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Online Racing Championship News http://www.siroccoracing.com News relating to the Online Racing Championship racing simulator Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:29:11 -0700 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:29:11 -0700 Multiplayer Video http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=147 Hi Folks,<br /> <br /> Here is a video showing a full race between Ash and Gregor.  It was a close one, only 0.03secs separated them at the line.<br /> <br /> We are racing between Northern Ireland and Slovenia, so there are a few hops between us, but we are pretty pleased with the smooth results, we can definitely race closely and it is great fun :)<br /> <br /> I can't wait to be racing a full field of cars!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br type="_moz" /> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dUPCfBhwV8g&hl=en_GB&fs=1&hd=1" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dUPCfBhwV8g&hl=en_GB&fs=1&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:29:11 -0700 Multiplayer Progress http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=146  Hi Folks,<br /> <br /> We have been doing some multiplayer tweaking recently and have greatly improved the network smoothing quality.  We have had some great races, even with a bit of latency between Northern Ireland and Slovenia.  Unfortunately Gregor usually beats me (Ash)!  It must be Physics Hacks!<br /> <br /> I will make a video of the network play in the next week or so, but for now here is the latest single player video: -<br /> <br /> <br type="_moz" /> <object width="560" height="340"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fp1vdvTHZqo&hl=en_GB&fs=1&rel=0&hd=1" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fp1vdvTHZqo&hl=en_GB&fs=1&rel=0&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> All the best, Ash Mon, 19 Nov 2012 03:04:25 -0700 Hands-on First Drive at ravsim.com http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=145  <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">The guys at Ravsim.com has put an alpha version of ORC through it's paces. They seemed to rather like it!</span><br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; " /> <br style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; " /> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; ">You might want to make a cup of tea first, it's quite a read!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ravsim.com/2012/09/13/online-racing-championship-exclusive-first-drive/">Here it is!</a><br type="_moz" /> </span> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:19:52 -0600 Developer Interview at ravsim.com http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=144  Hi Folks,<br /> <br /> I (Ash) have been interviewed by an exciting new racing simulator website that aims to get more "behind the scenes" views on racing sims and the technical side of making simulators<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ravsim.com/2012/08/27/orc-formally-s/">http://ravsim.com/2012/08/27/orc-formally-s/</a> <br /> <br /> Go and see all my jabberings :)  There are a few new screenshots there too!<br /> <br /> <img src="http://onlineracingchampionship.com/NIACUS/pageUploads/image/Orc%202012-08-27%2020-48-44-15.png" width="550" height="292" alt="" /><br type="_moz" /> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:23:06 -0600 Developer Interview On Indiegames.com http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=143  Hi Folks,<br /> <br /> <a href="http://twitter.com/AshMcConnel">I (Ash)</a>, have been interviewed for a feature on <a href="http://indiegames.com/2012/07/driving_discussion_ashley_mcco.html">IndieGames.com</a> Feel free to heckle over there :)<br /> <br /> By the way, my son Jake is doing fantastically now, the 2 batches of meningitis had no effect at all and he is well on his way to being the F1 driver he was born to be :)<br /> <br /> <br type="_moz" /> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:57:49 -0600 No Updates http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=142 Hi Folks,<br /> <br /> Sorry there hasn't been much update on ORC recently, my 11 week old son has been in and out of hospital twice with meningitis so very little has been done. <br /> <br /> I hope to get back to it when he gets out (which I hope is soon!)<br /> <br /> Thanks!<br /> Ash<br type="_moz" /> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:24:03 -0600 Developer Diary 25th February http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=141 <h2>Tyre and Brake Temperature</h2> <div>Gregor has done some great work with the Tyre and Brake temperature.  The temperature of the tyre is dependent on quite a number of factors. </div> <ul> <li>Air Temperature </li> <li>Ground Temperature </li> <li>Tyre Slip </li> <li>Tyre Force </li> <li>Rolling Resistance Torque </li> <li>Tyre Velocity (linear and angular) </li> <li>Tyre thermal properties </li> </ul> <div>All of this is calculated using proper Thermodynamic principles,  taking into account radiative and conductive heat transfer, as well as aerodynamic cooling, meaning the tyres will <strong>heat up</strong> and importantly <strong>cool down</strong> realistically.<br /> <br /> <div>Another interesting feature is the interaction between components.  