Gtr - Evolution

[godsgifttoearth]

just a quick word on this game. its BRILLIANT. if you have a wheel there is no game that touches it. i replayed gtr2 shortly after buying and playing evo for a few hours straight. huge improvements in the menus, especially the set ups. the multiplayer server options are improved. it sadly uses steam, which slows loading down slightly, but does help with finding servers, and the stability of multiplayer connections compared to gtr2.

the graphics are improved slightly. still not as bling as GT5 (even though i am still to be convinced that GT5 is really that pretty in game. no arguing that its stunning in replay mode) but the graphics are very efficient in what they do. and most cards should be able to easily hold a vsync with high settings.

driving is improved over gtr2. cars feel more 'real' and the feedback with a wheel is excellent. the only game to match and perhaps better this game with physics is rfactor. however this game looks old, and is an absolute pain in the arse by comparison with multiplay set up etc.

on a side note, the hdr plugin that is compatible does improve the atmosphere of the races, and does improve looks. after a lot of playing with the .ini i got some decent results while still holding vsync.

here are some links to some shots. motion blur and depth of field are enabled, but not a silly amount.

http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gtrevohdrcomparisonss8.jpeg

http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gtrevohdrzu5.jpeg

http://img123.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gtrevohdrreplaydg9.jpg

[Levish]

looks amazing, makes me want to buy a g25 and a seat setup

[Cpl Ledanek]

ordered thru Newegg vs BB to avoid taxes :up:

[Martijn]

:shocked:

I just finished some laps on Nordschleife in GTR2 and look what I find! Getting this ASAP :D

[Zytek_Fan]

It looks pretty good, though the graphics are getting a little dated...
I'm hoping to get it soon maybe :D

[Cpl Ledanek]

:shocked:

I just finished some laps on Nordschleife in GTR2 and look what I find! Getting this ASAP :D

favor Martijn, when your receive your copy, please make a mini-review on Nordschleife tracks on both games.

super thx

btw refresh me, GTR2 has StarForce?

[Cpl Ledanek]

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5892/gtrevora6.th.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gtrevora6.jpg)http://img253.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

DOESN'T DO IT JUSTICE!

curious how ppl would compare the GTR2 Nordschleife track to GTReVo Nordschleife track

[Cpl Ledanek]

Man...I thought they got rid of these?
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9929/grtevosecurcomnr2.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=grtevosecurcomnr2.jpg)http://img412.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Why? Why do this to paying customers? Really? You treat us like pirates?

[KoHaN69]

on a side note, the hdr plugin that is compatible does improve the atmosphere of the races, and does improve looks. after a lot of playing with the .ini i got some decent results while still holding vsync.


hdr plugin for gtr evo, or rfactor?

[AndrewZorn]

I really loved GTR2, I would like to try this.

[Cpl Ledanek]

I really loved GTR2, I would like to try this.
racesimcentral looks like the largest community I've come across....most G25 users immidiately noticed how the tracks for the Nurburgring differ...some claims they actually smoothen the actual track...some say, its the actual config of G25....but the graphics between game is immidiate...NOT Crysis bling but the experience is different...given its price for an $19 add-on for a $9 Race07...seems a win given these new games cost $60 initially...

here's a funny vid I started to get your juice flowing
(http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=329884) :D

[Cpl Ledanek]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6438/lamboattheringkv3.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lamboattheringkv3.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

[Martijn]

I have done a few laps and I have to say that Nordschleife is easier to drive in EVO then it used to be in the original (add-on track) GTR2.

The EVO version has less height differences, making a lot of corners easier to take. It's still good fun to drive though, with the new graphics the track seems totally different.

[IamAnoobieCheez]

Can ya set the weather to rain and see if you get windshield wipers working?

I need to be able to drive with wipers on in the heavy rain... Love it in the rain. Do let me know.:welcome:


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[Jupiler]

Yes, you can change weather to rain and get wipers to work.



Can ya set the weather to rain and see if you get windshield wipers working?

I need to be able to drive with wipers on in the heavy rain... Love it in the rain. Do let me know.:welcome:


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[Scubar]

Those graphics look like something from the 90s.

[Cpl Ledanek]

I thought this was a great movie for this game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQK_FmsVvlI)

[IamAnoobieCheez]

Yes, you can change weather to rain and get wipers to work.
Cool! I'm sold.. Thanks!:yepp:

[Bootup05]

Will be ordering tomorrow from Steam :D

[Cpl Ledanek]

be adviced, some mod installation can be tricky on STEAM install....but STEAM+SimBin supposed to have given free additional tracks...nice move by SimBin IMHO :up:

[Cpl Ledanek]

Those graphics look like something from the 90s.

not mine but isch's (http://www.abload.de/img/vette_nos_eyzrj.png) @ NoGrip (http://www.nogripracing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24610&page=9)

[Bootup05]

Could someone tell me what I need to install tomorrow.

I already have RACE WTCC - 06.

Apparently I need to pick up RACE 07 to play GTR Evolution.

If I order 07 & Evo, I don't need to install the old RACE WTCC? Will RACE 07 have that included in it anyway :shrug:

[Cpl Ledanek]

Could someone tell me what I need to install tomorrow.

I already have RACE WTCC - 06.

Apparently I need to pick up RACE 07 to play GTR Evolution.

If I order 07 & Evo, I don't need to install the old RACE WTCC? Will RACE 07 have that included in it anyway :shrug:

not a hardcore racer....but...I never picked up WTCC, coz they said Race07 was better....so I just got Race07, then picked up Evolution and installed that to Race07...go here for more question (http://forum.racedepartment.com/gtr-evolution-mods/8557-gtr2-gtr-evolution-conversion-gt.html)

[Cpl Ledanek]

finally uploaded to YouTube one of my many replays (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T14a_NkSZS4)...so hard to choose...music by Crystal Method : Acetone (Legion of Boom)
hope you can place a rating on my Youtube Collections

[Cpl Ledanek]

Favorite Nordschleife TV Camera Angles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaM6egPKRKk)

[Cpl Ledanek]

http://www.vimeo.com/2866548