Help & Support

To download and play our racing game:

1. Purchase Assetto Corsa on Steam.
2. Install Content Manager from our official website.
3. Download our custom tracks and cars package from the community Discord.
4. Import the downloaded content into Content Manager.
5. Join our servers through the Online tab in Content Manager.

For detailed instructions, check our Setup Guide.

Joining our racing servers is simple:

1. Open Content Manager and go to the 'Online' tab.
2. Click 'Servers' and search for 'zhood' in the search bar.
3. Find our official servers in the list (look for the zhood logo).
4. Select your preferred server and click 'Join'.
5. If prompted, allow the game to download any missing content.

Make sure you have all required content installed before joining.

Our servers feature a wide variety of vehicles, including:

• Street cars (JDM, European, American classics)
• Drift-specific cars with custom tunes
• Formula and open-wheel racing cars
• GT3 and GT4 class racing cars
• Vintage racing classics

Each server may have different car restrictions. Check the server details or our Discord for specific car lists per event.

Our scoring system varies depending on the type of event:

• Drift Events: Points are awarded based on speed, angle, line, and style.
• Racing Events: Traditional position-based scoring with additional points for fastest lap and clean driving.
• Time Attack: Best lap time determines the winner.

All events use our custom zhood scoring plugin that evaluates driving performance in real-time. Detailed scoring breakdowns are available on the server and are sent to participants after events.

Yes, to fully enjoy our racing experience, you'll need:

• Content Manager: Our recommended launcher for Assetto Corsa
• Custom Shaders Patch (CSP): Version 1.76 or newer
• Sol Weather: For enhanced environmental effects
• zhood Track Pack: Our custom Egyptian and Middle Eastern tracks
• zhood Car Pack: Custom vehicles optimized for our events

All required mods are available through our Discord server in the #downloads channel.

To improve your racing performance and scores:

• Practice driving consistently on our tracks in offline mode
• Join our practice sessions to receive tips from experienced drivers
• Fine-tune your car setup for each track (suspension, tire pressure, etc.)
• Watch tutorials on our YouTube channel
• Use telemetry tools to analyze your driving and identify areas for improvement

We also host weekly coaching sessions for community members looking to improve their skills.

We strongly encourage supporting the developers by purchasing official DLCs. However, our community servers use custom content that doesn't require official DLCs.

For those who can't afford DLCs, we offer alternative custom content that provides a similar experience. Check our Discord's #free-alternatives channel for community-created content that works on our servers.

Note: Some official competitions may require legitimate DLC ownership for participation.

If you're experiencing long load times or black screens:

1. Verify your game files through Steam
2. Update Content Manager and Custom Shaders Patch to the latest version
3. Ensure your PC meets the minimum requirements (especially RAM and VRAM)
4. Reduce graphics settings in Content Manager
5. Delete the 'temp' folder in your Assetto Corsa directory
6. Disable unnecessary plugins and apps in Content Manager

For persistent issues, share your system specifications and game logs in our #technical-support Discord channel.

Custom Shaders Patch (CSP) errors can be resolved with these steps:

1. Download the recommended CSP version from our Discord
2. Install it through Content Manager (Settings > Custom Shaders Patch > Install)
3. Ensure Sol Weather version matches your CSP version
4. Disable any conflicting plugins
5. Set CSP to "recommended settings" in Content Manager

If errors persist, try the "lite" version of CSP which has better compatibility with older systems.

If server details aren't loading in Content Manager:

1. Check your internet connection
2. Restart Content Manager with administrator privileges
3. Clear the Content Manager cache (Settings > General > Clear cache)
4. Temporarily disable your firewall/antivirus
5. Ensure that Content Manager has permission to access the internet
6. Try using the direct IP connection option instead of the server browser

Our server IPs are posted in the Discord #server-info channel, or you can contact our support team for assistance.