It is possible with ORC's system to  </div> <div>conduct heat from one component to another.  For example hot brakes may heat up the wheel rim and in turn warm up the tyres. </div> <div> </div> <div>Also there has been provision made to allow cooling of tyres by travelling through patches of water. <strong> *NOTE*</strong> weather will not be available for the initial releases.  </div> <div> </div> <div>We will be tweaking the tyre properties to get realistic tyre temps and grip levels at those temps.  </div> <h2>Component Shop</h2> <div>We have created a shop to allow drivers to browse and buy Car Components.  Drivers can upgrade their cars one component at a time or fully upgrade a single car for a discount.  We will also offer an ORC premium licence that entitles the driver to unlimited upgrades (including any new upgrades that are made available).  We understand some people will want to dip their toe into the water, some will want to dive straight in!  We are hoping when you try ORC you will want to stay <img alt="" src="http://onlineracingchampionship.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" />.</div> <h2>Other Progress</h2> <div>Nick has been making some great progress on the new purpose built track.  He is researching ways to create a track which has fantastic detail, but can still keep up a reasonable frame rate.<br /> <br /> On the coding side of things we have been trying to make ORC more solid by removing quite a few bugs.  We have started some logic around pitlanes to allow checks for speeding, performing pitstops and stop-go style penalties.<br /> <br /> <br />  </div> </div> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:47:17 -0700 New ORC website + a few more wallpapers http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=140 We have made some updates to the website.  <br /> <br /> We have also added a few more wallpapers to the <a href="/screens">screenshots</a> page.<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="/images/screens/tn_sc13.jpg" /> <br /> <br /> As always if you would like to contact us, please use <a href="mailto:ashley@siroccoracing.com?subject=ORC%20Information">email</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/orc">twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OnlineRacingChampionship">facebook</a>.  Let us know what you think about the new site and ORC in general.  Please spread the word about ORC, the more racers get involved, the better ORC will be! <img alt="" src="http://localhost/public/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" /><br /> <br type="_moz" /> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:54:40 -0700 New Screenshots / Wallpapers / Progress http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=139 A lot of progress has been made since the last update.  Hundreds of bugs have been tracked down and squashed.<br /> <h2>Installation</h2> We have also been working on making installation and the first run as easy as possible.  We have added an installer that will install all that is necessary to get ORC up and running.  We have also implemented uPnP which is a way to allow hosting very easily (for routers that support uPnP).<br /> <h2>Force Feedback</h2> We have made some tweaks to force feedback which should increase the realism and reduce the input lag.<br /> <h2>Screenshots / Wallpapers</h2> The screenshots section and heading have been redone without flash.  This will allow them to be viewable on any browser (including iPad / iPhone).  We have also updated the screenshots to be more up to date.<br /> <br /> Dave Ellis has kindly made some sample liveries to show off Nick Ovey's fantastic Formula Sirocco model.  Here are a couple of examples.  More are available from the <a href="/racing/public/index/screens">screenshots page</a>.  If you click on them you can see the image at full resolution<br /> <br /> If your company would like to sponsor a car please let us know : - <a href="mailto:ashley@siroccoracing.com?subject=Car%20Sponsorship">ashley@siroccoracing.com</a><br /> <br /> <a href="/screens"><img alt="" src="/images/screens/tn_sc11.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="/screens"><img alt="" src="/images/screens/tn_sc10.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <br type="_moz" />   Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:15:38 -0700 New Car In Progress Renders http://www.siroccoracing.com/resource/viewnews?id=137 <a target="_blank" href="http://njovey.com"><strong>Nick </strong></a>has been hard at work creating the first purpose built car for ORC.  It is a <strong>work in progress</strong>, but it is coming along very nicely.  Nick will write a full developers report showing the process involved in more detail.  <br /> <br /> For now here are a few screenshots of the new <strong>Formula Sirocco</strong><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="/images/orc_clay_1.png"><img alt="ORC Clay 1" width="550" height="344" src="/images/tn_orc_clay_1.png" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="/images/orc_clay_2.png"><img alt="Orc Clay 2" width="550" height="344" src="/images/tn_orc_clay_2.png" /></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="/images/orc_clay_3.png"><img alt="Orc Clay 3" width="550" height="344" src="/images/tn_orc_clay_3.png" /></a><br type="_moz" /> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:14:36 -0700