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I dont get this fear of losing dr, is it an fia thing?
Those looking for stability need to try the Lancer, its a gun in sector 2.
Those looking for stability need to try the Lancer, its a gun in sector 2.
I think this is exactly right. I've had a tank slapper coming off Tetra Rouge, and for sure there have been multiple times that by the time I was thru the Porsche curves, the rears were at the threshold of losing grip, so the rear comes out on you, even if you nailed the entry. There is definitely a transient tire model in the game, that is much more refined than the red outlines on the tire status indicator show... and these cars are very sensitive to the tire temperatures. I suppose with the high downforce and increased tire loads, the 'gain' of the traction coefficient is much steeper than a GT3 car, for example. You really need to avoid and minimize wheel spin... takes immense concentration. It makes for a hella challenge... I have had a blast learning to drive these cars, with that dynamic and the aero effect.It’s a tyre temperature thing in these cars. One minute you’re tootling along all in control and then they hit a certain temperature and you’re 90 degrees to your preferred position. It’s particularly dangerous into Tetre Rouge and with worn tyres through Porsche.
Simple: want to get to A+ someday, can't have Dailies knuckleheads taking cheap shots and causing you to step back every time you make a gain. Or don't want to hesitate to race even if you know you're not prepared, because it can still be fun, but wouldn't do it, if I knew I was guaranteed to lose DR because I hadn't had a chance to practice yet. But yeah, also making sure to be matched with more competitive and fair drivers on the whole, in higher DR lobbies, and the increased FIA points you earn in doing so (with a goal to be Star Player someday) mean you don't want to fritter away DR to things not in your control too.NevilleNobody
I dont get this fear of losing dr, is it an fia thing?
This morning for example. Fwiw I don’t care about DR anymore. I really won’t ever again unless they employ a better penalty system.Simple: want to get to A+ someday, can't have Dailies knuckleheads taking cheap shots and causing you to step back every time you make a gain
I was not trying to insult you but to point out that I think that if you are going to drive like the other idiots I want to avoid racing with you, I can assure you I do not drive like the best. Drive your best, show them you are better, and do not drop to their mentality of smash racingRace B is for idiots if you are below SR S…..bumper cars and maniacs….i dropped from DR A and SR S to B and B….now i will just hit every idiot the same as they do to me…couldnt care if i drop to E/E
I don't know you that is correct but when you make statements like those above you need to ask yourself "what's wrong in your life? "Wow u are a smart one, can u do anything else besides insulting me to be stupid without even knowing me ? Whats wrong in your life ?
My favourite PC racing game as a kid was called Death Track. It had caltrops you could drop and armored steel bumper spikes and rims with spikes and all that jazz. It even had a mobster approach you before the race to offer you bonus money if you took out a particular driver. Your post reminded me of it and now I wish it would come back.Well I have nothing good to report about C race on NA server.
Made it to the top split and it began on the straight guy behind starts trying to pit maneuver me , got worse at Porsche when he tried to off me completely…
Got hit several more times-down to A sr again several cars to B sr by the end.
It’s not fun right now, it’s like a first person shooter but with cars instead of guns…
Welcome to top split!
I’m in a bad way right now. I might end up reset I’m so tired of getting hit again and again and again and again every single lap!
It’s getting old,
I have a new favourite corner! 🙈
In the first video, all I noticed were track limit violations that did not register as penalties...I had two races at Interlagos last night, one in the Mustang, one in the RX-VISION. Both were fairly strong final results (2nd and 4th) but massive deduction of SR points in the first race. Watch the replay and see if you can spot why I got docked 11 SR in one race...
Is that on the tight right hander or the sweeping left? Have they stopped giving penalties for track limits now or something??In the first video, all I noticed were track limit violations that did not register as penalties...
Well the one when you took ot the cone was definitely one of them.... but im guessing here since the penalty system had gone a little caca lately...Is that on the tight right hander or the sweeping left? Have they stopped giving penalties for track limits now or something??
This.While lots of people are aiming for Bathurst I've spent a little time out enjoying the Minis at Brands. Can be a bit of bumper cars at the start, but isnt that always race A?
Good to see @Stephan out there. Although in the first race we had together he lost out when 2 guys decided to use me as a bumper to make it 3 wide through Druids, and he was on the outside. I got bashed all around trying to hold steady and he simply got pushed out.
