iRacing

aXLe · 26th June 2008, 9:37 PM

Any fellow OCAUer's signed up yet for iRacing?

I got an invite this morning for the initial post Beta intake. I've been looking forward to this one forever - installing atm!

UPDATE 29/08/12 :

OCAU iRacing wiki page
OCAU iRacing Social Group

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dataGecko · 26th June 2008, 10:52 PM

Looking forward to hearing how the setup goes. Could be a long and sleepless night I suspect. ;-)

Ospi · 26th June 2008, 11:17 PM

After playing the Historix mod for rf all day, iRacing is going to have to be fkn brilliant to force me to pay a monthly fee. Though knowing who is behind it, it has every chance of being just that.

Dodoman · 26th June 2008, 11:23 PM

iRacing? What's this about?

Sub_Atomic · 27th June 2008, 12:16 AM

1 thing that shits me:

Having to BUY tracks and cars. I don't really care much about the monthly fee, but having to pay for tracks and vehicles? No thanks.

Even in the videos I've seen of iRacing the total comes to like $200, that's stupidly steep for a game that will have "updated tracks you can buy". Seems like bit of a rip to me.

Ospi · 27th June 2008, 1:32 AM

yeah and I honestly don't see it being that much better than RF or LFS anyway which more than keep me occupied.

Speaking to a few people beta testing it, they aren't blown out of the water either, they say it is very good, but probably not good enough to warrant to ridiculous pricing of the product.

aXLe · 27th June 2008, 10:03 AM

Well, $13 per month isnt THAT ridiculous (albeit to get that price you've got to shell it out in one hit of US$156 for a years subscription). If you do go for a years subscription you get $60 credits to put toward content or subscription renewal though. You get the initial 2 cars and 7 tracks (I think) included at no extra cost.

And really, to get going you dont need to buy anything else. In fact, you can't until your license reaches a sufficient level where you need or can use the content.

I do like the idea of the safety rating - you advance to another license level if your personal safety rating (calculated against incidents per corner negotiated) is at a certain level at the completion of a season (12 weeks). To be eligible for other classes (such as open wheelers) your safety rating must reach a certain level, and then you have to keep it there else you go back down the ladder again. Different incidents have differing points awarded against them - off track, hitting a vehicle, losing control, etc

Also they class the field based on your rating so you are racing against drivers at the same skill level.

I havent actually raced yet - just practising to get my lap time down, then I'll start racing. Enjoying it so far though!

Installation was easy - download an initial installer of approx 150MB, then once you are in you calibrate video and controller and then update the content (cars and tracks) which was approx 590MB. I love the web interface - very well done.

The Sculpturer · 27th June 2008, 11:12 AM

No link?

SID135 · 27th June 2008, 1:43 PM

http://iracing.com/

I also got an invite, but alas I cant play until I get my CC working.

Can't wait tho, a few people I know who got in also are loving it. Bar the track/car prices (which I don't mind too much, as long as they are good quality)

I think it could build up to some great racing. Apparently the netcode is quite smooth, you don't even notice 300ms pings on servers. No more eurolag! YAY!

Olle_34 · 28th June 2008, 7:56 AM

Got the invite but would really like to know if its any good b4 i shell out more $$$
You know the drill

Gfx physics cars setups tracks etc ?????

aXLe · 28th June 2008, 12:42 PM

You only have to shell out USD$20 first up - 1 month and see what you think. You can suspend your membership indefinately and come back at any time - all your content will still be available.

Probably best to read the review in the latest AutoSimSport : http://www.autosimsport.net/ Quite a few pages there from 3 different reviewers - well worth a read.

Also a video review here : http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=zbAC-PV3lZI Shows off the web interface, which I really like.

I've only just got started with it, but enjoying it so far. I'm running with 8800GTS 512MB and it runs great.

