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Project CARS (crowdsourcing) racing sim by Slightly Mad Studios (fully funded 3.75M)
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Betta Lines
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It says you have to be a Team Member in order to get the game. So 25 minimum. And as fresquito said, you can upgrade your Junior status to Team Member at any time.Blizzard said:
I just tried it... I'm getting what must be about 5fps at 1280x800 with all details turned right the way down or off. I'm on a laptop, which is hardly a beast, but it should be doing better than this - i7, GT540M. It runs every game I throw at it, usually at a higher res than that. The car rendering in the menu is smooth, so I guess it's a major bug, or they've severely underestimated the system requirements...
Betta Lines
Member
Good point. 
Also... I was rather surprised to hear.... the wailing guitar theme from GTR in the menus.... I know SMS were involved with those guys but isn't that property of Simbin?
Also... I was rather surprised to hear.... the wailing guitar theme from GTR in the menus.... I know SMS were involved with those guys but isn't that property of Simbin?
zephervack
Member
This could change the industry, i must be a part of this, i really hope that with time they build a proper career with normal production cars as well as race cars.
Honestly the future looks so bright for this project, more people need to know about it.
Honestly the future looks so bright for this project, more people need to know about it.
Joseph Merrick
Member
"start was webberish" HUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHEHHUHUEUHE
:drool ai cars. can't wait to go to and then get off work again to play around with this he he he... bu bu bu
:drool ai cars. can't wait to go to and then get off work again to play around with this he he he... bu bu bu
I really like the project and funding idea. I hopped on at the team member level (about $36 USD). Bleah paypal, but at least it seemed to work with a credit card without an account being required!
Also, according to this from the website:
Also, according to this from the website:
It SOUNDS like you get a free copy of the game when it is released even at the junior level. *shrug*
flashburn2012
Member
isamu said:
Of course there are.
There are 4 views, cockpit, hood, bumper, and behind. More views could always be suggested to them as well. They are VERY open to suggestions (that's one of the basic ideas of this project).
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I can deal with no hands but no wheel? Too weird!
Betta Lines
Member
No hands makes less sense than no wheel. Simbin's games had a no wheel option, so maybe some left over code they're using? Still, it is my preferred setting. Why on earth would I want to look at someone else's hands on the wheel that I'm not holding?
For those who can set up their driving positions in front of a big screen (or multiple screens) properly, you should be able to have your FFB wheel in the right position for where the wheel should be in the cockpit. Then there's absolutely no need for hands or wheel on the screen.
I find it very difficult to use console sim's interior views for this reason, particularly as they don't match 1-to-1 on the 900 degree rotation.
For those who can set up their driving positions in front of a big screen (or multiple screens) properly, you should be able to have your FFB wheel in the right position for where the wheel should be in the cockpit. Then there's absolutely no need for hands or wheel on the screen.
I find it very difficult to use console sim's interior views for this reason, particularly as they don't match 1-to-1 on the 900 degree rotation.
brotkasten
Member
Why would you look at your own wheel?Xanadu said:
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I just like seeing a wheel even if I'm using my own. I'm not looking at my wheel, I'm looking at the screen, so by having a wheel in the cockpit I can judge some finer adjustments etc on corners and whatnot.
It is kinda weird I look at the fake wheel rather than my real one, but it feels more connected to the car in-game!
It is kinda weird I look at the fake wheel rather than my real one, but it feels more connected to the car in-game!
Betta Lines
Member
That seems strange, I'm the complete opposite. I specifically don't want to look at another wheel, as it throws me off, particularly in 30fps console games where there is enormous lag between my wheel and the on-screen wheel. You shouldn't need to look at an on-screen wheel to make fine adjustments. You should be looking ahead, and feeling the car through the wheel. To be honest I avoid looking at both wheels.Foliorum Viridum said:
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I don't stare at the wheel in-game but, say, on the hairpin in Monaco I sometimes notice that my wheel isn't quite far enough around so I do a slight adjustment to ensure I get around on the best line.
It's 95% feedback and looking at track position, but not having a wheel to glance at every now and again would really throw me. Even when I'm not using it for adjustments I just like seeing a wheel in-game mimicking my actions, makes it feel like I'm driving the car more.
It's 95% feedback and looking at track position, but not having a wheel to glance at every now and again would really throw me. Even when I'm not using it for adjustments I just like seeing a wheel in-game mimicking my actions, makes it feel like I'm driving the car more.
Betta Lines
Member
Have you ever tried a game without an on screen wheel? Honestly it should be just as easy to make adjustments by just watching your line. And if you must look at the angle of a wheel for the Monaco hairpin, there's the one you're holding.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Nope, never have. F1 2010/11 are the only games I've used my wheel on, other than this. Oh, a bit of Dirt 3, too.
Betta Lines
Member
Give it a go, you might be surprised. Helps to have your wheel mounted exactly in the right place in front of the screen.
Superior bumper view/hood cam race reporting in!
I do like racing in cockpit views if done right such as iRacing cockpits.
I like to have the animated wheel sometimes just because i like looking at the animation upon track feedback etc but i mostly have it turned off when i can since it's a distraction.
I do like racing in cockpit views if done right such as iRacing cockpits.
I like to have the animated wheel sometimes just because i like looking at the animation upon track feedback etc but i mostly have it turned off when i can since it's a distraction.
This post is from mclaren777, who's been banned and cannot post it himself.
mclaren777:
First, I want to apologize to everyone for getting myself banned. I was unintentionally disrespectful in the Steve Jobs thread and I don't fault the moderator for pulling the trigger on my account. The ban will be lifted on December 5th.
