Assetto Corsa PC Mods General DiscussionPC

[racinjoe013]

I've mentioned this before, but one of the reasons I am still using a 2 year old version of CSP is because somewhere along the line newer versions caused this really odd stutter\judder effect at times. I have finally figured out the reason, but I don't understand why or if there is a way to correct it with some new CSP setting.

The reason for the issue is that I run the game with vsynch on, always have with no problems. With vsynch off, it creates a weird effect where I can see different frames kind of blending together. It's probably because the TV I game on has low response time. If I turn vsynch off using a newer CSP version, that stutter\judder disappears, but again, I get screen tears so I can't do that.

Where i'm confused is why using vsynch works fine on the old version of CSP that I use and why it causes so much lag on newer CSP versions. Did Ilja add some new option somewhere that would cause this? Any thoughts on what might be going on?

 

[petercrill]

Saleen S281 2000 Public Release!!
Download:https://sharemods.com/mxbd6p4430ie/saleen_s281_2000_101creative.zip.html
Converted From FM4
-AO inside and out
-Realistic Dashboard
-Physics By VRDRIVING AI
-CSP Settings
-Driver Animation
-Panoramic session Start config Daniel Nogal

 

[ales100i]

Ladies, gentlemen,

You should not, for any reasons, skip this one :

Alfa Romeo T33/2 'Daytona'

*THIS MOD REQUIRES CUSTOM SHADERS PATCH - Recommended version 0.1.79* History Autodelta's Tipo 33 sports car program kicked off in 1967,perhaps a little prematurely, resulting in a rather uninspiring debut for Alfa Romeo's 2L response to the...

www.overtake.gg

PS : I promise, the next one will be the Fairlady's combo... might be. Soon.

My dear lord, I can't remember the last time I had so much fun in any sim. Just wow. For those searching for good mods this can be run against....the wsc60 pack from Bazza is perfect. This car is bang in the middle of the pack, pace wise. And for track recommendation, 72 version of Imola (thr version),... heaven!

 

[Lam]

Saleen S281 2000 Public Release!!
Download:https://sharemods.com/mxbd6p4430ie/saleen_s281_2000_101creative.zip.html
Converted From FM4
-AO inside and out
-Realistic Dashboard
-Physics By VRDRIVING AI
-CSP Settings
-Driver Animation
-Panoramic session Start config Daniel Nogal


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So I guess there's nothing wrong with VR Driving physics as long as it's not AI generated, right?

 

[sDmD13]

the same is also with the clk

look, can someone maybe fix this aswell?

 

[I_R_Brainiac]

Whenever I drive on Le Grand Circuit 1967,the car feels weird and floaty.I have only ever felt this on the really big maps.It was so bad I deleted all the big stuff.Made me sad but the driving was just too odd.

LeMans isnt big enough to cause this effect is it?I dont remember feeling this on the Nurburgring.
Can this floaty feeling be fixed?
thanks

 

[BloodyThunderX]

Been a while since I've touched this game, had to re-update everything.
Those of you who are using CSP for your car previews, what's your current presets?
Hard to keep up since the results changed frequently with CSP updates, curious to see what ya'll are using for those who have the latest CSP. (0.2.5-preview1)

 

[MasterFocus]

Been a while since I've touched this game, had to re-update everything.
Those of you who are using CSP for your car previews, what's your current presets?
Hard to keep up since the results changed frequently with CSP updates, curious to see what ya'll are using for those who have the latest CSP. (0.2.5-preview1)

Not sure what you mean by preset? But here's the preview I use:

 

[X90]

The Age of AI Generated AIs has arrived!

As many of you know, I've been incredibly busy jerking around and not doing anything of substance, but I have some groundbreaking news to share. I've been working diligently on AI developments, and the first AI-generated AI for Assetto Corsa has arrived!

Introducing AI AI GPT​

My AI AI GPT is a game-changer. It can automatically research all necessary data and convert it into track AI files """"""""""suitable"""""""""""" for Assetto Corsa. This means I no longer have to drive around the track like a dolt for a half hour trying to get a decent lap in. The AI does it all, making my workflow more "efficient" and "accurate"!

