Forza Horizon 4: General Discussion

[ShawnPhillips]

Hats off to the Forza media team for the fantastic trailers! I can't believe that they create these trailers for nearly every single added car per update!

PG's cinematics team for Forza needs to find something to do since their next game release is still pretty far away.

 

[Apple Slipper]

The Jaguar I-Pace was actually quick of the line, but doesn't have a high top speed. Very nice car to cruise around the UK map in.

 

[GTvsForza]

Now that they reduced the number of Adventures to qualify, I decided to try FFA. A Class Winter Road Racing in my Mitsubishi GTO. Honestly, my tune could have some improvement in the future, but at least I didn't come last

 

[Apple Slipper]

Playground Games uploaded a new official Fortune Island screenshot!

 

[GTvsForza]

Maybe the next update has something to do with Ferrari's...

 

[Populuxe]

Playground Games uploaded a new official Fortune Island screenshot!

I know exactly where that photo was shot, and it's a great location. But only if it's sunny at that exact time of day. Developers have control over that. We don't.

 

[Stupornaut]

Do you think they'll ever make Fortune Island free and part of the mainline game, so they can integrate it into the Playlist? I know I could use an excuse to go back to it now that I've 100%ed it.

 

[Northstar]

Do you think they'll ever make Fortune Island free and part of the mainline game, so they can integrate it into the Playlist? I know I could use an excuse to go back to it now that I've 100%ed it.

Permanently free no, but if they were smart they would do what other developers do and make DLC locations accessible as long as the host has it. In the case of the Playlist PG would themselves be the host and you could access it to do playlist related things but not free roam.

 

[GTvsForza]

You can technically do Playlists in Fortune Island and LEGO Valley, but just the Forzathons

 

[Nielsen]

Obvious things are obvious. 👍
Also people must realize that there are procedures to follow if one is expecting results. You can't expect problems like tail lights to be fixed just by sending a ticket. Or car being added just by sending a tweet.

What is the procedure then? Sending a ticket is usually the first thing most software developers would suggest. The low-priority attitude toward smaller issues is one of the more frustrating aspects about Forza. Stuff usually doesn’t get fixed unless several people raise their voice at once.

One good example was the somewhat funny shifting animation in the Toyota Sprinter Trueno, as most players noticed immediately after the car was recently added, but it was fixed almost instantly thanks to the amount of attention it got from the community. Meanwhile, the pre-war Mercedes-Benz W154 still suffers from an immersion-breaking paddle shift animation, nearly two years on since launch. I bet the latter has been brought to attention on more than one occasion, but shrugged off by developers because it’s not generating a similar buzz. Kinda sad.

 

[PlumCrazy010]

What is the procedure then? Sending a ticket is usually the first thing most software developers would suggest. The low-priority attitude toward smaller issues is one of the more frustrating aspects about Forza. Stuff usually doesn’t get fixed unless several people raise their voice at once.

One good example was the somewhat funny shifting animation in the Toyota Sprinter Trueno, as most players noticed immediately after the car was recently added, but it was fixed almost instantly thanks to the amount of attention it got from the community. Meanwhile, the pre-war Mercedes-Benz W154 still suffers from an immersion-breaking paddle shift animation, nearly two years on since launch. I bet the latter has been brought to attention on more than one occasion, but shrugged off by developers because it’s not generating a similar buzz. Kinda sad.

The Trueno stroke-shift was emergency patched because of the suggestive nature of the motion, which was inconsistent with the game's E rating, not because of complaints from the community. Most of the community thought it was amusing. In the meantime, there is a 20-page thread on the Forza forums full of people that cannot run the game because of a license activation conflict, which has been going on for several months now. They have not fixed that, either. So, it's not just the smaller issues that don't get fixed.

 

[Nielsen]

The Trueno stroke-shift was emergency patched because of the suggestive nature of the motion, which was inconsistent with the game's E rating, not because of complaints from the community. Most of the community thought it was amusing. In the meantime, there is a 20-page thread on the Forza forums full of people that cannot run the game because of a license activation conflict, which has been going on for several months now. They have not fixed that, either. So, it's not just the smaller issues that don't get fixed.

The Mercedes W154 shifting animation should be super easy to fix though - just like it was for the Toyota AE86. So my point stands, the W154 shifting animation hasn’t been fixed because there’s no buzz around it. I’m sure the AE86 animation would have been fixed anyway even if it wasn’t for the stupid undertones, because everyone noticed an issue at once during the week the car got released.

