Race Driver: GRID Clubhouse

[batmang]

http://www.vgblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/29/GRID.jpg
http://www.codemasters.com/grid



Who has it? What settings do you play with? Use assists at all? Manual? Automatic? What control setup are you using? Wheel? 360 controller? Whats your highest drift scores, or scores in general? Whats your fastest lap time on certain tracks and what class was used? How about weekly challenges for certain modes and tracks? Lets get this going! :rockout:

Are you guys up for a weekly or bi-weekly challenge of some sort? That would be pretty cool.

Player List:
batmang - Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
steelkane - Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
JrRacinFan - Logitech Chillstream
[I.R.A]_FBi - ?
mikek75 - Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
pagalms - Logitech Rumblepad Controller
CrackerJack - Keyboard
ghost101 - Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
xubidoo - Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2
OnBoard - ?
Widjaja - ?
wolf - Logitech Dual Action Controller
erocker - Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
ASharp - Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
oli_ramsay - Generic Dual Shock Controller
P4-630 - Microsoft SideWinder
tkpenalty - ?
burtram - Logitech Rumblepad 2
BEER4Lego - ?

Related Sites:
http://www.gridjoint.com

[steelkane]

I have 4 gamepads,
Logitech Wingman gamepad
Gravis Eliminator Gamepad pro
Saitek P220 Digital with digital Throttle
Microsoft sidewinder dual strike
out of all them pads, The only one that seems to work is the Microsoft sidewinder dual strike, & thats really hard to play with, so I haven't played it as much as I would like to, in till they update there gamepad support.

[JrRacinFan]

No online for me until I truly get into the game. Also, I have a Logitech Chillstream. . .
http://media.teamxbox.com/xbox-hardware/ss/78/1156439841.jpg
http://www.infododos.com/image/chillstream-logitech-1.jpg

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

i want a chillstream :( im in.

[mikek75]

Yep, I have GRID, cracking game. I play with the 360 controller which works great with this title. I changed my mobo so had to re-install Windows and therefore lost my scores, been too busy to play much since. I'd be up for a challenge, I play with no assists and manual gears. And before the moaners complain about it being too easy, ITS A GAME!! LOL

[batmang]

I have 4 gamepads,
Logitech Wingman gamepad
Gravis Eliminator Gamepad pro
Saitek P220 Digital with digital Throttle
Microsoft sidewinder dual strike
out of all them pads, The only one that seems to work is the Microsoft sidewinder dual strike, & thats really hard to play with, so I haven't played it as much as I would like to, in till they update there gamepad support.

Steel, you outta try the 360 wired controller. Works soooo well man. Because Grid is on the 360, I think the 360 controller is the best controller for it on the PC. Even the buttons within the game are colored matched to the controller. Meant to be.

[pagalms]

Love drifting in GRID. Biggest score: 75,4m points in Okutama drift circuit with Soarer, 10 laps nonstop combo. Drifting with traction control on & Automatic. Now i'm drivin' with keyboard, but i'm planning to buy wireless controller bit later. So i'm in :)

[steelkane]

My brother has the xbox360, I'll have to see if he has a spare pad, If not & I buy one, does the wireless pad work. that would be great.

[CrackerJack]

I use keyboard most of the time. But XBox 360 wired is a option too.

[ghost101]

Im playing it atm. Brilliant game and I use an xbox 360 wireless controller. I play at 1680*1050 8x AA and max settings.

[steelkane]

Im playing it atm. Brilliant game and I use an xbox 360 wireless controller. I play at 1680*1050 8x AA and max settings.

I bet that looks awesome, I also play it @ 1680x1050, but haven't tried 8x AA. Maybe you could post a SS

[oli_ramsay]

For people who have non-working controller, try xpadder http://xpadder.com/download.html

It maps certain keys on your keyboard to buttons on ure pad (e.g shoulder button 1 = space bar = handbrake)

I just remembered it and it's a great little app

hope this helps :toast:

[steelkane]

Awesome SS, I will use them for wallpaper. Looks great, Thanks

[batmang]

I'll have to try maxing AA out and see how it runs.

