Q & A Thread and Frequently Asked Questions

[J@tko]

You probably have questions, I probably have answers. Ask them in here!

NOTE: If someone asks a question that you know the answer to, but I havn't replied yet, go ahead and answer it! :)

Frequently asked questions

Q: Is this skin ok to use?

A: Any skin is ok to use as long as it has your number on the left and right hand
doors and the driver’s side of the bonnet. It must not be offensive.

Q: When does LFSBC Season 2 start?

A: The second season of the LFS Beginner's cup is in progress!

[jimaxx]

I plan on making skins for my team/me in this but if i dont get them all finished will plain black skins with my number on be acceptable?
Cheers,
Jim.

Edit: is the entry number the number youve given us for the race or the number in the applications section?
I feel like such a noob :P

Edit: Is this (base) skin acceptable once i get my numbers etc on? :P

[J@tko]

I plan on making skins for my team/me in this but if i dont get them all finished will plain black skins with my number on be acceptable?

That's fine - any skin will do - as long as its not offensive!


Edit: is the entry number the number youve given us for the race or the number in the applications section?
I feel like such a noob :P

The number next to your name here (http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=36304)and the number in brakets here (http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=36325)(hopefully the same!) are your race number.

Edit: Is this (base) skin acceptable once i get my numbers etc on? :P

That's fine! BTW, if you can't put the number on either side, put it on front and back.

[Dalek0220]

So I can use my NTCC skin?

[JO53PHS]

Do I have to use the same skin throughout the whole series???

Because I've got a really good skin for the XFG and UFR but not one the same for any other cars.

[J@tko]

Do I have to use the same skin throughout the whole series???

Because I've got a really good skin for the XFG and UFR but not one the same for any other cars.

Nope - It can be different for each car. As long as your number's on it, then it's fine.

So I can use my NTCC skin?

Yes, just get rid of the number and replace it with yours then it's fine.

GENERAL POINT: Look at Dalek's NTCC skin - that's the place where I'd like your numbers please. Just a box will do.

[jimaxx]

I just finished my skin but I made my number show in my own way and im not sure if it needs a proper one? fo example the UF-Baby R ones?

Here it is anyway.

[J@tko]

I just finished my skin but I made my number show in my own way and im not sure if it needs a proper one? fo example the UF-Baby R ones?

Here it is anyway.
Nope - that's great. As long as the number is visible and in a sensible shape/colour/font then that's fine.

[jimaxx]

Nope - that's great. As long as the number is visible and in a sensible shape/colour/font then that's fine.
Ok, Great thanks :)

[J@tko]

Ok, Great thanks :)

NP. *goes off to edit my Red Bull Skin with the number 60 on it to change it to 1*

EDIT: Then finds he has lots of XFG skins with number 1 on it.

If your struggling to get the number on your skin, PM me - I'll send you a skin that has the number on it already.

[Dalek0220]

Yes, just get rid of the number and replace it with yours then it's fine.

That would be hard, due to the Shadow Layer I applied. Meaning I just can't "change it":tilt:.

[J@tko]

That would be hard, due to the Shadow Layer I applied. Meaning I just can't "change it":tilt:.

Ah. :scratchch Contact the person who gets number 13 in the applications thread and ask if you can swap. Or use another skin.

[Dalek0220]

Ah. :scratchch Contact the person who gets number 13 in the applications thread and ask if you can swap. Or use another skin.
No one has number 13.

[J@tko]

No one has number 13.

They do now. :razz:

[pete44ni]

Happy enough boss?

pic of skin (http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/40134/2004917442864836208_rs.jpg)

[J@tko]

Happy enough boss?

pic of skin (http://aycu15.webshots.com/image/40134/2004917442864836208_rs.jpg)

That's great :thumb:

(Dont call me boss :)!:))

[Dalek0220]

They do now. :razz:
Goddamnit! Number 13 is the number I always have: I've never made a skin without it!

[hyntty]

Goddamnit! Number 13 is the number I always have: I've never made a skin without it!

It's yours if you want... I don't care which number I get.

