General tips and tricks - Automobilista 2

This guide is here to answer the most common questions players have and provide quick solutions to common issues. Whether you're troubleshooting a technical hiccup, looking for setup tips, or just need clarity on a feature, you'll find helpful advice and workarounds here to get you back on track. Dive in to explore answers to popular queries and learn how to enhance your racing experience.

Here are some handy tips and solutions for common issues or questions in Automobilista 2. These are based on user experiences and may help you get smoother gameplay

Reduce stuttering:
Turning off UDP can help minimize stuttering issues. Additionally, setting pit crew details to "Player Only" improves performance.

Camera settings:
If the camera feels too floaty or has excessive movement, reduce the settings or enable Legacy Mode for a more stable experience.

Triple screen setup:
If you're using a triple screen, you may need to uncheck and recheck the tick box in the setup menu to get it working properly. Be sure to review the settings for screen measurements and bezels. For bezel adjustments, the central screen measurement may suffice in some cases.

Replays:
Time Trial (TT) replays are limited in length. Additionally, replays don’t allow forward dragging. While the 20x playback speed option exists, it can be a bit janky.

Pit stops:
Always set up a pit strategy in advance to avoid issues during stops. The In-Car Management (ICM) system may reset or wipe changes if it auto-closes, so double-check your settings before a race.

Fuel estimate:
The fuel calculation for laps is based on prior laps and isn’t always 100% accurate. Keep an eye on consumption patterns to avoid surprises during long runs.

Logitech G-hub issues:
If you encounter problems with Logitech hardware, try reinstalling G-hub. For more details, check this thread: Logitech G29/G920/G27/G25 FFB Thread?

Ready-up countdown:
No, there’s no police at your door. The sirens indicate the countdown is ending and the race is about to start.

Deadzones and sensitivity:
Set your deadzones to 0 if you’ve already configured deadzones in the driver. Set sensitivity to 50% in-game for better linearity.

Can’t join multiplayer:
Ensure your ranking is high enough. The server may also be using a mod, or you may have selected the wrong car in an LFM server.

Quad-Monitor setup:
For assistance, refer to this thread: [WORKAROUND] AMS2 - Incompatibility with Quad Monitor Setups

Grass is slippery:
Grass isn’t overly slippery in Automobilista 2. The friction between tires and grass is about half of what tarmac provides, varying with factors like humidity, sand, and grass type. For gameplay balance, it’s modeled with slightly higher grip than real life.

Server List is empty:
Ensure Steam is set to online mode. If the issue persists, check whether Steam is undergoing maintenance.

TC and ABS are missing:
Bind TC and ABS assists to your keyboard. If they stop working, toggle the settings from "Off" → "Low" → "High" → "Off" → "Low" to reset them.

Chatbox is in the way: You can turn the chatbox off in the gameplay-tab.

Force feedback: The game defaults to "Default," but the true default is actually "Default+." This setting includes additional effects and gyro functionality for a more immersive experience. If you prefer fewer effects, switch to "Default." For fully customized feedback tailored to your preferences, check out the Custom Feedback topic for detailed guidance.

Pedals: Set a small deadzone in the driver settings, ideally between 2% and 5%. If the driver supports it, you can also set a top deadzone, so you don’t have to press the throttle all the way down; especially useful for maintaining comfort on longer straights.

These tips should help you navigate some of the quirks and features of Automobilista 2! Please feel free to expand or add the topic with more tips and tricks.

Marius
Kuku

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