[Forza 2] My Focus Just Owned Your Audi

[Jarred]

Forza Motorsport 2 (http://www.forzamotorsport.net) hits the 360 next week, and I know at least johnny is one other person here looking forward to it. It's been awhile since I've played a racing sim (early GT days), so I'm looking forward to taking out my Focus to learn the ropes and trick it out with all the bells and whistles I could never afford in real life. :D

Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/gaming/price-drop/forza-2-hits-next-week-wheel-gets-price-drop-263612.php) has the recent press release up talking about a price drop in the wheel accessory and the big tournament going on the weekend of June 1 - 3. Hope I'm in racing shape by then.

So who else is playing? And which car will you be driving (http://forzamotorsport.net/news/announcements/carlist.htm)? My gamertag is JarredPine if anyone is up for some racing or track cruising.

And of course, here are the tracks, with more coming via DLC in the future.

* Mugello Autodromo Internazionale
* Suzuka Circuit
* Sebring International Raceway
* Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
* Tsukuba Circuit
* Road Atlanta
* Silverstone Circuit
* Nürburgring Nordschleife
* Maple Valley Raceway
* Sunset Peninsula Infield
* New York Circuit
* Test Track

[Azumangaman]

Sorry for asking, but what makes Forza different and or better then series like PGR? Just wondering to see if its right for me.

[Johnny]

Ah good man. Was gonna start a thread for the game but kinda forgot :sd:

Anyway, yeah the Japanese version hits next week too so I should have it at around the same time as all of you with the US one.

As for cars, I'll likely be found in one of the following:

Toyota Sprinter Trueno
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R
Mazda RX-8
One or more of the Lan Evos (probably the Evo IX GT)

And if I'm really pimpin' it out, an Enzo or F430.

[Johnny]

Sorry for asking, but what makes Forza different and or better then series like PGR? Just wondering to see if its right for me.

A lot less arcadey and more simulation based, (Forza is more or less MS' Gran Turismo) with more of an emphasis on tuning/customisation.

[Kurou]

The Ferrari F430, of course. The same thing that helped me win like 3/4ths of PGR3.

:D

[Jarred]

Sorry for asking, but what makes Forza different and or better then series like PGR? Just wondering to see if its right for me.

A lot less arcadey and more simulation based, (Forza is more or less MS' Gran Turismo) with more of an emphasis on tuning/customisation.
I have not played PGR3 yet, but from what I've read, Forza just adds another whole layer of realism--from damage (your debris stays on the track for the race) to real engine sounds to handling to AI and enivronments. There's also something like 4100 layers of customization for the exterior of your car, which means once you log into Live to race, you'll see a million cars with giant cocks streaking down the sides. :D

If you haven't yet done it, get the demo! On my first attempt I tried to go all Initial D style into the first turn and just plowed into the wall. :sd: After a few races though I learned how to realistically drive and ended up winning the race.

[Johnny]

There's also something like 4100 layers of customization for the exterior of your car, which means once you log into Live to race, you'll see a million cars with giant cocks streaking down the sides. :D


Heh. There's also the option to create a skin and use it in a 'clan' so maybe we could get an AoD team together?

I really do plan on playing this game religiously both online and off so I would definitely be up for this sort of thing (and of course, a bit of in-team friendly rivalry :P )

[Jarred]

There's also something like 4100 layers of customization for the exterior of your car, which means once you log into Live to race, you'll see a million cars with giant cocks streaking down the sides. :D


Heh. There's also the option to create a skin and use it in a 'clan' so maybe we could get an AoD team together?

I really do plan on playing this game religiously both online and off so I would definitely be up for this sort of thing (and of course, a bit of in-team friendly rivalry :P )
Hell yeah, I'd be down for that. Although I'm not all artistically inclined, so I'll defer the skin creation to someone else.

I really hope they'll allow cross-region play (I think they already confirmed it) and isn't some bullshit like Crackdown where we couldn't join up.

[Johnny]

Hell yeah, I'd be down for that. Although I'm not all artistically inclined, so I'll defer the skin creation to someone else.

I really hope they'll allow cross-region play (I think they already confirmed it) and isn't some bullshit like Crackdown where we couldn't join up.

Well, we could always just go with the big dick... :D j/k, j/k.

As for cross-region play, yeah IIRC it was stated that it would allow it but if not and the US version is region free, I'll gladly rebuy. That Crackdown thing was an absolute joke too :sigh:

[Jarred]

I'm hoping that the "Watch the best racers from around the world compete on Forza Motorsport 2 TV." bit from the product description means that it will indeed be all region play. Wicked.

[beatmania]

This is the game that will get me to buy a Xbox360 ... but I'm still waiting for the 65nm die shrink.

Just like I'm waiting for GT5 to get a PS3.

Then I can take out my passenger seat from my car again and use it as racing seat in my living room.

[ape2020]

Okay for those that might be thinking of getting Forza 2 you might be wanting the wireless racing wheel as well. If I remember right it was really made with F2 in mind. While I don't own it yet I know its a quality piece as I got to game test with it.

Now even with the price drop on it thats a lot of dough to drop $129.99. Here are some better deals for $99.99 at Canadian Best Buy and Future Shop. Or online at PCNation.com (http://www.pcnation.com/web/details.asp?affid=301&item=L17257) for $103.97 and free shipping. Comes with PGR3 for anyone that hasn't got that yet.

Warning online Best Buy and Future Shop say they are sold out. Might have to do a pick up where available. And PCNation doesn't seem to have too good of a rep. I might wait for more deals to show up.

-ape2020

[Johnny]

Okay for those that might be thinking of getting Forza 2 you might be wanting the wireless racing wheel as well. If I remember right it was really made with F2 in mind. While I don't own it yet I know its a quality piece as I got to game test with it.


