It’s Just Too Much - VRC Formula Alpha 2024 Review
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- VRC's latest Formula Alpha is...a lot.
Also, I know the audio is mostly horrible - it’s the best I could do, please crucify me accordingly.
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For those who can't handle the most realistic F1 mod of all time for AC & Sim in general, and who don't want to take the time to understand how a car works and learn how to set it up... you have two options, play with the non CSP version from VRC that's included in the FA24 download. Or go get the RSS FH which is a step up from Codemasters in simplicity but for AC. But this VRC FA24 is next level. Not just the overall design work, physics, and setup options. But also the apps they have evolved for AC that will and already have benefitted general AC community. Referring to the Extended Controls App and new VRC Advanced Setup Anyone who claims to be a F1 SIM racing fan, especially an Assetto Sim racing fan, and hates on this car then it says more about you than them.
I invite you, then, to post a review of this car on your currently 53-subscriber channel and drag me through the mud.
Until then, big words, my guy.
@@F-Man ur not MrBeast either mate calm down, what he said is perfectly reasonable.
The car has many issues. Admit it. A very wrong gearbox, terrible tyres and rear gear just don`t work at all.
I have modded it mixing Alpha 23 features and some custom wear curves. The car has a lot more sense now.
@@FreakCanal skill issuse
@@FreakCanal it’s been challenging to adapt from the 2023 but I’m getting on with it just fine now.
As someone who's actually a fan of this car (and has preferred VRC FA23 over RSS FH23), I can understand why it's too much. However that's what F1 cars are nowadays, just a multitude of systems on 4 wheels, so for it to be simulated and be adjustable to anyone's style is appreciated. Also at this point in AC's lifespan, CSP is basically a necessity now so I don't see why FA24 shouldn't take advantage of it. (Even independent/solo modders who do road cars etc. even use them for visuals and physics). FH24 will most likely be for those that want a more "plug and play" experience, and that's totally ok in my book. Not everyone is willing nor interested in the time and effort to get all nitty gritty, but that's what GTs and older race cars are for. For me, as someone who can deal and is used to the faff of complicated mods in a multitude of sims, I honestly dont mind the heavy and complicated CSP integrations. (Or I'm just a masochistic nerd, who knows 😂) I appreciate the POV of this review and the honesty of how some things are not for everyone.
I'm actually totally in love with this thing and the features.
Gonna go get an autism test tomorrow.
We’re all touched by the ‘tism to some degree - it’s a prerequisite to be into sim racing 😅
I’m at work now, but I had to jump online to leave a note of appreciation for this video, F-Man! I will absolutely dedicate 98 minutes to this video later tonight. Love this type of content from you.
Grazie, grazie - sei grande!
I can't wait to hear your view on this! I watch all your videos too. Your review did say it was complicated, but that's what the non CSP version is for.
I think this is the coolest car in AC. The detail and complexity make it seem more realistic than any other mod. I make indivual car specific controls for almost every car. I also have a GSI Hyper SL. So all the mappings work AWESOME! I would recommend you might try the non-csp version, sounds like that might suit you better? I enjoy your videos, thanks for the review.
11:35 go and say that to Bianchi's family. Do you also think that safety belts and helmets are useless?
Jules Bianchi hit a tractor that was on the circuit under racing conditions. The FIA caused that crash, not any lack of robustness on that car.
@@F-Man Humans will always make mistakes. This is why engineers try to take them out of the equation by making things foolproof
Engineers don’t need to solve a bureaucratic problem, though. Jules Bianchi lives if Charlie Whiting throws a red when there’s a tractor on the circuit.
The car is far form perfect. Bad quality control. It will need a few more updates.
Seems a little bit biased, almost agenda pushing, but impressive length of the review nonetheless!
Of course I’m biased - I’m human, and I’ll answer to that!
Anyone who claims to be non-biased is lying to ya. 🤷🏼♂️
Hi, thanks for the review, very nice and thorough as always. I do agree that it's a little much, but given that RSS is probably going to make a simpler, yet very nice feeling mod, having an alternative in the form of the very complex VRC car is a great thing in my eyes.
I also wanted to touch on at least one of the points you made not directly related to the car itself. At 11:30 you said that Halo is ineffective, since most of the crashes happened because of the drivers knowing it was there to protect them. I agree, to a point. You could make the same argument about any safety feature on a race car. I remember Sir Jackie Stewart (not sure it was him though) said in one interview how drivers back in his day really respected each other on the track, because they knew the consequences and therefore didn't risk so much when racing. Yet safety in motorsport has been improving year by year since. Why? Because not every crash is due to some driver doing a stupid, risky move. Accidents by their nature are unpredictable and sure, drivers would be much more cautious if they were racing in bathtubs on wheels, however arguing that an increase in safety leads to more accidents therefore increasing safety is undesirable is nonsense, because that line of thought does not take into account the severity of these accidents. Even though an increase of safety causes more accidents, it simultaneously decreases the probability of each of them to cause injuries or fatalities.