Anyway, now to the C.A.R.S. stuff. I wish I could have been around to make this thread because I have tons of material to share. But for now, perhaps these images and the PDF can be added to the OP.
Design Doc
And finally, my impressions...
My computer has a stock-clock 2600K and a stock-clock GTX 460. I get 50-70fps at 1080p running with 4x AA, 8x AS, and most settings on either high or medium.
The physics are really solid for being alpha software but it can take some minor tweaks to bring out the true magic. I use a G27 and I've included my settings for people who may want to try them (see below). I'd put this sim up there with rFactor in terms of physics accuracy and I'm excited to see where it goes from here. It may not be as accurate as netKar Pro or iRacing, but I find it far more entertaining.
The graphics are spectacular for this stage of early development. Some effects could definitely use some work (heat haze, motion blur, etc). In fact, I've turned motion blur off, though you can see it in the three images below (set to Medium).
The AI that was added yesterday is really erratic but that's to be expected. The attributes below will be in the final build of the game so I think the AI will actually be quite good.
- Intelligence
- Racing Ability
- Qualifying Ability
- Passing
- Stamina
- Defending
- Risk Taking
- Aggression
- Adrenalin
- Pressure
- Concentration
- Randomness
- Mistakes
- Grudges
- Antagonist
mclaren777:
First, I want to apologize to everyone for getting myself banned. I was unintentionally disrespectful in the Steve Jobs thread and I don't fault the moderator for pulling the trigger on my account. The ban will be lifted on December 5th.
Anyway, now to the C.A.R.S. stuff. I wish I could have been around to make this thread because I have tons of material to share. But for now, perhaps these images and the PDF can be added to the OP.
Design Doc
And finally, my impressions...
My computer has a stock-clock 2600K and a stock-clock GTX 460. I get 50-70fps at 1080p running with 4x AA, 8x AS, and most settings on either high or medium.
The physics are really solid for being alpha software but it can take some minor tweaks to bring out the true magic. I use a G27 and I've included my settings for people who may want to try them (see below). I'd put this sim up there with rFactor in terms of physics accuracy and I'm excited to see where it goes from here. It may not be as accurate as netKar Pro or iRacing, but I find it far more entertaining.
The graphics are spectacular for this stage of early development. Some effects could definitely use some work (heat haze, motion blur, etc). In fact, I've turned motion blur off, though you can see it in the three images below (set to Medium).
The AI that was added yesterday is really erratic but that's to be expected. The attributes below will be in the final build of the game so I think the AI will actually be quite good.
- Intelligence
- Racing Ability
- Qualifying Ability
- Passing
- Stamina
- Defending
- Risk Taking
- Aggression
- Adrenalin
- Pressure
- Concentration
- Randomness
- Mistakes
- Grudges
- Antagonist
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I might be wring but I think posting for a banned user isn't allowed.
Just a heads up.
Just a heads up.
Thanks, I found it. I tried with a 360 controller and got about 30-35 fps with an e8400 and a 5850 with the default settings. There were at least two odd things I noticed:markao said:look in the options menu, (controls (press f-->configure)) which button you have assigned to "cycle camera view" and use it
1. The steering wheel would sometimes bounce back and forth really quickly. Is this a glitch or something realistic because I wasn't actively steering correctly?
2. Responsiveness to the 360 controller, at least with X and Y, seemed VERY lagged. Like, hitting the reverse view seemed to take about half a second, and steering/throttle seemed a bit lagged though maybe not that bad. Does rear-view work instantly for everyone else? Any ideas to reduce control lag?
Input lag is being worked. Rear view is quite fast for me, not instant, but fast. Looking to the side on the other hand is very slow (this have been said and we've been told they will look into it).Blizzard said:
About camera position, you can change it with WASD on the fly (at least those are the default keys for the DFGT).
Put a few laps in just now. There is something really off with the steering, not sure if it's input lag but there isn't any precision in the steering on my end. Feels really sluggish. Some people in the forums are having mixed experiences as far as steering goes it seems, so hopefully the devs can sort that stuff out.
Once they sort out the steering I think this could be a solid game. But it's still very early days, let's not forget that. I'm optimistic for the future of this project.
Once they sort out the steering I think this could be a solid game. But it's still very early days, let's not forget that. I'm optimistic for the future of this project.
And to add to what fresquito mentioned, your throttle is not modeled as in other games (linear), but like it is in a real car. So it slowly build up revs and than keeps building up even if you keep it at same position. (hope you understand what I meantBlizzard said:
)@Lyon, no idea
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Betta Lines
Member
Yeah Avast is blocking it for me...
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
1:26 dead.
I give up, Dilly. You've defeated me. I am forever your inferior.
I give up, Dilly. You've defeated me. I am forever your inferior.
Cuban Legend
Member
oops
Cuban Legend
Member
if they can record me some real nice straight-pipe engine sounds in this game then im sold
im talking about this shit right here
im talking about this shit right here
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Oh you motherfucker. So I tell you to buy the game and then you beat my time just like that.
What!? That's batshit! I feel much more confident in 2011 than I do in this, in this I'm scared of the throttle - though that could be because my throttle doesn't register until its half depressed.Lucius86 said:
Oh and I guess the difference in feel could be because of F1 vs Formula B
Betta Lines
Member
I'd beat all your times if I could get the game running at more than 5fps
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
I feel more confident in 2011 too, but I think that's just because it's relatively piss easy in comparison, haha.Orgun said: