Unbelievable. Can't believe how hyped I was for this game and it's been this fucked. I actually took vacation days this week to extend the weekend, hoping to be able to play the game the whole time.
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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops
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It's a ton of fun just by yourself. Servers should be fine long before you get sick of the tour and time trials.
Viruz
Member
Just connected to the servers just as I am about to set off for work! Yay!
I'm in too!!
I'm in Europe, maybe the UK PSN update helped us?
I just created a CLUB.
Name: ThrifCloop
Join if you can and if you want some fame. I'm an average player, so professional drivers... Not for you.
I've found that if you stay in the main menu you get disconnected more quickly. Seems like you have to be active. Of course, I could just be lucky, since I seem to maintain connection for about a half hour each time, usually longe .
Yeah, if someone's just idling while in online mode, it actually seem reasonable to drop their session unless they actually get into a game or access community features. At the very least during a situation like this.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Perfect. The maintenance will be complete by the time I get home from work. YISS!
GrizzleBoy
Banned
If you're riding side by side, and the guy is inside you...you don't try to drive through him to hit the apex. Same with passing on the outside, you shouldn't get run off the road due to the AI drive-line shifting outside.
Might could have tapped the brake here, look at all the cars though, they even weave on the same drive line.
AI cars sticking to drive line through curve, AI pushes the player into the wall despite plenty of room and him being 3/4 of a car inside him.
You can see the car is aiming for the Apex Here...ignores the player who tries to dodge.
Off the start line AI ignores him, you also see the AI ahead just pushing each other right off the road.
While there are some instances where this is what should be done, what about when you're just riding along side by side, and it completely ignores you?
This doesn't get any clearer that the player doesn't matter to the AI....twice.
Thanks for making this post
Again to press the point that the people jumping all over this are missing.
You can't take a guys "A.I" analysis video" where he sits his car in the middle of the track or does donuts in one spot while A.I drives around him and say " look, see the AI do try to avoid contact!!,! STFU Jeff Gerstmann!"
The video I posted and the gifs made from it show at multiple points in one race that even if you are beside them, they'll still try and drive through you.
Even on a straight they'll clip you on the way past for no reason.
Even 100% side by side into a corner they'll fling themselves into your path.
Even when you're ahead going into a corner, they'll fail to adjust their line even slightly. Even if it means their trajectory will end up in a pit manoeuvre.
These are criticisms people and critics had, that we're supposedly proved "wrong" by the AI analysis video. That video proves nothing, the evidence of what people complained about is plain to see.
Whether you personally don't mind it is another issue, but telling people they're wrong and that it doesn't exist is wrong.
backbreaker65
Banned
My 1st time with Motion Controls, with a little commentary as I progress.
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1512954808947807&set=vb.100006999065677&type=2&theater
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1512954808947807&set=vb.100006999065677&type=2&theater
LookAtMeGo
Member
I'm not saying that its wrong but since I drive like that myself I expect the AI to do it as well, so I'm in the it doesnt bother me camp. I will even go as far as to say this, IMO, is the best AI I have seen in a driving game.Thanks for making this post
Again to press the point that the people jumping all over this are missing.
You can't take a guys "A.I" analysis video" where he sits his car in the middle of the track or does donuts in one spot while A.I drives around him and say " look, see the AI do try to avoid contact!!,! STFU Jeff Gerstmann!"
The video I posted and the gifs made from it show at multiple points in one race that even if you are beside them, they'll still try and drive through you.
Even on a straight they'll clip you on the way past for no reason.
Even 100% side by side into a corner they'll fling themselves into your path.
These are criticisms people and critics had, that we're supposedly proved "wrong" by the AI analysis video. That video proves nothing, the evidence of what people complained about is plain to see.
Whether you personally don't mind it is another issue, but telling people they're wrong and that it doesn't exist is wrong.
Last time I checked, even the retail copy didn't have full functionality.
Also, many demos have full functionality but limit tracks, cars, levels, etc.
johnny_park
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GafDragQueens
I sent a request to join club
I sent a request to join club
Then I assume you've not played every car game
I 100% don't have a problem with it in arcade racers...at all. Again, for..what...the 3rd time...I was addressing folks that say it's the best AI ever. There are racers where the AI has different tendencies. It just looks like basic AI. No learning, no avoidance unless you're sitting still in front of them, but many games avoid you in that instance.
