Forza Horizon

[JoeyD]

You'll still be able to upgrade the suspension, but it'll all be upgraded to a default setting - you can't alter exactly how low you have it, it'll just be a set amount lower/stiffer than standard. That's the way I understand it anyway. But yeah, does sound dumbed down a bit.

 

[KFRRS94]

So you can drop in a massive engines, but not lower your car? Seems a bit... dumbed down?

You'll be able to lower mate.

No tuning means like, not tweaking the ride hight in inches or changing gear ratios. That sort of tuning. Tuning and Upgrading are completely differant in Forza.

 

[Cookie]

You'll be able to lower mate.

No tuning means like, not tweaking the ride hight in inches or changing gear ratios. That sort of tuning. Tuning and Upgrading are completely differant in Forza.

I don't see why you'd need to do that sort of tuning in an open world game anyway

Knickers in a twist for no reason

 

[Gaz.]

I don't see why you'd need to do that sort of tuning in an open world game anyway

Knickers in a twist for no reason

So a car handles how you want it to.

 

[Cookie]

So a car handles how you want it to.

Which is all well and good if you're lapping a track, probably make no odds barreling backwards through a fence

 

[JoeyD]

It'd be nice to be able to run with 50PSI in the rear tyres with a completely locked diff though. Those roads look nice and twisty.

 

[Adamm.]

Some more s**t to read..

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/reviewed-forza-horizon-2012-09-21

TopGear Plays Horizon!I know I spent a good chunk of last week’s WIR linking to Forza Horizon previews, but here’s one more that I think merits a read. During the recent Forza Horizon press tour, our friends got a chance to spend some time with Horizon and filed a great piece about the game. A highlight from the story:

“Based in Colorado, the premise behind Forza Horizon is the complete freedom to go wherever the hell you want, and for the first time in Forza's history, this now includes off-road. And unlike some other open-world racing games, you can take any car off-road. So if you've ever wondered what a Pagani Zonda R handles like on the rough stuff, this is for you.”

Jalopnik Dances to Horizon!
To coincide with the release of this week’s Behind the Scenes video, we also revealed the full soundtrack for Forza Horizon. Music plays a big role in Forza Horizon – from the fun and fireworks of the Horizon Festival itself to the choice of three radio stations you’ll have at your fingertips when driving, you’ll never be far from great tunes in the game (unless, of course, you switch off the radio, that is).

The Forza Horizon soundtrack was curated by BBC Radio DJ Rob da Bank – a guy who knows a thing or two about festivals and music. And if you’ve got any further doubts about the musical backdrop for Horizon, try this tidbit from Jalopnik, who called the Horizon soundtrack, “the best in-game music for a racing platform since… Wipeout XL for the Playstation.” As a lifelong gamer (and a fan of Wipeout and its music, I call that high praise indeed.

But don’t take our word for it. Jalopnik’s gone and made a Spotify playlist for two of the three Horizon radio stations which you can listen to right now and make up your own mind.

October Rivals Runner
If you’re a fan of Rivals Mode in Forza Motorsport 4, we’ve got something special for you coming next week. We’re calling it “Rivals Runner” and it will kick off with the next batch of Rivals Mode events coming to the “Community Monthly” channel of Forza 4’s Rivals Mode on Tuesday.

The idea here is to find out the best overall driver each month across four driving disciplines – autocross, drag, drift, and hotlapping. Each month we’ll have one Rivals Mode event from each discipline (we’ll let you know which events are part of the monthly competition in the Rivals Mode descriptions themselves). The top 5,000 players on a Rivals Runner event leaderboard will be awarded points – 5000 points for first place, 1 point for 5,000[SUP]th[/SUP] place, and so on. The player with the largest total points across all four events will be declared that months’ winner.

Community photo contest winner from Turkeyboy696X

Now, a couple of caveats: We’re working some special magic on the community side so your place in Rivals Runner events won’t be evident in-game. However, we will be putting a weekly link in the Week in Review to the all-around leaderboard that will live on the forums, so you’ll be able to check your standings as we go.

