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rFactor 2 Beta Thread: Which will crash more often; it or us?
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mclaren777
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We can see too much of the arm/elbow and that joint doesn't animate well. I gave the mod creator the following suggestions for his next build...
1. Make the windscreen less dark and "cold"
2. Reduce the speed-sensitive camera shake
3. Reduce the FOV angle for the in-car camera
Youtube Video
Overall, still a great mod.
mclaren777
Member
I mean the camera shake, switching between the nissan and the maserati made it even funnier.
Entire Formula 2 grid in rFactor 2, licensed!
http://www.formulatwo.com/news/f2-agrees-rfactor2-deal.aspx
http://www.formulatwo.com/news/f2-agrees-rfactor2-deal.aspx
Neat!
What do you mean? Are you talking about the above post? Because that was PR stating they've officially licensed it and it's going to be included in the game (when it actually ships in final form).
mclaren777
Member
I would have much preferred a partnership with F3 or FBMW, but I'm still really happy to see more content coming to rF2.
mclaren777
Member
Build 85 was just posted and you need to update all current ISI mods for it to work correctly.
More info here
More info here
Will wait till there's easy links.
Like that the one guy said he had performance increases (and the game still looked better). That last update basically put my 460 to its limit trying to hold 60fps. So I'd love if it went back to earlier performance levels so I could exceed 60fps now.
Like that the one guy said he had performance increases (and the game still looked better). That last update basically put my 460 to its limit trying to hold 60fps. So I'd love if it went back to earlier performance levels so I could exceed 60fps now.
Graphics look much better too.
http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/2872?p=67786&viewfull=1#post67786
http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/2872?p=67786&viewfull=1#post67786
The driving is definately nice and its pretty but the modding implementation is a damn mess.
Its exactly what put me off the first rfactor.
Though from the patch notes -
FUNCTIONAL ADDITIONS:
----------------------------
Added mod downloading to sim
Added settings for HTTP Server and rfmod sharing.
Praying for some kind of car/track central that can be accessed in game.
Its exactly what put me off the first rfactor.
Though from the patch notes -
FUNCTIONAL ADDITIONS:
----------------------------
Added mod downloading to sim
Added settings for HTTP Server and rfmod sharing.
Praying for some kind of car/track central that can be accessed in game.
mclaren777
Member
Looking good!
Megane @ Estoril
Build 49 38 avg fps
Build 60 45 avg fps
Build 85 51 avg fps
Megane @ Malaysia
Build 49 43 avg fps
Build 60 48 avg fps
Build 85 61 avg fps
Megane @ Mills
Build 49 37 avg fps
Build 60 43 avg fps
Build 85 49 avg fps
Historic F2 @ Monaco
Build 49 39 avg fps
Build 60 48 avg fps
Build 85 56 avg fps
Historic F2 @ Spa
Build 49 43 avg fps
Build 60 55 avg fps
Build 85 64 avg fps
Source
Megane @ Estoril
Build 49 38 avg fps
Build 60 45 avg fps
Build 85 51 avg fps
Megane @ Malaysia
Build 49 43 avg fps
Build 60 48 avg fps
Build 85 61 avg fps
Megane @ Mills
Build 49 37 avg fps
Build 60 43 avg fps
Build 85 49 avg fps
Historic F2 @ Monaco
Build 49 39 avg fps
Build 60 48 avg fps
Build 85 56 avg fps
Historic F2 @ Spa
Build 49 43 avg fps
Build 60 55 avg fps
Build 85 64 avg fps
Source
We'll see. Because I clearly had a performance hit when going to build 69. Although I see that's been omitted from that chart (so maybe it's just acknowledged as not being that great of a build performance wise).
EDIT: See the http links are now up. Hopefully they'll update the 60's mode soon.
EDIT: See the http links are now up. Hopefully they'll update the 60's mode soon.
mclaren777
Member
Consider this a new game. Instead of updating – do a fresh install of Build 85. Get rid of anything from Build 69, including the rFactor 2 folder in your Documents directory. Don't use any previous car setups, player profiles, or controller configurations. This will help cut down on issues and it will allow you to give ISI better feedback.
