Silly.Mikey
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I believe that a lot more than this being a "design choice".
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I believe that a lot more than this being a "design choice".
It must have been thought of. When the game was being designed you think someone just went. "Cockpit mode?", "nah, next". Plus to have had the amount of people on every video pre release going "no cockpit, no buy" there must have been some real desision behind it otherwise why take the risk? Why not just fold and please those people at the cost of whatever downside they must have said about cockpit?
May I interest you in some Battlefield 3?
I can't stand overdone lens dirt though, and it certainly annoyed me in Most Wanted as well. Lens dirt seems to be the hot new effect that a lot of developers want to incorporate now; we even see it used in the Unreal Engine 4 logo animation. I get a feeling that lens dirt is going to be that "next gen" effect we keep seeing like with depth of field and brown color grading at the start of this last console gen.
Sorry guys but haters be damned!
I am officially addicted to GRID 2 Multiplayer and right now I'm having a hard time quitting and going to bed!!! The game is THAT FUN!!!
You guys need to stop your moaning and give the game a chance. The cars, once you get used to them, are a BLAST drive!! Multiplayer's got some very good competition and once get past the wreckers and drive cleanly, you will be surprised just how enjoyable it is racing against other fast clean drivers. I simply LOVE grid 2 at the moment! The tracks, though not many, are beautiful! The Hong Kong circuit is breathtaking and Okatuma is spectacular! The Paris-looking track is a sight for sore eyes as well. Powersliding around these tracks is just too much fun!
Sorry guys I just don't share the hatred you do for GRID 2. I know you wanted GRID 1's super grippy handling but that's not what Codies gave us, so you just need to accept it and move on.
What they DID give us however, is an arcade game that pays homage to the old Japanese arcade racers of the 90s'....Daytona USA, Sega Rally, Super GT, Ridge Racer, etc. Seriously....did NONE of you play and enjoy those games??? These are the games GRID 2 gives a nod to, and I for one, am VERY glad they did!
If drifting around every corner in arcade fashion bothers that much, simply go play something more realistic, like iRacing, rfactor 2, or even Shift 2. This is game not for you. If you're like me however, and love everything about what made true Japanese arcade racing games so special, and love powersliding with a passion, then play GRID 2 and enjoy GRID 2. Yes it has flaws but at it's core, it's becoming extremely fun and addictive for me and It's a very good game!
Hopefully i'll see you non-haters on the track
I am officially addicted to GRID 2 Multiplayer and right now I'm having a hard time quitting and going to bed!!! The game is THAT FUN!!!
You guys need to stop your moaning and give the game a chance. The cars, once you get used to them, are a BLAST drive!! Multiplayer's got some very good competition and once get past the wreckers and drive cleanly, you will be surprised just how enjoyable it is racing against other fast clean drivers. I simply LOVE grid 2 at the moment! The tracks, though not many, are beautiful! The Hong Kong circuit is breathtaking and Okatuma is spectacular! The Paris-looking track is a sight for sore eyes as well. Powersliding around these tracks is just too much fun!
Sorry guys I just don't share the hatred you do for GRID 2. I know you wanted GRID 1's super grippy handling but that's not what Codies gave us, so you just need to accept it and move on.
What they DID give us however, is an arcade game that pays homage to the old Japanese arcade racers of the 90s'....Daytona USA, Sega Rally, Super GT, Ridge Racer, etc. Seriously....did NONE of you play and enjoy those games??? These are the games GRID 2 gives a nod to, and I for one, am VERY glad they did!
If drifting around every corner in arcade fashion bothers that much, simply go play something more realistic, like iRacing, rfactor 2, or even Shift 2. This is game not for you. If you're like me however, and love everything about what made true Japanese arcade racing games so special, and love powersliding with a passion, then play GRID 2 and enjoy GRID 2. Yes it has flaws but at it's core, it's becoming extremely fun and addictive for me and It's a very good game!
Hopefully i'll see you non-haters on the track
Yeah, i'm having a blast with the game. If i'm honest, initially, I had a little trouble adjusting to the handling because of other sim racers I play. I didn't quite know how to approach it with a driving style it deserved. But after some time, I adjusted and I have to say that I really like the handling.
Even though it's more arcade than sim, the cars still have characteristics that belong to each car. An FF has understeer, FR has oversteer and 4wd has a nice balance of grip.
Besides the handling, I'm in love with the atmosphere and progression. I have enjoyed every bit of it so far.
