Assetto Corsa PC Mods General DiscussionPC

[sab001]

I dl'd this skin from Race Dept on Sun. 15th, I can't find the car it goes with. (can't find the skin there anymore either) Anyone know what car this is? (EDIT: NOT Audi A4, but Audi RS3) the skin dl was "NLS_#830_SchererSport.rar")

I downloaded a file named TCR.7z (damned if I can find it now) that had an audi RS3 that works with this skin! Touring car folks probably already have the car...
This TCR.7z contained these cars:

Maximeerkat, yes, that's the one!

 

[Masscot]

I dl'd this skin from Race Dept on Sun. 15th, I can't find the car it goes with. (can't find the skin there anymore either) Anyone know what car this is? (Audi A4, the skin dl was "NLS_#830_SchererSport.rar")

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No, but I'll gladly have a copy of it please when you do find it.

 

[GT3Masters97]

Like this?
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I finally succeeded, thank you anyway! 😎

 

[maximeerkat]

I dl'd this skin from Race Dept on Sun. 15th, I can't find the car it goes with. (can't find the skin there anymore either) Anyone know what car this is? (Audi A4, the skin dl was "NLS_#830_SchererSport.rar")

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i think its this?

 

[StoffelWaffle]

What's the best version of current-day Jerez around ?

 

[maximeerkat]

Do you already have MOD sound update?

i dont think so, no

 

[X90]

What's the best version of current-day Jerez around ?

They are all really subpar. I think the one on RD is the best, but comparing to the AMS2 version is hugely unflattering.

RaceDepartment Jerez by Alex Meyer

Inaccurate corners and elevation changes, and the AI is deathly slow.

Unfortunately, this is the best one. It's one of the major holes in the AC track library. I just drive AMS2 if I want to do Jerez.

 

[giorgos_nes]

They are all really subpar. I think the one on RD is the best, but comparing to the AMS2 version is hugely unflattering.

RaceDepartment Jerez by Alex Meyer

Inaccurate corners and elevation changes, and the AI is deathly slow.

Unfortunately, this is the best one. It's one of the major holes in the AC track library. I just drive AMS2 if I want to do Jerez.

Except of Jerez, I also dont like the versions of Aragon and Portimao. Three tracks I personally really like in real life. And Im pretty sure I have tried all of the versions out there. Would be happy if someone brought them (in todays stadards) to AC.

 

[Masscot]

Except of Jerez, I also dont like the versions of Aragon and Portimao. Three tracks I personally really like in real life. And Im pretty sure I have tried all of the versions out there. Would be happy if someone brought them (in todays stadards) to AC.

An excellent scratch-built Portimao is nearing completion if you can wait a little while longer.

 

[Str73]

Hi I would like to let you know about a problem I am having with Assetto.
I have a rather efficient PC but I cannot exceed 60 fps in races with 30 AI. I realized that my CPU and GPU are only running at 30%.
Do you know if an adjustment is restricting the machine ?

My config is as follows:
AMD Ryzen 7 3700
Nvidia GTX 3070 TI
32 GB of RAM

Thank you for your comeback

 

[Daniel Graf]

Hi guys,

just wanted to know if you are also experiencing an error when using the CSP showroom with the latest version of CSP 1.80 preview 428. I had to downgrade to load the showroom with the option "use CSP showroom" ticked.

Thanx for your feedback.

Daniel

 

[Beezer215]

Hi I would like to let you know about a problem I am having with Assetto.
I have a rather efficient PC but I cannot exceed 60 fps in races with 30 AI. I realized that my CPU and GPU are only running at 30%.
Do you know if an adjustment is restricting the machine ?

My config is as follows:
AMD Ryzen 7 3700
Nvidia GTX 3070 TI
32 GB of RAM

How are we really supposed to know why your getting 60 FPS? There are a thousand settings. Hundreds of check boxes and sliders. With your hardware you have, you could get 13 FPS or 120 FPS depending on what your settings are. We don't even know what resolution you're using to start with.

