Board Thread:Game Discussion/@comment-26388545-20150620170856/@comment-26388545-20180620210903

WOW... I started this thread 3 years ago today. My how time flies. I got a bit nostalgic, here's a brief look back for me.

When I started this game, I was just happy to find a good, realistic driving game. I've always loved racing games! I was so happy to buy the powerful classic Shelby Cobra 427. That is one of my favorite cars. A good looking, good sounding and powerful muscle car. I loved it for a time, still do. But then I realized there's more.

Then I got blown away by the McLaren MP4-12C. So fast... and so loose!! Mine got some paint spills on it due to how loose it is. I remember being absolutely flabbergasted trying to win a cup race at Melbourne in it. I was fully upgraded and an absolute racing mess! That had me going to YouTube to find help. I eventually got it. Funny that Melborne is now one of my favorite tracks.

The BMW M3 GT2 ALMS opened my eyes. It has good top speed, good acceleration, good brakes and great grip. This caused me to realize what makes a great race car. BALANCE. I farmed this at the Suzuka Grand Prix 5 lap race in Accolade Open for a long time

I REALLY wanted a Bugatti Veyron, but it ended up being a bit of a let down. Yeah, it's fast... but it feels so heavy. This confirmed what the BMW M3 GT2 ALMS had taught me, I wanted balanced cars. I love the sound and soles though!

The Porsche 919 LMP1 2014 blew my mind. WHAT A CAR! In comparison to what I had driven, it was like this car had glue on it's tires. The 10 lap Endurance Kings race changed the game for me. So much R$ and fame for just one race. It's also where I started experimenting with no assist driving. I realized that I could earn fame faster with no assists on.

For me, the McLaren P1 GTR is the standard of what an awesome race car is. I loved it right when I first drove it. The more I upgraded it, the more I loved it. It is just so balanced. I've earned more driving the Ferrari FXX K, but I like the McLaren P1 GTR more. It's just a bit more balanced for my liking.

When I started this thread I was running Tilt A with SA high, BA low & TC on. I enjoyed the game, but was happy to just drive around the track and accumulate cars. Getting some of the ones above were major goals. I reached about 98% completion doing just that. Nothing wrong with that! I over-upgraded many cars though, and could have been further ahead in the game using that gold elsewhere. Still... it's a journey. Along the way I became a much better driver and found many new friends here in the process. I didn't realize how much help I needed in reaching my goals. There's all the information here, that's valueble. But there's also the community aspect. Receiving and giving help made it better.

So thank you to all past and present people here, for helping me to reach many goals.👍😎👍