Early Stages and Experimental Progress​

I am still in the early experimental stages, training the track AI piece by piece. My focus is on ensuring it accurately applies my -extensive- knowledge in racing AI creation. The AI is also being trained on the entire Kunos pipeline and additional online references to ensure comprehensive and precise data conversion. So much AI!

AI!

The Magic Behind AI AI GPT​

The real magic of AI AI GPT lies in its ability to take public data and seamlessly convert it into data that Assetto Corsa can understand. This involves gathering detailed telemetry data, performance metrics, and handling characteristics, completely ****ing it into something unintelligible and unusable, then transforming this information into junk uncorrelated data for the simulation. This ensures a garbage racing experience that does the opposite of mirroring the actual performance of the cars.

Advanced Capabilities​

With AI AI, we can reverse calculate unknown or undisclosed data. For example, AC AI per-car behavior is often not readily apparent without the ai.ini files open, but ChatGPT can analyze video data of real racing cars to produce total AI slop that doesn't come close to resembling a finished product. This will allow me to achieve even more advanced and realistic AI that flips over the barrier and drives the wrong way!

The First AI AI AI: Zandvoort 2023​

I am excited to announce that the first track to feature my AI-generated AI will be the 2023 Zandvoort Track by RacingSounds. This project still needs a few things (slight flag LED Board tweaks and a few holes in the mesh), but it's the perfect testing ground for my new AI AI AI AI AI initiative!

Try It Out and Give Feedback​

I invite all who read my stupid posts to try out the first AI-generated AI and share your thoughts. All of my AI slop will be released exclusively for my pay pigs "supporters", and if you pirate my files so help me God I will sue you into the sun for copyright infringment. No logical incongruity there. Nope.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. I can't wait to potentially make more money by having ChatGPT do all the work, quality be damned!


/end joke




(Release: AI Rework for RacingSounds' Zandvoort)


Zandvoort RacingSounds AI Rework

From the post:

This track is a fantastic rendition of the current circuit - complete with the huge banked corner that earlier versions of this track in AC did not have. However, the AI was severely broken on both layouts.

My line is 7 or 8 tenths faster in a GT3 car and considerably safer, more consistent and racier than deleted user Deudonils' line - and a significant upgrade over stock. Tested in the RSS Lambo (shown), the Audi TT Cup, the URD Porsche Cup, and the Maserati GT4.

Parri has indeed done a Zandvoort line, but not for this version of the track. His is for the 2020 conversion, without the banked corner - and its requisite Pyyer extension. It is not compatible with RacingSounds' conversion - this one is.


This is a GT/Tin Top AI line - but as it's a famous F1 venue at the moment, I may add an extra open wheeler/Formula 2/1 line in the next few months if there's enough interest. For now, I'll move to other pressing tracks.

Feedback welcome as always. Cheers.

One more thing - I would consider requests for tracks in pressing need of AI rework. Feel free to shoot me a PM with suggestions.

Cheers.

 

[Peter Boese]

I've mentioned this before, but one of the reasons I am still using a 2 year old version of CSP is because somewhere along the line newer versions caused this really odd stutter\judder effect at times. I have finally figured out the reason, but I don't understand why or if there is a way to correct it with some new CSP setting.

The reason for the issue is that I run the game with vsynch on, always have with no problems. With vsynch off, it creates a weird effect where I can see different frames kind of blending together. It's probably because the TV I game on has low response time. If I turn vsynch off using a newer CSP version, that stutter\judder disappears, but again, I get screen tears so I can't do that.

Where i'm confused is why using vsynch works fine on the old version of CSP that I use and why it causes so much lag on newer CSP versions. Did Ilja add some new option somewhere that would cause this? Any thoughts on what might be going on?

did you ever tried the DXGI modul and leave fullscreen off and do a borderless mode in DXGI then?
Its just sad that you only use this old CSP because of your TV with all that features in the newer versions and the soon coming features.

