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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: ferrarimanf355 on September 22, 2009, 01:39:30 PM

Title: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on September 22, 2009, 01:39:30 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/driving/forzamotorsport3/video/6228749

Over 30 Ferraris, including the 250TR and the 458 Italia in the first batch of DLC. :hyper
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: demi on September 22, 2009, 01:44:59 PM
wow sweet... dlc. why are you jumping for joy at what should be on the disc period?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on September 22, 2009, 01:46:27 PM
wow sweet... dlc. why are you jumping for joy at what should be on the disc period?
The 458 Italia was revealed at a point where Turn 10 couldn't get it on the disc without a delay.  :meeble
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Third on September 22, 2009, 01:56:51 PM
DLC :lol

And the GT5 Ferrari clip makes the Forza 3 one look very amateurish.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: archie4208 on September 22, 2009, 01:58:01 PM
GT5 and Forza 3 are both awful.  Trackmania 2 is the true racing champ. :hyper
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Third on September 22, 2009, 01:58:59 PM
Nah, TM2 is too unrealistic.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on September 22, 2009, 01:59:52 PM
but DAYTONA
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on September 22, 2009, 02:00:02 PM
GT5 and Forza 3 are both awful.  Trackmania 2 is the true racing champ. :hyper

nah, PGR4

I played about 2 hours of Forza 2 and it was very much Borza.  Same for GT5:P; Sims this gen are so dull :\  
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 22, 2009, 09:18:59 PM
I'll probably be getting Need for Speed Shift over both Borza and Gran Borismo.  Shift will have automatic tuning for those that don't want to mess around with that kinda stuff. 

The thing I really hated about GT on the PS2 was that it was too focused on the tuning elements.  I don't give a crap about tuning.  I just wanna drive. 

They called it "The Real Driving Simulator" not the "The Real Tuning Simulator". 
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on September 22, 2009, 10:00:48 PM
Too much tuning
Too much of a start slowww and repeat tracks for hours to advance curve
Too much BORING EMPTY TRACKS; my main issue with Forza & GT lately.  I used to love GT when it was all about crazy city tracks with jumps and drives through fantasy forests or Italian seasides.  I want interesting locations to drive around in racing games.  This strong focus on ACTUAL RACE TRACKS which I guess appeases real racing fans just means incredibly dull scenery.  I don't even like The Ring much in PGR.  Also I play racing games to indulge in my love for graphics.  Yet I don't car about the graphics on the car.  I just want to see amazing tracks.  But Forza/GT focus all their polys and effects on the damn cars  :maf
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on September 22, 2009, 10:39:23 PM
I played a fair bit of Forza 1 but found Forza 2 insanely dull.  I'm hoping Forza 3 does something  to rectify this with some exciting tracks.  The graphics looking far, far, far better are good start at least.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: drew on September 22, 2009, 10:44:22 PM
announcing dlc before the game is even out?

this is the definition of bullshit
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 22, 2009, 10:46:55 PM
Too much tuning
Too much of a start slowww and repeat tracks for hours to advance curve
Too much BORING EMPTY TRACKS; my main issue with Forza & GT lately.  I used to love GT when it was all about crazy city tracks with jumps and drives through fantasy forests or Italian seasides.  I want interesting locations to drive around in racing games.  This strong focus on ACTUAL RACE TRACKS which I guess appeases real racing fans just means incredibly dull scenery.  I don't even like The Ring much in PGR.  Also I play racing games to indulge in my love for graphics.  Yet I don't car about the graphics on the car.  I just want to see amazing tracks.  But Forza/GT focus all their polys and effects on the damn cars  :maf

FWIW, Forza 3 seems to have paid more attention to track detail than GT5. 
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: cool breeze on September 22, 2009, 11:33:02 PM
DLC :lol

And the GT5 Ferrari clip makes the Forza 3 one look very amateurish.

yeah, the GT5 one looks incredible.

The one thing the GT series has over Forza is much better presentation and style.  How much that matters when Forza has lead in terms of gameplay for the past two games is negligible.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: originalz on September 22, 2009, 11:37:39 PM
Too much tuning
Too much of a start slowww and repeat tracks for hours to advance curve
Too much BORING EMPTY TRACKS; my main issue with Forza & GT lately.  I used to love GT when it was all about crazy city tracks with jumps and drives through fantasy forests or Italian seasides.  I want interesting locations to drive around in racing games.  This strong focus on ACTUAL RACE TRACKS which I guess appeases real racing fans just means incredibly dull scenery.  I don't even like The Ring much in PGR.  Also I play racing games to indulge in my love for graphics.  Yet I don't car about the graphics on the car.  I just want to see amazing tracks.  But Forza/GT focus all their polys and effects on the damn cars  :maf

I don't think sim racers are for you.  I enjoy a good arcade racer too, but the appeal of sims are the cars themselves.  You can take any car and tune it to hell so it fits your driving style perfectly.  You get the chance to race awesome supercars, with the appeal of it handling very close to the real life counterpart.  The cars look beautiful, the tracks exist just so you have something to drive them on.  Real-life tracks give you the full experience, and they're challenging enough anyway, having them replace the scenery with unnecessary fluff and distractions adds nothing to it, you shouldn't even be paying attention to what's going on on the sides of the road.

I can understand why people would dislike sim racers, but complaining that the cars look too beautiful instead of the tracks is kind of ignorant, along with questioning the idea of tuning and mastering a certain track before advancing.  That's the whole appeal of the genre, if you want to play something that's easier to get into and looks pretty, play Grid or PGR.

Not to say that there's no reason to not have beautiful racing locales, but Forza 3 isn't slacking too much with that...

(http://img.waffleimages.com/9d46c45883765c8b5064fee0d0017f84ecd85ab3/amalfi4_r.jpg)

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtJJi05gArU[/youtube]
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on September 24, 2009, 07:46:27 AM
I AM GETTING THE DEMO
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on September 24, 2009, 08:43:44 AM
this is fuck awesome
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Third on September 24, 2009, 09:48:34 AM
Top Gear trolling Forza.

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it’s interesting to compare it with Forza’s tribute. While Polyphony’s is artistic, zooms right in on tiny details like the individual bulbs on the tail lights, Forza’s is all about action and drama, and lacks the subtletly of the Gran Turismo effort. But that’s Forza for you – a good game but an arcade game, where GT5 will be more a simulation.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/gran-turismo-5-ferrari-458-tribute-2009-09-24

lol
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: originalz on September 24, 2009, 10:24:10 AM
Bah, GT may have more overall polish, but Forza just plays better.  Going back to GT after a Forza session is pretty tough, haha.  Forza is definitely a sim, but you can adjust the playing style so that someone who doesn't like sims can get into the game.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: cool breeze on September 24, 2009, 10:58:15 AM
yeah, I'm amazed that people would think GT games are more sims than Forza games.  Forza games certainly aren't the best if you want a true sim, but Gran Turismo games are about playing the Gran Turismo brand of driving, which happens to be some off world that has freaky physics.  Forza games have cars that handle like cars, and it was true for Forza 1 and 2, and I'm gonna play the Forza 3 demo now, but unless they went backwards, I'm sure it will be the same.  Only thing GT games really have over Forza is presentation.  At least now Forza looks good.

Hey, you know whats batter than all these games combined? Walking ad NOT driving cause there's too much fucking traffic.

Infamous, Assassin's Creed, Saboteur >>>>> Forz-ugh and Gran Borismo
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: cool breeze on September 24, 2009, 07:39:53 AM
ok, Forza 3 is freaking great.  Totally buying this.

I was playing GT5p yesterday and it's night and day how much better Forza 3 plays.  But GT5p still kinda looks better, especially the cockpit view.  The cockpit view in Forza 3 is actually usable opposed to games like PGR or Shift.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 24, 2009, 08:44:22 AM
Top Gear trolling Forza.

