New to rFactor

Post by **norbs** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:26 pm

What do I need to get? What good and whats bad?

Post by **Bauer** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:49 pm

http://www.rfactorcentral.com

check out the hall of fame. most good ones are in there

reality is that it depends what you are into that determines good and bad

Hazelb · Post by **Hazelb** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:50 pm

Norbs

Good to start here...

http://www.rfactorcentral.com/index.cfm

I like the V8's, but their are lots of great mods.

Formula BMW,

Stu has links to a good OW mod...

Check out the ratings at the site, they are a good guide!

Post by **norbs** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:30 pm

Thanks gents. The bride works in Sydney 1 week every fortnight, so I am finding in winter I am bored at night. Rebuilt her PC and have installed GPL, LFS and now rFactor. Had a run at GPL last night and remembered why I gave it away. Shit net code. Will still play it off line. But I will give LFS and rFactor a run now to see which I like more.

VIPEROSI · Post by **VIPEROSI** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:38 pm

Hey norbs....

Live for speed because it has no real mods is basically what you see is what you get. It is slightly easier to pick up and play because the servers can only run cars and tracks that come with the game when its installed so from that point of view you will probably find it easier to jump online any time of the day.

But these days its following has decreased massively and theres not much quality racing (hardly anyone in the public servers) so like rfactor the best racing you will find is in the leagues.

I prefer rfactor by far because its far more modern, far better car models, real cars for that matter, awesome sounds depending on the mod and basically any track in the world will be on it.

Jumping online though is harder, to get enjoyment out of rfactor online you basically have to join a league as it there is so much content out there you can rarely find a server packed with people and a track you have installed unless its the v8's or meganes.

As far as mods go there are plenty to choose from

My personal favourites in no particular order are

Champcar, Formula BMW, Porsche Carrera Cup 07, MMG F1 07, CTDP 2005 and the Renaul Megane Trophy mod which will always have servers running it and usually only on tracks installed with the actual rfactor game itself meaning you can just jump online with no hassle. Even the truck mod is good fun.

The champcar sounds are incredible, as are the f1 sounds in ctdp2005 and even mmg f1 07 which uses the sounds from the bmw sauber provided with the game.

Im a bit of a exception when it comes to the v8 mod, i have untill recently enjoyed following the v8supercar series but to me the mods physics leave alot to be desired but most people enjoy it. However there Bathurst track is a must install as it is the most realistic and best looking version of it i have seen yet in any sim.

I never downloaded the Grand Prix 1979 mod but everyone who used it raved about so have a look at that especially if your into historics.

Post by **norbs** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:44 pm

Thanks mate. You are right, I jumped into LFS this morning and it felt so much easier than GPL. It is a lot more forgiving. I was miles off my fastest laps, but I felt like I could drive it. GPL still has some attraction for those that haven't left it, but it has been too long away from the game for me.

I think I will end up just tooling around off line. I cant commit to a rFactor league, and if LFS has dropped away, I will be happy lapping around on my own.

Thanks for the advice.

r8response · Post by **r8response** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:51 pm

norbs wrote:I cant commit to a rFactor league, and if LFS has dropped away, I will be happy lapping around on my own.

Thanks for the advice.

I think Viper is being a bit of an alarmist when it comes to LFS...

Monday Night Racing consistently has 2 full servers of people in our league

Which you'd be most welcome to join. In the last 2 months we've actually had quite a few good people join (and one bad)

Post by **norbs** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:32 pm

Will have a look r8.

Just had a quick run on rFactor. Jesus, its a lot different to what I remember. Not the most intuitive game to set up either. Getting the hang of the menus now. Now to get some tracks that I know. Where the hell is Lulsgate?

VIPEROSI · Post by **VIPEROSI** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:01 pm

r8response wrote:
norbs wrote:I cant commit to a rFactor league, and if LFS has dropped away, I will be happy lapping around on my own.

Thanks for the advice.
I think Viper is being a bit of an alarmist when it comes to LFS...

Monday Night Racing consistently has 2 full servers of people in our league Which you'd be most welcome to join. In the last 2 months we've actually had quite a few good people join (and one bad)

Nah i was just refering to the public servers, i mentioned that as in rfactor the best way to race is now in the leagues which are run different nights of the week.

Post by **norbs** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:19 am

Gotta say, so far I am very impressed. Haven't raced online yet, dont know it all well enough to do that, but off line has been a blast. I raced the SR cars at Bathurst and had a ball. There is a hell of a lot to this game. Downloading Norisring and the mini pack today. Cant wait to get home.

nutty · Post by **nutty** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:51 am

So what leagues are currently running? its been ages since ive had a race online, I know AAL is on Wednesdays and MNR on Mondays.

But what days are other leagues for rFactor/LFS? Wouldnt mind getting back into it

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:21 pm

nutty wrote:So what leagues are currently running? its been ages since ive had a race online, I know AAL is on Wednesdays and MNR on Mondays.

But what days are other leagues for rFactor/LFS? Wouldnt mind getting back into it

This is what I know.

LFS:
MNR = Monday's - New series taking sign-ups - http://www.ozbee-racing.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=3
AAL = Wed each Fortnight - New series to be announced soon - http://www.australasianleague.com/home.html
LFSEA = Thursday's - Fully subscribed V8 Supercar Series after most of the rl V8 Supercar Rd's - http://www.lfsea.com/phpBB/index.php /

rFactor: http://simracingaustralia.com/
The Monday Factor: Monday's - http://rfactorleague.simracingaustralia.com/?q=node/420
rFactor League: Thursday's - http://rfactorleague.simracingaustralia.com/?q=node/419

GPL:
ARSE Series = Tuesday's using 66 mod at the moment - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5921

r8response · Post by **r8response** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:35 pm

rFactor also has a V8 Supercar league on saturday nights

Post by **norbs** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:41 pm

Tops. So potentially rFactor on Mon and Thu nights and LFS on Wed if the weeks line up.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:42 pm

r8response wrote:rFactor also has a V8 Supercar league on saturday nights

Yep this one iirc: http://www.ausfactor.com/
V8Factor Pro and Rookie Leagues (Sun & Mon)
They also have a NASCAR Friday night league.

OMG have a look at the Bathurst Legends Mod they are developing. Oh Yeah!!!

Post by **norbs** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:47 pm

Well, I have just spent the last hour racing VW Bugs around Suzuka. Holy crap, how much fun is that. The range of cars and tracks is terrific. Certainly enjoying it.

durbster · Post by **durbster** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:08 am

I've just recently my wheel back up on the desk and tried a few of the latest sims. nkPro is amazing but I'm not paying for that support, and LFS felt as dull and lifeless as it always has, so I bought rFactor last week so am just getting my head round it like norbs. It doesn't feel hugely sophisticated on the physics side, and the graphics are curiously blue, but it's a shit lot of fun and I've only just touched the surface of the mods.

The 1979 F1 cars are great and they sound amazing, but they're tricky bastards. The BMW320s are good too, and a bit more manageable. I'm just buggering about offline but I'm well off the pace of my old league mates so far, so don't think I'll be racing anyone any time soon

Sterling · Post by **Sterling** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:40 am

My only other suggestion would be to download and try the Force feedback plugins that are available, Realfeel is one and seems to be quite popular but I its 'feel' is not quite right for me, personally I prefer the LeoFFB plugin, it feels much more natural and is a real improvement over the poor ISI force feedback.

Easy to install, just download and put both files in your plugin folder and its activated......to uninstall just delete both.

http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cf ... B%20plugin

SE1Z · Post by **SE1Z** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:35 am

theres also this thread: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=5684

quite a few tips'n'tricks to get you going

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