JDM: Japanese Drift Master News

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[/p][p]You gotta’ catch ‘em all! This time we don’t mean cars for your garage, but cards! Yes, a full deck of JDM Trading Cards has landed on Steam and is ready for collecting.
[/p][p]Here’s a sneak peek of how they look:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]There are 8 cards in total ready for you to grab. You can unlock one card after an hour of gameplay to a max of 4, afterwards you need to start trading for the rest. Once you have them all, an ultimate JDM badge will await crafting.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also got some neat emoticons and backgrounds ready, so be sure to craft the badge multiple times to be able to brag about your collection.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]As we continue our work on another major update (more info coming soon) be sure to stop by our Discord server and say hi to the rest of the community.[/p][p][/p][p]As a reminder, we’ve got our Photo Mode Contest in full swing now - be sure to check HERE for more details.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Happy Collecting![/p][p]Let’s Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]Today we have a bunch of minor issue fixes that have been long overdue for a patch. They primarily focus on UI & HUD, but we’ve also patched up a few car parts problems that have been begging for attention.[/p][h2]
Patch notes:[/h2][hr][/hr][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue with Yotsuhoshi Shadow. When fast travelling to the Ebigo Safari Park racing track garage - the camera is no longer obstructed by environmental models. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an AI issue in Chapter 03, Mission 12, when your opponent would not begin the race.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in Chapter 03, Mission 07 when the wheels would not turn during the car heating up phase.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in Chapter 03, Mission 05 where the player could have been disqualified upon entering the opponent’s track route during the drag race.[/p]
• [p]Improved the gameplay balance in Chapter 03, Mission 12.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted the gear shift values of Scorpion's car in Chapter 03, Mission 12.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]UI / HUD[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the main character's name would not display properly on certain events.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue with the size and icon quality of the Rise of the Scorpion side mission markers on the map.[/p]
• [p]Fixed visual UI issues in the Car Setup menu.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some minor issues with HDR calibration.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Subaru Impreza GV STI's stats screen in the tuner shop to reflect actual values.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a visual bug in the Tuner Shop service selection screen, where more than one selection could be highlighted at the same time.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Cars[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue with Kawabata's Nissan S14 moved livery (in the Driving school) - it is now properly fitted. [/p]
• [p]Fixed Nissan S14's collision issues when the car was tuned with better springs.[/p]
• [p]Nissan Skyline R34 - removed the “Ronin” hood selection. The “Ronin” hood is now only available through the entire Ronin bodykit.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue with the Speedco 333V chair in Subaru Impreza GV and GR cars. The passenger seat will now properly display.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We are currently entirely focused on adjustments to driving physics and improved steering wheel support, which will be the bulk of our next major update. We need a little bit more time to have everything done and tested, so please be patient as we tirelessly work to improve the driving experience. [/p][p]
As always, if you run into any issues, please report them HERE.[/p][p]
We also encourage everyone to join our Discord server, to discuss everything JDM and talk to us directly.

[/p][p][/p][p]Let's Drift![/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, take a look at what other titles we have gearing up for launch. Who knows, maybe you'll come to love them, as much as we do! [/p][p][/p][p]Thanks![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p] It’s time to unleash your inner automotive artist in the brand-new Photo Mode Contest… but before we get to the point, let us say that we are super happy to see that Photo Mode, a feature highly requested by our amazing players, has become such a hit with the community! Whether you’re drifting through neon-lit streets, mountain passes, or peaceful countryside roads, you can now pause the action and capture your most breathtaking moments in full detail. [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve seen your passion first-hand, right on our Discord server, which is already overflowing with amazing player-made screenshots. So, we thought: let’s give our community an event they deserve to go even further. With Photo Mode, you can now fine-tune your camera to capture the full vibe of your drift journey… and go down in Guntama history! [/p][p][/p][h2]Show off your skills and make your way to the in-game loading screens[/h2][hr][/hr][p]All right, it’s time to get even more creative! To celebrate the new feature, we’re launching the Photo Mode Screenshot Contest that will take place on our Discord server. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]You can find all the necessary details and rules HERE », but to pique your interest, let us add that the best screenshots from our community will find their way into JDM: Japanese Drift Master as amazing, unique, and completely one-of-a-kind loading screens... with your nicknames on them! What better opportunity to leave your everlasting mark on the world of Guntama, right? To sweeten the deal, champions will be granted a shiny new role on our Discord server, giving them lifetime bragging rights for their photography skills! [/p][p][/p][h2]Here is a shortened version of the Contest rules »[/h2][hr][/hr][p]Although the Contest rules are pretty straightforward, we strongly recommend reviewing the full guidelines to avoid possible issues or disqualification. The following summary is only to familiarize you with the general assumptions of the event. With that behind us, let’s dive in!

