Relaxed, General FH3 Chat

[nick98]

2016 Abarth 695 Biposto

2015 Aston Martin Vantage GT12

1986 Audi #2 Audi Sport quattro S1

1993 Jaguar XJ220

2017 Nissan GT-R

1980 Subaru BRAT GL

2016 W Motors Lykan Hypersport

Words cannot express how happy I am right now.

 

[05XR8]

Honestly? I wouldn't be surprised if they axed VW because of PC ********. Remember the Chevy SS fiasco?

What's not PC about a VW?
Know what's ironic? In the movie Cars(as well as in real life), the VW bus is the peace machine and the Willys Jeep is the war machine.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Words cannot express how happy I am right now.

For whatever reason the brat stands out for me too

 

[nick98]

For whatever reason the brat stands out for me too

It was such an awesome little car in Horizon 2. Maybe that's why I'm so hyped for it.

 

[JorgePinto]

The years of the unknown models, by Badned:

1993 Ford SVT Cobra R
2017 Ford Focus RS
1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
2015 Subaru WRX STI

 

[Populuxe]

Honestly? I wouldn't be surprised if they axed VW because of PC ********. Remember the Chevy SS fiasco?

I would be surprised. Audi was also a part of that cheating scandal and they're in the game. Mercedes-Benz and BMW are also guilty of diesel emissions cheating and they're in the game. And the Chevy SS "fiasco"? As I recall, that was at the insistence of Chevrolet. Are you suggesting VW is insisting their cars not be in the game so they can seem PC?

 

[GranTurismo guy]

I would be surprised. Audi was also a part of that cheating scandal and they're in the game. Mercedes-Benz and BMW are also guilty of diesel emissions cheating and they're in the game. And the Chevy SS "fiasco"? As I recall, that was at the insistence of Chevrolet. Are you suggesting VW is insisting their cars not be in the game so they can seem PC?

It would be the pettiest thing ever if that was the reason we couldn't drive a camper van in a video game. I mean ffs come on.

 

[Populuxe]

It would be the pettiest thing ever if that was the reason we couldn't drive a camper van in a video game. I mean ffs come on.

I agree. A racing game without VWs is just unthinkable. I'm sure there's just some final details in the licensing agreements that have to be ironed out before they can be announced.

Side note: That off-road racing Beetle from FH2 would be perfect for Australia. I had so much fun bouncing around France and Italy in that car.

 

[L8 Apex]

I would be surprised. Audi was also a part of that cheating scandal and they're in the game. Mercedes-Benz and BMW are also guilty of diesel emissions cheating and they're in the game. And the Chevy SS "fiasco"? As I recall, that was at the insistence of Chevrolet. Are you suggesting VW is insisting their cars not be in the game so they can seem PC?

I agree. Not licensing your name and vehicles for use in a game simply because you cheated regulations is no way to attempt to get back in the public's good graces.

As for the Chevy/Holden SS controversy, that was the "official" explanation given, but there are at least two reasons I'm not buying it: One, multiple racing games for mobile platforms have added the 6th gen Camaro with SS badges and names (as opposed to the "Super Sport" cop out) intact after FM6 was released and, second, NASCAR Heat Evolution has SS markings on the Chevrolets.

Not saying that Microsoft/T10/PG are liars, mind you, but the situation has a funny smell to it...

 

[BlazeTheCat05]

Just noticed that they confirmed the Ford Deluxe Coupe. I'm in the process of collecting my jaw off the floor. That's the second car that I posted in the wishlist thread on Forza.net, and it's been confirmed!

 

[JC_Dude]

I agree. Not licensing your name and vehicles for use in a game simply because you cheated regulations is no way to attempt to get back in the public's good graces.

As for the Chevy/Holden SS controversy, that was the "official" explanation given, but there are at least two reasons I'm not buying it: One, multiple racing games for mobile platforms have added the 6th gen Camaro with SS badges and names (as opposed to the "Super Sport" cop out) intact after FM6 was released and, second, NASCAR Heat Evolution has SS markings on the Chevrolets.

Not saying that Microsoft/T10/PG are liars, mind you, but the situation has a funny smell to it...

Real Racing 3 also has the SS badges, etc.

 

[Rob192005]

XJ220,tick! that's my checklist down to 1 then.

 

[inCloud]

that's my checklist down to 1 then.

still missing c4 vette, countach, 300zx and wagens

 

[Rob192005]

still missing c4 vette, countach, 300zx and wagens

All welcome additions,I'm just missing the E30 really.

 

[inCloud]

All welcome additions,I'm just missing the E30 really.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

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EDIT:
and I think I know why certain car trims in the past Forza games seemed to be dropped, they were mainly old models from the Xbox 360. Turn 10 has just been holding on to them for the Xbox One until they could create brand new models that have better detail.

 

[Nexus]

XJ220!

 

[JorgePinto]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/8/17/12514872/forza-horizon-3-forzathon-weekly-challenges

Forza Horizon 3 will include new weekly challenges dubbed Forzathon, Playground Games creative director Ralph Fulton told Polygon today at Gamescom.

The feature will include weekly, themed competitions where players can win prizes not available in other parts of the game. Challenges start in October, just after the game's Sept. 27 launch on PC and Xbox One.

Of note is the event Oct. 14, when players can win a Nissan Silvia S14, and an unannounced event Oct. 28-30. News on that event is still incoming, though Fulton said players will be able to win and drive a vehicle that "has never been drivable in Forza before, which you will not believe.

It seems it's happening!

 

[JC_Dude]

Oh, no.

 

[BlazeTheCat05]

Nissan S14? Really?

 

[ImaRobot]

So a continuation of the Unicorn set-up, it seems.

 

[PJTierney]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/8/17/12514872/forza-horizon-3-forzathon-weekly-challenges

It seems it's happening!

Nissan S14? Really?

"Here's your S14, now shut up about it."

If it's anything like some of the Unicorn challenges in Forza Motorsport 6, it'll be easy for most competent players to get. Those that really want the car will put in the effort to earn it, would make sense if that week's event is drift-themed.

As for the "car you will never believe" hyping, the last time that phrase was used we got this:

 

[eminem09494]

The years of the unknown models, by Badned:

1993 Ford SVT Cobra R
2017 Ford Focus RS
1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
2015 Subaru WRX STI

On forza website the Focus RS and the STI are listed totally different so probably we get both model years

 

[DJTHEKING]

Here's your S14.

It's a unicorn tho.

 

[Turboteg90]

I bet that meeting was fun..."lets finally shut them up by giving them the stupid s14, but let makes it a unicorn"

(Evil laughter)

 

[GranTurismo guy]

In all seriousness though, I hope these unicorns are easy to obtain. I hate unicorns.

 

[McLaren]

Fulton said players will be able to win and drive a vehicle that "has never been drivable in Forza before, which you will not believe.

Maybe it's just me but seems to be implying that it was in Forza at one point?

Taking a shot in the universe and guessing the old Warthog.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Maybe it's just me but seems to be implying that it was in Forza at one point?

Taking a shot in the universe and guessing the old Warthog.

I hope you're wrong lol

 

[yabiggoose]

 

[McLaren]

Surprisingly, they're keeping the F12berlinetta alongside the TdF.

Isn't the TdF alongside the SV more of DLC/perk cars? They've left the regular Aventador in as well.