[jimaxx]

I wanted to join teh test thing...but you have a password >:| My question is whats the password :D

[J@tko]

I wanted to join teh test thing...but you have a password >:| My question is whats the password :D


Oh - twas you wanting to join!

Me and JO53PHS do some testing sometimes - sometimes for no reason. PW is always the same - I've sent it to u via PM.

[Dalek0220]

Oh - twas you wanting to join!

Me and JO53PHS do some testing sometimes - sometimes for no reason. PW is always the same - I've sent it to u via PM.
/me wants to test

[J@tko]

/me wants to test

We havn't anything to test ATM!

[juurme]

So i am in reserver and what number i will use at the car?

[J@tko]

So i am in reserver and what number i will use at the car?

38 please.

[juurme]

O and i saw that im going to race at Round 3.5 and 8 and is Round 3.5 same as 3 ? And there is UF-BR/XF-JR and the XF-JR is much much faster than UF...Or what

[J@tko]

O and i saw that im going to race at Round 3.5 and 8 and is Round 3.5 same as 3 ?

Ah - sorry, I forgot that you continentals have , instead of . in numbers.

In English, it means 3 and 5 and 8.

Sorry for confusion!


And there is UF-BR/XF-JR and the XF-JR is much much faster than UF...Or what


The UF-BR is UFR w/ 45%
The XF-JR is XFR w/ 43%.
They are as fast as each other.

[Dalek0220]

I have 13 now. Can I use my NTCC skin?

P.S. I was 12 two days ago! (11 Jan 2008)

[moskvich3v1]

Can i join ? Is there a free place for me :shrug: I wonder to make a number on my skin but i don't know my number :shrug:

[Fredthebest]

Wait.. do we need to make our own skin with our number on it??? I can't make skins.

[J@tko]

Wait.. do we need to make our own skin with our number on it??? I can't make skins.

Just get any skin and plonk a number on it - its what I did.

I've just looked in my extensive skin collection - I have almost every number apart from 36. sorry :(

[JO53PHS]

Wait.. do we need to make our own skin with our number on it??? I can't make skins.

Theres no such word as Can't

If you really cant be bothered to make a good skin, grab a default skin, whack some random colours on it with MS Paint, put your number on it and there you go. :thumb:

[Marlbro]

Theres no such word as Can't

If you really cant be bothered to make a good skin, grab a default skin, whack some random colours on it with MS Paint, put your number on it and there you go. :thumb:

"Can't" is a legitimate contraction of cannot.
"cant" is completely out of context here, being the phraseology peculiar to a particular class, party, profession, etc.: the cant of the fashion industry.:D

[TAYLOR-MANIA]

Can you just clarify this for me please...

After the safety car is in the pits & the Green Flag message appears when exactly is overtaking permitted?

Is it as soon as the Green Flag RCM is displayed?
Is it the moment when the leader crosses the start/finish line?
Or are you allowed to overtake the car infront as soon as it has crossed the line?

It would appear that it is the first one...infact I'm almost positive it is, but I just want to check...

[dekojester]

Can you just clarify this for me please...

After the safety car is in the pits & the Green Flag message appears when exactly is overtaking permitted?

Is it as soon as the Green Flag RCM is displayed?
Is it the moment when the leader crosses the start/finish line?
Or are you allowed to overtake the car infront as soon as it has crossed the line?

It would appear that it is the first one...infact I'm almost positive it is, but I just want to check...

As soon as the Green Flag RCM is displayed, yes.

d

[EveningStar]

Can you just clarify this for me please...

After the safety car is in the pits & the Green Flag message appears when exactly is overtaking permitted?

Is it as soon as the Green Flag RCM is displayed?
Is it the moment when the leader crosses the start/finish line?
Or are you allowed to overtake the car infront as soon as it has crossed the line?

It would appear that it is the first one...infact I'm almost positive it is, but I just want to check...

From the rules:
8. When the SC enters the pitlane, Race Control will display a message saying, “Safety Car In Pits” to indicate that it is off the track. At this point, the RCM will change to “GREEN FLAG” and the leader is free to restart. Once the RCM message changes and the leader begins to accelerate, overtaking is permitted. Until then, it is forbidden.