Yeah, I think I'm gonna buy the wheel at some point. pretty expensive, but from what I've heard it works really, really well.
Plus, there's loads of other racers on the 360 so I won't just be using it for the one game.

[porkchopexpress]

Heres some of what the Japanese players have been doing with the paint program so far. Here. (http://www.ndrifters.net/forum/index.php?topic=64.0)

[Johnny]

Heres some of what the Japanese players have been doing with the paint program so far. Here. (http://www.ndrifters.net/forum/index.php?topic=64.0)

Yeah, that thread is really amazing. The Japanese version was released early, wasn't it? PA have had it listed as 'ships in 1 week' for a couple of days and I think I read somewhere else it had got an early release.

My preorder with PA is currently being prepared so I expect to have this in my grubby, eager little hands by next weekend :D

[Chacranajxy]

Heres some of what the Japanese players have been doing with the paint program so far. Here. (http://www.ndrifters.net/forum/index.php?topic=64.0)

Yeah, that thread is really amazing. The Japanese version was released early, wasn't it? PA have had it listed as 'ships in 1 week' for a couple of days and I think I read somewhere else it had got an early release.

My preorder with PA is currently being prepared so I expect to have this in my grubby, eager little hands by next weekend :D

I definitely want to hear how the final version is since Forza 1 was much different than the demo when it was released... not saying I'll buy it since I really, really didn't like the demo at all, but ya never know.

[DiGiKerot]

Heres some of what the Japanese players have been doing with the paint program so far. Here. (http://www.ndrifters.net/forum/index.php?topic=64.0)

Wowzers - looking at these makes me want to buy the game just to mess around with the decal editor...

[Azumangaman]

So, do those designs take rediculous amount of skill? If not, my desire for this game went up about 75 percent (no joke).

[Chuplayer]

Heres some of what the Japanese players have been doing with the paint program so far. Here. (http://www.ndrifters.net/forum/index.php?topic=64.0)

Wowzers - looking at these makes me want to buy the game just to mess around with the decal editor...

Holy shit, it's like the decal editor in Top Gear Rally for the N64, but better!

[populuxe]

* Maple Valley Raceway
Is that another way of saying Pacific Raceways (http://www.pacificraceways.com/), still better known around here as Seattle International Raceway?

[Jarred]

* Maple Valley Raceway
Is that another way of saying Pacific Raceways (http://www.pacificraceways.com/), still better known around here as Seattle International Raceway?

I bet it is! It is one of fictional tracks for the game, and given it is a MS published game I'm sure they wanted some WA based track, but maybe couldn't get the license for the real name. Wonder what the track looks like in the game.

[DiGiKerot]

So, do those designs take rediculous amount of skill? If not, my desire for this game went up about 75 percent (no joke).

As far as I can tell, they've been created by layering hundreds of elementary shapes on top of each other. I'm not really sure skill is the right word, it is something you'd need to be fairly clever about putting together.

[populuxe]

* Maple Valley Raceway
Is that another way of saying Pacific Raceways (http://www.pacificraceways.com/), still better known around here as Seattle International Raceway?

I bet it is! It is one of fictional tracks for the game, and given it is a MS published game I'm sure they wanted some WA based track, but maybe couldn't get the license for the real name. Wonder what the track looks like in the game.
I think I'm going to have to buy a 360 now.

[Jarred]

So, do those designs take rediculous amount of skill? If not, my desire for this game went up about 75 percent (no joke).
No idea, and I'm not sure we'll know until we get the game since the customization piece has been revamped since the first game, which only had like 400-600 layers of graphics. This one has 4100 (combined for all sides of the car).

Based on those killer jobs in the thread, I'm guessing the new livery editor is quite powerful and dynamic. Can't wait!

[Jarred]

I think I'm going to have to buy a 360 now.
I expect to see a panties decal on the hood of your car. :D

[populuxe]

I think I'm going to have to buy a 360 now.
I expect to see a panties decal on the hood of your car. :D

Be prepared for the debut of Scuderia Pantsu.

[Jarred]

BTW, for those picking up the game, which region will you be choosing for career mode? North America, Europe, or Asia?

Seems like a crucial decision, as it affects the first car you can choose and the pricing/availability of other cars outside of the region. Since I want to race my Focus to start off with, I'll probably go with NA. But I may be looking to some of you here to snag other cars via auctions or trading. :D

[Jarred]

I think I'm going to have to buy a 360 now.
I expect to see a panties decal on the hood of your car. :D

Be prepared for the debut of Scuderia Pantsu.
And this is why the My Photos part of the game is going to kick ass. :D

[DiGiKerot]

Based on those killer jobs in the thread, I'm guessing the new livery editor is quite powerful and dynamic. Can't wait!

They had a quick look (http://forzamotorsport.net/news/pitpassreports/pitpass41.htm) at the livery editor on the website a few weeks ago. It looks to be pretty simply but flexible - the real strength seems to be in the shear number of layers you can have rather than anything particularly clever.

Oh well, I've ordered me a copy of the game now, so we shall see :D

[Johnny]

BTW, for those picking up the game, which region will you be choosing for career mode? North America, Europe, or Asia?


Asia for sure considering 95% of the cars I want to buy (outside of those I'll likely need for certain specific races) are Japanese.

[DiGiKerot]

BTW, for those picking up the game, which region will you be choosing for career mode? North America, Europe, or Asia?

Historically in racing games I've always ended up settling for a Japanese car as my favorite in the end, so I guess I'll probably go with Asia.

[Jarred]

They had a quick look (http://forzamotorsport.net/news/pitpassreports/pitpass41.htm) at the livery editor on the website a few weeks ago. It looks to be pretty simply but flexible - the real strength seems to be in the shear number of layers you can have rather than anything particularly clever.

