Difference between revisions of "TOCA Race Driver 3"
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''V8 Supercars 3''''' and '''''DTM Race Driver 3''''' in Australia and Germany respectively, is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. It is a licensed ''[[Series:TOCA|TOCA]]'' game in most regions except in Germany where it is a licensed ''DTM'' game. |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | Despite carrying the TOCA license in most regions, the game does not feature the {{w|British Touring Car Championship}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released in North America on February 22, 2006, followed by the European release two days later on February 24, 2006. It was later released on [[Steam]] on February 13, 2009. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = It was delisted from [[GOG.com]] on May 29, 2009 and Steam on May 2010 due to licensing related-reason.<ref name="GOG.com">{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619161052/https://www.gog.com/news/the_last_day_to_grab_toca_race_driver_3_on_gog_com|title=The last day to grab TOCA Race Driver 3 on GOG.com - GOG.com (Archived)|date=2021-05-09}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|StarForce|3.7.13.00}}. {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} on OS X release. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|StarForce|3.7.13.00}}. {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} on OS X release. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Re-releases from CD Projekt. Can run without a disc in drive, see [[#Run without a DVD|Run without a DVD]]. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Re-releases from CD Projekt, Australian (V8 Supercars 3) "Best of Atari" re-release. Can run without a disc in drive, see [[#Run without a DVD|Run without a DVD]]. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | toca_race_driver_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | toca_race_driver_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 11500 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 11500 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The latest retail patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/337-toca-race-driver-3-retail-patch/ v1.1 Patch] (June 2006). Digital releases and re-releases from CD Projekt are pre-patched to that version. | + | {{ii}} The latest retail patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/337-toca-race-driver-3-retail-patch/ v1.1 Patch] (June 2006). Digital releases and re-releases from CD Projekt and "Best of Atari" are pre-patched to that version. |
===Run without a DVD=== | ===Run without a DVD=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy files from the DVD to the game directory|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2023-02-19}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy files from the DVD to the game directory|ref=<ref name="Silent-ref">{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2023-02-19}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} Only works with re-releases from CD Projekt. | + | {{ii}} Only works with re-releases from CD Projekt and "Best of Atari". |
# Go to {{registry|{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\codemasters\Race Driver 3}}. | # Go to {{registry|{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\codemasters\Race Driver 3}}. | ||
# Set <code>PATH_CD</code> to <code>{{P|game}}\GameData</code>. | # Set <code>PATH_CD</code> to <code>{{P|game}}\GameData</code>. | ||
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{++}} If [[TOCA Race Driver 2]] is installed when creating a new profile, '''Class A 4WD Track Challenge''' is unlocked in the Simulation Modes.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2024-03-25|comment=[https://i.imgur.com/Pat9F8H.png Screenshot]}}</ref> | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = limited | |120 fps = limited | ||
− | |120 fps notes = High frame rates affect tire friction negatively, making cornering harder.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2020-05-16|comment=At 120 FPS issues don't seem to be easily noticeable, but they might be there. Cornering gets harder the higher the frame rate is. | + | |120 fps notes = High frame rates affect tire friction negatively, making cornering harder.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2020-05-16|comment=At 120 FPS issues don't seem to be easily noticeable, but they might be there. Cornering gets harder the higher the frame rate is.}}</ref> Set refresh rate on 60hz and enable option Lock Frame Rate in Advanced Settings. Also, the higher the FPS, the stronger the AI gets. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use SUWSF mod|fix= |
− | + | {{++}}Does not require to edit the game's exe file. | |
+ | * '''Download''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2812-toca-race-driver-3-correct-aspect-ratio-and-fov/ Toca Race Driver 3 - Correct aspect-ratio and FoV] mod | ||
+ | * '''Paste mod files inside the main folder'''. Then open '''HardwareSetup.exe''' and select your game settings. Use for instance '''16:9''' resolutions. Then '''press Save and Exit'''. | ||
+ | * Go to '''savedata''' folder, open '''pchardwareconfig.ini''' file, and head to '''[Graphics]''' settings. Here, you'll have to edit manually these values:<br> | ||
+ | <code>MonitorAspect=V4()</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenRefresh=</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenHeight=</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenWidth=</code><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | * If your resolution is, for instance, '''3440x1440@144Hz''' then your aspect-ratio is '''43/18''', so:<br> | ||
+ | <code>MonitorAspect=V4('''43'''.000000,'''18'''.000000,0.000000,0.000000)</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenRefresh='''144'''</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenHeight='''1440'''</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenWidth='''3440'''</code><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Save and close the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable windowed mode|ref=<ref name="Silent-ref"/>|fix= |
{{--}} Ignores a selected resolution, locking the window to half of the desktop resolution and aspect ratio. | {{--}} Ignores a selected resolution, locking the window to half of the desktop resolution and aspect ratio. | ||
# Open {{file|pchardwareconfig.ini}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}\savedata}}. | # Open {{file|pchardwareconfig.ini}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}\savedata}}. | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Hungarian retail re-release (LV) only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch |
Latest revision as of 17:26, 4 April 2024
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
macOS (OS X) | Robosoft Technologies |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
Czechia, Poland | CD Projekt |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 22, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | October 31, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | TOCA |
TOCA | |
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TOCA Touring Car Championship | 1997 |
TOCA 2 Touring Cars | 1998 |
TOCA Race Driver | 2002 |
TOCA Race Driver 2 | 2004 |
TOCA Race Driver 3 | 2006 |
Race Driver: Grid | 2008 |
GRID 2 | 2013 |
GRID Autosport | 2014 |
GRID (2019) | 2019 |
GRID Legends | 2022 |
Warnings
TOCA Race Driver 3, also known as V8 Supercars 3 and DTM Race Driver 3 in Australia and Germany respectively, is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed TOCA game in most regions except in Germany where it is a licensed DTM game.
