Q&A with Slightly Mad Studios: Ian Bell [Read OP]

[Ian Bell]

This wheel wasn't supported by Sony but still worked

They may have patched it out of their firmware support and if they did we can't do anything about it. I'm currently away from my systems or I'd confirm solidly for you.

 

[bramvanuytven]

Can i change my online Driver name?
Made my ps4 account 5 years ago , want to start PC2 with a more original name.

 

[Magdelayna]

@IanBell regarding short distance races and the weather changes - is there any more detailed weather forecasts before the race or even the option to ask the engineer about the weather during the race?

Those moments when you have to change tyres on the fly are some of the most important moments of a race hehe.

 

[LGee19]

Can i change my online Driver name?
Made my ps4 account 5 years ago , want to start PC2 with a more original name.

If you are referring to your PSN account you cant change it. Only way is to create a new PSN account with a name of your choice

 

[jake2013guy]

Can i change my online Driver name?
Made my ps4 account 5 years ago , want to start PC2 with a more original name.

What would be pretty cool is if we had the option to use our real name in offline and multiplayer non-career races. Quite like GT did.

 

[ojgt]

@IanBell on pCARS 1 for PS4 the Fanatec clubsport wheelbase v2 worked once you entered the game, will this be the same for pCARS 2 on the PS4?

99,9% sure it won't work. Kunos had to remove the support for v2 on assetto corsa on the day 1 patch. Same thing with newer codemasters games etc. Only Fanatec that will be working on ps4 is the officially licensed CSL elite.

 

[ryandtw]

What's the maximum number of cars allowed on track (grid size) on a track-by-track basis (assuming PC), and what's the absolute maximum number of cars for consoles (PS4/Xbox One)? (Since over 60 tracks is a lot, it could take a while to sort things out.)

 

[Bealdor]

What's the maximum number of cars allowed on track (grid size) on a track-by-track basis (assuming PC), and what's the absolute maximum number of cars for consoles (PS4/Xbox One)? (Since over 60 tracks is a lot, it could take a while to sort things out.)

Offline: 32 on all platforms (if the track has enough pit boxes)
Online: 32 on PC, 16 on consoles

 

[GrimmjowEs]

@IanBell

Is it true that the PC Version of Project Cars 2 will include Anti-Tamper DRM DENUVO ?

If yes, can you say with confidence that you will/might remove it after a certain timeframe after release (like the devs of DOOM Remake did for example)?

 

[thuGG]

The PRC review indicates that there is NO rating system at the release. Is it true?

 

[Bealdor]

The PRC review indicates that there is NO rating system at the release. Is it true?

I'm sure you've misread something here.
Rating system will be in at release, Online Championship mode will come a bit later.

 

[chris4652009]

Ian is live chatting right now...

 

[YRS2703]

Offline: 32 on all platforms (if the track has enough pit boxes)
Online: 32 on PC, 16 on consoles

Wait, so the car count is decreased on consoles from PC1?

 

[Bealdor]

Wait, so the car count is decreased on consoles from PC1?

It's decreased on all platforms.
It's a compromise to be able to give the AI a better tyre model.

 

[CHEN255]

32 is a decent sized grid though!

 

[zzz_pt]

@IanBell what can we expect for the online racing / lobby stability? Any improvements from pC1?

 

[FuriousDemon]

Ian Bell playing guitar...WTF

 

[chris4652009]

Ian is currently singing and playing "Hotel california" LIVE on youtube ...LEGEND

 

[StefanMac]

inb4 Ian leaves us/SMS for a music record deal

 

[FuriousDemon]

Ian Bell confirmed atheist 👍

 

[05XR8]

Ian Bell confirmed atheist 👍

Huh? Looked like a wookie to me.

 

[F1Racer68]

@IanBell just confirmed in the live stream they will split the franchise to make a standalone loose surface game.

Project CARS 3 at least 3 years away, and pCARS3 will be targeted as a "Forza beater"

 

[05XR8]

@IanBell just confirmed in the live stream they will split the franchise to make a standalone loose surface game.

Project CARS 3 at least 3 years away, and pCARS3 will be targeted as a "Forza beater"

That's good, because I sure as hell won't be be able to finish PC2.

 

[jake2013guy]

Project CARS 3 at least 3 years away, and pCARS3 will be targeted as a "Forza beater"

With all this motorsport and a livery editor. I can't think of where they can improve bar SCs and more cars/tracks.

 

[F1Racer68]

With all this motorsport and a livery editor. I can't think of where they can improve bar SCs and more cars/tracks.

Fine tune what's there, add Livery editor, add more content. I personally think the main core is now there. The rest is just evolution and refinement, as well as adding new content in the forms of cars/tracks/licenses

 

[jake2013guy]

Fine tune what's there, add Livery editor, add more content. I personally think the main core is now there. The rest is just evolution and refinement, as well as adding new content in the forms of cars/tracks/licenses

Sounds about right.

 

[FuriousDemon]

Interesting stuff about EA. No surprise really, but interesting nonetheless. Great chat so far! I'm hooked

 

[jake2013guy]

Interesting stuff about EA. No surprise really, but interesting nonetheless. Great chat so far! I'm hooked

I haven't done anything else all day. Good thing I've got nothing else to do.

 

[chris4652009]

I haven't done anything else all day. Good thing I've got nothing else to do.

Same, I'm glad I had today lined up as a quiet day in office due to going on holiday tonight

 

[05XR8]

I already knew he is the best CEO from his first and second posts.

The greenery turns all shades linked to the season you're racing in. So (for deciduous type trees) they'll go through the full range from bright green, to Autumn brown(ish) to snow covered in Winter. The grass and shrubs also follow the pattern.

They don't as yet but that's a cool idea.