So, I indulged in a spot of rally last night, having not done any in a long while. I started in Assetto Corsa Rally, and then moved over to EA WRC. I can't believe how much I was baffled by how janky the physics in EA WRC felt. I guess I've just been playing it for so long that I got used what the physics in EA WRC did and how to work around them. Safe to say, ACR is lightyears ahead in terms of car handling. Whilst it isn't perfect by any means and still has a lot of work to do (it is still early access I guess), they are very much on the realistic end and you feel as though you can actually tell what the car is going to do/trying to do.

So this got me thinking, I installed the OG: Richard Burns Rally. I was absolutely blown away by the car physics and how the force feedback feels in that game. I really need to do a video about it. I played it a year or so ago, but since then there has been a major graphical update and extras to the game that it really continues to be a worthwhile contender.

My only gripes with RBR is the lack of realistic car sounds and a realistic damage mod, with the occasional weird flat look appearance of the graphics.

If you're into rally games or sim racing, you really, really need to install this game and try it. After all, it is **completely free.**

If you've not heard of this car, you should. If you know it, I can confirm that driving it in Assetto Corsa Rally is utterly joyous.

I mean, who doesn’t? This was great fun to do, tbh.

If you don’t like this car in any way shape or form, there is something really wrong with you.

2.1L Twincharged I4, 6 speed manual gearbox. I think I’m in love.

Hope you all don’t mind me posting these here. It feels like a nice way to branch out to people interested in this topic without being spammy.

Has anyone else tried BeamNG.Drive rally yet?

In yet another unsurprising move by EA, they’re killing off another game series.

Seriously, this game does not ever get enough credit for the level of work that goes into it.

The game is £20!!! No paywalls, no paid DLCs and a thriving mod community.

If you haven’t already bought it, what’re you waiting for?!

Massive thanks to everyone who joined me on last night's stream! VOD on the attached link if you’re interested :) I genuinely had a great laugh chatting to you all while I crashed the hell out of everything.

Onto the review side of it, BeamNG.Drive Rally is up there with one of the best rally experiences you can have in today's day and age. The only few things that hold it back currently are two things in my opinion:

1. There aren't any official cars. All the cars are generically branded and (petrolheads may get me on this) engine sounds are ficitional. However, they are still hecking great fun and this doesn't take away too much from the experience.

2. This is not a fault or a bug, but there aren't enough variation in rally stages yet. Given that it is still early release, there are only a few stages to choose from, with only 2 out of 9 being gravel/mud. However, the ones that are available to choose from are brilliantly good fun.

The rally mod strikes that balance perfectly in that because of the realistic physics and damage model, you really connect with the car and stages you're driving because you are fearful of trying anything extreme- though if you do try something wild and it pays off, the feeling of accomplishment is an awesome one.

Best of all? The game is only £20 ish. Hands down the BEST value for money driving game you can get available today and this is a hill I'll happily die on.

Bravo BeamNG devs, bravo.

#Rally #SimRacing #Racing #Gaming

Seriously, fuck EA. No doubt they had a hand in this

A lot of people never realise (and with good reason) that this car tried to compete in rally- and it could have done SO well if it wasn’t for one simple flaw- the badge.

Hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think.

Honestly, I think this game is the up there with one of the best sim racing games out there today

Title and thumbnail genuinely isn’t click bait- if you play this game I do think I’ve found the fastest stage in the game! Anyone agree or disagree?

https://video.gamerstavern.online/w/rigFJKMis38JgXMcKJ8J8t

Easily one of my favourite, hair raising and break neck rally stages across any game I’ve played, I reckon.

Logitech have not long announced they’ve made a racing chair- I know there’s probably some you can get a lot cheaper but it looks neat! I’m in desperate need of upgrading to one of these- I currently use a desk which is not remotely suited to the job. Too high, can’t match my chair to the right angle/height, wobbles with the force of turning the wheel which in turn also wobbles my monitor etc…please tell me I’m not the only one with this setup? 😆

Hey everyone! I did a short stream where I drove Group B RWD for The Gamer’s Tavern Rally Championship in EA WRC. I drove the Lancia 037 and spent most of the time on full lock in some blizzard conditions and also mostly airborne 😂 I brought back the face camera so you can see how much I look like a dork while trying to fight with the car… haha. I wasn’t fast enough to catch EighthLayer this time…

We talk about driving assists in rally games using controller, we talk about weight distribution and brake bias, and we drive the hell out of this thing!

Feel free to comment and join in, I love talking cars, driving styles and all things sim racing with people!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18595634

Modder @SpadeTheSkele has successfully made the 1999 PC port of Sega Rally 2 compatible with modern computers, enhancing its performance compared to the lower framerate of the Dreamcast version.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/15270232

Anyone interested in this? I know it isn’t sim racing but you gotta admit, sometimes it’s ridiculously free after spending hours of meticulously trying not to crash a car to just go “ah fuck it! HNNNNRRRG” steer into opponents

🤤

The MOZA Vision GS Steering Wheel embodies futuristic design and advanced functionality. Inspired by modern concept cars, this GT steering wheel boasts a standard size of 310mm, merging sleek aesthetics with exceptional comfort and control. As the pinnacle of MOZA’s GT lineup, it features a distinctive circular dash display—a rarity in the industry. Key features include:

• HD Circular Display: A 2.85-inch high-definition circular touch screen with a 60Hz refresh rate.
• Fully Customizable UI: MOZA is the first sim racing hardware manufacturer to offer a proprietary UI customization system. It includes multiple presets and allows users to create their personalized UI dash displays.
• High-Performance Processor: A 1.3GHz quad-core processor enables real-time display rendering with minimal latency.
• Horizontal Screen View: A gyroscope and MOZA software algorithms ensure the screen remains perfectly horizontal.
• RPM Indicator: Top-mounted, supercar-inspired LEDs customizable to 16.7 million colors.
• Premium Materials: Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy construction, hand-stitched microfiber leather grips, and a carbon fiber composite faceplate.
• Forged Carbon Fiber Magnetic Paddles: Non-contact hall sensors with 0.03mm precision and dual-clutch functionality.
• Short-Travel RGB Backlit Buttons: Eight customizable backlit buttons with a trigger stroke of 0.25mm for faster activation.
• Versatile Control: 72 programmable input signals, including a 7-way funky switch, universal joystick, rotary encoders, and thumb encoders.
• Quick Release System: An all-aluminum quick-release system compatible with all MOZA bases.

cross-posted from: https://mstdn.games/users/EighthLayer/statuses/112858000937130933

EA WRC - TGT Championship - Rally Chile

The next event in The Gamer's Tavern EA WRC Championship in Chile with the MG Metro 6R4!

I was absolutely flying in this event, only for it to tragically end in the last sector of the the last stage! 😫

Check it out below! :fediverse:

#EAWRC #Gaming #TheGamersTavern #TGT @the_gamer_tavern

https://video.gamerstavern.online/w/8hmasKDEG9XcwivX5FZTuC