Official Forza Motorsport 2 thread

[GreggTheGrimReaper]

i thought they they were saying that trailers etc. were using ingame-assets. anway. from what we've seen so far this game doesn't look much different from this CG/whatever-intro.

[watership]

i thought they they were saying that trailers etc. were using ingame-assets. anway. from what we've seen so far this game doesn't look much different from this CG/whatever-intro.

Ingame assets is a pretty way to say that they're using the same art but its not rendering real time, which is all that matters in a racing game.

[GreggTheGrimReaper]

well, if they're using the ingame-models than it's at least an indicator for geometry and details used in the game.

[Gek54]

well, if they're using the ingame-models than it's at least an indicator for geometry and details used in the game.

Those intro models had virtually no poly edges, a far contrast to the in-game models. Cars reflecting off of each other is also no in-game afaik.

[GreggTheGrimReaper]

Those intro models had virtually no poly edges, a far contrast to the in-game models. Cars reflecting off of each other is also no in-game afaik.

let's be honest. i think we won't be counting polygons when will be racing with 200 mph on the nordschleife ;)

[dejay]

well, if they're using the ingame-models than it's at least an indicator for geometry and details used in the game.

Developers often have higher poly-count versions of their models for use in cgi.

[vspectra06]

New screens. The Porsche looks amazing.

[Oblong Schlong]

So it seems that photomode has huge amounts of AA. I am so down with that.

*Crosses fingers hoping the final game looks substantially smoother in motion that those Jeux France frame buffer grabs*

[vspectra06]

So it seems that photomode has huge amounts of AA. I am so down with that. *Crosses fingers hoping the final game looks substantially smoother in motion that those Jeux France frame buffer grabs*

The aliasing is still there. Just look at the top of the Porsche. The jaggies just aren't noticeable because they were shrunken down from their original size.

Here's some new wallpapers too.

[Gek54]

New screens. The Porsche looks amazing.

Id kill for a full size version of that.

[RSTEIN]

Id kill for a full size version of that.

IMO, best screen so far.

[rage1973]

Id kill for a full size version of that.

Is that a 997 GT3 or 996?

[Gek54]

Is that a 997 GT3 or 996?

997

[Deepblue]

New screens. The Porsche looks amazing.

I said wow (really) 5 times. I thought these were renders or something until I read "new screens."

[BrightLoudNoise]

http://experience.forzamotorsport.net/

Slick, looks like they're getting all their marketing ducks in a row.

[RSTEIN]

http://experience.forzamotorsport.net/ Slick, looks like they're getting all their marketing ducks in a row.

Slick is an understatement! That site is... wow!

[winalot]

I hope we'll be able to take photos of the cars off-track, like those Corvette wallpapers. They're hot.

[Gek54]

http://experience.forzamotorsport.net/ Slick, looks like they're getting all their marketing ducks in a row.

Nurburgring clip WOOT!

[Kabuki Waq]

Nurburgring clip WOOT!

where?

[WHOAguitarninja]

where?

Click the director guy and then go to to track showcase. Tiny video but the ring is always nice to see.

[Kabuki Waq]

Click the director guy and then go to to track showcase. Tiny video but the ring is always nice to see.

ah ic Thanx......damn Laguna i hate that track!

[HokieJoe]

Click the director guy and then go to to track showcase. Tiny video but the ring is always nice to see.

Yep. Although they have a video of Maple Valley in place of Suzuka.

[Deepblue]

where?

Click on the captain and go to track showcase.

[michaeld]

Too bad it doesn't really look as good as that cg clip on the engineer's link!

[Jube3]

That wallpaper feature they have is ingenious.

[PhatSaqs]

http://experience.forzamotorsport.net/ Slick, looks like they're getting all their marketing ducks in a row.

Wow that site should win an award or somethin.

[WingM@n]

Thats the most NEXT GEN website ever! WOW!

[JoeMartin]

That website is 100% ace.

God my hype level for this game is skyrocketing.

[Geoff9920]

That wallpaper feature was really cool and that's got to be one of the most original websites I've seen yet. Awesome.

[Scottlarock]

http://experience.forzamotorsport.net/ Slick, looks like they're getting all their marketing ducks in a row.

very, very well done site, running a little slow-- so it must be getting pounded right now.

[GhaleonEB]

When previewing the new Dashboard update (coming next week) Microsoft is adding what they are calling "experience" pages for games. The one they had mocked up was for Forza 2, with links to content and embedded streaming videos. I wonder if some variation of this site will go up on Marketplace before the game ships, after the update.

[WingM@n]

When previewing the new Dashboard update (coming next week) Microsoft is adding what they are calling "experience" pages for games. The one they had mocked up was for Forza 2, with links to content and embedded streaming videos. I wonder if some variation of this site will go up on Marketplace before the game ships, after the update.

I hope so

[VictimOfGrief]

holy crap!!! Awesome!!

[Xamdou]

I have a feeling that the Forza 2 Demo will be out by next week to avoid clashing with the Halo 3 beta :O

[wonderkins]

let's be honest. i think we won't be counting polygons when will be racing with 200 mph on the nordschleife ;)

Not unless you want to be counting the tulies, upside down in the dirt on the side of the road; or can't help it :).

Game looks fantastic; and to me, the NYC screens are awesome. More importantly, according to all descriptions, it should be a great racing sim. Unless they chucked out the "DNA" from the original Forza, seems 360 owners can't go wrong picking this up.