 

[s-b-i]

you know whether there is any chance to create previews for cars with that error?
CSP preview is not working with these cars
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Try to rename the folder and remove all capital letters. Same goes for spaces. Both can't be processed when generating new previews with CSP enabled. Just remember to edit both files within the sfx folder accordingly.

EDIT: The solution above works sometimes but not for that precise error message you get. Did you by any chance edit the original data.acd? Did CM automatically create a backup? If so, try to restore it.

 

[jac0]

Since I've been quiet for a while now, I'd like to give a short progress update of my work on the Ultima, Mantis, Vertigo and BMW.
I currently have not much time to work on the Ultima and the updates for the three other cars, as I am writing an exam at the beginning of November and also have another exam at the end of November. Accordingly, I am preparing for the exams in the free time I have available. If there is still a little time left, I still work on the cars in small steps. I'm currently remodeling the side air intakes of the UItima because I didn't like in the last version and it wasn't entirely correct. So be patient a little longer. The work goes on, but slowly. And once again a big thank you to everyone who supports me with the cars, be it bug reports or AI fixes, for example. No matter how and no matter what, I am grateful for any help.

good luck with the exams!

Hi I would like to let you know about a problem I am having with Assetto.
I have a rather efficient PC but I cannot exceed 60 fps in races with 30 AI. I realized that my CPU and GPU are only running at 30%.
Do you know if an adjustment is restricting the machine ?

My config is as follows:
AMD Ryzen 7 3700
Nvidia GTX 3070 TI
32 GB of RAM

Thank you for your comeback

Do you achieve higher fps with less AI ? Or is it always 60? If you are running at 30% cpu and gpu I'm guessing there is just a fps limit turned on somewhere (in CM: Assetto Corsa - Video - Limit framerate and in NVidia control panel : Max Frame Rate and Background Application Max Frame Rate). Also check Vertical Sync is off (if you have that on and your monitor is set to output 60Hz it will also cap your fps at 60 if not mistaken).

 

[s-b-i]

I implemented the 2019 sponsors and texture updates by Pepperoni in a small update of Croft 2019.
I also did a few small fixes.

Croft 2019 - Updates

www.racedepartment.com

Thank you for the update. Would it be somehow possible to incorporate all the variants from the Legion version?

 

[MasterFocus]

Hi guys,

just wanted to know if you are also experiencing an error when using the CSP showroom with the latest version of CSP 1.80 preview 428. I had to downgrade to load the showroom with the option "use CSP showroom" ticked.

Thanx for your feedback.

Daniel

All good here

 

[X90]

Except of Jerez, I also dont like the versions of Aragon and Portimao. Three tracks I personally really like in real life. And Im pretty sure I have tried all of the versions out there. Would be happy if someone brought them (in todays stadards) to AC.

I think Zwiss's Algarve (zw_algarve) is pretty good. I believe the source was Grid Autosport, which of course won't have exact mesh precision, but it has the "big feel" it needs and the way the FFB ramps up in the undulating S2 is very cool. I generally drive the RSS 90's Prototypes there.

The AI is very slow and accident-prone, perhaps to little surprise. But it is still a good time to drive. I think only an AI update (perhaps by yours truly if I ever get around to actually learning Parri's method past reading the post) is pressingly needed.

Not the case with Jerez and a few other circuits (Bahrain, Eastern Creek/Sydney MP, Yas Marina [CHQ purgatory] & Sepang being the others that immediately come to mind). If real-life onboards and the AMS2 laser scan are to be believed, this Jerez is simply not good enough.

Bahrain in particular apparently has an excellent RF2 laser scanned version.

I did note, though, that there are not a lot of stinkers that stick out in my >1200 track library. A testament to the breadth of AC modding.

I have not tried Neil Shaw's Motorland Aragon yet. I've heard it's all right.

 

[X90]

An excellent scratch-built Portimao is nearing completion if you can wait a little while longer.

