Forza Motorsport 3

[Thatman]

In the Rx7 i like that they got the 4 way flasher correct including the light signifying that its on. Good job T10

 

[harrytuttle]

I just ordered the FOrza 3 limited edition...
i so looking forward to getting it in the mail 23 okt.,.

Silly question: Is there anything in the LCE that can't be obtained in the standard edition (silly paint schemes aside)?

 

[Terronium-12]

Yeah...

A poster.
5 additional "VIP" vehicles.
A 2GB Flash drive
And some other stuff I can't remember.

Oh yeah, the theme...I'm not sure that can't be obtained though.

 

[Thatman]

^and a key-chain

 

[Terronium-12]

^and a key-chain

Another one that slipped my mind.

 

[Mr Fox]

And most important of all....access to future "VIP only" content via the storefront/auction house.

Currently the only way to get a VIP membership is with the LCE.

 

[thesparkled]

I've been playing a review copy for nearly a week now and have mixed feelings on the game.

I used to be a hardcore Gran Turismo fan, soaking up every little screenshot and preview of the original game ahead of it's release, watching a demo disc video nearly a hundred times and being amazed at how the cars bounced over the kerbs of Trial Mountain. I played the game to death, and went on to pick up every GT on or just after release, apart from the Psp outing.

I loved Forza 2 also, admired it's clean racing A.I and online community. Forza 3 looked to be ready to set a new benchmark for an all round package. Now I'm so sure, and rather than throwing myself further in the game, find myself anxiously waiting the arrival of GT5.

I could talk about all the little problems with FM3 for hours, complaining about the mind-numbingly long loading times, weak force-feedback on anything that isn't front wheel drive, and the lack of controller customization that means its impossible to look left and right when using the official Microsoft FFB wheel.

Ultimately, my dissapointment boils down to one thing. The game is too easy. There is too much grip. I'm not the Stig, and yet found it impossible to lose control of a Ford GT around Fujimi Kaido. Sure, pushing it I got the back end out plenty, but found it way too easy to correct.

Anyone who enjoyed the challenge of nursing the turbo-lag of an F40 around Suzuka on Nx tyres in GT5 will be dissapointed. I like to feel challenged. To be driving on a knife edge, having my racing credentials questioned when on the limit of anything with a reputation of being 'a bit of a handfull'. I just don't get that with FM3.

The good points of the games are many, you all know them.

Is this a day one purchase? If you have a 360, yes. I wouldn't however, buy a new console just for this game.

 

[KSaiyu]

Thanks for that, sounds like a hardcore or similar N-type tyre is needed for F4. I was hoping at least the classic cars may feel a bit more alive than those in the demo.

Disappointing to hear we can't look left/right with a wheel too.

EDIT: Funny drifting vid:

 

[Nigo]

The game is too easy. There is too much grip

I think in the end it always comes down to that
that's what I said after trying the demo, but I seemed to be the only one to think in term of driving we were going backward, and it was worse... no, terrible, with the gamepad. I can't help remembering I prefered Forza 2 because it was more challenging than GT4... now THIS is the best sim ever ? how ironic !
I'm not sure I'll buy it first hand anymore, too bad for the DLC (which BTW so far no one said Silver members will have access)

now I think of it, Shift is the exact opposite. It kinda sucks, it's completely unrealistic over the limit, the career mode is hopeless, the replay useless, it's full of ridiculous bugs, the AI make me laugh out loud (really), and then it's hard to stay on the road, you have complete control of the car and there is always this feeling you can improve your driving, drive more nealty and improve your laptimes. Yes, I love it

 

[Sele1981]

Is this a day one purchase? If you have a 360, yes. I wouldn't however, buy a new console just for this game.

Thanks for the review... I thought about it to buy a 360 only for FM3... But there is the never ending problem to buy another expensive racing wheel...

But yeah on the videos, FM3 seems to be too easy... In an german (not payed) (but seeriously, if I was an reviewer and MS pay me a bunch of money,I will gave the game an 10 out of 10 too) review, they gave the game an 8 out of 10... So the reviewer is an sim racing fan and he is saying too that the physics are sim/arcade mixed...

Let´s hope PD is doing their jobs better and keep the two different physics choice...

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Yesterday the 2002 Ram air Trans am was the car of the day.
The 2002 Ram Air Trans Am was my favorite addition the game. I was so excited and so happy when I found out it was in Forza 3. I will have one of these for every possible option. Racing in each class, drifting each class, drag racing each class. People will get tired of seing me in this car.
Every time I see the interior it reminds me of my 69 Camaro because the 2002 Trans Am interior is what I installed into it. Just like my sig. But my Momo sterring wheel looks much better.

In my 69 Camaro

P.S. Anybody else remember the old TV commercials?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCtipr5B0Hk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZeSMsafbjQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Ho-uyPock&feature=related
Those were my favorite TV commercials for many years. I simply cant say enough how much I have loved the 1998 - 2002 Ram Air Trans Am.

I have this poster hanging right behind me at work.

 

[Jay]

EDIT: Funny drifting vid:

Why do the cars jerk around like that while drifting? I thought it was online lag at first (erratic like a laggy game).

