Big Takeover
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Ah, of course!
Hey, have you jumped to 0.4.4 beta yet? Just looking for a trustworthy opinion on how it works with iRacing. I myself haven't yet because of the mixed results on the official forums.
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Ah, of course!
Hey, have you jumped to 0.4.4 beta yet? Just looking for a trustworthy opinion on how it works with iRacing. I myself haven't yet because of the mixed results on the official forums.
Betta Lines
Member
The 0.4.4 update coincided with my major PC upgrade - it is the only version I've tested on this setup so I don't have a previous point of reference as to whether it affected performance. I've not seen any problems with it - I'd test 0.4.3 for you but a bit scared after seeing people on the forums saying that falling back from 0.4.4 caused problems and they had to mess with the registry...
Big Takeover
Member
Good enough to give me the the green light. Thanks.
Betta Lines
Member
An interesting new idea for iRacing's "Week 13" (Week 7 this time, short season) -
DRAFT FEST ELIMINATION 2014
Live broadcast coming up shortly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-fdlSjH1ZA
I'm sure the commentators will explain it, but a quick summary:
The concept is simple: at the end of every lap the last car is eliminated! The last car running is the winner.
Qualifying:
- Single car
- 4 laps
- 10 minutes time limit
- Fastest 40 drivers are qualified for the race
- Qualifying will be spread across multiple servers
Race:
Starting grid: reverse order of qualifying times!
- At the end of every non-caution lap, the car who is in last position is removed from the race!
- Elimination will start at the end of lap 2. No cars will be eliminated after the first lap.
- The number of laps is undetermined.
- Race control can introduce full-course cautions (safety cars) in case of accidents or when the field spreads out too much.
- The last lap of the race will start when there are only 2 cars left who will battle it out for the win.
I appear to have accidentally qualified first (at least in that server), so I'll probably start right near the back, which isn't ideal... I'll be using the DK2, which should help with awareness... although I still don't feel that confident with my pace using it.
I'm #212.
BRB
DRAFT FEST ELIMINATION 2014
Live broadcast coming up shortly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-fdlSjH1ZA
I'm sure the commentators will explain it, but a quick summary:
The concept is simple: at the end of every lap the last car is eliminated! The last car running is the winner.
Qualifying:
- Single car
- 4 laps
- 10 minutes time limit
- Fastest 40 drivers are qualified for the race
- Qualifying will be spread across multiple servers
Race:
Starting grid: reverse order of qualifying times!
- At the end of every non-caution lap, the car who is in last position is removed from the race!
- Elimination will start at the end of lap 2. No cars will be eliminated after the first lap.
- The number of laps is undetermined.
- Race control can introduce full-course cautions (safety cars) in case of accidents or when the field spreads out too much.
- The last lap of the race will start when there are only 2 cars left who will battle it out for the win.
I appear to have accidentally qualified first (at least in that server), so I'll probably start right near the back, which isn't ideal... I'll be using the DK2, which should help with awareness... although I still don't feel that confident with my pace using it.
I'm #212.
BRB
Big Takeover
Member
Looked like fun. Never a dull moment for you! At least it ended in cartwheels, as it should if you couldn't win it.
I got you some Christmas presents for your next reverse grid race quali session.
Betta Lines
Member
Haha thanks!
Will know better for next time - sounds like most people enjoyed it so it could become a regular feature.
I survived so many crashes that when there was finally a big one near the end (that would normally not be worth continuing from) my instant reaction was to think 'yep, I'm dead' and hit the Esc button. Silly me - such a big crash brings out the cautions and I could've driven it back to the pits for an instant repair - the server was set up for unlimited fast repairs - and would've probably had time to rejoin at the back. I think this caught several people out - Riku was the first to leave for example, and I would've backed him to win. We road racers aren't used to this caution flag malarkey! It felt like an oval race at times... perhaps we should actually do it on an oval next time.
[edit] the winner just posted this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7cjr0dsRnM - incredible!
Will know better for next time - sounds like most people enjoyed it so it could become a regular feature.
