What the hell is happening with Assetto Corsa Competizione?

Summary

The script discusses the discontent among top TC drivers and streamers with the current state of Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC), highlighting issues like zero TC driving, unrealistic stop speeds, and numb steering. It compares ACC's physics with previous versions and other sims like AC Evo and iRacing, noting a decline. The speaker criticizes Kunos Sim's development approach, suggesting they should be more proactive, responsive to community feedback, and less resistant to changes. They express hope for improvements in ACC and the upcoming AC Evo, emphasizing the need for a more dynamic and community-oriented development philosophy.

Takeaways

• 🏎️ The Sim Racing community, particularly competitive drivers and streamers, are expressing dissatisfaction with the current state of Assetto Corsa (ACC).
• 🚀 The discontent began with MAVX and was recently highlighted by D McCormac, indicating a broader sentiment among prominent figures.
• 🗣️ Drivers with large followings can influence the perception of ACC, which is important for the game's long-term reputation.
• 🎮 The criticism is not just from Esports drivers but also from those who deeply care about the simulation genre.
• 📉 McCormac's tweet criticizes ACC's physics, particularly the traction control, stop speed, slip angle, and steering feel.
• 🆚 The ACC physics changes in version 1.9 were intended to address previous issues but have been met with mixed reactions.
• 🔄 Esports drivers tend to push the limits of the simulation, often finding and exploiting edges that may not have been intended by the developers.
• 🏁 The four seatback feedback in ACC has been divisive, with some enjoying it and others finding it simplistic compared to real-life driving feedback.
• 📉 Kunos Sim, the developers of ACC, have been criticized for not being proactive in addressing community feedback and concerns.
• 🚀 The upcoming Assetto Corsa Evolution (AC Evo) might lead to ACC losing support, as happened with the original Assetto Corsa when ACC was released.
• 🌟 Despite the criticisms, the speaker remains a fan of Kunos Sim's products and hopes for a more community-oriented approach in the future.

Q & A

What is the main concern expressed by TC drivers and streamers in the competitive racing community?

The main concern is the current state of the Sim, specifically Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC), which they believe has significant issues with its physics and handling that need to be addressed.

Who are some of the prominent figures in the Sim racing community that have voiced their discontent?

Mavx, Jardier, and D McCormac are mentioned as some of the prominent figures who have publicly expressed their discontent with the current state of ACC.

What specific issues are raised about the physics in ACC?

The issues include zero TC driving, outrageous stop speed, insane slip angle, and the most numb steering rack of all time.

How does the speaker compare ACC to Assetto Corsa Evolution (AC Evo)?

The speaker considers AC Evo a masterpiece in comparison to ACC, suggesting that ACC's physics have taken a significant nosedive compared to previous patches.

What was the purpose of the physics changes in ACC version 1.9?

The physics changes in ACC 1.9 were intended to fix issues with curbing and sausage kerbs, making the driving dynamics more realistic and the cars more danceable at the limits.

What is the 'meta' referred to in the context of ACC's physics?

The 'meta' refers to the optimal strategies and setups that Esports drivers use to gain an advantage within the game, which can sometimes exploit the physics to an extent not intended by the developers.

What is the争议 around the four seatback in ACC?

The争议 is that the force feedback in ACC is considered simplistic and not as alive as in other Sims, with some drivers preferring more nuanced and raw force feedback.

How does the speaker feel about Kunos Sim developing their titles?

The speaker loves Kunos Sims but criticizes them for sometimes designing games in a way that requires the community to fill in gaps, and for being somewhat isolated from community feedback.

What is the speaker's opinion on Kunos Sim's approach to community feedback?

The speaker believes that Kunos Sim could be more proactive and open to community ideas, rather than being resistant to changes proposed by the community.

What is the speaker's hope for the future of Kunos Sim?

The speaker hopes that Kunos Sim will have a more proactive outlook, correcting some of their design philosophies, and being more receptive to community ideas for future titles.

What does the speaker think will happen to ACC now that AC Evo has been announced?

The speaker believes that ACC will likely lose support as Kunos Sim shifts focus to AC Evo, and that ACC is in its last stages of development and support.