How many of the regular GTL drivers / League drivers also have rFactor?

[Stuart Thomson]

This is just a preliminary question, if the GTL issue escalates and gets worse and more complicated, there's a chance we could use the Historix mod for rFactor.

But, obviously, I wouldn't want to freeze out anyone who doesn't have rF if I could help it, hence the poll.

Nothing's definite, so please don't think we're jumping ship and changing sim at the drop of a hat.

And please - vote honestly.

 

[Nigel Atkins]

There are was around the starforce issue James. using Win7, I have to get round it myself, and it works well, without any prblems. As you own the game, I don't believe it's illegal.

same here tim, but it probebly is still illegal in the uk although if you own the game your not ripping anyone of :wink2:

 

[Matt Crouch]

Tried historix, gave the Cortina and the Ferrari a go and to me they felt totally different. May be down to configuration to an extent, although I followed the instructions. Engine sounds were somewhat different as well.
I guess rFactor has always seemed like more effort than its worth to me. Yes I am lazy :wink2:.

 

[Kris Leeten]

Tried Historix as well. Looks good, real nice work done there!

Engine sounds were somewhat different as well.

The sounds are (at least for some cars) completely different: try the Alpine and you'll notice inmediately the difference - I think it's better in rFactor actually What I don't like is the squeeling sound of the tyres. That just sounds like a really sick mice, no specific setting neither except 'sound effects'- as far as I noticed.
Luckily I can say it doesn't stink but the feeling is different - I don't mean worse, just different. Mainly I think because the tracks in rFactor feel so different overall (to me) .
Well worth a try if the Lobby issue remains

Edit: Had to look up a little trick to get some cars. Ferrari: 800.000 ...

 

[Warren Dawes]

To me the biggest difference in "feel" between GTL and rF is due to the FFB and Controller differences. rF has this deadzone feel in the middle of the steering rotation, for the first 5 to 10 deg of turning, nothing happens, then after that it starts to turn. GTL has great progressive steering response and predictable FFB.
I've tried almost all of the "addon" FFB hacks, fiddled endlessly with FFB settings to replicate the GTL feel, but have never been able to find it.
Apart from that, rF is not bad. The on-line code actually seems to be more stable, even than GTL.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Can only agree with what is written here already. I prefer the rF version over GTL for the same reason: online code!
For some reason GTL gives rather high pings compared to rF or even GTR Evo.

 

[Frank Herfjord]

how about using the Race 07 GT Legends mod? Because SimBin wouldn't want us to use their copyrighted content with unlicensed titles.

The idea of using anything except GTL kinda rubs me the wrong way. The tweakable force feedback is one of the main reasons I race GTL, perhaps even more important than the cars themselves. I assume rFactor has the same options, but it'll take a lot of time to get it just right...

But I also assume that rFactor has time trial ghosts and weather effects, so I'm a little torn.

 

[Kris Leeten]

how about using the Race 07 GT Legends mod? Because SimBin wouldn't want us to use their copyrighted content with unlicensed titles.

Opposite to the Historic Mod for rFactor, the GTL-for-Race-Mod doesn't have a GTL diskcheck (as far as I know)

Personally I still prefer GTL, but always nice to have some backup options. Perhaps after some Historic events I'm persuaded...

 

[Jari Vinnari]

Personally I would just wait till Simbin fixes the problem with GTL lobby.

eace2:
Jari

 

[Stuart Thomson]

OK all,

Update time.

Lobby is still kaput.

But - I was finally able to log onto our server directly using LAN/ IP and run a few laps.

Read this for the how-to do it.

http://www.gamers-crib.com/forum/showthread.php?p=57374

 

[Hans Sneep]

When the Historix mod came out for rF we did a race with the Abarth's on Rouen
must say it was big Fun,and indeed it feels different then GTL bud it is maybe a good? alternative

Hans

 

[Jari Vinnari]

It would be interesting to drive some races with Touring Car Legends mod for rFactor rather than HistoriX. TCL has completely different cars that HistoriX/GTL which are great fun to drive and also FFB is very good when you use custom wheel configuration from GTR:E. Added bonus is that we could attract more people because TCL mod dosent require you to own GTL disc to install it.

eace2:
Jari

 

[Glenn Morris]

It would be interesting to drive some races with Touring Car Legends mod for rFactor rather than HistoriX.

I like your thinking sir!

 

[Stuart Thomson]

Update time - I will be putting the Historix mod up in rFactor soon, and I'll be running a few Historix - and indeed TCL - events over there.

These will run alongside GTL, not at the same scheduled time, and not superceding GTL.

Treat these as additional events in these great cars, rather than replacements. RDHGP S4 is still going to be run in GTL.

 

[Kenneth House]

This is just a preliminary question, if the GTL issue escalates and gets worse and more complicated, there's a chance we could use the Historix mod for rFactor.

But, obviously, I wouldn't want to freeze out anyone who doesn't have rF if I could help it, hence the poll.

Nothing's definite, so please don't think we're jumping ship and changing sim at the drop of a hat.

And please - vote honestly.

The StarForce consent thingy gets blocked by my PC, so I could never install GTL, but Ido have the Historix Mod. on rFactor.