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it’s interesting to compare it with Forza’s tribute. While Polyphony’s is artistic, zooms right in on tiny details like the individual bulbs on the tail lights, Forza’s is all about action and drama, and lacks the subtletly of the Gran Turismo effort. But that’s Forza for you – a good game but an arcade game, where GT5 will be more a simulation.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/gran-turismo-5-ferrari-458-tribute-2009-09-24

lol

That's as distinguished mentally-challenged as this article:  http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/5282.html

Road and Track, an actually legitimate racing source, gave the edge to Forza a few years ago:

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/5282.html
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on September 24, 2009, 08:58:20 AM
Playing the demo now.

Pretty awesome. The only problems are the load times are not so hot and the dashboards are surprisingly poor. Day one nonetheless (I CAN ROLL MY CAR, YESSSSSS)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: BobFromPikeCreek on September 24, 2009, 07:01:23 AM
Top Gear trolling Forza.

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it’s interesting to compare it with Forza’s tribute. While Polyphony’s is artistic, zooms right in on tiny details like the individual bulbs on the tail lights, Forza’s is all about action and drama, and lacks the subtletly of the Gran Turismo effort. But that’s Forza for you – a good game but an arcade game, where GT5 will be more a simulation.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/gran-turismo-5-ferrari-458-tribute-2009-09-24

lol

That's as distinguished mentally-challenged as this article:  http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/5282.html

Road and Track, an actually legitimate racing source, gave the edge to Forza a few years ago:

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/5282.html

Oh god. The comments.  :lol My favourite:
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Obviously, Microsoft is the reason why we have a lot of "immature fanboys" around. I don't think it was like this at all when it was just Sony, SEGA, and Nintendo slugging it out for videogaming supremacy.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Great Rumbler on September 24, 2009, 08:03:02 AM
Top Gear trolling Forza.

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it’s interesting to compare it with Forza’s tribute. While Polyphony’s is artistic, zooms right in on tiny details like the individual bulbs on the tail lights, Forza’s is all about action and drama, and lacks the subtletly of the Gran Turismo effort. But that’s Forza for you – a good game but an arcade game, where GT5 will be more a simulation.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/gran-turismo-5-ferrari-458-tribute-2009-09-24

lol

That's as distinguished mentally-challenged as this article:  http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/5282.html

Road and Track, an actually legitimate racing source, gave the edge to Forza a few years ago:

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/5282.html

Oh god. The comments.  :lol My favourite:
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Obviously, Microsoft is the reason why we have a lot of "immature fanboys" around. I don't think it was like this at all when it was just Sony, SEGA, and Nintendo slugging it out for videogaming supremacy.

Yep, it was just peace, love, and games before nasty, old Microsoft came along and ruined EVERYTHING.  ::)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Don Flamenco on September 24, 2009, 08:25:11 AM
I think the main advantage is that you can play Forza 3, while GT5 is just a figment of Sony's imagination.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on September 24, 2009, 08:24:57 PM
Top Gear Test track was announced for GT5, and weren't there a bunch of videos for GT TV?

anyway it's just the top gear website, doubt the guys on the show had anything to do with it.

I think the main advantage is that you can play Forza 3, while GT5 is just a figment of Sony's imagination.

:lol This is waiting.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on September 24, 2009, 08:29:53 PM
from gaf

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Pull up the leaderboard and start the race from the leaderboard. BAM no ai opponents and you can do as many laps as you want.

unlimted laps with no AI. awesome demo
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: cool breeze on September 24, 2009, 08:30:00 PM
Jeremy reviewed GT4 in the past, and there was a segment where he compared his lap time on laguna seca in real life to the GT4 one; I forgot what the result was.  James May pretty much trashes video games when given the chance, so yeah.

Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 24, 2009, 08:35:19 PM
Oops,  just noticed that I messed up at C&P just now. 

This is the actual Road and Track comparison article:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=7&article_id=2458&page_number=1
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on September 24, 2009, 08:35:30 PM
There's a Forza 3 demo?  Cool, I hope I like it.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on September 24, 2009, 08:41:02 PM
Jeremy reviewed GT4 in the past, and there was a segment where he compared his lap time on laguna seca in real life to the GT4 one; I forgot what the result was.  James May pretty much trashes video games when given the chance, so yeah.

I think his lap time was much higher since you could do things in the game that you couldn't do in real life.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: originalz on September 24, 2009, 08:44:23 PM

Yep, it was just peace, love, and games before nasty, old Microsoft came along and ruined EVERYTHING.  ::)

Hahahaha, people these days have no idea how nasty the console wars used to be!  Nowadays, it's all so civil, they'll make slight references to things that they do better than the competition, how boring!  Back in the day, it was the norm to imply that the fans of the competing system were braindead idiots!

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt__zRfNSjM[/youtube]
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on September 24, 2009, 09:14:05 PM
Jeremy Clarkson is a dpad tapper rendering any Top Gear opinion on the games irrelevant.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on September 24, 2009, 10:54:01 PM
Jeremy reviewed GT4 in the past, and there was a segment where he compared his lap time on laguna seca in real life to the GT4 one; I forgot what the result was.  James May pretty much trashes video games when given the chance, so yeah.
I think his lap time was much higher since you could do things in the game that you couldn't do in real life.
His game lap was like 1:40 and his real world time was about 2:00.  He says that the reason is that in reality, you feel a bunch of lateral, negative, and positive G's and you pussy out and brake too soon and everything.  He said that the time wasn't impossible if you were a professional race driver with no fear.

The point of that segment was I guess more about how racing sims feel versus how accurate they control.

BTW, how did polyphony even get the top gear test track?  Were they the first to think to just ask BBC for it or did they actually pay for exclusivity?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 25, 2009, 12:06:36 AM
Did anyone try the demo?  I can't believe MS is still time locking their demos.   

There's no way I'm paying them $40 just to download a demo. 
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: MCD on September 25, 2009, 12:08:10 AM
you pay $1000 annually for your pc.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on September 25, 2009, 12:27:29 AM
lol who pays full price for live? losers do thats who
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on September 25, 2009, 12:32:25 AM
lol who pays full price for live? losers do thats who

Sorry can't reply, too busy playing the Forza 3 demo
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 25, 2009, 12:40:07 AM
you pay $1000 annually for your pc.

That gets me more than free demos and voice-chat though.

Besides, PC upgradilitis is not an addiction that can be easily quit. 
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on September 25, 2009, 12:40:43 AM
lol who pays full price for live? losers do thats who

Sorry can't reply, too busy playing the Forza 3 demo

i would be but it's 1:45pm and I'm at work.

will be doing ENDLESS LAPS tonight in the California :hyper
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: MCD on September 25, 2009, 01:01:26 AM
SMOOTH U MUST SUPPORT THE XFAG CLAN NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: drew on September 25, 2009, 01:32:23 AM
is it just me or is the camera farther back?

i think its just me.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 25, 2009, 01:34:57 AM
SMOOTH U MUST SUPPORT THE XFAG CLAN NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT

WTF do you think I am?  A gaffoty gaffer?

SMH @ spending money just to show loyalty to a big corporation.   :maf
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: MCD on September 25, 2009, 01:36:52 AM
disgusting.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 25, 2009, 01:44:09 AM
It is pretty disgusting how little MS has appreciated my efforts. 

I don't know how much Duckman gets paid but at the least, he's constantly getting highly desired demos and betas. 
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on September 25, 2009, 01:58:38 AM
It looks nicer than GT5 (and cleaner) and they've made it more accessible to non-simmies, but is that the only track in the demo?  It's ridiculously short and more of a cocktease than a real track.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 25, 2009, 02:56:33 AM
http://www.destructoid.com/tgs-09-forza-motorsport-3-vs-gran-turismo-5-149770.phtml

Visuals:
Winner: Forza Motorsport 3
While both games look great on the track, Forza's demo featured a polish that Gran Turismo 5's lacked.

