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Tommy R 05-08-2015 05:15 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
I just tried the Ford GT and effortlessly beat my McLaren best time by over a second!! :shock: :shock:

Just kidding. :lmao: Good buy! "thumbsup"

STANG KILLA SS 05-08-2015 06:04 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
I already had the keyboard half ripped out of the computer and ready to throw!:mrgreen:

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/db/db49...a97222a679.jpg

STANG KILLA SS 05-21-2015 09:57 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
well a couple weeks ago i picked up Dirt Rally when it was released and 10% off the first week.

well last night i finally entered the championship and bought my first car and did first stage.

when you start you only have enough money to buy 1 of 2, 1950s FWD cars. a Mini cooper or a Lancia HF. I prefered the looks, weight, and gearing of the Mini, but ended up going with the Lancia based on wheelbase alone. much less twitchy.

i have to say ive been very impressed with the game. the physics, damage, details, graphics, depth everything have been very impressive.
the only thing i havent got right yet is the feel of the wheel and FFB. im still working/tweaking on this. and so is codemasters.

the 115hp Lancia is a bit boring to drive and watch, but yet very challengeing at the same time. my first stage actually ended up being my best. only 1 wreck.

running everything on ultra settings plus 8x+16x AA. of course the capture software lowers quality quiet a bit, still havnt got the OBS software settings up to par with the game settings/graphics.

there are so many little details codemasters did graphicly and animations that are just mind blowing. ironically they usually show up when you screw up a stage or corner.

anyway. my first car and first stage"thumbsup"

be sure to 1080p
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edit: looks like my work computer cant handle the frame rate and data right i captured at in the YT vid.. its super slow mo and some times glitchy. let me know how it shows on yalls computers.

Tommy R 05-21-2015 10:27 AM

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Looked good to me, Cory. And holy crud, that looked awesome! I'm downloading it now. Thanks for spending my money!! :mrgreen:

STANG KILLA SS 05-21-2015 10:55 AM

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haha we talked about that at disney with Steve. ive spent a bunch of his. Yeti, Spin tires, Dirt Rally? etc.
great part is no DLC. everything is free. and the release schedule for the next 12 months is already out.
its the details of this game i love.
a few things.
the damage and glowing rotors.
the throttle lifting, clutch pushed in, and the shifter actually going into its appropriate position on in car views. alot of games dont do this.
the drivers let go of there wheel/notes when you flip and cross there arms on there chest like the real guys. so cool.
spectators put on coats and hoods in the colder stages.
tire punctures and coming off the rims.
etc

i had a wreck last night were i slid wide into a fence and the fence stoped me. well there was a camera man behind the fence were i hit and he actually reacted. he turned away and covered his face and camera and crouched. that was so detailed to me.

the more i screw up the more little details i find.

Tommy R 05-21-2015 11:01 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Oh emm gee. Now I can't wait for this download to finish! Damn you, AT&T DSL!!! :flipoff: :flipoff:

kgb424 05-21-2015 11:21 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
I still need to find a bigger pc case before I can run my new Corsair 750 watt modular power supply and my new MSI Geforce GTX 970 Video card, its too tight of fit for my liking and had heat issues with the case cover installed, I need to start looking for a bigger case, before I jump into online racing, I got a older Logitech wheel and 5.1 surround sound and a nice monitor, I want to be able to use the video card, I did add a shit load of memory and its nice, will be really sweet with power supply and video card running

STANG KILLA SS 05-22-2015 10:14 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
saved up my shillings from the first few championships and bought my first RWD!
Doesn't look like I can use it until I do all 5 of the FWD championships though. or at least I haven't figured out how in the 30 seconds I looked into it.

had to go with the Stratos. went with the Champion livery to match my red/black/white iracing schemes.

http://i.imgur.com/OF7xOHi.jpg

sgtsteve 05-22-2015 10:15 AM

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Nice!

Tommy R 05-22-2015 10:42 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Thanks to Cory I downloaded this yesterday and was quickly addicted! It's the closest thing I've come to my dream racing sim.....racing Baja!! What a blast and I'm hoping to relay my thoughts to Codemasters to come up with a Baja option for future updates. That'd be a dream come true as the physics in this game seem really impressive so far!

Speaking of impressive.....last night I high-centered my Ford Escort and I missed the brief chance to rescue the car. So while I'm trying to rock it back and forth to free it.....I see a shadow over my hood. It looked like something from "War of the Worlds" or something! I thought aliens were attacking and here I was hopelessly stuck in my Escort!! :shock: Then I see it's a drone that someone was landing right in front of my car!

