Will this Change Automobilista 2 Forever? Racecraft Online!

[@mirhetcelic5702]

Had a few races last couple of days and I really liked it. Very simple to join and race. First race was with only one guy and AI rest of the field. Last one was 8 people. Definitely we need more people to join so this thing can grow. I was on iRacing for years. Raced on LFM too, but AMS2 with latest update deserves online system more than ever. So give it a shot and see for yourself.

[@CHAMPIONJOE]

Cool Video! Thanks for introducing us to RCO! - will check it out for sure! 😎

[@HugoTremolo]

definetly a gamechanger, that is what was missing from ams2 for sure ! hopefully the community keeps on growing and we have multiple splits per series ! that would be amazing !

[@pitlanes]

I hope so, I really do. It's so easy to use and has a great selection of tracks.

[@botondvalyi-nagy464]

I have been racing on racecraft for a few weeks now. It is brilliant. Had numerous good races, great battles. I experienced fairplay on the platform, from other players.

[@Ben_LaBroca]

Really great introduction to this service, which honestly I’d never heard of! Great job!

[@pitlanes]

Thanks! Really appreciate that!!!

[@TheDesiqnEdits]

When will we see your video sharing the wealth on this? 😉

[@seebarry4068]

Yeah same here, hadn’t heard of this, maybe it can get the iRacing monkeys off my back..

[@lewisbloom]

Banging not just a look at this but full precise tutorial on how to use, great stuff Rich!

[@pitlanes]

Thanks man!!!

[@zsozsa]

Thx for the info! I haven't heard about it despite the fact that I follow almost everything concerning AMS2. It should be advertised everywhere! Signed up!

[@pitlanes]

Magnificent!

[@TheDesiqnEdits]

I have just shared this in the Reiza forum, not been much talk of this that I have seen so thanks for spreading the word!!!

[@pitlanes]

Thanks! I worry about sharing my content. Some places don't like the actual creator doing it. But it really helps, thanks!

[@AntonsOrkester]

This is great, I just signed up. Thanks for spreading the word!

[@pitlanes]

Great!!!

[@MrMedabit]

Been using it for some weeks, the licenses and the track knowledge are fun parts, and the combos can be challenging and entertaining, i love it! Thanks for spread this page!

[@RonaldRegain]

Think its a great idea cause ams has some rad oldies and touring cars

[@simracingflying1450]

I kept meaning to have a look at RCO but now I will for sure. Hope to be on track this afternoon. I love iRacing but a good online service for AMS2 is a game changer! Especially for us VR racers. New subscriber here. Good work!

[@edwinvandenberg3633]

I just signed up and will try it. Looks promising.

[@pitlanes]

Hope you enjoy!

[@andrewkesterton7097]

Signed up last night and did some practice laps for to get clean laps out the way.

[@aubreycolemanracing]

This is a game changer for AMS2. Thanks for the info!

[@pitlanes]

Not a problem! Enjoy!

[@RRRsimracing]

Excellect info. Definitely going to look into this soon. Thanks for the great video Rich 💯

[@pitlanes]

Super nice of you, thanks!

[@WarmRed77]

Hi Dan, this is exactly what I need to drive online, due to my shift work I can rarely drive when the leagues etc are driving. I think this is a real game changer for AMS2. Too bad Reiza ignores RCO.

[@RRRsimracing]

@@WarmRed77 yeah its a shame. I think its because they're trying to create their own version of RCO and dont want third parties. either way RCO is a greay idea

[@SixxiePlays]

Thanks for the heads up, can’t wait to get signed up!

[@manuelbatterman4232]

Thanks mate …i gonna check it out now ….nice to spend a friday evening there ..✌️💪

[@ApeStep]

Thanks for highlighting this new online system i'd never have found it otherwise.

[@pitlanes]

Hope you enjoy!

[@seangray4512]

Oh man, this looks Rad.......I've just dusted off the cobwebs on my old G25 and been having a bit of fun on AMS2. I'm definitely going to check out RCO!

[@CaptNavyJake]

Much thanks for bringing this to our attention!!

[@pitlanes]

Not a problem. As soon as I used it I thought "people need to know"

[@thecasualracinggamer]

Oh man, I need to check this out! Thanks for the video.

[@pitlanes]

Thanks for watching!

[@brooksy2622]

This is excellent! This is game changer. Wonderful addition. Looks like it’s building into a success story already

[@Eleboons]

Pitlanes, thanks for the full summary on this. You have just made me buy AMS2 to give this a tryout 🎉🎉

[@pitlanes]

They're having some issues because of a massive influx of new users. But they're working on it. Enjoy!

