Ryzza5

Does the game stutter in an offline profile. If not, the problem is likely related to your router or Port Forwarding settings (or ISP).

If that's the case I would get a nVidia 400 series card. The new series means it'll last longer. If you're not in a rush to get one, then wait for a month or two for the prices to drop (once supply meets/exceeds demand). If you end up getting a 200 series card, I'd probably wait again as those prices will quite likely drop when the 400 series is more readily available. Bottlenecks won't be a massive issue with a Core2Duo CPU, but I would recommend upgrading your RAM to 4GB if possible (even if you run 32bit Windows). If you've got access to it, Windows 7 64-bit is great.

I like the idea of this (I reckon we could have a few times and places (for other timezones) when TDU2 comes out). When I get a new gfx card I'll try and turn up to some of these.

Are you? I thought it was the Australians were doing that... :( Welcome to the forums ;)

Nice Suby pics, Dan :)

Even if I could see the pedestrians I'd still think that you were :nuts:

Try closing any antivirus/firewall/internet security suite software. Also work out which process is running at a high CPU load.. post it here. I had a 9800 GX2 so this probably isn't very useful, but I was running version 195.something before.

Exactly. I'd rather play a good game offline with a good wheel than a good game online with a gamepad. Who here still plays Fuel, for example (ok there are other issues threre). I have about 80 games (not all installed). 90% are racers, 1 is FSX, 1 is FIFA, the rest are old small games or Nintendo/PSX emulators. I'm not a fantastic racer (no better than above-average anyway) especially in in sims like GTR Evo, and that's the great thing about TDU: it's a driving game more than a racing game. I think I will wait at least until after GT5 and TDU2 come out before worrying about Forza. Maybe it will be cheaper when Natal comes out. Then I could keep the PS3 in my room where I can connect it with the PS3 and use the 360 in the lounge room, since it has a proper Windows Media Centre extender. We'll wait and see. I still have to put my money towards a new (8-month old, second hand) Golf 6 hopefully in a few months.

Oh, I don't seem to get alerted to Visitor Messages. I better go check my options... Thanks for the insight so far.

You might be able to use a site like http://www.send6.com to send the file privately. The website deletes the file after 7 days.

Hi Guys A number of stores in Australia are offering a XBOX 360 Elite with 5 free games (I'd be trading in at least 2 of them straight away) for about $388 AU. Forza 3 is included as one of the games. My main question is if Forza 3 is so good to the extent that I should buy a whole console and Gold subscription to play it? Please use the poll options above. PC is my platform of choice, when I do have a choice. My computer is (or was, or will be) faster than both the 360 and PS3 (my graphics card went bust a month ago and I've preordered a nVidia 480 GTX). Playing on the PC allows me in most cases to use ButtKicker, TrackIR, and the Logitech G25 for a great immersive experience. I can also film videos using Fraps on PC, I can easy chat to others using a keyboard (not a fan of voice chat). The PC lets you upgrade whatever you want, and prices are competitive between stores. I also own a PS3. I purchased it mainly for its media centre capabilities (was cheaper, better looking, smaller, quiter than building a HTPC) for the living room. I can stream my collection of TopGear videos stored on my HDD across the inbuilt WiFi and watch them via HDMI on my 42" TV. Since most Sony brand BluRay players almost cost as much as the PS3 (or they did when I bought it), it was a no-brainer. While waiting for the GTX 480, I've moved the PS3 into my room, connected it via HDMI to my 24" monitor, connected the G25, and have been playing Midnight Club LA, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, and Super and Ferrari Challenge by System 3. The G25 works superbly with these games, making them a lot easier than when I first attempted them with the PS3 controller (which I don't like). I already have a XBOX 360 Wired controller for the PC, which is nice. I've used it for games that don't support the G25 too well, like FUEL and Flat Out: Ultimate Carnage. I couldn't stand using it for games like NFS Shift or GTR Evolution, however. The G25 will never work on the XBOX 360, the XBOX 360 wheel is rubbish compared to the G25, and the Fanatec wheels are either expensive or not faantastically reliable from external forum posts that I have read. I know Forza 3 is very good. Had it been released on the PS3 or PC I would have bought it close to launch day. Is it worth $500 though (I'll need a WiFi adapter and a LIVE subscription)? Do not attempt to start a flame war comparing the PS3 to the XBOX, or Forza 3 to Gran Turismo 5. I am well informed about both items. Inappropriate comments will be removed if necessary. Thanks :)

At least TDU isn't as bad as NFS Shift. I can turn on my PC and load Windows quicker than that game with all its screens and unnecessary menus.

I'm sure out of all the devs working on TDU2, at least one of them would have to have a brother. That said, there's not much point of him telling us the fact if that's all he can say. :)

Maybe they could add them just to the main town/mall areas. If they did though, I would want them to be high quality pedestrians. Otherwise I would want an option to disable them (as would those with low FPS counts). Maybe it could be a cheap DLC.

It would be easier to find the thread in its subforum than go through my list of subscriptions :p Could the timestamp for posts be made to stand out a bit more.. or maybe make it stand out when the last post in a thread is more than 7 days ago (to prevent accidental bumps).

I belive someone already offered me the service, but I don't have any pics that I like heaps to the point where I'd want them enhanced. Also, I'm getting a new GTX 480 soon and hope to achieve better photos with 32x AA (won't be that great with TDU1, but should be better in TDU2).

How about adding a knowledgebase/favourites type function, where each member can add any thread to their Favourites. Then, when a noob asks a repeated question, they just quickly grab the link from the Knowledgebase section in their UserCP. Don't tell me we already have this function as well. :p

Yeah, although i still hope TDU2 supported higher AA/AF settings in the game (at least 8x).

What provisions will be made for those who want to make Machinima style movies using the game?

I'm sure if you purchased a $3500 computer you would want games on it to outperform a $350 XBOX 360. :) I know I do.

Out of the thousands of screenshots I have online, I think only 5 of them are non-TDU :) Here's one:

The only Euro plates I've seen were actually part of the car model that some mods made (Audis and such). You could try creating your own wide number plate.

They also said they are working on new game modes (hopefully multiplayer police chases) :nuts:

You can create your own here: http://forum.turboduck.net/showthread.php?t=3538&highlight=Tutorial+plate And there are some pre-made ones here: http://forum.turboduck.net/showthread.php?t=7210&highlight=Tutorial+plate

I remember playing the original Test Drive on a 386. I was able to get a police ticket whereas my dad would always crash. I also rented Test Drive 5 on PSX once but wasn't a big fan of the physics or the countdown checkpoint races. If they made more of the games on PC I might've played more, but I was always on the NFS side of the fence at the time. All I can say is that I hope the offroad features of TDU2 don't draw too much inspiration from their old offroad games. I'm hoping, you could even say 'expecting' that the physics on dirt roads when rallying are very similar to Dirt2 where I can left foot brake to slide around corners, etc. I'll be a happy pumpkin then :nuts: