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DRIVECLUB |OT2| You Can't Rush Evolution
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Agent_Tiro
Member
Can't we have both? I would much rather see the F40 over some of the newer Ferrari. But I would also love a Diablo. So many cars to choose from it must be difficult for Evo to prioritise which ones to chase to get in the game. Just don't go the GT route with 15 variations on a skyline. It's bad enough with the multiple BMW we have already
Tr1Cky_Tr33
Member
Finally got round to finishing off the Elements events last night. Venom Hot Lap 2 was disappointingly easy but then i had quite a lot of practice on the track from the first version but holy crap the final 3 race event is something else.
Having visibility at like 10% for two entire races and relying on track memory for braking points was brutal. So satisfying when it's won though.
Also has anyone else had more server issues again in the last couple of days? Don't know if it's just volume of people jumping back on with the new packs but I've had leaderboards taking upwards of a minute to update otherwise the time is lost and in race face-offs not downloading in time again.
Having visibility at like 10% for two entire races and relying on track memory for braking points was brutal. So satisfying when it's won though.
Also has anyone else had more server issues again in the last couple of days? Don't know if it's just volume of people jumping back on with the new packs but I've had leaderboards taking upwards of a minute to update otherwise the time is lost and in race face-offs not downloading in time again.
DHC-Shannow
Member
Yeah I had the leaderboard issues last night too whilst doing some of the new tour events.
mangochutney
Member
I'd like to see more AI liveries, especially now there's lots of DLC ones added. I realise those are paid-for, but hey it might make the non DLC guys go 'wow look at dat AI liveries' I must buy the liveries.
I prefer when cars look clean, I find all the liveries ugly as hell. :/ plus the livery editor is very limited ( coming from forza).
Anyway I just don ´t want to see beautiful cars ruined by ugly tribal or weird color scheme, so a turn off liveries switch would be awesome for me.
it is really incredible
Agent_Tiro
Member
I prefer when cars look clean, I find all the liveries ugly as hell. :/ plus the livery editor is very limited ( coming from forza).
Anyway I just don ´t want to see beautiful cars ruined by ugly tribal or weird color scheme, so a turn off liveries switch would be awesome for me.
Got to agree. Either give me a full blown livery editor forza style. Or give me the option to turn them off completely. I spent way to long on FM2/3 using the editor to create some classic racing liveries.
Mr. PlayStation
Member
I prefer when cars look clean, I find all the liveries ugly as hell. :/ plus the livery editor is very limited ( coming from forza).
Anyway I just don ´t want to see beautiful cars ruined by ugly tribal or weird color scheme, so a turn off liveries switch would be awesome for me.
Evo/Rushy have mentioned that they are working on a patch to have plain colors selection options right when you're about to choose between default color/club color/custom1/2! So there you go!
That's already in the game and that's not what I asked.
I'm asking about not seeing ugly liveries on AI while playing solo.
Tr1Cky_Tr33
Member
Cool, not just me then!
I'm afraid i'm not loving the One:1. Maybe i just need more time with it but i'm losing so much time in the first two gears trying to get the thing going and it doesn't seem to sit too well with my aggressive cornering.
Lion Heart
Banned
Oh...
I haven't struggled with many events but I got to the Venom hot lap 2 yesterday and found it really difficult I can't keep up with the bloody ghost. I think I can make it up on the last chicane but can never get close enough to make the push.
DHC-Shannow
Member
Try knocking it up a gear when it starts to spin - you can still change gear manually even in auto mode. I can't say it's something I do (I feather the throttle like a madman) but some guys swear by it.
I decided to do a comparison between the F50 and the Speciale last night on Kobago - I was a bit quicker in the F50 but the fastest time ghost with the Speciale was a cheating barrier rammer on the first 2 corners at least which was well annoying (not that I got as near as Auctopus got to him).
Just had it confirmed by the stig that his technique Is to get it in third as quickly as possible - oh and he's got a vid of a lap around Tamil Nadu in 1:10.7...
http://youtu.be/xByuUjTpz9I
Tr1Cky_Tr33
Member
There are 3 points where I was noticeably quicker than the ghost;
The first two corners can get a decent lead and can be attacked strongly.
The two right handers coming towards the chicane (maybe turns 6 & 7?) I break early and get a much faster drive through that section.
