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M_Nesevitch

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If you're going to purchase Assetto Corsa, please -PLEASE- purchase the "Ultimate Edition".. It comes with -all- the DLC and will save multiple head/brain injuries when you try to use certain mods and/or get online to race with friends! A couple times a year (winter sale, summer sale, etc.) you'll find this edition available on Steam for a massive sale/discount. Usually 19.99 USD for the Ultimate Edition. If however, it's not on sale (on Steam) at the time you plan to buy it, search on google for a sale or "key". This can almost always be found for much less than the Steam price, and you can use the "key" on Steam to install the game. For example, here's a deal I just found on google. Assetto Corsa Ultimate Edition for PC.

Now, if you're going to play Assetto Corsa, there are a few mods that are "must haves" imo.. First and foremost, you need Content Manager.. Throw the creator a couple bucks and get a key for the full version! It just makes life a lot easier.. You can install mods, tracks, cars, etc. by just drop/dragging the .zip, .7z, .rar file onto the CM shortcut on your desktop.. 2nd is the latest SOL mod. This is a weather mod that trumps any before it. There are many options to choose from with this mod and the advancements in SOL and Custom Shader Patch (which work together) have brought Assetto Corsa into 2021 as a top notch sim! It enhances the experience 10x as far as scenery and weather conditions, etc.. Change the time/season, Night time racing, track lighting, rain, sparks, smoke, etc. and with many more features to come!!! So, if you want to run Assetto Corsa to it's fullest, check the links below and have some fun!!

Content Manager: (Any size donation gets you a key for the full version) https://assettocorsa.club/content-manager.html

Custom Shader Patch: (free) Install this before SOL, by dragging the zip onto the CM shortcut. https://acstuff.ru/patch/ *I think CSP is now included with the full version of Content Manager. Look in "settings-custom shader patch-about &updates" 0.1.73

Quick How-To on installing/updating SOL and CSP.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2BYYv1luQg


SOL: (free) https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/sol.24914/updates

SOL Install manual: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7c1zklm806xbmy3/Sol 2_0 install guide.pdf?dl=0 (follow the install directions carefully) Lots of good info on that page about SOL!

If you need any help, RaceDepartment is a good start. They also have Discord for both SOL and Custom Shader Patch (Sol - WeatherFX and AC Custom Shaders "channels") Also, you can ask here and I'll try my best to answer, but those other spots are where the real knowledge resides. Enjoy and Have fun!!
 
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Something I found on Steam that'll come in handy!! Keyboard shortcuts!!

Assetto Corsa Keyboard Commands

View modes/functions

F1 - cycle driving views
F2 - random camera, "director" mode?
F3 - cycle track cameras
F5 - *pivot camera (good for staging screenshots. see photo-mode below)
* mouse wheel - zoom in/out
* left-click + drag - pivot to direction
* right-click - rotate camera around car
F6 - cycle on-board cameras (external and internal)
F7- free camera (see video at bottom of page)
F8 - screenshot (saved to: Libraries\Documents\Assetto Corsa\screens)
F9 - cycle leaderboard bar mode at bottom of screen (during races)
F11 - virtual rearview mirror

Various commands/shortcuts
Ctrl+Q - damage displayer (enabled/disabled)
Ctrl+L - labels, driver names
Ctrl+I - toggle ideal racing line (on/off)
Ctrl+J - show damage status for a few seconds
Ctrl+G - auto shifter (on/off)
Ctrl+H - toggle HUD / hide/show apps
Ctrl+O - session restart / return to session menu
Ctrl+R - replay, exit replay
Ctrl+C - AI driver (on/off)
Alt+Enter - switch fullscreen/windowed fullscreen

Misc keys
Home - toggle console
PageUp/PageDown - increase/decrease camera exposure (with HDR rendering)
Numpad +/- - increase/decrease FFB (moved from setup, disabled in replays)
Ctrl +/- - change onboard FOV
Ctrl Shift +/- - change saturation

Replay mode
Ctrl+S - toggle slow-motion on/off
Ctrl+D - rewind, cycle speed 2..5x
Ctrl+F - fast forward, cycle speed 2..5x
Ctrl+N - next lap (green marker at timeline)
Ctrl+P - previous lap (green marker at timeline)
Ctrl+R - exit replay
Ctrl+space - pause replay
Ctrl+1 (numpad) - previous car (towards end)
Ctrl+3 (numpad) - next car (towards front)
Ctrl+2 (numpad) - player car

Photo mode
F8 - screenshot (saved to: Libraries\Documents\Assetto Corsa\screens)
cursor key (arrow) up - zoom in
cursor key (arrow) down - zoom out
cursor key (arrow) left - pan left
cursor key (arrow) right - pan right
mouse wheel - zoom in/out
right-click + drag - pivot camera

Showroom
mouse wheel - zoom in/out
right-click + drag - pivot camera
space - open/close doors
enter - enter/exit vehicle
W - wipers
I - gear shifter animation (where available)
Numpad 7 - headlights on/off
Numpad 8 - brake lights on/off
PageUp/PageDown - next/previous skin
Numpad +/- - increase/decrease exposure
F/G - roll camera
cursor key (arrow) up - pivot up
cursor key (arrow) down - pivot down
cursor key (arrow) left - pivot left
cursor key (arrow) right - pivot right
Numpad 0..3 - animate wings 1..4 (if available)
F7 - toggle free move/centered view
F8 - screenshot (saved to: Libraries\Documents\Assetto Corsa\screens)
Esc - exit showroom

Freecam tutorial:
 

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Just wanted to bump this incase we have any new Assetto Corsa fans who've not seen the "essentials" thread..