I’m excited for this event series and I think it will add a new level of competitive action to the game – and maybe encourage players to branch out of their traditional comfort zones in the game. For October, we’ll be offering the complete list of unicorn cars in Forza Motorsport 4 to the top ten finishers. So, get ready for an October full of incredible racing in Forza 4 and good luck to everyone! If you want to discuss Rivals Runners – tips, strategies, or anything else – hit up the official Rivals Runner discussion thread. Good luck to everyone!

Here’s the list of October’s Forza 4 Rivals Mode events:

Last Stop: ColoradoThe last leg of your journey has begun, the Horizon Festival is only days away and you have made a stop in the scenic woodlands of Wisconsin for one final tune-up before arriving in Colorado. Upgrade your Dodge Challenger 392 so you can dominate the competition at Road America.

It Starts AgainHard to believe it has been a year since Forza Motorsport 4 was released but here is your chance to relive that first experience as you pilot the Ferrari 458 around Alps once again. This event is part of Rivals Runner October.

Lost in the SlideTime to get sideways in Sonoma. How well will you drift around this legendary American raceway? This event is part of Rivals Runner October.

Tic Track GoUnlike this event’s namesake there will be no draws here, show up with you fastest 800hp-plus vehicle and see if you can take down the competition. This event is part of Rivals Runner October.

Silvercone RacewaySuper-fast cars trying to maneuver through the autocross cones could be a mix made in heaven or elsewhere depending on your viewpoint. This event is part of Rivals Runner October.

Heart of a ChampionRace against three-time USTCC racing champion Ken Kurtz at his favorite track, Infineon. Now known as Sonoma, Kurtz won here as recently as September 23rd. His Trans Am is mighty and has dominated the USTCC in recent years. Build up your own Class A Trans Am and see how you match up against a champion. Post your comments and find tunes and designs in the “Heart of a Champion” thread in the Community Event forum at forzamotorsport.net

Community photo contest winner JDMHondaFanatic

Bacon Shortage?
Bacon shortage ? BACON SHORTAGE!? RED ALERT! RED ALERT!

Okay, sorry about that. I panicked for a moment. Maybe it’s not that big of a deal after all.

Whew.

Anyway, thanks for reading the Week in Review. I’m loath to leave you on a down-note, so let me tease you with a sneak peek of next week: not one, but two Forza Horizon videos, and an announcement that will make you all very, very happy. That’s all I can reveal now – except that you should be sure and check FM.net on Monday for that aforementioned piece of news. It will be worth it.

 

[Adamm.]

Which is all well and good if you're lapping a track, probably make no odds barreling backwards through a fence

Fine tuning is a big bonus in the Forza franchise why on earth wouldn't you want it included in the newest title?

Toe adjustments, brake pressure, diff settings, tyre pressures, aero. It doesn't just change what time you finish a lap you know..

Although I see your point where its not necessary to have tuning being a free roam where precision isn't the key but it still a huge part of the Forza games and a real shame to not include it IMO.


Quote for christopher this will make him happy lol

And because we're driving Gods, we dived straight into the difficulty settings and turned off all assists. It makes it harder, but to get the most out of Forza's physics you want them gone. And even though the techies at Turn 10 told us that the physics system is exactly the same, the cars didn't quite seem to have identical characteristics to those in Forza Motorsport. Slightly less weight to the cars, front-wheel-drive cars seemed to have a more arcadey style of grip, and in rear-wheel-drive, there didn't seem to the same weight transfer through the controller as Forza 4. Still masses of fun, but not quite as challenging to hold a slide.

 

[Hixle]

I don't see why you'd need to do that sort of tuning in an open world game anyway

The fact that there are dedicated drift events and no tuning screams to me that it's been dumbed down. Drifting without tuning is just power oversteer, lol.

