Comments on: Ferrari Virtual Race 1.0 – Released

By: ayaxr

ayaxr — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:25:47 +0000

kScope: It has nothing to do with ferrari project, afaik there is system3 behind FVR. However the models and the track layout are quite good and maybe it should be ported to some other platform (hint scca hint)

The models, specially since they include full interiors seem worth the effort to port/convert out to other platforms.. Sadly this game isnt even NFS fun... imo a waste of 300mbs on your HD.

By: logos

logos — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:57:14 +0000

If you have weak FFB or no FFB in some racing games, try to set the spring effect strength and the damper effect strength to 100% in the Logitech Profiler.
This works very well with NFS Porsche Unleashed, so I suppose it will work also with FVR.
Usually these settings are turned off in our wheel settings, since the most modern sim engines work better without them.

By: Howie47

Howie47 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:07:32 +0000

Plenty of FF with G25. I love the physics. I did do the INI, change mentioned above. It was a little more tale happy. It’s a hoot to drive. Get’s two thumbs up from me.
P.S. Yes the A. I. aren’t much of a challenge. There all to busy trying not to scratch their Ferraris.

By: Hanzaleski

Hanzaleski — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:24:08 +0000

Uff: Well, the situation is not so different for us too: you almost feel nothing on your steering wheel.

I feel great FFB here. Deadzone (in game) set to 0. I have connected two wheels (momo and dfp) still effect are there (on DFP) Ideal range is at 420 ;o) Finally I fully agree with drowsy

drowsy: It’s not a simulation by any means, but I honestly thought it was alright enough. Games like GRID and NFS should feel like this, at least it felt like there were four tires and an engine on the car, which isn’t something I can really say about most racing games these days.

PS: With wheel its too easy beat AI on hard with no assistance etc. in one lap :/

By: riches

riches — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:38:08 +0000

Ah well, it’s a beta.
Up to the first update.

By: Uff

Uff — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:18:09 +0000

riches: But i do not think i still have forcefeedback. Is a bit lame to drive such a game without FFB

Well, the situation is not so different for us too: you almost feel nothing on your steering wheel.

By: Zorlac

Zorlac — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:16:26 +0000

It doesnt work with the Xbox 360 gamepad with the XBCD drivers. I use XBCD so that both triggers are on seperate axis for brake/accel. I tried to set both in game, but the brake is on. I have to press brake in order to let off it. This unfortunately breaks the game for me so I cant play it.

By: riches

riches — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:32:01 +0000

For sure i can mix multiple joysticks to one with ppjoy.
Is a nice solution.
But i do not think i still have forcefeedback.
Is a bit lame to drive such a game without FFB

By: lovretta

lovretta — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:05:34 +0000

riches:
The game only works with one gamedevice.
So i can’t race with it.
As my pedals & shifter are on a other controller.
Anybody has a bright idea?

http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=139447&start=0&sid=0e26faf33c9049172cb320f4439f6794

I used that before for one small game.. It worked perfectly.

By: riches

riches — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:59:09 +0000

The game only works with one gamedevice.
So i can’t race with it.
As my pedals & shifter are on a other controller.
Anybody has a bright idea?

By: Cristi Rus

Cristi Rus — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:32:22 +0000

Free download link http://sd-4.archive-host.com/membres/up/190394228046713597/FerrariVirtualRace.exe

By: lovretta

lovretta — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:13:42 +0000

Hmm i haven’t driven GRID that much, but if you say THIS is better then huh. What first came to my mind is that this is not better than NFS most pro street carbon wanted. And i still mean it. Gran turismo is waaay better then this.
And i also hoped for some good sounds, but these are crap.

Disclaimer: i know this isn’t meant to be a sim in any way :)

By: XESSiV

XESSiV — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:52:48 +0000

@ Mr. A
You’re welcome.

@ mike
Not that I know of. For me the most drivable way is to set it to a lower turn degree in the wheel profiler.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:45:24 +0000

thanks for the steering tip….now is there anyway to make it run linear with the G25 the in game steering.

By: Mr. A

Mr. A — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:25:56 +0000

Thanks for the info XESSiV! I was hoping there was an option like that hiding somewhere, but I couldn’t find it myself.

Made this little game a bit more fun.

By: XESSiV

XESSiV — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:28:17 +0000

You guys should try disabling steering aid.
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Synetic\FerrariVR\Config.ini
NoSteerAid=1

have fun

By: logos

logos — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:20:32 +0000

It seems FVR is developed with assets from System 3′s Ferrari Challenge semi sim for PS3. At least it looks pretty similar to that game. Let’s hope they’ll add some of the FC “sim” features to this game.

Although even in its current stage FVR is very fun to play and looks pretty good for a free game.

By: kill4f00d

kill4f00d — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:49:12 +0000

How about we use some of the content in rFactor or GTR 2 or GTR Evolution? If it’s legal of course.

By: Gopher04

Gopher04 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:43:24 +0000

Anyone upload to somewhere else, cant even register at this site???

By: Mr. A

Mr. A — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:33:08 +0000

I also agree with previous posts. If GRID (and DIRT) would have had physics similar to this (even though it is simplistic) it would probably have been a lot of fun.