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[Xun]

Anyone have a comparison between the real life F40 and the Forza model? I can't completely tell what's wrong with it, although I know something is different.

 

[brotkasten]

Syclone looks very "plastic" like.

Looks very FM3 like.

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Anyone have a comparison between the real life F40 and the Forza model? I can't completely tell what's wrong with it, although I know something is different.

Biggest thing I can see is that the black line on the front bumper is angled way too far down compared to the real car.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I remember the Pagani Zonda in the earlier Forza's being seriously wrong in looks and performance. Hopefully that is put right.

The original C12? Yeah, that was another of the poorly done FM1 models.

Going by the PI and stats bars, (though these tend to be inaccurate), on the car select screens, its performance is still too great in FM4. Much as I love Zondas, there's no way a '99 C12 with less than 400 hp is almost equal to a ZR1 in acceleration, even given its weight advantage.

 

[DasRaven]

Part 5 of the garage roll out is up.
http://www.xboxfront.de/news-2206-26410-Forza_Motorsport_4_Microsoft_Xbox_360.html

2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP confirmed to be the coupe!
2009 Zonda Cinque Roadster appears to have ben modeled with a hardtop of some sort. Why?
Then again, its an AV car, like the California, so perhaps you can take the top down in both.

 

[op_ivy]

i'm sure glad i barely notice the differences in the FM models vs. real life even when presented side by side. its such a non-issue for me

 

[Mascot]

i'm sure glad i barely notice the differences in the FM models vs. real life even when presented side by side. its such a non-issue for me

Same here, and you can add tracks into the equation too. I just let it wash over me, and remain happy in my ignorance.

 

[eso76]

http://forzamotorsport.net/Handlers/GetPhoto.ashx?id=467&full=true

now, this is true, accurate, IBL (and cocktease).
It's not as good ingame as it is in homespace; hopefully next gen we'll get something like this.

 

[AlanzTalon]

for a second there i thought it was ingame of someone drifting that turn.

 

[shinnn]

jesus

 

[metareferential]

HD FAP indeed.

 

[Shortt Sirket]

jesus

That is a custom livery too!

 

[Angst]

http://forzamotorsport.net/Handlers/GetPhoto.ashx?id=467&full=true

now, this is true, accurate, IBL (and cocktease).
It's not as good ingame as it is in homespace; hopefully next gen we'll get something like this.

.ashx? huh?

Anyway, I don't see what's wrong with the F40 either (nor the McLaren).

 

[Peterthumpa]

FAP indeed.
EDIT - beaten but fapping anyway.

 

[op_ivy]

Same here, and you can add tracks into the equation too. I just let it wash over me, and remain happy in my ignorance.

yeah, not only am i not an expert on every cars/tracks corners - i dont care to be (so long as its close obviously).

though, that said, a track like the ring is much more frightening to race on in other game 5. more fun too. i have no idea if thats more realistic though

 

[BruiserBear]

In some pics the lighting looks awesome, but then in others not so much. Am I alone in this opinion?

 

[sneaky77]

.ashx? huh?

Anyway, I don't see what's wrong with the F40 either (nor the McLaren).

yeah those links dont work for me it just downloads some empty file

 

[brotkasten]

Am I missing something or does Forza 4 really have only one Fiat?

No 500?
No Nuova 500?
What about the Coupé 20V Turbo?

http://www.xboxfront.de/screenshots-2206-8685-Forza_Motorsport_4.html

What is going on here? I hope that's a mistake.

e: Okay, I'm not that disappointed, but come on, that's just not fair. The French got way more cars and they're much worse.

 

[Betta Lines]

In some pics the lighting looks awesome, but then in others not so much. Am I alone in this opinion?

I believe this is because some (such as the Top Gear studio) are using an HDRI technique, using photographs like this:

http://www.hdri-locations.com/details.php?hdri_id=0119

Whereas others are... just standard in-game screenshots (with photomode effects).

 

[Mascot]

In some pics the lighting looks awesome, but then in others not so much. Am I alone in this opinion?

All down to the skill of the photographer I think. Just like in real life.

There are a couple of shots that look truly last gen, but for the most part: holyfuck.

 

[Betta Lines]

No. The holyfuck ones look like photos because they essentially are, apart from the model.

 

[shinnn]

from the user porsche 9146 on fm.net

I put an E30 M3 engine in a 2002 and modified it thoroughly yesterday, and all I can say is WOW when it comes to sounds changing through levels of upgrades. it's DEFINITELY noticeable, certainly more than in FM2.

 

[cutmeamango]

In some pics the lighting looks awesome, but then in others not so much. Am I alone in this opinion?

I think the game is suffering the Man Furismo Jive syndrome on a smaller scale.
It definetely has cars and tracks discrepancies, but as of pics released, to a much smaller extent.
That said, game is looking great, and the Top Gear photo place is amazing!

 

[2600]

No. The holyfuck ones look like photos because they essentially are, apart from the model.

Still, the more photo-realistic the backdrop gets the easier it is for 3D models to look more and more out of place. They seem to have done a good job in getting the lighting to blend the models/backgrounds seamlessly for the most part (especially TG studio!).

 

[Xun]

No. The holyfuck ones look like photos because they essentially are, apart from the model.

It's the same reason the photo travel photomode in GT5 looks good.

 

[Betta Lines]

No. GT5 did not use this technique. The photomode locations in GT5 were made of geometry with textures created from photos.

