marvelharvey
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Something to do with only have a certain number of key generated every 2 hours, but seems to be fine now.
Deleting the rF2 desktop icon felt like the end of an era, but finally ISI have embraced 2008 and joined Steam.
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PC Racing Sims Thread
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Deleting the rF2 desktop icon felt like the end of an era, but finally ISI have embraced 2008 and joined Steam.
Dave_6
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I really like what I played of RF2; drove the NSX at Bathurst and the standard C6 at Lime Rock. Unfortunately, lost control of the vette at a high speed, hit the wall and it hard locked the game (and my G27 at full left lock) to the point I had to shut my PC down. Got it back up, tried to load the GT1 GT-R at Bathurst and kept getting errors (wouldn't ever load the track). Seemed to be a problem with others when I checked the Steam community last night. Oh well.
I've posted this a few times in the B/S/T thread and haven't gotten any hits. I hope it's ok to post here since I think it's relevant to the crowd that might frequent this thread.
Logitech Driving Force GT $50 + shipping
This was my wheel of choice for a few years after I bought it in 2009. I have since replaced it with a T500RS so I have no need for it. As of last use, it worked great. The only wear it really shows is around the sides of the rim where it's been a little worn down from use. No original box.
There's some more pics of it here: http://imgur.com/a/SXWlm
Logitech Driving Force GT $50 + shipping
This was my wheel of choice for a few years after I bought it in 2009. I have since replaced it with a T500RS so I have no need for it. As of last use, it worked great. The only wear it really shows is around the sides of the rim where it's been a little worn down from use. No original box.
There's some more pics of it here: http://imgur.com/a/SXWlm
Betta Lines
Member
Cool guitar! 
Cool guitar!
Thanks! It's also for sale, but it obviously doesn't fit this thread haha.
I know that it's not a sim, but Grid Autosport is a cool racing game nonetheless, and I have nowhere to post it, but I want to share.
See, one of the things I like in this game is the fact that each team has it's own livery, your teammate has a name and personality on track, and all your opponents have a name displayed on screen, so you have a name to curse when you fight for a position. And there are teams that are better than others on each discipline. So Team Monster Energy might suck on Open Wheelers, for example, but might be good on Tuners. And there's a team that is the best on every class, called team Ravenwest. At the beginning you only have offers from the crappiest teams at each class you decide to race, and the worse the team is, harder it is to win, and your teammate is laughable.
Yesterday I reached level 6 in the Tunner class, which was the last one needed on that level to open the second Grid championship. Then I entered the Grid championship and chose to sign with Team Kicker, one of the four offers I had. It's a good team, and I have as a teammate a British son of a bitch called Leo Turner. The game set as my main rival a Brazilian that I don't remember his name.
Did the free practice, then I qualified in 4th at Red Bull Ring, right behind my rival, and right ahead of my teammate. Then came race 1, and I really don't know how to start well, really. Leo Turner, my teammate jumped better than me and squeezed (he actually hit my door kind of hard) me to the inside of the track, forbidding me to get a good angle for the first corner. I retreated and let him go. Two or three laps latter, I reached him and put myself side by side, inside of a turn to the right. The son of a bitch tried to close the door when I was already in. He hit my door again, and then he gave me a tap on the rear, almost making me spin. I touched the grass and got back to the asphalt, again side by side with him. I was again on the inside of the next corner, so I got through and targeted the three cars ahead: my Brazilian rival and the two Ravenwest drivers. I couldn't reach them, but I saw my rival fighting with the Ravenwest guys, for my despair (I need to get more points than him til the end of the championship, so...), and he finished in 1st or 2nd, I'm not sure, which is surprising, since the Ravenwest guys are usually unbeatable.
Anyway, Race 2 on that same track. Again I started like an idiot and there came Leo Turner all the way from the left to the right of the track, hitting my door while trying to squeeze me again for the turn 1. "You know what?", I said to myself, "I'm stating to get angry with this pest. I'll outbrake this son of a bitch", and I did that. He was completely ahead, but I simply braked late and threw us both to the paved area out of the kerb. I usually try to race clean, but that bitch deserved. I_dont_care.jpg. I lost one position and he fell to 9th. I chased the guy ahead and overtake him, and targeted my rival, that was again fighting against the Ravenwests. Since there was no one close around me, I started trying to do super fast laps, but the guys ahead were simply going just as fast as I was. I thought I was going to end at 4th again, but then I noticed that slowly I was getting closer and closer, and by the end of the race, I managed to overtake my rival and one of the Ravenwest guys, and finished in 2nd. And that simple podium finish, my friends, felt so SO much better than a win at many other racing games around. It was one of that magical moments.
I love this fuckin' game and the way the AIs behave. S2
Edit: the AIs can be very scummy when trying to overtake you, tho.