So as soon the leader puts its foot down you are cleared to pass.

[TAYLOR-MANIA]

...Once the RCM message changes and the leader begins to accelerate, overtaking is permitted. Until then, it is forbidden.

So as soon the leader puts its foot down you are cleared to pass.

Yeah I thought as much. Just checking because what confused me is that I don't how the guys far behind the leader know exactly when he accelerates. Sure they see the green flag but they can't tell when to step on it. Heh, well I can't! :D

[EveningStar]

Yeah I thought as much. Just checking because what confused me is that I don't how the guys far behind the leader know exactly when he accelerates. Sure they see the green flag but they can't tell when to step on it. Heh, well I can't! :D

Its a bit confusing for the ones at the end of the field and i have never seen a rule like this in real racing
Normally you cleared to pass as soon the leader crosses the start/finsish line. So its absolute clear when to overtake.

[Marlbro]

Its a bit confusing for the ones at the end of the field and i have never seen a rule like this in real racing
Normally you cleared to pass as soon the leader crosses the start/finsish line. So its absolute clear when to overtake.
Normally you can only pass or be passed once YOU have passed the start finish line...

[TomMK]

Normally you can only pass or be passed once YOU have passed the start finish line...

Marlbro is correct here - the rule in real racing is that overtaking may only take place once YOU have passed the start line. The GREEN FLAG message is only an indicator that racing shall start again when you pass the start line.

If you decide to make the rules concerning this different (say, you may pass as soon as GREEN FLAG is displayed on screen), you must make this absolutely clear, as it is not the usual way of restarting in real life.

[Stefani24]

2 questions: 1, do i have to paste my number on my skin?€: made a fast skin
2, whats the pass to server 1?
is this ok?:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1690/xfr43rw1.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=xfr43rw1.jpg)

[J@tko]

2 questions: 1, do i have to paste my number on my skin?€: made a fast skin
2, whats the pass to server 1?
is this ok?:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1690/xfr43rw1.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=xfr43rw1.jpg)

Skin is fine :D

Pass is '*****'

[J@tko]

Posts moved to here (http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?p=721976#post721976), in case you were wondering.

[DieKolkrabe]

Are non-competitors allowed on the server?

Just curious

DK

[hyntty]

well the server hasn't been full during a race yet, so I doubt anyone would mind.

[J@tko]

Are non-competitors allowed on the server?

Just curious

DK

Yes, as long as:

It's not full
You don't lag.

[DieKolkrabe]

I PM'd you about what was going on

DK

[boogie van]

Hey guys, I just found your subforum here. Im interested in running some races/hotlaps with you guys.

I have had S2 for about a year but only played it occasionally, I have a few weeks experience with a non FFB steering wheel setup, mostly drifting, but just last week I upgraded to a DFP. Drifting is a lot tougher but now my racing seems to be smoother and more precise, but I still sometimes brake early and late, sometimes take turns too slow, you know, beginner type stuff :D Im not afraid to get out of the way on track if someone is all over me and I always aim to race clean.

Ill look for your server the next time I hop online.

[J@tko]

Hey guys, I just found your subforum here. Im interested in running some races/hotlaps with you guys.

I have had S2 for about a year but only played it occasionally, I have a few weeks experience with a non FFB steering wheel setup, mostly drifting, but just last week I upgraded to a DFP. Drifting is a lot tougher but now my racing seems to be smoother and more precise, but I still sometimes brake early and late, sometimes take turns too slow, you know, beginner type stuff :D Im not afraid to get out of the way on track if someone is all over me and I always aim to race clean.

Ill look for your server the next time I hop online.

Hi Boogie Van

You've just missed our first season :(

We're having a fun session on Saturday night @ 2pm Eastern on [DR] Server 1 - you're welcome to join us :)

The next season will be October/November time :(

You'll be welcome then.

[JO53PHS]

Hey guys, I just found your subforum here. Im interested in running some races/hotlaps with you guys.

