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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops
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They said that's the type of thing they want to have on a long term basis to keep it fresh. Now its probably 100% focus on fixing servers and that kinf od challenge can come when everything else works.
DoubleTake
Member
Oh my god just came back from getting spun out in the beginning of a 12 lap endurance race and taking 3rd. Probably the best driving ive ever done. Will post video soon!
Ingueferroque
Banned
After playing Evil Within I needed to clear my head, but then I drove past some dark and foggy forests and still felt creepy... Love this game!
Munnar is possibly my favourite track. The sense of speed along that long back section with the quick left/rights feels just awe inspiring, more so if you don't take your foot off the gas! I love the time of day for that particular event aswell, especially when looking back to see the sun glare off the rocks.
Rey
Member
Absolutely. Thats why there should be a bigger penalty for hitting objects/cars. U can just plow thru corners without loosing much speed.
I sent you a request - currently at level 29.
Love to play racing games, but because of work and my lady my gaming time is kind of limited.
Hope that's no problem?
New GAF challenge
Driveclub Gaf challenge 4.
Track - Sentralind Norway ( track 5 in Norway )
Car - Lotus Evora S Sports Racer
Time of Day - 15:00
Weather - Cloudy
Time Lapse - x30
Crowd Size - Medium
Time to beat 1:34.947
My hot lap
My Car
The Leaderboards
Should see some quicker times here as there is lots of room for improvement. The final hairpin before the home straight can make or break your lap so watch for your back end slipping away. That top time could be beaten easily with a half decent lap.
Pestilence11
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Here's a video I made of me completing a somewhat clean run in Audi Showdown in cockpit view.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFCggfCSw-M
Edit: After watching it again I realize there was one more collision I had forgotten about. I did try to race it clean though lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFCggfCSw-M
Edit: After watching it again I realize there was one more collision I had forgotten about. I did try to race it clean though lol
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
for those who can't adapt to the in cockpit view you should try the dash cam it allows you to enjoy the graphical additions like the in cockpit view but also gives you more screen real estate. It's a good middle ground.
That track is fantastic. I played it multiple times over last night even though I got all the stars on the first go. With a spin too.
I need to look at the controls again, as I can't seen to find the rear view. Or how to pan the view while driving. But I have to say the dash cam is fantastic. If only the sound level was corrected in dash cam, I would never use anything else.
And the game takes on a whole new meaning with the servers up and club membership. Played last night and it feels a whole lot like SSX with the continuously updating asynchronous leaderboards and friend challenges.
One thing I would like is a website or app to play with the paintjobs and decals and club emblem. There's so many options that I want to make something, but not while at the PS4, as then I just want to race.
NormandyVII
Member
Driving in dashcam view is pure ecstacy. I would have preferred cockpit view in other racing games like GT5&6 but in driveclub, the more you can see the track and scenery, the better it is.
Oh! Guess I wasn't paying attention. I stand corrected. The fame points just go towards the club, not who wins.
-Amon-
Member
Good online racing is a delicate balance between competition and collaboration.
It' s a unique form, different from any form of multiplayer when you have enemies and allies.
Here instead you have people to beat, but at the same time you have to work with them to avoid incidents.
Well said. The reason this is encouraged is because that's what is required in a real life race as well. If you don't collaborate, you die.
Duallusion
Member
I refuse to believe Ariel Atom is anywhere close to being as shit as it is here. You can barely make a turn without spinning around.
Of course you can, you just have to be gentle with the throttle and square off the exits of the corners before putting your foot down. Took me a few laps to get up to speed but once you do, damn.
-Amon-
Member
Must admit however that the right mindset is difficult, or impossible to obtain when racing with strangers.
That's the problem with these kind of games, if you don't race in a league with other people you know, it's really hard to have clean, good racing. The developer can impose whatever set of rules he wants, but in the end people will be dicks.
Looks like they managed to get the apocalypse into the game. They just couldn't leave Motorstorm alone! ^_^
-Amon-
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You have to be extremely careful with the throttle on corner exit, wich can be real difficult with the pad.
However there are a couple of things that can help. Choose manual transmission and stay one gear up. If you should be in 2nd gear on corner exit, choose 3rd gear. It will be easier to avoid wheel spin.
Another trick is stay in the right gear, but go on / off / on / off on the throttle. Tap and release the accelerator trigger real fast till you're sure you can apply full throttle without spinning,
I have to say, for me, it is the best car in the game.
Also If you "left foot brake" and trail the throttle into the corner it keeps the rear end more settled than just lifting off entirely as there is more weight on the rear.
Duallusion
Member
Thanks for the tips, guys. I hope Mono's friendlier to drive with a pad; haven't unlocked it yet.
It's not bad at all. Throttle control is the only thing you need to get to grips with. I'm using a pad and haven't had much trouble yet.
This is a great tip for anyone having problems with the car. I think a lot of people feel like it has no traction because they just lift off of throttle and turn in, causing the rear end to become unsettled. If you keep just a hair of throttle through the turn, you can avoid this from happening.
The Mono is amazing! Best car in the game for me. Those brakes are too good. Not only that, it has insane acceleration, it's quite scary lol, but a great advantage in online races.
dano1
A Sheep
And just wait for the front mounted cannon DLC. You'll be unstoppable!!
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
Twitter pics of the GAF challenge:
It seems you perfer dash can view over cockpit as well.
Haha! Tell me about it. I actually had a dream early this morning of having to beat some insane time trial challenge. As if playing the game all day wasn't enough
DoubleTake
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The feedback I've seen in this thread has been really positive.
Cool, does it work with PC as well?
I keep switching between the two but Dash cam gets most use. You see more of the road and still get the nifty reflections and sound of cockpit mode.
Can pigs fly?
It's definitely better than last week.
I didn´t see any difference. Played for around 1,5 hour just now without connecting once.
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
Yeah me too. I think third person view is the worst though.
Cyborg
Member
Damn, this is just ridiculous! A game that is developed around the social aspect cant connect to the server almost two weeks after the launch. How can people still defend EVO?
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