KRASHOVARIDE

During online ranked race yesterday coming into the last lap I lost automatic gears for the final three corners. I was running rich mix for final lap (with ample fuel left, 5 lap race) and then started red lining in 4th with no upshift. Wondered if anyone else had ever encountered this

This ^ as a side point during manual starts I’ve not seen any significant difference in caning the throttle or holding the revs as suggested in game. I seem to get a quicker start giving it the beans than trying to be cute with it.

Having owned both the thrust master beats the Logitech, but that’s just personal preference, twinned with the F1 wheel it’s a great entry level setup, I got lucky with mine as I picked up the lot for £200 due to damaged boxes and a second hand mint wheel. brand new is still pricey though.

Out of interest when I’ve hit another player be it lack of concentration or a bunched up first corner the algorithm obviously knows I’m at fault, however from what I’ve seen if I’ve been the one shunted my skill points decrease. wouldnt it be a case of implementing something that associates to the instigator of the offence to lose skill points as opposed to the current setup of the i fortune guy getting hit? I cut a corner, I’m penalised, I hit another I’m penalised, illegal manoeuvres I’m penalised......shunted by a third party, skill rating penalty, I fail to see how that would have been a good idea from the off? Unless ofcourse the skill involved to NOT get hit is at question but I guess that’s a whole other issue.

Can confirm that after playing three races this evening and gaining 5/6 places a time that points system is shocking. lobby of 12, from back of pack to 4th twice...couple points awarded, if this is how it is then that “pure gold” trophy will take an eternity!

As others have asked (but no reply’s given) dies anyone have definitive info regarding the balancing of skill/safety ratings. woujd be nice to get a more in-depth look into what has been adjusted as I see no improvement over either from my experience, atleast not in skill. played a lobby of 11 qualified 10th finished 3rd, 1 point increase....one solitary point??