On the Track: 3DBotMaker

This issue comes out on the same day that 3Dbotmaker released the video of the first round of the Diecast Rally Championship Event #3. Because we’re publishing within the prescribed time for avoiding spoilers, you will not find discussion here about the happenings of this morning’s video... with two exceptions: 1) That photo up top of this page is awesome, and it’s part of the title sequence, so it doesn’t spoil anything; and 2) as one might expect, it can now be confirmed that 2D’s conversation at the end of the Car & Driver Preview video was making the “Mystery Car” alarmingly clear. He point blank says to “Jimmy” on the phone that the car is a 2021 prototype rally car. And... It is! To see what car it is, specifically, you have to watch the video. We’ll talk about it more in the next issue of DRR, but today that information is too fresh.

So, in the meantime, let’s take a look at a few things that we did learn about the track and its adjustments. Looking at the Preview video and the above photo, it is clear to see that a new texture has arrived at Race Canyon Rally. There is loose sand packed onto what used to be clean track. I suppose if one is looking at the sand as being appropriate scale, that’s gravel at the finish line. It’s a great look.

The scoring for this round has changed, too. But that is clearly laid out in the today’s video, so go check it out. It looks like the changes will work well with this group of cars and address some of the Facebook group’s gripes about the previous round’s point structure (or at least the adherence to it).

As you might guess (check the graphic below) “Superman” Steven King is the overwhelming fan favorite to take his third rally crown. This graphic was from about 12 minutes before the voting was closed, so you can see how your vote stacks up to other viewers.