Build 85 – Full Setup
Formula Masters v1.0
Formula Renault v1.2
Megane Trophy v1.1
World Endurance v1.1
(Click image for video)
Build 85 – Full Setup
Formula Masters v1.0
Formula Renault v1.2
Megane Trophy v1.1
World Endurance v1.1
(Click image for video)
But those links you've posted for the "mods" are updates. They won't work unless you also have the base mods installed first.
Are they really recommending you ditch everything and do clean installs of everything?
mclaren777
Member
Good point.
Step #1: Save the contents of your rF2 > Packages folder
Step #2: Fully uninstall Build 69 before installing Build 85
Step #3: Install of the base mods/updates from Packages
Step #4: Install the updated mods that go with Build 85
mclaren777
Member
I also have a GTX 460 and I run fairly high settings. I just tried a 10-car race with the Meganes and I averaged between 80-100fps, which means I can comfortably run at soft-locked 60fps without issue now.
You should watch this video about the updated mod process: Youtube
Not sure I'm feeling the new FFB at all. Only played about 5 minutes to see how things were, but it seems like it's been numbed big time.
I guess I will have to do a clean install, because I did just do the update. And that has my FFB config changes still included. But going off road, I heard some clicks. So I worry going back to defaults is going to go back to the death rattles.
The official thread has me worried. Complaints about poor G25/27 support now and supporters claiming G25/G27 fanboys are just a vocal minority. :lol Okay. Will play more with it tongiht, but I really hope this isn't as bad as some are claiming.
It runs better, but your perception is skewed by the modes you play. Load up Spa or Monaco and I guarantee you won't be getting those framerates.
Loaded up the Formula series and was really surprised by the high framerate. Then I loaded the 60s series and Spa. Takes a serious hit. So, that's the difference between us. You never play the 60s series and I never play anything but
I guess I will have to do a clean install, because I did just do the update. And that has my FFB config changes still included. But going off road, I heard some clicks. So I worry going back to defaults is going to go back to the death rattles.
The official thread has me worried. Complaints about poor G25/27 support now and supporters claiming G25/G27 fanboys are just a vocal minority. :lol Okay. Will play more with it tongiht, but I really hope this isn't as bad as some are claiming.
It runs better, but your perception is skewed by the modes you play. Load up Spa or Monaco and I guarantee you won't be getting those framerates.
Loaded up the Formula series and was really surprised by the high framerate. Then I loaded the 60s series and Spa. Takes a serious hit. So, that's the difference between us. You never play the 60s series and I never play anything but
Edit: Found it.... (Could you link the thread? I can't find it.)
LOL at the people in there claiming its a hardware issue and nothing to do with rfactor
mclaren777
Member
You're right. I just tried Monaco for the first time (and one of the historic cars for the first time as well) and the framerate was much worse. I averaged 30fps at the start and it climbed to 50-60fps once everybody spread out after a few laps. Random note: I hated the historic car for the first seven laps, but then I started to understand its appeal.
I then tried the Meganes at Monaco and the framerate was the same (30-60fps). So then I tried the historic cars at Snetterton and everything went back to the normal (for me) framerate of 60fps locked. So I'm guessing that Monaco just needs an update, which should be in the forthcoming historic patch.
Also, the Megane AI apparently doesn't like Monaco...
LOL at the people in there claiming its a hardware issue and nothing to do with rfactor
I'm looking forward to testing the Fanatec wheel that should be arriving soon. My G27 went nuts again with the fresh install of Build 85 so I had to adjust the steering torque filter back to 4 like I had it in previous builds. I was hoping that ISI would have finally solved the aggressive vibrations, but apparently not yet.
mclaren777
Member
mclaren777
Member
ISI will soon be releasing the 1966 version of Monza, as well as the Brabham BT20.
So, so, good. I just hope that's not the last of the retro tracks.
Big Takeover
Member
Monza and the Brabham are looking good. Can't wait.
mclaren777
Member
I'm really impressed with what the community has managed to create so far. These images are from April and they represent the work of just one man. If this is any indication of what the rest of the modding scene can produce, rFactor 2 is going to have a really bright future.
mclaren777
Member
Build 90 just went live and it includes both the Brabham BT20 and ISI's historic version of Monza.
Direct Downloads
Build 85-90 Update
v1.1 Historic Update
http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/6105-Build-90-Discussion
Direct Downloads
Build 85-90 Update
v1.1 Historic Update
http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/6105-Build-90-Discussion
mclaren777
Member
The disappearing shadows are still an issue for me, but Monaco now runs locked at 60fps.
lolAlso, the Megane AI apparently doesn't like Monaco...