Oh well, I've ordered me a copy of the game now, so we shall see :D
Oh yeah, I forgot I read that article! :sd:

Seems like a good design, keeping it simple for everyone to start using but flexible enough to allow for creativity. Yeah, the huge number of layers is it's true power. It also does look like they added some good tools for some nice shortcuts.

And I'll now be adding you to my friend's list for AoD online racing. :D

[Johnny]

Seems like a good design, keeping it simple for everyone to start using but flexible enough to allow for creativity. Yeah, the huge number of layers is it's true power. It also does look like they added some good tools for some nice shortcuts.


One of the best is the ability to save designs to use on any car. Reading the Forza forums, there's at least a couple of guys that are gonna be selling Initial D cars like the 86 w/Fujiwara Tofu lettering and Keisuke's RX-7.

[DiGiKerot]

One of the best is the ability to save designs to use on any car. Reading the Forza forums, there's at least a couple of guys that are gonna be selling Initial D cars like the 86 w/Fujiwara Tofu lettering and Keisuke's RX-7.

I'm sure someone will be able to come up with a Kurukuru Princess design for you if you ask nicely :P

[Jarred]

Kotaku (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/clip/the-amazing-japanese-forza-2-paint-jobs-264030.php) has posted a 5-minute YouTube compilation video showcasing a TON of the awesome custom paint jobs. People are damn clever.

The most recent Major Nelson podcast (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/05/27/show-227-the-one-about-forza-2-and-the-matrix-on-hd-dvd.aspx) also has a good interview with one of the dev team members, which talks a lot about how they wanted to foster this whole user created content piece of the game. They made it real easy to "mass produce" your own "art" to sell at the auction house.

I'm going to have to listen again, because I am wondering if you can trade your custom decals (batched layers) with friends. That way one of us can create an AoD logo for our cars, and just share it out. However, I think you can only share it out if you give/auction a car.

[Johnny]

I'm going to have to listen again, because I am wondering if you can trade your custom decals (batched layers) with friends. That way one of us can create an AoD logo for our cars, and just share it out. However, I think you can only share it out if you give/auction a car.

From what I've gathered, you can create specific teams with which you can share things like logos.

[Gatts]

Kotaku (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/clip/the-amazing-japanese-forza-2-paint-jobs-264030.php) has posted a 5-minute YouTube compilation video showcasing a TON of the awesome custom paint jobs. People are damn clever.

Hmm, anyone know what song that is playing in the background. I know I've heard it before but I can't remember where.

[DiGiKerot]

Kotaku (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/clip/the-amazing-japanese-forza-2-paint-jobs-264030.php) has posted a 5-minute YouTube compilation video showcasing a TON of the awesome custom paint jobs. People are damn clever.

Hmm, anyone know what song that is playing in the background. I know I've heard it before but I can't remember where.


According to the poster on Youtube, the song is "Octopus Daughter" by Serani Poji.

[Jarred]

So it seems that Amazon borked the pre-orders, with copies now not sending out until June 14th. Anyone else have problems with other retailers? I wonder if it's just Amazon, or a distro problem.

I canceled my order and now have a buddy grabbing me a copy from the MS store locally, so I should be able to play this weekend.

[Johnny]

Anyone else have problems with other retailers?

Inexplicably, yes. Preordered the Asian at Playasia ages ago. Read that the order was being prepared last Friday. Got an email yesterday telling me the regular version had sold out as they got in less quantities than the limited edition (wtf?) which they offered to upgrade me to for an extra $5.
So I upgraded and then they emailed me back today asking if it was still alright as they wouldn't accept returns or something.

Yes, it's fucking alright! Just ship the damn game already! :sigh:

[DiGiKerot]

Anyone else have problems with other retailers?

Inexplicably, yes. Preordered the Asian at Playasia ages ago. Read that the order was being prepared last Friday. Got an email yesterday telling me the regular version had sold out as they got in less quantities than the limited edition (wtf?) which they offered to upgrade me to for an extra $5.
So I upgraded and then they emailed me back today asking if it was still alright as they wouldn't accept returns or something.

Yes, it's fucking alright! Just ship the damn game already! :sigh:

I got the same e-mail, but only the first one. They shipped my copy this morning.

[Johnny]

Anyone else have problems with other retailers?

Inexplicably, yes. Preordered the Asian at Playasia ages ago. Read that the order was being prepared last Friday. Got an email yesterday telling me the regular version had sold out as they got in less quantities than the limited edition (wtf?) which they offered to upgrade me to for an extra $5.
So I upgraded and then they emailed me back today asking if it was still alright as they wouldn't accept returns or something.

Yes, it's fucking alright! Just ship the damn game already! :sigh:

I got the same e-mail, but only the first one. They shipped my copy this morning.

Yeah, just checked and they have finally shipped my copy. Won't be here until the start of next week though :(

[Jarred]

My D-Class Ford Focus SVT (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/2aac5c71f80a46ea8dcaa74363493641.jpg) with a bad paint job of course. :sd:

I'm not an artist, but at least they gave me a stock decal of a dog that looks like one of my own! I want to come up with a paw print stamp, and use that as stripes down the side so it looks like a dog with muddy feet walked on it. :D

I have the car maxed out at 400 for D class, trying to keep it there for the moment while I go through the races to learn how to drive without spinning off into the grass or a wall. Can't remember which upgrades I added, but I went for all speed/acceleration mods since that's all I need for D class.

And here are some damage shots, after the AI bumped me on a straightaway, sending me into the wall and doing a 360 spin out.
Front Bumper Damage (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/8021a110bcd14effae9ab500ab06f502.jpg)
Back Bumper Damage (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/c3ccf30abde540b492924d3676abe8f2.jpg) - and the culprit gets away!!