[@dgm2492]

Absolute game changer! I love it!

[@jonchambers6721]

Great introduction to Racecraft online. Used it and enjoyed it. Great video too

[@pitlanes]

Thanks man!

[@brad_owen]

Great stuff, looks like my Sunday is sorted👍

[@pitlanes]

It's really good. Just trying to spread the word!

[@brad_owen]

@@pitlanes just fired it up for the first time, works perfectly. Thanks for giving this the attention it deserves.

[@pitlanes]

Absolutely love.to hear it

[@bazdougall]

Thanks a lot, had my first race online ever last night

[@pitlanes]

Hope it was good!

[@bazdougall]

@@pitlanes yeah i didn't hit anyone or finish last , was clean racing

[@MBimmer]

Heard the abbreviation here first everyone “RCO” 😂 Great stuff definitely signing up once on the rig 👌🏼

[@lugs118]

I hope it does well. Looking at the number of active players on Steam DB it’s not going to be an easy job, 550 ish average for AMS2 compared to 860 for R3E:: 1,100 for RF2:: 5,500 for ACC:: and 13,000 for AC:: This seems like a fair reflection of the relative quality offered by these sims, you can’t argue with the numbers, regardless of the reasons AMS2 is just not popular, slightly surprised R3E isn’t showing better numbers as it’s got its own rating system on top of a solid physics and ffb system. Where I think this will fail to win over multi player die hards is that you are more likely to be playing against the AI and a human or two than against a grid of real players and that ain’t multiplayer to some. As for the rating system, I can tolerate a drop in rating for my own mistakes. Losing rating due to another players mistake is worse but there is at least some opportunity to rant / discuss / learn from the incident. Losing rating due to AI doing random AI things (they are on different physics than the player and there are well known and documented issues with the AI logic) with no opportunity to rant / discuss / learn is just not floating my boat, I might as well just play a single player game and ‘pretend’ it’s against humans who don’t have a voice chat.

[@raynorton5920]

Great explanation, looks good gonna try it thx

[@pitlanes]

It's fantastic!

[@juniorlelis8010]

thanks for the tip, maybe this makes the excellent ams2 more popular and interesting just like rfactor 2 did with lfm

[@pitlanes]

I really hope so!!

[@Cagefighter]

It just amazes me that games cant develope this themselves, just mind boggling!

[@pitlanes]

I think what it boils down to Dev time. They could obviously develop it, but it's directly take time away from Dev in other areas. Personally, I think this type of system is absolutely core and critical to have this type of system.

[@Cagefighter]

@@pitlanes yes totally important, all they have done is create an half baked game!

[@pitlanes]

Welllllll I think that's a bit strong, personally. The only title out there with this as a main feature is iracing. ACC & RF2 have LFM.....I'd not say they're half-baked

[@_Arthur-]

If I was Reiza, I would implement this into the game in stead of focusing on more content. Honestly, I would even pay for example €10 for it as an dlc.

[@shul5684]

Programing a system like racecraft online in a web is different than programming it IN GAME. That's why iracing charges for a membership.. it takes a ton of upkeep especially with the amounts of players iracing has. Devs wouldn't be able to keep up with both games and website stuff

[@bossupratt]

Had about three races and this is awesome. I will hold on iracing for a bit and use this to scratch that racing itch for now

[@pitlanes]

I think this is a good approach. As RCO gets better and the upcoming updates from AMS2....it could become incredible

[@carltonsmall682]

This looks amazing and is needed for ams2. Going to give this a go

[@pitlanes]

Could be a real shot in the arm for it

[@wibblewabblewoo6249]

RF2 have got the online thing pretty sorted now. Every race I do, any time of day, is full. Racing is usually pretty damn good imo. I hope AMS2 can copy RF2! 🤞🏼

[@toyotech3329]

Yea im in!! I had no idea, thank you!!

[@pitlanes]

Fantastic!!!!

[@Cevap05]

I wonder if they’ll make a compatible API where you press a button on the browser, and you auto join these sessions afterwards. Would be great

[@pitlanes]

Good idea

[@iainstreeter484]

Can’t be done because of the awful multiplayer implementation that comes from the project cars game engine it’s still peer to peer essentially

[@TOCA2FREAK]

RCO has recently become more popular and getting higher numbers now! :)

[@tahirballikaya213]

thanks for sharing. I'm on iracing but good to have an alternative

[@simonoregan4744]

Fantastic. Thank you

[@shul5684]

This should be promoted by every single player IN MULTIPLAYER. There are a lot of people who play every day but have no clue this exists. My self included.

