Rfactor Racing Sim

[Autumnpuma 0]

I know we had a video game thread pinned for a while, but I don't see it anymore, so I'll start a new thread. Mods, please do what you think best with this.

Has anyone tried the rFactor racing sim? If you search for 'rfactor' on google you will get their website so I'll not post a link here. I've just downloaded the demo, but I want to know if anyone has opinions on it before I purchase the full version. GT Legends was a big disappointment for me and I don't want to make the same mistake twice! What I'm wondering about is the physics model and how it compares to GTR and GPL. Also, is it like GT Legends in that you start with one car then have to 'unlock' better cars only if you beat the physics-cheating AI?

[David Adams 0]

I personally haven't played it due to my lame graphics card which seems to struggle loading Solitare, however a number of people who play my game do play rFactor and speak very positively about it (including the full version) so I'd say its worth the small fee to help support its growth....

[ykickamoocow 0]

I personally haven't played it due to my lame graphics card which seems to struggle loading Solitare,

You think thats bad. My computer doesnt like Ben's new avatar.

[Autumnpuma 0]

You think thats bad. My computer doesnt like Ben's new avatar.

Your computer should be commended for it's excellent taste.

[Quiet One 15]

Your computer should be commended for it's excellent taste.

[johndifo 0]

I know we had a video game thread pinned for a while, but I don't see it anymore, so I'll start a new thread. Mods, please do what you think best with this.

Has anyone tried the rFactor racing sim? If you search for 'rfactor' on google you will get their website so I'll not post a link here. I've just downloaded the demo, but I want to know if anyone has opinions on it before I purchase the full version. GT Legends was a big disappointment for me and I don't want to make the same mistake twice! What I'm wondering about is the physics model and how it compares to GTR and GPL. Also, is it like GT Legends in that you start with one car then have to 'unlock' better cars only if you beat the physics-cheating AI?

Rfactor is the best racing sim out there. GTR, GPL, GTR2 use rFactor engine. needs powerful cpu and graphics card

Old topic here:

http://www.totalf1.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6808

Its mod friendly by design, GTL and GTR2 are a kind of rFactor ultra mods made by professional modders, experts and tested/fine tuned by the real drivers and teams.

Everything is open in rFactor, and if its closed you open it with notepad, all configs are in txt files (lots of them), with time you know where things are.

There are lots of mods already done and much more in WIP, check here:

http://www.rfactorcentral.com/index.cfm

[Vegetableman 0]

I would highly recommend it. Having played it since it came out its well worth the money.

The 1979 and 2005 F1 mods in particular are fantastic. It lacks in a couple of things, ie changeable weather, however it is the best out there.

It's also great for online play.

[Autumnpuma 0]

Excellent, thanks guys!

[goferrarigo 0]

Could someone give me a brief summary of thi game?

[cavallino 2]

You think thats bad. My computer doesnt like Ben's new avatar.

Well yours made me turn avatars off

[Niall McBride 0]

I made my own livery for rFactor using a 2005 Minardi template, what do yous think?

Bit of a powerslide here at Watkins Glen

[goferrarigo 0]

Welcome to the forums. Nice pictures.

could someone please give me a kind of summary of this game. i looked on the website and could not really understand it

Thanks

[Buckheadschleife 0]

This game looks pretty increadible! I'm sure they're a few in the forum who are salavating at the ability to design your own livery - me included!

Poor choice in Pepsi sponsorship I'm originally from Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola; the best brand in the world.

Also, why choose the '05 Minardi as a template? Masochist, are you?

[UrKo 0]

I still think that F1 99-02 challange with 05 mod is much better than rfactor...

as i was reading the forum from F1 challange there's a discussion that ppl which r making free mods for F1 challange game, will start making mods for rfactor...not sure though.

Im also thinking of buying the game, but will wait to see for which game the 06 season will be made. If itr will be for rfactor i will also buy the game.

As for graphic.....both are good, but AI is much better in F1 challange game.

[Quiet One 15]

Welcome to the forums. Nice pictures.

could someone please give me a kind of summary of this game. i looked on the website and could not really understand it

Thanks

Ok, this is gonna be hard but let me give it a try:

It is based around the concept of what the developers call "car racing". It's a kind of competence (or maybe ceremony) in which some mechanical horses (which the give the funny name of "cars") perform a series of laps around this strange strip of land called "track". The objective is to perform a set number of laps before anyone else's do.

I know the concept sounds ludicrous at first...

Hope this helped

[goferrarigo 0]

Ok, this is gonna be hard but let me give it a try:

It is based around the concept of what the developers call "car racing". It's a kind of competence (or maybe ceremony) in which some mechanical horses (which the give the funny name of "cars") perform a series of laps around this strange strip of land called "track". The objective is to perform a set number of laps before anyone else's do.

I know the concept sounds ludicrous at first...

Hope this helped

Thanks for the sarcasm Andres. I meant is just another game like F1 challenge or soething different.(it looked different and not like F1 99-02)

[Quiet One 15]

Thanks for the sarcasm Andres. I meant is just another game like F1 challenge or soething different.(it looked different and not like F1 99-02)

Sorry my good friend! You know it was just a joke Just couldn't resist

It looks more like the GTR series...you can check those at any PC Games webpage. Reallly impressive level of realism. A little bit frustrating at the setup part, but impressive nonetheless

[Niall McBride 0]

Also, why choose the '05 Minardi as a template? Masochist, are you?

lol Just that I'm having a bit of trouble trying to unlock the better cars

[Autumnpuma 0]

Ok, this is gonna be hard but let me give it a try:

It is based around the concept of what the developers call "car racing". It's a kind of competence (or maybe ceremony) in which some mechanical horses (which the give the funny name of "cars") perform a series of laps around this strange strip of land called "track". The objective is to perform a set number of laps before anyone else's do.

I know the concept sounds ludicrous at first...

Hope this helped

That's crazy! It'll never work....

A.J., rFactor is a racing simulation based around the rFactor engine that, from what I've seen, has modifiable code. This alone is fantastic. It's a real pain to even create your own helmet in a game like GTR, but now to do the helmet and the whole car, wow!

[David Adams 0]

Poor choice in Pepsi sponsorship I'm originally from Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola; the best brand in the world.

Im sure if God had 11 commandments, drinking coca-cola instead of Pepsi would be one of them *gives coke the evil eye*

[Quiet One 15]

Im sure if God had 11 commandments, drinking coca-cola instead of Pepsi would be one of them *gives coke the evil eye*

Amen to that!