 

[BloodyThunderX]

Not sure what you mean by preset? But here's the preview I use:

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Exactly what I meant, yes.
I mean preset as in the .cmpreset file for a custom preview.

 

[StoffelWaffle]

So I guess there's nothing wrong with VR Driving physics as long as it's not AI generated, right?

Too bad this one has AI 'physics' lol

Even FM4's version feels more realistic

What a bunch of dolts

 

[Den_88]

the_car_folder/extension/ext_config.ini

[SHADER_REPLACEMENT_...]
ACTIVE=1
MATERIALS=the_tire_material_name
PROP_... = ksSpecular, 0.01 ;<--- lower values has less shine

you can do it even easier.
by changing the parameters of the material using the CM showroom

 

[Fall Guy]

Been a while since I've touched this game, had to re-update everything.
Those of you who are using CSP for your car previews, what's your current presets?
Hard to keep up since the results changed frequently with CSP updates, curious to see what ya'll are using for those who have the latest CSP. (0.2.5-preview1)

I use this one currently. Gives quite a decent and realistic look.

Some examples:

Showroom is retrolux, you may find it on RD.

 

[Gregz0r]

The mirror looks backwards. Open the car mirror app and check the 'flip X' box for the right side mirror and see if it fixes it.

Excuse my ignorance, but what mirrors app is this? in the Shader Patch Mirrors app, there's only the direction, FOV and m buttons to click.

 

[Apocalypse211]

Now I added year specific Leaderboards for both of my 1994 and 1998 Seasons.

These show player numbers, engine manufacturers and teams just like the real broadcast.

HOW TO INSTALL F1 1994 and 1998 LEADERBOARDS:
=============================================
There are TWO leaderboards in the package:
1994 Leaderboard
1998 Leaderboard

1. Download the RAR package and extract to your /steamapps/common/ folder

Let's say you want to use the 1998 version.

Make sure that the folder F1_1998_Leaderboard is in the ROOT of /steamapps/assettocorsa/apps/python folder.

It looks like

/steamapps/assettocorsa/apps/python/F1_1998_Leaderboard

2. Install the Futura ND ALT font that was used in the 1994 and 1998 seasons. There is that font folder in the Leaderboard package. Click the font so that Windows installs it automatically.

Make sure that the font goes also in /assettocorsa/content/fonts folder. It should if you extracted it properly.

2. Go to Content Manager - Content - Miscellanneous - Python Apps - And check F1_1998_Leaderboard active. Make sure you deactivate any other leaderboards you have.

3. Now when you start the game in practice, move your mouse pointer to the right corner to click the icon that shows all apps. Click the desired 1998 Leaderboard app visible (there appears three of them plus HALO hud which ) and move them to desired areas on the screen with keeping the left mouse button pressed. Press F9 to get rid of the AC default leaderboard display.

These are designed to work flawlessly with my own 1994 and 1998 seasons. Download link the video description.

You can use my 1994 and 1998 Championship files which are set up to be in sync:

https://www.mediafire.com/file/5belfijasg6i67p/F1_1994_Championship.rar/file

F1 1998 Championship

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

PLAYER name in Content Manager in 1994 season has to be "Jean Alesi" and in 1998 it has to be "Michael Schumacher" because the seasons are set for those drivers. If you want to play with some other driver, you have to edit championship.champ and teams.ini (in the leaderboard folders).

If you use different grid or use them in any other season between 1994 or early 2000's they will work of course but the player numbers and team information in the player banner might not appear accurate. But that banner is only optional. You can use that banner or not, all other features work with any grid.

These are NOT tricky to get working, just follow the instructions.

Videos show all F1 real 1994 and 1998 season tracks (most made by my friend Shi) and all cars and the leaderboard in action. I also added some proper driver suits to the 1998 drivers, like yellow one for Jordan guys and red suits for Williams drivers.The tracks have all timestamps in the video description so you can check out how amazing work he has done.