Holy crap, are you kidding me?? They have people flying drones in this game? That's over the top! And awesome! :mrgreen:

Cory, how did you get a video of your replay? I've been searching how to do that and have come up empty so far. :cry:

BTW, I picked up a RWD Escort yesterday as soon as I acquired enough money. I believe I now have a '60s and a '70s series championships running simultaneously. And I'm glad I picked the Escort 'cause I also picked a red/black/white paint scheme and if I'd picked the Lancia, I'm sure it would've been the same as yours! :lmao:

Tommy R 05-22-2015 10:44 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Oh yeah, and thanks to this game I finally have a decent understanding of rally "pacenotes".....or "route notes" as it apparently the correct term for how they're used in Dirt Rally. "thumbsup"

STANG KILLA SS 05-22-2015 12:02 PM

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haha yeah in one of the stages the hexacopter starts out hovering right in front of you. thought that was cool too.

i use OBS currently to capture. https://obsproject.com/ its not the most user freindly
i reduced my capture FPS from 60(youtube max) to 30 to see if it helps YT playback on slower computers. i left the data rate the same.

btw if you get high centered again with no option to recover, you can hit esc and recover from the menu there, but the penatly is larger, 15 seconds.

also i have my parking brake maped to 4th gear on the gated shifter. helps give a more realistic feel rather than a button on the wheel. just dont forget to pop it back into neautral when your done, or youll be sitting still trying to figure out why your car wont move! done that a few times.

kgb424 05-22-2015 01:31 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
wait the game has rally cars and can race Baja events, maybe I will need to download it, can some one give me link to get it all started please

I got a Dell XPS 8500 with a 3.4 Gig I-7 and Charter DSL, and I'm not sure about the stock NVidia GeForce GT 630 video card I got now, not sure if I can run the game, as soon as I can find me a new bigger case I will get my MSI GeForce GTX 970 video card and the 750 watt power supply needed to run it installed and up and running for right now I have been playing SpinTires and really like the game

STANG KILLA SS 05-22-2015 01:48 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
DiRT Rally on Steam

Tommy R 05-22-2015 02:02 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
And there is no Baja option for the game.....at least not yet. But the creators have requested input from gamers/racers on what we'd like to see and I posted up on their forum requesting a Baja/desert racing option of some sort. Hopefully it'll happen, but only if a lot of other people request it, too.

kgb424 05-22-2015 06:14 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Wow Dirt Rally

It reminds me of Rally Masters that I use to play a lot of and Vrally was another, I have hoping the need for speed series would do a off road / rally racing one, but I really would like if the could do the Baja 1000 or the Barstow to Vegas or even go school and due the Mint 400 and the one they used to due that started in Parker Arizona but can't remember the name of it,

it would be sweet to sit behind the wheel of a unlimited Class 8 Trophy truck and tear it up

I tried to the 24hrs at Le Man I have GT Sports Car and another game that you run the 24hrs by yourself or switch with the automatic driver, he is ok but not aggressive enough for me and will easily give up the lead and fade back

when I raced it no one touched my groove, I got about 12 hours or so into it and I could stay awake, I finished it I got third or fourth over all and got first in my class, it was fun for awhile then its not fun anymore

STANG KILLA SS 05-23-2015 07:13 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Logitech G29 Leaked"thumbsup"

Maxconsole : EXCLUSIVE: Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel Info
http://oi60.tinypic.com/vhx7d0.jpg

Logitech G29 Box Art Confirmed? - Sim Racing Paddock
http://simracingpaddock.com/wp-conte...t-Games-01.jpg

Tommy R 05-23-2015 09:26 AM

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That's interesting! I'd really like if it were compatible with the "sequential or gated shifter" like on my G25. I never use the gated shifter in racing situations, but use the sequential option more often than any other. I only use the paddles for the really fast cars, usually.

If it's sold without a shifter (per the 2ns article) and my G25 shifter is compatible, I'll be a happy boy! "thumbsup"

STANG KILLA SS 05-23-2015 09:37 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
yeah ill be curious what they do there as well. I do love my gated shifter for the slower street cars like the Miata. anything else is just unrealistic cheating to me.
ie if the car has a gated shifter in real life, that's what I use.

I wonder if they will go full modular.
the extra buttons and direction pad on that wheel would be so nice.

Habanero 05-23-2015 09:44 AM

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Without reading this thread can anyone tell me a good recent rally game? I really liked colin mcrae 04 way back and was hoping something equivalent was out there now... Getting a new computer next week. Thanks in advance.

Edit/ just read about dirt rally above looks very similar - probably will fit the bill anything else out there ?

EeePee 05-23-2015 09:48 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
The new wheel is a mix of the lesser Driving Force wheel and the G27. Lotta mixed opinions so far but I gotta feeling it's gonna be sweet. I love the big red dial to adjust brakes.

