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[Dice]

Wow, the AI does not fuck around in this... or does it?

I raced in Barcelona and it took my 4th try (whereupon I turned it down to Easy AI) to become familiar enough with the track to push hard against the AI and get this:

Which I almost feel like I cheated to get since someone spun out and that got me several positions early on as I was in the back and just drove around them all. I was like well damn, the AI isn't child's play like GRID 2, which is good. It was exciting!

But then I did another custom cup with the same cars in the Circuit of the Americas and first try, unfamiliar with the track, at one point I was almost 3 seconds ahead? And there wasn't a crash or anything, they were just going slow. But then suddenly on the last 1/3 of the last lap they were on my ass. Does the AI adjust to your lap time if you are kicking their asses? I dunno, it just felt like rubberbanding since I continued improving how I handled the track as I became more familiar from more laps. I mean I might have become more cautious as my awareness of turns grew and thus slower, but I don't think I was.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost...&postcount=732

Oh, wow. I'll probably get rid of the texture pack then because I use chase cam.

 

[LilJoka]

Did the first Touring Cup races.
Difficulty:
No Assists, No driving line, Manual Gears, Interior view only, Normal distance, Full Damage, Medium AI.

Qualified 1st ~1sec ahead of the pack.
Istanbul Race 1: Lead from pole to the end.
Istanbul Race 2: Reverse grid, made up all positions without any damage by Lap 2. Finshed 1st.

Sepang Race 1: Didnt bother to qualify, started 16th, finished 4th. Unfamiliar with this layout/track compared to Istanbul.
Sepang Race 2: Started 11th (Reverse grid), took 1st by lap 3, finished first.

So far its too easy so ill crank up the AI to Hard now. Im a sim racer, so im racing as clean as possible.

I have installed the texture pack, but the difference is marginal, and at the end of the race when i see the bonnet of the car in a replay esque camera, it still looks pretty bad. Max settings 4xMSAA.

I remember in Grid the AI got a lot harder towards the latter stages of career, so maybe its just easy as its the start of the game.

 

[Dice]

Do you use a wheel? I wonder if it makes it that much easier.

 

[LilJoka]

Do you use a wheel? I wonder if it makes it that much easier.

Nah 360 pad here. Ill try with a wheel at some point later maybe.
Its possible that because i knew the layout i could push quicker.

 

[Dice]

I guess I'm just out of practice then, lol.

 

[Dominator]

I might cave and plug the PS3 back in to play this but there might be an inevitable port. Probably not but it's possible and I'd rather play on PS4 with those triggers.

But yeah, I'll probably cave lol

 

[CodiesLoore]

I might cave and plug the PS3 back in to play this but there might be an inevitable port. Probably not but it's possible and I'd rather play on PS4 with those triggers.

But yeah, I'll probably cave lol

We've absolutely no plans for a PS4 version at this moment in time. Obviously, that may change, but given no work has been done to it you'd probably be safe picking it up on PS3

 

[Jibbed]

Guessing F1 and DiRT 4 are getting the proper current gen treatment then!

Loving Autosport thus far anyway, can't wait to take it home with me this weekend and have a blast on splitscreen with my bro.

 

[Dominator]

We've absolutely no plans for a PS4 version at this moment in time. Obviously, that may change, but given no work has been done to it you'd probably be safe picking it up on PS3

Thanks for the reply! PS3 version it is.

 

[Dazzyman]

Just got this on the 360 but the black edition dlc times out over and over at 1% then says can't download

Edit it's worked now, wonder if it went live at 2pm or the dlc being hammered, anyway don't care as its racing time

I had a few world records on the PS3 version of original grid so looking forward to the cockpit camera.

If anyone wants to add me on 360 VERSION just add Dazzyman


Update 2....

Wow thank you CM for finally making a Grid followup after that arcade mess of Grid 2, this feels just like the original, more sim and the AI is great.

Very happy

 

[undu]

As a reminder for those interested, I just got the black edition key from cdkeys, I ordered the normal edition.

 

[Megasoum]

As a reminder for those interested, I just got the black edition key from cdkeys, I ordered the normal edition.

Yes it came with pretty much every pre-order. I imagine it's with the whole first batch of the game at retail too.

 

[FlyinJ]

The AI is destroying me in this game.

It doesn't help that my car seems underpowered compared to others in pretty much every race. Am I missing something here? I'm playing with medium AI and no assists except ABS. Is ABS slowing me down?

 

[Dice]

The AI is destroying me in this game.

It doesn't help that my car seems underpowered compared to others in pretty much every race. Am I missing something here? I'm playing with medium AI and no assists except ABS. Is ABS slowing me down?

Sure you aren't used to being overpowered? I also only use ABS and my car doesn't seem slower, it keeps up with them just fine on straightaways. So if going at the same speed, you just have to attack the lines right and be crazier than them at the right times to get around them.

Handling the course better than them, of course, requires some degree of familiarity or at least a consistent keeping track on the minimap. You can always use custom cup to practice what is coming up next in your career mode before taking it on.

