throwawayname
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Ok thank you guys, will grab it later today. I'll be happy with 60+ fps on medium settings.
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Assetto Corsa: Early Access |OT|
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Ok thank you guys, will grab it later today. I'll be happy with 60+ fps on medium settings.
Get a wheel, I didn't used to think much of sims but even an entry level wheel makes racing feel more like an experience than a game. Like going to the arcade and playing Daytona when I was younger except a million times more advanced, it's making me addicted to this game.
i would get one if they didnt cost 200 to 300 bucks and if i had enough space on the table for it. i don't see the point in spending 300 for 2 games ( assetto corsa and project cars which i rarely play)
oh man
Well, if you install Windows on it, yea. But looking at the store page, it does not seem to have Linux support.
I don't know man. This probably wasn't a good purchase then. But thanks for helping out the developer! haha
Windom Earle
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No offense, but why would you buy it then? AC is sim racing at its best, but it is still the early access version, thus many features and modes are missing. I would say the game is already a dream for car and racing enthusiasts, but you should at least have some sympathy for sims.
Big Takeover
Member
Steam machine? For sure. SteamOS? Who knows if they'll port it over. Anything is possible, but there's no sign that they will at this point. The Windows version is keeping them busy for the moment! I'm sure they'll take a look at all the platforms at some point down the road. pCARS and presumably iRacing with be on the OS, so there's incentive to do it too. I still believe they'll strongly consider PS4/X1 as well.
One added nuance, if you buy a Steam machine it will run SteamOS, but yes you can install windows on it if you want to.
Big Takeover
Member
Yep, yep. I'm sure he knows AC runs on Windows though.
Because he asked, I assumed he means SOS.TheAngryMonkey
Member
Ok, I picked this up because like someone else said I'm waiting on pCARS but that's a long way out and I really need a racing fix. I recorded some gameplay using twitch last night. I'm on Silverstone with the BMW M3 with nearly all assists off. For some reason ABS can't be disabled on some cars. I played the track once with the Ferrari 458 but with all assists off it proved to be a bit too much car for me on that track.
Anyway this is a longer vid of me with the BMW. Feels really good with the 360 controller and you'll see that I get more used to the car and track the more laps I put into it.
http://www.twitch.tv/my89z24/c/3422492.
Anyway this is a longer vid of me with the BMW. Feels really good with the 360 controller and you'll see that I get more used to the car and track the more laps I put into it.
http://www.twitch.tv/my89z24/c/3422492.
Betta Lines
Member
The cars with permanent ABS have permanent ABS in reality.
TheAngryMonkey
Member
Thanks, I wondered if that was the case.
flyinpiranha
Member
So I just purchased this, is there any Fanatec GT2 wheel setup preferences somewhere? I'm pretty sure my PC should run this fairly well (DDR3 - 6Gb, i5-3570k, SSD, the one bottleneck I have is the HD 6870).
Really looking forward to this. I've been jone-sing for a good racing sim since I can't get into pCARS, GT6 is on a system I no longer own and DriveClub (less of a sim) has been delayed.
My wheel will not go to waste! I'm going to out this to my 60" HDTV ... oh man. It sucks, just gave the kid an early present of Minecraft (he's 8 and all his friends are playing it) since I didn't use the PC much and now I get this ... bad timing kid!
Dude, get a refund. If you don't like racing sims and you aren't going to get a wheel for it, you're basically just throwing your money away. I can't fathom making that decision. Especially since it's an early access game, it's bare bones! See if you can get your money back.
Really looking forward to this. I've been jone-sing for a good racing sim since I can't get into pCARS, GT6 is on a system I no longer own and DriveClub (less of a sim) has been delayed.
My wheel will not go to waste! I'm going to out this to my 60" HDTV ... oh man. It sucks, just gave the kid an early present of Minecraft (he's 8 and all his friends are playing it) since I didn't use the PC much and now I get this ... bad timing kid!