Control:
Winner: Forza Motorsport 3
Solely judging from the two on-floor demos,  both of which used adjustable racing seats and steering wheel rigs, Forza 3's control won the race.


Game play:
Winner:  Forza Motorsport 3

Forza's gameplay was more enjoyable and approachable. It may be a bit more simple than that of GT5, but it still provides ample challenge for white knuckle racing.

Overall:
I'm a big Gran Turismo fan, so it was a bit of a surprise to me that the Forza Motorsport 3 demo did more for me.


Interesting comparison from the same site that railed against Sony fanboys.  Teh biased?

Kinda surprised to see Forza win in the control area since it looks like the Forza setups were just using the ol' crappy official 360 wheels.  I didn't see the GT setups but I"d be really surprised if they were using anything other than top-end Logitech wheels. 

Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: MCD on September 25, 2009, 03:02:44 AM
I'm just leaving the demo on to listen to the menu music while drinking cappuccino.

slick.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: cool breeze on September 25, 2009, 03:03:39 AM
Just from my own experience, Forza 3 trounces GT5(p) in all of those except visuals.  GT5(p...including the p because it's hard to imagine that GT5 will be a step back) still looks more realistic than Forza 3, but Forza 3 is actually a good looking game now, so whatever.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on September 25, 2009, 03:34:04 AM
Are there more tracks in the demo though?  It's hard to judge the graphics with such a little track beyond "hey it has a nice skybox".  The IQ is awesome, but I want more tracks with more geometry and interesting layouts.  The first GT5p demo in the mountains was a much more interesting track to drive even if the IQ was shit.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on September 25, 2009, 05:57:25 AM
If you go to leaderboard you can pick the track and race as many laps as you want with no AI. thats as close you will get, otherwise wait for the final game
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on September 25, 2009, 09:06:19 AM
I just spent about half an hour with the demo.

Forza 1 = pretty good
Forza 2 = dull, lifeless and boring
Forza 3 = :hyper :hyper :hyper

What a turnaround.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Third on September 25, 2009, 09:07:34 AM
PLayed the game. Game doesn't look better than Forza 3.

Can't wait for GT5.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: cool breeze on October 09, 2009, 12:46:38 AM
Judging from reviews and impressions, this does sound like the best console "sim" racer ever.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on October 09, 2009, 01:17:09 AM
How do you play with two discs? Serious question
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on October 09, 2009, 01:18:42 AM
same way you did it with Gran Turismo 2
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: cool breeze on October 09, 2009, 01:22:03 AM
you can play the game using the first disk only.  Second disk contains 100 more cars and 3 more tracks.  If you have a hard drive, there is an in-game option in disk 1 that lets you install disk 2 to the 360.  A better comparison would be Rock Band content working in Rock Band 2.

Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on October 09, 2009, 01:32:38 AM
So if someone wants to drive one car and the other person another, if both cars are on seperate discs you're screwed?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on October 09, 2009, 01:51:46 AM
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/10/03/forza-3s-second-disk-examined/

I guess it's not too big of an issue if you can pick and choose.  Altogether, it's about 2 GB of content on disk 2.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on October 09, 2009, 02:10:32 AM
2GB really doesn't sound like a big deal.  It only screws Arcade users, but if you're playing an X360 with no HDD at all you kind of have to expect to get screwed anyways.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on October 09, 2009, 04:49:50 AM
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-forza-motorsport/57471?type=flv
video review.

I did not know that the rewind feature was unlimited and couldn't be turned off.  I guess it's at least optional though...
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on October 09, 2009, 12:14:15 PM
So if someone wants to drive one car and the other person another, if both cars are on seperate discs you're screwed?

No. Say you're driving a Ford from disk one with a guy driving an audi from disk two(and you don't have it installed), the audi will be replaced with a different car on your screen.

2GB really doesn't sound like a big deal.  It only screws Arcade users, but if you're playing an X360 with no HDD at all you kind of have to expect to get screwed anyways.

If you have a 360 with no hard drive you should be punished every way possible.

Also, as an arcade user you can install what you want from disk two.

I was talking about if you're playing with someone at home, you know, what Multiplayer really is.

If this game doesn't get bashed for that, that's ridiculous. Not everyone has a huge HD let alone a HD.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: originalz on October 12, 2009, 08:15:56 AM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocMZH5BYPd0[/youtube]

If this review doesn't sell you on the game, I don't know what will!
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on October 12, 2009, 08:33:29 AM
great review

"I love stick shift"
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 12, 2009, 11:37:29 AM
Very excited for this one.

It's one of the best examples I've ever seen of a game that scales for just about anyone on the difficulty side which is quite impressive.


[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VID_ndJJ3pI&fmt=22[/youtube]
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 16, 2009, 11:43:03 AM
Stolen from GAF but I think this is pretty neat.


(http://2daystilsunday.com/links/ironman3.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 16, 2009, 12:35:48 PM
They had some Forza 3 stations set up at the Texas State Fair. I didn't get to play it, some other people were already there and I didn't feel like waiting, but I got to see a couple of races and the graphics were really great.

The kid playing was terrible though, mainly, I think, because he was trying to steer with one hand due to the other being in a cast.  :lol
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: archie4208 on October 17, 2009, 09:34:37 AM
MS is banning gamer tags that play pirated copies of Forza 3.  Just a heads up.  (I don't pirate 360 games, but I know some of our members do. :P)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 18, 2009, 02:42:49 PM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtAvA11eEWY&fmt=18[/youtube]

http://www.giantbomb.com/forza-motorsport-3/61-24995/reviews/
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on October 22, 2009, 08:51:37 AM
Have this now. Catalunya looks amazing :o Some of the backgrounds are incredible. The announcer guy is fucking annoying after a very short period of time. It's probably too patronising for seasoned racers initially as well. I do like the "tips" for each race - "use your current car", "see new tracks".

Achievements get handed out like candy. 10 for 85 in less than one hours play so far.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 22, 2009, 10:58:15 AM
Have this now. Catalunya looks amazing :o Some of the backgrounds are incredible. The announcer guy is fucking annoying after a very short period of time. It's probably too patronising for seasoned racers initially as well. I do like the "tips" for each race - "use your current car", "see new tracks".

Achievements get handed out like candy. 10 for 85 in less than one hours play so far.
Which achievements do you have?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: originalz on October 23, 2009, 10:01:28 PM
This game is really, really good.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 23, 2009, 10:14:52 PM
This game is really, really good.
I have to wait 'till Tuesday to get my copy.  :'(
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on October 24, 2009, 06:13:12 AM
This game is really, really good so far. They polished the crap out of it.

