Bike reset options?

[davidboda46]

Since it seems like some people like the new long press reset and others prefer the "instant one", and some would like the older version back, would it not be possible to chose between them, like in "settings"? Playing alone offline, I can't see an issue with being able to use the one you prefer. And on the server side, the race admin could choose which one (or multiple ones) are in use during the event. The decision could be taken through a democratic vote, or the admin could just go dictator and decide.

What you guys think?   

Cheers,

/David "Gonzo" Boda #46

[Hawk]

I think so long as the server admin has the option to decide which bike reset system to be active during race events then it doesn't matter what is in use when riders are riding in a test session or practice or alone at home.

Hawk.

[HornetMaX]

Since it seems like some people like the new long press reset and others prefer the "instant one", and some would like the older version back, would it not be possible to chose between them, like in "settings"? Playing alone offline, I can't see an issue with being able to use the one you prefer.

But you can already: short press = instant reset (the new one), long press = the "on track" reset (the old one).

[valerian]

Thank you HornetMax for the tip

However, it does not work on custom tracks I tested(Carole, Dijon, Ledenon)
Long press on these tracks will make a restart from the pits

[HornetMaX]

Thank you HornetMax for the tip

However, it does not work on custom tracks I tested(Carole, Dijon, Ledenon)
Long press on these tracks will make a restart from the pits

Right, but that's a problem of these tracks, not of GPB.
I don't recall exactly what the issue is (something related to min/max lines), but I'm sure our track gurus (Hawk?) can provide more details.

[doubledragoncc]

It is a pain, but in real life, you dump the bike you normally go back to the pits to fix it lol.

DD

[Warlock]

Every single mod track must be updated with min max lines to make use of 3 secs respawn on track, if not , you respawn in pits.

[HornetMaX]

Every single mod track must be updated with min max lines to make use of 3 secs respawn on track, if not , you respawn in pits.

Cool, sounds like *some* work

But what were the min/max lines used for before (i.e. before the 3sec respawn) ?
The feature was there but no mod track was using it ?!

[Warlock]

- pressing the reset button for three seconds the bike is reset to the track ( but only if the check lines have been generated )

Not sure if check lines are those max min lines mentioned. Haven't messed aroud with it.
In Beta8, centerline was used for respawn if im not mistaken.

[Hawk]

The checklines are used for the 3 sec reset button hold bike reset as far as I understand it(this will put you back on the track surface)....... The min/max lines are used to position the bike at the outer edge limits of the track surface instead of at the track centreline. This is why the more accurate the centre positioning of the track centreline to the centre of the track surface the more accurate the respawn of the bike was to the track surface edges instead of, as we saw many times, the bike sometimes got respawned just off the track surface. 

Hawk.

[HornetMaX]

OK. So the problem is "only" mod tracks not having check lines, right ?

[Hawk]

OK. So the problem is "only" mod tracks not having check lines, right ?

Yep. 

Hawk.

[Hawk]

A lot of the problems of people having trouble getting back on track after a crash could be solved by bikeMODS having their tyre grass grip factors increased to give a more realistic grip on a grass surface instead of what currently amounts to a feeling of riding through wet sludge. 

Hawk.

[HornetMaX]

And you can always "walk" the bike with the slow speed buttons, at least to point it in the right direction.