RMT has released a new preview video of their World Super GT 2 mod for rFactor 2, showing us plenty of testing footage. The video shows the mod’s impressive lineup of cars in action on various tracks. As usual, rFactor 1 has been used for testing purposes and to make this footage. Successor to World Super GT [...]

Koker is working on bringing the 2011-spec GP2 Series car to rFactor and has released a first video, showing the Renault-powered open-wheeler in the showroom and on track. Build by Dallara, the GP2/11 is the third-generation GP2 series chassis, bringing several design elements from Formula One to the feeder series. That includes a large diffusor, a [...]

Team LMT has released new previews of their Formula One 2010 mod project for rFactor, showing us two renders of the fully-textured Williams FW32 model. The FW32 was powered by the Cosworth CA2010 engine and driven by Nico Hülkenberg & Rubens Barrichello. The team clinched 68 points, finishing as first privateer operation behind the works-backed teams. LMT [...]

Ville Sokk has released his Estonia 21 open wheeler for rFactor, bringing us a popular east european race car. Inspired by the Lotus 79 Formula One car, the car is powered by a four-cylinder Lada engine putting out 130hp. The car proved to be very successful with over 290 chassis being built. The mod comes with RealFeel [...]

Kunos Simulazioni has released new previews of the upcoming new version of their netKar Pro simulation, showing us the brand new Trento Bondone hillclimb track. The Italian track can be seen both in dry and rain conditions, the wet weather system is the reason Kunos had to postpone the announced Christmas release for some final fine-tuning [...]

Thrustmaster has released the first videos of their upcoming high-end T500RS steering wheel, showing us the first footage of the impressive unit. The first has been shown on Gran Turismo 5’s GT TV feature, the second video shows the wheel’s Force Feedback motors in action during a test run. The T500RS comes with plenty of impressive features [...]

International Pro-Modding has released a new version of their FSONE Formula One 2009 mod for rFactor, introducing various improvements to the popular mod. The new version comes with various fixes, improved physics and graphical improvements such as new shaders. Furthermore, the team provides optional high-resolution textures for download, visit the download link below for all the [...]

F1-S-R has released a small fix for their recently-released Formula One 1992 mod for rFactor, fixing some graphical glitches as listed below. Changelog Venturi Larrousse Kyalami livery Venturi Larrousse Estoril Livery Van de Poele (Fondmetal car) Bug shadow (Lotus and Brabham) Camera cockpit (Williams, Moda and Minardi) Important: This is just a patch, make sure to have the initial release installed. 1992 saw [...]

Team HistorX has released new previews of their Historic GT & Touring Car 2.0 mod for rFactor, revealing three new car models that users of their mod will be able to choose from. The previews show the Ferrari 250 GTO including a cockpit preview as well as first previews of the Alpine A110 Widebody and the [...]

Elwood and mad-horse have released a new version of their popular Varano de'Melegari for rFactor, updating the track to the most recent changes made to the Italian venue. Most importantly, the new version includes the new Ickx corner as well as lots of other changes as listed below. Older versions of the track are also available [...]

The Wing Modding Team has released their GMC RTS 88 Bus mod for rFactor, giving sim racers a very unusual vehicle to race with. The mod includes the GMC RTS 1988 both with real-life physics and as fictional racing version using a 1043hp engine. The package also includes modified tracks to suit the large busses, templates [...]

Madcowie & Lasercutter have released their Autumn Ring 2011 for rFactor, bringing one of Gran Turismo’s most famous fictional tracks to the simulation. The scratch-made track dosen’t have to fear comparison to its console-bound original, coming with great looking textures and plenty of details. The Autumn Ring has been one of the most popular fictional race tracks [...]

iRacing subscriber Sam Hazim has once again put together another of his famous reality check videos, this time pairing up real-life photos with footage from iRacing's recently released Spa Francorchamps. Once again, Sam has gone great lengths to demonstrate the accuracy of iRacing's tracks, matching both exact angle and most of the on-track activity as the [...]

Darin & Shaun & Jessica of InsideSimRacing.tv have released a new video review, showing off the Perfect Pedal Mod for the Logitech G25/27. The perfect pedal completely replaces Logitech’s brake pedal unit with an hydraulic brake unit that allows sim racers to control the pedal with force instead of movement as with regular pedals using potentiometers.

Nemesis28021982 has released his Prototype Le Mans Mod for Need for Speed Shift, bringing several popular LMPs to Slightly Mad Studios’ title. The mod includes some of the most iconic Le Mans racers from the past 12 years, including the Toyota GT One, the Audi R8 and more as listed below. Car List Acura_ARX Audi R8 Bentley_Speed_8 BMW_LM98 Cadillac_LMP02 Dome S101 Ferrari_333SP Mercedes_CLR Peugot 908 HDI [...]

SMD has released their Red Bull Ring 2010 for rFactor, bringing Austria’s premier racing facility to the simulation. The track is based on the A1 Ring for Grand Prix 4 and has heavily changed to reflect the changes made to the venue in recent years, below is a video of the track in action. Known as the [...]

