fletcher21 wrote:I need a racing fix. My ps4 has nothing for me. I'm considering an xb1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how realistic is this game? Is it a good driving game AND racing, or does it do one better than the other? Gran turismo is a solid driving game, but the racing is twatty bollocks.
I want the game badly, assuming it is geared towards those of us who have had a real car on a real road course. I don't wanna drift or do gymkhana or anything. I just want a solid racing game that is close to realistic.
Realstic wise I would give it an 8 out of 10. Unless you are a huge Forza fan, I don't know that I would purchase an Xbox One for it. I did, but I am mostly into racing these days for my gaming, and I have always been a huge Forza/Turn 10 fan. I believe the driving model is about as realistic as it gets on a console and the racing is pretty good, although I think it will take a patch or two to fix some of the wierd things I have seen going on. The Forza drivatar AI system that was started with Forza 5, progressed into Forza Horizon 2, and is now in Forza 6 is more than just a gimic, but it is a constanrt learning process, so I think that AI and racing will get better as it progresses.
Not that I am trying to steer you away from buying an Xbox One and Forza 6, I would say Project Cars for the PS4 would probably also give you the fix you are looking for. It was and still is a buggy, after thought mess on the Xbox One, but on the PS4 I believe it is solid, especially with the recent patches. I don't have a PS4 so I can't confirm that, but it seems to be widely agreed upon. You can also find it for $40 or less, so it may be a more econmical option for you to get your racing fix. Just a thought.
fletcher21 wrote:I need a racing fix. My ps4 has nothing for me. I'm considering an xb1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how realistic is this game? Is it a good driving game AND racing, or does it do one better than the other? Gran turismo is a solid driving game, but the racing is twatty bollocks.
I want the game badly, assuming it is geared towards those of us who have had a real car on a real road course. I don't wanna drift or do gymkhana or anything. I just want a solid racing game that is close to realistic.
Ps4 has a lot of advantages over Xbo but Xbo rules in racing.
Forza horizon 2+ forza 6 = you're set for racing games the next 5 years
fletcher21 wrote:I need a racing fix. My ps4 has nothing for me. I'm considering an xb1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how realistic is this game? Is it a good driving game AND racing, or does it do one better than the other? Gran turismo is a solid driving game, but the racing is twatty bollocks.
I want the game badly, assuming it is geared towards those of us who have had a real car on a real road course. I don't wanna drift or do gymkhana or anything. I just want a solid racing game that is close to realistic.
Ps4 has a lot of advantages over Xbo but Xbo rules in racing.
Forza horizon 2+ forza 6 = you're set for racing games the next 5 years
What is "a lot"? A small edge in graphics is about it for me. Other than that I have the XB1 as the better console. At best it's a push.
fletcher21 wrote:I need a racing fix. My ps4 has nothing for me. I'm considering an xb1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how realistic is this game? Is it a good driving game AND racing, or does it do one better than the other? Gran turismo is a solid driving game, but the racing is twatty bollocks.
I want the game badly, assuming it is geared towards those of us who have had a real car on a real road course. I don't wanna drift or do gymkhana or anything. I just want a solid racing game that is close to realistic.
Ps4 has a lot of advantages over Xbo but Xbo rules in racing.
Forza horizon 2+ forza 6 = you're set for racing games the next 5 years
What is "a lot"? A small edge in graphics is about it for me. Other than that I have the XB1 as the better console. At best it's a push.
Xbox One for racing games and the controller advantage in this genre.
Ps4 for every other genres because of the graphics jump and controller for every other genre.
Ps4 is a mich better sports package streaming console as well. The mlb, nfl and nba app is far superior on the ps4.
But now I am just beating a dead horse because I've said it a thousand times as the guy w two Xbox Ones and a PS4.
fletcher21 wrote:I need a racing fix. My ps4 has nothing for me. I'm considering an xb1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how realistic is this game? Is it a good driving game AND racing, or does it do one better than the other? Gran turismo is a solid driving game, but the racing is twatty bollocks.
I want the game badly, assuming it is geared towards those of us who have had a real car on a real road course. I don't wanna drift or do gymkhana or anything. I just want a solid racing game that is close to realistic.
Ding-ding: That's Forza.
"You know why I love boxers? I love them because they face fear. And they face it alone." - Nick Charles
"First on the throttle, last on the brakes." - @MotoGP Twitter signature
I have both systems, but right now if I was to give advice which way to go I'd say XBOX One with EA Access. Starting out you could pick up Forza 6 + EA Access and have a great library of games at your disposal. Forza 6 is going to be a monster!
fletcher21 wrote:I need a racing fix. My ps4 has nothing for me. I'm considering an xb1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how realistic is this game? Is it a good driving game AND racing, or does it do one better than the other? Gran turismo is a solid driving game, but the racing is twatty bollocks.
I want the game badly, assuming it is geared towards those of us who have had a real car on a real road course. I don't wanna drift or do gymkhana or anything. I just want a solid racing game that is close to realistic.
Ps4 has a lot of advantages over Xbo but Xbo rules in racing.
Forza horizon 2+ forza 6 = you're set for racing games the next 5 years
Xbox One for racing games and the controller advantage in this genre.
Ps4 for every other genres because of the graphics jump and controller for every other genre.
Ps4 is a mich better sports package streaming console as well. The mlb, nfl and nba app is far superior on the ps4.
But now I am just beating a dead horse because I've said it a thousand times as the guy w two Xbox Ones and a PS4.
