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My new computer is up and running... and KRP runs like a charm (locked at 60FPS) at highest settings in 1080p (and that's only with The i5 Ivy Bridge's on-board Intel HD Graphics 4000... real video card coming in near future).  I am really enjoying the game, and I expect that I will purchase a license soon.

On another note, I did just get the new Rotax Max Karting for rFactor... and it's quite a bit better than the BR Kart mod, but I will agree it's not up to the physics of KRP.  The developers on the forum do mention that karts in rFactor is a challenge to develop, as you mentioned due to the lack of suspension on karts and how rFactor translates this.  However for me, KRP without an AI to race against might limit my play time with KRP.

Just wondering peoples opinions and comparisons between the two.  Or if there's a better rFactor add-on for karting.  I've raced some nice retail karts (75 km/h or so)... but not any professional racing karts... and I'd like to hear some experienced racer opinions.

I'm just finishing upgrading from my ghetto computer now so I'll be able to run new games properly (KRP only saw 15-20 FPS on lowest settings; BR Kart averaged 30 FPS and was very playable and enjoyable).  I really like what I'm seeing with they dynamic racing line (marbles, drying from wet, etc) in the latest KRP updates... but lack of AI is a big hold back and may stop my license purchase.  I still plan to give the demo a try when I get my new system fully running later this week.

Not a fan of the subscription model.  I've avoided iRacing because of this... and will avoid KartSim if that is the case too.

I plan to play this on triple screen setup too.  Please add more detailed triple screen features, like ability to adjust for screen bezel and screen wrap (angle of side screens).

Easy to use (for everyone) track editor.  Something similar to what is seen in Live For Speed and the built in autocross editor.  It doesn't need to be very detailed.  Just give us a large empty parking lot (or empty indoor warehouse, etc).  Than the user can place barriers (plastic baricades, haybails, tyres, cones, etc) to create a track.  Than end it with placing simple check points (finish, time traps, etc).  And if you add AI in future versions, the editor would just need the option to draw the optimial racing line.

This is a dream suggestion... but it'd make the game have loads of user created content and give great depth.

I agree.  AI would be a positive for me.

I've been away from PC gaming for years, sticking excusively to consoles... mostly due to cost and convenice.  In the up coming 9-12 months I plan to get back in to PC gaming with a serious 3 screen setup (seeing a friend's setup made me envious).  Seeing this game makes me very excited to get back in to PC gaming.  I've been wanting a good karting simulation for a long time, since Midas' Super 1 Karting.  I currently use a Macbook as my daily user (also for club DJing).  I also have a cheeply put together ($420) computer that I use normally as a torrent downloading and video streaming (to my Xbox 360) system, normally I don't even have a monitor hooked up to it.

I just borrowed a (17" LCD) monitor, and got a cheap (HK knock-off that works) Xbox 360 Wireless adapter.  The adapter works just fine with my Microsoft Xbox 360 FFB Wheel... only disapointment is no FFB support, and Gas/Brake is sharing an axis.  Again this system isn't really designed for gaming, and doesn't even have expansion ability to add a video card.  It is running Windows 7 on a Shuttle K48 (GMA 950 Graphics) w/ an Intel E5200 (Dual-Core @ 2.5GHz) and 2GB RAM (224MB assigned to video).  I wasn't excepting much for graphical power, but I've been trying out some of my older titles with decient results.  But with Kart Racing Pro I was hoping it'd get a bit more.

All games are set to minimum graphical options at 800x600x16bit. (LFS did have a few settings not at minimum)

Live for Speed (S1 Licence Unlocked, version Z28)... 30-70 FPS (depending if solo lapping, or with up to 3 AI)


Richard Burns Rally (version 1.02)... 30-40 FPS


Kart Racing Pro (beta 2)... 15-30 FPS


It was still fun, even though frame rate makes it barely playable.  It's unfortunate that I can't get a real taste of it before my new system purchase coming at the end of the year.  Was hoping with the low graphical levels (comparable visuals to the other games at similar settings) that I get a 25-30FPS rate.  Overall I do see my self purchasing a licence once I have my new system, and really look forward to getting on the track.