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[flashmouth]

Hey, can someone tell me how many points are required for Tier 8 on Forza Rewards? ty

 

[m23]

Yea, of course, but will they always be the same size and shape? That's what I should have asked first, I guess.

I'm totally guessing but I think they'll always be the same since weather isn't dynamic.

 

[FordGTGuy]

Hey, can someone tell me how many points are required for Tier 8 on Forza Rewards? ty

12,000.

Out of a total of 15,000(including Forza 6)

Or a total of 12,000 without Forza 6.

 

[TheAdmiester]

Hey, can someone tell me how many points are required for Tier 8 on Forza Rewards? ty

From the official FAQ, I'm assuming it hasn't changed.

What Forza Score do I need for each of the Forza Tiers?

Tier 1 = 0 pts
Tier 2 = 100 pts
Tier 3 = 700 pts
Tier 4 = 2,500 pts
Tier 5 = 4,500 pts
Tier 6 = 5,500 pts
Tier 7 = 8,500 pts

EDIT:

I now realise that has every tier but 8, shit.

 

[Shortt Sirket]

Hey, can someone tell me how many points are required for Tier 8 on Forza Rewards? ty

It appears to be 12k

 

[FordGTGuy]

It appears to be 12k

I hate you.... I hate you sooo much... lol

 

[Hawk269]

Is right now a good time to buy an xbone? Or are we expecting a price drop/new bundle soon?

The 1TB with Master Chief and the improved controller bundle came out yesterday.

 

[Dave_6]

Hopefully the new Focus RS will be in as I'm seriously thinking about buying one as soon as I find out the pricing on them.

 

[solis74]

It appears to be 12k

:O

 

[sam777]

Is it expected that any F1 cars will be in this, like the Lotus in Forza 5?

 

[Gestault]

Is there a way to make the prebaked lighting process with the cloud?
I don´t know how this prebaking actually works, so its just a thought =)

It just means the lighting for things that don't move is calculated in advance, instead of being refreshed (recalculated) for each frame. So in effect, it's "painted" into the scene. For some games (PGR4, Assassins Creed), that data has been saved in advance so it's loaded the same as any other parts of the scene would be, but that data can get pretty big.

That's how it used to work in the Quake Engine while you were creating levels. There was a "bake" pass the first time you jumped into the game with your level build, but I think those were stored with the level file itself. I'm under the impression that a modern solution can be that while some games are "loading," they're actually generating the shadows, then storing them in temporary memory, but that's something of a guess. The game would need an online connection for a lighting model that used server-side rendering, but it could theoretically work because it doesn't need to refresh constantly (even if it's just loading the high quality pre-calc shadow info).

 

[twinturbo2]

http://www.forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fm6_e3_features

It's been known since Monday I believe. (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Are they going to get the door handles on the Challenger right this time? They use the door handles from the 2008-2010 models, when the handles from 2011 onwards are different. This annoys me to no end.

 

[Grikker]

Any chance these games may come to PC with Killer Instinct and Gears being ported?

 

[FordGTGuy]

I admit that I might be a little too excited....

 

[Azzawon]

It appears to be 12k

Damn it man, I'm on 10,900 right now. You actually have to 100% every Forza game on Rewards to reach Tier 8 before FM6.

 

[Steverulez]

I admit that I might be a little too excited....

Wtf, hahaha

 

[willbsn13]

http://www.gamesradar.com/forza-motorsport-6-review/

According to this link

"Day/Night transitions are in: Racing at night was one of the features most requested after the launch of Forza 5 and it's been implemented in the best way possible: Dynamically. You won't just set the game to day or night - you'll be able to see the sun go up or the stars come out, as the race unfolds. It isn't just window-dressing either - as the sun goes down, the track will cool, affecting your grip and lap times."

Uhhh what? Somebody needs to notify them of their misinformation

 

[soundscream]

It appears to be 12k

Zorbs is a monster.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Zorbs is a monster.

The hell he is.

 

[Azzawon]

http://www.gamesradar.com/forza-motorsport-6-review/

According to this link

Uhhh what? Somebody needs to notify them of their misinformation

I seriously give up on those guys as a reliable source of information. They spend more time making joke posts nowadays so they're really not worth the clickbait, no matter how important the game may be. RIP OXM.

 

[Noobcraft]

http://www.gamesradar.com/forza-motorsport-6-review/

According to this link
Uhhh what? Somebody needs to notify them of their misinformation

Other stuff from the article:

Forza 5 already offers increased rewards based on difficulty, and Forza 6 continues this trend. [...] However, it also takes that idea a stage further with its new 'Mods' system. For instance, you could switch on a mod called 'Back of the grid, no rewinds' and be forced to race through from the back without the luxury of a do-over if you screw it up. Hit your race targets with a mod enabled and collect a handsome reward.

Helios, can you enlighten us regarding Time of Day? Which is it?

You won't just set the game to day or night - you'll be able to see the sun go up or the stars come out, as the race unfolds.