I survived so many crashes that when there was finally a big one near the end (that would normally not be worth continuing from) my instant reaction was to think 'yep, I'm dead' and hit the Esc button. Silly me - such a big crash brings out the cautions and I could've driven it back to the pits for an instant repair - the server was set up for unlimited fast repairs - and would've probably had time to rejoin at the back. I think this caught several people out - Riku was the first to leave for example, and I would've backed him to win. We road racers aren't used to this caution flag malarkey! It felt like an oval race at times... perhaps we should actually do it on an oval next time.
[edit] the winner just posted this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7cjr0dsRnM - incredible!
Big Takeover
Member
It makes my head spin too. Looks good though.
PiBoSo is adding Oculus support to his Kart sim. Looking dope.
http://youtu.be/WJHMjanA0ls
Reiza showed off a new kart track for GSC:E today too:
http://youtu.be/-f6nsBLwoes
Yeah I'm loving these mini expansions much more than individual tracks and cars. It always bugs me when a full set isn't added. It feels enough like Race 07 now that I can jump in and out of it when I feel like it. Especially round Christmas since SO MUCH IS OUT! I've got a backlog which could last me till Christmas next year!
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
Any update on who holds the Moto GP license?
Milestone are developing RIDE and Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo for release next year, so that surely rules them out?
No WRC = Loeb Rally Evo
No Moto GP = RIDE?
Milestone are developing RIDE and Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo for release next year, so that surely rules them out?
No WRC = Loeb Rally Evo
No Moto GP = RIDE?
That's... weird. Maybe Codies? Can't see them developing a next-gen engine for F1 2015 and not wanting to exploit it as much as possible.
TJP
Member
I hope Codemaster's DONT have the MotoGP licence! The F1 series has been very luckluster and it appears ex-Codemasters F1 developer Steven Hood thought so too. That said, an EGO powered MotoGP sim that is a modern update to GP500 would be great..we just need Melbourne House to reform and make it
Bike sims are a dying genre again - the World Superbike games have been exclusively mobile for the last few years and Dorna, the MotoGP licence holders, don't appear all that interested in someone making a new MotoGP game which is odd given how popular the series is right now.
Ride looks like Milestone's attempt to fix everything that was wrong with Super-Bikes Riding Challenge they shat out a few years ago in between SBK games. I do hope it's good as I need a bike fix.
Holy shit, I only just noticed Steve Hood (aka T4rg4) isn't at Codies anymore. Do you have anything else on what he's spilled about Codies/F1?I hope Codemaster's DONT have the MotoGP licence! The F1 series has been very luckluster and it appears ex-Codemasters F1 developer Steven Hood thought so too. That said, an EGO powered MotoGP sim that is a modern update to GP500 would be great..we just need Melbourne House to reform and make it
Bike sims are a dying genre again - the World Superbike games have been exclusively mobile for the last few years and Dorna, the MotoGP licence holders, don't appear all that interested in someone making a new MotoGP game which is odd given how popular the series is right now.
Ride looks like Milestone's attempt to fix everything that was wrong with Super-Bikes Riding Challenge they shat out a few years ago in between SBK games. I do hope it's good as I need a bike fix.
Edit: So he officially said "Goodbye" on the Codies forums a few days ago. Leaving a sinking ship maybe? Seems like the sort of news that warrants a new thread (if there isn't one already).
Big Takeover
Member
TJP
Member
Read here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=953566 - post 15 tells an interesting tale...PlayGround Games to make an F1 game sounds a bit far fetched although it wouldn't be the first time a console gets an exclusive F1 game.
soundscream
Member
TJP
Member
We can only hope as MS seem to forget the PC is a gaming platform.
TJP
Member
rF2 news - Lime Rock Park v2.0 Now Available:
Link - http://rfactor.net/web/getfile/lime-rock-park-mirrors/
Link - http://rfactor.net/web/getfile/lime-rock-park-mirrors/
Betta Lines
Member
Much more natural colours now, very nice!
Pizza Luigi
Member
Is there any reason for me to download RaceRoom when I have Assetto Corsa (and play that a lot)?
