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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops
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Bonuses are only exclusives designs and first day unlock for cars, you know?I bought the US digital version. No free Mercedes
You'll be able to unlock all of the cars by playing the game (although some will need a club effort to unlock).
Thanks DRIVECLUB-GAF I know have 304 friends in my friends list, 99% of which intend to play DC.
I could connect for around 2 hours tonight, so not sure there's a relation.
Ah?
I bought the US digital version. No free Mercedes
Check the "my addons" section in the game page for Driveclub. It was there for me (EU, Plus upgrade version).
I think he means the Mercedes AMG that is free day one DLC for everyone.
Stephen_drewz
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Can someone please explain the difference between the PS+ Upgrade Bundle($56.95) and non PS+ listing that says FULL GAME($79.95). This is Australia so the pricing will be different to most people here but I assume everyone still has the same two options for purchasing.
If my PS sub ends do I lose access to the game even if I pay the $56.95 upgrade? That seems extremely shady if so.
If my PS sub ends do I lose access to the game even if I pay the $56.95 upgrade? That seems extremely shady if so.
Goldrusher
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Same game. If you're logged in as a Plus-member, you should only have the cheapest option available.
No.
kostacurtas
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I was waiting as many others for the PS+ edition to decide to buy or not the game but without an ETA for the demo I bought the game a few hours ago.
I am a fan of racing games, I am using the Thrustmaster T300 RS and this is my first impressions of the game:
- I believe its the best arcade racing game I have ever played.
- Graphics: Technically are not perfect but definitely are the most beautiful I have ever seen in a racing game. In some stages with all the effects and that perfect lightning I thought I was in a interactive video... Waiting for weather effects!
- Gameplay: Very fun. Very good stage designing. Challenging AI. Clean and fast UI. Waiting for the online part!
- Driving: Very accessible and fun. Even the slower cars are fun to drive. The feedback from the T300 RS is good but I would like a patch so the wheel can be more heavy and give stronger force feedback effects.
- Sound: I found it ok. No opinion for the music as I don't like music while racing. I would like to hear the super/hyper cars, I am hoping the sound will be better than the hatchbacks.
I played only the first event, even the game is very addictive, as I am waiting for the full experience with the online features.
I am a fan of racing games, I am using the Thrustmaster T300 RS and this is my first impressions of the game:
- I believe its the best arcade racing game I have ever played.
- Graphics: Technically are not perfect but definitely are the most beautiful I have ever seen in a racing game. In some stages with all the effects and that perfect lightning I thought I was in a interactive video... Waiting for weather effects!
- Gameplay: Very fun. Very good stage designing. Challenging AI. Clean and fast UI. Waiting for the online part!
- Driving: Very accessible and fun. Even the slower cars are fun to drive. The feedback from the T300 RS is good but I would like a patch so the wheel can be more heavy and give stronger force feedback effects.
- Sound: I found it ok. No opinion for the music as I don't like music while racing. I would like to hear the super/hyper cars, I am hoping the sound will be better than the hatchbacks.
I played only the first event, even the game is very addictive, as I am waiting for the full experience with the online features.
Seems so. Managed to connect with my primary account just now.
Now I'm #concerned about getting a Club. Anyone need someone active for their club?
viveks86
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Dead Prince
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can't connect here in the great US of A.
Nyteshade517
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Tried just now and still can't connect to the servers I'm just going to hold off playing for a couple days until all of this gets fixed. Also, going into a corner in cockpit view with the sun glaring is equally awesome and annoying at the same time...lol
Always-honest
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Stephen_drewz
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Great, thanks guys. Wasn't all that clear in the description, not for me anyway. 9 hours of work then 1 hour downloading the game before I play, hopefully server issues are solved by then! "fingers crossed"
My favorite is the Observatory one in Chile. I could do laps there for hours.
DOWN
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No, the first DLC car is a free Mercedes different from the full-game/preorder car advertised.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/09/09/new-mercedes-amg-gt-launches-exclusively-in-driveclub/
It's not in the add ons for me.
Always-honest
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Do you need a seasonpass to play online? Maybe a stupid question but i neber bought a seasonpass before..
jellies_two
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THERE IS AI RUBBER BANDING -- of some kind.
Did an experiment.
Drive like a complete grandma, and the first place guy (semi-pro AI) finishes a two lap race at 1:40 and last place guy finishes 1:52 (me at 2:33). Spread from first to last AI is 12 seconds,.
drive competitively, and the first place guy finishes at 1:30, and the last place guy finishes at 1:37 (me at 1:35), AI spread is 7 seconds and oh look the first place guy now has found a way to gain over 5 seconds a lap - standing start means actually more than that. I imagine if I drove out the front of the first place guy he'd "find" yet more ability.
Also note that despite the first place guys being fast and the last place guys being slow, they travel as a pack. In a real race the field spreads out until the back-markers are lapped. Here they are pulled more together even over many laps.