[pagalms]

Since you have 2 3870's it must run w/o problems, cuz i can run it on my single G80 GTS with everything maxed out @ >40 fps :)

[batmang]

Sweet, I will definitely max it out tonight. I just know it runs really smooth already.. its such a beautiful game. :)

[steelkane]

Just talked to my brother, He has 4 wireless pads, So looks like I have to buy one, I was looking @ a 360 wireless one for the pc, the cost is $50, comes with the pad & USB Receiver.

[batmang]

Thats not bad at all. I'm assuming thats with a discount? Normally they cost $62.99 plus tax.

[batmang]

Added some screenshots to my XFire profile:
http://www.xfire.com/screenshots/laodiss/

http://screenshot.xfire.com/screenshot/natural/39a9f7762e9bc6276820934667e70fb16dbae6e6.png

I love this game!

[steelkane]

Nice SS batmang, I found another controller I had, Microsoft Sidewinder game pad pro USB. still dont work. all good controllers, they all work on need for speed titles, thats 5 pads & only one works. I think they really need to do somthing about there pad support,

[pagalms]

Hey guys what ya think about this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826127209) ? I'm looking for not-so-expensive wireless controller. :)

[Kursah]

I'm using my Playstation 2 Dual Analog controller with SmartJoy PLUS USB adapter, works very well, was a pain to setup until I got the 1.10 patch installed properly, after that it was cake! I run at 1440x900, 8AA, all other settings maxed out, plays great! It is an entertaining game for sure.

:toast:

[pagalms]

It looks pretty similar to PS/PS2 controller. But i love wireless stuff, so i can lay back in my sofa and play games on tv screen :)

[batmang]

Nice SS batmang, I found another controller I had, Microsoft Sidewinder game pad pro USB. still dont work. all good controllers, they all work on need for speed titles, thats 5 pads & only one works. I think they really need to do somthing about there pad support,

Thats odd Steel. I used a SideWinder prior to the 360 controller and it worked fine. I'm running Vista 64 as well. Stange? Go buy a 360 wired controller from best buy and see if that works. If not you can always return it.

[steelkane]

Thats odd Steel. I used a SideWinder prior to the 360 controller and it worked fine. I'm running Vista 64 as well. Stange? Go buy a 360 wired controller from best buy and see if that works. If not you can always return it.

maybe I'm doing something wrong, I plug it in (vista OS) then go to control panel, calibrate controller, then start the game, & only see preset1 & custom. when I try & configure the pad, none of the buttons work.is there a different section for pad setup. I was also thinking on just getting this (http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2/ref=pd_bxgy_vg_text_b) but would save me some money because I already have 5 good pads.

[xubidoo]

count me in.

i run game maxed at 1680*1050 and 4x AA i get a steady 60 - 90fps depending on wats going on.

use a Logitech cordless rumblepad 2

[ghost101]

Hey guys what ya think about this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826127209) ? I'm looking for not-so-expensive wireless controller. :)

I have the wired version of that. Its good and reliable and hasnt broken with all the abuse its had. But I dont think a ps2 style controller is ergonomically made for using analogue sticks. Your left thumb has to reach down to use them and the sticks themselves and as good as a 360 controller.

[steelkane]

good news, got the sidewinder pad working, I Downloaded this file (http://files.filefront.com/Quick+Fix+Any+Gamepad+for+Grid/;10624624;/fileinfo.html) & now the pad works great. the game is awesome to play now.

[OnBoard]

I'd like to race with TPU members sometime. Have not played much lately, namely of all the rammers and sideways on track hangers. Play with Wingman Formula Force GP Wheel (old, but still works good) without assists and automatic gears.

I'm hoping they would put the assists off option in the next patch because assists give 1-3s a lap advantage (depending on track length). Kinda spoils the fun when the game it not balanced and no matter how fast you drive, can't win or even be on top 3. Then if you happen to find other wheel racers or some in front crash/run wide and I'm near the top, someone parks the car on track on some fast chicane and you're wrecked.

Still have plenty of single player to go, but bought it for online. Have to try and bother the developers on the official forums and hope for the best.

