Welcome once again to Dark Side of the Moon. It has only been 7 days since the last issue, but we still have a fair bit to get through so I will just crack on with it. In this issue: FMUK Time Trial's Official Turn 10 Time Trial Molio's Endurance series Sunday night community racing Vinylmaster Interview with Mushman Star in a reasonably priced car Photomode competition Torque’s Storefront
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Welcome once again to Dark Side of the Moon.
It has only been 7 days since the last issue, but we still have a fair bit to get through so I will just crack on with it.
In this issue:
FMUK Time Trial'sOfficial Turn 10 Time TrialMolio's Endurance seriesSunday night community racingVinylmasterInterview with MushmanStar in a reasonably priced carPhotomode competitionTorque’s Storefront
ForzaUK Time Trials
Last week we saw the first FM3 TT come to an end and with a massive 42 people taking part in this just goes to show how popular these TT’s are.The top 3 ended like this:
TT#2 ends tonight at midnight so you still have time to get out on track and set a time for this.Once you have set your time post it here.Current top 3 in TT#2 look like this:
As you can see Lee is fighting it out for top spot once again with sUiCiDe SiD in 2nd place again. Earlier in the week sUiCiDe SiD announced his shock retirement from the world of Forza Motorsport after his lack of patience with Turn 10.
TT#3 still has a week to run so plenty of time left in this one.
Turn 10 Time Trial #3What: Official Turn 10 Time Trial ChallengeWhen: Now until Friday November 27th at 12:00PM PSTWhere: Time Trials in Forza Motorsport 3.Track and Car: Camino Viejo - #1 Ford FalconHow: Navigate to the “Leaderboards” menu and scroll down to “Time Trial”. Scroll down to “Camino Viejo” and select “Press A to Start Race” at the top of the leaderboard. Set your best possible lap time!
Week 2 Winners - Silverstone Time Trial - Aston Martin #009 DBRSNote: Results taken as of Friday November 20th at 12:00PM PST
Last Sunday night’s competition was done in the stock tuned Aston Martin V12 Vanquish ( B471 ).
The Vanquish was a very fun car to drive as it was a little bit lairy but still very controllable once the tyres were up to race temperature and was the first time a RWD car had been used.
The ideaDesign a car to be used as 'official' FMUK prize car, for the purpose of event winners to use and for publicising Forzamotorsport.co.ukDesigns need to be created in FM3 design mode.Designs will be for FMUK/PzR events organised through Forzamotorsport.co.uk. and will be used as prize cars for winners in those events.
Winners to get in-game credits for designs.
About the designsDesigns need to come in four different colours with same design(as they will be used in a Gold/Silver/Bronze format for winners of any events as well as a public version of the same paint which may at some point become a free design for all FMUK members). Whether or not you use Gold/Silver/Bronze colours is up to you but would be a preferred addition.Designs need to allow some area for competition that the winners won (maybe a section on roof, hood or doors) and need to be gifted so that design remains open for editing for additional text application. Enough room must be kept on the car so the name of the competition/event can be written onto car along with winners name.Designs must be fully transferable to any vehicle in FM3 (current and future DLC)
It has to be said these are some very good looking paints, but there is still time for the likes of Senna, Doony and Torque to name but a few to submit their paints in this competition.
PzR Mushman
Name: Neil
Age: 38
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Occupation: Mechanic
How long have you been playing racing games for?
I didn't start off too seriously into racing games, micro machines 2 on the mega drive was the first console racer I can recall. followed by 'multi racing championship' on the N64, then with my original xbox came a copy of sega 2002GT and that was that really.
How did you first get into Forza Motorsport 2?
By playing FM1 lol. That was a complete fluke, I was wandering round toys 'r' us and seen a deal for Forza1 complete with a wheel. I thought not a bad deal, paid my money and took my chance, and not looked back since lol.
How did you get involved with Project zero Racing (PzR)?
Well I was a member of the site for a while before becoming 'actively' involved, which started, as far as I can remember just before Mikey invited the PzR guys to join the site. At that time I was struggling to make their 'entry requirements' but still joined up to the pztcc series's ( sorry Molio, my bad ).I joined up with the briefly formed UkR, and when that folded I think they felt sorryfor me and also needed a token idiot . And here we all are now!
What brought you to Forzamotorsport.co.uk?
I was googling forzamotorsport for quite a while before the release date of FM2 and this was one of the results. I actually signed up in april '07, but like I've already mentioned I didn't really use the site until after the game was released.
What is your greatest moment?
Any great moments for me are few and far between, but beating Tak and Mikey in "Star in a reasonably priced car" is up there.
Now that FM3 has been out for a few weeks and we have all got to grips with it, what your your thoughts on the game?
Well i think it's still a long way from fulfilling it's full potential, but I'd like to reserve judgement until turn 10 have finished playing with the multiplayer hoppers and finished patching it.
Do you have any comments or words of advice to give to our readers?
Don't take life too seriously, because in the words of Tank "Arguing on the internet is like the special Olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded!" But treat others how you'd like to be treated, whether you're a newbie OR a moderator! And never EXPECT anything for nothing, although sometimes (especially in here) it's quite possible that you may get something for nothing!
Star in a Reasonably Priced Car
This week we have Mushman with us for his assault on our test track.
My plan with this is that I will buy a random selection of tunes( usually taken from the .net tuning marketplace thread ) and run them round Iberian Full and submit the times to this leaderboard.
Now I am by no means the fastest driver on here so you can take this as what the average Joe can do with these cars.
All times have been set with the following assists:
Auto brake - offAnti-lock brakes - onStability control - offTraction control - offShifting - manual w/clutchSuggested line - braking only
All cars were driven around Iberian Full for 5 laps with my best time being used for this leader board.
My first 'proper' design for Forza Motorsport 3, this Seat Leon SC is still one of my favourites so far. It isn't a replica either, just a cobble together of a bunch of decals to be fair.
09' Subaru Impreza WRX.
Price = 10k Quantity = Unlimited
This design is a direct replica I found while scrawling t'internet for "inspiration". Came out well, although considering how long it has been on my SF, hasn't sold particularly well...
#386 - Ford Focus ST.
Price = 10k Quantity = Unlimited
Another "brain child" design, no replica here! This is in fact probably my personally least liked design from my entire SF, but funnily enough, it's my best seller! Weird eh...
#638 - BMW M3 GTR. (Le Mans Style)
Price = 10kQuantity = Unlimited
After creating the Le Mans style number plate, thought I'd stick it on a decent enough paint. Very happy with this one, simple but very effective IMO.
Nissan Silvia S15. (SunLine Racing)
Price = 10kQuantity = Unlimited
The Silvia S15 is possibly my favourite car of all time, so it was only a matter of time until I came up with a paintjob for it. This is of course a replica of the real life SunLine Racing S15.
#000 - Nissan 350Z. (JGTC Replica)
Price = 10kQuantity = Unlimited
This is of course a JGTC Replica of the Daijin 350Z. Notice the silver is METALLIC, because I'm cool.
#11 - Chevrolet Corvette C6R. (Debut Shots!)
Price = 10kQuantity = Unlimited
That's right people. My latest paintjob is on this Chevvy Corvette C6R. No replica, another "brain child", but most importantly of all, this is it's debut to the community! Shall be going up soon after this issue of the DSOTM is released!
So I hope y'all enjoyed having a good peek at my storefront. Should be opening up a thread on the site soon so that I can keep you all up to date with my latest developments.
Just want to give a HUGE thanks to Mr. Moon himself, I really appreciate you exhibiting my 'art', and I'm looking forward to the upcoming issues of 'Dark Side of the Moon'