That other issue you mention sounds way more complicated to fix, and probably why it hasn’t been.

 

[strela]

What is the procedure then? Sending a ticket is usually the first thing most software developers would suggest. The low-priority attitude toward smaller issues is one of the more frustrating aspects about Forza. Stuff usually doesn’t get fixed unless several people raise their voice at once.

One good example was the somewhat funny shifting animation in the Toyota Sprinter Trueno, as most players noticed immediately after the car was recently added, but it was fixed almost instantly thanks to the amount of attention it got from the community. Meanwhile, the pre-war Mercedes-Benz W154 still suffers from an immersion-breaking paddle shift animation, nearly two years on since launch. I bet the latter has been brought to attention on more than one occasion, but shrugged off by developers because it’s not generating a similar buzz. Kinda sad.

But it's the reality. If you want changes nowadays you need voices. The right procedure in the case of tail lights would be to open a discussion first. Just to se if it's not just a personal issue. If nobody else complain than don't expect much. Be realistic. If the problem doesn't bother others make your request in the Forza Horizon 4 Features Wish List.
https://forums.forzamotorsport.net/turn10_postst98254p119_Forza-Horizon-4-Features-Wish-List.aspx
And wait patiently.

 

[-Fred-]

Hey @Populuxe Cowboy , if you thought the I-Pace's OEM color pallet was bland, wait until you see the Velar's.

 

[Nielsen]

The Range Rover Velar only added 600 XP. Usually these new exclusive cars come with at least 2000 XP. Odd.

I hate to say it, but the Jaguar I-Pace is the more fun to drive car compared to the Velar. I’d take the Porsche Macan over both though, but sporty crossovers aren’t really my thing anyway.

Hey @Populuxe Cowboy , if you thought the I-Pace's OEM color pallet was bland, wait until you see the Velar's.

Maybe it’s Land Rover’s way of making the car blend in, consistent with the Velar‘s theme of going undetected.

 

[Populuxe]

Hey @Populuxe Cowboy , if you thought the I-Pace's OEM color pallet was bland, wait until you see the Velar's.

 

[HopAlong]

Modern OEM paint choices really are just 50 shades of grey, black, white, or a metallic cherry red and a variant of metallic blue that will be a cost option. Anyway you would think a launch edition would have special colour option and not just 3 versions of fleet sales silver.

 

[Nielsen]

I’m not sure why the Festival Playlist has decided to hand out unmentioned bonus cars lately. Last week it was a Ferrari 512 S and this week it’s a ATS GT - both happened at 50% alongside the listed rewards.

 

[ShawnPhillips]

I’m not sure why the Festival Playlist has decided to hand out unmentioned bonus cars lately. Last week it was a Ferrari 512 S and this week it’s a ATS GT - both happened at 50% alongside the listed rewards.

Been happening since that one time the update was delayed and the game had to load up a backup playlist. It keeps giving out the rewards from that playlist.

 

[Apple Slipper]

Forgot to mention that last week, Playground Games made a poster about the Jaguar I-Pace!

 

[Populuxe]

Forgot to mention that last week, Playground Games made a poster about the Jaguar I-Pace!

Since it's an electric car, can someone photoshop in a charging station so we can actually see a Jaguar charge?

 

[L8 Apex]

Forgot to mention that last week, Playground Games made a poster about the Jaguar I-Pace!

Love how they made it look like an old magazine ad. Just needs a British Leyland logo in the corner (You know, to inspire confidence...).

 

[Populuxe]

Hey @Populuxe Cowboy , if you thought the I-Pace's OEM color pallet was bland, wait until you see the Velar's.

You weren't 🤬 about the Velar's colors. So gray. Such dull. And like most of the modern SUVs in the game, this one is going in the garage to be forgotten about. I couldn't even be bothered to post a picture of it.

 

[WanganDream]

One of my complaints about the new SUV is that they don't seem to be interested in adding an off-road widebody to the SUV anymore.
This was one of the great additions to the FH4 and was a good kits of transforming a modern SUV that looks on-road oriented into an off-road beast.

But they've stopped adding it, and in the newly added SUVs, like the Velar, only the front bumper and rooflights are left as if they were wreckage.

Well, it's rare for them to add a car with a unique body kit anymore...

 

[-Fred-]

And like most of the modern SUVs in the game, this one is going in the garage to be forgotten about.