Simply your opinion. I have them both too and the XB1 is the better all around console...IMO. The XB1 controller is the superior controller. Sports streaming package? Christ you can do that from any device on the planet. The slight graphics advantage doesn't push the PS4 over the top in every genre for me. The social capabilities on the XB1 are better. XBOX Live is better also. The ability to have your TV picture in picture is awesome. I watched NFL Red Zone Sunday while I was playing The Golf Club. As I said above, at best it's a push.
Who is up for some Forza 6 Racing tonight? Since I was almost a year late to Xbox One and Forza 5, I never really got any DSP Poker Nights going with it. I know Poker Nights are few and far between these days, but I really want to try out FM6 and see if we can get some momentum for something at least weekly. Anyway, I am thinking we can start off with some Can-Am racing at Watkins Glen, Road America, Road Atlanta, Laguna Seca, and Sonoma. Just some ideas.
Below are some links to some of my favorite tuners. Name in brackets is the gamertag you can search on. Threads also have descriptions supplied by the tuners to search on.
I have never been into Forza that much -- I have always found it a bit sterile -- but that demo really pumped me up, especially the Indy race. The sense of speed was intense. This game is also one of the most beautiful I have ever seen.
I'm having a heck of time with the difficulty, even on medium. The first place driver seems to take off like a bat out of hell and it's hard to catch them. I came close to finishing second once, but over steered and went in to a wall on the last turn. So, I have finished third three times, but have had to restart more than a couple races just to qualify.
Aristo, I was cursing your name a couple times last night as you overtook me late on the last lap to force me in to fourth place.
I apologize in advance for my erratic drivatar. I can be a bit of an aggressive driver who gets a bit too closer to your bumper!
I got the game last night as part of my Forza Limited Edition XB1 (1TB)/Forza 6 bundle... yes, I'm a two XB1 owner now that the wife won't let the one in the living room go. It's not as big a step as going from Forza 4 to Forza 5, but it's a significant enough step forward to justify its existence. I've never seen nor felt rain effects in any other racing game, console or PC, that can compare to Forza 6. I also feel the improvements in the car handling and physics, even with a handheld controller.
I can already say that this is the best made video game I've ever laid my hands on... it's incredibly well crafted and the drivatars add tons of personality to career mode, with AI models that drive reasonably close to their real life counterparts.
This game is going to take on a totally different character when I get my wheel next month... I can't wait to see what it can really feel and play like! I'm so bad with the controller that I'm competing with the Drivatars set to "average" and they're giving me all I can handle. My highest finish in the three qualifying and my first street series race was 2nd. I've had some where I wouldn't have finished in the top 10 if I hadn't quit. Even at that, the quality and appeal of this title shines through!
I have a questions regarding rivals. How many laps do you have to run against a rival? I had completed 4 or 5 until I decided to quit, however I think it only kept my lap times, but didn't register against my rival.
I have a questions regarding rivals. How many laps do you have to run against a rival? I had completed 4 or 5 until I decided to quit, however I think it only kept my lap times, but didn't register against my rival.
Did you run "clean" laps? If you get the little triangle w/ an exclamation point in the top right of the screen, the lap is invalidated. It has to be perfectly clean without going off the track.
I have a questions regarding rivals. How many laps do you have to run against a rival? I had completed 4 or 5 until I decided to quit, however I think it only kept my lap times, but didn't register against my rival.
Did you run "clean" laps? If you get the little triangle w/ an exclamation point in the top right of the screen, the lap is invalidated. It has to be perfectly clean without going off the track.
Well crap! If that's the case, I'll be running the same lap for hours on end!
I have a questions regarding rivals. How many laps do you have to run against a rival? I had completed 4 or 5 until I decided to quit, however I think it only kept my lap times, but didn't register against my rival.
Did you run "clean" laps? If you get the little triangle w/ an exclamation point in the top right of the screen, the lap is invalidated. It has to be perfectly clean without going off the track.
Well crap! If that's the case, I'll be running the same lap for hours on end!
Yeah, makes it really difficult, but if you're going to post some good times, it's probably best to stay on the track.
I have a questions regarding rivals. How many laps do you have to run against a rival? I had completed 4 or 5 until I decided to quit, however I think it only kept my lap times, but didn't register against my rival.
Did you run "clean" laps? If you get the little triangle w/ an exclamation point in the top right of the screen, the lap is invalidated. It has to be perfectly clean without going off the track.
Well crap! If that's the case, I'll be running the same lap for hours on end!
Stick with it. It's the best way to learn and become a better driver.
I got a quote for a press release from a driver today after a race here in Austin, and he said, "I'm just trying to be a metronome, clicking off the laps, trying to find a tenth per lap if I can."
BINGO.
Consistency, consistency, consistency. Hit your marks. Slow in, fast out of corners. Maintain your corner exit speed. That's WAY quicker than flying into a corner and jamming on the brakes, with a slow corner exit.
Easier said than done. But that's the goal, man!
"You know why I love boxers? I love them because they face fear. And they face it alone." - Nick Charles
"First on the throttle, last on the brakes." - @MotoGP Twitter signature
It will even post a dirty lap in rivals, but it will be ranked lower than any of your friends/rivals clean laps, even if you were actually faster than their ghost on the track. The rivals lap should have posted.
Finally dug into Forza 6 last night. Every bit as good as I thought. Like Don, the Mods feature is oddly appealing and fun without being gimmicky or cheesy.
A beautiful, polished game that works extremely well with a controller -- something Project Cars for the XB1 may never be.
I'm thrilled. Super game.
"You know why I love boxers? I love them because they face fear. And they face it alone." - Nick Charles
"First on the throttle, last on the brakes." - @MotoGP Twitter signature
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