CS-closed GT Challenge - Season 5

Intro:
It's back - again - Challenge yourself!
The challenge series will support multiple splits.
Based on the hotlap qualifier, will be sorted into several splits with 30 drivers.
The CS will base the results off the last 2 races who goes into what split. First 2 races uses the PreQual. As you can see, the grids in Challenge are more fluent and with this we try to always match you with a great group to race.

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Required content:
We will be using our GT3 packs, but with the new feature we are bringing for Q1-23 drop, you do only need to own the car and tracks you are racing.

Splits:
Splits will be sorted by our competition system (first 2 races is based upon Pre-Qual).

Broadcast:
We will be broadcasting our top split race on our Twitch channel

Livery submission:
TOP 90 in the qualifiers can submit a livery (but not required). Deadline is 24-03-2023 at 12:00 (timezone as per rules)
Required files:

• Main paint (gtc_s5_yournumber.psd) (yournumber is your number in the list below) also note psd is required.
• Region file (gtc_s5_yournumber_region.dds) (dds file)
• json file (gtc_s5_yournumber.json)

Once you have the files use WINRAR to zip up the files and name it as above: gtc_s5_yournumber.rar and submit it on the link in the rules.
Do not include mas files nor main paint as dds. We need to check a few things on the paint before we save it as dds.

Name vs nickname:
We require every participants to use their real name in game, in our competition system and on our forum. We need to be able to recognize you. If you have a nickname and need to change it - contact our staff.

Season schedule:
21 February: Qualifying starts
19 March: Qualifying ends
27 March: Long Beach // Replays
03 April: Sebring // Replays
10 April: Laguna Seca // Replays
17 April: Indianapolis (RC) // Replays
24 April: Lime Rock Park (Uphill chicane) // Replays
01 May: Daytona (RC) // Replays
All of these events will be live streamed

Race day details:
Race length: 15/45 minutes
Pro Race day: Mondays
In-game race time: 15:00

Schedule:
All day - Open servers through Match maker (outside CS)
19:45-20:00 - Registration
20:00 - Practice
20:10 - Qualifying
20:25 - "Race 2"
Times after registration are estimates please allow +/- 5 mins for sessions to end
Heavy rubber at start of qual, remember this builds for the sessions until restarted.

RuleBook

How to qualify:
Qualifying is over, you can still join and enter in the lowest split and work your way up.

Links:
Protest
Livery submission
Discord link

Qualification sessions starts every hour

Updates:
13/03-2023: 7.2 Rules regarding template and numberplates have been updated
20/03-2023: Entry list with numbers listed below
31/03-2023: New schedule
10/04-2023: Per request starting procedure is made different, see briefing
10/04-2023: Added link to briefing
13/04-2023: 1.4 rulebook update
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Standings and results are visible in game and on our 3pa website: https://rf2esports.com/

 

Hello,

I have already the BMW M4 GT3 and I installed all the GT3 cars which I don't own and then purchased Laguna seca and Sebring which are the tracks that I need to compete. But I have the following message and I cannot register in the series.


Can you please help with this because I don't know what I should do to be able to compete in this series without purchasing the other cars.

 

Hi ! Exactly the same problem for me
I bought the Aston, install the other cars, but can't join

 

I had all the content but got the same type of message. I went to the Content tabs and found all the cars and Daytona 22 in the Local folder(I would have thought they would have been in the STORE tab) with a red X, uninstalled. I installed all that, checked the other tabs and went back and got signed up.
One additional question. I tend to skim over stuff, but where is the Qualifying session being held? The regular season calendar is clearly displayed, but where is the location of the pre-qualifying?

 

Why in the world are the races on Monday? Basically excludes every American who works Mondays. Many more would be able to race/watch if it was on Sunday.

 

Excellent question.

 

This is probably a dumb question, but how do you join a pre-quali server? I've signed up to the series and I can see the sessions and timer in the Competition page, but there is no "Join Server" button anywhere that I can see.

Am I missing something really simple here?

 

Hello, I can't get into the server. I have the following error:

"Error initializing image surface AMV_GT3_CKCARBON_S_ALT.DDSError loading texture AMV_GT3_CKCARBON_S_ALT_for material AMV_GT3_CHASSIS_
Error loading global material AMV_GT3_CHASSIS
Mesh : amv_gt3_body_max
Instance : SLOT004"

I tried to enter another multi server and I had no problems. How can I solve this error?

Thank

 

show up approximentally 15 minutes prior to the event. Then a countdown timer should appear until, HOPEFULLY, you get into the track.

 

Thanks for the advice. So the "Join" button appears with 15 minutes and under remaining on the countdown? This should be made clearer on the Competition page. I figure the "hopefully" is related to server/track capacity? Again, S397 should make is clear that a garage slot is not guaranteed.

EDIT: Removed ranty "first world problems". Sorry.

 

I accidentally signed up with the wrong car. Is there anyway to change the car or unsubscribe and re-subscribe with the right car?
THX!

 

ERROR here:
rFactor 2 was not able to activate series 230221_cs_gtc, which is probably caused by incompatible cars and/or tracks that are curently installed. Please manualy remove such upgrades using the content panel by either unsubscribing from the relevant workshop items or uninstalling components in the package screen.

Q: under what name this element appears in content screen or packages? Or where this file is located rF2 folders? What is this file? Error screen is only place where i can see this

what to do?

 

Name and nickname!!! I made the request to change my nickname "RL67AZ" by my name "Rafael Alvarez" several months ago... still nothing has changed I signed up anyway, we'll see!

 

If you own ALL the content, then go to the manage content and check each tab to verify you have a green check mark for each car and track. If you do not see a green check mark, then un-install the car and install it again.

You must own all the tracks if you want to race, spectators do not need to own the tracks however.

If you do NOT own all the cars, then use the STORE tab and install each car listed. You will see an orange check mark or grey text for cars you do not own.

 

Thanks much for this competition.
The only thing is that it's only for Europeans drivers because for NA it's too soon

 

Thank you!
SOLVED

 

Hi, I registered for the GT challenge with the wrong car and I would like to change car but I can't find how can you help me? THANKS

 

Theres no way to change the car after registered.

 

Ok i'm so sorry for me i can't stand radical thanks for your answer

 

I just joined the comp session and it gave me the radical when I joined. I registered with the BMW M6. A rejoin fixed it, but I can see this becoming a problem.