The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Main => Driving & Racing Cabinets => Topic started by: BadMouth on February 26, 2013, 11:09:13 pm
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We'll let this one run a little longer since there may be some kinks to work out the first time around.
The rules may evolve as we run into issues and get feedback.
It will work similar to the high score competitions, although we will not post all previous winners in the individual competition threads.
Top times will be recorded on the stickied LEADERBOARD thread.
Competition Rules:
- Use any car or transmission option available in the game.
- Fastest total time wins. Winner picks the next game and track.
- No savestates, savestate practices, etc. during the round.
- A screenshot or photo of your time displayed on the game screen is required to
enter. Video is great and would help others learn, but it isn't required.
- Everyone is encouraged to post their times even if faster times have already
been submitted. It's fun to compete with people of the same skill level even if a
master of driving has already submitted an untouchable time.
- Please make sure your times are from games that take place during the
competition period (no posting your best time from last year, etc.).
- Use of scripts or other non-standard hacks are not allowed.
No program or other person or entity of any sort may manipulate your
controls during your game. Coaching & back-seat driving is fine as long as the
party doesn't directly influence the game or controls.
- If you can beat any of the times from the previous competitions, you can submit
your time in the LEADERBOARD thread stickied at the top of this forum.
- Have fun!
BYOAC Racing Competition #1 will be Sega Indy 500 - Highland Raceway
Competition ends at midnight Pacific Standard Time, Sunday March 16th.
emulator - SEGA Model 2 Emulator by ElSemi (either v.9 or v1.0)
rom - indy500d - Indianapolis 500 (Rev A, Deluxe)
settings - default with the exception of country=USA
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=103207.0;attach=279617;image)
INDY 500 - SEGA Model 2 (HD Advanced Gameplay) Highland Raceway (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Ull3qFhlQ#)
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
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How long is this running?
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How long is this running?
BYOAC Racing Competition #1 will be Sega Indy 500 - Highland Raceway
Competition ends at midnight Pacific Standard Time, Sunday March 16th.
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I'll start us off.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Bit quicker after a few runs. All I have time for tonight though.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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This track is harder than I thought. :lol
I hadn't played the game much before this.
Had 15 minutes to play this evening and didn't even make it to the end without running out of time. :-[
I picked it because I remembered a couple other people really liking it.
Slow down at the windmill!
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excellent idea..
you picked one of my favorite sega games, after virtua racing
and sega rally 1 and 2.
please check out my complete faq for all the details and tips
to master the game and courses:
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/arcade/583588-indianapolis-500/faqs/63738 (http://www.gamefaqs.com/arcade/583588-indianapolis-500/faqs/63738)
BIGGEST TIPS:
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USE MANUAL! automatic is slower. period.
the cars always start in the same starting position,
you can draft off them for major speed.
with the rolling start, your first lap should be the fastest
due to drafting. the other two should be about the same.
check out my earlier video (i'll replay the game and
submit a time) for a reference time:
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2 course 2 - highland twin
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Finishing Times : 2'31.854 by R G
Finishing Position for above : 1st
Fastest Lap : 0'49.157
Average Lap Times to finish : 49-51 seconds
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overall track 2 - highland - 3 laps, default - normal
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name time mt/at place reference
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R G 2'31.854 mt 1st youtube - Indy 500 Course 2 - 2:31.854 best time for course 2 highland - sega racing - nebula emulator (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMzLSq0nHVw#)
013 2'35.151 mt 4th youtube - Indy 500 (Highland Raceway) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBDQ83YLivg#)
LUC 2'42.372 mt 1st youtube - Model 2 Emulator Indianapolis 500 Gameplay (Highland Raceway) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1oAf5ARokw#)
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hope to join in the fun soon.
later
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Thanks -1 :cheers:
That will give me something to study while I'm tied to my desk at work tomorrow.
I had about a half hour this evening and have progressed to the point that I actually finish the race now. ;D
Had some good laps, but haven't put the good laps together in one game yet.
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kind of rusty.
but here's my attempt and i updated my faq..
2min:34.109 sec
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(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3232/rgindy5002234109.jpg)
later
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You're going to hurt Badmouth's feelings posting times like that and saying you're rusty, he can't even finish the race ;D
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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You're going to hurt Badmouth's feelings posting times like that and saying you're rusty, he can't even finish the race ;D
I'm just glad people are participating. :)
Hopefully more will join in over the weekend.
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yeah Im trying to get my cab put back together, cant run manual gearing though, the shifter isnt hooked up.
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yeah Im trying to get my cab put back together, cant run manual gearing though, the shifter isnt hooked up.
The game originally had a up/down shifter (it's a 6 speed).
Paddle shifters work great for it. ;)
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yeah Im trying to get my cab put back together, cant run manual gearing though, the shifter isnt hooked up.
The game originally had a up/down shifter (it's a 6 speed).
