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The Lancia EVO37. THIS is how to modernise a legend. (youtu.be)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by harrybo93@lemmy.world to c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
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If you don’t like this car in any way shape or form, there is something really wrong with you.

2.1L Twincharged I4, 6 speed manual gearbox. I think I’m in love.

Assetto Corsa Rally is out on early access and seems to be getting a good reception. Anyone tried it? in c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Honestly, I absolutely love it.

I’m not overstating here, but I really think it is going to be the new gold standard for rally sim- even over RBR.

If you’re interested, I didn’t alive stream of it here https://video.gamerstavern.online/w/wrfnBuS7yVSJZ7fJ616cTq

There’s unfortunately a bit of stuttering due to me being a total noob and having my streaming resolution/nitrate mixed up :/

Anyway- very much worth the 20 quid you pay for it. Needs a little setup to get your bindings set up and FFB how you want it, but don’t they all?

This rally stage in BeamNG.Drive really takes every bit of concentration needed… in c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I’m genuinely chuffed you gave it a go off the back of the video!!! I’m always averse to tarmac driving so I always stayed away from it. So I guess that makes sense as to why I manage gravel/mud better 😅

You’ve absolutely nailed it about the gamepad- being able to switch between full opposite lock instantly is a real advantage on gamepad- the equivalent action on a physical wheel is a little neck breaking 😂

From the point of 2:23 onwards, I guess I don’t full throttle because I actually have very very little force feedback through that tree section- and the angle of attack is so narrow that if you’re misaligned too much, it’s instant tree. Not that I’ve done that, at all, multiple times….

This car is all about feathering that throttle so you don’t lose the back end too much because yeah as you say, going sideways is hella fun but you lose a lot of time haha.

Thanks for sharing, as well- great to hear!

Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber wants an AI agent in every board meeting in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

For controller sure, but bear in mind if you’re looking at something like a wheel with force feedback, and pedals with pressure sensitive response, that changes more than just button presses

Edit: to be clear I’m not defending the shit in this article in question. Just that some of the stuff they do may actually need a driver. But not everything…

Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber wants an AI agent in every board meeting in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Tbf, they make things like sim racing equipment etc

ASSETTO CORSA RALLY ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER in c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

To be fair RBR has an insane amount of maps so it might be an unfair comparison 🤣 that’s said though, I really don’t like how a lot of RBR maps are really…flat and barren. Really breaks the immersion and sense of speed.

ASSETTO CORSA RALLY ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER in c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I really, REALLY have high hopes for this especially after EA abandoned WRC now. We desperately need a new leader in rally games that does modern graphics and accurately recreated cars.

This rally stage in BeamNG.Drive really takes every bit of concentration needed… in c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Hey, thank you for the nice comments! Honestly, I think I could shave off another 10 seconds, but 20 seconds seems like a lot. I could improve my cornering a lot, but I’m limited by the fact that it is RWD with an ungodly amount of wheel spin and power that kicks that back end out so easily.

When you try the course, comment back here how you got on! I’m intrigued to see how other people find it 🤣

Edit: wrote times wrong

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This rally stage in BeamNG.Drive really takes every bit of concentration needed… (video.gamerstavern.online)
 

Hope you all don’t mind me posting these here. It feels like a nice way to branch out to people interested in this topic without being spammy.

Has anyone else tried BeamNG.Drive rally yet?

Sim Racing Cat in c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I love this, approved. Considering making it the header image for the sub…

[AMS2] After several beers, I and a couple of friends try Automobilista 2's rallycross for the first time in c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Ah I should really try and get back into rallycross again. I played it a fair bit on Dirt Rally 2, but not tried it on EA WRC yet. I think what’s holding me back I want to get a sequential shifter before I get into that 😅

Edit: also the guy popping up on the bank at 0:24 mark is hilarious

Street racers are not criminals in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 79 points 3 months ago

Er, A&E nurse talking here. They are. They knowingly endanger other people. You can’t always guarantee clear streets. I still wake in the night from dealing with the aftermath of the Bristol Middleway incident. Half of the deaths were innocent bystanders.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/full-story-horror-crash-killed-1625468

Chinese vessels collide chasing Philippine boat in South China Sea in c/news@endlesstalk.org
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Gotta admit, that is some absolute master skippering by the captain of the coastguard boat. Two significantly bigger and faster ships with a hard on for him and he just skillfully ran them into each other. Brilliant.

