Tomorrow? There are no new tours tomorrow. Tours are releasing later in the month (with many featuring weather). Tomorrow we get weather on the MP event browser
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Tomorrow? There are no new tours tomorrow. Tours are releasing later in the month (with many featuring weather). Tomorrow we get weather on the MP event browser
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
Are some outlets planning on updating their reviews?
DidntKnowJack
Member
Oh. Oops. Sorry I thought it was hitting tomorrow. My bad.
Ha I was thinking the same thing.
Now imagine that with roaring thunder, rain pelting the roof of your car and the sound of wipers toiling away
#SOONY
I really hope this is true, I'm a sucker for true rainstorm-athmosphere irl and with all this visual madness, the audio part feels oddly underdeveloped.
Fallout-NL
Member
Compared to the likes of PGR2 and Forza it really aint all that though.
In your opinion, sure.
REMEMBER CITADEL
Banned
The game really comes together with this. I was actually somewhat disappointed with the visuals after the release, but this update puts it right on top.
Now at 95 on Amazon bestsellers
Platinum_D
Member
Played a bit of it earlier and damn it is tough to drive on them blizzards lol can't see crap but Dat rain Tho
But with options, you'd need to have different leaderboards depending on what assists are/aren't enabled. Turned ABS off? There's a leaderboard. Manual w/ clutch? Another. At least with this, you know that you have exactly the same configuration (not counting wheels/controllers) as the next person and it's pure skill that's the difference between your time and someone else's.
It's why I'm glad there's no tuning in this game. You add that, you just get people looking for the best tunes and if you don't have it, stiff shit.
The game is essentially a PGR game, I don't think there's ever been any consideration of it being something more. The handling is spot-on for what it's meant to be, and that's accessible.
IAmRandom31
Banned
Game is beautiful and just plain fun as hell to drive and race. The AI is actually competent and will actually race with you. Amazing.
Had great fun with it yesterday, first time ever playing. Can't wait to get back to it after work.
Tried a rain race and my jaw was on the floor the whole time. The roads man, the roads are ridiculous
Had great fun with it yesterday, first time ever playing. Can't wait to get back to it after work.
Tried a rain race and my jaw was on the floor the whole time. The roads man, the roads are ridiculous
My jaw didnt recover until 10 minutes after the race.
Happy to hear new people is enjoying the game.
Definitely, I hope more and more will follow and that this game will get the praise it deserves.
KyanMehwulfe
Member
mostly i've just seen it at night in Norway...
just posted a video of it like two pages back because it's almost impossible to see at night + snow lol "CANT SEE SHIT"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST_johW8wag
during the day in Norway i've only see rain so far though
Canada has that one map, Sinclair Pass or whatever, where there's a bit of snow near the road so if there was any other location other than Norway, it'd be that one I guess... I mean, Cayoosh and Lytton certianly get snow too but the maps are clearly summer maps. but that Pass track has some snow on the side hills but just like Vancouver irl it's mostly just Raincouver in the winter ;p
dreamstation
Gold Member
Definitely only some tracks - Norway especially. Much easier to see at night in your headlights as well. Seems the snow is only particle effects in the air (is that right?) - and is only water on the windscreen and ground. Would be amazing if snow built up on the track much like the water does during heavy rain.
I hoped for snow on the ground. But those particles are really bad. The snow doesn't block the sight into far distance like it should. Also strange how they emit from one point (giving me headaches) while there isn't any snow to be seen on the sides.
Many games have better snow (actually I enjoyed it more in Redline Racer 15 years ago with my Wicked 3D glasses).
mangochutney
Member
No snow on the sides? Being able to see up the road easily?
I suggest you watch this. You can't see 5 foot in front of you and the snow is visible in your side windows.
https://mediacru.sh/l-nDwPd1PD1Q/frame
the snow is everywhere, BUT if you are driving in night time, you can't easily see the snow on the back and on the side without a light source pointing it, this is noticeable only with "out of the car" camera, or while pressing the button to look back.
It's certainly the most convincing snow effect I've ever seen in a game. The way the headlights catch the flakes and how distracting it is to see an infinite amount of white spots all flying directly towards you is perfect. First time I drove in snow in real life, those were the two stand-out observations, and this is the first time I've had a game give me the same snowflake-induced driving headache, so I was suitably impressed.
