How is Assetto Corsa to play?

[F1NK]

Well, I'm looking at buying a PC just for this after reading about it and watching some clips on it. Looks and sounds fantastic in my opinion, I have no idea why I didn't pay that much attention to it before!

 

[Johnnypenso]

Filip, if you have a good enough PC, just try it and let us know what you think, it is only about 30 Euros, I can guarantee you that if you enjoy SIM racing, this is probably the best way to spend you money right now.
If you are into SIM and only have a console, then I am sorry for you and I hope you can get a decent PC sooner than later, you will not regret that either. I can promise you that.

Sorry for quoting you Cote, just wanted to draw your attention
I'm getting a new PC (new for me, about 1 year old) and hoping it'll be enough to play AC with decent graphics. All I know at this point is it's an AMD Quad Core and was being used to play FSX on mid range settings and I know FSX is a pretty demanding game. It's not custom built or anything, just an off the shelf job. I should have it inside two weeks then but might be able to get the specs before that and I'll post them.

 

[MaDHaX]

@NixxxoN I think you really should take Imari's advice on a first wheel. My first wheel was a logitech GT with less than 900 degree rotation (dont know what the actual rotation was but something like 200-300). I bought that first wheel back when GT5P came out, since that very first time I played I just knew that was the way I was going to play any racing/driving sim.

but back onto topic AC is the best sim I have tried up until now. I think the only one I havent been able to try is pCARS, but not long for that to be released. AC has such a good physics model along with the best tyre modelling i've ever driven on. FFB on wheel feels great and the H shifter with clutch is simply bliss.

Sound's in my opinion and in alot of other people is just as important as the feedback you are getting with the rest of your senses. There are alot of sounds going on when driving IRL, and the more years that go by the more details you see coming from developers. Almost every other developer has used sound to its advantage to give us a more realistic experience.

All you have to do is close your eyes, crank up the volume and base and just listen to different samples you find on youtube. Sound is a big factor for the immersive feel, it would give the feeling of actually sitting in the car.


I've been playing GT6 on and off this weekend except today (Saturday) as I have been abit busy. But I got to say this weekend feels empty without playing AC, almost as if you have been to a real track day but after coming back home you feel an emptiness like you've forgotten something. Probably not a good way to describe my experience with GT6 this weekend because it did get a substantial update that fixed many things.

I'm trying to just focus on comparing the physics and FFB from the wheel I get on both games and keep stuff like FPS, graphics as a seperate issue to be fair to PD. That actual proper comparison can come later on PS4! But not with sound, they should be on par with sound at least and not be as bad as they are now.

To be fair Nixxxon there is no comparison, AC is better in every department and as you said before, it is unfair to compare the top sim title on PC to a sim on a PS3, to much of a difference.

 

[Cote Dazur]

Sorry for quoting you Cote, just wanted to draw your attention
I'm getting a new PC (new for me, about 1 year old) and hoping it'll be enough to play AC with decent graphics. All I know at this point is it's an AMD Quad Core and was being used to play FSX on mid range settings and I know FSX is a pretty demanding game. It's not custom built or anything, just an off the shelf job. I should have it inside two weeks then but might be able to get the specs before that and I'll post them.

That is good news, the MP is very active, would be fun to resurrect the dead nuts even. Have you been on the AC support forum yet?
http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum

 

[Sele1981]

Without acess to Project Cars, I must say, AC is by far the best SIM I played for a long time. With SIM I mean the physics. Unfortunately the AI is still not working properly. The driving is a real joy, as somebody stated already.

And about cars, I am happier with 35 great feeling cars instead of 500-1000 cars wich have probably nothing to do with the real life car.

But yeah, I wish we had a few more tracks. I miss Suzuka the most. An absolutely classic.

 

[Cote Dazur]

But yeah, I wish we had a few more tracks. I miss Suzuka the most. An absolutely classic.

Suzuka is available as an add on.

 

[Sele1981]

Suzuka is available as an add on.