The Stelvio, Macan and F-Pace are the only ones that get semi regular mileage out of my garage, because they're actually decently competent. Oh, and the 74 Range Rover, but that's not an SUV per se.

 

[Apple Slipper]

Here is the official promo video for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar!

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[willbsn13]

One of my complaints about the new SUV is that they don't seem to be interested in adding an off-road widebody to the SUV anymore.
This was one of the great additions to the FH4 and was a good kits of transforming a modern SUV that looks on-road oriented into an off-road beast.

But they've stopped adding it, and in the newly added SUVs, like the Velar, only the front bumper and rooflights are left as if they were wreckage.

Well, it's rare for them to add a car with a unique body kit anymore...

Still waiting for those Bodykits PG promised over a year and a half ago....

BTW, this is the updated leaked list from last year. Wonder what we'll see come this month!

Spoiler

Leaked Cars
2018 Alfa Romeo #11 Giulietta BTCC
2009 Alfa Romeo Brera Italia Independent
2018 Aston Martin Valkyrie
2012 Aston Martin Virage
2003 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
2001 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
2018 Audi #11 R8 LMS
2004 Audi TT 3.2 FSI Quattro
1924 Austin Seven
1937 Bugatti Type 57S
2016 CBL Ultra 4Truck
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbocharged
1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
2009 Citroen C4VTS
1975 Citroen DS23
1987 DAF 95 Twin Turbo X1
1971 De Tomaso Pantera
2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8
1996 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo
1968 Dodge “Supercharger”
2017 Ferrari #25 488 Challenge
2000 FIAT Coupe 20V Turbo
2018 Ford #98 Ford Mustang Trans Am
2017 Ford #25 Ultra4 Bronco
2011 Ford Ka
2003 Ford Focus SVT
1998 Ford #14 Ford Mustang SCCA
1991 Ford #15 Ford Mustang
1986 Ford Mustang SVO
1967 Ford #1 Ford Rally Escort MK1
1957 Ford Thunderbird
1949 Ford Dually Hot Rod
2018 Formula Drift #64 Nissan 370Z
2004 Formula Drift #101 BMW M3
1970 GMC Jimmy
2018 Hennessey Velociraptor 6x6
2000 Honda Civic Si Coupe
1971 Jensen Interceptor
1954 Kurtis Kraft KK500C
1973 Lamborghini Espada 400GT
2018 Land Rover Range Rover SVR
1998 Lincoln MKVIII
1988 Lincoln MKVII
1962 Lincoln Continental
1966 Lola T90
2018 Lotus #99 Lotus Evora GT4
1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo
1966 Lotus #22 Lotus 35 Martin
2011 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
2010 Maserati Granturismo MC GT4
1970 Matra-Simca MS650
1992 Mazda 323GTR
1969 McLaren M6GT
2019 Mercedes-AMG Project One
2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss
2006 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
1987 Mercedes-Benz AMG Hammer
1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
2013 MG MG3
1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R
2004 Nissan Patrol Dakar Edition
2005 Panoz Esperante GTLM
2007 Peugeot 207 RC
2007 Peugeot 207 Super 2000
2004 Peugeot 206 RC
1988 Peugeot 405 T16
2018 Porsche #00 Porsche Macan “RR”
2018 Porsche #73 Porsche 911 GT3R
2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
2010 Porsche Boxster S
2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
1990 Porsche 911 by Singer
1985 Porsche #65 Porsche 911 Desert Off-Road
1983 Porsche #11 Porsche 956
2019 RAESR Tachyon
2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Turbo X
2013 Savage Rivale GTS
2012 Shelby 1000
2010 SSC Ultimate Aero SS
2018 Subaru #00 Subaru Levorg GT BTCC
2017 Subaru Crosstrek Desert Racer
1965 Toyota Sports 800
1979 Triumph TR7
1973 Triumph GT6
1994 Venturi Atlantique 300
2013 Volvo C30 Polestar
2009 Volvo C30 R-Design
2018 Volkswagen #22 Volkswagen Golf WTCR

 

[-Fred-]

It should be Torben Tuesday today, unless they finally decide 26 months of free cars is enough.

 

[strela]

It should be Torben Tuesday today, unless they finally decide 26 months of free cars is enough.

It's almost time for the 2 year anniversary. It would be a good opportunity for the final update. Still I want to believe they are going to continue at least until the beginning of the next year.

 

[ClydeYellow]