F1 2012 F1 2012 Demo

[Justin Swan]

Looks like we are getting a 1st from Codemaster! A demo of an F1 game 1 week prior to its release
I'm glad to hear that because I want to make sure my PC can handle it before I buy it.

 

[glight]

looks like the cameras can be modded just fine

Haven't driven around much as I have some issues with FFB on my CSR Elite (similar to Paul & Gnu UK). In general I am OK with the FFB, the Mclaren understeers and I can feel that throughout the corner. It feels similar to what a road car does when you get understeer (there is a 'cliff' then steering goes slacker, not 100% slack, just close to zero feel). But coming out of the hairpin and the chicanes the wheel tugs right. I also have the crazy jolts on the straights (especially after the 1st chicane).

I tried rolling back to FW737 since I am on the latest 750Beta but the issues remain. Switching the wheel to G25 mode helps: tug effect is gone from the corners but I still get jolts on the straights (though not as strong).

in case anyone else wants to try here is instructions on how to use G25 mode:
1. uninstall Fanatec drivers
2. power on wheel go into PC mode (hold back)
3. go into PS3 mode (back and connect button)
4. install logitech drivers

 

[Ho3n3r]

So, I see that I'm a lot slower than in 2011 - how do you guys shift in 2012? Shifting down is pretty slow now.

This is true, 2 gear shifts in quick succession does not happen anymore. Looks like they have implemented a minimum time limit between shifts.

Is this how is works in real F1 cars? Seriously doubt it, but I could be wrong...

 

[Michael Llewellyn]

I think this game is a huge step up from the 2011 version.

With some tweaks that will no doubt come it will prove to be a great F1 game.

Lots of improvements that i can see for the PC version anyway, cars look better, wheels , tyres, the reflections are improved as well. And it's only the demo.

I think CM have done a good job so far.

Cheers all.

 

[Dimos Kapourniotis]

Love it so far..We have to wait to see if it has improved bugs also

 

[remydeleeuw]

I've tried the demo, but I can't get my wheel set-up correct.
It adjust everything and then it wouldn't save the settings.
Anyone got some settings for a logitech formula force gp?

 

[Phobidamoon]

Actually, I can't take the resolution above 1600x900. Is there anything to solve this? My resolution is 1680x1050, and the graphic is looks bad, but all my settings is on ultra.

 

[Dmitry Zaharov]

Have you tried selecting the game on Steam > Right Click and select Properties.

There is a language tab for the game, maybe changing the language setting will do it?

That did work. Thank you

 

[Victor Ivanov]

Actually, I can't take the resolution above 1600x900. Is there anything to solve this? My resolution is 1680x1050, and the graphic is looks bad, but all my settings is on ultra.

Try setting the game to 16:10 and see what happens then.

 

[5partan5niper2212]

Does the 2 Foot Magic Save Hax work in F1 2012?

 

[Mike Partington]

The handling of the game is going to be different in the released game so don't spend too long trying to get a wheel setup as you will only have to do it all over again.

The game for sure is different though and will take some getting used to but over all I feel more positive now than I did after an hours gameplay. If only the FFB was better.

 

[Victor Ivanov]

The handling of the game is going to be different in the released game so don't spend too long trying to get a wheel setup as you will only have to do it all over again.

The game for sure is different though and will take some getting used to but over all I feel more positive now than I did after an hours gameplay. If only the FFB was better.

I hope it will in the final release...

 

[Kristian Nenov]

looks like the cameras can be modded just fine

Haven't driven around much as I have some issues with FFB on my CSR Elite (similar to Paul & Gnu UK). In general I am OK with the FFB, the Mclaren understeers and I can feel that throughout the corner. It feels similar to what a road car does when you get understeer (there is a 'cliff' then steering goes slacker, not 100% slack, just close to zero feel). But coming out of the hairpin and the chicanes the wheel tugs right. I also have the crazy jolts on the straights (especially after the 1st chicane).

I tried rolling back to FW737 since I am on the latest 750Beta but the issues remain. Switching the wheel to G25 mode helps: tug effect is gone from the corners but I still get jolts on the straights (though not as strong).

in case anyone else wants to try here is instructions on how to use G25 mode:
1. uninstall Fanatec drivers
2. power on wheel go into PC mode (hold back)
3. go into PS3 mode (back and connect button)
4. install logitech drivers

Yeah, it seems they can. I could mod the database and now I could open the scenario. It seems that they've made it mod-open.

 

[Alex Townsend]

Will have to check over the next couple of days to see how the Xbox 360 and Fanatec wheel combo compare with regard to FFB etc.
I've only tried it on the pad so far but really want to get the wheel on it to see how it feels with proper steering.

 

[Phobidamoon]

Try setting the game to 16:10 and see what happens then.

Same problem again.

 

[v1tek]

Possible Young test for the other team to hold? For example, for Red Bull, and not for McLaren.

 

[Tom]

Old age perhaps??

No, don't think so - lost quite a few seconds.

I think I'm shifting "the wrong way" because I'm afraid of blowing the engine up immediately.

This is true, 2 gear shifts in quick succession does not happen anymore. Looks like they have implemented a minimum time limit between shifts.

Is this how is works in real F1 cars? Seriously doubt it, but I could be wrong...

Indeed and I'm interested in how quick I can shift without causing any mechanical problems to the car.

 

[Kristian Nenov]

No, don't think so - lost quite a few seconds.

I think I'm shifting "the wrong way" because I'm afraid of blowing the engine up immediately.



Indeed and I'm interested in how quick I can shift without causing any mechanical problems to the car.

You can't blow the engine on the demo.. I tried it. Impossible.

 

[Tom]

You can't blow the engine on the demo.. I tried it. Impossible.

Yeah well but I want to get used to it!

 

[Alberto Casado]

Indeed and I'm interested in how quick I can shift without causing any mechanical problems to the car.

With an F1 car, machinegun fast.

 

[Tim Crass]

im lovin this game huge improvement over 2011, had to set my g27 up from top to bottom to get it to my liking. so far the only thing i dont like is the surface in the rain it looks like a slushy icey road with nice lookin puddles,hope they fix that