Rally Special, Snow events vs. the rest.

[Lambob]

Why do I end each Snow event +20s ahead in first place without much struggle, whereas in the same car, I fight to the finish on tarmac and dirt after 7 - 8 stages?

 

[UraniYum]

Because the AI has to brake 'safely', I s'pose. Either that or you're good at racing on snow?

 

[Hedi]

The AI sucks on snow, it's a known fact, I always finish by 1min or so as well, but at least the stages are beautiful

 

[dude2106]

I noticed the same. Some times i can overtake all the other cars in front of me before the race finishes, where the Tarmac races it seems like if you just make one mistake you are not going to win. The AI clearly isn't balanced between the tarmac stages and the snow and dirt stages.

 

[stupidstormy36]

The AI takes special precations due to the loss of traction given by the snow, where as a human player can adjust his/her driving line, speed, and control under various conditions more accurately. The AI is programmed to follow a very specific line, and when the traction and speed don't mix, they slow down until it's "safe" for them. It is also true for when it rains.