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DiRT Rally is available on Steam Early Access
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LeGourmand
Member
So I just started this https://youtu.be/RExEK5sYf8Y in a new tab and I wasn't looking at it. Made me realize the sound is pretty dam great, I tough it was a real video for a few seconds.
Are steam key for this game sold anywhere else cheaper? I find 35$ CAD a bit much for early access.
Are steam key for this game sold anywhere else cheaper? I find 35$ CAD a bit much for early access.
Stratos in the forest, in the rain, at night..
that looks fantastic. i NEED this game
SonicXtreme
Member
Did you do the steam cache clear trick? That solved it for me.
Nyteshade517
Member
patiently waiting for a co-driver & pace notes bug fix
Yes, I already did that.
I'm about to note each corner and narrate my own at this point.
Diablohead
Member
water splash is so cool and we have come a long way from colin mcrae rally 1's water splash effect
Hehe. That would be a cool feature, add your own copilot voice. Drive with a friend.
I'm having a lot of fun in this game. It's far better than I expected. The handling in comparison to Dirt 1 & 2 is a massive improvement, along with decent graphics and excellent sounds.
I was just trying Bronfelen in the Imprezza. It's such a nice stage, with really fun downhill twisty sections. Everyone should give this stage / car combo a try!
Here's a quick video of my last run: https://youtu.be/7DWE7H1Dz58
I was just trying Bronfelen in the Imprezza. It's such a nice stage, with really fun downhill twisty sections. Everyone should give this stage / car combo a try!
Here's a quick video of my last run: https://youtu.be/7DWE7H1Dz58
justbiglee
Neo Member
If you did manage to find a fix for this I'd love to know.
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patiently waiting for a co-driver & pace notes bug fix
We're on it and have fixed it internally - just testing now and I'll swing back and let you know when we have the fix live.
I haven't tried myself but I can't see it being fully compatible (button icons/rumble) out of the box. You could use DS4 to XInput to resolve that though
SonicXtreme
Member
Damn yall got the wrx already? I played for 2-3 hours yesterday and just got the cash for teh stratos lol
I haven't tried myself but I can't see it being fully compatible (button icons/rumble) out of the box. You could use DS4 to XInput to resolve that though
Yeah, will do that. Bought it and can't wait to finally play. I've been waiting for something like this since CMR 2005.
They mentioned that they're aiming for a hard experience at the moment to draw in that crowd but that they will also be adding in more aids in the future and making it more accessible.
So are they going to change the target audience as the game picks up or are they actually going to make sure the people who invested early for the experience being reported can still have that experience, and the rest of the stuff is optional?
Anyone bummed out by the driving physics? I want to pick this up but only if it does it really damn well. Any big excuse and I'll tend to bail on a rally game. So far it looks like my vita copy of WRC4. Hopefully it controls better
So are they going to change the target audience as the game picks up or are they actually going to make sure the people who invested early for the experience being reported can still have that experience, and the rest of the stuff is optional?
Anyone bummed out by the driving physics? I want to pick this up but only if it does it really damn well. Any big excuse and I'll tend to bail on a rally game. So far it looks like my vita copy of WRC4. Hopefully it controls better
diggmcbadass
Member
All the aids they have in game now are completely optional, so I can't imagine them going back on that.
just play a custom event you can choose any car then
Anyone bummed out by the driving physics? I want to pick this up but only if it does it really damn well. Any big excuse and I'll tend to bail on a rally game. So far it looks like my vita copy of WRC4. Hopefully it controls better
From what I've read there has been little complaints about the base physics there is some personal preference coming in with people asking for it to be more slippy then others asking for more grip.
There does however seems to be some issues with the FFB, it doesn't seem bad but it does seem to have room for improvement!
My personal opinion I think the driving overall feels great and the races really have been nerve wrecking, I would like a little bit more feel in the FFB but it seems all right!
Nyteshade517
Member
thanks for the quick work...I know it's probably hectic there
in Custom Events you can use any car you want without having to buy them...in Career you have to buy a car before you have access to it
Hopefully it doesn't even need to be said but I kinda worry these days they won't bother trying to maintain the appeal to different groups, one of which they're currently targeting, as they get lazy or it takes too much effort to do it and so they go for the lowest common denominator and tweak driving responsiveness, AI times, whether or not some aids are working always etc.
It's pretty unthinkable for a skill focused racing game but after F1 2014, nothing shocks me really.
As long as people can play with the same challenge that they've drawn them in with without having to mod the game, then it's fine.
Thanks, especially for the headsup on FFB too. I was quite interested in that aspect. I read other posts saying they loved how it felt as well though - perhaps they've tweaked it mostly for pads so far...? If pad is great then I'm still interested, not that easy to get my wheel out from the mess that is the garage.
Anyway, I was worried not that the physics are bad but that they will tweak it to be easier and easier as progress carries on and they attempt to target a bigger audience.
The feedback feels good just muted compared to full on sims, it has more going on than the previous DiRTs just not as much as the big sims of today. Which I'm sure will be tweaked of peeps will find decent config setups.
Also you worry of the game toning down I can't see it doing that to be honest, at least not on PC. It will probably remain the same as it is now with tweaks made to grip levels and such and bonus assists added/driving school for the full release. As for making the transition to console if it does in the future they will probably need to add some controller input assists to make it more welcoming to the common console gamer, again I would expect this to be something you can turn on/off.
