rFactor 2 Open Beta (pre-release discussion)

[Adam Eggbeer]

What is the pricing structure for rF2?
In the USA, rF2 will sell for $43.99. This will allow unlimited access to single player and mod development mode. It will also include one year access to an online account. Additional one year access to the online account can be purchased for $12.99.

Why not simply raise the initial purchase price?
That wouldn’t be fair to those wanting to use only the single player or mod development mode.

What exactly are online services?
Users will be given online accounts from which they can access multiplayer races. This should reduce the number of anonymous race entries and in turn hopefully reduce the number of passworded servers.

The service will identify when updates are available and allow for automatic downloads.

The service provides a way to generate and maintain unique Mod/Package ID’s. This should help reduce the mismatch problem found in the current version of rFactor and also help reduce/eradicate version confusion for the end user.

Additional features such as online statistics are also planned.

What will I be able to do if I don't use online services?
You will be able to run single player, run Mod Mode, and manually find and install any mods or updates.

What is this open beta I have been hearing about?
We plan to release an early content-limited version for mod makers to provide feedback on the system. It will be an open beta, meaning anyone can participate. People wishing to take part will be required to make a full purchase (see pricing info above). We are planning to give those who take part in the open beta 18 months of online access with that purchase rather than the 12 months which will come with purchase after the open beta.

Will you offer refunds during or after the open beta?
If you believe you became a part of the rFactor 2 community too early we can arrange one.

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[Senad Subasic]

"If they can do it, so can we!"
SMALL fee x several games = SIGNIFICANT fee.

Also, taking away multiplayer, and then charging for it if you want it back. Blah.

 

[Adam Hartwell]

Only problem for me looking at the game specs is that it will run badly, i'm on a GeForce 8500gt :I

 

[Randy Chamberlin]

What does it mean?

Rfactor 2 beta is now released???! :-O

Not available yet. Just the steps and looks of the installer.Another tease. lol Step 1: Download the rFactor 2 installer – NOT YET POSTED. (482MB)

 

[Gary Lennon]

No Ownership? ive sold many games on ebay which yes i did lawfully own, online download is seeing the end to that, This Experience you expect, do you not think that should already be part of what you purchase? i do, i see no reason or justification to pay a subscription for this game.

When you poo on your own door step you know the consequences.

Correct,no ownership,Butchy speaks the truth there.....and also the money you got selling your old games on ebay,you dont actually "own" that either .

 

[Randy Chamberlin]

Only problem for me looking at the game specs is that it will run badly, i'm on a GeForce 8500gt :I

As with anything in the computer world, You do need to upgrade every once in awhile to keep up with the times. A computer built in the 90's wont run most games out there.If a person wants to continue simracing maybe a new machine is in order. Its fairly cheap to build a new pc with the computer bundles out there.

 

[George Mastrokostas]

As with anything in the computer world, You do need to upgrade every once in awhile to keep up with the times. A computer built in the 90's wont run most games out there.If a person wants to continue simracing maybe a new machine is in order. Its fairly cheap to build a new pc with the computer bundles out there.

This man speaks the truth.
I upgrade every three years.
On that three year mark I try to buy top notch hardware so they can last for the long run. I never spend more than 1600 for a PC.
I may spend a little extra when building a PC but it pays off it self in the long run because I do not have to do any upgrades for three years.

 

[Andy Breedon]

Correct,no ownership,Butchy speaks the truth there.....and also the money you got selling your old games on ebay,you dont actually "own" that either .

Well they are not Promissory Notes for nothiing! lol

 

[clifdavis]

http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/first-time-install/

 

[Gary Lennon]

http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/first-time-install/

So this is it??.....are we a gogo!? :eek:

 

[Jonathan Motteram]

So this is it??.....are we a gogo!? :eek:

no their just teasing us

 

[clifdavis]

It is the "how to" for the install.

 

[Vaggelis Theodoridis]

lifetime 65 euros

 

[Philip Antonia]

Quote from Tim from Facebook:

"Eric, not this weekend. Can't release late week/weekend really as you don't have full staff to cope with serious issues, most devs always release things early (Monday-Wednesday)."

Enjoy your Sunday guys and see what a new week brings.

 

[RedMetal]

lifetime 65 euros

Not confirmed... better wait till they announce the price officially imo

Quote from Max Angelo about that screen shot - Link

Tim told today the Lifetime verson has not yet an official price.
I asked how the guys had the launcher in their hands and they replied were testers of the purchase system.
It was a test ... not a final price.

 

[Mike85]

http://twitter.com/rFactor2Updates

 

[Neil Gault]

got my rFactor 2 activation code this morning so i guess it will be available real soon (i hope)

 

[Bob Luneski]

got my rFactor 2 activation code this morning so i guess it will be available real soon (i hope)

So how did you get one of those???

 

[George Mastrokostas]

Have you guys already purchased your membership?:eek:
If so can you provide a link?

I think tomorrow we will see rFactor2 opening its eyes for the very first time

 

[Ivo Simons]

Some people tested the purchase system for ISI.

 

[Sam Binfield]

You can also already have the key if you are a premium member on Race2Play, not that you can use the key until the .exe is released.