The AI does it so it is expected the online players do it to. It is the most fundemantal problem of the game IMO and I even never play online.
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DRIVECLUB |OT2| You Can't Rush Evolution
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The AI does it so it is expected the online players do it to. It is the most fundemantal problem of the game IMO and I even never play online.
i have 225/225 stars, i can tell you the AI is nothing compared to some idiots playing online lol
gift of 100 gab
Member
I agree it's absolutely frustrating to get spun out but there's something enjoyable in the absolute chaos at the start of races for me, and even passing cars during a race really since you never know how it will pan out. Once I reconciled with driving (and liking) that car, I thought the SL 65 AMG only races were pretty amazing since no one knew how to control it they got so unpredicable all the time.
I agree, it's fun at the start of the race and i find myself often laughing at the chaos, but only because in that chaos ppl knock out other players unintentionally, it's another story when someone crash into you without breaking at the last turn off a race...
Man, that's basically the essence of the whole game for me now. Especially in time trials (but in pretty much the entire single-player) the game comes alive when you think you're pushing a car/corner to the limit before eeking that little bit more out of both, getting that buzz of satisfaction out of it. I honestly can't explain why, but it's the only time I've felt that outside of the hardcore, "real" racing sims on PC.
I think maybe it's because even though it isn't realistic, you still get punished quite severely (relatively speaking) by losing those important, elusive 1/100s of a second. Then you do another lap and nail the fuck out of that corner
mangochutney
Member
It is turned off by default. You can turn it on and adjust volume.
It's an option and I also turn it off or way down. The music is good, I just like driving without it
EdwardTivrusky
Member
The music in events is off by default, you still get music in the menus and it's fine but i haven't bothered turning it on for the events as i much prefer hearing the game sounds when i'm racing.
I have to believe you as I don't care about online. I am happy the AI is a nuisance that doesn't kill my enjoyment of the game totally.
Alright thanks, because I like there playlist and I would like to listen to it while playing.
Wrote a review on Driveclub on my blog though only on the single player
http://boingbb.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/driveclub-review-ps4/
Overall, there's a number of unfinished features here and maybe in hindsight they should have included the photo and replay mode and weather system, but what is there and what works (i.e. the tour mode) is just a fine game that I'm having a lot of fun playing.
http://boingbb.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/driveclub-review-ps4/
Overall, there's a number of unfinished features here and maybe in hindsight they should have included the photo and replay mode and weather system, but what is there and what works (i.e. the tour mode) is just a fine game that I'm having a lot of fun playing.
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This game doesn't give a fuck about the player in terms trying to make the player feel good about themselves or trying to appeal to everyone. The rules and the AI are what they are, and you either practise and master the stuff or ragequit. It's been a while since I've played single player content like that.
The upside is that when you do win or get that 3rd star, it's a great feeling, one which is pretty rare in single player games.
Man, that's basically the essence of the whole game for me now. Especially in time trials (but in pretty much the entire single-player) the game comes alive when you think you're pushing a car/corner to the limit before eeking that little bit more out of both, getting that buzz of satisfaction out of it. I honestly can't explain why, but it's the only time I've felt that outside of the hardcore, "real" racing sims on PC.
I think maybe it's because even though it isn't realistic, you still get punished quite severely (relatively speaking) by losing those important, elusive 1/100s of a second. Then you do another lap and nail the fuck out of that corner
Yeah, buzz, that's the exact right word. Chasing my ghost car is addictive. It is so hard though, to slow down and actually learn the tracks, the braking zones, the edge of grip, and all that stuff. It takes some real self control on my part.
DidntKnowJack
Member
I finished getting all stars for the drift events tonight. I didn't like drifting at first but after awhile it became my addiction. Not happy with getting the stars, I also had to have the top scores on my friend's list. So I did that too.
Now I'm kinda bummed there aren't any drift events left. I guess i could do the single event ones...
