Forza Horizon 4: General Discussion

[Milouse]

I reported this video to a support ticket.
But I do not know if they will fix this glitch.

The problem is it's an exploit that uses the delay between a local save and the sync to the cloud of that local save. I don't know if in FH4 the sync is made once the game is closed or in the background as the game is running but it is not in the interest of the user that the sync blocks the game. I'm afraid that a proper fix would require a save sync before proceeding the actions involved.
I don't even know what level of control a game developer have regarding the save sync, which could be managed at the Xbox layer lever.

 

[boiltheocean]

The problem is it's an exploit that uses the delay between a local save and the sync to the cloud of that local save. I don't know if in FH4 the sync is made once the game is closed or in the background as the game is running but it is not in the interest of the user that the sync blocks the game. I'm afraid that a proper fix would require a save sync before proceeding the actions involved.
I don't even know what level of control a game developer have regarding the save sync, which could be managed at the Xbox layer lever.

I'm sure they could just assign a unique ID to a car (They might do this already to tie in with paints/tunes/stats) and during sync implement a check with the Auction House to see if that ID is one of the players listed cars. When the game syncs back down to them it is removed from their garage if found in the AH.

 

[breyzipp]

Any suggestions on how to get the Rip Rod easily? I started with a stock Chevrolet, when I saw the Zerg of C600 ‘32 Fords after the first drag race I quit, went to get one myself with the “5 star seasonal tune”, started the event again, finished 8th on my first drag race with the Zerg seeing how we are all fractions of seconds from each other, quit again and decided I’m not in the mood for something like that.

Why ooh why does there always need to be a frustrating event in the game? First it was team coop vs unbeatable drivatars, now this.

 

[Moglet]

I'm also finding it frustrating but because I can't even start the event. Each time I try it says it's matchmaking for a few minutes then the message disappears and nothing else happens. They really shouldn't tie special rewards to events like this IMO.

 

[Moglet]

The fences in the beach event basically forced me to lose and the constant contact means the entire event is an absolute **** show. They should never had tied an exclusive reward to this, it's absolutely shocking how bad it is to play

 

[-Fred-]

Pretty sure they'll gift it to everyone in a few days, like they've done for the Mosler.

 

[Northstar]

I'm really not sure why they don't just set it up like Forzathons where completing a multiplayer activity is enough to receive the reward.

 

[Populuxe]

Any suggestions on how to get the Rip Rod easily?

The fences in the beach event basically forced me to lose and the constant contact means the entire event is an absolute **** show. They should never had tied an exclusive reward to this, it's absolutely shocking how bad it is to play

↓ I strongly recommend using @Milouse 's tune. ↓ It's exceptional. ↓ Just do as he says and you'll win the Rip Rod. ↓

I continued to tune it and test it:
i just shared a [RODS AND CUSTOMS] 1932 Ford DE LUXE FIVE-WINDOW COUPE settings, the only one under the creator name "Milouse" for that car, the one to win the Rip Rod.
It is important to turn TCS Off and play manual gear (that's a 200-300 ms gain on the first race finish line), and to shift to second gear very soon.
Be careful with the last race on the Highway, you can do it full trottle all the way to the finish line but only if you take good trajectory (as the car will drift, it's important to turn early in the last right turn)

Pretty sure they'll gift it to everyone in a few days, like they've done for the Mosler.

Hopefully, but just in case, use @Milouse 's tune.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

I’m passing on the Rip Rod. From what I’ve heard, everyone is at each other’s throats to get this car and it’s pretty much a crapshoot on who wins since people are catching on to what is the best car and setups to use. IMO, it’s not worth going through that.

 

[PJTierney]

It's also not really that great a car if you're racing competitively (Ranked). There are superior options in multiple Classes.

 

[Moglet]

I couldn't win it with Milouse's tune, although it was VERY good. I ended up using a tune by RBXGT2 and annihilated everyone in the first race by quite a bit, then came 3rd on the beach and in the airfield race I came first by 0.001 which was exciting. The 4th race is super easy as everyone just falls off the corners...

 

[LongbowX]

Indeed, the Rip Rod is not a great car to drive really. However, I know that many people simply like collecting cars - especially rare ones.

I do recommend either Milouse's tune here, or Nalak28's for the '32 Ford. Won every race, first try yesterday. Granted, it could be different now because people have caught on to using the "best" tunes, which would make it rather annoying to get. I also predict it will be gifted.

 

[TokoTurismo]

Man this got to be the worst one yet. I'm using @Milouse's tune (which is really impressive, thanks @Popluluxe Cowboy for mentioning this 👍), but the problem I have is the people online. I had one and two people shaving me into the side of others, and later ending up crashing into guardrails at the last event (due to some of them making me feel nervous...)

Like @Northstar said, why can't PG just make it as completing the multiplayer event, and then continuing our way like in FH3? I'm sorry, but if PG are looking for ways to earn exclusive rewards, they're simply doing it all wrong.

Also, screw the Rip Rod. As @-Fred- mentioned above, we'll get it after the season is over anyways.

 

[Moglet]

The shoving is what annoyed me, especially along the beach where you have those tiny little barrier things that slow your car down. Why would you put those along a drag strip?!

 

[TokoTurismo]

Welp.