[@mattjacobs2649]

Never heard of this before your video popped up on my timeline. Signed up and completed a race just now. Would def recommend the service. Also thanks for the heads up, and +1 subscription. Will you be streaming these races at any point?

[@pitlanes]

Thank you so much for the kind words and also for signing up I stream daily over on twitch - "pitlanes" All sorts of Sim racing content but I do enjoy a smattering of random stuff like star citizen too ☺️

[@japp3playzz]

This will only work if people race ...great idea of a platform to try to create some multiplayer action on a sim that is very good but online unpopulated!

[@napa5235]

you should share this with some Brazilian AMS2 youtube btw, given that AMS2 is relatively popular there. I don't mind translating smth for you if u need it.

[@sjorsrozendaal218]

Gonna sign up!

[@martinmazzon]

I did my first races yesterday and the system worked really well I really enjoyed the reizas The only thing I noticed is that if you complete the practice challenge in any track with one car then you can race that track with any car; so you can practice a track using a Fiat Uno and then register to a F1 race without practicing I think or am I wrong?

[@pitlanes]

Correct. It's just about showing you know the circuit

[@Argy_V]

Reiza needs to cooperate with these guys. I tried it last night and it was fun ( even if i am the slower rookie 😂 ). I have one question though. Track and cars combos are the same for all players around the world? Because even if i am European i love to race Brazilian Stock cars at tracks of Brazil.

[@pitlanes]

They change weekly ☺️

[@LevelUpSimRacing]

Sad that no one is using this. Just recently started trying it and not one other person.

[@hereward1971]

Boom this is what I've been missing!

[@pitlanes]

Hope you enjoy!!!!

[@yannwymann8796]

I use it a lot since I discovered it with your video 😊. But I don t get why there is not more peoples on it? It s really a great online career mod with statistics and classes for really good races

[@shul5684]

most of the users are from europe. I check the best time to play with people and in USA it says between 10am and 3pm.. I'm at work during that time. I can only play after 5. But the fact that they got adaptive AI it's still a game changer.. plus YOUHAVE A CAREER TO PURSUE so it's still great to play with the AI.

[@cjstantGaming]

Race room needs this too😳

[@pitlanes]

I think it's great for Sim racing isn't it. LFM for ACC and rf2. This for ams2. Maybe something for raceroom. We just need people racing

[@cjstantGaming]

@@pitlanes Definitely I have signed up taking a look at the servers now. Thanks for this video 👏

[@testdirver]

hope this boost concurrent player as lfm did with rf2

[@Gr00t]

These third party websites will never have the same population as if they just had it in the games to begin with... Sim racing devs are 15 years behind the rest of the industry when it comes to online play its insane.

[@pitlanes]

No reason why not. People just need to get behind it 🤷‍♂️

[@Gr00t]

@@pitlanes While it would be nice, the majority of people aren't searching through other platforms to find their races. They are clicking the "online" button on the main menu.

[@roszmander]

@@Gr00t that's true, but unfortunately there is no alternative now, except iRacing and R3E

[@roszmander]

Building game and online service are two different things - it requires different skill set from dev. Your average dev can't build/write everything, we do specialize - so game dev who is great in writing super effective sim physics code would not be able to create great online system and vice versa. Sim racing devs are not 15 years behind, they just don't have staff required to build online services like iRacing.

[@zsozsa]

Take a look at LFM! So why not?

[@steelin666]

Ok this might make me play AMS2.

[@nelspotts5311]

For some reason I cannot find out the duration of the race?

[@mikecroshaw9233]

Great stuff, will give it a go.

[@pitlanes]

Hope you enjoy!!!

[@mikecroshaw9233]

@@pitlanes looking good so far

[@iainstreeter484]

I wouldn’t call it a game changer yet. It’s a start for sure. But it’s still flawed in some places. I mean look at this weeks schedule for platinum GT1s at Monza junior! Hardly the car an track combo you are looking for there really.

[@seebarry4068]

I looked for a race in this, there was around 30 people playing on a Sunday afternoon. Shame because it’s fun.

[@pitlanes]

For some reason, there are some very vocal minorities complaining about the need to register to take part. Which is hurting it, big time.

[@seebarry4068]

@@pitlanes sorry, I meant vanilla multiplayer. I registered for this thanks to you, and I’m just having a rookie practice now. It’ll be nice to have a legitimate choice for online other than the rather spenny iracing.

[@pitlanes]

@@seebarry4068 oooo gotcha! Hope you enjoy!