[porkchopexpress]

My Pontiac Solstice aka the porkmobile. 1 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/a66152fa-45b3-4ba4-b9fa-e521e3add3f.jpg) 2 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/33737741-bc9c-4f85-9ac7-a392343179e.jpg) My first paint job was very basic. I just put the names of the people in my little rainbow 6 vegas/gears of war group on it. Kinda dumb acually. 1 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/7729bbe5-aa07-4bd9-bb55-e7d1b478042.jpg) 2 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/035fd22d-e99a-4ddf-b552-3a90207f7b1.jpg)

[Jarred]

My Pontiac Solstice aka the porkmobile. 1 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/a66152fa-45b3-4ba4-b9fa-e521e3add3f.jpg) 2 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/33737741-bc9c-4f85-9ac7-a392343179e.jpg)

Nice!! I need a tutorial or something on how to layer shapes and such.

I updated my Focus SVT tonight with a new paint job, this time with puppy tracks! :D Also played with the gradients a bit and moved my dog decal to both doors.
Picture #1 (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/518aba006b4e4f29b6fca0417b39205d.jpg)
Picture #2 (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/b8301044e4b2426aa3b10431dcf0864c.jpg)

[porkchopexpress]

My Pontiac Solstice aka the porkmobile. 1 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/a66152fa-45b3-4ba4-b9fa-e521e3add3f.jpg) 2 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/33737741-bc9c-4f85-9ac7-a392343179e.jpg)

Nice!! I need a tutorial or something on how to layer shapes and such.

I updated my Focus SVT tonight with a new paint job, this time with puppy tracks! :D Also played with the gradients a bit and moved my dog decal to both doors.
Picture #1 (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/518aba006b4e4f29b6fca0417b39205d.jpg)
Picture #2 (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/b8301044e4b2426aa3b10431dcf0864c.jpg)


Nice man! I should have thought of a dog paint job, I have seven dogs.

You kinda have to think about it like you are making a picture out of construction paper. Layers upon layers.

[populuxe]

Okay, for the people who have both Forza 2 and Gran Turismo 4, how do the driving dynamics compare between the two?

[porkchopexpress]

Okay, for the people who have both Forza 2 and Gran Turismo 4, how do the driving dynamics compare between the two?

This is actually the first driving game I've played since Gran Turismo 1 for the ps1. :sd:

[porkchopexpress]

Anime wise right now I'm working on a FLCL car and an Evangelion car. Possibly a Last Exile airship car. Non anime I'm making a devil car and a car based on the Shining. Busy busy.

[porkchopexpress]

Here is my finished and final pork (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/Porkmobile.jpg) chop mobile.

Also, ladies and gentlemen, I give you... project satan. (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/ProjectSatan.jpg)

[Jarred]

Also, ladies and gentlemen, I give you... project satan. (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/ProjectSatan.jpg)
Haha, is that Rob Zombie behind the wheel? :D

That car reminds me, has anyone gone online to play yet? This morning I ran with a group for a while, and a couple drivers constantly picked Chevelles, Chargers, and those cars that have UNGODLY acceleration and speed, but can't be steered for shit. So here I am in my little Focus, just staying clean and steady, and these cars come blazing by me like I was stuck in molasses. Afterwards, I see them a few hundred yards ahead me trying to take a sharp turn and they spin out, collide, crash into walls, and I just blow right by them. 20 seconds later, the whole scene repeats itself, again and again and again . . . until I finally got far enough ahead that they couldn't catch up.

I couldn't stop laughing the entire time. :D

[porkchopexpress]

Also, ladies and gentlemen, I give you... project satan. (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/ProjectSatan.jpg)
Haha, is that Rob Zombie behind the wheel? :D

That car reminds me, has anyone gone online to play yet? This morning I ran with a group for a while, and a couple drivers constantly picked Chevelles, Chargers, and those cars that have UNGODLY acceleration and speed, but can't be steered for shit. So here I am in my little Focus, just staying clean and steady, and these cars come blazing by me like I was stuck in molasses. Afterwards, I see them a few hundred yards ahead me trying to take a sharp turn and they spin out, collide, crash into walls, and I just blow right by them. 20 seconds later, the whole scene repeats itself, again and again and again . . . until I finally got far enough ahead that they couldn't catch up.

I couldn't stop laughing the entire time. :D



If you play with simulation damage on, people who drive like that will destroy themselves before the end of the race. The first car I won was that Shelby I just painted, and it is just like that. Three hundred something horse power and major under steer. I smashed it up so bad with sim damage instead of cosmetic the car wouldn't go over 14 mph! I think you're better off suping up a little car anyways.

[Jarred]

I think you're better off suping up a little car anyways.
I love the little cars. I think I found my C-class car, the '92 EVO. Currently working on a Descendents paint job. :D

[Johnny]

I think you're better off suping up a little car anyways.
I love the little cars. I think I found my C-class car, the '92 EVO. Currently working on a Descendents paint job. :D


Sweet! Make the bonnet (er, 'hood' to you Americans? :P ) the cover of Milo Goes to College and I'll buy it off you! :D

There is a 99% chance my copy will be here tomorrow and I'm off work until Wednesday so I plan plenty of practise/tuning/paint jobs tomorrow and online on Tuesday.

[Jarred]

I think I found my C-class car, the '92 EVO. Currently working on a Descendents paint job. :D


Sweet! Make the bonnet (er, 'hood' to you Americans? :P ) the cover of Milo Goes to College and I'll buy it off you! :D

Milo Goes to Forza 2 (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/dcb5fc2eb8434d29bb3262b55dee3e17.jpg)

I might try to add the collared shirt later, but I'm happy with that for the hood. :D

I have "DESCENDENTS" down both sides. I'm going to add the Somery album logo to the top, and then a couple bumper stickers: "SST" and "ALL". Maybe I should make a little Allroy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allroy_Sez) decal as well.