Yeah but we got laser scanned tracks and a fan made Suzuka mod does not feel right

 

[Cote Dazur]

Yeah but we got laser scanned tracks and a fan made Suzuka mod does not feel right

It feels right to me as it is still AC physic and feel for the car, not as great as the original AC tracks but still better to me than any other I have tried. You have nothing to loose to give it a try.

 

[Mogo]

I've had AC for a few months now and I'm enjoying it to bits.

And tbh I don't think I've ever done hot laps yet.
Just the joys of driving is enough of a satisfaction thus far.

 

[John_Marsten]

GT6, unlike some people think, has life for a very very long time because of the new physics and thanks to having sooo many cars and tracks you can create an inmense amount of race combinations and rules, and you can keep on playing for years.

You can only create races online. Even then it is incredibly restricted.

GT IMO is now the worst racing/driving sim series.

 

[NixxxoN]

You can only create races online. Even then it is incredibly restricted.

GT IMO is now the worst racing/driving sim series.

lol wut. How is it "incredibly restricted"? The race possibilities and settings in online are very big. You can create an enormous amount of different races and setups...

And just curious, what are you doing in GTPlanet fi you think GT is so bad?

 

[LeMansAid]

And just curious, what are you doing in GTPlanet fi you think GT is so bad?

There are plenty of GTP members who would not have touched a GT game since even GT3 as it turns out.

My opinion: GT is the best value for money sim racing available. GT6+PS3+DFGT is not that expensive, and you've got a hell of a lot of fun at your disposal.

 

[Soulfresh_ACV]

I just recently bought AC but I'm struggling to set up my T500RS so that it feels right in the game particularly the brake.

I'm using BasherBoard Brake mod with only one bushing but I'm finding myself struggling with the brake in game. Anyone have any suggestion?

 

[FishforRent]

I just recently bought AC but I'm struggling to set up my T500RS so that it feels right in the game particularly the brake.

I'm using BasherBoard Brake mod with only one bushing but I'm finding myself struggling with the brake in game. Anyone have any suggestion?

I've got the same (T500 w/Basher Mod) I set brake gamma to 1.4; but remember each car has it's own braking 'personality'. Some cars have ABS, some don't; Some have a large brake torque, some small. I always use 'Pro' settings (no aids), but if a car has ABS in RL then I don't turn it off ingame (usually). Every car, tire, and track has a unique feel. Some of the newer mod cars are a WIP and I've found the brake specs are the hardest for modders to get 'right'.

The AC forums have T500 recommended settings for FFB, Damp, Gain, etc. I started out there and made a template for stock cars, supercars, racecars. Each with slightly different settings (mostly brake, and FFB gain adjustments).

Then each car now has a setting in the Car Setup screens for 'per car FFB settings' (gain, damper). I haven't messed with those much other than to lower the gain on some of the mod cars.

It does take some effort to get everything setup to taste, but knowing that each car/track/tire is different helps me make setup decisions.

Have fun!

 

[Soulfresh_ACV]

I've got the same (T500 w/Basher Mod) I set brake gamma to 1.4; but remember each car has it's own braking 'personality'. Some cars have ABS, some don't; Some have a large brake torque, some small. I always use 'Pro' settings (no aids), but if a car has ABS in RL then I don't turn it off ingame (usually). Every car, tire, and track has a unique feel. Some of the newer mod cars are a WIP and I've found the brake specs are the hardest for modders to get 'right'.

The AC forums have T500 recommended settings for FFB, Damp, Gain, etc. I started out there and made a template for stock cars, supercars, racecars. Each with slightly different settings (mostly brake, and FFB gain adjustments).

Then each car now has a setting in the Car Setup screens for 'per car FFB settings' (gain, damper). I haven't messed with those much other than to lower the gain on some of the mod cars.

It does take some effort to get everything setup to taste, but knowing that each car/track/tire is different helps me make setup decisions.

Have fun!

Thanks. This will be a great starting point. Really do appreciate your help.