Olle_34 · 28th June 2008, 4:29 PM

Thanks for the links/info aXLe but i might let it slide for a while yet till i find out if many from 0Z join up

BUT i just might install NR2003 for some Lowes goodness

(gfx look very similar)

Ospi · 28th June 2008, 8:02 PM

graphics look meh, have nothing on what i'm playing atm in RF with mid-ohio in the historix. Also it seems modding is not possible like with LFS and it has a similar data collection system as LFS which is fantastic. Cars look like they handle as expected really, up with with LFS and good RF mods which will be nice.

However $60 a year and then needing to pay another $15 for each car and track imo is a fucking joke and completely unnecessary. Honestly, from what I have seen it is just not worth it, but I will definitely give it a try when I get the chance.

aXLe · 28th June 2008, 8:49 PM

Make that $160 per year

You are right - not cheap. I guess laser scanning all the tracks makes it a pretty expensive exercise, but I have faith in the team behind it. I've just gone with the initial month membership, and I'll take it from there.

I'm also going to give rFactor a go - that Historix mod looks awesome. Did the models come from GT Legends? I mean they use the same engine and all dont they? ISI? I have GT Legends, GTR2, LFS, but havent bought rFactor yet. At $50 it seems quite the bargain compared with iRacing, but I'm curious to see if the physics are improved over the Simbin sims based on the same engine.

leechy · 28th June 2008, 10:40 PM

I was lucky enough to be in the 2nd wave of beta testers.
Once you have been driving Iracing, it is very hard to go back to Rfactor.
Cars in Iracing are alot more alive.
Give the 1 month subscription a go, if you don't like it don't renew.
If you buy a years subs, you get $60 which you can put towards cars/tracks or your next subscripition.
There are at least 50 Aussies signed up so far.

Cheers

26th June 2008, 9:37 PM	#1
aXLe Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 945	iRacing Any fellow OCAUer's signed up yet for iRacing? I got an invite this morning for the initial post Beta intake. I've been looking forward to this one forever - installing atm! UPDATE 29/08/12 : OCAU iRacing wiki page OCAU iRacing Social Group . __________________ aXLe WANTED : Apple ][ gear - any condition Building a workbench Formula AU Racing Cockpit Development Apple 1 replica buildup Last edited by aXLe; 29th August 2012 at 10:24 AM.

26th June 2008, 10:52 PM	#2
dataGecko Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 17	iRacing Looking forward to hearing how the setup goes. Could be a long and sleepless night I suspect. ;-) __________________ Living a good life. P5k-E Quad-Q9450 4G-Corsair-Twin2X 9800GT 4xWD500G RAID Corsair620W Dell2408WFP

26th June 2008, 11:23 PM	#4
Dodoman Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 3145 Posts: 2,375	iRacing? What's this about? __________________ Bleh Steam profile

27th June 2008, 10:03 AM	#7
aXLe Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 945	Well, $13 per month isnt THAT ridiculous (albeit to get that price you've got to shell it out in one hit of US$156 for a years subscription). If you do go for a years subscription you get $60 credits to put toward content or subscription renewal though. You get the initial 2 cars and 7 tracks (I think) included at no extra cost. And really, to get going you dont need to buy anything else. In fact, you can't until your license reaches a sufficient level where you need or can use the content. I do like the idea of the safety rating - you advance to another license level if your personal safety rating (calculated against incidents per corner negotiated) is at a certain level at the completion of a season (12 weeks). To be eligible for other classes (such as open wheelers) your safety rating must reach a certain level, and then you have to keep it there else you go back down the ladder again. Different incidents have differing points awarded against them - off track, hitting a vehicle, losing control, etc Also they class the field based on your rating so you are racing against drivers at the same skill level. I havent actually raced yet - just practising to get my lap time down, then I'll start racing. Enjoying it so far though! Installation was easy - download an initial installer of approx 150MB, then once you are in you calibrate video and controller and then update the content (cars and tracks) which was approx 590MB. I love the web interface - very well done. __________________ aXLe WANTED : Apple ][ gear - any condition Building a workbench Formula AU Racing Cockpit Development Apple 1 replica buildup Last edited by aXLe; 27th June 2008 at 10:27 AM.

