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16 Sep 2004, 08:58 PM
Cowutopia

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Originally Posted by MechDeus

No, there's one more, with the Euro Racer (a GP of single lap races). Don't worry, it's way easier.

...Or you could check the menu (unless you're wondering if it's a Burning Lap or something).

How do YOU have time to play and finish all these games?!?
16 Sep 2004, 09:49 PM
Roufuss

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Originally Posted by BioMechanic

I think it's increasingly evident that Criterion intended Burnout 3 to be played online from its inception, where none of these problems exist.

I didn't even think Burnout 3 was going to be on xbox live until EA squashed it's problems with MS.

I've never taken my copy online, and probably never will, and I've loved the single player modes so far. I think the racing mode is the best in any racer ever, and I'll probably never go back to any regular racing mode or game ever again.

I'm just grateful Criterion included such a great single player game, since this way it can be played for years on end after Xbox Live no longer supports it. (or exists in the future)
18 Sep 2004, 03:23 AM
Will

Picked it up this week and uh...here's what I think.

- Awesome graphics, really polished and fast. Love the reflective surfaces and lighting, especially the crashes.

- The first person mode definitely needs a mirror.

- The announcer guy is the same dude from SSX3, he's way more out of place here than in SSX3 where he's tolerable and sometimes funny. He's not a piece of shit here but it's a good thing he can be turned off.

- The music blows outside a very, very, versy small selection of songs. Intro music is fucking horrible too, custom soundtrack never looked more like a good idea than here.

- Catching up after crashing can get very annoying since they put you so far back. It's definitely less forgiving than the 2nd.

- Controls are just about the same as the second in accuracy. Not too complex and has a RR feel to it. Love the boost afterburners too.

I'm probably not going to take it into Live unless I'm at my cousin's house although I'd love to test it on there once it runs better.
21 Sep 2004, 02:41 PM
Cowutopia

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Originally Posted by MechDeus

I do like the rubberband in Road Rage (although it's arguably not, since they're actually removing the cars off the road and placing them next to you, trying parking on the side of the road during RR for a good example) since once you hit one and go full boost if you never let go it's just one long adrenaline race since you'll always be jockeying with the other cars at full speed. It's fucking awesome like that.

But in other races it's terrible, way worse then it was in BO2. Face Offs are easier this time since you can use Takedowns against the other guy, I didn't lose a single one whereas one of the ones in BO2 actually made me exert effort.

Agreed. Between you and bio I don't need to add anything. Boosting for a full minute and then crashing once and winding up in sixth sucks the BIG one.

Also, if you are playing a car that doesn't max out as the same top speed as the rest of the class, then you'll never catch up. The rubber-banding doesn't work for you, only against you.

Edit: Someone lend me some money so I can afford my textbooks and a freaking Live subscription.

Oh god help! the wireless adapter is 100 dollars! I have a linksys (a.k.a. piece of shit) wireless network in my house, but the cable is near the xbox. Is there a way to link it up without fucking with the network/being on the network while keeping the network that won't cost me 100 freaking dollars?!?!? oh man I'm never going to get to play this game live. Shit.
21 Sep 2004, 09:33 PM
Cowutopia

I totally forgot the Xbox could do stuff like keep music and store games on the hard drive. Probably because I've waited so long to get it I forgot all I read about it upon release. Besides, in every other system, it's been a perfunctory feature. However in this game it's essential.

Ebay has a store selling the wireless adapters (unsold but in open boxes) for 44 dollars I believe.

Trouble is, I can't even afford that until my next paycheck. This is where a credit card would help.
13 Jan 2005, 11:08 PM
BEBOPlover

Hey, if you score your 2,000th takedown while playing online does it count towards your regular game? Also, what if you scored 10 takedowns in a race while online, will it count towards your regular game?
13 Jan 2005, 11:11 PM
Giltch

Burnout 3 is a good game, but there were many things I didn't like about it. One thing was the horrible soundtrack. Bleh! Another thing I didn't like that they added was the 'extra score' pickups in Crash mode. There were a few other things, but I didn't play the game long enough to get enough of a feel for it.
14 Jan 2005, 05:11 AM
Cowutopia

It's called Custom Soundtrack, and it's an actual reason to own the game.
14 Jan 2005, 05:19 AM
bahn

BebopLover: When ya loggin on this week? Red says that he had connection issues before, but I am hoping we can all play sometime tonight or Sat. Let me know.

As for your Takedown question...to my knowledge, it won't count as part of your single-player objectives (10 takedowns for instance), but they'll still be tallied as part of your overall number.
14 Jan 2005, 09:21 AM
Giltch

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Originally Posted by Cowutopia

It's called Custom Soundtrack, and it's an actual reason to own the game.

I'm talking about the PS2 version. I imagine making a custom soundtrack would be pretty sweet.
14 Jan 2005, 10:48 AM
Cowdisease

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Originally Posted by Swift

I'm talking about the PS2 version. I imagine making a custom soundtrack would be pretty sweet.

It is. Nothing like listening to Outkast's B.O.B. while playing Road Rage.
14 Jan 2005, 11:09 AM
Cowutopia

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Originally Posted by Swift

I'm talking about the PS2 version.

That sucks. Time for an xbox.
14 Jan 2005, 09:16 PM
BEBOPlover

I just made a strong attempt to get the Euro Circuit racer. I need those 40 Takedowns, but my top was 37. Anyone get those 40? Man, is it tough.

If someone did do it, what track did you clear it on? My 36 and 37 came on Alpine Northbound.

Bahn, I might be on late tomorrow night. Like 10 and after. I'll leave a message on the online board.
14 Jan 2005, 09:34 PM
Giltch

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Originally Posted by Cowutopia

That sucks. Time for an xbox.

