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[JackAubrey]

For sure.
I have a great open setup but I find that a pair of Sennheisers pick up a lot more detail.

I have a good AV 7.1 setup too. But yes - I've noticed more detail in Forza using headphones. I bought a Turtle Beach virtual surround dongle this week - the DSS2 - and was amazed to hear all manner of environment sounds at Bernese Alps in FM4.

 

[tasos]

so, assuming all rumors are true FM5 is getting these either new or significantly updated tracks:

Entirely new

• Prague (confirmed)
• Spa Francorchamps (confirmed)
• Bathurst (confirmed)
  
• Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Yas Island Marina Circuit (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Pacific Raceways (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Autodromo Nazionale Monza (laser scanned by someone who said they were working on Microsoft's next gen racer)
• Lime Rock Park (laser scanned by someone who said they were working on Microsoft's next gen racer)
• Circuit of the Americas (BADNED might or might NOT have hinted at something)

I don't know, if FM5 had that many new tracks wouldn't T10 be screaming about it from the rooftops by now ?

I' d like Pacific Heights while listening Let's get it on tonight on the radio ...

 

[phosphor112]

FM4 had that feature already. Once you gutted the interior, the cabin became louder.
However, because now the stock cockpit filters have been reworked, that same effect should be even more noticeable..

Never noticed. I only ever played it on a small TV though. At home I have a better set up.

For sure.
I have a great open setup but I find that a pair of Sennheisers pick up a lot more detail.

Yes, my 280 HD's say hello. =P

 

[theignoramus]

so, assuming all rumors are true FM5 is getting these either new or significantly updated tracks:

Rescanned:

• Silverstone (confirmed) (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Nurburgring Nordschleife (rumored/heavily hinted at by someone at T10 iirc)

Entirely new

• Prague (confirmed)
• Spa Francorchamps (confirmed)
• Bathurst (confirmed)
  
• Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Yas Island Marina Circuit (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Pacific Raceways (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Autodromo Nazionale Monza (laser scanned by someone who said they were working on Microsoft's next gen racer)
• Lime Rock Park (laser scanned by someone who said they were working on Microsoft's next gen racer)
• Circuit of the Americas (BADNED might or might NOT have hinted at something)

I don't know, if FM5 had that many new tracks wouldn't T10 be screaming about it from the rooftops by now ?

that rumoured list of tracks looks too good to be true. Monza and Abu Dhabi? believe it when I see them

 

[Insane Metal]

More footage, please, T10? :/

 

[eso76]

For sure.
I have a great open setup but I find that a pair of Sennheisers pick up a lot more detail.

unfortunately, i think no sound setup can match a decent pair of headphones.for games.

I have a high end (audiophile even) sound system, but i think you need to go much louder than your neighbours would like to pick all the detail.

 

[eso76]

that rumoured list of tracks looks too good to be true. Monza and Abu Dhabi? believe it when I see them

What we know is

the same company T10 hired to laser scan Silverstone, Bathurst and Prague also scanned Abu Dhabi (and LaSarthe, Long Beach etc).


Monza has been laser scanned by Microsoft, that much is confirmed.by Monza Circuit's official page.
"5th-6th june, 2012 - Microsoft mapping the track."

Whether it is for FM5, DLC or FM6, that remains to be seen, but i just noticed it says june 2012 (thought it was june 2013) i doubt they are going to sit on those data for 3 years.

 

[Big Takeover]

What we know is

the same company T10 hired to laser scan Silverstone, Bathurst and Prague also scanned Abu Dhabi (and LaSarthe, Long Beach etc).


Monza has been laser scanned by Microsoft, that much is confirmed.by Monza Circuit's official page.
"5th-6th june, 2012 - Microsoft mapping the track."

Whether it is for FM5, DLC or FM6, that remains to be seen, but i just noticed it says june 2012 (thought it was june 2013) i doubt they are going to sit on those data for 3 years.

*Also same company (SmartGeometrics) as previously mentioned. The Monzarace.tv website had a video of them scanning, but surprise, it got pulled from their site.

 

[Mascot]

What's the chance of some new media this week?

Cars don't count.

 

[p3tran]

that rumoured list of tracks looks too good to be true.
Monza and Abu Dhabi? believe it when I see them

now thats a good comment.
hopefully things will turn out peachy 8)

 

[soundscream]

What's the chance of some new media this week?

Cars don't count.

 

[eso76]

*Also same company (SmartGeometrics) as previously mentioned. The Monzarace.tv website had a video of them scanning, but surprise, it got pulled from their site.

oh yeah, now i remember a closeup of the equipment revealed a smartgeometrics logo


Originally Posted by Mascot

What's the chance of some new media this week?

