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The Official Burnout Paradise Thread. Restarting Events Patch!
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Got my cops and robbers achievements last night. I'm back to having completed every single thing you can do in the game.
The cops and robbers mode is great fun too. I had a good time in every game I played. It's pretty tense. However, I've noticed I'm really shit at taking dudes down. It seemed I almost never took anyone down after grinding on them or whatever. Then someone just touches me and I fly off into a wall and explode. Weird.
The last achievement I got was in a game that a dude set up specifically for achievement whoring. I'm not really a fan of those. I'd rather just play the game. But anyway they started the first game and the other dude was meant to get the gold and everyone leave him alone. I rammed him, stole the gold and drove all the way back to my base and scored :lol . They started saying "does Mar have a mic?". I did, but I wasn't using it. Then after the next match began and it became clear they just wanted a dude to grab the gold and get his achievements, I quit out. Sounded pretty boring to me.
Can't wait until the island!
The cops and robbers mode is great fun too. I had a good time in every game I played. It's pretty tense. However, I've noticed I'm really shit at taking dudes down. It seemed I almost never took anyone down after grinding on them or whatever. Then someone just touches me and I fly off into a wall and explode. Weird.
The last achievement I got was in a game that a dude set up specifically for achievement whoring. I'm not really a fan of those. I'd rather just play the game. But anyway they started the first game and the other dude was meant to get the gold and everyone leave him alone. I rammed him, stole the gold and drove all the way back to my base and scored :lol . They started saying "does Mar have a mic?". I did, but I wasn't using it. Then after the next match began and it became clear they just wanted a dude to grab the gold and get his achievements, I quit out. Sounded pretty boring to me.
Can't wait until the island!
I'm sure it will fall on deaf ears in the midst of the many E3 megatons and meltdowns, but we've gotten another look at Big Surf Island. Here's what's new:
* The demo player drives (very badly) a black-ish version of the Dust Storm he keeps calling the Dust Runner, maybe that's the Burning Route version?
* The Dust Storm's Burning Route is the southernmost event of the three similar ones, the one already checked. One of the two others being an Island Tour, what about the third one?
* One of the Race events is called Rocket Science and has 2 laps!!! The map shows no checkpoints, though the glimpse is fleeting...
* Three cars are unlocked for completing 50% and 100% of the Island License and the 500th Freeburn Challenge. Really?
* Hunter Olympus confirmed as available for offline play. And the Rai-Jin?
* The demo player drives (very badly) a black-ish version of the Dust Storm he keeps calling the Dust Runner, maybe that's the Burning Route version?
* The Dust Storm's Burning Route is the southernmost event of the three similar ones, the one already checked. One of the two others being an Island Tour, what about the third one?
* One of the Race events is called Rocket Science and has 2 laps!!! The map shows no checkpoints, though the glimpse is fleeting...
* Three cars are unlocked for completing 50% and 100% of the Island License and the 500th Freeburn Challenge. Really?
* Hunter Olympus confirmed as available for offline play. And the Rai-Jin?
The mysterious Island Tours are revealed in the latest CGN post, and I can't wait!
By the way, I don't know what credibility Fudzilla holds, but they say they repeatedly heard that BSI will be $10...
By the way, I don't know what credibility Fudzilla holds, but they say they repeatedly heard that BSI will be $10...
D+PAD Magazine has an interesting interview with lead producer 'Island' Pete Lake on the future of Burnout, here are a few select quotes:
In advance of CrashTV 34 (coming later today?), a post on the CGN reveals another two of the 9 'new' cars:
Hunter Olympus Governor
Introducing the military spec - Hunter Olympus Governor - with its camoflage paint scheme and Stunt Boost system other players won't know what hit them!
This is Sarge Sullivan's very own modified Olympus, he has even personalised the number plate, but don't wory about scratching the paint as this vehicle is almost impossible to wreck.
Carson Annihilator Street Rod
With a Speed Boost system and a maxed out Boost speed there's a definite speed theme going on with the Carson Annihilator Street Rod.
Carson have yet again added their compulsory oversized engine to what was already a very mean machine. With their signature two wheel vehicular salute when boosting off the line, the Annihilator Street Rod will surely be tearing up the streets very soon.
Only 6 days left!
Hunter Olympus Governor
Introducing the military spec - Hunter Olympus Governor - with its camoflage paint scheme and Stunt Boost system other players won't know what hit them!
This is Sarge Sullivan's very own modified Olympus, he has even personalised the number plate, but don't wory about scratching the paint as this vehicle is almost impossible to wreck.