Turn 10 is also introducing night racing and wet weather, though there's a catch - both features will not be dynamic, with event conditions set in place and unwavering

 

[soundscream]

The hell he is.

My 1-point lead is insurmountable!

You have the same sickness.

 

[Shaneus]

Forza's configuration of the track hasn't existed for the better part of a decade. The changes over the years have mostly been to things like runoffs and barrier placement, (particularly at turn 6), to accommodate MotoGP races.

As for Turn 10 recapturing the track, I'm not holding my breath, but you never know.

This is a gripe of mine with T10 as well. Seeing that screen of the Audi and Peugeot LMP1 cars was a little disappointing... wasn't Peugeot's last official entry in 2013? Fake edit: 2012, actually. That's seriously out of date.

And I believe their Silverstone was old as well, but I haven't played FM5 so that may have changed. (side note: just bought FM5 at a ridiculous games clearance sale for $3AU. They were selling Ones for $200AUD! Obviously they were hard to find (didn't get one) but I have FM5, so I'm still a little pleased)

 

[Majanew]

Nice. Black rims. Always the correct choice.

Come on, Sept 15th. You slow bastard.

 

[Slayer-33]

For the love of baby Jebus, the 3G TL/TLS need to be immortalized in a game.

Helios can you tell Dan to add the 07-08 Acura TL type S to the game? Thanks bro.

 

[FordGTGuy]

If anyone is at E3, you should ask Dan if he knows whether there are plans in order to add BC for older Forza games.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

So if I buy the Ultimate Edition off the marketplace I get the Car Pass (season pass?) and early access of the game by a week? that is pretty crazy.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

You have the same sickness.

I regret nothing.

This is a gripe of mine with T10 as well. Seeing that screen of the Audi and Peugeot LMP1 cars was a little disappointing... wasn't Peugeot's last official entry in 2013? Fake edit: 2012, actually. That's seriously out of date.

And I believe their Silverstone was old as well, but I haven't played FM5 so that may have changed. (side note: just bought FM5 at a ridiculous games clearance sale for $3AU. They were selling Ones for $200AUD! Obviously they were hard to find (didn't get one) but I have FM5, so I'm still a little pleased)

They're not simulating a contemporary WEC season, (as awesome as that'd be), so there's nothing wrong with having cars from different eras racing together. BTW, Peugeot bailed after the 2011 season.

Silverstone was indeed rescanned for FM5, and is now in the modern configuration.

 

[SkinnerSw33t]

So if I buy the Ultimate Edition off the marketplace I get the Car Pass (season pass?) and early access of the game by a week? that is pretty crazy.

Yeah. I think it's a good deal. Car pass isn't a season pass though.

There'll be car packs after the car pass is done, and I bet the Porsche expansion won't be included.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Yeah. I think it's a good deal. Car pass isn't a season pass though.

There'll be car packs after the car pass is done, and I bet the Porsche expansion won't be included.

I really thought it was a mistake the early unlock date at first on the store page. Might pre order that then.

 

[Shaneus]

Forza 5 already offers increased rewards based on difficulty, and Forza 6 continues this trend. [...] However, it also takes that idea a stage further with its new 'Mods' system. For instance, you could switch on a mod called 'Back of the grid, no rewinds' and be forced to race through from the back without the luxury of a do-over if you screw it up. Hit your race targets with a mod enabled and collect a handsome reward.

Jesus christ. That's a great feature.

They're not simulating a contemporary WEC season, (as awesome as that'd be), so there's nothing wrong with having cars from different eras racing together. BTW, Peugeot bailed after the 2011 season.

I know, but it just screams "reusing old assets" :/ I suppose Porsche being a bitch to license from to start with doesn't help matters either.

Silverstone was indeed rescanned for FM5, and is now in the modern configuration.

Ah, glad to hear it. Would still like the old one to be in there though, just because it's infinitely better. No IMO about that, it's categorically, universally true

 

[ShogunX]

If anyone is at E3, you should ask Dan if he knows whether there are plans in order to add BC for older Forza games.

2 and 4 were part of the sizzle reel showing the games we can expect in the future

 

[FordGTGuy]

2 and 4 were part of the sizzle reel showing the games we can expect in the future

Good, I need them for my tier 8.

 

[Synth]

12,000.

...a total of 12,000 without Forza 6.

Fuck. That.

 

[FordGTGuy]

Fuck. That.

LOL.... I know....

 

[SarBear]

Mmmmmm

Oh here are some others I guess:

http://www.forzacentral.com/forum/t...track-list-wip-updated-june-16th.39908/page-3

Thanks BADNED!

Yep, I'm all in now. That's so fucking gorgeous. Leagues above that boxcar thing a majig Challenger. Just get a parcel box with some wheels, it's the same thing!

 

[Shortt Sirket]

Zorbs is a monster.

The hell he is.

I regret nothing.



They're not simulating a contemporary WEC season, (as awesome as that'd be), so there's nothing wrong with having cars from different eras racing together. BTW, Peugeot bailed after the 2011 season.

