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  #21  
Old June 7th 08, 02:50 AM posted to rec.autos.simulators
jeffareid
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Default iRacing = crack in a box

> 1. Am tired of online crash fests.
Turn collision mode off.

> 2. Truly, TRULY sick of the whole mod thing.

Then don't download any.

> 3. Love the idea of a centralized scoring system.

Aren't the scores for each game kept on a game specific central computer?

> 4. Love the idea of people racing under their REAL names.

That way the road rage types have plenty of time to amass
a proper collection of weapons before paying a retribution visit.

> 5. People being responsible for their actions.

Would this mean the road rage guys would have to do their own
ammo loading?








>
> And a bunch more.
>
> -Larry
>
> "schooner" > wrote in message news:Ktg2k.20$L03.9@edtnps92...
>> There is a lot more and lot less to it compared to other sims. How you see the glass will impact who joins. The sim
>> community is traditionally an open varied community with a lot of small groups doing varied things, with open mods,
>> group leagues, custom tracks, add-ons, etc. iRacing is none of that as I understand it. iRacing is more about
>> regimented organized racing on a grand scale with a central rules board running all aspects, which has both good and
>> bad aspects.
>>
>> Time will tell how it goes, but I personally think the pricing plus strict rules and dictated racing divisions may
>> turn a lot away from it.
>>
>> "Larry" > wrote in message ...
>>> Then it's not for you Jack. No problem. It's not expected to be for everyone.
>>>
>>> However, your post completely side-steps the community, competition and other aspects of iRacing. There is a lot
>>> more to it than comparing the sim itself against sim xxxxxx.
>>>
>>> -Larry
>>>
>>> "Jack" > wrote in message . ..
>>>> Andrew MacPherson wrote:
>>>>> () wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Bitches better prepare yourself, simracing is back.
>>>>>
>>>>> I've still got my fingers crossed that I'll hate it. I've almost given up
>>>>> gaming completely, and the 'beast' down the desk hasn't been switched on
>>>>> for weeks. Actually it might nearly be months.
>>>>>
>>>>> It sounds like I'd better start filtering out any message with iRacing in
>>>>> it, just in case anyone starts calling it GPL2. :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Andrew McP
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Well I have been testing it about a month,I don't think I'll be subscribing after release.Yea ,it's good but not
>>>> sure it's that much better than the other racing sims that are out there now.At least not good enough to justify
>>>> the pricing to me.
>>>

>>
>>

>



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  #22  
Old June 7th 08, 02:53 AM posted to rec.autos.simulators
jeffareid
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Default iRacing = crack in a box

> the concept of pick up racing as being a waste of time.

iRacing isn't going to convince my wife otherwise.





  #23  
Old June 7th 08, 06:14 AM posted to rec.autos.simulators
speedmd
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Default iRacing = crack in a box

> And as I said in the subject, iRacing is crack in a box.

I didn't think iRacing CAME in a box...
speedmd
  #25  
Old June 7th 08, 08:30 AM posted to rec.autos.simulators
Roger Longcock
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Default iRacing = crack in a box


"House Of The White Rose" > wrote in message
news:Bgj2k.10656$C12.4895@pd7urf3no...
> Jack > wrote in
> :
>
>> Well I have been testing it about a month,I don't think I'll be
>> subscribing after release.Yea ,it's good but not sure it's that much
>> better than the other racing sims that are out there now.At least not
>> good enough to justify the pricing to me.
>>

>
> Thanks for being honest, unlike the other sycphantic beta tester.What you
> posted is what I suspected all along.


We don't want your type of person in iRacing any way.

  #26  
Old June 7th 08, 12:05 PM posted to rec.autos.simulators
Jon[_7_]
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Default iRacing = crack in a box

I cant agree more it'll be so interesting to see how this goes...

Yes, there is a market for it and it wont be for everyone.. some thoughts
from a guy from UK who used to race NROS.....

It has to have $$ (or ££) behind it, it is the only way to ensure everyone
is in it for the right reasons.. sure you can find leagues in other sims but
i'm also of the opinion that the realism offered via this, from now in the
future, will be as close as it'll be...

Time: I dont know whether I will sign up, I am almost 28 and was on the NROS
as a late teen! I do a load of socccccer and right now I dont know if I can
invest what is required, even if money situation is better, i am not one to
keep subscriptions going when i dont use them..... 5 years down the line who
knows things may be different and i'll want in, we'll just have to see...

I think this absolutely has to have a taster. You might say for twenty USD
its worth getting it for the one month... but i think even that is a bit
much.. perhaps they should look to offer one car (really basic, like a
1300cc hatch), one track, and definitely nothing else but a feel for what it
is.. and time limit it to a week or 14hours of seat time etc.. for like.. i
dunno the cost of a couple of beers in a respectable bar!.. or the cost of a
monthly subscription mag.. eg about 10dollars here. There has to be some
kind of taster, one that can only lead to wanting the bigger picture, with
nothing of any substance to allow someone to be content using it.. heck i
remember the NCR1 demo.. on a 3.5 floppy cover disk!!.. 2 laps of tally qual
unrestricted then it quit out, played that more than i played some full
games haha. could not wait to get in the order for the full release.