Carson Annihilator Street Rod
With a Speed Boost system and a maxed out Boost speed there's a definite speed theme going on with the Carson Annihilator Street Rod.
Carson have yet again added their compulsory oversized engine to what was already a very mean machine. With their signature two wheel vehicular salute when boosting off the line, the Annihilator Street Rod will surely be tearing up the streets very soon.
Only 6 days left!
Seems like I should have pushed my snooping further than the above images, as some enterprising Operation Burnout poster managed to pull future CGN posts, including the one where they reveal the price for Big Surf Island:
XBL 1000 points
PSN $12.99 / 12.99 / £9.99
Discuss!
XBL 1000 points
PSN $12.99 / 12.99 / £9.99
Discuss!
Philanthropist
Banned
A middle ground of my expectations. I expected it to be $15 at most while I wasn't sure of a $10 price for this. It would have been a ripoff at $20, but I still would have gotten it.
brain_stew
Member
The PC version is available for 11 Euros at g2play, they send you a code which you enter into EA's download manager, or straight into the trial version of the game. Works great, and since the trial version has all the game content, you'll always be able to download a backup or you can simply make your own.
http://www.g2play.net/store/Burnout-Paradise-EA-Download-Manager.html
I've bought a few things from them and they're great.
http://www.g2play.net/store/Burnout-Paradise-EA-Download-Manager.html
I've bought a few things from them and they're great.
54-46! said:
It requires a taste for cheesy euro dance but Initial D soundtrack should do the job just fine. I'd recommend the Initial D : Battle Stage soundtrack.
Big Surf will be mine! I might get the Cops and Robbers pack too but I'll read about it first to know if it's worth my moneyz.
Agent X
Member
crispyben said:
That's a good deal, considering all of the content this pack includes. I was expecting $15-$20, and hoping for the lower end of that range.
I haven't bought any of the other paid add-ons yet, but since this is coming in cheaper than I thought, I might go ahead and spring for one of the car packs.
AlphaTwo00
Member
1000 Allards. Sold, like it wasn't sold before... :lol
What's more interesting:
Trophies:
Drive through 20 Island Smash Gates
Smash 15 Island Billboards
Land 5 Island Mega-Jumps
Jump through Deese's Donut
4.5 seconds of Crash TV Air Time
Complete a 750 yard drift inside the Inspiral Car Park
Complete your first Island Tour
Find all Island Events
Complete all 10 Island Freeburn Challenges
Smash all 45 Island Billboards
Achievements:
Smash n' Grab - Drive through 20 Island Smash Gates
Surf Boards - Smash 15 Island Billboards
Island Explorer - Find all 15 Island Events
Crash TV Air Time - Get at least 4.5 seconds Air Time from the Ski Jump
People Person - Complete all 10 Island Freeburn Challenges. These can be completed by 2 - 8 players
Bringing the total of achievements to the previous maximum of 1250. Enjoy it while it lasts, I have a feeling this is end of the road for DLC.
What's more interesting:
Trophies:
Drive through 20 Island Smash Gates
Smash 15 Island Billboards
Land 5 Island Mega-Jumps
Jump through Deese's Donut
4.5 seconds of Crash TV Air Time
Complete a 750 yard drift inside the Inspiral Car Park
Complete your first Island Tour
Find all Island Events
Complete all 10 Island Freeburn Challenges
Smash all 45 Island Billboards
Achievements:
Smash n' Grab - Drive through 20 Island Smash Gates
Surf Boards - Smash 15 Island Billboards
Island Explorer - Find all 15 Island Events
Crash TV Air Time - Get at least 4.5 seconds Air Time from the Ski Jump
People Person - Complete all 10 Island Freeburn Challenges. These can be completed by 2 - 8 players
Bringing the total of achievements to the previous maximum of 1250. Enjoy it while it lasts, I have a feeling this is end of the road for DLC.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
1000 Points? Awesome!
I just got the game not that long ago, so I need to play a lot more of the game before I think about getting Big Surf Island. Looking like I definitely will though.
I just got the game not that long ago, so I need to play a lot more of the game before I think about getting Big Surf Island. Looking like I definitely will though.
They certainly didn't close that door, and I remember reading that with each new full year after release, developpers could add GS points to their games... Don't recall the figure though. I love how they blow their own horn on Trophies:AlphaTwo00 said:
No they didn't, and that's a shame because I thought it was a good idea to have them in the lead-up to BSI... Now, who knows if CrashTV will continue?Raife said:
No, I don't think so.Returners said:
YesDuckRacer said:
I bought Burnout Paradise: The ultimate Box (euro disk release) late last week. I had played the demo of Burnout Paradise before, it still took me a long time before I decided to buy it. It was not a mistake!
