| rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783248] |
Thu, 20 July 2006 23:48 |
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Update should be very soon.
http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures
You'll need about 20 minutes to read it all. :-) Looks like NASCAR drivers
can now switch over. Check out the tracks too.
ISI is amazing.
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David G Fisher
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| Re: rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783250 ] |
Fri, 21 July 2006 00:00 |
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"David G Fisher" <davegf [at] home.com> wrote in message
news:XoqdnS3LGMagZyLZnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
> Update should be very soon.
>
> http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures
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> You'll need about 20 minutes to read it all. :-) Looks like NASCAR
> drivers can now switch over. Check out the tracks too.
>
> ISI is amazing.
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>
> --
> David G Fisher
New car, in addition to the NASCAR cars.
http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details
Three new F1 tracks.
http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=barcelona_details
http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?pag...ampton_details
http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=nuerburg_details
Rally course added to Lienz.
http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=lienz_details
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David G Fisher
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| Re: rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783254 ] |
Fri, 21 July 2006 00:51 |
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David G Fisher wrote:
> "David G Fisher" <davegf [at] home.com> wrote in message
> news:XoqdnS3LGMagZyLZnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
>> Update should be very soon.
>>
>> http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures
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>> You'll need about 20 minutes to read it all. :-) Looks like NASCAR
>> drivers can now switch over. Check out the tracks too.
>>
>> ISI is amazing.
>>
>>
>> --
>> David G Fisher
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> New car, in addition to the NASCAR cars.
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> http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details
Hmmm 1.15 seconds 0-60 seems a shade quick :)
Even the 215bhp FWD version manages 2.7 secs with less a lower
bhp/weight ratio than a 250bhp FWD Alfa 147 GTA which manages the 0-60
sprint in a reasonably quick 6.2 secs. Even a 300bhp 4WD WRC rally car
is out accelerated by the Rhez which just loses credibility of the sim
for me. Ok if the some modders choose to make a fantasy FWD hatchback
with more than supercar performance than so be it, but ISI should know
better IMHO.
Cheers
Tony
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| Re: rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783255 ] |
Fri, 21 July 2006 01:07 |
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"Tony Rickard" <tony.rickardno [at] spam.blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
news:WNTvg.104719$wl.12200 [at] text.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> David G Fisher wrote:
>> "David G Fisher" <davegf [at] home.com> wrote in message
>> news:XoqdnS3LGMagZyLZnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
>>> Update should be very soon.
>>>
>>> http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures
>>>
>>> You'll need about 20 minutes to read it all. :-) Looks like NASCAR
>>> drivers can now switch over. Check out the tracks too.
>>>
>>> ISI is amazing.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> David G Fisher
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>>
>> New car, in addition to the NASCAR cars.
>>
>> http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details
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> Hmmm 1.15 seconds 0-60 seems a shade quick :)
>
> Even the 215bhp FWD version manages 2.7 secs with less a lower bhp/weight
> ratio than a 250bhp FWD Alfa 147 GTA which manages the 0-60 sprint in a
> reasonably quick 6.2 secs. Even a 300bhp 4WD WRC rally car is out
> accelerated by the Rhez which just loses credibility of the sim for me. Ok
> if the some modders choose to make a fantasy FWD hatchback with more than
> supercar performance than so be it, but ISI should know better IMHO.
>
> Cheers
> Tony
It's obviously a misprint.
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David G Fisher
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| Re: rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783261 ] |
Fri, 21 July 2006 04:07 |
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David G Fisher wrote:
> Update should be very soon.
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> http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures
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> You'll need about 20 minutes to read it all. :-) Looks like NASCAR drivers
> can now switch over. Check out the tracks too.
>
> ISI is amazing.
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>
Finally some common sense:
Changed the default of the mismatch response from "immediately kick" to
"kick at beginning of race and don't allow driving in other sessions".
This gives people a chance to determine the reason for the mismatch (for
example, if a newer version of a mod was released).
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| Re: rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783278 ] |
Fri, 21 July 2006 20:05 |
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"David G Fisher" <davegf [at] home.com> wrote in message
news:XoqdnS3LGMagZyLZnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
> Update should be very soon.
>
> http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures
>
> You'll need about 20 minutes to read it all. :-) Looks like NASCAR
> drivers can now switch over. Check out the tracks too.
>
> ISI is amazing.
>
>
> --
> David G Fisher
http://www.rfactorcentral.com/articles/rfactor_1140_1.cfm
This awesome rFactor web site explains exactly what the update contains.
There's screenshots (believe it or not, they are taken on a low end PC in
Direct X8) and three videos (on right side of page). There's more to come
soon too. More tracks (Euro-ring) and track updates, as well as the Panoz
and BMW F1.
I think it's time for me to get a new PC. rFactor and iracing are easily
going to make this the best year ever for sim racing IMO.
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David G Fisher
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| Re: rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783281 ] |
Fri, 21 July 2006 21:48 |
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I especially noticed this:
- Vehicle inputs are now read on a thread at over 100Hz for better
precision. Can be turned off in plr file.
Isn't this a huge improvement for ISI sims, which always seemed to have
driving feel too closely linked to framerate?
Kendt
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| Re: rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783316 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 20:37 |
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"eventerke [at] nspm.h0tmail.com" <Kendt.Eklund [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1153511298.726732.210410 [at] m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...
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> I especially noticed this:
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> - Vehicle inputs are now read on a thread at over 100Hz for better
> precision. Can be turned off in plr file.
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> Isn't this a huge improvement for ISI sims, which always seemed to have
> driving feel too closely linked to framerate?
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> Kendt
Should be a nice improvement. 100 as opposed to 30. I also like the option
to force the game to always keep the frame rate at a minimum level by
automatically reducing graphic options while on track. Should help a lot of
people at race starts.
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David G Fisher
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| Re: rFactor Patch Features Released [message #783319 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 21:12 |
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David G Fisher wrote:
> Should be a nice improvement. 100 as opposed to 30. I also like the option
> to force the game to always keep the frame rate at a minimum level by
> automatically reducing graphic options while on track. Should help a lot of
> people at race starts.
Indycar used to do that. No idea why I do remember, but I recall having
it set for a minimum frame rate of 12fps and thinking it was ok. How
times have changed and if only I could remember less trivial things :)
Cheers
Tony
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