KyanMehwulfe
Member
yeah it's so bad that it's nearly impossible to actually play that way
the record ladders are separated by Rain or No Rain so I am sure all the Rain records will be set at about 12pm with Light Rain because 3AM with Heavy Snow you can't see anything
at about 1 minute in that video I posted, the game looks like you're in space going into warp speed lol
nothing but pure black and white laser beams of snow
the record ladders are separated by Rain or No Rain so I am sure all the Rain records will be set at about 12pm with Light Rain because 3AM with Heavy Snow you can't see anything
at about 1 minute in that video I posted, the game looks like you're in space going into warp speed lol
nothing but pure black and white laser beams of snow
R_thanatos
Member
The Elite
BOSS
GAF Watersports League
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
Even on novice (whatever is the lowest AI setting) they are too damn fast in the heavy rain it's just ridiculous and a frustration - i'm like WTF sometimes and how do they see when l can't sometimes. No point trying harder AI settings as i'll end up throwing the controller at the screen.
I don't even think the AI physics take into account the wet conditions or it doesn't feel like it when i'm driving my car like i've stolen it to keep up whilst slipping and sliding everywhere.
Evo please re-tune the AI it's just ridiculous right now and ruining my experience.
I don't even think the AI physics take into account the wet conditions or it doesn't feel like it when i'm driving my car like i've stolen it to keep up whilst slipping and sliding everywhere.
Evo please re-tune the AI it's just ridiculous right now and ruining my experience.
psychotron
Member
That looks amazing and terrifying at the same time.
FF Seraphim
Member
Oh man, the weather in this game... hot damn. Is it me or does the game just look so much better when it is raining?
My footage from last night:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS0OGkmiH5w
Canada
Heavy Rain
Stormy Clouds
22:00
The way the lightning lights up the terrain made my jaw fucking drop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS0OGkmiH5w
Canada
Heavy Rain
Stormy Clouds
22:00
The way the lightning lights up the terrain made my jaw fucking drop.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
So they've fixed the AI? No more ramming into me and fucking up my score?
The Elite
BOSS
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
Yes they still do that.
AbandonedTrolley
Member
You don't get penalised for getting rammed from behind anymore, also the timer for going off track is a lot more lenient too.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
Not ideal but I'll take it. Will download the update and have a crack at the game tonight. Barely touched it due to the online not working at launch and the penalties but I loved the way the game handled and the single player content was addictive.
Looking forward to jumping back in.
Good to hear, this game deserved to sell better. It's cool to finally see that happening now that the game has come together.
The better you will get at the game, the less ramming you will get. Perhaps you might even throw the AI out for a change and laugh maniacally as you drive off from your mischief without penalty.
I agree. I've been ridiculously happy with it since I've picked it up.
maxagombar1
Neo Member
The images posted in the last few days since the update have convinced me to buy the game (well done gaf). Im sure they've been waiting for this response before releasing the PS Plus version
Masterbrew
Member
What a strange and pointless comparison...
GeordieMark
Member
As much as I do like DC and think it's a good game, I can't agree that the driving model is as good as PGR.
PGR has a much better balance of arcade and sim handling. I'm not saying DC does it badly, just not as well as PGR does.
PGR has a much better balance of arcade and sim handling. I'm not saying DC does it badly, just not as well as PGR does.
Masterbrew
Member
I just want flying cherry blossom leaves all over the place.
And some Japanese cars.
DirtyLarry
Member
Checked out the weather real quick last night. Finally purchased the Season Pass.
This game is fucking awesome and easily the best racer I have played all year. I love the simplicity of it myself. Since my time is super limited, being able to just get to an event within 20-30 seconds of launching the game is huge. Absolutely huge. Nevermind the fact it is actually challenging to master and looks fantastic.
This game is fucking awesome and easily the best racer I have played all year. I love the simplicity of it myself. Since my time is super limited, being able to just get to an event within 20-30 seconds of launching the game is huge. Absolutely huge. Nevermind the fact it is actually challenging to master and looks fantastic.