 

[FishforRent]

No prob. 👍

Also, forgot to mention....I downloaded a tire temp app on the AC forums http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/rivali-ov1-info-app-v3-1.3219/

so that I could monitor temps for hotlapping. That app showed me how sensitive the tires are to temp changes and how easily they affect braking performances. Don't underestimate the need for tire temp in handling/braking performance.

I had to re-adjust my thinking about when the car should behave correctly and when I should 'grade' my setups. Usually I run Med tires, since they are the most constant. Softs are crap for 1-2 laps then awesome for 3 then gradually fall off. That app shows how the tires are behaving.

I don't make any FFB, Brake bias adjustments until I've got them warmed up.

 

[John_Marsten]

lol wut. How is it "incredibly restricted"? The race possibilities and settings in online are very big. You can create an enormous amount of different races and setups...

And just curious, what are you doing in GTPlanet fi you think GT is so bad?

I used to come here in the vague hope that we would be getting what was promised to us 8 MONTHS AGO. Since then however, I have frisbee'd my GT6 disc and moved happily onto the superior world of PC racing sims. iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Race 07, blah blah blah.

I also now follow and contribute to the above mentioned forums.

 

[NixxxoN]

I used to come here in the vague hope that we would be getting what was promised to us 8 MONTHS AGO. Since then however, I have frisbee'd my GT6 disc and moved happily onto the superior world of PC racing sims. iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Race 07, blah blah blah.

I also now follow and contribute to the above mentioned forums.

Superior maybe only in graphics and an even more realistic physics I suppose, because cars and tracks, GT6 is far superior to anything else out there
Also people keep saying how superior the PC is compared to the consoles, but they never mention its downsides

 

[JerseyDriverSS]

Superior maybe only in graphics and an even more realistic physics I suppose, because cars and tracks, GT6 is far superior to anything else out there
Also people keep saying how superior the PC is compared to the consoles, but they never mention its downsides

Because there isn't any if your somewhat technically inclined. My ownly gripe on PC is the lack of sports games (football in general).

 

[NixxxoN]

Because there isn't any if your somewhat technically inclined. My ownly gripe on PC is the lack of sports games (football in general).

Uhm... yes there are...
Starting with practicality and ease to set up. Sometimes me and my friends wanna play together 1 vs 1 in the sofa and living room. Console is far more appropiate for that. You connect the console to the TV, insert the game, and play.
Another downside is the price obviously. A really good graphics card alone can cost as much as a whole console.

 

[KingPing]

Console is far more appropiate for that. You connect the console to the TV, insert the game, and play.

Same as PC, turn on, (insert game is not needed) and play.

Another downside is the price obviously. A really good graphics card alone can cost as much as a whole console.

Steam sales! sales! and more sales!!!
Desura sales!
GoG sales!
Origin Sales!...(bought Titanfall at 1/3 the price of it console version just one and a half month after launch)
Humble bundles packs! (bought 10 EA games, payed $ 0.50 each, among them was BF3, Dead Space 2, C&C RA, etc)

I save a LOT on games, which compensates for the more expensive hardware, hardware that is not limited to only playing games and some multimedia functions and offers much more flexibility than consoles.

I don't care if you don't use them, don't mod games, don't use your PC to work ,whatever, the fact is that PCs allow this, therefor it's understandable that a product that do many things is more expensive than another that is limited in it's functions.

 

[NixxxoN]

Same as PC, turn on, (insert game is not needed) and play.




Steam sales! sales! and more sales!!!
Desura sales!
GoG sales!
Origin Sales!...(bought Titanfall at 1/3 the price of it console version just one and a half month after launch)
Humble bundles packs! (bought 10 EA games, payed $ 0.50 each, among them was BF3, Dead Space 2, C&C RA, etc)

I save a LOT on games, which compensates for the more expensive hardware, hardware that is not limited to only playing games and some multimedia functions and offers much more flexibility than consoles.

I don't care if you don't use them, don't mod games, don't use your PC to work ,whatever, the fact is that PCs allow this, therefor it's understandable that a product that do many things is more expensive than another that is limited in it's functions.