Drifting is great fun with wheel, tens of millions scores are impossible, but not using handbrake at all and getting the car to drift with weight transfer some brake and throttle control is challenging. Don't really like the multiplier hunting, especially online where peeps just drive around circles and hit a one big score to the end. More of lottery than racing. Missing a game mode where you only score by the drifts with constant 1x multi, that would actually show your position in the 'race'.

SP 9/10 (too much Le Mans, have to skip all the time, annoying/false commentary)
MP 6/10 (for 1.1) 5/10 (for 1.0). Assist off 7/10, all cars on all tracks 8/10, better private rooms/host kicks/cd-key/friends and other stuff 9/10.

[steelkane]

First SS using Sidewinder & Fraps, 1680x1050 8xAA full.
http://www.hackmyitouch.com/steelkane/GRID%202008-53%201024%20x%20768.jpg

[batmang]

I'd like to race with TPU members sometime. Have not played much lately, namely of all the rammers and sideways on track hangers. Play with Wingman Formula Force GP Wheel (old, but still works good) without assists and automatic gears.

I'm hoping they would put the assists off option in the next patch because assists give 1-3s a lap advantage (depending on track length). Kinda spoils the fun when the game it not balanced and no matter how fast you drive, can't win or even be on top 3. Then if you happen to find other wheel racers or some in front crash/run wide and I'm near the top, someone parks the car on track on some fast chicane and you're wrecked.

Still have plenty of single player to go, but bought it for online. Have to try and bother the developers on the official forums and hope for the best.

Drifting is great fun with wheel, tens of millions scores are impossible, but not using handbrake at all and getting the car to drift with weight transfer some brake and throttle control is challenging. Don't really like the multiplier hunting, especially online where peeps just drive around circles and hit a one big score to the end. More of lottery than racing. Missing a game mode where you only score by the drifts with constant 1x multi, that would actually show your position in the 'race'.

SP 9/10 (too much Le Mans, have to skip all the time, annoying/false commentary)
MP 6/10 (for 1.1) 5/10 (for 1.0). Assist off 7/10, all cars on all tracks 8/10, better private rooms/host kicks/cd-key/friends and other stuff 9/10.

I agree. But definitely an overall fun game.

I'm definitely up for setting up a game night with you guys. Would be fun to play fellow TPU members. You guys up for a game night this week? How about tonight?

8PST Sound good?

[pagalms]

Today i was at 9 pc stores in 3 cities and guess what, NONE of them had wireless Rumblepad II :banghead:

[rampage]

i got this game the other day and played played it for half hour or so (i have got my own car, i got that far), the graphics of the cars is great, everything else is a little lacking tho... is there anyway to mod/ tune the cars, or it simply get a car and drive it ?

[davidm71]

I have Grid on Xbox 360 and tried using the wireless wheel ($99 from BestBuy) and can say that its junk. I had no control of the car and would hit the side walls constantly. Not only that it seems like they designed it for 10 year olds. The Wheel was way too small for my hands. But I got better results just using the 360 gamepad and enjoyed the game a whole lot more. Would have got it for PC but don't like playing pc games in summer heat!

So stay away from the Wheel...

Dave.

PS: Tried to change sensitivity and other settings but barely helped...

[EastCoasthandle]

Had anyone tried changing the LOD to see if IQ improves?
For example:
-go to C:\...\My Documents\Codemasters\GRID\hardwaresettings\
-open hardware_settings_config.xml
-change <textures lod="0"/>
to
<textures lod="-0.80"/>
-save and play grid
Notice any IQ improvements?

Edit: I tried it for myself and noticed no difference.

[boogah]

Playing on PC
PS2 Controller connected through USB to PS2 adapter
1920 x 1080 8x MSAXX on 50 inch HDTV 1080I
Drift Score 4,587,233 max combo 12x 267,333 (race day event OKUTAMA drift circuit 3 laps) using nissan Silvia

[batmang]

Nice boogah. I've gotten over 10 million in the timed/lap drift events. Just keep going in circles pretty much. If only drifting was that easy in real life.