 

[Greg_ST]

Beta 9 Release for Nissan Skyline R33 JGTC Mod is out
Many changes, but I think we are close to the full release if everything is good.
The Beta 10 will have some changes if something is wrong or needs to be fixed and will have driver and crew suits etc...
Download the beta9 here from my Patreon

 

[MS6Driver]

How can i get the ksEmissive glow brighter for larger distances? looks kinda wierd on oval tracks like nashville...


[LIGHT_SERIES_...]
ACTIVE = 1
DESCRIPTION = big spots
MATERIALS = FLOODLIGHT
OFFSET = 0,0,0
DIRECTION = NORMAL
SPOT = 150
SPOT_SHARPNESS = 0.25
RANGE_GRADIENT_OFFSET = 0.3
RANGE = 150
FADE_AT = 1000
FADE_SMOOTH = 50
CLUSTER_THRESHOLD = 20
COLOR = 255,175,155,0.04666 ;
COLOR_OFF = ORIGINAL
CONDITION = NIGHT_SMOOTH


[MATERIAL_ADJUSTMENT_...]
ACTIVE = 1
VISIBILITY_LEVEL=100
DESCRIPTION = mid glow
MATERIALS = MUSCOGLOWB, FLOODLIGHT
KEY_0 = ksEmissive
VALUE_0 = 255,175,155,1.75
VALUE_0_OFF = ORIGINAL
KEY_1 = ksAlphaRef
VALUE_1 = -193
VALUE_1_OFF = ORIGINAL
CONDITION = NIGHT_SMOOTH

 

[Kurt Woods]

Excuse my ignorance, but what mirrors app is this? in the Shader Patch Mirrors app, there's only the direction, FOV and m buttons to click.

@Gregz0r

You are able to flip or aim the mirrors to adjust for your driving position and field of view. I set up the mirrors on every car I drive to suit my preference and fix the monitors to work properly. Its great.

 

[Gregz0r]

@Gregz0r
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You are able to flip or aim the mirrors to adjust for your driving position and field of view. I set up the mirrors on every car I drive to suit my preference and fix the monitors to work properly. Its great.

Hmmm, I don't appear to have that in my apps list. Weird.

A question about the Virtua Simulazioni F1 mp4/13.
When you're onboard and check the right mirror, it looks like there is a symmetry of the view that should not be there.

Let check the onboard view in the Ferrari F300 and the Mclaren M/13 by Virtua Simulazioni and compare the right mirror View attachment 1414211
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Do you know how to modify this?

Whilst I've got the F300 loaded, do you have the steering wheel displays working with it? I have nothing on mine.

 

[Thockard]

You can just use object inspector app in game click on the tires and it should give you all the info that you need. VRC models are encrypted so impossible to do what you say.

Ah nice, I did not know this app. Really convenient. Thanks.

The mirror looks backwards. Open the car mirror app and check the 'flip X' box for the right side mirror and see if it fixes it.

Thanks, that works fine. I had to activate real mirrors in CM to do activate the functionality. Flip X was the solution and I changed the view angle.

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you can do it even easier.
by changing the parameters of the material using the CM showroom

Thanks, I've tested with Kunos cars, that works well but not for some VRC cars. Surely due to encryption.

In the mirror app, set the right side mirror to monitor.

Yes, thank you that was the solution. I was not aware of that app before...

Hmmm, I don't appear to have that in my apps list. Weird.


Whilst I've got the F300 loaded, do you have the steering wheel displays working with it? I have nothing on mine.

You can find the car mirror app in the app shelf (select it in the app bar on the right like in the picture below), and it appears in a new window with other apps:

To manipulate your mirrors, you need first to activate the option real mirrors in the menu "smart mirror" of CM/CSP

As for the F300, everything is working well.
Have you installed it via CM or manually?
You got the files via Luca Ponz youtube link?

 

[Gregz0r]

You can find the car mirror app in the app shelf (select it in the app bar on the right like in the picture below), and it appears in a new window with other apps:
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To manipulate your mirrors, you need first to activate the option real mirrors in the menu "smart mirror" of CM/CSP

As for the F300, everything is working well.
Have you installed it via CM or manually?
You got the files via Luca Ponz youtube link?

