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[saladine1]

 

[SmokyDave]

Photomode or not, some of these shots are simply astonishing.

Agreed, they've come so far since the white roofs of Forza 2. The AMX above looks stunning (and hints at yet more awesome muscle parts!).

 

[nagge]

Demo can't come soon enough, although I'm a bit worried about the alps track, seems like a lot of high speed corners and not that many technical sections. But hey, at least we get to play the game

Any idea what time on monday the demo will be available?

 

[Shaneus]

Demo can't come soon enough, although I'm a bit worried about the alps track, seems like a lot of high speed corners and not that many technical sections. But hey, at least we get to play the game

I don't think the longevity of the demo will come from the track, but the introduction of rivals mode.

Speaking of AMX, when do we get to drive in this:

 

[nagge]

I don't think the longevity of the demo will come from the track, but the introduction of rivals mode.

Still...a more technical track would have been my preference, that being said I will still play it everyday until the full game releases

Rival mode is basically time trials against selected players right?

 

[p3tran]

rival mode = 10 days pass as breeze (demo to release)

 

[Shaneus]

Still...a more technical track would have been my preference, that being said I will still play it everyday until the full game releases

Agreed. But it is a showcase track, I guess. Those over-the-road things remind me of the concrete gates from Outrun.

Rival mode is basically time trials against selected players right?

Kind of. I think they're more goal-oriented though, so (I think) they're to do with specific things on tracks, like overtaking, technical driving etc. as well.

 

[Mascot]

I don't think the longevity of the demo will come from the track, but the introduction of rivals mode.

Absolutely, this and switching back between the demo and FM3 to compare the physics, audio, graphics, and investigate the new simulation steering properly. When I played the Alps track (and Nurb F1 track) I soon got bored because a proper analysis wasn't possible under the clusterfuck of the environment I was in. I'm guessing the demo will be the old E3 Alps one with 'rivals' mode enabled and the option to hot lap or race, but hopefully it will include more cars. Interestingly, the ribbon it put you on depended on the car. You could only drive the tunnel loop in the 599, I seem to recall.

 

[Slayer-33]

rival mode = 10 days pass as breeze (demo to release)

I'm with ya!

 

[saladine1]

Good. Hopefully, with the GT5 Spec II update announcement, it'll mean that Turn 10 should be getting off their horses and start releasing some fucking videos...

 

[eso76]

Good. Hopefully, with the GT5 Spec II update announcement, it'll mean that Turn 10 should be getting off their horses and start releasing some fucking videos...

heh, yesterday IGN wrote an article about the lack of any sort of announcement regarding GT5 updates prior to Forza 4 launch...

in the meantime, 7th part of manufacturer's list is up on xboxfront.

http://www.xboxfront.de/news-2206-26449-Forza_Motorsport_4_Microsoft_Xbox_360.html

i
need
videos

 

[Slayer-33]

You guys need videos I need the game

 

[Arucardo]

All I want is one video: a lap of the ring with a B, A or S class car.

 

[Mascot]

It's gonna be tough avoiding Giant Bomb's quick look, but the one they did for FM3 did take away a little of the excitement of booting the game up for the first time.

... ... ...

Who am I kidding? Of course I'll watch it.

 

[eso76]

All I want is one video: a lap of the ring with a B, A or S class car.

and would you like it in hood cam, cockpit view or replay cams ?
one car or full grid ? stock or upgraded ?

 

[Shaneus]

All I want is one video: a lap of the ring with a B, A or S class car.

Fuck that. Stock D's or E's all the way. That way the video will have to be at least 15 mins.

 

[JaskoX1]

i have to say i don't mind the changes to camino one bit

i would like to know how much these guys played with photomode settings or if that's what the game looks like (minus IQ, obviously).

You're correct. Get that john cooper clubman..

 

[saladine1]

So no KE20 Corolla on the disc?
Cold, Turn 10, very cold....

 

[eso76]

i'm really not sure about that

like i said, it's still not clear how much some of these images have been tweaked in regards to saturation, lighting and exposure, but i actually think it has gt5 beaten in a few areas.

 

[Phonomezer]

Camino looks great

 

[Xanadu]

still dont get why they changed it

 

[SPEEDxNASTY]

Another late article from a french car site about the Paris event, the article author is a long time Forza player so his opinion is interesting.
http://www.caradisiac.com/Forza-4-derniere-prise-en-main-avant-le-test-72879.htm

A few things that I noticed:

- Nordschleife new lighting is definitely more photo-realistic and a big improvement, bumps are much more noticable also.

- About the new physics, in full-sim settings, FM3 with similar settings feels very assisted in comparison.
He did a lap on the Nordschleife with a Radical SR8 (RWD beast awesomeness), any wrong input with the steering and you'll kiss the guard rails, no more quick left/right to correct your line or you'll lose control, too much braking on a bump and you'll lose the rear and spin.

- Stock wheels are PAINTABLE

- No more short stories during loading screen but track/car/temperature (what?) information

 

[flyinpiranha]

Silent Guy With Pseudo Retro Racing Gloves And Camera With Focus Inconsistencies Unboxing Fanatec CSR Family Products

These videos are still my guilty pleasures (and other videos *creepy laugh*) ... my girlfriend walked over while I was watching an unboxing of the CSP's and she said it was like watching somebody you don't know open Christmas presents, I couldn't fault her logic.

AND ... I am glad somebody here mentioned the differences between the CSP's and CSR pedals. It seems the CSR pedals have a lot more plastic while the CSP's are all shiny metal.

 

[SmokyDave]

- About the new physics, in full-sim settings, FM3 with similar settings feels very assisted in comparison.

Damnit, I really don't want to buy another wheel just for the 360 but........

 

[shinnn]

- Stock wheels are PAINTABLE

holy shit!

 

[saladine1]

Damnit, I really don't want to buy another wheel just for the 360 but........

Do it!

@Speednasty, are you sure it says stock wheels are paint-able?
A good addition if true.

 

[CrudeDiatribe]

still dont get why they changed it

Incubation. It's magic.

 

[SPEEDxNASTY]

Do it!

@Speednasty, are you sure it says stock wheels are paint-able?
A good addition if true.

Yes that's what he says in the article, since he is a regular Forza player I suppose he should be able to notice any small new features... but he could be wrong.
Best way to know the definite answer would be to ask on FM.net the question to the guys who have the game, gonna ask now.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Did anyone on GAF get the game early?

 

[shinnn]

 

[amar212]

Did anyone on GAF get the game early?

Jube

From what we know, everything is very strictly covered by NDA. Apparently, only carefully selected people have been given the retail codes.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Jube

From what we know, everything is very strictly covered by NDA. Apparently, only carefully selected people have been given the retail codes.

Well, duh. I meant is anyone on GAF a 'Community VIP'?

 

[nagge]

This is just torture, gimme the game now! (I will settle for the demo)

 

[flyinpiranha]

Did anyone on GAF get the game early?

Sadly I'll be getting mine late =( ... Amazon still hasn't offered release-date shipping for the LE version of the game, just for the normal version.

And when can we expect those HD Live feed videos? And where should we be looking?

 

[amar212]

Well, duh. I meant is anyone on GAF a 'Community VIP'?

Team VVV guy is, but although we know he have a game, he does not post.

NDA is very strict, whoever have he game didn't leak anything really important.

Notice how we got those "car selection" screens, but tracks are nowhere to be seen? Nor menus? Nor options? NDA at its finest.

 

[acm2000]

still dont get why they changed it

reallocation of resources id imagine, you cant use IBL on a beard if mountains are in the way

 

[CrudeDiatribe]

What track is that? New Iberian? Mugello - last turn?

 

[shinnn]

What track is that? New Iberian? Mugello - last turn?

road atlanta

 

[flyinpiranha]

/\/\/\ Those mountains look amazing! I'm going to open my windows during the winter while racing that track. Incubate.

 

[saladine1]

That is screaming for a Post Apocalyptic body kit and fake supercharger!

Details are astonishing!

 

[caramac]

The new bridge on Maple Valley looks good, hopefully some awesome exhaust echos.

 

[Raudi]

Team VVV guy is, but although we know he have a game, he does not post.

NDA is very strict, whoever have he game didn't leak anything really important.

Notice how we got those "car selection" screens, but tracks are nowhere to be seen? Nor menus? Nor options? NDA at its finest.

Two of my Team mates from Gearbox Tuning have an early copy and I believe the only restriction they are under is no off screen pics or videos (in game photo mode only).

Many of the community members and mods on fm.net that have the game have been answering questions, I know I got most of mine answered (except for if any cars can be painted Matte Black besides that Maserati that was posted.)

 

[saladine1]

 

[flashburn2012]

for those who missed the sebring shots

Amazing. This is the closest real life shot I had to match up with that one:

Looks so close to the real track. Now hopefully it drives more like the real track too.

 

[derFeef]

No CSR Elite wheel for Europe? :/

 

[cbox]

which mode is that??

 

[VVV Mars VG]

Team VVV guy is, but although we know he have a game, he does not post.

NDA is very strict, whoever have he game didn't leak anything really important.

Notice how we got those "car selection" screens, but tracks are nowhere to be seen? Nor menus? Nor options? NDA at its finest.

Yeah the embargo is Oct 6th so you'll see it all come out then, Turn 10 don't have much to worry about on review scores. The game is huge and though it gives time to produce a pretty extensive selection of videos, they will touch merely a fraction of what this game has to offer.

So lots of TeamVVV vids on the way, with pad, CSR wheel and wireless wheel, Kinect, headtracking, online, team details, besides a 26 minute interview with Dan G where he goes in-depth with me about physics and the huge leaps forward since FM3.

I'll finish by saying the Top Gear homespace is bloody impressive and I spend as much time marvelling at cars as I do driving them.

 

[op_ivy]

this makes me so god damned happy. it will really extend the game. hope we can time attack these!

 

[saladine1]

Yeah the embargo is Oct 6th so you'll see it all come out then, Turn 10 don't have much to worry about on review scores. The game is huge and though it gives time to produce a pretty extensive selection of videos, they will touch merely a fraction of what this game has to offer.

So lots of TeamVVV vids on the way, with pad, CSR wheel and wireless wheel, Kinect, headtracking, online, team details, besides a 26 minute interview with Dan G where he goes in-depth with me about physics and the huge leaps forward since FM3.

I'll finish by saying the Top Gear homespace is bloody impressive and I spend as much time marvelling at cars as I do driving them.

So, you're saying we won't be seeing any videos from anyone until the 6th of October?

which mode is that??

If you are referring to the Mercedes pics then that's Autocross..

 

[amar212]

No CSR Elite wheel for Europe? :/

Says who?

Thomas @ Fanatec
For now we can only speculate but the pre-order of CSR E and CSW will not start before December.