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[isamu]

Wheel is harder to play with than the pad, overly sensitive at this stage but then it really depends on the car.

how's the ffb and what wheel did you use?

 

[VVV Mars VG]

I've been using the G25, used the G27 and CSR as well.

 

[VVV Mars VG]

New videos for Brands Hatch and Cote d'Azur have been added: http://www.teamvvv.com/en/news/comments/Grid-2-Uncovered-videos-reveal-Cote-dAzur-and-Brands-Hatch

 

[Diablohead]

New videos for Brands Hatch and Cote d'Azur have been added: http://www.teamvvv.com/en/news/comments/Grid-2-Uncovered-videos-reveal-Cote-dAzur-and-Brands-Hatch

wow at that grid launch speed, 0 to 60 in a second?

 

[seattle6418]

Why, why this game?

I don't know what kind of gamer they are trying to attract. It doesn't do anything good and it's more of the same uninspired Grid game.

Arcade racers are in a tough spot. There really isn't much of a market for them, and to go into the sim crowd is just too difficult.

I guess they just thought Toca didn't had any future... such a shame.

This looks like Shift 2: dubstep edition.

 

[VVV Mars VG]

I would agree on the lack of true identity, the game doesn't have much to it yet and we're hoping a lot is being held back.

Longer point to point sections and races wouldn't go a miss either.

 

[jabuseika]

New videos for Brands Hatch and Cote d'Azur have been added: http://www.teamvvv.com/en/news/comments/Grid-2-Uncovered-videos-reveal-Cote-dAzur-and-Brands-Hatch

Please tell me they're playing on easy mode.

Those cars have way too much grip, he breaks late in some corners with no lock ups, AI cars touching the grass with out spinning out. The second video he barely ever uses the brake. >.>

 

[VVV Mars VG]

In terms of A.I. probably medium difficulty.

Cars don't use assists, but if you play Grid 1 you get the idea.

 

[Diablohead]

Please tell me they're playing on easy mode.

Those cars have way too much grip, he breaks late in some corners with no lock ups, AI cars touching the grass with out spinning out. The second video he barely ever uses the brake. >.>

Grid in a nutshell right there.

It's very much a PGR of circuit racing to a high degree, maybe more arcade then that.

 

[isamu]

In terms of A.I. probably medium difficulty.

Cars don't use assists, but if you play Grid 1 you get the idea.

VVV you should respond to this thread mate. Seems you've brewed up some controversy:

http://community.codemasters.com/t5...ds-slower-with-a-wheel-than-a-pad/td-p/242714

 

[VVV Mars VG]

It seems someone has copied a reply from my forum that covers it.

I say as I see it, not an opinion merely an observation.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Grid in a nutshell right there.

It's very much a PGR of circuit racing to a high degree, maybe more arcade then that.

Yep, After Shift 2 tried to do almost exactly what GRID 2 is doing and that bombed then I don't think there is much hope for this.

 

[Mascot]

wow at that grid launch speed, 0 to 60 in a second?

Yeah, I noticed that in the previous Veyron video too. It looked utterly ridiculous, as does the excessive and ever-present tailwhip oversteer.

What customer base are they aiming for here?

 

[amar212]

VVV you should respond to this thread mate. Seems you've brewed up some controversy:

http://community.codemasters.com/t5...ds-slower-with-a-wheel-than-a-pad/td-p/242714

Nothing *controversial* there, I know only one driving game that does not favour controller over wheel.

Nothing to see there except the truth.

 

[TJP]

Grid 2 PS3 Preview Gameplay Selection from Alan aka VVV Mars VG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spnqj2xKbO0

 

[davidnic]

I am so getting this on 360. Grid 1 was a great game.

 

[Mascot]

Grid 2 PS3 Preview Gameplay Selection from Alan aka VVV Mars VG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spnqj2xKbO0

Not feeling it at all from those videos. I liked GRID a lot at the time but GRID 2 just looks too.. generic, I guess.

 

[TJP]

PC benchmarks from PCGH.de: http://www.pcgameshardware.de/Race-Driver-Grid-2-PC-239144/Tests/Grid-2-im-Technik-Test-1067659/

According to the fellows on Guru3D the global lighting effect greatly reduces the framerate.

 

[Silly.Mikey]

I really can't believe that they took the cockpit view out. Their reasoning is even stranger.

Man that really sucks. I came in here looking for exactly that answer. What a disappointment.

Thats the only way i play racing games. Fucking shit man.

 

[Mascot]

Picked up Grid again a few days ago to refresh my memory. Time has not been kind to this game.

Think I'll pass on Grid 2 until it's a fiver on eBay, especially with the apparent emphasis on boat-physics muscle cars.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

My GTX570 had a good run I guess.. will pick it up for £5 in a Steam sale.

 

[Silly.Mikey]

Any possibility of the in-car view getting patched in?

 

[Arucardo]

Any possibility of the in-car view getting patched in?

No way, even a GT 5 type default cockpit (a completely black cockpit) is highly unlikely. CM decided to shoot themselves in the foot with the no-cockpit decision and I don't see them backing down from it.

 

[Silly.Mikey]

Thaaaaat sucks

 

[Sn4ke_911]

New gameplay video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AWDUyAVWXyc

 

[Mascot]

New gameplay video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AWDUyAVWXyc

I knew before I clicked that it would be muscle cars. Is there a big market for racing games in the deep south?