[batmang]

Lets get this going tonight, add me to your xfire if you have it. My name is laodiss.

[erocker]

I just got both a controller and the game today. So does anyone know how I can get my Logitech Dual Action controller to work with this game?

[boogah]

just go in the controller setup to setup the buttons. I use the left and right axis for steering and up and down axis for throttle and brake.

[erocker]

The game doesn't recognize the controller at all.

[boogah]

That's weird since i use a usb to playstation adapter and i can use ps2 controller just fine with the game.

[erocker]

I should of gotten a usb to PS2 controller adapter for sure. I can't stand logitech...:shadedshu

[pagalms]

Yaay, got my Cordless Rumblepad II :pimp:
OMG that thing is awesome :eek:

[Wasley]

I was playing this on my Logitech G25 on the PS3. I set a new record. Having said that, I only play racing games.

[Widjaja]

Bought GRID the first day it was released in NZ.
Infact even before the lazy staff had put them on the shelves.

I don't do much online racing as NZ broadband is very expensive and the slowest in the world.
I get lag to the point where I annoy other players by jumping and warping allover the track.

I currently mod the game more than I play it.
Plenty more skins and mods at GRIDjoint (http://http://gridjoint.com/)
Here's some screen shots of a few of the things I have done so far.
TPU Replacement Sponsor.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/TPUSil.jpg
Offroad Corolla Drifter?
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/csvedit.jpg
Hooters and Jim Beam Replacement sponsors.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/SponHooJim.jpg

[wolf]

Id love to be part of the Clubhouse

GRID is so sick, and plays great on my system.

i game at 1920x1200 +4xAA on a 28" with a Logitech Dual Action Controller, i also play some on my G25 but drifting is way to hard cos of how much and how quickly you need to turn the wheel.

A W E S O M E game.

[pagalms]

Almost broke my best drift score - got over 230m points and BANG! against teh wall :laugh:
It was 23 laps combo in Okutama drift circuit. Steering with Rumblepad :pimp:

[batmang]

Bought GRID the first day it was released in NZ.
Infact even before the lazy staff had put them on the shelves.

I don't do much online racing as NZ broadband is very expensive and the slowest in the world.
I get lag to the point where I annoy other players by jumping and warping allover the track.

I currently mod the game more than I play it.
Plenty more skins and mods at GRIDjoint (http://http://gridjoint.com/)
Here's some screen shots of a few of the things I have done so far.
TPU Replacement Sponsor.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/TPUSil.jpg
Offroad Corolla Drifter?
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/csvedit.jpg
Hooters and Jim Beam Replacement sponsors.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/SponHooJim.jpg

Thanks for that link Widjaja! I updated the list.

[Craigleberry]

I only have the demo of this fine game, also getting crc errors when trying to install any games lately must need new ram :(

[pagalms]

Hey Batmang please remove my previous entry with keyboard in 1st post ;)

[erocker]

Sign me up! I just got a Xbox360 controller.

[ASharp]

Ditto. Playing Grid with the 360 wired controller. Used to play with keyboard but I bought a controller just for this game and I'm loving it!

[batmang]

list updated!

[Widjaja]

I use a keyboard, didn't like using a controller much.

[Chewy]

does this game do dx10? and anyone know if the logitech g25 wheel is compatible with it?

I have a ps3 so Im wondering if it looks better on pc or ps3...

[oli_ramsay]

Add me too, just getting into this game and it's great!

Here's the generic controller I use http://marijnhubert.nl/bookoftwistedtales/hcc2005_tesungamepad706.jpg

It's a Tesun PS2 rip-off controller :D Best £5 I ever spent.

[batmang]

updated!

[Widjaja]

Whoever is a bit of a modder should also try making new skins for these cars.
GRID joint wants new skins, not so much the S15 Nissan Silvia, there's many people who have or are making skins for the car.
If I can do it so can you guys.

Here's a skin I'm working on at the moment.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/AlienVer5pt2copy.jpg

[Craigleberry]

Nice work Widjaja, I need to get my hands on the full version. I have been playing around with the change car demo mod.

