Free cars in future content updates?

[booze and cruise]

Hi, just simple question to devs or anyone knowing their stuff - is there any chance for free cars (alongside DLC stuff) like in this major update, because the Venom is really awesome but at the same time im curious if this sort of stuff will be added in the future.

[Nathan706]

Postat inițial de TomLehockySVK:

Postat inițial de bigtimegamer76:

The problem with that is it could split the multiplayer playerbase. Having more options is nice but if the people who end up owning these vehicles can’t play on those servers it’s possible that they may avoid playing multiplayer because they can’t use their vehicles. This is of course my two cents but with servers as sparse as they are (maybe because i live in a weird timezone) i’d rather not have that split playerbase in terms of multiplayer numbers.

What is "split" about DLC vehicle OFF servers ? Those are only extra vehicles, since everyone who owns the game can race with every vehicle that is in the base game already, so nobody would be left out anyway.

Isn't lesser but more full servers better than lots of "no dlc servers" and "dlc only" servers?

[TomGoodwrenchSK]

Postat inițial de Nathan706:

Postat inițial de TomLehockySVK:

What is "split" about DLC vehicle OFF servers ? Those are only extra vehicles, since everyone who owns the game can race with every vehicle that is in the base game already, so nobody would be left out anyway.

Isn't lesser but more full servers better than lots of "no dlc servers" and "dlc only" servers?

I would take lots of NO DLC SERVERS any time of the day.

[Sam223]

Postat inițial de TomLehockySVK:

Postat inițial de bigtimegamer76:

The problem with that is it could split the multiplayer playerbase. Having more options is nice but if the people who end up owning these vehicles can’t play on those servers it’s possible that they may avoid playing multiplayer because they can’t use their vehicles. This is of course my two cents but with servers as sparse as they are (maybe because i live in a weird timezone) i’d rather not have that split playerbase in terms of multiplayer numbers.

What is "split" about DLC vehicle OFF servers ? Those are only extra vehicles, since everyone who owns the game can race with every vehicle that is in the base game already, so nobody would be left out anyway.

Thats what modded servers are for. Quite easy to make a tiny mod that disables certain cars,or nerfs them into oblivion.

[Hyperion Biga]

Postat inițial de TomLehockySVK:

Postat inițial de Nathan706:

Meh, most of the big racing games make you pay for extra cars these days.

That is an invalid argument because just cause other companies do shady business, doesn't mean everyone should, and it still is shady business .

I don't think there's anything shady about Assetto Corsa.

Yet, the extra car DLC packs cost money... that's how they funded many years of development... sounds kinda like Wreckfest? (Developed since 2013)

Same thing for RaceRoom
Same thing for rFactor 2
Same thing for Automobilista
Same thing for Project Cars 2
Same thing for iRacing (and the cars are ridiculously pricey, even after subscription fees)
Same thing for Forza
Same thing for Dirt Rally 2.0

You can call industry standard "shady" but it doesn't change the fact that it's industry standard.

[TomGoodwrenchSK]

Postat inițial de Hyperion Biga:

You can call industry standard "shady" but it doesn't change the fact that it's industry standard.

Microtransactions became standard. Doesn't mean they are any less shady.

[Ryback clogged my toilet!]

I don't think anyone should be worried about DLC cars being P2W. Any car in the game can easily beat one another simply by adding the A class engine, and removing the armor when it comes to racing.

Demo derby's a different story.

But in reality, if you don't like them, don't buy them. Think with your wallet.

[Meatsim009]

It's not pay to win.

calm yo tits.

Get the dlc or don't get it. The cars are for aesthetic variety. I don't think there's anything OP.

And - should a dlc car have an obvious advantage and make the game "unfair" - then people will complain and it will get nerfed. problem solved.

I spent money on the season pass, knowing that it would never help me to win a race.

And it's because I know that I will never win a race racing clean, that I love this game - WRECKFEST.

@RaceClimb - what song would best suit this comment?

[Hyperion Biga]

Postat inițial de TomLehockySVK:

Postat inițial de Hyperion Biga:

You can call industry standard "shady" but it doesn't change the fact that it's industry standard.

Microtransactions became standard. Doesn't mean they are any less shady.

Assetto Corsa developers are some of fairest and honest in the business. And their DLC cars were very very cheap. But they still cost money. Reason... let me repeat this... was to support years of development (far longer development cycle, than 99% of AAA games).

Same applies to Wreckfest, let me repeat this... developed since 2013. They need something to pay the bills too. How many games release a patch over 1 year after launch, that improves FPS performance by 30%? You just take it for granted

Besides, you got free cars already (Big Rig, Motorhome, Limo etc.) and 4 free tracks too. iRacing and RaceRoom charges money for each individual track. Assetto charged money for most of the tracks, except Laguna Seca and Zandvoort

[Zorz]

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Postat inițial de ♔UK Sim Gamer♔:

Agreed

Strong disagree - racing AGAINST them when other players use them is NOT OPTIONAL. There should be a "DLC cars allowed YES / NO" option for server admins.

+1

Postat inițial de bigtimegamer76:

The problem with that is it could split the multiplayer playerbase. Having more options is nice but if the people who end up owning these vehicles can’t play on those servers it’s possible that they may avoid playing multiplayer because they can’t use their vehicles. This is of course my two cents but with servers as sparse as they are (maybe because i live in a weird timezone) i’d rather not have that split playerbase in terms of multiplayer numbers.

i respond to you with this quote:

Postat inițial de ♔UK Sim Gamer♔:

Postat inițial de Harry Nurppelz:

They. Are. OPTIONAL.

Agreed

so it will be optional for u to drive DLC cars or not if u want to drive and don't find a DLC server

[Harry Nurpplez]

Postat inițial de Nathan706:

You'll probably be able to upgrade your car to match their speed anyway

This. Just use a comparable car. And plus it's not like the DLC vehicles will be god tier or anything.