Now I'm kinda bummed there aren't any drift events left. I guess i could do the single event ones...
AbandonedTrolley
Member
Had to restore my PS4 after the rest bug, but it seems that due to the amount of space my NBA2K14 save files were taking (over 500MB) Driveclub hadn't uploaded my save, nor had Diablo3 . So it seems I need to start all over again for my stars, although I still have my Driver Level and XP.
Happened to me too, 1.06 fixed it so it was kinda derpy on my part not to wait.
I thought i was doing something wrong, thanks for the tip.
GrizzleBoy
Banned
I don't know if someone at evo read my DC MULTIPLAYER DESIGN ISNT GOOD ENOUGH thread, but I'm happy to see that two lap races on short tracks aren't a thing anymore.
The four/five lap races up now are much better than the two\three and even one lap races from before.
The four/five lap races up now are much better than the two\three and even one lap races from before.
Speaking of chasing ghost cars lol I started at 11pm est, the next time I'm checking my clock it said 4am! Now I have bags under my eyes because I'm up for work (7am).
The kyle, Arial atom global position 6....still not giving up, I know I can get in the top 3. My favorite p2p track (cayoosh point is a close second) and favorite car ariel atom
The kyle, Arial atom global position 6....still not giving up, I know I can get in the top 3. My favorite p2p track (cayoosh point is a close second) and favorite car ariel atom
The Kyle is my fav track too, reminds me so much of OutRun. A while ago I started on a journey to set world records with each car on this track. That's my time up there with the Atom. Funky car hehe!
If I ever finish my quest, next track will be Cayoosh for sure.
holy shit! You're number 1 hehe....gotta step it up then
That's a really good idea, I'll start doing the same thing on the kyle. I'll go for the top 5 (or 3)
mangochutney
Member
Pretty sure it varies upon track length.
dano1
A Sheep
I does but the same tracks that was set at two laps are now 3 and 4.
Wouldn't the obvious and easily reproducible behavior where the entire field of AI drivers slow down when you slow down contradict this? And in response to a situation reacting to the AI compromising the player in ways that the player has no way to control or respond to, that's just unreasonable. It ceases to be about skill, taking both of those into account.
bananafactory
Banned
So I haven't played this in a couple weeks, waiting until everything is fixed up.
How are we looking, serverwise? Are challenges up yet?
How are we looking, serverwise? Are challenges up yet?
Speaking of chasing ghost cars lol I started at 11pm est, the next time I'm checking my clock it said 4am! Now I have bags under my eyes because I'm up for work (7am).
The kyle, Arial atom global position 6....still not giving up, I know I can get in the top 3. My favorite p2p track (cayoosh point is a close second) and favorite car ariel atom
jesus,on which leaderboard is vagabone not in the top 3... at least i beat some record from you in resogun.^^
Nope, and while Face/Offs now work, more than half of those are bugged to show ridiculous scores :-/. Online is working much better now from what I've heard though, I've been trying to finish off the tour recently. My goodness do I hate doing these Hot Laps compared to the other races, the times they make you aim for are insane sometimes. Finally got to try out the BAC Mono today also, and I'm in love with it haha. Somehow I'm pretty decent at the drift events, got 3 stars in all those events up to this point (At the Pro Trophy races)
Melchiah
Member
Man, that's basically the essence of the whole game for me now. Especially in time trials (but in pretty much the entire single-player) the game comes alive when you think you're pushing a car/corner to the limit before eeking that little bit more out of both, getting that buzz of satisfaction out of it. I honestly can't explain why, but it's the only time I've felt that outside of the hardcore, "real" racing sims on PC.