Favourite moments
Driving on an insane jump in the middle of a race, landing on the railroad, jumping from the railroad to the road again and winning in first place by a tiny margin.
Different than I thought
Riding bikes are a whole lot better than in any other games I've ever played. I mean, I don't crash as soon as I try to turn the bike.
Upgrading my drivers lisence is a great way to make me want to win more and more. It's like grinding in a rpg games, only being fun all the way.
The new crash mode, or whatever it is called, is a lot cooler when you've actually tried it a couple of times.
All in all Burnout is beautiful, addicting and crazy fun!
Favourite moments
Driving on an insane jump in the middle of a race, landing on the railroad, jumping from the railroad to the road again and winning in first place by a tiny margin.
Different than I thought
Riding bikes are a whole lot better than in any other games I've ever played. I mean, I don't crash as soon as I try to turn the bike.
Upgrading my drivers lisence is a great way to make me want to win more and more. It's like grinding in a rpg games, only being fun all the way.
The new crash mode, or whatever it is called, is a lot cooler when you've actually tried it a couple of times.
All in all Burnout is beautiful, addicting and crazy fun!
Reading such a post 16 months after the game was first released is a testament to its staying power, I wonder how Criterion will be able to follow up on such a game...Tailzo said:
Tailzo, you did not mention online Freeburn, I guess you haven't tackled the challenges yet, but they're great fun too, provided you complete them with the right people
^
Yeah, I regret not supporting citerion earlier. One great thing about forums though; when you see a thread for such an "old" game still poping up, you don't forget it!
I've tried to play online, and I've found it quite fun. But sometimes I just drive around, waiting for someone to start something, and I am not really sure what to do. I do have the ps eye, and I really like ( and laugh at) photos being taken when I do takedowns Also, when I race, my fiancé is my navigator, as I have a hard time knowign where to drive in the races.
It's also a good laugh to see my face on my drivers license.
Yeah, I regret not supporting citerion earlier. One great thing about forums though; when you see a thread for such an "old" game still poping up, you don't forget it!
I've tried to play online, and I've found it quite fun. But sometimes I just drive around, waiting for someone to start something, and I am not really sure what to do. I do have the ps eye, and I really like ( and laugh at) photos being taken when I do takedowns
Also, when I race, my fiancé is my navigator, as I have a hard time knowign where to drive in the races.It's also a good laugh to see my face on my drivers license.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Wow, that's a lot cheaper than I was expecting. Way ta go, Criterion.
It's one of the reasons I like to bump this thread, though I always do it with (hopefully) somewhat interesting content.Tailzo said:
While online, you're very dependent on what the room's host does, which is my I hosted most of the rooms I did my 490 challenges in... That was back in October, I don't know what it would be like now to try and get an 8-player room going, but surely you'll find helpful people here on GAF who can give it a go with you, including me.Tailzo said:I've tried to play online, and I've found it quite fun. But sometimes I just drive around, waiting for someone to start something, and I am not really sure what to do. I do have the ps eye, and I really like ( and laugh at) photos being taken when I do takedowns
Basically, there are the online Freeburn Games (Stunt Run, Marked Man, Road Rage, Cops and Robbers) and the online Freeburn Challenges, all of which are intiated by the host. You need to be at least two people in the room to find these options in the EasyDrive menu.
Here are how the challenges are split. There are 420 Car Challenges: 10 Timed Challenges and 50 Normal Challenges, for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 players. There are also 70 Bike Challenges:5 Timed Challenges and 5 Normal Challenges, for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 players. Good luck!
^Awesome, thanks for describing this. I suspected I had to wait for the host to do soemthing, since it didn't seem like I could start events myself.
How many here are from Europe? I'm guessing I should play with people from europe, if the time of day has to match... Thanks again for being very helpful.
How many here are from Europe? I'm guessing I should play with people from europe, if the time of day has to match... Thanks again for being very helpful.
Psychotext
Member
Seems reasonable. I still think I'm going to wait for some sort of bumper DLC pack though so I can buy it all at once.
painful fart
Member
Yeah, I was looking for an excuse to pass on this one after being screwed on the shitty Party pack, but I´ll find it hard to do that at 12.99.alex1893 said:12.99? perfect, sold.
