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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops
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Facebook comments are trash as always.
IAmRandom31
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I said it before in another thread but I would just disable comments for everything. dont think there is a spot on the internet with public comments that is actually positive or even worth reading really. It is rare.
But yeh just sounds like they don't have the capacity to handle the loads, so working on alternative solutions to lower bandwidth needs per user.
GHG
Member
Yeh I was hoping that wit the reviews the game would only get a following from those serious about racing games.
Apparently not... This is just like Forza.
We need to get some GAF a races going ASAP.
Add me guys: OMitchF
KINGofCRA5H
Member
What, are they supposed to be praising them with flowers and rainbows and positive thoughts? C'mon. Not condoning hateful comments, I'm just saying in this case they are probably justified in their frustration. People who paid for the game are not able to play the game they paid for. Hence, incredible frustration.
I still don't get it... Aren't they A Sony Team with one of the biggest games right now?
Why isn't Sony helping them out?
It kinda sounds like they are on their own to fix this and the bad reputation is going straight to Sony here.
mangochutney
Member
Ah. Invite time! Thanks.
I think only iRacing has clean racing for online matchmaking due to them enforcing penalties (like taking away your racing license lol).
How much code would it take to do a simple system? Everytime you collide you lose points. Everytime you race clean you gain points. Then allow the hosts of the event to define how high the racing points have to be
Only huge issue is getting collided with on purpose. But its much better than nothing
iRacing actually reviews collisions when reported. But alas, iRacing charges a subscription and is fairly pricey
Anyway, I am playing this game for some light racing. Will do events will gaf for online racing
[edit] Btw, Gran Turismo works pretty well since hosts can boot
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
I was just doing the Volkswagen series offline and whilst playing the 2nd track lt aborted !! I wasn't even online 
iFootball
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To me, this sounds like... "So yeah... we still haven't found the root-cause or solution... so, we're gonna have to leave as it is for now during the weekend, cool-off a bit after 5 crazy days, and come back on Monday to keep on coding... Sorry to those who can't connect for now"
Not really sure how you read it like that.
Best complement I could pay this game is, every race there is a moment that takes your breath away. Either visually or game play wise. I remember when I first ran the Laguna Seca on GT3 in a Dodge viper, that infamous corner that banks up and then down all on one super smooth motion, when I experienced that first time, in that car it was so so good, it's just stuck with me for life. But in this game ive experienced a similar thing numerous times over different tracks, the way the corners just flow, the rise and fall in the track surface. It's unbelievably good.
Fine with me. As long as I can join my club and try to beat people on my friendslist I'm A-OK.
bananafactory
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sammyCYBORG
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So having played a lot more and seeing a lot more tracks, my one complaint is definitely the graphics. I just did an evening track where the sun was shining through the trees and the shadows cast on my windscreen were so blocky it was unreal. Not sure how that type of thing got through QA.
Some of the textures are horrible. A lot of the scenery is bland. A lot of the scenery looks really good which also makes the bad stuff stand out twice as much. It also doesn't seem to have a very good IQ for a game that's 1080p... not sure what makes it look a bit dodgy but it's definitely not as crisp as I'd expect, at least in cockpit mode.
If this was a launch title I could understand it, even though I'd still be disappointed, but after a 1 year delay? What's going on?
Surely the PS4 can do better than this.
I think part of me has been spoiled by PC racers but still, there must be some weird stuff going on under the hood to have it look this... mixed and underwhelming.
Since I'm just complaining about the graphics it means they have made a fun racing game at least.
Some of the textures are horrible. A lot of the scenery is bland. A lot of the scenery looks really good which also makes the bad stuff stand out twice as much. It also doesn't seem to have a very good IQ for a game that's 1080p... not sure what makes it look a bit dodgy but it's definitely not as crisp as I'd expect, at least in cockpit mode.
If this was a launch title I could understand it, even though I'd still be disappointed, but after a 1 year delay? What's going on?
Surely the PS4 can do better than this.
I think part of me has been spoiled by PC racers but still, there must be some weird stuff going on under the hood to have it look this... mixed and underwhelming.
Since I'm just complaining about the graphics it means they have made a fun racing game at least.
zer0blivion
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Does your club start with the experience you earned solo?
