netKar Pro

nikimere

This game looks very promising, although looks aren't everything. I just hope it's not as much of a let-down as GTR.
I've pre-ordered it as u save a little bit of cash doing so.

Countdown to release: http://jumi2.speedgeezers.com/test/nkp.html

Official Website: http://www.netkar-pro.com/

Cars: FF1600, FFZetec/Duratec, FRenault and F3.... :cool:

SouperComputer

What makes you feel GTR was a letdown?

I thought netKar development had stopped.

/runs to check netkar pro

nikimere

Its too arcadey, its not dynamic enough. Fair enough it looks pretty and sounds amazing but there is too much "hardcoded" physics.
Whereas with LFS (and hopefully netKar) the physics are alot more dynamic, i mean in LFS the tyre walls actuallt flex and your tyre pressures make a real difference... small things like that.
Also the multiplayer is cr@p! It takes so long just to get in and drive. And to top it all off, it uses StarForce Protection.... :mad:

Oh netKar hasn't stopped, it's gonna be release on the 10th of April.

SouperComputer

Yea starforce is what put me off the whole simbin thing too.

I bought GTL and GTR with a voucher I got for christmas. I thought the physics were "okay" in GTR, but yes, the tyre modelling in LFS is good. But then so is the brake modelling in GTR. Bah, endless discussion!

GTL is more enjoyable though.

nikimere

i have to say i quite like GTL but without the good online play i just get bored. GTR2 should be an improvment...

Dcully

GTL online play is fine.
rFactor beats them all imo.
So many racind series to race,some outstanding mods.
Loking forward to GTR2 ans Netkar.

nikimere

Anybody tried it?

I waited up for the release lastnight.
After about 20 minutes i figured out how to start the engine.... if you've tried it you'll see why
First impressions:
Physics are good and quite realistic.
Graphics are amazing after you do a bit of tweaking.
Tracks are ok, nothing special.
Online Multiplayer is terrible! I couldn't connect to any server...
The sound is also shockingly bad, only thing it's good for is letting you know weather the engine is on or off.
Overall for a 1st release it's pretty good, and with patches will get ALOT better.

Dcully

Disappointed tbh,rfactor simply pisses all over it.
For excellent netcode,physics,gfx and sheer variety of racing types and series nothing competes with rfactor.
I really thought netkar would be half decent

SouperComputer

Tried this tonight.

Its bloody woeful. Nowhere near a 1.x version IMO. The sound is abosute cack, the controller setup is a complete joke.

Stinks of a rush job to me, Im well glad I didnt pre-order. Physics do seem to be decent enough, hopefully they will sort out the interface and sound soon. No way in hell id spend money on it otherwise.

I know its a small team, but even still, its just not up to scratch.

LOL Niki, I thought you would have guessed the engine start sequence sooner than that!

nikimere

SouperComputer wrote:

LOL Niki, I thought you would have guessed the engine start sequence sooner than that!

you'd think so wouldn't you?! lol!!

nKP have a new patch out, hopefully it will fix some bugs.

@Dcully: LFS has the best netcode of any racing game hence all the BHM and ASS awards for online multiplayer

Unfortuanatly i did pay for netKar but hey, it can only get better
I played a bit lastnight and i REALLY like the physics! Quite realistic once you mentally block out the sounds and UI and fix the setup on the car.

Dcully

I have LFS fully updated and its netcode is indeed good but so too is rfactors

I never said LFS netcode wasnt good.
LFS really is excellent and WAS my favourite sim.

Play rfactor and its awesome mods man,you dont know what you are missing.

Aussie V8,F3,F1,JGTC,NAGT,NASCAR,Porshce Cup,BMW Unleashed,GP2,KART,All forms of Touring and Super touring,Rallycross,Formula Renault etc etc any series you name it it has a mod for rfactor and all very small downloads with one click installation,The list is endless plus the already hundreds of superb tracks.
Rfactor is the future.

http://www.rfactor.net/

Some of the features:

PHYSICS
# Physics Updated 15 degrees of freedom physics engine
# Advanced tire modeling
# Support for 4-link rear suspension
# Engine boost modeling
# Complex aerodynamics
# Head physics, cockpit vibrations, detailed bump modeling
# All-new track-specific terrain data file system


GRAPHICS/SOUND
# Graphics/Sound DX9 advanced graphics engine
# Real-time day/night transitions
# Projected headlights for nighttime driving
# Adjust player and opponent volume ratio
# See the apex with the Look Ahead slider
# Adjust your seat and mirror while in the driver's seat
# Updating real-time scoring towers
# Expanded and enhanced gauge and LCD features for vehicle cockpits
# Improved loading times
# Updated sound engine
# Changing engine sounds based on upgraded vehicle performance


GAMEPLAY
# Gameplay Career mode with upgrades that affect the vehicle's appearance, performance, and sound
# Define AI opponent types, strength and aggression
# Races can be lap based, time based or both
# Vehicle upgrade system
# Vehicle economy including mileage
# Ambient and track temperature changes throughout the race
# More configurable keys than you can shake a stick at
# Multiple Racing Series with vehicle and circuit filters
# Grid editing


CAMERA/REPLAYS
# Camera/Replays Full screen monitor and ability to rewind
# Freely move camera from any position including the ever famous exclusive ISI Swingman
# Spectator mode
# Greatly enhanced replay system including clip splicing
# Move, duplicate or delete replay clips while assigning camera movements to each
# Export replays to AVI files defining compression and size options


MULTIPLAYER
# Multiplayer Completely new multiplayer engine
# Built in race statistics reporting to web based RaceCast system
# Built in friends list
# Server bookmarks
# Dedicated server, including single click option
# Native voting system
# Add AI to multiplayer games
# Built in IRC chat
# Boot and ban player lists that can be passed around
# Security checks to combat potential cheating


RACECAST
# RaceCast Join or watch any race from RaceCast
# Search through past races
# Downloadable XML race results
# Driver profiles with statistics
# rRank formula utilizing a wide range of driver statistics
# See who's online and on what server


OPEN ARCHITECTURE
# Open Architecture Extensive support for modders
# Easy to use customizable multi-language support
# Define a league schedule
# Rules to simulate different types of racing
# Completely customize your controller
# Drop in new vehicle liveries

nikimere

i just downloaded the netKar Pro patch, multiplayer now works!
I didn't get a chance to try it properly but i was in a room with 10 people and very little lag.

http://www.netkar-pro.com/fixes/netKarPROw2kfix.zip

just a hint: you can only join rooms that say "XXX seconds left". The ones that say "4/5" or whatever mean a race is in progress and you can join those servers.
You'll get an error message.

SouperComputer

cool, ill give that patch a whirl later.

Karts you say dcully? might give Rfactor a whirl so!

Dcully

Karts you say dcully? might give Rfactor a whirl so!

rfactor mods here,this site also has tonnes of tracks.
http://rfactorracing.yusho.de/index.php?categoryid=43&p13_sectionid=3