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Why do the cars jerk around like that while drifting? I thought it was online lag at first (erratic like a laggy game).

Its something to do with the capture card they were using because the game does not look like that at all.

 

[KSaiyu]

I am really struggling to get good times in the demo and just can't figure it out. I'm only getting top 1000 times and it looks like it's going to be a stretch to even get top 200. The annoying thing is I don't know where I'm losing time looking at ghosts as I'm slower on every corner.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

I am really struggling to get good times in the demo and just can't figure it out. I'm only getting top 1000 times and it looks like it's going to be a stretch to even get top 200. The annoying thing is I don't know where I'm losing time looking at ghosts as I'm slower on every corner.

Do you have all assists off and use a manual? Thats truly the only way you will be higher on the leaderboards.
Also make sure you run the hot laps through the leaderboard option. That way you can run as many laps as you want without any AI drivers getting in your way. If if you race throught the leaderboard option, you wont have to worry about accidentally drafting behind another car. Since drafting also puts you lower on the leaderboard even if you have a faster time.

 

[Max Powers]

I'm probably going to have to buy this a bit after release, even though I have the Limited Edition reserved. Damn real life and bills getting in the way. I can't wait until I have the disposable income together to pick it up, though.

 

[KSaiyu]

Do you have all assists off and use a manual? Thats truly the only way you will be higher on the leaderboards.
Also make sure you run the hot laps through the leaderboard option. That way you can run as many laps as you want without any AI drivers getting in your way. If if you race throught the leaderboard option, you wont have to worry about accidentally drafting behind another car. Since drafting also puts you lower on the leaderboard even if you have a faster time.

Yep no assists on wheel, even use the clutch on the Mini. I'm not overly fast but previous games I've been within .5 to 1 second on most tracks - it's just not happening here

 

[Thatman]

You know CAMAROBOY My friend will have that problem too, We both suspect that the only things his garage will consist of is '02 trans-ams,Cl63 Black Series, and Supras. Thats it...nothing else apparently he will have no need for anything else well cept for an Rx7 cause we owns some.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

You know CAMAROBOY My friend will have that problem too, We both suspect that the only things his garage will consist of is '02 trans-ams,Cl63 Black Series, and Supras. Thats it...nothing else apparently he will have no need for anything else well cept for an Rx7 cause we owns some.

I have been asking for the 2002 Ram Air Trans am FOREVER. Its one of the only cars I have asked for when every single racing game comes out. Last game I played with that car was I think NFS: High Stakes 2 or 3 back when the NFS series was really good.

 

[Thatman]

I KNOW! Now if only they could get X car(1st Gen Eclipse for me) in there the game the game would be Perfect.

 

[Bogie 19th]

Serious drag:

 

[regnar]

Heres from Gamestop website, Forza 3: Limited Edition features

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=75078


The Forza 3 GameStop Exclusive Limited Edition comes with:

-Forza Motorsport 2GB USB Storage and keychain: Show off your Forza pride with these specially branded items.

-Forza Motorsport VIP Membership* and Exclusive Car Pack*: Want to be a top painter, tuner, driver or just more active in the community?
VIP membership is the way to get yourself noticed. Includes special treatment within the online Auction House,
Community Storefront and on the Forzamotorsport.net forums.

-Also includes 5 of the hottest cars from the roster of Forza Motorsport 3, available only through your VIP membership.

-Exclusive Collector’s Edition Car Pack*: This one is for the fans. This pack includes 5 cars that have been hand tuned and
hand painted by the developers at Turn 10 to fly the Forza Motorsport colors.

-Exclusive Forza Motorsport 3 Theme:* Customize your Dashboard experience with this limited availability Xbox 360 theme.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Serious drag:

FINALLY about dang time they showed that 8 player dragstip!!!! That is going to be so fun! 👍
Also for those that dont know, Forza 3 has 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 mile drag strip.

 

[Terronium-12]

Once the game is on the shelves, we should all do a Benchmark High Speed run in a private room. 👍

 

[regnar]

Appears that there may be an adjustable seat in cockpit view after all, istead of the granny view.


http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/thread/3058098.aspx

 

[Bogie 19th]

Yup...someone posted that in the GT section too. I love it!

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Appears that there may be an adjustable seat in cockpit view after all, istead of the granny view.


http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/thread/3058098.aspx

Oh yeah I was going to mention that DethThrasher posted how to do this on forzacentral.com Its nice to see they acknowlege Forzacentral.com. The other views will be really nice. I always thought the intro was very very close to the camera. Now it can be further back.

 

[Joey D]

Appears that there may be an adjustable seat in cockpit view after all, istead of the granny view.


http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/thread/3058098.aspx

And all the GT fanboys just lost another round. I can just here their heads exploding. Guess it wasn't a cop out on T10's part when it came to interior animations.

I'm glad T10 included this though, it was a bit ridiculous how close it was.

 

[Bogie 19th]

It's like an Easter Egg. Happy Easter!

 

[regnar]

Funny thing, with all the promoting of the cockpit view, in all the reviews & videos that I have seen,
they have forgot to mention are very big thing, that it was also adjustable.

Wonder what other easter eggs there are.