Frequently Asked Q's

If you've ever asked a really good question in the Lovely Discord, chances are that someone else has asked the same. So, we've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions, so you don't need to ask them again. (and our mods won't need to answer them again and again and again...)

Membership Questions

What are the benefits becoming a Lovely Member?

All Lovely Member Tiers have full access to all the features available in the Lovely Dashboards and Plugin. Specifically, all tiers include:

  1. Unlimited use of the Multi Function Modules on the dashboard primary screen. The free version is limited to three on either side.
  2. Connect to your favorite Online Platforms and view your next race info directly on the dashboard. Current platforms include SimGrid, Low Fuel Motorsport, Pitskill.io and Racecraft.
  3. More exclusive features coming soon.

Pro Members and higher also have access to the Lovely Pit Wall.

Read the full list of benefits on the Membership page

How do I become a Member?

  1. Join on Ko-fi
    Visit Ko-fi and select a tier that suits your requirements, join that level. https://lsr.gg/step1
  2. Connect Ko-fi to Discord
    Once you've joined a Tier, you will be prompted within Ko-fi to Connect your Discord account. https://lsr.gg/step2
  3. Open Discord
    Ko-fi will assign you a role in Discord, according to your membership level, unlocking the members area. https://lsr.gg/step3

I registered as a new member, but my status in Discord hasn’t changed

When you become a Member on Ko-fi, it automatically assigns you a role on Discord. If you have not been assigned the role immediately, please try one of the following:

  1. Attempt to disconnect and reconnect your Discord account in Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/Discord
  2. Verify you have utilized the same email address to register in Ko-fi as you did in Discord.
  3. Patience is sometimes required. There is not guarantee that Ko-fi will sync your roles instantly.

How can I cancel my Membership?

All Memberships transactions are managed by Ko-fi. You can visit your account page on Ko-fi and cancel your membership there. https://ko-fi.com/account/

Do I have to become a Member in order to use the Lovely Ecosystem

Absolutely not. The Lovely Ecosystem (all products except the Pit Wall) are completely free to use.

Becoming a paid member is optional but does come with certain benefits and extra perks.

You can read more on the Membership Page.

Product Questions

How do I download & install the Lovely Plugin?

You can download the latest release from the Lovely Plugin page. Things to note when downloading:

  1. As this file is a DLL, Windows may inadvertently block the download. If this happens, just go to your browser downloads and select to download the file. All files are Virus checked before uploading to the server.

To install the Lovely Plugin, all you need to do is copy the downloaded file (LovelySimRacing.Plugin.dll) into the SimHub root folder (eg, C:/Program Files (x86)/SimHub/ ) and restart SimHub.

When prompted upon restart, Activate the Plugin and also select "Show in left main menu".

Things to note when copying the file:

  1. Ensure you only have one plugin file in your SimHub folder. When downloading files from the internet, windows appends an incremental number if you have downloaded them more than once. Make sure the Plugin file name is LovelySimRacing.Plugin.dll, and there is only ONE file in the SimHub root folder.

How do I download & install the Lovely Dashboards?

You can download the latest releases from the Lovely Dashboards page.

To install any Lovely Dashboard, all you need to do is double-click on the downloaded file and follow the instructions in SimHub.

How do I download & install the Lovely Pit Wall?

The Lovely Pit Wall is only accessible to Pro Lovely Members and higher tiers.

You can download the latest releases from the Lovely Pit Wall page, after you've logged into the website using your Discord account.

To install the Lovely Pit Wall, all you need to do is double-click on the downloaded file and follow the instructions in SimHub.

Do I need to install, the Lovely Plugin?

Yes. The Lovely Dashboards and Lovely Pit Wall rely on information and settings provided by the Lovely Plugin, and cannot run without it.

How do I connect the Lovely Plugin to Discord?

Open the Lovely Plugin and Navigate to the Membership Tab.

On the top of the screen you will see a prompt to "Connect to Discord". Click the button and follow the instructions in your web browser.

Once connected you will see your Plugin activated and you current Membership Tier highlighted.

The Plugin will not connect to Discord in the Membership Tab

  1. Ad Blockers or similar browser plugins may provide a barrier between the Discord API (Browser) and the Lovely Plugin (SimHub). If you have issues connecting, try disabling these temporarily.
  2. Make sure you are connecting to the correct Discord account, while logging in. Double check that you are using the Discord account you have connected in Ko-fi.

I am a Pro Member, but the Lovely Pit Wall says Lovely Pro Membership is required

In SimHub go to the Lovely Plugin Membership Tab and connect your Discord account.

Previous versions of the dashboard don’t work with the Lovely Plugin

Any version lower than v3.0.0 will not work with the Plugin.

I get a notification that there’s a newer version of the plugin or dashboard, but I don’t know where to get it from

What sims are supported?

The Lovely Dashboard offers native support for many sims, but will work with ANY simulator that offers native data to SimHub.

Native Support

Generic Support

As of v2.0.0, the Lovely Dashboard is no longer locked to any sim. There's a provision for natively supporting a few of the most popular simulators, but it can also be run with ANY simulator. If the data is available, then it will display...

What is the Post-it Notes Plugin, where do I find and how do I use it?

The Post-it Notes Plugin is a SimHub plugin developed by Derrick Moeller which purpose is to deliver better and more accurate timings. The use of the Post-it Notes plugin is entirely optional and up to you - the Lovely Ecosystem will work with or without it.

You can download the plugin from the official Post-it Notes repository and the installation process is the exact same as the Lovely Plugin (read above).

To use the Post-it Notes plugin, you do not need to do anything other than install it. Everything else is managed within the Lovely Ecosystem, seamlessly.

General Questions

Why do I need a Discord account?

From the very early days of the Lovely Dashboard, Discord played a very important part in growing and nurturing the Lovely Community.

Our entire Lovely Ecosystem was based around this amazing community, so it only made sense to leverage it's power to connect all the products as well.

All Membership Tiers tie back into a Discord role, as do the products. Your Discord role unlocks the private channels in Discord and the extra features in the Products all the way to granting extra discounts and content on the website.

Will there ever be a one-off purchase option?

That is highly unlikely. The Lovely Ecosystem is an ongoing project and it's foundation is based on the ever evolving Sim Racing scene. Sometimes upgrading is not a good-to-have release, but a requirement.

Since the work that goes into evolving this entire product lineup is continuous, it really does not make sense to offer it as a one-off purchase.