It does seem noticeably more forgiving than FM2 so far (currently playing with all assists off except braking line), but that might be because I'm still on the low-powered cars. The interface/game structure has got that magic suck-in factor where it just keeps presenting you with fun things to do and new treats or pats on the head every few mins. FM2 kind of failed there, I thought, especially when all the tracks started repeating.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 24, 2009, 12:59:17 PM
A GAFfer already uploaded a crash replay.  :lol
[youtube=560,345]HEgwm4AGo4Y[/youtube]
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on October 24, 2009, 10:45:15 PM
Having said that it felt more forgiving, I actually managed to roll my Evo 8 last night :lol

It was quite a shock...I had totally forgotten that it was possible now. Also, I got half the Achievements in 2 playing sessions yesterday - 25 out of 50 :rock
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on October 25, 2009, 06:45:05 PM
I spent most of my playtime time on the weekend making Astroboy's face.  I never really tried the Forza livery editor before but once I started I couldn't stop. ::)

The racing is awesome though.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on October 26, 2009, 12:58:17 AM
yeah, the livery editor is ridiculously addictive. you can't stop tweaking.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 26, 2009, 02:09:22 AM
A GAF junior known as "bunion" replicated the Eclipse from the first Fast and the Furious movie.
 (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=18202539&postcount=177)
[youtube=560,345]NWKSWgOw7RE[/youtube]
Had me? You never had me, you never had your car. Still the buster.  :lol
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on October 26, 2009, 02:26:46 AM
These are the two Astroboy pics I've done, I'll probably do some more Astro stuff over time.  If anyone on my friend list would like them I'd be happy to gift them, just let me know.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Bildi777/One-Off%20Pics/Astro1.jpg)
[close]
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on October 26, 2009, 02:33:50 AM
nice work, Bildi!

hot productivity tip from Sho Nuff (who did some amazing stuff in FM2...) - print out a reference of the design you want and stick it to your TV/monitor as you work. It'll be really tough to get exact colors and dimensions right doing it all freehand. I was stunned at how fast he cranked stuff out 'til i learned this.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on October 26, 2009, 02:44:13 AM
Thanks dude, that's a great tip.  I just printed this out for use on my next one:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Bildi777/evilbore/Astro.jpg)
[close]

I did the first one with a DVD cover and a ruler and it took a long time, I think about six hours.  Uran's face only took an extra hour since I recycled so much.


Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on October 26, 2009, 02:54:44 AM
I was looking through some of the designs up on the storefront last night...not so hot so far. Disney designs with stuff that sorta looks like Mickey Mouse but all the sizes and angles are slightly off. So I didn't buy a damn thing. All my cars are plain vanilla so far :(

I guess we have to wait for the US and Europe to get their copies before the really hot stuff emerges. Or I have to take some time away from racing and tweaking :hyper
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on October 26, 2009, 03:00:56 AM
I think some of the anime girl stuff is very good but I'm not really into that.  There's a Jerry (as in Tom & Jerry) for 1,000 which is very nicely done and an F14 Tomcat which I thought was impressive.  Lots of garbage on there though.

If you do some stuff let me know, I'd love to see. :hyper
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on October 26, 2009, 07:13:24 AM
nah, i'm no artist :lol

The only one I ever did in FM2 was this, based off shaky memories of a friend's t-shirt

spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://i35.tinypic.com/21b9fyu.jpg)
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spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2zp8exd.jpg)
[close]
Sho Nuff, on the other hand, did this for me.
spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://i36.tinypic.com/vzjuq0.jpg)
[close]

His Duck Tales car is legendary. Hopefully he still has some pics somewhere.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 26, 2009, 07:10:59 PM
Sweet. This is listed as shipping to me on GameFly.

Also taken from GAF.

(http://2daystilsunday.com/links/JSRfinal.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 26, 2009, 07:30:47 PM
Nice JGR car.  :-*
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: iconoclast on October 26, 2009, 08:03:33 PM
The livery editor is like 90% of the reason why I like Forza. Such a progressive feature.

I'm gonna make some Evangelion cars when I get this.  8)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 26, 2009, 08:25:15 PM
The livery editor is like 90% of the reason why I like Forza. Such a progressive feature.

I'm gonna make some Evangelion cars when I get this.  8)

Its always blown my mind what people are able to create simply out of shapes.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Trent Dole on October 26, 2009, 08:36:30 PM
Holy shit @ pedomobile.  :lol
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 26, 2009, 08:50:44 PM
Ohhhh shit I get my copy in ONE HOUR

ONNNNNEEEE HHHHOOOOUUUUUURRRR!

Ohhhh, livery editor.........the things we're going to make together
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on October 26, 2009, 09:32:36 PM
Im sure furrymobiles will be appreciated more than they were in SD v RAW
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 27, 2009, 02:18:17 AM
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2lw1xtj.jpg)

I'm so doing this to my car in real life
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: The Fake Shemp on October 27, 2009, 02:30:46 AM
How long does it take to make something like that? Days?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 27, 2009, 02:38:03 AM
How long does it take to make something like that? Days?

Depends on what you are making.

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua9GmC1jkv0&fmt=35[/youtube]
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Beezy on October 27, 2009, 02:55:20 AM
Cool, but not something that I would have the patience for.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Akala on October 27, 2009, 03:01:07 AM
the trick is to buy it. not do it.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on October 27, 2009, 03:48:11 AM
who's making the boremobile?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Brehvolution on October 27, 2009, 02:03:15 PM
[youtube=560,345]9iDTXYA_9nQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 27, 2009, 03:57:42 PM
I'm taking logo requests, but only if they're going to be popular and score me lots of in-game credits
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 27, 2009, 06:49:40 PM
I got my copy and played it for an hour. It does live up to the hype so far. And the achievements are indeed handed out like candy.  :-*
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: demi on October 27, 2009, 06:53:37 PM
I'm taking logo requests, but only if they're going to be popular and score me lots of in-game credits

I'd like a hot bear to send to slime
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: demi on October 27, 2009, 07:04:45 PM
With a nice rotund belly
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 27, 2009, 07:06:27 PM
The Japanese mountain course is INSANE. So amazing. I drove it in a stock Honda Fit and it look like 15 minutes :hyper
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on October 27, 2009, 07:12:53 PM
Yeah it's great isn't it? I loves me some point to point racing in games like this :hyper
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on October 27, 2009, 07:31:53 PM
I haven't seen that Japanese course - :hyper x 10.  I've only spent 38 minutes driving, yet 17 hours in the livery editor. :-\ 

I feel kind of bad because it's not helping whittle down my backlog or even get through this game, but it's a good reminder that games are supposed to fun and relaxing (which the livery editor is for me), not a chore.  Every day I am busting to get home to play and I can't remember the last time a game did that.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 27, 2009, 09:12:20 PM
The Cobra logo is really hard to do

Time to drive my Fit more (http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/images/smilies/vtec228.gif)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 28, 2009, 02:09:32 AM
How bout this

(http://i36.tinypic.com/5yt7he.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: demi on October 28, 2009, 02:30:21 AM
make it a bear
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 28, 2009, 02:37:42 AM
Someone already did Pedobear as a vinyl group, you can buy him for 1000 credits
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 28, 2009, 02:40:10 AM
(http://i33.tinypic.com/6y2uya.jpg)

Hey big boy
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on October 28, 2009, 07:53:14 AM
Sho Nuff,

would kill for this!

(http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/les%20goupes/A/Anvil/pics/logo.gif)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 28, 2009, 02:17:05 PM
Sho Nuff,

would kill for this!

(http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/les%20goupes/A/Anvil/pics/logo.gif)

I THINK I might be able to do this one. The curves on the bottom of the letters may be tricky
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: The Fake Shemp on October 28, 2009, 02:45:57 PM
I want an Evil Dead car.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 28, 2009, 08:48:25 PM
The 1990 IROC Camaro is so fucking awesome. I need to grow a mullet now.  :lol
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on October 28, 2009, 10:20:38 PM
WHY DID I BUY THIS ARGHHHHH

/sorta excited
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Akala on October 28, 2009, 10:23:43 PM
WHY DID I BUY THIS ARGHHHHH

/sorta excited

it's just that time of year.   :)

got this all installed, but have to wait till later to play.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 28, 2009, 10:33:32 PM
Is your IROC Camaro a sweet ride? Is it quick?

http://www.break.com/usercontent/2007/6/Iroc-Idiot-on-Radio-317224.html <-- this is fucking legendary and everyone should hear it. Even better when you realize what's actually going on.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Akala on October 28, 2009, 10:49:06 PM
Is your IROC Camaro a sweet ride? Is it quick?

http://www.break.com/usercontent/2007/6/Iroc-Idiot-on-Radio-317224.html <-- this is fucking legendary and everyone should hear it. Even better when you realize what's actually going on.