The chicane where you dont even need to break.
My time wasn't good (like 1:19:9) but it was only my 3rd attempt and I screwed up badly on the long left hander so I might go back and see if I can do it better. There happily wasn't the level of frustration I was expecting from some of the comments Id read.
Cheers, i'll give that a go.
DHC-Shannow
Member
Check out my edit above, oh and here's his venom hot lap guide too...
http://youtu.be/U0BzyiBwKAo
He should be paying me for all this advertising
Tr1Cky_Tr33
Member
Check out my edit above, oh and here's his venom hot lap guide too...
http://youtu.be/U0BzyiBwKAo
He should be paying me for all this advertising
Glad to see my lines and braking points are the same, just a little bit worse on the actual application!
That One:1 lap looks so undramatic compared to when i'm doing anything in it lol
DHC-Shannow
Member
That often seems to be the trick to it, the top guys make it all look so smooth whilst skimming within millimetres of the barriers!
Yeah, it's not much fun. A tip I've discovered is as soon as you start sliding out, release the throttle and push hard in the direction of the track but other than that, I dislike it also. Vuhl and the Spano are my least favourites by a good way.
DHC-Shannow
Member
Lol is that the challenge you just sent? Trying to share the misery!
Duallusion
Member
Probably a silly question but I'll ask anyway: is Kie25 the actual Top Gear "Stig" (former, current?) or is that just a moniker you're using because of his skills?
Tommi84
Member
Rushy, please read the post above. Please. I know this is DriveCLUB, but liveries on such beautiful cars doesn't feel right
Yup worst car in the game for me. No redeeming qualities.
DHC-Shannow
Member
Probably a silly question but I'll ask anyway: is Kie25 the actual Top Gear "Stig" (former, current?) or is that just a moniker you're using because of his skills?
Lol no he's not the real stig as far as I know, he did the recent one:1 unveil vid for Evo hence the name
ADRIANF1esp
Neo Member
Hi, here a DriveClub gameplay with two of the new cars added in the Downforce pack: Koenigsegg One:1 and Ferrari F50.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAeYSQNhc4Y
The Koenigsegg is bestial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAeYSQNhc4Y
The Koenigsegg is bestial.
Duallusion
Member
Lol no he's not the real stig as far as I know, he did the recent one:1 unveil vid for Evo hence the name
Ah, ok, it did sound too cool to be true.
Kie25 uses a wheel? That makes me feel a little better if so. It's so rare I beat one of his times and if I do, he comes back and smashes mine.
josecitoxnyo
Member
Probably a silly question but I'll ask anyway: is Kie25 the actual Top Gear "Stig" (former, current?) or is that just a moniker you're using because of his skills?
In our heart, he is.
Expect that in a game update soonRushy, please read the post above. Please. I know this is DriveCLUB, but liveries on such beautiful cars doesn't feel right
Tommi84
Member
Expect that in a game update soon
OMG! ... Thank you! ... THANK YOU!
Even though I have the PS+ Upgrade, I think I'll buy the game in a box just to support you. Will you get more money if I buy the Steelbook Edition ?DHC-Shannow
Member
Yeah he uses a T500 I think. Of the other fast guys I know Makikou72 and Redcamao use a pad, not sure about DJW.
lol, it might be
I tried that event for fuck knows how long and had to share the misery with someone. its god awful.
Expect that in a game update soon
Great many thanks !
Kie25 do use a wheel but his world record for the Venom Hot Lap was done with a DS4. According to the man, it wouldn't be possible on a wheel.
I'm still playing, but far less. The One:1 is a beast. I feel like I'm entering hyperspace and the vibration is insane at high speed. Sensations are just incredible and Driveclub never lacked any of these.
Expect that in a game update soon
Awesome. By the way, when can we expect an exposure fix patch?
CheDominik
Member
I just tried to beat your time with the F12Berlinetta in Chile, and you don't use a wheel? What kind of black magic is that?
I can shave off maybe 1.5 seconds, and it still wouldn't be nearly enough...
I just tried to beat your time with the F12Berlinetta in Chile, and you don't use a wheel? What kind of black magic is that?
I can shave off maybe 1.5 seconds, and it still wouldn't be nearly enough...
