rFactor 2

Mayaswell throw my fourth month old laptop out the window...

Possibly the closest thing we will ever get to a GPL2. Looks fan bloody tastic.

Yes please.

Apparently the Open Beta is now available...

Link?

Here you go:
http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/first-time-install/

cant wait to get the new rig to run this (Have to wait until April)

You need to pay to play the beta. Anyone know how much?

is there an adaptor to use the MS Wheel with a PC? I have a top end gaming rig so can play this but refuse to play racing games with anything other than a wheel.

You have to buy the ''microsoft wireless receiver''. Don't confuse it with the wireless adapter for XBL.

http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-US/Hardware/Controllers/Pages/XboxWirelessGamingReceiverforWindows.aspx/

cool, i might llok into this then, depends tho on how much the monthly charges are

From the forum:
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. You may also pay a higher amount for a 'lifetime' one-time payment.

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.

just wait for it become avilable to download......and get the crack hahaha

Going down the iRacing route I see, except they have a substantial single player mode that you have to buy in retail as well. At leas it's only yearly. Can't wait to try it.

Now I have the wheel all set up I'll be giving this a go. SRW is actually really fun with the wheel too.

Matt have you a decent rig you will need a I5 - single Nivida 560 1.Gig Grpahics 4 gig at least for new engine - £1.3 easy for rig.

Cant get my rig until April worth the pain though

yeah it'll work on mine. It'll look ok-ish but not overly worried about that.
FYI Lifetime cost is £59 with the 'buy rFactor' option at £29.99

I NEED to get this beta when I get home, 1:40 in and the inside wheel locks up occasionally under braking and get s slightly flat spotted. That sold it for me.

Then I watched this video.

Any other games getting Indy licenses?

Coming soon: Grand Theft Auto Indy500, The Sims 3 Indy Expansion, Call of Duty Indianapolis Map Pack

Project CARS is and probably GRID Autosport.

Well in the last 6 months, Autosport, FM5, pCARS, rFactor and iRacing all have had official Indy licenses. Probably GT too but I don't really follow that