[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/LFS_logo.png[/img]
[url]www.lfs.net[/url]
Live for Speed is a serious racing simulator. No arcade modes, no steering aids - YOU have to do the driving. It is therefore highly recommended to drive the sim with a steering wheel, because even though you can use keyboard and/or mouse, a wheel is what you use in a real car, so a wheel should be used in a serious racing simulator. Especially when going online, where fast reactions are required.
[h2]CARS[/h2]
There are 20 different cars in live for speed
[u][b]DEMO CARS[/b][/u]
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/demo.jpg[/img]
XFG, fwd hatchback
XRG, rwd coupe
FBM, formula bmw FB02, easy to drive formula
[u][b]License Cars[/b][/u]
[b]TBO-Class[/b] (S1 License required)
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/TBO.jpg[/img]
[b]XR GT Turbo (XRT)[/b]
XRG, with more power, turbo lag makes it tough to drive
[b]RB4 GT (RB4)[/b]
AWD turbo car, good for rallycross
[b]FXO Turbo (FXO)[/b]
Quickest of the turbo class around corners, gets beat by XRT on straights
[b]LRF-Class[/b]
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/LRF.jpg[/img]
[b]LX6[/b] (Requires S1 License)
LX4 with more power, can be quite hard to drive
[b]RaceAbout (RAC)[/b] (Requires S2 License)
Probably the most hated car in LFS due to it's very hard handling
Very fun to drive once you get used to it
[b]FZ50 (FZ5)[/b] (Requires S2 License)
Fastest LRF-car on straights, but not very good at corners
[b]FWD GTR-Class[/b]
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/FWDGTR.jpg[/img]
[b]XF GTR (XFR)[/b] (Requires S2 License)
[b]UF GTR (UFR)[/b] (Requires S2 License)
[b]GTR-Class[/b]
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/GTR.jpg[/img]
[b]FXO GTR (FXR)[/b]
Easiest GTR car due to AWD and good handling, but also the slowest
[b]XR GTR (XRR)[/b]
XRT with double the power, slicks and wings. Faster than FXR
[b]FZ50 GTR (FZR)[/b]
3rd Fastest car in the game after BF1 and FO8
[b]Single-Seaters[/b]
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/S-S.jpg[/img]
[b]MRT5 (MRT)[/b] (Requires S1 License)
Mainly for autocross
[b]Formula XR (FOX)[/b] (Requires S2 License)
Very popular formula, not the fastest but very fun to drive
[b]Formula V8 (FO8)[/b] (Requires S2 License)
Fast, and very hard to drive
[b]BMW Sauber F1 (BF1)[/b] (Requires S2 License)
A real F1 car, fastest car in lfs
[b]Unclassified[/b]
These cars are mainly for racing against each other with the same car, as they don't fit in any of the other classes available in LFS.
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/unclassified.jpg[/img]
UF1000 (UF1) (license: S2)
LX4 (license: S1)
[h2]TRACKS[/h2]
With demo you only get one track: blackwood
[img]http://www.lfs.net/page_images/content_images/track_map_blackwood.gif[/img]
It has a grand prix track, rallycross course and a car park.
[b]S1 Tracks[/b]
South City
[img]http://www.lfs.net/page_images/content_images/track_map_south_city.gif[/img]
Tight racing on city circuits, 6 different configurations
Fern Bay
[img]http://www.lfs.net/page_images/content_images/track_map_fern_bay.gif[/img]
2 rallycross and 4 road courses
Test Area
[img]http://www.lfs.net/page_images/content_images/track_map_test_area.gif[/img]
Skid pad, Drag strip and a large area for autocross
[b]S2 Tracks[/b]
Aston
[img]http://www.lfs.net/page_images/content_images/track_map_aston_racetrack.gif[/img]
7 Different configurations, mainly for faster cars
Kyoto ring
[img]http://www.lfs.net/page_images/content_images/track_map_kyoto_ring.gif[/img]
Oval and 2 tracks
Westhill
[img]http://www.lfs.net/page_images/content_images/track_map_westhill.gif[/img]
Specifically for fast cars, wide turns and long straights
[h2]Media[/h2]
[hd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBCGadO-QoE[/hd]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAvj0iY1Zig[/media]
Showing the the tyre deformation
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjlsDsmukU[/media]
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/lfs1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2488893/lfs3.jpg[/img]
[h2]Download[/h2]
[url]http://www.lfs.net/?page=downloads[/url]
Demo is free (duh)
S1 License will cost 12£ and S2 license 24£. The price might seem high but it's completely worth it if you're in to sims and have a good wheel
I know there's people who play LFS on FP, so I was thinking we should do some races sometime
LFS is my favorite pick up and play racing game. It actually controls pretty well with the mouse/keyboard and I love how it simulates a lot of regular road cars and not only race cars like most PC sims.
