[Lucius86]

Here's a new vid from the latest build....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhDCg...eature=g-all-u

Formula Rookies at the updated Spa track!

[disap.ed]

What is Harrison Peak?

NotIndy

[fresquito]

I didn't realise Azure Circuit is NotMonaco. BTW, the new lighting is awesome.

[saladine1]

A few questions if I may

Is the game definitely coming to consoles?
Has the audio engine improved?
How will the career progression pan out?
Will the presentation,UI..etc be more like SHIFT or traditional PC sims?
..and finally, release date target?

[markao]

A few questions if I may Is the game definitely coming to consoles? Has the audio engine improved? How will the career progression pan out? Will the presentation,UI..etc be more like SHIFT or traditional PC sims? ..and finally, release date target?

- Yes, multiplatform
- Audio should/will be, as is in worked on
- SP career, (racing) Calender based (think Tiger Woods PGA), multiple events open, but you need to be eligible to enter. There will also be a racing school and they want it to be open (COOP, multi people jumping in out, if you want to). But career-mode still in concept stage, so more details later ;)
- Not sure what you mean by UI, as most PC sims don't have any :P But should be designed for controller (wheel) & mouse control.
- Q1/2 2013, if all works out, as they still need to finalize their full budget.



@Big Takeover, is the braking in the Formula Rookie fixed? (should be as I read Casey's comments on the forum) Brakes (rear) were not heating equaly and as result your back started stepping out around finishing your first lap.

[fresquito]

I'm having a lot of fun with the latest Event. Formula Rookie @ Bathurst. I'm glad. I've got almost the best time with default setup. This is the first time I think I'm understanding the track. I'm also learning a lot about braking.

[Stop It]

I'm having a lot of fun with the latest Event. Formula Rookie @ Bathurst. I'm glad. I've got almost the best time with default setup. This is the first time I think I'm understanding the track. I'm also learning a lot about braking.

I think I may come and try that in a bit, once I remember how to drive.

Just starting out again and my word do I suck, taking the Formula Rookie round Spa and I end up facing the walls more often than not. The game has came a long way though, it's great to see how the game is being actively developed.

[Orgun]

It's been too long since I last played pCARS. Downloaded the latest build and jumped straight into a Formula Rookie race, it's really fun to drive...when the AI isn't jackknifing you off the road!

http://youtu.be/oXZVehH-_S4

[fresquito]

It's been too long since I last played pCARS. Downloaded the latest build and jumped straight into a Formula Rookie race, it's really fun to drive...when the AI isn't jackknifing you off the road! http://youtu.be/oXZVehH-_S4

lol at 5:21 after reading your complaints about AI :-D

The AI is playable after the second/third lap. First is hell on wheels though.

[Orgun]

lol at 5:21 after reading your complaints about AI :-D The AI is playable after the second/third lap. First is hell on wheels though.

Weeell I had to get some revenge. Or at least try to

[fresquito]

I'm the first with default setup. I could lower my time by half a second, but I think I will move on to Silverstone :-D

[Lucius86]

Here is a vid from Monaco - shame it looks so dull, but hey, it's Monaco!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_AZmFd3TPY

[disap.ed]

Formula Gulf & Ruapuna Park Coming to Project CARS

http://www.wmdportal.com/projectnews...-project-cars/

I guess McLaren is a little happier now :)

[mclaren777]

I guess McLaren is a little happier now :)

Yep. :]

[Orgun]

Here's a quick video I made that shows the difference in Look to Apex, Helmet Lean etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rsR2uP2GNM

[amar212]

Not sure why I chose this song :P

You should send the song to Paris Hilton The Queen of House ;)

It is that... special :D

[disap.ed]

Seems Macau race track is kind of confirmed by Ian.

http://forum.wmdportal.com/showthrea...434#post183434

[kafiend]

This beast was added into the game according to some patch notes. Pagani Huayra

[kafiend]

This weeks Team Member+ patch is out. Bulid 244 765mb. Link: http://server1.wmdportal.com/wmd/pca...pha_PC-EXT.exe


Patch notes from last weeks patch to this.