Maybe Criterion feel they have to make up for their recent dlc rape policy?
CrashTV 34 came out with little fanfare, so check out part 2 of their BSI preview!
* Winning the Dust Storm's Burning Route (a checkpoint race with MC:LA-type vertical markers) nets you the Dust Storm Superturbo (the black model we've seen), which has 4 Spped, 6 Boost and 4 Strength...
* The Hunter Olympus Governor has 6 Speed, 7 Boost and 10 Strength!
* Race Events now have checkpoints and laps, as demonstrated with the Carson Annihilator Street Rod (reward for full Island License), which wheelies at low speeds like the Extreme Hot Rod
* The other cars were kept under wraps.
* One of the Stunt Runs has a 1,440,000 points objective, nice!
* The Island Tours (one of them called Tour of Duty) are there to show you the main locations and shortcuts. They also rely on checkpoints (this one has 8), and they are timed (1'35" here).
* They show fog on the Island.
* They keep cutting before they enter the tunnel, I wonder if there's really something in there...
* New Day and Night Road Rules for bikes.
* The Island Stats thumbnail on the CGN seems to show a new car.
* They tease a reward for completing all 500 Freeburn Challenges, and all 10 Island Challenges will be doable with 2 to 8 players, even if somebody drops out.
* Winning the Dust Storm's Burning Route (a checkpoint race with MC:LA-type vertical markers) nets you the Dust Storm Superturbo (the black model we've seen), which has 4 Spped, 6 Boost and 4 Strength...
* The Hunter Olympus Governor has 6 Speed, 7 Boost and 10 Strength!
* Race Events now have checkpoints and laps, as demonstrated with the Carson Annihilator Street Rod (reward for full Island License), which wheelies at low speeds like the Extreme Hot Rod
* The other cars were kept under wraps.
* One of the Stunt Runs has a 1,440,000 points objective, nice!
* The Island Tours (one of them called Tour of Duty) are there to show you the main locations and shortcuts. They also rely on checkpoints (this one has 8), and they are timed (1'35" here).
* They show fog on the Island.
* They keep cutting before they enter the tunnel, I wonder if there's really something in there...
* New Day and Night Road Rules for bikes.
* The Island Stats thumbnail on the CGN seems to show a new car.
* They tease a reward for completing all 500 Freeburn Challenges, and all 10 Island Challenges will be doable with 2 to 8 players, even if somebody drops out.
Mr. Enigma
Member
Wow, $12? I was expecting $20. This makes up for the horribly overpriced car packs.
GoutPatrol
Forgotten in his cell
I don't know if I should get the expansion, I only play this game about once a month.
Mike Works
Member
As someone who loves Burnout 3 but didn't really like Burnout... Revenge or whatever the fourth one was called, would you guys recommend this game, or waiting on Split Second? keep in mind that i have a very small budget for videogames these days.
AlphaTwo00
Member
Paradise takes a little from 3, and a little from Revenge, but adds in a lot of something different.Mike Works said:
Split Second, I really don't know why everyone keep son thinking it's the "real sequel" to 3/Revenge, and I'm willing to bet that that camp will come away very disappointed when they finally realize that it's going to be different than what they wanted (which is 3/Revenge) in HD.
Note to 360 owners, remember: DELETE YOUR v1.8 DATA WEDNESDAY NIGHT, IT WILL SAVE TIME AND HEADACHE!
AlphaTwo00
Member
No, not really. But are you against saving space?Mar_ said:
Not sure why they've bothered adding a lot of those, to be honest. It really works against their open-world ethos. If they want to separate the cars into categories, have up/down on the stick change categories while in the junkyard, rather than going through a menu. Hell, make the cop versions of the car another skin along with platinum and so forth.crispyben said:
As for the island, if I've downloaded it, just let me go there. I don't want to choose a menu option, I'll just spawn in the city and drive over the bridge. That's actually fine. The one thing that irks me about the changes to Paradise is how long I have to wait before playing the game - they've just added menu after menu.
The first part of your post is interesting, but that would be just as unwieldy in the end, though you would get to the game faster.Willeth said:
As for the second part, I'll repost my theory: if you choose 'Enter Paradise City', the bridge remains closed, as it will for those who don't buy the Island. If you choose 'Big Surf Island', you can go into and out of BSI from Paradise City. But this choice will decide who you can play online with... To sum it up:
Select "Enter Paradise City" > you can play with everyone, but cannot go on BSI
Select "Big Surf Island" > you can play with those who selected it, anywhere in Paradise City and on BSI