PC2 Project Cars 2 Leagues (merged)

[Rob]

I know we are all excited for this release. What I don't know is how many people intend to a) play it on the xbox one and b) would like to join some sort of a formal league here at Race Department.

There are so many possibilities, I've had to calm myself down from getting lost in them. However, my main passion, IndyCar, will probably not be able to be run until the DLC with the ovals comes to the Xbox One.

That said, what sort of series would you like to see? Personally, ones that come to mind are Tudor United Sports Car Series, WEC, British Touring Car, and DTM. One of these could fill the gap for me until IndyCar is possible, but others may have better ideas.

Please indicate below if you are interested and what sort of times you are available and which series' you prefer. We could follow the actual schedule of many a series, due to the timing of the release. Personally, if they get the ovals out before IndyCar starts, I'll probably turn my focus there, but nothing would prevent running another alongside.

The anticipation is killing me!

 

[Rob]

Had a go at Outand Park, since I'm going to be out of town all next week. Challenging track but it was made worse by the worst frame rate I've ever seen in a game.

How many cars were you racing? Or was this solo? Do you have your visuals maxed?

 

[Peter Hooper]

Had a go at Outand Park, since I'm going to be out of town all next week. Challenging track but it was made worse by the worst frame rate I've ever seen in a game.

Did you make sure you didn't have any stray apps running in the background? I had this sort of framerate problem a couple of times and found that was the reason.

 

[Michael Watts]

How many cars were you racing? Or was this solo? Do you have your visuals maxed?

Free practice, same visuals as Robert recommended, No other apps running in the background. It was sunny weather. That track is Super Narrow, like Monoco, and highly detailed. Took 5 laps before I could get a clean lap in.

 

[Michael Watts]

I didn't try any more reduction of graphics but it will be necessary to have smooth visuals when we race there. A positive note though, the wheel felt great there with the Classic settings you can really feel the curbs and undulations.

 

[Daniel Smissen]

Possibly some bad news heading my way in terms of getting a wheel. The missus and daughter had to be seen by the hotel doctor today with both getting some intravenous medication (ear infection for the wife and gastroentiritus for the daughter). Just in the clinic again for the same tonight and due back in the morning for final treatment hopefully. It's going to cost a packet although won't find out until the morning so my wheel funds will have to be used to fund part of it :/

I'll update you as soon as i know as it will impact on when i can join you guys in the league if the money does have to get used

As my job is selling travel insurance this makes me wince

 

[Rob]

I didn't try any more reduction of graphics but it will be necessary to have smooth visuals when we race there. A positive note though, the wheel felt great there with the Classic settings you can really feel the curbs and undulations.

The next patch is supposed to improve the graphics and tearing by about 7%. A patch came out yesterday and someone on the ppCARS forum said Oulton Park was improved, but tat was not listed in the patch notes.

 

[Railer Cantrell]

Railer Cantrell / HRH 5 Racing / RUF Porsche, GT3, #76.

 

[Daniel Smissen]

The next patch is supposed to improve the graphics and tearing by about 7%. A patch came out yesterday and someone on the ppCARS forum said Oulton Park was improved, but tat was not listed in the patch notes.

i find that at oultan park the first hairpin coming out of it i always get frame drop, but no where else around the track

 

[Ceaser]

I have had no frame rate drop at all around there yet, even in the rain.

 

[Michael Watts]

Hey Robert I'm installing a Toggle interrupter on my rig today so I can just flip a switch to reset the wheel without even moving from my comfy driving seat!

 

[Peter Hooper]

Well the news was as bad as expected. Both had their final treatments this morning and the final bill came to just shy of £1,500 (around 17,600 Egyptian pounds). Bright side is both are now well and we can enjoy the rest of the holiday but the bad news is my wheel fund has gone completely.

I did take out travel insurance so will get most of that back but am not expecting to see it particularly quickly with the way these things work over here.

That wheel feels further away than ever now

 

[Michael Watts]

On the bright side Peter they fixed the controller issue. And we have a lot of players using the controller in the league.

 

[xX wilabidd Xx]

Hi is it to late to sign up, Darren Wilcock/xX wilabidd Xx/Ruf

 

[Peter Hooper]

On the bright side Peter they fixed the controller issue. And we have a lot of players using the controller in the league.

I don't think there ever was a controller issue, just the game is much more difficult than people are used to. I hope they haven't dumbed things down to make it easier on the pad.

Although the game is still fun on a pad i can't really see myself running in a league with it... I'm a wheel guy through and through and don't have the pace or consistency to run online with a pad.

 

[Rob]

Just signed up with the ruf...so as of right now its 2x tire wear..all races? mandatory pitfor the opener?

Yes

 

[Rob]

Hi is it to late to sign up, Darren Wilcock/xX wilabidd Xx/Ruf

No, not too late at all. Be sure to sign up in the race thread if you want to race today @ Silverstone. Good to have you!

 

[Rob]

******** NOTE: For those of you who have picked cars, I need to know your car make and number. Thanks *********

 

[Rob]

Well the news was as bad as expected. Both had their final treatments this morning and the final bill came to just shy of £1,500 (around 17,600 Egyptian pounds). Bright side is both are now well and we can enjoy the rest of the holiday but the bad news is my wheel fund has gone completely.

I did take out travel insurance so will get most of that back but am not expecting to see it particularly quickly with the way these things work over here.

That wheel feels further away than ever now

Glad to hear they are doing okay. PM me about wheel options that may work in the meantime if you wish. But otherwise, the important thing is...your family is healthy. Wheels can wait, although I know you are hugely disappointed.

 

[Rob]

Well the news was as bad as expected. Both had their final treatments this morning and the final bill came to just shy of £1,500 (around 17,600 Egyptian pounds). Bright side is both are now well and we can enjoy the rest of the holiday but the bad news is my wheel fund has gone completely.

I did take out travel insurance so will get most of that back but am not expecting to see it particularly quickly with the way these things work over here.

That wheel feels further away than ever now

On another note, I thought you had universal health insurance over there. Does that not go with you when you travel? Seems kind of pointless then seeing how the EU is so connected....

 

[Peter Hooper]

On another note, I thought you had universal health insurance over there. Does that not go with you when you travel? Seems kind of pointless then seeing how the EU is so connected....

No if you don't buy it per trip or annually you don't get it. Makes us appreciate our NHS that's for sure. Don't get me started on the EU lol. Just feel sorry for the locals that would never have been able to afford the treatment... must cost so many lives

Actually there is a scheme for medical attention in Europe where you have to have an E111 card which can get you some treatment for free or reduced cost while visiting participating countries. I forgot about that but of course Egypt isn't part of that.