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Ferry_vO
May 24th, 2011, 12:12
It's here!
The game arrived today, and I've had some time to install and play it for a bit.
Compared to DiRT2 there are a few things missing; no more 'X-games' stuff, no more 'Paddock menu', no Raids and raid class cars. So far so good as most of these annoyed me in the previous game!
The third installment is much more focussed on rallying and Rallycross (Though the trucks and buggies are still there) with rallycars from the sixties, seventies, eighties, Group B, S2000 and WRC.
All of the previous ares and tracks have been replaced with new locations like Kenya, Finland, Aspen (Snow!) and the US. Weather is now dynamic and in single stages can be chosen before the race.
A new event is the Gymkhana, well known from Ken Block's Youtube video clips. Looks like it will be a fun intermission but not as easy as Ken makes it look.
What's also new is an added bit of realism! Compared to #2 it is a bit harder to get in to (At least with all driver aids off.) and it now pays off even more to drive clean and avoid crashes. Still loads of fun when you get it right though! I think I spun more in the first two hours than I ever did in DiRT2.
Bugs found: Somehow it won't save my steering wheel settings and I've had the odd CTD. The default steering wheel settings have a deadzone on all axis of 20% which made me drive like I was drunk. Setting it to 0% fixed that. The co-driver is hard to hear on default settings, lowering the engine sounds helped with that.
On to a few screenshots, which have only been resized and the black bars on the top and bottom have been cut off. The graphics are maxed out, but if you have a DirectX 11 compatible video card you can set the 'post-processing effects' a bit higher.
Mitsubishi Evo X in the USA:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2419-57-20-41.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2419-57-40-37.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2419-57-45-43.jpg
Same car in Kenya:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2420-10-37-46.jpg
Rallycross in Aspen:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2420-16-35-99.jpg
Ferry_vO
May 24th, 2011, 12:16
Trailblazer is back too; no Dallenbach I think but this Pikes Peak ' Monster' Suzuki should be a good replacement...:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2420-24-45-63.jpg
US Rally in an S2000 Peugeot 207:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2421-13-39-23.jpg
Rallycross, USA, Subaru Impreza:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2421-18-06-69.jpg
FIAT 131 Abarth, rally, Kenya:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2421-27-27-57.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2421-27-58-41.jpg
One of my favourite events from the old Colin McRae series is back; the head to head!
Two cars on a closed track side by side like in the Race of Champions:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2421-33-54-03.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2421-34-14-63.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2421-36-12-59.jpg
I think I've only seen a small part so far, but it looks like a great continuation of the series! :applause:
stiz
May 24th, 2011, 13:43
mines still downloading :frown:
Ferry_vO
May 24th, 2011, 13:48
mines still downloading :frown:
Got mine on a disc with the mail, sometimes the 'old way' still works best. ;)
stiz
May 24th, 2011, 13:52
to true! :icon_lol:
stiz
May 25th, 2011, 00:36
been playing about with it this morning and i have to say i like it! No problems with wheel settings not saveing here, was a bit of a hassel tuneing it in though. Tried the mini yet? you can just throw that thing around! :jump:
Ferry_vO
May 25th, 2011, 02:00
Glad you got it working Stiz! Unfortunately I don't have any more time to play until Friday I think..
wombat666
May 25th, 2011, 02:49
My copy is available for collection this Thursday!
:jump:
grunau_baby
May 25th, 2011, 09:41
Any chance on classic Lancia cars this time? I didnīt get the last version, because I found it too far off! Classic Group B screams for a Delta S4 or 034!
Alex
stiz
May 25th, 2011, 09:47
the car list :)
60's Rally Class:
Mini Cooper 1275S
Lancia Fulvia
Alpine A110
70's Rally Class:
Opel Kadett
Fiat 131 Abarth
Ford Mk.II McRae Escort (Restricted) *NOT ACCESSIBLE: To follow via special DLC pack?*
80's Rear Wheel Drive Rally Class:
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (VIP code required for use)
Opel Manta 400
Renault 5
Group B Rally Class:
Audi Sport Quattro
Ford RS200E
Austin Metro 6R4
90's Rally Class:
Subaru Impreza (555) WRX STi (VIP code required for use)
Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Toyota Celica GT4 ST205
Open (Rally America) Rally Class:
Ford Fiesta
McRae R4 (VIP code required for use)
Subaru Impreza GDB (N12 shape) WRX STi
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Subaru Impreza GR (N14 shape) WRX STI
Super 2000 Rally Class:
Peugeot 207
Fiat Grand Punto Abarth
WRC Rally Class:
Ford Focus RS WRC 2010
Citroen C4 WRC 2010
Ford Fiesta WRC 2011
Mini Countryman WRC 2011
Raid Rally Class:
Bowler Nemesis
Volkswagon Touareg TDI
Mitsubishi Racing Lancer
Hummer H3 (VIP code required for use)
Rallycross Class:
Ford RS200E2
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
Ford Fiesta Mk.7 T16 4x4
Peugeot 207 T16 4x4
Subaru Impreza GR (N14 shape) WRX STI
Metro 6R4
Classic Trailblazer Class:
Pikes Peak Audi Sport quattro
Toyota Tacoma Special
Peugeot 405 T16 (VIP code required for use)
Modern Trailblazer Class:
Suzuki SX4 Special - Hillclimb spec.
BMW Z4M
Ford Fiesta - 2009 Pikes Peak spec.
