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LOOK BEHIND GOT ME HYPE. I had to argue with a lot of jerks on the official forum about that, glad it came through.
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There are so many concessions you have to make if you want to actually play a racing sim and one of them is see behind. It doesn't matter if it's physically impossible for whatever reason, we need it in a computer game.
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I haven't looked at Project CARS for a long time and I have to say I am blown away by what I am now seeing at their community gallery...Project CARS site posted:As usual, all shots show purely in-game footage that has not been made in any special photo mode, using no post-processing or filters that aren’t available during the actual gameplay – What you see below is what you experience while driving! Check it out (oh god please be a good game!) http://www.wmdportal.com/projectnews/project-cars-community-gallery-78/
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An Enormous Boner posted:There are so many concessions you have to make if you want to actually play a racing sim and one of them is see behind. It doesn't matter if it's physically impossible for whatever reason, we need it in a computer game. Agreed. There are so many things that you lack while playing any type of vehicle simulator, and a really big one is situational awareness. A 5.1 speaker setup will only get you so far, and mirrors never seem to be clear enough or high enough resolution to really let you use them like you would in real life. Using TrackIR to look all the way behind me (through a car interior that is missing most of the polygons behind the driver seat) in rFactor is something I had to enable by editing an ini file to increase the distance you could look, but man is it nice to actually glance over my left shoulder when I'm pulling out of a pit to make sure I'm not going to plow into someone. I kind of put AC down for a while since I got into playing multiplayer rFactor/Race07, but the moment that sim gets multiplayer (assuming it is as good or better than rFactor/Race07) I'm probably going to play nothing but that.
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Feb 1, 2014 03:23
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peter gabriel posted:I haven't looked at Project CARS for a long time and I have to say I am blown away by what I am now seeing at their community gallery... Yeah, I might end up getting pCars when it comes out, because while AC may be the superior sim, I'm really jonesin for a GT/Forza type 'gotta collect em all' game...
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Feb 1, 2014 03:28
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They always say "In game shots with no post processing" but my game never looks like those shots with all the graphics cranked up.
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Feb 1, 2014 04:04
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Cojawfee posted:They always say "In game shots with no post processing" but my game never looks like those shots with all the graphics cranked up. Same here. I got in when they had it open to get into the preorder/alpha/beta whatever. Its never looked that good for me. No matter what I tweak. I'm sure there is some way to do it, but I highly doubt many people will get that sort of look in the game and be very disappointed. That said, its also not very fun to play at the moment, at least for me, with things like Asseto feeling so much better to drive. But I'll wait until its done before I really moan about it. *edit* This is the best I've gotten it to look on my system. Keep in mind the screenshots suffer from SteamCompression(tm) issues. Hosted on my website.   
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Feb 1, 2014 09:21
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365 Nog Hogger posted:Yeah, I might end up getting pCars when it comes out, because while AC may be the superior sim, I'm really jonesin for a GT/Forza type 'gotta collect em all' game...
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Feb 1, 2014 13:24
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Thank for the info there. I've always been a bit suspect about CARS screenshots, I mean, without being rude there is no way that is gonna work on the new consoles for one. So is the general opinion the the screenshots are doctored or what? I'll be relying on you guys for opinions on CARS because I can't play it but drool over the screenshots like a toddler every time I see them.
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Feb 1, 2014 14:54
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peter gabriel posted:Thank for the info there. What they're doing is simply adjusting the camera values to maybe pump up the saturation and make the colors pop more, or adjusting the focus to make things appear slightly blurry and give that sense of speed. That said the game does look really amazing with a good setup.
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Feb 1, 2014 15:53
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real_scud posted:What I think they do is there are some camera options when you're in a certain free-flying mode while playing pCars. Ahhh, cool, thanks. Well I'll be able to run it maxed so I am looking forward to it a lot still, is there any info regarding release dates?
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Feb 1, 2014 18:35
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November 2014. Tentatively, IIRC.
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Feb 1, 2014 18:41
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So pretty soon after AC gets its release, hmmm, should be a fun time for sims. Now I understand a little more about these screenshots, do we get stuff like this happening: http://www.wmdportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/0391.png Because that level of detail seems insane to me and it's on every part of every cars as far as I can tell.
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Feb 1, 2014 18:45
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From what I know, there's a difference in LOD between the player car and others, either AI or multiplayer. Your own car will be higher detailed than others. You'll notice that the very high detail shots are usually close ups of a single car with nothing else in view. Wet screenshots also look better, because everything's reflecting the sky and masking the rather repetitive street textures.
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Feb 2, 2014 01:11
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HELLO COMPUTER RACING MANS!!! I am part of a group that will be hosting a big race, and I need a couple of things. I need some clarification in terms of what to call it. I want to call it a rally race, but it's not a timed stages type thing. Instead, 15 cars will line up together on a starting line and race together at the same time in a point A to point B style race. What would the proper term be for that? It involves stock cars, on a long winding course that covers dirt roads and paved roads, countryside and city streets. Also, is there anyone here who watches a lot of races and would know anything about... being a commentator? My group will be hosting a 15 car race Across the Fictional Mediterranean Island if Altis, using the Game ArmA 3. Again, apologies to all since this might not be the right place to ask such a bizarre thing (if there is a better place to ask, please let me know (note: not games, already been there)
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Feb 6, 2014 17:53
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You would be fine calling the race a rally, it's not entirely inaccurate. If you want something different though, in the Dirt series of video games they refer to the type of race you're doing as a Land Rush. I'm not sure if Land Rush is used to describe anything motor-sports in reality however.
