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Big Takeover · 03:59 AM

Everyone is welcome to come and join in on the fun. Wheels, controllers, TC, STM, however you enjoy yourself. If you are running with something other than a wheel and no aids, please include that with your time to make it easier for comparison.

If you'd like to include videos or pictures of your lap (or laptime), please do. It makes it a little more fun.

It's about having fun and hopefully improving your skills. No one is too slow. Hopefully everyone can find a natural rival. The more people who participate, the greater that chance.

Rules? Do we need any? We're all adults. No need to BS anybody.

Post your times, and I'll keep this updated, and bumped.

1. JamboGT - 1.19.392 Picture
2. Funky Functionality - 1:19.904 Picture
3. Polyphony - 1.20.636 telem picture
4. jimforspeed - 1.20.616 picture
5. SpeedOfNuts - 1.20.668
6. Funky Functionality - 1:19.904
7. Seanspeed - 1:20.964 controller video
8. schennmu - 1.21.524 controller/ABS, picture
9. P3tran - 1.21.626

etc etc

Addnan · (11-10-2013, 05:33 PM)

Originally Posted by JamboGT

Umm, just stock so far, no TC or ABS, ghost is getting in the way though :/ can't figure out how to get rid of it.

jimforspeed · (11-10-2013, 05:35 PM)

I am struggling at 1.21.700. I have no idea how to drive these kind of cars, it seems that with some sideways driving it can go well below 1.20.

p3tran · (11-10-2013, 05:39 PM)

NO ADDNAN!! wtf dude you craze?
he already has 1.20 with ghost in his face! wtf you doing helping him more?? :D

ps
Jambo, that some impressive driving you must got there.
why dont you upload a replay (1st person) for BT to put along with the topic as reference for other drivers.
I recon you are good enough for the job :)

JamboGT · (11-10-2013, 05:39 PM)

Awesome, thanks :D

I saved the replay so will see if I can get it recorded :)

Seanspeed · (11-10-2013, 05:40 PM)

I will probably get this tomorrow. Hotlap competition is too much to resist, even if being on a controller is gonna hurt(maybe).

Gestault · (11-10-2013, 05:41 PM)

Originally Posted by p3tran

you have time to drink some until you download
and get a case of booze or something cause you are going to be playing for a while..

I say got'dang that's a purdy angle.

Addnan · (11-10-2013, 05:45 PM)

Do you guys wanna slow it down a little. I love sims, but I suck at sims :p I am several seconds off. Haha.

p3tran · (11-10-2013, 05:48 PM)

Originally Posted by Addnan

Do you guys wanna slow it down a little. I love sims, but I suck at sims :p I am several seconds off. Haha.

YET you go and help what must be the gran turismo champion or something.... smh! :D

JamboGT · 06:00 PM

Have that uploading now, the capture doesn't look amazing, but what can you do!

110 minutes to go :/

SpeedOfNuts · (11-10-2013, 05:55 PM)

Originally Posted by JamboGT

Just as a very quick preliminary time, 1.20.660, a good bit to come still of course!

heh, 1.20.668. I gave this a go since I won't be able to touch this at least for the next 15 days. Definitely a fun combo and definitely room for improvement.

seattle6418 · (11-10-2013, 06:00 PM)

Started playing yesterday. Had some troubles setting up the wheel (seriously, you have to use the settings posted here for G25) and i'm still struggling to find the right graphical settings, but once i get past that, oh my god, there's so much potential!

The game does a lot of great things. The way it simulates gearboxes, clutches and brake modulation is incredible. There's no way to "arcade" your way around this game, it makes you drive properly and once you stop driving comfortably and try to push for the limits you realize just how hard and intense driving on the edge really is.

I'm still learning everything, learning the best lines and the way the car behaves but it's so much fun.

Driving the Abarth SS and going through low speed corners and powershifting only to find out the car would jump the front suspension and understeer due to torque... banderas.gif

Game is clearly made by motorsport guys you can see this from a mile.

_machine · (11-10-2013, 06:01 PM)

Okay, finally got around to try the G25 and I'm definitely loving, but I'm still having trouble drifting. Anyone got any tips on drifting with a wheel?