Welp, maybe never mind then on that AI update.

Looking forward to it as always. Cheers.

 

[X90]

Hi I would like to let you know about a problem I am having with Assetto.
I have a rather efficient PC but I cannot exceed 60 fps in races with 30 AI. I realized that my CPU and GPU are only running at 30%.
Do you know if an adjustment is restricting the machine ?

My config is as follows:
AMD Ryzen 7 3700
Nvidia GTX 3070 TI
32 GB of RAM

Thank you for your comeback

From what I recall, AC is unfortunately not optimized for multi-core CPUs like yours. Everything runs on only one core, so single-core performance is king. The Zen 2 processors like the 3700 you have are notoriously weak single-core CPUs - fantastic for multitasking and for (rare) multi-core optimized video games - not so good for the much more common single-thread reliant applications like AC.

Open up Afterburner and take a look at the readout - make sure to enable each CPU core in the overlay, and CPU0 in this case is the one to watch. Keep in mind that the "Overall" CPU usage isn't helpful in this case - the rest of your cores could lay dormant, while CPU0 is overloaded - and it would still show as something like 30%.

If the slowdowns are happening because your CPU0 is overloaded (99%), that means that you'll likely have to lower the AI count. I can get slowdowns in a field of 24 if AI get into a huge accident on my 9900K 5 GHz, which is a significantly stronger single-core performer.

 

[rdking]

CSP 0.1.80-preview428
AI cars are still braking as they cross the start\finish line every lap.
Back to 218 for me.

 

[racinjoe013]

Just curious, do most people have this option enabled in the CSP settings? I just tried it and I really like what it does, although on my end it requires me to raise the ambient value on the trees a bit. But that's a small thing to deal with for the difference I see.

 

[RacingManiac]

Random write up about the 2 new Lexus RCF GT3 cars....yes I am bored so I got them both...

Like most I've had the previous ACC rip Lexus, it was actually a really good, free mod. When RSS came out I had to think about if I actually want to get it. But I was pretty happy with their Mercedes GT3 Evo and it was to my mind better than the previous Mercedes that were available out there, and their Lambo was also really good. So I got the Lexus. And it was great! Comparable balance to the other RSS cars(and other GT3 out there, where as the old free Lexus was getting slow). The car drove with some heft and it moves about with a purpose and the steering FFB feels pretty good. You feel like you are throwing a sedan body car around. And the sound was really good.

Then of course URD came out with their version, at first I thought why would you need both. But I was worry about how well supported the RSS one would be since its been out a bit a still pretty lacking in skinning support. Where as the new URD you can already find skins for it. So I was like why not, I like their 992 as well and it was a really well done car. First thing I noticed though was the interior in the RSS is better looking, where it was just how the shader works in the car or something. The carbon texture also looks nicer. And the screen on the RSS looks like a "screen", if you know what I mean. There are more toys to play with in the URD car though with 2 stage TC and different engine map and the screen itself can be configured for different sessions. Driving wise, URD car lacks the sense of mass that the RSS car has, it feels more planted and more sanitized. Running basically the default setups for both around Road Atlanta they came down to about .2 sec in favor of the URD car but it came about really differently. The RSS car moves around under braking and you have to control the weight transfer for consciously where as the URD car seems to just grip. I think the 992 was a more engaging drive than this. Not to say its bad, but its just different especially having something to compare with.

Would be curious to see what's next up. Would be nice to have NSX, and maybe an up-to-date 296 GT3. Not to say the free ones aren't good(CF's 296 is actually quite good I think, if not a bit too fast), and who would have the first proper C8 GT3R...

Also, running the newest version of the preview CSP I still get the curb lock up...so I guess thats still not fixed...

