Porsche cup Nords challenge qualification times looks a bit sus

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Martin Vindis, Feb 25, 2023.

  1. Martin Vindis

    Martin Vindis Registered

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2014
    Messages:
    144
    Likes Received:
    97
    Was browsing through the competitions in game and noticed that the top times looked a bit off. Can someone explain what's going on here?
    [​IMG]
     
  2. redapg

    redapg Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    3,958
    Likes Received:
    2,808
    Yes, the "leading" Guys did use the Shortcut 2 Times, while the Timing was started.
    In that Way only the GP Lap gets counted.
    But their Laps will not count for the Competition. ;)
     
  3. Lazza

    Lazza Registered

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2010
    Messages:
    12,345
    Likes Received:
    6,572
    What they should have done is wait and cross the line at 8:10. Noobs! :p

    (Surprisingly, it is actually easy to accidentally take the shortcut twice, so it's not necessarily deliberate)
     
    TJones, Nilis, Kelju_K and 1 other person like this.
  4. Nilis

    Nilis Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    1
    I cannot do the shortcut at all. It gives me a track limit penalty...
     
  5. Dave Larson

    Dave Larson Registered

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2023
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    2
    Same problem for me… track limits when using the shortcut
     
    Nilis likes this.
  6. redapg

    redapg Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    3,958
    Likes Received:
    2,808
    I did notice that too, after the RC became the Default Build.
    I will check that, after the Competition is finished.
    Seems as if the Cutting Code was modified and my instant timing Mod isn't working like before anymore.
    What you can try, is, to drive more in the Middle of the Shortcut (closer to the Cones) and not too slow.
    That worked for me ~2 Weeks ago.

    EDIT You also can simply not use it and drive a whole Lap without Timing, as "normal". ;)
     
    Last edited: Mar 11, 2023
    Nilis likes this.
  7. davehenrie

    davehenrie Registered

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2016
    Messages:
    7,453
    Likes Received:
    4,369
    But THAT would mean they would have to drive another lap, another lap the bestest greatest, most magnificent track in the world. Why FORCE that on anyone?? ;)
     
  8. redapg

    redapg Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    3,958
    Likes Received:
    2,808
    @Nilis @Dave Larson I just tried it out and you can avoid a Cut Warning when you drive as described above.
    I have made a short Video from a Server Replay, that shows that it works:


    @davehenrie I take your Post as "not meant serious / ironic". :)
     
    Nilis and davehenrie like this.
  9. Dave Larson

    Dave Larson Registered

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2023
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    2
    Thanks for looking into this and the video — very helpful. If I stay right next to the cones (close to hitting them) I can make it through the shortcut…!
     
    redapg likes this.
  10. Nilis

    Nilis Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    1
    Unfortunately not working for me. Hotlapping with a complete warmup lap is to time consuming especially when messing up o_O
     
  11. redapg

    redapg Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    3,958
    Likes Received:
    2,808
    Did you also try it with driving on the left Side of the Cones in the Shortcut?
    Maybe that helps.
    And if you are messing up a lot and can not use the Shortcut without getting penalized, take the long Warm up Laps as "Training". ;)
    I know it's frustrating, especially when you make a Mistake at the almost End of the long Lap.
    And that the Setting for the Cutting Detection on the Server seems to be set to "strict", doesn't make the Things easier too.
     
    Nilis likes this.
  12. Nilis

    Nilis Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2020
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    1
    I get a time penalty As soon as I get near the cones or even touch them. Somehow it works in practice but not in quali. But never mind. Can't be bothered anymore.
     
    redapg likes this.
  13. redapg

    redapg Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    3,958
    Likes Received:
    2,808
    I will check it when the Competition is finished.
    As said, the Problem wasn't there, before the last RC became the default Build.

    One Question: how fast did you drive through the Shortcut?
     
  14. McFlex

    McFlex Registered

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2012
    Messages:
    1,031
    Likes Received:
    317
    There are separate parameters for training and qualification. If you want to make use of the cut detection without loosing also the following lap you have to use

    CutNextLapThreshQualifying=50000
     
  15. redapg

    redapg Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    3,958
    Likes Received:
    2,808
    Before the last RC became the default, it worked also without the Entries
    CutNextLapThreshQualifying=50000
    CutNextLapThreshPractice=50000
    CutNextLapInvalidDist=25319
    that i still don't use.
    And even if you've get the Message, that the current and the next Lap will not count, in the next Lap the Timing started normally.
    As said, i will check everything after the Competition is finished. ;)
     
  16. McFlex

    McFlex Registered

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2012
    Messages:
    1,031
    Likes Received:
    317
    In our league i have to use these values since the august update last year. Otherwise either the timing starts nor is a timed lap through the shortcut canceled.
     

Share This Page