Dude, get a refund. If you don't like racing sims and you aren't going to get a wheel for it, you're basically just throwing your money away. I can't fathom making that decision. Especially since it's an early access game, it's bare bones! See if you can get your money back.
well there is always a start for everything. i didn't really play project cars because i bought the junior package and couldn't unlock all the cars and tracks. so far after playing this for 1 hour, im actually having some fun with it. i wouldn't pay 59 bucks for it but for 29 bucks its alright. i also like games that have constant new content anyway
You can press Crtl+A while in-game to disable ABS. I wish I didn't have to do that everytime with certain cars, but it does the trick for now.
Well, kinda. I still need some brake setup settings. I know I can change my front/rear balance, but I'd like to be able to adjust overall braking pressure for certain cars.
I hope you keep enjoying it man. We should be getting an update sometime within the next couple hours with more cars and tracks.
More work having to manage weight transfer mainly.
Its mostly the same idea otherwise.
EDIT: Mouse steering in the update! I hope they put a lot of effort into it.
Not really
Full update log:
- New car BMW M3 E30 Group A
- New car BMW Z4 GT3
- New car Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione
- New car Ferrari F40
- New track Autodromo di Monza
- New bonus track Drag race 1000m and 400m
- Upgrade Ferrari 458 S3
- Upgrade Ferrari F40 S3
- Modifications on fuel consume of cars with turbo engines
- Modifications on the engine rev limiter of BMW M3 E92 Drift
- Modifications on Tatuus FA01 setup packer range
- New Special Events Mode with medals and achievements implemented
- Shared memory struct updated
- Drag Race mode implemented
- Camera on board :: resets far plane
- Replay :: fixed leaderboard app in replay mode
- Fixed triple screen change gear animations going too fast
- Improved all change gear animations
- Screen capture (F8) allows to select screenshot between PNG,JPG,BMP
- Time Attack checkpoints hidden in replays
- Mouse steering implemented
- Fixed Triple Screen in Track cameras (F3)
- Fixed large replay loading
- Camera Random (F2) improvements
- Fixed Tyre Tester app in replay mode
flyinpiranha
Member
Good to hear that!
Quick question guys.
I do not have my wheel at the moment, thinking about picking this up and using a 360 controller, how well does the 360 controller work, similar to forza sensitivity wise?
Been a while since I have had a decent racing game, missed the Pcars backer, will pick up the full release when it become available, how do you reckon assetto holds up?
I am going to get my wheel back soon.
I do not have my wheel at the moment, thinking about picking this up and using a 360 controller, how well does the 360 controller work, similar to forza sensitivity wise?
Been a while since I have had a decent racing game, missed the Pcars backer, will pick up the full release when it become available, how do you reckon assetto holds up?
I am going to get my wheel back soon.
Betta Lines
Member
Mouse steering? AW YISS
Nothing in the world will ever feel as good as Forza with a controller. They have some magic going on there that nobody else has ever managed to capture.
But it does work decently, yes. Sensitivity is adjustable.
marvelharvey
Member
After 1 lap with each car:
F40: After such expectation and even though I prefer 'period' cars to modern ones, I was disappointed by the drive. And the sound did nothing for me.
F599: Lots of fun, felt quite lairy and sounded great.
BMW Z4 GT3: plenty of grip but challenging, my favourite car so far in AC (my fav. in rF2 too) and best sound of the 4 new cars
BMW M3 E30: lots of fun, especially when sideways.
I really need to get to bed though, BOOOOO.
F40: After such expectation and even though I prefer 'period' cars to modern ones, I was disappointed by the drive. And the sound did nothing for me.
F599: Lots of fun, felt quite lairy and sounded great.
BMW Z4 GT3: plenty of grip but challenging, my favourite car so far in AC (my fav. in rF2 too) and best sound of the 4 new cars
BMW M3 E30: lots of fun, especially when sideways.