I'll also try to participate in the Challenge tomorrow, I loved the ones we had with pCARS even though I rarely had to time participate.

p3tran · (11-10-2013, 06:07 PM)

Originally Posted by JamboGT

Have that uploading now, the capture doesn't look amazing, but what can you do!

doesnt matter, this video will be helpful for people that want to participate on the race,
not judge gfx

Originally Posted by SpeedOfNuts

heh, 1.20.668. I gave this a go since I won't be able to touch this at least for the next 15 days. Definitely a fun combo and definitely room for improvement.

you too?!! oh man, I'm lacking a full second here!
:D

schennmu · 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Big Takeover

Everyone is welcome to come and join in on the fun. Wheels, controllers, TC, STM, however you enjoy yourself. If you are running with something other than a wheel and no aids, please include that with your time to make it easier for comparison.

If you'd like to include videos or pictures of your lap (or laptime), please do. It makes it a little more fun.

It's about having fun and hopefully improving your skills. No one is too slow. Hopefully everyone can find a natural rival. The more people who participate, the greater that chance.

Rules? Do we need any? We're all adults. No need to BS anybody.

Post your times, and I'll keep this updated, and bumped.

1. JamboGT - 1.20.660
2. SpeedOfNuts - 1.20.668
3. jimforspeed - 1.21.700
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
etc etc

Great choice, X-bow feels awesome on that track. I'll see what I can do with the controller. XD

Edit:
Just ran out of gas, thought it was a bug, lol. Best I can do with the controller for now. Everything off, besides ABS:

JamboGT · (11-10-2013, 08:00 PM)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGRDL...ature=youtu.be

Video finally uploaded! Will try to get a few more laps in later on :)

Big Takeover · (11-10-2013, 08:15 PM)

Great stuff, gents. I'm going to try and get some laps in myself here in a moment.

Polyphony · (11-10-2013, 08:40 PM)

Great choice Big T! X-Bow is definitely my favorite car of the lot so far. I'll be joining you guys as soon as I repair this toilet pump.

Addnan · (11-10-2013, 08:51 PM)

I can drive the F1 cars in GSC with no assists better than this thing! Best I managed is a 1:25 lol. Put me in last place and leave about 10 gaps :p.

disap.ed · 08:58 PM

Noob time of 1:24.412 with XB360 controller, ABS, TC and 20% SC and a lot of mistakes.
Hope to make a 1:23:x time tomorrow.

disap.ed · (11-10-2013, 08:59 PM)

Originally Posted by Addnan

I can drive the F1 cars in GSC with no assists better than this thing! Best I managed is a 1:25 lol. Put me in last place and leave about 10 gaps :p.

Interesting, I find this a lot easier to drive than for example pCARS (with XB360 controller).

Seanspeed · (11-10-2013, 09:20 PM)

Originally Posted by disap.ed

Interesting, I find this a lot easier to drive than for example pCARS (with XB360 controller).

I would find this reassuring if you weren't 4 seconds off the pace. ;)

Sethos · (11-10-2013, 09:21 PM)

Originally Posted by disap.ed

Interesting, I find this a lot easier to drive than for example pCARS (with XB360 controller).

After playing it I'd agree with that. pCars with a 360 controller is just an unpleasant experience.

Addnan · (11-10-2013, 09:25 PM)

I can improve a ton, just one corner where I lose all the time since I keep running off and getting a penalty, haha.

p3tran · 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Seanspeed

I would find this reassuring if you weren't 4 seconds off the pace. ;)

these two dudes are fast re. I still cant break 1.20s
go get yourself a driving force gt pro for 50e and jump in

ps.
NO .ini , .cfg etc CHEATS YOU FUCKS!!! :D or any cheats!! :D

edit: or maybe I am getting old... :D

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jimforspeed · (11-10-2013, 09:34 PM)

Starting to get the hang of it.

Big Takeover · 09:43 PM

OK, I forgot something major I wanted to put in the first post!

Until the game's scoreboard goes public there no point in being the fastest in world. Which is why I'd like to keep setups and fuel levels at default for our challenges. At least for the time being. IMO, they just add to the time sink, and can alienate people who aren't savvy with a virtual wrench. I just want to make it as easy as possible to participate.

It looks like no one here has really gone down the setup path anyway yet, so hopefully no harm, no foul. If everyone did a low fuel run etc, then fuck it. Let's just carry on!

I know not everyone is going to be happy with that, but just hang tight until global scoreboards appear. We'll switch to setups at that point, and share them to make it easy for people who don't want to do it themselves.

Cool? If people hate that, please speak up! However you guys want to do it, is how it should be. That was just my 2 cents.

schennmu · (11-10-2013, 10:01 PM)

Fun part about the X-bow is that it can compete with the Ferrari on this kind of track. I am getting pretty similar lap times.

