Automan2164 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 So... As I sit here bored at 3:50 AM... I recently re-discovered an old friend on the internet... Rigs of Rods. For those not familiar, it's an open source vehicle dynamics simulator. People make vehicles, landscapes, tracks, rock crawling comp courses... And it's all free. They have S10's, a lifted Cherokee, crawlers, Cummins Rams, and sweet semi's. They have options like selectable lockers, tires, and basically whatever you want. It has an available multiplayer option, so you can all meet up on one terrain and have a wheeling trip via the web. I downloaded the full version, with the capability to host a multiplayer... Once I get used to the game again, maybe we can do some e-wheelin'. Old MJ club thread: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19691 Website: http://www.rigsofrods.com Offical video: 3A6OHnAD_Pc Here are some videos: TQCWDud9qfA Cl7SlYXd9Zg AYdwcc36m1A The hilux is pretty cool, but I have been having lots of fun with the bobbed and lifted Deuce and a half. :brows: Get it fired up, get reacquainted, and maybe we can all hit up a trail. Rob :typing:
Geonovast Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Oh hey... I have a computer that doesn't suck now, I should give this a try again.
Automan2164 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Posted December 4, 2011 Oh hey... I have a computer that doesn't suck now, I should give this a try again. :thumbsup:
mvusse Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Even though I own three Jeeps (and one GMC camper/tow rig), my favorites in the promo video are the bobbed Deuce, the Unimog (actually wheeled with one a month ago, GAWD those things are big!) and the 8wd whatever (Tatra? HOWO? Cab is all wrong for a HEMTT). But since the promo mentions realistic damage, how come the side mirror survived the Hilux flopping on it's side in the above video?
87Warrior Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Still have it installed! But like you said, it has been a while since I have played the....game?
Geonovast Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 It's really choppy, steering response is insanely slow, and when I throw it in neutral and redline the motor for a few minutes, it doesn't throw a rod. Am I missing a setting somewhere, or is that just the way the game is?
mvusse Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Maybe you need a computer that doesn't suck even more? Gaming, 3d modelling and real time simulations beat harder on the hardware and need more processing power than anything else.
Geonovast Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Maybe you need a computer that doesn't suck even more? Gaming, 3d modelling and real time simulations beat harder on the hardware and need more processing power than anything else. I have a 64 bit quad core i5 @ 2.3 Ghz, 6 GB of RAM, 1.5 GB of video memory. Don't think that's the issue.
TylerJY Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 That would involve me taking a break from Skyrim... buuuut, I'm in.
89eliminator Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 It's really choppy, steering response is insanely slow, and when I throw it in neutral and redline the motor for a few minutes, it doesn't throw a rod. Am I missing a setting somewhere, or is that just the way the game is? it shouldnt be doing that. mine is super smooth. also, there are a lot of sweet new crawlers to use.
Automan2164 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Posted December 4, 2011 Since we run essentially the same system Correy, I know the chop you are talking about. I have it on: Texture filtering: Bi-linear Sky: Sandstorm Shadows: Texture or Stencil Water: Basic Vegetation: 50% It seemed to calm down a ton, and now the landscape isn't flashing. Rob :dunno:
hick92 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 makes me wish i didnt have a :hateputers: so i could play cause i loved the samari and i was sold with the sight off boggers
89eliminator Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 showtime buggy. working winch and rear steer.
Automan2164 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 Anyone else have trouble with the sound sometimes? Rob :dunno:
freakjeep93 Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 sometimes certian vehicles download without sound. you gotta delete and re-download.
Automan2164 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 Found a way to take care of the sound/missing vehicles/missing terrains... Under Settings at the main mode, go to the advanced tab and hit the clear cache button. It forces the simulator to reload all the packs and start fresh. Haven't had a problem since doing this before I start. It's given me time to play with new vehicles. Since I keep rolling over or flipping off the rock, I figured I would get a bit acquainted with the rotator tow truck, and was slinging around the Cummins truggy in the parking lot: Rob :D
Automan2164 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 Today's lesson: Although fun, driving ones Deuce and a Half off the top of a cliff leaves the vehicle in, er, less than operational condition. For Sale: One 1972 Military 2.5 Ton truck. Slight body damage. Make offer. Rob :D
89eliminator Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 tried out the multiplayer with Rob. he did some 3 wheelin...
87Warrior Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 How does the multiplayer work? How many can join in a session? Could be fun to get a CC group wheeling.
89eliminator Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 i think you can have 10 at a time. and a few of them are "open" so a group can decide on what terrain to run and meet up there.
Automan2164 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 This is dangerous... I am trying to re-skin the XJ as an MJ with a topper... So far, I took the gate and tails from a pic of Wade's truck... Rob :D
Automan2164 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 Working on the rest, I might just start from scratch rather than stretch a pic... This is looking weird. Rob
JeepcoMJ Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 I tried to play this last night....it could not hold my attention. Neat, but not my cup of tea
Paul Bruchal Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 I'm walking everywhere... were do I get a vehicle?
Automan2164 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Posted December 6, 2011 You have to walk into the office and up to the computer. Rob
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