[Johnny]

I think I found my C-class car, the '92 EVO. Currently working on a Descendents paint job. :D


Sweet! Make the bonnet (er, 'hood' to you Americans? :P ) the cover of Milo Goes to College and I'll buy it off you! :D

Milo Goes to Forza 2 (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/dcb5fc2eb8434d29bb3262b55dee3e17.jpg)

I might try to add the collared shirt later, but I'm happy with that for the hood. :D

I have "DESCENDENTS" down both sides. I'm going to add the Somery album logo to the top, and then a couple bumper stickers: "SST" and "ALL". Maybe I should make a little Allroy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allroy_Sez) decal as well.


Man that's truly impressive. I'm just thinking of what I could do.

[Jarred]

Milo Goes to Forza 2 (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/dcb5fc2eb8434d29bb3262b55dee3e17.jpg)
More pics of the Milomobile.

Left Side (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/0b1c4cd1035d44e9b8f47ed9471638fe.jpg)
Top/Hood View (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/23a216d1294c4c558ea1a8f8656a3863.jpg)
Rear Bumper w/ stickers (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/ed93266860af4746a2a8e3ca14377760.jpg)
Top/Hood from Right Side (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/0787dd759ae94bfb8600c510eb842ff8.jpg)

Plenty of room for more decals, but I like the clean design and I'm not sure what else to add. Maybe a couple more record label stickers, one each for Epitaph and Fat Wreck--their other labels.

And for those who have no idea who The Descendents (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Descendents_%28band%29) are, shame on you. :P

[populuxe]

And for those who have no idea who The Descendents (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Descendents_%28band%29) are, shame on you. :P

Since it's a Lancia, you should call it "Milo Goes To Italy."

[Jarred]

And for those who have no idea who The Descendents (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Descendents_%28band%29) are, shame on you. :P

Since it's a Lancia, you should call it "Milo Goes To Italy."

And when he arrives, the narrow roads and right-side driving throw him for a loop and "Milo Hits the Wall" (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0060/7427d02c930b4867b9702ceef22ea800.jpg). Oh noes!!

[DiGiKerot]

So, my copy came today, and as expected I've spent way more time in the livery editor than actually racing - as in, like, seven hours editing my first car :sd:

Anyway, here's a couple of images -

In the shop (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=niacar2ul0.jpg)

On the track (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=niacar1yx2.jpg)

Here's a clearer show to the Nia decal on the front of a Tureno (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=niacar3ef5.jpg)

That Nia decal (based on an eyecatch from this weeks Gurren Lagann), which unsurprisingly took up most of my time, is made up of just over 350 layers...

[Jarred]

Wow! Very impressive!! :virgin:

The livery editor is quite the time suck, isn't it? I spent about an hour there yesterday trying to add a background to the sides of my Descendents LDEvo, but decided I didn't like it and trashed it.

Someday we'll stop painting cars and, you know, actually race them. :D

[Johnny]

Well, I got my copy of the LE earlier today and have put a good few hours in. So far, I'm absolutely loving this and have actually been racing more than painting :P

Have 6 or 7 cars in the garage now, but my two most used are my Savanna RX-7 (http://forzamotorsport.net/forzamotorsportnet/handlers/forza2handler.ashx?ID=198409&mode=7) (which is the Drift King!) and my Evo VIII (http://forzamotorsport.net/forzamotorsportnet/handlers/forza2handler.ashx?ID=201326&mode=7) (both featuring custom paintjob - simple I know but I plan on expanding it over time).

Love the design by the way Digi - I raced someone online earlier who had a purple Miki iMAS car :D
Been bidding on a few Initial D hachi-roku's but have been outbid each time :(

[DiGiKerot]

Have 6 or 7 cars in the garage now, but my two most used are my Savanna RX-7 (http://forzamotorsport.net/forzamotorsportnet/handlers/forza2handler.ashx?ID=198409&mode=7) (which is the Drift King!) and my Evo VIII (http://forzamotorsport.net/forzamotorsportnet/handlers/forza2handler.ashx?ID=201326&mode=7) (both featuring custom paintjob - simple I know but I plan on expanding it over time).

You'll have to save off and upload your images elsewhere if you want other people to see them, I'm afraid :sd:


Love the design by the way Digi - I raced someone online earlier who had a purple Miki iMAS car :D
Been bidding on a few Initial D hachi-roku's but have been outbid each time :(

Hmmm, I'll have to do something iMAS related at some point...

[Gatts]

So, my copy came today, and as expected I've spent way more time in the livery editor than actually racing

Nice work.

[Jarred]

Well, I got my copy of the LE earlier today and have put a good few hours in. So far, I'm absolutely loving this and have actually been racing more than painting :P

We are going to have to find a good time to hook up and race. I think you're in bed by the time I get home from work. Maybe before I go work in the morning, I saw you on there today before I headed out.

[Johnny]

Well, I got my copy of the LE earlier today and have put a good few hours in. So far, I'm absolutely loving this and have actually been racing more than painting :P

We are going to have to find a good time to hook up and race. I think you're in bed by the time I get home from work. Maybe before I go work in the morning, I saw you on there today before I headed out.


Well you're 8 hours behind me I think. What time do you get in from work etc at? Weekends are probably best as I could potentially play up to 2-3am which would be evening for you.
Maybe this coming Friday?

[Jarred]

I get home around 6pm PT, so it would be LATE for you. Probably better off catching you in the morning, so weekend mornings could be a good time for me.

