What makes GT and Forza racing sims, what disqualifies GRID from being one?

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nordlead on 25 August 2009

Real racing sims don't have damage because in a racing sim you aren't supposed to crash. Obviously grid supports damage, so you are supposed to crash. As you said, arcade racers are all about the fun, and crashing is fun. Therefore Grid is an arcade racer.

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