Droopaloop
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Thanks for the reply. Too bad about all the server issues being the overall topic as opposed to the game itself. Hopefully they can get it all sorted out and avoid the whole thing happening again when the PS+ version rolls out.
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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops
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Thanks for the reply. Too bad about all the server issues being the overall topic as opposed to the game itself. Hopefully they can get it all sorted out and avoid the whole thing happening again when the PS+ version rolls out.
gift of 100 gab
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Actually completely forgot about the weather patch since the game launched. Man, it's going to be so amazing once it drops. Never thought I'd pay for the season pass since the new tracks are free but now I can't wait to do all those new events. Definitely want to support Evo as much as possible for this product.
sportzhead
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Driving the BAC MONO with the t500 from the in-car, or should I say in-helmet view is almost gaming heaven. An F1 game with these graphics would be amazing.
The Bac is a blast to drive.
BrainZEROX
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Sure, I agree Evo never intended to release the game in that state. They are not guilty of having critical bugs, they are guilty of not having made what's necessary to detect them. Their test couldn't see it coming, an open beta would have made the problem obvious. Sure that would also have produce some bad buzz around the game but, at least, they would have time to fix everything before launch.
I'm not calling for anyone's head, I just hope this unfortunate experience will make everyone at Evo and even at Sony better. Some serious lessons have to be learnt from that mess.
bigboss370
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gave in to temptation, bought the game.
its so fucking good o__o
the only, only thing i have a negative view about, is that a driving/racing game in 2014 should not be releasing without local mutliplayer available
its so fucking good o__o
the only, only thing i have a negative view about, is that a driving/racing game in 2014 should not be releasing without local mutliplayer available
LookAtMeGo
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Haha. I really want more cars with that now. Too much fun.
Stratosphere
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I just spent almost an hour fucking with my club badge/paint scheme....
....and I only have the default creation tools.
I think I'm gonna have a problem when this online shit gets sorted out.
....and I only have the default creation tools.
I think I'm gonna have a problem when this online shit gets sorted out.
NullPointer
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Much, much easier to tame than that Atom. Jesus. You get the feeling the Mono actually *wants* you to survive bends at high speed, which is nice in comparison to its evil brother.
Its good to see that each car really does have it owns character and strengths and weaknesses though. First impressions of the handling might make it seem so arcady that differences might get lost, but that'd be anything but the truth.
On that note, I'm spending quality time with the Pagani to break it in and its finally starting to purr.
Sodding_Gamer
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I played a few multiplayer matches last night using the BAC MONO for the first time. Having the helmet view with all that screen real estates is glorious. Absolute blast! The servers are slowly coming alive lol.
Zombie Lyle
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Couldn't get online all of yesterday so I made my custom paint jobs then went back to Destiny. Really wish the servers would work so I could at least try one online race.
Sodding_Gamer
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Try closing Driveclub, then re-opening and see if you connect. Sometimes for me the multiplayer stuff on the Home screen is greyed out and even when I press onto "Drive" the Multiplayer is also greyed out but it randomly becomes visible and connects if you stay on that screen for a little longer. Worth a shot I guess.
Or play at a ridiculous time of day. I woke up at 3am a few days ago and I had a near flawless 5 multiplayer matches for the first time (I'm guessing the regional servers weren't getting hammered when everyone's supposed to be asleep!)
Considering they have had a week since the US launch and considering that DC emphasises the online asynchronous competitive aspect the problems they are having with the servers fast becoming unacceptable. This is really going to hurt the long term community of the game which is a disaster for this kind of experience.
That would be a great shame because the core aspects of the game are there and even when using the challenge thread to look at peoples times and try to compete there the just one more lap/go bug strikes hard. They have a fantastic engine here and the car handling is pretty damn good and varied between the various classes and cars within each class.
I just hope they can get the servers in fully working order ASAP and start getting people really invested in that competitive aspect as once they do I can see a lot of people being drawn in but the longer these issues persist the more that door closes.
That would be a great shame because the core aspects of the game are there and even when using the challenge thread to look at peoples times and try to compete there the just one more lap/go bug strikes hard. They have a fantastic engine here and the car handling is pretty damn good and varied between the various classes and cars within each class.
I just hope they can get the servers in fully working order ASAP and start getting people really invested in that competitive aspect as once they do I can see a lot of people being drawn in but the longer these issues persist the more that door closes.