1. Use the new Photo Mode feature to take a stunning shot of your car in the beautiful surroundings (you can find your screenshots saved in the JDM game folder at C: | Program Files(x86) | Steam | steamapps | common | JDM | JDM | Photos

2. Remember to snap your scenes in a 2k resolution (2560x1440 px) .PNG format, without(!) game logo overlay, and a 16:9 ratio.

3. Head over to our Discord server, where you'll find a #Creative-hub channel - this is where you can post your awesome shots

4. From July 4th until the end of the month, both our team and all Discord members can vote for their favorite works by leaving a "📸" reaction under them.

5. The three highest rated works will be included in the game as loading screens… with your Discord nicknames on them!

6. This is an ongoing competition, where each month we will select three new winners - based on exactly the same rules.

[/p][p]Pretty simple, isn’t it? We can't wait to see your amazing shots, especially since we have already seen a sample of your skills on Social Media and our Discord server. Speaking of which - if you are not a member of our server yet, you can join the crew now in here » Every month is another chance to win, so grab your camera, set up your dream scene and immortalize your work in JDM: Japanese Drift Master! See you there![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]
Thank you,
JDM team[/h3][p][/p][hr][/hr][hr][/hr][h3]GAMING FACTORY - UPCOMING RELEASES[/h3][p][/p][p]We're not only a developer but also a publisher. If you like JDM, take a look at what other titles we have gearing up for launch. Who knows, maybe you'll come to love them, as much as we do! Thanks![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Just a quick reminder - the JDM: Japanese Drift Master Supporter Pack has been updated with new content! This time, this extended package has been enriched with an Aoi character sheet and additional manga chapters that tell the story of Hatori “Scorpion” Hasashi, who you may remember from the Rise of the Scorpion demo-prologue.

This is also a great moment to thank all of you who decided to purchase the Supporter Pack and show our project some extra love. Please know that this is not the last update of this package and that we will do our best to keep it fresh and exciting.



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[h2]What goodies will you gain access to with the Support Package?[/h2]

JDM: Japanese Drift Master support pack contains:
- Main characters cards,
- High-resolution World Map,
- Full English JDM manga,
- Game soundtrack (Radio station in the game: EDM, Eurobeat, Hip Hop, Phonk, Rock, Synthwave),
- Original songs (music from main menu, garage, car dealer, tuner shop, pira park, paint shop),
- Wallpapers and Posters with JDM theme.





Thank you, Drifters!

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[/p][p]Thank you for the quick community feedback from playing yesterday’s patch. We’ve prepared a few quick fixes as a response:[/p][p][/p][h2]Patch notes:[/h2]

• [p]Restored the palm trees, which have been MIA since yesterday (sorry!).[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where one of the rims, when attached to the Subaru Impreza GV STI, would spawn graphical artifacts on screen. [/p]

[p][/p][p]We are also cleaning up the way we announce patches. The patch version 1.5.3 will be the first to mark the new way of doing things and we’ll start counting up from here. We will also always provide a revision number, so you can check against your current build whether you’re on the latest version of the game. You can see the build’s revision number in the Main Menu of the game.
[/p][p]Have a wonderful weekend ahead of you Drifters and see you on Guntama palm beaches! [/p][p][/p][p]Let’s Drift[/p][p]The Gaming Factory Team[/p][p]
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