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Old 06-11-2008, 10:34 PM   #31 (permalink)
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ha, i love we have different views on about everything we come across on here.

It is a replacement for real racing for me. All online racing is. Its the competition not the "feel of racing". And this you can actually move up. Which adds goals. Yes they are going to put out garbage lines that over state and stretch the facts, they are now in selling mode.
Understood, dude. And I'm glad we can have a civil, rational discussion about this.

But you've played right into my big question about iRacing: If all online racing is a replacement for real racing for you, then what is compelling you to shell out triple digits in dough for iRacing? I'm not seeing the lure. What is pulling you in? What makes this a singular experience over racing online with rFactor, GPL, GTR 2 or NR 2003?

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I guess its just how you look at it. Im not calling it a game. Im racing, just because im not physicaly moving, doesnt mean i'm not racing. Your starting to sound like my ex PK, maybe im just a loser and thats why she is now my ex. ha.

hopefully next week i can give you a review.
Cool. You consider iRacing not to be a game. Do you feel the same way about rFactor? About ASR? About NR 2003? About GTR 2, GPL? If not, then what makes iRacing a simulator and the others games?

I'm just not seeing the big tipping point that pushes iRacing into the realm of pure simulation instead of a very good simulation game.

Appreciate your input, as always.

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Old 06-11-2008, 10:46 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Understood, dude. And I'm glad we can have a civil, rational discussion about this.

But you've played right into my big question about iRacing: If all online racing is a replacement for real racing for you, then what is compelling you to shell out triple digits in dough for iRacing? I'm not seeing the lure. What is pulling you in? What makes this a singular experience over racing online with rFactor, GPL, GTR 2 or NR 2003?



Cool. You consider iRacing not to be a game. Do you feel the same way about rFactor? About ASR? About NR 2003? About GTR 2, GPL? If not, then what makes iRacing a simulator and the others games?

I'm just not seeing the big tipping point that pushes iRacing into the realm of pure simulation instead of a very good simulation game.

Appreciate your input, as always.

Take care,
PK

punishment for idiots, and a price tag too high for 12 year olds that act like retards if they arnt fast.

(i just hope it turns out that way once these first 6000 or so get in) That will be the true test.
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Old 06-25-2008, 03:23 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Little update. Should hopefully have it sometime this week. Hopefully tonight.

Here are some shots to check out of the tracks.

Atlanta










Concord



Daytona





Martinsville





Infineon





Lowes





Richmond





South Boston



Summit Point



Stafford



Silverstone



Sebring



Road America



Oxford Plains



Limerock



Lanier



Laguna Seca



Irwindale



Homestead



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Old 06-25-2008, 03:34 PM   #34 (permalink)
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looks really impressive, I doubt I make the purchase though.
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Old 06-25-2008, 03:54 PM   #35 (permalink)
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looks really impressive, I doubt I make the purchase though.

yeah i would say right now, for what you are getting it isnt worth it.

What they do offer is everything i am looking for in a sim. And i know with what they have invested that it can only get better.

The price is crazy, but im still going to get it, hopefully me and Choas81 can give some thoughts on it later tonight.
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Old 06-25-2008, 04:12 PM   #36 (permalink)
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looks really impressive, I doubt I make the purchase though.
It does, and it's David Kaemmer (sp?), the mastermind behind Grand Prix Legends as well. But the pricing is just too prohibitive. From looking at the website, it's $20/month just for the basic package, which is a couple cars and a few tracks. No info on how much extra (just that it's extra) for the other tracks and cars. Looks great, but at this price point I don't see how it's going to attract all but the hardest of hard core racing sim enthusiasts.
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Old 06-25-2008, 04:17 PM   #37 (permalink)
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yeah 20 per month if you just get 1 month.

13 a month if you buy a whole year.

both get the same thing.

Tracks and Cars that are not included cost extra, but with the year plan you get 60 free dollars to buy any extra stuff.

with the month plan you get 2.50 each month for extra stuff

They also have discounts towards purchases of 3 and 6 or more items.

But yeah it is a ton of money. Hopefully i will be spending 156 bucks today. (year plan)
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, know nothing about the game but I saw on the website that Sprint Cars are coming soon. Are they planning on having any dirt tracks? Or is it all pavement? Game looks very cool, unfortuantly I'm sure my pc won't run it and the price tag is a bit too steep.
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Old 06-25-2008, 05:18 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, know nothing about the game but I saw on the website that Sprint Cars are coming soon. Are they planning on having any dirt tracks? Or is it all pavement? Game looks very cool, unfortuantly I'm sure my pc won't run it and the price tag is a bit too steep.
at some point they will be doing dirt, they have also said drag racing, and a few other goodies as well, later down the road.
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Old 06-25-2008, 07:18 PM   #40 (permalink)
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I see that it went Live today to a limited number of people...kneebon, do you have any more "invitations" you can send out? I've been waiting for this for awhile and would like to join.

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