 :lol

epic troll
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: iconoclast on October 29, 2009, 12:15:00 AM
Just made my first vinyl  :D

Just slapped it on any car so I could take a pic... I think it came out pretty decent.

Oh yeah, I should mention this is on the storefront for 1000CR.  8)

(http://i37.tinypic.com/15cdatz.jpg)

As someone who usually doesn't like sims, this game is pretty awesome so far.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 29, 2009, 02:05:49 AM
Is your IROC Camaro a sweet ride? Is it quick?

http://www.break.com/usercontent/2007/6/Iroc-Idiot-on-Radio-317224.html <-- this is fucking legendary and everyone should hear it. Even better when you realize what's actually going on.
It's still stock, lol. I can barely control it without sliding.  :lol

Same thing with the Koeingsegg CCGT. I took that out on the high speed ring, and I was drifting through the turns at 205 MPH. Several times, I thought I was going to crash.  :lol
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 29, 2009, 05:33:16 PM
Sweet. This came in on GameFly.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 29, 2009, 06:36:53 PM
Uh...


This game fucking rocks. Just saying.

 60 fps makes games at half that seem not so hot.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on October 29, 2009, 09:20:26 PM
So how much do you guys use the flashback button?  Would the game be butt-rape if you weren't allowed to ever use it?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 29, 2009, 09:39:49 PM
So how much do you guys use the flashback button?  Would the game be butt-rape if you weren't allowed to ever use it?

I have no qualms about using it and I absolutely adore it as a feature. Like the rest of the game, my goal is to increase my skill so I can reduce some of the assists and reduce my use of the rewind but as a feature it's absolutely brilliant.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: originalz on October 29, 2009, 09:44:00 PM
Yeah, the rewind feature is awesome.  If it didn't exist, it would just be like every other racing game.  It really lets you try out some interesting and risky moves, though.  In the past, if I wasn't 100% sure I could overtake a car on a turn, I wouldn't gun for it.  Now, I can try out different strategies to get ahead, if one fails then I can just try a different one.

It also removes the inevitable frustrations of these games where you've got a good lead until the end, but mess up the final turn and watch in horror as your opponents pass by you and the last 10 minutes were for nothing.  Not anymore!  Ain't no one taking my victory from me!
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on October 29, 2009, 10:03:50 PM
So how much do you guys use the flashback button?  Would the game be butt-rape if you weren't allowed to ever use it?

It's pretty awesome. I was restarting races all the time in Forza 2 if I ate the pooch. I thought this would break the game, but it doesn't -- it lets you work on your technique. It's not like you're playing some game with quick rewind and save states. It's more like "back up 10 seconds and try taking that turn the right way." Dunno. I like it...though I do think it will make competition a lot harder on the leaderboards
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 29, 2009, 10:18:14 PM
Dunno. I like it...though I do think it will make competition a lot harder on the leaderboards

I actually like the way they handle this aspect.

Certification guide:

Forza 3 contains two different types of lap times. Certified and uncertified. Certified times are always ranked higher than uncertified times, no matter how fast they are.

To uncertify your times, there are a few things that could happen:

* Go off track
* Hit a wall
* Hit another car
* Rewind
* Having certain assists on

etc
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on October 29, 2009, 10:18:16 PM
I think the best rewind function would be a combo of Codemasters and Turn 10 systems:

 - using rewind invalidates leaderboard times completely (Codies)
 - higher difficulties decreases the rewinds available in career mode (Codies)
 - you have infinite rewinds when doing time runs so you can work on a particular corner as much as you like (Turn 10)
 - you can rewind as far as you want (Turn 10)
 - you can rewind to a specific point (Codies)

I like the time certification in Forza though, it helps with that first point.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: demi on October 29, 2009, 10:20:03 PM
There's a free Premium Theme up, from the LE. I guess people were having issues so they just made it free for everyone
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: iconoclast on October 29, 2009, 10:46:48 PM
Sweet, gonna go download that. My Perfect Dark theme was getting old.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 29, 2009, 10:49:33 PM
Sweet, gonna go download that. My Perfect Dark theme was getting old.

Every Forza 3 theme I see online costs money. And I'm also using that Perfect Dark theme.  :teehee
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: iconoclast on October 29, 2009, 10:55:06 PM
Looks like it's only free through the online marketplace. Link: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/033f0003-0000-4000-8000-00004d53084d?cid=SLink

Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on October 29, 2009, 10:56:42 PM
Looks like it's only free through the online marketplace. Link: http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/033f0003-0000-4000-8000-00004d53084d?cid=SLink



Thx.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on October 29, 2009, 11:12:28 PM
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/3040/matilda1.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on October 29, 2009, 11:20:26 PM
 :lol at the nuts
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on October 30, 2009, 01:46:36 AM
:rofl :rofl :rofl

Whoever did that is a raving genius.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 30, 2009, 01:55:45 AM
I'm past my Forza 2 achievement total now.  :lol

If someone can help a brother out and buy my lame Focus RS design from my storefront so I can get the related achievement, that would be great.

Also...
(http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/tifosiotaku/avatar-body.png)
 :-*
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: demi on October 30, 2009, 01:57:50 AM
God you're creepy
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on October 30, 2009, 01:59:32 AM
God you're creepy
>:(
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on October 30, 2009, 06:41:39 AM
:rofl :rofl :rofl

Whoever did that is a raving genius.

here's the link

http://www.games-ranch.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6777&start=725

everyone is trying to make the shittiest datsun.


(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8489/datto1.jpg)

(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3425/datto2.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on October 30, 2009, 07:43:34 AM
I was pretty sure an Aussie had to have done that car.  That's some hilarious stuff. :lol
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 01, 2009, 07:52:44 AM
Just finished up my first livery.  It took friggin' ages so I don't think I'll be doing any more for quite a while.

(http://i34.tinypic.com/25ul5bp.jpg)
(http://i33.tinypic.com/xbx0y9.jpg)
(http://i36.tinypic.com/23hrpdx.jpg)
(http://i38.tinypic.com/23uegki.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 01, 2009, 08:01:59 AM
whoa, nice work!

Once I get a supercar I shall be sending it your way for Astrofication post haste  :-*
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 01, 2009, 08:07:38 AM
Do it! :-*
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: iconoclast on November 01, 2009, 08:25:10 AM
Damn that's pretty nice.

Coming up with a background that fits the style of the vinyls is the hardest part for me. I'm so uncreative  :-\

Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on November 01, 2009, 11:28:42 PM
(http://i35.tinypic.com/33ytlis.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on November 02, 2009, 12:27:45 AM
???

I don't get it.

Although I will admit the Cruis'n trilogy is a guilty pleasure of mine.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: MCD on November 02, 2009, 12:43:35 AM
Damn that's pretty nice.

Coming up with a background that fits the style of the vinyls is the hardest part for me. I'm so uncreative  :-\


you are such a bad liar :heart
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 02, 2009, 01:30:54 AM
Got any pics iconoclast, you humble bastard?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 02, 2009, 01:32:23 AM
I'm past my Forza 2 achievement total now.  :lol

If someone can help a brother out and buy my lame Focus RS design from my storefront so I can get the related achievement, that would be great.

Do you still need someone to buy it?  If so, got a keyword to find it?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on November 02, 2009, 02:00:11 AM
That astroboy job is one of the best looking paint jobs I've seen.  The stars make it look like the car is sparkling as you drive.  Great work.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: The Fake Shemp on November 02, 2009, 02:04:32 AM
Holy shit, Bildi - that's awesome. I'm impressed with what you guys do. I kind of want to try my hand at it one day, but I don't think I have the skill or patience to pull it off.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 02, 2009, 04:31:44 AM
Thanks Willco - I would recommend not to start.  I never tried it before but once I started I couldn't stop until I'd finished and it took an eternity because I'm a noob.