I have had S2 for about a year but only played it occasionally, I have a few weeks experience with a non FFB steering wheel setup, mostly drifting, but just last week I upgraded to a DFP. Drifting is a lot tougher but now my racing seems to be smoother and more precise, but I still sometimes brake early and late, sometimes take turns too slow, you know, beginner type stuff :D Im not afraid to get out of the way on track if someone is all over me and I always aim to race clean.

Ill look for your server the next time I hop online.

Thanks for your interest. The next LFS Beginner's Cup won't be untill about novemeber time, but do take a look at our other events.

We are also holding a 'just for fun' Baby-FBM evening (http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=41425) this saturday, which is open to everyone - Feel free to come along :)

EDIT: Damn you Jack - beat me this time.
EDIT from Jack: Again! :)
EDIT: But my post had a link to the info! :D

[boogie van]

Thanks for the quick reply. Ill download the tracks from the other thread, get a car ready, and try to meet up with you guys this weekend..

Pretty awesome they are autocross layouts, thats probably my favorite thing to do in LFS.

[Dizzydarryn]

hey guys, also a super newbie on LFS, had it for bout a week, race with DFP (bought on saturday). Super keen on this sort of thing, i see season 2 starts nov... how much is happen before then, relating to this beginners cup...

[J@tko]

Hello :thumbsup:

Yep - Season 2 of the LFSBC will start around October-November time, and we'd love to have you compete with us :thumb:

Before that, around August(ish), we'll be having a Mini-FBM Mini-series, which will be a short series with a 45% restricted FBM around a couple of AX tracks and a couple of the shorter road courses. It will only be a short series, but should be alot of fun.

Hope to see you racing with us soon :thumbsup:

[Dizzydarryn]

Hello :thumbsup:

Yep - Season 2 of the LFSBC will start around October-November time, and we'd love to have you compete with us :thumb:

Before that, around August(ish), we'll be having a Mini-FBM Mini-series, which will be a short series with a 45% restricted FBM around a couple of AX tracks and a couple of the shorter road courses. It will only be a short series, but should be alot of fun.

Hope to see you racing with us soon :thumbsup:

sounds great... where do i sign up?

[J@tko]

sounds great... where do i sign up?

Haha - we're not that organized yet :D

We'll get started on this a bit after the Kyoto 500 (http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=190)has finished.

[Dizzydarryn]

Haha - we're not that organized yet :D

We'll get started on this a bit after the Kyoto 500 (http://www.lfsforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=190)has finished.

LOL, ok, ill keep checking!

[J@tko]

Great :thumbsup:

I'll be much more active here once my exams are over (2 down - 20 to go :()

I'll (or Joe or Deko will) keep you posted on everything :thumbsup:

[AstroBoy]

I have a question, what defines a beginner? And what would be your restrictions and cut off points?
Just out of curiosity

[J@tko]

I have a question, what defines a beginner? And what would be your restrictions and cut off points?
Just out of curiosity

As a matter of fact, I'm at this minute writing out the new LFSBC minimum entry requirements. We don't actually have a maximum requirement, it's just that you consider yourself a beginner at racing. FYI, IMO I think that you're too experienced for this League, at over 20,000 miles and Sliver CTRA License. :thumbsup:

[AstroBoy]

Nah i wasnt thinking of entering i was just wondering what the requirments were as a general question incase someone else was wondering.

[J@tko]

Nah i wasnt thinking of entering i was just wondering what the requirments were as a general question incase someone else was wondering.

OK :thumbsup:

As I said, we'll have strict minimum (we don't want n00bs :D) and vauge maximum requirements. I mean, if you're 2 secs a lap faster than everyone else then its not going to be much fun :(

[Timdpr]

I've been banned from the Ventrilo server? I connected to see what impact it would have on my framerate. After a minute or so, I heard a 'dingle dingle' noise, so I went to see what was causing it. A box had come up, saying:

17:43:31 You have been banned from the server. Reason:

Yep, that's right, no reason. When I try to connect, it says I am on the banned list. Am I missing something here? Or have I been banned for no reason? BTW - my name on Ventrilo is 'QOTimSA'

[J@tko]

Well its not our server, its Fragmaster's (thanks to them :tilt:)

I'll get deko to contact them and see whats up.