See, one of the things I like in this game is the fact that each team has it's own livery, your teammate has a name and personality on track, and all your opponents have a name displayed on screen, so you have a name to curse when you fight for a position. And there are teams that are better than others on each discipline. So Team Monster Energy might suck on Open Wheelers, for example, but might be good on Tuners. And there's a team that is the best on every class, called team Ravenwest. At the beginning you only have offers from the crappiest teams at each class you decide to race, and the worse the team is, harder it is to win, and your teammate is laughable.
Yesterday I reached level 6 in the Tunner class, which was the last one needed on that level to open the second Grid championship. Then I entered the Grid championship and chose to sign with Team Kicker, one of the four offers I had. It's a good team, and I have as a teammate a British son of a bitch called Leo Turner. The game set as my main rival a Brazilian that I don't remember his name.
Did the free practice, then I qualified in 4th at Red Bull Ring, right behind my rival, and right ahead of my teammate. Then came race 1, and I really don't know how to start well, really. Leo Turner, my teammate jumped better than me and squeezed (he actually hit my door kind of hard) me to the inside of the track, forbidding me to get a good angle for the first corner. I retreated and let him go. Two or three laps latter, I reached him and put myself side by side, inside of a turn to the right. The son of a bitch tried to close the door when I was already in. He hit my door again, and then he gave me a tap on the rear, almost making me spin. I touched the grass and got back to the asphalt, again side by side with him. I was again on the inside of the next corner, so I got through and targeted the three cars ahead: my Brazilian rival and the two Ravenwest drivers. I couldn't reach them, but I saw my rival fighting with the Ravenwest guys, for my despair (I need to get more points than him til the end of the championship, so...), and he finished in 1st or 2nd, I'm not sure, which is surprising, since the Ravenwest guys are usually unbeatable.
Anyway, Race 2 on that same track. Again I started like an idiot and there came Leo Turner all the way from the left to the right of the track, hitting my door while trying to squeeze me again for the turn 1. "You know what?", I said to myself, "I'm stating to get angry with this pest. I'll outbrake this son of a bitch", and I did that. He was completely ahead, but I simply braked late and threw us both to the paved area out of the kerb. I usually try to race clean, but that bitch deserved. I_dont_care.jpg. I lost one position and he fell to 9th. I chased the guy ahead and overtake him, and targeted my rival, that was again fighting against the Ravenwests. Since there was no one close around me, I started trying to do super fast laps, but the guys ahead were simply going just as fast as I was. I thought I was going to end at 4th again, but then I noticed that slowly I was getting closer and closer, and by the end of the race, I managed to overtake my rival and one of the Ravenwest guys, and finished in 2nd. And that simple podium finish, my friends, felt so SO much better than a win at many other racing games around. It was one of that magical moments.
I love this fuckin' game and the way the AIs behave. S2
Edit: the AIs can be very scummy when trying to overtake you, tho.
Yeah, it's weird that it wasn't released for the XBOne and PS4. It came out at a time that there was no racing games on these platforms, and it's not an ugly game at all, in my opinion. And it's a very, VERY good game too. Not Dirt Rally good, but much better than anything they released last gen.
Really?! Weird that all their games have more or less the same "weight", I believe.
TJP
Member
Video featuring a 17 year old driver!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5QuQjCqSeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5QuQjCqSeY
Big Takeover
Member
All good stuff.
Looks like they aped the new XO dash for their upcoming front end as well.
Betta Lines
Member
I strongly approve of the logo rebranding, removing the ".com" and tiding up the text. The last couple of videos teased this and it's great to see it on the new site and UI.
Big Takeover
Member
I hadn't noticed they removed the .com! Welcome to the 21st century, iRacing!
TJP
Member
At long last, one the best mods for rF2 gets an update.
Change log v1.0a:
- Physics updated
- Tyre physics with CPM model
- New Chassis flex configuration
- New external sounds
- New Shaders
- New headlights with Flares
- Tires textures working
- New driver and Helmet
Download here: http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/ferrari-challenge-2011.2333/update?update=13197
Change log v1.0a:
- Physics updated
- Tyre physics with CPM model
- New Chassis flex configuration
- New external sounds
- New Shaders
- New headlights with Flares
- Tires textures working
- New driver and Helmet
Download here: http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/ferrari-challenge-2011.2333/update?update=13197
Big Takeover
Member
^^ Went straight to Steam Workshop too, which is good.
TJP
Member
Which highlights one issue - who 'owns' each mod that is uploaded. Already there is confusion regarding the 32 Pixel made car and track and I see non-VirtuaLM people added their tracks to the workshop.
Big Takeover
Member
TJP
Member
The best video Chris has made to this point. I love the Porsche attitude whereas Ferrari and McLaren have a team of people to make sure their cars are 'spot on'
IceCreamKimi
Member
I'm looking for a multiplayer fix for my racing needs. I have rFactor2 and SCE for single-player racing but need advice for which game to choose between iRacing or R3E for multiplayer.