Haha, PC gaming fans are all the same, always blinded and trying to dismiss any downside that PC has (and it has several)

I play on both PC and consoles. Please guys get real. PC HAS DOWNSIDES, its not perfect.

 

[KingPing]

Then name them please, because the downsides you are referring to are nonsense.

I too game on consoles, it's not everything perfect with them either, and they are not particularly cheap either.

 

[JerseyDriverSS]

Uhm... yes there are...
Starting with practicality and ease to set up. Sometimes me and my friends wanna play together 1 vs 1 in the sofa and living room. Console is far more appropiate for that. You connect the console to the TV, insert the game, and play.
Another downside is the price obviously. A really good graphics card alone can cost as much as a whole console.

How hard is it to disconnect a few cords move the pc to the tv (if its not there already) near the sofa and reconnect. Plug in 2 controllers and play 1 on 1. Doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me, but hey who am i to say. And my graphic card did cost as much as a xb1 or PS4, but it also out performs it in everything. I can also use my logitech wheel with my fanatec pedals as a stand alone, Dashmeters, extra monitors for add-ons or triple screens, etc.... I could go on. The upsides far out weigh any argument you can have for downsides. This is an AC thread so i will just let this die and be my last comment on the pc debate.

 

[NixxxoN]

Then name them please, because the downsides you are referring to are nonsense.

I too game on consoles, it's not everything perfect with them either, and they are not particularly cheap either.

Thats my point, no thing is perfect, Im sick of hearing how amzazing the PCs supposedly are and how crap consoles are. No, they are both good and both have upsides and downsides.

 

[noshog]

Thats my point, no thing is perfect, Im sick of hearing how amzazing the PCs supposedly are and how crap consoles are. No, they are both good and both have upsides and downsides.

When it comes to driving/racing sims consoles can't come close sorry. Whats the point in having 1000 cars if the physics aren't right.
I am a PS and GT fan, and use my PS for all other types of games, but for me if you want to take your sim racing seriously you cant take consoles seriously.

 

[John_Marsten]

Superior maybe only in graphics and an even more realistic physics I suppose, because cars and tracks, GT6 is far superior to anything else out there
Also people keep saying how superior the PC is compared to the consoles, but they never mention its downsides

Ah, there are more tracks for Assetto Corsa. They may be mods, but alot of them are much better than anything GT6 has.

And give me 10 cars that handle properly over 1000 that are all wonky, and duplicates of one another.

Oh and the sound, hows the sound in GT compated to AC?

The only downside I have encountered with PC gaming is that my PC boots up a bit slower then my PS3 and 4. DOnt getm e wrong though, I love console gaming, in fact I grew up on it. Once you go PC though, its hard to go back.

 

[NixxxoN]

When it comes to driving/racing sims consoles can't come close sorry. Whats the point in having 1000 cars if the physics aren't right.
I am a PS and GT fan, and use my PS for all other types of games, but for me if you want to take your sim racing seriously you cant take consoles seriously.

Ah, there are more tracks for Assetto Corsa. They may be mods, but alot of them are much better than anything GT6 has.

And give me 10 cars that handle properly over 1000 that are all wonky, and duplicates of one another.

Oh and the sound, hows the sound in GT compated to AC?

The only downside I have encountered with PC gaming is that my PC boots up a bit slower then my PS3 and 4. DOnt getm e wrong though, I love console gaming, in fact I grew up on it. Once you go PC though, its hard to go back.

Sorry, but no. GT6 physics are not that bad and AC physics are not that good. Don't exaggerate.

And mods all tend to be garbage or low quality.

 

[Whitestar]

GT6 physics are not that bad and AC physics are not that good.

I agree with the former but not the latter.

 

[fatkrakr]

Sorry, but no. GT6 physics are not that bad and AC physics are not that good. Don't exaggerate.

And mods all tend to be garbage or low quality.

If its so great why are you in this section? GT is still waiting on you, just jump in your vacuum cleaner sounding cars, super sticky tires, abs stability aid and go play chase the rabbit in the seasonal events. After all they have a patch coming to fix the game. Just keep holding your breath a bit longer GT7 is just around the corner.