 

[racinjoe013]

So i'm running a race at Monza to test out the new ai I created and also some tweaks to my own config. I'm watching the replay when it hit me, how lucky am I to have a place like this and discord to get answers from people to all my stupid questions so I could learn enough about editing AC stuff to get the game to look the way I want. I mean really, 2-3 years ago I knew nothing (and I mean nothing) about configs, ai files, editing textures, changing kn5 files and making 3d models, etc. I still don't know half of what I wished I knew but at least I know enough now to get by.

So I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone here who has helped me over the past few years so I could get tracks to look like these. I know they are not perfect and may not be everyone's cup of tea, but they are how I see the world and it helps me enjoy AC that much more when the game looks like what I see when I look out the window.

 

[Str73]

From what I recall, AC is unfortunately not optimized for multi-core CPUs like yours. Everything runs on only one core, so single-core performance is king. The Zen 2 processors like the 3700 you have are notoriously weak single-core CPUs - fantastic for multitasking and for (rare) multi-core optimized video games - not so good for the much more common single-thread reliant applications like AC.

Open up Afterburner and take a look at the readout - make sure to enable each CPU core in the overlay, and CPU0 in this case is the one to watch. Keep in mind that the "Overall" CPU usage isn't helpful in this case - the rest of your cores could lay dormant, while CPU0 is overloaded - and it would still show as something like 30%.

If the slowdowns are happening because your CPU0 is overloaded (99%), that means that you'll likely have to lower the AI count. I can get slowdowns in a field of 24 if AI get into a huge accident on my 9900K 5 GHz, which is a significantly stronger single-core performer.

Thank you for your detailed analysis !! Indeed you must be right the problem must be at this level. The crazy thing is that until now I didn't find it problematic but a few days ago my PC started running the game at 140 fps easily for no reason and everything is came back as before...
I'm going to do some testing this weekend. Thank you so much !!

Do you achieve higher fps with less AI ? Or is it always 60? If you are running at 30% cpu and gpu I'm guessing there is just a fps limit turned on somewhere (in CM: Assetto Corsa - Video - Limit framerate and in NVidia control panel : Max Frame Rate and Background Application Max Frame Rate). Also check Vertical Sync is off (if you have that on and your monitor is set to output 60Hz it will also cap your fps at 60 if not mistaken).

I'm going to watch it all this weekend thank you very much !!

 

[giorgos_nes]

I think Zwiss's Algarve (zw_algarve) is pretty good. I believe the source was Grid Autosport, which of course won't have exact mesh precision, but it has the "big feel" it needs and the way the FFB ramps up in the undulating S2 is very cool. I generally drive the RSS 90's Prototypes there.

The AI is very slow and accident-prone, perhaps to little surprise. But it is still a good time to drive. I think only an AI update (perhaps by yours truly if I ever get around to actually learning Parri's method past reading the post) is pressingly needed.

Not the case with Jerez and a few other circuits (Bahrain, Eastern Creek/Sydney MP, Yas Marina [CHQ purgatory] & Sepang being the others that immediately come to mind). If real-life onboards and the AMS2 laser scan are to be believed, this Jerez is simply not good enough.

Bahrain in particular apparently has an excellent RF2 laser scanned version.

I did note, though, that there are not a lot of stinkers that stick out in my >1200 track library. A testament to the breadth of AC modding.

I have not tried Neil Shaw's Motorland Aragon yet. I've heard it's all right.

I didn't say they aren't good, just not as good as some newer tracks which have crispier and sharper surfaces (mostly asphalt and curbs) which is most of the times what I usually first notice when I download a track.

For example, Neil Shaw's version of Aragon is pretty good but I immediately noticed some inaccuracies when I tried it. Just a little update of the curbs around this track would already take it to a much better level.

Same with some of the Agarve versions I've tried. Its asphalt and curbs didn't look that good comparing to many other tracks out there. The same applies to many other tracks of course.

