In article >,
says...
>
> Regarding the AI... There is good there, they run the proper racing
> line and also get involved in accidents all by themselves.
>
> Here is the bad thing about the AI: They run the proper racing line.
> Wait, thats the same as the good right?
>
> Well, yes and no. The AI is so structured that it feels lifeless and
> generic. Most of the accidents occur when faster cars try to occupy
> the same line. They're running the exact same lines at different
> speeds and don't really seem to "see" each other. When you think about
> that robotic behavior it all starts making sense, lifting the veil of
> realism and exposing its mannequins face.
>
> Once you start getting skeptical, it snowballs. You will then find
> that many of the Challenges involve not hitting things.
>
> This seems like good common sense, but its really only done to cover
> for two weaknesses... The totally lacking damage model and the fact
> that without the "no touch" limitation its very easy to careen and
> bash your way to victory.
>

I read elsewhere that there is a 'realistic' damage model, but you have
to progress to about level 40 before it is implemented.

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