Forza 4 Thread

[Zaggeron]

That was my thinking --- especially when you plan to buy 2 or more of the choices listed, it's best to pick the most expensive one to get free. I do wish they would display the PI/HP-wt numbers of the cars they offer as gifts -- especially in early game when you might actually need one for the next race.

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

That was my thinking --- especially when you plan to buy 2 or more of the choices listed, it's best to pick the most expensive one to get free. I do wish they would display the PI/HP-wt numbers of the cars they offer as gifts -- especially in early game when you might actually need one for the next race.

So in career mode, the race choices that are listed for you are based off of cars that you own. It wouldnt appear if you didnt own something that could possibly fit the bill, either in its current form, or through upgrades.

[Zaggeron]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

So in career mode, the race choices that are listed for you are based off of cars that you own. It wouldnt appear if you didnt own something that could possibly fit the bill, either in its current form, or through upgrades.

Not quite. Right? You always get three race choices and at least one is for a car you own, but they can be races offered for a car you don't own. For example, I've been offered A races, but I own no A cars yet -- I could upgrade, but who upgrades from C to A.

The funny thing is the "customized to a car you own" function isn't always predictable. I was offered a race for a car I owned, but wasn't currently driving. So I go change into that car and that same race is not offered.

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Not quite. Right? You always get three race choices and at least one is for a car you own, but they can be races offered for a car you don't own. For example, I've been offered A races, but I own no A cars yet -- I could upgrade, but who upgrades from C to A.

The funny thing is the "customized to a car you own" function isn't always predictable. I was offered a race for a car I owned, but wasn't currently driving. So I go change into that car and that same race is not offered.

But you have a car capable of being upgraded, so yes, you do have something that fits the bill. IE, if you have no Mazda Roadster it wont offer the Mazda Roadster race....but if you have a C-spec MX-5 and its an A-spec race, its going to offer it. Not many Mazda roadsters out there in A-spec in stock form, so you're stuck upgrading lol.

What I DONT like is that when you go to upgrade by joining the race, your ONLY option is to automatically upgrade. And what dont they put in? A fvcking differential. I did that w/ my Fiesta and it was fast....or COULD have been if it was able to put the power down. I had to leave the race and put in a race differential, and man, it suddenly became a fast-as-fook car.

BTW, when a race is offered for a car you currently arent driving, just try to go into the race anyway. It'll pop up that you're driving the wrong car, and then give you the option to switch - thats the ONLY way to get the event that was offered. If you switch BEFORE attempting to join, yes, the events will change out.

[Zaggeron]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

BTW, when a race is offered for a car you currently arent driving, just try to go into the race anyway. It'll pop up that you're driving the wrong car, and then give you the option to switch - thats the ONLY way to get the event that was offered. If you switch BEFORE attempting to join, yes, the events will change out.

Yea, but as you mentioned, the "in-race" upgrade menu is limited and I typically always upgrade to the full suspension and the diff. It's not a big deal especially since I'll race that race eventually via the event list, but it would be simple to program in a little memory and reflection:

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Hmmm, I just offered race A that required car B, the driver just changed to car B, maybe I should include the race I just offered along with any new ones I figure out...

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Yea, but as you mentioned, the "in-race" upgrade menu is limited and I typically always upgrade to the full suspension and the diff. It's not a big deal especially since I'll race that race eventually via the event list, but it would be simple to program in a little memory and reflection:

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Yeah the method they use that automatically switches events whenever you change cars bugs the **** out of me lol. Seems silly.