope you'll finish the E30 soon!

I kinda liked the white RPM counter, the yellowish should be white without the headlights on? I remember those yellow diodes and how they look at night, but at day shouldn't they be the same color as the arrows on the cockpit instruments?