OVGCaterham
SERIES INFO
OVGCaterham is our weekly Sunday series in Automobilista using the Reiza Caterham Superlight organized by Reddit Danmark
If you want to join, please sign up and keep an eye on the Google Document for more information.
GAME DOWNLOAD
You can download the game on the OVGCaterham Google Doc.
OVGCaterham is low stakes series, with 3 short 15 minute races on shorter tracks. Aimed at being beginner friendly, it's the perfect opportunity to start racing with /ovg/
CARS
We will be using the Caterham Superlights that is official Reiza content. When joining the server you can choose to drive the Sequential or H-Pattern shifter model. I'd advice blipping the throttle on downshifts, this can also be enabled as an assist in-game
BUT MOMMY I CAN'T DRIVE A RIGHT HANDED CAR
I gotchu babe. When joining the server you can select your cockpit preference
TRACKS
OVGCaterham consists of 5 race race weeks using the following tracks
Lime Rock Park
Mantorp Park
Ring Djursland
Ribeirao Preto 2010
Ring Knutstorp
Lap times estimated to be around 1-1.30 minutes to ensure close racing
GAME DOWNLOAD
You can download the game on the OVGCaterham Google Doc.
VR Support
Included in the pirate copy there is also a zip file with the VR beta from CrewChief It uses SteamVR so if using Lite please add AMS as a non steam game.
If you are on a legit copy here is the link to the VR plugin
PLEASE READ THE INCLUDED README TO SET UP VR
YouTube tutorial by Niels Heusinkveld how to set up VR
How Do I Connect to the Server?
Open browser and connect to IP: 188.40.120.188 You might get kicked the first time you join or get a Join Time out, just reconnect and it works
Restart Procedure
Race will be restarted if needed. But probably not
Rules
Practice: 24/7 just join the server
Quali: 8 minutes unlimited laps
Race format: 3 Races x 15 minus w/ Reverse Grid
Don't drive like an idiot, and pay attention to the flags.
Don't flip Marko Tulska. Unless it's Flip Marko Tulska Day or if flipping him would be really funny.
Track Limits
Feel free to run wide on corner exit, just expect to be called a faggot and insulted in public especially if you wreck someone because of it.
No cutting that gives you any track advantage. If you have to cut because of an accident please slow down after appropriately.
Skins Guideline
Download the skin template on the doc
In your .veh file: ("QUOTATION" MARKS ARE NEEDED FOR ANY LINE YOU ENTER)
Set your Default Livery= line to [the name of your .dds].dds
Set your Team= line to Team="[yourname or yourteamname reccomended for neater sorting]"
Set your Driver= line to Driver="[your name is recommended for neater sorting]"
Set your FullTeamName= line to FullTeamName="[whatever you put in the Team= line]"
Set your Category= line to Category="Hot Cars, Passat"
Please .zip your files before emailing them.
Skin submission deadline is 24 hours before the start of OVGCaterham. Skins can be sent to the e-mail listed on the Google Doc
Refer to RBDK's guide on proper skinmaking
FAQ
- Presence on Mumble is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.
- While the series is open for anyone to join, please practice until you feel comfortable around the track before joining the race.