Tommy R 05-23-2015 09:49 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS (Post 5230430)
yeah ill be curious what they do there as well. I do love my gated shifter for the slower street cars like the Miata. anything else is just unrealistic cheating to me.
ie if the car has a gated shifter in real life, that's what I use.

I wonder if they will go full modular.
the extra buttons and direction pad on that wheel would be so nice.

Normally, I'm right there with you. I would much prefer to use a gated shifter, but it just doesn't feel natural in the way it works. It just seems slower and less precise than a real shifter....and I feel like if I shift it the way I would in a real car that I'd break it. And since it's not manufactured any longer.....well, you can understand my apprehension. :cry: But yeah, if I had a better gated shifter, I'd definitely use it!


Quote:

Originally Posted by Habanero (Post 5230435)
Without reading this thread can anyone tell me a good recent rally game? I really liked colin mcrae 04 way back and was hoping something equivalent was out there now... Getting a new computer next week. Thanks in advance.

Well......maybe read the thread instead of asking us to do your research for you? ;-) Here's a hint: the answer is on this page about 6-7 posts up.

Habanero 05-23-2015 10:14 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
I was under the impression that the thread was longer than it actually was. I myself enjoy helping people and maybe should not have projected that on others - my apologies.

Tommy R 05-23-2015 10:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Habanero (Post 5230458)
I was under the impression that the thread was longer than it actually was. I myself enjoy helping people and maybe should not have projected that on others - my apologies.

No worries! Just giving you a hard time. "thumbsup"

STANG KILLA SS 05-24-2015 07:55 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
got up yesterday morning and did a couple hours in the Stratos.
saved up enough to buy my first Group B AWD.
I had to go with the Audi Quattro Sport, one of my all time favorites. second in line would have been the Lancia Delta, but I had to go with the Audi."thumbsup" I haven't driven it yet, id like to tune on the Stratos some more.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/iEt9i-Xj5Nw/maxresdefault.jpg

Tommy R 05-24-2015 11:58 AM

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So THAT was your chores from yesterday morning?? I approve!! "thumbsup"

Great purchase! How could you not drive that thing immediately?? That'll likely be my first AWD purchase, as well. :mrgreen:

STANG KILLA SS 05-24-2015 08:07 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
lol I was up racing at 7:45am long before you fellas ever open those eye lids.:ror: raced 2-3 hours that morning.
im looking forward to the night version with all the lights!

STANG KILLA SS 05-26-2015 08:09 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
pikes peak pack is out!!!
Freebie!
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1A6WusIwZsE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

heres a great write up on everything they have added and updated in V0.4
Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: DiRT Rally

man I cant wait! two lane roads! we can actually ring these cars our now! it looks awesome! come on 5 o'clock!:mrgreen:

STANG KILLA SS 05-27-2015 08:30 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Spin tires posted updates are "on the way".

Quote:

Hi Everyone,
As you may or may not know, we had another meeting with Pavel recently to plan for the next couple of months. This outcome has covered us for the next 2 months and here is the itemized list, less release dates.
The reason for no release dates being set is due to us still awaiting the completion of the Mod support. From what I have been informed it is close to release - but the creases are being ironed out before it is made public. There would be nothing worse than to release a buggy mod support, so we are making sure it is finalized before release.
Mod support will be released before work on updates listed below are initiated.
First Update (Estimated development time: 7 days) - Release date: To be set/confirmed
- Mud physics and too much in places, Inconsistent and too deep in places
- Xbox customize controls
- Default camera will be mirrored for equal viewing around vehicle
- Map cloaking off for easy mode as an option
Second Update (Estimated development time: 17 days) - Release date: To be set/confirmed
- SP saves fixed from loses upon updates.
- MP saves
Free DLC (Estimated Development time: 29 days) - Release date: To be set/confirmed
- 1 - 2 new game modes
- 1 - 2 trucks
- 1 map
Any further information will be posted in due course, but this was the outcome of our meeting to ensure a basic schedule for the following months.


Tommy R 05-27-2015 08:39 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Good stuff! So if I'm understanding it correctly, it appears we should soon have mod support. That would be fantastic 'cause there's some great maps and vehicles out there already, but the instability has been a real problem....at least for me. The other updates are all looking good!

Tried Pikes Peak on Dirt Rally last night. I'm so sad to say I wasn't impressed.....yet. I don't know the whole 10 mile layout by heart and without any co-driver help it was near impossible to drive it at a reasonably quick pace. Not to mention the cars were pretty fast and made it a bit too challenging. I quickly became pretty frustrated and went back to regular rally mode. :cry:

By the way, is anyone else doing the daily events at dirtgame.com? Each day they have a new challenge at a specific location in a specific car. You get one crack at it and compare your time to everyone else. Of course, you can practice it offline beforehand if you want. Kinda cool to be able to compare your times to others around the world.....and realize just how slow you are!! :shock: :ror:

STANG KILLA SS 05-27-2015 08:45 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
im most excited about the free DLC, but its the furthest away with no estimated release date.

yeah i got discouraged on PP and gave up quick too. its making yall do it in little stages right? you cant climb the whole mountain at once right? i would have prefered that. like a lap at the 'ring

naa i havent found that daily challenge thing yet.