Build 244 (29/6/12, Team Member+) New player profile is required Either delete manually or allow the patch to do it when offered Fixed more typos for live variable MinOffPathWetness name Fix SubTick to use dt instead of mDT Added Ctrl-D and Ctrl-U debug rendering pages for new dynamics Online source structure cleanup, the last big chunk: - Moved all Dedicated Server and Session/Game Management classes from Authentication to OneSock - Changed interfaces of all moved managers so they are no longer PC-only - Console implementations are empty so far - DS and Session Managers no longer send messages to the Application queue, they report state changes and updates by registered callbacks instead - The Online layer (currently still in the Authentication library) implements the callbacks. For now the callbacks just send events to App (98% compatible with previous version) Fix for FE condition not getting set up. Race audio is muted when replays are going backward, to avoid the audio artifacts that were appearing Add loading screen applinks for track image, logo and map Lock out both tracks and vehicles not supported based on server versions Updated testing code to match Online refactor changes Integrated some CLs for Car Preview Tidying up some test code for car preview Additional submission for car preview (non-functional in game yet) DX11 specific fix, enabling CPU to modify a texture - the black transition texture was being created internally and written to by the menu code, but didn't have the correct settings to allow this. In DX9 it ignored it, but in DX11 it asserted Belgian Forest: New bake Belgian Forrest:Fixed nmp to display correctly Removed textures no longer used in wtc. console specific also Engine braking adjustment for Asano X4, Asano LM11, Caterham R500, Formula A, Formula B, Palmer JPLM, Lotus 78, Lotus 98T, Racer L4, Racer V8 Vehicles: Now using LODD at 50m+ distance User interface - Updates and fixes to the Login, MainMenu, Quick Solo, Track Select, Loading, Pause, Instant Replay, Event Complete screens and new web shortcuts to our social feeds, and the WMD Portal Pagani Huayra textures. Diffuse texture update for chrome and glossy metals Added new temp conc wall barriers textures for Azure Circuit, first revision Static file-Removed some temp barriers around the anthony noghes curve, Azure circuit Lotus 49 textures. Darker diffuse for better chrome and very glossy metals Formula Rookie: added new livery New Northampton pit area textures Azure Circuit. small changes for the new loft tweaks Add loading screen applinks for track image, logo and map Belgium Forest - updated trees and crowds for new terrain Hide loading screen track map, logo and image to make pop-up less noticeable Physics settings for ambient and track temps added, as well as wind speed Modified lightmap shader to ensure it cannot possibly result in a divide by zero. This reduces the maximum light strength possible to 100, which seems plenty strong enough to me Removed some pakfile entries which are in the bootsplash phase and permanently loaded, so not needed elsewhere. This is the cause of the pakfile assert which occurred in debug builds Placeholder sky texture added Fixed update tool launch for profile removal using temp files New Atom Mugen export New Azure Circuit export New Belgian Forest export New Northampton export Build 243 (28/6/12, Senior Manager) New FE condition First pass for physics settings Added surface wetness affecting physics Exported latest global text db include file Fixed up some more lazy BArray inits Belgian Forest Circuit - add new textures for Pouhon windows Lotus 49: fixed exploding damage bug, driver head added to collision shapes, fixed floating nut on right front suspension Stockcar90: engine braking adjustment. new collision shapes Formula Rookie: added new livery New added texturemaps car selection scene Added ability to tweak exhaust sound levels via the config file and disabled the FMOD Compressor, to balance the exhaust sounds better and allow for further fine-tuning New physics keys added to wtc. and placeholder for FE lighting conditions. Also cloud tweaks that won't be visible in game yet Fixed MinOffPathWetness name typo New Lotus 49 export Build 242 (27/6/12, Senior Manager) PC Input: Moved acquire wait to _CheckCanDisableCentreSpring() to prevent disconnect slowdown in Update() PC Input: Ignore keys with special functionality (e.g. calculator, media keys etc.) during control remapping Online source structure cleanup, WIP: - Moved CSAPI to OneSock, renamed it to HttpApi - Added support for optional OneSock components, selected when initializing the library - HttpApi is now an optional OneSock component - Moved on-thread updates of HttpApi from dedicated NetThread maintained by the Authentication library to the OneSock thread - Made HttpApi standard OneSock Task - Updated HttpApi documentation, it should be mostly correct - Killed Authentication's NetThread, use OneSock Tasks for all network threading from now on - Moved Online library configuration defines from Authentication.hpp to OnlineConfig.hpp Configure Controls UI: Reworked input capture so GUI buttons do not need to be activated on key up PC Input: Modified algorithm for detecting whether a particular attached device is in use by the player and whether to allow menu navigation by that device Minor Replay Mode functionality fixes/enhancements. Microsecond timing is now the default. The previous method of millisecond timing can be turned on by using -usemilli as a command line argument Updated server addresses passed to login PC Input: Added 'GearSelectButtonHold' flag to all wheel presets, instead of just for those wheels that have shifter units. Belgian Forest Circuit - add new textures for WoodenBridge Lotus 49: fix for vibration when under AI control Caper Monterey: suspension animations Formula Rookie: added new livery Bodywork carbon shader. Tweaked specular power setting. Pagani Huayra: added ambient shadow Added Pagani Huayra to game New Stockcar 90 export Build 241 (26/6/12, Manager+) Fixed bug in Xbox 360 force queue causing missing effect updates Fog Direction is now decoupled from the sun direction PS3 SaveGame: Trophy unlocking is no longer disabled when loading save data that is not owner sensitive PS3 Save Game Manager: Insufficient space error handling changes to prevent soft locks in critically low HDD space conditions PS3 Input: Fixed Thrustmaster wheel disconnection/reconnection issues Avoid confusing Ctrl-Esc (system shortcut) with a normal Escape key activation Fixed keyboard minimise/maximise issues (infinite KeyDown) Set cockpit control states defaults Added Input cleanup to PS3 termination sequence Prevent entry to Replay Theatre if file playback is not possible WTC fog tweaks Build 240 (25/6/12, Senior Manager) Adding rain weather description to the weather system Added in to the applinks SaveGame: Xbox 360 Media Input: PS3 device connection blips SaveGame: PC read-only file handling SaveGame: PS3 save size calculation Input: Xbox 360 wheel sensitivity. Input: modification to force allowed logic Input: modified force allowed logic Texture maps - first commit Modified basic shaders (both Max and runtime) to properly support all combinations of light control and self illumination tick boxes Formula Rookie: adjusted livery to UV updates Formula Rookie - Wheel texture - initial check in Formula Rookie: added new livery New Caterham R500 export New Formula A export New Formula B export New Pagani Zonda R export