I've come to the conclusion that people must play a game for what it is. If you come in with biases and such, you won't enjoy the game. Leave them at the door and enjoy it for what it is.
Even though it's more arcade than sim, the cars still have characteristics that belong to each car. An FF has understeer, FR has oversteer and 4wd has a nice balance of grip.
Besides the handling, I'm in love with the atmosphere and progression. I have enjoyed every bit of it so far.
I've come to the conclusion that people must play a game for what it is. If you come in with biases and such, you won't enjoy the game. Leave them at the door and enjoy it for what it is.
An opportunistic lunge for cash as Codemasters pull content from the main game only to sell it available day one as DLC?
It's one of the thing I like the most about the game, there's a "real" context for every race you do. Other racing games devs should take notes.
I have to wholeheartedly agree with this. Despite my praise for the main game, Codemasters needs to be burned at the stake for this shitty anti-consumer business practice. They are straight up taking a page out of EA's handbook with this crap!
That in itself could well sell me on it. Damnit.
Jaded Alyx
Member
So has anyone else had issues with LiveRoutes in split-screen? PC version here.
At some point, player 2 will gain the ability to pass through certain solid objects as if they weren't there.
Moments later, he may become a god.
And ultimately destroy the world.
At some point, player 2 will gain the ability to pass through certain solid objects as if they weren't there.
Moments later, he may become a god.
And ultimately destroy the world.
NullPointer
Member
Words to game by.
Do it man, it's really good.
I was kinda skeptical about this game when they first announced it. No in car view and different handling then in grid1. But after caving in yesterday i have to say that i love this game. I missed the Chaos and mega crashes. The fight to the Finnish line and that raw racing. The engines sounds waayy better then in grid 1 and it has a nice visual upgrade. I love this game for the arcade like racing and the chaos and crashes. I got all that + some thrilling races. I am happy i bought this game and didn't regret my purchase.
BruiserBear
Banned
I don't think ranks have much to do with that. There are lots of people who race online like that in any non sim racer.
I just started season 3, so far I have loved it
Freezasaurus
Member
Playing on PS3, and downloaded the 1.01 patch today. All of a sudden, a game that ran perfectly fine would freeze on the loading screen before a race. Any race.
Deleted the patch, and the game is fine once again. Just a warning for PS3 users.
Deleted the patch, and the game is fine once again. Just a warning for PS3 users.
Silly.Mikey
Banned
They must have hired someone from Bethesda.
Freezasaurus
Member
I believe it.
Nah, sounds like regular old Codemasters to me.
Community Forum
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I have a Headstart Pack code for the Xbox 360 (US) version that Amazon sent me, even though I canceled my order.
If you want it, make a post and I'll PM it to you.
If you want it, make a post and I'll PM it to you.
Diablohead
Member
Well that's good to hear about the game, not a complete failure after all
I'm tempted but every race I would think about cockpit views and get grumpy, really putting me off playing.
Fake AI lap times again? hope not.
I'm tempted but every race I would think about cockpit views and get grumpy, really putting me off playing.
Fake AI lap times again? hope not.
The Crimson Kid
what are you waiting for
The secret to this game is: ALWAYS BE DRIFTING.
Seriously, it is always quicker (in most cars) to drift around a corner rather than fully brake and take the turn normally like in real life or other sim games. Since the drifting is so fun, it makes the races really exciting and involving.
It is odd that while the game presents itself as having some sim-like qualities, the best way to play it is more like Ridge Racer or TrackMania than Forza. It is a lot more arcadey than it presents itself as.
Career mode doesn't really do anything all that unique, but it is good enough.
I have been enjoying the online quite a bit though on PC. The structure of the online career is pretty neat, the lobbies work well enough, and the racing is really solid. I really like the flashback feature because it solves the issue that every racing game has where races get really boring if you crash and are 10 seconds behind everyone. It keeps you in the race pretty nicely, and hopefully such a feature makes it into other racing games to the extent that rewind has.
That will probably be a problem with every arcade racing game ever. I've seen it happen enough times in online racing games that I've figured out how to mitigate that as well as I can.
If you're in the lead before the first turn, slow down as little as possible (even if you have to hit the wall a bit) so you don't get rammed and spun out. If you're in the middle of the pack, you gotta be mindful of where others are and try to get some space in front of and behind you to avoid collisions, even if it isn't the best line. If you're near the back, just brake early and take the turn conservatively so you can pass the people that crash without hitting them.
