HSD "Virtual Drive" Simulator Game

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  1. Prius Team

    Prius Team Toyota Marketing USA

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    Ok, time to test your Prius driving skill!

    Courtesy of our colleagues at Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan, check out the Hybrid Synergy Drive "Virtual Drive" simulator. Take a drive through the beautiful city of Kyoto while trying to maximize your efficiency.

    All player scores are captured and ranked globally, so you can talk smack about your hypermiling ability! :rockon:

    (In full disclosure, it's not SUPER realistic, but it should provide a few minutes of entertainment. Hope you enjoy.)

    Doug Coleman
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  2. snead_c

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    Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, I could not get the game to download so I guess I'll have the lowest score :(
     
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  4. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    bummer only 250 of 400 on scene 1

    **edit**

    getting better 270 of 300 on scene 2


    792....22nd IN THE WORLD!!!
     
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    You need to get the kids hooked on this. Nintendo, Xbox, Playstation, etc. game consuls. Once the kids get hooked on it, the parents - out of curiosity - naturally become hooked too. :)
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Number 8 in the world at this point in time.
     

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    WOW, first attempt and number 3 in the world (floppyarms).

    All this and I don't even have my Prius yet.... (T- 4 weeks)

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  9. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I have a feeling Prius ownership is of little help.
    Thanks for stealing my glory. :)
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I wonder how shonky this game is, you aren't even on my chart floppyarms!

    I just played a second time and entered a different name and location. My first game score wasn't there any more. I suspect the score card is a fake.

    Yes, we did notice Toyota!
     
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    Oh balls. I got 860+ (cant remember) but may have been knocked off by now? I cant see a way of viewing the leader board without playing the game again.

    Shant loose much sleep if i'm not right up there. :)
     
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  12. Prius Team

    Prius Team Toyota Marketing USA

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    Hmmm, that shouldn't be right. We'll check on it.

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  13. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    Can you check the score card without going through the whole game?
     
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  14. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    870 points. 3rd. I don't see Pat or Dave on the scoresheet. Heck, I don't see anyone from Australia on the list.

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    ok ok, did it again and got 834 which is 10th place but i DO SEE u. still in 3rd.
     

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  16. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    Thats the current ranking? I'm in 2nd place and I'm not on your screen grab! Somethings fishy.
     
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    I suspect the game's makers never expected people to compare scores. :crazy:
     
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  18. Bob64

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    Blah I only got 12th place (811 points) on my first attempt.

    Wish there was a way to tell how far to the stop areas... for example on the 4th map, Was cruising down the highway, and it suddenly turned into a cliff saying stop NOW.

    I'd totally win this in real life :/ I guess I need more practice in this simulation.

    Edit:
    I'm now rank 2 on my 2nd attempt. (917 point)
    I'd probably be 1st if I would stop over-running the red lines. Also, I need a scangauge :p
     
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  19. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    Yes that last one was a real pain. Gown down the off ramp during the day in the city and BAM its night and your heading toward a cliff. Wth?

    I check the scores again and I'm not listed anywhere on there. Did they get reset? Or are the score board just a bunch of crap?

    My best is 925 by the way.
     
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  20. Prius Team

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    LOL! Seriously, couldn't have been put better.

    Needless to say, I agree with you. There's some improvement to be had there.

    Doug Coleman
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