Time to start this now, better sooner than later. We got basically one season to make a decision. I wouldn't change anything else but platform but it could be still discussed, each game has it's quirks.
I'll put some candidates and my opinion. I'll try to be objective.
rFactor 2: I don't support this, not yet. I have only tried the demo and really was disappointed. Graphic wise i had to return to 2002. CPU intensive. Also with a cheap, old wheel, Momo Black i don't think that i'm getting proper feedback. Would require at least G25 level wheel, quad core i5 or better and quite hefty GPU and lots of VRAM.
Assetto Corsa: Haven't tried but have received tow kind of feedback. If you go ask RD staff, they say it's the best thing since sliced bread. If you ask rF2 fanboys, they say the usual: "it ain't real sim". I'll have to wait to make up my mind.
R3e: No multiplay, too arcadish to our needs at the moment (most likely will never be realistic enough. it's pretty candy and good for casual racing. not for us)
Game Stock Car: It's Race07 in different package. Same engine. What i hear, FFB is at the top of gMotor titles. Graphics are updated to modern cards, netcode works. Haven't tested but it has gotten nice reviews-
F1 2012: No. Haven't tried the realistic mods but i'm not even gonna try.. Someone could give review on this. Don't know if it has leagues possible, are there dedis etc. or is it all open. Would be completely surprised if this wins... The game engine should be possible for quite accurate simulation but... naah.. forget this one.
rF1: Old reliable. Will work on all PCs, all wheels and suits for all drivers. Has everything. Tracks, mods, tools, plugins. Everything. In my mind it's either this, AC or GSC. I would love to go for 1070s F1 or even 80/90s KART. There's tons of options to choose from and this alone requires season long testing.. So i would start it now as it's going to be one of the benchmarks, race07 and F1 MMG/F3000 will be the other side. Choosing this has downside: We'll have to change soon anyway. Can't see this going longer than two seasons.. Would ease switching to rF2.
I can say that 1971 F1 is sweet but it's really hard.. There are a lot of variance with tow different mods and the best one could possibly be GP2, something from US formula series or even modern F1. There are so many plugins to choose from that affect the final decision. It's also gonna cause a lot of different opinions, feelings might get hurt, toes will be stepped on.. The final choice is NOT going to please everyone, that i can promise.. But lets keep open mind and respect each other, no matter what skill level or how long one has been a PrestoGP member.
Objectivity is required. Facts are appreciated. Good manors are mandatory. Get over yourself, now.
Let the discussion begin.
I'll put some candidates and my opinion. I'll try to be objective.
rFactor 2: I don't support this, not yet. I have only tried the demo and really was disappointed. Graphic wise i had to return to 2002. CPU intensive. Also with a cheap, old wheel, Momo Black i don't think that i'm getting proper feedback. Would require at least G25 level wheel, quad core i5 or better and quite hefty GPU and lots of VRAM.
Assetto Corsa: Haven't tried but have received tow kind of feedback. If you go ask RD staff, they say it's the best thing since sliced bread. If you ask rF2 fanboys, they say the usual: "it ain't real sim". I'll have to wait to make up my mind.
R3e: No multiplay, too arcadish to our needs at the moment (most likely will never be realistic enough. it's pretty candy and good for casual racing. not for us)
Game Stock Car: It's Race07 in different package. Same engine. What i hear, FFB is at the top of gMotor titles. Graphics are updated to modern cards, netcode works. Haven't tested but it has gotten nice reviews-
F1 2012: No. Haven't tried the realistic mods but i'm not even gonna try.. Someone could give review on this. Don't know if it has leagues possible, are there dedis etc. or is it all open. Would be completely surprised if this wins... The game engine should be possible for quite accurate simulation but... naah.. forget this one.
rF1: Old reliable. Will work on all PCs, all wheels and suits for all drivers. Has everything. Tracks, mods, tools, plugins. Everything. In my mind it's either this, AC or GSC. I would love to go for 1070s F1 or even 80/90s KART. There's tons of options to choose from and this alone requires season long testing.. So i would start it now as it's going to be one of the benchmarks, race07 and F1 MMG/F3000 will be the other side. Choosing this has downside: We'll have to change soon anyway. Can't see this going longer than two seasons.. Would ease switching to rF2.
I can say that 1971 F1 is sweet but it's really hard.. There are a lot of variance with tow different mods and the best one could possibly be GP2, something from US formula series or even modern F1. There are so many plugins to choose from that affect the final decision. It's also gonna cause a lot of different opinions, feelings might get hurt, toes will be stepped on.. The final choice is NOT going to please everyone, that i can promise.. But lets keep open mind and respect each other, no matter what skill level or how long one has been a PrestoGP member.
Objectivity is required. Facts are appreciated. Good manors are mandatory. Get over yourself, now.
Let the discussion begin.
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