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Is there a sim where anyone drives identically to the AI? Take ICR2 for eg. If you wanna
be slow, drive like the AI. The AI is basically a moron and comparing it the the ever
changing and inconsistant (even in the case of the most consistant drivers) human drivers
is just nonsense. We are a LONG LONG way away from AI that is anything like true human
behaviour. The AI is like a train on a track that makes the odd random error. Again, no
comparison to human behaviour at all.
   As far as consistancy goes, simmers need to up their game as we take yet another
glorious step toward the true sim and away from arcade! Also, here's a quote from Alison
from the Papy cup

 "Monaco is a hell of a place to hold a motor race, expecially when the field is filled
out with NASCAR drivers in Formula 1 cars!"


Devon wrote:
> 
> In article <6v26vr$2hom$1@newssvr04-int.news.prodigy.com>,
> ddjcb@prodigy.net wrote...
> > If you just step back and try to approach the sim with a fresh view (even if
> > you love it), and look at the way the cars handle, and how the steering
> > responds to your input, something seems wrong. The way the best drivers'
> > cars look as they do a competitive lap looks wrong, or at the least,
> > considerably different from the AI. The results from races by people with
> > months of practice time, and more talent than the average sim driver, are
> > very surprising considering the amount of accidents that are still
> > occurring.
> 
> My thoughts exactly.  My question would be this:  With the right
> combination of throttle/brakes/gear changes at the right times, would it
> be possible to drive like the AI, and as fast?  I've yet to see it done
> by the "hotlappers".  Maybe it's just easier to swing the backend out and
> slide around the corners...
> 
> Myself, I have to say that last night at Kyalami (my first attempt) I
> resolved to just make it around for a couple of laps during practice to
> get my tires hot.  Much to my amazement, my cornering improved
> dramatically!  My brakes didn't even lock up as much.  I even managed to
> qualify in the middle of the pack (albeit in novice mode).
> 
> My goal is to drive like the AI.  Can it be done?
> 
> Devon

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