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1st lap..... c98...

1:12.xx
#2 1:01.xx
#3 44.72

on my way.... so uhh.... would anyone be offended if I said I spent 3 hours on a track before I even played the game this install? if so... I'll just delete it... lol

lap 12

43.48

Lap 29


43.26

lap 36

42.85

hmmm I smell a RAT , looks like yo got your touch back man...

I've been feeling a bit rusty myself... so I loaded up Sprekers Wild Rampage a few days ago, my fav track for shaking the cobwebs off... I used to be able to hit 1:55's but cannot seem to get under 2:00 ... but I will, then I'll go play with the big boys...

Wild Rampage is such an ugly track from a visual standpoint, but the line is so fine and perfected (even more so than c98) it forces you to concentrate every inch of the way.


[This message has been edited by Malibu350 (edited 07-07-2002).]

Hmm.... If i can ever get this dern isp set strait , we might have to go back to the days of not so long ago.... SHO vs RAT

I think both teams are basicly dead... lol... you are the only RAT and SHO has moved on to bigger and better things.....

So I'm not sure if I'm left teamless or not rofl.....

I dont suppose I could get anyone to test this for me? I know tere's no scenery..... I want to get the racing line down first...... if you do take a look at this... please post your thoughts and sugestions......
http://psyco.karf.net/test.zip

>>I dont suppose . . .

You suppose incorrectly.

Very barren at this stage, but shows potential. It also shows a rusty hand. Could it be that psyco is out of practice? Anyway, aside from some terrain smoothing, banking and alignment with ground boxes, I think the layout is fine. It sorta has a crosswinds feel to it. Having said that, I wonder if the c98 textures are the best ones for this. And, of course, you know I'm gonna moan about sight lines. Gotta see what's comin' up ahead... well, all except for that one spot coming up from below and heading into the next turn all at once. I like that part just as it is.

Just noticed this - be back with my impression sometime later today.

Ok I'm back, and it's only 20 min later. Hehe--change in schedule(wife left for work early, which is always a good thing), so I was able to take a few spins on it.

Yeah, nice layout, Psyco. Unlike Phin, blind or semi-blind turns don't bother me one bit. I see it all as a part of knowing the track, and maybe even separating racers who only think in terms of "fast, faster, and really fast" vs those who approach racing in general with a mixture of speed "and" accelerator control, looking for points on a track where they can exploit their opponent's weaknesses. Lots of times blind or partially blind turns provide such opportunities.

As for the reference to Crosswinds, I'm guessing Phin is referring to Cross 2. I don't get the same feeling...at all, and we run both Crosswinds a lot. Having said that, this track would in fact work just fine with a dirt texture, but I also feel it's ok with blacktop.

Here's a question; I seem to slide more using shallow tires on this as opposed to med tires. In real racing, and yeah, I know this is a game, but in real racing, on blacktop the tire of choice would be...should be shallow. What's this surface set to? Cement or something else?

[This message has been edited by SLO_COPE (edited 09-07-2002).]

hey phin..... can ya speak english plz?

all I understood was that I have a rusty hand and and need more practice..... lol.....

*edit* my typing really stinks...

[This message has been edited by Psyco (edited 09-07-2002).]

and phin.... why not the c98 textures? Ive wore out all the other stock ones... and I totally **** at makin my own.....

Cope.... All the surfaces are set to default..... I normally dont even bother with them....

ok so everyone wants dirt textures... hmmmmm

Hehehe I don't think Phin and I constitute "everyone", and if you review my post, I said it works fine as a blacktop, but I also think it would do very well with a dirt texture, too. I actually felt you were simply looking to break new ground, and you affirmed that in your post.

As for the surface setting, why not make it accurate? I'm not a trackmaker, but I do know there are tracks like...say, CTX Speedway where the surface holds true to the type of tires you would use. You run med tires on that track and you won't hold the road nearly as well as you would with shallow, which is how it should be. Just my opinion.

OK test #2 is uploaded..... same adress..... same name pod... just replace...

Changes :
Lots of terrain massaging...

I still havent decided what kind of theme I want to go with, and the name of the track ... well.... I'm not sure if I should keep it or not... lol

I would cope, but there's not a setting for asphalt..... lol
we got......

Default
Cement
Dirt
Water
Mud
Sand
Grass
Gravel
Ice
Snow
Metal
Wood
and Rocks..... lol.....

Fairly sure cement works best for blacktop. Is it possible to check it out? I mean, if it's not too much work.

I'm wondering if I set the texture to cement in the texture box , will it change all the textures I've already placed?

Yes, and you should only need to change about a dozen or so. Just the ones with 50% or more pavement. News at eleven.

p.s. I think breakneck textures would look good here too. Depends on the models, if any, you include later.




[This message has been edited by Phineus (edited 18-07-2002).]

ok.... hmmm..... may have to see what I can do texture wise.....

I always put the settings of the texture to match the reality (at least it gives u a better feel).

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