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[SarBear]

Ha! I never noticed it before, but Forza 4 has avatar awards you can unlock. There is an Autovista shirt and a stopwatch hat.

Can anyone else find a way to replay the opening movie with Clarkson? I want to show it to people, but I can't find a way to actually see it again. If I leave the game on the main menu, I get a different movie. I really hope we can actually watch it more than the first time we play the game.

Edit: I wish SarBear! The Unicorns seem to be completely locked like they were in Forza 3. If we share them in the club, you can use them. I will be sure to share mine when I connect to Live on Monday.

BTW, this game is amazing. It is really hard to put it down and do "real life" stuff because you get into the "just one more race" mentality.

If there's room in your club when I fire up the game tuesday/wednesday, that would be great! I won't get to play until LATE that night. The missus has plans for us. :/

 

[Shortt Sirket]

If there's room in your club when I fire up the game tuesday/wednesday, that would be great! I won't get to play until LATE that night. The missus has plans for us. :/

That sounds like the best possible reason to delay some playing of the game!

 

[evil_as_skeletor]

The last thing anyone would want to do is give me a livery duty. I suck big time.
I just download other people's designs and call it a day.

Oh well, you can have it anyway SALADINE. Mind if I add you on live?

 

[EteRnal PAL]

Can anyone else find a way to replay the opening movie with Clarkson? I want to show it to people, but I can't find a way to actually see it again. If I leave the game on the main menu, I get a different movie. I really hope we can actually watch it more than the first time we play the game.

Start the game without signing in to your gamertag.

 

[Bloodworth]

Can anyone else find a way to replay the opening movie with Clarkson? I want to show it to people, but I can't find a way to actually see it again. If I leave the game on the main menu, I get a different movie. I really hope we can actually watch it more than the first time we play the game.
.

I'm not sure how to see it again in game, but we put it up on GT after the preview embargo. http://www.gametrailers.com/video/opening-cinematic-forza-motorsport/721361

 

[godhandiscen]

Damn, can't believe they put the

Spoiler

Warthog

as the level 50 reward.

For driving or autovista?

 

[evil_as_skeletor]

Le Mans is in it...the Bugatti Circuit is not.

Oh, and not sure if it ever got answered, but, no, there are no endurance races.

Edit: also, no painting stock rims, if that wasn't answered either.

Just messing around in menus right now, if anyone has any specific questions.


Also, the Furai power plant has a HUGE disadvantage compared to the old 20B...when you install it, the game disables all power upgrades to the engine...so there's absolutely no reason to use it unless you want to make a substandard S-class car. Wish I had known that before dropping the credits on it.

That is so crap (re: Furai 20B), but it's just an NA engine, surely a turbo should be available at least! Disappointing.

I also agree with "|OT| Where Dreams are Driven" - although it doesn't ring true for me with no Holden Torana XU1 or first gen RX7 and I can't race the Adelaide circuit or Bathurst :-( but I can deal with that and move the '71 Challenger up a few spots on my Dream Car list!

 

[EteRnal PAL]

For driving or autovista?

Autovista only. You can't drive that vehicle, same thing with

Spoiler

Jay Leno's Bentley that you unlock by completing half the Autovista challenges.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I was obviously being facetious.

 

[op_ivy]

I was obviously being facetious.

has anyone ever said your avatar looks like a dick and balls?

 

[EteRnal PAL]

I was obviously being facetious.

Will keep that in mind when I see your posts from now on lol

 

[AMUSIX]

That is so crap (re: Furai 20B), but it's just an NA engine, surely a turbo should be available at least! Disappointing.

There is an option to change it to a turbo, which kills that incredibly straight powercurve, but does boost the output quite a bit. However, you cannot many any other modifications past that.

 

[Iknos]

3, plus reverse. none epic. not even close to the montserrat environment from fm3

Sure they're not "epic" but its a good location mainly because of the elevation involved. Much like another Swiss Alps like track in another game which I'm guessing was the source of inspiration.

My only wish is that another ribbon of it was a bit more tight and attempted to climb a hill with some tight S curves.

That sounds like the best possible reason to delay some playing of the game!

Speaking of avatars Sirket...

Just found out my local Best Buy has a dozen LEs coming in and since they don't allow for LE preorders they are fair game.

For some reason I didn't realize that T10 was still going to do the whole VIP thing. There's been no buzz here for it which is probably why I didn't know.

What did you all think about VIP for FM3? In retrospect I didn't get a lot out of it. It seems that its better now to save your money by getting the regular edition and then spending the extra money on Season Pass and things like that.