Despite carrying the TOCA license in most regions, the game does not feature the British Touring Car Championship.
The game was released in North America on February 22, 2006, followed by the European release two days later on February 24, 2006. It was later released on Steam on February 13, 2009.
It was delisted from GOG.com on May 29, 2009 and Steam on May 2010 due to licensing related-reason.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | StarForce 3.7.13.00 DRM[Note 1]. SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 2] on OS X release. | |||
Retail | Re-releases from CD Projekt, Australian (V8 Supercars 3) "Best of Atari" re-release. Can run without a disc in drive, see Run without a DVD. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- No longer sold digitally due to licensing issues.[1]
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest retail patch is v1.1 Patch (June 2006). Digital releases and re-releases from CD Projekt and "Best of Atari" are pre-patched to that version.
Run without a DVD
Copy files from the DVD to the game directory[6] |
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Skip intro videos
Use replacement videos |
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Apply the TOCA Race Driver 3 intro skip. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\pchardwareconfig.ini[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11500/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\[Note 3] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11500/pfx/[Note 4] |
- If TOCA Race Driver 2 is installed when creating a new profile, Class A 4WD Track Challenge is unlocked in the Simulation Modes.[7]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 16:9, 16:10 supported. Vert-. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Racer_S's Camera Hack | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings. On/Off toggle only. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Set in Hardware Setup, Advanced Settings (listed as "Lock Frame Rate"). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High frame rates affect tire friction negatively, making cornering harder.[8] Set refresh rate on 60hz and enable option Lock Frame Rate in Advanced Settings. Also, the higher the FPS, the stronger the AI gets. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in pchardwareconfig.ini [9]
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Ultra-widescreen
Use SUWSF mod |
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Windowed
Enable windowed mode[6] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Only Keyboard | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only DirectInput devices. For XInput devices use 3rd party tools such as XInput Plus. | |
Full controller support | After configuration. | |
Controller remapping | Full button remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | Independent per Axix DeadZones, Range and Threshold. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | Configurable |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Only in Menus |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Can't swap between different types of controllers while in game. | |
Haptic feedback | Force Feedback (DirectInput Steering Wheels) and Rumble Effects for Gamepads. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, Engine, Speech and Music (set in-game). | |
Surround sound | Set in Hardware Setup. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Czech retail release only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Hungarian retail re-release (LV) only. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Polish retail release only. | |||
Russian | Russian retail release only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[10] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
"Your PC cannot connect to GameSpy" error
- GameSpy multiplayer services have been shut down.
Issues fixed
Hardware Setup spinning cube doesn't appear
Hardware Setup's spinning cube might not appear; simply choose Yes when prompted for the refresh rate you want (usually 60).
Unsupported Graphics Mode Settings Error on launch
If rerunning HardwareSetup.exe does not solve the problem, run rd3.exe in administrator mode.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 1.4 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |
- Supported cards: Intel 82915; ATI Radeon: 8xxx, 9000, 9100, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800; Nvidia: GeForce 3, GeForce 4 (not MX), GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950, 6800, 7800.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.4.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz Intel | 2.4 GHz Intel |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1.5 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 256 MB of VRAM |
- Requires an Intel processor.
- Does not support Macs with Intel GMA (Intel Mac Minis and MacBooks)
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[4] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[5]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (11500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The last day to grab TOCA Race Driver 3 on GOG.com - GOG.com (Archived) - last accessed on 2021-05-09
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:Silent on 2023-02-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2024-03-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2020-05-16
- At 120 FPS issues don't seem to be easily noticeable, but they might be there. Cornering gets harder the higher the frame rate is.
- ↑ TOCA Race Driver 3 | WSGF
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology