Why So Difficult To Online Racing With Friends??

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  1. Corti

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    Then I add a shortcut ‘rfactor2 Dedicated.exe’ to the desktop and add +path=‘...’ in Destination (‘Z:\rFactor2-Dedicated\Bin64\rFactor2 Dedicated.exe’ +path=‘...’)
    Then I start rFactor2 first and once it is ready I start the dedicated server.
     
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    Thanks so much for the info Corti. I have done everything and still nothing. I even loaded a Test Loopback Adapter from Microsoft and nothing. If I add a static IPV4, I lose connection. The only thing I can do is buy some server time online and host that way. The only problem is, that you can't have 3rd Party stuff which is a shame. The other thing is, can I add AI to the hosted server? (Not Dedicated)
     
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    I guess so. On our servers you choose the content, add AI, if you want to use a password or not, and you can use the command line to manage the sessions in administrator mode.
     
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    How much are your servers to host? My brother and I usually get a Sunday afternoon for a couple of hours. I feel that when you have purchased the game, then at least allow multiplayer hosting as before. I feel like it's a money grabbing exercise and it's a shame for the likes of myself that can't get a dedicated server to work.
     
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    Pick up an old PC cheap and install the server onto that.
    ebay (in UK) is showing a Dell for about £55
    Once you get it set up you can use RDP to connect to it remotely so you won't need a dedicated mouse, keyboard and monitor
     
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    If ISI had paid someone to produce a proper manual .........
     
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    I don't think it's worth it for such a short time. I used to write complex manuals for IT in the College. All in baby speak so everyone understood. I have never known anything so complicated just to have a race now and again. Bloody daft

    The other problem being that everyone has a different router with varying settings.
     
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    If you only need it for weekends, don't worry, tell me the content you want and IsR will set up a dedicated server for you. Then you are free to make a donation for the maintenance of the community. ;)

    you can send me a private message or contact me on Discord as you prefer.
     
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    Thanks so much Corti. I will have a chat with Bro and get back to you. Does this include tracks and cars I have already downloaded from rfactor 2 workshop?
     
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    I was talking about a drivers manual.
    Any other engine does not need a manual, you be quick racing in 10 minutes.
    ISIMotor does / did.
     
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    Yes...and also content that is not in workshop
     
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