DarkDog
Joined: 07 Sep 2004
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 Posted: Fri Oct 15, 18:28 |
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I recently came across this article written by Kacper Michalski explaining the detail of the physics engine used in Xpand Rally. I'm not sure if it has been posted here before but it was an interesting read.
https://www.physicspost.com/science-article-200.html
I do have a few questions regarding it refering to the actual game now that it has been released and people have been able to play with it.
In the article Kacper mentions that most of the physics have been modeled using curves which can be changed by the user (I am guessing by changing car parts). If this is so, would it not be possible to modify the physics to make it more realistic?
Of course I'm heading toward the comparison between Richard Burns Rally and Xpand Rally. I've only played the demos for both and I do notice that driving Richard Burns is much more difficult then Xpand Rally. Of course they have different physic engines, but is it possible that in the sim mode of Xpand Rally that there is a bit of "Help" in driving, making it easier to drive, which is noticeable when compared to RBR? Shouldn't it be possible to correct this with different curves to become more realistic, as the game originally claimed to be?
Hopefully Kacper can comment directly regarding how to make the "Sim" mode more realistic using these curve models. Is it possible?
By no means am I an expert driver and very good at staying on the road (ie. using rally techniques), but I do have the desire to drive a realistic Sim and would like to see Xpand Rally to fit in this section, as well as the occasional arcade drive just to pass time with my buddies, which Xpand has already accomplished (Xpand should support movie replays in Multiplayer mode!!!!!). RBR looks great, but I really look forward to the total modifable Xpand Rally for recreating any road. If only its Sim mode Physics could be increased to be closer to RBR driving experience.
Is this a dream Kacper, or is it possible using the Xpand Rally physics engine? |
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