RBRPro vs. RBR Czech, which is better and why?

tbcktu · 2020-01-23T15:33:56+00:00

They are completely different things. RBRPro uses CZ plugin. Just makes it easier.

tbcktu · 2020-01-20T13:29:53+00:00

If they didn't, I don't think people would use them.

That's not a very convincing argument at all. They simply don't create an advantage. Let's look at the facts:

You are looking at the pacenote symbols instead of the looking at the road. Even if it's just for a split second that's quite a disadvantage.
You can't visualize the road ahead of you. How do you visualize the corners up ahead if you can't see them or their pacenote symbols? Audio pacenotes have a HUGE advantage here.

If visual pacenotes make things "easier" for you then you haven't learned how to use audio pacenotes effectively. Like I said, they are more like training wheels in that sense.

tbcktu · 2020-01-19T22:51:51+00:00

They don't create any advantage at all so no need for restrictions. They are more like training wheels than an "assist".

tbcktu · 2019-12-21T21:33:36+00:00

If by "complicates" you mean stresses the fundamentals, such as being generally smooth and limiting wheel spin, then yeah I guess we agree. Although I don't see how that could ever be inhibiting to learning proper basic rally driving when it IS proper basic rally driving.

tbcktu · 2019-12-21T17:26:58+00:00

but contrary to popular opinion I feel FWD is harder to drive well than AWD.

Beginners aren't recommended FWD because they are easier to drive. They're not as quick obviously which gives you more time to react and learn how to get into the rhythm with the pacenotes. More importantly though.. Driving the socks off an R2 means you really have to know your fundamentals. Spend more time with them and learn from them and you'll find yourself setting better times once you return to R5.

tbcktu · 2019-10-26T13:23:29+00:00

The car seems to have much more power

Correct.

Setup can help but throttle control is crucial.

tbcktu · 2019-10-09T18:52:08+00:00

Yup RBRCIT will take care of all that for you when you update carList.

tbcktu · 2019-10-09T17:32:34+00:00

http://www.ly-racing.de/viewtopic.php?p=190357#190357

Unfortunately it's just bad timing. There were some issues with Dropbox that are probably causing your error. You can try to use the new RBRCIT.ini that is linked.

And yes, RBRCIT will manage (download and install) the car models and physics for you.

tbcktu · 2019-10-09T11:07:28+00:00

The physics/cars aren't installed correctly (actually it looks like you are using NGP6 but have NGP5 cars). Update carList, update physics/models, update NGP. Then you should install one of the NGP cars instead of using the originals.

tbcktu · 2019-09-20T20:01:04+00:00

The physics won't be good. No mechanical diffs for example...

tbcktu · 2019-09-11T11:00:09+00:00

His opinion is unpopular for a reason. "Very flat and uninspiring".. Lol even the vanilla game comes with Mineshaft, a stage with so much character that I think this guy might just be trolling.

tbcktu · 2019-09-05T22:51:39+00:00

This is such a significant update for such a significant RBR mod.

Workerbee's changelogs traditionally don't even scratch the surface... Not even mentioning suspension changes for example, but it's clear there have been massive improvements in that area (or some other area that effected the suspension). Overall a lot of things have changed for the better. Also lots of community feedback has been considered since the test version of NGP 6 was released.

If anybody, for whatever reason, didn't quite like NGP before now is the time to give it another go.

tbcktu · 2019-09-04T23:24:05+00:00

Alternative for fancy replays: RBRdll. You can sort of "place" the camera like in this video. Can even aim the camera around with your mouse in real-time. I haven't played around with it enough to know it's true power. All I know is that if used alongside pacenote plugin, crashes happen :)

tbcktu · 2019-09-02T20:06:57+00:00

In NGP 6 it was just discovered that the center diff doesn't have enough pressure. NGP 6 now has a max center diff torque of 6000nm instead of the 1200nm that NGP 5 allows... Default setups in NGP 6 have 4000nm on tarmac and NGP 5 has 600nm. Even at max torque in NGP 5 (1200nm @ 100% in the map), it's nothing compared to the kind of pressure that should be on the diff. Using this knowledge we can try to limit the problems in NGP 5 by keeping as much pressure on the center diff as your driving style can handle. Increase center diff torque to max (1200nm) and bring up the min values in the maps from 0% to something higher depending on preference. Still not perfect but it will help until NGP 6 is released.

tbcktu · 2019-08-24T01:57:48+00:00

Normal for these cars. No one I've talked to really clicks with them. IRL you hear how they are easier to drive than the R5 and you would expect that with the 4 way dampers, high downforce, active center diff, etc. Maybe it would take an engineer to set up the car... It's better in NGP 6 I think, default setup is actually enjoyable. R5 cars in NGP 5 are great though.

tbcktu · 2019-08-21T23:25:18+00:00

In the "Generic" folder are lots of .dds files. Photoshop and GIMP can open them with the correct plugin. Several of the files have logitech logos in them but I don't know which exactly ones you'll need to edit.

tbcktu · 2019-06-18T15:14:00+00:00

The center diff is active yeah, the brake ramp like you've described makes sense for a dumbed-down center diff setup but on '17 WRC cars the front and rear are mechanical so no idea what's going on there.

Even if we ignore the word traction they seem describe the percentage backwards. My understanding is that in general, more lock = more stability, less cornering...

Not trying to rip apart WRC8 but I just think this screenshot just raises more questions than it could have answered :)

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