I use a DS4. I've also done lots of runs of Tapaaca reverse and the Berlinetta is one of my favourites. 75% of a good time IMO is knowing the best lines...
The other 25 is a god-given gift and if you don't have it now, you might as well give up.
farmerboy
Member
Does anyone else feel that instead of the F50 maybe the F40 would have been a better inclusion?
There's not a lot of love for the F50 when looking back on the history of Ferrari but everyone has a soft spot for the F40 (1st production car to 200mph IIRC) and its supposed to be quite lively/handful on the track. The F50 just feels a bit boring to me.
As for this talk about the fast drivers and using wheels or not, I'm using my age (39) as my excuse. The motor skills and reflexes just aren't what they used to be. On most car/track combos I can get pretty close, but on some I just can't do it. I've made my peace with that.
I have posted some good times, if I get in the top 100 for a track I'm happy with that. But some of those times have left me with my jaw on the floor. Wish that the top 3, 5, or 10 had replays of their time we could watch.
There's not a lot of love for the F50 when looking back on the history of Ferrari but everyone has a soft spot for the F40 (1st production car to 200mph IIRC) and its supposed to be quite lively/handful on the track. The F50 just feels a bit boring to me.
As for this talk about the fast drivers and using wheels or not, I'm using my age (39) as my excuse. The motor skills and reflexes just aren't what they used to be. On most car/track combos I can get pretty close, but on some I just can't do it. I've made my peace with that.
I have posted some good times, if I get in the top 100 for a track I'm happy with that. But some of those times have left me with my jaw on the floor. Wish that the top 3, 5, or 10 had replays of their time we could watch.
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That is one heck of a mustache. Sir Galahad will be proud.
DHC-Shannow
Member
Young whippersnapper, I've got 2 years on you! ;-) I know what your saying though, we have a lad 20 years younger than us in our club and he's just incredibly quick.
Got to say tho, I think Auctopus and DJW were outstanding in the last rally as most of their times from 1 run are still faster than the times that people have had all week to beat. I started the rally thing to see if the guys who posted the fastest time on challenges could only pull it off after 20+ laps - the rally proved that isn't the case.
DHC-Shannow
Member
The attachment is Rushy's tweet he mentions.
Personally I think there's pluses and minuses to both - the pad gives you the ability to countersteer quicker but the wheel potentially allows finer movement, more precise throttle and tactile feedback once you get used to it.
The attachment is Rushy's tweet he mentions.
Personally I think there's pluses and minuses to both - the pad gives you the ability to countersteer quicker but the wheel potentially allows finer movement, more precise throttle and tactile feedback once you get used to it.
Ah, fair enough. He's lightning either way.
Edit: What do we consider WR? There's plenty of tracks I'm the fastest on in certain cars, are we talking about the absolute fastest in any car as the WR?
DHC-Shannow
Member
Yeah I think that's what he's talking about. The one:1 is going to mean a lot of those are up for grabs again.
GoldenCrow
Member
Just watching some of those videos on kie25 youtube channel and fuck he is good. You know he is good when you see the same name on nearly every leaderboard and hard as fuck to even get close to but damn the driving is just so damn smooth.
So, spent more than 30m trying to beat a Drift challenge, got as close as 19 points, then notice that another player had topped the previous score by more than 200 points.
Felt discouraged, didn't quit.
VUHL 05 Drift:
http://youtu.be/7GC4ujB4brs
When things get harder, try even harder!
Felt discouraged, didn't quit.
VUHL 05 Drift:
http://youtu.be/7GC4ujB4brs
When things get harder, try even harder!
Damn, and I thought I was a dinosaur at 38
Also, add me to 'The VUHL is shit' group (or more accurately, 'I can't drive the VUHL for shit' group)
Agent_Tiro
Member
Omg omg omg omg omg!
Finally beaten the venom hot lap! My time at the start of today was 1:16.567, after enough laps for it to turn dark I had knocked it down to 1:16.065. So close!
Then after another 4 laps on a fresh start i nailed every sector and got a 1:15.273.
So chuffed with that! This game rocks!
Finally beaten the venom hot lap! My time at the start of today was 1:16.567, after enough laps for it to turn dark I had knocked it down to 1:16.065. So close!
Then after another 4 laps on a fresh start i nailed every sector and got a 1:15.273.
So chuffed with that! This game rocks!