Relaxed, General Forza 6 Chat

[Ialyrn]

Can someone explain capture cards to me? I've been thinking it might be fun to make YouTube videos of some of my favorite cars, but I have no idea how to do it.

I use a Hauppauge HDPVR2, which is an external USB capture device which has a built in H.264 encoder built in. This reduces the stress on the PC, but you still need to make sure you have a decent CPU and at least 8gb of system memory available. It records at 1080p 30fps, but it will record 60fps if the input is at 720p. You plug the USB into the PC (obviously), and it has a HDMI input to plug the console into, a HDMI out pass through that goes to your tv or monitor, and it also has a component input (converter cable provided); which allows you to capture from older consoles or the PS3. It also requires an external power source.

Then you have the original Elgato, which is pretty much the same as above, except it only records in 30fps. The software is much better for the elgato, and again it has a HDMI in, HDMI out for pass through, and a component connector (converter cable provided). This one is powered off the USB cable.

Next up is the Elgato HD60. This one will record at 60fps at 1080P, which is a big advantage for games that run at 60fps. It allows for a smoother looking video. It uses the same software as the older Elgato. This one, as far as I know, does not offer any input for component. Powered from the USB cable.

Then you have the Elgato HD60 plus, which is an internal capture device. This one is instulled into a shot PCI-E slot inside your PC. You will need a desktop for this device, but it does come with a "slimline" bracket for small form factor PC's. This does the same thing as the external HD60, and only has HDMI in and HDMI out pass through. powered by your computers motherboard.

Personally if you are going to buy one, then I would seriously look to the HD60. If you use a laptop, definitely go for the external. Even if you use a desktop mostly for recording, the external one is useful, as it is fully portable.

There are some made by avermedia also, but I do not know much about those ones.

 

[Populuxe]

@Ialyrn Thanks for all the info. But I suppose I should have mentioned I don't have a PC. I use a Mac Mini.

 

[Ialyrn]

@Ialyrn Thanks for all the info. But I suppose I should have mentioned I don't have a PC. I use a Mac Mini.

"PC" stands for "personal computer", which a "mac" comes under. And you are in luck, as the Elgato HD60 works with macs.

https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/game-capture-hd60

 

[SlipZtrEm]

FWIW, I use the same one as @Ialyrn, hooked up to a Mac Book Pro. It works pretty seamlessly for capturing - I've set it to 720/60 as it seems preferable to 1080/30 for Youtube content. It's also massively simpler than trying to get video off the PS3.

 

[Im_Lukas]

This sim league is so good, had some of my best races in FM6 there. One race on Bernese Alps I've already saved the replay the racing was so good, and some of the shots from the replay cam just look insane with 5-6 cars all racing so close with no contact. Of course there have been a few people who just don't leave anyone room or rejoin the track sideways (seriously with sim damage on they should know better) but all in all the racing has been amazing.

If I have time later this week that Bernese Alps replay is definitely going on YT.

 

[BlazeTheCat05]

Local Motors affinity is done! Onwards to Caterham.

 

[bremics]

I miss the old S2000... This one looks like terrible.

 

[Speedster911]

I miss the old S2000... This one looks like terrible.

You mean the old one from FM4 that could accommodate after-market bodykits? Twas dey bomb!

 

[bremics]

You mean the old one from FM4 that could accommodate after-market bodykits? Twas dey bomb!

Maybe? All I know is the front bumper and rear spoiler are terrible and you can't remove them.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Maybe? All I know is the front bumper and rear spoiler are terrible and you can't remove them.

That and the 8000 rpm rev limit

 

[Speedster911]

Maybe? All I know is the front bumper and rear spoiler are terrible and you can't remove them.

Okay, so yeah that is the one from FM4. They have the newer version in F5, H2 and 6 and you can't add kits. Even on one of the Skyline's, the R33 I guess, you can't add kits now among other cars as well.

Why... I do not know. Licensing issues maybe.

 

[Ialyrn]

Licensing issues maybe.

That is usually what it boils down to in all fairness. It isnt just a case of the car manufacture saying "yeh you can use after market body kits in your game for our cars", but also the companies who make the aftermarket body kits also giving the ok. So we can only speculate which side of the fence all 3 parties are on.

 

[Speedster911]

That is usually what it boils down to in all fairness. It isnt just a case of the car manufacture saying "yeh you can use after market body kits in your game for our cars", but also the companies who make the aftermarket body kits also giving the ok. So we can only speculate which side of the fence all 3 parties are on.

Well, it really is a shame, in that case. Also since FM2, the exhaust tips never change shape after upgrades and the rear diffuser upgrades it seems, are gone for good.

Licensing and/or manufacturer issues, I'm betting.

 

[t1t3hgtr]

The rev counter doesn't work on the Vauxhall VXR Corsa on my game. Its the 1st time I've tried the car and I've not heard of any issues on the car before. Does anyone else have this issue or is it just me?

 

[Maxx2013]

That and the 8000 rpm rev limit

Nothing a little "camshaft upgrade" can't fix.

 

[05XR8]

I'm hoping I can do offline races like this.


The coding should know I'm using a classic car and use other classic cars accordingly. That, or I should be able to pick my cars when choosing how many AI cars I can add to a grid size.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Nothing a little "camshaft upgrade" can't fix.

It still ain't the same engine. Just wish they kept with the older model.

 

[turbofozz]

Is there anyway I can make it so I don't start first in free play?

 

[prousonhairy]

Is there anyway I can make it so I don't start first in free play?

Back of the pack mod or something similar. I don't know how that works, sometimes I start first, sometimes I'm in the middle of the pack.

 

[BoneSawTX]

Is there anyway I can make it so I don't start first in free play?

Don't think you can, I've been looking. you can with a private online lobby and a bunch of AI. Use to do that a ton on fm5 and multiclass racing.

 

[RacerPaul]

Is there anyway I can make it so I don't start first in free play?

From my experience the lower your PI, the further back you start 👍

ie, don't have your car maxed to the top of the class you're racing

 

[BlazeTheCat05]

Caterham affinity is completed! On to one I was looking forward to; Mercury! Followed by Peugeot! This'll be a fun couple of days.
Also reached level 500 today and earned myself an extra 25,000,000cr.
To quote Ice Cube, "I can't believe today was a good day".

 

[SlipZtrEm]

I feel like I've said this before: the higher you go in the classes for the hoppers, the worse the racing is. I've wanted to test my Exige online for a while, so took it into the A hopper. In the first race at Atlanta, I was flipped twice. Steady podiums when I can avoid the carnage, though. Won at the Alps cleanly, even when the guy in second rammed me in the final turn because I had passed him two turns earlier.

The people that swerve around a lap down are utter 🤬 . Went from a a battle for 3rd to 8th all between the back straight and the finish at Sebring because of a pair of them.

 

[Ryan81]

So on 1st March are we getting the Porsche expansion AND the March pack?

 

[Ryan81]

The rev counter doesn't work on the Vauxhall VXR Corsa on my game. Its the 1st time I've tried the car and I've not heard of any issues on the car before. Does anyone else have this issue or is it just me?

Not just you mate. Rev counter don't work period.

 

[bremics]

So on 1st March are we getting the Porsche expansion AND the March pack?

Likely, we have one more for the car pass and the April one apparently isn't included.

So... 28 cars and a new track for March?

Unless the leaked Porsche date is wrong... Which could be possible.

 

[SPhilli911]

Unless the leaked Porsche date is wrong... Which could be possible.

I'm betting the date was wrong, seems unlikely that they would release 2 DLC packs in one day. But I hope I am wrong in thinking that, 28 new cars and a track would be pretty nice.

 

[diegorborges]

I feel like I've said this before: the higher you go in the classes for the hoppers, the worse the racing is. I've wanted to test my Exige online for a while, so took it into the A hopper. In the first race at Atlanta, I was flipped twice. Steady podiums when I can avoid the carnage, though. Won at the Alps cleanly, even when the guy in second rammed me in the final turn because I had passed him two turns earlier.

The people that swerve around a lap down are utter 🤬 . Went from a a battle for 3rd to 8th all between the back straight and the finish at Sebring because of a pair of them.

D400 it's the best! It's where sometimes I can find some decent races. But if you see a Dodge Daytona, run. It's the official car of Forza 6 trolls.

 

[05XR8]

T10, if you're reading this. Help us Free Players out! Add car choice option for AI cars. Thank you.

 

[Nielsen]

Amazon could have used a placeholder date when the Porsche Expansion leaked. They have since removed the release date. This doesn't make sense if it really comes March 1st, although it's entirely possible Turn 10 wants to hold back all details until they reveal something themselves (for impact).

I see two possibilities. We get the March car pack on schedule but no Porsches in that month, or we do get the Porsche Expansion March 1st and the monthly car pack a week earlier or later.