Plus I didn't just tune cars in FM4 to make them quicker, but to make them more fun to drive. FWD cars with stiff rear springs and rear ARB is where it's at

 

[N0ddie]

Is there a car list yet?

 

[DannyR]

Confirmed so far

Abarth
2010 500 esseesse
Alfa Romeo
2007 8C Competizione
Aston Martin
2012 Virage (Pre-order)
1964 DB5
Audi
2012 R8 GT Spyder (VIP)
1983 Sport Quattro
BMW
2012 M5
2011 1 Series M Coupe
2008 M3
1993 M3 E30
1973 2002 Turbo
1981 M1
Chevrolet
2009 Corvette ZR1
1964 Impala SS 409
Dodge
2012 Charger SRT8
2012 Viper SRT10 ACR-X
Ferrari
2011 458 Spider
2010 458 Italia(Pre-order)
2009 599 California
1987 F40
Ford
2013 Shelby GT500
2011 F-150 SVR Raptor
2010 Focus RS500
2005 GT
1987 Sierra RS500 Cosworth
1985 RS500 Evolution
1970 Mustang Boss 429
1966 GT40 MkII
Hennessey
2012 Venom GT
Honda
2005 NSX-R GT
2003 S2000
2002 Integra Type-R
Infiniti
2012 IPL G Coupe
Jaguar
2012 Eagle Speedster
1961 E-type S1
keoningsegg
2011 Agera (VIP)
Lamborghini
2011 Sesto Elemento (VIP)
2009 Reventón Roadster
1997 Diablo SV
1988 Countach LP5000 QV
Land Rover
2012 Range Rover Supercharged
Lotus
2011 Evora S
2009 2-Eleven
2006 Exige
Mazda
1997 RX7 FD
Mercedes-Benz
2012 C63 AMG Black Series
2012 S 65 AMG
2011 SLS AMG (Pre-order)
2009 ML 63 AMG
1954 300SL Gullwing Coupe
Mitsubishi
2008 Lancer Evolution X GSR
1999 Lancer Evolution VI GSR
Nissan
2010 370Z (Pre-order)
2002 Skyline GT-R V-Spec II R34
2000 Silvia Spec-R
1971 Skyline 2000 GT-R
1969 Fairlady Z 432
Noble
2010 M600
Pontiac
1977 Firebird Trans Am
1969 GTO Judge
Pagani
2012 Huarya (VIP)
2010 Zonda R
RUF
2011 Rt 12 R (VIP)
1987 CTR Yellowbird
Shelby
1969 Cobra Daytona
SSC
2007 Ultimate Aero
Toyota
1998 Supra RZ
1985 Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
Ultima
2012 GTR
Viper
2013 SRT Viper
Volkswagen
1995 Corrado VR6
1984 Rabbit GTI

 

[Adamm.]

Is there a car list yet?

Abarth​

• 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse

Alfa Romeo​

• 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Ascari​

• http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8308/8003933131_9d4ab13148_z.jpg

Aston Martin​

• 2012 Aston Martin Virage [Pre-order]
• 2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
• 2011 Aston Martin One-77
• 1964 Aston Martin DB5

Audi​

• 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder [VIP] *
• 2012 Audi R8 GT *
• 2010 Audi TT-RS Coupe
• 2006 Audi RS4
• 1983 Audi Sport Quattro

Bentley​

• 2012 Bentley Continental GT *

BMW​

• 2012 BMW M5 F10
• 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
• 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is (top down)
• 2008 BMW M3 E92
• 1991 BMW M3 E30
• 1981 BMW M1
• 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo

Bugatti​

• 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
• 1992 Bugatti EB110 SS

Cadillac​

• 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Chevrolet​

• Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible *
• 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
• 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427
• 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409

Citroen​

• 2011 Citroen DS3 R *

Dodge​

• 2012 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X *
• 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
• 2012 Challenger SRT8 392
• 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

