Racing Sims

FleeceLINER · June 5th, 2009, 8:59 AM

What do you think about having an episode revolving around racing simulators? I believe that many of us, the fans and supporters of Garage 419, are also avid fans of racing games, be it Gran Turismo, Burnout Paradise, or even Mariokart. Massively Multiplayer Online Racing Games could also be considered. For example, Project Torque is one of the better Free to Play MMORGs I've had the pleasure to play. I'm sure that you play racing games, right? If not, how about some friends with a Logitech G25 steering wheel?

Just throwing this out there-- It's 1:00 AM, I just finished studying for testing, and I had this madcap epiphany. images/smilies/dry.gif

-Feedback, please!!

LeVeL · June 5th, 2009, 2:01 PM

Maybe compare Gran Turismo and Forza? There are plenty of fanboys for each out there but it would be interesting to see a side-by-side comparisson by someone that actually knows something about cars.

MXM · June 5th, 2009, 2:13 PM

If you don't include LFS, I'm never watching the show again!

Karoug · June 5th, 2009, 3:37 PM

^Or GTR Evo (and STCC)!!

FleeceLINER · June 5th, 2009, 6:49 PM

Definitely Live for Speed, especially since this site supports it. (You can post your LFS name into your info)

MattFarah · June 7th, 2009, 12:57 AM

I hate video games, even very good racing sim's. I play them for 15 minutes and then completely lose interest, and I really hate watching other people play them. If someone else wants to do a review, I'd consider running it.

falero · July 28th, 2009, 3:08 AM

just went to Dave and Buster's last weekend. There you can drink beer and play arcade games. I don't drink, but i did play some games. All the driving ones, a couple shooting games, and a horse game. My daughters into horses and chit, so i had to play images/smilies/wacko.gif

There was one true Ferrari simulater with a 6sp trans, clutch and all. A few nascar simulaters and a need for speed one. The best one, though, was Daytona USA. It was old, the same one i played 15 years ago. Not 100 % accurate, but fun as hell. As far as consoles games, Gran Turismo taught me how to take high speed corners in real life. I didn't care for the newest one for PS3, but it's still very realistic.

falero · July 28th, 2009, 3:20 AM

GTA4. that online play is funner than chit. As far as a simulator..I highly recomend this game. Especially for those looking to haul ass through heavily populated parks while shooting uzis and transporting hoes to back alleys. Very realistic images/smilies/lol.gif

mtes · August 24th, 2009, 6:22 AM

rFactor

Everything you could ever want from a simulator. And the soon to be released rFactor2. All rFactor users are eagerly awaiting this one.

matt2000 · August 24th, 2009, 1:24 PM

^Nice month bump. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

I still fail to see the appeal of rfactor. The graphics seem way behind the current sims like LFS, so the only redeeming feature is the car and track list.

LFS is definitely right up there as far as sims go, and with the VW Scirocco and a new tyre physics model in the pipeline it will just get better.

mtes · August 27th, 2009, 4:53 AM

Yes, the graphics may be better on LFS. RFactor is now getting old (4 years old I think), thus the less than perfect graphics, but it is still the industry leader. Now add to that the upcoming improvements in rFactor2 and presto, it will be miles ahead of the competition.

Sir Stiggington · August 27th, 2009, 1:40 PM

The biggest problem with rFactor remains the force feedback. It's OK with the RealFeel, but it's still light years behind what GTR2 can manange. It's the only reason I play GTR2 over rFactor.

Great idea for the show though, I'd love to see some sims...

MattFarah · September 3rd, 2009, 7:37 AM

I just got an idea, I'm gonna go to Dave and Busters and play video games and get progressively more wasted and find out how bad my lap times get when I'm bombed.

Elvis313 · September 3rd, 2009, 8:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattFarah

I just got an idea, I'm gonna go to Dave and Busters and play video games and get progressively more wasted and find out how bad my lap times get when I'm bombed.