I have Smart Mirror active in CSP settings, but only the Shaders Patch Mirror option is there, no App Shelf.
Yeah, I always install manually, and reinstalled the version I've had for years, again, with the fonts etc in right places, but still nothing on the wheel display.
Can't remember what the link was. It's baffling.
Running CSP version 0.2.2.

 

[racinjoe013]

did you ever tried the DXGI modul and leave fullscreen off and do a borderless mode in DXGI then?
Its just sad that you only use this old CSP because of your TV with all that features in the newer versions and the soon coming features.

Yes, I have tried just about everything. The only thing that made a difference was turning off vsynch, but that leads to screen tears. It's such an odd problem since i've run AC with Vsynch on for years without an issue. Something changed once Ilja hit CSP 2.0+ because I have not been able to use an updated version since then. I've tried every new version he's put out in the last 2-3 years and every new version has the same problem so i'm stuck with 1.80preview9.

 

[Peter Boese]

Yes, I have tried just about everything. The only thing that made a difference was turning off vsynch, but that leads to screen tears. It's such an odd problem since i've run AC with Vsynch on for years without an issue. Something changed once Ilja hit CSP 2.0+ because I have not been able to use an updated version since then. I've tried every new version he's put out in the last 2-3 years and every new version has the same problem so i'm stuck with 1.80preview9.

Whats the exact problem? stutters or anything else? Is it the same if you activate vsync on another monitor or device?

 

[racinjoe013]

Whats the exact problem? stutters or anything else? Is it the same if you activate vsync on another monitor or device?

Didn't try another monitor because I didn't see the point in doing it. Older CSP versions work just fine so I couldn't see how it was a monitor issue. The issue is hard to describe, but basically it is some drastic stutters. If I could put together a video, it would make more sense if you saw it.

For everyone else, does anyone remember whether I made these small tweaks to Magione public? Nothing drastic, just some added CSP stuff for the digital display board, some shader tweaks and optional skins.

Using the default CSP config and vao patch. Looks good, but lacks some CSP stuff.

Using my track config and vao patch:

Using my track config, vao patch and optional skins:

Like I said, the changes are not drastic. I only did some small things to get the colors to fit my eyes better and take advantage of some CSP features. If people prefer the first pic, I can integrate my CSP additions into the stock CSP config. That way the look doesn't change, but you get the added CSP features.

 

[Friedhelm]

You mentioned earlier you're using a tv to play. If the tv is blending frames together or has input lag: Have you tried enabling something along the lines of "game mode" on the tv? Lots of tvs have frame interpolation, motion smoothing and maybe other bells and whistles to "enhance" the image for video content but for gaming you really just want the raw frames displayed as directly and quickly as possible. "Game mode" should do just that.

If vsync is causing you more stutter/judder than the same framerate but without vsync, it's possible you're dipping below the refreshrate and so to keep it synced to frames, it halves the framerate so it can show the old frame twice rather than showing an incomplete new one (which would be "screen tearing"). Triple buffering aleviates this issue. Worth a try.

You could also try using Rivatuner to cap your framerate to your refreshrate (instead of vsync) and do it in a way that makes the screen tearing happen in a particular area of the screen rather than all over the place. This way you can put it out of the way, effectively eliminating it, but you could leave vsync off. Haven't used the program in a long time so I can't tell you where to click but it may be worth looking into.

Otherwise, a video of the phenomenon would be very helpful, yes. If you post one, could you notify me? I'm interested in this.

 

[BloodyThunderX]

I use this one currently. Gives quite a decent and realistic look.

Some examples:

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Showroom is retrolux, you may find it on RD.

Would you happen to have the .cmpreset file for this? Looks really nice.
Anyone else with .cmpreset files for encrypted previews I'd love to have a a look.

 

[racinjoe013]

You mentioned earlier you're using a tv to play. If the tv is blending frames together or has input lag: Have you tried enabling something along the lines of "game mode" on the tv? Lots of tvs have frame interpolation, motion smoothing and maybe other bells and whistles to "enhance" the image for video content but for gaming you really just want the raw frames displayed as directly and quickly as possible. "Game mode" should do just that.