Silverstone was indeed rescanned for FM5, and is now in the modern configuration.

Yep, I'm all in now. That's so fucking gorgeous. Leagues above that boxcar thing a majig Challenger. Just get a parcel box with some wheels, it's the same thing!

Goddam, I have missed you ForzaGAF.

 

[Evo X]

Sorry if I missed this, but will Porsche be available at launch or is that coming later as DLC?

If it's DLC, then any time frame? Also, is it gonna be an additional purchase like Horizon 2 or included in the Car Pass?

 

[SarBear]

Goddam, I have missed you ForzaGAF.

If Turn10 is wise enough to grace us with car clubs and proper leaderboards again, I think I'm going to stick around with the GAF club this time. I think we have some rather speedy people here and there. AND.....with MY help i think we could really crack the top 25 clubs worldwide.



If Shortt joins the club, or fuck....soundscream.....then we will be doomed forever in the 600s.

:-/

 

[Bornstellar]

Actually had a glance to spend time with the game, and talked to one of the programmers. It's 60 fps for reflections and mirrors.

Yes.gif!

 

[RoKKeR]

Actually had a glance to spend time with the game, and talked to one of the programmers. It's 60 fps for reflections and mirrors.

Yesssssssssss

 

[RoKKeR]

It's what he told me. It was very "to my knowledge" when he said it, from his perspective there is not dynamic changing of FPS in reflections for performance. He said they are truly committed to maintaining 60fps in gameplay. They have a program that runs scenarios / races on tracks from multiple perspectives in multiple conditions. Of performance drops below 60 fps the event is flagged for the artists and programmers to address.

One of my many play throughs:

All assists off except TCS and braking line, rewind OFF, full sim steering and manual +clutch in rio

Their commitment to 60fps is truly commendable, and they keep their world about a locked framerate unlike many devs targeting 60. Thanks for the impressions and gameplay, looks damn good.

 

[TheAdmiester]

I have immense respect for how solidly Turn 10 sticks to their framerate goals. The fact that the update rate of their mirrors and reflections is supposedly higher than the overall performance of the competition is just amazing.

 

[FordGTGuy]

It's what he told me. It was very "to my knowledge" when he said it, from his perspective there is no dynamic changing of FPS in reflections for performance. He said they are truly committed to maintaining 60fps in gameplay. They have a program that runs scenarios / races on tracks from multiple perspectives in multiple conditions. If performance drops below 60 fps the event is flagged for the artists and programmers to address.

One of my many play throughs:

All assists off except TCS and braking line, rewind OFF, full sim steering and manual +clutch in rio

What did you think of the gameplay you've tried so far?

 

[Shaneus]

It's what he told me. It was very "to my knowledge" when he said it, from his perspective there is no dynamic changing of FPS in reflections for performance. He said they are truly committed to maintaining 60fps in gameplay. They have a program that runs scenarios / races on tracks from multiple perspectives in multiple conditions. If performance drops below 60 fps the event is flagged for the artists and programmers to address.

One of my many play throughs:

All assists off except TCS and braking line, rewind OFF, full sim steering and manual +clutch in rio

Is that still uploading? Only showing as 240p and I assume it'll be 60fps/720p at least?

 

[Hawk269]

I am a bit behind since I was at work and went to the movies...

Did we get the direct feed footage yet?

 

[Shortt Sirket]

If Turn10 is wise enough to grace us with car clubs and proper leaderboards again, I think I'm going to stick around with the GAF club this time. I think we have some rather speedy people here and there. AND.....with MY help i think we could really crack the top 25 clubs worldwide.



If Shortt joins the club, or fuck....soundscream.....then we will be doomed forever in the 600s.

:-/

 

[Trojan X]

Game looks beautiful.

Be very careful with camera recorded footage. I remember when I recorded footage of Metropolis Street Racer at the SEGA Dreamcast VIP party. When I revealed the video online via Gaming Age (remember, I was the European Editor at the time), the games industry when completely bat crazy because they thought the graphics look next gen at the time. However, that's the magic of camcord footage, it does amazingly makes videos games look better than it actually is so be careful.

That said, we know that Forza 6 looks great anyway.

 

[Black_Stride]

Played it last night. The weather is definitely the real deal. And the frame rate was solid as a rock. Completely changed the game

Played with the hurrican at Sebring at night, full sim everything, assists off. Fucking terrifying.

This looks damn incredible.
@60fps King of hill....this game cant release soon enough.
Now i have to invest in 2 more screens, 2 more X1s, and 3 copies of Forza Motorsport 6.....anyone want to donate to me. will trade '"favors" for games, consoles and/or screens.

Im pretty sure we could toggle rewind in previous Forza.

 

[soundscream]

If Turn10 is wise enough to grace us with car clubs and proper leaderboards again, I think I'm going to stick around with the GAF club this time. I think we have some rather speedy people here and there. AND.....with MY help i think we could really crack the top 25 clubs worldwide.



If Shortt joins the club, or fuck....soundscream.....then we will be doomed forever in the 600s.

:-/