Online: where to begin?

Discussion in 'Automobilista 2 - General Discussion' started by Interceptor, Dec 2, 2024.

  1. Interceptor

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    Hi guys,

    I meant the tittle literally: I tried going online, it did work, but I have no clue what I'm doing.
    For instance: ALL those pictograms you see when you look at the server list: what do they all mean?
    What to know when you don't know anything about this?

    Sorry, it has been years and this game, I never did anything online.

    So, is there something to read about it, some manual?
     
  2. Marius H

    Marius H Probationary forum-moderator Staff Member AMS2 Club Member

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    What do you want to know? It's easy and straight forward that everything means, but if you need help I will provide.
     
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  3. Interceptor

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    Thank you for your response, much appreciated!

    As you said, it is pretty straight forward as I figured some things out by now, but the point is: much of these things must be self-explanatory, IF you have experience driving online.....
    I have not. Well, back in the day ;)
    It's been a long time and all those.....well, le me put it this way: when you see a server, in that line alone: there are pictograms (or little images) that must mean something, also some sort of 'rating'? Pretty much in the beginning of the line that is, for who may join in or something like that?
    The little images, go near the right: I have no clue what they should mean......

    I'm not playing stupid here: I really don't know.
    You are dealing with a guy that can't get Discord to work you know? ;)
     
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    Marius H Probationary forum-moderator Staff Member AMS2 Club Member

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    Here you go :D
     

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  5. Interceptor

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    Thank you Marius H!
    Lol, when you put it like that, now seeing it, I do feel a bit stupid :)
    Although: the lock, server name and people in server, I did get!

    But the ranked thing: sometimes it says things like "U1000" or "U1500", that is not in the picture, but it got me wondering if it is something you must have achieved before joining?
     
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    Marius H Probationary forum-moderator Staff Member AMS2 Club Member

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    Oh U1000 and U1500 are, for example, the minimum ranking requirement a user needs to join the server. U = the safety ranking, Which goes from U to S. 1500 is the default ranking every newcomer has. It goes from 0 to 5000, but none has higher than 2100. Most people are round 1100-1450 due several reasons. There's a handful people hovering around 1500 - 1850ish, as well due several reasons. Most important is the safety ranking so you know which racers driving clean.
     
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  7. Interceptor

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    Nice explanation Marius, thank you!
     
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    Come and join us at GRDC bud. We race Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All the help you need from a welcoming and friendly community.

    Discord link Join the Global Racing Drivers Club Discord Server!
     
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    I can recommend joining the racecraft.online community, quite some casual racing and a very friendly community on discord :)
     
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  10. Interceptor

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    Thanks guys, but I tried Discord a few times, messed everything up and I never understood it.
    I made myself the promise to never use it again.
    Sadly: some kind of league is not in it for me as they ALL want you to use that ****ty program now........
     
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    @Interceptor Have you tried JustRace? They are very friendly and helpful and the service is free.
     
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  12. Interceptor

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    I haven't tried but will give it a look, thank you.
     
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    @Nobkins is one of JustRace's administrators. I'm sure he'll be happy to help you.
     
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    @Marius H Do you happen to know why in dedicated servers the purple chips appear next to some people and not others? I assume non of those people are the "host" since the host is the server itself right? Just curious since I've seen some people confused by this in LFM lobbies.
     
  15. Marius H

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    Purple thingy is indeed the host.
     

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