I'm only looking to play casually, I don't really have time for involved leagues. I'd just like to fire up the game and play some multiplayer when I have spare time.
Also the subscription cost of iRacing looks a bit scary, however I don't know how to compare it to R3E since I don't understand the pricing structure.
Any help?
I'm only looking to play casually, I don't really have time for involved leagues. I'd just like to fire up the game and play some multiplayer when I have spare time.
Also the subscription cost of iRacing looks a bit scary, however I don't know how to compare it to R3E since I don't understand the pricing structure.
Any help?
You can get 3 months of iRacing for free using code PR-RINGEXPO2015 here: http://www.iracing.com/membership/
For what content you get with the subscription, you can run series such as Rookie Mazda MX-5 Cup, iRacing Production Car Challenge (runs Pontiac Solstice & MX-5 Roadster), Grand Touring Cup with the Solstice but only when it is running free content tracks (which it does atleast 3 times in a season.)
You can also try out the Spec Racer Ford Challenge when it hits a free track (as the car is free base content). I really recommend this series. Good racing & forum community is REALLY good.
Fixed (as in everyone runs same setup) Cadillac Cup is also available to you when it runs free base content circuits. (Cadillac Cup runs the Cadillac CTS-V Racecar which is plenty fast).
The SRF Challenge is running Laguna Seca next week so if you can haul yourself to D-license before that, you can have a go at it. Same for Grand Touring Cup.
In the oval side you can have a go at Rookie Street Stocks or Advanced Legends Cup (Legends cars at ovals).
For R3E, i enjoy the content i own (ADAC etc) but it is much easier to find the occasional race in iRacing. Much more players which accounts to this.
Betta Lines
Member
Indeed, there's nothing to lose with an iRacing free trial. A year's sub is half price at the moment too. However if you're really only looking for the occasional race it might not be worth your while. I'd go to where the crowd is - Assetto Corsa public servers. Yes, it's full of nutters, but it's also full of very decent drivers and it is absolutely possible to find a good race.
Big Takeover
Member
I would not be looking towards R3E as a suitable multiplayer destination. While it's a fine multiplayer game, there just isn't the server population needed to make it pick up and play. It's strength is offline, and hot lap leaderboards.
iRacing, Assetto Corsa, and pCARS are where you'll most reliably find groups of people racing.
Since you're Australian, it's doubly important for you to follow player count. While I can't tell you much about the AU scene in AC and pCARS, I can tell you iRacing has servers in Australia, and a pretty healthy Aussie community.
We can talk all day about the differences in the sims, but you've got to have a healthy community in your time zone(s), or it's all moot.
iRacing, Assetto Corsa, and pCARS are where you'll most reliably find groups of people racing.
Since you're Australian, it's doubly important for you to follow player count. While I can't tell you much about the AU scene in AC and pCARS, I can tell you iRacing has servers in Australia, and a pretty healthy Aussie community.
We can talk all day about the differences in the sims, but you've got to have a healthy community in your time zone(s), or it's all moot.
This. Better words have not been spoken about this to be honest.
Betta Lines
Member
Oh! I had assumed IceCreamKimi was Finnish
IceCreamKimi
Member
Oh! I had assumed IceCreamKimi was Finnish
Oh I wish I was. I hate the summer heat here in Oz. Ice cream melts very quickly in 40+ degree heat.
Thanks for the suggestions guys, it was very helpful. I think I'll have a look at iRacing. Takeover makes a good point about timezones and Aussie servers.
Thank you for the code and info. A bit more reason to go iRacing.
Oh I wish I was. I hate the summer heat here in Oz. Ice cream melts very quickly in 40+ degree heat.
Thanks for the suggestions guys, it was very helpful. I think I'll have a look at iRacing. Takeover makes a good point about timezones and Aussie servers.
Thank you for the code and info. A bit more reason to go iRacing.
No problem, it's free to try and i think everyone should give it a spin. However, since i might be late already but i sent you a PM (right now) with my e-mail if you want to referral me.
Betta Lines
Member
I'd also recommend the SRF - friendly, respectful bunch of drivers (mostly!). It can be a tough car to crack though.
IceCreamKimi
Member
No, you're not too late. I'll gladly add you as the person who referred me.
I need to go out for a while now and won't be able to sign up until I get back. If I refer you, it won't reflect poorly on you if I wipe out and take out the field with me will it?
Wait, you're Australian?!? It's like we're flooding this thread!Oh I wish I was. I hate the summer heat here in Oz. Ice cream melts very quickly in 40+ degree heat.
Thanks for the suggestions guys, it was very helpful. I think I'll have a look at iRacing. Takeover makes a good point about timezones and Aussie servers.