Guys really
I know DC is been criticized very bad
But I have so many fun with it
Gameplay is for me like Rushy said just perfect
it is not simple, makes fun and amazing for me
For me - this is the best racing game I have ever played, i was very satisfied with GRID 2 on PS3, but DC makes EVERYTHING more beautiful and better.
I am really enjoying DC and gonna buy Season Pass.
No matter the server issues, I'm naive and trust into Evo Studios !
I know DC is been criticized very bad
But I have so many fun with it
Gameplay is for me like Rushy said just perfect
it is not simple, makes fun and amazing for me
For me - this is the best racing game I have ever played, i was very satisfied with GRID 2 on PS3, but DC makes EVERYTHING more beautiful and better.
I am really enjoying DC and gonna buy Season Pass.
No matter the server issues, I'm naive and trust into Evo Studios !
LookAtMeGo
Member
The AI in the game is also much better than the HI (human intelligence)
Source: Multiplayer
Source: Multiplayer
OccamsLightsaber
Regularly boosts GAF member count to cry about 'right wing gaf' - Voter #3923781
broken
Codeblew
Member
WTF kind of paragraph structure is that?
mangochutney
Member
What is the best track for Drift events? Figured I'd try get the painful 1,000,000 Drift points trophy out of the way.
Peterthumpa
Member
It's a poem.
backbreaker65
Banned
What do you mean broken? that was my first run at motion controls. I need to learn the sensitivity, which takes some getting use to. I think they are fine and 1 to 1.
He means your link doesn't work, genius.
djplaeskool
Member
Having gone through something similar with the really botched Japanese launch of Phantasy Star Universe, among other online game launches, I'll never take time off for online-enabled games again.
GAF equivalent of ee cummings
Storm Raider
Banned
You may be playing against MI (monkey intelligence) online.
backbreaker65
Banned
I click first and it sends me right to the video.
Jesus... you think that might have something to do with the fact that it's your personal Facebook account? Honestly, how thick can you be?
Pestilence11
Member
Calm down dude. Your link didn't work for me either.
Edit: I see you took the swearing out.
SkylineRKR
Member
I enabled IFC on my Panny, dat feel of 60fps!
But really, this fucking game is so growing on me. Its handling is wonderful, the graphics are lush... and when online worked last weekend I was stunned by it. Best racing game I've played in ages.
But really, this fucking game is so growing on me. Its handling is wonderful, the graphics are lush... and when online worked last weekend I was stunned by it. Best racing game I've played in ages.
So I rented the game over the weekend from Redbox to give it a try (as I couldn't try out the PS+ version to make up my mind).
My impressions:
1. I really love the handling of the cars. Is it just me or does it remind anyone of the DiRT style of handling? I love how you can throw the cars into corners easily etc.
2. The graphics are amazing, visually I love it.
3. Load times on the game really blew me away, it is so incredibly fast to get into races etc (note: I didn't get a chance to try mplayer).
4. I'm not really a hardcore racer, even though I love GT, Forza, DiRT and Grid racing games. I found the combination of quite aggressive AI, high end cars and lack of rewind functionality extremely frustrating when I got up to around level 15 (think it was the Semi Pro championship). I even had a rage quit after getting knocked into a wall and getting stuck for a second in the last 10% of a race.
So far I'm not quite ready to buy it yet, but I really enjoyed playing it overall. I'll probably rent it again once the server issues are resolved and other feature patches are out.
I'd highly recommend renting it at Redbox if you are in the US and your local one has a copy.
My impressions:
1. I really love the handling of the cars. Is it just me or does it remind anyone of the DiRT style of handling? I love how you can throw the cars into corners easily etc.
2. The graphics are amazing, visually I love it.
3. Load times on the game really blew me away, it is so incredibly fast to get into races etc (note: I didn't get a chance to try mplayer).
4. I'm not really a hardcore racer, even though I love GT, Forza, DiRT and Grid racing games. I found the combination of quite aggressive AI, high end cars and lack of rewind functionality extremely frustrating when I got up to around level 15 (think it was the Semi Pro championship). I even had a rage quit after getting knocked into a wall and getting stuck for a second in the last 10% of a race.