I'd be up for some racing sometime. It's pretty fun stuff, even though I've barely touched the online.
[QUOTE=Watevaman;29547468]LFS is my favorite pick up and play racing game. It actually controls pretty well with the mouse/keyboard and I love how it simulates a lot of regular road cars and not only race cars like most PC sims.
I'd be up for some racing sometime. It's pretty fun stuff, even though I've barely touched the online.[/QUOTE]
From experience I usually found that you have to play very seriously when online. So if you're new and happen to crash a lot you're bound to be kicked from any server.
Augh I'm too used to steering and braking aids, I have almost no control when I make a turn
[QUOTE=GreenDolphin;29548133]From experience I usually found that you have to play very seriously when online. So if you're new and happen to crash a lot you're bound to be kicked from any server.[/QUOTE]
I don't crash a lot. I'm not new to sims, I've been playing them for 11 years or so now.
But even when I do play online, it's usually on 4chan's lolocaust server. It's good racing, but not stick-up-your-ass rules.
Problem with the online is that most of the servers are either demo, cruising or drifting. Racing on blackwood gets quite boring after a while.
I don't think I have ever seen a server with westhill on it. I'm thinking about buying a server and having LRF class cars on it with some of the less played tracks
[editline]1st May 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=acidcj;29548157]Augh I'm too used to steering and braking aids, I have almost no control when I make a turn[/QUOTE]
It takes some time to get used to driving in lfs, having a good wheel helps a lot
I only play the demo, and don't usually play Simulators but this is an amazing game. Usually play singleplayer or MP and the community is great. Never been kicked for being slower, spinning out or whatever, but that might just be the few demo servers.
Surprisingly isn't that hard to get into for me, and I find the mouse much easier, never liked wheels myself.
[QUOTE=nath2009uk;29548425]I only play the demo, and don't usually play Simulators but this is an amazing game. Usually play singleplayer or MP and the community is great. Never been kicked for being slower, spinning out or whatever, but that might just be the few demo servers.
Surprisingly isn't that hard to get into for me, and I find the mouse much easier, never liked wheels myself.[/QUOTE]
Counter-steering with a mouse is quite hard, especially when driving a single seater
It's fun as hell, but I have forza 3 for my 360 so theres really not much of a reason to play this over that for me, still this is great for someone who doesn't have that I guess.
[QUOTE=evilweazel;29548987]It's fun as hell, but I have forza 3 for my 360 so theres really not much of a reason to play this over that for me, still this is great for someone who doesn't have that I guess.[/QUOTE]
This is nothing like Forza 3, though.
In case you didn't already know about the new Z30/31 patch, I highly recommend installing it
[url]http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=74012[/url]
Playing the demo version since I can't buy any license.
This game is god damn awesome, the sheers laughs had while playing were giant.
Who wants to play some LFS tonight? Either S2 or Demo, I'm fine with either. Someone else will probably have to host, though (my internets aren't up to it)
[QUOTE=leach139;29593840]Who wants to play some LFS tonight? Either S2 or Demo, I'm fine with either. Someone else will probably have to host, though (my internets aren't up to it)[/QUOTE]
I'm up for it if you can get a host, I've got S1. I'm guessing the best way would to be set up a Demo server for others to come along.
[editline]3rd May 2011[/editline]
I've not played in a while too, going to reinstall now
The first video makes me want to play a racing game with focus on crashes.
Made a demo server, might be laggy since my internet is quite rubbish
91.154.235.229
pw: duck
[editline]3rd May 2011[/editline]
hostname is Facepunch
not even sure if it works, but people were connecting so I guess it does
I play LFS, if you want to race sometime add me on Steam: ToxicKlay
[del]I'll be on in a second, lemme just set my wheel up
I'm in, get in here for some HARDCORE RACING ACTION[/del]
Nobody was on for the 30 minutes I was there, so I've hopped out for a while. Yell at me on Steam if you wanna play or something.