[markao]

Apparently I was lucky as the original download (244 old) worked without issues on my machine. But for those that still have to download the newly uploaded 244, if you still have the "main build" (226) on your HD, a fresh install is I believe recommended.


And the detail on the Pagani Hurayra model is just stunning!


Project CARS - Pagani Huayra - Bologna GP (build 244) (youtube)


,

[fresquito]

Patch causes crashes to a lot of people (me included).

[Blizzard]

Patch causes crashes to a lot of people (me included).

Does this mean this version in general should be skipped, or just that people should do a full install instead of a patch update?

[kafiend]

And the detail on the Pagani Hurayra model is just stunning! Project CARS - Pagani Huayra - Bologna GP (build 244) (youtube) ,

That video makes the game look fantastic! Good job.

[Darkdeus]

yea the new pagani looks great!


pCARS 2012-06-30 13-02-09-45ss by darkdeus, on Flickr


pCARS 2012-06-30 13-02-47-54ss by darkdeus, on Flickr

[Blizzard]

That looks fantastic. D:

[Polyphony]

You had me fooled.

[Apostate]

Please someone tell me the pictures 3 posts above mine are not screenshots from the game, please.

[Carecrow]

All those impressions / videos / shots make me want to try this out but I feel this would be pointless without a wheel :(

[Darkdeus]

Please someone tell me the pictures 3 posts above mine are not screenshots from the game, please.

All in game and unedited : ) No replay post processing or anything like that either. Here's all of my shots in 1080p if you want to check them out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1553935...694442/?page=6
The differences you see in contrast and reflections are due to different hdr modes. Currently there's three different hdr modes and you can turn it off as well.