[Azumangaman]

Holy cow Digi! Great stuff! I'm tempted to buy this, but I think I'd get way to frustrated with the customizer though :P

[Johnny]

Well I don't think I went the right way about posting pics earlier, so hopefully this will work:

RX-7 (http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6172/rx7an4.jpg)
Evo VIII (http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1521/evo8yj1.jpg)

[porkchopexpress]

Here is a few of the paint jobs I've been working on.

FLCL (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/03ff85f5-104d-4be4-9b0b-aba9219be47.jpg)
FLCL rear (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/cc218f23-8c86-440e-9c86-e30b8010d53.jpg)
a work in progress.
Night Sky 1 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/f65b0684-8275-42b3-ad5f-cc13731291a.jpg)
Night Sky 2 (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/a8f54e26-dd74-475a-a7c2-bfdd352693a.jpg)

[porkchopexpress]

So, my copy came today, and as expected I've spent way more time in the livery editor than actually racing - as in, like, seven hours editing my first car :sd:



Wow, you must have heard the same songs over and over and over and over. :D

[DiGiKerot]

Let's Hit the Hut! (http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/8871/hutwf8.jpg) :sd:

This is a lot harder when you don't have an image to work from (in this case, I was working from a very rough sketch I drew). In this case, the decal of C.C. only has about a third of the number of layers as Nia. Still needs some work, but I wanted to throw something out tonight before I hit the sack :sd:

[DiGiKerot]

So, my copy came today, and as expected I've spent way more time in the livery editor than actually racing - as in, like, seven hours editing my first car :sd:



Wow, you must have heard the same songs over and over and over and over. :D

I was sensible enough to put the radio on rather than listen to the in game music for seven hours :sd:

[DustoMan]

So, my copy came today, and as expected I've spent way more time in the livery editor than actually racing - as in, like, seven hours editing my first car :sd:



Wow, you must have heard the same songs over and over and over and over. :D

I was sensible enough to put the radio on rather than listen to the in game music for seven hours :sd:

Or you can stream MP3s from your PC while you play if you need some inspiration.

[porkchopexpress]

I've been pouring most of my credits into this Lancia Delta. Gave it a basic Evangelion paint job.

Side (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/forza2handler.jpg)

rear (http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b94/marty42/forza2handler1.jpg)

[DiGiKerot]

I've finished my Geass/Pizza Hut (http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/356/supportxx6.jpg) paint job. Yeah, it's a different car - I needed an EU car to race the EU races with, so I decided to stick this paint job on one. I don't really want to race a car without a custom paint job, and I can't bring myself to repeat one, so I'm still spending too much in the workshop.

Speaking of needing different cars for different races, if anyone wants to donate to my Focus-fund they can feel free to put a bid on my auction (http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/544/pizzabi5.jpg). Come on - you just know you want to drive that :P

-edit- Otome wa Do My Best desho? (http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6307/ed8bdf33188c407aa316edcjs4.jpg) That paint job isn't staying on that car, though.

[Jarred]

A Harley Quinn tutorial (http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/ShowThread.aspx?PostID=213264) for those wondering how the hell people come up with those crazy car designs!

[Azumangaman]

A Harley Quinn tutorial (http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/ShowThread.aspx?PostID=213264) for those wondering how the hell people come up with those crazy car designs!
Wow thanks! He made a beautiful car! Once I can find this game cheap, I'll pick it up and give this a try. I think I'll make a Minnesota Vikings car (but that would be REALLY hard).

[DiGiKerot]

Okay, so here's todays effort (on my Focus). This'll probably be my last for a while as I've actually got enough cars in my garage to get on with things.

Pictures : 1 (http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9256/pan1gd0.jpg) 2 (http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2396/pan2wf7.jpg) 3 (http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5430/pan3cg7.jpg)

[Jarred]

So, the logo isn't 100% accurate, but it's as close I'm willing to take it. I give you the VW Golf GTi - Bleach Edition!


Left Side (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/02fd125344e34f569b00a281c3cd3ef5.JPG)
Rear View (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/c7ba101282644175ad7eb21c25f6fe9d.JPG)
Right Side + Hood (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/ae4f863d762e4bd7aa1c4c68c1c6fd57.JPG)



I'm not sure what to do with the rest of the car, so I just threw on some generic claw marks with varying transparencies. So it mimics the whole "Bleach" style and looks like a Hollow is clawing out or something. :D I'd like to turn the hood into a Hollow design at some point.

As far as actual racing goes, I've complete everything in the Arcade mode--Time Trials and Exhibition. Time Trials weren't too bad except for two tracks. The Tsubuka short track fucks me up with the quick tight turns, but the Nürburgring Nordschleife 12 mile lap is a pain in the arse. Takes 7:09 to beat in the Porsche 962c, and I barely got through after trying for about an hour at around 7:07 (which included 3.5 sec of penalty time).

[Jarred]

Okay, I think I just found the car that wins the Livery Editor Trophy.

300 Spartan (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/ONI_23/OC_Side.jpg) (from Forzamotorsport.net forums)

[DiGiKerot]

Okay, I think I just found the car that wins the Livery Editor Trophy.

300 Spartan (http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/ONI_23/OC_Side.jpg) (from Forzamotorsport.net forums)

Cripes, that's scary-impressive O.O

I've just finished my latest creation, but I've gifted it to Johnny as I'm sure he'll love the paintjob. You'll have to wait for pictures :P

[Jarred]

So, the logo isn't 100% accurate, but it's as close I'm willing to take it. I give you the VW Golf GTi - Bleach Edition!

