GTR Evolution..a way forward?

[pribeiro]

Btw, the GTR2 mod running on EVO is far better than the original.

[Jeffrey]

I've almost got the whole lot, Race 07, Evo and Race On . Been racing in a WTCC league and it's pretty good. Netcode is better than GTR2, not that it can get any worst. Dynamic weather is good, but the physics in wet aren't. Slicks remain to have too much grip, even when it's wet. So in order to "force" wets it needs to be closer to monsoon than just wet.

[picnic]

Netcode is better than GTR2, not that it can get any worst.

I'd argue iRacing is worse, however that may just be because the servers are across the pond and if we had local low latency servers things might be better.

[Legzy]

sounds like a few of you already have GTR evo? maybe we can do some trial races to test some cars out when mine arrives  our reports may convince a few of the fence sitters to dive in.

One of us is confused MJ, we're already running Race'07. Come & try it.

[Mark J]

sounds like a few of you already have GTR evo? maybe we can do some trial races to test some cars out when mine arrives   our reports may convince a few of the fence sitters to dive in.

One of us is confused MJ, we're already running Race'07. Come & try it.

not so mate, ginsters, prib, nsfast & gt? are already running evo  

My copy has been despatched  shame it wasnt here for the weekend but looking forward to giving it a try.

[goldtop]

Lets clarify this....

Race 07 = WTCC cars, Formula BMW, F3000, Caterhams, Radicals, Minis a few road cars etc etc.......

GTR Evolution = all of Race 07 + The GT Pro, GT Sport and GT Club cars and the Nords track.

If you bought GTR Evolution (Evo) as I did, you will have Race 07 as part of the package. If you just have Race 07 I believe you can still buy Evo as an add on from the Steam website.

Since Race 07 and Evo, Simbin have released STCC-The Game (basically Race07 + some new cars, skins and Swedish tracks but not including Evo content). They also released Race On, which is basically Evo + a few more cars and tracks (notably US muscle and Formula Masters). Not sure if Race On includes STCC-The Game content or not.

[Legzy]

Thank you GT, I've realised Reading my post back again, that I missed the "?" at the end. It was a question, I was not understanding the difference (BTW I have evo).

But I'm still left wondering if evo/race have to be separated?

[Truetom]

Tried a err, "trial" version prior to buy. Must say I had a good time with the cars I know from GTR2. Of others inside I tried some and I probably don't know to set up properly 'cause there was something missing... Didin't try rain (yet) but I hope I'm not too bold to say that of the cars I know I had a good feeling, my driving style fits right in. Might go for it if the crowd here is going as well.

[spanner]

This whole situation is what put me off buying this from the very beginning, there are too many versions of it. I'm not sure moving from GTR2 to a game that you can barely get anywhere (GTR evo) is really the way to go just for the sake of it. It seems Race On is more widely available than GTR evo but the basic game is still pretty old now. We all have a perfectly useable game at the moment in GTR2, we just need to use it more effectively, for example i'm sure the caterhams and the other possible mods for Race 07 are available for GTR2. I dont see running Race 07 really adds anything extra. 

Some people have Race 07, some have GTR evo, some have Race On so you are limited to using the default Race 07 content to cater for the most. But your clearly looking at a smaller client base than GTR2.

[Mark J]

Some people have Race 07, some have GTR evo, some have Race On so you are limited to using the default Race 07 content to cater for the most. But your clearly looking at a smaller client base than GTR2.

i disagree, this whole thread was about implementing it for our GT racing (and other classes) if it turns out to be something worthwhile upgrading too because in theory its a decent step forward in a lot of factors, and its available so cheaply nowadays that your not asking everyone to splash out a lot of wedge to get it. Im hoping that if a few of us regular racers give it a thumbs up then those who dont have it or are sitting on the fence will think it a worthy purchase and we can think about a champiohship, lets face it we havent got big GTR2 grids to overcome have we lately?
Ive been a sim racer for many years and have real track experience of many fast sportscars (and even a few vintage race cars) so would like to think i can offer an objective view on the grip and feel of some of the cars, though in no way an expert!..but it helps for comparison, not that anyone has to take any notice of my opinions 
It shouldnt come as a surprise that both GTR2 and GTL have been modded over to GTR Evo and as pribeiro states, he thinks the GTR2 cars are even better on evo ! 

I remember quite a few of us being sceptical or even hostile towards GTR2 when it came out as we were from the knife edge GTR1 stable but look how much fun that gave us for quite a few years. If i get evo and its duff, dont worry i'll soon say so on here! but reading countless reviews elsewhere and seeing lots of great mods being made for it, i am guessing its pretty good. I was pretty impressed with that real world lap comparison video of Nords for a starter!

[Jeffrey]

To convince everybody once and for all. Evo has working wipers! (Although most pussies use bonnetcam )

[Mcfids]

I'm with you on this one MJ so I'm looking to buy it and give it a go.

The cheapest I can see it for is on steam for £16.99 for both Evo and Race 07. Does anyone know if that's the best price?

[Mark J]

i got mine from Play for £9.98  not sure if it was a special offer last week? Think ive seen it on amazon for £15. Could be worth a look on e-bay too.

[picnic]

Well assuming Race07 is sufficient (I still am confused by all these) the link I posted in the Race board still seems available

https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=8433.0

[Mcfids]

Well assuming Race07 is sufficient (I still am confused by all these) the link I posted in the Race board still seems available

https://www.simracing.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=8433.0

Cheers for that picnic. It seems that Race On (a very reasonable £6) contains everything apart from the Evo content, which is a bit unfortunate.

You must had some good timing with your purchase, MJ, Play have got Evo for £34.99 now! I'll probably go for Amazon.