If vsync is causing you more stutter/judder than the same framerate but without vsync, it's possible you're dipping below the refreshrate and so to keep it synced to frames, it halves the framerate so it can show the old frame twice rather than showing an incomplete new one (which would be "screen tearing"). Triple buffering aleviates this issue. Worth a try.

You could also try using Rivatuner to cap your framerate to your refreshrate (instead of vsync) and do it in a way that makes the screen tearing happen in a particular area of the screen rather than all over the place. This way you can put it out of the way, effectively eliminating it, but you could leave vsync off. Haven't used the program in a long time so I can't tell you where to click but it may be worth looking into.

Otherwise, a video of the phenomenon would be very helpful, yes. If you post one, could you notify me? I'm interested in this.

I hear everything you said and have tried some of what you mentioned, but the fact remains that this problem only occurs on newer CSP versions. If this was an issue with frame dips, input lag, etc. I would think it would always happen even on the older CSP version I use. Somewhere along the lines, Ilja must have fixed, changed, altered, etc. some CSP setting that my system just doesn't like.

I reached out to him for some help, but he never bothered to respond. Not even with a 'Sorry, no clue'. Considering I had given him $5 a month for about 4 years, I thought that was pretty inconsiderate which is why I dropped my Patreon support a year or so ago. When a new CSP version drops, it's easy enough to find it on the net so need to keep giving money to a guy who doesn't seem interested in helping. That's why I still support @Peter Boese even though I haven't used any newer Pure versions in a year or two. At least if I have a question, even for the old version I use (Pure0.193) he takes the time to try and help.

 

[giorgos_nes]

With permission from @RacingSounds , I created a quick and not very good raceday layout for his excellent Zandvoort 2023 track. It was thrown together quickly so there are plenty of mistakes and I can't vouch for the accuracy of the placement of the grandstands. I used the 2020 version of the track as a guide on where to place things. Also, because of the terrain changes he made, the car objects I used don't line up right so you will see some floating and some sunken cars. I plan to do some more work on this eventually, like adding some sponsor billboards in front of the grandstands and a few other things. My hope is that @Pyyer beats me to it so that we can get a good race day mod for the track, but this will have to do for now.

The mod will overwrite @RacingSounds original ext_config files, but no changes were made to his settings. I needed to add a line at the bottom in order for the included grass skins to work, but you do not need to use them. The raceday layout will still work without one of the skins enabled. As for the skins, they will get progressively more burnt out looking as you go down the line. There is also less saturated versions of the skins included if you find the grass too vibrant.

Zandvoort 2023 Raceday Layout

As always, please let me know of any mistakes or suggestions on how to improve it.

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Hi @racinjoe013. Just wanted to ask, is it only me or does the pit wall at the start/finish not have any collisions? I just had a race and I ended up going through the wall and pit building as well.
I haven't checked if the original mod has the same issue, but I was using this one when it happened.

 

[racinjoe013]

I didn't make the track, only the raceday layout addition, but I can check and see if it does. If it doesn't, the original track maker would have to fix it. I did nothing to the track with my addon layout except to add some additional trackside objects.

EDIT: Yes, there is one section of the wall that does not have the 1WALL designation so it would not have collision physics. I might be able to fix is by inserting an additional kn5 file through a config file entry, but it would probably be best if it was fixed by @RacingSounds on the track itself.

EDIT2: @giorgos_nes You can try this and see what happens. Extract the new kn5 file into the track folder and then add this to the bottom of each models.ini file. Change the number after MODEL_ to the next number in the sequence. MODEL_5 should be what you use for the default track. MODEL_7 should be for my race day layout. If that's not right, just use the next number in line.

[MODEL_5]
FILE=zandy_wall_fix.kn5
POSITION=0,0,0
ROTATION=0,0,0

It's a temp fix that I hope doesn't cause any issues. If it does, just undo the changes you made to the models files and delete the new zandy_wall_fix kn5 file.