What happened with that blue Megane? It just took off before it even hit anything!
Also, the F2 cars look really good. I always loved playing around with the 'medium' class single-seaters more than modern F1 cars.
Watch how all the cars start turning left too early before correcting and then crashing into the other side. Bluey missed his correction and took flight from the opposite wall :lol.
Should be noted that Monza isn't actually included in the new 60s mod update. Needs to be downloaded individually. Found a good link with fast d/l speeds.
http://ge.tt/5RscHCJ/v/1
Should also be noted you have to switch to "Include all files" when trying to install the mod. I had it at the default "Show Mods" and the Brianza track wasn't showing up.
So after an hour of spinning my wheels, finally got some time in.
Love the new car. With some decent tuning, should be great.
Also impressed at the work they did on the other tracks. Spa has had some major trackside ambiance work down. New textures everywhere. Thought it looked great before, but it's significantly better now.
Ran out of time. Only got about 5 minutes with Monza before quitting. Should be a lot of fun.
Oh, and with the FFB edits, the FFB is back to not sucking. Not sure what my issues were with .85, but glad they're back to normal. No more death rattle with those slight modifications.
http://ge.tt/5RscHCJ/v/1
Should also be noted you have to switch to "Include all files" when trying to install the mod. I had it at the default "Show Mods" and the Brianza track wasn't showing up.
So after an hour of spinning my wheels, finally got some time in.
Love the new car. With some decent tuning, should be great.
Also impressed at the work they did on the other tracks. Spa has had some major trackside ambiance work down. New textures everywhere. Thought it looked great before, but it's significantly better now.
Ran out of time. Only got about 5 minutes with Monza before quitting. Should be a lot of fun.
Oh, and with the FFB edits, the FFB is back to not sucking. Not sure what my issues were with .85, but glad they're back to normal. No more death rattle with those slight modifications.
Final Edit: And aside from wasting an hour I could have spent playing an actual game, I accomplished nothing. I've put the Brianza file into the packages folder, but it doesn't show in the mod manager and I can't install it (since it's not there).
I'm like the exact opposite of mclaren. I'm primarily PC and don't like consoles. But even for a PC centric guy like me, their products drive me off the wall. I don't know how somebody who prefers the convenience of consoles can be into such a mess
Yea installing things in rfactor 2 is not very intuitive. You have to click manage mods and then go to options and click show mods only, which should uncheck it. You should now be able to see the track mod which you can right click and select install.
mclaren777
Member
No offense, but I found it really quite easy to install.
• Download the file to my Package folder
• Open rF2 launcher and select Manage Mods
• Click on Option and select "Show Mods Only"
• Right-click on Brianza and install the track
Edit: beaten by Darkdeus
• Download the file to my Package folder
• Open rF2 launcher and select Manage Mods
• Click on Option and select "Show Mods Only"
• Right-click on Brianza and install the track
Edit: beaten by Darkdeus
Yeah. I finally figured that out. As you can see from my stealth edit, I edited out my rambling blog of frustration.
It's not Show Mods only. That's what I had it defaulted on. It's not a mod. And I had no idea this was even an option since it's never had to be changed before and they didn't explain anything. A little disclaimer in the OP would have gone a long ways. Because if you're not installing third-party tracks that are files only, it's easy to not realize things have to be changed.
EDIT: Or if it had to be changed, it was changed so long ago I forgot it was even an option I changed.
mclaren777
Member
That's a brilliant idea. I'll work on it during the later part of Le Mans once most of my guests.
Hah. I wasn't even referring to you. I meant on the official forum. You probably don't need to edit your post since I'm probably the only idiot who didn't figure it out, but on the official forum, it really should have been explained better.
mclaren777
Member
I added the unofficial rTrainer mod to the second post, as well as the GIF below...
Sometimes you'll need to swap between the basic and detailed lists to install a mod.
Sometimes you'll need to swap between the basic and detailed lists to install a mod.
mclaren777
Member
mclaren777
Member
rTrainers are the Skip Barber cars of the rFactor universe.
mclaren777
Member
ISI is currently working on the Clio Cup and some people managed to get it early from a live server test.
Can't wait!
Can't wait!