[erocker]

Whoever is a bit of a modder should also try making new skins for these cars.
GRID joint wants new skins, not so much the S15 Nissan Silvia, there's many people who have or are making skins for the car.
If I can do it so can you guys.

Here's a skin I'm working on at the moment.


I'd love to! How can it be done?:)

[pagalms]

:laugh:
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8306/grid2008071002155753da2.jpg
BTW new best drift score - 133m with Silvia in Okutama circuit, 15 lap combo. Next stop, 20 laps :D

[Widjaja]

I'd love to! How can it be done?:)

Here's the list of what you need:-

Pavacules GRID PSSG utility (http://gridjoint.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=31&func=fileinfo&id=13) with brief instructions on how to use the utility, make sure you read the thread.

nVidia dds plugins (http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html) for Adobe Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop.

Other paint programs can be used but there isn't any decent support for them.

There is plenty of support at GRIDjoint, so if you are stuck, just start a thread and someone will reply.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

I bought this today.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826127207

[Widjaja]

BTW new best drift score - 133m with Silvia in Okutama circuit, 15 lap combo. Next stop, 20 laps :D

Not bad.:toast:
Half an hour ago I just scored my highest combo at Okutama when I was online in a drift battle.
156m X58 combo in about 6laps?
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/Untitled11.jpg

[erocker]

Here's the list of what you need:-

Pavacules GRID PSSG utility (http://gridjoint.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=31&func=fileinfo&id=13) with brief instructions on how to use the utility, make sure you read the thread.

nVidia dds plugins (http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html) for Adobe Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop.

Other paint programs can be used but there isn't any decent support for them.

There is plenty of support at GRIDjoint, so if you are stuck, just start a thread and someone will reply.

Damn.. no photoshop.:(

[pagalms]

I used GIMP to get that penguin on hood ;)

[ASharp]

Just a heads up. Patch 1.2 has been released for PC.
http://community.codemasters.com/forum/showthread.php?t=294419

[batmang]

man.. just had a 1.7 mil x80 multi and tapped a damn light pole.

[Widjaja]

Yeah it really gutting when that happens.
Some people online get really upset if someone makes them lose thier multi.

I just made it to Pro.
Had a race with 3 Mexicans, watch out, they're crazy.
They'll smash each other to bit and they'll samash you to bits.

[pagalms]

Once i left 230m with X99 combo in teh fcking wall. I was like "WTF? Why these things happening to me, nobody loves me, i'm alone in this world, everyone wants to kill me, nooooooooooooooooooooooo.......... " :laugh: :laugh:
Yea, i tried to drift with RX7. It's more powerful, so it goes faster and i can hold drift much longer than with Silvia or Soarer. :)

[Widjaja]

Yeah I only use the RX7, only thing is I changed the engine noise so now it sounds like a Silvia.
I used to use the Silvia but everyone does so I decided to just stick to the RX7 which turned out for the better.

Beat my drift combo yet again, this time Freestyle Drift.
2,285,999 X69.

[batmang]

Same here, I use the FD (RX7), best drifting car in the game IMO. Silvia is easier to controll but doesn't have the power to hold longer drifts.

[Widjaja]

I think most people choose the Silvia because it looks cool.
Had my online racing binge for the month.
Should be above Snr Pro next trime I look at my rank.
Laggy server takes its time to update the rank.

[batmang]

best so far:
http://screenshot.xfire.com/screenshot/natural/7f900261fe23a643ed199d2cdac323cc2cf066f0.png

155 million freestyle drift. I dont recall the combo score. Was something x91 hah.

[boogah]

how many minutes was that run ?

[P4-630]

Still do it with my old M$ sidewinder..
You can add me.

[batmang]

how many minutes was that run ?

10 minutes

[Widjaja]

n00bs are starting to call me a cheater now.
I thought it may have been because of lag but then I went into spectate mode and saw 'accusee' driving all over the place which says he's just a bad driver and was his way of trying to get me kicked.

[steelkane]

Seen this really cool video on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6mEirkQN8o&feature=user),

[tkpenalty]

Seen this really cool video on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6mEirkQN8o&feature=user),

Err... thats the full Nurburgring course... not the GP Course lol.