For what it's worth, I've had some pretty bad outcomes in the first turn and have come out in the top 3 several times in my few hours online in GRID 2. I think the flashback system in MP helps keep you in the race when you crash moreso than in other games.
Seriously, it is always quicker (in most cars) to drift around a corner rather than fully brake and take the turn normally like in real life or other sim games. Since the drifting is so fun, it makes the races really exciting and involving.
It is odd that while the game presents itself as having some sim-like qualities, the best way to play it is more like Ridge Racer or TrackMania than Forza. It is a lot more arcadey than it presents itself as.
Career mode doesn't really do anything all that unique, but it is good enough.
I have been enjoying the online quite a bit though on PC. The structure of the online career is pretty neat, the lobbies work well enough, and the racing is really solid. I really like the flashback feature because it solves the issue that every racing game has where races get really boring if you crash and are 10 seconds behind everyone. It keeps you in the race pretty nicely, and hopefully such a feature makes it into other racing games to the extent that rewind has.
That will probably be a problem with every arcade racing game ever. I've seen it happen enough times in online racing games that I've figured out how to mitigate that as well as I can.
If you're in the lead before the first turn, slow down as little as possible (even if you have to hit the wall a bit) so you don't get rammed and spun out. If you're in the middle of the pack, you gotta be mindful of where others are and try to get some space in front of and behind you to avoid collisions, even if it isn't the best line. If you're near the back, just brake early and take the turn conservatively so you can pass the people that crash without hitting them.
For what it's worth, I've had some pretty bad outcomes in the first turn and have come out in the top 3 several times in my few hours online in GRID 2. I think the flashback system in MP helps keep you in the race when you crash moreso than in other games.
XANDER CAGE
Member
I am enjoying the game a bit, but the menus are annoying, the faux-hip "yeah Youtube culture WOO!" context is grating, and the lack of cockpit view is death.
So, Dirt 3 vibe then?
DidntKnowJack
Member
Nah, I wouldn't say it delves into Extreme Sports territory like Dirt 3 did, vibe wise.
I'm enjoying the hell out of this game though. Played a lot over the weekend. It's pretty addictive actually.
XANDER CAGE
Member
"I can't even tell you how many camera phones were focused on you, man!" *quick cut montage of people pressing "like" buttons"
It's fucking terrible.
Sponsored by Nokia? Or some other equally out-of-touch phone manufacturer like Motorola?
That stuff makes me laugh, only because it ages games so damn quickly.
XANDER CAGE
Member
Or the fact that the game forces you to put real world brands on your car!
I think Steve McQueen was after one of these in this thread a few days ago.
BruiserBear
Banned
Community Forum
Member
I'd like the code man.
Done!
Nope, there is a rolling start with about 5 second gap between all the players then of course the people who can't turn will end up bumping you while you're approaching from the back... and it just ruins it for players like me. I hate the dirty racing people do.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Glad to hear it has point to point racing. About how much of the tracks are point to point? How about compared to the Dirt series?
-bakalhau-
Member
There's as much point to point in GRID 2 as in DIRT 3, I'm being honest. 4 locations, Hong Kong, Okutama, Cote d'Azur, California. Done exactly like in DIRT. Overlapping sections and not that much variety after you race 5 times in each of them. DIRT 3 had Finland, Norway, Kenya and Michigan. DIRT 3 does have 4 more p2p tracks in Trailblazer mode, but GRID 2 does have LiveRoutes in 5 other locations too.
For your question of how much, with the information I gave you above, take a look at the track list here: http://community.codemasters.com/t5/Codies-Blog/GRID-2-Track-List/bc-p/253366/highlight/true#M2024
For your question of how much, with the information I gave you above, take a look at the track list here: http://community.codemasters.com/t5/Codies-Blog/GRID-2-Track-List/bc-p/253366/highlight/true#M2024
Ethical Hedonism
Banned
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Finally got this game and I feel like a noob, but maybe that's just the muscle car?
What's the trick to getting corners good? I feel like I just can't avoid ramming or going 360 mode unless I really drive slow in a corner. Should I just drift? And if so, how exactly do you drift lol? Is it just using the accelerate button on and off without the brake button?
What's the trick to getting corners good? I feel like I just can't avoid ramming or going 360 mode unless I really drive slow in a corner. Should I just drift? And if so, how exactly do you drift lol? Is it just using the accelerate button on and off without the brake button?