Betta Lines
Member
The main reason would be to try some of the cars and tracks that AC doesn't have. Otherwise it's good to try a wide variety of sims just to see the differences. RaceRoom has particularly good audio, for example. It also has a neat learning tool called 'Apex Hunt', which is worth a go. Plus it has a different business model, with parts of it being free to play - so it won't cost you anything just to try it out. They often run competitions which unlock certain cars and tracks to use for the duration, so there's actually a fair amount of stuff to drive before you consider handing over your cash.
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Quick comparison of the rF2 LRP update:
http://youtu.be/7y-E0ocCc4Q
marvelharvey
Member
RRRE has pretty much the best sound tech available. Even though I don't quite enjoy the physics as much as rF2, the roaring RRRE engines sure do make up for it. Note that the quality of the physics vary from vehicle to vehicle, but you can test each and every one of them on the store before spending any money.
Awesome!
Wow, Lime Rock looks so much better... and it seems to come with a radio control car track in the paddock?
Big Takeover
Member
The hue is certainly better, but it's still an odd depiction imo. It's a green a place as you'll find anywhere on earth. The bottom of a bowl of green.
Betta Lines
Member
I think the assets are at a good level now. I believe the weirdness is coming from the graphics engine rather than the track modelling. rF2 always looks much nicer from an open cockpit - or if I'd used hood cam, for example. Something about the HDR makes stuff look strange from inside an enclosed car. It's weird, because AC seems to have a more dramatic HDR system with bloom all over the place, yet it doesn't look as strange as rF2.
I agree.
rF2 massively over exposes everything if you are in a dark cockpit, as the game fights to balance the darkness against the brighter background.
HDR is a gimmick and should be banned instantly. AC's handling of this was terrible but seemed much better the last time I tried it.
rF2's HDR only works in cockpit view if you are in an open top car - even then it over brightens the scene a bit.
I'm not a fan of the latest rF2 build either. Everything is a tad brighter and the contrast levels are down. Tiger Moth looked beautiful in the last build but it's a bit bland now.
rF2 massively over exposes everything if you are in a dark cockpit, as the game fights to balance the darkness against the brighter background.
HDR is a gimmick and should be banned instantly. AC's handling of this was terrible but seemed much better the last time I tried it.
rF2's HDR only works in cockpit view if you are in an open top car - even then it over brightens the scene a bit.
I'm not a fan of the latest rF2 build either. Everything is a tad brighter and the contrast levels are down. Tiger Moth looked beautiful in the last build but it's a bit bland now.
TJP
Member
Nothing new from their original statement posted on the 10th of December:
Last post from Reiza's FB page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f6nsBLwoes
TJP
Member
One point to remember is the newer cars - e.g. the ADAC and DTM series and the Audi 90 GTO have the latest vehicle physics and tyre models and are representative of the direction Sector 3 want to take their simulation. Many of the older cars e.g. the non-licenced touring and Le Mans prototypes remain untouched and won't be as 'good' to drive as the most recent cars.
Test drive the ADAC and DTM cars and make your mind up if RRE is for you
The new ADAC 2014 GT Masters for RaceRoom Racing Experience is great!
Yesterday I bought the ADAC GT Masters 2014 on RaceRoom Racing Experience, or R3E. As a big fan of GT cars I did some testing in single modus. Then today I dicided to do a race against AI on my home track Zandvoort in an Audi R8. First race I won easy. Second race I got sloppy and watched in my mirror several times with poor timing. This race is the second one! It's close, sometimes sloppy but nice to watch I hope. After I messed up the race, the recording stops ;-)
Very enjoyable game this is, with good content, nice FFB and very nice sounds!!
Hope you enjoy the Ride.
http://youtu.be/f3y5tcmL1Bw
Yesterday I bought the ADAC GT Masters 2014 on RaceRoom Racing Experience, or R3E. As a big fan of GT cars I did some testing in single modus. Then today I dicided to do a race against AI on my home track Zandvoort in an Audi R8. First race I won easy. Second race I got sloppy and watched in my mirror several times with poor timing. This race is the second one! It's close, sometimes sloppy but nice to watch I hope. After I messed up the race, the recording stops ;-)
Very enjoyable game this is, with good content, nice FFB and very nice sounds!!
