Friday Night Fun | Sept. 15th | Nord Track Day | Open LobbyPC

[ALB123]

I've read that too, but I haven't had a chance to check it out since it got updated so I don't know. I love that kinda stuff though, makes the track feel more alive. I think Kunos went a bit overboard with the balloons though, but it seems like since 1.9 there are maybe fewer of them and they're further in the distance so not quite as "in your face". I've been to lots of major motorsport events and it's often a carnival type atmosphere with blimps/planes/helicopters flying around, flags waving, fans cheering, just a ton of stuff going on. R3E nails this, their tracks feel very alive and I love it, AC falls a bit flat in this category. Granted, I've been to minor motorsports events too that didn't really have any of that stuff so Kunos environments are accurate by that measure, but I kinda like the feel of it being a big production.

Agree 100%. I don't care about any of that stuff when driving, but during replays it would be so nice.

 

[BrandonW77]

I like it when I'm driving too, makes me feel like I'm at an actual event. In R3E you can hear the fans tooting their air horns when you go by and see them waving their flags, it's fantastic. AC's environment is very stale and feels more like you and some buddies broke into the track for an rogue track day. It's better than it used to be, but still a bit bland (just my opinion).

 

[ALB123]

I like it when I'm driving too, makes me feel like I'm at an actual event. In R3E you can hear the fans tooting their air horns when you go by and see them waving their flags, it's fantastic. AC's environment is very stale and feels more like you and some buddies broke into the track for an rogue track day. It's better than it used to be, but still a bit bland (just my opinion).

Eh, I don't know. I think that's a fact! The way you described R3E actually sounds kinda cool. Now me want! Now me want! NOW ME WANT!!

 

[BrandonW77]

Eh, I don't know. I think that's a fact! The way you described R3E actually sounds kinda cool. Now me want! Now me want! NOW ME WANT!!

I have no idea what he's saying (sounds very vulgar and very angry), but in the first few minutes of this video you can see the spectators milling around, waving their flags, and even flashing their flashbulbs. Two things that R3E nails are trackside atmosphere and overall sounds. The base game is free so you should check it out, you get a few cars and a few tracks for no cost and you can test drive all the other cars in the store if you want too. Just be sure to do some research if you decide to buy any more content because there's ways to get more bang for your buck that aren't immediately clear.

 

[ALB123]

Yeah man... That dude's English was terrible! I couldn't understand a single word he was saying...

It does have a nice atmosphere...Maybe I will give it a shot since I can try it out for nothing. That's my favorite price.

 

[mister dog]

Looking forward to tonight's combo

Oh and if you guys feel like chiming in about the lack of trackside SFX in AC (Brandon already did):

http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/trackside-sound-effects-are-lacking.34373/

 

[BrandonW77]

Top Tip: Always keep a bit of throttle on with this car if possible, it helps minimize the weight transfer that rear engine Porsches don't like. I only completely lift on the two tight right handers at Riverside, and not always even there. And I usually keep the throttle all the way down until about a half second after I start braking. 👍

 

[mister dog]

And I usually keep the throttle all the way down until about a half second after I start braking. 👍

No clutch and H shifter in a classic Porsche?

 

[Kitten]

Not going to make it tonight, quite unproductive day, so time to catch up :\

 

[BrandonW77]

No clutch and H shifter in a classic Porsche?

Haven't really tried it yet since I got the new pedals, I suppose I should give it a go. Not tonight though, I'm so clumsy and slow with it that I'd make the Randoms look like aliens.

 

[mister dog]

Haven't really tried it yet since I got the new pedals, I suppose I should give it a go. Not tonight though, I'm so clumsy and slow with it that I'd make the Randoms look like aliens.

One needs to practice to master the skills young grasshopper

 

[Wiz]

Open for business!

 

[mister dog]

Still troubleshooting here, screen went blank when loading a session in AC, updated my Nvidia driver and now i can't load the control panel. Be there soon hopefully...

 

[exXboxfan]

joining in a moment!

 

[Wiz]

Still troubleshooting here, screen went blank when loading a session in AC, updated my Nvidia driver and now i can't load the control panel. Be there soon hopefully...

Still no luck?

 

[Kitten]

Still no luck?

How i fixed it validating files. happened to me joinining last week hopefully that works. Sorry that i cant make it

 

[mister dog]

In the end it was just the a case of reconnecting the cable from my PC to my wheel. Controller error must have compromised loading the session correctly thus giving me the black screen. Glad i solved it though imagine having to re install

 

[ALB123]

Sorry I didn't make it. I passed out around 7pm EST. I had a feeling I wouldn't make it...I was in such need of sleep. Hopefully next week will be better. I hope everyone had fun!

 

[Wiz]

Next up - GT4 Clubsport @ Donington Full

Make sure you have the latest update of the track... http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/donington-park.3031/

 

[BrandonW77]

Has anyone seen more than one aircraft take off and fly through the skies at Donington? I've seen one aircraft flying above the track and fading off as it got further away...but I swore I read that someone saw a 2nd jet take off or maybe already in the air.

I drove around here a few nights ago and noticed a pair of helicopters flying around together. Saw the jet taking off too. 👍

 

[ALB123]

I drove around here a few nights ago and noticed a pair of helicopters flying around together. Saw the jet taking off too. 👍

Helicopters? WTF? I haven't seen those yet...

 

[BrandonW77]

Yep, two of them in tandem, saw them a couple times.

 

[ALB123]

I don't really drive the track often, so I shouldn't be completely surprised that I haven't seen them yet. I should drive it more often. I like the layout. Hmm...That's it. I just made a mental note to drive Donington on my next AC session. Unfortunately, I have a 3 second attention span and a 4 second short term memory buffer, so I will probably forget what I was talking about by time I press "Post Reply"

 

[BrandonW77]

Donington is an excellent track and one of the best AC mod tracks IMO.

 

[Wiz]

Server is up!

 

[exXboxfan]

any thoughts about this week?

 

[Wiz]

Yup I just logged on to update the OP. I'm not even sure I've ever driven this car before so I wanted to check it out.

 

[Wiz]

Server is up and running.

Unfortunately I'm going to be fairly late in joining tonight, probably won't be on until around 9:00 or so.

@BrandonW77 if you're in there and need to admin anything, the admin password is gtpfnf

 

[BrandonW77]

10-4, I'm in there now.

 

[Kitten]

Quite the three-some with @BrandonW77 and @Wiz Loads of fun! But quite a bit of contact! But oh well! Ton of fun