Still... thats pretty quick o.o

[Widjaja]

This is my latest drift score.
Online HKS Freestyle 7min.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/Driftcombo.jpg
No round and round in circles to get this score, gets me too dizzy

[pagalms]

Oh noes :laugh:
http://img.techpowerup.org/080715/GRID 2008-07-15 10-07-06-73.jpg

[Craigleberry]

Nice work whats that called air drifting? lol I have got to get the full game of this.

[pagalms]

Just fell off the cliff while driftin' down the mountain track :)
Right now i'm working on my first skin for Mustang GT.
I can make a quick how-to video when i will make next skin. Of course if ya need it ;)

[Craigleberry]

Just fell off the cliff while driftin' down the mountain track :)
Right now i'm working on my first skin for Mustang GT.
I can make a quick how-to video when i will make next skin. Of course if ya need it ;)

Yep that would be good, I should have the full game soon.:cool:

[pagalms]

:laugh:

http://img.techpowerup.org/080716/GRID 2008-07-16 13-37-47-28.jpg

[pagalms]

http://img.techpowerup.org/080716/GRID 2008-07-16 20-44-03-06.jpg

I captured all necesary clips for how-to video, but fckin movie maker says i've got no codecs installed even after k-lite codec pack :banghead:

[oli_ramsay]

This is my latest drift score.
Online HKS Freestyle 7min.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/Driftcombo.jpg
No round and round in circles to get this score, gets me too dizzy

:eek:

[Xqizid]

Add me too, just getting into this game and it's great!

Here's the generic controller I use http://marijnhubert.nl/bookoftwistedtales/hcc2005_tesungamepad706.jpg

It's a Tesun PS2 rip-off controller :D Best £5 I ever spent.

How did you get this to work? I've tried setting mine up and it wont recognise the buttons in Grid. Its fine in windows and other games.

[Craigleberry]

http://img.techpowerup.org/080716/GRID 2008-07-16 20-44-03-06.jpg

I captured all necesary clips for how-to video, but fckin movie maker says i've got no codecs installed even after k-lite codec pack :banghead:

Metallica :rockout:

[burtram]

i have GRID, you could add me to the list, i use a Logitech Rumblepad 2. been a little while though, ever since ive beaten the single player, i haven't played it much. i am, The Burtram. lol.

i play at 1440x900 all maxed and 8xAA. i was suprised too, i can actually run this game at 1920x1080 on my 42" plasma with all settings maxed and something like, 2xAA and not lag, so far, i am impressed with my budget 8800gs =P

[pagalms]

Hey guys, any ideas how to turn the sun off? I mean is night drifting possible?

[Widjaja]

Hey guys, any ideas how to turn the sun off? I mean is night drifting possible?


Not at the moment.
A fair bit of looking into the game will have to be done to make the lights work in drift.

[tkpenalty]

Hey guys, any ideas how to turn the sun off? I mean is night drifting possible?

Hmm... interesting Idea. I always wanted that as well :D

[Widjaja]

I've been playing GRID online so much I can't remember where I scored this.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/Sims%20Stuff/Highestdriftscore.jpg

I don't know whats up with this score I have but it says -2 billion:wtf:
Seen it somewhere else before. . . .
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/WiFry/Sims%20Stuff/BSDriftscore.jpg

[oli_ramsay]

How did you get this to work? I've tried setting mine up and it wont recognise the buttons in Grid. Its fine in windows and other games.

If you can't get it to work then try this app:

http://xpadder.com/

it's awesome! :rockout:

[Xqizid]

Cheers for that mate!

[BEER4Lego]

For those who have drifted with me before (I came across this site and found this section along with someone I know posting drift scores), this should be no shock to you.

15 laps: http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6167/2point6bil2cr2.jpg
7 laps: http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8337/7lapze4.jpg
5 laps: http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7504/fbjmp3.jpg
3 laps vs Ninja difficulty bots: http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/420/grid20080723013440ru6.png

Now you see me.. http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/1373/kick1vo5.jpg
Now you don't.. http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/885/kick2za4.jpg

I never get called out for cheating anymore. Just straight to the kicks.

