Recommend me a realistic Rally Sim pls

ScarySquirrel · 26 Jan 2006 at 16:31

As thread title really, dont want any of that arcade tosh, im after a realistic rally sim with awesome graphics and nice weather effects.

thanks

HangTime · 26 Jan 2006 at 16:41

Richard Burns is quite realistic or so I'm told, haven't tried it myself though.

Rincewind · 26 Jan 2006 at 16:42

richard burns, a friend of mine is really into that, worth a look, not sure if there is a demo at all though...

4T5 · 26 Jan 2006 at 16:57

Richard Burns (R.I.P.) Rally is the Ultimate Rally Sim.
Second to none and nothing even comes close. I love the way the cars handle and the excellent recreation of the rally feel. Absolutely superb in every way.
Single player but there are sites that run comps where you can upload your times etc and compete with the world.
RBR + GTL Job done as far as drivers go.

ScarySquirrel · 26 Jan 2006 at 17:42

ok ill check it out, thanks

Scania · 27 Jan 2006 at 01:27

Richard Burns Rally Demo.

Freeman · 27 Jan 2006 at 01:28

Richard Burns, it's horrible without a steering wheel though.

Scania · 27 Jan 2006 at 01:46

Freeman said:
Richard Burns, it's horrible without a steering wheel though.

As are most driving sims.....

Freeman · 27 Jan 2006 at 01:57

R124/LA420 said:
As are most driving sims.....

yup.

Insanity · 27 Jan 2006 at 02:06

Freeman said:
Richard Burns, it's horrible without a steering wheel though.

Hell yes!

My control pad is cactus and i've had to use my keyboard.

Seirrah · 27 Jan 2006 at 10:23

malc30 said:
RBR + GTL Job done as far as drivers go.

This is pretty much all you need to know about driving games ....seriously !

4T5 · 27 Jan 2006 at 10:31

Seirrah said:
This is pretty much all you need to know about driving games ....seriously !

Thanks mate. Those kinds of quotes i like.

Also the wheel chat. Don't even bother trying to play a sim game without a wheel. You are totally wasting your time and the game. In all my years racing i have only met 1 dude that can compete with wheels using a Pad and as he is a mate he won't mind me calling him a FREAK.

The Logitech FF GP red grip is a good cheap wheel to get anyone started and its the wheel i used for over a year. A momo from OC is my current wheel and Yes the extra cost does make a difference. My times have improved as has my driving style and results. Its all about confidence and being able to take the line you choose.
Anyways let us know when you get RBR and we'll have a mini comp posting times etc.

Anyone else out there into a bit of rally action. Lets pick a country and set some times. I haven't played a full rally in ages and only use a stage to warm me up for my other drivers.

Seirrah · 27 Jan 2006 at 10:40

The other big wheel to get is the Logitech Driving Force Pro. It's a strictly a PS2 wheel but it works perfectly with a pc too (usb port).

I seriously suck at Richard Burns Rally, I find it tough going. I'll have to load it up again and have another blast on it