chris_uk
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i would buy an xbox and the game, but im not playing a racing game on a pad..
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Adam_B
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i thought you didnt like Forza 2?
[Edited on 29-10-2009 by Adam_B]
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Paul_J
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Think I'm gonna order this!
http://www.futurelooks.com/asus-vh242h-24-inch-169-lcd-monitor-review/
not sure where to put it in my room, but it's ideal.
I'll have xbox 360 and my macbook plugged into it. Then I can use my macbook to stream tv or as a media centre for my room.
Even contains internal speakers  Just need a stereo in to mic lead.
£160
[Edited on 29-10-2009 by Paul_J]
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chris_uk
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adam, i dont like forza 2, but were not talking about forza 2, were talking about forza 3....
ive heard its not that bad.. 
i cant get an xbox pretty cheap so it should be ok for me. i could probably get and xbox and the game for under £100..
im just not sure about driving it on a pad..
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Adam_B
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I dont think you will like it, its not that different from 2...
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Ojc
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I think there are some small differences which have made it a much better game.
Handling on this one is far more realistic than it's ever been.
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Adam_B
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Chris is a total hero on that live for speed on the PC, I tried it and it made Forza look like ridge racer handling wise 
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Ojc
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Yeah but don't you need a proper pedal setup and steering wheel for that?
I like that game I downloaded the demo but trying to play it with a joystick was always going to be a massive FAIL
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Adam_B
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yeah i was using a keyboard and absolutly hated it! I can see it being good if you put the effort in, but thats why i like forza as i think it has a spot on balance between realism and being fun and easy to pick up!
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SXi_Tim
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2.10.625 just ran a 2.09.887 but took the last slight right too far in and got a (!) 
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Ojc
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I've got a challenge on my hands tonight then it would seem.
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Ojc
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Sorted out the times so it is fastest first etc.
We can do this in the same point scoring as the weekly race league.
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
Think I'm gonna order this!
http://www.futurelooks.com/asus-vh242h-24-inch-169-lcd-monitor-review/
not sure where to put it in my room, but it's ideal.
I'll have xbox 360 and my macbook plugged into it. Then I can use my macbook to stream tv or as a media centre for my room.
Even contains internal speakers Just need a stereo in to mic lead.
£160
[Edited on 29-10-2009 by Paul_J]
50" on HDMI ftw! 
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Eck
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I may buy this for the Xbox to see what times I can do. On the other one I found that if you do it fully unassisted (Manual gears, no abs, tcs etc) that you could actually go quicker. A gentle progressive jab on the brakes slows you down quicker. Also, faffing about in a practice race, using the telemetry to find out exactly when the best time to change gear is helps. I was pretty sad 
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Ojc
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Yep, softly using the brakes is a much better idea.
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Mark Prydderch
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Takes a while to get used to the technique behing 'non abs' breaking. First time I tried it i went off on the first bend!
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Eck
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Ah the first few tracks I was on, I'd just skid straight off Sometimes actually helps the turn in to get a wee bit of lock.
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SXi_Tim
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I've had to turn my xbox off for a while, i am spending too much time on this game
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
Chris is a total hero on that live for speed on the PC, I tried it and it made Forza look like ridge racer handling wise
Yeah but Chris knows I'm a live for speed fan, and I've told Chris I like the handling in Forza 3.
I just feel it's a lot better than forza 2. It's not perfect, but it's a good compromise between realism and gameplay!
The fact you can lift off mid bend and if you stay off the throttle you'll spin out is quite realistic. The car's feel a lot more controlable this time, where as in forza 2 I never really felt in control... things were quite unpredictable.
I may have to get a wheel though for forza 3.
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Ojc
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Same
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Liam
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Got a 2.13.xxx before I went offline last night. Definatly can go faster, going to try it with manual later...
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SXi_Tim
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Anyone else find if you do the same track over and over (i.e. Silverstone ) you get yourself into a hole and get worse and worse?
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Adam_B
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Yes! I had a go this morning and couldnt even get into the 2:12s, last night I was consistently in the 2:10s
[Edited on 29-10-2009 by Adam_B]
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chris_uk
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what technique are you using for your hotlaps?
because when i ran the GT5 league which lasted abut 12 months i think, i used to have a technique for getting fast, and consistent times.
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Paul_J
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^^ you're thinking about it too much.
I just find i end up zoning out, so I'm not the one playing the game anymore and the time's just get better and better... then as soon as I start thinking 'oh i need to brake later, or push harder' i screw it up as I'm taking over too much.
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