You bought it Bebpo?  Thanks a lot! :)  If you have anything on your storefront point me to it with a keyword - I'd rather fellow Boritos get the design for free. :hump
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on November 02, 2009, 12:07:59 PM
I haven't played the game yet  :lol  Was going by the pictures but will buy when I do play it :)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 02, 2009, 04:15:40 PM
Oh. :lol

No need to buy it dude - thanks for the compliments though!
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on November 02, 2009, 11:27:19 PM
I take back the thread title.
(http://www.1up.com/media/03/7/6/8/sm/104.jpg)
:hyper
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 03, 2009, 09:44:51 AM
I started dicking around with drifting with an Evo on Fujimi Kaido tonight and lost well over an hour to it. I never got the hang of it in the prior Forzas but once it clicked, I couldn't stop. I was sliding and screeching around like it was PGR. So much fun. I eventually decided that I would keep going 'til I won an actual race while drifting on every possible corner. I stuck a vid of the result up on my storefront if anyone is into that sort of thing. It's actually pretty fun to watch 'cause I just rewinded my way out of any horrible mistakes!
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 03, 2009, 05:33:39 PM
I'll be looking for the vid tonight - what do I search for to find it?  God I wish we could search by gamertags.

I think vids disappear after only 24 hours. :(
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 03, 2009, 07:39:08 PM
Bildi - I sent you a friend request last night (when I bought your Astro Boy design!). 'Cormacaroni' of course.

I forget exactly where the option comes up but there is a way to list your friends' storefronts.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 03, 2009, 09:39:12 PM
Hey, thanks heaps for buying. :)

I'll be on tonight so be able to accept the friend request check out your storefront while I'm there.  I'm doing another differently-designed Astro car (2009 Ford Focus).  Since I've made a lot of the assets already it won't take too long and so I'll probably just make it free.  Hope to finish it tonight.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 03, 2009, 09:47:45 PM
here's the Anvil logo Sho Nuff did for me!

really need to put some thought into how to use it though - i just slapped it all over the car i had at the time! :lol

(http://i36.tinypic.com/zxr9fb.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 03, 2009, 09:54:36 PM
:rock  It still looks cool.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 04, 2009, 06:23:58 AM
I'm just watching the replay now.  I love how the cars are about to take a perfect line but have to hit the skids because your car is sideways around every corner. :lol

Finished the new design - it's up for free if anyone likes it.  Plate is separate (also free).

(http://i37.tinypic.com/2yum81h.jpg)
(http://i38.tinypic.com/v2tgld.jpg)
(http://i38.tinypic.com/5nqh4i.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Snuflupagulus on November 04, 2009, 04:21:07 PM
:bow Bildi :bow2

Applied it to my max-upgraded Focus.  Looks tits.  Too bad I'm terrible at set-ups 'cause the thing can't shift for shit.  Too much power.

:rock
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Mupepe on November 04, 2009, 04:36:53 PM
:bow Bildi :bow2

Applied it to my max-upgraded Focus.  Looks tits.  Too bad I'm terrible at set-ups 'cause the thing can't shift for shit.  Too much power.

:rock
Try a higher gear ratio, maybe?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on November 04, 2009, 06:10:06 PM
FUCKING HELL BILDI THAT FOCUS IS HOTT. I want it.

(http://i38.tinypic.com/16jnimx.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 04, 2009, 07:48:24 PM
:-[  Hope you guys enjoy it.  I'll probably do a couple of palette swaps since it's easy on this design and put them up for free too.

:rofl That pic is amazing.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 04, 2009, 07:56:30 PM
awesome pic!

glad you enjoyed the replay, bildi. They've done a great job with the replays this time - they used to be pretty weak in FM1/2 compared to the GT series, but now they're top-notch. It's also great fun to dl ghosts of the top racers and watch in the cockpit view.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 04, 2009, 08:14:49 PM
I can't remember what they were like in Forza and I didn't play much Forza 2, but replays are pretty good here.  I'd probably prefer a few more shots where the car isn't so centered on screen, but that's pretty minor.

It would be nice to be able to spin the camera around the car in replays, would make finding a nice spot for a photo a bit easier.  Maybe Forza 4.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: drew on November 04, 2009, 09:30:05 PM
It would be nice to be able to spin the camera around the car in replays, would make finding a nice spot for a photo a bit easier.  Maybe Forza 4.

im pretty sure you can

change the cam to the 3rd person in game mode and it should work

at least it did in the demo
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 04, 2009, 09:53:32 PM
I thought I had tried moving the 3rd person replay camera, but maybe I didn't.  I'll have to try when I get home.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Snuflupagulus on November 04, 2009, 10:58:10 PM
:bow Bildi :bow2

Applied it to my max-upgraded Focus.  Looks tits.  Too bad I'm terrible at set-ups 'cause the thing can't shift for shit.  Too much power.

:rock
Try a higher gear ratio, maybe?
lol.  Will do.  That'll probably help the top speed as well, right?  I love this game but can't tune for shit.

I'm hoping to make a scraper soon.  Game needs to be updated to allow 24's and Buick LeSabres.  Plus whistle tips.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on November 04, 2009, 11:27:09 PM
It would be nice to be able to spin the camera around the car in replays, would make finding a nice spot for a photo a bit easier.  Maybe Forza 4.

im pretty sure you can

change the cam to the 3rd person in game mode and it should work

at least it did in the demo

I dont think you can for replays, just photo mode
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 05, 2009, 06:31:18 AM
Are the loading times significantly shorter if you install disk 1 also?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 05, 2009, 09:16:45 AM
I installed disk 1 and the loads are pretty quick. Nothing to complain about, certainly.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 05, 2009, 09:20:27 PM
I'm estimating 15-20 seconds off the hdd which is just bearable imo.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 05, 2009, 09:56:35 PM
Why developers don't make it you can do things during loading (such as tune your car) is totally beyond me.

:bow Rallisport Challenge 2 :bow2
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 05, 2009, 10:57:55 PM
I've never seen this in a racing game before. I tried take what looked like a shortcut but it actually turns out it was a pit stop lane.  So the game takes over and drives me into a spot, stops, and then everything is repaired and I have control again.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 06, 2009, 12:05:46 AM
that was in the prior Forzas (or at least one of them) - it's a prerequisite for the endurance races.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: iconoclast on November 06, 2009, 07:38:49 AM
Why developers don't make it you can do things during loading (such as tune your car) is totally beyond me.

:bow Rallisport Challenge 2 :bow2

I might be making this up, but didn't some company patent the idea of mini-games during load screens? Namco perhaps?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 06, 2009, 08:26:37 AM
I might be making this up, but didn't some company patent the idea of mini-games during load screens? Namco perhaps?
I remember reading something like that and I think they patented it with the Ridge Racer games actually.  I think it's one of those ridiculously broad patents.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: cool breeze on November 06, 2009, 12:14:59 PM
iirc that patent dealt with the Dragon Ball Z games

Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 06, 2009, 02:02:30 PM
hey I sent you a friend request bildi.  for some reason, your vinyl doesn't come up when I search for 'astro', 'astro boy', etc.
I forget exactly where the option comes up but there is a way to list your friends' storefronts.
Just go to storefront->my storefront->press Y(view details)->first option lets you look up your friends.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on November 07, 2009, 12:06:45 AM
FUCKING HELL BILDI THAT FOCUS IS HOTT. I want it.