Comment from 0:55 :- more money for you F'man / well where do I type then (& watch more of these great breakdown videos, of course ; )))
P.S. The F'man causing "Turbulent Flow"................................ NEVER!!! ;P
How do you even drive with that amount of ffb clipping ?
Never fails - someone always mentions the clipping 😂
@@F-Man I mean...you can't ignore it when is like 80% of the time 😄 You should get yourself a direct drive 👍
I don’t do nearly enough of this to justify the cost of a direct drive, or the rest of the rig I’d need to support it properly 😅
@@F-Man Fair enough . 👍
Diy, cheaper than g29, search for ffbeast
I just looked through your channel. No offense to you, but there is a very clear bias to RSS on this Channel. Yes RSS is very good, however it doesn’t even come close to VRC when it comes to prototypes and formula hybrid/Alpha. Also the beginning of the video, all that complaining threw me off. Just because it’s complex, doesn’t mean it’s bad, just not for you. I agree with the pinned comment.
Also in the VRC discord, they said they are working on the older formula cars.
I'd rather have as realistic F1 mod as possible than a more generic one, as long as physics and FFB are perfect. The only problem is, I now need to buy the Mercedes F1 wheel to properly map everything 😂
@@itshammertimeF1 I have a G29 and could configure everything in the Extended Controls, you just have to be smart going about it 😅
@@zenastheracercare to give a bit more info on how you do it, much appreciated
@@iankaranja7765 Extended controls allows for a button combo assignment. Take advantage of that where ever you need it. So for the braking settings for instance, on my G29 I have the BB Offset (Brake Bias) on the + and -, then I have Brake Migration set also set to the + and - but I have to hold on the "enter" button on the rotary dial.
i saw the start of it last year, but they went even further this year. vrc seems to have forgotten that assetto corsa is a GAME. all of these settings they're adding are just fluff that dont really add anything to the experience.
your microphone is bad
Literally said that within the first minute.
@@F-Man fair enough then and apologies.
Wow, one thing that stood out to me are the sounds. At racing speed they are alright, but the sounds at low RPM are fantastic, really nicely done. Love the bottoming out audio cue.
The time has come and so have it. Another F-Man review of a virtual car. Time to get the beer.
I dislike how complex this mod is and how they never fixed the tyres of the 2022 Formula Alpha or previous cars. I think it's pretty fun overall but I wonder how much I'm shooting myself in the foot for not tweak things while driving. Sometimes the behaviour is weird so I dunno how much is lack of talent and how much is not tweaking adjustments for the specific corner.
Oooh another long review video, i am here for it 100% as I've always been! Bring it on. Hope all is well btw, been awhile since we've last properly spoke lol.
You are still alive! (Yes, I saw your other comment but I can’t remember if I responded!)
Gonna *try* to get some more of these out - it’s been too long.
@@F-Man haha, good good, and yes i am still alive, personally i can't remember if you responded to my comment before either 😂... So it's all good. If you do decide to do more of these videos, you can 100% expect me to be there asap to indulge in the info/content.
@@F-Man Don't worry I also hate the halo also so you are not alone F1 shoud of gone with the aerosrceen like lndycar.
I was missing you´re long and absolutely great reviews! BUT, I totally respected you´re reasons not to, so I never Insisted. Thank you F-Man!
I don't like current cars but i love these reviews!. Great job Bill
I think this car shows why RSS moved away from formula hybrid. They got what they felt was as realistic as anyone even us nerds could want without going overboard. Instead they are now branching out and doing more diverse and imo interesting projects than another modern formula car. Have to respect the craftsmanship but doesn’t mean I enjoy it anymore then say FH21. There’s a reason it takes a whole engineering team to set these things up irl, and not a guy in a sim rig.
They have not moved away from formula hybrid.
@@chas1723 Amazing how ppl come to a conclusion, when we got the FH23 last year + it was confirmed several times that the FH24 is being worked on. Clearly they moved away from the Formula Hybrid xD
I meant more in a sense that it’s not their sole focus anymore
I understood the intent of your observation, and I agree that RSS’ branching out into other categories has been very interesting and has added much to the AC lineup! We will see a Formula Hybrid for 2024 in due course as well, and we’ll be taking a look at it here!
FH24 for President 😂
FH24 for Emperor
Third times a charm? Nope not fecking likely.
Get tae…
poleeeeee. hope ur doing well Fman
Rayzie!
You’re the one who gets pole, you alien, you.