rec.autos.simulators

by **Tony Rickar** » Wed, 07 Feb 2001 08:52:33

> True, but I think the problem with the sounds in the demo is not just
> how they sound but also how they work. For instance most of the time
> the tire screeching is amiss, especially when you need it (starting to
> slide, getting wheelspin etc).

For me F1RC gives more warning through the physics that adhesion is being
lost than either GP3 or F1CS. Also I thought the wheelspin feedback was well
done (it will only be truly apparent one the traction control is fully off).
I guess it is all down to preferences.

For sure the garage option is not there. I am pulling 200mph just before
lifting for Eau Rouge and 202 at the end of the following straight. I am
sure it could go faster but not overly constrained by a high downforce/low
geared setup.

Tony

by **David G Fishe** » Wed, 07 Feb 2001 10:39:55

> > True, but I think the problem with the sounds in the demo is not just
> > how they sound but also how they work. For instance most of the time
> > the tire screeching is amiss, especially when you need it (starting to
> > slide, getting wheelspin etc).

> For me F1RC gives more warning through the physics that adhesion is being
> lost than either GP3 or F1CS. Also I thought the wheelspin feedback was
well
> done (it will only be truly apparent one the traction control is fully
off).
> I guess it is all down to preferences.

That's the way I feel too. It's just the engine and collision sounds
(somewhat) that bother me. It could be there is a problem with the way the
demo is working with Jan's sound card.

David G Fisher

by **Alan Bernard** » Wed, 07 Feb 2001 13:47:50

> >Of course you don't need to try it before you can condemn it. :-)

> Apparently some don't need to try the full version either, to praise
> it to the high heavens already. :-) Quotes like "the sound sucks but
> I'm sure it's better in the full version" make me laugh.

I'm sorry, but I'm not quite sure what sound has to do with whether a game
is a good sim or not. Who really cares about sound? Give me an engine
sound remotely close to an F1 to let me know when someone's near, and that's
about all I want or need in the sound department.

Alanb

by **Alan Bernard** » Wed, 07 Feb 2001 13:49:58

> >Well, the sound is SO bad, they can't possibly release it with the
> >sound from the demo..

> Hmm, now for GP3 there wasn't a demo, but if there were one, I would
> have thought "they can't possibly release the full version with these
> yucky graphics ... ". But they did, so there. :-)

Now graphics. Make the tracks as realistic as possible, give me fair
graphics and a good physical model, and I'm happy. To me sound and graphics
are of secondary importance when it comes to judging the worth of a racing
sim.

Alanb

by **ymenar** » Wed, 07 Feb 2001 15:25:37

> I'm sorry, but I'm not quite sure what sound has to do with whether a game
> is a good sim or not. Who really cares about sound? Give me an engine
> sound remotely close to an F1 to let me know when someone's near, and
that's
> about all I want or need in the sound department.

I'll disagree with that over-simplification. Sound is very important, it's
one of the 3 feedback you get when driving racing simulations (with visual
and FF). It is extremely important, as much as the other to have quality
sound. It is one of the most neglicted aspect of racing simulations.
Looping an engine sound won't cut it in 2001.

Only few succeed, and it's a shame.

--
-- Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard>
-- May the Downforce be with you...
-- http://www.ymenard.com/
-- People think it must be fun to be a genius, but they don't realise how
hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world.

by **Andre Warrin** » Wed, 07 Feb 2001 17:55:31

On Tue, 6 Feb 2001 00:21:51 +0100, "Thomas Bruckschlegel"

>go to your game input settings (Windows) and add the "two 2-axes, 2-button,
>joystick on one gameport"

I have that, the pedals work fine with my lwff in other games, just
not in F1RC.. it just doesn't see my pedals when I press them while
calibrating :(

Andre

rec.autos.simulators

F1RC demo and split axis - any success?

F1RC demo and split axis - any success?

F1RC demo and split axis - any success?

F1RC demo and split axis - any success?

F1RC demo and split axis - any success?

F1RC demo and split axis - any success?

F1RC demo and split axis - any success?