F400 racing manager game - 1 space available *pg3*
Posted by Locke Cole
Both valid points, but sadly I am a relative n00b when it comes to GP4 modding. I've taught myself how to build and paint a car, how to edit performances and default race lengths, and how to create my own cars.wad. That's the stuff I've needed.
However, beyond that I've not had much success. I couldn't figure out CSM even WITH the help of the manual, because I'm too used to doing everything manually, and I am also unable to change race length for installed tracks.
Formula 400 effectively runs from GPxPatch and manually uploaded files in the cars.wad.
I think the series is damn good considering these limitations, but I'd love to be able to mod more freely. Right now, however, I'm in the midst of preparing a curriculum plan for my new class in September, and spare time is somewhat limited.
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However, beyond that I've not had much success. I couldn't figure out CSM even WITH the help of the manual, because I'm too used to doing everything manually, and I am also unable to change race length for installed tracks.
Formula 400 effectively runs from GPxPatch and manually uploaded files in the cars.wad.I think the series is damn good considering these limitations, but I'd love to be able to mod more freely. Right now, however, I'm in the midst of preparing a curriculum plan for my new class in September, and spare time is somewhat limited.
Thanks, I may well get in touch before the start of the season.
By the way, I *think* we might be full now... If everyone who has expressed interest signs up, then there will be 22 teams. I may want to sign up 24 though, because there always seems to be one manager who goes AWOL each season, and it'd be good to have someone who could step in on a race-by-race basis every time that happens.
Of course, it would be even better to have a field full of managers who submit all set-up sheets 100% of the time, but hey. You never know, my latest group of rookies might all be exceptional.
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By the way, I *think* we might be full now... If everyone who has expressed interest signs up, then there will be 22 teams. I may want to sign up 24 though, because there always seems to be one manager who goes AWOL each season, and it'd be good to have someone who could step in on a race-by-race basis every time that happens.
Of course, it would be even better to have a field full of managers who submit all set-up sheets 100% of the time, but hey.
You never know, my latest group of rookies might all be exceptional.In response to Turbo Lover:
You can get the SMD-01 template from me, or of course from MDBsnake. If I haven't already e-mailed it to you, please ask me for it! I've lost track of who I've sent it to!
And I'm perfectly happy with having the series name on the rear wing and the team name on the sidepods, thanks.
EDIT: Although a F400 logo could replace the small 'F400' at the tip if the nosecone.
In response to retop:
(See PM) I can paint the cars, no worries. You'll just need to draw roughly what you want.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2008 03:24PM by Locke Cole.
You can get the SMD-01 template from me, or of course from MDBsnake. If I haven't already e-mailed it to you, please ask me for it! I've lost track of who I've sent it to!
And I'm perfectly happy with having the series name on the rear wing and the team name on the sidepods, thanks.
EDIT: Although a F400 logo could replace the small 'F400' at the tip if the nosecone.
In response to retop:
(See PM) I can paint the cars, no worries. You'll just need to draw roughly what you want.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2008 03:24PM by Locke Cole.
We're still waiting for Jason (can't remember username) and Vomit to complete their team applications, and then we're full!
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Yes.
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A great shame, I was pleased about the prospect of our first Dutch manager. 
Designing the car livery is an incredibly small part of what is a multi-faceted and very involving game. It occupies 2 weeks in a 6-month season. So if you feel that painting the car was going to be the most fun part, I think you have probably misunderstood the nature of the game and it is therefore a good decision not to take part.
Thanks for letting me know, anyhow. Luckily I over-subscribed just in case somebody dropped out, so we're still full.
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Designing the car livery is an incredibly small part of what is a multi-faceted and very involving game. It occupies 2 weeks in a 6-month season. So if you feel that painting the car was going to be the most fun part, I think you have probably misunderstood the nature of the game and it is therefore a good decision not to take part.
Thanks for letting me know, anyhow. Luckily I over-subscribed just in case somebody dropped out, so we're still full.
I'm struggling a little to understand, in that case... how you design the colour scheme and paint the team name or logo on the car is entirely up to you.
The only bits which I add are the car numbers, driver names, and 'Formula 400' across the back wing. The rest is your design.
Of course you don't have 'total control' over the car livery, because they are all from the same series and must all have a mark identifying them in that series, but that is the same pretty much wherever you take part. There are no sponsors in the game so there are no sponsor logos - but that doesn't interfere at all with the livery design.
From what I understand, the root cause of your complaint is that you were asked to create a team logo on the sidepods instead of the rear wing, where you wanted it. Is this the sole reason that you feel it is 'ridiculous', or have I missed something?
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The only bits which I add are the car numbers, driver names, and 'Formula 400' across the back wing. The rest is your design.
Of course you don't have 'total control' over the car livery, because they are all from the same series and must all have a mark identifying them in that series, but that is the same pretty much wherever you take part. There are no sponsors in the game so there are no sponsor logos - but that doesn't interfere at all with the livery design.
From what I understand, the root cause of your complaint is that you were asked to create a team logo on the sidepods instead of the rear wing, where you wanted it. Is this the sole reason that you feel it is 'ridiculous', or have I missed something?
Ah, the instructions should not have said the team name can only be painted by me. I copied + pasted the instructions from a pro forma I wrote last year, and that line should have been erased. My bad. It has now been updated for future e-mails.
Whilst I respect your comments as a car painter and acknowledge that they are perfectly valid, I still maintain that the car livery is a rather trivial part of the process. I shan't change it because the vast majority of the current managers aren't too fussed about their car's appearance, since they recognise what a small role it plays in the overall game.
After all, it's a management game, not a painting competition. Those who have signed up have done so because they want to manage a team. What the car looks like is immaterial to them. As I've said already, if people regard the car livery as an important part of the game then they have misunderstood its nature.
However, if you are still interested in lending a hand in some of the aesthetic aspects of the game, and helping me to identify potential for improvement in future seasons, I would be very glad to listen to your experience and suggestions.
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It has now been updated for future e-mails.Whilst I respect your comments as a car painter and acknowledge that they are perfectly valid, I still maintain that the car livery is a rather trivial part of the process. I shan't change it because the vast majority of the current managers aren't too fussed about their car's appearance, since they recognise what a small role it plays in the overall game.
After all, it's a management game, not a painting competition. Those who have signed up have done so because they want to manage a team. What the car looks like is immaterial to them. As I've said already, if people regard the car livery as an important part of the game then they have misunderstood its nature.
However, if you are still interested in lending a hand in some of the aesthetic aspects of the game, and helping me to identify potential for improvement in future seasons, I would be very glad to listen to your experience and suggestions.
Due to one manager's withdrawal, there is now one place available which needs to be filled before the season starts.
Please get in touch if you are interested. It's being plugged elsewhere also, but keeping it in the gpgames family would be cool.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/19/2008 11:42AM by Locke Cole.
Please get in touch if you are interested. It's being plugged elsewhere also, but keeping it in the gpgames family would be cool.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/19/2008 11:42AM by Locke Cole.
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