 

[op_ivy]

Sure they're not "epic" but its a good location mainly because of the elevation involved. Much like another Swiss Alps like track in another game which I'm guessing was the source of inspiration.

i'm sure. rigggghtttt

 

[evil_as_skeletor]

There is an option to change it to a turbo, which kills that incredibly straight powercurve, but does boost the output quite a bit. However, you cannot many any other modifications past that.

Damn.
Oh well, are 13B modification options still ample? As in porting etc?

You into rotaries are you AMUSIX?

 

[shinnn]

Dan interview with a lot of footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr5m50K2EAA

 

[Sh0k]

Is the Microsoft wireless wheel already discontinued worth getting? I have a friend who is selling his in almost new condition for around $90.00

I've tried the new speed wheel from microsoft but didn't like it and definatelly can't afford a Fanatec or the new Mad Catz that's coming out.

Anything that I have to be aware of before buying the MS Wireless wheel?

 

[Iknos]

i'm sure. rigggghtttt

Maybe i'm wrong but if you watch the making of video you can certainly see a strong resemblance. I'm probably not the only one who burst out laughing when seeing it.

 

[i nerini del buio]

Oh well, eiger nordwand clearly is the source of inspiration
I mean, even the name of the game is a source of inspiration

Gran Turismo -> Forza Motorsport
yup

 

[watership]

Oh well, eiger nordwand clearly is the source of inspiration
I mean, even the name of the game is a source of inspiration

Gran Turismo -> Forza Motorsport
yup

Dude. What are you doing?

 

[Shaneus]

Oh well, eiger nordwand clearly is the source of inspiration
I mean, even the name of the game is a source of inspiration

Gran Turismo -> Forza Motorsport
yup

Wrong thread, tiger.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Is the Microsoft wireless wheel already discontinued worth getting? I have a friend who is selling his in almost new condition for around $90.00

I've tried the new speed wheel from microsoft but didn't like it and definatelly can't afford a Fanatec or the new Mad Catz that's coming out.

Anything that I have to be aware of before buying the MS Wireless wheel?

MS Wheel is the best value wireless FFB wheel on Xbox.

Worth noting that some of the early models caught fire, though, but I think that was rectified with a new power cable.

Most important thing when buying a wheel: make sure you have somewhere to use it! Table, Rennsport or WSP! You won't get a very good experience on your knee!

 

[Slayer-33]

 

[Xanadu]

Dan interview with a lot of footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr5m50K2EAA

damn thats a horrible voice lol

 

[Big Takeover]

Dan interview with a lot of footage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr5m50K2EAA

After initially thinking the guy just called Dial-a-Dan 800 number (press 1 for "gamers into car lovers, and car lovers into gamers), he actually got some good answers from him.

 

[i nerini del buio]

Dude. What are you doing?

Saying the truth while I'm waiting for my limited edition to arrive?
It's true, there at turn10 they like gran turismo, so what? It's always been an amazing game. Forza4 wouldn't be as good as it actually is if they didn't take a look at what gran turismo does well

 

[Big Takeover]

Wrong thread, tiger.

and take that Maserati picture Slayer just posted with you! Oh sh...

 

[Shaneus]

After initially thinking the guy just called Dial-a-Dan 800 number (press 1 for "gamers into car lovers, and car lovers into gamers), he actually got some good answers from him.

Interesting that Dan himself mentioned the JPG compression of the photomode in 3.

I also enjoy actually hearing him talking about a game and subject he's clearly passionate about. There haven't been many games I've really gotten into (publicity/pre-release wise) but it seems he's a lot more open to talk about and promote the game than many other designers/developers... not just with driving games, but overall.

 

[op_ivy]

Maybe i'm wrong but if you watch the making of video you can certainly see a strong resemblance. I'm probably not the only one who burst out laughing when seeing it.

burst out laughing? yeah, you might be

 

[Big Takeover]

Interesting that Dan himself mentioned the JPG compression of the photomode in 3.

I also enjoy actually hearing him talking about a game and subject he's clearly passionate about. There haven't been many games I've really gotten into (publicity/pre-release wise) but it seems he's a lot more open to talk about and promote the game than many other designers/developers... not just with driving games, but overall.

It took me a while to warm up to him, but yeah, for all the shit he's taken, he's actually pretty straightforward guy. "Why isn't there night racing/weather?" (paraphrasing) "Too much to do, too little time. We'll do it when it becomes a priority".