Live for Speed developer Scawen Roberts has released an extensive write-up on the progress of Live for Speed’s upcoming new tyre model. The article highlights some of the extensive changes to the tire model that will improve Live for Speed’s acclaimed physics even further. The new tire model isn’t the only new addition to the simulation [...]

I am glad to tell you that Boston United made the successful start. I'm almost sure I won't be sacked by board this time Currently my club is at the 3th position, in 3 points from the leading Telford:

This is the result I like! Radical squad changes didn't influence much on our performance at the season's start. Look, Boston United has the best difference of scored and conceded goals – 20!

Here are the matches we played:

There are only 2 losses. Nice results as for me! Don't know even how to comment most of the matches. Boston United is merely better than the majority of Blue Square North League teams.

I just want you to watch highlights of the most slashing victory of Boston United:

By the way, more highlights and screenshots can be found at my additional blog – True Football Manager +.

 

Tactics I created

Low league football is very simple. It consists of many tackles, poor passes, a lot of mistakes, weird goals… It's quite easy to overwhelm other teams signing players having high speed, for instance. Though tactics is still really significant I believe.

So this time I used 4-3-2-1 formation:

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Short passes, pressing, 2 inside forwards with Support role, fluent wing backs, 1 deep-lying playmaker… There are a lot of smart minds (boasting myself ) aggregated in this tactical approach. I will describe it in the separate post, probably the next one.

Match Prepartion

Obviously it's not efficient to train low league players developing their attributes. Just because of weak coaches and their amount restriction from board. Therefore I placed the emphasis on Match Prepartion part setting Very High workload. I think it's truly important to gain high level of team play. Players should understand my tactical ideas deeply at earliest convenience:

Tactic familiarity levels I had at October, 16, 2010:

They seem pretty high for the middle of October!

 

Boston United players

Here is the traditional list of players sorted by average rating:

First of all I want to praise my French trio in attack:

- Lilian Laslandes (FC) is amazing goal scorer for such league level. Even with Pace = 5.

- Patrick Vaz (AML) wins almost all runs with the ball due to high speed. He scores goals and makes a lot of assists. Boston United MVP at the start!

- Abdeltareck Sakali (AMR) – another quick French inside. Speed (Pace=14) is his main advantage. Unfortunately he often misses goal changes shooting the ball to the stands

I have very good central midfielders. They are certainly good enough to win the title this year. The best of them is very determined Wayne Graves.

Defence seems the most weak part of the team. But here I have one star as well – Mohamed Benyachou who plays at DR position. Very consistent performer, I have to confess.

Additionally I signed another young central defender having some short reserve of the wage budget:

He is 18. Nothing special but he is at good level already.

In the end I posted the profile of my main goalkeeper - James McKeown. I remember some of you, my dear readers, asked me to do that:

James is a good and valuable goalie for my team. Unfortunately his loan contract ends in winter…

Three weeks ago, first info on Thrusmaster’s upcoming high-end T500RS steering wheel surfaced. Now, new photos and some new info are available. The wheel comes with plenty of impressive features such as 1080 degree-steering with a rigid motorized stopper for any steering angle setting, dual belt-driven Force Feedback and high-quality materials such as brushed metal. The [...]

Team Players have released new previews of their Formula One 1955 mod project for rFactor, showing us renders of the refined Ferrari 625 model. Powered by a 2.5 liter engine putting out 250hp, the 625 was Ferrari’s weapon of choice for most of the 1954 & 1955 Formula One season, winning several races. Initially released in 2008, [...]

Kunos Simulazioni has released new previews of the upcoming Christmas release of netKar Pro that will add rain and some other content to the simulation. The extensive weather mode will allow sim racers to set the desired level of rain that will directly affect the grip and force feedback during aquaplaning. Aside from the rain, the release [...]

Com8 has released new previews of his impressive Race of Champions 2008 track project for rFactor, showing us the parralel track inside London’s Wembley stadium shaping up. The new previews show off plenty of details and great textures, make sure to check out the earlier-released preview video as well. The Race of Champions is an annual motorsports [...]

iRacing.com has released two new content additions to their online racing simulation, giving subscribers access to the much-anticipated Spa Francorchamps Circuit and the Street Stock oval racer. While Spa Francorchamps sells for $14.99, the Street Stock is a very item for all iRacing subscribers. You can find a video of both content additions in action below. In [...]

Following the first Steam sale a few days ago that offered titles such as F1 2010 available for vastly reduced prices, the platform now offers a 75% discount on all Simbin titles. Some content such as the STCC – The Game extension now sells for as low as 2,50€, a great opportunity for sim racers to [...]

Atari has released a developer diary video of their upcoming Test Drive Unlimited 2 title, interviewing the developers and producers of the driving title. Aside from interviews, the video also includes some new gameplay footage. Two days ago, the complete car list of Test Drive Unlimited 2 has been released, revealing the 101 cars players will [...]

Right in time for the holidays, iOpener has launched two Real-Time Racing competitions, giving sim racers the chance to win cash prizes. The first is the iOpener Christmas Quiz where contestants have to answer Real-Time Racing-related questions – The winner will be receiving 100€ in cash. For more info how to enter and all the [...]