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F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

Bustamov

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Bustamov » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 09:13:46

Wow what a disappointment! I knew the graphics would be much like 2002 so I
purchased it for the physics and mostly multiplayer ability. What's the
point of 20 guys when half or more cant hold the latency? That is if you can
find 20 guys and a worthy server. Why can't they design a better multiplayer
client like Papy/Sierra or Battlefield 1942? I just don't get it. This title
should be in the EA budget bin in a few short weeks. Jesus, there is even
still the lag when people join and leave. Not a huge issue but another
example of lack of commitment to its customers satisfaction, and a rush to
put out another game before SONY gets the Formula 1 rights. Look forward to
seeing what Sony does with the ball.
Redmis

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Redmis » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 11:11:32

I don't know why I'm replying to this.....

So because you can't find a good server that makes the game bad, does it?
Tried a few pickup races on Sierra.com lately?

Because FIA don't allow dedicated servers, the quality of the server and its
settings is absolutely critical in this game.  Sounds like you've had the
game 5 mins, couldn't find a race online so decided to come here for a
whinge.  I highly recommend that you buy Sony's next F1 game.

Dave Henri

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Dave Henri » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 14:17:12

"Bustamove"
 Look forward to
   Based on past performance you will get a non-cockpit racer with 4 player
multi.

If that is what you are hot for....

dave henrie

ymenar

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by ymenar » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 15:03:09


> Because FIA don't allow dedicated servers

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Damien Smit

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Damien Smit » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 15:17:56

yes?

Gerry Aitke

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Gerry Aitke » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 16:35:17



>>I highly recommend that you buy Sony's next F1 game.

> <shudder> I expect it will be console only anyway.

> But why won't F1A allow a dedicated server? Rather odd stipulation,
> whatever the reason.

Urban myth!
Damien Smit

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Damien Smit » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:10:22

Could be, but an ISI team member is on the record as saying that he wasn't
allowed to implement a dedicated server in F1C due to FIA licensing.  From
what I understand, they had to do fierce negotiation to get any kind of
internet play at all in F1 2002.

Doug Elliso

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Doug Elliso » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:41:03



> > I highly recommend that you buy Sony's next F1 game.

> <shudder> I expect it will be console only anyway.

> But why won't F1A allow a dedicated server? Rather odd stipulation,
> whatever the reason.

Possibly -(if they infact did stipulate no dedicated server) because it
could be considered to be broadcasting formula one.  I know it sound beyond
moronic - but legally - it could be suggested that it's doing just that

Doug

Steve Smit

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Steve Smit » Mon, 30 Jun 2003 20:23:07

***-Rich Bernie doesn't understand that sims ultimately put asses in
seats (as they say in the airline biz).  He's terrified that if a bunch of
Villeneuve and Montoya wannabes out there start playing online, they won't
watch F1 on TV much less show up at the tracks, so he's placed every
conceivable obstacle in the way of enabling online F1 play.  Or maybe he's
just greedy.  I mean, even more ***ly greedy.  Little does he know that
sims are a breeding ground for future fans.  But--too bad for his whorish
wife and feckless children--they'll be future NASCAR fans.



> > I highly recommend that you buy Sony's next F1 game.

> <shudder> I expect it will be console only anyway.

> But why won't F1A allow a dedicated server? Rather odd stipulation,
> whatever the reason.

Haqsa

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Haqsa » Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:04:51

Not a myth, I heard that directly from Gjon Camaj last year.  But it's the
FOA that doesn't allow it, not the FIA.




> >>I highly recommend that you buy Sony's next F1 game.

> > <shudder> I expect it will be console only anyway.

> > But why won't F1A allow a dedicated server? Rather odd stipulation,
> > whatever the reason.

> Urban myth!

Nick

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Nick » Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:45:59


Ooh, somebody else who doesn't have Formula One 2002...

Larr

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Larr » Tue, 01 Jul 2003 02:23:09

People who don't understand technology controlling technology again :(

-Larry





> > > I highly recommend that you buy Sony's next F1 game.

> > <shudder> I expect it will be console only anyway.

> > But why won't F1A allow a dedicated server? Rather odd stipulation,
> > whatever the reason.

> Possibly -(if they infact did stipulate no dedicated server) because it
> could be considered to be broadcasting formula one.  I know it sound
beyond
> moronic - but legally - it could be suggested that it's doing just that

> Doug

Bustamov

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Bustamov » Tue, 01 Jul 2003 03:50:08

It is quite possible that Sony will do nothing with F1 as they have made
some awful crappy PC games in the past. Sadly they will have the F1 license
so one can only hope they make a fine racing PC product. Perhaps they can
borrow some of the talent from Papy to make a game worthy of praise. EA
released F1C to get what little extra $'s they can milk from the F1 license.
Sure it drives different and it will take some time on the road before I
give it my nod. When it comes to the multiplayer client it still sucks.
Perhaps someone, when Sony gets the rights, can convince F1 that it is
advantageous to them. As a racer I had to buy it but what a dissappointment.



> > "Bustamove"
> >  Look forward to
> > > seeing what Sony does with the ball.

> >    Based on past performance you will get a non-cockpit racer with 4
> player
> > multi.

> > If that is what you are hot for....

> Ooh, somebody else who doesn't have Formula One 2002...

Jason Moy

F1C isn't am improvement in many ways

by Jason Moy » Tue, 01 Jul 2003 08:31:11



That would be great if the contract weren't Playstation exclusive.

Jason


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