 

[Shaneus]

It took me a while to warm up to him, but yeah, for all the shit he's taken, he's actually pretty straightforward guy. "Why isn't there night racing/weather?" (paraphrasing) "Too much to do, too little time. We'll do it when it becomes a priority".

Yup. I like his/their philosophy on features to put in their games, too. Having lists like that to go back to gives them the chance to refine ideas to the point of near-perfect optimisation lest they go in too early with a raw idea and find it's half-baked and written off completely before it's had a chance to be fleshed out. Also gives me hope for future iterations that they'll continually incorporate new ideas rather than have just a stagnant franchise that only adds more content each time.

 

[AMUSIX]

Damn.
Oh well, are 13B modification options still ample? As in porting etc?

You into rotaries are you AMUSIX?

13B mods are good enough...

and, yes, have an FC myself, kept it NA, ported, did the typical intake and exhaust, but mostly just focused on handling, braking, and drive train (custom built transmission, race clutch, rear diff, that sort of thing). It's got almost nothing off the line, but it'll hold it's speed through damn near any turn and, if given enough road to run, will toe somewhere around 180. Been ages since it's seen a track, though it used to be very familiar with Laguna Seca and Buttonwillow.


I've put together one FC tuning in the game so far that I'm happy with. It's a B-class, and seems to hold its own fairly nicely, even though it can be slightly squirrelly coming out of turns. Originally tuned it on Infineon, but it's proven to be quite at home in the Alps and Montserrat. I don't think it'll fare as well at Road Atlanta, but I could be wrong. I really should have just recreated the tuning I had in Forza 3, but, like an idiot, I deleted all my F3 data after I did the transfer to F4 (needed the room). I guess my tuning might still be on the F3 marketplace, but not sure how I'd be able to get it and bring it over.

 

[Auto_aim1]

M5 <3

 

[Mizzou Gaming]

Saying the truth while I'm waiting for my limited edition to arrive?
It's true, there at turn10 they like gran turismo, so what? It's always been an amazing game. Forza4 wouldn't be as good as it actually is if they didn't take a look at what gran turismo does well

Again, look at the title of this thread compared to the one they linked you. Now where do you think that should go?

I'm all for sharing your opinions but do it in the right place. I don't want that filth overflowing into here.

 

[Gek54]

It took me a while to warm up to him, but yeah, for all the shit he's taken, he's actually pretty straightforward guy. "Why isn't there night racing/weather?" (paraphrasing) "Too much to do, too little time. We'll do it when it becomes a priority".

Much easier to accept than the "I dont like driving in the rain." excuse from earlier days.

 

[op_ivy]

Much easier to accept than the "I dont like driving in the rain." excuse from earlier days.

i dunno... i dont like driving in the rain either. fuck weather. night too.

 

[Gek54]

i dunno... i dont like driving in the rain either. fuck weather. night too.

Do you hate right turns too?

 

[op_ivy]

Do you hate right turns too?

no.

 

[Gek54]

I dont understand....vision problems?

 

[op_ivy]

I dont understand....vision problems?

no. just prefer racing in optimum conditions. especially considering the negatives associated with each this gen

 

[dejay]

Do you hate right turns too?

Most race drivers prefer driving during the day with no rain. Crazy, but it's true.

 

[Big Takeover]

Much easier to accept than the "I dont like driving in the rain." excuse from earlier days.

Not his finest hour.

i dunno... i dont like driving in the rain either. fuck weather. night too.

I saw God the first time I aquaplaned in PGR4.

 

[op_ivy]

Not his finest hour.
I saw God the first time I aquaplaned in PGR4.

cool. i hated the rain in pgr4 and tried my best to avoid all night races in shift 2

 

[Big Takeover]

cool. i hated the rain in pgr4 and tried my best to avoid all night races in shift 2

I totally understand.

also, i've been drinking

 

[op_ivy]

I totally understand.

also, i've been drinking

 

[Shaneus]

also, i've been drinking

Still mourning di Positano? :lol

Spoiler

Not his finest hour.
I saw God the first time I aquaplaned in PGR4.

Still can't believe that those same weather effects haven't been topped yet. Hitting a slightly deeper puddle of water when cruising around a corner, almost losing it but *just* catching it in time is one of life's great pleasures.

I don't actually have any memory of that "driving in the wet" thing. Any links? I'm curious to see the context.

 

[op_ivy]

I totally understand.

its sat night!

Spoiler

and now i cant avoid the gt5 vs f3 thread

 

[AMUSIX]

its sat night!