So far I'm not quite ready to buy it yet, but I really enjoyed playing it overall. I'll probably rent it again once the server issues are resolved and other feature patches are out.
I'd highly recommend renting it at Redbox if you are in the US and your local one has a copy.
FunnyBunny
Member
It absolutely is.
Online worked fine for me before the maintenance. Today was the first day I had no problems.
backbreaker65
Banned
Calm down dude. Your link didn't work for me either.
Edit: I see you took the swearing out.
Try now, always had it on public and for some reason it's private. I have made other videos as well with no problems.
backbreaker65
Banned
This will probably get me banned but I'm tired of your shit, fuck you and your snarky remarks.
Just went 16th in the world on the Chungara Challenge, with a little more time in the tank but I wasn't matching my best first sector any more so I'll come back to it later.
I am the highest placed Huayra anyway
Wait, challenges work now?
Viruz
Member
Just went 16th in the world on the Chungara Challenge, with a little more time in the tank but I wasn't matching my best first sector any more so I'll come back to it later.
I am the highest placed Huayra anyway
Good for you!!
Guys please stop quoting the GIFS!
kitschbeam
Member
You guys should take time to read the credits for a while. You'll find a little note under their name which I find kinda lovely
JayhawkerStL
Banned
I read it in Leigh Alexander's voice. This made me smile.
kitschbeam
Member
I think this guy trying to give us title suggestion for the next DC OT.
Thanks for making this post
Again to press the point that the people jumping all over this are missing.
You can't take a guys "A.I" analysis video" where he sits his car in the middle of the track or does donuts in one spot while A.I drives around him and say " look, see the AI do try to avoid contact!!,! STFU Jeff Gerstmann!"
The video I posted and the gifs made from it show at multiple points in one race that even if you are beside them, they'll still try and drive through you.
Even on a straight they'll clip you on the way past for no reason.
Even 100% side by side into a corner they'll fling themselves into your path.
Even when you're ahead going into a corner, they'll fail to adjust their line even slightly. Even if it means their trajectory will end up in a pit manoeuvre.
These are criticisms people and critics had, that we're supposedly proved "wrong" by the AI analysis video. That video proves nothing, the evidence of what people complained about is plain to see.
Whether you personally don't mind it is another issue, but telling people they're wrong and that it doesn't exist is wrong.
Actually, the point you made at around 1:38 was wrong though. They aren't side-by-side until 1:48 as far as I can tell, and it isn't actually the white car that bumps into him, it is the player.
I haven't played the game admittedly, but the points shown in those gifs are mostly with the car in front. It seems as if the guy wants the AI just to move out of the way to let him past. The fact that they don't do that and will hit him if he tries to squeeze through seems like a fault to him. Obviously this is a flawed analysis though as you could argue that as they are in front they aren't expected to move out of the way, and the onus is actually on the driver behind to keep out of the way.
SkyTurnsRed
Banned
Absolutely not necessary. Jesus.
Cyborg
Member
notoccupanther
Member
psn
Member
Thanks for making this post
Again to press the point that the people jumping all over this are missing.
You can't take a guys "A.I" analysis video" where he sits his car in the middle of the track or does donuts in one spot while A.I drives around him and say " look, see the AI do try to avoid contact!!,! STFU Jeff Gerstmann!"
The video I posted and the gifs made from it show at multiple points in one race that even if you are beside them, they'll still try and drive through you.
Even on a straight they'll clip you on the way past for no reason.
Even 100% side by side into a corner they'll fling themselves into your path.
Even when you're ahead going into a corner, they'll fail to adjust their line even slightly. Even if it means their trajectory will end up in a pit manoeuvre.
These are criticisms people and critics had, that we're supposedly proved "wrong" by the AI analysis video. That video proves nothing, the evidence of what people complained about is plain to see.
Whether you personally don't mind it is another issue, but telling people they're wrong and that it doesn't exist is wrong.
Nah, they don't know what the player will do in the next 5 secs... He's breaking before they have contact in most cases. The AI has reaction time, too. And is not avoiding every crash... And he is the one trying to overtake, not even close to his front wheels, so he has to break...
The only problem I have with the AI is that they are driving too close in a chain. I'm close to level 40 and I never thought "damn you, AI, just because of you I lost the race.."
Viruz
Member
Still not working for me. Can you write up your impressions?
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