In the interest of fostering constructive discussion, and curbing the derailing of those threads dedicated to one specific racing game or another (#DriveClub, Forza 5, GT6, Project Cars, Assetto Corsa, NFS, etc.), I am creating this thread as a 'catch all' of sorts for all your discussions relegated to comparing these games.
First, the ground rules:
#1) No personal attacks. If the discussion deviates into this territory, or people start comparing posting history, you've lost the pot - take it to PM.
#2) No trolling. If you are uncertain whether or not the reply you're about to post constitutes this, then reformulate said reply, or do not post.
#3) Please keep image sizes reasonable (No 4K RAW image dumps, please.)
#4) [B]Embedded .GIFs are WELCOME here, but TRY to keep them small, and remember a page full of gifs will bog down the browser of anyone using a mobile to view the thread, so you actually lose the opportunity to get your point across. Plus, if you need more than 2 to make a point, then it means your assertions probably aren't as obvious as you thought, so think twice before you hit 'Reply.' Direct linking larger .GIFs is perfectly fine (...and it's pronounced GIF with a hard G. Take your "JIF" crap outta here.)
#5) Keep the system wars nonsense to a minimum. That includes 'hive-minding,' conspiracy arguments, 'Sony Shill' or 'MS Shill' accusations, and the like. Groundless accusations will result in a ban. Yes, I realize 'console wars' is the key motivation for many of these arguments to begin with, but posting "it's got more teraflops, therefore it is better!" means little. (And remember, your average mid-range to high-end PC laughs at your quaint console-level spec comparisons, so it's best to just leave them at the door.)
#6) Stick to talking about RACING GAMES. A post full of Deep Down or Ryse images has nothing to do with the discussion at hand, and falls into the realm of #5 (IE, crap).
#7) Yes, I included GT6 with the other 'next gen' racers because it really looks that damn good. So, deal with it.
#8) When replying to an image-laden post, please do not quote every image in said post. Quote only those relevant to the point you are discussing, or refer via a link. Be mindful of your fellow users on mobile platforms.
While well-reasoned and even verbose arguments are welcome and encouraged, remember, a certain amount of civility is to be expected, regardless of the nature of the thread. Respect the fact that other GAFfers have opinions which will differ from your own. Our hope is that, eventually, this thread may even become a resource for people who are honestly interested in what each of these games have to offer by way of comparison, rather than simply fodder for more system-wars arguments.
Lastly, if the arguments and discussions in this thread bleed into other threads, that may constitute grounds for a banning. Remember that the purpose of this thread is to free up those discussions for fans of said racing game to discuss said racing game, so have the courtesy to allow them to do so.