Some Autobahn action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGJ5B7FCpxo

Ceebs · (11-10-2013, 10:05 PM)

So I kinda want this, but I would want to go pick up a racing wheel first.

best options under 100 bucks?

JamboGT · 10:10 PM

If it makes you feel better my job is design and setup on a few racing games so there would be something wrong if I wasn't half decent haha

@Ceebs, I use the Logitech Driving Force GT can be got cheaply, the pedals aren't fantastic but the wheel is good.

Funky Functionality · (11-10-2013, 10:21 PM)

Cut and spliced some chewed wires and rigged my G27 into working condition again just to give this a go. I haven't tried anything but the xbow/magione combo yet, but the tire model feels so good.

Super sloppy 1:22.12, had been using a Fanatec CSR for 2 years until it also broke, so I have to readjust to the feel of the G27's FF... but I'm loving these physics. Hope my wiring fix lasts.

Big Takeover · (11-10-2013, 10:28 PM)

Originally Posted by JamboGT

If it makes you feel better my job is design and setup on a few racing games so there would be something wrong if I wasn't half decent haha

@Ceebs, I use the Logitech Driving Force GT can be got cheaply, the pedals aren't fantastic but the wheel is good.

I'll put you in the "use setups" category. :P If there are more of you (and I know there are), I'll be happy to listen.

schennmu · (11-10-2013, 10:32 PM)

The only thing keeping me from buying a new wheel is the unknown factor of PS4 support...

JamboGT · (11-10-2013, 10:33 PM)

Originally Posted by Big Takeover

I'll put you in the "use setups" category. :P If there are more of you (and I know there are), I'll be happy to listen.

Haha, I haven't tried messing around with the setup yet, still need to work out a few of the corners and then we can fine tune!

jimforspeed · (11-10-2013, 10:36 PM)

DFGT is a good value, I am using one myself.

I agree on the default setups for now. Revving the 4th gear at the end of the finish straight has to be part of the lap :P

SlickMoney · (11-10-2013, 10:44 PM)

I'd love to participate, but I cannot for the life of me fine tune the controller settings for a feel I am comfortable with.

My CSL wheel stand will be here soon, and I'll hook up the old 911 Turbo wheel to see what it can do.

Either way, the physics engine in this game is the real deal. Can't wait to play it with the right equipment...

schennmu · (11-10-2013, 11:15 PM)

Final time for today, 1:21:524.

Polyphony · 12:29 AM

I ran a couple of laps and recorded my first preliminary time: 1:21.048 (G27, no aids).

Edit: 1:20.636

Definitely a fun combo! I feel like I could lower this time by sliding around corners a little. Looking forward to seeing Pask or Mark drop into the 1:19-1:18s... ;)

JamboGT · (11-10-2013, 11:56 PM)

Yeah I think the 18s should be doable, that was done on my first 5 lap stint so maybe even down to 17s? (I won't make it to 17s!)

Funky Functionality · (11-11-2013, 12:07 AM)

Finally.

Still quite sloppy, especially in corners 1 and 2.

1:19.5xx will probably be my limit.

Big Takeover · 12:46 AM

Did a few laps and I'm stuck at 1:20 flat. I'm not showing my face until I hit 19 :P I still haven't figured out wft gear turn 9 is supposed to be taken at. The car likes 2nd, but I arrive with too many revs to grab it without locking the rears. Let's face it, the default gearing isn't exactly fantastic around here!

There are guys here that can do 18's. Hoping to see them soon!

Good times being set by all. Updating the leader board now.

p3tran · 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Polyphony

1:20.636

Definitely a fun combo! I feel like I could lower this time by sliding around corners a little. Looking forward to seeing Pask or Mark drop into the 1:19-1:18s... ;)

great time! whotf is pask and mark?

Originally Posted by JamboGT

Yeah I think the 18s should be doable, that was done on my first 5 lap stint so maybe even down to 17s? (I won't make it to 17s!)

you pask or mark? and FU for the bolded part! :D

Originally Posted by Funky Functionality

Finally.
1:19:9

1:19.5xx will probably be my limit.

ok, let me guess... Mark? :D

anyways, nice to see some nimble guys putting down some great laptimes 8)
looks like a bunch of people lapped better than me, and I did a good 25-30 laps. stock settings.

this is what I did earlier, will continue tomorrow.

As I said, I was set on having a one second difference to cover tomorrow,
but then this Funky dude goes .19!!!
edit: and BT .20 flat too!!!

