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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[FerrariMan96]

This MUST be a sign of rFactor 2's Open Beta being released soon. ISI has released a guide about installing rFactor 2 here. The guide includes information on installing the sim, purchasing, running the sim, updating, installing mods and more. What do you guys make of this information?

Under the section about installation, the guide says that there will be two installation directories - one for "core" files and one for "data" files. It appears that the data files are for mods according to the mod installation section, the default directory for the data files is under "My Documents". Personally, I would rather install both the core and the data files under my "C:\GAMES" directory (perhaps "C:\GAMES\rFactor_2\Core" and "C:\GAMES\rFactor_2\Data"), seeing as all of my other games are under that directory so I always go there to install mods. Do you guys think that there are any reasons I should or shouldn't do this?

P.S. The guide mentions "coupons" under purchasing - I assume that this is what the winner of the giveaway will get...

EDIT: I tried to post this earlier, but for some reason it didn't "stay". I assume that this problem was on my end...

 

[Marco Bijl]

I think it's just to keep the "core" content seperated from the "mod" content. As I see it now, there is nothing that holds you back to install either one in a non-default directory.

 

[James Chant]

EDIT: I tried to post this earlier, but for some reason it didn't "stay". I assume that this problem was on my end...

Was merged into beta topic, as will this. People keep repeating stuff in new threads, let's keep the forum tidy.

And for the record, ISI said it wasn't publicly released, so somebody found it / it was leaked.

 

[FerrariMan96]

Ahh ok, thanks for that. I see my old post now

 

[Gaëtan Legastelois]

Thread was renomed with *pre-release discussion*, moderators have some informations

A new thread will be open

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Lol wishful thinking G I cleaned up the forum a bit and posted all pre-release info in this thread. We can start a new one once the beta opens.

 

[Erik Hafner]

dont know if it is the right thread, but do somebody know if rf2 will support more input devices than rfactor?
yesterday i get my new fanatec csp and together with a g27, a thrustmaster shifter, a keyboard and a modded microsoft joystick (handbrake) i cant use the pedals..
if i disconnect one of the other inputs all works fine.

thx
Erik

 

[Ivo Simons]

4 is the max now.

Can rFactor 2 handle more than 3 input devices? (HID Joysticks etc)
rFactor 2 will accept up to four controllers.

 

[Ramónizer]

So now a question to ISI.
Is the 4 controller limit in rF2 set in concrete or is there a chance to expand the limit?

Not that I've heard, but that doesn't mean no. So take that as written.

http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/1230-Controller-Limits?p=23942&viewfull=1#post23942

 

[Tim Brook]

If you could wait until I'm home from work before you release it, that'd be great. Say, about 7pm GMT

 

[Brian Clancy]

An interesting little snippet from Scott on the ISI Beta forum...... very nice:

The tire model isn't completely finished yet, so currently you can abuse the tires more than you should. However, I would get in the practice of trying to drive consistently now so that when it IS finished you won't burn them to a crisp. This same applies to wet tires. That said, if you abuse the tires too much you will feel a difference, just not the full affect yet.

You can run hot from following directly behind someone for too long. So yes, in longer races you need to step out a bit to get some clean air...

Hubba Hubba

 

[Ivo Simons]

Good i drive that way already since i started simracing.

 

[Brian Clancy]

This may alter the top alien pecking order a little........ Some of the fast guys who literally drive the tires off the car may struggle

 

[James Chant]

Slightly more level playing field - the hare and the tortoise springs to mind!

 

[Simon Roberts]

Im getting to excited for this, and i dont know why..... Im a grown married 32 year old man!

 

[Randy Chamberlin]

Maybe this will stop the "1st corner winners" lol

 

[Edgar Herrero]

Now the REAL aliens are going to born

 

[Adam Eggbeer]

This may alter the top alien pecking order a little........ Some of the fast guys who literally drive the tires off the car may struggle

And the slow people who rip their tyres to shreds in rf1 (me) will be even slower

 

[clifdavis]

and people like me ....

 

[James Chant]

And the slow people who rip their tyres to shreds in rf1 (me) will be even slower

I think I fall in to the slow eater category too!