Re: rFactor - how-to

[DANDY]

Got rFactor up and running this evening in CrossOver Games. Unfortunately rFactor Lite was a no-go; the CrossTie installer couldn't download it from the server. Full fat rFactor is running nicely though, did some offline laps and it felt pretty good. Next to figure out how I plug-ins without breaking everything.

I'm assuming you guys paid to unlock rFactor.

I'm out of the loop on crossover - no idea what this crosstie thing is
It's 5 activation till you have to renew, by email, at no charge.
Or, you can back up your Trymedia folder:

* rFactor Trymedia License folder is located at (Windows XP):
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data

[djpimley]

I'm out of the loop on crossover - no idea what this crosstie thing is

CrossTie files are cool little scripts that automate the install process for Windows apps and games in CrossOver (WINE) for Mac. With a single click on the CrossOver website, the script goes and fetches IE7, DX9, rFactor, and several other little Windows patches that seem to be necessary, installs them all and... VROOM.

No just click and

[djpimley]

Go the Skoda and Mid-Ohio installed. Just have to decide if it's worth £25 to play on...

[kopje]

Go the Skoda and Mid-Ohio installed. Just have to decide if it's worth £25 to play on...

it is... we had great fun yesterday evening with Alph

kop

[Kenners]

I'd like to see about updating the server a little more regularly. As a first step, I'd like to put the "V8 Unleashed" car mod on there; then, maybe a couple of the tracks that are up & coming in the Race2Play site, with the expectation that we (or at least I) can have some participation in some of the races there.

Comments?

Kenners

Edit - Here are links to the mods I'm thinking of:

http://files.race2play.com/rf/V8Factor%20Unleashed.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Istanbul.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Barbagallo.exe

[alphonse]

I just love to comment on that topic

I have no idea what is played in rfactor these days, honestly i can hardly await to spend some bucks on rfactor 2 - even if it were just to see what is possible im sim racing today and if the mac hardware is capable to handle it...

maybe a couple of the tracks that are up & coming in the Race2Play site, with the expectation that we (or at least I) can have some participation in some of the races there.

I am not sure if i got it right. do i have to download that stuff manually or is it served by the server if i connect?
I am willing and will download it of course.
Would be fun to have some more percentage of my foot in rF.

And the team has to get some points, that's when we all come into play, no?

so - just do it,

alf

[Kenners]

I just love to comment on that topic

I have no idea what is played in rfactor these days, honestly i can hardly await to spend some bucks on rfactor 2 - even if it were just to see what is possible im sim racing today and if the mac hardware is capable to handle it...

maybe a couple of the tracks that are up & coming in the Race2Play site, with the expectation that we (or at least I) can have some participation in some of the races there.

I am not sure if i got it right. do i have to download that stuff manually or is it served by the server if i connect?
I am willing and will download it of course.
Would be fun to have some more percentage of my foot in rF.

And the team has to get some points, that's when we all come into play, no?

so - just do it,

alf

I looked at the events coming up that used the V8 Supercars that Dandy referred to.. For any particular event, there's a list of files needed. That's where those links came from - download and install. I think I'll install them & configure Li'l RLer server to host them. Look for me over the weekend, early evening in the Eurozone...

Don't forget teamspeak - Server amckenzie81506.dyndns.org, password blad3runn3r.

Cheers,

Kenners

EDIT - I pulled the trigger on the server changes, the new mods are installed & running. see this thread for links to the downloads:

https://legacyoflies.rpg-board.net/t573p140-rfactor-how-to#7240

[Kenners]

Dandy et al-

I'm thinking of updating Li'l RLer Server again. I'd like to have more of a choice, as in maybe have the Skoda and the V8 mods both available.. and then put the tracks on there for upcoming R2P events. Is this feasible? I do have the Skoda mod downloaded (and the skins), but not yet installed.

Kenners

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maybe have the Skoda and the V8 mods both available.. and then put the tracks on there for upcoming R2P events. Is this feasible? I

I didn't think server set ups could run more than one race series type at a time. But what do I know. hehe

[Kenners]

Well, in the server, it appears you can select "all tracks & vehicles" at the first screen, then select specifically which cars to allow in the second, and then which tracks in the third. So.. then you can choose the car you want when you join. The downside: If there's AIs, they could be any car, and if someone joins, they could pick any car. But, workable.