DW - it wasnt us that banned you :)

[JO53PHS]

I'm sure it's just Failure testing out his new Banhammer :D

[J@tko]

I'm sure it's just Failure testing out his new Banhammer :D
(Now can you see why we've teamed up with them? ;))

[dekojester]

I don't know what the deal is, and haven't been in Ventrilo for the past few days. Been too busy doing Mac things.

It might be that your IP fell under that of a banned spammer or somesuch like that. I'll check tommorow, though.

Best,
d

[Timdpr]

Sorry for the impatience, but there's a small chance I can attend round 4. If this isn't sorted by then, there's no chance! Even if you haven't made any progress towards getting me unbanned, I'd like a reply, just to reassure me :D

[hyntty]

I've been banned from the Ventrilo server?


You are unbanned now. Reason for your ban was... well Mr. Failure has recently caught people occupying the server for their own purposes.. so you got confused with someone else or summin

[hyntty]

For the FAQ section( cause it's a Faq thread):

You're welcome to use the ventrilo server, but please do go to the 'NDR Racing team room', (this is because many people simply stay in the main channel, when a race is going on). Of course you're welcome to use the other channels, if you contribute to the intelligent conversation going on. :really:

If you do not have a microphone (which I suggest you should buy:D), do put a 'Beginners cup racer' message (or equivalent) in your comment if you are alone in the channel (=If there's a lot of strange people in the channel). The admins can't knwo who or what you are if you never say anything (and Failure's paranoid about being eavesdropped).

Was that explained confusingly enough?

[Timdpr]

Okay, thx for that. I wasn't in the NDR Team room. I'll remember the BC racer message, too.

I presume it wasn't directed at me, but I have a great microphone, since I do a lot of guitar stuff, so you'll be able to hear my mumbling nice and clear! :D

[hyntty]

I presume it wasn't directed at me, but I have a great microphone, since I do a lot of guitar stuff, so you'll be able to hear my mumbling nice and clear! :D

Quite right, it's a general tip for those without one (=microphone). As I said there are people who do scans (?) and sort of steal ventrilo servers... So to not make people think you're one of them...those... whatever :D:really:

[dougie-lampkin]

Epic bumpage. I haz question though. On the FBM, can the driver number be put on the front wing instead of the bonnet? As long as it's just as visible as it would on the cockpit? Ta!

[GreyBull [CHA]]

Just a few question about Round 7 :

1) What is the track? In one thread I read as5, on an other one I read as4.
2) What about the restrictions? The GT2 aren't an universal class in LFS, so you have to precise it.

[J@tko]

The track is Aston Historic :thumb:

The GT2 class is the same as on the CTRA servers: http://www.raceauthority.com/gt2_fjr.asp :thumb:

[GreyBull [CHA]]

The track is Aston Historic :thumb:

The GT2 class is the same as on the CTRA servers: http://www.raceauthority.com/gt2_fjr.asp :thumb:

Okay, thank you :)

[Hypothraxer]

A small question regarding Round 7:

How is the pitstop defined? Is it enough if we just enter the pitlane, stop at a pit for 1 second and then continue?

Or are we required to change tyres and/or add fuel?

[hyntty]

The pitstop isn't defined any further than what lfs consideres as one. Of course a drive thru or stop 'n go won't count as one. So for the lenght there's no restriction - last season I did just that: Just pull in for 1% of fuel, 1sec and go.

[Hypothraxer]

Cheers for clearing it up :)

last season I did just that: Just pull in for 1% of fuel, 1sec and go.

I should've done just that yesterday - I would've ended up being 5th instead of 7th ;)

[hyntty]

I should've done just that yesterday - I would've ended up being 5th instead of 7th ;)

You're just twisting the knife, aren't you :really:

[Hypothraxer]

You're just twisting the knife, aren't you :really:

It's payback for the Dan Novak ;)

Nah - to be serious: Seeing as the tyres lasted long enough and a pitstop really throws you way back if it takes too long I was curious if it's possible to just put some gas in and be go (and I'll probably also attempt it in the last round - tyres permitting).