*If you plan to run against AI or Online, I once again want to stress the need for "Helicorsa" It's a radar app. You won't even see it unless cars are around you. I put mine in the middle of the screen, as high up as it'll go.

You guys probably already have it, but just in case: @Highbank @garrett1127 @Andle @wolfgang18 @C5Volzfan @The Tigg @Trae00 @phantom17 @DKgorace @M_Nesevitch @PGMurphy @DaleTona
 

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Just wanted to bump this incase we have any new Assetto Corsa fans who've not seen the "essentials" thread..

*If you plan to run against AI or Online, I once again want to stress the need for "Helicorsa" It's a radar app. You won't even see it unless cars are around you. I put mine in the middle of the screen, as high up as it'll go.

You guys probably already have it, but just in case: @Highbank @garrett1127 @Andle @wolfgang18 @C5Volzfan @The Tigg @Trae00 @phantom17 @DKgorace @M_Nesevitch @PGMurphy @DaleTona[/US l CSP 1.68 or higher has a radar in it as well
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Just wanted to bump this incase we have any new Assetto Corsa fans who've not seen the "essentials" thread..

*If you plan to run against AI or Online, I once again want to stress the need for "Helicorsa" It's a radar app. You won't even see it unless cars are around you. I put mine in the middle of the screen, as high up as it'll go.

You guys probably already have it, but just in case: @Highbank @garrett1127 @Andle @wolfgang18 @C5Volzfan @The Tigg @Trae00 @phantom17 @DKgorace @M_Nesevitch @PGMurphy @DaleTona
CSP 1.68 or higher has a radar built in already, just need to turn it on. It's in the toolbar on the right.
 

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CSP 1.68 or higher has a radar built in already, just need to turn it on. It's in the toolbar on the right.
It disappears after a few seconds, and only the "blips" of the cars will be seen when it activates.
 

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M_Nesevitch

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CSP 1.68 or higher has a radar built in already, just need to turn it on. It's in the toolbar on the right.
Sweet! They're always improving/adding stuff with CSP!

*note, anything above CSP v0.1.60 is still -beta- but the good news is @DKgorace was just nominated "head troubleshooter" for anyone new to AC who runs into issues! `6`
 

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Here are some links to some good stuff

Content Manager: https://acstuff.ru/app/
Custom Shaders Patch: https://acstuff.ru/patch/
Sol: https://www.racedepartment.com/downlo...
Sidekick app: https://www.racedepartment.com/downlo...
Race Sim Studio: https://racesimstudio.com/
Touring Car Legends 1960’s: http://www.mediafire.com/file/2udp3jp...
Touring Car Legends 1970’s: http://www.mediafire.com/file/39cmte3...
GT Legends pack here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/kczzrxa...
Racing is Life pack here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/oah0arv...
A3DR: https://www.racedepartment.com/downlo...
VRC Prototypes: https://vrc-modding-team.net/show/pac...
IER P13c: https://www.iersimulations.com/p13c-h...
United Racing Design 2018 Porsche 911 RSR update (requires Kunos 2017 RSR car): https://mega.nz/#!nEoEWaRJ!G2D_E1PzCu...
URD Shiro JT5: https://www.unitedracingdesign.net/pr...
GT500 update for the Shiro JT5: https://www.racedepartment.com/downlo...
Singer Porsche by Ben O'Bro: https://www.racedepartment.com/downlo...
AC Track Reboot Project: Salzburgring 1.0: https://www.mediafire.com/file/5e6g31...
Macau 1.0: https://www.mediafire.com/file/avzcf3...
Sebring 1.1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/maufsp...
Spa 1966 1.1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/cte115...
Oulton 1.3.2: https://www.mediafire.com/file/m6k4mf...
Oesterreichring 1979 1.0: https://www.mediafire.com/file/66eb1i...
Imola 1972 0.9: https://www.mediafire.com/file/sderkn...
Kyalami 1967 1.0: https://www.mediafire.com/file/3qb9lb...
Monaco 1966 1.2: https://www.mediafire.com/file/k2q0d9...
Monaco 0.9: https://www.mediafire.com/file/uunbd0...
Zolder 1.4.1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/yvglz8...
Snetterton 2017 1.1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/7jusyh...
Imola 1988 0.9: https://www.mediafire.com/file/w8cl88...
Algarve 0.9.1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/rq7dte...
Suzuka 2017 0.9: https://www.mediafire.com/file/meyt8n...
Knockhill 2017 1.2: https://www.mediafire.com/file/2qxlac...
Atlanta Motorsports 1.0: https://www.mediafire.com/file/ze69cd...
Knutstorp 0.9: https://www.mediafire.com/file/2hraql...
Le Mans 1991 1.0: https://www.mediafire.com/file/wby7bv...
Limerock 0.9: https://www.mediafire.com/file/72jz36...
Reboot Team: Daytona: https://www.mediafire.com/file/tsrje4...
Bathurst: http://www.mediafire.com/file/q0fjrwi...
Sonoma: https://www.mediafire.com/file/12ekec...
Port Newark: https://mega.nz/file/GcsHXYxY#__wtpqe...
Deem's Summer updates: https://www.racedepartment.com/downlo...
Deem's Winter updates: https://www.racedepartment.com/downlo...
 

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