Spoiler

and now i cant avoid the gt5 vs f3 thread

Yeah, just stepped in there...jesus, ivy, go easy on the junior!

 

[saladine1]

Oh well, you can have it anyway SALADINE. Mind if I add you on live?

Sure, GT is: V8 big blok

 

[enzo_gt]

All 50 career driver level reward cars (Gamespot)

Might be spoilers for some, (not sure how that works with racing games but whatever), but it may help you plan your purchases accordingly. Then again, FM4 apparently throws credits at you constantly, so it may not be an issue.

Can somebody seriously explain to me why they STILL don't show any stats or anything on the reward select page? I mean FFS, let me be informed about what I'm getting from within the game.

Looking through this though, I'm making a shortlist of cars I want.

LEVEL 31 FUUUUUCK WHAT DO I CHOOSE
LEVEL 35 FUUUUUCK WHAT DO I CHOOSE
LEVEL 36 FUUUUUCK WHAT DO I CHOOSE
LEVEL 47 FUUUUUCK WHAT DO I CHOOSE wait i won't get that far

I made a shortlist of all the cars, for reference myself, but in case somebody finds use of it or G Rom wants to add to OP or anything, I'll post it here in spoiler tags.

Spoiler

Forza 4 Driver Level Rewards
1 Sport Supermini 2008 Toyota Yaris S, 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec S, 2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback, 2010 FIAT Punto Evo SPORT, 2011 Mazda 2, 2009 Honda Fit Sport, 2009 Scion xD
2 Ready to Tune 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTi 16v Mk2, 1989 toyota MR2 SC, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 1994 Nissan 240SX SE, 1994 Honda Civic 1.5 VTi
3 Classic Sport Coupe 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale, 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo, 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R, 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
4 Compact Hot Hatch 2009 SEAT Ibiza CUPRA, 2009 Renault Twingo Renault Sport Cup, 2008 Alfa Romeo MiTo, 2011 Citroen DS3, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart
5 Friday Night Cruiser 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, 1957 Ford Thunderbird
6 Trans-Am Legend 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator, 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 1971 AMC Javelin-AMX
7 Early Drifter 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R, 1985 Toyota Sprinter Treuno GT Apex, 1992 Nissan Silvia CLUB K's
8 King of the Road 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1, 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT
9 True American Muscle 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS-454, 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
10 Fresh Design 2010 Peugeot RCZ, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT, 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3
11 Historic Rally Icon 1980 Renault 5 Turbo, 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth, 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale EVO, 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205, 1982 Lancia 037 Stradale
12 Early Touring Car 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500, 1991 BMW M3, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
13 Sport Off Roader 2008 Volkswagen Touareg R50, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged, 2009 Audi Q7 V12 TDI, 2009 Jeep Grand CHerokee SRT8, 2006 Dodge Ram SRT10
14 Advance Tuner 1995 Toyota MR2 GT, 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, 2000 Honda Integra Type-R, 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, 1997 Honda Civic Type R
15 American Drag Racer 1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 HEMI, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
16 Italian Muscle 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4, 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
17 Featherweight 2004 Opel Speedster Turbo, 2005 Lotus Elise 111S, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
18 Decade of Rivalry 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR, 2008 Lancer Evolution X GSR, 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi
19 Ultimate Hot Hatch 2010 SEAT Leon CUPRA R, 2010 Honda Mugen Civic Type-R 3D, 2010 Volkswagen Golf R, 2009 Ford Focus RS, 2010 Renault Megane RS 250
20 Kaido Warrior 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, 1992 Honda NSX-R, 1998 Toyota Supra RZ, 1997 Mazda RX-7, 1997 Mitsubishi GTO
21 Modern American Muscle 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8, 2010 Ford Shelby GT500, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