Seemed cleaner after that, but not real sure as the packs separated quickly in the next races. Due to bad luck we only had 1 solid race between the 2 of us where other factors didnt ruin it. Was quite fun.
I know others might not like it but I really enjoy this combo and usually do well. Currently on a 6 race CRB streak, might finally see if I can get the 15 this time.
In the first video, all I noticed were track limit violations that did not register as penalties...
Track limits has always been reflected in SR, rather than penalties. It's only certain places you'll get a penalty for exceeding track limits, but you'll lose SR if you exceed track limits anywhere.Is that on the tight right hander or the sweeping left? Have they stopped giving penalties for track limits now or something??
I'm a bit confused by this. I've never had this much of an SR down at any stage aside from when the penalty system went mental from side contact and punts. I've had plenty of penalties in the past with track limits, always trying to find the limit, but never had any SR drops as a result. Has this changed recently to be more stringent?Track limits has always been reflected in SR, rather than penalties. It's only certain places you'll get a penalty for exceeding track limits, but you'll lose SR if you exceed track limits anywhere.
SR down and penalties are two different things that only sometimes interact, but they are routinely confused for each other.
Not to my knowledge.I'm a bit confused by this. I've never had this much of an SR down at any stage aside from when the penalty system went mental from side contact and punts. I've had plenty of penalties in the past with track limits, always trying to find the limit, but never had any SR drops as a result. Has this changed recently to be more stringent?
That's why I'm a bit confused. If you watch my replays you'll see I'm avoiding contact as much as possible (okay a few little taps in the braking zones and through a couple of corners) and I only cut the sharp right hander once that I would say is worthy of a penalty. So I'm just unsure why it's all of a sudden such an extreme drop in SR. I've been at 99 for a few months now, dropping to 92 in one race where I had some dealings with a relentless dive bomber and some vigilante justice was served. I generally keep my driving clean and avoid contact as much as possible, letting guys get past if they're genuinely quicker, etc.Not to my knowledge.
SR has always been dependent on your ability to stay on the track and not hit stuff. An excursion off the track will prevent you earning SR for one sector, but it might also give you an SR down for that sector. Hitting stuff - like other cars, but also track furniture like barriers and hilariously immobile pit entry signs at Tsukuba - will give you an SR down.
How much depends entirely on the specific race. We've seen some in the past where a single SR down sector is impossible to counter even if every other sector shows an SR gain, resulting in a red letter at the end of the race.
Penalties are for hitting people and for driving off the track and gaining an advantage in terms of mini-sector time. They usually also carry an SR down but might not if the track limit for penalties is not the same thing as the track limits (such as the stupid limits around Indianapolis at Le Mans); you can get a penalty with all four wheels on a valid driving surface, but you won't get SR down unless all four wheels are off.
All those contacts are sr downs especially if you are a higher dr than the other personThat's why I'm a bit confused. If you watch my replays you'll see I'm avoiding contact as much as possible (okay a few little taps in the braking zones and through a couple of corners) and I only cut the sharp right hander once that I would say is worthy of a penalty. So I'm just unsure why it's all of a sudden such an extreme drop in SR. I've been at 99 for a few months now, dropping to 92 in one race where I had some dealings with a relentless dive bomber and some vigilante justice was served. I generally keep my driving clean and avoid contact as much as possible, letting guys get past if they're genuinely quicker, etc.
... it's impossible to tell. If you record the actual races we can see where you get SR up or down - or neither.That's why I'm a bit confused. If you watch my replays
Whether it's a penalty or not is irrelevant to whether it's an SR down or not.I only cut the sharp right hander once that I would say is worthy of a penalty. So I'm just unsure why it's all of a sudden such an extreme drop in SR.
Okay I see what you mean with the RCZ. It did get a bit "rubbing is racing" through there, but I've never had an SR down from that before. I've seen much harsher contacts go without punishment before... I wonder if lag might have anything to do with it, there were some jumpy cars in that races.... it's impossible to tell. If you record the actual races we can see where you get SR up or down - or neither.
However, in the first lap alone you tag the RCZ three times in turn four, so I'm just going to guess you didn't get an SR up for the second sector...
Whether it's a penalty or not is irrelevant to whether it's an SR down or not.
Unsure how to record actual races so can't help there unfortunately.
That won't work now, since the last update it is no longer showing the SR arrows mid race.... it's impossible to tell. If you record the actual races we can see where you get SR up or down - or neither.