 

[guitarhero]

What teams are you racing with? Remember, better teams = more upgrade options = better chances at winning. And you're not supposed to win everytime (there's a reason lower teams will give you a season target of "finish in the top 10")

 

[Branson]

Just like in real racing youre not going to always finish first. I really like that so far about this game. A good top 5 feels just as rewarding as winning.

 

[Skyzard]

Just like in real racing youre not going to always finish first. I really like that so far about this game. A good top 5 feels just as rewarding as winning.

I like that too.

Although being an EU pleb, I'm still waiting for the go.

 

[IKizzLE]

Finally used to the game now. Getting 1st most of the time with very hard ai.
Sometimes ravenwest beats me because they are out in front and running impossible lap times.

I turned it down to hard to see the difference and it's night and day. Very hard made hard seem boring to me. Learning how to take each track is paramount on very hard, so use up the practice time and qualifying times.

Also, make sure you turn off all your assists(can keep Abs). I did a test to see difference in lap times and the assists artificially slow down your car a lot. Tcs for example will slow down high powered machines a lot when turning and losing grip......really bad on very hard.

Fyi, I'm using a controller with Chase cam, all assits off except abs, and Manuel.

 

[IKizzLE]

I might cave and plug the PS3 back in to play this but there might be an inevitable port. Probably not but it's possible and I'd rather play on PS4 with those triggers.

But yeah, I'll probably cave lol

I'm using the ps4 controller.

 

[Arucardo]

Great, got my physical copy today! . Doesn't unlock until tomorrow but I guess I could try that vpn method...

I want to play this pretty bad :T


EDIT: Applied for the GAF Racing club

 

[Megasoum]

Oh... IT'S ON

https://twitter.com/Rushy33/status/482212857116131328

Paul Rustchynsky
‏@Rushy33
I couldn't be more disappointed

 

[Tayaya]

I keep getting tempted to pick this up on PC, but due to my network situation it would be easier to pick it up on PS3.

For those playing the PS3 version, how does it run and how does it look? Especially compared to Grid 2, which I think ran (and played) like utter garbage on PS3 - not something I was used to from Codemasters.

 

[ambientmystic]

I keep getting tempted to pick this up on PC, but due to my network situation it would be easier to pick it up on PS3.

For those playing the PS3 version, how does it run and how does it look? Especially compared to Grid 2, which I think ran (and played) like utter garbage on PS3 - not something I was used to from Codemasters.

Both console versions run at the standard 720p 30 FPS, don't they? It's been a staple of all Codies games on the last gen consoles since the first DIRT.

Man, I can't believe Intel's Integrated HD graphics can give a run for the console's money, it seems like it out performs those last gen consoles in this game at least.

 

[DD]

GamesRadar said that the PS3 version is the worse one in their review.

EDIT:

The PC version is magnificent and would easily pass as a PS4/Xbox One game (though sadly the game is not coming to those machines). The Xbox 360 version may not have a 60fps frame rate or 1080p resolution, but even so, it’s astonishingly close to the PC. With 3D spectators, real-time damage modelling, and 16 cars on-track, it’s a technical masterpiece. The PS3 version, however, is not quite as slick. It looks noticeably rougher, is more susceptible to frame drops and screen tearing, and the textures look comparatively muddy. Still impressive, but if you have the choice, get the PC or 360 version.

http://www.gamesradar.com/grid-auto...=Social&utm_medium=Twitter&utm_campaign=Owned

 

[gragy10]

Preload complete , Gaf club request sent (profile name is Granholme)
Bring it!

 

[Megasoum]

Preload complete , Gaf club request sent (profile name is Granholme)
Bring it!

Great, got my physical copy today! . Doesn't unlock until tomorrow but I guess I could try that vpn method...

I want to play this pretty bad :T


EDIT: Applied for the GAF Racing club

Added to the club

 

[Zeknurn]

When does the game unlock?

 

[undu]

When does the game unlock?

Game Unlock Timings:

Europe: 00:00 am CET on Friday 27th

UK: 11pm BST on Thursday 26th

Australia / New Zealand: 9am Eastern Australia Time on Thursday 26th June

Rest of the World: 11pm BST on Thursday 26th

.

 

[Zeknurn]

Thank you.

I'm preloaded and ready.

 

[Mascot]

Oh... IT'S ON

https://twitter.com/Rushy33/status/482212857116131328

Paul Rustchynsky ‏@Rushy33 44m

@RaceManIak No game is perfect, well maybe Ocarina of time, but am I not allowed to be dissapointed by a game?

Unless I'm missing some irony, is a game developer really using social media to shit on another developer's newly-launched product here?

That ain't too classy, even if it is his honest opinion.

 

[Arucardo]

Unless I'm missing some irony, is a game developer really using social media to shit on another developer's newly-launched product here?

That ain't too classy, even if it is his honest opinion.

That's exactly what it looks like...

Shitty move on his part :\

 

[Jibbed]

That's exactly what it looks like...

