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Racedriver GRID – Modable?

Posted on May 11th, 2008 in Other Sim Racing

Codemasters’ Racedriver GRID demo is not getting very favorably reviews in the sim racing community so far. Interestingly, it looks like if some of the flaws could be ironed out by the community. GRID comes with csv and xml files where some values can be edited.

The clever folks in the NoGripRacing forums found out how to turn of the rather unrealistic-looking HDR effect. To turn it off open the following file: “documents\codemasters\grid demo\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml” and set postprocess and blur to “false”.

It looks a lot better as you can see below.

Another hint comes from VirtualR reader Markus. In “GRID Demo\cars\tyreGrip.csv”, the tire grip values can be turned down, making the cars a little more realistic.

Hopefully, this is just the start of things to come in terms of fixes for this good looking but bad handling game.

8 Comments For This Post

steve
May 11th, 2008 at 09:21

alot better now
ApeX
May 11th, 2008 at 10:26

if it can be done in the full version as well, then i will buy the PC version instead of the Xbox 360 version
wood [RMi]
May 11th, 2008 at 12:37

while some modding is indeed possible, this game just does not have what it takes for us to dedicate time to. However we urge persons to keep exploring the demo, and get a jump on the others!
Uff
May 11th, 2008 at 12:51

You made me reinstall the demo: that screenshot is way better than default graphics.
Uff
May 11th, 2008 at 17:41

I put here some comparison shots of the demo: results are not so bad and shows that Grid engine is really good, without those exagerated effects! ;)

http://forumtgmonline.futuregamer.it/showthread.php?t=136167&page=4
steve
May 12th, 2008 at 19:11

is that possible in dirt too?
trebor901
May 12th, 2008 at 19:24

yep its possible in Dirt but doesnt really make it run any better because GRID has had some sort of performance optimization
moatlspeed
May 12th, 2008 at 23:47

I would love to make some skins for grid, has anyone seen a editor for pssg files anywhere? :smile:

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