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Pacenotes update:
We will use the minimap and codriver call system.
We investigated pacenote signs but decided to focus on other features.
Misc update:
There will be custom events in DiRT3 but the weather choices will be
limited to what is available for the specific tracks.
I would have prefered to have some UK stages but the game sounds promising so far :)
I hate that they don't do pacenotes for Trailblazer events. Fair enough if it's in the career mode but if I'm dicking about in free race then pace notes for that make the stages 10 times better you lazy *******s.
Same here, I still can't believe Wales stages will not be in the game :crazy:Quote:
Originally Posted by Allyc85
No pacenotes on some of the long rallies back in the old days, just maps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Jan Yeo
Physics update:
' We have improved our damage model to more accurately simulate damage.
There will be mechanical & visual damage options.'
'We are definitely looking into having flat tyres.'
Misc updates:
-PC requirements should be pretty similar to DiRT2. We are pushing some areas of the tech though.
-We have a system that let's some spectators stand in the stage and then run out of the way as the car approaches. No animals though.
Aah but you'd still have a co-driver shouting out what was coming up, you didn't have to keep an eye on the road and an eye on the map ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tarmac Tommy
All Info up to date: (based on Paul Coleman's answers on twitter)
Stages
-We have some reversals and some overlap between rally stages.We avoid reusing
the same bit of road as much as possible.
-Our rally stages will be full of thrills and spills including some big crests and jumps.
-We have 8 Stages per rally location and these will have a good variety of speed, technical sections and jaw dropping scenery.
-We take 32,000 research photos of each location in the game to allow us to recreate the environments as closely as possible.
-We have a web of routes in each location, some sections of these webs are reused but we try and keep this to a minimum.
-Rally events will make up approximately 60% of the career mode.This is reflected in the number of tracks for each discipline.
-We have Finland, Norway, Kenya and Michigan as our Rally Locations.Finland & Michigan will have rain.Norway will have snow and Kenya will be dry. They will all
have night stages.
-Finland & Michigan will have dry weather too.Norway will not be snowing sometimes but will always have snow on the ground.
-Every rally stage will have night and day variations and a selection of weather and lighting appropriate to the location.
-We are looking into other classic rallies for D3.Kenya and Finland & Norway are classic rally stages though.
-Our stages will be a variety of lengths. Some will be sprint stages while others will be longer tests.
-We won't have the Pikes Peak track in DiRT3 but we have a great selection of vehicles that have raced up Pikes Peak.
-There will be some tarmac sections on Michigan & Finland.
-Our rally stages will have some narrow technical sections as well as the fast flowing high speed sections.
-Trailblazer will go uphill and downhill.There is a nice Kenya hillclimb and some of the Norway stages are really sweet.
-For our rally stages we have some tricky tight hairpins that you really have
to slow down for.
-Rally Stages are around 5-6km.Trailblazer stages are around 8-9km.
Our circuits are shorter loops with 1minute laps.
-We are investigating other rally locations that could be added as downloadable content.
Physics
-We have different tyre types available which will affect how the cars handle on different surfaces.
-Our cars have Tarmac,Gravel and Snow specifications and you can tweak
the set-up to suit your driving style.
-We will use the improved Ego Racing engine for all disciplines.There will be a
selection of assists that novice drivers can turn on.
-We have further improved our physics engine in DiRT3.Weight shift plays a more important role in setting the car up for a corner.
-We have improved all our surface physics to accurately represent wet conditions.Snow will require a new driving style to perfect.
-We have improved our damage model to more accurately simulate damage.
There will be mechanical & visual damage options.We are definitely looking
into having flat tyres.
-We're not doing the tyre choice now as the stages very clearly bias a specific tyre type. Other setup options are the same as DiRT2
Cars
-We have chosen many of the cars that Colin drove throughout his career for DiRT 3.
-We have a decent selection of Rear Wheel Drive classic cars from the 60s , 70s & 80s.
-We have modern & classic Hillclimb cars and the awesome Group B cars in DiRT 3.
We have Rally cars from the 1965 through to 2011.
-All cars on our night stages will be fitted with light rigs/bars to help with visibility.
-(regarding Mitsubishi Lancer WRC 2005...) I had it on the original car list but it didn't make the cut. I want to get that era of Rally cars into a future title though.
-Most of our cars have 5 liveries. One original and 4 fictional team versions. There are some special unlocks too.
-We have some livery designs that have carried over from DiRT2 but generally we've got a more professional style In DiRT3.
-The C4 will have Sebs Loeb's & Seb Ogier's liveries on it.There will be no fictional liveries on the WRC cars.
-You will also have Mikko Hirvonen's BP Abu Dhabi Ford WRT livery on the 2010 Ford Focus WRC In DiRT3.
-The Escort Mk2 liveries are finalised however the Gymkhana GRID livery didn't make the list.