Shitty move on his part :\

I wouldn't say him expressing his disappointment is 'shitting on' Codemasters and their efforts.

He went in there with a G27 setup. What did he expect was going to happen? Lol.

 

[Mascot]

That's exactly what it looks like...

Shitty move on his part :\

I'm baffled as to what Rushy was hoping to achieve here. What ever happened to respecting your peers?

I wouldn't say him expressing his disappointment is 'shitting on' Codemasters and their efforts.

He went in there with a G27 setup. What did he expect was going to happen? Lol.

Discretion would be the better part of valour, though.
It's still a cheap shot from one dev to another.

 

[Rushy]

I'm baffled as to what Rushy was hoping to achieve here. What ever happened to respecting your peers?

If you follow my twitter feed you'll see that I comment (both positively & negatively) on all the games that I play, providing an honest opinion as a gamer. I've done so for years and will continue to say how I feel about the games I play.

 

[Mascot]

If you follow my twitter feed you'll see that I comment (both positively & negatively) on all the games that I play, providing an honest opinion as a gamer. I've done so for years and will continue to say how I feel about the games I play.

Fair enough. Thanks for the honesty. It just sits a little oddly with me when the genre of the game in question is in such a similar category to your own.

 

[Steve McQueen]

If you follow my twitter feed you'll see that I comment (both positively & negatively) on all the games that I play, providing an honest opinion as a gamer. I've done so for years and will continue to say how I feel about the games I play.

It's good to be honest, but somehow this feels wrong to me.

 

[Jibbed]

Fair enough. Thanks for the honesty. It just sits a little oddly with me when the genre of the game in question is in such a similar category to your own.

Is it really though?

 

[Steve McQueen]

Is it really though?

Last time I checked it also was a racing game , so yes.

 

[Rushy]

Fair enough. Thanks for the honesty. It just sits a little oddly with me when the genre of the game in question is in such a similar category to your own.

Guess you haven't seen my positive comments about Project Cars on PC (with a wheel) then

Positive comments always seem to go under the radar, and the moment a negative comment is said everyone reacts.

 

[Mascot]

Is it really though?

Simcade racing games using real-life cars? The similarities far outweigh the differences.

 

[Mascot]

Guess you haven't seen my positive comments about Project Cars on PC (with a wheel) then

Positive comments always seem to go under the radar, and the moment a negative comment is said everyone reacts.

Hence my comment about discretion perhaps being the better part of valour..?

You really don't get how one racing game developer publicly expressing disappointment in another developer's brand-new racing game might be seen as a little bit... insensitive?

 

[Addnan]

Not really, you just seem to be trying to make something out of nothing.

 

[C-PK]

Anyone know what time GMG are releasing the UK codes at?

 

[Steve McQueen]

Positive comments always seem to go under the radar, and the moment a negative comment is said everyone reacts.

That's true. But you could expect this to happen. Especially when you're also releasing a racing game.

 

[EBreda]

Guess you haven't seen my positive comments about Project Cars on PC (with a wheel) then

Positive comments always seem to go under the radar, and the moment a negative comment is said everyone reacts.

I'm sorry. As head of development of a high profile racing game, you're a public personality. Your opinions do count more than other people's opinions, specially on twitter.

And I may be wrong, but your employer probably is not thrilled about one of its employees essentially disencouraging sales of the latest title available. You may be even steering the public towards the 360 version as far as I know. That can't look good on the eyes of your parent company.

Trying to pass your comment as a "I'm only a gamer now" will never work. People don't follow you because you play games, people do because you develop them.

That's how I feel it.

Edit: I think it can be interpreted as insensitive of your part, in all honesty. But hell, what do I know.

 

[Riky]

Went with PC version for just £17, preloaded and ready to go. I really like GRID2 though so I hope this at least looks as good on PC.

 

[Arucardo]

Cool, just tried TrackIR with this and it works perfectly.

 

[Megasoum]

I'm sorry. As head of development of a high profile racing game, you're a public personality. Your opinions do count more than other people's opinions, specially on twitter.

And I may be wrong, but your employer probably is not thrilled about one of its employees essentially disencouraging sales of the latest title available. You may be even steering the public towards the 360 version as far as I know. That can't look good on the eyes of your parent company.

Trying to pass your comment as a "I'm only a gamer now" will never work. People don't follow you because you play games, people do because you develop them.

That's how I feel it.

Edit: I think it can be interpreted as insensitive of your part, in all honesty. But hell, what do I know.

Exactly. You don't see the COD director go on Twitter to say that Battlefield is shit.

I work in the videogame industry and I'm sure that all my competitors have opinions on games I worked on... Still they don't go publicly crap on it. Same for me.

 

[TheMan]

If you follow my twitter feed you'll see that I comment (both positively & negatively) on all the games that I play, providing an honest opinion as a gamer. I've done so for years and will continue to say how I feel about the games I play.

what exactly dissapointed you about grid?

how does driveclub do those things better?

 

[Methamatics101]

How does the game perform on the PS3? Is it yet another slideshow?