(http://i38.tinypic.com/16jnimx.jpg)

8)
Dude, this ain't Cruis'n Exotica... :rofl
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 08, 2009, 01:49:52 AM
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/fallingsilo/PhotoFinish.jpg)

lol me winning in the scion winning by a 20th of a second.  Apparently the game sets your location as the driver seat, not the front of the car, which is why the trans am lost.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: pilonv1 on November 09, 2009, 06:28:13 AM
more shitty datsuns
(http://i33.tinypic.com/11k9tv4.jpg)

(http://i37.tinypic.com/2whjyfc.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ManaByte on November 18, 2009, 08:16:26 PM
First car I bought was the 87 Transam...wish they had an 82...just because I wanted to make a KITT.

As soon as I get the credits I'm buying that 69 Charger and making a General Lee.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: bork on November 19, 2009, 05:22:53 AM
(http://i45.tinypic.com/14e4fhh.jpg)

This makes me want to buy Forza 3 and load up a Daytona USA custom soundtrack.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: demi on November 19, 2009, 05:30:46 AM
SonofBitch? Must have been made by an Australian
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: iconoclast on November 19, 2009, 05:35:39 AM
This makes me want to buy Forza 3 and load up a Daytona USA custom soundtrack.

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh5LfAu1EMI[/youtube] :rock

I never use custom soundtracks, but I must do this next time I play.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Mupepe on November 19, 2009, 10:40:12 AM
:bow Bildi :bow2

Applied it to my max-upgraded Focus.  Looks tits.  Too bad I'm terrible at set-ups 'cause the thing can't shift for shit.  Too much power.

:rock
Try a higher gear ratio, maybe?
lol.  Will do.  That'll probably help the top speed as well, right?  I love this game but can't tune for shit.

I'm hoping to make a scraper soon.  Game needs to be updated to allow 24's and Buick LeSabres.  Plus whistle tips.
The higher gear ratio will give you better acceleration, but a lower top speed.  However, the power will be more evenly distributed throughout the gears.  Changing to 4.10 or 3.90 gears will make first and second gear REALLY short.  Like as soon as you go you need to be out of first kind of short.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 19, 2009, 12:01:35 PM
Yeah top speed doesn't actually much in this game except for the few bowl tracks and Le Mans.  The Veyron for example has so much weight that while the car is powerful to accelerate quickly, it can't brake or turn for shit so it's worse than a lot of cars a class below it when it comes to the Japan or Italy tracks.  I normally tune my cars to have the best launch, braking, and handling.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Mupepe on November 19, 2009, 02:26:24 PM
:bow Veyron :bow2

But yeah, it's crap for handling.  Kinda like the Viper.  Not a track car.  It's just a raw connection between the driver and the car.  Hell, there isn't even Active Handling on a goddamn Viper.  That's fucking awesome.

And yeah, top speed is nothing but a bullet point in the game and in real life.  In any realistic situation, you will run out of track before you hit top speed.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on November 19, 2009, 06:49:44 PM
(http://i45.tinypic.com/14e4fhh.jpg)

This makes me want to buy Forza 3 and load up a Daytona USA custom soundtrack.

PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS FOR SALE ON THE MARKETPLACE
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on November 19, 2009, 07:47:50 PM
(http://i45.tinypic.com/14e4fhh.jpg)

This makes me want to buy Forza 3 and load up a Daytona USA custom soundtrack.

PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS FOR SALE ON THE MARKETPLACE
I think it is, I've seen it.

My Chevy Stock Car has a Days of Thunder paintscheme, though.

:bow non-crazy Tom Cruise :bow2
:bow Rowdy Burns :bow2
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: bork on November 19, 2009, 08:27:32 PM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbgxK4fOnOo[/youtube]

:rofl
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on November 19, 2009, 09:40:15 PM
Played a few events.  Nice game but it's still not really for me.  The framerate is great.  IQ is great.  Controls are great.  Love the "make your own difficulty" and be rewarded appropriately thing.  I'm playing on medium AI and it's fucking tough compared to medium on GT or arcade racers.  Neck and neck for a long time.  Like the fast progression system.  Like the easy achievements.  Love unlimited rewind.

I don't like that even with both discs installed the game has terrible loading.  I understand 30-60 second track loading, but the little loads like when you win a new car and have to wait for it to load post-race.  I don't expect stuff like that when running off the HDD.  Definitely the worst loads I've seen on an installed game.  Turn 10 needs to work on programming a bit.  I don't like the announcer bubble popping up WHENEVER I DO ANYTHING.  I've had a bunch of times where I hit the button to get past the bubble and it does some post-bubble action like SPEND 30k CREDITS ON UPGRADING MY CAR wtfwtfwtf.  I don't like that's there no "quick race" type option to just pick a track and a car and race.  I had to go to online mode and just play alone to do that.  I don't like that the graphics on some tracks (I guess F2 tracks like NYC) look pretty bad compared to PGR/GT.  Also had some glitches post-rewind where the game starts chugging and dropping frames.

I feel like at the start I kept doing the same three tracks over and over with slight variations (reverse/different routes).  I'll play it here and there, but this is why I'm not really into sims like Forza or GT.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 19, 2009, 10:02:14 PM
There's a quick race option - it's right at the start screen.  You'll have to go back one screen from the main menu.  I can't remember what it's called just now but in there is "Hot Lap" which is like time trials.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: originalz on November 20, 2009, 04:22:34 AM
There's a quick race option which lets you choose any car and any track to race against AI opponents.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on November 20, 2009, 06:47:03 PM
I turned all the assists off, went to manual + clutch and left the AI on medium and only braking lines on and ....the game became fun!  :o  When you have more things to keep track off I have more fun.  Also since I drive stick irl, clutch is really fun here.  It also seems like turning all the assists off and going clutch gives you better control of your car.  Instead of being neck and neck on medium AI like I was before, I was getting good leads on everyone with assists off.  If there was a true FF wheel for X360 w/clutch I'd almost be tempted to get it.

Two complaints:
1.  I want to play in cockpit view the whole time, but the rear view mirror is 80% OFFSCREEN for most cars I've tried so far.   So I have to keep hitting back on the right analogue to see where the car behind me is.  Now when I'm sitting in a car IRL I can always SEE MY REAR VIEW MIRROR without turning my head.  >_<

2.  Not really a complaint but I usually follow the cars ahead of me and sometimes they suddenly go CRAZY and drive full speed at a turn and off the track into a wall.  Thankfully rewind function saves me there!

Also how the heck do you win an auction?  I tried bidding on a bunch of cars when they were down to 1-2 mins.  By the time I got the message that I'd been outbid and the slooooooooooooooooooooooow loading of opening the window and rebidding, the auction is over.  I got outbid every single time!  On shitty cars too!  What's up with that :X
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: iconoclast on November 20, 2009, 07:07:46 PM
Can't you hit Y instead of the right stick to check behind you? I've never tried cockpit view though so I dunno if it still works.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 20, 2009, 07:45:31 PM
I gave up on auctions - unless I'm prepared to pay the "buyout" price, it's a huge time-sink for very little return.
I thought there is a wheel with clutch...i have the MS one so not rebuying but forzamotorsport.net previewed one before release at least. If you're quibbling about some definition of "true" FF (while still playing on a pad) i can't help you...
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bebpo on November 20, 2009, 08:39:05 PM
I gave up on auctions - unless I'm prepared to pay the "buyout" price, it's a huge time-sink for very little return.
I thought there is a wheel with clutch...i have the MS one so not rebuying but forzamotorsport.net previewed one before release at least. If you're quibbling about some definition of "true" FF (while still playing on a pad) i can't help you...

I don't see the point in spending $$$ for a wheel that won't offer any resistance when you turn and just vibrates along with bumps in the road.  The feeling of having the road fighting you with real g-forces is what makes racing games in the arcade so fun.  After using a FF wheel with resistance on GT4, I can't go back to non-resistance wheels.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: originalz on November 20, 2009, 08:43:55 PM
1.  I want to play in cockpit view the whole time, but the rear view mirror is 80% OFFSCREEN for most cars I've tried so far.   So I have to keep hitting back on the right analogue to see where the car behind me is.  Now when I'm sitting in a car IRL I can always SEE MY REAR VIEW MIRROR without turning my head.  >_<

You can adjust your FOV within the cockpit view.

