Just picked my copy up. I can't wait to play it!

 

Annnd? How is it from a true car fan's point of view?

 

So I get home from picking this game up. I've been waiting for at least a year for this game. I just want you guys to know how excited I am to finally have this game. So I go to turn my 360 on for the first time in about a month, and what happens? I get the f%cking red circle of death. It made me so mad because it happened right when I got this game. So what do I do? I call a friend and tell him I need to come over and use his 360. I spent about an hour or 2 playing this, and let me tell you it is top notch! The graphics are great, the driving simulation is very real. It is an all around great game. Let me know if you guys want me to tell you more about it.

 

Sorry.

 

I had a similar experience, not quite as bad, my modem is broken, have to rely on my iPhone as a tethered modem for internet at home.

Needless to say I won't be playing online.

Saying that, I've had a chance to play a little and its' pretty slick.

Anyone figured out how to copy your team mate's car setup? Like your race engineer keeps telling you.

 

what is this red circle of death you all speak of?

oh wait...

 

it's home waiting for me but I haven't played it yet

I don't think I'll be sleeping tonight; maybe I'll pull an all nighter and play this until the GP tomorrow morning!

 

Well... I have to keep traction control on full so I won't spin out. Bahrain track sucks.

 

So I'm starting to really get into this now. At first I was a little iffy about the handling, but it was mainly me. I had little downforce on it was the first couple laps before I had to log off, thus the tires hadnt come up to grip yet.

I started the career mode with Williams and I am 3rd in practice at the moment in Bahrain. I dont know the circuit very well at all, but managed to get one good lap in.

So far the game is very polished. Graphics are amazing, the interaction with your pit crew is as easy as letting them do all the set-up or you can tweak all that stuff yourself. I like the idea of having an agent who will present me with offers from the bigger teams, etc as they come in. So far it seems really cool.

 

I keep all the aids on and I completely suck

is that normal?