F1 2010 Impressions (PS3, 360, PC)

[Kully]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

They are pretty confident that they will be able to mod almost everything about the game.

Which is exactly why I got the PC version. Thanks for the mod.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Behindshadows

which folder do I put this in?

your F1 2010 main folder under your steam folder. Your F1 folder is in your steam app folder, under common folders. Just extract it there.

C program files(x86) Steam, Steamapps, Common, F12010

I have wind 7, so it would just be program files if you are using XP

[kubankaos]

Quote: Originally Posted by RunN1st

PC Version: Hey, there! In the meantime, I've been doing a bunch of Time Trials to see where I stack up against the rest of the crowd. Hit me up with a friend request so that I can load up your ghost!

Wow that time trial stuff is pretty addicting, it's so funny at least on the first 4 tracks im within 2-3 seconds of your ghost. I can't believe I'm ranking that high. But maybe I'm cheating though, I have all aids off except the racing line and I'm using an automatic. I can't do the manual yet on this one, it really throws me off. But I love being able to download peoples ghost, downloading yours really helped me improve my times. And also using a Mclaran instead of the Virgin car.

[Whoman]

Quote: Originally Posted by leger433

-turn fuel simulation off (avoid different simulation of fuel load during race that makes AI much faster than you). The only major inconvenience for me is the fuel simulation. I really want to play with that on but simply cannot. Otherwise I can easily deal with the work around until the patch comes.

could you elaborate on this one ? I have it set to on and haven´t see any issues, but then again i´m not quite sure what the effect (on versus off) are supposed to be.
My only basis is that i generally do better in races than practice/qualifying.

still having fun with the game to the point that i´ve been even thinking about getting a wheel ... (will likely also get GT5, so it wouldn´t be just for 1 game)
What´s the cheapest option here ? Any wheels out there you can use well without a table or other means of fixed installation ?

[T3B0W]

Nope, gave it another "go" and I just can't cop it. So disappointed, I expected a great game and I think in part my disappointment extends from my expectations. I will be keeping it though it's done for now until we see a patch that will make it playable (F1 tragic here so the little things that a passing fan can let go, I seemingly can not).

I am going to get back to NCAA 11 whilst waiting for NBA 2k11.

[kingcrumb]

Quote: Originally Posted by Alistair

Am I the only person that thinks 100% length races are the only way to go? It's a big commitment, but very realistic. On another note, I played for about an hour tonight. I haven't played a driving game in a long time and since I wanted a challenge throughout the course of career mode, I'm playing with pretty hard (custom) settings. I'm involved in first race weekend and throughout 30-40 minutes of practice, I couldn't keep the damn car on the track for a whole entire lap (the second sector of that track is a mother, by the way). I tinkered with a few different car setups but wow... very responsive & temperamental beasts. Later I played a TT on my home track of Melbourne and wow!!!! They've nailed this circuit. You really get a great essence for speed. Anyway - early impressions are brilliant, but it's going to take me a long time to be competitive.

You have a lot of free time?

[leger433]

Quote: Originally Posted by Whoman

could you elaborate on this one ? I have it set to on and haven´t see any issues, but then again i´m not quite sure what the effect (on versus off) are supposed to be. My only basis is that i generally do better in races than practice/qualifying. still having fun with the game to the point that i´ve been even thinking about getting a wheel ... (will likely also get GT5, so it wouldn´t be just for 1 game) What´s the cheapest option here ? Any wheels out there you can use well without a table or other means of fixed installation ?

From my experience when fuel simulation is on my race pace is much slower in the beginning due to the fuel load. As fuel burns off my car gets faster. This in itself is not an issue, that is how it is supposed to work. The issue I have come across is that fuel load is not simulated in an equitable fashion with the AI. For example, with fuel simulation on I can have good pace with the AI cars during qualifying (qualified 14th in one case) and then during the race the AI is ~3 seconds a lap faster in the beginning of the race. As I race and burn fuel I am lapping a couple of seconds faster than the AI. The AI cars simply do not exhibit the same fuel burn off as I do. In one particular race I went from 14th to 24th in the first two laps because I was so heavy and the AI was running times close to qualifying. I then passed all 23 other cars on the last five laps because my car was so light after burning fuel.

The idea of being slow in the beginning and then just destroying the field late in the race is no fun IMO. I turn fuel simulation off and the pace is what is expected. I believe this is more or less noticeable depending on race distance. Someone at the Codemasters forums claims it works at 100% distance. I race at 40% distance.

[goh]

Oi! How do I turn off penalties? I really enjoyed the first race other than being penalized 10 seconds for the AI cutting me off on a turn so naturally I ran into them and sent them off track. Some how MY fault. Buuuuuuuuuuuulllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllll.

Liking the presentation with the agent and interviews too.