the crew WILD RUN EXPANSION (17 nov 2015)

[The Compensator]

Monster trucks ain't my cuppa, but the drift mode and weather look damn good. Could be worth a try again.

[Kelvjy]

Why does the car lose speed when he starts drifting ? :confused:

 

Hopefully it's linked to the traction control/driving mode because if not then :bsad:

 

I really like the graphics overhaul :drool:

[jarfcl]

part 2 ;)

 

[Ryzza5]

Yeah it seemed like the driver made no changes to his driving style with the wet roads... as if they have no effect on the handling (yet). :(

 

Drift spec seemed a minor improvement but looks more gamepad- than wheel-friendly

Monster truck playgrounds are part of the map so you can muck about on them in freedrive in any vehicle

Bikes seem ok although the camera movement might need adjusting to make it easier to plot a course through traffic

Stunts is just another HUD element I'll want to turn off (aka FRIM from TDU2)

Instant challenges make a welcome comeback from TDU1, being able to place checkpoints on or off the road, and switch cars via the mobile-garage mid race may make for some interesting strategic play (depending on how long you can make the races)

[jarfcl]

Yeah it seemed like the driver made no changes to his driving style with the wet roads... as if they have no effect on the handling (yet). :(

 

Hopefully it's just work in progress showed in Full Assist... I hope... :)

[Ozzmcom]

Hopefully it's just work in progress showed in Full Assist... I hope... :)

well as proven with tdu2 and crew, those aids on or off don't make the physics any better.

unfortunetely from what I've seen from the vids the cars still have ridiculous grip and control. Even with the drift spec the guy was struggling a lot to keep it sideways due to grip. As with every physics component in this game it looks artificial and script based.

I rest my case again no matter how hard you tweek you can't make it work with tdu2 physics engine.

the tyre and suspension models are just independent from what's going on in game and real life.

I'm really curious how they're even going to pull of drift spec. You can't get a wheel spin with power for a start, that just shows how wrong the current physics state are. Also not to mention with the current FFB it's impossible to counter steer, this game was made solely for gamepads thus I imagine so is the drift spec.

[RobikV3]

Some more hands on footage and commentary by Panthaa

 

 

This might bring the game to a state in which it should have been released

[T1M]

It looks much improved, I just hope the physics are actually improved also! And the controller configuration...

[RobikV3]

Whats wrong with controller setup?

[Ryzza5]

More info on Stunts, which reminds me of Burnout Paradise

 

FreeDrive Stunts | | News | The Crew

[Ozzmcom]

More info on Stunts, which reminds me of Burnout Paradise

 

FreeDrive Stunts | | News | The Crew

 

hopefully they've added the option to turn off skill challenges and stuff like these too.

[The Compensator]

 

 

 

 

So it looks like we've got rainy Las Vegas... :lol:

[RobikV3]

hopefully they've added the option to turn off skill challenges and stuff like these too.

 

But you do realise you can already turn them off? Just turn off lociations in game setting and they dissappear :)

 

So it looks like the weather is still preset that sucks...

[SZABl]

yep, but it's just a demo.. not the full game :D

[nicram7666]

^Exactly. They've said that it's dynamic weather so obviously it won't be preset. It is set this way now for the demo to show the rain. At least that's what I think.

[hassan1995]

They've said it's dynamic.

[Ozzmcom]

But you do realise you can already turn them off? Just turn off lociations in game setting and they dissappear :)

 

So it looks like the weather is still preset that sucks...

 

oh yes, I forgot about that, now that I've completed the story today I can turn off everything. It's so nice driving around not getting disturbed by stupid phone calls.

Also I was hoping that at the end the character would shoot shiv in the head but figured he'd chicken out and we won't get any twists since this was the worst story I've ever seen in a video game after nfs undercover.

Once again proves that story+racing games = failure.

[RobikV3]

Yeah criminal stories dont work, but something like nfs underground or mw 2005 isnt bad, it gives the game a meaning and sense for me.

 

A completely story-less game like the new most wanted or hot pursuit gets boring quite fast for me, or maybe those games were just boring lol

[Ozzmcom]

Yeah criminal stories dont work, but something like nfs underground or mw 2005 isnt bad, it gives the game a meaning and sense for me.

 

A completely story-less game like the new most wanted or hot pursuit gets boring quite fast for me, or maybe those games were just boring lol

 

well the original tdu never had a story, I thought that was just about driving which is why it's my fav driving game. It's like action movies, you can only do so much with the story, they're all the same.

[Ryzza5]

Wasn't it a story of some spy chick named Sophie who came to from the mainland to O'ahu to escape her previous contracts, before being offered a job by Senior Constable gary at the Honolulu Police Department?

[Ozzmcom]

Wasn't it a story of some spy chick named Sophie who came to from the mainland to O'ahu to escape her previous contracts, before being offered a job by Senior Constable gary at the Honolulu Police Department?

 

WTF :hmmm:

[The Compensator]

Wasn't it a story of some spy chick named Sophie who came to from the mainland to O'ahu to escape her previous contracts, before being offered a job by Senior Constable gary at the Honolulu Police Department?

 

mate, chill

 

u trippin

[Ryzza5]

:lol:

 

Speed Car Productions

 

I don't know whether to laugh or be upset that you don't remember. Unfortunately this

is blocked because of its music.

[Ryzza5]

Slightly more on topic

 

Now, we could’ve stopped at the dynamic weather, the FreeDrive Stunts and the fact you get to create your own race, but we’re not. Because well...We’re running wild ;)

 

We’re implementing some additional changes, and first of all, the sound!

 

The engine sound has been reworked to be more precise and more present. This isn’t just for the new cars and motorbikes that are coming with The Crew Wild Run, but for all of the cars that have been released already as well!

 

The UI is getting a tweak as well to be brighter. All of the elements have been reworked which should make for an improved and clear on-screen display. You’ll also notice the 3D is more present and visible.

 

In terms of dynamics and handling, some changes are being made as well! We’ve enhanced the aerodynamics for all cars, and we’re tuning the Tire Models as well which should combine for an improved driving experience.

 

In closing, the close follow cam that was replaced in the March Patch will return as an additional camera to allow for everyone to pick their preference.

 

We hope you’re getting as excited for The Crew Wild Run as we are to unleash it!

 

#NeverDriveAlone

The Crew Team

 

Keep in mind that these assets do not represent the final state of The Crew Wild Run

[RobikV3]

Adjustable cockpit camera please!