Paddle shifters work great for it. ;)
Ive made some changes to the cab since I last posted an update on it. The up/down shifter isn't there anymore, and my 4way shifter has 2 broken cherries and I cant find replacements :(
I hope the picture isnt upside down, I hate windows 8
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Why not just assign two of the buttons on the wheel to shift up and down?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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the wheel has paddle shifters behind it, I'll give it a shot
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Dammit, you guys are making me want a driving cabinet! :hissy:
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Dammit, you guys are making me want a driving cabinet! :hissy:
Ditto.
Gotta keep telling myself, "one project at a time, just one at a time."
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For what its worth ... :embarassed:
02'38"727 :
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Should I take a pic of all my DNFs?
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Soon as I figure out how to extend my steering shaft. I will be joining in!
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Soon as I figure out how to extend my steering shaft. I will be joining in!
That doesn't sound pornographic at all. Nope, not going to make one snide comment.
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Should I take a pic of all my DNFs?
Practice it on easy mode, and learn the turns.
The enemy AI is rough, but predictable.
You should be able to make it through all the checkpoints,
and finish the race if you don't crash.
Watch the replays, and read the FAQ at gamefaqs (linked above)
for more information.
good luck.
later
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Soon as I figure out how to extend my steering shaft. I will be joining in!
That doesn't sound pornographic at all. Nope, not going to make one snide comment.
LoL :laugh2: Thanks Howard
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I think I'll have a bit of free time to try and get some better laps now. Next time I get on it though I think I might unplug the power to my ffb to see if it'll shave some milliseconds off :duckhunt. Then if one of those drunken ai drivers nudges me it won't have much effect on me.
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I think I'll have a bit of free time to try and get some better laps now. Next time I get on it though I think I might unplug the power to my ffb to see if it'll shave some milliseconds off :duckhunt. Then if one of those drunken ai drivers nudges me it won't have much effect on me.
Nothing in the rules about needing ffb to participate.
I've thought about putting an asterisk next the name of winners who use a keyboard.
Not sure if it's an advantage, but you can go from left to right a lot quicker with a keyboard than with a steering wheel.
A lot of the videos on youtube look like the people are using keyboards. The front wheels of the car twitch like keys are being tapped.
I want as many people as possible participating though. We'll see how it goes......
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Minor improvement,
2'36"345 :
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I want to compete! I'll wait for my favorite games :applaud:
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so Im assuming that if keyboards are ok, so are controllers (xbox360 and the like?)
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I want to compete! I'll wait for my favorite games :applaud:
Welcome aboard Nuexzz! :cheers:
No need to wait for your favorite games.
Part of the reason for these competitions is to get people playing different games.
so Im assuming that if keyboards are ok, so are controllers (xbox360 and the like?)
For now, I'm going with the philosophy "The more people participating the better".
I'd prefer people state that they're using something other than a wheel.
Probably should add that to the rules.
If four or five rounds go by and the winners always using something other than a wheel,
then we'll have to re-evaluate it as a possible unfair advantage.
Input from the community is welcome.
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for the record,
i am using my trusty old logitech wingman action pad, USB,
analog for steering, two triggers for shifting, and
buttons for changing views, and accelerate and braking..
(http://di1-4.shoppingshadow.com/images/pi/c2/4b/7e/20905339-260x260-0-0_Logitech+WingMan+Action+Gamepad+963247+1914.jpg)
keyboard is too hard, and not too responsive enough..
later
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I remember a while ago I used to play keyboard and gets used :blah:
Scud Race Beginner Night (Supermodel Emulator) keyboard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcfqwv_ox0k#ws)
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Drafting you -1 :P (cue -1 blasting off a 2'31"...)
2'35"197 :
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ok, went back and played some more,
haven't improved my times..
but since the deluxe is 4-5mph slower than
the twin version, i don't think much of an
improvement will be really made, not sure.
also, since the ai is much easier on the
deluxe, you will find yourself in first place
sooner, so that means you won't have
as many cars to draft against in the last
lap.
all of these factors add up.
when i wrote the faq, i had taken a 16 year break,
before going back and playing the game intensely for
a few weeks straight.
there's a shorter tips list here:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/arcade/583588-indianapolis-500/faqs/559 (http://www.gamefaqs.com/arcade/583588-indianapolis-500/faqs/559)
later
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Can't catch you guys, but I am improving.
It's crazy how much faster the car goes when drafting, but I end up wrecking when trying to draft as much as possible.
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THE WHITE FLAG IS OUT!
Competition ends at Midnight, Sunday March 17th Pacific Standard Time.