I totally missed the point when PeerTube got so good in c/fediverse@lemmy.world
[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 22 points 5 months ago (7 children)

You asked ChatGPT and thought it gave you a correct answer…? 🤣

For real though, Peertube is awesome now. Live streaming works a treat, so many plugins and add ons that make it great. Not to mention it now has its own app which is great.

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shocked Pikachu noooo, not EA, surely?! (www.engadget.com)
 

In yet another unsurprising move by EA, they’re killing off another game series.

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BeamNG.Drive devs are taking tyre physics to the next level (youtu.be)
 

Seriously, this game does not ever get enough credit for the level of work that goes into it.

The game is £20!!! No paywalls, no paid DLCs and a thriving mod community.

If you haven’t already bought it, what’re you waiting for?!

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Confirmed, BeamNG.Drive rally mode is epically good fun. (video.gamerstavern.online)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by harrybo93@lemmy.world to c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
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Massive thanks to everyone who joined me on last night's stream! VOD on the attached link if you’re interested :) I genuinely had a great laugh chatting to you all while I crashed the hell out of everything.

Onto the review side of it, BeamNG.Drive Rally is up there with one of the best rally experiences you can have in today's day and age. The only few things that hold it back currently are two things in my opinion:

1. There aren't any official cars. All the cars are generically branded and (petrolheads may get me on this) engine sounds are ficitional. However, they are still hecking great fun and this doesn't take away too much from the experience.

2. This is not a fault or a bug, but there aren't enough variation in rally stages yet. Given that it is still early release, there are only a few stages to choose from, with only 2 out of 9 being gravel/mud. However, the ones that are available to choose from are brilliantly good fun.

The rally mod strikes that balance perfectly in that because of the realistic physics and damage model, you really connect with the car and stages you're driving because you are fearful of trying anything extreme- though if you do try something wild and it pays off, the feeling of accomplishment is an awesome one.

Best of all? The game is only £20 ish. Hands down the BEST value for money driving game you can get available today and this is a hill I'll happily die on.

Bravo BeamNG devs, bravo.

#Rally #SimRacing #Racing #Gaming

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Damn shame, but also unsurprising. (www.gamingonlinux.com)
 

Seriously, fuck EA. No doubt they had a hand in this

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Made a video about the BMW M1 Procar - a car with personality (video.gamerstavern.online)
 

A lot of people never realise (and with good reason) that this car tried to compete in rally- and it could have done SO well if it wasn’t for one simple flaw- the badge.

Hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think.

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BeamNG.Drive never, ever fails to disappoint. (video.gamerstavern.online)
 

Honestly, I think this game is the up there with one of the best sim racing games out there today

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The fastest stage in EA WRC? (video.gamerstavern.online)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by harrybo93@lemmy.world to c/simrallyracing@lemmy.world
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Title and thumbnail genuinely isn’t click bait- if you play this game I do think I’ve found the fastest stage in the game! Anyone agree or disagree?

https://video.gamerstavern.online/w/rigFJKMis38JgXMcKJ8J8t

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The most INTENSE rally stage in Group B! (video.gamerstavern.online)
 

Easily one of my favourite, hair raising and break neck rally stages across any game I’ve played, I reckon.

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Racing chairs/rigs- what’s yours? (www.logitechg.com)
 

Logitech have not long announced they’ve made a racing chair- I know there’s probably some you can get a lot cheaper but it looks neat! I’m in desperate need of upgrading to one of these- I currently use a desk which is not remotely suited to the job. Too high, can’t match my chair to the right angle/height, wobbles with the force of turning the wheel which in turn also wobbles my monitor etc…please tell me I’m not the only one with this setup? 😆

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Group B RWD is one of the most fun rally classes to drive. (video.gamerstavern.online)
 

Hey everyone! I did a short stream where I drove Group B RWD for The Gamer’s Tavern Rally Championship in EA WRC. I drove the Lancia 037 and spent most of the time on full lock in some blizzard conditions and also mostly airborne 😂 I brought back the face camera so you can see how much I look like a dork while trying to fight with the car… haha. I wasn’t fast enough to catch EighthLayer this time…

We talk about driving assists in rally games using controller, we talk about weight distribution and brake bias, and we drive the hell out of this thing!

Feel free to comment and join in, I love talking cars, driving styles and all things sim racing with people!

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