[Widjaja]

I never get called out for cheating anymore. Just straight to the kicks.


Hi Lego,
Applique here.
Welcome to TPU.
I get both still :mad:
Plus they retire/leave during the race.
I setup a race and they arrive and leave within seconds.
Really pissed me off when a whole team kicked me.

The ones I hate the most have fake high stats.
Racing with only the weaker players to make thier stats look impressive.
I mainly get my respectable stats from drifting yet I still get kicked and rammed to last place in races.
If I beat them after all the ramming I get called a cheater then I get kicked.:banghead:

BTW write your system specs.

[BEER4Lego]

Done and done. What happened to GJ? Site keeps timing out for me today :(

[Widjaja]

Done and done. What happened to GJ? Site keeps timing out for me today :(


Must be time for Muratus to pay to keep the site up.
Does this once a month.

It'll be back up in a day or so

[tkpenalty]

Hi Lego,
Applique here.
Welcome to TPU.
I get both still :mad:
Plus they retire/leave during the race.
I setup a race and they arrive and leave within seconds.
Really pissed me off when a whole team kicked me.

The ones I hate the most have fake high stats.
Racing with only the weaker players to make thier stats look impressive.
I mainly get my respectable stats from drifting yet I still get kicked and rammed to last place in races.
If I beat them after all the ramming I get called a cheater then I get kicked.:banghead:

BTW write your system specs.

Sigh that happens to me too often... getting rammed.

[BEER4Lego]

Sigh that happens to me too often... getting rammed.

Whenever I'm more than 10 or 15 seconds in the lead or 40-50 million points ahead in drifting, people either leave or start banding up to block me, even if they haven't before. It's hilarious.

[batmang]

^^^ Yep. Annoying. I've learned to not take this game serious online. People do some dumb stuff to make sure no one is having fun, its funny at first but then it gets really old. I've been focusing on completing single player entirely. Well, kinda... I've been playing a lot of Quake Live because of QuakeCon. After QCon its Grid time. :)

[EastCoasthandle]

Who still plays this game?

[pagalms]

i do :)

[erocker]

Yes, drifting is annoying and lame... I pretty much only play demo derby races lately since I constantly am getting smashed into by poor drivers. This way I can accept it.

[EastCoasthandle]

I have found that the cars you buy in the single player game are the actual cars you play online with. It was the general idea that the same make/model cars online are all the same, they are not! For example, if you buy a car from ebay with low mileage (less then 10,000 miles) with 0-1 wrecks they appear to take corners better and accelerate better then new cars. Also, I found that if you buy the wrong car from ebay (high mileage cars with lots of wrecks) they tend to understeer a lot and accelerate a lot slower. So far, the number of wins doesn't play much of a factor in finding a good car on ebay. At least, that's my experience so far.

[twicksisted]

sign me up....
(though I suck hehehe)

Was using my xbox 360 controller but i have a logitech G25 that I cant be arsed to get out of the upstairs cupboard and find the adaptor to hook up :P


Its a good game though... just been laid off at work so im sure ill find the time to play it again :D

[erocker]

I have found that the cars you buy in the single player game are the actual cars you play online with. It was the general idea that the same make/model cars online are all the same, they are not! For example, if you buy a car from ebay with low mileage (less then 10,000 miles) with 0-1 wrecks they appear to take corners better and accelerate better then new cars. Also, I found that if you buy the wrong car from ebay (high mileage cars with lots of wrecks) they tend to understeer a lot and accelerate a lot slower. So far, the number of wins doesn't play much of a factor in finding a good car on ebay. At least, that's my experience so far.

Totally! I wish there was some sort of guide to picking out the gems!:D

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

i finally got my game pad

[Widjaja]

I still play the game but not as much.

People look at stats too much and leave most the time if a create a session.
I drift more than I race but mostly in drift GP.
Sometimes in Drift Battle but I'm not a fan of the points sytem.
Barely in freestyle because people will ram you of you are too good and I get dizzy.

