Round 3 of the LMU test series is open for registration. This time we will be testing out the LMP2 Oreca 07 at Bahrain! For testing, make sure to head over to SimGrid to register as well as here at SRO ..
As I missed out on second try out . P2´s haven´t done that much ,not Bahrain either so step learning curve here Are we using discord at race or pre race
No worries Bjorn, these test runs are just for that reason, to check out the content and see how it all works .. We are using the website and SimGrid. If you set up your simgrid account with Discord notifications you will get reminders for the events but don't need Discord to race ..The server will be up within the game to join from the HOSTED section ..
There was an issue at SimGrid with registration, it has now been fixed by creating a new event at SG. Please head over and register when you have a chance! LMP2 Challange | The SimGrid Thanks!
There is not a practise server Taner. The race is hosted only. Would cost alot to have a session constantly up currently being as they dont allow private/ hosted on private servers Run a offline race weekend.
In LMU they don't offer us a dedicated server to run, Instead, they rent us their servers through RaceControl and they have a time limit on how long you can have one up, I think the max is 3hrs. So we can only do offline practice. We rent the server on race day and have a 20-30 min practice session before Q and then the race. It's not that expensive but we can't have a 24/7 server up with LMU ... sounds like ACEvo will run the same type of setup.. renting on-the-spot hosting with no dedicated servers anymore.....
I guess soon all game will go that way, bring on more money to them all. its not enough with only the game cost anymore, money to be made. And then with this new trend with all platforms monthly fee if you want full acces. Think it will kill the Sim Racing at the end to many sims and to many platforms, but I´m only old and grumpy
Its not just simracing.... paying for seasons, season bonuses, pay to win gear, hosted events only.. All games look to continue the income through life of the game. I can see car liveries the next thing as ther eisnt much to monetise
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