 

[Rodger Davies]

So i'm running a race at Monza to test out the new ai I created and also some tweaks to my own config. I'm watching the replay when it hit me, how lucky am I to have a place like this and discord to get answers from people to all my stupid questions so I could learn enough about editing AC stuff to get the game to look the way I want. I mean really, 2-3 years ago I knew nothing (and I mean nothing) about configs, ai files, editing textures, changing kn5 files and making 3d models, etc. I still don't know half of what I wished I knew but at least I know enough now to get by.

So I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone here who has helped me over the past few years so I could get tracks to look like these. I know they are not perfect and may not be everyone's cup of tea, but they are how I see the world and it helps me enjoy AC that much more when the game looks like what I see when I look out the window.

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And we're lucky to have you and all you've contributed back - at least four of my vintage tracks collection have your name all over it thanks!

 

[mrtomcat66]

CSP 0.1.80-preview428
AI cars are still braking as they cross the start\finish line every lap.
Back to 218 for me.

Try this: Search for the latest version of the track (on Breathe's list). Download it. Delete your version of the track. Install the new one EVEN IF IT IS THE SAME VERSION! This worked for me on most tracks.

It seems to me that all tracks that I have installed during a certain time period (and with some specific CSP-version) have the start/finish problem. I know that this workaround makes no sense at all - but somehow it worked for me. Good luck.

 

[Fall Guy]

Try this: Search for the latest version of the track (on Breathe's list). Download it. Delete your version of the track. Install the new one EVEN IF IT IS THE SAME VERSION! This worked for me on most tracks.

It seems to me that all tracks that I have installed during a certain time period (and with some specific CSP-version) have the start/finish problem. I know that this workaround makes no sense at all - but somehow it worked for me. Good luck.

Sorry but why should this work? I rather suppose it depends on what you have in the corresponding AI folder of each track.

 

[mrtomcat66]

Sorry but why should this work? I rather suppose it depends on what you have in the corresponding AI folder of each track.

As I said: I have no idea, why it is working. But it does for me.

 

[Zwiss]

I think Zwiss's Algarve (zw_algarve) is pretty good. I believe the source was Grid Autosport, which of course won't have exact mesh precision, but it has the "big feel" it needs and the way the FFB ramps up in the undulating S2 is very cool. I generally drive the RSS 90's Prototypes there.

The AI is very slow and accident-prone, perhaps to little surprise. But it is still a good time to drive. I think only an AI update (perhaps by yours truly if I ever get around to actually learning Parri's method past reading the post) is pressingly needed.

Not the case with Jerez and a few other circuits (Bahrain, Eastern Creek/Sydney MP, Yas Marina [CHQ purgatory] & Sepang being the others that immediately come to mind). If real-life onboards and the AMS2 laser scan are to be believed, this Jerez is simply not good enough.

Bahrain in particular apparently has an excellent RF2 laser scanned version.

I did note, though, that there are not a lot of stinkers that stick out in my >1200 track library. A testament to the breadth of AC modding.

I have not tried Neil Shaw's Motorland Aragon yet. I've heard it's all right.

Actually, the Portimao I released is a converted Simbin version, and a guy that knows the track well told me that the elevations are not very accurate. The Grid version is better in that respect. I had a raw conversion of the Grid track on my HD but it's missing many objects (fences etc) and would take a lot of work.

For the time being, I think my version, but updated by Marc_13000 and Gunnar333 is best version around.

Thank you for the update. Would it be somehow possible to incorporate all the variants from the Legion version?

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I personally do not care much for reverse and other fantasy layouts.
I could release a realistic Pre-96 version, but then I would have to remodel the infield (the current road and pits were not there) and move the start and pits to the opposite side. Some releases by Legion are called 'faux' because the surroundings are not realistic at all.
I understand some like to drive layouts long gone, so do I, but I prefer it when the 'feel' is historically correct too.

I already started with a Croft 1995 beta, but it's very hard to find pictured and video from that era.

Example: I very much love the Spa 1938 released by Legion, but it's on my to do list to remove the Raidillon and Stavelot corners because they were built in 1939. Also the pits were totally different before 1939...
I just need more time