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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops
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bananafactory
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I think it will feel a lot less barebones when the servers are up. Feels like most of the game isn't accessible due to them being offline. The MP and challenges/club aspect will be where the meat of the game is.
Marko_Baomoro
Member
Can i use supercars in online mode? Or i have to reach the right level in offline?
bananafactory
Banned
bananafactory
Banned
Had my first real wipeout. Feels bad, man. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJHUOgs26_M
Kind of sad the car didn't actually flip, though. Go big or go home I say. Love how the car I just bounced off just keeps driving like a champ.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJHUOgs26_M
Kind of sad the car didn't actually flip, though. Go big or go home I say. Love how the car I just bounced off just keeps driving like a champ.....
Great video
Was just driving the ferrari california at the BHR track and had a moment where the IQ just aligned perfectly and there was no aliasing anywhere on the car and the lighting was gorgeous and god damn it looked exactly like something from the b-roll.
I feel like the california looks better than most vehicles do in terms of aliasing?
I feel like the california looks better than most vehicles do in terms of aliasing?
bananafactory
Banned
Haven't unlocked that car yet but I've definitely noticed aliasing is worse on certain cars than others. Think it just has to do with their shape.
That makes sense, but launch week is when the majority of sales are made. Word of mouth, good impressions, a demo, can do wonders for selling a game. Especially a new IP. Established franchises with a ton of guaranteed sales can afford a small blip (or even a large blip like Diablo 3 or Battlefield 4).
Iacobellis
Junior Member
You mean when Xbox Live was consistently working on and off for almost a month? That was bad. That was the year I got Xbox LIVE, too.
Yep, that was it. This is smooth sailing compared to that.
So, I have a wheel and boy is this game amazing with that thing. For one, the in-game mimicks the wheel perfectly, meaning me turning the wheel even in the slightest does it 1:1 in the game. I cannot stress how great that is as it's normally really taking you out of the game when that movement doesn't match what you see on screen.
Other than that, the driving mechanic is amazingly well tuned, might not be perfect realism, but the braking, (manual) shifting and cornering is damn near perfect. I am really impressed with this.
The lack of loadtimes and the "just race" gameplay is perfect for me, I can see why some people might want a storyline in their racing game, but I'd rather just race, anyone holding off on buying this based on reviews might want to check their personal preference on what they actually want out of a racing game, because this one hits all the sweet spots for me personally.
That said, I have some black bars around my screen, is it normal for this game to not run fullscreen? I can't find a setting to change the size of the viewport, so I'm not sure why this is, anyone know?
Other than that, the driving mechanic is amazingly well tuned, might not be perfect realism, but the braking, (manual) shifting and cornering is damn near perfect. I am really impressed with this.
The lack of loadtimes and the "just race" gameplay is perfect for me, I can see why some people might want a storyline in their racing game, but I'd rather just race, anyone holding off on buying this based on reviews might want to check their personal preference on what they actually want out of a racing game, because this one hits all the sweet spots for me personally.
That said, I have some black bars around my screen, is it normal for this game to not run fullscreen? I can't find a setting to change the size of the viewport, so I'm not sure why this is, anyone know?
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/gb/ps4/settings/areasettings.html
People posted about this same issue in this topic
finally back from my timeout!
So what can I say.
This game man. THIS.GAME!
its an amazing amazing game in my opinion.
The driving for an araced style game feels fantastic! they absolutely nailed it for me!
Sense of Speed, oh yes, OH YES! in my vains, yes!
Graphics are awesome! Atmosphere is astounding, the "simulate everything" approach really paid off.
Sounds are also very good in my opinion although they could have given them a bit more punch still. but I havent driven the sports, super or hypercars yet, so theres that.
Menu is also well done, really digging that!
Only downside (and thats a huge one for me personally): No way for customizing right stick controlls whatsoever. THE Playstation Racing IP has throttle/break on right stick as Default, I really think they should have appreciated that.
Its a huge readjustment for me regarding Manual gearbox.
But I will adept.
All in all this game is a huge load of fun to me, and when they hopefully introduce private lobbies in due time the game will be a blast to Play online.
Hopefully they can sort the Server issues soon.
Also: What the hell is wrong with those Review scores? DC scoring lower then Need for Speed Rivals is just another nail in the coffin of gaming journalism. Yes they cant be compared directly, but seeing those are the only 2 cargames right now I think you can draw the comparison, and then, who in his right mind can say that he has more fun with the abomination that is Rivals? Really?
lol
So what can I say.
This game man. THIS.GAME!
its an amazing amazing game in my opinion.
The driving for an araced style game feels fantastic! they absolutely nailed it for me!
Sense of Speed, oh yes, OH YES! in my vains, yes!
Graphics are awesome! Atmosphere is astounding, the "simulate everything" approach really paid off.
Sounds are also very good in my opinion although they could have given them a bit more punch still. but I havent driven the sports, super or hypercars yet, so theres that.
Menu is also well done, really digging that!