Left Side (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/02fd125344e34f569b00a281c3cd3ef5.JPG)
Rear View (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/c7ba101282644175ad7eb21c25f6fe9d.JPG)
Right Side + Hood (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/ae4f863d762e4bd7aa1c4c68c1c6fd57.JPG)
I changed the hood to sort of look like Ichigo's Hollow mask.
New Hood & Top (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/0e4566aa560e48b3853906fd8cd15dff.JPG)

[Johnny]

I've just finished my latest creation, but I've gifted it to Johnny as I'm sure he'll love the paintjob. You'll have to wait for pictures :P

OMFG. Seriously, OMFG. I had a slight idea that Digi would come up with something along these lines, but I never expected it to be this good!

Behold, the KuruKuru Princess GTO!!:

front (http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1767/1e74f47f004d421f88e4df2qy7.jpg)
side (http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9397/1a247130e2854aac8dca3cahn3.jpg)
back (http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5266/5a0dc06a33a54ec7ab63d3arm2.jpg)

You can literally feel the jealousy coming from Cha and ADC :D

This is gonna be my online racer. If you can get a rep on 2chan and Live as a UK iMAS otaku, then I'm getting one as the KuruKuru otaku!
Look for a manga, TV series and movie based on this story - the KuruKuru Prince. Move over Densha Otoko!

[DiGiKerot]

This is gonna be my online racer. If you can get a rep on 2chan and Live as a UK iMAS otaku, then I'm getting one as the KuruKuru otaku!


lol :D

I had to stop at the top of the skirt because, aside from the fact that Doctor Who was about to start, I'd have run out of layers doing all those frills. The girl is 500-600 layers as is :sd:

In any case, it should be easy enough to lift the girl decal off the side of the car if you remove the KuruKuruPrincess part first - the whole image is there, just scaled up large. You should then be able to apply it to other cars should you wish - I just looked for something which looked badass unpainted, figuring it'd be funnier :sd:

[Azumangaman]

Wow! Your really good at this stuff Digi!

[Chacranajxy]

I've just finished my latest creation, but I've gifted it to Johnny as I'm sure he'll love the paintjob. You'll have to wait for pictures :P

OMFG. Seriously, OMFG. I had a slight idea that Digi would come up with something along these lines, but I never expected it to be this good!

Behold, the KuruKuru Princess GTO!!:

front (http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1767/1e74f47f004d421f88e4df2qy7.jpg)
side (http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9397/1a247130e2854aac8dca3cahn3.jpg)
back (http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5266/5a0dc06a33a54ec7ab63d3arm2.jpg)

You can literally feel the jealousy coming from Cha and ADC :D

This is gonna be my online racer. If you can get a rep on 2chan and Live as a UK iMAS otaku, then I'm getting one as the KuruKuru otaku!
Look for a manga, TV series and movie based on this story - the KuruKuru Prince. Move over Densha Otoko!

If there was ever a reason to commit suicide... my God.

Yes, Digi proves to be very talented... but what an awful application of those talents O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O

Also, is the retail version of this game better than the demo?

[DiGiKerot]

If there was ever a reason to commit suicide... my God.

Yes, Digi proves to be very talented... but what an awful application of those talents O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O O.O


It's worth it for comments like this :P


Also, is the retail version of this game better than the demo?


Well, the visuals are a bit better on an HDTV at least - it seems they've actually implemented AA, meaning we don't have those horrid jaggies all over the place.

I didn't really play the demo version for more than a couple of minutes, though. I can't imagine there's that much difference in the way it actually plays, though obviously the career mode has all sorts of car tuning options and the like meaning you can tweak things to handle more to your liking.

[populuxe]

I changed the hood to sort of look like Ichigo's Hollow mask.
New Hood & Top (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/0e4566aa560e48b3853906fd8cd15dff.JPG)

That's one badass little VW.

[DiGiKerot]

<_<

>_>

1 (http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/752/imas1ux4.jpg) 2 (http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/8365/imas2do3.jpg) 3 (http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2415/imas3so4.jpg)

[Jarred]

I changed the hood to sort of look like Ichigo's Hollow mask.
New Hood & Top (http://media.twango.com/m1/original/0061/0e4566aa560e48b3853906fd8cd15dff.JPG)

That's one badass little VW.
And I got it suped up into high B-class (PI 699), running at I think 295 HP. According to the benchmarks, it does 0-60 in 4 sec and tops out at around 171mph. Add on top of line breaks and some good tires, and it's a solid little beast. :D

One aspect I love about this game is that when you upgrade the engine, like adding a new block, turbo, etc, the sound of the car changes. That Golf was a quiet little thing with stock parts, now it's got this little roar out on the tracks!!

[Johnny]

My latest acquisition from the auction house - Ryosuke Takahashi's RX-7 :D

Front (http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7243/f96e06780a934e879cabe03tr1.jpg)
Side (http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1026/701649ed67ba44c185b656dgv9.jpg)
Back (http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/558/4018b77937ea401e8974fadvp0.jpg)

This will probably interest Digi, but I was bidding on a Miki (iMAS) RX-8 up until I saw the above and had to blow my cash on it, but it was pretty well done and is one of the only iMAS cars I've seen on auction.

On a related note, does anyone fancy some online races later tonight? I'm thinking sometime between 8pm - 12pm GMT which would be 3-7 for those on the east of the US and 12-4 for the west roughly.
Any takers? An 8 way AoD session would be amazing.

EDIT: And another one, a Street Fighter inspired Impreza:

Front (http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1357/sfimpreza2zn7.jpg)
Side 1 (http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1704/sfimpreza1wb9.jpg)
Side 2 (http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/671/sfimpreza3cp4.jpg)
Back (http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9063/sfimpreza4do9.jpg)

[Johnny]

On a related note, does anyone fancy some online races later tonight? I'm thinking sometime between 8pm - 12pm GMT which would be 3-7 for those on the east of the US and 12-4 for the west roughly.
Any takers? An 8 way AoD session would be amazing.