The Forza 4 ones seem to be just HDRI files, which is just a very high res (spherical) photo.

Can anyone confirm?

 

[eso76]

Am I missing something or does Forza 4 really have only one Fiat?

No 500?
No Nuova 500?
What about the Coupé 20V Turbo?

look under Abarth.
But yeah, i was expecting the old 500 to be there.
maybe we'll get it in dlc form with, you know, the old beetle..

 

[brotkasten]

look under Abarth.
But yeah, i was expecting the old 500 to be there.
maybe we'll get it in dlc form with, you know, the old beetle..

I wanted the stock N500, not the Abarth version. And yeah, where the hell is the old beetle? It's cool to include some one-shot muscle cars to boost your number of manufacturers to over 80, but don't forget some real cars.

e: Holy shit I sound like a troll. Excuse me for a moment.

 

[gillty]

2011 CTS-V Coupe but no Sport Wagon. FUuuuuuuu T10!

 

[eso76]

No. GT5 did not use this technique. The photomode locations in GT5 were made of geometry with textures created from photos.

The Forza 4 ones seem to be just HDRI files, which is just a very high res (spherical) photo.

Can anyone confirm?

both games use a little of both, and gt5 too uses something like ibl in photo travel.
What fm4 lacks is some more light coming from 'below' the car, to make shadows less harsh, but i've seen a number of fuckawesome pics taken ingame too.

 

[shinnn]

sorry I can't stop posting. You guys let me know if it's getting annoying =p

 

[sneaky77]

sorry I can't stop posting. You guys let me know if it's getting annoying =p

Feel free to keep going lol..

 

[snoopeasystreet]

just bought myself a fiat punto. Will I be represented in this game?

 

[rocksteady1983]

sorry I can't stop posting. You guys let me know if it's getting annoying =p

No way man, keep posting. The more the better. Are these your pics or are they just from the employees and stuff that have the game?

 

[twinturbo2]

Why stop with Turn 10? Get PD involved as well.

Spoiler

That will never work lol

You'll never know if you don't try.

 

[op_ivy]

forgive me if this is old, or even ancient, but...

orange and red helmets? i thought all drivers had the same grey, dull brain case we've seen for ages in FMs. Another clue to driver modification?

 

[eso76]

very nice

 

[brotkasten]

just bought myself a fiat punto. Will I be represented in this game?

Only if you bought the new Punto evo SPORT.

 

[AlanzTalon]

2011 CTS-V Coupe but no Sport Wagon. FUuuuuuuu T10!

yeah, some bullshit right here. Can't leave out the world's best grocery hauler.

 

[derFeef]

Those muscles are body-rollin' - I love it!

 

[twinturbo2]

Sweet, I looked at the car list and the '71 Plymouth 'Cuda is in. I know which muscle car I'm using.

 

[Marco1]

Please fix the drivers visor T10?

 

[shinnn]

No way man, keep posting. The more the better. Are these your pics or are they just from the employees and stuff that have the game?

it's from Turn10 people. I'm just re-hosting, since the directlink doesn't work for everyone.

I think the AI cars are using the FM3 player lod without interior? They are really improved from fm3.

 

[Iknos]

Any impressions on the handling? The forcefeedback? The physics?

Pics are great but with the embargo lifted I want to hear about probably the most important thing.

 

[skyfinch]

sorry I can't stop posting. You guys let me know if it's getting annoying =p

Lol, no way. Every time I see your username in this thread, I know you just posted new media. Keep it up.

 

[skyfinch]

forgive me if this is old, or even ancient, but...

orange and red helmets? i thought all drivers had the same grey, dull brain case we've seen for ages in FMs. Another clue to driver modification?

There was an older pic with the AI driver with a yellow helmet and yellow suit.

 

[shinnn]

Any impressions on the handling? The forcefeedback? The physics?

Pics are great but with the embargo lifted I want to hear about probably the most important thing.

http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/thread/4812986.aspx

Is there a big difference in the driving physics?
When you turn the driving physics from standard to sim, then yes. Race on the hardest settings possible, even an F-199 Citroen C1 (FWD) is easy to lose.

Where would FM4 sit on this scale in terms of physics?
1 - Ridge Racer
2 -
3 -
4 - PGR 4, TDU 2
5 - GRID, NFS Shift 2
6 - FM3
7 - GT5
7.4 - FM4
8 - rFactor
9 - GTR 2
10 - iRacing
Could change as I try other cars with more power.

Can you compare Forza 3 to Forza 4 when it comes to force feedback?
Logitech DriveFX - Feels the same in terms of feedback. Not fiddled with advanced wheel settings via options yet though

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[metareferential]

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Can you compare Forza 3 to Forza 4 when it comes to force feedback?
Logitech DriveFX - Feels the same in terms of feedback. Not fiddled with advanced wheel settings via options yet though

[/INDENT]

The DriveFX has no ffb. xD

 

[DasRaven]

2011 CTS-V Coupe but no Sport Wagon. FUuuuuuuu T10!

There's a whole year of DLC to come. 60 cars already confirmed to be coming (season pass) and I can't see them not adding a bunch of hot wagons now that the RS2 is in.

just bought myself a fiat punto. Will I be represented in this game?

2010 Fiat Punto Evo Sport is confirmed.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

The DriveFX has no ffb. xD

DriveFX is not even a real wheel, either.