Eagle​

• 2012 Eagle E-Type Speedster *

Ferrari​

• 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider *
• 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
• 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia [Pre-order]
• 2010 Ferrari 599XX
• 2009 Ferrari California
• 1995 Ferrari F50
• 1987 Ferrari F40
• 1984 Ferrari GTO
• 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
• 1957 Ferrari 250 TR

Ford​

• 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 *
• 2013 Ford Focus ST
• 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
• 2010 Ford Focus RS500 *
• 2005 Ford GT
• 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500
• 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution
• 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
• 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II

Gumpert​

• 2010 Gumpert Apollo Sport

Hennessey​

• 2012 Hennessey Venom

Honda​

• 2005 Honda NSX-R GT
• 2004 Honda Civic Type-R
• 2003 Honda S2000
• 2002 Honda Integra Type-R
• 1991 Honda CR-X SiR

Hyundai​

• 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

Infiniti​

• 2012 Infiniti IPL G Coupe *

Jaguar​

• 2012 Jaguar XKR-S
• 1961 Jaguar E-type S1

Jeep​

• 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 *

Koenigsegg​

• 2011 Koenigsegg Agera [VIP]

Lamborghini​

• 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
• 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento [VIP]
• 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
• 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV
• 2009 Lamborghini Reventón Roadster *
• 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV
• 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
• 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400

Lancia​

• 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO
• 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale

Land Rover​

• 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged *

Lexus​

• 2010 Lexus LF-A

Lotus​

• 2011 Lotus Evora S *
• 2009 Lotus 2-Eleven
• 2006 Lotus Exige Cup 240
• 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint

Maserati​

• 2010 Maserati GranTurismo S
• 2006 Maserati MC12 Corsa

Mazda​

• 2011 Mazda RX-8 R3
• 2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight
• 1997 Mazda RX-7 FD

McLaren​

• 2011 McLaren MP4-12C
• 1997 McLaren F1 GT

Mercedes-Benz​

• 2012 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG *
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG [Pre-order]
• 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black
• 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
• 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe

Mini​

• 2011 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman

Mitsubishi​

• 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X GSR
• 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR

Mosler​

• 2010 Mosler MT900S

Nissan​

• 2012 Nissan GT-R R35 *
• 2010 Nissan 370Z [Pre-order]
• 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II R34
• 2000 Nissan Silvia Spec-R S15
• 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
• 1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432

Noble​

• 2010 Noble M600

Pagani​

• 2012 Pagani Huayra [VIP]
• 2010 Pagani Zonda R

Peugeot​

• 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

Plymouth​

• 1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 Hemi

Pontiac​

• 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
• 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

Radical​

• 2011 Radical SR8 RX

Renault​

• 2010 Renault Megane RS 250
• 2010 Renault Clio 200 Cup
• 2009 Renault Twingo Sport Cup
• 1980 Renault 5 Turbo

RUF​

• 2011 RUF Rt 12 R [VIP]
• 2011 RUF RGT-8
• 1987 RUF CTR Yellowbird

Saleen​

• 2004 Saleen S7

Scion​

• 2013 Scion FRS

Shelby​

• 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

SRT​

• 2013 SRT Viper GTS

SSC​

• 2010 SSC Ultimate Aero

Subaru​

• 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
• 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi

Toyota​

• 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
• 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex AE86

Ultima​

• 2012 Ultima GTR

Volkswagen​

• 2011 Volkswagen Scirrocco R
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf R [Pre-order]
• 1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6
• 1992 Volkswagen Golf Gti 16v Mk2
• 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI

* = Cars marked with an * are new to the Forza series
- Traffic Vehicles (Click for image):Audi A4 Avant2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser1998 Dodge Durango2009 Ford ExplorerFord F-3502009 Ford Fiesta Zetec SFord Focus Sedan2010 Ford Taurus SHOGMC Savana2011 Nissan LeafToyota Camry1994 Toyota Corolla2011 Toyota PriusToyota RAV42004 Volkswagen Beetle​

Taken from here http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/1/5476984/ShowThread.aspx

 

[Hixle]

Happy to see some hot hatches in there

 

[Adamm.]