I'm sure this can only get better and better and im sure the entire concept
will have a issues just like the real thing, im sure people will try to
cheat, im sure there will be times when the servers blip.. but the idea of
creating an online profile and career where all your actions have
consequence (good or bad) and where everyone is there for the same reason,
and it'll offer the buzz and thrill of the real thing as close as is
possible.. without the danger and the real-world financial situations...
well.. im with franc.. im sure this is going to be so sweet!!

any uk/euro nros crowd still lurking?? =)

-jon

> wrote in message
...
> The NDA has been lifted for iRacing.
>
>
> And as I said in the subject, iRacing is crack in a box. It's the
> most
> addicting thing a simracer will get since the end of the NROS. It's
> that
> amazing. Sure it's not finished yet, but it will open in less than a
> month
> so you guys better start preparing yourself if you ever want to start
> simracing again.
>
>
> Let me rephrase this : iRacing is so good (physics, track modelling,
> multi
> racing experience) that it made me come back from retirement, made me
> buy a
> 1500$ PC and a G25 wheel.
>
>
>
> Bitches better prepare yourself, simracing is back.



  #27  
Old June 7th 08, 02:01 PM posted to rec.autos.simulators
Cowboy Bob[_3_]
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Default iRacing = crack in a box

I have to agree with Larry on this one.

4. Love the idea of people racing under their REAL names.
> That way the road rage types have plenty of time to amass
> a proper collection of weapons before paying a retribution visit.


=> Really? Only in America... I've tried racing ARCA Sim racing online,
but really am tired of those l33t names... RacinDuDz2 and the likes.
I've always used my real name and am still alive today.

Philippe


jeffareid wrote:
>> 1. Am tired of online crash fests.

> Turn collision mode off.
>
>> 2. Truly, TRULY sick of the whole mod thing.

> Then don't download any.
>
>> 3. Love the idea of a centralized scoring system.

> Aren't the scores for each game kept on a game specific central computer?
>
>> 4. Love the idea of people racing under their REAL names.

> That way the road rage types have plenty of time to amass
> a proper collection of weapons before paying a retribution visit.
>
>> 5. People being responsible for their actions.

> Would this mean the road rage guys would have to do their own
> ammo loading?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> And a bunch more.
>>
>> -Larry
>>
>> "schooner" > wrote in message news:Ktg2k.20$L03.9@edtnps92...
>>> There is a lot more and lot less to it compared to other sims. How you see the glass will impact who joins. The sim
>>> community is traditionally an open varied community with a lot of small groups doing varied things, with open mods,
>>> group leagues, custom tracks, add-ons, etc. iRacing is none of that as I understand it. iRacing is more about
>>> regimented organized racing on a grand scale with a central rules board running all aspects, which has both good and
>>> bad aspects.
>>>
>>> Time will tell how it goes, but I personally think the pricing plus strict rules and dictated racing divisions may
>>> turn a lot away from it.
>>>
>>> "Larry" > wrote in message ...
>>>> Then it's not for you Jack. No problem. It's not expected to be for everyone.
>>>>
>>>> However, your post completely side-steps the community, competition and other aspects of iRacing. There is a lot
>>>> more to it than comparing the sim itself against sim xxxxxx.
>>>>
>>>> -Larry
>>>>
>>>> "Jack" > wrote in message . ..
>>>>> Andrew MacPherson wrote:
>>>>>> () wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bitches better prepare yourself, simracing is back.
>>>>>> I've still got my fingers crossed that I'll hate it. I've almost given up
>>>>>> gaming completely, and the 'beast' down the desk hasn't been switched on
>>>>>> for weeks. Actually it might nearly be months.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It sounds like I'd better start filtering out any message with iRacing in
>>>>>> it, just in case anyone starts calling it GPL2. :-)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Andrew McP
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> Well I have been testing it about a month,I don't think I'll be subscribing after release.Yea ,it's good but not
>>>>> sure it's that much better than the other racing sims that are out there now.At least not good enough to justify
>>>>> the pricing to me.
>>>

>
>

  #28  
Old June 8th 08, 01:38 AM posted to rec.autos.simulators
Robert Ford
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Default iRacing = crack in a box

Cowboy Bob > wrote in
:

> => Really? Only in America... I've tried racing ARCA Sim racing
> online, but really am tired of those l33t names... RacinDuDz2 and the
> likes. I've always used my real name and am still alive today.
>


Never heard of anyone with a real name like "Cowboy Bob" before. Cool. Have
to say though, only morons use their real name on the internet.
  #29  
Old June 8th 08, 01:40 AM posted to rec.autos.simulators
Robert Ford
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Default iRacing = crack in a box

"Roger Longcock" > wrote in
:

> We don't want your type of person in iRacing any way.
>
>


Well, just to spite you, I might get a subscription anyway.
  #30  
Old June 8th 08, 03:19 AM posted to rec.autos.simulators
jeffareid
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Default iRacing = crack in a box

> Never heard of anyone with a real name like "Cowboy Bob" before. Cool. Have
> to say though, only morons use their real name on the internet.


Why thank you.


 




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