I really need to get to bed though, BOOOOO.
flyinpiranha
Member
So, for those who have played a lot of the PC sim racers (I have played none, only the console games like Forza and GT) how does this compare with other sim racers?
Once I started looking to the PC for my addiction I started seeing a few options, and unsure of where they all stack up. This was the first with a decent "jump in" price and at a time where I want to see the longevity of my Fanatec setup go a bit further. But compared to things like iracing, rfactor, and pcars, where does this fit in the mix?
And what's the plan for the future? I assume DLC but are they going to charge per car/track like some of the others? Just curious what I'm getting myself into here, lol.
Once I started looking to the PC for my addiction I started seeing a few options, and unsure of where they all stack up. This was the first with a decent "jump in" price and at a time where I want to see the longevity of my Fanatec setup go a bit further. But compared to things like iracing, rfactor, and pcars, where does this fit in the mix?
And what's the plan for the future? I assume DLC but are they going to charge per car/track like some of the others? Just curious what I'm getting myself into here, lol.
ADRIANF1esp
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Here I leave you a gameplay with two of the new cars added today in Assetto Corsa, are the Ferrari 599XX Evolution and Ferrari F40, and the lap is also in a new circuit added today, Monza Circuit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRrzoDpbeKs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0dDDAY8NeQ
I hope you enjoy it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRrzoDpbeKs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0dDDAY8NeQ
I hope you enjoy it!
I have pretty similar impressions:
F40: Impossible to drive. At least with a controller and no driver aids. That turbo lag is killer. You stamp on the throttle and its normal power progression but then all the sudden it jumps a few thousand rpm within a blink of an eye and you're in a wall. I can keep it on the track, but it takes too much caution. Not fun to push hard because the turbo means power spikes everywhere.
F599XX: This shit is laser-guided. Seriously, it turns like nothing else. Be careful on the throttle, but otherwise, very fun to drive.
Z4 GT3: All round capable. Great traction, nicely balanced, easy to push hard. Lovely.
E30 Group A: Like I said, just ridiculous fun. Definitely my favourite car in the game. Handling balance is completely neutral. Its easy to drive, but not too easy. Basically, it does exactly what you want it to do and wont bite back hard if you do edge it over the limit.
3 of the 4 cars added are absolutely magnificent to drive. My kind of cars. The F40 is a terrible disappointment.
Haven't even driven Monza yet.
Updates should be free. And this is a game meant to be supported by the modding community like rFactor. You shouldn't have to pay a cent more.
Big Takeover
Member
Sweeeeet! Can't wait to bust some laps later.
Love the car impressions. Thanks for those.
This is actually not entirely true. Early Access buyers with get the first DLC pack free (Spa and cars). Further content from Kunos will paid DLC. When the mod tools come obviously things will open up, but the key word is when. Soon? Not soon? Nobody has any idea.
Love the car impressions. Thanks for those.
This is actually not entirely true. Early Access buyers with get the first DLC pack free (Spa and cars). Further content from Kunos will paid DLC. When the mod tools come obviously things will open up, but the key word is when. Soon? Not soon? Nobody has any idea.
flyinpiranha
Member
Gotcha, thanks for the info. Is there a GAF Steam community for this or is there not enough people yet?
I'm really excited ... holy shit I've been watching some of the vids posted in here (thanks ADRIAN) and I can't wait to fire this thing up!
Are you sure? Where did you hear that? I wasn't under that impression, but that's ok. Content released so far has been absolutely top-quality.
Define 'laggy'.
That's usually something to describe online play.
Do you mean you're getting stuttering? Drops in framerate? Input lag? :/
Ally1987
Member
Drops in framerate and stuttering. it wasnt like before this update
I play offline btw
Didn't have time to drive all the cars yet, my impressions so far.
F40 - It's a handful. The first thing you get with a wheel is huge steering resistance, welcome to the old breed of supercars. The thing accelerates like mad as soon as the turbo kicks in and likes to kick out it's tail if you provoke it, but I feel it's pretty catchable. The turbo lag is only bad if you don't keep the RPM's up, I still have to get used to it but I have fun with it. I overdrive it to much, I just am shocked at how fast I'm approaching corners in a car from that era.
