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POWERTRAX Electric Series (Beta Preview | 0.37-0.39.7) 0001

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This is a truck/track beta preview of the POWERTRAX electric monster truck series. It includes two dirt tracks and three trucks with dirt/mud tires -- one from each brand. The final version will have at least 13 trucks (three versions of each) and 12 tracks. For now, the tracks are compatible with versions 0.37-0.39.7, although the trucks are compatible with newer versions as well. In the future, the entire series will work with 0.37 and up.

 

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I consider these to be Stage 3.5 racing trucks (with an all-new type of futuristic MT, Stage 4, on the drawing board). The handling and speed of these trucks are not entirely realistic by today's electric monster (BIGFOOT 20, which is under-powered and heavy), but rather are balanced between what the future could hold if monster trucks had Formula 1/WEC team budgets to explore new technologies and materials, and simply being fun and challenging to drive from a gaming perspective. They are (purposely) difficult to drive, and although each brand is somewhat different in terms of handling characteristics, it is entirely possible for each to achieve near-identical results using any of them. Results will depend on your driving style. Remember, sometimes slower is faster.

 

The two tracks included are two of the longest and most difficult tracks of the series. Round 06 has dirt, mud and asphalt, with Round 08 being all dirt. The start/finish posts have "lights" on the top -- green is for start while red is for finish (see photos below).

 

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As for rules of racing (that I like to use), the lines and posts are there for a reason. At least two tires must remain within the racing lines at all times, providing the truck doesn't benefit in lap time, e.g. two tires over lines to cut a corner is not acceptable, while two tires leaving an outside line or coming off a jump is. All four tires must hit the jumps.

 

Some notes:

  • Because this series was not originally intended to be released, each track only has a single lane for single truck runs.
  • There are no motor sounds as of yet.
  • All of the textures were made to be used in Caelum sky mode, and although Sandstorm will work, it might not look pleasing to the eye.
  • Each brand (and truck) have different handling characteristics, these three trucks best represent each brand.

 

Instructions for use:

  • Extract the ZIPs from the main one (POWERTRAX Beta 0001 - 2016-05-12.zip). I advise keeping them in the ZIPs. If you decide to extract them to a folder, DO NOT put everything in one folder as certain files might be overwritten!

  • Place them where you would put your normal trucks and tracks, or make a POWERTRAX folder. It's up to you.

  • Go racing!

 

Credits:

  • Helen Weales -- everything except for the following (all of which were modified):
    • Straker shocks & (parts of) the frame - Outlawed
    • Seats - Crazyman444
    • Driver bodies - Racing Sim Developers Group

Apologies if I left anyone out, this has been in the making for over two years so my memory might be a bit foggy!

 

I would love to hear everyone's thoughts. Personally, I think these are a blast to race, and this is only the beginning!

-HW


What's New in Version 0001   See changelog

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8 minutes ago, monsterjamtv said:

What game is this for? and What version?

 

13 minutes ago, DroppedSilver0 said:

What version can you use this for and also what folder would you have to place it in??

Sorry, I forgot to add this info! For now, the tracks are compatible with versions .37-39.X, although the trucks will work on .45 as well. In the future, the entire series will work with .37 and up.

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2 minutes ago, Helen Weales said:

 

Sorry, I forgot to add this info! For now, the tracks are compatible with versions 39.X and lower, while the trucks will work with any version. In the future the tracks will with with any version.

Yes, but what folder would I have to place it in??

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Just now, DroppedSilver0 said:

Yes, but what folder would I have to place it in??

Unzip the ZIP files from the main one (POWERTRAX Beta 0001 - 2016-05-12.zip), but I would advise to keep them in the zips. If you do decide to extract them to a folder, DO NOT put everything in one folder as certain files might be overwritten!

Place them where you would your normal trucks and tracks, or make a POWERTRAX folder. It's up to you.

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7 minutes ago, Helen Weales said:

Unzip the ZIP files from the main one (POWERTRAX Beta 0001 - 2016-05-12.zip), but I would advise to keep them in the zips. If you do decide to extract them to a folder, DO NOT put everything in one folder as certain files might be overwritten!

Place them where you would your normal trucks and tracks, or make a POWERTRAX folder. It's up to you.

Ok, thank you so much for the amazing trucks and tracks. I am looking forward to playing them!! <33

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Awesome Job Man! I love that I can side wall with these trucks! Great Detail. Tracks are challenging, but fun.

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Helen, you have done an amazing job with this project of yours! Not only are the trucks fun to drive, but the overall design of each truck makes them some of the most unique trucks out there, same goes for the tracks! Keep up the great work man! :D

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18 hours ago, Helen Weales said:

Unzip the ZIP files from the main one (POWERTRAX Beta 0001 - 2016-05-12.zip), but I would advise to keep them in the zips. If you do decide to extract them to a folder, DO NOT put everything in one folder as certain files might be overwritten!

Place them where you would your normal trucks and tracks, or make a POWERTRAX folder. It's up to you.

I can't get the tracks to work on 0.4.5.1, the trucks work fine.

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1 hour ago, Garrett Hanson said:

I can't get the tracks to work on 0.4.5.1, the trucks work fine.

The tracks are only compatible with versions .37-39.7 (for now).

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7 hours ago, Helen Weales said:

The tracks are only compatible with versions .37-39.7 (for now).

thanks. just wondering and good luck!!!

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@Gabe2304

Thanks. I just saw your review. When I started this project I analyzed a lot of trucks from other builders and I noticed it was common to find a ton of extra unnecessary verts and textures. So I spent a lot of time making sure there were no unnecessary verts or textures, which was not too difficult considering everything was made from scratch. The vert count for all three trucks combined is probably less than one modern replica truck typically found here (my trucks are not as detailed though).

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On 12/05/2016 at 9:53 PM, Helen Weales said:

Unzip the ZIP files from the main one (POWERTRAX Beta 0001 - 2016-05-12.zip), but I would advise to keep them in the zips. If you do decide to extract them to a folder, DO NOT put everything in one folder as certain files might be overwritten!

Place them where you would your normal trucks and tracks, or make a POWERTRAX folder. It's up to you.

didnt have to unzip, still works if zipped

 

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