At the moment it certainly feels like a core racer and I'm pretty sure it will be staying that way due to the positive response on Steam and Gaf, etc
Worth pointing out that you get the base version of the car by default, in all modes. You need to buy and upgrade the cars in Career modes to get the full power versions, which carry over to all modes.
Nyteshade517
Member
also justbiglee...
Is it possible to maybe add the drone and trackside camera views for replays as their own choices? Those views are used in the default replay choice but I'd like to be able to view those specifically.
Is it possible to maybe add the drone and trackside camera views for replays as their own choices? Those views are used in the default replay choice but I'd like to be able to view those specifically.
TheAdmiester
Member
This would be nice actually. Most replay cameras in the cinematic mode are either inside the car or on a wheel arch. Having a camera selection dedicated to the detached cameras would be amazing.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I picked up this up last night after reading the thread and watching the brief Eurogamer video. I'd say at best that I'm modest racing game fan. I played the hell out of Gran Turismo 1 & 2 on PSX and then became a Burnout fan during the last generation. In fact Burnout Paradise is my personal "game of the generation" for whatever you want to call the PS3/360/Wii era. Currently I'm toying around with DriveClub, fun stuff. But I haven't seriously played a dedicated Rally game since SEGA Rally on the Saturn and I loved that game intensely.
So I knew I might have been in for a rough road with this "sim". And, man, it's really damn fun.
I only played through the first group of stages in Greece. In fact, I didn't even complete the race as wrecked my car near the end of stage 4. Yet playing the game with my headphones on and Xbox one controller in hand had my literally on the edge of my seat as tried to drive as fast and safely as possible. There were plenty of "OH SHIT" moments during those first 4 stages were I struggled to correct the car and stay on the road. But forgetting to repair my car as I went into stage 4 led to my demise as I flew off the side of a mountain due to three flat tires, an over-heating engine and some other issue signaled by check engine light.
After my horrible first attempt I was given an engine upgrade and had enough credits to hire a dedicated engineer. But by this time it was 12:00 am and I had to head to bed.
Can't wait to boot the game up tonight and fully complete that event in Greece.
So I knew I might have been in for a rough road with this "sim". And, man, it's really damn fun.
I only played through the first group of stages in Greece. In fact, I didn't even complete the race as wrecked my car near the end of stage 4. Yet playing the game with my headphones on and Xbox one controller in hand had my literally on the edge of my seat as tried to drive as fast and safely as possible. There were plenty of "OH SHIT" moments during those first 4 stages were I struggled to correct the car and stay on the road. But forgetting to repair my car as I went into stage 4 led to my demise as I flew off the side of a mountain due to three flat tires, an over-heating engine and some other issue signaled by check engine light.
After my horrible first attempt I was given an engine upgrade and had enough credits to hire a dedicated engineer. But by this time it was 12:00 am and I had to head to bed.
Can't wait to boot the game up tonight and fully complete that event in Greece.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I can't comment on triple monitors. But I definitely recommend picking up DiRT now over GTA. It's on for the first week and a purchase will help the devs move forward with improving the game. GTA will definitely be on sale soon enough.
For an "Early Access" game, put to together extremely well. I'm seriously impressed. If you're a racing fan, get it without a doubt. DiRT Rally is looking to only get better from here on out.
Pizza Luigi
Member
Just bought this. Is there already a good setup for my G27 wheel out there?
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
I'll be getting Dirt Rally by this weekend, and I rationalize it like this: the release game will most likely be $50-$60 price range, and it likely won't go on much of a sale for at least a year or better, so by buying it now at $32 I'm saving money in the long run PLUS getting to play it now. Because lets face it, with all of the content they've announced for this and from all of the impressions so far, I need to own this. And I ain't waiting two or more years to get it on sale.
So it's either buy now at $32, buy after release at ~$60, or wait a couple years. Personally I'm buying to both get a great racing game and to reward Codemasters for a job very well done.
GTA V is a game I want but it's currently twice the price of Dirt Rally, so that I can justify waiting for a sale one day.
Will try with mine tonight.
TheAdmiester
Member
There's not much to see. It's just a bar that fills up over the course of a few races as your mechanics become acquainted with your car. There's a description of what the upgrades do and the resulting horsepower, but it just happens automatically and there's nothing to see.
It's really just an xp system with the car. You drive with it a certain amount, it gets some upgrades. You don't get to choose them, or buy them or anything like that, it just happens.
zombipuppy
Member
Color me impressed... this is by far the most adept game Codemasters have put out in recent years, and it looks and sounds fantastic.
I'm thoroughly enjoying it, and am eagerly awaiting the co-driver navigation patch!
I'm thoroughly enjoying it, and am eagerly awaiting the co-driver navigation patch!
Ohooo, nice!
VibratingDonkey
Member
This, Wreckfest and the glorious My Summer Car being (kind of maybe) out this year makes you feel all warm and Finnish on the inside.
Prioritizing performance is absolutely the right call. But they could stand to scale up the graphics a bit for people with overbudget hardware. You only need so many frames.
Well thats disappointing. Im never gonna get another Xpand Rally I guess.