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The Official Burnout Paradise Thread. Restarting Events Patch!
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Agent X
Member
divisionbyzorro said:
One of my friends bought the Time Savers pack several months ago. I was surprised to find out that the Time Savers pack not only immediately unlocks all of the normal (not DLC or promotional) cars, but also includes the gold and platinum versions of those cars. While I didn't have a problem with allowing someone to buy the entire roster of vehicles with real money, I would've preferred if they at least withheld the gold and platinum versions unless the player actually fulfilled the requirements to earn them (as I did), as those particular skins should be emblematic of a player's skill. Oh well, no use crying over spilled milk, I suppose.
divisionbyzorro said:
Aside from the reskinned promotional cars (GameStop, Wal-Mart, etc.), there's another car called "Steel Wheels" GT, which is not tied to a specific retailer. This car was originally given as a preorder bonus, although a few months later they released codes to the public to unlock it. It is a tweaked version of the GT Concept, with higher strength and a change from Stunt boost to Aggression boost.
According to this link, the only way to unlock it is through the code entry screen. It cannot be unlocked through the Time Savers pack.
DidntKnowJack
Member
I re-downloaded Burnout Paradise recently, but I only got the game itself because I used to have the disc version. I already had the Big Surf Island dlc, so there was no reason to get the all encompassing bundle they're now offering on PSN.
I think it's a mistake for them to only offer it that way, because like me, how many other people out there already have a lot of the dlc? Why download it all again in a bundle? Unless I'm mistaken and they still offer them all separately.
I think it's a mistake for them to only offer it that way, because like me, how many other people out there already have a lot of the dlc? Why download it all again in a bundle? Unless I'm mistaken and they still offer them all separately.
divisionbyzorro
Member
DidntKnowJack said:
AFAIK they're still offering the pieces. This is just a bundle to try to snag a few more purchases before the game is completely forgotten. And they should - the game kicks ass and anyone who doesn't have it should jump right on this.
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
How do you start a showtime road rule? I can't figure out how to do so.
Diablohead
Member
When the day comes in a few years time and the servers are turned off I hate to think how the game will become 50% of what it is without online actions/leaderboards and online playdivisionbyzorro said:
Here's the analyzer
http://www.burnoutteamrocks.com/
you need to be able to move saves to your computer though.
http://www.burnoutteamrocks.com/
you need to be able to move saves to your computer though.
Was it ever updated to include Big Surf Island though?Minamu said:Here's the analyzer
http://www.burnoutteamrocks.com/
you need to be able to move saves to your computer though.
ResidentDante
Member
Christoff Yurievich
Member
no, planes were never released. It was a "hey, look at what our tech can do" thing.
This is so my summer game You know, the game you wasted last sumer playing, and that instantly gives you that summer feeling when you return to it.
I'm usually the guy who plays the deep and advanced RPGs and strategy games, the guy that complains about how dumbed down console games are and how simple FPSes have become. But somehow this game, however primitive it may be, has turned out to be one of my all time favorites! It's just something about that over-casual style. The sit-down-and-play-for-10-minutes feeling. For days that are actually busy with other thing. Summer days, if you want
However;
Well deserved if I may say so myself but now I want more Are there any talk about a new Burnout game at all? I need my annual slomo-crashes-to-teenage-punk-music fix! Theres been a while since the last Burnout, right?
You know, the game you wasted last sumer playing, and that instantly gives you that summer feeling when you return to it.I'm usually the guy who plays the deep and advanced RPGs and strategy games, the guy that complains about how dumbed down console games are and how simple FPSes have become. But somehow this game, however primitive it may be, has turned out to be one of my all time favorites! It's just something about that over-casual style. The sit-down-and-play-for-10-minutes feeling. For days that are actually busy with other thing. Summer days, if you want
However;
Well deserved if I may say so myself
but now I want more Are there any talk about a new Burnout game at all? I need my annual slomo-crashes-to-teenage-punk-music fix! Theres been a while since the last Burnout, right?Grats dude. I keep meaning to go back to the game for shits and giggles. Usually every time the soundtrack starts playing on my ipod.
