Setup and Getting Started Info
Discord download (for voice chat and info): https://discord.com/download
Content Manager and Shader patch - Highly recommended (CM requires a donation for full function, but WELL worth it):
https://acstuff.ru/app/ (yes it's from Russia)
https://acstuff.ru/patch/ (not required by greatly improved graphic / appearance)
Sol graphic mod (not required but greatly improved weather /sky / atmosphere and some other effects): https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/sol.24914/
Suggested add-ons:
Helicorsa (adds nice overview of cars around you): https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/helicorsa.5199/
FFBClip (adds way to graph and easily adjust force feedback, per car): https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/ffbclip-app.7910/
Sidekick (a more detailed "info" bar for speed, gear, tire temps etc.): https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/sidekick.11007/
Shortcut Key: Adds useful keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl + B : Teleport to pit position, Ctrl + E : Exit Game https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YNsvldx4s2nMVtNPHlTTUtBHrcy_TgDU
Getting Started with Discord:
This looks long/complex, but I assure you it goes pretty fast and its very easy to use.
1) Read the Discord thread, if you wish: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/simulation-central/grm-discord-channel/177517/page1/
2) Download Discord from https://discord.com/
3) Once you get it up and running, send me a message on there. My name is prodarwin#1538. Put it in the upper left box. Just let me know you want a GRM invite and your forum name if I don't have any way of identifying you.
4) Make sure your mic works. I suggest you go to user settings (bottom left of screen):
Click voice and video, adjust your volumes, and your devices if necessary. You can select push to talk or 'voice activity'. Discord is actually very good at deciding when you are talking, so it works pretty well and saves you the need to bind a button.
5) Once you are in the forum, if a bunch of stuff has a locked symbol, PM one of the mods. They will need to add you to the GRM group so you have access to the sub-channels.
6) When you are in the discord, you'll see this bar on the left, with all the channels you can join.
The important thing to note here is, when it comes time to play AC, look for the Assetto Corsa channel, if it shows some people below it, they are currently in the channel, which probably means we are racing. Just click to join.
If you are in a text channel and want to get someone's attention you can @ them and it will display a notification, or send a push notification to their phone.
Finding you Discord User ID (which will be needed when joining the online room):
- In the lower left of the Discord screen, click on your name/icon. In the screen the pops up, roll over the # icon in the upper right (it will likely be similar to your Discord name with a number added)
Logitech Wheel setup Info:
Logitech Profiler Settings (a good starting point at least):
In game Wheel settings (a good starting point at least):
(The 107% Gain is a bit of a secret best setting to reduce the center dead zone apparently)
Assetto Corsa / Shader Patch suggested settings changes (from base):
Remove windshield glare (Settings - Assetto Corsa - Video):
Set readings to 'murican units:
Content Links:
https://www.racedepartment.com/ primary source (use Google to search)
http://assettomods.com/ nice cars and car packs (seems to be Australian focused)
https://mabimotors.com/forum/assetto-corsa/sites-de-mod-pour-assetto-corsa/ List of sources for cars / tracks
https://tarnhoerner.de/ car packs for various classic racer series
https://vrc-modding-team.net/ Formula 1 cars and tracks
Here is a link to my Google drive with some resources that will be a lot easier to get here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YNsvldx4s2nMVtNPHlTTUtBHrcy_TgDU?usp=sharing
Currently up there:
- 7zip installer (use this to decompress car and tracks). The default Windows decompress seems to work fine though.
- Logitech Profiler (essential for setting up a Logitech Wheel)
- Logitech GHub (needed for Logitech G29 wheel)
Note: the NVIDEA tools are not needed if you have the Content Manager. I could not get the plug in to install in the latest version of PS anyway.
Here is a good link for how to setup a Logitech G27 wheel (G29 should be the same):
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=276305371
G27 (and maybe G29) should work best with gain set to 107%.
Some Tracks that might be of interest:
Track Database (of actual tracks not AC tracks): https://www.racingcircuits.info/
Bridgehampton: https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/bridgehampton-race-circuit.6604/
Trial Mountain (for GT fans): https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/trial-mountain.2348/
Riverside: https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/riverside-international-raceway.9492/
Bathhurst: https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/bathurst.8677/
Spa (update): https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/spa-francorchamps-the-real.31068/
Deep Forrest (visuals not done): https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/deep-forest-raceway.32848/
Mid Ohio (not at RD): https://assettocorsa.club/mods/tracks/mid-ohio.html
VIR: https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/virginia-international-raceway.11892/
Summit Point: https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/summit-point-raceway.29502/
NJMSP: https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/new-jersey-motorsports-park-lightning.14212/