Custom Track Tips

**RFT** · 31-10-2007, 10:04 AM

Hi,
I thought it would be good to have a thread where folks can share their tips for making great custom tracks.

Personally, the most important thing is that a track needs flow and rhythm, and mixing up the corner types- using the pencil tool is gret for starting, but once you've got that outline done, then try dropping in the other pieces to give a bit more variety- also, remeber scenery, not just the off-track stuff, but the various straights with trackside scenery too.

boyward · 31-10-2007, 10:12 AM

I think you need a good blend of corners and straights, not too over the top. And every track needs some sort of tight bend.

Most of the custom tracks I have raced on have been too square and over-done.

Simplicity is the key. You need to be able to learn the track in one, maybe two runs.

boyward · 09-11-2007, 10:45 PM

SMALL - laps of under 1 min are fab! Lots of races

windancerac · 10-11-2007, 02:37 AM

I try not to make mine to tough or long. But rest assured there are at least 2 turns on my tracks you gotta break for.

joehot · 13-11-2007, 03:17 AM

hello !
what do u think about my track ?
joerg

windancerac · 13-11-2007, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joehot

hello !
what do u think about my track ?
joerg

very nice. Doh we got cut off for my track

Rce_cr_drvr · 23-11-2007, 01:00 AM

Is it possible too create a banked track with the track editor feature? Or also, create just a banked turn in a track, say like the Karussell turn at Nordschleife? Thanks.

boyward · 23-11-2007, 10:19 AM

There are banked turns availble once you have enough points to buy them.

joehot · 23-11-2007, 05:49 PM

hi
have a new track
its a long one - named difi ;-P
wfg
joerg

boyward · 23-11-2007, 05:51 PM

i'll try it out later on tonight

31-10-2007, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
RFT Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,424	Custom Track Tips Hi, I thought it would be good to have a thread where folks can share their tips for making great custom tracks. Personally, the most important thing is that a track needs flow and rhythm, and mixing up the corner types- using the pencil tool is gret for starting, but once you've got that outline done, then try dropping in the other pieces to give a bit more variety- also, remeber scenery, not just the off-track stuff, but the various straights with trackside scenery too. __________________ Rich Tysoe Web Editor Codemasters. www.codemasters.com NB: I'm no longer part of the community team and don't get to spend much time on the forums any more, so urgent moderation or other forums matters need to be referred to Helios.

31-10-2007, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
boyward Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 82	I think you need a good blend of corners and straights, not too over the top. And every track needs some sort of tight bend. Most of the custom tracks I have raced on have been too square and over-done. Simplicity is the key. You need to be able to learn the track in one, maybe two runs. __________________ http://chriswardsays.blogspot.com Last edited by boyward; 31-10-2007 at 11:32 AM.

09-11-2007, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
boyward Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 82	SMALL - laps of under 1 min are fab! Lots of races __________________ http://chriswardsays.blogspot.com

13-11-2007, 03:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
joehot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 118	hello ! what do u think about my track ? joerg __________________ friendcode rd-c&r : 116079124306 icq ( for races;-) 230646029 irc for apointments : irc.ircstorm.net - port : 6667 room : /join #createandrace or try t is link : http://www.freejavachat.com/chat.php?chan=createandrace

23-11-2007, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
boyward Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 82	There are banked turns availble once you have enough points to buy them. __________________ http://chriswardsays.blogspot.com

10-11-2007, 02:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
windancerac Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 83	I try not to make mine to tough or long. But rest assured there are at least 2 turns on my tracks you gotta break for.

23-11-2007, 01:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rce_cr_drvr Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 3	Is it possible too create a banked track with the track editor feature? Or also, create just a banked turn in a track, say like the Karussell turn at Nordschleife? Thanks.

23-11-2007, 05:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
joehot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 118	hi have a new track its a long one - named difi ;-P wfg joerg __________________ friendcode rd-c&r : 116079124306 icq ( for races;-) 230646029 irc for apointments : irc.ircstorm.net - port : 6667 room : /join #createandrace or try t is link : http://www.freejavachat.com/chat.php?chan=createandrace

23-11-2007, 05:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
boyward Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 82	i'll try it out later on tonight __________________ http://chriswardsays.blogspot.com

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