-The Citroen C4 will be in the game but we haven't been able to secure Kimi's livery.
-We have between 2-5 vehicles in each car class. For example S2000 has 2 cars and RallyX has 5.
Dirt3 confirmed cars sticky thread:
DiRT3 Confirmed Cars
Pacenotes
-The professional co-driver is George Gwynn.He has co-driven in some WRC events. His expertise is invaluable.
-We have updated our system so that it adjusts the delivery of the call to the
pace at which the player is attacking the corners.
-The calls are read in a professional style.
-We are developing a system that automatically adjusts the speed of the pace note delivery according to the speed you are driving.
-Because the stages are designed for hillclimb cars, many of which don't have codrivers,we chose not to have calls for Trailblazer
-We will use the minimap and codriver call system.
We investigated pacenote signs but decided to focus on other features.
Online
-We have some ideas that we are working to encourage players to be less
aggressive when competing online.
-You should be able to download and then time trial with ghosts of friends aswell as the world best.
-You'll be able to restrict what car class is being raced. We will also have some combinations of classes. No specific cars though.
-You'll be able to choose a different car for different events in Jam Sessions.For 5 race events you will stay in one car.
Sound
-Our Audio Engineers went to Kemble Airport yesterday to record engine and exhaust audio.
Front end
-The User Interface has been redesigned for D3.It is really starting to take shape
but its too early to give anything away.
-We are bringing rally back to the forefront and we will work from there.
-We are going for a more stylised menu system in DiRT3 It is coming together really nicely and suits our more professional approach.
-We won't have any real video footage in the game. In game videos will be used for discipline tutorials (infomercials).
-We have a cool intro video lined up for DiRT3 but it is probably not going to be as over the top as the DiRT2 one.
-We are scrapping vehicle ratings for DiRT3. The Team Offers & Vehicle select screens will show Power, Weight & Drive Type.
-You'll still be able to choose an audio name in DiRT3.
We have added some new names too.
-We will have a garage area where you'll be able to view the cars.
It is shaping up to be a very cool feature.
-We won't use a map for travelling through the DiRT Tour.
In DiRT3 we have a more stylised menu system. It is looking sweet.
Race Disciplines
-Head2Head events are our equivalent of Super Special Stages.They are stand alone events with a multi-round knockout format.Winner of each round progresses.They will not be part of the rally events.
-We will have the staggered start system in our rally stages so you will see other competitors as you race the stage.
-You can run the same rally event with different classes. Some events will be limited, like historic rally with 60s' & 70s' only.
-Events like the Rally World Tour can be run in any of the nine Rally Classes.
The AI will compete in the class that you select.
-There will be custom events In DiRT3 but the weather choices will be limited to what is available for the specific tracks.
-Rally Events in DiRT3 will use total stage times to determine the finishing positions.
-You'll be able to practice the stages,work out a set-up and store it ready for competitive rally. We won't have shake-downs though.
-You will enter the service area before every stage.There you can set up your car, choose your assists and get stage info.
Misc
-You'll be able to put your name on the rear side windows of the cars.
-We are adding a cool feature to our replays in DiRT 3 that allows you to upload you favorite moments directly to YouTube.
-We will not have a livery editor in D3.We want players to focus on the racing.We would like to include it in future titles though.
-We have made improvements to our particle effects because of the additional weather conditions. Dust will be improved too.
-We are still working on the weather systems foRr DiRT3. Fog Is one of the things we are trying to include in our stages.
-Manufacturers won't let us license the cars if they are allowed to hit people or animals. So no cows or sheep on track.
-We have a system that let's some spectators stand in the stage
and then run out of the way as the car approaches. No animals though.
-We will get as many dynamic spectators as we can on the stages. We'll push the system as much as possible.
-PC requirements should be pretty similar to DiRT2. We are pushing some areas of the tech though.
-We will prevent excessive shortcuts with Level Design wherever possible. We will look into reset lines for certain cases.
-You can take photos from Replays on PS3. You'll also have a YouTube upload feature that will let you upload replays.
-We're in discussions with European drivers. More information will follow. Liam Doran is representing European Rallycross.
-We'll look into the AI behavior on Rally and Trailblazer stages.
-Dave Mirra will not be featured In DiRT3.
-I think we are giving a 3 second countdown at the start of rally stages. It will come from the marshals and the start lights.
-In DiRT3 you will be able to play most game modes in Split Screen. Rally will of course be included.
Rhat sounds brilliant, seems note has been taken of our, ahem....demands!!! Encouraging to hear talk of future titles. Would be great if some of the stages formerly used on the old CMR games could be added in the future, either as DLC or as another disc that could be sold as an add on if the demand was there for it, which it clearly is. Pity Nicky Grist wasnt asked for old time sake.