Tommy R 05-27-2015 08:51 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS (Post 5233041)
yeah i got discouraged on PP and gave up quick too. its making yall do it in little stages right? you cant climb the whole mountain at once right? i would have prefered that. like a lap at the 'ring

naa i havent found that daily challenge thing yet.

When you select Pikes Peak you can choose to run the whole thing or just a stage. I opted for the whole thing, but maybe it'd be best to learn the individual stages first and then put them all together?

If you want to get on TeamSpeak this evening I can show you how Steve and I got it set up. Could be fun...

sgtsteve 05-27-2015 09:45 AM

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I did finally manage to make it to the top (mixed - Tarmac and dirt) in about 12:30.

STANG KILLA SS 05-27-2015 10:11 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
nice did you still have all 4 tires? :mrgreen:
any luck on tuning? I made it better, but not great. braking still seemed pretty terrible.

sgtsteve 05-27-2015 10:21 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Tuning helped a bit. I think I moved brake bias forward all the way and loosened up front and rear diff. I think the diffs have adv settings that allow you to use lighter oil to make them even looser.

sgtsteve 05-27-2015 10:22 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
I used the Audi by they way and might have also tuned the gearing to be a bit longer.

Tommy R 05-29-2015 07:00 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
So iRacing announces that the GT3 Aston Martin is about to come out and then today they posted on Facebook that they have an agreement with Mercedes Benz for their racecar....and it's also under development already! Gonna be a lot of GT3 cars to choose from soon! "thumbsup"

STANG KILLA SS 05-29-2015 08:15 AM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
yep, i think the Merc was illuded to awhile back. glad to see the official announcement this morning.
AC beat them to the punch though.

Habanero 06-02-2015 01:06 PM

Re: PC Sim Racing
 
Ha! I got Richard Burns Rally - a 2004 game to run on this computer....was afraid it would ask for a key... playing on the keyboard because I have to dig my wheel out of storage. Gives me hope for the other old games I have stashed around after 20 years.

Yet a newer game called Starcraft is to "old" for the software and/or video card-- won't even launch.

STANG KILLA SS 06-05-2015 12:30 PM

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<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wjj4-Rse3Xk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

The Aston features iRacing’s new physical-based rendering system which is suppose to do a better job of reflecting light off of differing materials, such as aluminum versus carbon fiber. The new rendering will also be coming to the Corvette C6.R and the rebuilt Legends Coupe. I can’t say for certain that I can see the new rendering in the trailer but I will say that the Aston certainly looks good.
Besides the trailer, iRacing has also unveiled a laundry list of new content and features coming to the title in the form of a Twitch stream yesterday. Here are some things that we learned:
  • 16 cars are upgrading from the V5 tire model to V6 – HPD, Aston Martin DBR9, Corvette C6.R, Ford GT GT3 and GT2, BMW Z4, McLaren MP4-12C, Ruf Track, AWD and RWD, Cadillac CTS-VR, Ford Mustang, MX-5, Pontiac Solstice, Skip Barber and Legends.
  • Day and Night transitions coming after DX11 implementation, which will hopefully be out by the end of the year.
  • Physical-based rendering system will be coming to all the cars and tracks. New particle system is also being worked on (kicking up grass, rubber, rocks, etc)
  • New surface model to be released by the end of the year, which should make the oval guys happy (multiple groove racing, in theory).
  • iRacing plans to finish Long Beach…I wouldn’t hold your breath on that being soon. Great news none-the-less, awesome track.
  • The Mercedes-AMG GT3 is being worked on but won’t be released until next year.
  • Daytona Prototype is in development and will be one of the next two cars to come out. Assume it’ll be the Corvette prototype. Too bad the car may go extinct by 2017 with new WEC and IMSA regulations…
  • Trying to get the McLaren-Honda MP4-30 out by the end of the year. 3D modeling is underway and work on the engine physics has begun.
  • The 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Camry will be free to those who already own the 2013 model.
  • New damage model being worked on for all cars.
  • The current MX-5 will be replaced by the new real-world model soon and will still be free.
  • Star Mazda, Skip Barber and HPD have new engine sounds in next week’s build.
  • The NASCAR Xfinity Series Camry is coming to the title to join the Camaro and Mustang.


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