Cars don't count.

BANNED said new track reveal is soon.
That was last week.
I guess.. ?

 

[Mascot]

BANNED said new track reveal is soon.
That was last week.
I guess.. ?

BADNET said that? Without any cryptic Da Vinci Code riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma? Cool beans. Can't wait to see a new track.

 

[eso76]

BADNET said that? Without any cryptic Da Vinci Code riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma? Cool beans. Can't wait to see a new track.

Actually, BANDIT's words were 'next [track reveal] is not too far off'.
That was 10 days ago

 

[derFeef]

BADNOT believe a single word.

 

[Gestault]

I'm gonna update the heck out of this thread.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

that rumoured list of tracks looks too good to be true. Monza and Abu Dhabi? believe it when I see them

You won't believe them even when they're confirmed, then.

 

[op_ivy]

that rumoured list of tracks looks too good to be true. Monza and Abu Dhabi? believe it when I see them

thats what most said about spa and bathurst.

 

[Paladin CL]

so, assuming all rumors are true FM5 is getting these either new or significantly updated tracks:

Rescanned:

• Silverstone (confirmed) (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Nurburgring Nordschleife (rumored/heavily hinted at by someone at T10 iirc)

Entirely new

• Prague (confirmed)
• Spa Francorchamps (confirmed)
• Bathurst (confirmed)
  
• Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Yas Island Marina Circuit (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Pacific Raceways (SmartGeometrics laser scanned the track)
• Autodromo Nazionale Monza (laser scanned by someone who said they were working on Microsoft's next gen racer)
• Lime Rock Park (laser scanned by someone who said they were working on Microsoft's next gen racer)
• Circuit of the Americas (BADNED might or might NOT have hinted at something)

I don't know, if FM5 had that many new tracks wouldn't T10 be screaming about it from the rooftops by now ?

I hope they release lots of new tracks, Forza needs this kind of update (and keeping almost all the actual tracks of Forza 4)

 

[op_ivy]

I hope they release lots of new tracks, Forza needs this kind of update (and keeping almost all the actual tracks of Forza 4)

i kind of doubt we'll see all of these at launch, but am hopeful that these tracks are indeed coming at some point via dlc.

 

[SarBear]

I hope they truly remove all Aussie cars from this game in hopes that Saladine will quit playing and go back to Littlest Pet Shop.

Fucking blasphemy that comes from that man's mouth.

 

[op_ivy]

I hope they truly remove all Aussie cars from this game in hopes that Saladine will quit playing and go back to Littlest Pet Shop.

Fucking blasphemy that comes from that man's mouth.

says the mustang fan.

 

[Hawk269]

Went to go see the Gravity movie and prior to the showing they ran the Forza Video clip that they filmed not long ago. Thought it was interesting to see that in a movie theatre.

 

[Bobnob]

The TGS video is the best one, i told a couple of freinds about it they could'nt believe the quality is much better than anything else they have seen even the direct feed alps whats on yt.

 

[Mascot]

Actually, BANDIT's words were 'next [track reveal] is not too far off'.
That was 10 days ago

Cool - can't be too far away now. BUDNIP never disappoints!

 

[Bobnob]

Probably Friday if true.

 

[saladine1]

I hope they truly remove all Aussie cars from this game in hopes that Saladine will quit playing and go back to Littlest Pet Shop.

Fucking blasphemy that comes from that man's mouth.

So, Bathurst 1000 tomorrow.

Any surprises on this special occasion Turn 10?

 

[dejay]

Any surprises on this special occasion Turn 10?

Complete Group A touring car list and liveries from the late '80s, early '90s that competed at Bathurst, totally playable at the race and demonstrated by Allan Grice and Dick Johnson.

I think there would even be some Mustangs in there.

 

[saladine1]

Complete Group A touring car list and liveries from the late '80s, early '90s that competed at Bathurst, totally playable at the race and demonstrated by Allan Grice and Dick Johnson.

I think there would even be some Mustangs in there.

Now THAT would be absolutely fantastically, mindblowingly, cuminpantsingly amazing!!

 

[Positional4]

are we getting a full grid of cars in forza for a change,would be awesome if we could get get 20 or so cars in a race.

 

[dejay]

Now THAT would be absolutely fantastically, mindblowingly, cuminpantsingly amazing!!

Yeah, I loved that era, but a lot of people don't. I'll be happy if I can lap a Sierra Cosworth around with similar spec to Tricky Dickie's.

 

[saladine1]

Yeah, I loved that era, but a lot of people don't. I'll be happy if I can lap a Sierra Cosworth around with similar spec to Tricky Dickie's.