From my personal ~~experience~~ experiments I can predict it will look like this:

http://pic.phyrefile.com/e/el/elvis313/2009/09/03/ballmer_peak.png

DanielVolz · September 4th, 2009, 6:38 AM

Matt,

Challenge. Accepted!

matt2000 · September 4th, 2009, 11:34 PM

Sounds like a good laugh. Would enjoy seeing that, although you can see the effects of alcohol on driving most nights on XBL on Forza 2.

TopGearManiac · September 9th, 2009, 5:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattFarah

I hate video games, even very good racing sim's. I play them for 15 minutes and then completely lose interest, and I really hate watching other people play them. If someone else wants to do a review, I'd consider running it.

Its too late now Matt. lol. It would be great to see Matt racing in GT5 or forza or other racing sims. If that episode wont make it to the series, at least put it in the bloopers section. lol. more matt is never too much.

June 5th, 2009, 8:59 AM	#1
FleeceLINER Joined: Jun 5th, 2009 Last Online: 2:07 AM Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 441 Rep Power: 7	Racing Sims What do you think about having an episode revolving around racing simulators? I believe that many of us, the fans and supporters of Garage 419, are also avid fans of racing games, be it Gran Turismo, Burnout Paradise, or even Mariokart. Massively Multiplayer Online Racing Games could also be considered. For example, Project Torque is one of the better Free to Play MMORGs I've had the pleasure to play. I'm sure that you play racing games, right? If not, how about some friends with a Logitech G25 steering wheel? Just throwing this out there-- It's 1:00 AM, I just finished studying for testing, and I had this madcap epiphany. -Feedback, please!!

June 5th, 2009, 2:01 PM	#2
LeVeL Joined: Jun 16th, 2007 Last Online: 3:36 AM Location: MA Age: 21 Posts: 2,972 Car: CG5/F23A1 Rep Power: 100	Maybe compare Gran Turismo and Forza? There are plenty of fanboys for each out there but it would be interesting to see a side-by-side comparisson by someone that actually knows something about cars. __________________ ^Don't worry he's a closet ~~homosexual~~ Miata driver. - Twerp128 flickr . . . photography + UMass Motorsport

June 5th, 2009, 3:37 PM	#4
Karoug Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 1:18 AM Location: Sweden Age: 31 Posts: 3,923 Car: Volvo 745GLT! 2 bikes Rep Power: 120	^Or GTR Evo (and STCC)!! __________________ I support the formation of Koenigsaab.

July 28th, 2009, 3:08 AM	#7
falero Joined: Jul 27th, 2009 Last Online: August 12th, 2009 Location: ypsilanti, michigan Age: 29 Posts: 23 Car: 08 Ford Fusion se, 09 Mazda 6i touring Rep Power: 0	here's my review: just went to Dave and Buster's last weekend. There you can drink beer and play arcade games. I don't drink, but i did play some games. All the driving ones, a couple shooting games, and a horse game. My daughters into horses and chit, so i had to play There was one true Ferrari simulater with a 6sp trans, clutch and all. A few nascar simulaters and a need for speed one. The best one, though, was Daytona USA. It was old, the same one i played 15 years ago. Not 100 % accurate, but fun as hell. As far as consoles games, Gran Turismo taught me how to take high speed corners in real life. I didn't care for the newest one for PS3, but it's still very realistic.

July 28th, 2009, 3:20 AM	#8
falero Joined: Jul 27th, 2009 Last Online: August 12th, 2009 Location: ypsilanti, michigan Age: 29 Posts: 23 Car: 08 Ford Fusion se, 09 Mazda 6i touring Rep Power: 0	don't forget............. GTA4. that online play is funner than chit. As far as a simulator..I highly recomend this game. Especially for those looking to haul ass through heavily populated parks while shooting uzis and transporting hoes to back alleys. Very realistic Last edited by falero; July 28th, 2009 at 3:27 AM.

