Driving Game - location ideas needed

[Stock323iSaloon]

As some of you may know I am currently making a driving game and we are currently looking at possible locations that will be recognisable, interesting and most importantly fun. It could be real or part-ficticious (like scenes from films). I'd like to avoid locations that's been done to death (LA, Tokyo etc.) but instead look for a good mix of city/suburb/rural/bonkers locations. I know some of you are avid gamers so I wanted to hear from you where you'd like to see cars being raced. If you have some ideas pls post up or PM me!

[huzi7]

Dubai / Abu Dhabi?

What about the road in europe that JC / JM / RH drove through in Top Gear?

[Stock323iSaloon]

Dubai / Abu Dhabi?

What about the road in europe that JC / JM / RH drove through in Top Gear?

Aye Dubai is in our list to research as they have some recognisable buildings although there may be issues with licensing buildings so we may have to fudge it:)

[330Purplefrenzy]

Beijing china, maldives, hawaii, peru inca trail, death valley, new zealand

[huzi7]

India!!! :eek: :D

Imagine racing thru the traffic of Mumbai and cars turning with no warnings etc!

[Mahal]

Punjab, India!!! lol

[Mahal]

India!!! :eek: :D

Imagine racing thru the traffic of Mumbai and cars turning with no warnings etc!

Git beat me to it!!!!

[huzi7]

Git beat me to it!!!!

Lol. I'm still waiting for the details Bruv or can I keep it for spares?! Lol

[Stock323iSaloon]

defo thinking using one Asian location a la Slumdog. is there any asian city where the roads are quite wide with a mix of sea front, traditional buildings/mosques etc.?

[huzi7]

defo thinking using one Asian location a la Slumdog. is there any asian city where the roads are quite wide with a mix of sea front, traditional buildings/mosques etc.?

Goa? Maybe Malaysie? :confused:

[Tilly]

depends what style of driving game to be fair... what're you going for? Realistic simulation... joyboy need for speed ricer type stuff... mixed styles... muscle cars... I suppose different things suit different settings. I like the whole sort of touge still thing with hill descents through valleys and mountains in japan. The whole UAE lifestyle and areas could be cool too. Maybe hitting lesser done places like islands such as cyprus or something *shrugs*

[Stock323iSaloon]

depends what style of driving game to be fair... what're you going for? Realistic simulation... joyboy need for speed ricer type stuff... mixed styles... muscle cars... I suppose different things suit different settings. I like the whole sort of touge still thing with hill descents through valleys and mountains in japan. The whole UAE lifestyle and areas could be cool too. Maybe hitting lesser done places like islands such as cyprus or something *shrugs*

aye, I am looking into infamous dori-dori drift routes in Japanese mountain side as reference so it will be nice to have a good mix between city and mountain A-roads.

have a look at the next issue of EDGE for the game I am working on (it's on the front cover):) it won't be anal sim (like Forza/GT) but it won't be Mario Cart either...

[Tilly]

More sort of PGR? Like a cross between realism and arcade? I always find the NFS and similar games a bit too w4nk for enthusiasts lol but hey... I suppose target markets and all that

[Stock323iSaloon]

More sort of PGR? Like a cross between realism and arcade? I always find the NFS and similar games a bit too w4nk for enthusiasts lol but hey... I suppose target markets and all that

the team is ex-PGR so you can expect some photorealistic graphics;) looks like its already leaked on the net

http://www.grcade.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8756&view=previous

[J1SUA]

How about the M1 - lol Take ages to complete that game!

[scorcher]

Croydon underpass?

[m3tiko]

I have a wicked scene......Bosnia! Now drive through that and come out alive.....End of game lol.

[Mah_c180]

Turkey has great roads and scenary

[rahrah]

im thinking famous routes i.e what about the rendezvous in paris drive, shot early one day, still no idea who made the film from memory! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqHrCLt3Geo

what about routes from films like cop car chases?..

[rahrah]

dude dont suppose you work with a guy called ben o'sullivan?

[Stock323iSaloon]

Bosnia sounds interesting. not sure if we'd make it back from the research trip tho! Turkey sounds great as it's got a good mix of Europe/Asia.
Dan - Croydon may be a tad too local for the mass market!

I had Hong Kong in mind but not sure if the roads are wide enough

[Viking]

Stelvio pass - Italy

Bernina Pass - Switzerland

Gotthard Pass - Switzerland

Cat & Fiddle - Peak District

Black Forest - Germany

[MEGA]

I think the idea is that it has to be an urban area. Need for speed meets death race is my hope for this one :D

London's been done, although we are bound to say yes to that lol. None of the other UK cities are high enough profile. For me, it has to be somewhere with landmarks and also some ridiculously stupid intersections etc. If Tokyo is out.. Well, Rome stands to reason. If you guys were creative with reality then Rome could easilly lead out to the Stelvio pass :D etc

[PlatinumM3]

english cities? london, manchester, birmingham, nottingham etc etc :P english roads are the best :P

[PlatinumM3]

also somewhere in spain or greece ? for some reason the memories of driving down a spanish or a greek road at night on my holidays is one of the most enjoyable times i`ve had :P spooky, tight, twisty and no modern amenities to aid my way :P

[Durgesh]

It's not a city, but one sick road. You make a mistake and you fall to your death.

In Google Maps type in "Ronda to Marbella".

[ajbruce]

I have a wicked scene......Bosnia! Now drive through that and come out alive.....End of game lol.

When you say Bosnia.....you really mean Paisley don't you.......