That was a great session, Jarred! Did you have friends only set for chat? Couldn't really hear some of what you were saying with the others on there so apologies if it sounded like I was ignoring you! :sd:

Anyway, yeah we definitely need a full AoD session to take place at some point. This game is in another league online :D

[Jarred]

That was a great session, Jarred! Did you have friends only set for chat? Couldn't really hear some of what you were saying with the others on there so apologies if it sounded like I was ignoring you! :sd:

Anyway, yeah we definitely need a full AoD session to take place at some point. This game is in another league online :D
Yeah, I think I told you that once we started playing with other people. I've now changed it to Everyone so I can hear everybody. I figured it was weird for you to try and chat when I couldn't hear shit. :D

It was a blast! That is, until we got up to S/U class cars, then my driving went to shit and I couldn't even finish. S/U class cars on the snake courses SUCK! :D

And yeah, we need to get more people we know to play online.

[Johnny]

Haha yeah those last two races were a nightmare! Shoulda pulled out the Trueno for those S-bends :D

[Jarred]

Total fucking nightmare! When ever you want to go again, let me know. Weekend mornings between 8am-Noon Pacific time are always good for me.

[DiGiKerot]

And yeah, we need to get more people we know to play online.

I would have jumped online earlier, but I was drawn away by the TV :sd:

[Jarred]

And yeah, we need to get more people we know to play online.

I would have jumped online earlier, but I was drawn away by the TV :sd:
Well if johnny wants to get back online, I'm game. I don't have shit to do today. :D

[Johnny]

And yeah, we need to get more people we know to play online.

I would have jumped online earlier, but I was drawn away by the TV :sd:
Well if johnny wants to get back online, I'm game. I don't have shit to do today. :D


What, right now? Shit, why not? :D

[Jarred]

And yeah, we need to get more people we know to play online.

I would have jumped online earlier, but I was drawn away by the TV :sd:
Well if johnny wants to get back online, I'm game. I don't have shit to do today. :D


What, right now? Shit, why not? :D
Hell yeah right now. Not sure when the missus is coming home and the weather is shite, so I'm ready.

[DiGiKerot]

And yeah, we need to get more people we know to play online.

I would have jumped online earlier, but I was drawn away by the TV :sd:
Well if johnny wants to get back online, I'm game. I don't have shit to do today. :D


Lessons learnt:

1) Must spend some time tweaking some cars to the very upper limits of the classifications...

2) Must stop spending my time painting cars and actually, you know, learn to drive :sd:

I suck :P

[Johnny]

And yeah, we need to get more people we know to play online.

I would have jumped online earlier, but I was drawn away by the TV :sd:
Well if johnny wants to get back online, I'm game. I don't have shit to do today. :D


Lessons learnt:

1) Must spend some time tweaking some cars to the very upper limits of the classifications...

2) Must stop spending my time painting cars and actually, you know, learn to drive :sd:

I suck :P

Heh, naw Jarred was leaving us both in the dust up until that last race. I'm the same, I have a few decent A class cars and the rest I have nothing because I've tuned them all up.
The secret is tuning a car to within inches of the next class up which is what I'm planning on doing next so that I have 4 or 5 great cars in each class.

I'm glad Jarred left when he did though. Between Forza 2 and Lost Planet I've been on Live all night for more or less 5 hours straight. My eyes hurt :sd:

Oh and not sure if either of you noticed my car in that last race? My (NSFW!!) Hentai Mobile (http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6524/317c8f56fe5d4be0bc952a2qy3.jpg) :D :sd:

[DiGiKerot]

Oh and not sure if either of you noticed my car in that last race? My (NSFW!!) Hentai Mobile (http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6524/317c8f56fe5d4be0bc952a2qy3.jpg) :D :sd:

I'm not sure I'd be driving that online given there's been threats of Live account closures thrown around in regards to cars having obscene imagery.

And, no, I did get close enough to see that :sd:

[Johnny]

Oh and not sure if either of you noticed my car in that last race? My (NSFW!!) Hentai Mobile (http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6524/317c8f56fe5d4be0bc952a2qy3.jpg) :D :sd:

I'm not sure I'd be driving that online given there's been threats of Live account closures thrown around in regards to cars having obscene imagery.

And, no, I did get close enough to see that :sd:

Yeah I'd read that. That's the first time I've used it online and I think I'll stick to offline racing only with it :P

[populuxe]

Oh and not sure if either of you noticed my car in that last race? My (NSFW!!) Hentai Mobile (http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6524/317c8f56fe5d4be0bc952a2qy3.jpg) :D :sd:
Does it have a nice ass shot on the rear?

[Johnny]

Oh and not sure if either of you noticed my car in that last race? My (NSFW!!) Hentai Mobile (http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6524/317c8f56fe5d4be0bc952a2qy3.jpg) :D :sd:
Does it have a nice ass shot on the rear?

No, this is the back (http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4724/c4622001d60a452da562d0eva0.jpg).

The NSFW side (http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1724/06b2505ccecd47f197e5fbamh6.jpg) is even better :D

[Jarred]

Lessons learnt:

1) Must spend some time tweaking some cars to the very upper limits of the classifications...

2) Must stop spending my time painting cars and actually, you know, learn to drive :sd:

I suck :P
Haha, yeah, I've spent time creating my top of the class cars for online racing. It was one of the tips I heard while listening to an interview with one of the creators on Major Nelson's podcast.

But I wish my cars looked as good as yours! :sd:

Hope we can online race again soon, and I'm not just saying that because I won each race. :P :D

The game is totally different when racing against humans than it is against AI. I'm going to have to get online more often.