Z4 GT3 - This car reinforces my impression that the race cars have a bit too much grip under braking and acceleration, I prefer the 4/5 as far as race-cars go.
E30 M3 Group A - Oh my what a fun little car, if people thought the normal E30 was fun, this one takes it to the next level, it want's to go sideways and is really controllable while doing it, even for a derp like me. I can see me racing that thing if multiplayer comes out.
F40 - It's a handful. The first thing you get with a wheel is huge steering resistance, welcome to the old breed of supercars. The thing accelerates like mad as soon as the turbo kicks in and likes to kick out it's tail if you provoke it, but I feel it's pretty catchable. The turbo lag is only bad if you don't keep the RPM's up, I still have to get used to it but I have fun with it. I overdrive it to much, I just am shocked at how fast I'm approaching corners in a car from that era.
Z4 GT3 - This car reinforces my impression that the race cars have a bit too much grip under braking and acceleration, I prefer the 4/5 as far as race-cars go.
E30 M3 Group A - Oh my what a fun little car, if people thought the normal E30 was fun, this one takes it to the next level, it want's to go sideways and is really controllable while doing it, even for a derp like me. I can see me racing that thing if multiplayer comes out.
I'll have to do some test tonight, but I haven't noticed anything.
TheAngryMonkey
Member
I can't control the E30 M3 Group A once it breaks loose but I'm going to blame that on the controller
Ally1987
Member
it seems that the problem was spotify in the background... weird. it works like it should when I shut down spotify, but laggy when I have it on
Betta Lines
Member
The F40 is AMAZING. What a challenge!
The F40 is AMAZING. What a challenge!
You have to try the Step 3 version they have it's absolutely mad, it has 640+ HP and 700+ NM torque, it runs on semi slicks and the turbo boost to the limit it's just insane, the turbo comes way more quickly so there is not as much turbo lag as in the normal version.
Edit: For those who really don't like the F40 in it's standard setup, slap on modern street tyres and the experience becomes more civilised
Windom Earle
Member
Here are important performance tips for the new owners:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=89194285&postcount=100
I suggest turning down Faces per frames and cubemap resolution if you have problems, those two kill the framerate even on very potent hardware.
I will only be able to fully enjoy this update early January when I can fully mount my wheel. But yeah, the F40 seems very difficult to handle with the controller.
At least the way the turbo kicks seems to be like the real deal. I reserve judgement on the F40 till I had some time with it on a wheel.
Gotcha, hope you are having fun. The updates will keep on coming!
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=89194285&postcount=100
I suggest turning down Faces per frames and cubemap resolution if you have problems, those two kill the framerate even on very potent hardware.
I will only be able to fully enjoy this update early January when I can fully mount my wheel. But yeah, the F40 seems very difficult to handle with the controller.
At least the way the turbo kicks seems to be like the real deal. I reserve judgement on the F40 till I had some time with it on a wheel.
Gotcha, hope you are having fun. The updates will keep on coming!
Big Takeover
Member
Do you have an ATI/AMD GPU? I found I had a problem with vsync causing some shitty issues with screen tearing in other games (never had a chance to test it with AC), were only resolved by going back to an older driver (13.12 beta v2). That might be something to look at.
Windom Earle
Member
Actually I retract parts of that statement. I was able to crank up faces per frame to 6 in the newest build and didn't get any drops in Monza 1966 replays (Which was usually the worst optimized course).
Cubemap resolution high is still a no go for me though.
GitarooMan
Member
Sorry if these are repeated questions, but I have an old Driving Force Pro from my GT4 days and a 360 Wireless Racing Wheel (with an Xbox Wireless Adaptor) Will either of these work well enough with this game? If so, is one of them preferable to the other. Thinking of picking this game up on Steam sale.