IceCreamKimi
Member
I did sign up but the code you gave me seems to have expired. I used a code I found on the iRacing subreddit (PR-RINGEXPO2015) in it's place to get three months free. I entered you as the person who referred me also, but it seems I needed to have paid for the sub for you to get any monetary benefit :/
Damn, good to know about the code. Sorry about it also!
Fixed the code on my post.
TJP
Member
I believe R3E has Aussie servers (or will have in time). Netcode works fine and there are people online but it can be a ghost town at times.
That said, nothing can touch iRacing for multiplayer. There is a large group on Overclockers Australia, complete with skins and specific events. Well worth checking out their forum thread for some good banter.
Cheers.
Latest Humble Bundle has some great titles in it!
Anyone know if the GRID Autosport season pass is worth getting for $15? Or the Grid 2 one for that matter? Already have Dirt 3.
Anyone know if the GRID Autosport season pass is worth getting for $15? Or the Grid 2 one for that matter? Already have Dirt 3.
No if you'll only play the career mode. There are separate championships for the DLCs on Grid Autosport, which is better than the DLCs in Grid 2, that had nothing (you could only use it online or on quick race events), but I wish I could use it on the career too. :c
Grid Autosport is a great game, btw. It was the best one Codemasters have made for the last gen by a fair margin, in my opinion.
TJP
Member
Grid Autosport is excellent. Forget about the low-res cockpits and enjoy the bredth of motorsports it offers. It's the definition of sim-cade (I word I dislike), and it is a tonne of great fun once you get used to it
DLC is okay too.
Grid 2 reminded me a lot of PGR's handling - I didn't mind the game at all, finished it and had great fun doing so however Autosport is a lot more varied and a better all-round game.
Yeah, already have it so I know
More wondering about the DLCs for both Grid 2 or Autosport to see if they're worth it. The wiki did say the Autosport season pass comes with a bunch of 90s cars and a separate career, but I can't see it being worth paying an extra $10 for. Grid 2 season pass does come with Bathurst and some decent cars though... hmmmm. Eh, they'll all go on sale on Steam soon enough for a matter of cents, anyway.Aussie Greg Hill has been writing about new sound updates coming to iRacing in the next build!
As you can see, there was an in-game sound clip of the upcoming Mclaren F1 car aswell, dunno if i can upload it but here's the link to iRacing Forums if you have Membership.
As you can see, there was an in-game sound clip of the upcoming Mclaren F1 car aswell, dunno if i can upload it but here's the link to iRacing Forums if you have Membership.
New pCARS DLC is out including some classic kick ass tracks
http://store.steampowered.com/app/334782/
Historic Classic Team Lotus cars:
- 1965 Lotus Type 40 Ford
- 1963 Lotus Type 25 Climax (F1)
- 1966 Lotus Type 38 Ford (Indy)
- 1967 Lotus Type 51 (FF)
Historic locations:
- Rouen les Essarts
- Hockenheim Classic
- Silverstone Classic
http://store.steampowered.com/app/334782/
Historic Classic Team Lotus cars:
- 1965 Lotus Type 40 Ford
- 1963 Lotus Type 25 Climax (F1)
- 1966 Lotus Type 38 Ford (Indy)
- 1967 Lotus Type 51 (FF)
Historic locations:
- Rouen les Essarts
- Hockenheim Classic
- Silverstone Classic
TJP
Member
Steam store - http://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/
Kunos also updated AC to version 1.3.5 which includes the Audi R8 V10 Plus as a free car.
1.3.5 changelog:
Kunos also updated AC to version 1.3.5 which includes the Audi R8 V10 Plus as a free car.
1.3.5 changelog:
- New Audi R8 V10 Plus bonus car
- Fixed Nissan GT-R Nismo fuel gauge
- Fixed Mercedes SLS GT3 default tyre texture
- Fixed Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Hard tyres name, causing issue on MP tyre compound restriction
- acServer: fixed issue with timing who caused session skipping
- ksEditor: Added fuel and brakes script tools
- Corrected Alfa Romeo 4c alignment and setup values
- Eliminated wrong tags from Ford GT40
- Works on the tyre heating model continues with new surface rolling heat generation on some cars
- Performance optimization on car multithread physics
- New improved smoothing and "anti lag" systems for both client and server"
TJP
Member
Big Takeover
Member
Not sure exactly, but I bet it's a couple hundred bucks for all of it.
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I'd love for them to permanently draw a line in the sand, sell all current content as a "game", and move forward with a traditional DLC model. Perhaps this is something of a trial run.
TJP
Member
I can't see that happening at all any time soon...
I'd say it was the PRC cost article and subsequent S3 forum comments that likely spurred the sale.
Big Takeover
Member
Looks wicked!