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Feb 6, 2014 18:12
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That would definitely be called a rally, see events like the paris-dakar or baja rally.
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Feb 6, 2014 18:56
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You guys see D Series yet? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devotid/d-series-off-road-driving-simulation-for-pc Empty Box playing the demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llMLDY5S5PE Words cannot describe how stoked I am to have a new offroad sim... and stadium trucks look fun as poo poo. I'll probably pull the trigger on the kickstarter once I try the demo, which I'm about to try right now.
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Feb 6, 2014 19:44
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If you really want to be a pedant, it would probably be most accurate to call it a single-stage rally or a point-to-point race.
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Feb 6, 2014 20:09
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Thanks for the replies
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Feb 6, 2014 20:59
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PCARS has a new gearbox simulation, and the first phase of the turbo physics overhaul is in. Latter seems important, because for some reason, up until now, turbo spooling was dependent on throttle position instead of engine load. I suppose that explains why you could get the turbo to full boost by just slightly tapping the throttle before, while standing still. Jesus Christ...
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AgentCow007 posted:You guys see D Series yet? It looks like he's driving a grippy car on tarmac. I don't know anything about the cars themselves, but that looks super arcade to me. I hope I'm wrong because we need something other than RBR to play.
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Feb 7, 2014 01:00
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Ordered that gteye spring late at night on Wednesday and got it this afternoon (Friday). Won't be able to test it till tonight, but drat that's fast shipping from aus, I selected standard too.
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Feb 7, 2014 22:38
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Google Butt posted:Ordered that gteye spring late at night on Wednesday and got it this afternoon (Friday). Won't be able to test it till tonight, but drat that's fast shipping from aus, I selected standard too. Assuming you're in The US they have a shipping center in California.
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Feb 8, 2014 00:24
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GutBomb posted:Assuming you're in The US they have a shipping center in California. Welp that makes sense.
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I really, really, hope that someone releases tools or at least documentation on exporting maps to AC soon. Kunos has taken a stance against ported content (as they have to), but god drat do I need this in AC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uei4_3TSHu0 I installed rf1 to drive this and it is just nowhere near as fun as it should be. Even the FOV (and consequently sense of speed etc) seems weirdly off. The default view is comically wide and often so far down it would be eyes in my stomach if I sat in the seat; the next step is 35*, where I can barely tell what speed I'm going and have no feel for position (for the record I use 40* in AC now). I've been trying to find a car that handles well and also isn't broken, and the results haven't been heartening. So far, other than the excellent supra and nsx mods, which are still unsatisfying because of the engine, everything seems... well, kinda crappy.
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http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/02/10/make-vroom-for-world-of-speed/ Apparently Slightly Mad is developing this and Project CARS?
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Probably same engine, as such easy effort. Doesn't read like it's going to be a massive open world, tho. Gotta check their forums later today. Several people have been bugging them about doing something like TDU a fair while ago, more in a joking sort of way, resulting in some weird reply from Ian Bell. Maybe it was on their minds for a while now.
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Feb 11, 2014 16:17
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I wish someone would just make Test Drive Unlimited but have it not suck total rear end. Forza Horizon ALMOST did it.
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Feb 11, 2014 16:18
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Can't they just finish Project CARS first?
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There is a kind-of hands on preview posted here with more information about it (It's described as 4 v 4 team racing). So it doesn't sound like a TDU replacement, but some weird Raceroom mishmash.
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Apparently WOS has been in development for a year now and PCARS has been profiting from license and asset sharing, and common development. It'll feature some arcade physics model tho, they say something like Burn Out.
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Feb 12, 2014 00:47
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SMS banned someone from their WMD forums for editing the Project CARS Wikipedia article in a way they didn't like. 
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Assetto Corsa has really managed to dim my interest in Project CARS.
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Combat Pretzel posted:SMS banned someone from their WMD forums for editing the Project CARS Wikipedia article in a way they didn't like. What was the edit? Ian Bell though is pretty sensitive to absolutely everything. It doesn't take much to get him to start crying. I've stopped paying attention to Project Cars. I use to be on board pretty hardcore with that sim, but they've fallen way behind schedule and just don't seem to have their poo poo together anymore.
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First official trailer for Project CARS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e89TRSaGe9I
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Basticle posted:First official trailer for Project CARS I see the PS3/360 versions got dropped. I'm gonna wait for the PS4 version to come out.
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Basticle posted:First official trailer for Project CARS stars move wrong, not impressed. I guess that would be the north pole. Its the earth turning, not the stars. Also, has there been any new mods for Assetto Corsa aside from Joux Plane? SanitysEdge fucked around with this message at 04:36 on Feb 14, 2014 |
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An Enormous Boner posted:It looks like he's driving a grippy car on tarmac. I don't know anything about the cars themselves, but that looks super arcade to me. I hope I'm wrong because we need something other than RBR to play. My experience was pretty much the exact opposite... car all over the place and FFB trying to kick my hands off. He may have just tweaked the truck setup, but my out-of-the-box experience was nothing like that video; it was really rough. Trophy trucks normally have plush, long-throw suspension setups, so his video looks more accurate. Either way, there is much off-road feel to be had. I don't know if it will ever be as good as RBR though, because the engine is some Unity racing offshoot. AgentCow007 fucked around with this message at 08:52 on Feb 14, 2014 |
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