I don't believe there has been any news from Criterion about their next game, however many rumours point to a Need For Speed title. If anyone can make NFS relevant again, I feel confident Criterion can.
I don't believe there has been any news from Criterion about their next game, however many rumours point to a Need For Speed title. If anyone can make NFS relevant again, I feel confident Criterion can.
Thanks man. Just noticed I have some sort of bikes addon, should be fun for a little while. Also, just cruising around and take whatever event you want is kinda relaxing when you don't have to worry about failing. Btw, no one told me there was a restart function! Haha, same day as I hit 100%, after about 60 hours of playtime, thats when I notice! Why hide it like that Criterion?!
I haven't played NFS in a looong time. What made Burnout Paradise such a blast was the open world imo. If Criterion will make a new NFS, I hope it's similar to paradise
I haven't played NFS in a looong time. What made Burnout Paradise such a blast was the open world imo. If Criterion will make a new NFS, I hope it's similar to paradise
bistromathics
facing a bright new dawn
is there any way to get motorcycles with boost? i thought i remember reading about that a while ago but i guess not?
Christoff Yurievich
Member
If you push up on the stick the rider will lean forward and you'll go a bit faster (at the expense of some control, of course) but no, there's no boost.
AlphaTwo00
Member
Since this game is as good as done as far as content is concern, might as well wrap it up (and give myself a pat on the back ):
Top 10 Poster:
crispyben 442
AlphaTwo00 308
allegate 300
Aladuf 235
h3ro 153
Mar 148
Returners 141
fistfulofmetal 108
Wizpig 80
Gary Whitta 73
Now, let's see when Criterion is coming out to announce what's next...
):Top 10 Poster:
crispyben 442
AlphaTwo00 308
allegate 300
Aladuf 235
h3ro 153
Mar 148
Returners 141
fistfulofmetal 108
Wizpig 80
Gary Whitta 73
Now, let's see when Criterion is coming out to announce what's next...
Patrick Bateman
Member
So, I bought the Ultimate Box and I still have to buy Big Surf Island and the new cars? WTF?
AlphaTwo00 said:Since this game is as good as done as far as content is concern, might as well wrap it up (and give myself a pat on the back
Top 10 Poster:
crispyben 442
AlphaTwo00 308
allegate 300
Aladuf 235
h3ro 153
Mar 148
Returners 141
fistfulofmetal 108
Wizpig 80
Gary Whitta 73
Now, let's see when Criterion is coming out to announce what's next...
That's not even close AlphaTwo00! And there are many more posts in additional threads for patches and DLC... Can you believe I only got a PS3 with BP in September 2008? Seeing this thread bumped on the front page made my heart jump out... To think I played so many hours online without a mic :lol
As for what Criterion are up to, they showed their NFS game at an internal EA presentation in January of this year, and teased an E3 announcement just two days ago!
EDIT: OMG, my first post was on page 69 (50 ppp), which means I almost made 10% of the posts in this thread eversince
Diablohead
Member
I expected the ultimate box to have some of the paid DLC in it too but it doesn't, basicly the Ultimate box was an up to date patched version which included bikes and weather/night racing and some other fixes the game had, but once the next patch came out to play online it turned UB into a regular copy? why? you ask. Well it's because to play online you need to download the mammoth update nearing 1gb, this contains EVERYTHING like bikes, weather, BSI even though you have to pay to access it.Patrick Bateman said:
In other words UB was a waste of money if you have internet access, only worth buying for someone who keeps their 360 offline. Wish I knew that before I bought my copy for £27 instead of a used original for £9
To be fair, BP:UB includes all patches and DLC up to (and including) the Party Pack. Which means that bikes, weather, day/night cycle are included in that version of the game. What isn't, and requires a hefty download, is what came afterwards: Legendary Cars, Toy Cars, Boost Specials, Cops and Robbers, Big Surf Island.Diablohead said:
I agree that the "Ultimate Box" is a rather misleading title considering all the DLC (or GCC as they called it) they released next. Here's the list of all the packs.