The games image quality is very dependent on the lighting condition. When its bright and sunny the picture quality is very high and sharp and shows way more detail in cockpit, but in other conditions its very soft looking sometimes looking blurry.
iFootball
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Obviously, I'm just wildly guessing what's going on in their offices while we get these typical PR responses... not trying to shit on them
Of course I could do that. But I tend to just buy things if I want them. So I've asked. Because I might just go buy it this afternoon!
Edit: Never mind.
Jeff Gerstmann also thinks Red Dead Redemption sucks. I like the guy but he sure has weird tastes and standards.
I still can't even do that :'(
bananafactory
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Also, glad to see they are putting a priority on allowing people to access the club functions, since so few have managed to make progress in that area:
Codeblew
Member
I will bet money that they will be working on it over the weekend. That is how IT/IS works on rollouts and fixing production issues.
What?! Okay, I guess his tastes and mine don't align at all. I love DC and Red Dead was in my top five last gen.
sammyCYBORG
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Yeah, it's true. I also think a lot of the time the distance (like real distant scenery) is blurry which makes the image seem less crisp.
Shame.
He also said you couldnt paint your car more than put the stickers on which takes two seconds to disprove, Im starting to question how much of this game he and most of the reviewers played.
Doesn't matter. Frustrated people will always find a way to throw accusations. Because frustrations. We all deal with it in our own way. Let everyone get it out of the system. No need to counter it with rationality.
I was just doing the Volkswagen series offline and whilst playing the 2nd track lt aborted !! I wasn't even online
Genuine LAG confirmed
giancarlo123x
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I don't know if I'm more mad or amazed that a couple a days later after not touching it the servers are down. This is easily one of the biggest cluster fucks for a game that isn't a mmo. Even BF4 online was playable for me at launch.
Mine was full installed had no issue like that, best thing to do is once the donwload is finished press information on the dash, alot of games download a small amount to get you playing while background download the rest.
BloodMoney
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having read his review, its quite clear that zero shits were given.
Mine preloaded like first 3GB aka first hatch back season and the reste I let to download in standby when elsewhere.
bananafactory
Banned
Yup, people will believe what they want to though. When we have server issues at work the server team is in the office until they're fixed. Sometimes it's all weekend.
qa_engineer
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Alright, I've decided that this game is completely bad ass. The rookie races are okay, but once you get into the amateur races, especially the Italian Performance Cup where you have to race Ferrari's and Maseratis using a Maserati, its a whole different game. The sounds, visuals, sense of speed, and driving dynamics all come together and it hits you. This game is damn good.
SymbiantXenos
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Only done the first free races of Rookie. Holding back until the servers are working.
zer0blivion
Member
You don't like that you can play the game as it downloads? If you select driveclub, press options then information, it will show the progress.
BloodMoney
Banned
Prepare to have your mind re-blow away when you do the US vs UK (Hennessey vs McLaren) hyper car race.
God damn it, just release the PS+ version! And since it's been officially tagged as a demo then you could just say that "this version does not support online play at this moment".
What's the reasoning behind this whole thing? The "regular" game is for sale on the PSN but the free [demo] game is not because there's no online? That doesn't make ANY sense!
What's the reasoning behind this whole thing? The "regular" game is for sale on the PSN but the free [demo] game is not because there's no online? That doesn't make ANY sense!
Saberus
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Nothing to be ashamed of at all, IMO, best visuals I've seen for a console racing game.
Personally you seem very dis chanted with the game, maybe return it if it's not digital, or call Sony for a refund if possible.
Neither can I
I'm hoping these changes at least allow us to do that.The problem is server load. How does opening the game up to millions more copies trying to connect ease those problems for people that have already bought the game? It makes perfect sense, even if it is disappointing.
bananafactory
Banned
Most game sales come on day 1. The amount of people actively buying the full game is relatively small compared to the massive influx of players releasing the PS+ version would create.
KZObsessed
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I've been putting off playing this game proper until the servers are up but loaded it up just to try out a couple of races and wow the handling is amazing. Realistic but forgiving and just really enjoyable to control. Love it.
I created GAF EU club if people want to join. I left it open. No worries if you're not a hardcore racing guy because I'm not either.
I created GAF EU club if people want to join. I left it open. No worries if you're not a hardcore racing guy because I'm not either.
orthodoxy1095
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He clearly had no idea what he was talking about. Very disappointing. Really, a great example in why relying on a single reviewer's opinion is a terrible idea.
Still, those people put down their money.
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