Hope you enjoy the Ride.
http://youtu.be/f3y5tcmL1Bw
TJP
Member
Big news for rFactor fans, the Virtua_LM Junior Team GTPC mod version 1.0 has been released: http://www.bsimracing.com/virtua_lm-junior-team-gtpc-mod-v1-0-released/
Big Takeover
Member
Epic mod. I need to get on that asap.
Nice vids, Jilt! keep 'em coming.
Nice vids, Jilt! keep 'em coming.
Vewy nice! I want that.
Pizza Luigi
Member
The RUF Yellowbird is out for free for Assetto Corsa! Merry Christmas!
Betta Lines
Member
Aw yiss
marvelharvey
Member
Will report back. MSI GTX980 Gaming 4G and i7 4790k.
marvelharvey
Member
More rF2, this time Celica GTO and Lester Docks Circuit...
Video
Car download
Track download
Thread
Busy week for sim racers
Video
Car download
Track download
Thread
Busy week for sim racers
TJP
Member
Team VVV - Ducati Museum and Ride video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQfUK8bWHss
Haven't been around these games for ages because of work but I'd like to ask, do games such as RR, Cars, AC..etc feature driveline/train flex simulation?
I remember iRacing implementing this a while back but don't know to what extent.
These simulations are basically missing from console 'sims' such as Forza and GT. Its these type of simulations that give transmission/engine loads that realistic behavior and ultimately my favorite aspect..the sounds. Trans wobble, shift imperfections, trans whine, on/off loading...
I know it might be a small thing for most people but I find it extremely important to get it right because it adds so much immersion for me and makes a car feel much more raw..
edit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw8KvdHVMFw
Here we are, probably the best V8SC rendition I've heard. The trans wobble and on/off loads are damn near perfect!
I remember iRacing implementing this a while back but don't know to what extent.
These simulations are basically missing from console 'sims' such as Forza and GT. Its these type of simulations that give transmission/engine loads that realistic behavior and ultimately my favorite aspect..the sounds. Trans wobble, shift imperfections, trans whine, on/off loading...
I know it might be a small thing for most people but I find it extremely important to get it right because it adds so much immersion for me and makes a car feel much more raw..
edit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw8KvdHVMFw
Here we are, probably the best V8SC rendition I've heard. The trans wobble and on/off loads are damn near perfect!
nice videos,thanks.This indeed looks great.
I was playing RR couple months ago but there was not too much content and prices for everything were pretty high.
Was AI added or was it from the beginning?
I must check it out again and see what they added.
Prices can be pretty steep in RR, but when your timing is good, you can get real good discounts. So if you're not in a hurry, check it out.
I own RR since a month or so, so can't answer the AI question.
I do know RR evolved into something nice!
Speaking of RaceRoom, the DTM 1992 pack is out: http://game.raceroom.com/store/pack/dtm-1992
If you are looking for a sim-light game, Grid Autosport is 75% off on Steam; the DLC is priced at 50% off RRP:
I'm off to take a shower after posting this news in the sim racing thread...
I was actually gonna ask in here if anyone thought it was a good game. I've been interested in it from the get-go as a replacement for TOCA3, but it kind of went off my radar after it released.
Betta Lines
Member
Nice presentation. Slick, snappy menus. Addresses a few complaints about the previous title - it is the game GRID 2 should have been.
However, it's still the same engine, so if you're familiar with Codemasters content from last gen, there won't be many surprises here. Poor wheel support, confusing physics, weird lighting.
Some fun to be had however - the AI puts up a good fight and the cars are very easy throw around.
However, it's still the same engine, so if you're familiar with Codemasters content from last gen, there won't be many surprises here. Poor wheel support, confusing physics, weird lighting.
Some fun to be had however - the AI puts up a good fight and the cars are very easy throw around.
can't stand arcade racers, but it's honestly worth dropping $10 for the visuals alone. i can spend all day checking out all the car models at 4K w/ the add-on texture pack.
haven't put much time into it, but the physics are at least a little more satisfying/less forgiving than Horizon 2, which is great.