I used to have an Xbox, but I sold it to GameCrazy. Sounds stupid, I know, but I bought the thing for $15 and sold it for $80+. That's a $65 profit right there. I'm sure you'd do the same thing in my situation.
15 Jan 2005, 01:44 AM
MechDeus

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Originally Posted by BEBOPlover

I just made a strong attempt to get the Euro Circuit racer. I need those 40 Takedowns, but my top was 37. Anyone get those 40? Man, is it tough.

If someone did do it, what track did you clear it on? My 36 and 37 came on Alpine Northbound.

My top is almost 50, IIRC. Are you trying to do those 40 Takedowns in a regular Road Rage or on the stage selection? My problem was that I was trying to do it during a World Tour Road Rage and kept running out of time, then someone in this thread told me that it counted with the no time limit single-player selection and I had it done in a couple tries.

In any case, I recommend using the Coupe series as they're still strong like the slower cars so they don't blow apart from the wind gusting too hard but have enough speed that Takedowns aren't a problem. The course doesn't really matter, just remember to not go too fast, the best way to get a high number against the computer is to go near your regular top speed and try to line up your car behind your opponents. Since an activated boost is an instant Takedown, regulating your speed will allow you to take advantage of the rubberband AI (don't forget, they'll respawn behind you and catch up if they get too far ahead so don't worry about losing them). The course doesn't really matter too much, only a couple of tracks will present a problem.

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Originally Posted by Swift

I'm sure you'd do the same thing in my situation.

Nope, I'd make that my modded one so I could have one for Live and one for whatever else. There's always a use for another system, hell, I could use a second Xbox in my room for Live chat with WoW.
15 Jan 2005, 11:38 AM
BEBOPlover

I bagged 45 takedowns last night. Now I gotta get the two bus, trailer and trans am takedowns in one race. **sigh**
15 Jan 2005, 03:55 PM
Opaque

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Originally Posted by Swift

I used to have an Xbox, but I sold it to GameCrazy. Sounds stupid, I know, but I bought the thing for $15 and sold it for $80+. That's a $65 profit right there. I'm sure you'd do the same thing in my situation.

If I was stupid and poor.
15 Jan 2005, 04:25 PM
Giltch

You'd have to be stupid not to.
15 Jan 2005, 04:29 PM
Opaque

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Originally Posted by Swift

You'd have to be stupid not to.

No, you're wrong.
15 Jan 2005, 06:48 PM
Bacon McShig

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Originally Posted by Swift

I used to have an Xbox, but I sold it to GameCrazy. Sounds stupid, I know, but I bought the thing for $15 and sold it for $80+. That's a $65 profit right there. I'm sure you'd do the same thing in my situation.

This would have been a smart thing to do if you knew you could find another Xbox for under $50 in the future. If not, and if you get the urge to get another, you'll still end up losing money in the long run.
15 Jan 2005, 06:49 PM
Giltch

Nah, the Xboxes will eventually be $100, and it's worth the extra $35 to have a brand new one right out of the box. I hate used stuff.
15 Jan 2005, 06:55 PM
Opaque

Yeah eventually they will be that cheap, but you could already have one.
15 Jan 2005, 06:56 PM
Giltch

Yeah, a used one with no box and weird stains all over it. Fuck that.
18 Mar 2007, 11:50 PM
Compass

Goddamn, this game is so good. (Yes, Compass is on a racing game kick. Sorry for the bumps.)

I just had a blitzkrieg two hour session of high-octane thrills the likes of which I haven't experienced since PS1-era WipEout -- and I'm not even playing online! Muting Stryker and using a custom soundtrack (50% Mini Moni + 50% math metal = 100% goodness imo) is a must.

There's so much vicious satisfaction to be had with the Takedowns. And weaving in and out of oncoming traffic at ludicrous speeds with horns blaring... bliss! The Crash Mode is great too when you need a breather. I can see how GamesTM gave this one a '10'.

I haven't played any of the others in the series, but I'm very much looking forward to 4 and 5 now.
18 Mar 2007, 11:55 PM
Salsashark

I can actually imagine how fruity j-pop would magnify the greatness of a game like this immensely.
18 Mar 2007, 11:55 PM
bbobb

I've never played a Burnout game.
19 Mar 2007, 12:01 AM
Compass

3 and 4 are super-cheap nowadays. You should rectify that.

And Salsashark, you should already be aware that fruity j-pop magnifies the greatness of life.
19 Mar 2007, 12:19 AM
Salsashark

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Originally Posted by Compass

And Salsashark, you should already be aware that fruity j-pop magnifies the greatness of life.

I'm pretty aware. But violent car crashes coupled with FJP is a notably potent alchemy. It's like lemonade being better in the summer, etc.
19 Mar 2007, 12:21 AM
Compass

Ha. Can't argue with that. Potent alchemy indeed.
19 Mar 2007, 12:42 AM
BioMechanic

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Originally Posted by Compass

I haven't played any of the others in the series, but I'm very much looking forward to 4 and 5 now.

Burnout 2: Point of Impact is the best in the series, and is one of the best racing games ever made.

It elevates traffic-weaving into an art, and combines it with the zen-inducing zone trances of the best shooters. It has no takedowns, but it doesn't need them.
19 Mar 2007, 01:54 AM
Punky Skunk

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Originally Posted by Compass

Muting Stryker and using a custom soundtrack (50% Mini Moni + 50% math metal = 100% goodness imo) is a must.

Sweet. This series is really good with the right music. Music that worked really well for me while playing Burnout: Orthrelm - OV, Ricardo Villalobos - Alcachofa, Exodus - Bonded by Blood... yeah.

I need to get Burnout 2 already.

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