[Mmmkay]

Forza 2 achievements:
http://www.msxbox-world.com/forums/i...showtopic=7317

Flawless Lap - Awarded to the Driver(s) who finish a lap with no time penalty against an opponent Level 1 - Reach Level 1 in Career mode All Time Trials Set - Beat the target time in every Time Trail race All Bronze Arcade - Achieve a Bronze medal in every Arcade Race All Silver Arcade - Achieve a Silver medal in every Arcade Race All Gold Arcade - Achieve a Gold medal in every Arcade Race Flawless Race - Awarded to the driver(s) who finish a race with no time penalty against an opponent Natural - Awarded to the single driver who wins with all assists turned off Hardcore - Awarded to the single driver who wins with full difficulty including no assists Underdog - Awarded to the driver who wins a race with a car in the lowest PI of the field Blowout - Awarded to the driver who wins the race, beating the rest of the field by a full race section Crushing Victory - Awarded to any driver who finishes the race with a lapped opponent Hard Charger - Awarded to the driver who starts in 8th place and comes in 1st place All Gold (Proving Grounds) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Proving Grounds Race Type Level 10 - Reach Level 10 in Career mode All Gold (Manufacturer Club) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Manufacturer Race Type Level 20 - Reach Level 20 in Career mode All Gold (Amateur Cup) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Amateur Race Type All Gold (Rivalry Face-offs) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Rivalry Race Type Level 30 - Reach Level 30 in Career mode All Gold (Semi-Pro Events) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Semi-Pro Race Type All Gold (Factory-Spec) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Pro Spec Race Type Level 40 - Reach Level 40 in Career mode All Gold (Regional Championship) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Regional Championship All Gold (Professional Series) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Pro Series Race Type All Gold (Endurance) - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career event of the Endurance Race Type Level 50 - Reach Level 50 in Career mode All Gold All Race Types - Achieve a Gold medal in every Career Race Type Car Level 5 - Achieve a car level of 5 in Career mode All Cars from France - Collect all of the cars from France in your Career garage All Cars from Germany - Collect all of the cars from Germany in your Career garage All Cars from Italy - Collect all of the cars from Italy in your Career garage All Cars from Japan - Collect all of the cars from Japan in your Career garage All Cars from Korea - Collect all of the cars from Korea in your Career garage All Cars from Spain - Collect all of the cars from Spain in your Career garage All Cars from Sweden - Collect all of the cars from Sweden in your Career garage All Cars from the United Kingdom - Collect all of the cars from the United Kingdom in your Career garage All Cars from the United States - Collect all of the cars from the United States in your Career garage 1,000,000 Online Credits - Earn 1,000,000 "Online Credits" from Tournaments and Career races Car Broker - Buy or sell 10 cars online in the Auction House Secret Secret Secret

[Oblong Schlong]

The secret achievements will probably be getting the unicorn cars.

[Kordos]

The "engineer" section of http://experience.forzamotorsport.com provides a (nearly) comprehensive list of mod types (the best we've yet received).

The site explicitly says there are 29 types of modifications. However, it only lists 23:

* Engine and Power
1. Intake
2. Exhaust (new: formerly included as part of intake)
3. Ignition (new)
4. Fuel System (new)
5. Cams and Valves (equivalent to FM1's "NA Tune")
6. Engine Block
7. Intercooler
8. Turbocharger

* Platform and Handling
9. Brakes
10. Springs and Dampers (equivalent to FM1's "Suspension")
11. Anti Sway Bars (new - formerly included as part of suspension)
12. Transmission
13. Clutch
14. Driveline (new - this must be the drivetrain swap (i.e. Greenwalt's example of the AWD Integra with the CR-V drivetrain))
15. Differential
16. Weight Reduction

* Tires and Rims
17. Tire Compound
18. Tire Width (new)
19. Rim Size (new - used to be part of tire compound/type)
20. Rim Style

* Body and Aero
21. Front Bumper
22. Rear Wing
23. Rear Bumper

That's 23 of 29. My guesses for the other 6 are:
24. Supercharger
25. Flywheel
26. Roll Cage
27. Aftermarket Hoods
28. Aftermarket Side Skirts
29. Window Tint

[skybaby]

Hey my local xbox.com site lists Forza for 06/01! Take that Europe!

[Mmmkay]

That same site which had the achievements also has some 640x360 direct feed 30fps captured gameplay footage:
http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/...es-part-1.html

[JoeMartin]

They torture us with videos while we lay demoless.

WHY MUST I EXPERIENCE FORZA VICARIOUSLY!

[m0dus]

Oh hey, yeah. That little Porsche pic is pretty cute.

OH, btw, someone dropped by today for crumpets and porn:

[BCD2]

The "engineer" section of http://experience.forzamotorsport.com provides a (nearly) comprehensive list of mod types (the best we've yet received). The site explicitly says there are 29 types of modifications. However, it only lists 23: snip

Very cool. I agree with you about the missing upgrades as well.

[sangreal]

ugh, Secret achievements are garbage.

Why don't any other games use Dead Rising's far far superior version of secret achievements?

[Helznicht]

Finally get some good gameplay vids, and it looks awesome@! Shadows crawl over the cars correctly, some I was worried about.

[BCD2]

That same site which had the achievements also has some 640x360 direct feed 30fps captured gameplay footage: http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/...es-part-1.html

Looks good, sounds even better. They put those crash samples to good use. That little munch gave off a nasty sound.

[FightyF]

ugh, Secret achievements are garbage. Why don't any other games use Dead Rising's far far superior version of secret achievements?

I agree...I like DR's secret ones that hinted at what you had to do.

But these ones could perhaps be a bit predictable, there's only 3 of them...ie. collect ALL cars.

[Deepblue]

ugh, Secret achievements are garbage. Why don't any other games use Dead Rising's far far superior version of secret achievements?

Explain.

[m0dus]

-moved-

[sangreal]

Explain.

They had regular names and pictures but the description was all "????????" until you get the achievement.

I very much prefer that system because a) you can tell which secret achievements other people have, even if you haven't completed them. b) based on the picture/name you have some idea as to what the achievement is related to