I have been dabbling in RF2 since the original beta offering. I run all AMD machines with Triple Eyes.
Up until build 240, I was so put off by the graphics performance that I either had to dumb thing down so far it was down right ugly, or go back to single screen (Radeon 7870's). Neither option was a satisfactory experience.
Now, with build 240 and the Camaro I am spending much more time on RF2. Though I still have to dumb down the graphics in areas, it now runs to my satisfaction (minimally, but its workable now).
I have just purchased GSC 21012 and am really impressed with what Rieza has been able to squeeze out of RF1. Its kind of nice to have a group of cars and tracks that were designed to work together, and the AI is crazy good.
That being said, I still find myself spending the majority of my sim race time on RF1. I feel that RF1 has just hit its prime in the last two years and is still strong. Mods coming out almost daily and the crazy plugins that are being developed just keep me coming back to RF1. Plus, we own several copies of RF1 for our LAN parties.
Which brings me to the point of "requiring" internet access for RF2. We host many races where internet access to all of our sims is just not feasible, leaving us with RF1 as the best option.
As of Build 240 and the Camaro, my faith has been fully restored in RF2 and once again find myself checking for the drop of the next build almost daily! My appetite for RF2 has been re-ignited and has made me forget Asseto Corsa for the time being.
Keep up the great work ISI. I have great expectations for the future of ISI once again.
Tim and Co. must have some of the thickest skin I have ever seen. To listen to all the bashing from people but still remain committed and focused to your original plan has to be hard! Kudos guys!