Negative1 is in the lead with a time of 2min:34.109 sec
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Well I had a bit of a go again the other night, and made a little more headway;
2'34"799 :
(http://s6.postimage.org/asl0oy3lp/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/asl0oy3lp/)
Then took a smidgen off of that,
2'34"575 :
(http://s6.postimage.org/xvbjo4531/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xvbjo4531/)
And then a tad more,
2'34"345 :
(http://s6.postimage.org/4u77epkn1/image.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4u77epkn1/)
Notice how I completely messed up the last lap :banghead:
Hats off to -1 for a stonking time, think I've done my best but may have a spare hour tonight to have a final furore...
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managed to play this for a few hours a couple of weeks back -
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w364/aletchet/20130302_192042_zps1a1b69e4.jpg)
dont think im going to get a chance to improve it before this finished... bah
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Congratulations to Negative1 with a winning time of 2min:34.109 sec!
:cheers:
I'll get it posted up on the leaderboard later tonight.
YOU GET TO PICK THE NEXT GAME AND TRACK!
Just reply here with your pic and I'll make the next competition thread.
Anyone have any feedback regarding changes to be made for the next round?
I'd planned to reduce the time frame to two weeks, but now I'm thinking about sticking with three weeks.
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cool,
well that was fun.
i played some more, but am having some trouble with my
controller, so i couldn't improve on it.
i'm leaning towards virtua racing, track 3 (expert), acropolis.
this is the game, that got me back into arcade racing.
i pumped so much money ($1) at a time into this,
and we used to play 8 player races at dave and busters arcade.
also, another place had tournaments for money, which i would
play and win quite a few for awhile. and that was on the long
15-20 lap races.
i'll post a screenshot of the settings.
is it ok to put up a MAME game, or do you guys prefer to
stick with the M2 emulator games. (i have sega rally as
a backup game, in case).
later
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I think maybe you're gonna make people not wanna do these if its always gonna be hard tracks. I love Virtua Racing, I love the beginner and intermediate tracks. I loathe the Acropolis track. Its probably one of the least fun tracks ever in any game. I'd rather race Chicago on Cruisn USA on the hardest settings. If you're set on that game track combination, I'll submit my time right now:
DNF.
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is it ok to put up a MAME game, or do you guys prefer to
stick with the M2 emulator games. (i have sega rally as
a backup game, in case).
Virtua Racing sounds good to me. :)
Anything most people can run is fine. (MAME, Model 2, Supermodel, Viva Nonno).
For the time being I'd steer clear of the ones that require a super fast processor (SF Rush, Ridge Racer , or 3D Gaelco games in MAME)
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What do you think about a rule that if someone wins 2 in a row, they don't get to pick the next race the second time?
This will prevent someone from repeatedly picking the games they are best at.
It's up to Negative1 whether he wants to choose an easier course based on feedback or stick with Acropolis.
If we adopt the above rule and he whips up on us again, we'll do an beginner course for the next one. :P
Eventually we'll get to all the tracks, beginner through expert.
Anyone else want to weigh in?
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What do you think about a rule that if someone wins 2 in a row, they don't get to pick the next race the second time?
This will prevent someone from repeatedly picking the games they are best at.
It's up to Negative1 whether he wants to choose an easier course based on feedback or stick with Acropolis.
If we adopt the above rule and he whips up on us again, we'll do an beginner course for the next one. :P
Eventually we'll get to all the tracks, beginner through expert.
Anyone else want to weigh in?
Sounds fair, I'd be up for that rule.
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hey guys,
no problem, i'll pick a different track.
i'm just bored with beginner courses, after playing
them thousands of times... i figured something a little
more challenging will be fun..
so maybe the medium course is a good compromise.
ok, let me fire it up, and check the version and settings and
get back on that..
i have no problem with a limit on 2 wins in a row.
you can make the person that comes in 2nd place
pick the next one.
i also suggest making a list of racing games that
would be eligible (known to work)..
i only have a dual core 2.4g with an ancient nvidia 8600,
so i can't play modern racers anyways, in fact just got
around to trying out supermodel.
i'm only good at sega racers, so anything else would be
a struggle for me.. ha ha.. but it would be good to try
other games... i only have 1 or 2 more racing games i'm
any good at.
later
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These are the kinds of threads that make me wish all these emulators had online multiplayer(with live spectating) :(
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Sometime this spring/summer we'll do a outrun 2k6 live race. Once I've fixed the damn thing that is. ;)
Via a vpn server we can all race at the same time online, and nobody has ever accused outrun of being too hard.
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Its not that Acropolis is too hard, its that when you get in the mountains after the straight-away that comes right after the hairpin turn, its like driving through an earthquake. Or at least it is with the version of MAME Im running. I tried to take a video but I cant really drive that well one handed while trying to focus a camera :(
I can almost finish the 5th lap driving an automatic, how many laps is it? 8? My average lap is right around 52 seconds. Im not running great but Im not hitting walls or cars either, thought I could finish a race by now.
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ok,
game : virtua racing
track : bay bridge (medium)
transmission : automatic or 7 speed
country : US
emulator : mame
settings : normal (5 laps)
(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/8807/0000a.png)
later
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