So the AI drivers are attracted to your car. They try harder when you're in front, and back off when you're behind. They are also attracted to each other.
I know *why* developers do it, because they want everyone to experience the cut and thrust of side-by-side racing in a pack of cars, no matter what your ability. If the AI cars drove to their maximum ability from great to good, they would be strung out, and you'd either be in front or behind but rarely mixing it up.
So not everyone that "barely" wins a single player challenge vs AI is the same ability or has the same lap time.
Did an experiment.
Drive like a complete grandma, and the first place guy (semi-pro AI) finishes a two lap race at 1:40 and last place guy finishes 1:52 (me at 2:33). Spread from first to last AI is 12 seconds,.
drive competitively, and the first place guy finishes at 1:30, and the last place guy finishes at 1:37 (me at 1:35), AI spread is 7 seconds and oh look the first place guy now has found a way to gain over 5 seconds a lap - standing start means actually more than that. I imagine if I drove out the front of the first place guy he'd "find" yet more ability.
Also note that despite the first place guys being fast and the last place guys being slow, they travel as a pack. In a real race the field spreads out until the back-markers are lapped. Here they are pulled more together even over many laps.
So the AI drivers are attracted to your car. They try harder when you're in front, and back off when you're behind. They are also attracted to each other.
I know *why* developers do it, because they want everyone to experience the cut and thrust of side-by-side racing in a pack of cars, no matter what your ability. If the AI cars drove to their maximum ability from great to good, they would be strung out, and you'd either be in front or behind but rarely mixing it up.
So not everyone that "barely" wins a single player challenge vs AI is the same ability or has the same lap time.
Nah, just PS+
Go to yyour club menu. Lower right hand corner "more"
And look for something like "add friends"
Or something along those lines.
You'll get a friends list that loads way faster and reliable.
Always-honest
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Thanx!
So why would i buy a seasonpass? Is that just for non ps+ gamers?
NaughtyGod
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It would be great if we have a club war in Drive Club just like clan war in Clash of the Clan.
Yeah, damn multiple tabs. So, are the servers up?
DOWN
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It gives you a discount for buying access to all the DLC as a preorder bundle (though you can usually still buy the pass after all content has been released). It is if you want some or all DLC. It will be cheaper than buying all of them separate and the developer benefits because you no longer get to change your mind and decide not to buy any DLC, or to just read about each one in reviews first. You commit to all DLC and you get a discount.
New cars, tracks, challenges... Ans so on.
Codeblew
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Thanks for the tip. I will try this when I get reconnected.
Streaming some higher level stuff if anyone wants to watch: http://www.twitch.tv/gaz_rb
Psychoward
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Man, I cannot wait for the weather update now.
DOWN
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I checked there. Perhaps it isn't out in the US yet? I see lots of posts using it, but I just don't see it anywhere on the store or already in my library.
I believe this. This is similar to the method I suggested in another post.
m_shortpants
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I liked GRID 1. Will I like Driveclub?
Was going to use the demo to find out, but now I'm deciding between this or Shadow of Mordor for this weekends binge.
Was going to use the demo to find out, but now I'm deciding between this or Shadow of Mordor for this weekends binge.
haZethew0rld
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Club badge so mean hannggggg
4 spots left on my club!
4 spots left on my club!
jellies_two
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No "rubberbanding" AI in DriveClub unlike motor storm says Evolution studios (past headlines).
Oh dear. But some reviews spotted it already, I see now.
It's very sad guess that's the result of making games "fun" and "accessible".
Always-honest
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Cool, thanks for this! I'm inching closer and closer to buying the game outright.
Man, I would love to try a racing game with a wheel. I bet it's a blast.
Coolbgdog12
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Servers up yet?
Always-honest
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i wanted to ask the same... I want to create a club and go online dammit.
Welp, must be that, then.
LookAtMeGo
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Got connected just long enough to join my club and do one race. Then disconnected again. Its awakening.
NullPointer
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Yeah, Rushy was very particular when discussing rubber-banding, making sure to point out that the AI in DriveClub cannot do anything impossible like getting supernatural speed boosts to catch up you like you might find in other games.
That doesn't mean the AI won't play up to the level of competition though. But they are still limited by the car and the need to feed in driving inputs.
This game is outstanding. Pure driving, play for improvement to the point of perfection. I've read PGR comparisons but would say this is more along the lines of a MSR debut. You can tell the next iteration - should there be one - will take the game to the next level. 60fps would be very nice but can understand the compromise. Can't wait for the dynamic weather update.
This is a much different game than the excellent Forza Horizon 2. The two will not cannibalize one another. Take comfort in owning and playing both even over the same period of time.
This is a much different game than the excellent Forza Horizon 2. The two will not cannibalize one another. Take comfort in owning and playing both even over the same period of time.
bananafactory
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