Only downside (and thats a huge one for me personally): No way for customizing right stick controlls whatsoever. THE Playstation Racing IP has throttle/break on right stick as Default, I really think they should have appreciated that.
Its a huge readjustment for me regarding Manual gearbox.
But I will adept.
All in all this game is a huge load of fun to me, and when they hopefully introduce private lobbies in due time the game will be a blast to Play online.
Hopefully they can sort the Server issues soon.
Also: What the hell is wrong with those Review scores? DC scoring lower then Need for Speed Rivals is just another nail in the coffin of gaming journalism. Yes they cant be compared directly, but seeing those are the only 2 cargames right now I think you can draw the comparison, and then, who in his right mind can say that he has more fun with the abomination that is Rivals? Really?
lol
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/gb/ps4/settings/areasettings.html
People posted about this same issue in this topic
I figured they did, but it's too many pages to read through!
Many thanks for the link, that's great.
Had my first real wipeout. Feels bad, man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJHUOgs26_M
Kind of sad the car didn't actually flip, though. Go big or go home I say. Love how the car I just bounced off just keeps driving like a champ.....
yup lol, this is deffo some straight up arcade game. looks fun...but weird too lol
Can't wait to get home and play more
rivals is open-world and has a story as opposed to soulless boreclub
Brian_FETO
Banned
Fantastic video, and incredible music. Can't wait for the PS Plus version so I can try it out. If I like it, I'll probably buy the full release
Rivals had a story?
yes Story in an racing game is what im looking for!
its critical to any game involving racing.
not
lets just look at the actual drinving (the actual critical part of a racing game). DC is mile and miles ahead of the drivbing model that rivals has on offer.
NullPointer
Member
Ahmad_742009
Member
god dammit I'm really enjoying this game
Man that voice over.
the_batman
Banned
you guys think the next location will be an urban area?
bananafactory
Banned
I have a feeling their engine was not built for large cities. But I could be wrong.
FF Seraphim
Member
Ugh, still server issues? Gonna be even worse tomorrow when it fully releases in the UK.
Lets hope they don't delay it!
kriskrosbbk
Member
So whats the story with the AMG GT?Is this car live in EU?I can't find it on the UK PSN.
supervillain
Member
i don't care what some reviewers said about this game; i fucking love it!
jellies_two
Member
While practicing drifts on a circuit by myself I found that when you lay black rubber, it is there the next time you come around, and so is the next strip you leave on that same corner, and the next, and the next... and the donuts you do for fun just up the straightaway.
I don't know what the limit is. There must be one.
I don't know what the limit is. There must be one.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending them, i'm just saying in business everything is quantified, and I think they budgeted for 'X' amount of users on launch day and its greatly exceeded that, is my guess. It would be a business mistake to over budget.They are probably scrambling now to find server space for other games that they can use for Driveclub.
I have to agree on this, playing hudless is very much viable now, beautiful
viveks86
Member
Both.
There's matchmaking, once the servers uncook.
I'm late on this but can you post straight to Youtube from the PS4?
Also great video! It feels like a rally game in the time trials.
bananafactory
Banned
The lobbies will match you up with randoms, if the servers ever come back
Fear not. Also - add DRIVECLUB-GAF to your PSN friends list and check the people who are friends with it. Hundreds of people to race with!
viveks86
Member
Gotta use dem 8 GB GDDR5 no?
jellies_two
Member
HOLY SHITBALLS!
Just got 7852 on the Spykar drift!!! O.O
I'm sure a bunch of you got 5 digits or something obscene like that. Just a huge achievement given my skills!
My bet few have done better (damn servers I want to see leaderboards), I suspect getting good drifting scores will end up in the FAQ. They are hard. You have to nail the drift AND keep the speed up, and if the exit of a drift segment isn't right then the speed segment falls flat..
I think this is very logical. I'd say that this game has exceeded their (Sony, etc) sales expectations and now they are playing catch-up. It's good and bad.
they better get this sorted out by my next day off, and that's Friday. Get'er done.
viveks86
Member
With 2.0. Coming Soony
Not yet, it will come with the 2.0 firmware update.
the_batman
Banned
so 2016.
bananafactory
Banned
Sunrise in Chile. It's just time trials though, sorry guys. But I love the first few mins of this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0E8mERUam4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0E8mERUam4
NullPointer
Member
Anybody know thee level do you have to rank your accolades to before you can add them to your car's design?
I have the Mastery trophy for maxxing out one accolade but when I go to add one to my car they're all locked. Are the servers needed for that too or am I just missing something?
And for those lucky few who have had connectivity, can you play any Tour events in co-op? As a team I mean? Or is that stuff purely single player? And if so, what options are there for team racing?
I have the Mastery trophy for maxxing out one accolade but when I go to add one to my car they're all locked. Are the servers needed for that too or am I just missing something?
And for those lucky few who have had connectivity, can you play any Tour events in co-op? As a team I mean? Or is that stuff purely single player? And if so, what options are there for team racing?
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