28th June 2008, 7:56 AM	#10
Olle_34 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stanmore Posts: 1,979	Got the invite but would really like to know if its any good b4 i shell out more $$$ You know the drill Gfx physics cars setups tracks etc ????? __________________ abigtruk in multiplayer games....... so it can be like "you were killed by abigtruk"

26th June 2008, 11:17 PM	#3
Ospi Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,973	After playing the Historix mod for rf all day, iRacing is going to have to be fkn brilliant to force me to pay a monthly fee. Though knowing who is behind it, it has every chance of being just that.

27th June 2008, 1:32 AM	#6
Ospi Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,973	yeah and I honestly don't see it being that much better than RF or LFS anyway which more than keep me occupied. Speaking to a few people beta testing it, they aren't blown out of the water either, they say it is very good, but probably not good enough to warrant to ridiculous pricing of the product.

27th June 2008, 11:12 AM	#8
The Sculpturer (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,334	No link?

27th June 2008, 1:43 PM	#9
SID135 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hoppers Crossing Posts: 336	http://iracing.com/ I also got an invite, but alas I cant play until I get my CC working. Can't wait tho, a few people I know who got in also are loving it. Bar the track/car prices (which I don't mind too much, as long as they are good quality) I think it could build up to some great racing. Apparently the netcode is quite smooth, you don't even notice 300ms pings on servers. No more eurolag! YAY!

28th June 2008, 12:42 PM	#11
aXLe Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 945	You only have to shell out USD$20 first up - 1 month and see what you think. You can suspend your membership indefinately and come back at any time - all your content will still be available. Probably best to read the review in the latest AutoSimSport : http://www.autosimsport.net/ Quite a few pages there from 3 different reviewers - well worth a read. Also a video review here : http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=zbAC-PV3lZI Shows off the web interface, which I really like. I've only just got started with it, but enjoying it so far. I'm running with 8800GTS 512MB and it runs great. __________________ aXLe WANTED : Apple ][ gear - any condition Building a workbench Formula AU Racing Cockpit Development Apple 1 replica buildup Last edited by aXLe; 28th June 2008 at 12:48 PM.

28th June 2008, 4:29 PM	#12
Olle_34 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stanmore Posts: 1,979	Thanks for the links/info aXLe but i might let it slide for a while yet till i find out if many from 0Z join up BUT i just might install NR2003 for some Lowes goodness (gfx look very similar) __________________ abigtruk in multiplayer games....... so it can be like "you were killed by abigtruk"

28th June 2008, 8:02 PM	#13
Ospi Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,973	graphics look meh, have nothing on what i'm playing atm in RF with mid-ohio in the historix. Also it seems modding is not possible like with LFS and it has a similar data collection system as LFS which is fantastic. Cars look like they handle as expected really, up with with LFS and good RF mods which will be nice. However $60 a year and then needing to pay another $15 for each car and track imo is a fucking joke and completely unnecessary. Honestly, from what I have seen it is just not worth it, but I will definitely give it a try when I get the chance.

28th June 2008, 8:49 PM	#14
aXLe Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 945	Make that $160 per year You are right - not cheap. I guess laser scanning all the tracks makes it a pretty expensive exercise, but I have faith in the team behind it. I've just gone with the initial month membership, and I'll take it from there. I'm also going to give rFactor a go - that Historix mod looks awesome. Did the models come from GT Legends? I mean they use the same engine and all dont they? ISI? I have GT Legends, GTR2, LFS, but havent bought rFactor yet. At $50 it seems quite the bargain compared with iRacing, but I'm curious to see if the physics are improved over the Simbin sims based on the same engine. __________________ aXLe WANTED : Apple ][ gear - any condition Building a workbench Formula AU Racing Cockpit Development Apple 1 replica buildup

28th June 2008, 10:40 PM	#15
leechy Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 83	I was lucky enough to be in the 2nd wave of beta testers. Once you have been driving Iracing, it is very hard to go back to Rfactor. Cars in Iracing are alot more alive. Give the 1 month subscription a go, if you don't like it don't renew. If you buy a years subs, you get $60 which you can put towards cars/tracks or your next subscripition. There are at least 50 Aussies signed up so far. Cheers