Due to my immense determination to get the Rip Rod into my collection, I managed to win and get it through luck. I. am. so. relieved to finally have it, even after saying screw it, haha!

I highly recommend downloading Don Joewon Song's tune, as it has great acceleration and top speed. 👍

 

[Katiegan]

What all-rounder would people recommend for doing Forzathon Live? I can never seem to find the right balance of car that's quick enough for speed zones and agile enough for danger signs, drift areas etc.

 

[boiltheocean]

I’d go with a tuned Hoonicorn, also max out its perk tree to rack up skill points quickly. It can do almost every Forzathon challenge extremely well, the only exception being Speed Zones but you could always switch to a different car for those.

If you end up in a Forzathon on your own or in a very small group it pays to fast travel and switch to cars suited to each challenge.

 

[ImaRobot]

What all-rounder would people recommend for doing Forzathon Live? I can never seem to find the right balance of car that's quick enough for speed zones and agile enough for danger signs, drift areas etc.

Maxed out, V10 swapped(I think) Ford Transit FE with off-road tires

 

[Populuxe]

What all-rounder would people recommend for doing Forzathon Live? I can never seem to find the right balance of car that's quick enough for speed zones and agile enough for danger signs, drift areas etc.

Honestly, I just use whatever car I'm in. It's a team effort so you don't have to max every skill. Just keep adding to the total score and you'll get all the points.

 

[Katiegan]

Maxed out, V10 swapped(I think) Ford Transit FE with off-road tires

I like this idea the most.

I do tend to just use whatever car I'm in, because sometimes it takes that long to change my car, I may as well just stick with what I have. I just always feel like I'm letting the team down!

 

[Apple Slipper]

I am skipping the Rip Rod since I don't have the PC version of the game nor have XBOX Live Gold.

 

[Techlet]

The PVP drag race is made extra fun by the people who are glitching S1 and S2 cars into the event. My first try had someone show up in an S1 Porsche.

Didn't PG say they fixed that exploit?

Also, speaking of Porsches, the new 992 Carrera launched with a brand new 8 speed PDK but it's still using the old 7 speed in this game.

 

[ShakesMcQueen]

What all-rounder would people recommend for doing Forzathon Live? I can never seem to find the right balance of car that's quick enough for speed zones and agile enough for danger signs, drift areas etc.

Willys Jeep.

 

[WanganDream]

What all-rounder would people recommend for doing Forzathon Live? I can never seem to find the right balance of car that's quick enough for speed zones and agile enough for danger signs, drift areas etc.

I would recommend Hoonicorn, Hoonitruck, Hoonigan RS200.
These cars have good acceleration performance, high top speed and easy drift. And by using car mastery will get x7 multiplier.

Hoonigan RS200 is the best choice, except that there is no way to get this car at present except at AH.
This car is easier to control while drifting than Hoonicorn, it is also recommended for players who are not good at drift.

 

[breyzipp]

What all-rounder would people recommend for doing Forzathon Live? I can never seem to find the right balance of car that's quick enough for speed zones and agile enough for danger signs, drift areas etc.

Check out my tune (AWD swapped, S2 class dirt spec, ideal for Forzathon Live) for the BMW M6 FE. That car rakes up skill chains like the best when fully specced out and it is my go-to car for Forzathon Live since the day I got the car. It is also my most used car for that reason. Your focus during Forzathon Live should be to collect x 7.0 skill chains primarily, and focus on helping with Forzathon at the same time but as secondary priority (just be cautious to not bump twice on a chain and break it).

Even though it’s dirt spec (and rocks at dirt, off-road, any drift zone, jumps, trail blazers and what not, it still can hold its own in places where you need grip. Corners on tarmac (non-drift) are it’s weakest point so be careful for that, but it’s well worth the trade off to have all the offroad/dirt goodies. And Forzathon Live is mostly about blasting through offroad terrain from one Forzathon Live to the next one anyway.

 

[TheAdmiester]

Maxed out, V10 swapped(I think) Ford Transit FE with off-road tires

I second this. All FE cars have some magical buffs to their abilities, but the Transit is in a league of its own. It's both very useful and very hilarious to see a van, complete with ladder rack, zipping around with the agility of a go-kart.

 

[Thomas2012]

Managed to win in the chevy to earn my rip rod, would highly not recommend using anything other than the 32’ Ford. Placed 3rd-2nd in all races until the last where surprise, surprise corners caught all the winners snagged the win. (By a few points)

Would much prefer team of people vs unbeatable AI. Multiple *can* win plus people aren’t as hesitant to be selfish and take the win ruining their team mates Yeah I know that rarely happens

 

[ShakesMcQueen]

I'm still fighting between my desire to get all of the limited edition cars, my total apathy towards the Rip Rod itself, which I have no desire to actually drive, and my lack of desire to do multiplayer drag racing to get it.

 

[ShakesMcQueen]

Willys Jeep.

To be clear, I wasn't joking about this either. The Willys is extremely fun and easy to drive, and is often my choice for Forzathon Live. Hoonigan RS200 if I'm actually feeling like putting in a solid effort.

 

[PJTierney]

Lower Class racing can be fun too

Hopefully Playground are considering adding lower Classes to Ranked Adventures. A/S1/S2 have good cars but they're too fast for some people.