To change the angle, just do the following to the settings under the multi-screen setup options:

    * Multiscreen: On
    * Mode: Host
    * Channel: 0 will do
    * View: Center
    * Degrees Hidden: 0 or just play around with it
    * Degrees between screens: 62 (recommended) or whatever suits you best
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 20, 2009, 10:54:12 PM
The problem with a full 900 degree wheel is that you can't react as fast as on a pad.  It feels cool but it's less functional outside of like drift races.

For the auction achievement, you can definitely get the cheapest, shittiest car possible for under 10,000 which isn't a lot of money after a couple seasons.  What I need to do is sell a bullshti vinyl group or tuning setup or something.  Anybody want to team up on that?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on November 21, 2009, 11:07:45 AM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbgxK4fOnOo[/youtube]

:rofl
:P
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on November 21, 2009, 11:08:43 AM
I gave up on auctions - unless I'm prepared to pay the "buyout" price, it's a huge time-sink for very little return.
I picked up on an auction that was about to close and bid on it, and won. You just need to be a little lucky.

What I need to do is sell a bullshti vinyl group or tuning setup or something.  Anybody want to team up on that?

If you buy my vinyl, I'll buy yours. Mine is up for free, is that okay?
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on November 21, 2009, 05:46:48 PM
I've had some luck with auctions but not a ton.

The Daytona USA Monte Carlo SS is staggeringly good :O They even did all the decals from the arcade version :bow2

I've been trying to figure out what kind of vinyls to do. The problem is that the vast majority of them have already been done so I guess the real creative canvas at this point is the overall car design.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on November 21, 2009, 05:56:27 PM
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2qch7wp.jpg)

Fuck yes
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 21, 2009, 06:09:56 PM
What I need to do is sell a bullshti vinyl group or tuning setup or something.  Anybody want to team up on that?
If you buy my vinyl, I'll buy yours. Mine is up for free, is that okay?
ok.  I'm pretty busy today but I'll make one and message you by tomorrow.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 23, 2009, 01:25:20 AM
I turned all the assists off, went to manual + clutch and left the AI on medium and only braking lines on and ....the game became fun!  :o  When you have more things to keep track off I have more fun.  Also since I drive stick irl, clutch is really fun here.  It also seems like turning all the assists off and going clutch gives you better control of your car.  Instead of being neck and neck on medium AI like I was before, I was getting good leads on everyone with assists off.  If there was a true FF wheel for X360 w/clutch I'd almost be tempted to get it.

I've never tried the game with assists so don't have anything to compare to, but I really like it with all assists off.  It's like the game was designed to be perfect with no assists.  Only thing is that it's a little too forgiving but I've heard that changes with some of the highest class cars.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 23, 2009, 01:26:38 AM
You can adjust your FOV within the cockpit view.

To change the angle, just do the following to the settings under the multi-screen setup options:

    * Multiscreen: On
    * Mode: Host
    * Channel: 0 will do
    * View: Center
    * Degrees Hidden: 0 or just play around with it
    * Degrees between screens: 62 (recommended) or whatever suits you best

Wow, that's cool.  I had no idea there was that option.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: T-Short on November 23, 2009, 12:19:51 PM
Sho Nuff, it's done now, I put the logo and design up on my storefront. I'll gift it over if you don't have any creditz :arr

(http://www.capitaltrachea.se/misc/jalnsx1.jpg)

(http://www.capitaltrachea.se/misc/jalnsx2.jpg)

ANA is next.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: T-Short on November 24, 2009, 10:32:21 AM
(http://www.capitaltrachea.se/misc/m1pro.jpg)

Started out on this M1 Pro car, too bad you can't get the flared arches of the actual race version

(http://www.capitaltrachea.se/misc/m1_pro.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on November 27, 2009, 03:34:25 PM
Does the patch do anything aside from animating the driver's hands in cockpit mode? ???
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Sho Nuff on November 27, 2009, 04:11:11 PM
Sho Nuff, it's done now, I put the logo and design up on my storefront. I'll gift it over if you don't have any creditz :arr

(http://www.capitaltrachea.se/misc/jalnsx1.jpg)

(http://www.capitaltrachea.se/misc/jalnsx2.jpg)

ANA is next.

Oh fuck dude, that is SWEET!
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on November 27, 2009, 05:33:44 PM
I don't think there is an advantage but you get more money.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: ManaByte on November 27, 2009, 05:34:51 PM
It also teaches you to break better.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 27, 2009, 09:49:28 PM
Someone explain to me the point of playing with the ABS off. I tried it for one race in Forza 2, and the car skidded out if I so much as tapped the left trigger. It seemed like all it did was make the car much, much worse at braking. But maybe there's some secret advantage that I don't know about?

On the contrary, it gives you much finer control over the braking (since it allows much more aggressive braking than if ABS kicked in to prevent them locking up). Give it a bit more practice in a manageable car and you'll come around. Also, upgrade your car's brakes ASAP.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Bildi on November 28, 2009, 03:34:51 AM
You can also tune the severity of the brakes so that they only lock in the last little bit of trigger movement.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on November 30, 2009, 01:08:29 PM
Just a heads up, but the game is $40 at most outlets now. Great deal imo.

http://www.amazon.com/Forza-Motorsport-3-Xbox-360/dp/B002BSA2LQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1259604566&sr=8-1
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: drew on November 30, 2009, 03:17:21 PM
yeah i got it at gamestop for 40 bucks too
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Stoney Mason on January 10, 2010, 12:35:19 PM
Crazy (awesome) person.

[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshaF71tHv0&fmt=22[/youtube]


(http://i27.tinypic.com/2r47782.jpg)
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: T234 on January 10, 2010, 02:51:17 PM
GT5 and Forza 3 are both awful.  Trackmania 2 is the true racing champ. :hyper

WHERE WHAT NEED VIDEO NOW
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: brawndolicious on January 11, 2010, 06:51:38 AM
(http://i27.tinypic.com/2r47782.jpg)
my pee pee would grow so much bigger if I had that.

the dude can't shift for shit though.
Title: Re: FORZA 3 DRIVING GAME OF THE FOREVER CONFIRMED!!!
Post by: Mupepe on January 11, 2010, 04:44:06 PM
Someone explain to me the point of playing with the ABS off. I tried it for one race in Forza 2, and the car skidded out if I so much as tapped the left trigger. It seemed like all it did was make the car much, much worse at braking. But maybe there's some secret advantage that I don't know about?

On the contrary, it gives you much finer control over the braking (since it allows much more aggressive braking than if ABS kicked in to prevent them locking up). Give it a bit more practice in a manageable car and you'll come around. Also, upgrade your car's brakes ASAP.
yep yep yep

you can actually brake in time without the abs interfering and you sliding all out on the turn.  Turn that shit off.  Get more money and get to drive without bitch braking on.

My baby right now is a C5 Z06 Corvette.  I've done everything except an engine swap.  She's topped out at 770 HP.  I was going to drop a ZR1 engine in her, but I'm not sure.  The stock ZR1 engine is a huge drop in pretty much everything.  It's pretty much an LS3 with forged internals and a supercharger.  Will the ZR1 engine come NA or will it come with the supercharger?

Edit:
Also for tuning n00bs, if you're looking for a great balance between acceleration and top speed, 3.90 gears seems to be a pretty reliable balance.  You can of course make it better if you want to alter each individual gear.  But set the final drive gear at 3.9 and it'll make a world of difference.  I was going to try 4.10 gears, but good god, my Corvette topped out at 146 and went through gears like nothing.  4.10's will probably work with something insanely curvy where you won't ever hit a large straightaway