22 Modern Sport Sedan 2009 Lexus IS F, 2010 Audi S4, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, 2009 Holden HSV w427
23 Modern Sport Coupe 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, 2010 Nissan 370Z, 2008 BMW M3, 2007 Audi S5, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
24 Executive Sport Saloon 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG, 2009 Audi RS 6, 2010 Jaguar XFR
25 1980's Pin-Up 1984 Ferrari GTO, 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
26 Unforgettable Style 2010 Morgan Aero SuperSports, 2005 TVR Sagaris, 2010 Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85
27 Executive Luxury Coupe 2010 BMW M6 Coupe, 2008 Aston Martin DBS, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG
28 Race Proven Technology 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe, 2004 Ferrari F340, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2005 Ford Ford GT
29 Super Sport Coupe 2009 Jaguar XKR-S, 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
30 Legend of Le Mans 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, 1966 Ford GT40 MkII, 1967 Ferrari 330 P4
31 Hypercar Pioneer 1992 Bugatti EB110 SS, 1993 McLaren F1, 1995 Ferrari F50, 1993 Jaguar XJ220
32 Ring King 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, 2001 Nissan GT-R SpecV, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
33 Iconic Concept 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss, 2006 Lamborghini Miura Concept, 2010 Saleen S5S Raptor
34 Ultimate Grand Tourer 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro, 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo, 2011 RUF Rt 12 S, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia, 2011 McLaren MP4-12C
35 Boutique Supercar 2010 Spada Vetture Sport Codatronca TS, 2010 Rossion Q1, 2010 Wiesmann GT MF5, 2010 Devon GTX, 2010 Bertone Mantide
36 Top of the Line 2010 Aston Martin One-77, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, 2010 Lexus LF-A
37 Street-Legal Race Car 1997 McLaren F1 GT, 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG Mercedes CLK GTR, 1998 Nissan R390, 1999 Diablo GTR
38 Modern GT2 2009 Ford #40 Robertson Racing Ford GT Mk7, 2010 BMW #79 Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 Art Car, 2010 Ferrari #83 Risi Competizione F430GT, 2010 Jaguar #33 RSR XKR GT
39 World Record Contender 2006 Koenigsegg CCX, 2009 Bugatti Veyron 16.4, 2010 SSC Ultimate Aero, 2004 Saleen S7
40 Australian V8 Supercar 2011 Ford #19 Mother Energy Racing Team FG Falcon, 2011 FOrd #5 Ford Performance Racing FG Falcon, 2011 #1 Toll Holden Racing Team Commodore VE, 2011 Holden #11 Pepesi Max Crew Commodore VE
41 Boutique Hypercar 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, 2010 Gumpert Apollo S, 2010 Mosler MT900S, 2010 Joss JT1
42 American Stock Car 2011 Chevrolet #04 Chevrolet Racing Monte Carlo SS Stock Car, 2011 Ford #05 Ford Racing Fusion Stock Car
43 German Touring Car 2004 Audi #8 Audi ABT TT-R, 2011 Audi #04 Audi A4 Touring Car, 2008 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C-Class Touring Car, 2003 Opel #5 OPC TEAM PHOENIX Astra V8
44 Early GT1 1998 Nissan #32 NISSAN R390 GT1, 2000 Dodge #91 Team Oreca Dodge Viper GTS-R, 1997 McLaren #43 Team BMW McLaren F1 GTR, 2003 Saleen #2 Konrad Motorsports S7R, 2005 Maserati #15 JMB Racing MC12
45 Super GT500 2005 Toyota #6 EXXON Superflo Supra, 2005 Honda #18 TAKATA DOME NSX, 2010 Nissan #12 CALSONIC IMPUL GT-R, 2010 Lexus #1 PETRONAS TOM'S SC430, 2003 Nissan #12 CALSONIC SKYLINE
46 GT1 Rivalry 2008 Aston Martin #009 Aston Martin Racing DBR9, 2006 Chevrolet #4 Corvette Racing C6.R, 2006 Aston Martin #007 Aston Martin Racing DBR9, 2004 Chevrolet #3 Corvette Racing C5.R
47 Ultimate Hypercar 2008 Koenigsegg CCGT, 2010 Pagani Zonda R, 2011 Radical SR8 RX, 2008 Mazda Furai
48 Early LMP1 1999 Toyota #3 Toyota Motorsports GT-ONE TS020, 1999 BMW #15 BMW V12 LMR, 2006 Audi #2 Audi Sport North America R8, 2003 Bentley #7 Team Bentley Speed 8, 2003 Panoz #11 JML Team Panoz LMP-01
49 Modern LMP2 2010 Mazda #16 Dyson Racing B09/86, 2010 Chevrolet #99 Green Earth Team Gunnar Oreca FLM09, 2008 Acura #15 Lowe's Fernandez ARX-01b
50 Modern LMP1 2011 Peugeot #10 Matmut-Oreca 908, 2009 Audi #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R15 TDI, 2011 Aston Martin #6 Muscle Milk Aston Martin Lola, 2009 Acura #66 de Ferran Motorsport Jim Hall Tribute ARX-02a

Formatting is a bit fucked up from the .TXT but eh.