USA Patch

[devil2k]

This game was DOA with all of the problems that it had upon release.  Activision doesn't even list it on their website, most likely because they are embarrassed that they agreed to market this so-called 'sim racer'.  The problem these days is that run-of-the-mill developers can somehow manage to sell games for good money, even though they know that said games are not finished upon release.  This was not the case before internet access made it possible for these shoddy, fly-by-night developers to patch games after they submitted them for Beta Testing by suckers on a worldwide scale.  The system has become a joke and this 'game' is a fiasco.

They should just call it Ferarri Challenge - Prologue instead

[jjaisli]

Looking forward to the patch.  Thanks again for the status update.

Interestingly there was an interview where Capcom claims that games normally take 4 - 7 days to clear and resubmissions because of a test failure can clear within 48 hours.  Lets see how accurate that interview was .  They do state that it depends on how busy things are so it is not like those time-frames can really be depended on though.  I am sure with all the games this past month they might be a little busy.

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=33618

This game was DOA with all of the problems that it had upon release.  Activision doesn't even list it on their website, most likely because they are embarrassed that they agreed to market this so-called 'sim racer'.  The problem these days is that run-of-the-mill developers can somehow manage to sell games for good money, even though they know that said games are not finished upon release.  This was not the case before internet access made it possible for these shoddy, fly-by-night developers to patch games after they submitted them for Beta Testing by suckers on a worldwide scale.  The system has become a joke and this 'game' is a fiasco.

I don't disagree on any particular point.  This is a very harsh but essentially accurate assessment of how many games are now being developed.  And this title is no exception.  But I do think it's a bit unfair to label Eutechnyx as 'fly-by-night' or 'run-of-the-mill'.  FC:TP has what I would agree are unacceptable bugs.  The replay bug I mentioned here is yet another example in a long list of embarrassing problems.  But in essence I've stuck with the title for two reasons:
1) This forum. And the openness and willingness of the developers to fix the problems and keep us informed.
2) The fact that FC:TP was really on to something. 
It may not have the photo-realistic graphics or polish of a GT5P but it has one of the best driving models I've ever seen on a consol based game.  A lot of thought and work went into it.  This is not the product of a 'fly-by-night' company.

I don't have any inside knowledge of the particulars between the relationship of Eutechnyx, System3, Activision or Sony.  But I do have some basic idea of how this process works.  And from the outside looking in, there's been a lot of mistakes all around.  Do you want to tell me that Activision allegedly spent millions in advertising dollars to promote this game on Television but do not list the title on their own website because they are 'embarrassed'?  Highly doubtful.

[TheMoose]

Hi, just found this forum.
I've been reading a bunch of posts here & it's nice to have a company that solicits feedback from it's customers directly.

I hope this patch gets released soon.
I pre ordered this game & for the most part enjoyed it, I have shelved it until the patch since there will be so many changes & I'd have to start over for the trophies anyway.

Fortunately I have GT5P & Little Big Planet to keep me busy but I am anxious to get back behind the wheel of this game!

[iCyCo]

Here's hoping the patch approves and launches today.

@theoose, I have those games too, if you want you can add me to play LBP and FC after the patch, matter of fact after the patch I'll be looking for some people to play online, not been able to race online at all .Side note,this game is meant to be on a big screen, I've been playing on a 20" but recently got a 32"720p, just great

[jjaisli]

The US patch has been approved by SCEA. We are just waiting for a deployment date although I expect this to be imminent.

Hallalejuah!    

[LBartley]

Imminent as in... now?

[Forum Administrator]

Hi,

Maybe a day or two..

[360hater]

Great News! 

[TheMoose]

Great news!!   

[LBartley]

Update 2.02 is installing as I type this!

Go play some Ferrari Challenge!

[jjaisli]

Update 2.02 is installing as I type this!

Go play some Ferrari Challenge!

...music to my ears.  I'll be at work for a few more hours.  I can't wait.

[nuTTTz]

ADMIN,,is it possible to get a list of issues adressed with this patch?
Or a link to where it was already posted, if it was,,TY :-)

[jjaisli]

ADMIN,,is it possible to get a list of issues adressed with this patch?
Or a link to where it was already posted, if it was,,TY :-)

They're probably 'sleeping.    See below:

Features and Improvements:

Added PS3 trophy support
Added custom play lists functionality
Added photo mode to garage which saves to the PS3 hard drive
Added split times in Time Trial
Improved frame rate
Improved performance of the Thrustmaster wheels
Game now pauses automatically when the XMB is on (except during multiplayer)
Added gear indicator to in car view
Added option to invert the G25 sequential shifter
Added difficulty based AI qualifying times
Added G25 wheel configuration to include look left / right on the front facing red buttons
Added basic racing line to show racing line only and not braking zones
Players can now specify custom player names
Online -Private lobbies can now be created with half or all slots being reserved
Online/LAN -Host can now specify the maximum driving assist levels
Online/LAN -Host can now specify the grid order based on ranking (taken from the tutorial
score), or lap record for the specified circuit and can also do the inverse grid based on these
criteria
Online/LAN -During race player names can now be toggled on / off by pressing R3
Online/LAN -Race results alternate between race time and fastest lap during multiplayer
races
Online/LAN -When searching for games, the server select screen now includes the status
'SYNCING' to show that the game will begin imminently
Online/LAN -Server list screen now displays car name, grid order, and transmission options
Online/LAN -When returning back to the join game match making screen, the default car is
now the last one selected
Online - When a game is full, it now appears in the lobby list and will say FULL
Online -Opponent voices can now be muted
Increased transparency of tire smoke
Improved penalty zone on first corner in Monza
Replays are available for races which the player retired from

Fixes:

Fixed potential issue with save games becoming invalid after a set number of events are
completed
Fixed potential issue with not being able to unlock ‘The Collector’ accomplishment
Fixed broken shadows in the pit lane
Fixed black track when racing line disabled
Fixed the "Hard Lines" accomplishment
Fixed hang after watching a replay when the rev bar was on
Fixed driver disappearing with the car when driving through opponents in multiplayer
Fixed engine popping in replays
Fixed force feedback dead zones on steering wheels
Fixed potential crash in leader boards
Online/LAN -Significantly improved connectivity and reduced the likelihood of disconnects
Online/LAN -Fixed issues with collisions
Online/LAN -When a player leaves a net race, it now says they have retired from race as
opposed to finished
Online/LAN -When receiving the ‘Room no longer exists’ message players are now returned
to the join game screen
Online/LAN -Removed 2 second pause as players entered / exited a game while racing

Once we have received a deployment date from Sony, I will post the details here.

[nuTTTz]

Exellent,, Thank You:-)

[new_soul]

grate news. i will check out the leaderbords tomorow.