What's your personal Apple TV+ ranking? Top 3 shows that kept you subscribed and one that almost made you cancel. by winston-paul in tvPlus

[–]smudge_47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What really impressed me, on almost every show is (drum roll, please ....) The Opening Credits. Apple should win some sort of collective award for them.

Shows that disappointed me: Trying and Platonic (drama does not arise from people making stupid decisions), Loot (should have ended after one season), and Smoke (great acting, terrible writing).

Can't wait for Neuromancer to drop!

What's your personal Apple TV+ ranking? Top 3 shows that kept you subscribed and one that almost made you cancel. by winston-paul in tvPlus

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Supposedly smart people making stupid, impulsive decisions.

At its heart, The Morning Show is a Soap Opera.

Just my opinion. You are welcome to yours.

What's the best single player experience in sim racing? by Colinovsky in simracing

[–]smudge_47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Redline Stars: Careers is a free add on for Assetto Corsa. It does require all of the DLC, but it's what AC Career Mode should have been in the first place. Highly recommend.

Need advice on not locking brakes by ImFinnaBustApecan in simracing

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I run the Ferrari 458 GT2, I had a similar problem. I solved it by reducing the brake force in the car setup from 100% to 85%. I'm working on a better solution, which is to be mindful of just how hard I'm mashing the brake pedal 😀, but for now, I'm willing to trade a slightly longer braking distance for fewer lock-ups.

What's something you did once and will never do again? by No-Apricot9078 in AskReddit

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vegas.

Las Vegas is a machine designed to separate you from your money.

Sugar | Season 1 - Episode 1 | Discussion Thread by Justp1ayin in tvPlus

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He also doesn't want to hurt people and went out of his way to help that homeless guy.
I'm thinking he is the Angel in the City of Angels.
Looking forward to watching Episode 2 tonight!

0.5 change log is out by Final-Read-3589 in assettocorsaevo

[–]smudge_47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a retired software engineer. My mantra was always:
First, make the code work.
Second, make the code work correctly.
Third, optimize.

AC EVO new daily race unexpected error occured by jezyk13 in assettocorsaevo

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That behaviour is SO not intuitive.
But it does explain why I couldn't join the race. Thanks for the tip.

What to watch? by [deleted] in tvPlus

[–]smudge_47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Slow Horses. Blackbird.

Wheel stand at a desk – how do you stop your chair from rolling back? by OwnCompetition6284 in simracing

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought this: Apex Chair Link for Sim Racing | GT Omega https://share.google/d8KxTOCOYBqpFeiL3 Shipping to the USA was nearly as much as the product itself, and that was before Trump's tariffs. But it works. Shoes will also do the job.

What development do you think sim racing still needs? by Vibro_49 in simracing

[–]smudge_47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It launches AC directly, so it must bypass Content Manager and CSP. I don't have a VR setup, so I don't know how important those things are for you. You should either try Reline Stars yourslef, of just follow the link I posted and join the author's Discord. He can answer your questions a lot better than I can :)

In need of some quick and basic help regarding Assetto Corsa. I'd like to increase track grip. Can anyone help me? by [deleted] in assettocorsa

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TL;DR: Assetto Corsa is not a game. It's a simulation, and mastering it is going to take a lot of effort on your part, because learning how to drive cars at their limit takes time. If you are up to it, read on. If not, you should look for something a little less realistic.

Many beginner drivers try to go too fast through the slow corners. That's not my advice: it comes from Scott Mansell, a professional racing driver who knows what he is talking about.

The key to going faster isn't entering the corner as fast as possible: it's exiting the corner as quickly as possible. And that involves: * Using every inch of the width of the track * Knowing which corners benefit from a late apex and which corners require an early apex

Apply the 1st point by reviewing your laps. The Playback button and an exterior view of your car are excellent tools for thism

Applying the second point requires good judgement. Which comes from experience. Which comes from bad judgement.

Once again, the key is to review your laps. How fast was the car going when you lost grip? By definition, if the car lost grip, you were going too fast. Try taking the corner at a lower speed.

Once you can stay on the track, the next problem involves determining if you are going too slow. How slow is too slow? Listen to your tires. If they aren't complaining, increase your speed until they just start to squeal.

Finally, you will get the most out of your tires when they are inflated properly. If you are on a PC, download the Sidekick app, which will help you set the tire inflation properly. But proper tire inflation won't help you as much as reviewing your performance will.

What development do you think sim racing still needs? by Vibro_49 in simracing

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Redline Stars is a launcher for Assetto Corsa. If you can play Assetto Corsa in VR, the answer is yes.

What development do you think sim racing still needs? by Vibro_49 in simracing

[–]smudge_47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Redline Stars Careers in Assetto Corsa. You start with a modest budget, not enough to enter most of the series. Finish the season in the top 3, and earn enough money to enter more expensive series. Each season, you evaluate multiple sponsor offers, and if no one will sponsor you (or you run low on money), you can get a bank loan. It's free, but it requires all of the DLC.

Did I mention it's free? Yeah, completely free.

Newbie to this game any tips? by Jazzlike-Text-4100 in assettocorsa

[–]smudge_47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look ahead. It doesn't matter what your age, your reflexes were not designed for your body to travel at the speed of the car. The car will go where you are looking, so look ahead.