I will have to up my game 8)
btw, I'm using a dfgt pro. any tips for the settings of that?
I'm sure there must be something I'm missing here you bastards hahaha

ps. BT, one funny thing that happened, is that Sean got the game and is trying to compete with the joypad LOL. that should be funny tomorrow :D

JamboGT · (11-11-2013, 01:04 AM)

Finally got another go once NASCAR was over, down to a 1.19.564, will get to 18s I think.

Having a lot of fun with this, so much easier without a ghost in the way haha

Seanspeed · 01:08 AM

Was gonna wait til tomorrow, but I couldn't wait and will now probably be up way too late playing this.

So far, well........its amazing. Absolutely amazing. I'm having very little problem with the Xbox360 controller. I don't like the vibration though and there's no way to turn it off. Other than that, I don't think its really holding me back much. Its a little difficult to be smooth into corners and unwinding coming out as expected, but not bad at all.

So far, I'm at 1:21.076. Can definitely knock a good bit off that.

I also saved the lap with Shadowplay and might upload it to Youtube, but I figure I'll probably beat that time and will want to upload my better one. Either way, I'll try and get up something somewhat soon(takes forever to upload to Youtube) so people can see what can be done with a controller. Oh yea, controller settings are default. Haven't touched them apart from remapping the gear change buttons.

Originally Posted by p3tran

ps. BT, one funny thing that happened, is that Sean got the game and is trying to compete with the joypad LOL. that should be funny tomorrow :D

;)

p3tran · (11-11-2013, 01:07 AM)

ooohh FFS!! I hate time zones! great laptime Jambo!

OMG! Sean passed me with the PAD!!! I was going to sleep FFS!!
:D

Big Takeover · 01:41 AM

Originally Posted by p3tran

great time! whotf is pask and mark?

If Marvel shows up, he'll put some numbers on the board too.

Originally Posted by p3tran

I will have to up my game 8)
btw, I'm using a dfgt pro. any tips for the settings of that?
I'm sure there must be something I'm missing here you bastards hahaha

I'll post my settings in a bit. EDIT: NM, using the same settings as Jambo.

Nice time, btw. Don't sweat it. Just have a good time.

Hey, good news the controller is working out for you, Sean. Proper time too!

JamboGT · 01:37 AM

Ok, last time for tonight, need to go to bed!

1.19.392

Getting tougher to take big chunks but should get an 18 tomorrow after work.

Top tip, don't use shadows as breaking markers in turn 2, they move :P

Wheel Settings
In Logitech profiler I have:
Overall effects settings 100%
Spring Effect 0%
Damper Effect 0%
Centering Spring Strength 0%
Degrees of Rotation 900
And allow Game to Adjust Settings ticked.

In game I have in Advanced:
Gain 95%
Filter 0
Damping 0.15

Am using a DFGT also so hopefully these will work well for you, I got them off a suggested setup for G25/27

jimforspeed · (11-11-2013, 01:31 AM)

I can go no further in default setup

Sooo it seems the alien laptimes began showing up.

p3tran · (11-11-2013, 02:11 AM)

Originally Posted by JamboGT

Ok, last time for tonight, need to go to bed!

1.19.392

Getting tougher to take big chunks but should get an 18 tomorrow after work.

Top tip, don't use shadows as breaking markers in turn 2, they move :P

Wheel Settings
In Logitech profiler I have:
Overall effects settings 100%
Spring Effect 0%
Damper Effect 0%
Centering Spring Strength 0%
Degrees of Rotation 900
And allow Game to Adjust Settings ticked.

In game I have in Advanced:
Gain 95%
Filter 0
Damping 0.15

Am using a DFGT also so hopefully these will work well for you, I got them off a suggested setup for G25/27

Thanks for the settings, and great job on the time!

I tested, and now the wheel has much more accuracy, but rattles like a broken fiat,
especially upon the slightest loss of friction. I guess this is extra feedback, but feels strange. certainly different than before, which in comparison seemed like a ..drift setup :D

Anyway, question: you and all the guys that have tried the game, what do you guys think? Like, how good is it?

JamboGT · (11-11-2013, 02:18 AM)

Hmm you could try increasing the filter and damping in game?

Regarding the game, I am very impressed with it so far, it reminds me in many ways of GT but then has a more realistic hardcore approach to tyre and suspension physics, really good feedback too. The feel of playing is just brilliant.

I think the main improvement to be made is maybe engine sounds (told you it was like GT) but the KTM is pretty good in that respect.