It was the time when the racing was fun and exciting to watch primarily because of the variety of cars. I know a lot of people love the Ford vs Holden rivalry that ensued therafter, due to the GTR of course, but I didn't really like it that much to be honest.
It's good to finally see other manufactures in the mix..

Anyway, Turn 10, you have plenty to choose from:

 

[Mascot]

Is THIS now possible in FM5?

If not: WHY not?

 

[p3tran]

until new media arises, here's an older video I found, where the guy playing is more interested in looking at the roadside graphics that actually racing.
he goes as slow as 10km/h and even stops so he can see better the surroundings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCOLB6kw9m8&hd=1

 

[derFeef]

until new media arises, here's an older video I found, where the guy playing is more interested in looking at the roadside graphics that actually racing.
he goes as slow as 10km/h and even stops so he can see better the surroundings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCOLB6kw9m8&hd=1

Amazing. That's how those people in the versus threads play racing games, I imagine

 

[p3tran]

Amazing. That's how those people in the versus threads play racing games, I imagine

yes amazing. I'd never - ever see them patches of yellow flowers if it wasn't for this guy

 

[saladine1]

Is THIS now possible in FM5?



If not: WHY not?

Still not possible and have no fucking idea why not!
I've been asking for donkeys years but there has not been one answer to this..

 

[Bobnob]

Is THIS now possible in FM5?



If not: WHY not?

No Cos Green Danwalt said so

In a interveiw.

 

[eso76]

until new media arises, here's an older video I found, where the guy playing is more interested in looking at the roadside graphics that actually racing.
he goes as slow as 10km/h and even stops so he can see better the surroundings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCOLB6kw9m8&hd=1

This is what i usually do...
This or watch entire replays in slow motion...

eh.

So, around 45 mins to the next showroom update ?

 

[Mascot]

until new media arises, here's an older video I found, where the guy playing is more interested in looking at the roadside graphics that actually racing.
he goes as slow as 10km/h and even stops so he can see better the surroundings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCOLB6kw9m8&hd=1

Shame the bloke controlling it never realised what the right thumbstick does...

 

[op_ivy]

until new media arises, here's an older video I found, where the guy playing is more interested in looking at the roadside graphics that actually racing.
he goes as slow as 10km/h and even stops so he can see better the surroundings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCOLB6kw9m8&hd=1

god prague looks so good. shame the video cuts off half way through the lap rather then the entire thing.

new cars in 20! hope we get a track today as well.

 

[saladine1]

god prague looks so good. shame the video cuts off half way through the lap rather then the entire thing.

new cars in 20! hope we get a track today as well.

These reveals are limited to cars I would say..

 

[op_ivy]

These reveals are limited to cars I would say..

wasnt it last week we got the alps direct feed? and... a car on silverstone. theres a chance.


let me be disappointed

 

[eso76]

wasnt it last week we got the alps direct feed? and... a car on silverstone. theres a chance.


let me be disappointed

alps was a week before that, so hey, it's about time


And it was on thursday.

 

[Mascot]

These reveals are limited to cars I would say..

Are you calling BODNAD a liar?

 

[op_ivy]

drat. someone over slept

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

Weak

Am I even looking at the right week?

edit:
599 GTO and Agera?

1983 Audi Sport quattro

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR

2010 Nissan370Z

2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV

1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi

2006 Audi RS 4

2011 Mazda RX-8 R3

2010 Volkswagen Golf R

2007 Ford Shelby GT500

2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

2010 Renault Megane RS 250

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

2011 BMW X5 M

2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is

1997 Honda Civic Type R

2001 Acura Integra Type-R

1987 Buick Regal GNX

2008 Aston Martin DBS

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG

1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

 

[phosphor112]

Is THIS now possible in FM5?



If not: WHY not?

I'm not sure what I'm looking at besides an old Goodyear Racing Slick

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

I'm not sure what I'm looking at besides an old Goodyear Tire Slick

The writings on the wall, man.

 

[lil smoke]

What is it with Forza and the cars always looking like plastic... I can't put my finger on it

I think the reflections are a tiny bit over-stylised, the atmospshere, environments as well.

Too much polishing, perfect detail in every spot.

I think they are trying to make the game look cool, and some of it is also to please pixel detectives and graphic whores. What you end up with is this ultra attempt at realism that ends up looking too perfect, alas fake.

I think it needs to loosen up a bit, even the cars movement on the road looks planned and calculated. The trick is to create the perception of realism without trying to emulate it, to me the imperfection and non-linearity are what creates the realism. IMO!! That is why GTAV is its crude depiction, actually looks real for a video game (bad comparison in order to make my point).