Diablohead
Member
Oh yeah it had the party mode, that was cool but still everything else was added via the big patch so UB wasn't really worth it if you had online access.
To quote myself above, "I agree that the "Ultimate Box" is a rather misleading title considering all the DLC (or GCC as they called it) they released next". However, this release compiled all the FREE updates they had made so far, and added the first paid DLC to it, saving you some 5 or 10 dollars if you were to jump in at that moment by buying a new vanilla copy + Party Pack. Of course, it makes less sense now...Diablohead said:
I've been re-reading this thread, and this post was made almost 6 months before the official announcement:
I logged on to the Criterion Games Network to check upon the activity in Paradise City, here are the latest numbers, showing the game's still not dead!
13,885 drivers were stopped in their tracks after driving into traffic yesterday.
4,694 drivers got T-Boned in Paradise City yesterday.
Gas Station Visits (last 24hrs): 20,093
115 drivers upgraded to License A yesterday, how many will make it to their Burnout License?
A total of 1,592 drivers raced online in the 24 hours.
12,574 Personal Best Road Rules were set in Paradise City yesterday.
2,107 drivers used the Paint Shops to give their car a fresh look yesterday.
3,139 Mugshots were traded in the last 24 hours.
15 drivers got the coveted Burnout Elite License yesterday.
5,413 drivers took down another player yesterday; igniting an Online Rivalry.
Online Freeburn players in the last 24 hrs: 19,019
3,007 Online games were hosted yesterday.
There were 477,709 crashes in Paradise City yesterday.
Achievements unlocked yesterday: 2,507
413 drivers checked out their standing in the Leaderboards yesterday.
12,574 Personal Best Road Rules were set in Paradise City yesterday.
Doc Evils said:
I logged on to the Criterion Games Network to check upon the activity in Paradise City, here are the latest numbers, showing the game's still not dead!
13,885 drivers were stopped in their tracks after driving into traffic yesterday.
4,694 drivers got T-Boned in Paradise City yesterday.
Gas Station Visits (last 24hrs): 20,093
115 drivers upgraded to License A yesterday, how many will make it to their Burnout License?
A total of 1,592 drivers raced online in the 24 hours.
12,574 Personal Best Road Rules were set in Paradise City yesterday.
2,107 drivers used the Paint Shops to give their car a fresh look yesterday.
3,139 Mugshots were traded in the last 24 hours.
15 drivers got the coveted Burnout Elite License yesterday.
5,413 drivers took down another player yesterday; igniting an Online Rivalry.
Online Freeburn players in the last 24 hrs: 19,019
3,007 Online games were hosted yesterday.
There were 477,709 crashes in Paradise City yesterday.
Achievements unlocked yesterday: 2,507
413 drivers checked out their standing in the Leaderboards yesterday.
12,574 Personal Best Road Rules were set in Paradise City yesterday.
EYEL1NER
Member
Is there even a such thing as an Ultimate Box for 360? I've never seen one and didn't pull anything up on Amazon just now. I thought it was only for PS3 and PC. It would be nice to have because I want all the features of the patch but don't have the available 1.9 gigs to download it.
AlphaTwo00
Member
My understanding is the Platinum Box for the game includes up to 1.4.EYEL1NER said:
So I started playing this again, trying to finish it off to finally get my elite license. While trying to beat some online road rules on my bikes I've realized that Criterion has fucked me over. I can't fucking beat any of the old records set by my friends which were set pre-nerf patch. :|
oversensitive
Banned
I thought you only need to beat the preset offline times too, I know they did nerf stock cars to make DLC more appealing though.
Christoff Yurievich
Member
d-pad control?
Agent X said:
Oh no it has nothing to do with licenses that, I was just doing it for fun. Still ticks me off.
I do have a botched trophy though, the "set 10 time road rules" one. I have a bunch of them and no trophy. :|
And I would also like customizable controls. With the Dualshock 3's analog buttons being pure trash and Burnout not really needing them anyway, I don't understand why we didn't get the choice to use R1/L1.