June 5th, 2009, 2:13 PM	#3
MXM old porsches do run! Joined: Jun 9th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Age: 27 Posts: 3,059 Car: 7, 944 LFS Status: Rep Power: 63	If you don't include LFS, I'm never watching the show again!

June 5th, 2009, 6:49 PM	#5
FleeceLINER Joined: Jun 5th, 2009 Last Online: 2:07 AM Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 441 Rep Power: 7	Definitely Live for Speed, especially since this site supports it. (You can post your LFS name into your info)

June 7th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#6
MattFarah Garage419 Joined: Apr 3rd, 2009 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Age: 27 Posts: 281 Car: Aston Martin Vanquish, Corvette, Suzuki SV650 Rep Power: 20	I hate video games, even very good racing sim's. I play them for 15 minutes and then completely lose interest, and I really hate watching other people play them. If someone else wants to do a review, I'd consider running it.

August 24th, 2009, 6:22 AM	#9
mtes Joined: May 15th, 2009 Last Online: September 7th, 2009 Location: Fukuoka, Japan Posts: 11 Car: VW GTI, Honda NSR250SE(bike) Rep Power: 0	rFactor Everything you could ever want from a simulator. And the soon to be released rFactor2. All rFactor users are eagerly awaiting this one.

August 24th, 2009, 1:24 PM	#10
matt2000 Hedgehog Sandwich Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 2:26 AM Location: Meerkat Harborough, UK Age: 19 Posts: 5,616 Car: 1977 lol sprung Land Rover shed LFS Status: Rep Power: 101	^Nice month bump. I still fail to see the appeal of rfactor. The graphics seem way behind the current sims like LFS, so the only redeeming feature is the car and track list. LFS is definitely right up there as far as sims go, and with the VW Scirocco and a new tyre physics model in the pipeline it will just get better. __________________ Forza 3 Owners Club

August 27th, 2009, 4:53 AM	#11
mtes Joined: May 15th, 2009 Last Online: September 7th, 2009 Location: Fukuoka, Japan Posts: 11 Car: VW GTI, Honda NSR250SE(bike) Rep Power: 0	Yes, the graphics may be better on LFS. RFactor is now getting old (4 years old I think), thus the less than perfect graphics, but it is still the industry leader. Now add to that the upcoming improvements in rFactor2 and presto, it will be miles ahead of the competition.

August 27th, 2009, 1:40 PM	#12
Sir Stiggington Previously known as The Real Stig Joined: May 24th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Geneva, Switzerland Age: 16 Posts: 2,973 Car: McLaren Mercedes MP4/23 :P Rep Power: 43	The biggest problem with rFactor remains the force feedback. It's OK with the RealFeel, but it's still light years behind what GTR2 can manange. It's the only reason I play GTR2 over rFactor. Great idea for the show though, I'd love to see some sims... __________________ "The pedal under my right foot isn't so much a throttle, as it is a hyper-space button." -Jeremy Clarkson VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES

September 3rd, 2009, 7:37 AM	#13
MattFarah Garage419 Joined: Apr 3rd, 2009 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Age: 27 Posts: 281 Car: Aston Martin Vanquish, Corvette, Suzuki SV650 Rep Power: 20	I just got an idea, I'm gonna go to Dave and Busters and play video games and get progressively more wasted and find out how bad my lap times get when I'm bombed.

September 4th, 2009, 6:38 AM	#15
DanielVolz Joined: Sep 2nd, 2009 Last Online: October 17th, 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Matt, Challenge. Accepted!

September 4th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#16
matt2000 Hedgehog Sandwich Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 2:26 AM Location: Meerkat Harborough, UK Age: 19 Posts: 5,616 Car: 1977 lol sprung Land Rover shed LFS Status: Rep Power: 101	Sounds like a good laugh. Would enjoy seeing that, although you can see the effects of alcohol on driving most nights on XBL on Forza 2. __________________ Forza 3 Owners Club

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