I think maybe it's because even though it isn't realistic, you still get punished quite severely (relatively speaking) by losing those important, elusive 1/100s of a second. Then you do another lap and nail the fuck out of that corner
I couldn't agree more. It's extremely exciting, in a fun but nerve-wrecking kind of way, to try to balance between speed and control. Driving like a daredevil could lead to disastrous results, but playing it too safe might not be enough for the top ranking. I've done some time trials a dozen times to shave just few seconds from the lap time. Towards the end of the track, when there's only 1/100 of seconds between the 1st and 2nd place, you just repeat to yourself, "don't you fuck up now, goddammit!".
I usually mute music in racing games as well, but DC is an exception with WipEout and SSX. The music just fits the mood of the game very well.
While I definitely appreciate the unforgiving old school nature of the game, it might lead to people dismissing the game, just like it was with WipEout HD. Hopefully it does manage to sell well enough despite of the steep learning curve, and the network problems, as there are far too few racers like this nowadays.
BTW, do other cars than McLaren P1 have DRS and KERS?
I'm confused... For the Ferrari Open Invitational second race, it seems literally impossible to achieve that 165 MPH in the Second race with the 2 cars 430 Scuderia and the 458 Italia. I've tried both cars multiple times on this track and I can't get above 153 on the straight, even with perfect driving. Are they seriously going to get to the point where I need to grind out and get to level 39 just to get the one car that might be able to do this? Did anyone do it with the other 2 cars? It just seems overall impossible to me. I really hope alot of these later races in the game aren't like this... everything has been pretty achieveable with what they gave me so far, but after over an hour and half of trying with both cars and noticing I'm making 0 errors, I'm still 10 mph from that goal.
Isn't there one more Ferrari that's locked? Keep going, unlock it, come back. That was one of the few events I stuffed at two stars on.
I have I think 4 events left in the game, and am level 25. I've not had virtually any choice in car along the way (not in a club, and too low player level for most alternatives), yet I've got 3 stars in every event up until now. So no, it can be done with whatever car you've been given.
I've actually run into the rather stupid problem of not being able to take part in the Lightweight challenge, due to not qualifying for use of either of the two eligible cars however (Atom or Mono)...
It depends on if you pay by credit card or gift card. They'll refund to your method of payment then lock the game.
It seems the braking has changed on some cars but not all. Not significantly though. Maybe instead it's the weight of cars that is more pronounced now as the Bentley is a bit more difficult to handle than before around turns.
They have, are you talking about car handling? Cause I felt the cars feeling different to drive and handle after the last update, less twitchy.
Now that youtube sign in works, my new WR with the BAC on Kyle. Neck and neck racing till the finish line with my ghost buddy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52gGl_SFlSU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52gGl_SFlSU
Yeah, I dunno, I thought I was getting pretty good, but now I often screw up the easiest of corners... -_-
I'm getting a T300 delivered today but I don't know if I'm going to keep it. I'm having a really hard time justifying a $400 wheel with shitty pedals for one game. I think the wheel improves the gameplay a lot but I'm not going to be playing Driveclub every day for the next year, I like to play other games too. I also feel burned since my DFGT wheel isn't supported.
dano1
A Sheep
I got to 156.3 with the 458. I love that car. It was the first long straight and had to brake way late. Most people probably do it with the locked cars.
Now that youtube sign in works, my new WR with the BAC on Kyle. Neck and neck racing till the finish line with my ghost buddy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52gGl_SFlSU
really nice
Tommi84
Member
Actually, no. It's possible to do it with 430 Scuderia. My second attempt
I did one km/h more than required. It should be 266km/h for this race.
Obviously, it's much easier to do it with the locked car. I think i left this event until I got the faster Ferrari
Now that youtube sign in works, my new WR with the BAC on Kyle. Neck and neck racing till the finish line with my ghost buddy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52gGl_SFlSU
Nicely done!
The pedals are sub par for a $400 wheel. I wish they had a T3PA with this, but the wheel nonetheless is very satisfying. I had a G27 before this, and those pedals were way better then this. But anyway, playing with a wheel makes the game much better.
Sadly the biggest reason to keep this wheel is none of the old ones work.