[fresquito]

Some pics from the pCARS forum:

[mclaren777]

Ugly car, but that's not SMS' fault. Horacio should get his eyes checked.

[Blizzard]

I think the Pagani looks pretty awesome, especially in red, and I'm probably not even someone who likes looking at cars much.

Darkdeus, you should post a couple of the Azure Coast pictures I saw you had on the CARS forum.

[Polyphony]

Hmm my game keeps locking up after I decide to load a track. Seems like I'm not the only one with this problem...

[Apostate]

All in game and unedited : ) No replay post processing or anything like that either. Here's all of my shots in 1080p if you want to check them out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1553935...694442/?page=6 The differences you see in contrast and reflections are due to different hdr modes. Currently there's three different hdr modes and you can turn it off as well.

You crazy man, what beast of a PC do you actually own?

[Polyphony]

Nevermind, I'm a fool! Deleted my profile in the Documents folder and it all worked... I think it was mentioned in the patch notes too.

[Sethos]

Latest build is so screwed, freezes, crashes and whatnot. When you delete your config it works a few times then constant crashes on some track / car combinations.

[Polyphony]

Yeah, here's what I did:
- Delete profile
- Launch game
- Change/calibrate wheel settings
- Close game
- Change default.sav to Read-only (to prevent the game from further modifying your save file and eventually corrupt it)
- Play!

[paskowitz]

Ugly car, but that's not SMS' fault. Horacio should get his eyes checked.

Ugly, but interesting.

[Polyphony]

Here's one of mine, I can't wait for them to implement an actual interface and additional options to make it more user friendly. It took me ages to get the shot right while trying to remember all the hotkeys I had to use. Plus the DOF effect is pretty cheap stuff right now, it's a simple 1 pass gaussian blur with defined range and no gradient or shape bokeh.

[Darkdeus]

Here's two from the azure coast. It does look good in red!

[Fried Food]

Has there been word on what wheels the game will support. Or anything about wheel support in general?

[markao]

Has there been word on what wheels the game will support. Or anything about wheel support in general?

Unless it's an extreme old one, my guess it will be supported, as most wheels are.


They released a patch 245 for all team+ members, that fixes the issues with build 244 (freezes)

[Arucardo]

Darkdeus and fresquito got noticed by PC Gamer, good job guys and awesome shots :) .

Been quite a while now since I've fired this up but the same goes for all racing games atm. Kind of waiting on some bigger changes for the game, though trying out the new Pagani is pretty tempting. Just bought Game Stock Car earlier, will have to make some time for that.

[Sethos]

Someone's still getting the love

http://forum.wmdportal.com/showthrea...l=1#post188822



"He's NeoGaf", sounds like an insult :P

[Shaneus]

Someone's still getting the love http://forum.wmdportal.com/showthrea...l=1#post188822 "He's NeoGaf", sounds like an insult :P

We should all go on there and say "I'm NeoGAF!" a la Spartacus.

[Blizzard]

Someone's still getting the love http://forum.wmdportal.com/showthrea...l=1#post188822 "He's NeoGaf", sounds like an insult :P

To provide context, someone just before that post had said that there was someone on *some acronym forum* who'd love Andy saying something negative about himself and the CARS team in a humorous fashion (in an earlier post). Then Andy realized the person in question probably wasn't Mclaren since the forum wasn't NeoGAF.

Complicated explanation, so just follow the link and it'll make more sense. :P

[Blackvette94]

Ugly car, but that's not SMS' fault. Horacio should get his eyes checked.

Seriously?

Its an amazing looking car!

I do hope that the 760rs Zonda makes it into this game.

I wonder how the console version of this game will be, who is publishing it? Digital download only?

[mclaren777]

Seriously? Its an amazing looking car!

Yes, I think it's hideous.

In fact, it's basically the Pastor Maldonado of supercars.

[Blackvette94]

Yes, I think it's hideous. In fact, it's basically the Pastor Maldonado of supercars.

Wow.... yet you like the Mclaren F1... I love the Mclaren F1, but the Huayra is way better looking IMHO.

[mclaren777]

I like the F1 because of its vision and design, not because of its beauty or performance.