Zombie Lyle
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Thanks for the advice, I've tried closing Driveclub and reopening it with no luck. I'd never thought of playing at a random time of the day. I'll give this a shot at the weekend when I'm not working.
Sodding_Gamer
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No worries. Also a guy posted above about playing a few matches and then going back to the menu and see if you have connected is another good one. I'm guessing the one in one out policy takes place there when you might be in a sort of queue. It sucks that the servers are like this but when it works, it's works really well. For me at least.
NullPointer
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DRIVECLUB |OT2| No ETA on PS+ version. Clubs and leaderboards work. Multiplayer iffy.
Because because.
Because because.
Last night after getting connected I could race online without problems.
The only thing that does not work yet for me is that I'm nowhere to be seen in the leaderboards, none of my friends either.
Had an awesome race today in the career. 3 lap race that started in darkness and I was struggling to follow the track and spent the best part of the first 2 laps around 7th place. By the last lap the sun had come up enough that I could now see clearly and powered my way to 2nd place.
So good.
So good.
travisbickle
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If reviewers said the car sticks to the road, why the fuck do I keep losing grip going through the S curve along the straight on the Norway race track?
Memorabilia
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I came in here to ask when the PS+ version is supposed to show up. I thought it was supposed to be up this past Monday?
The same reason why a review said there's cardboard cutout trees in the game.
They actually said that? Having too much fun with the game to read the reviews.
OmegaDL50
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Lot of the reviews are full of inconsistent or outright inaccurate information, such as the complaints of being unable to customize the cars paint for example or the game having 2D / Cardboard Trees.
Pay them no mind.
LookAtMeGo
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Maybe I've missed them then, but I haven't seen a single one.
Hehe I've read 2 reviews that said you couldn't even paint your car...
the only, only thing i have a negative view about, is that a driving/racing game in 2014 should not be releasing without local mutliplayer available
Hasn't this always been a rendering issue? I think we're see this feature slowly evaporate in AAA titles as they become more ambitious.
mercenar1e
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Driveclub |OT2| - Multiplayers stuck on the service road. Rushy needs roadside assistance.
Exactly my feelings when I first drove that car. I also want private lobbies and 30 lap races with GAF using the BAC Mono. Fix this shit GG.
The Venom...oh the Venom...
Makes me wonder if people were playing The Crew beta when they said you could easily brake and turn at the same time in this game...
It happened to me yesterday. Connected from the start and was greeted with a "Update" alert on screen. At first I thought it was a server info but it was a "Since the last time you were online, your club has done this" kind of message.
What do you mean? I can pick any color I like in the Garage?
AbandonedTrolley
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OmegaDL50
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Logged on early this morning and was connected online and had access to my Club.
Did the Scotland Open Tour. Just before I cross the finish line and get the points for my Club, I get disconnected.
Turn the console off in frustration. Turn it back and I'm back online with Club access again.
Losing connectivity isn't my problem, it's the fact the connection decides to just drop denying me points for my Club when it's evidently a hiccup because I got back online immediately afterwards.
This shit is fucking dumb.
Did the Scotland Open Tour. Just before I cross the finish line and get the points for my Club, I get disconnected.
Turn the console off in frustration. Turn it back and I'm back online with Club access again.
Losing connectivity isn't my problem, it's the fact the connection decides to just drop denying me points for my Club when it's evidently a hiccup because I got back online immediately afterwards.
This shit is fucking dumb.
if you've already joined your club it should add points to it from when you were offline.
jellies_two
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For you.
Not for everyone.
there is a group, I don't know what percentage, that have a different experience. Persistent no connection at any time of day, after any duration of waiting, in menu, or in race. Or rather I should say it connects for a second, then immediately drops.
So no there isn't a server queue, something else is going on and has been for days.
This. And if possible, limited to colours that are actually from the car maker's catalogue, leaving the whole palette and paint finishes to the customisation options.
AbandonedTrolley
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Ah so my 10 levels before joining my club don't count, but anything I earn now even when disconnected will level up the club once I connect?
Also something I noticed the other day, remote play on the Vita has a small border around the screen, anyone know why?
Man, this was TOUGH!
Stayed awake for an extra hour just to beat this one! Gnite Gaf!
Yea, this was a tough one and I just couldn't get it with the Venom GT but I breezed through it with the McLaren P1 on the second try.
But that does not change the fact that there's a whole lot more paint options than just one.
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