[QUOTE=Ollih;29594935]Made a demo server, might be laggy since my internet is quite rubbish
91.154.235.229
pw: duck
[editline]3rd May 2011[/editline]
hostname is Facepunch
not even sure if it works, but people were connecting so I guess it does[/QUOTE]
Knowing the userbase of fp I expect plenty of this to happen
[hd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl1r9VN4q1M[/hd]
I'd play but it's quite late and I don't want to wake up the whole house with force feedback shaking my desk.
I'll leave the server on though in case some of you want to play.
LFS has come a LONG way since it's early days
Suggestions for any racing wheels that aren't too expensive?
[QUOTE=AimlessGiant;29599065]Suggestions for any racing wheels that aren't too expensive?[/QUOTE]
DFGT
Better start saving, I love racing games. But I hate having to use my keyboard or an Xbox joypad. Is it easy to just use at the desk or does it require some seating rig?
I play this with three monitors and Logitech G27 :buddy:
too bad it's only on tracks
[url]http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=74012[/url]
Z32 and Z33 patches out
[quote][B]Changes from Z32 to Z33 :[/B]
Improved wheel contact detection to reduce chance of flying cars
Speed limit no longer enforced if autocross start position exists
All languages updated except Trad. Chinese / Greek / Belarussian
BL : Repaired floating laptop on tool box in the first pit garage
BL : Enabled all the rallycross section barriers in open configs
SO : Repaired a sunken barrier closing pit lane (Sprint Track 1)
SO : Enabled various barriers that were missing from open configs
FE : Enabled contact detection around mini-oval and nearby walls
FE : Enabled a barrier in open configs (at corner near a bridge)
KY : Enabled some barriers at entry / exit to infield / outfield
KY : Enabled speedhumps and tyres at entry to GP Long from Oval
AS : Enabled missing barrier across side road near AS3 chicane
Attempted FIX : Occasionally refuelling did not match set amount
FIX : Momentary loss of TV camera at Fern Bay Club X turn one
[B]Changes from Z31 to Z32 :[/B]
Optimised transparent objects (e.g. fences) to help open configs
Adding / removing autocross objects no longer resets all objects
Much better frame rate with many autocross objects (faster draw)
Reduced Z-buffer flickering of chalk objects and pit stop markers
Custom layouts race progress / history now displayed on LFS World
FIX : On joining host, cars not past finish line showed wrong lap
FIX : SHIFT+U follow mode now stays on car if you rewind a replay
Command /modified=yes allows a private host to avoid CP checks
InSim :
Command /cv now only cancels game votes (restart / end / qualify)
OutGauge : OG_SHIFT and OG_CTRL (keys) bits added to OutGaugePack
Lap timing info added to IS_RST (standard / custom / checkpoints)[/quote]
[editline]15th May 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=AimlessGiant;29599198]Better start saving, I love racing games. But I hate having to use my keyboard or an Xbox joypad. Is it easy to just use at the desk or does it require some seating rig?[/QUOTE]
You can easily secure it to your desk, though if your desk is a bit slippery it might come loose if you don't screw it in hard enough. I've had my wheel come off my desk couple times when trying to come out of a bad slide.
[editline]15th May 2011[/editline]
LFS is definitely most fun when you have a wheel that can do 720 degrees, since you can set it up so that it turns the exact same amount as in game steering wheel
This is the perfect game for casuals, spent a good 3 hours playing this yesterday (mouse controls are awesome) listening to music and talking to buddies.
If your demo server is still up, I'll be on there after I've had some breakfast :buddy:
Server is up, though I have the worst router in the world so I'm not sure it's working properly
[url]http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=74873[/url]
0.6B is out
Sorry for bumping a pretty old topic, but this might be of interest to the Live for Speed players around here.
We at Driftmods/Prettyfresh/DGM have been modding the game for over 4 years now, and last night I finished editing a short trailer/teaser video of something new, as we are the first to put a new track/circuit in the game.
There are currently two ways of adding a track to the game. In both ways we will be replacing existing content. We could do this by editing the layout objects, for example, replacing one of the cones or tire piles with a 3d model of a track, using gen_black, and then adding this object to a autocross layout. The other method is by replacing one of the existing cars (the F1) for example, with a 3d model of a track. When somebody hosts a server, the F1 will spawn as a dummy, locked in the center of our 'world'.
There are no height levels or complex collision, but I'd like to say that this is very much possible to do in the future, as some people have succeeded doing so in smaller projects.
The link to the video;
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7wo7kpCV6VE[/url]
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