You're right, I think it would be relatively quick and easy. There'd be very little or no content to create. Just use and tweak existing functions like the wanted system, heists, property, economy etc, create a scoring system, and maybe generate random events/opportunities so that there's always something to do.
It could be a quick win for DLC before this gen consoles fade away?
I'd love to see this concept explored too.
A hardcore pure sandbox mode with: fatal car crashes, single bullet deaths etc. No story, just create a character and rob, bounty hunt and heist your way to riches. Then invest in property, trade shares and rob/kill some more.
The amount of money you've earned versus the time it took you to earn it, combined with how long you've been able to survive will give you an overall score. If you die, game over and start again.
That'd keep me entertained, probably forever if it was well balanced.
I agree that driving physics are the biggest question mark left by the gameplay trailer.
We didn't see much though, so its hard to say. Maybe the reason we didn't see much is that they're still being worked on? Notice that car crashes and damage were also an omission.
It looks damn impressive overall though. Especially the terrain.
We didn't see much though, so its hard to say. Maybe the reason we didn't see much is that they're still being worked on? Notice that car crashes and damage were also an omission.
It looks damn impressive overall though. Especially the terrain.
There's no evidence that blur is used in gameplay, in which case your argument is redundant.
If you had read closely, you would have realised we were talking about post gameplay effects, like a photo mode.
I'd be surprised if the blur effects were seen during actual game play.
If they're not photo-shopped, surely the screenshots are taken in some sort of in game photo mode?
The screenshots look fine, though I'm surprised that Rockstar would fall for the old 'forget to blur the background you can see through the car windows' thing (see below)
It really is Photoshop 101. Or, maybe a limitation with the in-game photo mode that may or may not exist?
It really is Photoshop 101. Or, maybe a limitation with the in-game photo mode that may or may not exist?
I agree that IV's physics were the best in the series, but they were just 'OK'. I think there's much room for improvement without making as complex as a racing simulator.
Particularly in the area of motorbikes. I want to be able to high side!
Some more screens. Looks like there will be some fun vehicles (if they get the physics right!)
With all the 'shopping done on these screens, I wonder if there'll be a photo mode a-la Forza, GT5 etc. I certainly hope so.
Actually, I hope they really open up the sandbox with this one, even to the point of a separate mode where you can just create a character and do whatever you like, with no story missions. Maybe with dynamic/random missions to keep you occupied and an economy of some sort, so you can just go nuts and see how long you can survive / how much money you can make. If executed well, it could make the game endlessly entertaining after you've finished the main campaign.
Actually, I hope they really open up the sandbox with this one, even to the point of a separate mode where you can just create a character and do whatever you like, with no story missions. Maybe with dynamic/random missions to keep you occupied and an economy of some sort, so you can just go nuts and see how long you can survive / how much money you can make. If executed well, it could make the game endlessly entertaining after you've finished the main campaign.
I thought this was pretty interesting from the new trailer. People falling out of a rolling car.
Should be hilarious if this happens in game.
Should be hilarious if this happens in game.
The new trailers are kinda what I expected. Looks great though, and I can't wait.
Why isn't it called GTAIV - San Andreas (or similar) though. It still uses the same engine, no?
Why isn't it called GTAIV - San Andreas (or similar) though. It still uses the same engine, no?
It looks like it's still a wicked track since the makeover, and it produced a great weekend of racing. I can see why the drivers love it. Will try to make it over there next year.
Also, I didn't know that you guys had your own V8 championship (I won't mention that an Aussie won it either)
You should post your build story here:
http://forums.mightycarmods.com/forum.php
I'm sure you'll get a bit of interest.
http://forums.mightycarmods.com/forum.php
I'm sure you'll get a bit of interest.
He was probably trolling, albeit it 670 odd days ago.
Maybe he's changed since then?
That's the single greatest problem with motor sport. There may be millions out there with these talents, but only a tiny few have the money and luck to be able to truly realise them.
I agree with Keling, and it's all relative to expectations. GP2 is a good example. Great graphics and physics for it's time, but nothing on what we expect today.
Besides if you're immersed in a game, you should be too busy enjoying it to be thinking about how crap it might seem in 20 years time.
Really? I think good graphics are an important part of any game.
Perhaps even more so for sims, because the whole idea is to immerse yourself in a virtual reality.
Of course, good graphics amount to nothing if the physics aren't right, but the two go hand in hand in my opinion anyway.
I'm holding of buying a new machine until I know what's needed to run this game.
Will also wait for some creditable reviews on the physics though
March 2013 right?
Will also wait for some creditable reviews on the physics though
March 2013 right?
Want: A nice, long hill climb or Targa stage.
On-line time trials would be an awesome diversion, with 30 second start intervals.
On-line time trials would be an awesome diversion, with 30 second start intervals.
I think the graphics look great, relative to the hardware and the scope of the game. They're a marked improvement from IV, the draw distance is huge, and the map is mind bogglingly huge. Quite a technical feat if you ask me. People who say the graphics are poor, or the same as IV must have either taken the brown acid, or just like to complain.
The story looks like it will be top shelf (as expected), and playing between 3 protagonists will be very interesting indeed.
I'm hoping that they keep ramping up the realism in both physics and game-play. It's hard to tell if that's going to be the case looking at the trailer because it's all cut scenes.
One small gripe, is that the roads still aren't smooth, as you can see by looking at the double yellow lines on this screenshot. It must be a hard thing to do for some reason.
Other than that, I can't bloody wait.
The story looks like it will be top shelf (as expected), and playing between 3 protagonists will be very interesting indeed.
I'm hoping that they keep ramping up the realism in both physics and game-play. It's hard to tell if that's going to be the case looking at the trailer because it's all cut scenes.
One small gripe, is that the roads still aren't smooth, as you can see by looking at the double yellow lines on this screenshot. It must be a hard thing to do for some reason.
Other than that, I can't bloody wait.
@Macfox - I think that much of what you said is fair enough. Except for this bit:
By saying this, you're asserting that Scawen is blatantly lying to us by saying that he is still developing the game, when really, he's really just maintaining it (presumably to squeeze out a few more license sales).
While it may be reasonable to view LFS as a failed project after such a long time without updates (though I don't necessarily hold this opinion), I totally disagree that Scawen is a sinister and deceitful character.
Updates will come, but god knows when...
By saying this, you're asserting that Scawen is blatantly lying to us by saying that he is still developing the game, when really, he's really just maintaining it (presumably to squeeze out a few more license sales).
While it may be reasonable to view LFS as a failed project after such a long time without updates (though I don't necessarily hold this opinion), I totally disagree that Scawen is a sinister and deceitful character.
Updates will come, but god knows when...
I think most of the bad press Eric has received, points towards a lack of new content, not the quality of his work.
I saw Senna's last F1 victory at Adelaide in 1993. Obviously, I didn't realise at the time.
He was visibly faster than all other drivers in the corner I was sitting at.
He was visibly faster than all other drivers in the corner I was sitting at.
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