WRC 7

Am I the only one that is totally frustrated with the state of Rally titles ATM?

• Dirt4 "Sim" handling is just too weird & wonky to enjoy / no DSD hand-brake support
• SLRE might be fun but, I can't get my controllers to work with it (Yes, used RFPE mod to set multiple controllers but, game crashes when I try to tune control settings in-game)
• WRC7 looks quite good from videos (especially the stages) but, the game simply refuses to recognize the axis for my wheel / pedals and no hand-brake support

At least there's still RBR but, I really do despise the audio in that title and none of the mods I've tried have them sorted. Dirt Rally is really the only option and far from making the situation a disaster but, I never imagined things would be this way while there are seemingly, multiple good options for Rally games available.

On the upside, the Ferrari DLC is superb and I'm looking forward to trying PC2 (desperate for something new I guess).

 

Actually, no. Seems only 100% spring, not necessarily damper. Actually damper might affect FFB in bad way, after further testing. Someone in RD told me you should use both, but now running spring 100% damper 0% and feels maybe better. Damper indeed causes maybe just forces, that work against you.

I get stutters every time I launch WRC7, and get them fixed the same way every time, alt+enter out of game, alt+enter back to game. (Usually I do this while it loads, so not really time wasted, need to do it only once per session) Suppose running as windowed & then just alt+entering into game would do the trick too. Haven't tried fast sync

 

You are not only one. I don't know why it's so hard to make proper rally simulator?? There is many rally games made, but something is always missing. I have small hopes with gRally, but let's wait and see what happens with it.

 

WRC7 updated into 1.02.

Patch notes:
- Improved detection of peripherals
- Enhanced Force Feedback on steering wheels and added manual settings to the options menu
- Improved performance
- Implemented the option toggle dynamic field of view and motion blur on and off
- Improved vsync on high end machines
- Fix a bug that caused headlights on a WV Polo to always be on
- Fixed an issue that could cause an infinite loop when players were disconnected from multiplayer
- Fixed a crash bug during multiplayer lobby creation

More FFB options than before, so that's nice. Haven't tried yet, quick screenshot:



Hated especially the FFB vibrating on engine load, also the dynamic FOV, glad I can get now rid of both. Was able also to freely adjust DOR in 10 degree increments (into 540) and not the weird values. Now probably not good time to buy the game if you're interested, Steam autumn sale is around the corner.

Edit: FFB feels very different, my old settings I was relatively ok with (while nothing great), don't feel the same at all. Wheel is way more "active". If anyone finds good settings after update, please post.

 

Does the update improve anything regarding multiple USB controllers?

 

Can't really tell, maybe someone will post more on this on RD or steam forums. My TH8A and T500 work, but still can't put TH8A into axis mode (tried now), only works as on/off handbrake.

 

I'm waiting for definitive word on controller support being much improved before I try WRC7 again. I don't see any sign of them implementing decent HID-device support so far.

Are they developing the game on actual potato's?

 

In case anyone wondering, OSW is still broken, couldn't even assign any of my controllers. Complete POS.

 

How are the tarmac physics compared to Dirt Rally?

Its better than nothing, but if I don't use them cause they are no fun a big part of Rally'ng is missing.

I think the RallyX cars in PCars2 are fun, but the RallyX tracks feel like prisons that prevent you from driving to the next Rally track.

BTW: Im not sure about the graphics but the physical detail and unique parts of the tracks look really appealing.
Dirt Rallys track can feel somewhat generic/samy.

 

Tarmac is much better in WRC7 than Dirt Rally. There is no really "weak surface" where you feel "wtf is this" when you drive on wrong surface. Don't expect AC but it's pretty good all around physics, FFB leaves some to be desired but it's not terrible either

1.2 gave lots of new parameters to customize your FFB, but I can't find settings I'm 100% happy with. But it's okay and not worse than 1.0 at least. Defaults are a bit weird (too strong FFB that probably clips like crazy, and too much constant vibrations, but u can dial it down easily)

 

Well that sounds actually pretty good! Thx.

Hm, currently I have a hard time to enjoy what circuit racing focused sims offer regarding the singleplayer and rally games are somewhat more exciting to drive, too, so I will consider a purchase.

 

Well it's zero risk with Steam refunds, 2h is enough to test FFB and if you like the general feel. Currently 50% off on Steam.

e: My current settings for T500, like said not 100% happy yet but some starting point maybe http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/wrc-7-is-now-out.140989/page-6#post-2614409

 

It's just sad that the controller support for WRC7 is so lame and the Dev's can't even be bothered to respond to related issues at all. It seems this has been a problem with the entire series where PC version are concerned.