Another clip I have came across and haven't seen it in this thread yet.



Big jump and 2.30, cant wait to get some big air rally style.

 

[Reev]

Nice to see the 200/Twingo/MKII Golf in there. I'll be spending most of my time ragging the T16 though

 

[Cookie]

Ooooh

 

[Christopher]

Nice to see the 200 in there. That was a surprise.

 

[Hixle]

A lot of cars are in there that I'd heard they'd left out actually; like the F40. I can't wait to hoon that about

 

[AK]

I'm 50/50 again, lol. FFS.

 

[Adamm.]

Anyone who is 50/50 now is a bloody fussy bugger lol

I can't bloody wait.

 

[Gaz.]

I wonder if they get the RX7 right this time.

 

[N0ddie]

Glad to see the 200 back. Though its probably sad wanting a Clio when you have such other exotic cars.

 

[JoeyD]

I'd prefer it if there were more 'normal' cars included. Nothing better than hooning around some amazing roads in a car you could actually own one day...
I hope they include the MK1 MX5 again. lol

 

[Hixle]

I want a Miata too, have 6 of them on FM4

There seems to be a fair few convertibles in there actually! Food for thought, since your driver won't be, I assume, wearing a helmet and that there was mention a while back of a 'story', I wonder whether you'll have the option to choose what they look like? Hmmm...

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

why does some of the recent pictures remind me of circuit events from NFS prostreet?

other than that, things look promising

 

[AK]

I want a Miata too, have 6 of them on FM4

There seems to be a fair few convertibles in there actually! Food for thought, since your driver won't be, I assume, wearing a helmet and that there was mention a while back of a 'story', I wonder whether you'll have the option to choose what they look like? Hmmm...

You don't. They said in a vid I watched a while back, lol.

 

[Hixle]

Oh, I was looking forward to making a CS special; overweight bloke in a fleece and merrel shoes.

 

[AK]

Ha!

 

[Hixle]

Wait, does that mean we're all going to look the same whilst online? They have to do something, surely?

Can't have 8 Paul Walkers cruising around, lol.

 

[MDP91]

Wish they'd put stuff like the 182 and 106 gti etc in the game, or bring out a pack full of old french hot hatches.

 

[st3ve]

Hasn't this been done twice already in TDU and TDU2?

Also where someone said about doing an open pitlane mode not being possible, GT5 does it, jus sayin...

 

[AK]

Shame the rest of GT5 is s**t and all the cars sound the same.

 

[Adamm.]

Hasn't this been done twice already in TDU and TDU2?

Also where someone said about doing an open pitlane mode not being possible, GT5 does it, jus sayin...

This will wipe the floor with TDU1+2.

Open pit lane would be for Forza 4 but yeah I know which I would choose out of the 2 lol.

 

[st3ve]

Shame the rest of GT5 is s**t and all the cars sound the same.

I know, but that's irrelevant.

 

[AK]

Not really.

 

[Ben]

hmmmm......still not sure about this. Seems very NFS.

I'm with Dan on this. Looks like a mix between Dirt and NFS.

 

[Jamie16v]

Wish they'd put stuff like the 182 and 106 gti etc in the game, or bring out a pack full of old french hot hatches.

I've wanted this for years. Even a few oldies like Nova SR, Astra GTE.

 

[ColinG]

I'm not convinced either, the cars don't look like they do in FM4 when they are sliding etc,

And those stupid constant pop ups and points for everything would drive me round the bend

 

[Hixle]

I'm hoping we can turn the pop up things off tbh.

 

[Cookie]

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Whiiiiiiine whine whiiiiiiine. You may as well keep playing F4 given you'll never be happy with Horizon