[pagalms]

My new skin i'm currently working on:

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/4088/skinpi0.jpg

This one took me whole day and i still have a lot of work to do. :)

[Widjaja]

Pity this version of the Nisan Silivia is not in the game.

You have the placement of the label spot on in hte right place.
BTW if you want the white labels to look more silver, darken the main grey in the alpha of the m1 file for whatever team livery you are using this skin for.

[bogmali]

Playing for about a week now (Xbox360/wireless controller) and I love it.

[erocker]

Settings Maxed 8xAA in Crossfire.
http://img.techpowerup.org/080805/loveit.jpg

Posted this in the wrong forum at first! :o

[batmang]

I've been playing way too much QuakeLive lately. I need to fire up some Grid. :)

[erocker]

I'll be playing some demo derby when I get home in an hour! Look for me... before I find you! lol:laugh:

[J-Man]

I cannot max this game on my system and I don't know why. If I turn the AA up to the max (8xAA), I only get like 20 FPS but if I go down to 4xAA, I get 40-50 which is playable but I was expecting my system to max it. :(

[pagalms]

Isn't max AA for GRID 16QXAA?

[Widjaja]

I'll be playing some demo derby when I get home in an hour! Look for me... before I find you! lol:laugh:

Pity I'm not a derby fan.
It's the only championship I purposefully crash and ram people as I don't have intentions of winning the championship.

[molnart]

I have a problem with this game. Everything works fine, except in grid world, when i get a head to head challange with ravenwest (after winning all races in a category).
I defeat ravenwest, however when the games is supposed to go to the menu (or maybe show a reward ?) it crashes. this happens with all ravenwest challenges (so far i unlocked 3 of them)

Did anyone experience this problem ? Im using patch 1.2

[Widjaja]

I personally have had only two or three random crashes.
One at the sponsors board after the race and one at the leaderboard after the 24hr Le Mans race.
But this was all on with the game unpatched.
I suggest you reinstall GRID.

[PP Mguire]

I suppose im in. This game was quite good till i got bored with it.
I use an Xbox controler S. No assits, auto, max graphics settings with 8xAA.

[CrackerJack]

About to go insanse here. Can't get the game to playing any higher than 1280x1024. Got the lastest patch just now, and still no luck. Just installed 8.8 CCC but that shouldn't matter anyways. And at 1280x1024 the refresh rate will go to 30. But 1024x720 right now, is the best I can do. Still working on it.




Plus- I'm using 360 Controller

[zaqwsx]

Can I join, Just got the game recently at quakecon 08!

Im using a keyboard.

[tamazoid]

I'm playing the game using the Logitech G25 wheel and the Microsoft Xbox Wireless controller.

[Craigleberry]

i purchased this today waiting for a new psu before i try it :p

[Widjaja]

Have to meet you out online when you get the chance.

[EastCoasthandle]

Ok, I have 2 sets of gems for you in this game;

Gem #1
Regardless if you use a wheel or game pad you should get better control if you tell grid to alway use the wheel settings. You can do this by finding your hardware_settings_config.xml, (use window's serach feature to find it) open it with notepad:
change: <input device_type="Auto" />
to: <input device_type="wheel" /> (wheel is lower case)
Just like you see it here. This will give you a whole lot more maneuverability for all the cars. I am not sure why this isn't the default setting with some minor tweaking for game pad users. If you use a game pad the greatest steering rotation will be at the center of the car's steering wheel. In other words you will only need a little push on the thumb pad to get the car to turn.

Gem #2
Someone had modded this game to allow for a roof cam (http://community.codemasters.com/forum/showthread.php?t=301537). This will allow you to see further down the track. Thus, allowing you to anticipate maneuvering much quicker. This is also great for servers that have crashing off as you will be able to see the road when someone superimposes inside your car.

Post your thoughts on these gems that I found help improve lap time.

[Widjaja]

Yeah can put some people off when they ghost through your car.

[Craigleberry]

Have played it a little but now I am waiting for my new PSU to get exchanged wouldnt believe it brand new Thermaltake 750 Modular is giving random power offs. I whacked in a Antec 500w earthwatts and had no power offs at all!