#1: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-20 23:48:47 by David G Fisher
Update should be very soon.
<a href="http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures</a>
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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#2: Re: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-21 00:00:09 by David G Fisher
"David G Fisher" <<a href="mailto:davegf@home.com" target="_blank">davegf@home.com</a>> wrote in message
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> Update should be very soon.
>
> <a href="http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures</a>
>
> 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
New car, in addition to the NASCAR cars.
<a href="http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details</a>
Three new F1 tracks.
<a href="http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=barcelona_details" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=barcelona_details</a>
<a href="http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?pag...ampton_details" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?pag...ampton_details</a>
<a href="http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=nuerburg_details" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=nuerburg_details</a>
Rally course added to Lienz.
<a href="http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=lienz_details" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=lienz_details</a>
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#3: Re: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-21 00:51:34 by Tony Rickard
David G Fisher wrote:
> "David G Fisher" <<a href="mailto:davegf@home.com" target="_blank">davegf@home.com</a>> wrote in message
> news:<a href="mailto:XoqdnS3LGMagZyLZnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d@comcast.com..." target="_blank">XoqdnS3LGMagZyLZnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d@comcast.com...</a>
>> Update should be very soon.
>>
>> <a href="http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures</a>
>>
>> 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
>
>
> New car, in addition to the NASCAR cars.
>
> <a href="http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details</a>
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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#4: Re: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-21 01:07:28 by David G Fisher
"Tony Rickard" <<a href="mailto:tony.rickardno@spam.blueyonder.co.uk" target="_blank">tony.rickardno@spam.blueyonder.co.uk</a>> wrote in message
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> David G Fisher wrote:
>> "David G Fisher" <<a href="mailto:davegf@home.com" target="_blank">davegf@home.com</a>> wrote in message
>> news:<a href="mailto:XoqdnS3LGMagZyLZnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d@comcast.com..." target="_blank">XoqdnS3LGMagZyLZnZ2dnUVZ_oSdnZ2d@comcast.com...</a>
>>> Update should be very soon.
>>>
>>> <a href="http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures</a>
>>>
>>> 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
>>
>>
>> New car, in addition to the NASCAR cars.
>>
>> <a href="http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/index.php?page=06rhez_details</a>
>
> 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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#5: Re: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-21 04:07:50 by Sammy
David G Fisher wrote:
> Update should be very soon.
>
> <a href="http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures</a>
>
> 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.
>
>
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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#6: Re: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-21 20:05:11 by David G Fisher
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> Update should be very soon.
>
> <a href="http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures" target="_blank">http://www.rfactor.net/?page=news_07-20_updatefeatures</a>
>
> 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
<a href="http://www.rfactorcentral.com/articles/rfactor_1140_1.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.rfactorcentral.com/articles/rfactor_1140_1.cfm</a>
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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#7: Re: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-21 21:48:18 by Kendt.Eklund
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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#8: Re: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-22 20:37:44 by David G Fisher
"<a href="mailto:eventerke@nspm.h0tmail.com" target="_blank">eventerke@nspm.h0tmail.com</a>" <<a href="mailto:Kendt.Eklund@gmail.com" target="_blank">Kendt.Eklund@gmail.com</a>> wrote in message
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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
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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#9: Re: rFactor Patch Features Released
Posted on 2006-07-22 21:12:06 by Tony Rickard
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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