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things are stirring for lfs s2 users

Tang

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Tang » Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:07:03

http://www.racesimcentral.net/

updated each day with new patch details, looking like some significant
improvements for lfs,should be coming soon.
Tango

Jeff Rei

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Jeff Rei » Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:38:12

I'm really looking forward to the improvment in tire physics. I've
pretty much given up on LFS while waiting for this improvement. Based
on the patch details, it should be much better. The current release
was called alpha and for good reason.

One concern is that as all racing sims improve, what will be the
distinguishing factors for future games. With only a crew of 3
programmers, and based on the current pace, I figure that the final
release of LFS (S3) will happen in 2008 or 2009. Wondering what
the competition will be like by then?

Jan Verschuere

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Jan Verschuere » Sun, 16 Apr 2006 19:30:05

The game is far too good to give up on, IMO, but I've also refrained from
putting any serious effort into it as being competitive automatically meant
using exploits. I have to say I've really got my hopes up for this patch
too.

Non-existant, the way it's looking, since there's no major player doing
racing simulations anymore(*). ;-(

Jan.
=---
(*): as in size of corporation as opposed to reputation, of course.

Tang

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Tang » Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:19:24



i know things have been slow with lfs development but scawen has just
become a father so he has a valid excuse ! thats the price you pay for a
small development team. Tango

Jeff Rei

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Jeff Rei » Sun, 16 Apr 2006 22:41:18

GTR2 is in the works. Maybe Simbin will keep making games.

ymenar

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by ymenar » Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:54:28


> GTR2 is in the works. Maybe Simbin will keep making games.

That's a very minor player of the Industry.
Tang

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Tang » Tue, 18 Apr 2006 23:14:24



holy cow.....

http://www.liveforspeed.net/wtf.html

wtf indeed !
Tango

Jan Verschuere

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Jan Verschuere » Tue, 18 Apr 2006 23:39:44

And I thought the FO8 was a handfull... eeek!!

I wonder whether we're getting adjustable traction control, engine mapping
and so forth?

Jan.
=---

Tang

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Tang » Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:42:46





> holy cow.....

> http://www.liveforspeed.net/wtf.html

> wtf indeed !
> Tango

confirmed...
http://www.liveforspeed.net/countdown/

Tango

Jan Verschuere

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Jan Verschuere » Sun, 23 Apr 2006 07:56:35

Oh my god.... they've fixed LFS!!

I'm known not to mince my words around here, so I'll live up to my
reputation.

As of now LFS is, overall, the best sim..

And the Sauber is a hoot to drive, BTW. <g>

Jan.
=---

flightlessvac..

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by flightlessvac.. » Sun, 23 Apr 2006 08:48:04


> Oh my god.... they've fixed LFS!!

> I'm known not to mince my words around here, so I'll live up to my
> reputation.

> As of now LFS is, overall, the best sim..

> And the Sauber is a hoot to drive, BTW. <g>

> Jan.
> =---

Yes Jan!!!
ymenar

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by ymenar » Sun, 23 Apr 2006 15:22:23


> And the Sauber is a hoot to drive, BTW. <g>

But those tracks... eww..  there's no real potential.

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Tony Rickar

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Tony Rickar » Sun, 23 Apr 2006 23:58:42


> "Tango" wrote...
>> <snip>

> Oh my god.... they've fixed LFS!!

> I'm known not to mince my words around here, so I'll live up to my
> reputation.

> As of now LFS is, overall, the best sim..

> And the Sauber is a hoot to drive, BTW. <g>

I respect your view, Jan, but on what basis? LFS is developing along
nicely but still has some way to go before it vies for such a crown, if
it ever does, I am not sure it will ever be a contender for best racing
simulation but satisfy a more compromising (and probably larger)
audience. The graphics are so so, a bit too arcade like for my tastes,
the***pits especially, sound is the worst in any sim and the physics
still feel numb. The Sauber only adds to the arcade feel IMHO.

I am so far unimpressed and judging by the lack of activity on the LFS
RSC forum patch T hardly seems to have set the world alight.

Maybe the thing that is missing for me is atmosphere, LFS just feels
like a computer game to me rather than simulating car racing.

One thing I notice is that I have got used to the rfactor, GT Legends,
NetKar pro method of moving the world view around going over bumps etc.
as opposed to the LFS way of keep the view still and moving the car
around. It seems to dumb down the sensation of hurling a stiff car
around a bumpy track and clattering over curbs etc. Whilst your body
acts as a degree of shock absorber you still move with the car so seeing
the outside view stay rock steady makes everything seem too relaxed and
easy.

I have always thought LFS has its own market (my son plays it with his
mates in a not very serious way) but not really the likely choice for
the *** simmers craving a bit more realism. Doesn't make it in my
top three...

Cheers
Tony

Jeff Rei

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Jeff Rei » Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:54:17

Isn't this adjustable in the options (how much g forces affect the
driver)?

Ludwi

things are stirring for lfs s2 users

by Ludwi » Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:45:17

Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. One is a matter of
quality; the other, a matter of time. Bumblebee hum, excessively
heuristic handling and self-righteous, esoterically pseudo-sagacious
plebeian market aside - persistence is the twin sister of excellence.

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