Kenners

FYI - I added Skoda and the GP '79 tracks to the server; download at these links:

http://files.race2play.com/rf/Skoda.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/skins/Skoda.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/GP79_Tracks.exe

[Kenners]

Dang, SF, must have just missed you on Li'l RLer Server.. Ran the Skoda in a practice round to work on tire pressures.. How come DNF? Blow an engine?

Cheers,

Kenners

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The downside: If there's AIs, they could be any car, and if someone joins, they could pick any car. But, workable.

sounds like Redline!

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How come DNF? Blow an engine?,

Kenners

Ran out of gas 1/2 kilometer before finish line <--- slightly embarassed

[Kenners]

OK, sorry.. For completeness sake, these mods/tracks have been placed on the server, as they cover the next couple Skoda and V8 events. Cheers!

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Symmons%20Plains.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Hidden_Valley.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/Skoda.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/skins/Skoda.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/GP79_Tracks.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Norisring08.exe

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For completeness sake, these mods/tracks have been placed on the server, as they cover the next couple Skoda and V8 events. Cheers!

that is very cool. Like a Propeller Race Works test circuit! It's great that you guys tweak the set ups. Every time I go in there to try stuff I end up braking something and the car drives badly. Love the fact that you and Dandy work on set ups. I'm having a hard enough time to do half decent times.

Cheers

[Kenners]

FYI - I'm planning on participating in several upcoming Skoda races; to that end, I've set up the server to host the tracks listed here:

http://race2play.com/schedule/show/1212

The page has links to all the events in the series, and each event has a link to all the files used in the event. To make it easy, I'll link all the tracks here:

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Misano.exe

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Road_Atlanta.exe <- we should all have this one ;-)

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Rattlesnake%20Point.exe

(Barcelona is one of the built-in tracks)

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Watkins_Glen.exe <- yay!

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Virginia.exe <- Yay too!

http://files.race2play.com/rf/tracks/Nurburgring07.exe <- Oh yeah, baby!

Cheers,

Kenners

[alphonse]

sounds amazing.

downloading...

[DANDY]

Some distressing news in the R2P Season 23 Series announcement:Guest members (i.e. free accounts) will no longer be able to race under a team banner. It's unclear if Guest members will be able to belong to a team - I would certainly hope so. I fail to understand the reasoning behind this decision.
I've posted a complaint in the discussion thread, as I feel this is punitive to supporting team owners like myself. Hopefully the admins will come to their senses. While membership does have its benefits, I will not ask anyone to upgrade their membership for the sake of scoring team points, and no one should feel they are obliged to. If R2P sticks with this decision, then I may fold the team and revert to a free account myself when my membership runs out in six months. While it will still remain a great site, it's not the only one of its kind...

[alphonse]

Good fun Kenners - until my parallels / win7 crashed.

so sorry - but its 3:15 - going to sleep.

thanks for the fun!

alf

[Kenners]

Good fun Kenners - until my parallels / win7 crashed.

so sorry - but its 3:15 - going to sleep.

thanks for the fun!

alf

Ah, so that's what happened.. All of a sudden you weren't there! Sleep well.

Dandy-

I have to say, $8 a month is annoying.. R2P does have MANY organized races. Will watch for more news.

Cheers,

Kenners

[DANDY]

I have to say, $8 a month is annoying.. R2P does have MANY organized races. Will watch for more news.

Roger that. Official word is guests can be team members, just not able to race under its banner. Annoying, but not a huge deal. The team will continue to exist for at least the next six months. We'll see if saner heads prevail. In the meantime, race and be merry!

[Kenners]

Well.. I may be 49 years old, but my wife is apparently still willing to indulge the kid In me. I got a new racing wheel for Christmas! Wonder what it would cost to send my old one to Alphonse...

Course, there's going to be a learning curve with this new one.. And I'll be able to see if it'll work in Redline. In case anyone else is wondering.

See you on the track!

Kenners

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Well.. I may be 49 years old, but my wife is apparently still willing to indulge the kid In me. I got a new racing wheel for Christmas! Wonder what it would cost to send my old one to Alphonse...

Course, there's going to be a learning curve with this new one.. And I'll be able to see if it'll work in Redline. In case anyone else is wondering.

See you on the track!

Kenners

+1 My wife gave me my momo on my 53rd christmas

Pray tell, a g25 g27 ? or what else?

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