Presenting rFactor, the new racing simulation series from Image Space Incorporated. After successfully creating over a dozen products in the past ten years.
Image Space takes the next logical step, creating a completely new technology base and development process. This new isiMotor 2.0 environment will be the foundation on which to build exciting products for many years to come.
The first installment in the rFactor series features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics. This is the simulation you will want to race.
rFactor provides unprecedented flexibility, allowing the series to grow and evolve with mod community involvement, race club formation, and feedback from users worldwide. We hope you enjoy the ride!
Here are some key features of "rFactor":
Physics
· Updated 15 degrees of freedom physics engine
· Advanced tire modeling for an accurate imitation of reality
· Support for 4-link rear suspension
· Engine boost modeling
· Complex aerodynamics
· Head physics, cockpit vibrations, detailed bump modeling
· All-new track-specific terrain data file system
Graphics/Sound
· DX9 advanced graphics engine
· Real-time day/night transitions
· Projected headlights for nighttime driving
· Adjust player and opponent volume ratio
· See the apex with the Look Ahead slider
· Adjust your seat and mirror while in the driver's seat
· Updating real-time scoring towers
· Expanded and enhanced gauge and LCD features for vehicle cockpits
· Improved loading times
· Updated sound engine
· Changing engine sounds based on upgraded vehicle performance
Gameplay
· Career mode with upgrades that affect the vehicle's appearance, performance, and sound
· Define AI opponent types, strength and aggression
· Races can be lap based, time based or both
· Vehicle upgrade system
· Vehicle economy including mileage
· Ambient and track temperature changes throughout the race
· More configurable keys than you can shake a stick at
· Multiple Racing Series with vehicle and circuit filters
· Grid editing
Camera/Replays
· Full screen monitor and ability to rewind
· Freely move camera from any position including the ever famous exclusive ISI Swingman
· Spectator mode
· Greatly enhanced replay system including clip splicing
· Move, duplicate or delete replay clips while assigning camera movements to each
· Export replays to AVI files defining compression and size options
Multiplayer
· Completely new multiplayer engine
· Built in race statistics reporting to web based RaceCast system
· Built in friends list
· Server bookmarks
· Dedicated server, including single click option
· Native voting system
· Add AI to multiplayer games
· Built in IRC chat
· Boot and ban player lists that can be passed around
· Security checks to combat potential cheating
RaceCast
· Join or watch any race from RaceCast
· Search through past races
· Downloadable XML race results
· Driver profiles with statistics
· rRank formula utilizing a wide range of driver statistics
· See who's online and on what server
Open Architecture
· Extensive support for modders
· Easy to use customizable multi-language support
· Define a league schedule
· Rules to simulate different types of racing
· Completely customize your controller
· Drop in new vehicle liveries