RMR Hyundai Genesis PM580
Landrush Buggy Class:
Fictional Codemasters Buggy
Landrush Stadium Truck Class:
Fictional Codemasters Stadium Truck
Gymkhana Class:
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X
GYM3 Ford Fiesta
GYM2 Subaru Impreza GR (N14 shape) WRX STI
GYM1 Subaru Impreza GDB (N12 shape) WRX STi
26 rally cars in the main game (+1 car to be unlocked)
23 other cars in the main game
49 cars in total in the main game (+ 1 car to be unlocked)
wombat666
May 26th, 2011, 00:54
Loading my copy in an hour or so.
Loved seeing the X-Box and PS3 versions priced at A$15.00 (US$20.00+/-) more than than the PC offering!!
:applause:
grunau_baby
May 26th, 2011, 09:54
Not a bad lot:
Lancia Fulvia
Alpine A110
Opel Kadett
Fiat 131 Abarth
Audi Sport Quattro
Austin Metro 6R4
Lancia Delta HF Integrale
Fiat Grand Punto Abarth
Mini Countryman WRC 2011:barf: (sorry, thisīs soooo ugly a car...)
Metro 6R4
Pikes Peak Audi Sport quattro
Will think about a purchase, though leaving out the Stratos should be a pure NoGo!
Alex
Ferry_vO
May 26th, 2011, 10:31
After installing the game I found a keycode in my mailbox that gave me access to more cars from the start, more liveries and more events; nice!
A few more shots; rallycross on ice :
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2619-21-29-67.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2619-21-37-84.jpg
The Delta Intergrale in Finland:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2619-33-59-18.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2619-34-17-90.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2619-39-58-71.jpg
Drifting in the Ford Fiesta Hillclimb:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2619-44-30-02.jpg
Showing the younger sibling the Fiesta how it's done in the RS200:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2619-57-07-75.jpg
wombat666
May 27th, 2011, 02:07
There appears to be a problem with saving settings, and I have a feeling in my case it might be a conflict with 'Live' between DiRT2 and DiRT3.
What is annoying me is the apparent lack of running with an off line profile as in DiRT2 ........:banghead:
Ferry_vO
May 27th, 2011, 04:35
Have you checked the no-grip forums? There are a few posible solutions there. Have to try a few myself though, it's somewhat annoying to reset the wheel everytime I start the game.
wombat666
May 27th, 2011, 07:01
It seems as if a work around is to hit 'Button 3' on one's wheel, figuring out which button is '3' is not that simple ....... :banghead:
WTF happened to the old reliable 'Hit Enter'????
Ferry_vO
May 27th, 2011, 07:14
If you use the G25, the right button should be the third red button from the left on the gear shifter.
wombat666
May 27th, 2011, 11:33
Might have to go back to the G25, nothing (so far) seems to work with my Fanatec 911 GT2 wheel.
More research needed ....................... :kilroy:
Ferry_vO
May 28th, 2011, 02:35
Apparently there are a few more cars to be unlocked in the game, including a few I know Alex will like!:
http://www.nogripracing.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1381493
:wiggle:
grunau_baby
May 28th, 2011, 05:15
Allright, itīs on my shopping list!!!!:engel016:
Ferry_vO
May 28th, 2011, 05:23
:wiggle:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2720-33-47-22.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2721-27-25-97.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2721-34-41-66.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2721-44-48-48.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2721-56-36-70.jpg
Ferry_vO
May 28th, 2011, 15:12
I'm having almost as much fun taking screenshots as I am driving! :wiggle:
Rally in Norway on snow and ice:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2820-30-44-93.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2820-32-25-66.jpg
Trailblazing in a 885 kilo, 800 bhp Pikes Peak Toyota Tacoma on snow! :d :
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2820-40-32-61.jpg
Rallycross in Monaco:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-05-2820-55-35-78.jpg
Like my tech guy said after this race:"Most sports use one ball, this sport takes two."
The Gymkhana is fun, but I'm no good at it though..
Ferry_vO
June 2nd, 2011, 02:32
The first update is available which lets you buy additional cars through the Windows live marketplace; the Sierra RS500 is the first one IIRC. There will be special Colin McRae cars on sale, with proceeds going to charity.
Meanwhile I am slowly improving my gymkhana skills, I even managed to score over 250,000 points once. On some tracks I'm happy if I can get over 150,000 though.. The narrow radius donuts and spins are the hardest parts for me.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0121-58-37-91.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0122-00-09-05.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0122-00-15-28.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0122-00-29-17.jpg
stiz
June 2nd, 2011, 04:12
i just gave up on the gymkhana stuff, lowered the difficultaty to easy, i just wanna rally! :mixedsmi:
Ferry_vO
June 2nd, 2011, 04:38
Agreed Stiz, the rally(cross) parts are the best and bring back memories of the old CmR series, but IMHO the stages are a bit too open and too fast. I like 'em narrow and more technical.
Ferry_vO
June 7th, 2011, 14:41
The Sierra RS500 is available as a free add-on through MS Live Marketplace, and today a new car pack was announced. Maybe this will unlock the Stratos?
Meanwhile I've been driving around using my new videocard; Dx11 and full detail now! :wiggle:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0720-32-19-65.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0721-09-46-04.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0721-13-55-66.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0721-28-23-15.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0721-29-14-77.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DiRT3/dirt3_game2011-06-0721-29-17-10.jpg
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