Launch Control

Hi Devs,

Would it be too much of a stretch at this point to perhaps implement a proper launch control system. Something similar to what most modern, real life, track based racing disciplines use.

Trying to get some of these cars going from a standing start is hellish. I either bog down and then all the power kicks in and spin the wheels and no traction or, I just spot the damn thing and whale-tale off the start.

Clutch control on a G25/27 doesn't give decent feed back about a biting point so this is rather useless other than for changing gear on older cars. I am not saying push launch control across the entire range of vehicle but, in a true effort to achieve the realism you guys are going for (Which I sincerely applaud), apply launch control to those cars that would probably have it in the real world.

Even make it an option for server Admins to enable or disable.

I don't think I have seen a proper Launch Control system in any Sim that I have played (Flaming avoidance: note I did say those I've played).

Just a thought.

 

That looks just like a "Snipercat".

 

You know what? I have had that avatar since I first installed Steam to buy Half-Life 2 in around 2007 ish. Probably time to pop a new one in there

 

There aren't that many (if any) FIA licensed competitions that allow any sort of traction control under which launch control falls under. F1 cars are massively powerful and yet traction control is banned. Getting of the line fast and clean is up to the driver skill.

 

And what about have the option for street cars that really have it? Not neccesarily to do the steps of each car, only a button that activates that system

 

That is all well and good IRL when you have all the mechanical sensory input and feedback from the car, all the participants are using the same input devices and most driver skill levels would be of a comparable level. But, an open simulator by it's very nature will lead to players using various input methods (Some due to preference but mostly down to budget) and hugely varying skill levels.

As I said previously, allowing server Admins to moderate preferences for their server is something that could be worked in along with all the other rules for that server. As for playing in an offline competition should that not be your choice along with using any other driver aids?

I have quite a busy life and only get a few hours a week to practice and play. Should I be penalised because I haven't been able to get enough wheel time to practice starts against someone who has many more hours to spare? The level of purism you want to achieve should be your choice.

 

I don't want to sound arsey but, yes. I don't have a lot of free time to play either but one thing I do practice (in other sims) is standing starts. Gaining 2 or 3 positions at the start can put a psychological dent in your opponents ego which you can use to your advantage
It's always worth practicing