Rigid4 early prototype

Goofing around a bit in this new WIP version of my racing game. It's a couple of weeks into development and I'm currently working on simulating the engine and transmission.
Not happy with it quite yet, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to sort it out eventually.

The thing I'm most pleased with at this point is the engine sound (which wasn't really an early priority in the first place). It's synthesized in realtime using a very short "pop" sample representing one cylinder firing, and that's repeated for all cylinders with some offset to account for variations in exhaust geometry and finally there's some nice distortion at the end to make it growl.

All graphics are obviously placeholder.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• car
• simulation
• racing
• engine
• game
• programming

[tjerk]

Yournot developing the game futher? the demo zip does not work on my pc..

[drpetter]

It's "on hold" at the moment. Will probably get back to it (or another sequel) at some point.

[chukys007]

Great stuff man, is your idea make a real car simulator? i hope it be im a hardcore simmer. i do 3d modelling (cars) i been modding for some simulators and i would love to help u with cars if u need them, i would be proud. if u are intrested just let me know :)

[drpetter]

My intention is to make it rather realistic, yes. You could check the "rigid racing 3" demo for an idea of what the predecessor was like.

I'm not necessarily going for a full-on hardcore simulation like LFS & friends, but one of the main sources of inspiration for handling and gameplay is GPL, so I don't want to settle for a squishy arcade feel.

I plan on doing most or all of the content myself, but it couldn't hurt to have a few more cars in a demo, so I'll try to keep you posted.

[MasterHD]

Wow, I've been wanting to add 3D ability and graphics to my car simulator, but never had the time.

Your's is really cool, I like the physics. What language did you program in?

[drpetter]

C++ and OpenGL. I tried posting a link to my project page here, but it seems youtube won't let me... Google for drpetter rigid racing to find it.

[whattheima]

great stuff, any chance you could share it in it's current state?

with you currently being occupied with sculptris.

[MenkoDany]

really reminded me of Terep 2 - Deformers what a great game. the developer was later working on 1nsane :D

[pincherman]

pretty nice

[snakevids]

engine sound is amazing!

[FelixTheGhost]

heheh...for some reason, this video is funny. :)

[iestyn16]

Looking good so far considering you've done it all yourself! Good inspiration is GPL :) Seen the Targa, full IOM, 66 mod yeah? Keep at it!

[jackobcooper]

Sound is awesome, lets hope the game can be created!

[nevyn]

Holy crap, very impressed by the engine sound! Sounds absolutely fantastic! And sounds like it's very realistically modelled as well :)