GTR Evolution

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To me, this looks like it could be the most complete racing simulation available.

I enjoyed Race '07 but I just love race strategy and as Race '07 is geared towards sprint racing, pit stop strategy was not as important within the game.

While reading through the FAQ for Evolution, I find this:

Q: How does the pitstops work?
A: Pitstops are reworked, you can plan strategy before the race and also make changes during the race while on track.
Q: I'm going into pits, the pitmenu pops up, what now?
A: If you had preset and are happy with the actions marked with green colour, just push the button mapped for "menu select" to confirm actions. If you didn't have preset you have to do the changes you want manually, very important is that only the actions marked with green colour will be performed.
Q: How can I know what damaged parts needs fixing?
A: The pitmenu is usefull with this too, damaged parts are marked with red colour in the pitmenu.
Q: I received stop/go penalty but fuel is running out, can the penalty be served later?
A: Yes, there is "postpone stop/go" option in the pitmenu, confirm this and you can perform normal pitstop instead of stop/go. Remember that the stop/go must be served inside 3 laps you got it, otherwise you will be black flagged.
Q: I dont have control of the car in pitlane, why is that?
A: There is autopit on/off option in main menu game settings, and in garage realism settings. This is enabled by default and its active in all the sessions including offline practice. You can disable it and have full control off the car in the pitlane.
Q: What are pitmenu presets for?
A: With presets you can decide how much fuel you want, change tires or not, fix damage or not before the race. Presets are class specified so you can use saved presets with all the cars in the same class.
Q: Why does the pitmenu have "pit in request" instead of "confirm" button when called while on track?
A: This is usefull option to give the pits a heads up you are about to come in, confirm the request and you will see "pit in" icon. Requested pitstops are also slighty faster compared to unrequested stops.
Q: Is the fuel amount chosen in preset/pitmenu added to the tank or the amount you have left in tank after the stop?
A: The amount chosen will be added to what was in tank before enterting pits.
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I am drooling of the prospects of the Racing fun which this may bring what with the strategy of the pits now being an important part of the game if you so require.

This combined with FULLY dynamic weather and the Nürburgring Nordschleife track, ROLL ON AUGUST.
 
I do not believe there are THAT many games on the PC at the moment which implement PIT Stop "Strategy" that well, other than the mains sims.

The FAQ confirms that the PIT Stops in GTR-Evo will play an important in each race if you require as they should in my opinion.

Many games TRY to implement Pit-Stops but most fail with poor implementation. For example, the Pit Stops in Race '07 were not that great although as Race '07 is mainly about sprint racing, it was not a major issue but with GTR racing, it is a totally different kettle of fish.
 
For Anyone interested, the release date looks to be:

Friday, 29th August 2008

GO GO GO

£20 for the full "Bundle". Not sure how much the "Expansion" is on its own.

Anyone know if the previous GTR games have built in VOIP?

If not, then I will likely be going for the Steam version.
 
.one. said:
Looking good > £17.99 for race & Evo add on , cheap as chips :)
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£17.97 - "Every little helps"

I do worry if this will be one of the last great "Sims" on the PC what with all the stupid "kids" complaining if their game doesnt look "next gen" or have a career mode with achievements etc etc.

ANYONE who pirates this game deserves a smack in the face.
 
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eekfek said:
isnt it about time Simbin added more lighting effects and maybe some HDR to their games as the textures and cars look rather dull ..

still have it on order though and look forward to some online Nordy dominance!!
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They are working with a new game engine, "Lizard" although little is known about it as yet.

We should know more about it when Race PRO is released on the 360:
http://www.simbin.se/games/race_pro.htm

It is likely that GTR3 will be based on this engine, hence the delay of it as they wanted to run it on their new engine.
 
Watch this video of this passenger going around the "Green Hell"


His face is LOL funny.

Watch the full video if you can, if your short on time, watch from 07:20 onwards, his face his priceless, especially in the last 3 minutes.
 
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The GTR games I have and Race (06) dont use starforce?

If publishers lost "THAT" much money, they would not use it. The facts are, they consider the benefits outweigh the losses.

For every legitimate person who complains about starforce, i'd say theyre are another 8 pirates. I have used starforce games for years and my system has never self destructed like others say it causes.
 
My Online Retailer said:
Dear Mr Gimpymoo

Re: Your *****.com order placed on Wednesday 20 August 2008 (order no. ********)

We are sorry to inform you that your order has been delayed because the availability of one of the items has changed.
Estimated dispatch date: Friday 19 September 2008

The item causing the delay:
1 x GTR Evolution Bundle Pack
Item not yet released. Expected for release on Friday 19 September 2008
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Booooooo

It has allready been released in Germany. Atari really do suck as a publisher.

Off to STEAM I go on monday then :)
 
PRE-PURCHASE GTR-Evolution on STEAM and get RACE 07 FREE to download NOW !!!

PRE-PURCHASE GTR-Evolution on STEAM and get RACE 07 FREE to download NOW !!!

WHOA

Just saw this on STEAM

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STEAM said:
PRE-PURCASE NOW AND GET RACE 07 FREE TODAY
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I know most here will allready have Race 07, but for those of us who dont, this is handy for someone like me who doesnt allready have Race '07. Get to play Race '07 without having to wait till Monday
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http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=posts&id=1779&cc=GB
 
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