 

[See You Next Wednesday]

Why, why this game?

I don't know what kind of gamer they are trying to attract. It doesn't do anything good and it's more of the same uninspired Grid game.

Arcade racers are in a tough spot. There really isn't much of a market for them, and to go into the sim crowd is just too difficult.

I guess they just thought Toca didn't had any future... such a shame.

This looks like Shift 2: dubstep edition.

My sentiments exactly, except I though Grid 1 was a lousy arcade racer & this doesn't look to improve any of that!

 

[Zeth]

Wtf no cockpit view? I was so pumped for this game too.

 

[Gek54]

I knew before I clicked that it would be muscle cars. Is there a big market for racing games in the deep south?

Spoiler

I think I can forgive the exaggerated grip, looks like Dirt 2 fun. I think they finally nailed down a good style/color pallet after their nauseating Dirt 3 look.

 

[Silly.Mikey]

Wtf no cockpit view? I was so pumped for this game too.

Yes, apparently only 5% of the people actually use it...... and 80% of the people in this thread apparently.

 

[Nabs]

Anyone know what online is like? I'm interested in private match options.

 

[BruiserBear]

I never enjoyed the cockpit view in the Codemaster's games. No loss from my point of view.

 

[ndawgdrake]

no cockpit no buy!

 

[Amon37]

I knew before I clicked that it would be muscle cars. Is there a big market for racing games in the deep south?

Have you seen any other videos? They have a full EU video and a focus on M3’s video. But its cool blinders and such.

 

[Mascot]

Have you seen any other videos? They have a full EU video and a focus on M3’s video.

I saw some other non-muscle videos where the cars accelerated off the start line like they were being launched from an aircraft carrier.

But its cool blinders and such.

Yeah, but who set us up the bomb?

 

[CodiesLoore]

Anyone know what online is like? I'm interested in private match options.

Plenty of options for a private lobby. Some of the options you'll have are as follows:

• Session visibility (open / closed)
• End Race Timer (how long after the first car finishes does the event finish)
• GRID order (Previous race / event standings / event standings reversed / random / XP)
• Collisions (on/off)
• Damage (visual / full / off)
• Flashback (how many are allowed)
• Force manual gears
• Impact ratings (our new matchmaking system that helps distinguise between clean and rough drivers)
• Race type
• Vehicle tier
• Number of Rounds
• AI drivers (what difficulty they are)

 

[saladine1]

I can't wait to play this. I've been itching for a focused racer for a while now. To start from the bottom and work my way up to the top is something that always gels with me in racing games.
I just hope that the handling feels good. Grid always felt like an on and off model with nothing in between. Hopefully, Grid 2 bridges that gap for a more cohesive feel.

Codies, I'm thankful for the customization in the game. I know it isn't comprehensive (talking about performance mods and tuning) so I ask that for Grid 3, you guys up your game in this regard.

 

[Mascot]

Plenty of options for a private lobby. Some of the options you'll have are as follows:

• Session visibility (open / closed)
• End Race Timer (how long after the first car finishes does the event finish)
• GRID order (Previous race / event standings / event standings reversed / random / XP)
• Collisions (on/off)
• Damage (visual / full / off)
• Flashback (how many are allowed)
• Force manual gears
• Impact ratings (our new matchmaking system that helps distinguise between clean and rough drivers)
• Race type
• Vehicle tier
• Number of Rounds
• AI drivers (what difficulty they are)

It's the Codemasters community manager! Welcome to GAF, sir.

 

[Silly.Mikey]

no cockpit no buy!

Im actually debating this too now. They got lazy me thinks.

 

[DD]

I'd exchange cockpit view for... let's say, tons of tracks, like Toca 2 & 3 had. But knowing the actual Codemasters, that won't happen. It's kind of sad, because they went from my favorite studio to one that I simply don't care anymore.

 

[NullPointer]

I'd exchange cockpit view for... let's say, tons of tracks, like Toca 2 & 3 had. But knowing the actual Codemasters, that won't happen.

Yeah, whats the trade-off here? I could probably deal with removing cockpit views if it enabled the game to offer something substantial and cool in it's place, but I haven't seen what that could be for this game.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

How many tracks are there in this?

 

[Silly.Mikey]

How many tracks are there in this?

A lot i hope. They didn't have to render any of the interior of the cars so that gave them a lot more time and resources, right?

 

[DD]

Yeah, whats the trade-off here? I could probably deal with removing cockpit views if it enabled the game to offer something substantial and cool in it's place, but I haven't seen what that could be for this game.

Better visual effects, they said.

Like I give a fuck...

How many tracks are there in this?

A lot i hope. They didn't have to render any of the interior of the cars so that gave them a lot more time and resources, right?

I have a feeling that you'll be disapointed.

 

[Silly.Mikey]

I have a feeling that you'll be disapointed.

Im already disappointed. I have to use the fucking hood view Christ.

 

[DD]

Im already disappointed. I have to use the fucking hood view Christ.

Haha, I was talking about tracks. Dirt 2, 3 and Showdown, the first Grid and F1 Race Stars are so poor in that aspect that I really have no hopes towards Grid 2.

I believe that a racing game can somehow live without the cockpit view, but it cannot without a good amount of tracks.

 

[saladine1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6qYlfoE85c

Asia trailer.


My body is ready.