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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops

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What are DRS and KERS? It's on the controller inputs but I don't know what those do since I'm not very into racing games.

On a side note, this game confirms the x button is cross and not "x." It'll always be just plain x to me, though.

DRS and KERS are only available on the McLaren P1
 
I'm pretty much terrible at racing games that aren't arcade style racers. I can't get the turning down and don't know when to Brake. The game is awesome so far though. Very unforgiving when it comes to bumping into another car. Even when they bump into me I'm losing points.

A couple of pointers. Pay attention to the roadside markers.

Green = Flatout. In other words, you don't have to let off the gas.
Yellow = Some braking required. Usually not too much, maybe down a gear and try not to go all the way back on the gas right away.
Red = Heavy braking. Do the braking before then turn and then turn into it while applying maybe halfway on the gas and then floor it once you're out of the corner.

Also approach corners from the opposite side. So if the corner is to the right, then make sure your car is on the left hand side of the road. Like this

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Wait wait wait, you can actually activate DRS and KERS in DC?

Yes, it's manually operated. I can't think of another racing game that lets you do that.
 

viveks86

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Wait, I can't disable everything EXCEPT the minimap? GODDAMNIT!

Grrrr.

Fine. I'll switch that off too! I'll memorize the maps on my own and pay more attention to the roadside markers.

Dear OSD designer at EVO, you need to find another job. This game doesn't need you.
 

23qwerty

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Really rally wish I could keep playing this but alas gotta get to bed. Gorgeous gorgeous game so many wow moments so far. Fun as shit too!
 

Shaneus

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So I just found a game I hadn't downloaded to my PS4, added it from my download list via the SEN web store and it started right away. Driveclub downloads just sit there "Waiting...". Boo :(
 

jaosobno

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Will I be able to play it on my regular PSN account or will I have to use the US account?

You can play on any account as long as that account has your PS4 registered as a primary one.

If you find that your EU account (or any non-US account) can't play USA games (you have a small lock icon when you select Driveclub), you have to do this:

[PSN] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Activate].

EDIT: I should note that you can register your PS4 as a primary console on multiple accounts and should do so for both USA account (that you use to purchase games) as well as non-USA accounts.
 
Wait, I can't disable everything EXCEPT the minimap? GODDAMNIT!

Grrrr.

Fine. I'll switch that off too! I'll memorize the maps on my own and pay more attention to the roadside markers.

Dear OSD designer at EVO, you need to find another job. This game doesn't need you.
Hm? I was able to turn off everything but that no problem. Just have to put no for everything on the display settings except the map.
 

deadfolk

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It's just the UK that has to wait until Friday. The rest of us is good to go tomorrow.

And Ireland, by the looks of it. It's bad enough that we only get lumped in with the UK for bad things, but they also forget that we're not part of the UK, so they don't bother saying UK and Ireland. You always have to guess if we're included or not.

Sigh.

Damn I thought this was going to be released today in Europe

Yep. Everything else I've seen suggested that it was 7th globally. Noone ever thought to tell us that we were going to have to wait. Again.

This whole thing is really starting to get to me. If they don't want our money, I'm sure that can be arranged.
 

rafaelr

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great stuff reading all the impressions so far, made me get the psplus upgrade right away (everybody needs a racing game to show off the ps4 anyways).
 

benzy

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Wait, I can't disable everything EXCEPT the minimap? GODDAMNIT!

Grrrr.

Fine. I'll switch that off too! I'll memorize the maps on my own and pay more attention to the roadside markers.

Dear OSD designer at EVO, you need to find another job. This game doesn't need you.

I turned everything off and just winged all the tracks. :p Even turned off the rear view mirror. All of the beginning races are really easy though.
 

viveks86

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Restart times with SSD are ridiculous. Like… obscenely ridiculous. It's the time it takes for TLOU to switch from gameplay to cutscene. A little longer than Trials fusion. But not by much. Let that sink in.
 
My Quick 2 cents before bed:
  • Control, control, control, this game has amazing feel and response. Just like everyone said, Feels like good ol PGR.
  • Graphics - I'm pretty sure we're just inputting commands to live tv streams.
  • Music - I'm usually not one for the music choices in racing games (ie Forza series, GT series, etc) but I am enjoying this, gets me in the mood, keeps me in the zone and provides a good mood.
  • I'm pretty much addicted to this, HAD to pull myself off because I started sleepdriving.
  • So far, My racing GOTY. (I have FH2, and beaten most of it)

I'm extracting my screenshots atm, Is there going to be a Photo thread like how Forza has one?
 

d9b

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I really like it, and see myself wanting to invest some serious time into it. Controls feel very responsive, and it's just fun to play. That being said, I'm not at all impressed with the visuals (so far). At this point I'd say Driveclub is "photogenic"; it does look fantastic in screenshots, and select videos, but not so much in person. It may have something to do with the aliasing that is exacerbated by the 30fps, and the "eye tracking strobing" that cannot be helped at those frame rates. Still, like I said, I like it quite a bit. :)
Glad it delivers in gameplay but can not be but disappointed with overall graphics impressions so far. Game was praised and overhyped in terms of visuals and IQ. Time to lower expectations till Friday :/
 

Loudninja

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Glad it delivers in gameplay but can not be but disappointed with overall graphics impressions so far. Game was praised and overhyped in terms of visuals and IQ. Time to lower expectations till Friday :/
I dont think you are reading the same impressions.
 

viveks86

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Hm? I was able to turn off everything but that no problem. Just have to put no for everything on the display settings except the map.

Doesn't it show you number of laps etc on the top left and right? Can you send a screenshots of your display settings? Would appreciate that
 

Ibuki

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Is everyone else having the AI ram the shit out of them? I can't even go for a whole race without almost being spun out by someone running into me... they are ruthless!
 
The aliasing is pretty noticeable but honestly I stopped paying attention to it after 30 seconds of racing. Game looks gorgeous even if the IQ isn't pristine.
 
ok my thumbs hurt, maybe after I get some sleep I can grind out some levels

I see some cars that can only be unlocked by being in a club

need a club
 

benzy

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Is everyone else having the AI ram the shit out of them? I can't even go for a whole race without almost being spun out by someone running into me... they are ruthless!

Haven't been spun out by them yet. What difficulty are you playing on? They've ran into me a few times but only from behind and it just gave me an extra push.

Glad it delivers in gameplay but can not be but disappointed with overall graphics impressions so far. Game was praised and overhyped in terms of visuals and IQ. Time to lower expectations till Friday :/

The graphics are incredible. The game in motion looks more like the gifs than the screenshot grabs, the lighting during stormy skies are near photorealistic. Wait for my gifs from my share captures. :p
 

Ibuki

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Haven't been spun out by them yet. What difficulty are you playing on? They've ran into me a few times but only from behind and it just gave me an extra push.

I was just playing on whatever the default is. I'll have to check when I play again in the morning. They are out to get me. :p
 
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