Potential freeby.

Stuart Thomson · Oct 17, 2008

Gents, I got my Logi G25 last night, and inside the box was a Wingman Software disc (so far, so normal), but also an RFactor disc.

I've not had time to look at it yet, and I was wondering if anyone here knows whether it's the full monty, or a demo thing, through previous experience?

Obviously I'll have a shufty myself, but I was just wondering if anyone here had any experience with this item.

And - just as importantly - if you can, objectively, is rfactor any good in comparison to GTRE & GTL?

Thanks in advance.

Richard Hamstead · Oct 17, 2008

In my box which I got a few months ago it was just a demo disc.........and a rather out of date one at that.

rFactor has it's strengths and weaknesses in comparison to the Simbin titles. The Simbin titiles in general have better FFB and more standard content, but rFactor has just about all major tracks and racing series in the world available for download. Another plus point is human driver swaps, which allow you to run endurance races (the only reason I own rFactor).

Stuart Thomson · Oct 17, 2008

Ah, I see.

OK thanks Richard - I'm not big on the Enduro side of things, TBH.

I'll probably just give it a miss, then.

Cheers for the feedback.

Richard Hamstead · Oct 17, 2008

Don't listen to me though, some people live by rFactor!

I do suggest you listen to their feedback before you totally decide not to get the game.

Simon Trendell · Oct 17, 2008

You can get rF for pounds now, it's worth it for just a few events here, the trucks are coming up and there's the PCC as well.

James Yates · Oct 17, 2008

Simon Trendell said:
You can get rF for pounds now, it's worth it for just a few events here, the trucks are coming up and there's the PCC as well.

£8.50 on ebay, worth a buy

Tim Ling · Oct 17, 2008

IMO it is worth it Stuart. I'm lovin' (and hatin') the PCC Porsches, and the trucks are crazy.

Stuart Thomson · Oct 17, 2008

Hmmmmmm..... £8.50, you say?

You intrigue me strangely, young Yates.

I shall investigate

James Yates · Oct 17, 2008

In case you weren't sure what the Special Edition is, its normal rFactor with the 2008 BMW F1 car and different box art.

Stuart Thomson · Oct 17, 2008

Right - well I've ordered it now, so it'd better be good.

Patrick van Driel · Oct 17, 2008

Stuart Thomson said:
Right - well I've ordered it now, so it'd better be good.

It is !! you wont regret it :thumb:

Lewis Fergusson · Oct 17, 2008

Patrick van Driel said:
It is !! you wont regret it :thumb:

Agreed. I paid £25 and its still worth it. :thumb:

Matthew Parr · Oct 17, 2008

I Payed £20 and i love it! I find online its not as good but everything else is awsome

Stuart Thomson · Oct 17, 2008

TBH, the meganes and the 79GP-ers swung it for me

oh and the Lupo's - small calibre spec racing is my fave

Michael Lam · Oct 17, 2008

PC World (UK Shop) were giving copies away when you spend £500 or more on a Laptop or PC but nothing stopping you from trying to blag a copy

John Bergqvist · Oct 17, 2008

I dont like rfactor cos whenever i minimise and then go back 2 it, it messes up the graphics so i have to do a reinstall of the core files and also theres no rain, also they should get rid of the stupid credits system for buying vehicles etc.

Michael Lam · Oct 19, 2008

John Bergqvist said:
I dont like rfactor cos whenever i minimise and then go back 2 it, it messes up the graphics so i have to do a reinstall of the core files and also theres no rain, also they should get rid of the stupid credits system for buying vehicles etc.

Go in to Test Day mode and enter "ISI_BABYFACTORY" to get all the cars and max credits.

John Bergqvist · Oct 19, 2008

and it has console/fps style cheats hmmmm. even so ive had major graphics faliures with rfactor.

David Thompson · Oct 19, 2008

When you say it has console style cheats. That is not the full story because as well as having credits some mods require you to get experience as well as cash to unlock the best cars (CTDP 05). So it does have an incentive based approach, if you want to circumvent it you can or you can play as intended. Either way a lot of damn fine mods are available . Go over to rfactorcentral to check them out. :yo:

Kevin Johnson · Oct 19, 2008

i agree with David here. There are way too many mods out there for one to be bored. You will definitely find a mod that you like. you won't regret it.