[@mijosentado7654]

automobilista should partner with them, i have signid in on the server

[@L_Emir_de_Passy]

So essentially works like lfm, yes? I'm curious to know why lfm looked at ams2 and decided not to support it whereas a similar system seems to work fine

[@pitlanes]

Pretty much

[@iainstreeter484]

Because of the awful project cars to multiplayer implementation it’s still peer to peer essentially. That’s why even though you have a dedicated server you still need a host to start the multiplayer session. For this reason lfm didn’t want to touch it

[@midgey8549]

do i need heaps of dlcs to race in these races or can i just do the base game and participate in a lot? i cannot afford much

[@shul5684]

there are some tracks that will say "needs dlc" but that's probably 10% of the content.. the 90% you can get acces to no problem because it's mostly the BASE game cars and tracks. having said that there is absolutetly dlc content but when you open the screen you get like 6 tracks to choose from so.. you should be good.

[@andylindress]

Are you not streaming on TSK1 anymore?

[@pitlanes]

Not for a bit. I've been doing too much

[@Turn7Racing-o5d]

this should be bog standard in all sim raving platforms maybe then iracing would have competition and be forced to lower there prices

[@barndo2317]

Love ams2 but battling ai with one friend in the lobby gets old, hopefully this message will get out so we don’t have to spend 100s on iracing to enjoy online competition!

[@pitlanes]

There are lots of people on it now compared to a few days a go so I think it'll be busier ☺️

[@stevelow9225]

Tried to sign up today but RCO hangs.... is it just me?

[@pitlanes]

On their discord they have announced that they're having a few issues. Working on it right now mate. This video went a bit crazy and way more than doubled their member base. They didn't know I was making it so they're having to scale things up quickly. Please don't let today's issues put you off. It's great.

[@stevelow9225]

@@pitlanes Oh ok mate, ill probably help them too, this has always been a great sim. could you drop the discord link please.

[@pitlanes]

discord.gg/nbWchc6w

[@embir82]

I wanted to join but still didn't get activation mail and can't log in. Anyone else got this problem?

[@pitlanes]

I'd suggest checking out their discord. I know this video has prompted unprecedented membership to the site. Maybe they've an unexpected issue or two mate.

[@embir82]

@@pitlanes Thank you for suggestion! They responded instantly and solved the problem.

[@pitlanes]

Ahhh that's brilliant! Enjoy the racing!

[@Evets_79]

Intresting 🤔 AMS2 was never really a option for me because of bad multiplayer…

[@pitlanes]

Exactly. Some have said this will make no difference. I completely disagree. AMS2 has a ton of content and is a great SIM. A site like this could really boost its popularity Bear in mind their membership has boomed since the release of this video and they're scaling up their systems to cope. (If you try it and run into problems)

[@xXxBo5sANaCxXx]

Are these hourly races?

[@pitlanes]

Mostly yes in many classes

[@stevejones3868]

AMS2 is the ultimate single player game. Avoid bellend online racers with AMS2. The AI is superb and fully adjustable. 😊

[@stevejones3868]

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[@billbaggins1688]

Where did my comment go?

[@pitlanes]

I'm not sure? What did you say? Im certainly not moderating what people say or their opinions ☺️

[@michelegiammarroni6748]

That doesn't solve the real issue: having stable and reliable racing championships/leagues

[@pitlanes]

It literally does - it runs in seasons with the tracks changing each week.

[@michelegiammarroni6748]

@@pitlanes yesah, but not decided by the players, am i wrong?

[@pitlanes]

I feel like the creator of the site would be open to suggestions for things on the discord. But the structure is superb. From slower cars at lower licences to faster at higher. Automobiliasta 2 needs it

[@michelegiammarroni6748]

@@pitlanes maybe so, but i'm in a league and trying to find new players, this is not helping (on the opposite, it is spreading the players even further)

[@pitlanes]

It's all opinion ☺️ leagues by definition are closed once full. This can be open to as many as required.

[@GMetzo]

I discovered it recently myself. Even within the ams2 community I don't suppose too many know about it. You content creators need to spam as many videos about it as possible.. that said I am not sure I like it being copy paste of lfm. Down to disconnecting you from the website if you are afk.

[@pitlanes]

Ill do my best to keep spreading the word. Honestly, I feel it's better presented than LFM and do feel the licence system & series progression is better. But of course that's subjective

[@ribasiba8726]

eh useless Oops, there was an error Your session has expired. You have been logged out.

[@pitlanes]

Report it on their discord. There have been some random errors (not a huge amount) that the Dev has investigated and fixed extremely quickly. He's VERY helpful

[@mikecroshaw5754]

Check your email verification. Dev is aware that this isn’t super obvious.